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A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Zograt was once a puny runt of a grot, but thanks to his brilliant cunning, the blessing of the Bad Moon, and a loyal troggoth, he's now ready to prove himself the greatest Loonboss ever. READ IT BECAUSE Follow a rags-to-riches story of a weak and weaselly git who now aspires to be seen as the best Loonboss in all the Mortal Realms! Of course, not everyone's going to let him have things his own way. THE STORY Despite being gifted with superior cunning, Zograt was born a puny git with a hammy leg. As the weakest runt of his tribe, he was always one beating away from a nasty end until the Bad Moon bestowed a blessing upon him. Now, Zogrot wields the Clammy Hand, and back-stabbing gitz scurry to his cause, afraid of the vengeance their new boss will inflict with his powerful magic. But for every grot suffocated with noxious fungi, Zograt stages a magnanimous gesture, for he is all too wary that power is fragile. Yet in his heart boils an obsession – to become the most formidable Loonboss ever. Where better to proclaim his new-found majesty than the gloom-shrouded mountain of Muttering Peak? To lay claim to his throne, Zograt must evade a sinister coven of wizards that seek to harness the power of the mountain for their own dark designs. But with his razor-sharp mind and a loyal troggoth at his side, Zograt’s ambitions may not be so daft, after all. Written by Andy Clark.
A Lumineth Realm-lords Novel Loreseeker Elarin delves into the tomb-prison of Nagash, in order to prevent his resurrection. What she finds there is very different from what she expects. READ IT BECAUSE It’s a fascinating glimpse of two very different aelven cultures – the blighted and desperate Idoneth Deepkin, and the skilled but haughty Lumineth Realm-lords. THE STORY Nagash is cast down. The Lumineth stand triumphant. Mighty Teclis, in his wisdom, has left his children to guard the tomb of the Great Necromancer. Loreseeker Elarin the Illuminated is one such soul. Determined to prevent Nagash’s resurrection, she delves deeper than any other, risking both the ire of her allies and her very being to uncover the secrets of Marrowscar. However, a hidden danger lies at the heart of this ancient Ossiarch necropolis. The Idoneth Deepkin, reavers from the ocean floor, intend to use Marrowscar’s forbidden knowledge to heal their withered souls, even at the cost of Lumineth lives. If Elarin is to save her kin and stop the return of the God of Death, she must do the unthinkable and damn her Deepkin cousins to their nightmare existence. Written by Evan Dicken.
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Anthology These short stories include some of your favourite heroes, and some new ones you might not yet be familiar with. READ IT BECAUSE 15 authors explore the Mortal Realms in 21 short stories, with perspectives from all four Grand Alliances. There's something in here for every fan of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. THE STORY Across the vast expanses of the Mortal Realms, from the gloomy depths of Shyish to the fiery plains of Aqshy, opposing forces meet in desperate battle. Sigmar's alliance of Order clashes with those of Chaos, Death, and Destruction in an endless dance of territory lost and gained. The conquests and travails of mighty heroes – legendary names like Yndrasta, Neferata, and Gotrek Gurnisson – are chronicled and passed down through the ages. tales of wild magic, savage beasts... and brutal war. This Warhammer Age of Sigmar anthology contains 21 short stories featuring both new and established characters from the Mortal Realms. CONTENTS – The Warden in The Mountain ?by Eric Gregory – The Harrowing Deep ?by Miles A Drake – The Perfect Assassin? by Gary Kloster – Chain of Storms ?by Evan Dicken – Monster s by Noah Van Nguyen – The Huntress of Ghur ?by Noah Van Nguyen – Hamilcar: The Age of Enlightenment ?by David Guymer – The Dead Hours ?by David Guymer – Death on the Road to Svardheim ?by Darius Hinks – Buyer Beware? by Gav Thorpe – Reflections in Steel ?by C L Werner – The Inevitable Siege ?by Rhuairidh James – Heart of the Fallen ?by Sarah Cawkwell – I, Behemat ?by Eric Gregory – A Taste of Lightning? by Adrian Tchaikovsky – The Offering ?by Andy Clark – Strong Bones ?by Michael R Fletcher – Fangs of the Rustwood ?by Evan Dicken – The Threshold ?by David Annandale – The Wolf and The Rat? by C L Werner – A Tithe of Bone ?by Michael R Fletcher
