Considering that the hobby is aimed at kids (in terms of starting out anyway) Chaos is pretty intense, especially in the Horus Heresy books. For me the concept of Chaos is perhaps the most original thing about the fiction and it encapsulates everything that I love about it. In many ways they are predictable and follow the cliches and paths set by authors like Tolkien but in many other ways they are completely original. I honestly believe that the universes of 40k & Warhammer are some of the impressive works of fiction created – in both quantity & quality. On the way back from Games Day last weekend me and Nathan talked about the sheer volume of background information there is for both the 40k and WFB systems & the huge task it must be managing that information and keeping it all in line. The reason I mention this is because it offers a good explanation as to why I like the Realm Of Chaos books so much. There’s a reason I’ve been drawn to Death Guard, Nurgle, Tzeentch & Crimson Fist armies because I like my version of the grim darkness of the future to be grim. Ork models can sometimes look a bit too light hearted and wacky for my personal tastes. I like my 40k and Warhammer dark in both aesthetic & fluff – I’ve never had an Ork or Goblin army because the aesthetic that I like is one of bleakness & misery.
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