Warhammer Age of Sigmar

Series · 90

books · 2015-2024

By Nick Kyme, Jaine Fenn, Charles Werner, and more

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Anvils of the Heldenhammer

The Ancients

2024

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Against orders from her superiors and faced with a horde of the Blood God’s faithful, a Stormcast Eternal undertakes a mission that may prove more treacherous than she could have ever imagined. READ IT BECAUSE It’s an action-packed adventure following a Stormcast Eternal that must decide whether what they truly believe to be right is more important than their faith in the God-king. THE STORY It has been twenty years since Anvilgard – now known as Har Kuron – fell to the Daughters of Khaine, and a terrible secret waits in the occupied city’s depths. Knight-Incantor Tivrain Greymantle is haunted by the call of her brothers and sisters, who Morathi-Khaine has imprisoned there, knowing that if they were killed or released, her perfidy would be revealed to Sigmar as he reforges their souls. Commanded by her superiors to forget their captured comrades, Tivrain resolves to do the unthinkable: defy Sigmar himself, brave the steaming jungles of Aqshy’s Crucible of Life, infiltrate Anvilgard, and liberate them. Pursued by her superiors and on a collision course with a horde of Khornate Bloodbound, Tivrain and her companions forge onward, unaware that their mission – and destinies – may prove more treacherous than they could have ever imagined.

Skaventide

2023

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Beyond the mountain range of the Adamantine Chain, Aqshy lies destroyed. Noxious fires light up the horizon, death skitters in the smoke, and a wasteland of horror threatens the entire realm. Humanity has but a single hope: the Reclusians of the Ruination Chamber. These Stormcast Eternals, though few in number, are the only force capable of enduring the perils of this dark era, for their souls are already broken. READ IT BECAUSE Experience a desperate race against time as Stormcast Eternals of the Ruination Chamber find themselves fighting not only the scheming and skittering Skaven, but also the cruel realities of their own shattered souls, and inevitable destinies. THE STORY Deep in the heart of the Skaven apocalypse, where survival lies on a knife edge, ratmen and Reclusians alike race towards a prize that will turn the tide of war – a lost Stormcast brother. Should the enemy uncover his forbidden knowledge, Aqshy will surely fall, so, for the chosen of Sigmar, failure is not an option. The journey is long and full of strife, and for the mortal acolytes who accompany the Reclusians – guardians of their memories and faith – it may be the last steps they take. Yet together, they are hope when hope is dying, a truth they all must seize upon. For without it, they are victims of nightmares and shadow, ushering in this new Hour of Ruin.

#16

Callis & Toll

2024

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Hanniver Toll, together with Armand Callis – warrior and confidante – plunges into Cinderfall’s dirty underbelly, to solve a mystery at the heart of which lies an evil that will take all their courage and cunning to overcome. READ IT BECAUSE The world-wise experience of witch hunter Hanniver Toll comes together with the rugged determination and heavy firepower of the former Freeguild officer Armand Callis. Can they get to the bottom of a brutal murder, and what other secrets will they discover buried in the ash of Cinderfall? THE STORY Cinderfall district, Hammerhal Aqsha. The Twin-Tailed City belches fire day and night, smoke chokes the skies, and ash lines the streets like so much filthy snow. Life is brutal in Cinderfall – crime is rife, and death is cheap. But even here, the ritualistic murder of a supremely powerful ganglord is out of the ordinary. Dispatched by the Order of Azyr, witch hunter Hanniver Toll arrives in Cinderfall to investigate. Is this the work of a rival gang, or is something much darker afoot?

#29

Yndrasta

The Celestial Spear

2023

An Age of Sigmar Novel Only the kill soothes the storm in my soul. Only the kill proves I am the daughter Sigmar made me to be. READ IT BECAUSE Follow Sigmar’s Prime Huntress, Yndrasta, as she stalks her prey through the treacherous Realm of Ghur. Can she find and slay this creature, or will she discover a more dangerous monster in her own reflection? THE STORY The nomadic sled-city of Riika-Min glides endlessly along the icy tundra of Ghur, its denizens’ existence entwined with the rhythm of the realm. But something is disrupting the balance of the Realm of Beasts, and when a kraken suddenly attacks, Sigmar sends his master tracker, Yndrasta, the Celestial Spear, to hunt it down. In Riika-Min, Yndrasta meets Njda, trying to guide her people to safety. Njda is at once fearful and in awe of the golden-clad warrior from the sky, and soon learns how dangerous it can be to get between a hunter and her quarry – because for all her fearsome beauty, Yndrasta is just as deadly as the beast they seek. As they close in on their target, Njda must teach Yndrasta the ways of the Realm of Beasts, and she soon finds herself wondering who the real monster is – the leviathan lurking in the deep, or the Celestial Spear sent down from the heavens?

#49

The Ancestors' Hall

2022

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Character Week 2022 – Day 5 READ IT BECAUSE It's a tale as old as time – a gang of duardin and a white-bearded stranger team up to get the job done. THE STORY Trapped within an ancient hold, a group of duardin are beset by a horrific undead menace. That is, until a mysterious stranger with a white beard arrives to remind them of what it means to be a duardin.

#51

Anger and Ash

2022

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Character Week 2022 – Day 3 READ IT BECAUSE Can anger and mistrust be overcome in search of common ground? THE STORY 60 years after being exiled to the Broken Plains, Nyssa Volari and her family aim to conquer the settlement of Gowyn. However, before they do so they must gain the allegiance of a dangerous band of nomads.

#52

Memories of Blood and Sand

2022

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Character Week 2022– Day 2 READ IT BECAUSE A warrior struggles to battle a rogue mage and his own history. THE STORY When the Blacktalons are tasked to assassinate a rogue mage in control of a powerful magical artefact, Rostus Oxenhammer, the Laughing Giant, is confronted with memories of his traumatic mortal past.

#53

Crown of Flames

2022

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Character Week 2022 – Day 1 READ IT BECAUSE Witness an unlikely meeting of minds in the Mortal Realms. THE STORY After rumours of an eldritch entity reach Heldanarr Fall, he embarks on a quest to slay it before it becomes a threat to his people. He tracks his quarry to a wandering mountain, where his hunt is interrupted by a newborn Soulblight vampire who has gone into hiding.

#59

The Vulture Lord

2022

A Zothar Athrabis Novel Zothar is an Ossiarch Bonereaper who rules over a city in Shyish. He struck a bargain with Nagash to preserve the soul of his dead son, choosing a new host from the victor of the Games – a festival that takes place once each decade. When Zothar breaks tradition and raises Lycus, the current champion, as his own son, his actions incite a bloody rebellion amongst the citizens. READ IT BECAUSE It’s a fascinating look at what passes for normal life in the realm of Shyish, where the living and the dead walk side by side, and everyday existence is filled with danger, adventure, and no shortage of bizarre and mystical creatures. THE STORY In a forgotten corner of Shyish, the city of Lament prepares for the most important festival in its calendar, the Games – a series of events that will seal the fate of their victor. Following the tragic death of his son many centuries ago, the cruel Vulture Lord, King Zothar Athrabis, made a terrible bargain with Nagash to preserve his child’s soul. Now, once every 10 years, the new champion of the Games must become host to the boy’s tormented spirit, while the old vessel is condemned to death. Most citizens of Lament deem this a great honour, but when the city’s newly crowned champion, Lycus, is taken by the king to raise as his own, his family question their sacrifice. As the years pass and a new decade looms ever closer – and with it Lycus’ grisly fate – the Prince of Athrabis is caught between his duty to his new father and the prospect of escaping death to return to his old life. As fierce, bloody rebellion ensues, and Lycus is exposed to violent truths, he must decide once and for all where his loyalties lie.

#60

Prince Maesa

2022

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Discover the tragic tale of Prince Maesa, a nomadic aelf willing to brave the terrible might of Nagash to find respite from his grief. READ IT BECAUSE It's a tale of lost love – and the lengths one outcast aelf will go to mend his broken heart – as Maesa journeys across the Mortal Realms to bring his beloved back. DESCRIPTION For centuries, Prince Maesa of the nomad clans has wandered the Mortal Realms. Exiled from his people for the crime of loving a human woman, Maesa's woes were compacted by bereavement – for human lives are but brief sparks compared to those of the aelves. Ever since his beloved Ellamar's death, Maesa has quested tirelessly in search of a means to return her to his arms. Now, accompanied by his spite companion Shattercap, Maesa nears the end of his quest – single-mindedly daring the deserts of Shyish, the fury of slumbering demigods, and the wrath of daemons to revive his true love. Yet the souls of the departed are guarded jealously by the God of Undeath. To carry out a true resurrection would be to earn Nagash's undying contempt, and the Great Necromancer is the least forgiving deity in all the Mortal Realms…

#62

Cauldron of Blood

2022

A Daughters of Khaine Short Story READ IT BECAUSE Freeguild fighters and the Daughters of Khaine unite against a fearsome foe. THE STORY An alliance of Freeguild and Daughters of Khaine falters before the Goretide, and a desperate plan may be their only hope for survival. Written by Chris Thursten

#63

Soul Warden

2022

An Idoneth Deepkin Short Story READ IT BECAUSE A deadly plot threatens the Idoneth Deepkin. THE STORY Lotann, Warden of the Soul Ledgers, must use all of his wits to thwart a dangerous conspiracy that poses a terrible threat to his kin. Written by Miles A. Drake

#65

The House of Moons

2022

A Lumineth Real-Lords Short Story Read It Because An Aelf must broach a longstanding grudge to get revenge for his slaughtered kin. The Story A Lumineth Lord Regent has his garrison decimated by Daemons, and flees to seek the aid of the stubborn Fyreslayers.

