This happens a lot during the Horus Heresy. The two of them convince Lorgar to search for some ‘true god’ to worship as they explore the stars and in doing so…the first seeds of heresy enter The Word Bearers Legion.Īs you might be able to guess from my description The First Heretic despite being book 14 is not 14 th chronologically. Upon being rather forcibly rebuked, Lorgar falls under the ‘spell’ of his two foster father figures First Chaplain Erebus (who will be familiar to those of you who read my review of False Gods) and Kor Phaeron a very close ally and friend. To teach them the error of their ways, The Emperor has sent the 13 th Legion – the Ultramarines – led by Roboute Guilliman to destroy the city of Monarchia on the world of Khur the greatest creation of Lorgar and his sons. Lorgar has been secretly teaching worlds they conquer on behalf of The Emperor that The Emperor is a God incarnate. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their quest for truth contains the very roots of heresy.The plot of The First Heretic is as follows: The 17 th Legion Word Bearers have fallen to hubris.
Having set out to illuminate the Imperium, the corruption of Chaos takes hold and their path to damnation begins. Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they meet ancient forces far more powerful than they could have imagined. Distraught at this judgement, Lorgar and his Legion seek another path while devastating world after world, venting their fury and fervour on the battlefield. And where does it start? With the Emperor himself forcing an entire Legion to kneel before him in a scene that will stay with you for a long time.Īmidst the galaxy-wide war of the Great Crusade, the Emperor castigates the Word Bearers for their worship. Discover the manipulations that led to Horus' fall and mankind's civil war.
The dramatic backstory to the Horus Heresy is revealed at last. Chastised by the Emperor, the Word Bearers set out on their own path - one that will eventually lead them to damnation and heresy and plunge the galaxy into war.
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