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The '''Liber Chaotica''' is a series of background books about the gods and servants of [[Chaos]] written by [[Richard Williams]] and [[Marijan Von Staufer]]. They were released one after another in 2003 and 2004.  
 
The '''Liber Chaotica''' is a series of background books about the gods and servants of [[Chaos]] written by [[Richard Williams]] and [[Marijan Von Staufer]]. They were released one after another in 2003 and 2004.  
  
 
The books are presented in the form of the fictional writings of [[Richter Kless]], a character of the [[Warhammer world]]. The authors take the role of an editor who goes through Kless' works, which contains studies, illustrations and excerpts from other fictional sources. The Liber Chaotica also provides background related to the [[lex_en_wh40k:Warhammer_40,000|Warhammer 40.000]] universe, written as cryptic records of recurring visions Kless suffered.
 
The books are presented in the form of the fictional writings of [[Richter Kless]], a character of the [[Warhammer world]]. The authors take the role of an editor who goes through Kless' works, which contains studies, illustrations and excerpts from other fictional sources. The Liber Chaotica also provides background related to the [[lex_en_wh40k:Warhammer_40,000|Warhammer 40.000]] universe, written as cryptic records of recurring visions Kless suffered.
  
The series is composed of four separate volumes, each dedicated to one of the four [[Gods of Chaos]]: the '''Liber Chaotica: Khorne''', the '''Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh''', the '''Liber Chaotica: Nurgle''' and the '''Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch'''. In 2006, the '''Liber Chaotica: Complete edition''' was released. It contains all previous books as well as a fifth volume called Liber Undivided.
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The series is composed of four separate volumes, each dedicated to one of the four [[Gods of Chaos]]: the '''Liber Chaotica: Khorne''', the '''Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh''', the '''Liber Chaotica: Nurgle''' and the '''Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch'''.
  
==Volumes==
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The '''Liber Chaotica: Complete edition''' collecting all previous books into a single volume and including as well as a fifth volume called '''Liber Undivided''' was released in 2006.
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'''Note:''' This article focuses on the book contents related to the '''Warhammer Fantasy''' setting. A detailed description of the contents regarding the '''Warhammmer 40,000''' universe can be found [[lex_en_wh40k:Liber Chaotica|here]].
 
===Liber Chaotica: Khorne===
 
===Liber Chaotica: Khorne===
[[File:Liber Chaotica Khorne.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Liber Chaotica: Khorne]]
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[[File:Liber Chaotica Khorne.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Liber Chaotica: Khorne''']]
Volume One of the series. The work emphasizes the violent nature of Khorne and the religious cult following the deity.
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First volume of the series. The work emphasizes the violent nature of Khorne and the religious cult following the deity.
  
'''Content:'''
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'''Contents:'''
 
*Overview of several [[Chaos Marauder]] tribes and their relations to Khorne: [[Norse]], [[Kurgan]], [[Tong]] and [[Hung]].
 
*Overview of several [[Chaos Marauder]] tribes and their relations to Khorne: [[Norse]], [[Kurgan]], [[Tong]] and [[Hung]].
*Mortal warriors and champions of Khorne and the chaotic gifts they receive.
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*Warriors of Khorne and the chaotic gifts they receive.
 
*Weapons and artefacts
 
*Weapons and artefacts
 
*[[Khaine]], the god of Murder
 
*[[Khaine]], the god of Murder
 
*The [[Daemon]]s of the Blood God
 
*The [[Daemon]]s of the Blood God
 
*Warhammer 40.000 related background: [[lex_en_wh40k:Black Crusade|Black Crusades]], [[lex_en_wh40k:Chaos Space Marine|Chaos Space Marines]] and [[lex_en_wh40k:Daemon Engine|Daemon Engines]].
 
*Warhammer 40.000 related background: [[lex_en_wh40k:Black Crusade|Black Crusades]], [[lex_en_wh40k:Chaos Space Marine|Chaos Space Marines]] and [[lex_en_wh40k:Daemon Engine|Daemon Engines]].
 
