Like all warhammer 40k novels1 30k in this case, the outstanding ones are good to quite good, when seen in the broader context of fictional works as a whole, while the 40k novels that are less. Word bearers warhammer 40k momentous characters of warhammer universe kol badar, coryphaus of the host of the word bearers traitor legion kol badar was a chaos space marine of the word bearers traitor legion. Read it because its a compelling and detailed look at how even the most loyal can be lured into betrayal by the insidious power of chaos. When they reach him, after his cardinal pleads with him to fight, the anchorite banishes their daemons, lays down some sick burns, then kills quite a. I also really enjoyed the word bearers series, which begins with dark apostle, if you would like to dig into the corrupt world of chaos space marines. Space marine, 40k, warhammer, warhammer digital, warhammer 40,000, the. Dark apostle september 2007 dark disciple december 2008 dark creed january 2010 warhammer 40k other releases anthologies. The word bearers, originally known as the imperial heralds, were the xvii legion of the original twenty space marine legions. He then leads the assembled marines in a recitation of the faith, before blessing them for the coming battle. If youre looking at reading the word bearers omnibus, you are probably a diehard 40k fan. Excerpt from the three hundred and fortyfirst book of the epistles of lorgar.
Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Anthology of warhammer 40,000 tales jan 2001 the dark king and the lightning tower by dan abnett. Warhammer 40k lorgar bearer of the word audiobook download. Two chaos space marines of the word bearers legion. You know warhammer 2 is set in warhammer fantasy not 40k right.
I took an indefinite break from warhammer 40k and instead embraced the first wargame i ever played back. Beginners guide to warhammer 40000 wh40k book club. Examples which are specific to rulebooks and other inuniverse fluff should go on either the 40k page or in the space marines section of the warhammer 40000 forces of chaos page. The horus heresy word bearers ebundle black library. I own over 55 warhammer 30k horus heresy and 40k books. Space marine, 40k, warhammer, warhammer digital, warhammer 40,000, the aquila. Enter your email to get the very latest news, promotions, hobby tips and more from games workshop. If you want an all encompassing look into the warhammer 40k world, this is a great book. Warhammer 40k incarnation horusian wars audiobook stream. Hailing from australia, he is currently settled on the west coast of the united states.
Into the maelstrom edited by marc gascoigne and andy jones september 1999 dark imperium edited by marc gascoigne and andy jones january 2001. Greenskins in this epic battle report the word bearers take on the greenskins in the 8th edition of. Charting the rise of first acolyte marduk through the ranks of the word bearers legion, as a set this is a solid slab of typically grim and dark warhammer 40k action. The word bearers omnibus warhammer 40,000 novels by. Examples which are specific to rulebooks and other inuniverse fluff should go on either the 40k page or in the space marines section of the warhammer 40000 page. The book of lorgar was said to be a tome penned by the primarch of the word bearers space marine.
Two religious factions come head to head, and it goes about as well as youd expect. I found that the books had some interesting parts and some parts that just kind of dragged on. Of all the traitor legions, the word bearers are by far the most. It additionally makes him blinkered at times, with a propensity to think just what he intends to believe and also a rather careful memory. So you have the big two first heretic and word bearers omnibus but there are a couple of other things you could read. The word bearers march into battle chanting passages from the book of lorgar over and over. I dont mean books like battle for the abyss where you basically follow a group of ultramarines and their friends struggle against the word bearers, but books where the word bearers are the main characters. If your wanting to know more about warhammer 2 setting pick up as many army books as you can off amazon or ebay. Enhance your collection with unbranded warhammer 40k miniatures. Its a compelling and detailed look at how even the most loyal can be lured into betrayal by the insidious power of chaos. A warhammer 40,000 omnibus following the fanatical exploits of first acolyte marduk and the 34th host, this omnibus edition collects all three novels of the word bearers series along with brand new content.
Instead, an appropriate passage is chosen by the chaplain from amongst the books of lorgar. The word bearers went from the most loyal of the space marine legions to the most devoted servants of chaos. Forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency. Unbranded warhammer 40k miniatures for sale in stock ebay. The book of lorgar was said to be a tome penned by the primarch of the word bearers space marine legion, lorgar himself, following his dealings with the old priesthoods of the dark gods and their corrupt masters. Featured inside are rules for the salamanders, iron hands, word bearers and night lords. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. White dwarf, space marine, 40k, warhammer, warhammer 40,000.
