**Chronological Approach:**
* **30,000 BC:** The Old World (Warhammer Fantasy)
* **25,000 BC:** The End Times (Warhammer Fantasy)
* **30,000 AD:** The Horus Heresy (Warhammer 40,000)
* **40,000 AD:** Current setting of Warhammer 40,000
**Warhammer Fantasy:**
**Books:**
* The Gotrek & Felix series by William King
* The Malus Darkblade series by Dan Abnett
* The End Times series (concluding the Warhammer Fantasy timeline)
**Games:**
- Warhammer: Total War (strategy game)
**Warhammer 40,000:**
**Books:**
* The Horus Heresy series (30,000 AD)
* The Eisenhorn series by Dan Abnett (40,000 AD)
* The Gaunt's Ghosts series by Dan Abnett (40,000 AD)
**Games:**
* Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War (real-time strategy)
* Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (third-person shooter)
* Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters (turn-based strategy)
**Tips for Navigating the Warhammer Universe:**
### General Tips
1. **Start Small**: You don't need to understand everything at once. Start with a single book or game and expand your knowledge from there.
2. **Pick What Interests You**: Whether it's space marines, fantasy battles, or specific races like the elves or orcs, focus on what captures your attention first.
3. **Lore Summaries**: There are many YouTube channels and Wikis with summaries and explanations of the lore. These can be a great resource for getting a quick understanding of the setting and its history.
4. **Community**: Joining forums, subreddits, or local gaming groups can provide you with others who are well-versed in the lore and can help guide you.
5. **Tabletop Gaming**: If you are interested in the miniature aspect, visiting a local gaming store and talking to players or staff can be a great way to learn more about the tabletop game and see if that's something you'd like to get involved in.