The Age of Sigmar began with the thunderous arrival of the Eternal Sons of the Storm, brought forth by the celestial lightning of the God-King Sigmar Heldenhammer. These golden warriors, great heroes taken at the moment of death and reforged with magic, are hurled into battle against anyone who wishes to bring corruption, decay, and destruction to the Mortal Realms.

While Sigmar and his pantheon of Order struggle for prosperity in these dark days, Nagash, the Supreme Necromancer, marshals the forces of Death in an attempt to claim all souls of the realms. Meanwhile, Kragnos leads the savage assault of the forces of Destruction against civilization, as the Gods of Chaos prepare to conquer the last uncorrupted bastions of a world torn by conflict and turmoil. This is a new era of great battles and endless war. This is the Age of Sigmar!

The Age of Sigmar is an epic setting populated by myriad armies, powerful heroes, and majestic monsters. It hosts great wars between the forces of Order and Chaos, of Death and Destruction. In the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Core Book, you will not only find the riveting history of this war-torn era but also the rules needed to reenact these mythical tales on the tabletop.

The book

This 360-page hardcover volume is the ideal tool for both new players and veterans of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. It contains everything you need to collect, assemble, paint, and play with Citadel miniatures in the Mortal Realms.

Realms of war

The Core Book begins with Realms of War, an overview of the Warhammer hobby with brief practical guides on how to collect, assemble, and paint your miniatures, as well as the various ways you can use them to play Warhammer Age of Sigmar.

Endless war

Discover the history of the Mortal Realms in the first section of the book dedicated to the background, which contains the detailed and illustrated account of the events that have unfolded so far, from the arrival of the God-King of humanity to the savage Age of Beasts. It covers three main eras:

- The Age of Myth, Sigmar's journey through the cosmos, his meeting with the Great Dragon Dracothion, and the exploration of the eight Mortal Realms. It narrates the awakening of the other gods, the building of civilizations, and the unstable alliances that were forged.

- The Age of Chaos, triggered by the machinations of the Gods of Chaos and their dominion over the realm of Chaos, which spews forth legions of demons and destroys the peace that once reigned.

- The Age of Sigmar, in which the champions of the God-King face his enemies in whatever form they take. From the fierce Realmgate Wars, in which Chaos was driven from many strongholds of Order, to the catastrophic Necroquake caused by Nagash, the God of Death, up to the advent of the Age of Beasts, where the ancient God of Earthquakes unleashes hordes of violent greenskins into the heart of civilized lands.

Immerse yourself in the background of each of the eight Mortal Realms: Azyr, Shyish, Aqhsy, Chamon, Ghur, Ghyran, Hysh, and Ulgu. You will find details on their connections, descriptions of the civilizations that have risen and fallen within them, key events, and particular geographical features, as well as information on the realm of Chaos, a nightmare dimension that hosts the Gods of Chaos and the legions of terrifying infernal progeny.

Clash of empires

Discover the armies and alliances fighting in the Mortal Realms, each showcasing beautifully painted Citadel miniatures, divided into four sections according to the Grand Alliances. Starting with the forces of Order, you will learn the details of each faction that forms the last bastion of civilization in the eight realms (even though they don't always get along), before turning to their nemeses in the forces of Chaos. Meanwhile, Nagash's alliance of Death schemes to claim every soul of the realms, while the Grand Alliance of Destruction gives in to base instincts and unleashes a furious slaughter alongside its regained deity, Kragnos.

Rules

The first section of the rules in this book explains the fundamental concepts you need to start fighting battles in the Age