Ask me lore questions

[Reverend Belial]

Alright, I guess it's about time that I updated this description.

This is a place for newcomers to the lore, or veterans looking to fact-check, to come and ask questions about the lore of Warhammer Fantasy.

FAQ:
Q: Is 40k and Fantasy the same universe?
A: No. 40k discussions go in this thread. http://steamcommunity.com/app/364360/discussions/0/333656722976215057/

Q: What is the End Times and why did it happen?
A: The End Times is the destruction of the Warhammer Fantasy setting, both in and out of universe. Chaos won the final confrontation and destroyed the world, beginning a new cycle and franchise. Out-of-universe this was done because Fantasy's models were costing Games Workshop more money than they were making them so they decided to scrap the setting entirely and reboot it as an 80's power metal album cover.

Disclaimers/Guidelines (I know that we're not supposed to back-seat moderate but sometimes it's necessary to keep things organized):
1. The most important thing; I AM NOT ALWAYS RIGHT. Do not take what I say as the gospel truth, I can forget and I can misread things just like everybody else. My knowledge of the Elves is also pretty shady. There are several regulars around who tend to fill in blanks or correct me if I'm wrong though, so you'll probably get your answer regardless.

2. Repeat questions are ok, so long as the question hasn't been asked on the same page or the one before it. I don't expect anybody to sift through 3000+ posts, but a light skim of the previous page won't kill anybody.

3. GW is extremely vague on many things, so sometimes there just simply isn't an answer to your question. They're also prone to retcons so sometimes what you think is the answer is no longer valid.

4. Try to avoid arguments. I know that sometimes they're unavoidable, but please don't deliberately antagonize anybody. Pretty basic.

5. Sit back, read, and enjoy.

6. No questions about CA's design decisions, or attempts to explain them. It's pointless, and just starts arguments and existential despair.

7. No using the word "strawman". It's a personal thing, it just grates on me.

8. No continuing the "Skaven don't exist" meme outside the context of the lore. I know it's fun sometimes, but it's old, tired, and just wants to rest. Plus it grates on other people.

[Argronok0]

Now the wait for the Cinematic Trailer beings. And who is the other Legendary Lords because we all know the facton leader MUST be Settra the Imperishable.

[Fork_Q2]

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Originally posted by Skarband:

Tomb Kings dlc picture "leaked".

https://www.reddit.com/r/totalwar/comments/7k2xx9/i_think_intel_put_this_up_a_bit_prematurely/

By the blood god this is a fine gift.

Also Ushabti confirmed to be in the Tomb Kings roster:

http://warhammerfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Ushabti

"In ancient times, the living warriors of Nehekhara took great strength from the fact that the Ushabti fought alongside, for who could fail to be inspired by the physical representations of their gods marching into battle at their sides"

Think they're going to give an leadership boost to nearby units? Did it work like that in the TT?

[Reverend Belial]

Originally posted by Skarband:

Tomb Kings dlc picture "leaked".

https://www.reddit.com/r/totalwar/comments/7k2xx9/i_think_intel_put_this_up_a_bit_prematurely/

Well I'm hyped.

Originally posted by Fork_Q2:

"In ancient times, the living warriors of Nehekhara took great strength from the fact that the Ushabti fought alongside, for who could fail to be inspired by the physical representations of their gods marching into battle at their sides"

Think they're going to give an leadership boost to nearby units? Did it work like that in the TT?

No, they don't have morale anymore.

[Skarband]

Originally posted by Fork_Q2:

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

By the blood god this is a fine gift.

Also Ushabti confirmed to be in the Tomb Kings roster:

http://warhammerfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Ushabti

"In ancient times, the living warriors of Nehekhara took great strength from the fact that the Ushabti fought alongside, for who could fail to be inspired by the physical representations of their gods marching into battle at their sides"

Think they're going to give an leadership boost to nearby units? Did it work like that in the TT?

No, tomb kings (the lords) will probably give off an aura that buffs their "skeleton" infantry with "My Will be done" rule that will increase melee attack and defence. The Necrotect will buff their constructs in a aura to have regeneration (Bone giants are constructs).

[SleepyNarwhalz]

Originally posted by Fork_Q2:

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

By the blood god this is a fine gift.

