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2016/12/24 10:19:18
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: Xmas advents : BB story
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http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/the-last-son-of-prospero-ebook.html
The Last Son of Prospero
Day 24 of Advent 2016
A Horus Heresy short story
His body ravaged by the flesh-change, Thousand Sons sorcerer Revuel Arvida clings to life by the merest thread. And even if Malcador the Sigillite can save him, what will remain?
READ IT BECAUSE
His Legion may be traitors, but Revuel Arvida has proved himself among the most loyal of the Emperor's servants, bringing himself to the point of destruction in defence of the Imperium. What will his fate be?
THE STORY
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?
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/25 10:52:50
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: Xmas advents : BB story
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Couple of updates/new things :
http://www.blacklibrary.com/free-shipping.html
free shipping until end of Jan.
http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/hh-garro-weapon-of-fate-ebook.html
Garro is out in e-format
Book 42: Garro
The Horus Heresy Book 42
Exclusive to eBook for a limited time!
Death Guard. Battle-Captain. Knight Errant. Agentia Primus. Hero. Nathaniel Garro's journey has been long and hard and now, you can read it all in one book, embellished and expanded from the original audio dramas.
READ IT BECAUSE
Garro hasn't reached the end of his journey quite yet – the Siege of Terra awaits him – but for the very first time, you can read his entire saga in a single volume, from his first mission as an agent of the Sigillite to his decision to break away and seek his own destiny.
THE STORY
From out of the shadows of the Silent War, a hero emerges. Clad all in grey, an errant warrior of the Legiones Astartes kneels before the Regent of Terra, and accepts a solemn new duty – Battle-Captain Garro, once commander of the Eisenstein, now Agentia Primus of Malcador the Sigillite. From the desolation of Isstvan to the halls of the Imperial Palace itself, he stands as a paragon of loyalty and protector of the innocent, ever ready to strike back at the traitorous allies of the Warmaster. But Garro is walking a path of his own, one that may lead him to question his own place in the Imperium... and what if he, too, should falter?
This book contains James Swallow’s complete saga of Nathaniel Garro in the Horus Heresy – the audio drama series is embellished and expanded in prose, with additional scenes to represent the author’s original vision. This all serves as prelude to the events of the novella Vow of Faith, bringing Garro closer to his inescapable destiny as the first true martyr of the Lectitio Divinitatus.
'Garro is not a collection of short stories - it's James Swallow's full novelisation of Nathaniel Garro's story arc, something we've previously only seen (in part) in the audio dramas and novella. There are new and extended scenes, whole new chapters in fact, making this just about the most definitive exploration of the founding of the Knights Errant, and everything that comes after...' - Laurie Goulding, The Horus Heresy series editor
Written by James Swallow
This novel includes content from the audio dramas Garro: Oath of Moment, Garro: Legion of One, Garro: Sword of Truth, Garro: Shield of Lies, Burden of Duty and Garro: Ashes of Fealty, plus the novella Garro: Vow of Faith.
ABOUT THIS EDITION
The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
free story :
http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/the-librarians-acolyte-eshort.html
The Librarian's Acolyte
12 Days of Christmas: Day 1
A Warhammer 40,000 short story
Brother Loraeus, the newest recruit to the Ultramarines Librarius, is given a simple task by Chief Librarian Tigurius – but when danger strikes, Loraeus must use all his wits and cunning to survive.
READ IT BECAUSE
It's a small insight into the trials that would-be Librarians must face in order to be accepted into their Chapter's secretive brotherhood of psykers. Also, it has nurglings in it.
THE STORY
Within the great brotherhoods of the Space Marine Chapters, there are those who stand apart. The Librarians – powerful battle-psykers who use their connection to the roiling currents of the warp to devastate their foes – are feared and misunderstood by those they call brother, but are loyal servants of the Emperor nonetheless. One such warrior, new to his powers, Brother Loraeus is given his first task as a member of the Ultramarines Librarius. But when disaster strikes and enemies attack, Loraeus must channel his power to defeat them and save his life – and perhaps his soul.
Written by Graeme Lyon
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/25 11:00:52
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: Xmas advents : BB story
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Imperial Knight
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 reds8n wrote:http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/the-last-son-of-prospero-ebook.html
The Last Son of Prospero
Day 24 of Advent 2016
A Horus Heresy short story
His body ravaged by the flesh-change, Thousand Sons sorcerer Revuel Arvida clings to life by the merest thread. And even if Malcador the Sigillite can save him, what will remain?
