The Horus Heresy (Novels) - Short Stories, Quick Reads, and Novelettes: This list includes all short stories and novelettes that are first published as stand alone quick reads, quick reads, e-shorts, novelettes, or are included in special edition releases or exclusive timed releases. Short stories that were released as part of an anthology, or ones that are prose versions of original audio dramas are not listed here. Currently most stand alone short stories are later re-released as part of an anthology.1. The Dark King 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b0/TheDarkKingCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013141156" class="image"><img alt="TheDarkKingCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b0/TheDarkKingCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013141156" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="172" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheDarkKingCover.jpg" data-image-key="TheDarkKingCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b0/TheDarkKingCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013141156" /></a>The Dark King is a short story that takes place during the Horus Heresy. The acts of terror and warmongering by Konrad Curze, Primarch of the Night Lords Legion, have earned the ire of his brother Primarch, Rogal Dorn. Wracked by terrible visions of the future, Curze is driven insane and attacks Dorn, setting the Night Lord on an inexorable course towards eternal damnation. The Dark King, along with The Lightning Tower were originally released in the 2007 Games Day Exclusive Horus Heresy Chapbook, note that artwork is taken from the enhanced audio version.2. The Lightning Tower 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/1d/TheLightningTowerCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013141710" class="image"><img alt="TheLightningTowerCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/1d/TheLightningTowerCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013141710" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheLightningTowerCover.jpg" data-image-key="TheLightningTowerCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/1d/TheLightningTowerCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013141710" /></a>The Lightning Tower is a short story that takes place during the Horus Heresy. Rogal Dorn, Primarch of the Imperial Fists Legion, faces a stark reality. He must tear down the magnificence of the Emperor's Palace, a shining beacon in a galaxy of darkness, and turn it into a fortress. With the army of arch-traitor Horus drawing ever closer, as he blights the Palace with gunports and defence towers, Dorn must face a difficult question: 'What are you afraid of?' The Lightning Tower, along with The Dark King were originally released in the 2007 Games Day Exclusive Horus Heresy Chapbook, note that artwork is taken from the enhanced audio version.3. Army of One 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/12/Army-of-one.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120405043701" class="image"><img alt="Army-of-one" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/12/Army-of-one.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20120405043701" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="185" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Army-of-one.jpg" data-image-key="Army-of-one.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/12/Army-of-one.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20120405043701" /></a>Army of One is a short story that takes place during the Horus Heresy, the civil war that blazed across the galaxy. The Hive World of Proxima Apocryphis turns Traitor and Malcador the Sigillite despatches punishment in the form of a living weapon -- an Eversor Assassin - the ultimate weapon in the living arsenal of the Officio Assassinorum. The responsibility has fallen to the Imperial Assassin to decimate Proxima Apocryphis' heretical command structure and rip the traitorous heart from the defecting forces. Army of One was later released as part of The Silent War anthology.4. Kryptos - The voice of Chaos 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3b/KryptosCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120819212143" class="image"><img alt="KryptosCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3b/KryptosCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20120819212143" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="196" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="KryptosCover.jpg" data-image-key="KryptosCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3b/KryptosCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20120819212143" /></a>Kryptos is a short-story involving two Raven Guard and Iron Hands survivors from the Drop Site Massacre on Istvaan V. On the doomed Forge World of Cavor Sarta, these two veteran warriors of the Imperium strike deep into the heart of a Dark Mechanicum seeking out the enemy’s most valued asset: the mysterious ‘Kryptos’... Kryptos was later released as part of the Legacies of Betrayal anthology.5. Distant Echoes of Old Night 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/36/DistantEchoesofOldNight00.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131014012714" class="image"><img alt="DistantEchoesofOldNight00" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/36/DistantEchoesofOldNight00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014012714" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="167" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="DistantEchoesofOldNight00.jpg" data-image-key="DistantEchoesofOldNight00.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/36/DistantEchoesofOldNight00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014012714" /></a>Distant Echoes of Old Night follows Death Guard Chaplain Murnau as he hunts a small force of Imperial Fists on a forest moon. As his foes elude him, he unleashes one of his Legion's most terrifying weapons: the Destroyers. Distant Echoes of Old Night was later made part of the Games Day Anthology 2012/2013, as its only short story pertaining to the Hours Heresy. Distant Echoes of Old Night was later released as part of The Silent War anthology.6. Lost Sons 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/51/LostSons00.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131014013239" class="image"><img alt="LostSons00" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/51/LostSons00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014013239" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="LostSons00.jpg" data-image-key="LostSons00.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/51/LostSons00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014013239" /></a>Lost Sons takes place five years after Sanguinius and the majority of the Blood Angels Legion departed for the Signus Cluster, on the Warmaster's order. Since then, the Horus Heresy has been revealed and is sweeping across the galaxy. Only twenty Blood Angels stand guard on Baal, desperate for news of their brothers, but all travel and communication with the Signus system has been blocked by the malignant ruinstorm between the two systems. Warden Arkad is surprised by the arrival of Tylos Rubio, an agent of the Sigillite, bearing an unfortunate message: with their Primarch and the majority of their Legion lost and presumed dead, the Sigillite has ordered the Blood Angels disbanded, and their fleet and armoury distributed to other loyalist factions. Lost Sons was later made part of the Black Library Weekender Anthology, as only one of two short stories pertaining to the Horus Heresy, but can also be purchased separately.7. Death of a Silversmith 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e8/DeathofaSilversmith.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131117183948" class="image"><img alt="DeathofaSilversmith" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e8/DeathofaSilversmith.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131117183948" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="167" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="DeathofaSilversmith.jpg" data-image-key="DeathofaSilversmith.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e8/DeathofaSilversmith.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131117183948" /></a>Death of a Silversmith is a Horus Heresy Short Story that takes place before the fall of Horus where a lone remembrancer meets an unfortunate end at the hands of the Luna Wolves. Death of a Silversmith was originally published in the Games Day Anthology 2011/2012, it has since been re-released in the Shadows of Treachery anthology. Death of a Silversmith is written by Black Library author Graham McNeill.8. The Divine Word 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/26/TheDivineWord00.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131014013905" class="image"><img alt="TheDivineWord00" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/26/TheDivineWord00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014013905" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="166" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheDivineWord00.jpg" data-image-key="TheDivineWord00.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/26/TheDivineWord00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014013905" /></a>The Divine Word follows Praefector Marcus Valerius as he is beset by disturbing dreams and in the midst of a brutal war, will he find salvation in the so-called holy truths of the Lectitio Divinitatus? The Divine Word was later made part of the Black Library Weekender Anthology, as only one of two short stories pertaining to the Horus Heresy, but can also be purchased separately. The Divine Word was later released as part of the Legacies of Betrayal anthology.9. The Kaban Project 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/4f/TheKabanProject.