Also Ushabti confirmed to be in the Tomb Kings roster:

http://warhammerfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Ushabti

"In ancient times, the living warriors of Nehekhara took great strength from the fact that the Ushabti fought alongside, for who could fail to be inspired by the physical representations of their gods marching into battle at their sides"

Think they're going to give an leadership boost to nearby units? Did it work like that in the TT?

No, emphasis on living warriors. Also Giants have the same kinda "all the orcs feel better seeing them", but they don't have any rules for it.

[Jakal, Lady kisser]

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Ok does Skarbrand forever walk the Mortal World since he was exiled by Khorne?

Or he can move about both the Realm of Chaos and Material World?

Khorne's exiles are pretty much "get out of my sight!" so he could go anywhere, but he's a greater deamon and still has to abide the limitations of the mortal realm's ability to sustain his form.

[Fork_Q2]

In the TT, could a dwarf ranger, waywatcher, empire solider, bright wazzard, and witch hunter together take on seperately a rat ogre, chaos spawn and verminlord? If yes too all, what about a Bloodthirster?

[Jakal, Lady kisser]

yes, probably, i guess with some luck and probably not.

[Argronok0]

"The so-called ‘knights’ of your Empire are barely worthy of the name. It takes more than a lance and steed to make a knight – do we call the pig-riders of the greenskins knights when they ride to battle? No. Knighthood is more than the art of fighting from horseback. It is a way of life, a code of behaviour, and a daily quest for virtue… It is chivalry, something I fear the cavalrymen of the Empire will never understand."

—Sir Guy du Bastonne, Knight of Bretonnia

"I am eager to discuss knightly virtue further with Sir Guy or any other Bretonnian who cares to call mine into question. My lance and I will shortly put the matter to rest."

—Sir Theodoric von Ritterstein, Knight Panther

Savage burn.

[Reverend Belial]

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

"The so-called ‘knights’ of your Empire are barely worthy of the name. It takes more than a lance and steed to make a knight – do we call the pig-riders of the greenskins knights when they ride to battle? No. Knighthood is more than the art of fighting from horseback. It is a way of life, a code of behaviour, and a daily quest for virtue… It is chivalry, something I fear the cavalrymen of the Empire will never understand."

—Sir Guy du Bastonne, Knight of Bretonnia

"I am eager to discuss knightly virtue further with Sir Guy or any other Bretonnian who cares to call mine into question. My lance and I will shortly put the matter to rest."

—Sir Theodoric von Ritterstein, Knight Panther

Savage burn.

Theodoric von Ritterstein probably got his ass handed to him to be frank.

[Argronok0]

Originally posted by Reverend Belial:

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

"The so-called ‘knights’ of your Empire are barely worthy of the name. It takes more than a lance and steed to make a knight – do we call the pig-riders of the greenskins knights when they ride to battle? No. Knighthood is more than the art of fighting from horseback. It is a way of life, a code of behaviour, and a daily quest for virtue… It is chivalry, something I fear the cavalrymen of the Empire will never understand."

—Sir Guy du Bastonne, Knight of Bretonnia

"I am eager to discuss knightly virtue further with Sir Guy or any other Bretonnian who cares to call mine into question. My lance and I will shortly put the matter to rest."

—Sir Theodoric von Ritterstein, Knight Panther

Savage burn.

Theodoric von Ritterstein probably got his ass handed to him to be frank.

Is that because Knights of the Panther are pushovers or Guy du Bastonne is a Grail Knight?

[Jakal, Lady kisser]

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Originally posted by Reverend Belial:

Theodoric von Ritterstein probably got his ass handed to him to be frank.

Is that because Knights of the Panther are pushovers or Guy du Bastonne is a Grail Knight?

grail knight, also bretonnian knights in general are better. alos because just reading the exchange it's obvious von ritterstien is exactly the kind of violent nobalman ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sir guy was insulting.

[Reverend Belial]

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Is that because Knights of the Panther are pushovers or Guy du Bastonne is a Grail Knight?

It's because Bretonnian Knights are, on average, superior to their Empire counterparts.

[Argronok0]

Originally posted by Reverend Belial:

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Is that because Knights of the Panther are pushovers or Guy du Bastonne is a Grail Knight?

It's because Bretonnian Knights are, on average, superior to their Empire counterparts.

A Bretonnian Knight Errent can beat a Reiksguard Knight of the Empire!?

[Fork_Q2]

How do High Elf cav compare with the average Grail Knights and the best Imperial Knights?