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Magic is essentially an expression of change driven by will, and as such is the domain of the Changer of the Ways; Tzeentch is the greatest magician in all of the [[Warp]]. Many of those drawn to his auspices are sorcerers, while many others will be gifted with sorcerous powers as a reward for their actions. Tzeentch's [[daemon]]ic aspects are essentially creatures of magic rather than any sort of conventionally understandable physicality.{{Fn|6}}

As well as an interest in magic, Tzeentch takes keen notice of all plots and plans. As the Great Conspirator, he is aware of all the dreams and plans of mortals. This is how Tzeentch is able to perceive the future; by being aware of all that is planned and all that may potentially happen, he can see all possible fates. Wishing to be involved with the fates of existence, Tzeentch directly and indirectly interferes in the fates of all things. His intentions are unknown, his schemes insanely complicated and his plans so extraordinarily long-term it may be that none other than he will ever see the end of all of them. It is often claimed that Tzeentch wishes to extend his power over the [[Materium]], or to defeat his brother Gods; however, it is the nature of Tzeentch to care just as much about altering the fate of a single individual. Tzeentch's schemes also often appear contradictory to those who discern them; this is because only Tzeentch can understand his own interests and perceive the full possibilities of each action.{{Fn|6}}

Tzeentch has as many depictions as he has names. His skin is said to constantly shift and roll with faces, faces that leer and express mockery. As Tzeentch speaks, these faces repeat what he says, but with different inflections, or a word different here and there, or in fact provide running commentary or analysis on what he is saying; this makes it almost impossible to be certain what meaning Tzeentch is actually expressing. While these skin-faces come and go very quickly, Tzeentch's actual body is said to be constant; his head is low on his chest as if he had no neck and horns project from his shoulders. Raw magical energy surrounds him like smoke, with the faces and bodies of those whose fates he is considering manifesting before him in subtle and complex patterns.{{Fn|6}}

There was once a time when Tzeentch ruled supreme over the Warp, his powers vastly superior to those of the Other Chaos Gods. However this state of affairs ended when the other Dark Gods temporarily set aside their differences and joined forces. During the final battle, Tzeentch faced certain defeat and cast a great spell upon himself. He crystalized his thoughts and body even as he was hurled against the Endless Mountains. Upon impact, his form was shattered into ten thousand pieces, each of which contained a fragment of his essence. These were flung across space and time, and while Tzeentch was forever weakened legend suggests this event marked the beginning of the use of sorcery in realspace.{{Fn|10a}}