BACKGROUND
Sigmar founded the Empire with the help of the Dwarf High King, Kuragn Ironbeard. Together they rid the lands of the Orcs and joined the human tribes together.
Today the Empire is the largest and most powerful of the realms of men. It lies in the centure of the Old World between the World Edge Mounatins and the Sea, and encompasses all the land north of the Grey Mounatins and south of the nation of Kislev. Its lands are dominated by huge rivers and deep dark forests, which are invested by Chaos Beastmen and Forest Goblins. They also hide the ruins of the acient Elven cities.
The Empire is a great military power. The Emperor's armies come from all over the Empire. As well as it's sturdy infantry and heavy knights, they Empire calls apon the invensions of it's engineers
As well as being a military power the Empire is also commercial power. Altdorf is home to the Imperial Zoo and The College of Magic. Nuln is home to the Imperial Gunnary School.