READ IT BECAUSE
His Legion may be traitors, but Revuel Arvida has proved himself among the most loyal of the Emperor's servants, bringing himself to the point of destruction in defence of the Imperium. What will his fate be?
THE STORY
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?
It's a pity they resolve this loose thread from the excellent White Scars arc in this way, as I really, really liked the character and the sacrifices he made to help his adoptive Legion get through all that stuff.
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Fatum Iustum Stultorum
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2016/12/26 10:01:50
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: free shipping, Garro HH book & free story
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http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/sml-ltd-double-pack.html
Space Marine Legends: Limited Edition Double Pack
12 Days of Christmas: Day 2
2 Limited Editions at 1 great price
Two heroes. Two legends. Two lavish Limited Edition novels featuring Chaplain Cassius of the Ultramarines and Chapter Master Shrike of the Raven Guard battling the alien enemies of mankind.
READ IT BECAUSE
Had your eye on one of these Limited Editions for a while? Want to get to grips with some action-packed Space Marines fiction? Just like pretty books? Now's your best chance ever to grab these, as you're getting two for the price of one.
DESCRIPTION
Two tales of the great heroes of the Adeptus Astartes, in lavish Limited Edition formats, available for a limited time as a single amazing value bundle.
Cassius by Ben Counter
When a tyranid hive fleet is detected dangerously close to the Sol system, two entire companies of Ultramarines are sent to find and destroy the aliens. Led by their legendary Chaplain, Cassius, the Ultramarines must stop the tyranids, no matter what the cost. With typical bravery, courage and honour, the Ultramarines set about their task, but faced with impossible odds, and Cassius’s impetuous nature, victory is far from certain.
Shrike by George Mann
Vaunted warrior of the Raven Guard, Shrike has ascended the ranks of this most mysterious and deadly brotherhood all the way to Chapter Master. He is a legend amongst his battle-brothers, one that began humbly enough in the wilds of Kiavahr. Shrike has fought and bested many foes, but one in particular, the Ork Warlord Gorkrusha, dogged him throughout many campaigns. From veteran to Shadow Captain, Shrike clashed with his old nemesis time and again, determined to bring about a final reckoning and bloody vengeance to the greenskin.
ABOUT THESE EDITIONS
Each of these Limited Editions has the following features:
– Hardback novel with soft touch cover and marker ribbon
– Bespoke cover art
– Magnetic presentation box with ribbon and character artwork
– Individually numbered from an edition of 1,500
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/27 08:48:36
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: special edition deal
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Half price on the space marine character special editions! Na still won't tempt me and I'm a special edition nut! Things can't be great for this series.
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2016/12/27 09:24:52
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: special edition deal
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http://www.blacklibrary.com/12-days-of-christmas/day-3
..bags.
wow eh ?
TBF I got one from my store a while back due to..err.... a birthday or something ? ....... and it's nice enough.
Haven't actually used it however.
I recently bought/read 3 of the HH short stories from Xmas :The Grey Raven, Exocytosis & The Last Son of Prospero -- also picked up Prodigal, Wraithbound & Perpetual.
Enjoyed them all -- the HH ones whilst not essential, as such, certainly move forwards certain plot lines here and there :
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/27 12:34:02
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: special edition deal
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Pustulating Plague Priest
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Has the Horus Heresy story just devolved into the grey knights origin story?
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2016/12/28 09:57:29
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: special edition deal
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No, that's merely one -- quite important -- aspect of it.
http://www.blacklibrary.com/12-days-of-christmas/day-4
"gallery print bundles" today ..
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/29 10:08:47
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: special edition deal
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http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/times-of-legends-bundle.html
Legends of the World That Was
12 Days of Christmas: Day 5
5 Time of Legends omnibuses for the price of 3
The man who became a god and founded an empire. The sorcerer who became a king of a realm of the dead. The heroes and villains of an ancient race who warred on each other. The man who held together an empire. The kings who tore down two mighty empires. These heroes – and more – will be found in the five Time of Legends omnibuses within this collection.
