Warhammer: The Old World: Blood of the Bastion (Hardback)

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Blood of the Bastion

A Chaos conspiracy threatens the Great Bastion, the defensive frontier of Grand Cathay. In the novel Blood of the Bastion, veteran soldier Yao Kai must uncover the truth and find allies to prevent the fortifications from being destroyed from within.

A story set in Grand Cathay in the world of Warhammer: The Old World A Chaos conspiracy and the struggle to save the Great Bastion A hardback novel by Evan Dicken
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Warhammer: The Old World: Blood of the Bastion (Hardback)

Yao Kai has achieved his life's ambition and become Master of the Snake Gate, a gateway protecting Grand Cathay from the threats of the Chaos Wastes. But when he uncovers a plot to destroy the Great Bastion from within, he must seek the truth, join forces with former rivals and reconnect with the family he left behind.

Publication type
Novel
Edition or series
Warhammer: The Old World
Language
English
Who it is for
For readers of stories set in Warhammer: The Old World, those interested in Grand Cathay, and fans of novels exploring Chaos conspiracies, the search for truth and the main character's personal decisions.
Blood of the Bastion

Blood of the Bastion: A Conspiracy Behind the Walls of Grand Cathay

Blood of the Bastion is a novel by Evan Dicken set in the world of Warhammer: The Old World, specifically in the ancient empire of Grand Cathay, the land of the Celestial Dragon. The main character is Yao Kai, a veteran soldier who, after achieving his life's ambition, becomes Master of the Snake Gate and protector of the empire against the dangers of the Chaos Wastes. His hopes of a fresh start are shattered when he uncovers a Chaos conspiracy to destroy the Great Bastion from within. His search for the truth draws him into events that could cost him everything, forcing him to seek help from former rivals and the family he once left behind. The novel is published in hardback.

A story set in Grand Cathay in the world of Warhammer: The Old World

A Chaos conspiracy and the struggle to save the Great Bastion

A hardback novel by Evan Dicken

Practical overview

Classification and Key Information

Blood of the Bastion is a novel by Evan Dicken set in the world of Warhammer: The Old World. The story takes place in the empire of Grand Cathay and follows soldier Yao Kai as he uncovers a Chaos conspiracy against the Great Bastion. The book is published in hardback.

Format Hardback
Author or creators Evan Dicken
Game setting Warhammer: The Old World
Reader focus For readers of fiction set in Warhammer: The Old World, particularly stories taking place in Grand Cathay and focusing on Chaos conspiracies, the search for truth and the main character's personal decisions.
Publication contents

What You'll Find in the Story

  • Grand Cathay – the ancient empire of the Celestial Dragon, protected by warriors and the fortifications of the Great Bastion.
  • Yao Kai – a veteran soldier who has achieved his life's ambition and become Master of the Snake Gate.
  • A Chaos conspiracy aimed at destroying the Great Bastion from within and threatening the safety of Grand Cathay.
  • A search for the truth in which Yao Kai needs the help of former rivals and the family he left behind.
Story and focus

The Story: A Threat Within the Great Bastion

Veteran soldier Yao Kai has finally achieved his life's ambition. As Master of the Snake Gate, he must protect Grand Cathay from the dangers emerging from the Chaos Wastes. However, his hopes of a fresh start are shattered when he uncovers a Chaos plot to undermine the Great Bastion from within. His search for the truth draws him into a conspiracy beyond anything he could have imagined. To save Grand Cathay, he must seek allies among former rivals and once again turn to the family he left behind.

Publication details

Publication Details

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Publication Type Novel
Author Evan Dicken
Binding Hardback
Series / Setting Warhammer: The Old World
ISBN 9781836094777
Setting and context

Grand Cathay and the Defence of the Great Bastion

Grand Cathay is the ancient and powerful empire of the Celestial Dragon, whose people live under the protection of valiant warriors and the vast fortifications of the Great Bastion. Beyond its borders lie the Chaos Wastes, from which dangers emerge that threaten the empire's security. The Snake Gate is one of the gateways for whose protection Yao Kai takes responsibility. The novel Blood of the Bastion focuses on a threat that comes not only from beyond the fortifications but also from within, where a Chaos conspiracy is unfolding.

Reader recommendations

Who We Recommend Blood of the Bastion For

We recommend Blood of the Bastion to readers who want to explore the empire of Grand Cathay in the world of Warhammer: The Old World through a novel. The book will particularly appeal to those interested in Chaos conspiracies, the defence of the Great Bastion and the story of a soldier who must also confront his own past while searching for the truth.

  • For fans of Warhammer: The Old World who want to read a story set in Grand Cathay.
  • For readers interested in the Great Bastion, the Snake Gate and the threats emerging from the Chaos Wastes.
  • For those who enjoy stories of conspiracy, the search for truth and dangers hidden within a protected empire.
  • For readers interested in the protagonist's personal decisions and his relationships with former rivals and family.
Publication classification

Grand Cathay – Empire of the Celestial Dragon

Faction or theme: Grand Cathay

Grand Cathay is the main setting of the novel Blood of the Bastion. The story follows its defence through Yao Kai, who, as Master of the Snake Gate, is responsible for protecting the empire against threats from the Chaos Wastes. The central conflict is a Chaos conspiracy aimed at destroying the Great Bastion from within. The struggle to save Grand Cathay leads the protagonist to seek allies among former rivals and his own family.

Before reading

What to Know Before Reading

Setting The story belongs to the world of Warhammer: The Old World and takes place in the empire of Grand Cathay.
Story Focus The main plot follows Yao Kai, Master of the Snake Gate, as he uncovers a Chaos conspiracy against the Great Bastion.
What to read next

What to Read Next

Warhammer: The Old World If you enjoy the setting of Grand Cathay and the story of Blood of the Bastion, you can continue exploring other novels set in the world of Warhammer: The Old World.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Blood of the Bastion

Is Blood of the Bastion a novel or a rulebook? Blood of the Bastion is a novel set in the world of Warhammer: The Old World, written by Evan Dicken. It focuses on the story of Yao Kai and a Chaos conspiracy against the Great Bastion.
What binding does the book have? The book is published in hardback.
Which setting does Blood of the Bastion belong to? The novel belongs to the world of Warhammer: The Old World. Its story takes place in Grand Cathay, primarily in connection with the defence of the Great Bastion and the Snake Gate.
Who is the main character of the story? The main character is Yao Kai, a veteran soldier who has become Master of the Snake Gate. After uncovering a Chaos conspiracy, he must seek allies to help save Grand Cathay.

Additional parameters

Category: Warhammer: The Old World: Black LIbrary
Warranty: 2 years
Weight: 0.727 kg
EAN: 9781836094777
Game system: Warhammer: The Old World
Frakce The Old World: Grand Army of Cathay
Model type: Rules & Books
Book type: Novel (Black Library)

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