Are 40k and fantasy connected?

Warhammer 40,000 itself was originally conceived as a science-fiction spin-off of Warhammer Fantasy. Although they have similar names and share some characters and tropes, the settings of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy are completely separate.

What is the connection between 40k and fantasy?

As they explain it, the worlds of Warhammer Fantasy and 40,000 are separate universes, linked by the Warp. The Elves of WHF and the Eldar of 40k are similar, but they are not the same race. The Slann of the Lizardmen are similar to the Old Ones of 40k, but not the same race either.

Is Warhammer Fantasy a planet in 40k?

No, actually. Warhammer 40K is more a spin-off of Warhammer Fantasy. While the two do share elements, it's established that Fantasy and 40K exist in two separate continuities. Fantasy takes place on an alternate version of Earth, and is primarily concerned with magic and the likes.

Is Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar connected?

You can use Age of Sigmar models in Warhammer 40,000 if you choose to play one of the Chaos factions, since they share the same Chaos deities in both games. However, you cannot use Warhammer 40,000 models within Age of Sigmar, as bolt guns and power armour haven't quite reached the Mortal Realms yet.

Is 40k older than fantasy?

But: AoS succeeded the older fantasy game Warhammer Fantasy Battles, which was created before Warhammer 40K, and its in-lore history is in many ways tied to that game, so you could also argue that AoS is the older game, at least when it comes to its lore.

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Who is the youngest god in 40k?

Slaanesh is the youngest of the four major Chaos Gods, having come to full sentience within the Immaterium only during the 30th Millennium.

Why was Warhammer Fantasy discontinued?

But why did Games Workshop get rid of Warhammer Fantasy Battles? The honest answer is just that Warhammer Fantasy Battles wasn't selling very well. The game was stagnating, not bringing anyone new into the hobby. There was also a major issue to do with intellectual property and copyright.

Is Sigmar the Emperor in 40k?

After Sigmar had completed the unification, he was coronated as Emperor by the Ar-Ulric himself, having been a deeply devout Ulrican in mortal life.

Is Sigmar actually a god Warhammer?

Sigmar Heldenhammer is a god and the founder of The Empire. Sigmar's symbol is the twin-tailed comet; he carried the Dwarf-made warhammer Ghal Maraz, which was adopted as the symbol of the Cult of Sigmar.

Is Sigmar a god in 40k?

Sigmar, also known as Sigmar Heldenhammer and the God-King, is the Ascended god of civilisation and progress, the patron deity of Men, the lord of the Realm of Azyr and the Free Peoples of the Cities of Sigmar.

What is Earth called in Warhammer Fantasy?

Holy Terra, the name for Earth, as the capital of the Imperium of Man, in the table top strategy and RPG game Warhammer 40,000.

Is there a God in Warhammer 40K?

The four main Gods of Chaos are Khorne, the blood god who delights in primal violence, Tzeentch, the lord of change who relies on sorceries and knowledge to further ambitions, Nurgle, the plague father who represents disease, death, and rebirth, and finally Slaanesh, the dark prince of pleasure.

Does the Emperor of Mankind exist in Warhammer Fantasy?

The Emperor of Mankind is the overarching protagonist of the Warhammer 40K science-fantasy series. As the most powerful human psyker to exist, He is the founder and sole monarch of the Imperium of Man as well as the deity of the Imperial Cult.

Is Warhammer Fantasy canon?

Of course its still canon. There are hundreds of characters, objects and places who survived the world that was and have major influence in age of sigmar. Without fantasy half of the stories in AoS would make no sense at all.

Why is 40K so much more popular than fantasy?

Because Science Fiction (or at least Flashy Future Fantasy) is the go to pop culture in a post Star Wars world. 40k capitalizes on that & successfully imitates a lot of other popular intellectual properties within it (i.e Space Hulk/Tyranids= Aliens) in a way Fantasy had nothi...

Is Age of Sigmar related to fantasy?

Age of Sigmar is the predecessor to the Warhammer: Fantasy game. Age of Sigmar share many similarities with the old game but is also very different.

Who betrayed Sigmar?

Upon this twin's death in battle, Gerreon grew to hate Sigmar, eventually betraying Sigmar, nearly killing him; Sigmar's first love Ravenna, who was also Gerreon's older sister, died by Gerreon's blade.

Who is the oldest god in Warhammer?

The oldest and first of the chaos god is Khorne, this is said repeatedly in the Liber Chaotica which is our best in universe canon understanding of how the forces of chaos function.

Does Earth exist in Warhammer?

Terra (pronounced "Tear-UH"), or, in the most ancient records, "Earth," is the Throneworld of the Imperium of Man and the original homeworld of Mankind and of the God-Emperor. It is the most sacred and revered place in all the million worlds that comprise the Imperium.

Was Sigmar a lost Primarch?

So, in short, was Sigmar one of the Lost Primarchs? Absolutely not. It wasn't even clear on the Warhammer World for a long time whether Sigmar was even a god or just a jumped-up human cultural hero for the ancient tribes of the Empire of Man.

What is the strongest race in Warhammer fantasy?

In tabletop, the Eldar are arguably the strongest faction in the game thanks to their fantastic units.

Did Karl Franz become Sigmar?

But Karl Franz has been transformed upon his death, and reborn into the God-Emperor Sigmar Heldenhammer.

What are Warhammer fans called?

Warhammer nerds. Thats how I've been referring to us when I've had to.

Who killed Archaon?

Nevertheless, Valten was determined to carry out his charge and protect the people of Middenheim. With the aid of the two greatest gods of the Empire -- Sigmar and Ulric, the warrior was certain he would be able to bring Archaon himself to battle and slay him.

What replaced Warhammer Fantasy?

Editions. The first edition of Age of Sigmar in 2015 replaced Warhammer Fantasy Battle.