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131117184036" class="image"><img alt="TheKabanProject" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/4f/TheKabanProject.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131117184036" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheKabanProject.jpg" data-image-key="TheKabanProject.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/4f/TheKabanProject.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131117184036" /></a>The Kaban Project is a Horus Heresy Short Story that takes place on Mars where the Mechanicum has recreated one of humanity's greatest sins: an artificially sentient machine known only as Kaban. The Kaban Project was originally published in the Horus Heresy: Collected Visions artbook and again in the Shadows of Treachery anthology, and now is available for the first time as a stand alone e-book. The Kaban Project was written by Black Library author Graham McNeill.10. The Gates of Terra 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3d/GatesofTerra00.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131014014323" class="image"><img alt="GatesofTerra00" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3d/GatesofTerra00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014014323" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="GatesofTerra00.jpg" data-image-key="GatesofTerra00.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3d/GatesofTerra00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131014014323" /></a>The Gates of Terra takes place as the Heresy spreads across the galaxy and confusion reigns, only one thing is certain: Horus and his traitor Legions will eventually strike at Terra. But he will not find it unguarded - the Ardent Reef, an encircling ring of gun bastions and asteroid bases, is but one amongst many such lines of defence. Captain Arcadese of the Ultramarines finds himself in command of a host of his battle-brothers, as the renegade Warmaster's fleet launches its final assault on the Throneworld. Will he hold the line even in the face of almost certain death, or will his own loyalty waver in those final moments? The Gates of Terra was first published in the French Games Day Chapbook 2012, but is now available in English as an E-Book. The Gates of Terra was later released as part of The Silent War anthology.11. Lord of the Red Sands 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a3/LordoftheRedSandsCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013140711" class="image"><img alt="LordoftheRedSandsCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a3/LordoftheRedSandsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013140711" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="LordoftheRedSandsCover.jpg" data-image-key="LordoftheRedSandsCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a3/LordoftheRedSandsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013140711" /></a>Lord of the Red Sands is a Horus Heresy Short Story by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. Angron, gladiator-Primarch of the World Eaters, is renowned across the galaxy for his savagery and brutal martial code. But amidst the ruins of Isstvan III, even as he slaughters his own wayward sons, he finds a unique serenity in the carnage of warfare... no matter whose blood he spills. And for what does the Eater of Worlds hunger above all else? Nothing more than freedom. Lord of the Red Sands was later released as part of the Angron collection, The Imperial Truth exclusive novel, and now in the War Without End anthology.12. Serpent 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e2/SerpentAudioCover.png/revision/latest?cb=20160330131632" class="image"><img alt="SerpentAudioCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e2/SerpentAudioCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160330131632" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="124" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="SerpentAudioCover.png" data-image-key="SerpentAudioCover.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e2/SerpentAudioCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160330131632" /></a>Serpent is an event-exclusive Horus Heresy Short Story that was printed upon the programme for the Horus Heresy Weekender held in Nottingham, UK, on the 18-19/5/2013 and is written by Black Library author John French. Serpent was later released as part of the Legacies of Betrayal anthology and as an audio book. Stranger things than xenos and mutants dwell in the dark places between the stars - things known only too well to the inhabitants of Davin. Cult priest Thoros calls upon the favour of his patron gods to aid him in casting out the pretenders and non-believers, for only the true disciples of Chaos can be allowed to rule the galaxy... Cover art taken from audio drama cover.13. Luna Mendax 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a3/LunaMendraxUpdatedCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161022141124" class="image"><img alt="LunaMendraxUpdatedCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a3/LunaMendraxUpdatedCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161022141124" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="169" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="LunaMendraxUpdatedCover.jpg" data-image-key="LunaMendraxUpdatedCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a3/LunaMendraxUpdatedCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161022141124" /></a>Luna Mendax is a Horus Heresy Short Story that was first released at the 2013 Black Library Weekender Event in November 2013 as part of the The Black Library Anthology (2013/14). Luna Mendax is written by Black Library author Graham McNeill and takes place on Luna, where former Sons of Horus Captain Garviel Loken has become a recluse. His mind having not fully recovered from the horrors he witnessed during the Istvaan III Atrocity. After returning from his failed mission to Caliban, he has since ignored all of Malcador the Sigillite's summons and devoted himself to restoring a garden in a forgotten biodome of the Somnus Citadel. While waging an aggressive "war" on the aphids plaguing the garden, he is visited by an unexpected soul: Tarik Torgaddon, slain months ago on Istvaan III. Torgaddon cheerfully remembers being killed, yet insists he is there on Luna. Luna Mendax was later released as part of The Silent War anthology.14. Riven 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/8e/Riven00.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20131120072622" class="image"><img alt="Riven00" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/8e/Riven00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131120072622" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="174" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Riven00.jpg" data-image-key="Riven00.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/8e/Riven00.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20131120072622" /></a>Riven is a Horus Heresy short story that follows Brother Crius, a member of the vaunted Crusader Host, who stood as the representative of the Iron Hands upon the soil of Holy Terra. When he learns of the death of his beloved Primarch, Ferrus Manus, at the hands of the Traitor Legions, his grief imbues him with the strength and resolve to undertake a special mission on behalf of Rogal Dorn himself. Striking out into the stars, he searches for any signs of his lost brethren, hoping to bring them back to Terra to aid in the final defence of the Imperial Palace. The question remains – just who has survived the slaughter on Istvaan V, and what yet remains of them? Riven was released by the Black Library as part of their Digital Mondays e-book releases, and was written by author John French. Riven was later released as part of the Legacies of Betrayal anthology.15. Bjorn: Lone Wolf 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/23/BjornLoneWolf.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140102003820" class="image"><img alt="BjornLoneWolf" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/23/BjornLoneWolf.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20140102003820" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="193" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="BjornLoneWolf.jpg" data-image-key="BjornLoneWolf.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/23/BjornLoneWolf.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20140102003820" /></a>Bjorn: Lone Wolf is a Horus Heresy short story that follows Lone Wolf Bjorn The Fell-Handed while he seeks vengeance against a certain foe on the Daemon infesting battlefield of Velbayne. While Leman Russ and the rest of the Rout fight against the daemonic masses, Bjorn stands alone. Bjorn: Lone Wolf was written by Black Libaray author Chris Wraight and was released as part of the 2013 Christmas Advent Calendar, it was released on the first day, December 1st. Bjorn: Lone Wolf was later released as part of the Legacies of Betrayal anthology.16. The Wolf of Ash and Fire 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/46/TheWolfofAshandFireCover.png/revision/latest?cb=20140214015937" class="image"><img alt="TheWolfofAshandFireCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/46/TheWolfofAshandFireCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20140214015937" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="168" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheWolfofAshandFireCover.png" data-image-key="TheWolfofAshandFireCover.