READ IT BECAUSE
It's a whopping fifteen novels jam-packed with all the heroes, action and excitement you could hope for from Warhammer Fantasy Battles novels – and then some. And available at an amazing price for a limited time only.
DESCRIPTION
The heroes and legends of the World That Was underpin the myths of the Age of Sigmar. Now you can experience many of those legends and read the tales of some of those heroes in a phenomenal bundle. Their deeds are legend. These are their stories.
The Legend of Sigmar by Graham McNeill
Sigmar is the greatest leader of men the world has ever known. By saving the high king of the dwarfs, he earned the eternal friendship of the mountain folk. When a mighty horde of orcs threatened his lands, he united the tribes of men to stand against them at Black Fire Pass. He broke the siege of Middenheim and pushed back the forces of Chaos. In defeating the great necromancer Nagash, he saved mankind and secured the future of his empire.
The Rise of Nagash by Mike Lee
Nagash was the first necromancer and the supreme lord of undeath. He wrested the secrets of dark magic from the elves and perverted them to suit his ends. When the priest-kings of Nehekhara stood united against him, he broke their armies and sacked their cities. He raised the largest army of the dead the world has ever known and became an immortal dark god.
The Sundering by Gav Thorpe
Malekith, betrayer and usurper, architect of the great war that will divide the race of elves. Alith Anar, wrathful avenger whose spirit will forever haunt the traitorous druchii. Caledor, reluctant leader, the one elf who can hold back the darkness and restore peace to Ulthuan. Witch King, Shadow King and Phoenix King.
The Black Plague by C L Werner
The Empire conceived by Sigmar has stood for more than a thousand years, but now it rests on the edge of destruction. As war and disease sweep across Sigmar’s realm, a hero rises in the north and begins to embrace his destiny as the future leader of a united Empire – if he can survive the trials to come.
War of Vengeance by Nick Kyme, Chris Wraight & C L Werner
The War of Vengeance, or War of the Beard, was a great and terrible conflict between the elves and dwarfs for the domination of the Old World. This bitter struggle left both races forever diminished and forged an enmity that would endure until the world's ending...
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/29 18:03:31
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: WFB e-novel bundle
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Glad I didn't pay extortionate prices panic buying the last books in some of those series after they were discontinued. Oh wait...
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2016/12/30 10:37:56
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: WFB e-novel bundle
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/31 10:47:01
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: WFB e-novel bundle
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2016/12/31 19:06:35
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: T-shirts
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Cozy cockpit of an Imperial Knight
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Is Cybernetica worth getting or is it more filler?
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Fatum Iustum Stultorum
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2016/12/31 19:17:14
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: T-shirts
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Thunderhawk Pilot Dropping From Orbit
In the Warp, getting trolled by Tactical_Spam, AKA TZEENTCH INCARNATE
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It's filler, but somewhat interesting filler if you've always wanted to know what happens to all those Tech-Heretics and their toys... Also, one of the characters -the Iron Warrior peeping from behind the main character on the cover- is named after a James Bond villain. I'm going to let you guess how his character evolves throughout the story 
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Tactical_Spam: Ezra is fighting reality right now.
War Kitten: Vanden, you just taunted the Dank Lord Ezra. Prepare for seven years of fighting reality...
War Kitten: Ezra can steal reality
Kharne the Befriender:Took him seven years but he got it wrangled down
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2016/12/31 20:23:56
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: WFB e-novel bundle
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Stone Bonkers Fabricator General
We'll find out soon enough eh.
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 BobtheInquisitor wrote:Glad I didn't pay extortionate prices panic buying the last books in some of those series after they were discontinued. Oh wait...
Pff, yeah, that would have been a really silly thing to do and I also definitely didn't do it... 
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I need to acquire plastic Skavenslaves, can you help?
I have a blog now, evidently. Featuring the Alternative Mordheim Model Megalist.
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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2016/12/31 22:19:05
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: T-shirts
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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So does anyone have an opinion on that Carcharodons short story yet? I need to know it is worth my time or not.
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CaptainStabby wrote:If Tyberos falls and needs to catch himself it's because the ground needed killing.
 jy2 wrote:BTW, I can't wait to run Double-D-thirsters! Man, just thinking about it gets me Khorney.
 vipoid wrote:Indeed - what sort of bastard would want to use their codex?
