KISLEV & The Great War Against Chaos - Warhammer Fantasy Lore Overview

[@hodgknob3545]

Chaos needs to demoralize the people. Chaos: lmao let's make pigs bipedal

[@11cacoo]

"screamed in human voices" "you avin a giggle mate ill fookn bash ya i swear on me mum!"

[@zhaoqijie]

leadership -16, lasts 60 seconds

[@bosunbill9059]

Then the pigs decided to elect Napoleon as their leader.

[@kartogblacktusk8201]

THE POWER OF CHOAS PREVAILS!

[@MagicHjalti]

This is why I love chaos, it metal af

[@Michael-kd1ho]

Chaos invades. Empire : Doom has come to the realm of Sigmar! Kislev : Oh, is it Tuesday already? Sigh...Ivan, go saddle the bear and polish the shashka.

[@denen404]

Ironically in playing kizlev as the ice queen..I've allied all the the imperials...except two that refuse to trade with me...and they all constantly beg me to fight the vampire counts...I'm like....bitch that's yalls problem...the turn after I refused...got war declared by two demons

[@erikjames3361]

And neglect not the vodka!!

[@daswordofgork9823]

As they say in Kislev, “Kislev”

[@Ebb0Productions]

really makes you think

[@swamp_croc]

Kislev

[@placantile8520]

Kislev.

[@polyquaternium7]

Kislev

[@34Francoa]

Kislev

[@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547]

Ah yes our Northern ~~disposable buffer zone~~ allies

[@Ebb0Productions]

blessed meat shield

[@volimcvarke8437]

Ha ha ha You will never match the strantgh of Kislev

[@silvertrimhill9844]

Karl is jealous He cant ride bears Or use magic

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

[@liam1666]

@@silvertrimhill9844 i mean id still be fairly happy to have deathclaw 😂

[@Z-1991]

CA: We are pleased to give Troy for free! Players: Yeah yeah, just release Kislev DLC. CA: B-But... Players: Just do it, godammit.

[@everett6072]

Kislev is confirmed in WH3

[@thegreatrainman2336]

🤣

[@akiramasashi9317]

They can afford giving Troy away for free since they'll likely make it back and then some with the sheer amount of DLC's they'll pump out.

[@kcufdnim2670]

@@akiramasashi9317 And one of those dlc beeing be Kislev would be awesome. But let's be real, they ain't gonna make a mortal empires exclusive dlc, as they would make little sens as a faction in the vortex campaign, sadly.

[@MagicHjalti]

CA:Kislev dlc will be 70 $£. yes yes just give us kislev

[@jorishozee2943]

Chaos in lore: An unstoppable force that ravage across the old and new world and are uncontested even by the strongest of warriors Chaos in TW: Dies 3 turns after spawning

[@Joeyz65]

DUde, I just have to say these are better historical documentaries than anything I've seen on History Channel. Keep up the great work y,all!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Wow, thanks a lot for your words sir! I remember I used to watch a lot of them back in the day. I think the show I watched in History channel was called "Ancient Battles in History" or something like that. Have a great weekend my friend!

[@byron1401]

It must've been aliens!

[@Reyhan-ze5ms]

This is like some Russian history about the bear as their national emblem that's very great i like it also three are bear rider

[@complex314i]

Perhaps the History channel program on ancient conflicts you were thinking of was "Battles BC."

[@Joeyz65]

Kislev.

[@pyrrhusofepirus8491]

Kislev

[@WizardGeneral]

Kislev

[@DoctorFail]

Kislev

[@justkevinorsomethin]

Kislev

[@l3igbozz542]

Kislev​

[@Al3xtheMeh]

Chaos invades Order Tide: Hippity hoppity get off our property

[@vallgron]

Its impressive how imaginative and unimaginative at the same time Warhammer can be

[@lollllolll.]

To be honest if you went up to a roman and described Russia to them they'd think you're high on weed

[@Legitpenguins99]

Warhammer 40k is impressively unimaginative at times. My favorite example is the space furries

[@cenktuneygok8986]

Fantasy is the rather original one. 40K is just Dune with additions from nearly every other sci-fi and fantasy universe.