#83

Oracle

2021

A Broken Realms short story Mysterious cults are rising all across Anvilgard, and the local witch hunters are so hard-pressed that even Stormcast Eternals are assigned to lend their aid. Etanios, one such champion, is contacted by a rogue aelf sorceress with a dire warning, and he must act fast if he has any hope of escaping a rapidly transforming city. READ IT BECAUSE See the city of Anvilgard change from the perspective of one of its inhabitants, and witness the divine power of Morathi-Khaine up close.

#84

Archmage

2021

A Broken Realms short story Living among a profoundly magical society while having no arcane aptitude can be tough, doubly so for one of the proud Lumineth aelves. When Cerith Anlethir, a scholar of magic with no power of his own, is contacted by the Mage God himself, can he turn his source of shame into an advantage and save the Realm of Light? READ IT BECAUSE View Teclis' plans from the eyes of a lowly figure in the Mortal Realms, and discover how those schemes affect the people around him.

#85

Dark Master

2021

A Broken Realms short story When a talentless musician learns of a magical chord that grants its player's deepest desires, he steals the source away and plays it at a deserted crossroads. Will he get the fame and fortune he desires? And what consequences could possibly come from bargaining with dark powers? READ IT BECAUSE Witness a classic fable told through the lens of the Mortal Realms, as the Dark Master takes interest in a seemingly insignificant bard for his own ends.

#86

Everqueen

2021

A Broken Realms short story When a crazed plot to blow up the Goddess of Life is hatched among the skaven hordes, one lowly clanrat finds himself thrust right into the thick of the action. Could one aging skaven really hope to put a scratch on an Everqueen ascendent? READ IT BECAUSE The skaven are known for their ambitious, destructive plans, and this could just be the wildest one yet.

#103

Sons of Behemat

2020

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar audio drama. Many are the tales of the Sons of Behemat. Monstrous offspring of an almighty godbeast, these Mega-Gargants trample across the Mortal Realms, destruction following in their wake. Kraken-eater, Gatebreaker, Warstomper - each is a force of nature, and no one who encounters them is left unchanged. On the eve of battle against these immense foes, a group of soldiers recalls the horrors they have faced in the warriors’ fearsome presence, even as they prepare to stand against them one final time. Read by Tom Alexander, Beth Chalmers, Steve Conlin, Richard Garton, Toby Longworth, Richard Reed.

#105

Ties of Blood

2020

A Hedonites of Slaanesh story A Slaaneshi warrior infiltrates the fortress of his Khornate rival to rescue his son – but the way is more perilous than he knows. READ IT BECAUSE Discover a new facet to the eternal rivalry between Slaanesh and Khorne in an action-packed, swashbuckling tale with a heart that's shot through with that trademark Warhammer darkness. THE STORY Devotion to Slaanesh is a cornerstone for the hedonites of the Mortal Realms, but devotion to family is important as well. When Savrian discovers that his long-lost son is alive and in the clutches of his Khornate rival, he vows to infiltrate the blood-soaked ravager's fortress and free his progeny. Weakened by war and treachery, Savrian's time is limited and the mission fraught with peril… but what wouldn't he do to rescue his beloved son? This story is also available in the anthology Inferno! Volume 2.

#108

Ghosts of Khapthar

2020

An Idoneth Deepkin story With their enclave in peril from the risen dead, a group of Idoneth Deepkin make a treacherous journey over land in search of aid from their kin. READ IT BECAUSE Dive into the oceans of Shyish and discover what life is like for the Idoneth Deepkin in the Realm of Death. You'll also get to explore some of the bonds between enclaves and explore how the Deepkin feel about Nagash. THE STORY The undersea enclave of Khaphtar is in danger. The seas where they have long made their home have been invaded by the servants of the soulthief Nagash. All around them, mighty creatures of the deeps are dead and dying, and without them, the delicate balance of life in the region is doomed. The only hope for salvation is a difficult journey across the land to the enclave of Mor’phann in search of aid – but even if Akhlys and her fellow warriors survive the hazardous journey, there is no guarantee that their isolationist kin will help them… This story is also available in the anthology Oaths & Conquests.

#110

The Manse of Mirrors

2020

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Explorer Shevanya Arclis takes a job to break into the mansion of a powerful wizard – but little does she expect that her very soul may be imperilled by terrifying mirrors. READ IT BECAUSE Discover how the Katophrane Curse of Shadespire can be a threat even outside that cursed City of Mirrors in an exciting and tense adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. THE STORY Enlisted by a merchant of the Silver Circle to break into the mansion of a powerful – and dangerous – Shyishian thaumaturge, aelven explorer Shevanya Arclis suspects the job will be dangerous. Little does she expect that the very furnishings in the mansion will threaten the lives and souls of her party. They must negotiate the terrifying mirrors, which are linked to an ancient threat, and steal an artefact if they are to escape and survive. This story can also be found in Inferno! Volume 4

#111

The Method of Madness

2020

A Warcry short story A Cypher Lords warband infiltrates the mighty city of Carngrad, where their mysterious goals set them against other inhabitants of the war-wracked Eightpoints. READ IT BECAUSE Get into the head of a Cypher Lords Thrallmaster – or at least try to, as the maddeningly twisted schemes you'll discover might just drive you around the bend. THE STORY Of the many warbands who lurk amidst the madness of the Bloodwind Spoil, the Cypher Lords are ever the most mysterious, their motives and methods of war shrouded in secrecy. When Thrallmaster Vignus Daneggia enters Carngrad, a city of Chaos wracked by constant warfare, his goals are unclear – perhaps even to those who serve him. With enemies all around, Vignus must move swiftly and decisively, even if his actions seem strange… for there is method to his madness. This story is also available in Warcry: The Anthology.

#113

The Unlamented Archpustulent of Clan Morbidus

2020

A Skaven story Rattigan Borkris seeks to ascend to Archpustulent of Clan Morbidus – but first he must plot and scheme to remove rivals and position himself just right for the role… READ IT BECAUSE Delve into the world of the skaven and discover the mix of politics and religious fervour that keeps the verminous hordes in line – complete with some deliciously dark humour. THE STORY Deep beneath the Mortal Realms, the skaven plot and scheme their overthrow of the surface worlds – and their infighting is as fierce and bitter as their battles with others. In the warrens of Clan Morbidus, Ratiigan Borkris seeks to take the title of Archpustulent, a stepping stone on the way to ever greater power – perhaps even a seat on the Council of Thirteen. Yet there are many obstacles in his way, not least his incompetent underlings and his own shortcomings…

#114

The Siege of Greenspire

2020

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story In the Realm of Life, a Freeguild captain must defend her fortress against a Chaos horde without and saboteurs within. READ IT BECAUSE Discover the wiles of Chaos and the reality of battle in the Mortal Realms in a tense tale packed with action and intrigue. THE STORY In the realm of Ghyran, the Emerald line is a vital bulwark against the dread forces of Chaos. Stretching from the city of Hammerhal Ghyra to distant Fort Gardus, this defensive line is studded with watchtowers where garrisons of brave Freeguild soldiers hold the line. One such tower is Greenspire, commanded by Captain Brida Devholm. Newly reinforced by inexperienced troops, Devholm must defend her post against waves of Tzaangors and vile Chaos beasts – and if that wasn't threat enough, she must root out an agent of the Dark Gods set on sabotaging the outpost's artillery. If she fails, Greenspire will fall – and the entire Emerald Line could be imperilled.

#115

The Book of Transformations

2020

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story An apothecary in Chamon works to combat Chaos – but he may find that his efforts to cure and help lead only to danger. READ IT BECAUSE Spend some time among the people of the Mortal Realms, and see the insidious effects of Chaos on even those dedicated to fighting it. THE STORY The threat of Chaos is ever-present in the Mortal Realms. In Chamon – the Realm of Metal – the apothecary Mehrigus works tirelessly to combat the great enemy, using his skills and ingenuity to help those touched by darkness and defend all that he holds dear. But sometimes to fight something is to risk becoming it, and Mehrigus may find that his efforts lead to horror, rather than healing… This story also appears in Inferno! Volume 3.

