Warhammer Fantasy Novels

PosterOfStuff · 08-27-2009, 08:03 PM

I couldn't find a thread dedicated to Warhammer fantasy novels like the Warhammer 40k one. So here goes my attempt at trying to start something that can be used as a useful resource for those that love the Warhammer world as well, like me !

Nagash the Sorcerer
Author Mike Lee

Mike Lee was also the co-writer on the excellent Marious Darkblade series of books

Firstly, if you are aware of the original lore for Nagash and his followers for example Arkhan be prepared for a heavily retconned tale.

This tale takes place in the empire of Nehekharan (think Egypt in a fantasy setting). The peoples of this empire struck a contract with the Nehekharan Gods some 500 years ago from when the tale is set so that the land would be fair and fruitful for them as long as they worshiped and sacrificed to the gods.

This book covers the origin of Nagash his rise to power, and his war against those that opposed him. I think there is another two books to follow this as well, which sounds about right to tell his complete story.

My only complaint about this book is that perhaps the amount of time Nagash actually appears in the book could of been greater, and perhaps the character of Nagash needed a little bit more depth. Other than that its an excellent read.

The religion, characters, magic, plot (and those twists) are quite good and believable. The book weighs in at 500+ pages and moves along at a good pace with something of interest always happening.

I would give this a 7.5 out of 10, and below is a link to the black library webpage that has a sample extract for those interested.

Nagash the Sorcerer by Mike¿Lee :: The Black Library :: Bringing the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 to life

Lastly this book is part of a bigger project that explores the origins of legendary characters in Warhammer. This also includes Sigmar and Malekith.

Auren · 08-27-2009, 11:25 PM

A buddy of mine recently read Nagash and recommended it to me without any reservations. I haven't gotten around to picking it up yet but I have read the first book in the Malius Darkblade trilogy and really enjoyed that one. Those dark elves are some seriously evil dudes. I'll be reading the second and third books in the series in the next couple of weeks.

painbringer · 09-03-2009, 02:33 PM

You reeeeealy can't go wrong with the gotrek & felix series if you like 'hammer.

The number one badass dwarf and his personal scribe.
- Also some nice character development along the way.

gnomeish · 09-05-2009, 02:49 PM

If you have yet to read any Warhammer books, where would be a good place to begin ?

Calac Oakshield · 09-05-2009, 05:10 PM

I started on the Malius Darkblade series, was pretty good, ive read the whole thing through twice.

... · 09-10-2009, 05:40 AM

The Erika Fleisher series (sacred flesh is the name of a book from that series) is awesome if you want to see normal people dealing with problems. it's about this chick who runs around the worlds edge mountains looting battlefields and generally trying to avoid helping/talking to people...and an idealistic soldier who basicly follows her around like a puppy. of all the 40k/fantasy books i've read, for some reason the fighting in that series always seems more brutal and raw. It may have been the groping halfling.

Riders of the dead was good, the...uhh...slaves to darkness triology (i think it was called) was really good too. If you can stand modern cannon being slapped around, the old Genevieve books are pretty good too (they were written when warhammer was REALLY young).

Chrisb3 · 09-15-2009, 11:06 AM

I actually started playing the Warhammer Game, I'm not sure if there will be many around these forums - I think that there are far more Games Workshops in my local area (North West England) than in the entire USA.

Anyway the stories and lore in the rulebook and Warrior of Chaos Army book were very good, if a little short. Basically just summing up the main plot and background of the events that made each army what it is.

The Chaos Lore in particular is very good, and links into Warhammer 40k also.
Of all of the "Gods" in Warhammer, only the Chaos ones actually seem to do anything - and it's pretty sick stuff.

How about casting a spell that melds a city (Praag) and it's surviving population together into a grotesque mixture of masonry and flesh?

Auren · 09-16-2009, 11:09 PM

I'm on book 3 of the Malus Darkblade series right now and man those dark elves are some evil motherfuckers.

