Warhammer Fantasy RolePlay plunges the characters into a brooding medieval world where nightmares come true and malignant entities stalk darkened streets. In many towns strange rituals take place behind closed doors, safe from the eyes of prying neighbours or those of the ever-vigilant watch. Dark gods, whose very forms are an abomination, are worshipped by those who seek an easy route to power or are easily swayed by glib promises of wealth.