The history of Chaos is not recorded by the followers of the Dark Gods. There are no libraries filled with tomes in which the deeds of the Champions of Chaos are remembered. Chaos does not attempt to build cities, elevate civilisation or cultivate art. It only destroys and corrupts everything it touches.

Some records of the deeds of the great Champions of the past remain. The followers of each Champion erect monoliths to him as a mark of respect. Across the surface of the monolith the deeds of the Champion are recorded in the harsh Chaos script. These serve as an inspiration to new Champions as they recall the might of the servants of the Dark Gods.

Herdstones are used by the Beastmen to record the glory of the mightiest of the Beastlords. The Beastman Shamans carve Chaos runes on the surface of the herdstones, and from these the gory account of the Beastlord's achievements can be recited.

Any Beastman Champion who falls in battle is buried near their herdstone, and a standing stone is set over the grave. Successive stones are arranged to form a circle around the herdstone, reminding Beastmen of the endless chain of their ancestors who fought for Chaos. In the cold far north the barbarian tribes known as Chaos Marauders keep alive the memory of the heroes of the past. Before battle it is common for the Marauders to sing of the most famous heroes of their tribe. Thus are formed the stirring Chaos sagas that all Marauders learn. From these the young tribesmen learn of the great heroes of old, and the wars that their ancestors waged for the glory of the Dark Gods.

The Magus of the hidden Chaos cults write great grimoires that tell of summoning Daemons and recall their schemes and ploys. These are often extremely accurate descriptions of their times and deeds, and serve as excellent sources of history to those who would learn of such forbidden things. They also act as a fascinating insight into the minds and motives of those who oppose human society and follow the ways of Chaos. These tomes are dangerous as well, for they tell of the favour that these depraved individuals enjoy in the eyes of their gods, and many an apprentice sorcerer or scholar who has studied these books has followed the author into damnation.

Some Champions of Chaos and Beastman Chieftains have carved truly impressive legends that are remembered through song and fable. Their infamy has echoed down the ages and serves as an inspiration to the new Champions of Chaos. These individuals have attained fame to rival the figures of legend and their names have become bywords for horror and slaughter. Some of these tales are recorded here. These are the Chronicles of Chaos.