Into the maelstrom of battle I descend my brothers

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Khaine

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« on: August 10, 2017, 05:23:13 am »
Which is a very fancy and 40Kesque way to say, I had enough being a lurker (it has been a few years, probably since 2012) and I want to join the party.

I was initially introduced to the Second Apocalypse during a short trip to Rome back in my student days. One of my friends, the very same who converted me to Terry Pratchett, Tolkien and Warhammer, told me I should check out this new fantasy series. Anyway as it turned out, I missed my flight back to London (I used to study there) so I spent one summer night at the airport reading about the impending Second Apocalypse.

I read the Prince of Nothing books back to back and then as the Aspect Emperor books were coming out, I was getting more and more impatient.

I have just finished reading the Unholy Consult and there are so many things I want to discuss, so I thought to join this forum. The more I ponder on it, the more I like it, because initially I was a bit surprised with the end.

Anyway, I shouldn't make this post too long.

Well met dear friends and I look forward to our discussions.
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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2017, 10:20:09 am »
Ah, The Bloody-Handed God, eh?

Welcome.  I miss the old Warhammer Fantasy lore.  Hell, I miss the game itself too, before they eviscerated it...
I am a warrior of ages, Anasurimbor. . . ages. I have dipped my nimil in a thousand hearts. I have ridden both against and for the No-God in the great wars that authored this wilderness. I have scaled the ramparts of great Golgotterath, watched the hearts of High Kings break for fury. -Cet'ingira

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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2017, 02:24:45 pm »
Welcome! I love it when lurkers step up into the light ;) .
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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2017, 05:13:31 pm »
Welcome to the forum! :)
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2017, 12:57:07 am »
Welcome to the Second Apocalypse, Khaine.
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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2017, 11:47:03 am »
Ah, The Bloody-Handed God, eh?

Welcome.  I miss the old Warhammer Fantasy lore.  Hell, I miss the game itself too, before they eviscerated it...

As far as I am concerned Warhammer and 40k are the origins of all that is grimdark!

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Knowing was the foundation of ignorance. To think that one *knew* was to become utterly blind to the unknown.

R. Scott Baker, The White Luck Warrior, chapter 12.

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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2017, 11:57:15 am »
Ah, The Bloody-Handed God, eh?

Welcome.  I miss the old Warhammer Fantasy lore.  Hell, I miss the game itself too, before they eviscerated it...

As far as I am concerned Warhammer and 40k are the origins of all that is grimdark!

 :)

I'm fairly certain they absolutely are ;).

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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2017, 12:00:50 pm »
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only damnation!

and a spot of war making and blood-letting

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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2017, 12:09:28 pm »
I believe there's room for love and hope and grace ;).
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