#119

Tithemarked

2020

An Ossiarch Bonereapers story When young Petras loses an arm to the bone tithe, he determines that he will gain a new limb to replace it – whatever the cost. READ IT BECAUSE Get a glimpse at life in the Realm of Death and how the bone tithe hangs heavy over the people of the realm. THE STORY Across the Realm of Death, Nagash's Ossiarch legions demand the bone tithe from the Great Necromancer's subjects… and they will not be denied. When young Petras is forced to lose an arm to fulfil the demand, he becomes tithemarked. He hears of a craftsman who produces artificial limbs to replace those given in tribute, and determines that he will be whole again. He works hard for his prize, until a scavenger with a sinister secret offers him another way to achieve his goal… a dark and dangerous way that could lead him to damnation.

#120

Blood of the Flayer

2020

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story When Huthor the Flayer dedicates his warband, the Raging Tide, to the service of the Dark Prince, Slaanesh, little does he suspect what will follow… READ IT BECAUSE Experience the wiles of Slaanesh and see what warriors who dedicate their life to the Dark Prince's service experience – for good and ill. THE STORY In the metal wastes of Chamon, Lord Huthor, known as the Flayer, has drawn the gaze of the Dark Gods. When an emissary of the Godseekers, those who would find the Dark Prince and return him to his infernal throne, comes to Huthor, he devotes his life and his warband to Slaanesh – even if he doesn't realise it at first. Pains and pleasures alike await the Raging Tide as they rampage across the Realm of Metal. But dark is the destiny of those who serve the Ruinous Powers, and the Flayer's will be dark indeed.

#123

Beneath the Rust

2020

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story An expedition beneath the Rusted Plains of Chamon leads to danger and tragedy as a malign influence works on the Kharadron Overlords exploring the twisted tunnels. READ IT BECAUSE Delve into the tunnels beneath the Mortal Realms where evil forces are at work in a story that ties in to the Kharadron Overlords novella Code of the Skies, showing an incident from early in the life of the main character. THE STORY The Realmgate Wars are over. With Chaos in retreat and Order ascendant, Sigmar's Stormcast Eternals seek new alliances and build strongholds to cement their power across the Mortal Realms. In Chamon, on the Rusted Plains, they work with the Kharadron Overlords to build a mighty citadel – but a discovery beneath the foundations could imperil their efforts. Borri Kraglan and Harek Steelfist lead an expedition into the darkness beneath the rust. What they find there will shatter their lives and define their futures.

#128

Heirs of Grimnir, Part 1

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar audio drama The death of their father sends a band of Fyreslayer Runesons on a quest for revenge - but they may not be targeting the right enemy.... Listen to it because: Delve into the deepest mysteries of the Unbaki, the Fyreslayers David Guymer wrote about in Realmslayer, in the first instalment of a three-part adventure that will change their fortunes forever. The story: The mysterious death of Runefather Aruk-Grimnir and his son and heir, Angruk, spark a crisis in Karag-Unbak, the great Fyreslayers lodge. As his remaining sons squabble over the throne, further disaster is revealed - the gates to the lodge's vault lie open and a treasured possession is missing...one without which the very future of the Unbaki may be cast into doubt. Sure that they know the culprits, the Runesons march to battle - but have they chosen the right foe?

#137

A Rose Watered With Blood & Other Stories

2019

A Games Workshop store-exclusive anthology novel. "A Rose Watered with Blood" by Aaron Dembski-Bowden "Man of Iron" by Guy Haley "Mercy" by Danie Ware "One, Untended" by David Guymer "Blood Gold" by Gav Thorpe "The Marauder Lives" by J C Stearns

#139

The Serpent's Bargain

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story A brave soul seeks the aid of the mysterious Fair Ones to save her village – but a dangerous journey and uncertain rewards await her. READ IT BECAUSE Enjoy a slice of life in the Mortal Realms – a messy, bloody, dangerous, deadly, treacherous slice of life that only Warhammer can provide. THE STORY In the heart of Ghyran, a small town suffers from raids by a Chaos warband. With many of her fellow citizens killed and the town elders unwilling to do anything about it, Laila resolves to take matters into her own hands. With the aid of her old friend Stefen and the mysterious soldier Ano, she seeks the Fair Ones in the hope they will save the village from its tormentors. But the journey is long, and the saviours she seeks may not be quite what they appear…

#142

The Warden in the Mountain

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Greatwarden Tythrae takes a band of aspirants on a test that will push them to their limits, as they experience the horrors of the Beastgrave. READ IT BECAUSE Discover how the natives of Ghur view the mighty peak known as the Beastgrave, and get a glimpse at the dangers that await those who would venture inside… THE STORY In the Realm of Beasts, the Wardens-in-the-wild patrol the dark places of the realm, battling the hungry monsters of Ghur and keeping the land safe for civilised folk. Greatwarden Tythrae is one such hero, and to her falls the task of taking aspirants on their final test before they join this exalted band. Together, she and her wards climb the great mountain known as the Allpeak. There they will face a challenge that will push them to their limits, and beyond, testing them body and soul. For the mountain lives and is more than just a piece of the landscape. It is a slumbering god, a place of majesty and horror. It is the Beastgrave.

#149

The Iron Promise

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Vos Stalis and his Iron Golems traverse the dangers of the Bloodwind Spoil in search of the reason why their duardin allies have stopped delivery arms and armour. But danger awaits. READ IT BECAUSE Gain an insight into the Iron Golems, one of the many warbands of Chaos who battle for supremacy and to prove their worth to Archaon. THE STORY In the space between the Mortal Realms sits the Eightpoints, a great confluence of realmgates linking all the lands that should belong to Chaos. Around it is the Bloodwind Spoil, and here, the tribes dedicated to the Dark Gods fight to prove themselves to the Everchosen. For Vos Stalis and his Iron Golems, their goal is to reach the forge-fortress of the tainted duardin Khoragh Ar-Nardras Has’ut and discover why their shipments of arms and armour have stopped. But nothing is as it seems in the spoil, and danger awaits… This story is also available in the Warcry anthology.

#150

No Honour Among Vermin

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story As a group of Khorne worshippers prepare for a blood-soaked ritual, little do they suspect that their would-be allies, the skaven of Clan Skryre, prepare to strike… READ IT BECAUSE C L Werner has long been a master of writing skaven, and here he weaves plots and counterplots that will get you right into the twisted minds of the Chaos-tainted ratmen THE STORY All in the Mortal Realms fear the dread touch of Chaos… and even among the servants of the Dark Gods, there are those who would turn upon each other for their own sinister purposes. As the warriors of Khorne prepare for a blood-soaked ritual, they are watched by skaven of the Clans Skryre, who would take an ancient and powerful bell the Bloodreavers have and turn it to their own dark purposes. But even among the ratmen, there are competing agendas, and it may fall to a single humble skaven scout to decide the fate of all…

#153

Blessed Oblivion

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story When Klytos, a Stormcast Eternal troubled by his fading memories, finds a chance to restore them, he seizes it… but the cost may be too much for him to bear. READ IT BECAUSE Dale Lucas' Black Library debut takes a nuanced look at how Stormcasts view the consequences of reforging and what they might do to reverse the effects. THE STORY Klytos, Liberator of the Celestial Vindicators, has died many times. Reforged each time upon the Anvil of Apotheosis and returned to his brothers to fight again in the name of Sigmar, death holds no fear for him… save one. With each reforging, more of his past ebbs away. Names and faces of those he once loved. Memories of the deeds he committed. Each death robs him of this and more. When a chance encounter with an agent of the Darkling Covens offers him a chance to restore his fractured memories, Klytos seizes it… but at what cost?

#157

The Garden of Mortal Delights

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story A captive Sylvaneth Branchwych seeks her freedom – but to claim it, she will have to outwit the cunning Slaaneshi lord who holds her prisoner. READ IT BECAUSE Take a look at the appetites of Slaanesh's servants, and how they can be used against them by a devious foe with the will to escape. THE STORY Kurdwen, Branchwych of the Harvestboon Glade, is a prisoner. For a year, the Sylvaneth has been held by Lord Revish, Slaanesh-worshipping master of a pleasure garden buried in the heart of Nurgle-infested territory in Ghyran. Forced to grow fruit for the lord's feasts from the still-living bodies of her dryad kin, Kurdwen dreams of escape – and vengeance. Her plans come to fruition, and she makes her bid for freedom – but can she outwit the cunning servants of the Prince of Chaos?

#159

Ashes of Grimnir

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story After a mighty vision, Runesmiter Thorrok and his fellows set out in search of ur-gold, the coveted remnants of their ancestor god. But danger beckons… READ IT BECAUSE There's little that's more iconic when it comes to Fyreslayers than the quest for ur-gold – and this tale of twisted destinies and treacherous visions turns that into something special indeed. THE STORY Runesmiter Thorrok of the Ealring Lodge has had a vision. A vision of the ancestor-god Grimnir, father of the Fyreslayers. And a vision of that long-lost hero from the Age of Myth can mean only one thing: ur-gold awaits… Thorrok and his comrades seek this mighty prize, believed to be the shattered remnants of Grimnir himself, cast across the Realms for his children to gather. But can they overcome the manifold dangers that stand between them and their goal?

