For the Fallen (Short Story)
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| Author | Aaron Dembski-Bowden |
| Publisher | Black Library |
| Released | March 2012 |
| Collected in | 15th Birthday Collection |
| Editions | ISBN 9780857876577 |
"For the Fallen" is a short story by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, published as part of Black Library's celebration of its fifteen-year anniversary in March, 2012. It was later included in the 15th Birthday Collection.
Cover description
A historian visiting the ruins of Rynn's World has an unexpected encounter with Crimson Fists Space Marines that will change the way he looks at history forever.[1]
Synopsis
Necronomer Esca has lived a long life of service to his order, recording the fallen warriors of the Imperium and their ascribed deeds. One place of remembrance above all others that holds an interest for Esca is the Necropolis of Rynn's World, the resting place of the Crimson Fists. Finally achieving his goal of visiting the graves of the fallen Rynnite heroes, his recordings are interrupted by the arrival of a squad of living Crimson Fists Astartes, come to pay their respects to their fallen brother, Athren of Fifth Company. Appreciating the Necronomer's vocation, the marines consent to sharing with him a remembrance of the deceased, as well as some advice for the living.
Characters
- Argo — Chaplain
- Demetrian — Sergeant, Squad Demetrian, Fifth Company
- Imrich — Brother, Squad Demetrian
- Toma — Brother, Squad Demetrian
- Vayne — Apothecary, Squad Demetrian
Imperial Characters
- Esca — Necronomer
- Solus — Servitor