The word bearers trilogy of books by anthony reynolds consists of dark apostle, dark disciple and dark creed, set in the warhammer 40000 universe. The word bearers series is a trilogy of black library novels written by anthony reynolds about the word bearers traitor legion. But i constantly see, seems like hundreds, of books ive never read. As well as legionspecific units, this book features an indepth look at the backgrounds and organisations of the legions, and campaigns featuring a series of linked missions that let you explore the horus heresy in even greater detail. Examples which are specific to rulebooks and other inuniverse fluff should go on either the 40k page or in the space marines section of the warhammer 40000 forces of chaos page the word bearers trilogy of books by. I managed to get the entire 7th edition army books. This is the story of their fall and their dark crusade through the horus heresy. The space marine legions of the first founding make up the core factions and conflict of the horus heresy.
The omnibus a warhammer 40,000 omnibus following the fanatical exploits of first acolyte marduk and the 34th host, this omnibus edition collects all three novels of the word bearers series along with brand new content. By subscribing you confirm that you are over the age of 16 or have consent from your parent or guardian to subscribe. Please resist the urge to put examples on this page or link to this page on tropes unless you are citing from 40k novels in which the word bearers feature. This specific book was a combination of anthony reynolds three word bearers novels. He has also penned the word bearers trilogy and many short stories. Black library the horus heresy word bearers ebundle. Outside of watchers of the throne, this is one of the most important lore books youll read in the. Book 003 galaxy in flames by ben counter october 2006 book 004 the flight of the eisenstein by james swallow march 2007 book 005 fulgrim by graham mcneill july 2007 book 006 descent of angels by mitchell scanlon october 2007 book 007 legion by dan abnett march 2008 book 008 battle for the abyss by ben counter august 2008. At times, the defects of the character show up plainly, including his inability to see khor phaeron of what he really is. Following the 1987 initial release of games workshops warhammer 40,000 wargame, set in a far future science fantasy universe, the company began publishing background literature that expands previous material, adds new material, and describes the universe, its characters, and its events in detail since 1997 the bulk of background literature has been published by the. It was published by games workshop and has a total of 768 pages in the book. Not to mention it was very interesting reading from the chaos marine. Warhammer 40k word bearers chaos space marine copyright. Warhammer 40k lorgar bearer of the word audiobook page.
The word bearers are a legion of chaos space marines, sons of the. Eater of worlds, alongside the audio drama chosen of khorne, also featuring kharn. Have you ever wondered how it would sound like, when a word bearers apostle speaks to the masses. The word bearers are searching for something on an ecclisiarchyrun planet. This is a collection of short stories focusing on the aftermath of the word bearers attack on calth and the ongoing war that occurred there. Word bearers legion rules the word bearers were once one of the most loyal legions with the primarch, lorgar, practically worshipping his father, the emperor, as a god. The title of this book is the word bearers omnibus warhammer 40,000 novels and it was written by anthony reynolds.
Ultramarines omnibus contains three books which follow the adventures of. Comprising the books dark apostle, dark disciple and dark creed, as well as the short story torment, this hefty tome collects all of anthony reynolds word bearers saga into one place. The tome was written following lorgars introduction to chaos by his first chaplain. The word bearers sought a being worthy of their veneration, but when the emperor denounced such practises during the great crusade, they turned to the warp and the powers of chaos within. The word bearers trilogy of books by anthony reynolds consists of dark apostle, dark disciple and dark creed, set in the warhammer 40,000 universe. As several people have already recommended i think eisenhorn is a fantastic warhammer 40k book and is a pretty good place to start. Delve into the daemonworshipping mania of the word bearers as they battle the. Word bearers novel series from warhammer 40k lexicanum. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you. They were the original of the nine legions which betrayed the emperor, becoming the first known chaos space marines, their allegiance pledged to their primarch lorgar and to chaos as a whole.
Three books and short stories in one big volume of battling space marines. In the warhammer 40,000 universe, he has written the space marine battles novel kharn. Warhammer 40k recast models are the best way to fill out your tabletop army and get the fighting force you truly imagine. In this article the third in this series we look deeper into the background and the rules for the most iconic heretics of all. Warhammer 40k general lore thread page 14 spacebattles. In 40k, some word bearers try to rescue him thinking that he is being kept prisoner. The word bearers are the scions of the primarch lorgar, the dark apostle of chaos and first of the primarchs to be corrupted by the ruinous powers. Seems to be no comprehensive list with an actual number. The word bearers do not have a single fixed battle cry.
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