[@skrubasauras]

Shout out to my distant Slavic cousin, Borisauras, for voicing the Kislev knight quote for me. Real cool guy

[@lorddervish212quinterosara6]

Borisauras is a kick-ass name if you ask me

[@baeyensraphael3902]

its location on the map is probably why they havent released it as a fac in total war warhammer. You would literally be on chaos' doorstep. Actually sounds amazing, in a masochistic sort of way

[@230mps]

I dream of having a defensive campaign like that where you are constantly under siege and it would be nice if it was actually balanced unlike a lot of total war. I’m so sick of either completely destroying all of my enemies with ease or being completely overwhelmed after like the 5th turn.

[@gabrielperron7403]

Well there here now comrade

[@seal7144]

Aye, it’s time

[@oliverf.9955]

Just get the Kislev Mod

[@bbutler3230]

@@oliverf.9955 or wait for the official release of Warhammer 3

[@shrubby-ov4yw]

"Kislev is so unrealistic there's no way any culture could survive in such extreme conditions!" *laughs in Russian and Australian*

[@cushtyinnit8821]

lol at thinking Oz is "extreme"

[@aaronlimeuchin7352]

@Matt Shrubsole you forgot about Scandinavian.

[@shrubby-ov4yw]

@@aaronlimeuchin7352 touche sir.

[@CA-jz9bm]

@@aaronlimeuchin7352 Scandinavia never had extremes conditions

[@kennedy072]

Arabs be like

[@lothar3610]

Gospodars - russian boyars/polish magnates, Kossars - ukrainian/russian cossacs, Winged lancers - winged hussars, ungols - mongols, tatars, piechyngs, golden horde, kazan, mounted cossacks, Streltsy - strzelcy moskiewscy (moscow elite infantry).

[@flexprime2010]

good summary

[@radziwill7193]

Gospodars - rus varangians boyars - boyars Rus (rural population of Kislev) - slavs Ungols - tatars.

[@Sam--506]

"Rota" - military company in Russian "Pulk" - (pOlk) regiment in polish/russian

[@goransekulic3671]

Actually, strzelczy are just "sharpshooters" or something like that. Maybe even as common as an "archer", but I deliberately want to keep it more elite.

[@sauronmordor7494]

:)

[@masonerwin7910]

Honestly this video is beautifully done and I respect those who worked on each of the videos this channel makes greatly. Thank you for this gift on my birthday being a loremaster this is one of the best gifts ive ever received. Thank you.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

thank you for your words and Happy birthday Mason!! 😃🎉🎉 Have an amazing weekend my friend and may your days be full of blessings!

[@stefanoklinkon6183]

I don't know why, but I want vodka.

[@dimas3829]

I've got something better, kvas.

[@sunwheel6027]

killing Chaos is thirsty work

[@Nuggette]

Idk why it took me so long to realise that Kislev is just slavic countries mashed together

[@gvasilyev84]

It's damned cold out here...

[@pawelkrupa3355]

I like how You used depictions of actual Polish Hussars there. Kislev is like merging Poles, Kozaks, Mongols and Moskoviets in one small country ;)

[@j.j._]

Exactly!

[@TheSm1thers]

I think Kislev is meant to be slavic, The Empire is germanic, and Bretonnia is western european (mainly Britain and France)

[@umpanz1101]

@@TheSm1thers 100% britain and france for bretonia. From their heraldic up to their voices in e.g. Total War

[@TheStrudelJonny]

kislev is more akin to russian culture

[@namenight7158]

​@@TheStrudelJonny that's what moskoviets means. Ungols are meant to represent steppe nomads

[@hugosilva6062]

Who's here after Kislev as been anounced in Warhammer 3?

[@Rick586]

Bear cavalry hype!

[@alexandresilveira6905]

I started watching before and came back after announcement to finish the video

[@pooroldman5089]

Never seen a comment like this before. This is peak originality

[@aymanelkadouri8235]

Hell yeah

[@Rick586]

@@pooroldman5089 *Never* seen someone complain about a normal comment before. Perhaps there *truly* can be something *new* under the sun.

[@foxtattoo7516]

"The combined armies of Man were vicious and they fought with an otherworldly strength, yet the enemy was otherworldly itself" Such a great quotes

[@imperialfist2304]

Ah, Kislev or as I put it, “Praag gets annihilated and Choas bad”

[@flexprime2010]

shouldn't you dig a trench there?

[@christerarnoldbordon9129]

if they had you to fortify their city sigh, it would not fall

[@imperialfist2304]

flex prime Different department, Iron Warriors.

