First published 2021
An inquisitor tracks alien corruption spreading through an Imperial world. A hero searches for a powerful magical artifact hidden within the Realm of Fire. A lawman stands against the Inquisition itself. These stories unfold across the dark future of the 41st Millennium and the fantasy battlegrounds of the Mortal Realms. Warriors face desperate battles while sinister conspiracies threaten entire worlds. Heroes make ultimate sacrifices to protect what remains of civilization. The anthology features Adrian Tchaikovsky making his Black Library debut alongside nine other authors exploring Warhammer's vast universes. From the unending darkness of space to lands ravaged by Chaos, each tale reveals characters pushed to their limits. The collection captures the brutal reality of worlds where survival demands constant vigilance and courage often leads to death.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: desperate-battles, found-family, ultimate-sacrifices
Setting: Mortal Realms, Realm of Fire
Period: 41st Millennium
360 pages · Paperback · Black Library
Content warnings: graphic-violence