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/46/TheWolfofAshandFireCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20140214015937" /></a>The Wolf of Ash and Fire is a Horus Heresy short story that takes place during the Great Crusade, before the outbreak of the Horus Heresy. The Wolf of Ash and Fire follows Horus Lupercal, fighting alongside the Emperor Himself, as the Luna Wolves fight for control of the Ork-held planetoid of Gorro. The Wolf of Ash and Fire was released as a free e-book with every copy of Macragge's Honour and later released as a stand alone e-book. The Wolf of Ash and Fire was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.17. Heart of the Conqueror 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/d/d0/Heart-of-the-Conqueror.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150224040357" class="image"><img alt="Heart-of-the-Conqueror" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/d/d0/Heart-of-the-Conqueror.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150224040357" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Heart-of-the-Conqueror.jpg" data-image-key="Heart-of-the-Conqueror.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/d/d0/Heart-of-the-Conqueror.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150224040357" /></a>Heart of the Conqueror is a Horus Heresy short story that takes place after the events of the main series novel Betrayer, and follows the World Eaters Legion and their now Daemonic Primarch, Angron. Angron is chained in the deepest dungeon aboard the Conqueror, his own flagship. Meanwhile the ship's only Navigator takes her own life after no longer being able to be part of the Legion's insanity and bloodlust, ripping the ship violently out of the Warp and into realspace, where they are then stranded and lost, with the Daemon Primarch beneath their feet. Heart of the Conqueror was released as a Horus Heresy Weekender exclusive, and is also included in the Legacies of Betrayal anthology. This short story was later released as an e-book.18. Child of Night 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/9d/Child-of-Night.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20141027232849" class="image"><img alt="Child-of-Night" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/9d/Child-of-Night.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20141027232849" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="169" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Child-of-Night.jpg" data-image-key="Child-of-Night.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/9d/Child-of-Night.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20141027232849" /></a>Child of Night is a Horus Heresy short story. In the dark hive sumps beneath Terra, Chief Librarian Fel Zharost of the Night Lords Legion is being hunted. Having abandoned his insane Primarch and brothers many years ago, he doesn’t know what he’s done wrong, but he’s sure he doesn’t want to be captured. What will happen when he discovers that his Legion has fallen into heresy? And where will his loyalties lie? Child of Night was later released as part of The Silent War anthology.19. The Shadowmasters 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/7/76/ShadowmastersAudioCover.png/revision/latest?cb=20160330131155" class="image"><img alt="ShadowmastersAudioCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/7/76/ShadowmastersAudioCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160330131155" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="117" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ShadowmastersAudioCover.png" data-image-key="ShadowmastersAudioCover.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/7/76/ShadowmastersAudioCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160330131155" /></a>The Shadowmasters is a Horus Heresy Short Story that first appeared within the dusk jacket for the hardback release of the Horus Heresy Novella Corax: Soulforge and later released as an audio book. The Mor Deythan stand apart from their brothers of the Raven Guard Legion - indeed, there are many who would claim that they do not even exist. Blessed with the same powers of stealth and subterfuge as their Primarch Corvus Corax, the self-styled Shadowmasters may slip through any battlefield, unseen and unheard, until they are ready to strike. Now, as the Legion mounts its attack on the Forge World of Atlas, Brother-Sergeant Chamell leads his warriors on a vital, clandestine mission to strike at the enemy's heart. Cover art taken from audio book release. The Shadowmasters was later released as part of the Corax anthology.20. The Devine Adoratrice 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/50/TheDevineAdoratriceCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013142153" class="image"><img alt="TheDevineAdoratriceCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/50/TheDevineAdoratriceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013142153" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheDevineAdoratriceCover.jpg" data-image-key="TheDevineAdoratriceCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/50/TheDevineAdoratriceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013142153" /></a>The Devine Adoratrice is a Horus Heresy Short Story that first appeared in the exclusive anthology The Imperial Truth and later released as an ebook book. Decades before Horus's civil war sunders the Imperium, Raeven Devine, ruler-in-waiting of the world of Molech, prepares for his Becoming, the rite that will elevate him to the rank of Knight and bond him with the mighty war machine that will be his steed for years to come. But traitors within the Sacristans have other ideas and a shocking act of betrayal sets the stage for one of the bloodiest battles of the Horus Heresy. The Devine Adoratrice was released as an ebook so it could act as the prequel to Book 29, Vengeful Spirit. The Devine Adoratrice was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.21. Daemonology 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/90/Daemonology-Cover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20141105073424" class="image"><img alt="Daemonology-Cover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/90/Daemonology-Cover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20141105073424" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Daemonology-Cover.jpg" data-image-key="Daemonology-Cover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/90/Daemonology-Cover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20141105073424" /></a>Daemonology is a Horus Heresy short story that follows the Death Guard Legion and their Primarch, Mortarion. Chagrined by his defeat at the hands of Jaghatai Khan, Mortarion abandons the pursuit of the White Scars Legion and instead leads the Death Guard in a spiteful, punitive rampage across the systems of the Prosperine Empire. World after world has fallen to this horrific onslaught, and yet the insular and secretive Primarch seems preoccupied by some other, unspoken goal. Finally, on Terathalion, the truth of Mortarion’s sinister heritage will be exposed, and the future of the XIV Legion will be written...Daemonology was originally released as an ebook but was later released as part of the Blades of the Traitor anthology. Daemonology was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.22. Sins of the Father 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/41/Sins-of-the-Father.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150205091302" class="image"><img alt="Sins-of-the-Father" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/41/Sins-of-the-Father.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205091302" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Sins-of-the-Father.jpg" data-image-key="Sins-of-the-Father.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/41/Sins-of-the-Father.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205091302" /></a>Sins of the Father is a Horus Heresy short story. As Azkaellon and Amit duel in the ritual Tempest of Angels, the two favoured sons of Sanguinius learn something about their virtues and their weaknesses, of both themselves and each other. This Short Story is also included in the First Edition Version of the Warhammer 40,000 novel Sons of Wrath. Sins of the Father was also later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.23. The Final Compliance of Sixty-Three Fourteen 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/89/Final-Compliance.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150205090720" class="image"><img alt="Final-Compliance" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/89/Final-Compliance.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205090720" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Final-Compliance.jpg" data-image-key="Final-Compliance.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/89/Final-Compliance.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205090720" /></a>The Final Compliance of Sixty-Three Fourteen is a Horus Heresy short story. As Horus grinds the Imperium beneath his boot, emissaries from the XVIth Legion return to worlds sworn to the Warmaster during the Great Crusade to have them renew their fealty. With the Sons of Horus already at battle readiness over Sixty-Three Fourteen, a grim decision must be made... The Final Compliance of Sixty-Three Fouteen was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.24. Vorax 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/28/VoraxCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150205090507" class="image"><img alt="VoraxCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/28/VoraxCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205090507" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="VoraxCover.jpg" data-image-key="VoraxCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/28/VoraxCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205090507" /></a>Vorax is a Horus Heresy short story. The Ring of Iron encircles Mars like a broken halo, standing as the last contested outpost of the Dark Mechanicum inside the Imperial Fists’ blockade. But those rogue priests and adepts lurking in the depths will soon face a new enemy, and the hunters shall become the prey... Vorax was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.25. The Value of Fear 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/91/The-Value-of-Fear.