The Broken Realms is an epic new saga in the evolving narrative of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, set in a tumultuous period as the Souls Wars reach their climactic conclusion. The seismic events of this transformative new era are about to kick off with the first book in the series, Morathi, and we’re here to tell you a bit more about what lies in store.
First up, let’s check out the book’s contents page.
With more than 60 pages of exciting, new and world-changing narrative featuring five warring factions (the dread legions of Chaos are ever-present!), the opening instalment in the Broken Realms certainly kicks things off with a bang.
At the core of the story is Morathi herself, who desires nothing less than a dark apotheosis to godhood through an incredibly powerful (not to mention dangerous) ritual that has been long in the making. Many of the key events that take place in the book revolve around the Shadow Queen’s final manoeuvres and preparations as she readies herself to perform this dread rite. Yet even as Morathi’s plans appear to reach fruition, other forces begin to move against her, and desperate battles erupt in several pivotal locations across the Mortal Realms, causing fresh legions to hastily muster and enter the widening conflict.
High King Volturnos rides forth at the head of a vast alliance of Idoneth Deepkin, but does he seek to battle the rising threat of Morathi, or does he intend to lead his soul-hungry kin to feast upon the weak as the conflict intensifies? Meanwhile, as the free city of Anvilgard is beset from every angle, its mighty Stormcast Eternals wardens marshal its defence, but will they hold? Of course, none will take more delight in the rising chaos than the forces of… er, Chaos – especially the Idolators of Lord Rokar Gresh. The stage is set for the Mortal Realms to drown in blood!
The question is, does Morathi succeed in her quest, or is she thwarted at the last by her rivals? Well, we’re not going to confirm anything one way or the other, so you’ll have to pre-order the book on Saturday to find out!