Law and Chaos
The Old World is caught between two opposing cosmic forces: Law, which represents order and predictability, and Chaos, which stands for change and uncertainty. Neither force is good or evil. While Law embodies stability and social order, it also stands for stagnation and despotism. Chaos comprises anarchy, destruction and physical mutation, but also creation and freedom. A balance between the two forces is desirable, but in the Old World an Incursion of Chaos is under way and the powers of Chaos are waxing. Mutations are becoming more common and beastmen are multiplying.

The worship of the gods of Chaos is proscribed throughout the Old World. However, that does not stop some seeking an easy route to power and success through their worship. Hidden cults within the Old World’s cities pose as great a threat as the mutants and beastmen lurking in its forests.