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Warhammer Age of Sigmar
The Serpent's Bargain
A Warhammer Age of Sigmar story
A brave soul seeks the aid of the mysterious Fair Ones to save her village – but a dangerous journey and uncertain rewards await her.
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Enjoy a slice of life in the Mortal Realms – a messy, bloody, dangerous, deadly, treacherous slice of life that only Warhammer can provide.
THE STORY
In the heart of Ghyran, a small town suffers from raids by a Chaos warband. With many of her fellow citizens killed and the town elders unwilling to do anything about it, Laila resolves to take matters into her own hands. With the aid of her old friend Stefen and the mysterious soldier Ano, she seeks the Fair Ones in the hope they will save the village from its tormentors. But the journey is long, and the saviours she seeks may not be quite what they appear…
A brave soul seeks the aid of the mysterious Fair Ones to save her village – but a dangerous journey and uncertain rewards await her.
READ IT BECAUSE
Enjoy a slice of life in the Mortal Realms – a messy, bloody, dangerous, deadly, treacherous slice of life that only Warhammer can provide.
THE STORY
In the heart of Ghyran, a small town suffers from raids by a Chaos warband. With many of her fellow citizens killed and the town elders unwilling to do anything about it, Laila resolves to take matters into her own hands. With the aid of her old friend Stefen and the mysterious soldier Ano, she seeks the Fair Ones in the hope they will save the village from its tormentors. But the journey is long, and the saviours she seeks may not be quite what they appear…
- GenresShort Stories
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2019
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February 19, 2020
Although disappointed there isn't much in the way of fiction to do with the Daughters of Khaine, not to mention my ongoing struggles to write something involving them for Black Library, this short story by Jamie Crisalli, an author I'll be keeping my eye on in the future, whets the appetite nicely; I'd be interested to see something a bit longer by this author!
When Laila, aware that the Slaaneshi raiders who decimated her village and killed her husband are coming back to finish the job and the villager elders refusing to budge, takes it upon herself to journey to the mysterious shrine of the warrior-women known as the Fair Ones to beg their aid to defend her home. But they demand blood in exchange for their assistance, and the villagers may come to regret the price of salvation...
A gripping short story that amply introduces why the Daughters of Khaine are dangerous allies, easy to get into and not too difficult for those unfamiliar with Age of Sigmar to get into...here's hoping there will be something a bit more full length involving the bloodsoaked disciples of the Lord of Murder very soon!
When Laila, aware that the Slaaneshi raiders who decimated her village and killed her husband are coming back to finish the job and the villager elders refusing to budge, takes it upon herself to journey to the mysterious shrine of the warrior-women known as the Fair Ones to beg their aid to defend her home. But they demand blood in exchange for their assistance, and the villagers may come to regret the price of salvation...
A gripping short story that amply introduces why the Daughters of Khaine are dangerous allies, easy to get into and not too difficult for those unfamiliar with Age of Sigmar to get into...here's hoping there will be something a bit more full length involving the bloodsoaked disciples of the Lord of Murder very soon!
November 19, 2019
After her village is attacked by Slaaneshi raiders, Laila fears that the seekers aren’t done yet with Varna and will return to inflict even more damage. Against the wishes of the village elders, she sets out with just two companions to find the Valley of the Oracle’s Eye and petition the Fair Ones to come to their aid. Little does she realise, however, that the cost for their protection may be more than she’s willing to pay.
It’s a (figuratively and literally) dark, fearful journey for Laila, who as a farmer rather than the usual warrior makes for an interesting protagonist, remarkably brave yet almost painfully naive. While the final outcome is never really in doubt, there’s plenty of entertainment to be had along the way, including the classic Warhammer-esque sense of grim satisfaction.
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It’s a (figuratively and literally) dark, fearful journey for Laila, who as a farmer rather than the usual warrior makes for an interesting protagonist, remarkably brave yet almost painfully naive. While the final outcome is never really in doubt, there’s plenty of entertainment to be had along the way, including the classic Warhammer-esque sense of grim satisfaction.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2019/10/...
April 1, 2021
I like Jamie Crisalli's representation of the Daughters of Khaine. They have principles, have a long-term perspective, and are much more emotional than humans. They have a sense of dogma, and have an outlook that is not human. I liked the delivery of a human making an agreement that goes not as expected because it was a fey-like creature they had made a deal with.
P.S. Never make deals with the fey.
P.S. Never make deals with the fey.
November 6, 2019
Good short story.
I am happy with more Daughters of Khaine stories. Though this is a quick run read even for someone who knows nothing of Warhammer. I would love to read more from this author.
I am happy with more Daughters of Khaine stories. Though this is a quick run read even for someone who knows nothing of Warhammer. I would love to read more from this author.
August 26, 2024
This ended way bleaker than I expected! I really like the idea of making a bargain that Laila doesn't fully understand because she's so desperate to save her land. It's a neat and really well-written "careful what you wish for" story about a deal with the fey that ends terribly.
September 10, 2021
A gloomy atmosphere filled to the brim with murder, blood, and mayhem. A misanthropic ambiance permeates the text, something in which I immensely enjoyed.
June 6, 2024
Nice slice of dark AoS fiction. Really interesting perspective on the DoK.
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