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The Hand Elect
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Chris Wraight
222 books399 followersChris Wraight is a British author of fantasy and science fiction.
His first novel was published in 2008; since then, he has published books set in the Warhammer Fantasy and Stargate:Atlantis universes, and has upcoming titles in the Warhammer 40K setting.
He is based in the south-west of England.
His first novel was published in 2008; since then, he has published books set in the Warhammer Fantasy and Stargate:Atlantis universes, and has upcoming titles in the Warhammer 40K setting.
He is based in the south-west of England.
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April 5, 2024April 2024 Read using the Horus Heresy Omnibus Project Reading Order Omnibus XII The Truth of Iron (https://www.heresyomnibus.com/omnibus...) as part of my Oath of Moment to complete the Horus series and extras.
Serving as a prequel to Graham McNeill's novella, The Seventh Serpent, Wraight returns to the Iron Hands at a crisis point at which the old Clan ways and Iron Fathers are coming into opposition with Meduson's newly created and appointed role as Warleader. Resentments fester around weaknesses seen to be foreign and Terran-born, both with their dead genesire and new commander. Altogether, this makes for a wonderful environment for a bit of R&R...
It was nice to get a bit more context on the events of The Seventh Serpent and Wraight's writing is always rich and solid, but this has more of the feeling of Wraight in plot mode, which combined with more stilted and austere players made this a difficult one for me to really connect with. I am very aware this is a me problem and could absolutely see others getting a lot more out of this.
I would say this is not the most critical for the speedrunners, but it has important information that adds depth and context, and is an absolute must for fans of the Iron X. Personally, I enjoyed it enough, but it is one of the only of Wraight's stories I wouldn't consider revisiting if I ever return to the Horus Heresy, after crossing this ridiculous Rubicon I have created for myself.
Through using the Horus Heresy Omnibus Project (www.heresyomnibus.com) and my own choices, I have currently read 22.41 Horus Heresy novels, 13 novellas, 69 short stories/ audio dramas (including at least 3 repeats), as well as the Macragge's Honour graphic novel, 13 Primarchs novels, 4 Primarchs short stories/ audio dramas, and 2 Warhammer 40K further reading novels...this run. I can't say enough good about the way the Horus Heresy Omnibus Project suggestions. I'm loving it! Especially after originally reading to the releases and being so frustrated at having to wait so long for a narrative to continue.
Serving as a prequel to Graham McNeill's novella, The Seventh Serpent, Wraight returns to the Iron Hands at a crisis point at which the old Clan ways and Iron Fathers are coming into opposition with Meduson's newly created and appointed role as Warleader. Resentments fester around weaknesses seen to be foreign and Terran-born, both with their dead genesire and new commander. Altogether, this makes for a wonderful environment for a bit of R&R...
It was nice to get a bit more context on the events of The Seventh Serpent and Wraight's writing is always rich and solid, but this has more of the feeling of Wraight in plot mode, which combined with more stilted and austere players made this a difficult one for me to really connect with. I am very aware this is a me problem and could absolutely see others getting a lot more out of this.
I would say this is not the most critical for the speedrunners, but it has important information that adds depth and context, and is an absolute must for fans of the Iron X. Personally, I enjoyed it enough, but it is one of the only of Wraight's stories I wouldn't consider revisiting if I ever return to the Horus Heresy, after crossing this ridiculous Rubicon I have created for myself.
Through using the Horus Heresy Omnibus Project (www.heresyomnibus.com) and my own choices, I have currently read 22.41 Horus Heresy novels, 13 novellas, 69 short stories/ audio dramas (including at least 3 repeats), as well as the Macragge's Honour graphic novel, 13 Primarchs novels, 4 Primarchs short stories/ audio dramas, and 2 Warhammer 40K further reading novels...this run. I can't say enough good about the way the Horus Heresy Omnibus Project suggestions. I'm loving it! Especially after originally reading to the releases and being so frustrated at having to wait so long for a narrative to continue.
August 9, 2025
A big part of the tragedy of the Iron Hands is that they prove to be their own worst enemy. With the death of their Primarch they were shattered, but the possibility to become something better existed. But jealousy, insecurity and resentment consistently hold the Iron Hands back.
In seeking to make themselves pure of emotion, all the Iron Hands achieved was stripping away their compassion and empathy. Leaving them with nothing but anger and regret.
Meduson is Terran, and many of the Iron Fathers of Medusa cling to the old ways, believing it improper for a Terran to lead the Legion. They cling to the mantra of "The Flesh is Weak" above all else.
This short story sets up the Meduson plot-line in Old Earth.
In seeking to make themselves pure of emotion, all the Iron Hands achieved was stripping away their compassion and empathy. Leaving them with nothing but anger and regret.
Meduson is Terran, and many of the Iron Fathers of Medusa cling to the old ways, believing it improper for a Terran to lead the Legion. They cling to the mantra of "The Flesh is Weak" above all else.
This short story sets up the Meduson plot-line in Old Earth.
October 2, 2025
40k in 40 words: A gripping, atmospheric short story of Mechanicus zeal and unsettling body horror. It explores the price of ambition with chilling precision. Shadrak steals the spotlight as the absolute coolest, making this an unmissable, must-read entry in the universe.
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