Chaos

Chaos is the malevolent metaphysical force embodied by the beings of pure magical energy that dwell in the Realm of Chaos, the hellish dimension beyond the bounds of the Cosmos Arcane. Its embodiments are mostly daemons, but the name also covers the mortals of many races who pursue its ends; together they are called the Grand Alliance of Chaos or the forces of Chaos. Five major Chaos Gods stand at its head, served by the Blades of Khorne, the Disciples of Tzeentch, the Maggotkin of Nurgle and the Hedonites of Slaanesh, while the Great Horned Rat is followed by the skaven; the Beasts of Chaos and the Legion of Chaos Ascendant serve all of them. The tyrannical warlords who lead its armoured hordes believe themselves kings born to rule the realms, but every murderer, monster and mutant among them is a puppet of the Dark Gods.