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Warhammer Age of Sigmar
Beastgrave
A Warhammer Underworlds novel
In the untamed wilds of Ghur, darkness is rising. Rival warbands battle over the dread Beastgrave. Will Beastlord Ghroth prevail or can Branchwraith Kyra and her dryads stop his foul plans?
READ IT BECAUSE
The Warhammer Underworlds action is moving to a new arena. This is your chance to discover the secrets of the Beastgrave, and the warbands battling over it.
THE STORY
Ghur is a realm of vast wilds and savage beasts. Few are more vicious than the herdchief, Ghroth the Rootcutter. Brutal and ruthless, he leads his warherd from one massacre to the next, slaughtering all who defy him. Yet this is not enough to sate Ghroth's bloodthirsty ambition – to become the mightiest of beastlords. When a fearsome vision promises Ghroth the power he craves, he leads a small band of warriors far across the wastes to seize the relic that will make all beastkin submit to his dominion.
But Ghroth's ambition is not unopposed. Rivals within his own warherd seek to cheat him of the prize he covets. Meanwhile, in the enchanted forest of Thornwyld, an enemy of a different kind stirs. The Branchwraith Kyra has also had a vision, an apocalyptic foretelling of the destruction Ghroth will unleash upon her home. Gathering a retinue of dryads, Kyra hastens to thwart Ghroth's hunt – either by killing him or destroying the dark relic he seeks.
The trail will lead both beastkin and Sylvaneth across perilous wastelands. But no danger is greater than that which waits in the mountain tomb of the godbeast. It is a place of terror and legend, a place spoken of in frightened whispers. It is a place called Beastgrave.
In the untamed wilds of Ghur, darkness is rising. Rival warbands battle over the dread Beastgrave. Will Beastlord Ghroth prevail or can Branchwraith Kyra and her dryads stop his foul plans?
READ IT BECAUSE
The Warhammer Underworlds action is moving to a new arena. This is your chance to discover the secrets of the Beastgrave, and the warbands battling over it.
THE STORY
Ghur is a realm of vast wilds and savage beasts. Few are more vicious than the herdchief, Ghroth the Rootcutter. Brutal and ruthless, he leads his warherd from one massacre to the next, slaughtering all who defy him. Yet this is not enough to sate Ghroth's bloodthirsty ambition – to become the mightiest of beastlords. When a fearsome vision promises Ghroth the power he craves, he leads a small band of warriors far across the wastes to seize the relic that will make all beastkin submit to his dominion.
But Ghroth's ambition is not unopposed. Rivals within his own warherd seek to cheat him of the prize he covets. Meanwhile, in the enchanted forest of Thornwyld, an enemy of a different kind stirs. The Branchwraith Kyra has also had a vision, an apocalyptic foretelling of the destruction Ghroth will unleash upon her home. Gathering a retinue of dryads, Kyra hastens to thwart Ghroth's hunt – either by killing him or destroying the dark relic he seeks.
The trail will lead both beastkin and Sylvaneth across perilous wastelands. But no danger is greater than that which waits in the mountain tomb of the godbeast. It is a place of terror and legend, a place spoken of in frightened whispers. It is a place called Beastgrave.
320 pages, Paperback
First published September 19, 2019
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October 30, 2019
Beastgrave is a great book for any preexisting fans of the Age of Sigmar setting or those hoping to become a fan. There's plenty of action, likeable characters, and interesting environments. On top of that, Ghroth comes across as unintentionally funny at times.
Chapters flip-flop between Beastkin and Sylvaneth. I preferred Ghroth and his Beastkin to Kyra and her Sylvaneth but that's because the Sylvaneth have a hefty amount of noticeable plot armour. Sometimes it's believable but sometimes you'll be scratching your head thinking "whaa?".
The ending was decent, the story was pretty great, but the climax was probably the weakest part for me. To me, it just didn't feel natural. It felt as if Games Workshop had Werner on the phone and said "this is how the climax goes" instead of just letting him do his thing.
All in all, a solid 4/5. The climax let it down but everything else was pretty good. I didn't realise that the Ungors would bleat before reading this.
