The Engines of War

Lore & Background

The Chaos Wastes are a blighted, reality-bending region north of the Empire, where the winds of magic howl unchecked and the will of the Dark Gods reshapes the land. In this campaign, Skaven warlocks and Tzeentchian sorcerers have unearthed ancient, daemon-forged war machines—the Engines of War—to unleash devastation upon the mortal realms.

Reader's Guide

The campaign begins in the Citadel of Eternity, a Chaos-tainted fortress where players learn the basics of the Wastes' shifting geography and the Pilgrim's Coin system. From there, they travel through a series of procedurally generated zones: the Blood Marshes (where the ground bleeds and Skaven ambush from sinkholes), the Screaming Bell (a nightmare of echoing chimes and warpfire throwers), and the Forge of Souls (where Chaos altars must be smashed while daemons claw at your back). Each zone presents a unique challenge—surviving warpstone storms that drain your health, disabling Skaven warpfire throwers before they cook the party, or destroying Chaos altars that summon endless waves. The climax occurs at the Engine of Extinction, a massive, half-activated war machine guarded by a Chaos Lord and a Skaven Warlock Engineer. Players must fight through waves of enemies, disable the engine's core by targeting its glowing warpstone heart, and escape before the Wastes collapse.

Did You Know?

• The Chaos Wastes campaign was inspired by roguelike games, with randomized paths and blessings that change each playthrough.
• The Engines of War are visually based on classic Warhammer Fantasy Chaos Dwarf designs, though they are used by Skaven and Chaos in this game.
• The voice of the Tzeentchian antagonist is provided by a different actor than the standard Chaos enemies, giving it a distinct, eerie quality.