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150205091119" class="image"><img alt="The-Value-of-Fear" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/91/The-Value-of-Fear.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205091119" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="The-Value-of-Fear.jpg" data-image-key="The-Value-of-Fear.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/91/The-Value-of-Fear.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205091119" /></a>The Value of Fear is a Horus Heresy short story. The Raven Guard under Corax continue to gather all leaderless loyalists to their banner, determined to take the fight to Horus and his heretics. In the industrial nightmare of the underhive, the XIXth Legion receive a lesson in terror tactics from the most unlikely of allies – the Night Lords... The Value of Fear was later released as part of the Corax anthology.26. Brotherhood of the Moon 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/57/Brotherhood-of-the-Moon.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150205090915" class="image"><img alt="Brotherhood-of-the-Moon" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/57/Brotherhood-of-the-Moon.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205090915" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Brotherhood-of-the-Moon.jpg" data-image-key="Brotherhood-of-the-Moon.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/57/Brotherhood-of-the-Moon.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205090915" /></a>Brotherhood of the Moon is a Horus Heresy short story. In the aftermath of the rebellion within his Legion, Jaghatai Khan ordered the trials of his wayward sons to determine whether or not they would atone. The proud Terran legionary Torghun Khan now stands before his accusers, and must account for the events that could have led him into outright heresy... Brotherhood of the Moon was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.27. Virtues of the Sons 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/f1/VirtuesoftheSonsCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013143126" class="image"><img alt="VirtuesoftheSonsCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/f1/VirtuesoftheSonsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013143126" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="185" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="VirtuesoftheSonsCover.jpg" data-image-key="VirtuesoftheSonsCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/f1/VirtuesoftheSonsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013143126" /></a>Virtues of the Sons is a Horus Heresy short story. Amit, the 'Flesh Tearer', captain of the Blood Angels duels the vicious gladiator Khârn, and Azkaellon of the Sanguinary Guard faces Lucius, Emperor's Children swordsman, as Sanguinius's chosen sons explore the twin aspects of their nature. Virtues of the Sons was published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Death and Defiance anthology. Virtues of the Sons was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.28. Imperfect 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b8/ImperfectCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013143430" class="image"><img alt="ImperfectCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b8/ImperfectCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013143430" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ImperfectCover.jpg" data-image-key="ImperfectCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b8/ImperfectCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013143430" /></a>Imperfect is a Horus Heresy short story. A simple game of Regicide between the Primarchs Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus is far more than it seems. Especially since Ferrus Manus is dead... Imperfect was published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Death and Defiance anthology. Imperfect was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.29. Howl of the Hearthworld 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/16/HowloftheHearthworldCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013143735" class="image"><img alt="HowloftheHearthworldCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/16/HowloftheHearthworldCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013143735" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="HowloftheHearthworldCover.jpg" data-image-key="HowloftheHearthworldCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/16/HowloftheHearthworldCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013143735" /></a>Howl of the Hearthworld is a Horus Heresy short story. In the wake of the Razing of Prospero and Magnus the Red' betrayal, Space Wolves watch packs were sent to keep an eye on each of the Primarchs, ready strike should treachery rear its head. One pack made their way to Terra itself, assigned to the Emperor's Praetorian, Rogal Dorn... Howl of the Hearthworld was published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Death and Defiance anthology. Howl of the Hearthworld was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.30. A Safe and Shadowed Place 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/99/ASafeandShadowedPlaceCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013144110" class="image"><img alt="ASafeandShadowedPlaceCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/99/ASafeandShadowedPlaceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013144110" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ASafeandShadowedPlaceCover.jpg" data-image-key="ASafeandShadowedPlaceCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/99/ASafeandShadowedPlaceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013144110" /></a>A Safe and Shadowed Place is a Horus Heresy short story. Scattered and leaderless after their disastrous defeat at the hands of the Dark Angels Legion, the remnants of the Night Lords once mighty fleet head to a prearranged location: the world of Sotha, located on the fringes of Ultramar. They expect to find some of Guilliman's XIII Legion opposing them, but they're not prepared for what awaits them when they stumble across one of the most important worlds in Imperium Secundus. A Safe and Shadowed Place was published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Death and Defiance anthology. A Safe and Shadowed Place was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.31. Gunsight 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/49/GunsightCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013144417" class="image"><img alt="GunsightCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/49/GunsightCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013144417" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="GunsightCover.jpg" data-image-key="GunsightCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/49/GunsightCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013144417" /></a>Gunsight is a Horus Heresy short story. An Imperial Vindicare Temple Officio Assassinorum lurks on board the Vengeful Spirit. His target? Non-other than Warmaster Horus himself. Gunsight was published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Death and Defiance anthology. Gunsight was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.32. Black Oculus 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/33/Black-Oculus.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150205091436" class="image"><img alt="Black-Oculus" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/33/Black-Oculus.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205091436" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Black-Oculus.jpg" data-image-key="Black-Oculus.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/33/Black-Oculus.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150205091436" /></a>Black Oculus is a Horus Heresy short story. After Fulgrim’s ascension to daemonhood at Iydris, Perturabo and his Legion were trapped by the singularity at the heart of the so-called ‘Eye of Terror’. Their only option? To thread the needle, and dive into the heart of the black hole. Perhaps by sheer blind luck, they were transported far across the warp to the Tallarn System – but the Navigators in service to the Iron Warriors fleet were irreversibly corrupted by that harrowing experience. Now they serve a new purpose, and Perturabo’s plans for revenge come closer to fruition... Black Oculus was originally released as an ebook but was later released as part of the Blades of the Traitor anthology. Black Oculus was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.33. Wolf Mother 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/83/WolfMotherCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013145021" class="image"><img alt="WolfMotherCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/83/WolfMotherCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013145021" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="WolfMotherCover.jpg" data-image-key="WolfMotherCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/83/WolfMotherCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013145021" /></a>Wolf Mother is a Horus Heresy short story. Aboard the Molech's Enlightenment, amongst the countless civilian refugees that fled the Warmaster's invasion of Molech, a serpent