Draakur Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hoping somebody out there can help me - I have no access to any of these, but have seen it mentioned that in one or more of the Salamander novels (the ones from a good few years back now, I believe?) the Storm Giants are mentioned. Specifically, some allusion as to their genetic heritage is made, and supposedly pretty much confirms the idea that they are indeed Sally-successors. So my question is, can any fans of these novels recall this mention, or be able to dig this out? I would be eternally grateful; it will actually have a direct impact on the modelling side of the hobby that I am finally returning to now after over a decade. I'd like not to have to buy and read the whole series to find this if possible, lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I'm only finding one reference to the Storm Giants - Nihilan addressing the members of his Glaive - and that just names the Space Marine chapters each Glaive member belonged to before turning to Chaos. “We may come from differing heritage, the Chapters that spurned us, that constricted and took our love and loyalty for granted. Storm Giant, Black Dragon, Iron Warrior, Marine Malevolent…” He paused before the last of the names, spitting it out as if it left a canker in his mouth. “…Salamander. These honorifics mean nothing to us. Now we are one. Dragon Warriors, all.” Firedrake, Chapter Two, Section I: Gathering Strength Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4370847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hmmmm ok, certainly not what had been mentioned. Still, thanks all the same Carlson, appreciate your time and effort mate :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4371269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I'm only finding one reference to the Storm Giants - Nihilan addressing the members of his Glaive - and that just names the Space Marine chapters each Glaive member belonged to before turning to Chaos. “We may come from differing heritage, the Chapters that spurned us, that constricted and took our love and loyalty for granted. Storm Giant, Black Dragon, Iron Warrior, Marine Malevolent…” He paused before the last of the names, spitting it out as if it left a canker in his mouth. “…Salamander. These honorifics mean nothing to us. Now we are one. Dragon Warriors, all.” Firedrake, Chapter Two, Section I: Gathering Strength Iron Warriors are a chapter? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4372456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Iron Warriors are a chapter? Nihilan would more likely in his short propagandising to say "Chapters" than "four Chapters and one Legion". Then again, considering what happened to poor George, it could very well have been a writing/editing slip up, someone putting 'Warrior' where they meant to put 'Hand'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4372464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Nick Kyme's writing falls flat to me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4372516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volt Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Nick Kyme's writing falls flat to me It depends on the characters for me. I really like his supporting characters who always seem to be stronger, especially Elysius. That part where he pasted an Eldar Wych with one arm and a Crozius powered by a miracle was fantastic. But his main characters are really, really flat and uninteresting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4372659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saa Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'm only finding one reference to the Storm Giants - Nihilan addressing the members of his Glaive - and that just names the Space Marine chapters each Glaive member belonged to before turning to Chaos. “We may come from differing heritage, the Chapters that spurned us, that constricted and took our love and loyalty for granted. Storm Giant, Black Dragon, Iron Warrior, Marine Malevolent…” He paused before the last of the names, spitting it out as if it left a canker in his mouth. “…Salamander. These honorifics mean nothing to us. Now we are one. Dragon Warriors, all.” Firedrake, Chapter Two, Section I: Gathering Strength How very strange. It's rare that 40k literature inspires me so much but that quote alone will make me buy this book. (Albeit 2010) I've never been a massive fan of Nick Kyme. I'm currently painstakingly ploughing through Deathfire. But that intrigues me. Saa........ ......or something like that Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4376593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 For information, the only dragon warriors the novels focus on besides Nihilan himself are the Marine Malevolent and Salamander traitors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4376612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 So it sounds like there's no mention at all then of this supposed Storm Giant origin insight in these books? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4377789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 It's not info on Storm Giants, but Angels of Death updated the question of the Salamanders' successor chapters. The Salamanders are also peculiar for having very few documented successor Chapters, unlike most of the First Founding Space Marines. ~ page 39, Warriors of Nocturne They could actually be from another primarch's geneline like a certain Imperial Fists successor chapter, but Salamanders now do have official successors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4388658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Very much appreciate this, I still check in on the threads I've made re: the Storm Giants now and again in what usually seems like almost certain futility; you can imagine my surprise in actually seeing a response in one of them for once! While it's not direct info, it's useful all the same - again, thank you :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4390242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkChaplain Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Just remembered this thread. There's a Storm Giant Deathwatch dude in Storm of Damocles. Big variety in general, so don't expect much Chapter detail on the Storm Giants there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4493308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just remembered this thread. There's a Storm Giant Deathwatch dude in Storm of Damocles. Big variety in general, so don't expect much Chapter detail on the Storm Giants there. Yeah - there is Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4494920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Just did my habitual check on Storm Giants info in the forums - thanks for this, gents. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321647-salamanders-novels-storm-giants-mention/#findComment-4578484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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