Raas e paises:

Realms of Men

Bretonnia

Bretonnia is a throwback feudal nation that relies on its haughty knights, heraldry, and their
mysterious patron for military strength. It is similar to the French armies before the Hundred
Years' War, combined with a heavy dose of Arthurian Myth.

Bretonnian armies rely on powerful charges from their many heavily armed and armored
knights in order to achieve victory. Bretonnian knights are arguably the best heavy cavalry in
the game, along with being the most varied. Bretonnian armies can also contain cheap and
expendable units of unskilled peasants to serve as fodder.

The Empire

The Empire is one of the mightiest nations of the Old World. The Empire is based upon the
real-world Holy Roman Empire, especially during the early modern period. The Empire benefits
from a great diversity of units and magic. They also field an extensive variety of black powder
weapons.

Smaller states of the Old World

The Wasteland Akin to the Low Countries, this low-lying land at the mouth of the River Reik
is home to Marienburg, one of the largest cities in the Old World. This region used to belong to
the Empire when it was referred to as Westerland, but is now fiercely independent.
Marienburg is a single city-state and is not covered by its own army book for Warhammer
Fantasy Battle.

Tilea South of the Irrana Mountains and the Vaults. The fractious city-states of Tilea
embrace trade, exploration and civil war with equal passion. There are many mercenary
companies form the bulk of armies in these lands, often fighting on behalf of the wealthy
rulers of the many republics and principalities, or further north in the service of the Empire.
Tilean armies can be represented by the Dogs of War army list. Tilea roughly corresponds to
real world's Renaissance Italy.

Estalia A peninsula southwest of Bretonnia. They are far from the threat of Chaos, this land
is home to a kingdom, akin to the Iberian peninsula prior to the Reconquista along with some
Renaissance Italy influences. The name "Estalia" is a mix-up of the names Espaa (Spain) and
Italia (Italy). Estalia was once occupied by forces from Araby (which mirrors the real life Iberian
peninsula which was once under Berber/Arabian princes) but these were driven out by a
combined effort by other Old World human realms. There is no official Estalian army book or
list published by Games Workshop at this time. However, one could use a Dogs of War army
list as a basis for a royal or mercenary force from the peninsula or use one of the unofficial
books published by independent players. Estalia's position in the Old World mirrors that of
Spain and Portugal in Europe.

Norsca- Bordered to the North by the Chaos Wastes, to the South by the Sea of Claws, and to
the East by Troll Country. Norsca is a wild country based on Scandinavia. The tribal and Viking
like Norse worship a large pantheon of gods, the most significant of which are the Chaos Gods,
and are often found among the ranks of the Warriors of Chaos forming the majority of the
Hordes as both marauder foot soldiers and Chaos Warrior shock troops.

Kislev A northern nation and an ally of the Empire under constant threat due to their close
proximity to the maddening Realm of Chaos. This nation is reminiscent of medieval Muscovy,
Mongolia, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and relatively similar to the Slavic countries. In
the most recent incarnation, the Kislevites are remarkably similar to the medieval Russians,
with Boyars, Kossars and the Tsar and Tsarina all being very similar adaptations of Russian
creations. Kislevites can be taken as allies by some armies, and can be fielded as their own
army through an Army Book published as a supplement with White Dwarf (in 2004) [1].

The North, East, and South

Albion - based upon Britain and Ireland. Albion is an island surrounded by mist and fog.[3] In
2001, Games Workshop ran a worldwide summer campaign based around control of the Isle of
Albion which included rules for adverse weather conditions and stone circles, which enhanced
the abilities of magic users.

Cathay - based upon ancient China.

Nippon - based upon ancient Japan

Araby - based on the Islamic Near East during the medieval period with units based largely on
Arabian Nights style fantasy. Earlier background describes it as being divided into several
theocratic states comprising a large empire ruled by the "Sultan of All Araby".[5]

Kingdoms of Ind - The Kingdoms of Ind are a fictitious location in the Warhammer Fantasy role
playing games. They are the equivalent to the Indian Subcontinent in the real world. In the
relevant Army Books of Warhammer, there is little reference to the Kingdoms of Ind. The
southern half of Ind is covered in forests containing a high concentration of Beastmen.

There is an island just off shore of Ind, the equivalent of Sri Lanka, mostly covered by forests
on which a High Elf fortress known as the Tower of the Sun is situated. A collection of smaller
islands are bunched up close to Ind, one of which has another High Elf outpost known as the
Tower of Stars. Separating the Kingdoms of Ind from Grand Cathay is a leg of mountains from
the Ogre Kingdoms, the equivalent of the Himalayas, where the Land of the Celestial Dragon
Monks is. Just inside the nation of Ind is a coastal city called the City of Spires. The rulers of Ind
are said to be attended by many servants and slaves, as well as being wealthy and generous.

