b1soul Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Well...it's been a good run Battle for the Fang, Blood of Asaheim, Stormcaller, Wolf King, Great Wolf, BotS, Scars, PoH, etc. Looks like Wraight will probably be sending off the WS at the Siege and writing the sequel to Stormcaller, before moving on to other subject matter THE HORUS HERESY Q: Given everything you have done over Jaghatai Khan: Warhawk of Chogoris, Scars and The Path of Heaven, what are the chances that we’ll we see Jaghatai Khan take on the ascended Mortarion during the Siege of Terra? A: Well, the narrative for the Siege of Terra is still very much in flux. We’ve had some meetings about what the key events will be, and we’re due to have some more, so nothing is set in stone yet. As you’d imagine, a lot of the hard work has been choreographing the many primarchs that will be present, and although we’ve had some awesome ideas for arcs involving both the Traitor and Loyalist guys, we’ve still got some work to do to get everything lined up. In short, don’t assume anything about anybody! Q: What does the future hold for you and the White Scars and/or the Space Wolves in the Horus Heresy – and beyond it? A: We’ll see the White Scars at the Siege, of course, which will be the conclusion of their long arc throughout the series. I’m really looking forward to being around for their send-off. At present, the intention is that that will be the end for them and me – I don’t have any plans to continue their story beyond the climax at the Palace. No doubt there will be many White Scars stories to come, both in the Scouring and beyond, but I do like the idea of writing a complete narrative, with a beginning, middle and end, before the baton is passed on to someone else. In Warhammer 40,000, of course, we already have Robbie MacNiven’s brilliant White Scars stories, so I don’t think fans will be short of material. In terms of the Space Wolves, given my schedule, I’m not sure that I’ll be doing any more with them either, although I do have the long-postponed third book in my Warhammer 40,000 trilogy to attend to. (See below…) Q: What appealed to you about the White Scars and introducing them into the Horus Heresy series? A: Initially, being absolutely honest, I didn’t have any particular interest in them, above and beyond any other faction. When I was invited to pitch for doing Horus Heresy work, they were (I believe) the only Legion that hadn’t had a book or major story written about them, and that was the key point of interest. So we worked that obscurity into their culture, and in doing so I got more and more involved with them. I remember working on a multi-page background document that got circulated before any actual fiction emerged, and looking back we stuck fairly closely to those concepts in the books that followed. Now, many years later, I’m extremely fond of the V Legion, and it’s some of the stuff I’m most attached to out of everything I’ve written for Black Library. Q: What does “Sagyar Mazan” actually mean? A: Yesugei called them “the bringers of vengeance”. Whether that’s a literal translation or not, you’d have to ask him (my Khorchin is a bit rusty). WARHAMMER 40,000 Q: What parts of the Death Guard background (and the new codex) appealed to you while you were writing The Lords of Silence? A: The thing I find fascinating about the Death Guard, and all followers of Nurgle, is how contradictory their ideology is. If you follow Khorne, Tzeentch or Slaanesh, the motivations are quite understandable – lust for violence, power or sensation. But Nurgle is odd. It’s a mix of despair, and giving in to despair, and somehow overcoming it while also being consumed by it. That’s really interesting. Obviously devotees of the Plague God obtain real gifts, but they also give up huge amounts – they literally make themselves sick, weak, or even dead. Trying to understand what’s going on here was a big part of the story. Hopefully I managed to capture some of this complexity. Like all factions in Warhammer 40,000, to some extent they’re deluded and wrong, but they also understand some deep truths about the universe. They’re just really fascinating! Q: Thanks for all your awesome books on Space Wolves and White Scars. Do you have plans to return to Ingvar for a third Space Wolves novel? A: Yes, I hope so. The schedules have defeated me many times, and I’m aware it’s been years waiting for Book III, and the galaxy itself has changed in the interim, but I do plan to finish the story when I can. I can’t promise when, but I am trying to find a slot. Q: Is Vaults of Terra: The Carrion Throne a one-off, or will we be seeing more with those characters? A: I’m writing the sequel at the moment! Crowl, Spinoza, Revus and the rest will all be back soon. Q: Any plans to expand on Watchers of the Throne: The Emperor’s Legion? A: Again, yes. I’ve got plans for a second book, and more after that if there’s an appetite for them. As ever, finding time to write them is the problem – coming up with the ideas is not! Q: Is there a continuity within your Terran-set works – and if so, what order would you recommend reading them in? A: There’s a loose continuity there. The Vaults of Terra series and the Watchers of the Throne series are set at (roughly) the same time, and have some crossover in terms of characters and themes. However, the actual stories in each series are separate – the Vaults series is focussed on Crowl’s investigations, whereas the Watchers series concentrates on the big political power plays in the New Imperium. My favourite part of The Emperor’s Legion was the politics with the High Lords, and I’d like to explore more of that in the future. In terms of reading order, I’d probably read them in the order they came out – so, that’s The Carrion Throne followed by The Emperor’s Legion. But it doesn’t make much difference, to be honest. Q: What’s your process when Games Workshop add new lore to things you’ve written or are writing? For example, the major changes in the most recent edition of Warhammer 40,000. A: I try to keep up! Part of the challenge of this job is trying to stay on top of the changes. For a long time, Warhammer 40,000 was a fixed setting, and even then it was hard to absorb all the various research and background details. Now things are moving forward all the time, and that presents additional challenges. It hit The Emperor’s Legion hard, as stuff was literally coming out while I was writing that one, but at the moment things seem to have stabilised a bit, which does make it easier to plan out storylines. That said, I’ve always tried to incorporate the ongoing narrative into my books, right back to my first Space Wolves stories. The Lords of Silence is no exception, and draws heavily on the changed galaxy of the Great Rift. AND FINALLY… Q: If the Old World still existed, would Ludwig Schwarzhelm’s mighty beard have gotten its own book? A: It would have its own series. Along with Kurt Helborg’s moustache. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Well, thats a real disappointment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5156722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwyf Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Disappointing. I've loved his work on SW, WS and especially DG. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5156762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkChaplain Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'd rather see him do what he wants to do and write the stories he wants to write, rather than feel obligated to stick with the same pair of old shoes forevermore, because a vocal subset of the readership demands him to write those (often motivated by not wanting other authors to wear those shoes on occasion). If Chris wants to wright story arcs where they arise, then I say more power to him. If that leads him back to characters and factions he touched on before, years after the fact, then he'll do it, but I'd rather he stay flexible and creative. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5156808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'd rather see him do what he wants to do and write the stories he wants to write, rather than feel obligated to stick with the same pair of old shoes forevermore, because a vocal subset of the readership demands him to write those (often motivated by not wanting other authors to wear those shoes on occasion). If Chris wants to wright story arcs where they arise, then I say more power to him. If that leads him back to characters and factions he touched on before, years after the fact, then he'll do it, but I'd rather he stay flexible and creative. Agreed...I just love the contributions he made to the Rout and the White Scars. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5156838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 I don't think anyone is vocally saying what Chris should do...only that we would be really happy to have him continue. But if he doesn't want to, that's entirely up to him. Readers aren't entitled to authourial compliance with their wishes. Neither side owes the other side. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5156869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc warhammer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 i still remember the days when people were calling “battle for the fang” bad. times change. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5156980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm fine with him finishing the Scars' arc with the siege. It finalizes a beautiful story arc (most likely the best the HH had to offer, imho). One worth of reading several times in time. Though I'm eagerly awaiting the third Ingvar novel, I'm kind of sad if there'll be no further Vlka stories done by him. I loved Battle fo the Fang from the first page onwards. But never say never, eh? Maybe he'll surprise us one day. What I'm really hyped for: continuation of Carrion Throne, Emperor's Legion (CUSTODES!!!) and Lords of Silence (though I haven't even start reading it :D) Chris has improved his writing so dramaticaly (don't say that he was bad, just read Wrath of Iron, one of his first novels and it's still a masterpiece), but he's easily my number one choice if there are several new books in a store. He never let me down in the past and I don't think that he'll start with that at anytime. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockagh Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I’m a very happy boy on the back of that interview. Yes I will be sorry he isn’t writing any more space Wolves in particular but I think Wraight has proven he is superbly capable to write outside the marine bubble. The Terran chronicles have shown his ability to think beyond marines and into the 40k universe. I say let him go with it. One thing is sure, there will be no shortage of writers waiting to fill his white scars and space wolves shoes. I would love Josh Reynolds to give us some more from the wolves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I think this is a good thing. He's written some spectacular novels for both of these factions, and now he can move on to other things for a while. He shouldn't feel obligated or forced to continue with them, and for fans of those factions upset he's giving them a break; just be glad you had such a talented author cover your favourites at all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 I really liked Carrion Throne and I loved Emperor's Legion. Heard great things about Lords of Silence...so whatever Chris writes, it'll be good. I am disappointed that he won't be taking a crack at the WS during the Scouring or the current Dark Imperium era...simply can't help my feelings, especially after reading the great Warhawk of Chogoris. But I would be happy to get more WS stories from MacNiven, and I do think French could do the WS justice if he's interested. He handled Jubal very well in Templar. As for SW, ADB seems to like writing about them. I think they'll be in good hands. Before Scars, before BotS, I recall there were rumours that Abnett would be handling the Vth. At the time, I could think of no one better than Abnett...would have been interesting to read his take, but I view Chris as a blessing and think he was perfect for the job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volt Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 On one hand it's disappointing that Wraight's calling it quits with the HH Scars as Wraight's books were the only consistently good books in the HH, in terms of both consistency of characterization and simply quality of writing. 'Course it helps he was the only writer giving them attention, but it was a pretty good run all said. However it's also important for an author to enjoy what they're doing for it to be high quality, so it's best for both the artist and the consumer that he move on to greener pastures in the warhammer IP that piques his interest. I'd rather read the work of an author enjoying his job and eager to add life to a favored slice of the fiction than somebody dragging their heels through the mud as they're forced to meet a quota. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 @b1soul: Give Rob's The Last Hunt a try. A worthy continuation of Chris' 30K Scars. Forget it, misread your post. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc warhammer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 what i’ve read of abnett’s ws, i’ve liked a lot Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yup, Little Horus and Unremembered Empire have some nice appearances. I think the early rumours were around 2011, so I was pretty excited based on Little Horus alone Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm just thankful for Chris Wraight's contribution to the genre. He brought some much needed depth to the Space Wolves Thanks to Wraight and Dan Abnett the Rout are no longer just mead swilling, power axe wielding Space Vikings..... and what he did for the White Scars As far as I'm concerned Chris Wraight rescued the White Scars from obscurity and elevated them to the place of glory they always deserved. Before he took them under his able pen there might as well have been no White Scars. A writer needs space to create, and however much I enjoy his WS/SW works, I don't want him to feel trapped by BL or the fan base. I wish him well and look forward to whatever he's writing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Time to write my boys in black Mr Wraight. That gentleman made me a White Scar fan. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I like that it seems he had a narrative arc for the HH Scars that he wanted to follow. He is ending on a high note (presumably) rather than churning tuff out for the sake of it, which, IMO, is the issue at the heart of the HH’s bloat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Time to write my boys in black Mr Wraight. That gentleman made me a White Scar fan. That would be dope! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349960-sw-ws-wraight-plans-to-pass-on-the-baton/#findComment-5157458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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