 MarsNZ wrote:ITT: SoB players upset that they're receiving the same condescending treatment that they've doled out in every CSM thread ever.
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2016/12/31 23:10:30
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: T-shirts
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
'Murica! (again)
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Slayer-Fan123 wrote:So does anyone have an opinion on that Carcharodons short story yet? I need to know it is worth my time or not.
Haven't read it yet but just started the novel. Maybe something in this thread will help. I suspect spoilers so I'm not reading anything after the release date.
http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320328-carcharodons-novel-by-robbie-mcniven/
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2017/01/01 02:51:13
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: T-shirts
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I haven't read a single negative thing on that thread. Anyone here able to support this notion that it is pretty good?
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CaptainStabby wrote:If Tyberos falls and needs to catch himself it's because the ground needed killing.
jy2 wrote:BTW, I can't wait to run Double-D-thirsters! Man, just thinking about it gets me Khorney.
vipoid wrote:Indeed - what sort of bastard would want to use their codex?
MarsNZ wrote:ITT: SoB players upset that they're receiving the same condescending treatment that they've doled out in every CSM thread ever.
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2017/01/01 12:06:19
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I'm waiting for the physical novel but am looking forwards to it a lot.
http://www.blacklibrary.com/collections-and-bundles/audio-collections/rgw-audio-dramas.html
The Realmgate Wars: The Audio Dramas
8 MP3 audio dramas for the price of 4!
Listen to the complete journey of the Bull-Hearts, from their hunt for the God of Death, Nagash himself, to their quest for vengeance against their betrayer in eight audio dramas, available in one great value bundle for the first time.
LISTEN TO IT BECAUSE
It's an epic quest (well, two, but they're very closely linked) that turns a freshly-forged warrior chamber of the Stormcast Eternals into a band of weathered heroes – and it features a host of familiar faces from the World That Was, including Nagash himself…
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/01/01 15:05:09
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
'Murica! (again)
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Slayer-Fan123 wrote:
I haven't read a single negative thing on that thread. Anyone here able to support this notion that it is pretty good?
Really???! That's, I guess good to hear, but very unusual. Usually only 100% fawning is for AD-B or comments about how dreamy  he is and how he should/should've written everything I suppose Goodreads might be step 2 but if you go around and find all positives then, well...maybe it's worth your time I'm enjoying it so far but I know essentially nothing about this chapter so it's all brand new to me. Hope you find what you're looking for. Automatically Appended Next Post: Today Cybernetica HH (loved it, personally) as MP3 moved to the BL audio app for $19.99. Glad to see the trend continues of a proportion discount on the app vs MP3 on the usual BL site. It looks like now if an audio book/drama is not on the app on the date of release it will be there the next day. Had an iTunes gift card balance so worth the wait. Full audiobooks at $10 cheaper on the app is nice but FYI for the short cheap ones under $5 the price is usually the same on the app.
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2017/01/01 15:12:22
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: AoS audio dramas deal
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Anyone else downloaded Red Tithe yet?
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2017/01/01 19:03:58
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Stone Bonkers Fabricator General
We'll find out soon enough eh.
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 VeteranNoob wrote:Slayer-Fan123 wrote:
I haven't read a single negative thing on that thread. Anyone here able to support this notion that it is pretty good?
Really???! That's, I guess good to hear, but very unusual. Usually only 100% fawning is for AD-B or comments about how dreamy he is and how he should/should've written everything I suppose Goodreads might be step 2 but if you go around and find all positives then, well...maybe it's worth your time I'm enjoying it so far but I know essentially nothing about this chapter so it's all brand new to me. Hope you find what you're looking for.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Today Cybernetica HH (loved it, personally) as MP3 moved to the BL audio app for $19.99. Glad to see the trend continues of a proportion discount on the app vs MP3 on the usual BL site. It looks like now if an audio book/drama is not on the app on the date of release it will be there the next day. Had an iTunes gift card balance so worth the wait. Full audiobooks at $10 cheaper on the app is nice but FYI for the short cheap ones under $5 the price is usually the same on the app.
This sort of thing is infuriating. What actual justification is there for making non-mobile users pay more?
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I need to acquire plastic Skavenslaves, can you help?
I have a blog now, evidently. Featuring the Alternative Mordheim Model Megalist.
