The Enemy Within

The Empire, greatest land in the old world, is under attack, not from enemies on its borders but from within. Lurking within the tangled depths of the vast forests are mutants, Beastmen and even the occasional dreaded Chaos Warrior. From time to time these groups run amok, slaying and burning until their bestial appetites are sated with the blood and suffering of their victims. Mostly, though, they wait for the day when they shall pour out of the forests to burn the cities and claim The Empire for Chaos. According to various omens, that day is coming; the warpgates will again expand and the Gods will reward their chosen people with blood and the gifts of Chaos. So they wait in the forest, picking off those that wander too far from the roads but mostly fighting amongst themselves - for how else shall the strong prevail?