#160

Hunting Shadows

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Neave Blacktalon and a group of allies track a shadowy target across the Brazen Plains – but why has this solo hunter been told to fight alongside others this day? READ IT BECAUSE Get an insight into how Neave Blacktalon views both her hunts and her fellow Stormcast Eternals in this tale of a most unusual mission. THE STORY Neave Blacktalon, greatest of Sigmar's Knights-Zephyros, is used to hunting alone, using her wit and skill to track and end her prey. None escape her celestial fury. Why, then, has she been ordered to join allies for her latest expedition? As she and her new comrades – Knight-Venator Tarion Arlor and a unit of bold Palladors – hunt their shadowy foes, Blacktalon begins to divine a greater plan behind their actions. The hand of the God-King himself is at work… This story also appears in the anthology Gods and Mortals.

#163

Shiprats

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story A rat infestation leads the skyvessel Iron Dragon to make port at the lamasery of Kheitar. But what the Kharadron find there turns their vermin problem into something much bigger… READ IT BECAUSE This is a cunning little tale that provides a rip-roaring adventure in the skies and sheds light on some of the stranger human inhabitants of the Mortal Realms. THE STORY There are rumours that the Kharadron Overlords skyvessel Iron Dragon is cursed. Drumark certainly thinks so – why else would it have so many infestations of vermin for him to deal with? In an attempt to clear the latest horde of rats, the ship docks at the lamasery of Kheitar, hoping the priests can whip up a cure for the ship's woes. But what they find among the lamas sheds new light on their rat problem – after all, where there are rats in the Mortal Realms, the skaven are rarely far behind… This story also appears in the anthologies Sacrosanct & Other Stories.

#164

Force of Personality

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Stuck in a grinding siege against an enemy who seem content to bombard the walls, Hamilcar Bear-eater is bored. So when a chance to break the siege in a monstrously insane way presents itself, Hamilcar seizes it. READ IT BECAUSE The Bear-eater is at his bombastic best in this tale, defying a massive Chaos horde and the wishes of his allies in order to do his duty to Sigmar, and perhaps achieve glory in the process. Succeed or fail, he'll have a great tale to tell… THE STORY Hamilcar Bear-eater is bored. The siege of Nemisuvik – also known as the Thousand Day Siege – grinds on. The Khornate forces of the warlord Blackjaw bombard the walls of the city from a fleet of mighty warships, and the people await what must be an inevitable assault. The only Stormcast Eternal in the city, Hamilcar longs to lead the local warriors into battle against his foe – but it is not until the Grey King, an unimaginably ancient and destructive creature of the deeps surfaces in the city that he finds his chance… This story also appears in the anthology Gods and Mortals.

#165

Obsidian

2019

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story A pair of undead lovers seek the blessing of Queen Neferata for the union – and when she approves, plans are set in motion for a wedding that will be like no other… READ IT BECAUSE A vampire love story is very different in the Mortal Realms from any others you may have read… especially when their marriage will help Neferata to root out potential traitors within her realm. THE STORY Even in Shyish, the benighted Realm of Death, life goes on. Life of a sort, anyway… Within the kingdom of Nulahmia, ruled by the Blood Queen Neferata, two rival vampire families may yet join as one – for the heirs to their thrones have fallen in love and would be wed. When Karya Treveign and Evered Halorecht seek Neferata's blessing, the Blood Queen sees an opportunity to further her own plans, and a wedding is arranged… one destined to end in tragedy. This is story is also available in the anthology Gods and Mortals.

#166

Maledictions

2019

A eclectic collection of gut wrenching tales to spook and scare. Horror is no stranger to the worlds of Warhammer. Its very fabric is infested with the arcane, the strange and the downright terrifying. From the cold, vastness of the 41st millenium to the creeping evil at large in the Mortal Realms, this anthology of short stories explores the sinister side of Warhammer in a way it never has been before. Psychological torment, visceral horrors, harrowing tales of the supernatural and the nightmares buried within, this collection brings together some of the best horror writing from the Black Library. Featuring stories from Graham McNeill, Cassandra Khaw, Alec Worley, David Annandale and more.

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The Deeper Shade

2018

Advent Calendar 2018: Day Five Thalinoth, a sorcerer of Tzeentch, seeks great power in the waters beneath the benighted Claw of Mermedus. Will he achieve his ambitions, or have the tides of fate lured him to his doom? READ IT BECAUSE It's a tale of twisted ambition, desperate endeavours and the horrors that lurk beneath… THE STORY The shores of Gharn are vibrant with life… apart from one spot, where even the native insects fear to tread. It is there that Thalinoth of Charr ventures, the sorcerer drawn to the mysterious Claw of Mermedus by portents and visions sent by Tzeentch. Something lurks in the waters beneath that benighted spot, something that could provide great power to Thalinoth and his warband… or spell their doom.

#175

Blood Gold

2018

Advent Calendar 2018: Day Two The Fyreslayers of the Zharrthagi clan gather to defend their home from a horde of enemies who approach – but could the key to what is to come lie in their distant past? READ IT BECAUSE Gav Thorpe crafts a tale that exemplifies the duardin regard for their past and delves into the legends of the Fyreslayers – as well as their fascination with ur-gold. THE STORY Before the Gate of Endless Defiancé, entry to the Vostargi Mont, ancestral home of the Zharrthagi Fyreslayers clan, stands the clan's Runefather. Behind him are arrayed an army of his kin, determined to defend the sanctity of their lodge, even as they have done for uncounted centuries. Yet the foe they face is one like no other they have encountered in their long history – and the key to what happens next may lie in a told long told by their people, a tale of how they became the warriors they are today. This is that tale.

#182

The Denied

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar audio drama Knight-Questor Akastus must return an aelf corsair, Salekh, to Hammerhal Ghyra to face justice. But the servants of Sigmar aren't the only ones looking to punish Salekh for his myriad crimes… LISTEN TO IT BECAUSE A thrilling chase through the docks involving a Stormcast Eternal, an aelf corsair and an ancient slithering daemon makes for an amazing audio experience. THE STORY On the docks of a port town in the Slither Isles, Knight-Questor Akastus waits impatiently for his berth aboard a trading vessel, bound for the Crumbling Coast, to be made ready. In his custody is the aelf corsair and thief, Salekh, bound for trial in Hammerhal GhyraWhen the port is attacked by servants of Slaanesh, seeking to acquire Salekh, as well as an artefact the aelf stole, they seek refuge from the daemons trying to overwhelm them. A game of cat and mouse ensues, with the ancient daemon Dechala leading the pursuit. Running time 23 minutes. Performed by Steve Conlin, Barnaby Edwards, Emma Gregory & Andrew Wincott.

#189

The Learning

2018

Summer of Reading 2018: Day Five Taken from his family and pressed into service as en embailor, the Idoneth Deepkin Ubraich faces many challenges – and learns many lessons as he hones his skills. READ IT BECAUSE It's a unique insight into the life of the Isharann, the magical caste of the Idoneth Deepkin, and looks deep into the soul of one such individual and the lessons he has learned. THE STORY Taken from his mother at a young age and trained in the arts of the Isharann, the Idoneth Deepkin Ubraich faces a life of darkness and danger in service to his people. From lessons delivered at the point of a knife to riddles posed to teach, Ubraich partakes of the process known as the Learning. Pressed into the service of an embailor, those aelves who capture and tend the creatures of war, Ubraich faces his ultimate test when he must tame a beast that even his mentor failed to capture. But even that is not the end of his story…

#192

The Tainted Heart

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar novel Amidst a deadly blight that has engulfed the Realm of Metal, witch hunters Talorcan and Esselt pursue a cultist whose bloody trail leads them into danger – and a possible solution, if they can survive…. READ IT BECAUSE C L Werner – no stranger to witch hunters and tales of horror and danger – turns his talents to telling a dark and twisted story in the Mortal Realms. THE STORY Chamon wails in anguish. An untraceable blight has engulfed the realm, and oases scattered across its deserts recoil and fester at the dread touch of Nurgle. Lands once brimming with life now suffocate beneath a leprous undergrowth. The stink of rotting souls, wracked by the pestilence that compels them, spreads throughout the metallic dunes, and the tendrils of decay ever broaden their reach. Resisting the epidemic are witch hunters of the Order of Azyr, Talorcan and Esselt. A renowned tracker amongst the Brotherhood, Talorcan’s brooding severity is matched only by the ruthlessness of his lover’s sword. Together they pursue a cultist whose bloody trail leads them to the site of a massacre, whereupon the witch hunters stop at nothing to purge the realm of its loathsome affliction – until they’re confronted with their greatest challenge yet. Faced with the unthinkable, the battle against corruption swiftly escalates into the ultimate test of faith, and Talorcan and Esselt turn to the only certainty they have: each other.

