Blackstone Fortress

Darius Hink

There are those in the great expanse of the galaxy that seek profit wherever it is to be found: the deal makers, the opportunists and explorers – the Rogue Traders. Granted power by an ancient charter, sanctioned by the Emperor Himself, these scoundrels, entrepreneurs and adventurers roam the galaxy in search of fortune and glory. None perhaps are as hungry for these twin-vices as Janus Draik. All but disowned by his wealthy family, regarded as a wayward son of ill repute and little potential, Draik knows he must restore his fortunes soon or his misadventures will see him destitute and discarded. So it is then that when he finds a truly exceptional prize, one that will return him to his deserved station, Draik recruits a crew of fellow treasure seekers and sets them to the task. Draik's obsession is all-consuming, and he will risk everything to obtain his prize and its many secrets, including his life or even that of his crew…

Darius Hink

In The Reverie, the dark secret of a seemingly glorious Chapter of Space Marines is exposed, while The Crown of Thorns, The Sins of My Brothers, and The Thirteenth Psalm follow as the censured Space Marines seek to atone for their sins. Nightbleed brings us to the bowels of a hive city where a disgraced medicae and a street preacher find their fates intertwined. Nightshift Nineteen tells the tale of a cursed hive city maintenance crew plagued by seemingly random misfortunes. Requiem Infernal and Aria Arcana follow the Adepta Sororitas of the Last Candle, exploring deeply-held secrets as remnants of a decimated Astra Militarum force seek aid. In The Walker in Fire, a Deathwatch Space Marine of the Salamanders is sent on a mission to find and eradicate a pair of rogue Adeptus Mechanicus agents. Finally, Nightfall sees young men take part in a ritual they don't truly understand, with the Night Lords waiting in the wings. CONTENTS – The Reverie (novel) – The Crown of Thorns (short story) – The Sins of My Brothers (short story) – The Thirteenth Psalm (short story) – Nightbleed (short story) – Nightshift Nineteen (short story) – Requiem Infernal (novel) – Aria Arcana (short story) – The Walker in Fire (short story) – Nightfall (short story)

Darius Hink

Of the countless monstrosities inhabiting the Blackstone Fortress, none wreak such destruction as the dreaded ambull. Capable of rending a human in two with a swipe of its claws, hunting this apex predator is a suicidal task. Naturally, this leaves only one man for the job: Rogue Trader Janus Draik, gentlemen, scholar, scoundrel and duellist par excellence. Accompanied by the kroot tracker Dahyak Grekh, Draik must venture into the labyrinth for his most dangerous mission yet. But, in the depths, he is not the only one seeking the ambull, and while Draik aims to kill it, some foolishly pursue the beast inside for their own ends.

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DESCRIPTION For uncountable ages the Blackstone Fortress has kept its watchful silence. It patiently waits, willing those brave enough to gamble everything exploring its halls. Only the most determined of adventurers will return with riches – the unworthy are never seen again. But to many, the rewards far outweigh the risks. Among the denizens of Precipice, ratlings, robots, and rogue traders all pursue their own agendas, pitting themselves against the myriad forces of darkness that have claimed the fortress as their own. Deadliest of all is Obsidius Mallex, who aims to twist another Talisman of Vaul to Chaos’ unholy cause. Unless this traitor is stopped, the galaxy will burn beneath the wrath of the Ruinous Gods. CONTENTS Talisman of Vaul by Darius Hinks Shapes Pent in Hell by Josh Reynolds Fates and Fortunes by Thomas Parrott Past in Flames by J C Sterns Negavolt by Nicholas Wolf The Three-Edged Blade by Denny Flowers Motherlode by Nick Kyme Purity is a Lie by Gav Thorpe The Oath in Darkness by David Annandale Man of Iron by Guy Haley The Beast Inside by Darius Hinks The Last of the Longhorns by Nick Kyme

Chris Dows

The Blackstone Fortress is silent no longer. Through heretical rituals, the followers of the risen Obsidius Mallex have activated more of the Talisman of Vaul’s apocalyptic weapons and created a corrupted citadel in the heart of the fortress itself. Where once only the most desperate and determined adventurers struck out into the Unfathomable in search of riches, now a new breed of explorer delves into the Blackstone to do battle with the forces of the Ruinous Powers. It is on one such expedition that Neyam Shai Murad and Gotfret de Montbard discover an artefact that could tip the balance of power, and save not only Precipice, but the Imperium itself…