[@saberpendragon271]

Those ancient choas followers. Curse them

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you for watching! This was a very fun episode to make. Learning about Kislev and it's particularities was great and the lore these guys have is very extense and interesting. This is a basic lore overview that goes over some of the main characters and events surrounding Kislev. Special thanks to Skrubasauras for his amazing voice acting and to The Sietch for helping sponsoring this particular video! Many thanks to our awesome channel Patrons too for they make these videos possible. Please let me know what you thought of this episode and any constructive feedback you may have is always more than welcome! Enjoy your weekend my friends!🙌

[@thesietch2933]

Thank you for accepting the opportunity so many months ago! I've been a fan of your channel, like I said, since the Battle of Hal Fenn (at least :P ) and it was great to actually work with you and create something as awesome as this. Kislev is such a cool fantasy nation with its amazingly mixed blend of Slavic, Central Asian and Eastern European cultures and more and the rich history it had developed both in the canon lore and in the head canon of fans being a bulwark against Chaos... and Bear Cavalry memes. "Kislev."

[@Prince__Teclis]

Ah, the memories.

[@thesietch2933]

This lore video suddenly seems even more relevant now to us Warhammer Total War Fans... Time for a Rewatch!

[@HGunner117]

Man, once i heard that there was a massive cav army rolling down the hill to attack a huge army laying seige on a city, I just sang loudly "AND THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED!"

[@plaidpvcpipe3792]

Kislev is a bit like Cadia in Warhammer 40k.

[@thegoobercrusader2194]

cadian vibe with vostroyan looks

[@LTDRay]

I don’t know why I cried. The story of siege of kislev were well put together. Thank you for this great video you made.

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thank you for watching my friend!! Have an awesome week 😃

[@thatprim3evil899]

Honestly, this video gave me vibes of when I was younger and I'd spend an afternoon just watching history documentaries on the History Channel. The quality is impressive, so glad I found this channel

[@dashch4945]

Ive been playing Vermintide 2 and just got into the warhammer lore...and WOWWWWW so much to read and learn! I had no idea there was such a massive fantasy universe like this .Needless to say I have so much fun reading and exploring to do. And more videos of you to watch! Thank you! :D

[@TheBookofChoyer]

You are in for a treat then brother! there's a lot of cool stuff for you to disvcover when it comes to the Warhammer universe. Cheers🙌!

[@joshuamoye5299]

This video was unbelievably epic. I love the historic documentary tone and how it just immerses you in the world of Warhammer

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks a lot for your words Joshua. The Warhammer world is vast and epic in its own way. Cheers!🙌

[@nabilzoubeidi9156]

My dude. As someone who loves warhammer fantasy, you can have all my models, my life, my soul, whatever you want. Just please keep making more of this videos. Keep the fires of fantasy alight in these dark times

[@ronaldowens5025]

In my disgust a few years ago after finishing Gotrek and Felix's last novel I went to my local game store ( where I bought the book) asked the owner what the fuck this was about, he said " good isn't it" . I chucked it at him and have never giver games workshop another dime. Used books, used models, Vallejo paint never again. I read the first book as a child when it came out still have the first addition of each of the series. Never again. They broke me.

[@hunter9506]

21:46 WHEN THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED

[@wlla8616]

This video and the empire book's tale about the great war against chaos were so beautifully done that inspired me to download the Kislev's mod for WH2... Such an epic campaign... Currently eradicating from the world's edge mountains Azhag's orcs... Tsar Boris fighting relentlessly with his winged lancers, kossars and streltsi to push back the evil forces... Not yet confederated Erengrad and Praag factions but working on it... anyone amazed by this faction should give that wonderful mod a shot! May Ursun bless y'all!

[@le.domello]

The quality of this content smashed me like a warhammer! Please, do more of this on everything about Warhammer lore. I've seen hundreds of lore videos from different universes and by far this is one the most beautiful I've ever seen. Chapeau bas!

[@speedygunyke1]

i love warhammer lore. and they way you people speak and tell the story is amazing. and its followed with great visuals. what you are doing here takes sooo much work and research. i cant thank you enough for doing this it makes getting into the lore and helping more people understand the lore so much easier and at the same time more fun.

[@fumarc4501]

I’m looking forward to the return of the Old World. Everchosen Asavar Kul sounds every bit the terror that Archaon would become.

[@eldavid8774]

Squat for the Tzarina tovarich!!! SQUAAT!!!!

[@fumarc4501]

Comrade Brethren!

[@steelbear2063]

Heels to the ground. This is the way.