#195

From The Deep

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story The War of Life goes underwater as the defenders of a hidden reef in Ghyran face Nurgle's Rotbringers in a brand new digital tale – renowed author Jaine Fenn's Black Library debut! READ IT BECAUSE It's a chance to see a previously unknown battle from the War of Life, and a branch of the Sylvaneth a bit different from anything we've seen before… THE STORY In the verdant realm of Ghyran, the War of Life rages. The sylvaneth, forest spirit defenders of the realm, battle the pustulent might of Nurgle's Rotbringers, with the future of their very land at stake. But beneath the calm surface of the Sea of Serpents, the war is being waged on another front. The Naereids, custodians of the underwater forests, are beset, as bloated Blightkings intrude upon their sunken fields and threaten to destroy everything they hold dear. Kelara, leader of the Naereids must muster her defences and hold off the relentless assault – or all she has known may be lost.

#196

The Lightning Golem

2018

A Celestial Knights story Driven by dark visions and haunted by the death of his faithful gryphhound, Lord Veritant Issakian of the Celestial Knights embarks on a dangerous journey that could lead to his damnation. READ IT BECAUSE Nick Kyme returns to the Stormcast Eternals for the first time since War Storm, weaving a tale of darkness and destiny that is in equal parts entrancing and disturbing. THE STORY In the ruins of Harobard, Stormcast Eternals and their allies seek out the sorcerers of the Hekate, keen to put an end to their reign of magical terror. Lord Veritant Issakian Swordborne of the Celestial Knights, driven by visions of dark sorcery and vile deeds, and haunted by the loss of his faithful gryphhound, ventures up a stormshrouded mountain in search of the source of his visions. But does victory await him… or a dark destiny?

#197

Ghosts of Demesnus

2018

A Hallowed Knights story Gardus of the Hallowed Knights embarks on a personal journey, seeking truths about the changes wrought to his mind and body. Will he find them amidst the Ghosts of Demesnus? READ IT BECAUSE It's a tale of the Hallowed Knights that focuses on the mysteries surrounding Gardus SteelSoul – and the mysteries of Ghyran. THE STORY Gardus SteelSoul, LordCelestant of the Hallowed Knights, has been having strange dreams. Changed by his reforgings on the Anvil of Apotheosis, Gardus now shines with celestial light… and dreams. Leaving his warriors behind in Hammerhal Aqsha, Gardus embarks on a personal mission, journeying to the fishmarkets of Demesnus, which he remembers as once being the greatest centre of learning in the Realm of Life. Will he find the secrets to the changes wrought upon his body and mind in Demesnus – or will he simply find himself in danger?

#199

The Resolute

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Alarielle has awoken, and the Sylvaneth march to war! Amidst the ruins of the reed-city of the Gramin, the tree-revenant Felyndael and his fellows battle to cleanse their land of the taint of Chaos. READ IT BECAUSE Josh Reynolds has a knack for getting to the heart of the inhabitants of the Mortal Realms and telling deeply moving stories of hardship and horror – and this is no exception. THE STORY The reed-city of Gramin is under attack! At the height of the Age of Chaos, the plague fleets of Nurgle sailed into the Verdant Bay laid siege to this wonder of the Realm of Life, a city created by Alarielle herself – and it fell. Now, the Everqueen has awoken once more, and the Sylvaneth march to war, to reclaim the remains of their city. Felyndael of the Fading Light, tree-revenant and hero of his people, leads the attack – but to rout the rot-servants will require more than simply martial skill.

#200

The Keys to Ruin

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Their hold lost, their future bleak, the Fyreslayers of the Drunbhold lodge look to their past, and seek a return to their original home. But the way is filled with many dangers… READ IT BECAUSE It's a thrilling saga of loss and moving forwards, getting into the heart of the doughty and indomitable nature of the duardin. THE STORY The future looks bleak for the Fyreslayers of the Drunbhor lodge. Their magmahold – Sibilatus, the howling mountain, which has stood for centuries in the face of all foes – has fallen. Daemons of the god of change swarm across their ancestral lands. The only hope lies in an ancient prophecy that says that the Drunbhor will one day return to their original home and reunite with their brothers and sisters there in the battle against Chaos. And so the Drunbhor march, but many enemies block their path… This story has been previously published in Legends of the Age of Sigmar: Fyreslayers and Hammerhal & Other Stories.

#201

The Sea Taketh

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story A Kharadron arkanaut explores the ocean floor in search of a great treasure… but what he disturbs may spell doom for him and the humans who aid him as the Idoneth Deepkin rise. READ IT BECAUSE It's the very first Black Library story to feature the Idoneth Deepkin, the new additions to Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and it's a chilling tale that will leave you wary around water… THE STORY Ingdrin Jonsson, arkanaut of the Kharadron Overlords, swaps his sky-ship for an ocean-going vessel as he joins the fisherfolk of the Blackfire Bight for an expedition. With his arkanaut suit adapted to help him survive the crushing pressure of the ocean depths, he delves into the darkness in search of a great treasure. But when he disturbs something ancient and deadly, he brings danegr not only to himself, but to the humans who aid him. For the Idoneth Deepkin are rising, and they hunger for souls…

#202

Wrathspring

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story As the taint of Chaos spreads across the Realm of Life, the sylvaneth of Clan Arleath set out to defend their lands from the vicious ratmen of the Clans Pestilens. READ IT BECAUSE It delves into the heart of the forests, and shows a sylvaneth-eye view of the War of Life, featuring the Everqueen herself! THE STORY As the taint of the Plague God's corruption spreads across Ghyran, the defenders of the forests seek physical foes against which they can take out their fury. In the Wrathwaters of Glade Winterleaf, the ratkin of the skaven Clans Pestilens spread across the lands, defiling all they touch. Leafmaster Diraceth of Clan Arleath leads his fellow sylvaneth in defence of their realm, and battle is joined – a battle in which the Everqueen herself will play a vital role. This story is also available in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar anthology Legends of the Age of Sigmar: Sylvaneth.

#203

The Sands of Grief

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Seeking a way to return his lost love from beyond the gates of death, the aelven Prince Maesa procures dangerous artefacts and braves the perils of the Sands of Grief. READ IT BECAUSE Guy Haley continues the tragic tale of Prince Maesa in a new short story that explores the people and places of the Realm of Death. THE STORY Prince Maesa, an aelven wanderer, has but one goal – to reclaim his lost love from the grip of death. And he will use any means to achieve it. Aided by his faithful (if not particularly enthusiastic) spite Shattercap, Maesa commissions magical artefacts from the greatest artisans of Glymmsforge, a city in the Realm of Death. And with these arcane devices, he plans to explore the mystical – and dangerous – Sands of Grief, where the first step of his quest can be completed. But the servants of Nagash await him – as does madness and damnation if he should fail…

#205

Shattered Crucible

2018

A Fyreslayers story The Fyreslayers of the Krelstrag lodge are driven by portents and visions to prepare for war – but will it lead to their destruction or their salvation? READ IT BECAUSE It's a tale of foretold doom and fiery action as the doughty duardin face monstrous daemons in the battle of their lives. THE STORY In the heart of the Realm of Fire, the Fyreslayers of the Krelstrag lodge make their home. Amidst a great lake of lava in a tear in the landscape they believe was made in their warrior-god Grimnir's final battle, they go about their business. But dire portents, and visions of destruction, force them into action, and they undertake a long journey to make good on a half-forgotten oath. But when a horde of monstrous daemons bars their path, will they find salvation – or devastation? This story is also available in the anthology Legends of the Age of Sigmar: Fyreslayers.

#206

Path to Glory

2018

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story Amidst the ruins of the Lantic Empire, a few brave survivors fight to the last. With Chaos everywhere and the empress lost to a burst of lightning from the Heavens, it falls to a captain, a sorcerer and the new emperor to try and save their people. READ IT BECAUSE It's a sweeping epic, longer than your usual short story and packed full of action, drama and intrigue – and it's the Black Library debut for Evan Dicken. THE STORY The Age of Myth is over. After centuries of peace, the forces of Chaos have returned to the Mortal Realms, and Order is being overrun. Sigmar has retreated to Azyr, and those left behind make their stand in the face of the numberless hordes of the Dark Gods. In the ruins of the Lantic Empire, a few brave heroes lead their shattered armies in the defence of their once-mighty realm. With their empress dead, a captain, a sorcerer and the new emperor must make a stand and try to save their people.

#207

Four Thousand Days

2018

A Fyreslayers story When Dunnegar, Fyreslayer of Angfyrd lodge, undergoes the Trial of Wrath and emerges a Grimwrath Berzerker, little does he suspect that his true trials are just beginning… READ IT BECAUSE It's a look into the making of a Grimwrath Berzerker, and at the position they hold in the society and battles of the Fyreslayers. THE STORY When Dunnegar of the Angfyrd Fyreslayers undergoes the dangerous Trial of Wrath, none expect him to survive intact – but he does, and becomes the lodge's first Grimwrath Berzerker in a generation. But that is just the beginning of his true trials… The lodge marches to war, a journey of four thousand days to reclaim the lands of their ancestors from the forces of Chaos. And the journey will be filled with danger that will test Dunnegar and his fellow duardin to their limits – and beyond.