Chapters flip-flop between Beastkin and Sylvaneth. I preferred Ghroth and his Beastkin to Kyra and her Sylvaneth but that's because the Sylvaneth have a hefty amount of noticeable plot armour. Sometimes it's believable but sometimes you'll be scratching your head thinking "whaa?".
The ending was decent, the story was pretty great, but the climax was probably the weakest part for me. To me, it just didn't feel natural. It felt as if Games Workshop had Werner on the phone and said "this is how the climax goes" instead of just letting him do his thing.
All in all, a solid 4/5. The climax let it down but everything else was pretty good. I didn't realise that the Ungors would bleat before reading this.
September 23, 2020
pretty cool if you are into goats
February 7, 2022
Whilst I really enjoyed the setting and descriptions the book lacked pace for me which is why I scored it 3 stars, that said if your interested in any of the factions involved in this story then it is a must read.
February 14, 2022
It's original in the sense that I don't believe there is a single human character in the whole book. Other than that it's light, action-focused fantasy with a few twists because of the nature of Beastmen and Sylvaneth (goats vs trees!). I'd definitely recommend it for anyone new to Warhammer who is interested in Beasts of Chaos or Sylvaneth. I definitely enjoyed listening to it while I painted a bunch of goatmen for my army. Bonus: It requires absolutely no outside knowledge of the world or characters of Warhammer and is very neatly self-contained.
September 12, 2022
An interesting premise for a part of the boardgame I know next to nothing about. Having had some ups and downs with all things Age of Sigmar, this takes a look at a small groups of “factions/races” batteling it out to either keep the/some or other godbeast from awakening. Taking center stage are the beastmen and the sylvaneth with a few extras added.
Enjoyed this journey and now wonder what the outcome of these characters will be. Hope there will be a follow up.
Enjoyed this journey and now wonder what the outcome of these characters will be. Hope there will be a follow up.
November 11, 2020
Monsters as the main characters pays off.
This is the second age of sigma novel I’ve read and I will recommend it to absolutely anyone who likes high fantasy. It’s an easy read that explains the creatures and monsters and world without having to have any age of sigma knowledge at all.
Starts off introducing the hero of the story a human hunter living in a frontier village... wait scrap that he’s dead the real hero’s of this tale are a cruel beast man bent on obtaining power and destroying everything and a tree spirit that wants to protect her Forrest at all cost.
And this really works as they race towards the goal and duke it out with all sorts of perils.
Why didn’t I give it 5 stars well the ending is okay but a bit anticlimactic for such an amazing build up.
Cons
- ending just falls short
Pros
- lore and the way it’s explained from the eyes of monsters
- not really a good guy bad guy story
- easy to read really well written
- good starting point for anyone with no AOS knowledge.
This is the second age of sigma novel I’ve read and I will recommend it to absolutely anyone who likes high fantasy. It’s an easy read that explains the creatures and monsters and world without having to have any age of sigma knowledge at all.
Starts off introducing the hero of the story a human hunter living in a frontier village... wait scrap that he’s dead the real hero’s of this tale are a cruel beast man bent on obtaining power and destroying everything and a tree spirit that wants to protect her Forrest at all cost.
And this really works as they race towards the goal and duke it out with all sorts of perils.
Why didn’t I give it 5 stars well the ending is okay but a bit anticlimactic for such an amazing build up.
Cons
- ending just falls short
Pros
- lore and the way it’s explained from the eyes of monsters
- not really a good guy bad guy story
- easy to read really well written
- good starting point for anyone with no AOS knowledge.
January 25, 2021
Didn't really know what to expect when picking this one up. Knew it was a tie in to a release that GW had going on, but my main draw was it featured Beastmen and Sylvaneth as the main characters in the book.
Going in with the right expectation will give you a solid action piece that moves along at a quick pace. The characters are all one dimensional, but gives us a good short hand to which we can quickly understand them and their goals and just enjoy the ride.
At times and can feel a bit 'gamey', especially when they reach the Beastgrave it can feel a bit like different levels in a video game. But anything that doesn't work will quickly pass and make way for a new 'level' as it were.
I will say that for the majority of the book the Sylvaneth are relegated to following the tracks of the Beastmen, so it can be a bit tiresome to hear of them looking at and interpreting tracks. However once the reach the titular mountain this issue fades away.