[@KS-PNW]

I feel like I'm missing a reference here..

[@Denielo5]

This story deserve a movie!

[@legus9684]

It's all we need in Total War: Warhammer 2 (Or 3, hopefully). WE NEED THEM WINGED HUSSARS!

[@wolf19able]

OMG! On 38:05 my quick drawing of Kislevite female warrior (from couple of years ago, when we played warhammer fantasy frp) :D I've messed up the right eye :(

[@TheBookofChoyer]

The drawing is amazing👌👌

[@Jauzness87]

And the award for crappiest starting location goes to..

[@gvasilyev84]

@Templar Knight immortal Dark Elves are a *tiny* bit better equipped to battle the magical evil chaos than puny pre-gunpowder humans

[@gvasilyev84]

@Templar Knight that I agree with

[@franekpyryt3044]

Chaos wastlands

[@bellmaster4088]

As much as I want to think their based off Russia, with their neighbors they are definitely more like Poland

[@ConorDoesItAll]

@@bellmaster4088 Poland > Russia.

[@LionHeartZell]

Phenomenal work! The Battle at the gates of Kislev had me on the edge of my seat!

[@blakefauset4549]

This is pretty cool I can imagine a show based on this where you are used to human drama but suddenly there is a northern front and you get to see very scary or different or unique people and heroes or villains all unite against the great threat up north. Kinda like game of thrones(?)

[@blindoutlaw]

In Australia, Ice Magic is a brand of ice cream topping. So the term “master of ice magic” makes me giggle haha

[@хаос_царствует]

Australia sucks

[@zarenemanego2292]

My heart broke for a hundredth time when i heard praag fell even though i know it would happen

[@nickmiller5470]

I was never into Warhammer lore until I found you guys. Super cool what you are doing. Fantastic content exposing tons of Total War II fans to the lore.

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

"I never found humans interesting in fantasy genres....until now" - Words of Cornelious the Ignorant Great storytelling, writing and research.

[@codyraugh6599]

I know I'm late to comment. But that is a true statement for almost all of Warhammer. The humans are all just so distinct and have a much stronger blending of myth and reality than most other series.

[@milesg7877]

Who's back after the new reveal trailers? Great Video @The Book of Choyer !

[@maddawg69]

This is nothing short of artwork. Amazing work, as per usual. I hope to one day see a video of yours focused around Durthu and the Wood Elves. Have an amazing day and thank you for the entertainment on Father’s Day.

[@philw4025]

"Civil exchange of ideas", ah yes, founded after the infamous mega-PM on Spacebattles...that said, glad they sponsored this video, it was truly a great documentary.

[@jordanbee307]

i GOT GOOSEBUMPS LISTENING TO THIS. Every video keeps getting better. great work sir

[@ironox8480]

Love Kislev, it's my favorite fantasy faction and it does not get enough love. Empire, Dwarves, lizardmen, Skaven all get so much love and Kislev seems to gain way to little love. Thank you for shining some light on my favorite faction.

[@steffanyschwartz7801]

I don’t remember what Kislev did in end times but they probably had a good one if they weren’t mentioned. Kislev and southern kingdoms are underrated

[@TexasKosmonawt]

I want some Bohemian-styled beer now after I realized one of their cities is named Praag.

[@FilipMoncrief]

Yeah its kinda weird that praag is in kislev, it should be in the Empire culturaly

[@raptonsoul2557]

Well they are Slavs so they go to fantasy Poland

[@FilipMoncrief]

Rapton Soul lol i know but its not accurate. But yeah i know its fantasy

[@oleksandr2234]

@@raptonsoul2557 Why Poland? Just slavs - not only poland.

[@michaelhowell2326]

I really dig these videos. It makes me forget that AoS exist and takes me back to the good ol' days of Fantasy. The way he says "Cavalry" kills me though.

[@123dieguim]

anyone here after the recent teasers? PogChamp

[@pooroldman5089]

Pogchamp = cringe pls no

[@Men_dra]

@@pooroldman5089 you edited your comment, and it still has a typo

[@pooroldman5089]

@@Men_dra where is this typo?

[@Men_dra]

@@pooroldman5089 nice one

[@joffreyzant3006]

These videos have improved so much from their first release. Keep up the amazing work you guys!

[@filolaosvrakas6555]

Honestly i would love to see kislev getting an empire rework in game 3, new provinces, obviously new tech units mechanics, and finally a SECOND VOICE LINE

[@NewGuy2534]

A land filled with chilling winds and chaos demons. Kislev: Yes. Good.

