Is Warhammer in the 40k universe?

Warhammer 40,000 was initially conceived as a science fiction counterpart to Warhammer Fantasy, and while they are not connected to each other in a shared universe, their settings share similar themes.

Is Warhammer set in our universe?

They're basically different universes, but they are connected through the warp. WH40K at least takes place in an alternate version of our current universe, while WHFB takes place on an unnamed planet (or named Warhammer), in a diff solar system.

What is the Warhammer 40k universe called?

The Milky Way Galaxy is the realm in which Warhammer 40,000 takes place. It is a vast spiral galaxy, ninety-thousand light years across and fifteen-thousand light years thick, containing roughly four hundred billion stars.

What universe is total Warhammer?

Total War: Warhammer is a turn-based strategy game with real-time tactical battles between armies. While previous Total War games feature historical settings, Warhammer introduces the fantasy setting as well as characters from the Warhammer universe.

Is Warhammer a planet in 40k?

"In earlier editions of both Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000, there were many indications that the Warhammer World, the planet that is the primary setting for Warhammer Fantasy, was located in the same universe as Warhammer 40,000.

Is Warhammer 40k connected to Warhammer Fantasy/Age of Sigmar?

What is Earth called in Warhammer?

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.

Who is the god in Warhammer?

Of the gods and goddesses worshipped by Men in the Old World, perhaps the most important are Sigmar, the patron god of the Empire, the Lady of the Lake, patron goddess of Bretonnia, and Ursun, the patron bear god of Kislev.

Who is the strongest in the Warhammer universe?

Ghazghkull is that singular leader. A force of nature that can smash any obstacle and reshape the galaxy into the primal vision of Gork and Mork.

Why did Warhammer end?

We assume you're aware that the beginning of Age of Sigmar was actually the end of a game that lasted for more than 30 years, Warhammer Fantasy Battles. We've discussed the reasons why Warhammer Fantasy had to die (basically, it wasn't bringing new people into the hobby and wasn't selling well).

Is 40K canon?

Within the Warhammer 40,000 community, most content created or licensed by the franchise's owner, Games Workshop, Limited, is considered to be canon. However, some sources are more canon than others.

How old is 40K?

Warhammer 40K was created by Rick Priestley in 1987 as a futuristic continuation to his 1983 Warhammer Fantasy Battle tabletop game.

Is 40K dark?

The universe of Warhammer 40k is a dark and terrifying place.

Is Warhammer Marvel or DC?

Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar (2020 - 2021) | Comic Series | Marvel.

Is Warhammer based on Tolkien?

The Warhammer setting is inspired by the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Poul Anderson and Michael Moorcock. The fictional background for the game was developed in rulebooks, White Dwarf magazine, Inferno! magazine, and more than 150 novels set in the Warhammer universe.

Are humans in Warhammer 40k?

The two primary factions representing the Human race in the Warhammer 40,000 universe are the Imperium of Man and the traitorous forces of Chaos.

What is the scariest 40K faction?

1 Tyranids

The Tyranids are perhaps the most terrifying faction in all of Warhammer 40K. Brutal, efficient, intelligent, and ever-evolving, the Tyranids are perhaps the most 'perfect' faction. Tyranids seek to devour worlds and universes (and have done so to others) to harness the absorbed biomass to evolve.

Who is the strongest god in 40K?

Khorne is the oldest, and is traditionally seen as generally the strongest.

What is the strongest race in Warhammer?

Total power of the race/group is probably either the necrons, tyranids or chaos. In terms of physical strength (lore) or table power (game)? Because physically, the Orks or Tyranids are by far the strongest things in the lore. In terms of table power, hands down it goes to humans.

Who is the main enemy in Warhammer?

Warhammer Fantasy. In Fantasy the Chaos Gods are the main antagonists of the series and the overarching threat of the setting.

Who is the biggest villain in Warhammer?

Archaon, also known as Archaon the Everchosen, is a fictional character in the Warhammer franchise, leader of the forces of Chaos, and one of the primary antagonists in multiple settings and mediums owned by Games Workshop.

Who is the main hero in Warhammer?

Sigmar Heldenhammer is the overarching protagonist of Warhammer Fantasy Battle, serving as the eponymous main protagonist of The Legend of Sigmar trilogy which is a part of Warhammer: Time of Legends, the final protagonist of the Warhammer: The End Times series, specifically serving as the main protagonist of Warhammer ...

Who is the oldest god in 40K?

Nurgle is one of the major Ruinous Powers and is the oldest. The God of Death and Decay has been part of the galaxy since the beginning.

Who is the hero of Warhammer 40K?

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.

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.