#211

Callis and Toll

The Old Ways

2017

Agents Callis and Toll of the Order of Azyr venture into the vast marshlands east of the grand city of Excelis to investigate the death of the noble son of one of two warring clans. Was his death a tragic accident or vicious murder? A full-scale uprising could result if they're not careful – and this would cause untold death as the Stormcast Eternals get involved. So it falls to Callis and Toll to uncover the truths and save thousands of lives. Read it Because A pair of characters from 'City of Secrets' get top billing in their own story – and it's just the first of many.

#215

Heartwood

2017

A Sylvaneth story After a brutal battle against Nurgle's Rotbringers, Nellas the Harvester, Branchwych and almost the last survivor of her house, takes the lifeseeds of her fallen kin back to begin the long and arduous task of restoring her people. READ IT BECAUSE It's an elegant and elegiac tale showing the Sylvaneth through their own eyes, not through the eyes of their allies or enemies, and it gets to the heart(wood) of what makes these forest-dwelling warriors so fascinating. THE STORY The storm has broken across the Mortal Realms, and war rages. In Ghyran, the verdant Realm of Life, the corrupting power of Nurgle, the Chaos god of decay, has taken root, and the Sylvaneth, forest-spirit defenders of the realm, fight desperately to defend their way of life. Yet not all of their kind are perfectly aligned in their desires. After a brutal battle against Nurgle's Rotbringers, Nellas the Harvester, Branchwych and almost the last survivor of her house, takes the lifeseeds of her fallen kin back to begin the long and arduous task of restoring her people. But she is injured, and an encounter with Spite-Revenants, twisted Sylvaneth outcasts, leaves her future – and that of her house – uncertain. This story is also available in Legends of the Age of Sigmar: Sylvaneth

#218

The Volturung Road

2017

A Fyreslayers story When their hold is lost in accordance with ancient prophecy, the Fyreslayers of Ulgaen-ar set out into an unfamiliar realm to seek aid. READ IT BECAUSE It's a great insight into the Fyreslayers lodges, showing the relationships between them, the organisation of them, and giving an amazing look at their place in the Mortal Realms. THE STORY For a century, the Fyreslayers of Ulgaen-ar have been under siege, the servants of the missing Chaos God Slaanesh keeping them penned in their ancestral home with constant vicious assaults. But when a prophecy comes to pass and the hold falls, the survivors find themselves homeless and in the unfamiliar Realm of Aqshy. Seeking sanctuary with their erstwhile cousins, they walk the Volturung Road – but danger awaits them at every turn.

#226

Lord of Undeath

2016

A Realmgate Wars novel Many attempts have been made by Sigmar's Stormcasts to forge an alliance with the God of Death, mighty Nagash. The latest attempt sees the Anvils of the Heldenhammer enter the Undying King's domain, with a desperate plea for aid… READ IT BECAUSE Finally, Nagash enters the Realmgate Wars. And he does it in style… (but of course he does – he is Nagash after all.) THE STORY Nagash. A name whispered in fear, even by the dread followers of the Dark Gods. Once a member of Sigmar's pantheon, the Great Necromancer has not been seen in an age, ever since that mighty assemblage of divine beings parted ways. In his absence, the Mortarchs, Nagash's fell lieutenants, have been free to pursue their own ends, though ever beneath the oppressive shadow of the forces of Chaos. As that same shadow seeks to smother them all, so too do storm clouds gather, as Sigmar's Stormcast Eternals arrive to deliver a crushing counter-strike against the Ruinous Powers. The grim Anvils of the Heldenhammer have been given the seemingly impossible task of seeking out and forging an alliance with the God of Death. Whether the Stormcast Eternal's entreaties will be acted upon, or even heard, remains to be seen – and if they are, at what price?

#230

The Spiral Tower

2016

The final part of the Bladestorm series As their captured Dreadhold is wracked with a three-way war, the Celestial Vindicators look to the Manticore Realmgate as their last hope for survival… READ IT BECAUSE It's the epic conclusion to the story and it has everything you could hope for: epic battles, grand heroism, monstrous betrayal, noble sacrifice three different armies duking it out… it's a winner. THE STORY The battle still rages atop the walls of the Dreadfort as Lord-Celestant Bladestorm leads an expeditionary force through the Manticore Realmgate, hoping to find Sigmar’s missing messenger in the Realm of Metal – only he knows where Bladestorm’s Warrior Chamber is to march next. In the Realm of Beasts, Lord-Castellant Eldroc fights a desperate battle to hold the orruk tribes at bay until his commander returns, a mission that will surely see him returning to Sigmar’s side in Azyrheim before the day is out.

#234

Splitskull Pass

2016

His faith in Lord-Celestant Thostos Bladestorm restored, the noble Mykos Argellon prepares to hold Splitskull Pass against the hordes of the barbaric warboss Brakka Breakbones. Outnumbered and badly bloodied by the vicious fighting at the Manticore Dreadhold, Mykos and his men must summon every last ounce of their bravery and their faith in the God-King if they are to hold the pass long enough for the Realmgate to be cleansed. As their brothers fight and die under the blazing sun, Thostos and his men prepare the Dreadhold for a desperate defence. The future of Sigmar’s war against the vile servants of the Dark Gods depends upon their victory. Read it because It's not often we get to see the Stormcast on the defensive, but it's kinda hard to do anything else when you're outnumbered by massive green brutes...

#238

Iron Tide

2016

Part 4 of the Bladestorm series The Celestial Vindicators are victorius, the Realmgate they seek theirs – but it has been corrupted by Chaos and must be cleansed. And the fighting has attracted a new foe, bloodthirsty orruks eager for battle... READ IT BECAUSE The tale continues in epic fashion as the Stormcasts make a dramatic stand against a truly overwhelming enemy... THE STORY With their bloody victory over the forces of Chaos, Lord-Celestant Thostos Bladestorm and his Celestial Vindicators have taken the Dreadhold, but at great cost – many of their number have been slain, and there is no chance of reinforcement. Worse yet, the reclaimed Realmgate remains tainted by Chaos. If the Stormcasts are to use it in the next stage of Sigmar’s war, it must be cleansed. But drawn to the sounds of battle, and keen to test their cruel blades against Sigmar’s warriors, the orruks are marching to war. There is no time to mourn the dead, or to refortify the captured Dreadhold – the mighty warboss Brakka Breakbones is coming, and he brings with him a horde of warriors so vast that the earth shakes under their iron-shod boots. Battered and bruised by the fight against Chaos, the Stormcast Eternals must hold back the tide long enough for the gate to be purged of the baleful influence of the Dark Gods.

#239

The Manticore Dreadhold

2016

Part 3 of the Bladestorm series Beset by treachery and in a desperate situation, Lord-Celestant Thostos Bladestorm prepares a risky an all-out assault on the heavily defended Manticore Gate. READ IT BECAUSE There's betrayal, daemons, epic battle and a Stormcast rediscovering what makes him human... What more could you want? THE STORY Treachery threatens the success of the Celestial Vindicators’ quest for the Manticore Realmgate. Desperate for revenge against the orruk tribes that have slaughtered his family, the tribesman Rusik will pay any price to gain his vengeance – even if that means betraying his own people to the forces of Chaos. Furious at this deceit, Lord-Celestant Thostos Bladestorm readies his men for a desperate assault on the Manticore Dreadhold, to retake the Realmgate and rescue the Stormcast’s captured allies. Meanwhile at his fortress, Chaos Lord Varash Sunken-Eye unleashes a hateful ritual to summon forth a tide of daemons across the Roaring Plains. At the Dreadhold eternal enemies battle under the shadow of the great statue of Archaon. Here, the tortured Thostos Bladestorm will rediscover the man he used to be – but will that be enough for him to triumph?

#240

Bridge of Smoke

2016

Having penetrated deep into the heart of Uryx, the Stormcast Eternals of the Adamantine Warrior Chamber reach the Bridge of Smoke, a spectral crossing that will lead them to the Scarlet Lord's Sulphur Citadel. Conquer it and the Black Rift itself is all that remains. But armies of skaven, Bloodbound and worse have been summoned to defend it. Only god-wrought courage will see the quest done. Daemons are unleashed and Orius must trust in his warriors to guard his advance into the heart of hell, else the war will be lost. Read it because The tale nears its conclusion, but the outcome is far from clear. Armies stand between the Stormcasts and the Black Rift, and the situation looks bleak...

