The name "Eldar" comes from J.R.R. Tolkien's elves, who in their own language were called "the Eldar". The history of the Eldar in Warhammer 40,000 mimics that of Tolkien's elves, to the point that they are a "dwindling race" in the game universe, as the elves were in Middle-earth's Third Age. Incidentally, GW has actually copyrighted the term "Eldar".

Explore the grim fantasy world of Warhammer first hand with the awesome new edition of the classic role playing game. The core rulebook contains all you need to play - sections on character generation, careers, combat, magic - both divine and sorcerous, and religion as well extensive background information on the dark world of Warhammer. Full details on how to run a game, as well as a complete introductory adventure are also included. Packed with artwork from the likes of Geoff Taylor, Jon...

RAGNAR'S CLAW A Space Wolf novel by William King F ROM THE DEATH - WORLD of Fenris come the Space Wolves, the most savage of the Emperor’s Space Marines. Ragnar’s Claw explores the bloody beginnings of Space Wolf Ragnar’s first mission as a young Blood Claw warrior. From the jungle hell of Galt to the polluted cities of Hive World Venam, Ragnar’s mission takes him on an epic trek across the galaxy to face the very heart of Evil itself.

As the darkness gathers over the isle of Albion, foul creatures stalk the lands and the omens tell of a coming powerful enemy. Gotrek and Felix are compelled to fight the evil that terrorises the people before it can grow to threaten the whole world. With the aid of the high elf mage, Teclis, they must decipher and use the secrets of the Old Ones. Only then can they hope to vanquish the dark master.