FictionWD 447 · pp. 32–35
Jordan Green follows Yarkasai, a disappointed tribal heir whose daemon muse promises the union and power he believes he deserves. His flight after murdering his brother leads to Syll’Esske’s caravan, where the apparent patronage proves to serve another grievance entirely and his coveted transformation becomes a punishment.
Age of SigmarHedonites of Slaanesh
FictionWD 447 · pp. 50–53
Andy Clark follows Sister Superior Jessavyn Pheng’s cadre through a seemingly empty hauler in pursuit of the blood-witch Mother Cerynt. Methodical searching, silent communication and psychic immunity support the assault, but darkness and enthralled followers make reaching the quarry costly even after the Sisters have located her sanctum.
Warhammer 40,000Sisters of Silence
FictionWD 524 · pp. 102–111
An overconfident Ork kommando stalks Elias Bain into a carefully prepared ambush, only to discover that the supposedly vulnerable human has made terror into a weapon. Bain deliberately spares the mutilated survivor to spread his reputation, prompting a friend to question whether he really wants to become the monster the enemy imagines. The squad’s next summons brings him before Yarrick, whose offer of promotion confronts Bain with a responsibility he would rather refuse.
Warhammer 40,000Astra Militarum