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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2017/01/02 10:00:40
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http://www.blacklibrary.com/12-days-of-christmas/day-9/hh-nine-loyal-primarchs-bundle.html
Nine Loyal Primarchs
12 Days of Christmas: Day 9
The nine loyal sons of the Emperor take to the fore in nine stories – one for each of them – which showcase a key tale from them from the Great Crusade or Horus Heresy.
READ IT BECAUSE
If you want to take a wild trip through the Horus Heresy focusing on the nine primarchs who dedicated themselves to defending the Emperor's dream, look no further.
DESCRIPTION
When the Horus Heresy began, the Emperor's sons, the primarchs, split into two camps: loyal and traitor. This collection contains a tale of each of the loyal primarchs, collected together in the ultimate bundle for all servants of the Emperor.
CONTENTS
Three novels and six novellas from the Horus Heresy and Primarchs series:
Roboute Guilliman: Lord of Ultramar by David Annandale
Praetorian of Dorn by John French
Feat of Iron and Promethean Sun by Nick Kyme
Fear to Tread by James Swallow
Ravenlord and The Lion by Gav Thorpe
Brotherhood of the Storm and Wolf King by Chris Wraight
http://www.blacklibrary.com/12-days-of-christmas/day-9/hh-nine-traitor-primarchs-bundle.html
The Horus Heresy: Nine Traitor Primarchs
12 Days of Christmas: Day 9
Explore the twisted wretches who betrayed their gene-father and fought to tear down the Imperium in nine tales (one focusing on each of them) set during the Horus Heresy and the Great Crusade.
READ IT BECAUSE
Everybody loves a bad guy, and they don't get much badder than the traitor primarchs. And this is your chance to discover a story about each all in one place at an amazing price.
DESCRIPTION
When the Horus Heresy began, the Emperor's sons, the primarchs, split into two camps: loyal and traitor. This collection contains a tale of each of the traitor primarchs, collected together in the ultimate bundle for all worshippers of the Dark Gods.
CONTENTS
Three novels, one anthology, four novellas and one quick read from the Horus Heresy series:
Aurelian & Prince of Crows by Aaron Dembski-Bowden
Angron by Aaron Dembski-Bowden & Matthew Farrer
A Thousand Sons, Angel Exterminatus, Vengeful Spirit & The Reflection Crack'd by Graham McNeill
The Serpent Beneath by Rob Sanders
Daemonology by Chris Wraight
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/01/02 15:33:07
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: T-shirts
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Lit By the Flames of Prospero
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 Yodhrin wrote:
This sort of thing is infuriating. What actual justification is there for making non-mobile users pay more?
It is quite a common thing nowadays for a company to offer discounts to users of their App.
Its only going to become more commonplace too sadly as more people go digital.
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2017/01/02 18:08:56
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: T-shirts
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Stone Bonkers Fabricator General
We'll find out soon enough eh.
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 Rayvon wrote: Yodhrin wrote:
This sort of thing is infuriating. What actual justification is there for making non-mobile users pay more?
It is quite a common thing nowadays for a company to offer discounts to users of their App.
Its only going to become more commonplace too sadly as more people go digital.
I understand it's common, I just don't get what the actual justification is? If anything, non-mobile users should be the ones getting a discount since GW don't have to give anyone else a cut when they sell to us direct through their website.
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I need to acquire plastic Skavenslaves, can you help?
I have a blog now, evidently. Featuring the Alternative Mordheim Model Megalist.
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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"The language of modern British politics is meant to sound benign. But words do not mean what they seem to mean. 'Reform' actually means 'cut' or 'end'. 'Flexibility' really means 'exploit'. 'Prudence' really means 'don't invest'. And 'efficient'? That means whatever you want it to mean, usually 'cut'. All really mean 'keep wages low for the masses, taxes low for the rich, profits high for the corporations, and accept the decline in public services and amenities this will cause'." - Robin McAlpine from Common Weal |
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2017/01/02 18:24:20
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: Primarch stories
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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I assume companies wish to funnel customers through their app. Once someone has downloaded your app and set up an account, they're more likely to impulsebuy stuff from it in the future. Plus you can send advertisements etc. through the apps I believe, making offers etc show up in your phones feed unless you've disabled such sillyness.
