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Cover of Black Rift by Josh Reynolds

Black Rift

Setting
Age of Sigmar
Type
Novel
First published
2 Apr 2016
Length
304 pp · ~5h 34m
Reader rating
★ 3.49 from 59 ratings
ISBN-13
9781784965105

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Synopsis

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar novel A Stormhost of Sigmar's celestial warriors run a gauntlet of enemies in an attempt to close a dangerous rift that could drown an entire realm in daemons. READ IT BECAUSE It's the full story of the battle for the Black Rift, collected in one volume for the first time, and it's full of epic battles that showcase the Stormcast and their (many, many) enemies. THE STORY In the Tephra Crater lies the city of Uryx, a once-proud bastion now overrun by the Bloodbound. Anhur the Scarlet Lord means to use the city to open a gateway to Khorne’s own realm and drench all of Klaxus in blood. Only Sigmar’s chosen stand in his way – the Warrior Chamber of Orius the Adamantine, one of many fighting a bitter war of liberation in this region. Their quest is a grim one: breach the walls and reach the heart of Uryx to prevent a ritual that will bring about death untold. The hopes of all Klaxus rest on Lord-Celestant Orius – his warriors are many, and heroes all, but to triumph he must defeat not only the forces of Chaos but the demons of his own past. Black Rift won the David Gemmell Ravenheart Award 2017 for best cover illustration. The book was originally published as 8 short stories, that were the Black Rift of Klaxus series. Includes: Assault on the Mandrake Bastion In the Walls of Uryx The Gnawing Gate Six Pillars The Scarlet Lord Ten Skulls Bridge of Smoke The Sulphur Citadel