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OverviewThe Changer of the Ways[Needs Citation]

Tzeentch was created and sustained by the desire for change that is an essentialpart of nearly all mortal life; almost all species are aware of the concept ofa better tomorrow, and any form of dreaming, imagining or resolution for changeempowers the Chaos God. Like the other Chaos Gods, Tzeentch is strongly interested in humanity due to the power and drive of the human spirit and how that uniquely ties into his interests; no creature is more volatile or more ambitious. Thespark of wishing for a different existence can turn into a fire that can changea country, a world, and perhaps ultimately an inferno that can alter the fate of galaxy itself; this is Tzeentch.[6]

Magic is essentially an expression of change driven by will, and as such is thedomain of the Changer of the Ways; Tzeentch is the greatest magician in all of the Warp. Many of those drawn to his auspices are sorcerers, while many others will be gifted with sorcerous powers as a reward for their actions. Tzeentch's daemonic aspects are essentially creatures of magic rather than any sort of conventionally understandable physicality.[6]

As well as an interest in magic, Tzeentch takes keen notice of all plots and plans. As the Great Conspirator, he is aware of all the dreams of plans and mortals. This is how Tzeentch is able to perceive the future; by being aware of all that is planned and all that may potentially happen, he can see all possible fates.

Wishing to be involved with the fates of existence, Tzeentch directly and indirectly interferes in the fates of all things. His intentions are unknown, his schemes insanely complicated and his plans so extraordinarily long-term it may be that none other than he will ever see the end of all of them. It is often claimedthat Tzeentch wishes to extend his power over the Materium, or to defeat his brother Gods; however, it is the nature of Tzeentch to care just as much about altering the fate of a single individual. Tzeentch's schemes also often appear contradictory to those who discern them; this is because only Tzeentch can understand his own interests and perceive the full possibilities of each action.[6]

Tzeentch has as many depictions as he has names. His skin is said to constantlyshift and roll with faces, faces that leer and express mockery. As Tzeentch speaks, these faces repeat what he says, but with different inflections, or a word d

ifferent here and there, or in fact provide running commentary or analysis on what he is saying; this makes it almost impossible to be certain what meaning Tzeentch is actually expressing. While these skin-faces come and go very quickly, Tzeentch's actual body is said to be constant; his head is low on his chest as ifhe had no neck and horns project from his shoulders. Raw magical energy surrounds him like smoke, with the faces and bodies of those whose fates he is considering manifesting before him in subtle and complex patterns.[6]

Tzeentch's opposite force in the Chaos pantheon is Nurgle, who stands for despair and the acceptance of one's fate. Such a form of existence is anathema to Tzeentch, who derives power from the will to change one's destiny.[6]

Tzeentch is often visualised as the serpent which writhes and twists to represen

t constant change and this is mirrored in his symbol with curves and points to represent change and conclusion.[Needs Citation]Followers of Tzeentch

The mortal champions of Tzeentch are especially dangerous, as they often wield awesome sorcerous power on top of their considerable physical prowess. Professors, philosophers, scientists, intellectuals, and artists also swell Tzeentchs ranks, for as much as the Changer of Ways embraces magic and guile, he also loves knowledge in all its forms. Predictably, Tzeentch finds those who investigate forbidden or taboo subjects particularly interesting, as individuals willing to defy

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convention and perhaps even ethics and the law to pursue their intellectual ambitions often make willing and effective servants. Some thinkers who reach a stumbling block in their scholarly pursuits can become obsessed with a particular problem or question. These scholars may try any number of approaches to find answers, but no experiment, no amount of research or consultation with experts, and noamount of sweat and elbow grease brings them closer to a solution. These obsessed scholars are particularly vulnerable to Tzeentchs temptations. While some maydeliberately seek the assistance of the Master of Fate, many more unwittingly fall into Tzeentchs service after accepting help from an insightful but mysteriousnew colleague or after gazing too long at a classified or forbidden text that somehow finds its way onto their desk.[8]Daemons of Tzeentch

The Daemons of Tzeentch are inherently magical creatures, even more so than theother daemons of chaos; they appear ephemeral, transparent or as if made of light. Their very presence can alter the rules of reality, and they can leave trailsof multi-coloured fire and mist behind them as they move.[6]

Lord of Change - The Greater Daemon of Tzeentch. Typically an avian-like winged humanoid Daemon of vast intelligence and massive sorcerous and psychic power, although less so in physical strength - at least compared to othe Greater Daemons.

