# River of Bones lore

> High Priest Ashurtak leads undead forces toward Athel Loren forest to reclaim ancient magic.
- Title: River of Bones lore · Warhammer Community | Shortify
- Summary: High Priest Ashurtak leads undead forces toward Athel Loren forest to reclaim ancient magic. High Priest Ashurtak advances into Athel Loren forest to seize…
- Keywords: settra, ashurtak, nehekhara, warhammer, old world, athel loren, crystal mere, tomb kings, arcane journal, bretonnia, vaults, Warhammer Community
- Source: Warhammer Community — https://warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/h4mpf23j/designers-notes-the-river-of-bones-lore
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: settra, ashurtak, nehekhara, warhammer, old world, athel loren, crystal mere, tomb kings, arcane journal, bretonnia, vaults, technology
## Settra's advance
High priest ashurtak leads undead forces toward athel loren forest to reclaim ancient magic.
## Settra's objective
Settra the imperishable leads undead legions against old world armies since border princes region turmoil began.
## Ashurtak's campaign
Ashurtak's armies suffer heavy losses exploring ancient tombs and forgotten temples.
## Battle of Crystal Mere
Undead forces face defenders at crystal mere after crossing athel loren forest perimeter.
## Nehekhara history
Nehekhara once spread from southern deserts to empire edges before settra's rule ended.
## Ancient sites
Ashurtak discovers forgotten burial sites with mortal remains of loyal soldiers.
## Key takeaway

High Priest Ashurtak advances into Athel Loren forest to seize its magic and strengthen his undead army against the Old World.