Warhammer Heroes Series by David Guymer, Chris Wraight, Guy Haley, Darius Hinks, C.L. Werner, Sarah Cawkwell, Ben Counter, Justin D. Hill

Fresh from the slaughter of the Emperor's enemies in the north, Ludwig Schwarzhelm, Emperor's Champion, is sent to Averland to oversee the inauguration of a new elector count. Beset by greenskins, and hampered on all sides by the ambitions of rival magnates, he is soon fighting to keep the fractious province together. But the rot runs deep. Powerful forces in Altdorf seem determined to see him fail, and suspicion falls on even his most trusted allies... moreFresh from the slaughter of the Emperor's enemies in the north, Ludwig Schwarzhelm, Emperor's Champion, is sent to Averland to oversee the inauguration of a new elector count. Beset by greenskins, and hampered on all sides by the ambitions of rival magnates, he is soon fighting to keep the fractious province together. But the rot runs deep. Powerful forces in Altdorf seem determined to see him fail, and suspicion falls on even his most trusted allies. When all is at its bleakest, the mark of Chaos and the full horror of his task is finally revealed. Alone, doubted by those closest to him, this will be Schwarzhelm's greatest ever challenge, one on which the destiny of the Empire itself depends. less

Averland burns. An army of cultists rises in the corrupted city of Averheim. The Theogonist Volkmar marches towards the city in a race to snuff out the rebellion before it grows too widespread to defeat. Schwarzhelm races to return to the site of his recent battles, as does the spy Pieter Verstohlen, evading assassins while trying to discover the truth of the conspiracy that drew him away. But none of these holds the key. Out in the wilderness is Kurt Helborg, Grand Marshal of the Reiksguard... moreAverland burns. An army of cultists rises in the corrupted city of Averheim. The Theogonist Volkmar marches towards the city in a race to snuff out the rebellion before it grows too widespread to defeat. Schwarzhelm races to return to the site of his recent battles, as does the spy Pieter Verstohlen, evading assassins while trying to discover the truth of the conspiracy that drew him away. But none of these holds the key. Out in the wilderness is Kurt Helborg, Grand Marshal of the Reiksguard. Only he has the indomitable strength of will to hold together the province in its hour of need. Only he can rally the terrified citizens of Averland to resist the infernal powers that beset them less

A Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelAfter centuries of debauchery, Sigvald the magnificent rouses his army and leads them to battle against the legions of the Blood God Khorne. Obsessed with the Brass Skull, Sigvald is unaware his enemies are closing in around him…READ IT BECAUSEIt's a darkly entertaining tale of the most vainglorious (and just generally vain) servant of the Dark Gods, and his quest to capture a great artefact guarded by a rival champion... moreA Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelAfter centuries of debauchery, Sigvald the magnificent rouses his army and leads them to battle against the legions of the Blood God Khorne. Obsessed with the Brass Skull, Sigvald is unaware his enemies are closing in around him…READ IT BECAUSEIt's a darkly entertaining tale of the most vainglorious (and just generally vain) servant of the Dark Gods, and his quest to capture a great artefact guarded by a rival champion.THE STORYPrince Sigvald the Magnificent has struck a pact with his Slaaneshi masters that bestows incredible power and beauty, but drives him to ever greater acts of hedonism. Despite his pre-eminence, the champion of Chaos is tricked into an impossible war with the promise of a powerful artefact to slake his dark desires. After centuries of debauchery, Sigvald rouses his army and leads them to battle against the legions of the Blood God Khorne. Obsessed with the Brass Skull, the object of his misguided yearnings, Sigvald is unaware his enemies are closing in around him. In a hellish quest that drives him across the twisted landscape of the Chaos Wastes and culminates in an epic confrontation, he realises that the lures of Slaanesh can never be sated.. less

A Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelAfter centuries asleep, the villainous vampire known as the Red Duke is awakened and stalks the night again, bringing a new reign of terror to the lands of Bretonnia.READ IT BECAUSEThe master of Warhammer horror brings a good old-fashioned vampire tale that mixes the classic tropes of the genre with the unique setting of Bretonnia... moreA Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelAfter centuries asleep, the villainous vampire known as the Red Duke is awakened and stalks the night again, bringing a new reign of terror to the lands of Bretonnia.READ IT BECAUSEThe master of Warhammer horror brings a good old-fashioned vampire tale that mixes the classic tropes of the genre with the unique setting of Bretonnia.THE STORYOnce a valorous and honourable knight of the realm, the Red Duke was betrayed and struck down in battle but rose again before death could truly claim him. As a bloodthirsty vampire lord he undertook a long campaign of butchery and terror before being defeated once more, and entombed for all time so that he could never again menace the Old World. But centuries later the witch Jacquetta resurrects this ancient evil, and the Red Duke stalks the night again – a new reign of terror plagues the lands of Bretonnia! less

A Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelWitch hunter Lukas Eichmann investigates a series of bizarre murders, which ultimately lead him into the haunted depths of the Empire at the head of an army of fanatical warriors following rogue warrior priest Luthor Huss.READ IT BECAUSELuthor Huss is a fascinating character – an Imperial warrior priest who rejects the orthodoxy of the Sigmarite church – and this novel explores his motivations and what he wants to achieve for the Empire... moreA Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelWitch hunter Lukas Eichmann investigates a series of bizarre murders, which ultimately lead him into the haunted depths of the Empire at the head of an army of fanatical warriors following rogue warrior priest Luthor Huss.READ IT BECAUSELuthor Huss is a fascinating character – an Imperial warrior priest who rejects the orthodoxy of the Sigmarite church – and this novel explores his motivations and what he wants to achieve for the Empire.THE STORYWitch hunter Lukas Eichmann investigates a series of bizarre murders, which ultimately lead him into the haunted depths of the Empire at the head of an army of fanatical warriors. In the Drakwald Forest, Luthor Huss, warrior priest of Sigmar, battles to free the denizens of the forest from a plague of the walking dead. As their fates entwine, the two warriors confront a threat that will decide their future, while Huss must face a secret from his past if he is to survive and embrace his destiny as the Hammer of Sigmar. less

A Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelWarrior-maiden and consort of the blood god Khorne, the name Valkia the Bloody is feared among all the tribes of the north –friend and foe alike. Follow her story from her earliest days to her destiny as the Gorequeen.READ IT BECAUSEIt's the origins of the most feared of Khorne's servants, the mighty Gorequeen herself. A compelling and nuanced portrait of a fascinating character, in a tale that defines Khorne's service in the Old World... moreA Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelWarrior-maiden and consort of the blood god Khorne, the name Valkia the Bloody is feared among all the tribes of the north –friend and foe alike. Follow her story from her earliest days to her destiny as the Gorequeen.READ IT BECAUSEIt's the origins of the most feared of Khorne's servants, the mighty Gorequeen herself. A compelling and nuanced portrait of a fascinating character, in a tale that defines Khorne's service in the Old World.THE STORYWarrior-maiden and consort of the blood god Khorne, the name Valkia the Bloody is feared among all the tribes of the north - friend and foe alike. From her earliest days as a shield bearer for her father King Merroc, she has known nothing but unending warfare and the brutal politics of the tribal leaders, and soon reaches out to seize power for herself. Though her feral beauty might attract unlikely suitors and her enemies may plot against her in secret, Valkia holds the patronage of the Ruinous Powers, and Khorne will not allow his chosen queen to fall. less

Egrimm van Horstmann is the most promising wizard the College of Light has ever seen. Surpassing his mentors and reaching new heights of magical power, he seems destined to lead the College into a bright new future. But van Horstmann’s true motives are sinister – he plans to unleash an ancient dragon imprisoned beneath the college and bring ruin to the Empire, in the name of the Dark Gods.

A Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelWhen King Kazador begins to gather an army at Karak Azul it falls to Queek Headtaker to lead a surprise attack on the hold, but even one as cunning as he cannot resist the chance to face such a renowned hero of the dwarfs…READ IT BECAUSEFew authors capture the full lunacy of the skaven as well as David Guymer, and in Queek he creates a memorably deranged hero (from a certain point of view) whose penchant for talking to the dead and general madness are both... moreA Warhammer Fantasy Battles novelWhen King Kazador begins to gather an army at Karak Azul it falls to Queek Headtaker to lead a surprise attack on the hold, but even one as cunning as he cannot resist the chance to face such a renowned hero of the dwarfs…READ IT BECAUSEFew authors capture the full lunacy of the skaven as well as David Guymer, and in Queek he creates a memorably deranged hero (from a certain point of view) whose penchant for talking to the dead and general madness are both entertaining and terrifying.THE STORYWarlord Queek Headtaker is unlike other skaven, a fearless warrior, a general who leads from the front and the grim victor of many great battles. When King Kazador begins to gather an army at Karak Azul it falls to Queek to lead a surprise attack on the hold, but even one as cunning as he cannot resist the chance to face such a renowned hero of the dwarfs in single combat. With old enemies moving against him on both sides of the conflict, he musters his stormvermin for war... less

The goblin chieftain Skarsnik’s name is known and feared throughout the Old World. When a greenskin horde threatens the borders of the Empire, the greatest military minds in Altdorf seek assistance from a most unlikely source – the disgraced poet Jeremiah Bickenstadt. Though long since consumed by madness, he claims to have spent a great deal of time in the company of the feared Warlord of the Eight Peaks, and can offer a unique insight into what it is that drives and motivates him... moreThe goblin chieftain Skarsnik’s name is known and feared throughout the Old World. When a greenskin horde threatens the borders of the Empire, the greatest military minds in Altdorf seek assistance from a most unlikely source – the disgraced poet Jeremiah Bickenstadt. Though long since consumed by madness, he claims to have spent a great deal of time in the company of the feared Warlord of the Eight Peaks, and can offer a unique insight into what it is that drives and motivates him. From humble beginnings, a monstrous legend is born. less

The legend of Golgfag Maneater begins! Trapped in a sinister castle, prisoner of an insane creature of the night, Golgfag, ogre of the Sabreskins tribe, is in trouble. As death draws ever nearer and he recalls the events the conflict with his fellow ogres that brought him to this precarious situation, Golgfag must call upon all of his might and cunning if he is to escape and embrace his destiny as the greatest mercenary in the Old World.A Golgfag Maneater story by Justin D Hill.

While Skarsnik cements his position as Warlord of the Eight Peaks, a rival broods in the nearby fortress of Black Crag. Gorfang Rotgut, the infamous Troll-Eater, sits uneasily on his throne, unsure whether the upstart night goblin is potential ally or the deadliest of foes. Desperate to discover the truth, Gorfang sets off on a quest to visit the shaman Zarrgakk, whose wisdom will decide the matter... moreWhile Skarsnik cements his position as Warlord of the Eight Peaks, a rival broods in the nearby fortress of Black Crag. Gorfang Rotgut, the infamous Troll-Eater, sits uneasily on his throne, unsure whether the upstart night goblin is potential ally or the deadliest of foes. Desperate to discover the truth, Gorfang sets off on a quest to visit the shaman Zarrgakk, whose wisdom will decide the matter. And any dangers that lie in Gorfang's path will just have to hope that the orc warlord is in a good mood...ABOUT THE BOOKA brand new Orcs and Goblins story by Guy Haley. less

Empire Captain Kale von Kessel lies dying upon the field of battle after a doomed defence against the forces of Chaos. As the enemy leader – the infamous consort of Khorne, Valkia the Bloody – approaches to claim his head in the name of her dark master, von Kessel realises that his life of battle has been leading to this moment, and that Valkia wants more than just his head – she has been sent to claim his very soul.ABOUT THE BOOKA Valkia the Bloody short story by S P Cawkwell... moreEmpire Captain Kale von Kessel lies dying upon the field of battle after a doomed defence against the forces of Chaos. As the enemy leader – the infamous consort of Khorne, Valkia the Bloody – approaches to claim his head in the name of her dark master, von Kessel realises that his life of battle has been leading to this moment, and that Valkia wants more than just his head – she has been sent to claim his very soul.ABOUT THE BOOKA Valkia the Bloody short story by S P Cawkwell. Previously published in the Black Library Live! 2012 Chapbook. less