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Witness the destructive forces that are on the rise in the Realm of Beasts first-hand, testing the indomitable defences of Excelsis like never before. READ IT BECAUSE This tie-in novel coincided with the launch of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Dominion, and brings you right up to date with the events taking place in the bestial realm of Ghur. THE STORY In the rain-soaked shanty towns of Excelsis, sellsword Niksar Astaboras drunkenly barters his way through a meaningless existence. Little does he care for the war that rages between men and monsters beyond the city walls, despite portents of its encroaching threat. Mortal life in the Realm of Beasts is short enough, and to leave the shelter of civilisation is to surrender to certain death. But death is coming to Excelsis. The forces of Destruction are on the move and the realm quakes with each thunderous step. In the wildlands, a sinister new foe overwhelms even the mighty Stormcast Eternals. Yet just as all seems lost, an unexpected champion rises – one to whom Niksar is inextricably linked – ready to lead a crusade into the very heart of darkness. Embroiled in this harrowing journey, Niksar is forced to choose between loyalty and the chance of survival, and in so doing discover his true worth in the greatest battle yet against the savage forces of Destruction. Written by Darius Hinks
A Gotrek Gurnisson Novel Gotrek Gurnisson, last survivor of the world-that-was, seeks the Undying King himself amidst the bleak underworlds of Shyish. Surrounded by the ghosts of the past, can Gotrek achieve his goal, or will his soul be forfeit? READ IT BECAUSE It's Gotrek's first full-length novel in the Mortal Realms, and it pits him against all the horrors of the Realm of Death, as he seeks almighty Nagash! THE STORY In the bleak, haunted underworld of Shyish, a vengeful Slayer seeks the Lord of Undeath. Gotrek Gurnisson returns, his oaths now ashes alongside the world-that-was, his fury undiminished. Branded with the Master Rune of Grimnir, the god that betrayed him, and joined by Maleneth Witchblade, a former Daughter of Khaine turned agent of the Order of Azyr, the hunt has taken them far and wide through the Realm of Death. Will Gotrek find a path to the Undying King or will the underworlds claim him as their own? Written by Darius Hinks
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Heldanarr Fall just wants to be left in peace in Aqshy, but the gleaming golden warriors of Sigmar won’t let him be. So he fights back – and draws upon a more primal power. READ IT BECAUSE It's a Mortal Realms story with a twist – a virtuous man succumbs to the path of darkness, and wages a war against Sigmar himself. THE STORY Heldanarr Fall dreams of a world without gods. When the Azyrites descended upon the Burning Valley – a kingdom carved from the Aqshian desert – they brought arrogance and cruelty with their riches, and a god who seemed blind to it all. Despite harrowing losses, Held clung to his people’s ways, forging a new existence without a single prayer to the armoured deity, Sigmar. Now, all Held wants is solitude. But after saving a Sigmarite priestess from violent death, her troubles catch up to them and destroy the last of his peace. First broken, then enraged, he launches a brutal war of vengeance against Sigmar’s worshippers and soon finds himself thrust against the Stormcast Eternals, led by the cunning strategist Ildrid Stormsworn. Alone, he cannot hope to win, yet surrender would mean accepting the mercy of a god he despises. To defeat the Stormcasts and avenge his fate, Held must embrace older, darker powers that risk the very freedom for which he fights. But when Sigmar's rulers are tyrants and the Champions of Chaos prove worthy, which path is the most righteous? And once he makes his choice, who will Heldanarr Fall become? Written by Noah Van Nguyen.
Stormcast Eternals Novel Vandus Hammerhand leads the Hammers of Sigmar into the Great Parch of Aqshy to confront an old foe. Together, they will all learn whether they can live up to their stellar reputation. READ IT BECAUSE The Hammers of Sigmar exemplify everything it means to be a Stormcast Eternal, and Vandus Hammerhand is a legend in his own right. With such high expectations, can they possibly live up to the stories told about them? THE STORY Paragons of the Stormcast Eternals, the Hammers of Sigmar take stern pride in their motto: first to be forged, never to fail. But when rumours reach Hammerhal of an old foe rising in the wastelands of the Great Parch, three of these warriors will be tested to their limits – and grapple with their roles as members of this warrior elite. Ferant Tidebreaker, a recently forged Liberator, struggles with his sense of unworthiness as he is assigned to the Hammerhands. Knight-Relictor Actinus, one of the few survivors of an all-but-destroyed chamber, searches his faith for a reason to continue. Machaera Dawnstar, a fearless Knight-Judicator, finds her vaulting ambition no match for the desperate rigours of combat. With Vandus Hammerhand himself at the head of the expedition into the Great Parch, these vaunted Stormcast must learn what it truly means to be First Forged. Written by Richard Strachan.