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
*'''Author:''' Richard Williams  
 
*'''Author:''' Richard Williams  
 
*'''Released:''' March 2003  
 
*'''Released:''' March 2003  
* ISBN 1-84154-272-5
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*ISBN 1-84154-272-5
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===Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh===
 
===Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh===
[[File:Liber Chaotica Slaanesh.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh]]
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[[File:Liber Chaotica Slaanesh.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh''']]
Volume Two of the series. The work emphasizes [[Slaanesh]]'s birth, descriptions on the god, and the religious cult following the diety. Kless describes the god's aspects of seduction, pleasure, and vanity.  
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Second volume of the series. The work emphasizes [[Slaanesh]]'s birth, descriptions on the god, and the religious cult following the deity. Kless describes the god's aspects of seduction, pleasure and vanity.  
  
'''Content:'''
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'''Contents:'''
 
*Chaos cults and Slaanesh worship.
 
*Chaos cults and Slaanesh worship.
 
*The tale of the brothers von Gottlieb.
 
*The tale of the brothers von Gottlieb.
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*Chaos tribes and daemons of Slaanesh
 
*Chaos tribes and daemons of Slaanesh
 
*Warhammer 40.000 related background: The fall of the [[lex_en_wh40k:Eldar|Eldar]] civilisation and the birth of Slaanesh.
 
*Warhammer 40.000 related background: The fall of the [[lex_en_wh40k:Eldar|Eldar]] civilisation and the birth of Slaanesh.
 
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
*'''Author:''' Marijan Von Staufer  
 
*'''Author:''' Marijan Von Staufer  
 
*'''Released:''' May 2003  
 
*'''Released:''' May 2003  
* ISBN 1-84416-043-2
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*ISBN 1-84416-043-2
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===Liber Chaotica: Nurgle===
 
===Liber Chaotica: Nurgle===
[[File:Liber Chaotica Nurgle.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Liber Chaotica: Nurgle]]
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[[File:Liber Chaotica Nurgle.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Liber Chaotica: Nurgle''']]
Volume Three of the series. It describe [[Nurgle]]'s aspects, his plagues, and his cult following.
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Third volume of the series. It describe [[Nurgle]]'s aspects, his plagues, and his cult following.
  
'''Content:'''
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'''Contents:'''
 
*The nature of Nurgle.
 
*The nature of Nurgle.
 
*Various accounts illustrating Nurgle worship in the Old World.
 
*Various accounts illustrating Nurgle worship in the Old World.
 
*Overview of the [[Beastmen]].
 
*Overview of the [[Beastmen]].
 
*The Daemons of Nurgle.
 
*The Daemons of Nurgle.
 
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
*'''Author:''' Marijan Von Staufer  
 
*'''Author:''' Marijan Von Staufer  
 
*'''Released:''' October 2003  
 
*'''Released:''' October 2003  
* ISBN 1-84416-065-3
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*ISBN 1-84416-065-3
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===Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch===
 
===Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch===
[[File:Liber Chaotica Tzeentch.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch]]
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[[File:Liber Chaotica Tzeentch.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch''']]
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Fourth volume of the series. The work describes Tzeentch, the nature of the warp/magic, and the religious cult following the deity. Kless describes the god's aspects of confusion, knowledge and transformation.
  
'''Content:'''
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'''Contents:'''
 
*The servants of Tzeentch.
 
*The servants of Tzeentch.
 
*Magic and sorcery.
 
*Magic and sorcery.
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*Daemons of Tzeentch
 
*Daemons of Tzeentch
 
*Warhammer 40.000 related Background: Kless' vision of [[lex_en_wh40k:Magnus the Red|Magnus the Red]]
 
*Warhammer 40.000 related Background: Kless' vision of [[lex_en_wh40k:Magnus the Red|Magnus the Red]]
 
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
*'''Author''': Marijan Von Staufer
 
*'''Author''': Marijan Von Staufer
 
*'''Released''': February 2004  
 
*'''Released''': February 2004  
 
* ISBN 1-84416-085-8
 
* ISBN 1-84416-085-8
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===Liber Chaotica: Complete edition===
 
===Liber Chaotica: Complete edition===
[[File:Liber Chaotica complete.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Liber Chaotica: Complete edition]]
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[[File:Liber Chaotica complete.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Liber Chaotica: Complete edition''']]
This books is a compilation of the previous four volumes. It features a fifth volume about Chaos Undivided. The work discusses the minor gods, the types of gods, and general information on the nature of Chaos.  
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This books is a compilation of the four previous volumes. It features an extra fifth volume about Chaos Undivided. The work discusses the minor gods, the types of gods, and general information on the nature of Chaos.  
  
