The Emperor’s Children are making their grand return to the battlefields of Warhammer 40,000, and what better way to prepare than by diving into the lore that best captures their excess, ambition, and utter self-obsession? If you’re looking for novels that explore the depraved brilliance of Slaanesh’s chosen warriors, Black Library has plenty to offer.
Renegades: Lord of Excess
If you want an inside look at what happens when an Emperor’s Children warband falls into decadence-fueled ruin, Lord of Excess by Rich McCormick is a must-read. The second book in the Renegades series follows Xantine, an arrogant warlord whose once-proud legion has dwindled into mere raiders. When he sets his sights on an Imperial world he deems worthy of his ‘glorious rule,’ things quickly spiral into the kind of Chaos-infused disaster only the Emperor’s Children can orchestrate. Expect betrayal, ambition, and no small amount of melodramatic excess.
The Fabius Bile Series
For those intrigued by the twisted genius of one of the galaxy’s most infamous Chaos Lords, Josh Reynolds’ Fabius Bile trilogy is the definitive exploration of his character. Fabius, exiled from the Emperor’s Children for his grotesque experiments, sees himself as the true architect of Mankind’s evolution.
- Primogenitor kicks off the series, dragging Bile back into galactic affairs when a message from an old ally hints at an ancient secret he simply can’t resist.
- Clonelord follows his clash with Trazyn the Infinite and the Necron overlord’s infamous collection of artifacts—and beings.
- Manflayer pits him against the sadistic Drukhari Haemonculi, his former tutors in the fine art of fleshcraft.
Fabius even crosses paths with the Imperium’s chief scientist, Belisarius Cawl, in Genefather by Guy Haley. This novel sees the ultimate clash of egos as two of the greatest genetic minds in the galaxy battle not just for scientific superiority, but for the future of humanity itself.
Fulgrim: The Perfect Son
Timed with the release of the new Fulgrim miniature, The Perfect Son by Jude Reid brings the Daemon Primarch back into the spotlight. Fulgrim has issued a grand challenge to his scattered sons: break an impenetrable fortress world and bring him the head of its Black Templar champion.
Naturally, in true Emperor’s Children fashion, his warriors are as focused on outshining one another as they are on actually completing the task. As warbands collide, alliances crumble, and the Templars mount a desperate defense, the real question becomes: is the Phoenician’s attention worth the cost of ultimate betrayal?
This novel will be available in multiple formats, including a lavish Special Edition. Stay tuned to Warhammer Community for pre-order details.
Prepare for the Coming Excess
With a stunning new miniatures range on the horizon, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the lore of the Emperor’s Children. Whether you’re drawn to the arrogance of Fulgrim, the scientific horrors of Fabius Bile, or the tragic ambition of a fallen warlord, Black Library has a novel for you.
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