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. THE STORY 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 made all the worse 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... Written by Guy Haley
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. THE STORY 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 made all the worse 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... Written by Guy Haley
A Gotrek Gurnisson Novel Gotrek marches to war alongside his newfound kin, the Fyreslayers. Yet the Slayer's soul burns brightly enough to spark the interest of the Idoneth Deepkin... READ IT BECAUSE Gotrek’s relationship with Maleneth and the Fyreslayers, and his unease with the unfamiliar Mortal Realms, make for a ripping yarn. Toss in his capacity for grievous violence, and an aelven enemy upon which to mete it, and you’ve got a recipe for a worthy entry in this classic series. THE STORY Gotrek Gurnisson is the greatest Slayer of the age. He is a furious relic of a dead world, a sworn enemy of Chaos and a stranger in the Mortal Realms. Now, reborn and hungry for vengeance, he crosses the war-torn lands of Chamon armed with new oaths, pitting himself against the forces of evil. Accompanied by the lethal aelven assassin Maleneth Witchblade, Gotrek marches to war with the Fyreslayers of the Grymm Peak Mountains, revelling in his newfound sense of purpose. The fire in the Slayer's soul has not gone unnoticed, however. Far beneath the sea, the Idoneth Deepkin are stirring, summoning an ancient power from the abyss – and their sights are set on Gotrek! Written by Darius Hinks.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel The intrepid Galen and Doralia ven Denst continue their adventures in this new novel. The father and daughter return from a taxing mission, seeking solace in the mysterious Temple of Silence, only to find it houses a dark secret. READ IT BECAUSE Drawn into a terrible conspiracy and beset by enemies on all sides, Galen and Doralia are forced to fight not only the fell beasts stalking the forest, but merciless rulers who will stop at nothing to cling to power. See how the ven Densts cope with their toughest challenge yet. THE STORY Moonhallow harbours a dreadful secret, and it keeps the populace in a perpetual state of anxiety – not that the town's ruthless arbiter is prepared to do anything about it. Across the great forest to Moonhallow's east, Galen and Doralia Ven Denst return from a gruelling mission for the Order of Azyr, seeking shelter in the mysterious Temple of Silence. However, the two witch hunters won't get much in the way of a warm welcome from the strange priests that reside there as the temple has its own secret, the ramifications of which are inextricably tied to the fate of Moonhallow. When night falls, terrors whose truths are too dangerous to speak come from the trees. Written by Richard Strachan.
A Cado Ezechiar Novel The Hollow King's hunt for vengeance brings him to Lethis, the capital city of the Realm of Death, as he finds himself caught in a war of deception. READ IT BECAUSE Follow the legendary Soulblight Gravelords vampire Cado Ezechiar as he continues his hunt for vengeance. How will the Hollow King cope when he finds himself stuck between Neferata, the Mortarch of Blood, and Mannfrred, the Mortarch of Night? THE STORY Cado Ezechiar, the Hollow King, once watched as his kingdom burned and his family were butchered. His endless hunt for the Chaos cult responsible – the mysterious Burning Hand – has led him all over Shyish, and now finally brings him to Lethis, capital city of the Realm of Death. But as he closes in on his quarry, and the shadowy metropolis that harbours them, old debts emerge from the gloom. Pressed back into the service of Neferata, Cado is sent to the kingdom of Calyx, where the queen’s thralls are mired in conflict with Mannfred Von Carstein. There, he finds himself caught up in a war of deception, and soon faces a terrible choice: leave Calyx and its people to drown in the crimson tides of war, or defy the Queen of Blood. Written by John French.
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Novel Drekki Flynt is in trouble... again. Believed lost after falling into the deadly maelstrom known as the Eye of Testudinous, Evtorr, one of Flynt’s old crew, is found alive and well. Kind of. He’s raving mad, won't shut up about the fabled Dead Air, and worse, shadowy assassins from Ulgu seem dead set on making sure Evtorr doesn't rejoin his fellows aboard the Aelsling. READ IT BECAUSE Drekki Flint's adventures continue as he embarks on a quest to find the legendary Barak-Minoz. Can he walk away with its riches or has the swashbuckler bitten off more than he can chew? THE STORY There is something in Evtorr’s ravings that piques Drekki’s interest and that he can't let go – the Dead Air is the last known location of the famed Barak-Minoz. If they can just get there… Well, Drekki Flynt can smell aether-gold a realm off, and surely Barak-Minoz is dripping with riches just ripe for the taking. But there are forces at work that would stop Drekki from finding out what happened to Barak-Minoz. To even locate it, he must do what no captain has ever done before – navigate the Eye of Testudinous, and live to tell the tale! Written by Guy Haley.
Soulblight Gravelords Novel A doomed vampire faces down the nature of her curse, and the righteous fury of the faithful of Sigmar. READ IT BECAUSE It’s a fascinating look into the twisted nobility of the Soulblight vampires, and the curse they carry in their blood. THE STORY Nyssa Volari is dying. That should be impossible – she is a Soulblight vampire, blessed by Nagash with blood-fuelled immortality. More than that, Nyssa is a fighter – one of the few Kastelai vampires not dissolved into true death when the Crimson Keep abandoned them a century ago. With her blades and her will, she carved a kingdom out of the Broken Plains of Aqshy. These things matter little, for Nyssa's blood is cursed. It destroyed the vampire she called father, and as it threatens to do the same to her, Nyssa's allies abandon her one by one. Worse still, an army of zealots led by a brutal priest of Sigmar comes to destroy the vampire lord and claim her birthright. Written by Gary Kloster.