08-27-2009, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
PosterOfStuff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 313 -22 Internets	Warhammer Fantasy Novels I couldn't find a thread dedicated to Warhammer fantasy novels like the Warhammer 40k one. So here goes my attempt at trying to start something that can be used as a useful resource for those that love the Warhammer world as well, like me ! Nagash the Sorcerer Author Mike Lee Mike Lee was also the co-writer on the excellent Marious Darkblade series of books Firstly, if you are aware of the original lore for Nagash and his followers for example Arkhan be prepared for a heavily retconned tale. This tale takes place in the empire of Nehekharan (think Egypt in a fantasy setting). The peoples of this empire struck a contract with the Nehekharan Gods some 500 years ago from when the tale is set so that the land would be fair and fruitful for them as long as they worshiped and sacrificed to the gods. This book covers the origin of Nagash his rise to power, and his war against those that opposed him. I think there is another two books to follow this as well, which sounds about right to tell his complete story. My only complaint about this book is that perhaps the amount of time Nagash actually appears in the book could of been greater, and perhaps the character of Nagash needed a little bit more depth. Other than that its an excellent read. The religion, characters, magic, plot (and those twists) are quite good and believable. The book weighs in at 500+ pages and moves along at a good pace with something of interest always happening. I would give this a 7.5 out of 10, and below is a link to the black library webpage that has a sample extract for those interested. Nagash the Sorcerer by Mike¿Lee :: The Black Library :: Bringing the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 to life Lastly this book is part of a bigger project that explores the origins of legendary characters in Warhammer. This also includes Sigmar and Malekith.

08-27-2009, 11:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Auren Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 202 -2 Internets	A buddy of mine recently read Nagash and recommended it to me without any reservations. I haven't gotten around to picking it up yet but I have read the first book in the Malius Darkblade trilogy and really enjoyed that one. Those dark elves are some seriously evil dudes. I'll be reading the second and third books in the series in the next couple of weeks. __________________

09-10-2009, 05:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
... Avatar won't work. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ... Posts: 1,930 +0 Internets	The Erika Fleisher series (sacred flesh is the name of a book from that series) is awesome if you want to see normal people dealing with problems. it's about this chick who runs around the worlds edge mountains looting battlefields and generally trying to avoid helping/talking to people...and an idealistic soldier who basicly follows her around like a puppy. of all the 40k/fantasy books i've read, for some reason the fighting in that series always seems more brutal and raw. It may have been the groping halfling. Riders of the dead was good, the...uhh...slaves to darkness triology (i think it was called) was really good too. If you can stand modern cannon being slapped around, the old Genevieve books are pretty good too (they were written when warhammer was REALLY young). __________________ Eve Guides

09-15-2009, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chrisb3 Farming negs Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wigan, England Posts: 1,708 -84 Internets	I actually started playing the Warhammer Game, I'm not sure if there will be many around these forums - I think that there are far more Games Workshops in my local area (North West England) than in the entire USA. Anyway the stories and lore in the rulebook and Warrior of Chaos Army book were very good, if a little short. Basically just summing up the main plot and background of the events that made each army what it is. The Chaos Lore in particular is very good, and links into Warhammer 40k also. Of all of the "Gods" in Warhammer, only the Chaos ones actually seem to do anything - and it's pretty sick stuff. How about casting a spell that melds a city (Praag) and it's surviving population together into a grotesque mixture of masonry and flesh? __________________ Dominara, Champion of the Frozen Wastes: EU-Sylvanas.

09-16-2009, 11:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Auren Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 202 -2 Internets	I'm on book 3 of the Malus Darkblade series right now and man those dark elves are some evil motherfuckers. __________________

09-03-2009, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
painbringer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 290	You reeeeealy can't go wrong with the gotrek & felix series if you like 'hammer. The number one badass dwarf and his personal scribe. - Also some nice character development along the way.

09-05-2009, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
gnomeish Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 50 +1 Internets	If you have yet to read any Warhammer books, where would be a good place to begin ?

09-05-2009, 05:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Calac Oakshield Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 96 -3 Internets	I started on the Malius Darkblade series, was pretty good, ive read the whole thing through twice.

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