The Sea of Claws is roughly equivalent to the real world Baltic Sea. The Sea is mentioned in the
many of the settings sourcebooks and maps. Its name comes from its abundance of sea
creatures. On the shores of Sea of Claws are Empire, Kislev, Bretonnia, Norsca and also the
great city of Marienburg. On the shores of sea is located Norsca city of Olricstaad.

Elves

The Elves were the third civilized race to walk the world. Brought from creation by the Old
Ones, the Elves showed an adeptness to magic. Torn asunder many thousands of years ago by
a great civil war, there are three major nations of Elves.

Dark Elves The relentless and bitter Druchii of Naggaroth still follow Malekith, who was
exiled but still claims to be the rightful heir to the throne of the Elven Kingdoms of Ulthuan.
The dark elves are sworn enemies of the high elves and try incessantly to invade Ulthuan. Dark
elves enjoy nothing more than inflicting pain and suffering on others, they frequently launch
raids throughout the Old World in order to capture more slaves to feed their hunger for
cruelty. The Witch elves of Khaine perform blood rituals to rejuvenate their youth.

High Elves The Asur carry on the ancient traditions of the Elven people on the island
continent of Ulthuan, as well as the burdens of many millennia of arrogance and warfare.
Without them only daemons would exist.
Wood Elves The ruthless Asrai abandoned their kin to both protect and restrain the strange
sentient forest of Athel Loren in the Old World. They resemble the Elves of Tolkien's
Lothlrien. They appear to be neither good nor bad, as likely to kill lost travelers as to aid
them. They are mortal enemies to the Beastmen, and wage a silent war against them.[8]

Dwarfs

The Dwarfs live in city fortresses dug into the mountains of the Old World. Their Chaos
brethren occupy one huge towering city in the lands to the south east of the Old World.

Dwarfs An ancient, grim, and determined race were integral in the founding of the Empire,
the Dwarfs spend their days avenging grudges and counting gold. Dwarfs are the greatest
craftsmen in the Warhammer World and in addition to enjoying fine arms and armor, they
implement the best heavy infantry and artillery in the game. Dwarf armies are well suited to
defensive warfare, however due to their lack of mobility they do not do well when forced to go
on the offensive. Dwarves are legendary for their ability to never forget nor forgive a wrong
against them, their finely crafted weapons and armor, ability to consume large quantities of
ale, extreme stubbornness, mistrust of elves, and hatred of greenskins. \ Dwarfs are the
closest ally to Humanity, although the Elves of Ulthuan have united with the Humans as well in
the last few hundred years.[9] Due to the horrid War of the Beard, Dwarfs hold a grudge
against the High Elves.

Chaos Dwarfs Tireless overseers of soulless industry. The Chaos Dwarfs worship their own
Chaos God; Hashut, the Father of Darkness. Their braided beards and Lamassu monsters are
drawn from Mesopotamian art and mythology.
Lizardmen

Lizardmen Have undergone successive changes through the history of the Warhammer
game. Originally the 'native' race of the Warhammer World was driven underground by the
Slann prior to their vast terraforming (which created the distinctive form of the continents
compared to those of Earth). They fought an eons-long guerrilla war against the amphibean
aliens whose armies were then made up of Amazons, Pygmies, Lobotomised Slaves and Slann
warriors.

In recent editions they have been reimagined to have been originally created by the Old Ones,
thus being the second civilization to come to the warhammer world. Preceded by the old ones
and succeeded by the elves to aid in their great genetic works, the Slann now lead the
Lizardmen through prophesies containing ancient instructions from their gods, who may or
may not some day return. Lizardmen are also based on the Aztec and Mayan cultures and are
in the New World corresponding with South America.
Orcs and Goblins (Greenskins)

The tribes of Orcs, Goblins and other Greenskins are spread across the Old World and into the
east. They are mostly referred to in general as 'Greenskins' due to obvious reasons. The magic
they use is called Waaagh! magic and is drawn from the power and energy of fighting
Greenskins. A large horde led by a great Orc Leader (or sometimes a Goblin one) of Orcs
and/or Goblins is called a Waaagh!

Another relative of the Common Goblin is the Gnoblar, which is found living with the Ogre
Hordes in the Mountains of Mourn. East of the Mountains of Mourn, upon the borders of
Cathay, live the Hobgoblins; a race of greenskins somewhere between the size of a Goblin and
an Orc, but more cunning than either. Hobgoblins can also found as slaves of the Chaos
Dwarfs. Smallest in size of all the Greenskin races are the Snotling. They are considered the
lowliest of greenskins and are most often bullied around by their larger, greener cousins.

