The Painted Count

The Painted Count

by Guy Haley

Universe
The Horus Heresy
Format
Short story
Release date
January 12, 2017

Synopsis

Following the disastrous invasion of Sotha and the dimming of the Pharos’ light, Gendor Skraivok languishes on board the VIII Legion flagship Nightfall. Distrusted by his allies and despised by his rivals, he nonetheless means to claw back leadership of the Night Lords from the pretender Captain Shang, by fair means or foul. And, rather than a portent of doom, the daemonic blade that seems to have chosen him as its bearer may be the answer…

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