The Dark City
A smog-choked metropolis where industry and sorcery fuel the ambitions of the Dark Gods.
In the grim darkness of the far future of The Old World, there lies a singular bastion of industry and sorcery known as Nagashizzar. Within Total War: Warhammer III, this location is often referenced by fans and scenario contexts as 'The Dark City'. It serves as the capital of the Chaos Dwarfs and represents their ambition to dominate the world through technology tainted by the Ruinous Powers.
Quick Facts
- Faction
- Chaos Dwarfs
- Location
- Nagashizzar, The Western Empire
- Game
- Total War: Warhammer III
- Key figures
- Gorkor Ironhide, Zhatan the Black
- Setting
- The Eastern Coast of Ulthuan; The Old World
Lore & Background
The city's architecture is a blend of grim functionality and blasphemous grandeur, featuring massive spires that pierce the smog-filled sky. It serves as a hub for the Chaos Dwarfs' expansionist desires, acting as a staging ground for invasions into Ulthuan and the Western Empire. The Dark City is not merely a home but a weapon, constantly churning out resources to feed the endless wars of its inhabitants.
Reader's Guide
The scenario focuses on controlling Nagashizzar and expanding Chaos Dwarf dominance across the region. Players typically begin with control over the capital city and key surrounding provinces. The primary objective involves securing trade routes and resource nodes while defending against external threats from Empire, Dwarfs, or Greenskins. Key turning points include scripted battles to defend the city walls or offensive pushes into neighboring territories. Victory is achieved by maintaining control of Nagashizzar for a set duration or conquering specific rival factions.
Did You Know?
- Nagashizzar was originally built by the Dark Dwarfs before they fully embraced Chaos worship.
- The city's steam technology is powered by a mixture of coal and dark magic.
- Goblin slaves are essential to maintaining the industrial output of the capital.
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