The Empire, sometimes referred to as the Empire of Man, is an electoral monarchy composed of feudal states that is the largest and most important of the Human nations in the Old World. It was forged by the warrior-king and ascended deity Sigmar from the primitive tribes of Human barbarians who inhabited what became the lands of the southern Empire more than 1700 years ago.

 

Although not as skilled in craftsmanship as the Dwarfs or in magic as the High Elves, the people of the Empire are not beholden by the limits of tradition to the same extent as those elder races and continue to progress culturally, technologically, and magically.

 

Having yet to succumb to any threat, external or internal, it is the faith, the sense of righteousness, and the unconquerable spirit of the realm's citizens that gives the Empire its strength, as well as the ruthless efficiency of its military and religious orders

The greatest nation of the Old World, the Empire is ruled by an Emperor and is composed of the descendants of the ancient tribes of Mankind united by the great Human warrior Sigmar Heldenhammer after the Battle of Black Fire Pass. Sigmar was deified after his death by his people and his promise of eternal aid from the Empire for the kingdoms of the Dwarfs still stands today.

 

This action solidified the relationship between Men and Dwarfs and planted the seeds for the burgeoning Empire through trade between the two races. Today the empire faces many threats, yet nonetheless it spends much of its time feuding amongst its own cities.

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Old rivalries are carried on from generation to generation. However, when a strong emperor is in power, they can be a force to be reckoned with. The following pages give stats for a number of different units used by the empire.

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The image links above give information on Empire creatures and beasts.