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2017/01/03 10:17:15
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: Primarch stories
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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http://www.blacklibrary.com/collections-and-bundles/physical-bundles/rgw-exclusive-editions.html
The Realmgate Wars: Exclusive Editions
The Realmgate Wars rage across the Mortal Realms, and tales of heroism and villainy emerge from every conflict. In this bundle, you'll find 10 hardback novels, the complete Black Library account of the battles of the Realmgate Wars – all in lavish Black Library Exclusive Editions.
READ IT BECAUSE
If you want to get up to date on the stories of the Mortal Realms, there's no better way than to pick up the whole Realmgate Wars saga – especially with these glorious Exclusive Editions that will be sure to take pride of place on your bookshelf.
DESCRIPTION
From the early battles of the Stormcast Eternals on the Brimstone Peninsula, to the War of Life, the secret origins of the Varanguard, an insight into the savage Ironjawz and even encounters with the God of Death himself, this collection of ten lavish Black Library Exclusive Edition novels is the ultimate way to experience the stories of the Realmgate Wars.
CONTENTS
War Storm by Guy Haley, Nick Kyme & Josh Reynolds
Ghal Maraz by Guy Haley & Josh Reynolds
Hammers of Sigmar by Darius Hinks & C L Werner
Call of Archaon by David Annandale, David Guymer, Guy Haley & Rob Sanders
Wardens of the Everqueen by C L Werner
Warbeast by Gav Thorpe
Fury of Gork by Josh Reynolds
Bladestorm by Matt Westbrook
Mortarch of Night by David Guymer & Josh Reynolds
Lord of Undeath by C L Werner
ABOUT THESE EDITIONS
Beautifully presented with bespoke artwork on an embossed, soft-touch matte finish hardcover, brass-edged pages and metallic inking, these ten tomes are sure to take pride of place on the shelf of any bookcase. The A5 hardback covers fold out to provide panoramic views of battle.
..hmm..
do intend to read some of those books but too steep for me, especially at this time of year.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/01/03 11:07:01
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: AoS special editions
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Ruthless Interrogator
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I have the first four of these. Way too much action and fighting for me, they have some real gems of ideas amongst them but by focusing on action almost exclusively they are dull beyond words.
ThIs is pretty pathetic but in truth the only reason i bought 4 of them is because they look pretty on the shelf. Which they do, just remember if your going to open them and actually read them do it after you turn your brain off.
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2017/01/04 09:23:18
Subject: Re: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: AoS special editions
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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I think the next wave of AoS books -- with the cities and similar -- will be more interesting.
http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/eleven-tech-priests-a-tinkering-bundle.html
Eleven Tech Priests a Tinkering
12 Days of Christmas: Day 11
The servants of the Machine God are on the march in a bundle of eleven stories for the eleventh day of Christmas, including the Forge of Mars trilogy by Graham McNeill, and much more.
READ IT BECAUSE
It's an essential collection of fiction starring the priests of Mars
DESCRIPTION
All hail the Omnissiah! The servants of the Machine God march to war in five novels and six short stories from some of the robed masters of Warhammer 40,000 fiction. From the blasted wastes of a daemon-infused forge world where the Iron Warriors hold sway, to a Deathwatch mission in an Adeptus Mechanicus facility, to an expedition beyond the fringes of the galaxy, these tales showcase the Adeptus Mechanicus in a series of bold and innovative stories.
CONTENTS Forge of Mars by Graham McNeill
– Priests of Mars
– Lords of Mars
– Gods of Mars
– Zero Day Exploit
Adeptus Mechanicus by Rob Sanders
– Skitarius
– Tech-Priest
The Omnissiah's Chosen
– Vanguard by Peter Fehervari
– Infinite Circuit by David Guymer
– The Zheng Cipher by Josh Reynolds
– Clade by Rob Sanders
– The Enigma of Flesh by C L Werner
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http://www.blacklibrary.com/whats-coming-soon/april
..hmmm...
http://www.blacklibrary.com/whats-coming-soon/april/hh-shattered-legions-hb.html
HH: Shattered Legions
The Horus Heresy Book 43
After the massacre at Isstvan V, the broken remnants of three Legions formed a guerrilla force dedicated to slowing Horus's advance on Terra. The ten tales in this volume relate exceptional stories of heroism by these Shattered Legions.
