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.
