Taurulf Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I enjoyed the sense of weariness and the acceptance of jarnhammer that they are in it for the long haul. Looking forward to how this story develops if/when another book comes out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3372995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozeryk_Sleipnijr Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 @ eyes like thunder: could you elaborate a little more, whats the myth you are refering too? How does a longfang learn how to use heavy wpns? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3373421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Dragonfire Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 SPOILER +++++++++ Worth a read if you are a SW fan however i personally found the references to the pack being weary and tired of the constant battle out of character. Also the grey hunter wielding a heavy bolter , the Thunderhawk belonging to the pack and being maintained by a grey hunter with no support from the Iron priests, was against the fluff which never felt right. As stated earlier the Death Guard character and his fight scene with the pack was awesome, would have loved to see him get his own book lol. Enjoyed the book but for me all the emotional stuff ( envy, jealousy) between the pack took the edge off the story, and as for the Pack ignoring direct orders from their pack leader was just ridiculous, yes the wolves are wild and headstrong but they are still disciplined soldiers. Slightly disapointing effort from Chris wraight, especially after the awesomeness of battle of the fang imo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3373512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 For the heavy bolter, the pack had more of a killteam feeling to it, some members where a lot older than others and the new bloodclaw makes the feeling even more so. And why would a GH not get the training to fix his own thunder hawk It would be basic but it was his for so long that he knows every part of it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3373560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Dragonfire Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 ok I can see where your going with the kill team theme, but they were described as grey hunters, and they leave the heavy weapons to the long fangs. Now if it had been written as a long fang accompanying a grey hunter pack on a kill team mission, that would sit right with me . The grey hunter having his own Thunderhawk and being part of a pack? nah waste of a valuable resource. Had he been a Thunderhawk pilot assigned to the pack for the mission yeah that feels right. Didnt say he wouldnt have the training!! The blood claw newly promoted as a grey hunter still with all the attitude and insane bravado, that was nice! But as I said just my opinion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3375196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 It's a great book. I think some are trying to make the VI fit a predetermined form. Some packs might be configured to fight within a battle group, whilst those that operate independently might be given more license. So on the battlefield, a certain pack type serves a specific function. On detachment, however, they would need to be more flexible and capable of fulfilling a variety of tasks. GH pilot vehicles and flyers, so why would one not have priority over a certain frame - especially given it enhances their ability to operate as an independent group. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3375459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenric Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 For someone that is rather new to the 40k book scene and just read the SW omnibuses is Battle of the fang a free standing book as in do I need to read anythign else before? Either way time to pick up the pase and finish A dance with dragons so I can get my SW on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3375514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaraion Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Just finished this book. I was very happy about a few things and sorta meh on some others. First I loved bringing the BC into the pack. Packs as indivisible and permanent entities never made real world sense to me. Loved seeing how the pup energized the pack Next and most importantly was very intruigued by the "hunters". Is there a thread for speculation or can we go at it here? Last, was very meh on the pack jealousy. Think there might be aspects of it but seemed overplayed to me. Regardless a 4/5 for me and was very enjoyable :). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3397795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 For someone that is rather new to the 40k book scene and just read the SW omnibuses is Battle of the fang a free standing book as in do I need to read anythign else before? Either way time to pick up the pase and finish A dance with dragons so I can get my SW on. Battle of the fang is a historic tale about the Aet a long time ago, nothing to do with the other SW books Just finished this book. I was very happy about a few things and sorta meh on some others. First I loved bringing the BC into the pack. Packs as indivisible and permanent entities never made real world sense to me. Loved seeing how the pup energized the pack Next and most importantly was very intruigued by the "hunters". Is there a thread for speculation or can we go at it here? Last, was very meh on the pack jealousy. Think there might be aspects of it but seemed overplayed to me. Regardless a 4/5 for me and was very enjoyable . Speculate away Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3397864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaraion Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Speculate away Okay then, spoilers to follow.... So based on what was said about the hunters... "Human, perhaps. If so, they were heavily augmented and stuffed with bionics, for they moved liked (sic) he did and hit almost as hard." And coupled with the fact that records were in the cathedrals archives... could it be anyone else beside Imperial assassins sent by the Inquisition? Let me know your thoughts but eaither way looks like we ahve a serious enemy... . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3398006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturm Moonwolf Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I read the book and enjoyed it. My local GW store manager also told me that it is going to be a trilogy. Anyways, I'm working out plans to model up the pack, I think it would be a fun unit to use in an Apocalypse game or something for a little fun twist. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3398068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Speculate away Okay then, spoilers to follow.... So based on what was said about the hunters... "Human, perhaps. If so, they were heavily augmented and stuffed with bionics, for they moved liked (sic) he did and hit almost as hard." And coupled with the fact that records were in the cathedrals archives... could it be anyone else beside Imperial assassins sent by the Inquisition? Let me know your thoughts but eaither way looks like we ahve a serious enemy... . Sounds like Imperial assassins to me. The description of their suits and mannerisms matches those of other assassins from other books. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3398174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Anyone here notice a subtle connection to book Battle of the Fang? *WARNING SPOILERS BELOW* Ingvar Gyrfálkon sword is named 'dausvjer' it was once owned by Wolf Guard Sigrd Brakk of the 12th Great Company and Wolf Guard Pack Leader to eleven of the Great Company's Blood Claws. Brakk led his pack of Blood Claws in the defense of the Sunrising Gate. The blade was later recovered by the Blood Claw Aesval Helfist. Well played mister Wraight, well played!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3399376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 wargear are relics, passed on so their sagas can be added to. It's nice to see this being implemented into the stories of black library. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3399388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 In Battle of the Fang it is said that the sword had a powerful wyrd upon it. I am guessing we have not seen the full extent of that wyrd just yet in the Blood of Asaheim trilogy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/page/2/#findComment-3399442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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