READ IT BECAUSE
It's the contents of the anthology Meduson collected together with Graham McNeill's The Seventh Serpent to form the definitive collection of Shattered Legions fiction. See how Shadrak Meduson's feud with Horus plays out and the lengths to which these hardy survivors will go to score victories over the traitors.
THE STORY
Driven almost to the brink of self-destruction at Isstvan V, the Iron Hands now seek vengeance for the murder of their primarch Ferrus Manus. Gathering survivors from the Raven Guard and the Salamanders aboard any vessels capable of warp travel, these Shattered Legions wage a new campaign of annihilation against the traitor forces across the galaxy – a campaign masterminded by legendary warleader Shadrak Meduson. This Horus Heresy anthology contains ten short stories by authors including Dan Abnett, Chris Wraight, John French and many more. Also, in the novella The Seventh Serpent, Graham McNeill revisits the ragtag crew of the starship Sisypheum as they are drawn into a war of subterfuge against the Alpha Legion.
CONTENTS
Meduson by Dan Abnett
The Noose by David Annandale
The Keys of Hel by John French
Unforged & Unspoken by Guy Haley
Immortal Duty by Nick Kyme
The Either & The Seventh Serpent by Graham McNeill
Deeds Endure by Gav Thorpe
Grey Talon & The Hand Elect by Chris Wraight
http://www.blacklibrary.com/whats-coming-soon/april/perturabo-hammer_of_Olympia.html
Perturabo: Hammer of Olympia (Limited Edition)
Primarchs Book 4
Only 2,500 available
Written by Guy Haley
While crusading to build the Imperium, Perturabo, mercurial primarch of the Iron Warriors, hears ot turmoil on the world where he was raised, and abandons the crusade to return home and save his people.
READ IT BECAUSE
Focusing on Perturabo during his youth on Olympia, in the Great Crusade and upon his return to the world that defined him, this is a definitive look at what makes the master of iron tick.
THE STORY
Born to a life of political conflict, Perturabo was always considered a child prodigy among the people of Olympia – indeed, his philosophical and scientific works were beyond compare. But then, after his rediscovery by the Emperor and decades of thankless military campaigning on the Great Crusade, the primarch begins to resent his Legion’s place in the Imperium. When word reaches him of turmoil on his adoptive home world, he orders the Iron Warriors to abandon their campaign against the alien hrud and crush this emerging rebellion by any means necessary...
Written by Guy Haley
ABOUT THIS EDITION
Exclusive to blacklibrary.com, this lavish Limited Edition includes the following features:
- 208-page hardback novel encased in a magnetic presentation box
- Dark grey cover with silver foil
- Spine is wrapped with cloth with silver foil
- A black marker ribbon and gilt-edged pages
- Matt laminated covers include a crop of unique artwork which is reproduced in full in the interior.
- Each copy is uniquely numbered from an edition of 2,500.
and a new AoS book too :
http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/city-of-secrets.html
City of Secrets
A Legends of the Age of Sigmar novel
In the city of Excelsis, in the heart of the Realm of Beasts, Corporal Armand Callis of the city watch stumbles upon a dark secret and finds himself hunted, with just a witch hunter for companionship.
READ IT BECAUSE
It's an in depth look at life in a city of the Mortal Realms coupled with a rip-roaring tale of action and adventure, not to mention a most intriguing mystery, as you might expect of the City of Secrets…
THE STORY
Excelsis is the city of secrets, a grand and imposing bastion of civilisation in the savage Realm of Beasts. Within its winding streets and shadowy back alleys, merchants deal in raw prophecy mined from an ancient fragment of the World That Was, and even the poorest man may earn a glimpse of the future. Yet not all such prophecies can be trusted. When Corporal Armand Callis of the city guard stumbles upon a dark secret, he finds himself on the run from his former comrades, framed for a crime he did not commit. Only the Witch Hunter Hanniver Toll knows the truth of his innocence. Together the pair must race against time to save Excelsis from a cataclysm that would drown the city in madness and fear.
Written by Nick Horth
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/01/04 21:17:00
Subject: Black Library News/Rumours Thread: Ad mech stories
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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It's interesting that there are two stories for "The Emperor's Scythes", a basically dead Chapter, coming.
"Slaughter at Giant's Coffin"(Space Marine Battles book)
"Daedalus"(Audio Drama)
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