makes its nest. The Chaos cult that brought House Devine to its knees lives on, preying upon the weak and the helpless, and it falls to Alivia Sureka to root out the evil that hides in plain sight. Luckily for her, she has an ally who is more than familiar with such tactics: the lone wolf Knight Errant, Severian. Wolf Mother was originally published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Blades of the Traitor anthology. Wolf Mother was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.34. Twisted 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/98/TwistedCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013145324" class="image"><img alt="TwistedCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/98/TwistedCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013145324" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TwistedCover.jpg" data-image-key="TwistedCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/98/TwistedCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013145324" /></a>Twisted is a Horus Heresy short story. Since he was crippled by rebel treachery on Sixty-Three Nineteen, Maloghurst the Twisted has continued to serve Warmaster Horus as his closest aide and confidant. His loyalty has remained constant, but the XVI Legion has changed rivalry and personal ambition run rife, and although Horus's authority is supreme, his equerry's is certainly not. When a daemonic plot to infest the Vengeful Spirit comes to light, Maloghurst reluctantly turns to the few allies he has left: the mysterious Davinites. Twisted was originally published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Blades of the Traitor anthology. Twisted was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.35. Chirurgeon 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a7/ChirurgeonCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013145645" class="image"><img alt="ChirurgeonCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a7/ChirurgeonCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013145645" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ChirurgeonCover.jpg" data-image-key="ChirurgeonCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a7/ChirurgeonCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013145645" /></a>Chirurgeon is a Horus Heresy short story. In its earliest days, the III Legion was blighted by a genetic flaw that threatened to end the Phoenician's bloodline forever. Fortunately, through tireless effort and the miracle of the Primarch's own genetic perfection, visionaries like Apothecary Fabius Bile were able to halt the corruption and restore the Emperor's Children to their former glory. Except, it would seem, that a terrible secret has been kept from the rest of the Legion, and the threat of further degeneration is quite real... Chirurgeon was originally published simultaneously as a stand-alone ebook and as a part of the Blades of the Traitor anthology. Chirurgeon was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.36. Tallarn: Witness 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b5/Tallarn-witness.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150224040642" class="image"><img alt="Tallarn-witness" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b5/Tallarn-witness.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150224040642" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Tallarn-witness.jpg" data-image-key="Tallarn-witness.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b5/Tallarn-witness.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20150224040642" /></a>Tallarn: Witness is a Horus Heresy short story. After a somewhat unexpected Imperial victory against the Iron Warriors upon the dead wastes of Tallarn, the world’s new governor-militant Susada Syn takes to the battlefield. With the wreckage of a million tanks and war machines spread across the planetary surface, Syn and his allies in the Space Marine Legions and Imperial Army survey the carnage, and consider the price that they have paid in blood...Tallarn: Witness was originally released as a short story in the 2015 Horus Heresy Weekender, but was later released as an e-book.37. Ironfire 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a5/Ironfire.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160201171539" class="image"><img alt="Ironfire" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a5/Ironfire.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160201171539" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Ironfire.jpg" data-image-key="Ironfire.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/a/a5/Ironfire.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160201171539" /></a>Ironfire is a Horus Heresy short story. His body broken by the fall of the Schadenhold, the Iron Warriors Warsmith Idriss Krendl is nonetheless far from defeated. Now commanding two of the mighty siege guns stolen from the forge world of Diamat, he seeks to redeem himself in the eyes of his Primarch by bringing down the Great Selenic Palace on Euphorus, and gather invaluable tactical data for the eventual assault on Terra. His plan? To utilise a strategy of his own devising - the glorious Ironfire Protocol. Ironfire was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.38. Hands of the Emperor 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/48/HandsoftheEmperorCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013150145" class="image"><img alt="HandsoftheEmperorCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/48/HandsoftheEmperorCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150145" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="HandsoftheEmperorCover.jpg" data-image-key="HandsoftheEmperorCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/48/HandsoftheEmperorCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150145" /></a>Hands of the Emperor is a Horus Heresy short story. There are no more loyal servants of the Master of Mankind than his own Custodian Guard... except, of course, for his appointed Praetorians, the stalwart legionaries of the Imperial Fists. When Shield-Captain Enobar Stentonox is assigned to watch over the Imperial Palace, it is only a matter of hours before a full alert is sounded - secure airspace has been breached, by none other than their well-intentioned Space Marine allies. With neither side willing to accept responsibility for the mistake, tensions rise and a new battle begins in the skies over Terra. Hands of the Emperor was originally published part of The Imperial Truth exclusive anthology, but was released later as a stand-alone ebook. Hands of the Emperor was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.39. By the Lion's Command 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fd/BytheLion%27sCommandCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013150508" class="image"><img alt="BytheLion&#39;sCommandCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fd/BytheLion%27sCommandCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150508" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="BytheLion&#39;sCommandCover.jpg" data-image-key="BytheLion%27sCommandCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fd/BytheLion%27sCommandCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150508" /></a>By the Lion's Command is a Horus Heresy short story. Following the splitting of the Dark Angels fleet in the aftermath of Perditus, Seneschal Corswain continues to hunt down the Death Guard forces under the command of the infamous Typhon. Now, a tense standoff erupts in the heavens over the supposedly independent world of Terra Nullius, and Corswain must either bend the local population to his own cause or make an example of them to other worlds that might secede from the Imperium. In this war, there can be no innocent bystanders. By the Lion's Command was originally published part of The Imperial Truth exclusive anthology, but was released later as a stand-alone ebook. By the Lion's Command was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.40. All That Remains 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e5/AllThatRemainsCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013150723" class="image"><img alt="AllThatRemainsCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e5/AllThatRemainsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150723" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="AllThatRemainsCover.jpg" data-image-key="AllThatRemainsCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e5/AllThatRemainsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150723" /></a>All That Remains is a Horus Heresy short story. As Horus' rebellion consumes the galaxy, the dead number in the billions. Far greater, however, are the countless casualties evacuated from front line duties to tend their wounds and someday return to the fight. On one particular vessel cast adrift in the Warp, a handful of ragged Imperial Army soldiers make a startling discovery, and the question of why so many more of their comrades have been lost is soon answered... All That Remains was originally published part of The Imperial Truth exclusive anthology, but was released later as a stand-alone ebook. All That Remains was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.41. The Phoenician 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2d/ThePhoenicianCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013150834" class="image"><img alt="ThePhoenicianCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2d/ThePhoenicianCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150834" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ThePhoenicianCover.jpg" data-image-key="ThePhoenicianCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2d/ThePhoenicianCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013150834" /></a>The Phoenician is a Horus Heresy short story. On the black sands of Isstvan V, Gabriel Santar is dying. Struck down by his former battle-brother, Julius Kaesoron of the Emperor's Children, he watches helplessly as his father Ferrus Manus is murdered by the thrice-damned traitor Fulgrim. But Santar's fading sight reveals far more about the supposedly perfect Phoenician Primarch than anyone could have guessed - is it too late for this revelation to have any value to the Iron Hands Legion? The Phoenician was originally published part of The Imperial Truth exclusive anthology, but was released later as a stand-alone ebook and is now available as part of the War Without End anthology.42. Massacre 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/83/MassacreTrueCover.png/revision/latest?cb=20161004130959" class="image"><img alt="MassacreTrueCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/83/MassacreTrueCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161004130959" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="193" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="MassacreTrueCover.png" data-image-key="MassacreTrueCover.