The COLLAPSE of the Polar Gates: How Chaos Invaded Reality

When the polar gates collapsed, madness poured through and Chaos was born into the world.
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Uncover the catastrophic event that changed Warhammer The Old World forever—the collapse of the polar gates. This deep lore video explains how the Old Ones' magnificent gateways, which once bridged worlds and controlled the Winds of Magic, suddenly faltered and tore the heavens apart. Discover what the polar gates truly were: cosmic machines that maintained order across the stars and shaped life according to the Old Ones' grand design. Learn about the mysterious tremors that preceded the collapse—was it sabotage, decay, or something beyond comprehension? Witness the moment Chaos was born, as the gates screamed and madness poured through the rift into the mortal plane, creating the Warp and unleashing nightmares upon reality. Explore how the loyal lizardmen and Slann desperately fought to contain the breach after their masters vanished, marking the end of the Age of Order. This video covers the Great Catastrophe, the birth of Chaos, the Coming of Chaos, and the origins of every horror that followed in Warhammer Fantasy lore. Perfect for fans seeking to understand the pivotal moment that shaped the entire Warhammer Old World timeline and the cosmic tragedy that transformed the world forever.

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