[@TheNzFox]

I really hope Kislev becomes a playable faction in TW: WH3

[@KS-PNW]

Honestly I don't see how they could leave them out. Especially with the tie in opportunity mentioned above..

[@kakashihatake326]

They are the main order faction against Daemons of Chaos.

[@obijaykenobi90]

Hoooo boy are you in for a treat

[@thesietch2933]

Me too!!! ;)

[@Corbin4545]

Boy have I got news for you

[@sealzz]

best warhammer lore videos around. thank you so much for your hard work.

[@PandaWolf525]

Welcome to Kislev. We got Horses, Snow, Vodka, and people that punch bears in the face for fun.

[@jasonsantos3037]

And get Rated by the forces of chaos

[@inalostaraseri3947]

Bro honestly, just a great job....no other too say it. Simply amazing

[@TheTrueFeleas]

Surprised you never talked about the time Kislev had a vampire for a Tzarina. Good times.

[@aymanelkadouri8235]

THEY WHAT!!!!

[@bread7932]

You can't just drop that a leave, what's the name at least?

[@TheTrueFeleas]

@@bread7932 she's a retconned character so I'll have to do some digging. I'll reply when I find it sorry 😅

[@aurelian2668]

​@@TheTrueFeleas thank god she was retconned. That was stupid as hell as a lore. I dont think the Ancient Widow would be happy having a vampire as Tzarina.

[@neroclaudius7284]

Oooh i got goosebumps lovely work as always!!

[@eliot2638]

This channel is underrated.

[@kosachilles2504]

These are so well done! I love just laying back and watching these. Thanks man!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Thanks to you sir! Enjoy your day! 🙌🏼

[@ed_ELA]

Woah!! This is awesome. Saving this video so I can watch it later uninterrupted!

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Hope you enjoy it brother 😃🙌!

[@Deerygccawwetthjbgde]

Wow, are they literally called “Scythia”? That’s Nippon level naming lol

[@Halloyaw11]

I really dont get it, like Warhammer has pretty inventive names for some places and factions. And then you get shit like Araby and Cathay. It's retarded

[@ironfelixfromkuban2580]

"Scythia" - name of country of Scythians. These were nomads in the territory of modern Russia and Ukraine. Sometimes it was believed that the Scythians were the ancestors of the Slavs, but now this theory is considered erroneous. Also, "Scyth" - name of legendary ancient knyaz' (Rus. князь, based on "konoz", chief on kon', Rus. конь = horse; analogs of "knyaz'" - Polish knez, German kenig, Shwedish konung, etc.). Descendants of Skith - Sloven and Rus - founded Slovensk (modern Novgorod Velikiy or Great Novgorod) and Rusa (modern Staraya Russa) in 2409 BC. It's only old legends, but, Russians found in Novgorod ancient camp, ~2500 BC.

[@excessiveone9952]

@@Halloyaw11 Mostly cause they started off as historical factions plus Nippon and Araby are basically irrelevant

[@blackadder564]

@@Halloyaw11 Or the Kingdoms of Ind.

[@trolldrool]

Human nations appear to have drawn the short straw when it comes to names in Warhammer. Even the Empire is a direct reference to the Holy Roman Empire, which wasn't really Roman at all but the region we today know as Germany, seen clearly in the 16th century German aesthetic and how every Empire character has German names.

[@connorcrossman5869]

The story of Boris has got to be my favorite one so far!

[@aneta3098]

Whoever made the Kislevites definitely did their homework on Slavic culture and language 👏

[@miketalons1617]

im here after the announcement of Warhammer 3. Thank you!

[@tiR1871]

uff, best Kislev lore on YT in my Opinion i follow your channel a long time, but this suprised me, so good! thx

[@TheBookofChoyer]

Many thanks for following the content my friend! Glad to have you here on the channel. 🙏

[@tiR1871]

​@@TheBookofChoyer glad u have this YT Channel. :)

[@Archon3960]

As a Call of Warhammer and Total War Warhammer fan, I am so glad you covered one of my favorite conflicts in the lore. Keep up the great work! x)

[@yolyramirezlopez4537]

I love it!! This is so fantastic! Your storytelling is on a totally different level!

[@henkkamatikaine2808]

Amazing. Well thought out, entertaining and true to the lore of course.