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/8/83/MassacreTrueCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161004130959" /></a>Massacre is a Horus Heresy short story by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. Massacre is a preqel to the Night Lords series of Warhammer 40,000 novels by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. Shunned by the rest of the Legions after the destruction of their homeworld Nostramo, the Night Lords have fought without their disgraced Primarch Konrad Curze for many years. But now the self-proclaimed ‘Night Haunter’ has returned and will lead them to the backwater world of Isstvan V, where a great treachery is unfolding, and the grim legionaries of First Claw will soon be forced to embrace their dark destiny. This short story was released for free over the course of five days only through the Warhammer App and later released as an ebook. Massacre was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.43. Artefacts 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/50/ArtefactsCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161013151211" class="image"><img alt="ArtefactsCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/50/ArtefactsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013151211" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ArtefactsCover.jpg" data-image-key="ArtefactsCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/5/50/ArtefactsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013151211" /></a>Artefacts is a Horus Heresy short story. Before the massacre on Isstvan V, the Primarch Vulkan returns to his forge on Nocturne to prepare for war against the traitors. However, in light of recent conflicts with his wayward brother Konrad Curze, he looks upon his personal armoury with a startling new clarity. If the wrath of the supposedly loyal Night Lords can be unleashed upon their own home world in a moment of unchecked rage, is it wise for any Legion to have access to such devastating devices as the Engine of Woes, the Unbound Flame or the Song of Entropy? Artefacts was originally published part of the Sedition's Gate exclusive anthology, but was released later as a stand-alone ebook. Artefacts was later released as part of the War Without End anthology.44. Ghosts Speak Not 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/62/GhostsSpeakCoverCustom.png/revision/latest?cb=20161013154158" class="image"><img alt="GhostsSpeakCoverCustom" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/62/GhostsSpeakCoverCustom.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013154158" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="169" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="GhostsSpeakCoverCustom.png" data-image-key="GhostsSpeakCoverCustom.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/62/GhostsSpeakCoverCustom.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013154158" /></a>Ghosts Speak Not is a Horus Heresy short story. When Nathaniel Garro carried word of the Warmaster’s treachery to Terra, he also brought with him seventy loyal sons of the Death Guard Legion. Distrusted by their kinsmen, they languished in seclusion on Luna... until now. Written by James Swallow, this short story is included in the novelette 'Ghosts Speak Not & Patience'. Ghosts Speak Not was later released as part of The Silent War anthology.45. Patience 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3b/PatienceCoverCustom.png/revision/latest?cb=20161013154218" class="image"><img alt="PatienceCoverCustom" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3b/PatienceCoverCustom.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013154218" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="169" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="PatienceCoverCustom.png" data-image-key="PatienceCoverCustom.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3b/PatienceCoverCustom.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161013154218" /></a>Patience is a Horus Heresy short story. Amendera Kendel, once a Sister of Silence but more recently in service to the Sigillite, gives Helig Gallor of the Death Guard a new purpose, and a new duty – one that will ultimately see him reunited with his former battle captain on the field of war. Written by James Swallow, this short story is included in the novelette 'Ghosts Speak Not & Patience'. Patience was later released as part of The Silent War anthology.46. Inheritor 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/ef/Inheritor.png/revision/latest?cb=20160201172619" class="image"><img alt="Inheritor" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/ef/Inheritor.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160201172619" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="197" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Inheritor.png" data-image-key="Inheritor.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/ef/Inheritor.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160201172619" /></a>Inheritor is a Horus Heresy short story. On the world of Kronus, deep within the grand realm of Ultramar, Torquill Eliphas of the Word Bearers brings his grand designs to fruition. As part of Lorgar’s Shadow Crusade, the Ark of Testimony Chapter has fought alongside their berserker allies from the World Eaters for many months. But the slaughter of Ultramarines is not their only goal – Eliphas seeks to harness the power of the Warp, in the construction of the mighty Templum Daemonarchia... Inheritor was later released as part of the Eye of Terra anthology.47. Tallarn: Siren 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/66/TallarnSirenEdited.png/revision/latest?cb=20160425162412" class="image"><img alt="TallarnSirenEdited" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/66/TallarnSirenEdited.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160425162412" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="170" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TallarnSirenEdited.png" data-image-key="TallarnSirenEdited.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/66/TallarnSirenEdited.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160425162412" /></a>Tallarn: Siren is a Horus Heresy short story. In the immediate aftermath of the Iron Warriors' attack, the loyalist forces on Tallarn mount a desperate mission to locate the last surviving Astropath on the planet, so that they can send a distress call to the rest of the Imperium.48. Blackshield 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/30/BlackshieldCover.png/revision/latest?cb=20160831140649" class="image"><img alt="BlackshieldCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/30/BlackshieldCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160831140649" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="BlackshieldCover.png" data-image-key="BlackshieldCover.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/30/BlackshieldCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160831140649" /></a>Blackshield is a Horus Heresy short story. Even within the dread annals of the Horus Heresy, few events have provoked as much horror as the Drop Site Massacre on Istvaan V, when the Space Marines turned on their brothers in an orgy of slaughter. The Legions were torn apart, the civil war spiralling outwards to all corners of the Imperium, shattering the trust that once bound them together. Along with a handful of other renegade Death Guard legionaries, ex-Deathshroud Terminator Sergeant Khorak has begun to raid the fringes of the Imperium - until they are cornered by mysterious warriors in crudely painted black armour, led by another fallen son of Mortarion, the Blackshield Crysos Morturg. Can the two gene-brothers set aside their differences, or is history deemed to repeat itself?49. Myriad 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e7/MyriadCover.png/revision/latest?cb=20160831141004" class="image"><img alt="MyriadCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e7/MyriadCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160831141004" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="MyriadCover.png" data-image-key="MyriadCover.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e7/MyriadCover.