Written In Stars

Warhammer Age of Sigmar

by Adrian Tchaikovsky

A Seraphon Short Story

A Starseer is dispatched to Ghyran, but when he finds the ancient observation tower of his people overrun by Sigmar’s faithful, a clash of cultures threatens to harm both sides.

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Dive into the mind of the Seraphon as they try to avert a war with the followers of Sigmar in this short story by renowned author Adrian Tchaikovsky.

THE STORY

In Ghyran, the Realm of Life, Starseer Irixi is dispatched to make a vital astronomical observation at an ancient Seraphon tower. However, he arrives to find the ruins commandeered by Sigmarites, including a cunning witch hunter who seeks to use the ensuing culture clash to advance their own secret mission.

Written by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Genres: Fantasy

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 12, 2024

About the author

ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY was born in Lincolnshire and studied zoology and psychology at Reading, before practising law in Leeds. He is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor and is trained in stage-fighting. His literary influences include Gene Wolfe, Mervyn Peake, China Miéville, Mary Gently, Steven Erikson, Naomi Novak, Scott Lynch and Alan Campbell.

Reviews

[Melkor von Moltke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice little mystery with the Seraphon involved, although it is more focused on the human characters. While it doesn't add much to the Lizardmen's lore, I did appreciate that it focused on the mindset of a single Skink trying to unwind and fulfill the will of the Old Ones and their great plan. The human characters were generally fine, although not really fleshed out considering the length of the story (I did really enjoy the character who loved to equate everything with holy lightning). And the end had a nice little Lovecraftian feel that I appreciated.

All in all, it was a nice little book including the Seraphon and I hope that they get more in the future (cue me crossing my fingers for a full length novel).

[Andrew Alvis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Seraphon getting more love is always a good thing and exploring how their culture differs from the Freeguilders and the way Tchaikovsky tackled it was very entertaining.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tchaikovsky delivers in this Seraphon focused short story! Irixi was a delightful character and it was fun getting to see the “superstitious and simple” humans through his eyes. Temerai made a great counter narrator as the “Quiet Human.” Seeing the mundane of mortal life mixed with the timelessness of the Seraphon’s Great Plan made for a truly enjoyable read. I can’t wait to read Tchaikovsky’s Seraphon Novel and find what further role Irixi has to play in the Mortal Realms!