[@novaalkronthe1st910]

Who’s watching this after total war Warhammer 3 cinematic trailer was released?

[@plaidpvcpipe3792]

16:23 Holy shit! Forgot how brutal and grimdark Warhammer Fantasy is.

[@goransekulic3671]

Some editions more than others. You can almost feel editions(codices ; and other shifts in focus of WHFB) flowing by as you watch this vid. It's a very well done vid.

[@Slvrbuu]

Fascinating. Made more compelling by the way it's told, well done!

[@migueln.5508]

Beautifully done, thank you.

[@krevin543]

This is absolutely fantastic!!! I almost wish you had waited a bit tho, the new cinematic content with the trailers and released gameplay would have been insane

[@dimas3829]

Tale of Boris and his brother bear reminds me of Bush's speech about his hope that "one day human and fish can coexist peacefully with one another"

[@dimas3829]

ok boomer.

[@scribblerstudios9895]

You have one of the best voices for stuff like this, there's really only one content creator who's narration voice competes is TotallyDevin, who voices Kings and Generals

[@Flakjacket96]

21:25 THEN THE IMPERIAL KNIGHTS ARRIVE!!

[@gray7098]

Man after watching this I can't wait to play as Kislev in Warhammer 3 🔥🔥🔥

[@victorb5]

Thanks for another great video, you guys are doing awesome work!

[@NGC4261]

Absolutely magnificent job, I enjoy it. Hope we can see better the Kislev lands en Total war Warhammer 3

[@davebowman9000]

21:26 THEN THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED!!

[@RippersGlory]

Such amazing content, please keep the videos coming! I've pretty much watched every video on your channel haha

[@mattgrandich3977]

Can’t wait for Kislev to return to the tabletop once more.

[@nopeacejustwar1664]

This is some stuff that needs to be on The History Channel

[@MAGICCOFFEY]

im new to Warhammer, this video is great it felt like i was watching a movie!

[@YupSsBlAzin17]

Who’s here after Warhammer 3 announcement trailer?

[@johncute99]

Kislev

[@sigmar2331]

This is awesome We need Kislev DLC on Total War Warhammer 2

[@hood4200]

don't worry Kislev will come

[@GustavoCardoso95]

Love that Rome 2 Soundtrack. It’s amazing

[@kinggbull]

You have the best lore videos, never play the game but I like to listen in the back ground when I'm playing other games

[@TheBookofChoyer]

I appreciate that! Thank you sir!

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Ah my northern stepped cousins, love you guys! :D Always great to visit them each summer, I love dining with them, going on hunts, telling stories, good times, avoid bringing dwarven alcohol unless its a birthday, last time I was there my uncle gave a warhorse, best mount I have ever rode, still with me several years later, Awesome videos, my thanks I love the work you,

[@tyrantonion6660]

Refreshing to see the elites to take quick action, before it is too late.

[@themortimusprime9012]

Damn got chills listening to the siege of kislev fantastic video!!

[@McHaven07]

Awesome! Would love to see one about Sylvania!

[@Flakjacket96]

Fun Fact: Kislev is likely based off the old Eastern Slavic Kingdoms who fought the Mogul Hoards. This is further backed up as one of those nations was called Kiev.

[@Insider546]

Wasnt it called Kievan Rus?

[@Hyperion298]

@@Insider546 i think that was the name used for the inhabitants of kiev, i might be wrong tho

[@jackiesantos2121]

He honestly Warhammer real world cultures from our history

[@scotchitona5047]

Kislev is based off of the Slavic Confederation known as the "Kievan Rus". The Kievan Rus were united under a man known as Rurik. Though after a hundred years, the Kievan Rus became tributaries to the Golden Horde (break-away khanate of the Mongol Empire). The Principalities of the Rus paid in gold, or in slaves. It was until the Grand Principality known as Muscovy broke away after refusing to pay tribute. This led to a bloody war between the Muscovites and the Steppe Hordes. The nation in question "Kiev" was a Principality like Muscovy, and led dominion over the Kievan Rus. The idea of a united "Rus" started with Rurik, and the Kievan Rus was the prototype Russia. Yet it was loosely held together. Rivaling other principalities and religious disunity at the beginning of its existence.

[@steelbear2063]

As a Russian I can tell you that Kislev is extremely loosely based on Eastern Europe (mainly, but not only, Slavic countries) and everything further east of that. They just threw everything in the pot. Not surprising. The further east you look in Warhammer World, the less effort and creativity you find