#243

Ten Skulls

2016

Part 6 in the Black Rift of Klaxus series The Black Rift has been opened and daemons are flooding into the Mortal Realms. The Stormcast face enemies on three fronts and victory looks unlikely... READ IT BECAUSE The story of the Black Rift – which has been a bit epic all the way through – turns it up to the maximum in this penultimate instalment as the Stormcast face extermination. THE STORY As the war rages on, Lord-Celestant Orius and the Stormcast Eternals of the Adamantine draw ever closer to Anhur and closing the Black Rift of Klaxus. Having reached the Avenue of Ten Skulls, they face an alliance of Bloodbound and Skaven. As the first signs of the daemonic incursion to come begin to manifest, Orius and his champions must fight hard and fight fast. Their objective, the Sulphur Citadel, is within sight but as victory seems near the Scarlet Lord Anhur joins the fray...

#244

Righteous Blood

2016

Having survived their first encounter with the savage, brutal orruks of the Roaring Plains, Thostos Bladestorm and Mykos Argellon discover that Sigmar’s lost children have not all succumbed to Chaos in the God-King’s absence. With the aid of the tribeswoman Alzheer and her warriors, the Stormcast make their way across the Roaring Plains, negotiating its myriad dangers. Yet their mission remains imperilled – a colossal orruk army blocks the path to the Manticore Dreadhold, too vast for the Stormcasts to defeat. Between the orruks and the Chaos forces of the monstrous warrior known as Varash Sunken-Eye, Thostos and his men face two powerful enemies and must trust in Alzheer and her tribe if they are to emerge victorious. Read it because It's a rare glimpse at the humans of the Mortal Realms. Can they be trusted, or does the taint of Chaos run so deeply that they are a threat to even the Stormcasts?

#245

The Scarlet Lord

2016

Part five in the Black Rift of Klaxus series Lord Anhur of the Bloodbound sends out his mightiest champions to slow down the Stormcast Eternals before they can disrupt his rituals. READ IT BECAUSE It's a good old-fashioned showdown: heroes and villains clash with the fate of a realm at stake. THE STORY As the dark ritual that will unleash hell upon the city of Uryx draws near, Lord of Khorne Anhur reflects on the campaign against the Hammers of Sigmar. In an attempt to slow down the Stormcast Eternals of Orius, Apademak the Hungry and Deathbringer Phastet engage the heroes of the Adamantine in different parts of the city. Lord-Castellant Gorgus and the Knight Azyros Kratus the Silent stand aganst them and must prevail if the Stormcasts are to have any chance of victory.

#251

Lord of the Cosmic Gate

2015

Rikjard of the Many Numbers has done all the calculations and figured out all the variables – soon the path to Tzeentch's realm will be revealed. His vast army of mutated terrors, barbarous warlords and daemonic servants is amassed, and stands ready to march for the Crystal Labyrinth. Rikjard is determined that nothing will stand in their way, not even the great host of seraphon that is about to descend upon them... Read it because It's sorcerer against slann in a magical battle that could have dire consequences for the Mortal Realms. A glimpse into a different kind of devotion to Chaos, and the efforts it takes to stop the Dark Gods from destroying everything.

#252

The Sacrifice

2015

After sacrificing a vampire in exchange for a glimpse of his fate, Tzeentchian sorcerer Arioso must travel to the Valley of Fallen Gods to complete the ritual that will bring about his apotheosis. However, the Changer of Ways is not the only deity to wield power in the Realm of Death.... Read it because Visions of the future... you should never trust them, as Arioso finds out to his cost. Saying any more would spoil the twist, but rest assured that when he's promised eternal life, it is delivered... in a way.

#253

Godless

2015

A far-wandering Slaaneshi warband are led by an oracle to an ancient temple where a shadow of their lost god is said to dwell. The temple is not undefended, however, and they use all their skill to prise the truth from the ancient stones and their seraphon protectors. Read it because One of the great mysteries of the Age of Sigmar is just what happened to Slaanesh... and it's as much a mystery to the god's servants as to readers. We can't say you'll find out the truth in this story, but you'll certainly get some insight into what it's like when your god stops answering your prayers.

#255

The Eighth Victory

2015

Krev Deathstalker, a mighty lord of the Bloodbound, must deal with Sigmar's Stormcast Eternals and the ambitions of his own inner circle if he is to achieve his ultimate goal of daemonhood. But despite these seemingly insurmountable challenges, one eternal fact remains that may yet see Krev complete his Khorne cares not from whence the Blood flows. Read it because Brutal, bloodthirsty and vengeful... yep, Krev Deathstalker is a lord of Khorne, alright. But he's also cunning, and he has a plan for his eighth victory. There's a massive twist in this tale... but not necessarily the one you might expect.

#256

Gorechosen

2015

Amidst the sulphurous hellhole that is the Scorchpit, two champions of the Blood God disagree on which foes are worthy of bringing to battle. READ IT BECAUSE A Bloodbound warband's Gorechosen may follow the will of their master, but that doesn't mean that they always agree on the right path... and when you're dealing with blood-crazed lunatics, that has the potential to turn deadly. THE STORY In the sulphur-choked hellhole known as Scorchpit, the slaughterpriest Akhagor affirms his faith by slaying those who battle eternally in that forsaken place. To the deathbringer Vorhak, however, some opponents are worthier than others – opponents such as the mighty Stormcast Eternals against whom Korghos Khul is said to make war. The Red Path leads in many directions, but which of these two champions will the warhorde follow to ultimate glory?

#258

The Crystal of Fate

2015

As the Stormcast Eternals spread across Chamon, Duke Phostrin of the Sky Shoals enacts an audacious plan to bring Kairos Fateweaver back into the Mortal Realms. READ IT BECAUSE It's a fascinating look at the lengths to which the servants of the Dark Gods will go in order to stand against the assault of the God-King's armies. It's a strongly character-driven piece – and with Guy Haley's flair for characters, you're in for a treat. THE STORY Lord Phostrin of the Sky Shoals, a Tzeentchian warlord, has grown tired of being manipulated by sorcerers. Now he seeks to climb out from under their sway with a magical gem possessed by Kairos Fateweaver that has the power to grant great power and immortality to its bearer. He has only to find it and claim it to achieve his destiny.

#260

The Prodigal

2015

Lykerna, the City of Light, sits in the Realm of Hysh in permanent tribute to the Tyrion, Lord of Light. But although it was once his home before the Blood God found him and twisted him to His gore-soaked service, the Chaos champion Graunos has never seen it... Forsaken and seeking revenge, he returns at the head of an army. Will he topple the gleaming towers, or will the light prevail? Read it because It's a first glimpse at life in the Realm of Light, with hints about the nature of the god Tyrion and, of course, lots of good, old-fashioned Chaos action.

#261

The Last Gift

2015

Tzeentchian champion Ompallious Zeyros brings the fires of change to the forces of the Plague God as he seeks vengeance against the sol-called "Lord Rotskull", Ephraim Bollos. But the two are more than just old foes. The last survivors of the same tribe, they are linked by a shared past... will that be enough to stay Zeyros' hand and spare Bollos' life? Read it because It's a strange and twisted tale of two friends/enemies (is "frenemies" a word?), worshippers of different gods, united by a shared past and torn apart by differing destinies.

#262

Daemon of the Deep

2015

The seeds of corruption lurk beneath the surface of an idylic island village, where the forces of Nurgle and Slaanesh vie for the souls of its inhabitants. Read it because It's Chaos on Chaos action in the Mortal Realms. What happens when the servants of two of the Ruinous Powers have the same idea? Well, you're about to find out...

#263

See No Evil

2015

Sigmar’s warriors have attacked Chaos strongholds in the Shatterlands, driving the servants of the Ruinous Powers out and bringing hope to the people living a precarious existence in the region, and beyond. This insult cannot stand, and Orphaeo Zuvius, now one of Archaon’s trusted Varanguard, rides to war against the Stormcast Eternals with the twisted, numberless hordes of the Everchosen. Read it because It's the epic conclusion to the saga of the Call of Archaon, and throws Zuvius into battle in ways he – and you – have never imagined.

#265

The Gift of Khorne

2015

A magically protected city of the free peoples still stands, and a Khorne champion named Gigante seeks the ultimate gift of Khorne, daemonhood, by destroying it and killing all of its defenders. Read it because It shows how far a servant of the Blood God will go to achieve his apotheosis and ascend to daemonhood. And what happens when he displeases his master...

#266

By the Horns

2015

Chrysaor the Wanton, a Lord of Slaanesh, faces his destiny as he and his warband encounter Stormcast Eternals while ravaging the villages of the ever-changing region known as the Plinth. Read it because Rob Sanders brings his uniquely grisly take on Chaos to the servants of Slaanesh.

#267

The Unending Storm

2015

The Warson, a Khornate champion, leads his warband on a mighty quest across the realms. Over and over he proves his might against the Stormcast Eternals, but how long can he escape Sigmar's judgment? Read it because It's a blood-soaked and brutal tale that pits the followers of Khorne against Sigmar's champions. Which god's servants will come put on top?

