The Tomb Kings are the undying monarchs of Nehekhara — the ancient human civilization that predated the Empire by thousands of years. Preserved through the dark arts of Nagash and their own priests, the Tomb Kings sleep in their vast necropolis cities, awakening to defend their realm from grave robbers and to pursue their ancient rivalries. They are not mindless undead — they retain their personalities, memories, and ambitions from life.

Nehekhara was the greatest human civilization of the ancient world, a land of vast cities, powerful magic, and divine kings. The rise of Nagash — the first and greatest Necromancer — corrupted and ultimately destroyed Nehekhara, killing all its people and raising them as undead. The Tomb Kings have spent millennia rebuilding their civilization and seeking revenge against Nagash and all who disturb their rest.

Tomb King armies are animated by Liche Priests who channel the power of Nehekharan death magic. Skeleton Warriors and Skeleton Archers form the core, while Tomb Guard are elite undead soldiers. Ushabti — giant animated statues — serve as heavy infantry. The Screaming Skull Catapult and Casket of Souls are devastating magical artillery. Bone Giants and the enormous Hierotitan are monstrous constructs of ancient power.

Tomb King culture is a preserved echo of ancient Nehekhara — a civilization of divine kings, powerful priests, and elaborate death cults. The Tomb Kings believe they are the rightful rulers of the world, and their awakening is driven by a desire to reclaim their ancient glory. They are not evil by nature — they are simply ancient, proud, and utterly convinced of their own superiority. Their wars are often driven by ancient grudges and territorial disputes that predate the Empire by millennia.

• ✦Khemri — the greatest city of Nehekhara, seat of the first kings
• ✦The Valley of the Kings — where the greatest Tomb Kings sleep
• ✦Lahmia — the city of the first vampires, now a ruin
• ✦The Black Pyramid of Nagash — the dark monument to the first Necromancer