num_pages: 182
description: An amazing collection of Horus Heresy Primarch short stories. A must-have for all fans of Horus HeresyCanticle by David GuymerCrash-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 AnnandaleHeavily 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 HaleyJaghatai Khan makes a virtue of being unknowable yet Warsmith Xyrokles has studied the Warhawks 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. MartinArt 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 Conquerors Truth by Gav ThorpeBrought 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 HinksAfter 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 SwallowAs 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 WraightLocked 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.
language: English
title: Scions of the Emperor
publisher: Black Library