Horus Rising (Hardback)
Code: 9781836092797
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Product detailed description
| Book Type | Edition | Language | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|
| lore novel from the Horus Heresy series | Black Library Hardback Edition | English | for Warhammer fans, sci-fi readers and anyone curious about the beginning of the Horus Heresy |
Horus Rising (Hardback)
Horus Rising is the opening novel of the famous Horus Heresy series and one of the most important stories in the entire Warhammer universe. The book follows the early days of the Great Crusade, when the Imperium of Mankind expands across the galaxy. At the center stands Warmaster Horus, the Emperor’s most trusted son, leading vast armies of Space Marines and Imperial forces. What begins as a tale of triumph and expansion slowly reveals the first cracks in the Imperium’s unity, setting the stage for the legendary civil war known as the Horus Heresy.
The beginning of the Horus Heresy saga
Horus Rising launches the massive Horus Heresy storyline, a series exploring the catastrophic war between the Emperor’s own sons. The novel focuses on the Luna Wolves Legion and their campaigns during the height of the Great Crusade. It presents the structure of the Imperium, the relationships between primarchs and their legions, and the growing tensions that will eventually reshape the entire galaxy. The book is known for its strong characters, cinematic storytelling and immersive portrayal of the Warhammer universe before the fall.
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What you will find inside
- the early years of the Great Crusade
- Space Marine legions and their campaigns
- politics and tensions inside the Imperium
- the first hints of the coming Horus Heresy
Game rules
Horus Rising is not a rulebook. It is a narrative novel from Black Library that expands the lore and historical background of the Warhammer universe. Reading it helps players and fans better understand the events that shaped the setting of Warhammer 40,000 and the Horus Heresy era.
A story that changed the galaxy
The novel presents a time when humanity spreads across the stars under the Emperor’s vision. Warmaster Horus stands as the Imperium’s greatest champion, commanding vast armies and conquering world after world. Yet beneath the surface of victory and unity, seeds of doubt and ambition begin to grow. Horus Rising reveals the fragile foundations of the Imperium and foreshadows the conflict that will tear it apart.
Who this book is for
- new readers starting the Horus Heresy series
- Warhammer 40,000 players interested in the setting’s history
- fans of epic science-fiction storytelling
Factions and characters
The story mainly follows the Space Marine Legion known as the Luna Wolves and their legendary commander Horus. Alongside them appear other Imperial forces, commanders and civilians, offering a wide perspective on the Imperium during the Great Crusade.
Basic information
| Requirement | Why |
|---|---|
| Series | Horus Heresy |
| Publisher | Black Library |
| Book type | science-fiction novel set in the Warhammer universe |
How the book connects to Warhammer
| Follow-up | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Series | first novel of the Horus Heresy saga |
| Warhammer setting | explores the history of the Imperium before Warhammer 40,000 |
| Further reading | continues with other novels from the Horus Heresy series |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Horus Rising a good starting point for new readers? | Yes. It is the first novel of the Horus Heresy series and works very well as an introduction to this era of Warhammer. |
| Do I need to know Warhammer 40,000 before reading it? | Not necessarily. The story gradually introduces the world and its characters. |
| Does the book contain game rules? | No. Horus Rising is a narrative novel focused on story and lore rather than gameplay rules. |
| Are there more books after this one? | Yes. Horus Rising begins the extensive Horus Heresy series with many follow-up novels. |
Horus Heresy introduction
Additional parameters
| Category: | Horus Heresy |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 9781836092797 |
| Hra: | Warhammer 40000, Horus Heresy |
| druh knihy: | Novel (Black Library) |
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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