 
'''Additional content:'''
 
'''Additional content:'''
 
*The [[Everchosen]] of Chaos.
 
*The [[Everchosen]] of Chaos.
 
*Other deities of the Old World.
 
*Other deities of the Old World.
*[[Sigmar Heldenhammer]]
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*[[Sigmar]]
 
*Unaligned entities of Chaos  
 
*Unaligned entities of Chaos  
 
*[[Be'lakor]]
 
*[[Be'lakor]]
 
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
'''Additional information:'''
 
*'''Authors''':  Marijan Von Staufer & Richard Williams
 
*'''Authors''':  Marijan Von Staufer & Richard Williams
 
*'''Released''': Juni 2006  
 
*'''Released''': Juni 2006  
* ISBN 1-84416-394-6
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*ISBN 1-84416-394-6
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[[Category:Art & sourcebooks]]
  
[[Category:Army books and Rulebooks]]
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 11 January 2011

The Liber Chaotica is a series of background books about the gods and servants of Chaos written by Richard Williams and Marijan Von Staufer. They were released one after another in 2003 and 2004.

The books are presented in the form of the fictional writings of Richter Kless, a character of the Warhammer world. The authors take the role of an editor who goes through Kless' works, which contains studies, illustrations and excerpts from other fictional sources. The Liber Chaotica also provides background related to the Warhammer 40.000 universe, written as cryptic records of recurring visions Kless suffered.

The series is composed of four separate volumes, each dedicated to one of the four Gods of Chaos: the Liber Chaotica: Khorne, the Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh, the Liber Chaotica: Nurgle and the Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch.

The Liber Chaotica: Complete edition collecting all previous books into a single volume and including as well as a fifth volume called Liber Undivided was released in 2006.


Note: This article focuses on the book contents related to the Warhammer Fantasy setting. A detailed description of the contents regarding the Warhammmer 40,000 universe can be found here.

Liber Chaotica: Khorne

Liber Chaotica: Khorne

First volume of the series. The work emphasizes the violent nature of Khorne and the religious cult following the deity.

Contents:

Additional information:

  • Author: Richard Williams
  • Released: March 2003
  • ISBN 1-84154-272-5

Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh

Liber Chaotica: Slaanesh

Second volume of the series. The work emphasizes Slaanesh's birth, descriptions on the god, and the religious cult following the deity. Kless describes the god's aspects of seduction, pleasure and vanity.

Contents:

  • Chaos cults and Slaanesh worship.
  • The tale of the brothers von Gottlieb.
  • Daemonic possession.
  • An interview between Richter Kless and the heretic Marquis Alphonse Dolmancé.
  • Elves and Chaos
  • Chaos tribes and daemons of Slaanesh
  • Warhammer 40.000 related background: The fall of the Eldar civilisation and the birth of Slaanesh.

Additional information:

  • Author: Marijan Von Staufer
  • Released: May 2003
  • ISBN 1-84416-043-2

Liber Chaotica: Nurgle

Liber Chaotica: Nurgle

Third volume of the series. It describe Nurgle's aspects, his plagues, and his cult following.

Contents:

  • The nature of Nurgle.
  • Various accounts illustrating Nurgle worship in the Old World.
  • Overview of the Beastmen.
  • The Daemons of Nurgle.

Additional information:

  • Author: Marijan Von Staufer
  • Released: October 2003
  • ISBN 1-84416-065-3

Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch

Liber Chaotica: Tzeentch

Fourth volume of the series. The work describes Tzeentch, the nature of the warp/magic, and the religious cult following the deity. Kless describes the god's aspects of confusion, knowledge and transformation.

Contents:

  • The servants of Tzeentch.
  • Magic and sorcery.
  • Kless' musings about Chaos and souls.
  • Daemons of Tzeentch
  • Warhammer 40.000 related Background: Kless' vision of Magnus the Red

Additional information:

  • Author: Marijan Von Staufer
  • Released: February 2004
  • ISBN 1-84416-085-8

Liber Chaotica: Complete edition

Liber Chaotica: Complete edition

This books is a compilation of the four previous volumes. It features an extra fifth volume about Chaos Undivided. The work discusses the minor gods, the types of gods, and general information on the nature of Chaos.

Additional content:

Additional information:

  • Authors: Marijan Von Staufer & Richard Williams
  • Released: Juni 2006
  • ISBN 1-84416-394-6