The toughest and most disciplined of the Orcs are the Black Orcs. These mean beasts are
'armed to da teef' and are covered in heavy black armour. This is one reason why they are
called Black Orcs, the other being their unusually dark skin. The must unusual thing about
these Orcs is that they take care of their weapons and armour (to an extent), cleaning them
after each battle.

Another form of Orc are the Savage Orcs, who, rather than use the modern technology of
armour, language, and crafted weapons, stayed in their previous savage form. Using mainly
stones as their weapons, the Savage Orcs go in to battle madly, some clinging off wild boars
with only their feet. The Savage Orcs put so much faith in their warpaint that it works for
intimidation.
Chaos

The phrase "Slaves to Darkness" is used to cover all those who have fallen under the control of,
or pledged themselves to, the Forces of the Chaos gods. While the energies of chaos touch all
things magical, there are those who fully give themselves to the deities of this realm, and seek
to conquer not just the works of the Old Ones, but the very fabric of reality itself.

Beastmen Are either born bestial to human parents or raised among mutants. Beastmen
hate all that is civilized and untouched by the glories of chaos.

Warriors of Chaos Primarily humans who are favored by the Four Great Gods of chaos.
These marauders emerge from the areas below the Northern Warp Gate and also possess one
of the strongest cavalries and infantries in the game.

Daemons of Chaos - Servants of the chaos gods. They are made out of pure energy emerging
from the northern and southern warp gates. These daemons only come out in times when the
Chaos energies in the Warhammer World are strong.
Skaven

Skaven or "Children of the Horned Rat", are a Chaotic mockery of Man's nations. Inventive and
insane, the ratmen live in a vast network of tunnels beneath all the Warhammer World,
referred to as the Under-empire. Many human denizens of the Old World do not believe the
Skaven exist, much to their detriment. The crazed mechanics of Clan Skyre create powerful yet
unreliable weapons to aid their rampages. It is said that one day the Grey Seers will unite them
and take over the Old World. The Skaven have a general Steampunk motif, in that the Skaven
use primitive and magic-driven science similar to alchemy and medieval proto-science.

Some Skaven concepts might be inspired by the Old World's view of technology as imbalanced,
or knowledge/science not held in check by morals. This is a theme which runs through the
background of The Empire, in which wizards, gunpowder manufacturers and Sigmarite priests
all try to limit or free themselves from the others influence.
The Undead

All undead in the Warhammer world are a result of the black sorceries devised by the first
necromancer, Nagash, in the long distant past. The Undead are effectively split into two
distinct armies: that of the Tomb Kings which have a strong ancient Egyptian feel with
mummies and chariots driven by skeletons, and the army of the Vampire Counts which
features vampires, zombies and so forth. They are colloquially known as "dry" and "wet"
undead, respectively.

Vampire Counts Disciples of Nagash who stole his secrets of eternal life, the Vampires and
their minions have spread across the Old World, furthering their own aims. There are five
playable vampire families, each with different ambitions, habits and powers: Von Carsteins,
Necrarchs, Blood Dragons, Lahmians and Strigoi. Their armies consist mainly of classic undead,
such as zombies, skeletons, vampires, bats, and ghosts.

Tomb Kings Located in the hot desert lands of Nehekhara to the south of the Old World, are
a race was once ruled by the necromancer Nagash. After a successful rebellion against his rule,
he killed every mortal being in order to raise an unassailable army of the undead to conquer
the world. He was stopped by the last king of Khemri. The aftermath of Nagash's great spell
awakened several thousand years worth of the buried dead and their Kings as an undead
army. Their armies consist mainly of Egyptian-style units, such as bowmen, light infantry and
many chariots.

The Ogres

Ogre Kingdoms Massive Eastern barbarians who will do any work for gold and will eat
anything and anyone. They ride large beasts resembling mammoths and sabre-tooth tigers.
Since ogres are guided solely by their stomachs, they spread devastation and destruction
wherever they go. Ogres are often considered to be a "neutral" army, and can end up fighting
for any side, they hire themselves out as mercenaries to feed their lust for food. They have a
resemblance to humans from the ice age or cave man
Halflings

Halflings are a race of short humanoids dwelling primarily in The Moot (in The Empire) and
various other scattered regions in the Old World. Halflings are known for their excellent
produce and cooking, but are often discriminated against by other races, particularly humans.
It is a common superstition/bias that all Halflings are thieves