Khemri

Lore & Background

The awakening of Khemri in the late Age of Sigmar marked a terrifying new chapter for the Old World. Settra, driven by an insatiable thirst to reclaim his lost glory and perhaps even conquer death itself, broke the seals of the great pyramids. The city erupted from the sands, not as a ruin, but as a fully functional war machine of bone and gold. Its streets are filled with the clatter of skeletal chariots, while its skies are patrolled by winged sphinxes and giant scorpions. Khemri represents the ultimate defiance against time, a place where death is merely a pause in an eternal campaign for dominion.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled across the endless dunes of Nehekhara, carrying the scent of ozone and ancient dust. A lone desert traveler stumbled upon the horizon, expecting only more sand, but instead found a city of impossible height piercing the sky. The Great Pyramid of Khemri loomed like a mountain carved from obsidian and gold, its surface shimmering with magical wards that repelled the sun's heat. As he drew closer, the silence was broken by the rhythmic clacking of bone on stone; legions of skeletal warriors marched in perfect unison down avenues lined with statues of forgotten gods. A massive gate groaned open, revealing a throne room bathed in green witch-light. There sat Settra, his eyes burning with cold fire, watching the living world with the patience of an eternity.

Reader's Guide

Khemri serves as the primary stronghold and capital city for the Tomb Kings faction, acting as both their spiritual home and a military fortress. Located deep within the hostile sands of Nehekhara, it is a place where the laws of life do not apply, governed instead by the ancient magic of the Pharaohs. In the narrative of Warhammer Fantasy, Khemri represents the return of an ancient threat that challenges the stability of the Old World. Its emergence forces other factions to confront the reality of an immortal enemy that cannot be defeated by conventional means, as its armies are endless and its leaders do not fear death. For players and storytellers, the city is a hub of dark magic and tactical warfare. It matters because it symbolizes the consequences of seeking immortality without wisdom, serving as a grim reminder that some powers should remain buried forever.

Did You Know?

• The city is protected by powerful magical wards known as the 'Sarcophagus Fields' which can trap intruders in an eternal sleep.
• Settra the Imperishable is one of the few beings who has successfully resisted the corruption of Chaos for thousands of years.
• Many of the structures within Khemri are still fully functional, operating on ancient mechanisms powered by necromantic energy rather than magic or steam.