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20160831141004" /></a>Myriad is a Horus Heresy short story. Mars, the Red Planet, home to the Mechanicum, a mysterious cult dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the universe. In this sequel to Cybernetica, a loyalist resistance – made up of rag-tag survivors from a Titan crew, enginseers and tech-adepts – conducts guerrilla raids on the Dark Mechanicum forces of Kelbor-Hal. Out in the wastes, they discover a Kastelan robot that carries inside it a rare secret: a technology that has the power to break the stalemate and swing the war in the loyalists’ favour. But what is the cost of deploying such a power? The loyalists now face a hard decision – just because they can, does this mean they should?50. The Harrowing 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2a/TheHarrowingCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161117150900" class="image"><img alt="TheHarrowingCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2a/TheHarrowingCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161117150900" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="194" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheHarrowingCover.jpg" data-image-key="TheHarrowingCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2a/TheHarrowingCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161117150900" /></a>The Harrowing is a Horus Heresy short story. The garrison world of Callistra Mundi is threatened by traitor forces – none other than the insidious Alpha Legion. Like so many before it, this attack will not come as a traditional legionary assault, but as a Harrowing. Operatives and turncoats are revealed within the Mechanicum ark freighter Omnissiax and her attendant battlegroup, and confusion will reign amongst the loyalist defenders. And only when none can tell friend from foe will the true destruction begin...51. Into Exile 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fc/IntoExileCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161204004956" class="image"><img alt="IntoExileCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fc/IntoExileCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161204004956" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="181" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="IntoExileCover.jpg" data-image-key="IntoExileCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fc/IntoExileCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161204004956" /></a>Into Exile is a Horus Heresy short story by Aaron Demsbki-Bowden. When the traitorous allies of Warmaster Horus and Fabricator-General Kelbor-Hal seized control of Mars, they sent elite hunters to apprehend key targets and ensure that any loyal resistance would fail. One such target was the legendary technoarchaeologist Arkhan Land, the discoverer of many lost treasures and curiosities from mankind's Golden Age - and the Imperial Fists cannot allow such a valuable mind to fall into the hands of the enemy. Does Land have good reason to fear his apparent saviours?52. The Grey Raven 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/0/05/GreyRavenCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161207173633" class="image"><img alt="GreyRavenCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/0/05/GreyRavenCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161207173633" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="182" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="GreyRavenCover.jpg" data-image-key="GreyRavenCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/0/05/GreyRavenCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161207173633" /></a>The Grey Raven is a Horus Heresy short story by Gav Thorpe. Balsar Kurthuri of the Raven Guard has always followed his Primarch's orders. When the Edict of Nikaea forbade psykers within the Legions, he returned to the line squads without a second thought. When the Warmaster's treachery became known, he gave freely of his powers. Now, as the war appears to be entering its final, grim stages, at Lord Corax's command he must return to Terra to face judgement for the apparent crime of unswerving loyalty...53. The Painted Count 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/37/PaintedCountCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161213234214" class="image"><img alt="PaintedCountCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/37/PaintedCountCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161213234214" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="182" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="PaintedCountCover.jpg" data-image-key="PaintedCountCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/37/PaintedCountCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161213234214" /></a>The Painted Count is a Horus Heresy short story by Guy Haley. Following the disastrous invasion of Sotha and the dimming of the Pharos' light, Gendor Skraivok languishes on board the VIII Legion flagship, the Nightfall. Distrusted by his allies and despised by his rivals, he nonetheless means to claw back leadership of the Night Lords from the pretender Captain Shang, by fair means or foul. And, rather than a portent of doom, the daemonic blade that seems to have chosen him as its bearer may be the answer...54. Exocytosis 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/7/75/ExocytosisCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161219165213" class="image"><img alt="ExocytosisCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/7/75/ExocytosisCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161219165213" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="181" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ExocytosisCover.jpg" data-image-key="ExocytosisCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/7/75/ExocytosisCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161219165213" /></a>Exocytosis is a Horus Heresy short story by James Swallow. Having long been hounded across the galaxy by the Dark Angels, First Captain Typhon of the Death Guard has limped his fleet to sanctuary in Segmentum Obscurus - as a guest of the separatist Luther of Caliban, no less. On the world of Zaramund, long a symbol of brotherhood amongst the Legions, Typhon begins to suspect that a new form of corruption has followed him out of the wider war. Will he embrace it, or escape into the darkness once more?55. The Last Son of Prospero 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/d/df/LastSonofProsperoCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161224170810" class="image"><img alt="LastSonofProsperoCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/d/df/LastSonofProsperoCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161224170810" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="185" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="LastSonofProsperoCover.jpg" data-image-key="LastSonofProsperoCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/d/df/LastSonofProsperoCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20161224170810" /></a>The Last Son of Prospero is a Horus Heresy short story by Chris Wraight. The Thousand Sons sorcerer Revuel Arvida guided his White Scars kinsmen through all the horrors of the Ruinstorm, even though the psychic exertion almost killed him. Now on Terra, he clings to life by the merest thread, his body ravaged by the curse of his Legion - the insidious flesh-change. The Primarch Jaghatai Khan demands that Arvida be saved, no matter the cost. But even if such a thing were possible, what would remain of his mind and soul?56. Ordo Sinister 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/c/ce/OrdoSinisterCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20170227232947" class="image"><img alt="OrdoSinisterCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/c/ce/OrdoSinisterCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20170227232947" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="186" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OrdoSinisterCover.jpg" data-image-key="OrdoSinisterCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/c/ce/OrdoSinisterCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20170227232947" /></a>Ordo Sinister is a Horus Heresy short story by John French. The Webway – a bizarre alien landscape created by the Eldar in ages long past; a network of otherworldly tunnels that burrow through time and space. When the wards protecting the Webway are accidentally breached by the Primarch Magnus the Red, hordes of daemons are able to exploit this weakness to attack the heart of Terra directly. While the Emperor himself tries to hold the wards in place, a desperate battle takes place in the Webway itself – a battle that requires very special combatants – among them the Psi-Titan Borealis Thoon.57. The Ember Wolves 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/4e/EmberWolvesCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20170314214540" class="image"><img alt="EmberWolvesCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/4e/EmberWolvesCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20170314214540" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="185" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="EmberWolvesCover.jpg" data-image-key="EmberWolvesCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/4e/EmberWolvesCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20170314214540" /></a>The Ember Wolves is a Horus Heresy short story by Rob Sanders. On the Hive World of Absalom, God-machines go to war: loyalist Titans under the banner of the Fabricator General of Terra clash against the forces of Horus Lupercal, Warmaster and Arch-Traitor. By the time the Emperor-class Titan of the Legio Castigatra arrive, the Legio Audax, also known as the Ember Wolves, have long been lying in wait for their prey. When a traitor Warhound pack spots the loyalist Titan Tantorus Magnificat striding through the ruins, they know they have found a target worthy of their battle-pack, and eagerly launch their attack. Though their hunt is successful, when the Warhound Princeps gather round their downed prey, they discover that their fight is not yet over.58. Allegiance 