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The Talon of Horus (Novel)
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The Talon of Horus is a Black Library novel by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, the first in a planned trilogy chronicling the final days of the Sons of Horus and the origins of the Black Legion. It was released in September 2014.
Cover Description
When Horus fell, his Sons fell with him. A broken Legion, beset by rivalries and hunted by their erstwhile allies, the former Luna Wolves have scattered across the tortured realm of the Eye of Terror. And of Abaddon, greatest of the Warmaster's followers, nothing has been heard for many years. But when Horus's body is taken from its resting place, a confederation of legionaries seek out the former First Captain, to convince him to embrace his destiny and continue what Horus began.[1]
Dramatis Personae
In alphabetical order
- The Anamnesis - Advanced machine-spirit reigning over the warship Tlaloc, born of Forge Ceres on Sacred Mars.
- Ashur-Kai Qezremah, 'The White Seer' - XV Legion warrior, born of Terra. Sorcerer of the Kha’Sherhan warband and voidseer of the warship Tlaloc.
- Ceraxia - Mechanicum Adept, born of Sacred Mars. Governess of the foundry world Gallium, and Lady of Niobia Halo.
- Djedhor - XV Legion warrior, born of Terra. Lost to the Rubric of Ahriman.
- Ezekyle Abaddon - XVI Legion warrior, born of Cthonia. Former First Captain of the Sons of Horus, former High Chieftain of the Justaerin. Commander of the warship Vengeful Spirit.
- Fabius, ‘The Primogenitor’ - III Legion warrior, born of Chemos. Former Chief Apothecary of the Emperor’s Children, and commander of the warship Pulchritudinous.
- Falkus Kibre, ‘Widowmaker’ - XVI Legion warrior, born of Cthonia. Chieftain of the Duraga kal Esmejhak warband, and commander of the warship Baleful Eye. Former commander of the Justaerin.
- Gyre - Daemon, born from the Sea of Souls. Bound to Iskandar Khayon.
- Imperious - The Solar Priest; Avatar of the Astronomican, born of the God-Emperor’s will.
- Iskandar Khayon - XV Legion warrior, born of Prospero. Sorcerer of the Kha’Sherhan warband and commander of the warship Tlaloc.
- Kadalus Orlantir - III Legion warrior, born of Chemos. Sardar of the Emperor’s Children 16th, 40th and 51st Companies warband, and commander of the warship Perfection's Lament.
- Kureval Shairak - XVI Legion warrior, born of Terra. Warrior of the Duraga kal Esmejhak warband and member of the Justaerin.
- Lheorvine Ukris, ‘Firefist’ - XII Legion warrior, born of Nuvir's Landing. Leader of the Fifteen Fangs warband, and commander of the warship Jaws of the White Hound.
- Mekhari - XV Legion warrior, born of Prospero. Lost to the Rubric of Ahriman.
- Nefertari - Eldar huntress, Trueborn of Commorragh. Bloodward to Iskandar Khayon.
- The Ragged Knight - Daemon, born from the Sea of Souls. Bound to Iskandar Khayon.
- Sargon Eregesh - XVII Legion warrior-priest, born of Colchis. Chaplain of the Brazenhead Chapter.
- Telemachon Lyras - III Legion warrior, born of Terra. Subcommander of the Emperor’s Children 16th, 40th and 51st Companies warband, and captain of the warship Threat of Rapture.
- Tokugra - Daemon, born from the Sea of Souls. Bound to Ashur-Kai Qezremah.
- Tzah'q - Mutant (Homo sapiens variatus), born of Sortiarius. Strategium overseer aboard the Tlaloc.
- Ugrivian Calaste - XII Legion warrior, born of Nuvir's Landing. Soldier of the Fifteen Fangs warband.
- Valicar, ‘The Graven’ - IV Legion warrior, born of Terra. Guardian of the foundry world Gallium, and commander of the warship Thane.
Special Editions
The "First Edition" of the Talon of Horus included an author's note and three short stories:[Needs Citation]
See also
Sources
- 1: Black Library: The Talon of Horus (saved archive page, dated 17 March 2025, last accessed 28 March 2025, original link here)
- 2: Amazon: The Talon of Horus (1) (The Black Legion) (saved archive page, dated 28 March 2025, last accessed 28 March 2025, original link here)
- 3: Black Library: The Talon of Horus (Hardback) (saved archive page, dated 22 September 2014, last accessed 28 March 2025, original link here)
- 4: Amazon: The Talon of Horus: Black Legion: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1 (Audible Audiobook) (saved archive page, dated 28 March 2025, last accessed 28 March 2025, original link here)