A Zothar Athrabis Novel Zothar is an Ossiarch Bonereaper who rules over a city in Shyish. He bargained with Nagash to preserve his dead son's soul, 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 host 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. Written by Richard Strachan.
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Anthology The Mortal Realms have been despoiled. Ravaged by the followers of the Chaos Gods, they stand on the brink of utter destruction. Against such foes, courage is the best defence and the most effective weapon. It is something that Sigmar’s chosen do not lack. But they are not always strong enough to prevail, and even in victory, each new battle saps their souls a little more. This is a time of turmoil. This is the era of war. This is the Age of Sigmar. READ IT BECAUSE This anthology features selected short stories from Richard Strachan, Noah Van Nguyen, Gary Kloster, and many more. It’s the ideal companion to your adventures through the Mortal Realms. THE STORY From the verdant rainforests of Ghyran to the endless plains of Ghur, the Mortal Realms are home to beasts and empires beyond counting. As everyday folk strive to find a way simply to survive, the forces of Order fight for every inch of territory, relentlessly harried by the armies of Chaos, Death, and Destruction. Humans, aelves and duardin use any means necessary to cleanse the lands of the Dark Gods' taint, while also holding back hordes of savage orruks, and banishing the restless souls that march in the name of Nagash, the Supreme Lord of the Undead. The battle for ascendance in the Mortal Realms never ends. This anthology contains: The Order of Azyr –? The Interrogator , by Richard Strachan –? The Orphan of Pale Harbour , by Richard Strachan –? Shadowglass Creek , by Richard Strachan Lords of the Aelves –? The House of Moons , by Jeremy Lambert –? The Low Road , by Evan Dicken –? Soul Warden , by Miles A Drake –? Cauldron of Blood , by Chris Thursten –? The Hunter's Quarry , by Colin B Harvey Despoilers of the Realms –? Crown of Flames , by Noah Van Nguyen –? Anger and Ash , by Gary Kloster –? The Waste, the Worm and the Witch , by Gary Kloster – ?Boss of Bosses , by Luke Scull Old Whitebeard –? The Ancestor's Hall , by David Guymer
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Omnibus I have a story to tell you… I shall start at the breaking of the Tempest, where history begins… READ IT BECAUSE Follow the tumultuous saga of the Mortal Realms in a single volume – from the battles against the forces of Chaos, through the Soul Wars against the hordes of Nagash, to the chosen warriors of Sigmar fighting in the Era of the Beast. THE STORY The Mortal Realms are lost. From the ashes of the World-that-Was, the God-King Sigmar plucks from oblivion the souls of warriors that die in his name, and on the Anvil of Apotheosis reforges them anew. These brave but damaged Stormcast Eternals face near-insurmountable odds to bring Sigmar’s light back to the Mortal Realms, and reclaim them from the grasp of the ascendant Ruinous Powers of Chaos. CONTENTS : -  The Gates of Azyr  (Novella) by Chris Wraight -  Soul Wars  (Novel) by Josh Reynolds -  Dominion  (Novel) by Darius Hinks
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Omnibus A collection of gripping tales telling the story of the Freeguild – the massed warriors of the Mortal Realms who serve Sigmar with grit, perseverance, and unwavering devotion. READ IT BECAUSE This omnibus edition contains tales of heroism and sacrifice – focusing on the rank-and-file warriors of the Freeguild, as well as the Sigmarite faithful they are sworn to protect. Take a look at their great battles and their work in support of other organisations like the Order of Azyr. Also included are an array of short stories which explore other human tales of courage and sacrifice in the God-king’s name. THE STORY The Freeguild. A name synonymous with grit, determination and perseverance. Nothing less will do in the Mortal Realms, for the enemies of Sigmar are without number. Armed only with sword and shot, these men and women march out from the bastions of civilisation, intent on retaking the lands of their forebears. Whether it be in grand, wheeling formations on the burning plains of Aqshy or hacking through the overgrown wilds of Ghyran, the warriors of the Freeguild must face down the unthinkable time and again in the desperate hope of preserving humanity’s next dawn. CONTENTS: -? City of Secrets ?(novella), by Nick Horth -? Callis & Toll: The Silver Shard? (novella), by Nick Horth - ?Heart of Winter? (novella), by Nick Horth -? Thieves' Paradise ?(novella), by Nick Horth -? Callis & Toll: The Old Ways ?(short story), by Nick Horth -? Eight Lamentations: Spear of Shadows ?(novel), by Josh Reynolds -? Eight Lamentations: The Tainted Axe ?(short story), by Josh Reynolds -? Eight Lamentations: Auction of Blood ?(short story), by Josh Reynolds -? The Red Hours? (novella), by Evan Dicken
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