Scions of the Emperor: An Anthology

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An amazing collection of Horus Heresy Primarch short strories. A must have for all fans of Horus Heresy 

Canticle by David Guymer
Crash landed upon a world of perpetual gloom, a young Ferrus Manus is forced to fight for his survival. Upon discovering a strange vessel, he investigates the ship but quickly finds himself battling monstrosities he is ill-prepared for.
The Verdict of the Scythe by David Annandale
Heavily criticised by his brothers over the brutal campaign at Galaspar, Mortarion attempts a new approach during the compliance of Absyrtus. However, discovering treachery at every turn, the Lord of Death must accept an unavoidable truth.
A Game of Opposites by Guy Haley
Jaghatai Khan makes a virtue of being unknowable, yet Warsmith Xyrokles has studied the Warhawk’s teachings. Choosing to step into the trap laid for him, the Khan of Khans teaches the traitors just how deadly their ignorance truly is.
Better Angels by Ian St. Martin
Art and war stand fist in glove where it concerns the warriors of the IX Legion. Wending a path through their turbulent history, during the days of the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy, a Blood Angels neophyte then legionary tries to capture the essence of beauty and art to present to his primarch, Sanguinius.
The Conqueror’s Truth by Gav Thorpe
Brought aboard the Nightfall, the remembrancer Ares desires to witness the glory of the Great Crusade. The primarch of the Night Lords, Konrad Curze, grants her request, sending her as a witness to a compliance of his Legion first hand, but in so doing reveals a dark and inconvenient truth.
The Sinew of War by Darius Hinks
After having crushed a rebellion in Illyria, a young Roboute Guilliman returns to the capital of Macragge City to be reunited with his father, Konor, only to discover insurrection and unrest running rampant.
The Chamber at the End of Memory by James Swallow
As the Siege of Terra nears, Rogal Dorn uncovers a series of bizarre deaths within the inner walls of the Palace. To find the truth, and faced with no other choice, the primarch must defy the edict of Nikaea and return his Librarius to service, but what he discovers will shake him to his very core.
First Legion by Chris Wraight
Locked in the midst of the Rangdan Xenocides, the Dark Angels of the First Legion are contacted by a mysterious warship under the command of Alpharius. When the stranger begins to ask questions about the campaign, he is summoned to the presence of the Lion himself for judgement.

About The Author

David Guymer’s work for Black Library includes the Warhammer Age of Sigmar novels Kragnos: Avatar of Destruction, and the Gotrek novels Realmslayer: Legend of the Doomseeker and Verminslayer. For The Horus Heresy he has written the Primarchs novels Ferrus Manus: Gorgon of Medusa and Lion El’Jonson: Lord of the First. For Warhammer 40,000 he has written Angron: The Red Angel and The Eye of Medusa, amongst others. He is a freelance writer and occasional scientist based in the East Riding, and was a finalist in the 2014 David Gemmell Awards for his novel Headtaker.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Games Workshop (August 18, 2020)
  • Length: 192 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781789991765

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