Horrors - the common Daemons of Tzeentch, generally manifesting as an ever-shifting mass of flesh and limbs with numerous orifices for launching fire.

Flamer - Daemonic servants of Tzeentch with numerous gaping maws that produce the searing flames which give these daemons their name.Screamers - ray-like creatures that swoop down on foes and cut them apart wi

th their sharp claws before retreating and charging again.Disc of Tzeentch - a meld of magic, metal, and daemon; often used as a trans

port for a mortal or Daemonic champion, they are said to be bound forms of Screamers.

Daemon Engines of Tzeentch

A Daemon Engine is a part-technological, part-daemonic vehicle, those dedicatedto Tzeentch include -

Fire Lord[2]Silver Tower of Tzeentch[2]Doom Wing[2]Burning Chariot

Forces dedicated to TzeentchA Thousand Sons marineChaos Space Marines

Thousand Sons Legion.The Scourged [3b]Prodigal SonsOracles of Change [3a]

Warband of SektothBrotherhood of Dust

Renegades and Cults

The MenagerieProspero Spireguard[5]Thrall WizardsThe Q'Sal Magister Immaterials

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Notable Servants of Tzeentch

Magnus the Red - Primarch of the Thousand Sons, now a powerful Daemon Prince.

Kairos Fateweaver - the Oracle of Tzeentch.Ghargatuloth - the "Prince of a Thousand Faces," Greater Daemon of Tzeentch[

7]Blue Scribes - A pair of Blue Horrors of Tzeentch.Ahzek Ahriman - One of the most powerful Sorcerers of the Thousand Sons.Ti'Lath - Daemon PrinceGallus Herodicus - Chaos Lord of The Scourged.Akhor'menet - A powerful Sorcerer of the Thousand Sons. Dedicated to freeing

those members of the Thousand Sons imprisoned by The Rubric of Ahriman.

Gifts of TzeentchMain article: Gifts of TzeentchMain article: Mark of Tzeentch

As with all the Chaos Gods, Tzeentch will often reward his most favoured followers with special gifts and blessings. Tzeentch's gifts can take many forms, including physical mutations, daemon weapons or great sorcerous abilities.[9]The Maze of TzeentchThe Maze of Tzeentch[Needs Citation]

The Maze of Tzeentch, also known as the Crystal Labyrinth, is Tzeentch's realm within the Warp. This maze is woven from the raw fabric of magic, threaded upon deceit and conspiracy. Of all the landscapes of the Warp, this domain is by far the most bizarre and incomprehensible, for its crystalline structures force travelers to view all nine dimensions simultaneously. This effect not only distorts the senses of any who intrude, but will also pulls apart their purpose and aspirations and turns them to insanity and despair. Unlike the realms of the other Gods of Chaos, it is not defended by Daemonic warriors, allowing instead for any intruder to become inevitably lost within its confines.[9]

Interchanging, shifting avenues made of pure crystals of every colour crisscrossTzeentch's realm. Hidden pathways built from lies and schemes lead out from themaze and infiltrate the dominions of other gods, binding together the fractious

Realms of Chaos. The maze itself has no daemonic defenders. Its own illusory passages are enough of a barrier to any intruder not possessed of the strongest mind imaginable[Needs Citation]. Its glittering corridors reflect not only light but also hope, misery, dreams and nightmares. The labyrinth does not merely reflect but also distorts, pulling apart hope and purpose turning them into insanityand despair. Driven by Tzeentch's unconscious schemes, the labyrinth constantlymoves and rearranges. Those lost within the maze's reaches will wander for eternity with their minds shattered, their dreams broken upon the wheel of their ownfailed ambition[Needs Citation].

At the centre of the maze, hidden from those who have not the insane insight tofind it, stands the Impossible Fortress. The architecture of the bastion is constantly replaced by new and ever more maddening spires, gates and walls. doors an

d other entrance points yawn open like starving mouths, before clamping for eternity moments later, barring all access. Within the Fortress time and space doesnot exist at all and gravity shifts and changes, or disappears all together. Lights of every colour, some even unknown in the real universe, springs from the shifting walls. For mortals, who are so locked in their physical ways, the fortress is impenetrable. Men are driven insane, while their bodies might implode or bepulled apart by the forces unleashed by Tzeentch's passing thoughts. Even immortal daemons cannot easily endure the twisted horror of the Impossible Fortress and only the Lords of Change can safely navigate its corridors, and tread the secret paths that lead to the inner sanctum of the fortress, the Hidden Library, wh

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ere Tzeentch, the puppet master himself resides, eternally plotting.[1]