#269

In the Lands of the Blind

2015

Orphaeo Zuvius has battled untold horrors to finally reach the Varanspire, Archaon’s dread fortress. But the infernal stronghold presents an even greater challenge, as hordes of monstrous daemons and sorcerous fire rise up against him. So close to his goal, can the Prince of Embers prevail in this final test to become the chosen of Archaon? Read it because It's your first chance to see Archaon's centre of power in the Mortal Realms, and see what lies in wait for Zuvius and the others who hear the Call of Archaon should they succeed in their quest.

#271

The Trial of the Chosen

2015

The call of Archaon brings the warriors of the Bloodslaves to the realm of Shyish and the desert of the Bone Sands. Grim trials await, for only the worthy will be chosen to serve under the Everchosen's banner. Read it because The tests given to those who would serve under the Everchosen take a decidedly sinister turn as the Realm of Death awaits... We won't spoil what's in store for Ushkar Mir, but it's grim. Very grim.

#273

Knight of Corruption

2015

Licking the wounds inflicted by the Seraphon, Cospys Bule and his Rotbringers are seeking prey to restore their favour in the eyes of Nurgle. The hunt reveals a lonely temple devoted to Sigmar, a sprig of hope in the forest of darkness that has swept the land. But a call gnaws at Bule, one he cannot ignore. As battle is joined and the defenders of the temple are revealed in flashes of lightning, Bule and his warband must decide, either face the Stormcasts or heed the call of Archaon... Read it because The power of Nurgle's corruption meets faith and the power of the storm as Copsys Bule continues his quest to join Archaon. Rains of holy water and a battle with the Stormcast Eternals (who he's dismissed as a myth designed to scare servants of Chaos) await him.

#275

The Gnawing Gate

2015

The war for Klaxus rages on! Having fought their way beyond the outer markers of the city, the Warrior Chamber of Orius Adamantine must find a way through the dread Gnawing Gate, a living edifice of Chaos. With the Bloodbound of Anhur and his skaven allies closing in, the Stormcast Eternals will need all of their determination and courage to triumph. Read it because As if a living gate that devours anyone trying to pass through it wasn't enough of a wonder, this story contains that rarest of a brave skaven. Warlord Warpfang is a fascinating character, as vicious and bloodthirsty as a lord of Khorne and as cunning as a Tzeentch sorcerer... definitely one to watch (if he survives).

#276

The Solace of Rage

2015

As the champions of Chaos heed Archaon's call, it falls to Ushkar Mir of the Bloodbound to prove his mettle. Deep in the realm of Ghur, in the Bloodbloom Fields, Mir faces a challenge to his leadership and a warhorde of Ogors intent on revenge. By overcoming both, he might realise his dark dream of ascending to the Everchosen's side. Read it because It's an inside look at the tribes of the Bloodbound. Expect Fighting, blood, more fighting, skulls, and maybe a wee bit more fighting for good measure, as champions fight for the favour of Khorne, and, perhaps, of Archaon as well.

#278

In the Walls of Uryx

2015

Part two in the Black Rift of Klaxus series The battle for the Black Rift of Klaxus continues as the Stormcast Eternals muster all their faith and courage to enter the darkness of Uryx. READ IT BECAUSE Get your first look at the rituals of the Khorne Bloodbound. Find out why Slaughterpriests are so exalted (and very, very killy) and why there have to be eight champions in a warband – and what someone has to go through to become one of those eight. Watch out. It's gonna get messy. THE STORY The war for the Tephra Crater and the City of Uryx continues... Having already destroyed the Mandrake Bastion and breached the outer defences, Orius leads the Adamantine Warrior Chamber of the Hammers of Sigmar deeper into darkness. They will need all their faith and courage if they are to prevail against the Bloodbound hordes of the warlord Anhur. Get your first look at the rituals of the Khorne Bloodbound. Find out why Slaughterpriests are so exalted (and badass) and why there have to be eight champions in a warband - and what someone has to go through to become one of those eight. Watch out, it's gonna get messy.

#279

Eye of the Storm

2015

Part two in The Call of Archaon series When Zuvias, Champion of Tzeentch, hears the call of Archaon, he seeks to cross the Blasted Plains – but the servants of Khorne stand in his way... READ IT BECAUSE Get an insight into another aspect of Chaos – the tricky, conniving, deceptive side. Tzeentch champion Zuvias lies and manipulates the servants of the Blood God to get him safely across the dangers of the Blasted Plains. A fantastic contrast between the gore-soaked barbarism of the Khorne Bloodbound and the sinister subtlety of the followers of Tzeentch. THE STORY As the call of Archaon echoes out across the mortal realms, another of the champions of Chaos heeds its summons. Zuvius, a servant of Tzeentch, determines he must prove his worthiness to the Everchosen and ascend to serve at his banner. With a small retinue, he ventures onto the Blasted Plain and a reckoning with the warriors of the Goresworn. Only one will be chosen.

Authors

Nick Kyme

Author · 91 books

Nick Kyme (b. 1977) writes mostly for Black Library. His credits include the popular Salamanders series and several audio dramas.

Michael Hollows was born in London in 1986, and moved to Liverpool in 2010 to lecture in Audio Engineering. With a keen interest in history, music, and science, he has told stories since he was little. Goodbye for Now is his first novel, which he started as part of his MA in Writing from Liverpool John Moores University, graduating in 2015. He has also been published in SF anthologies, and is now researching towards a PhD in Creative Writing, working on his next novel.

Chris Thursten

Author · 1 books

Chris Thursten is a writer and video game developer. He lives in Bristol, UK.

Anna Stephens

Author · 9 books

Anna Stephens is the UK-based author of the Godblind trilogy - Goblind, Darksoul, Bloodchild - and the in-progress Songs of the Drowned trilogy. Anna also writes for Black Library and Marvel Comics. You can sign up to Anna's newsletter here: https://anna-stephens.com/get-in-touch/ Anna has a BA (Hons) in Literature from the Open University and has wanted to be a writer since childhood, so is living in a state of near-constant disbelief that it's actually come true.

Peter McLean was born near London in 1972, the son of a bank manager and an English teacher. He went to school in the shadow of Norwich Cathedral where he spent most of his time making up stories. He has since grown up a bit, if not a lot, and spent 25 years working in corporate IT. He is married to Diane and is still making up stories. He is the author of the War for the Rose Throne series, beginning with Priest of Bones, the Burned Man series, and numerous short stories for Warhammer. Agent: Jennie Goloboy at DMLA

Robert Rath is an author and screenwriter from Honolulu, Hawai'i. As an author, he's known for working with the publisher Black Library, writing fiction set in the worlds of Warhammer. His work for them includes the necrons novel THE INFINITE AND THE DIVINE, the assassins novel ASSASSINORUM: KINGMAKER, the Warhammer Crime novella "Bleedout," and numerous short stories. Since 2018 he's served as Head Writer of the animated YouTube show Extra History, where his scripts have attracted over 150 million views He lives in Hong Kong with his family, amid and a growing pile of models he *swears* are for research.

Andy Clark is a background writer for Games Workshop. Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. Andy^^^^^Clark

Richard Strachan lives in Edinburgh, UK. He has had stories published in magazines like Interzone, The Lonely Crowd, Gutter and New Writing Scotland, and writes for Games Workshop's Black Library imprint.

Guy Haley is the author of over 40 novels and novellas. His original fiction includes Crash, Champion of Mars, and the Richards and Klein, Dreaming Cities, and the Gates of the World series (as K M McKinley). However, he is best known as a prolific contributor to Games Workshop's Black Library imprint, and has sold over 1 million books set in their Warhammer universes.

Robbie MacNiven is a Scottish author and historian. His published fiction includes over a dozen novels, many fantasy or sci-fi works for IPs such as Warhammer 40,000 and Marvel's X-Men. He has also written two novellas, numerous short stories and audio dramas, has worked on narrative and character dialogue for multiple digital games (SMITE: Blitz and Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground), has written the colour text for multiple RPG rulebooks and has penned the scripts for two graphic novels and two comics, for Osprey Publishing and Commando Comics respectively. In 2022 his X-Men novel "First Team" won a Scribe Award. On the non-fiction front, Robbie specialises in Early Modern military history, particularly focussing on the 18th century. He has a PhD in American Revolutionary War massacres from the University of Edinburgh - where he won the Compton Prize for American History - and an MLitt in War Studies from the University of Glasgow. Along with numerous articles for military history magazines he has written four books on different aspects of the American Revolutionary War, three for Osprey Publishing and the latest for Helion Books. He has also written the scripts for eight episodes of the hit YouTube educational channel Extra Credits. Outside of work and writing, his passions include re-enacting, gaming, and following Rangers FC home and away.

Joshua Reynolds

Author · 109 books

Josh Reynolds’ work has previously appeared in such anthologies as Historical Lovecraft from Innsmouth Free Press and Horror for the Holidays from Miskatonic River Press, and his novel, Knight of the Blazing Sun, is currently available from Black Library. He can be found at: http://joshuamreynolds.wordpress.com Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.