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b9/AllegianceCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171206143640" class="image"><img alt="AllegianceCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b9/AllegianceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206143640" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="AllegianceCover.jpg" data-image-key="AllegianceCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b9/AllegianceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206143640" /></a>Allegiance is a Horus Heresy short story by Chris Wraight. After the Second Battle of Prospero, the White Scars carry a lone sorcerer with them – Revuel Arvida, only survivor of the Wolf King’s wrath. Guided by the Stormseer Yesugei, he recovers his esoteric powers, as well as reliving memories of a world turned to ashes. But the sons of Chogoris are wounded too, riven by the treachery that almost destroyed them. As the Khan delivers his painful judgement on those of his warriors who swore the fateful blood oath, Arvida too must decide where his true allegiance lies – to those who saved him from oblivion, or to the lost legacy of his own Primarch.59. Restorer 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b4/RestorerCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171206144716" class="image"><img alt="RestorerCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b4/RestorerCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206144716" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="186" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="RestorerCover.jpg" data-image-key="RestorerCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/b/b4/RestorerCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206144716" /></a>Restorer is a Horus Heresy short story by Chris Wraight. Shiban Khan has returned to Terra. As the Warmaster draws ever closer, his body is remade and his mechanical shackles cast aside, but there are other, deeper wounds that must still be confronted before he can face battle again.60. The Laurel of Defiance 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/67/TheLaurelofDefianceCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171206143859" class="image"><img alt="TheLaurelofDefianceCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/67/TheLaurelofDefianceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206143859" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheLaurelofDefianceCover.jpg" data-image-key="TheLaurelofDefianceCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/6/67/TheLaurelofDefianceCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206143859" /></a>The Laurel of Defiance is a Horus Heresy short story by Guy Haley. The horrors of the Shadow Crusade are over – the Word Bearers and their World Eaters allies have been driven back, and peace restored to Ultramar. But a new danger has arisen – a political one, as Primarch Roboute Guilliman and his brothers have declared themselves rulers of a new Imperium. Lucretius Corvo, Ultramarines Captain and survivor of many battles, is unsure. But he is to be honoured by the Primarchs with the Laurel of Defiance for his heroism, and it would be foolish to voice his doubts in such a time...61. Immortal Duty 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e9/ImmortalDutyCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171206144333" class="image"><img alt="ImmortalDutyCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e9/ImmortalDutyCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206144333" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="185" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ImmortalDutyCover.jpg" data-image-key="ImmortalDutyCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/e9/ImmortalDutyCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206144333" /></a>Immortal Duty is a Horus Heresy short story by Nick Kyme. Ahrem Gallikus, Medusan Immortal and disgraced warrior of the Iron Hands, faces death – at the hands of his own brothers. But first they would know his story – the story of his greatest battle, against his erstwhile allies on board the warship Retiarius in orbit of the world where their Legion was shattered – Isstvan V. Forming part of a boarding action, Gallikus took the battle to the traitors – but what happened, and why has it led him to where he is now?62. Duty Waits 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/ea/DutyWaitsCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171206144512" class="image"><img alt="DutyWaitsCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/ea/DutyWaitsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206144512" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="DutyWaitsCover.jpg" data-image-key="DutyWaitsCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/e/ea/DutyWaitsCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171206144512" /></a>Duty Waits is a Horus Heresy short story by Guy Haley. On Terra, the Imperial Palace awaits war. Since the Alpha Legion infiltrated the mighty structure, the Imperial Fists have upped their patrols, defences have been tightened and the planet prepares for the coming of Horus. Four Primarchs stand ready to defend the Throneworld. But the enemy do not come. As the situation worsens and morale drops, Captain Maximus Thane and his company are forced to deal with a civilian riot – with tragic consequences.63. Magisterium 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/45/MagisteriumCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171207142903" class="image"><img alt="MagisteriumCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/45/MagisteriumCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171207142903" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="185" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="MagisteriumCover.jpg" data-image-key="MagisteriumCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/4/45/MagisteriumCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171207142903" /></a>Magisterium is a Horus Heresy short story by Chris Wraight. The Webway War is over, the Custodian Guard devastated by the daemonic hordes that flooded the lower reaches of the Imperial Palace. Constantin Valdor, commander of the Emperor's Guard, stands at the head of his fellows, but in conflict with the Lord Commander of the Imperium, the Primarch Rogal Dorn. And it is not the first time Valdor, the Emperor's Magisterium, has found himself pitted against a Primarch. His memories of Prospero are all too fresh...64. Now Peals Midnight 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/18/NowPealsMidnightCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171209163016" class="image"><img alt="NowPealsMidnightCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/18/NowPealsMidnightCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171209163016" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="NowPealsMidnightCover.jpg" data-image-key="NowPealsMidnightCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/18/NowPealsMidnightCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171209163016" /></a>Now Peals Midnight is a Horus Heresy short story by John French. Midnight is coming. For long years, the defenders of Terra have stood sentinel, awaiting the inevitable: the coming of the Warmaster, the traitor Horus and his horde. For Rogal Dorn, his brother Primarchs and his loyal sons – among the billions of others awaiting the breaking of the storm – the wait is almost over. The sun is setting and night falling. And the enemy comes.65. Dreams of Unity 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/28/DreamsOfUnityCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171212143734" class="image"><img alt="DreamsOfUnityCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/28/DreamsOfUnityCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171212143734" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="DreamsOfUnityCover.jpg" data-image-key="DreamsOfUnityCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/28/DreamsOfUnityCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171212143734" /></a>Dreams of Unity is a Horus Heresy short story by Nick Kyme. It has been many long years since the fall of the Thunder Warriors. After the last battles of Unity, the legions of genhanced warriors were slaughtered by the Emperor's Custodian Guard on the Master of Mankind's orders. But a handful survived... Now one of the last few Thunder Warriors gets caught up in dangerous events that engulf the Throneworld – even as he is hunted by one of the Emperor's Praetorians.66. The Board is Set 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2a/TheBoardisSetCover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171226052344" class="image"><img alt="TheBoardisSetCover" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2a/TheBoardisSetCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171226052344" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="120" height="184" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TheBoardisSetCover.jpg" data-image-key="TheBoardisSetCover.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2a/TheBoardisSetCover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/120?cb=20171226052344" /></a>The Board is Set is a Horus Heresy short story by Gav Thorpe. Malcador the Sigillite is troubled. The war fleets of the Traitor Horus approach, and war on the Throneworld is inevitable. But with the Emperor on the Golden Throne, keeping the darkness beneath the Imperial Palace at bay, how can even the assembled might of three Space Marine Legions stand against the fury to come? Communing with the Emperor, Malcador plays out a wargame, musing on the key pieces and the unorthodox strategies that may be required to secure victory -- and at what role he might play in the battles to come.