It is a dark age. An age where mighty armies from powerful nations clash to carve out empires on the field of battle. An age where alliances can be fleeting, and today's friends can be tomorrow's foes. It is an age where the winds of magic must be mastered, and where brave soldiers clash against endless hordes of enemies. For those who are victorious, it can be an age of glory, no matter how fleeting.

Warhammer: The Old World is a game unlike any other, in which you command mighty armies of Citadel miniatures, relying upon your own tactical ingenuity to achieve victory.

This book contains all the information you need to get started in this engaging game and become the conquering general of a fantasy army.

Inside this 352-page hardback book, you will find:

The World of Legend: A comprehensive history of the Warhammer world and an introduction to the many races and armies that dare eternal war for dominance over it.

The Core Rules: From the general principles, through movement and maneuver, to unleashing hails of arrows at your foe and, finally, smashing your enemies aside in deadly close combat.

The Advanced Rules: Rules for rare and potent troops such as war machines, chariots, monsters, and mighty heroes, each adding even more depth to your games.

Realms of Magic: An explanation of the winds of magic and rules for wielding a wide range of devastating and devious spells.

Armies of the Old World: A showcase of beautifully painted armies from the talented painters of the world-famous 'Eavy Metal team.

Warhammer Battlefields: Rules for organizing your collection of models into an army, and for setting up the battlefields on which your armies will wage war.