A solid if forgettable read. If you have any interest in Beastmen or Sylvaneth it is worth a look.
Going in with the right expectation will give you a solid action piece that moves along at a quick pace. The characters are all one dimensional, but gives us a good short hand to which we can quickly understand them and their goals and just enjoy the ride.
At times and can feel a bit 'gamey', especially when they reach the Beastgrave it can feel a bit like different levels in a video game. But anything that doesn't work will quickly pass and make way for a new 'level' as it were.
I will say that for the majority of the book the Sylvaneth are relegated to following the tracks of the Beastmen, so it can be a bit tiresome to hear of them looking at and interpreting tracks. However once the reach the titular mountain this issue fades away.
A solid if forgettable read. If you have any interest in Beastmen or Sylvaneth it is worth a look.
December 28, 2020
This is a great addition to the Age of Sigmar stories. Beastgrave, the mythical living mountain draws all sorts to its chasms. From the beastmen and goblins to the noble dryads, all are called to Beastgrave for promises of power or to stop evil from claiming that power.
Werner does a fantastic job of introducing us to the different factions vying for control as we journey with them to and through the mountain. Throughout the trek, we meet many others who have also made the trip.
One of the best things of this book is the callouts to the various warbands from previous and the current edition of the Warhammer Underworlds board game. Fans of the game get to see the flesh eating ghouls, the mighty Troggoth, some dwarves and even a female Ogre all contending in the deep caves.
This book is a great starting off point for those jumping into all Age of Sigmar has to offer. It is also a perfect companion for those already versed in the lore and who love to play the game.
Werner does a fantastic job of introducing us to the different factions vying for control as we journey with them to and through the mountain. Throughout the trek, we meet many others who have also made the trip.
One of the best things of this book is the callouts to the various warbands from previous and the current edition of the Warhammer Underworlds board game. Fans of the game get to see the flesh eating ghouls, the mighty Troggoth, some dwarves and even a female Ogre all contending in the deep caves.
This book is a great starting off point for those jumping into all Age of Sigmar has to offer. It is also a perfect companion for those already versed in the lore and who love to play the game.
April 22, 2020
CL Werner knows why I read these books: For the action and the drama, of course! With cool fighting within the scope of the level he set. Werner is the master of the small ensemble and the drama in small group dynamics. In the novel, a small group of Sylvaneth chase down a group of Beastmen to stop them from gaining magical power. That’s it but the characters and avenues of interaction are so rich. The plot moves forward quickly and the fighting is short and sharp. It’s not bogged down by unnecessary navel gazing!
May 25, 2020
It started off slow, with neither the protagonists & antagonists reaching the Beastgrave mountain until halfway through. Once they arrive, the concepts surrounding a living mountain are explored in interesting ways, and the final 25% of the book has the most action. The ending is simultaneously very satisfying, and not so in the least. Still, it's a fun read and nice to have a fantasy story that isn't human-centric like usual.
December 26, 2020
Very strong start, it turns out I have an affinity for Beastmen. Totally lacking in any emotional resonance though despite the potential given Sorgaas' backstory. The ending was very anticlimactic and doesn't really make sense given the scale of godbeasts in AOS. The only way it makes sense I think is if they were actually just fighting a megagargant they thought was a megabeast and all the visions were false, just made to lure them into Beastgrave
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November 15, 2021
A fun, albeit, forgettable story. It probably would have been better if its main purpose wasn't to push a product line. I found the Beast of Chaos characters to be a bit more developed than the Sylvaneth warband, which made the Sylvaneth chapters a bit of a bore. The ending left much to be desired.
If you enjoy Underworlds, Beasts of Chaos, or Sylvaneth, then give this a read. If not, I wouldn't bother.
If you enjoy Underworlds, Beasts of Chaos, or Sylvaneth, then give this a read. If not, I wouldn't bother.
November 25, 2022
Solid dark fantasy action adventure story. Doesn't need previous knowledge of age of sigmar to enjoy at all. It's fast paced and interestingly follows non human character factions and their motivations. Action sections are well written and fast and frantic. Definitely a lot mystery and things left to the imagination. I listened to the audio book and definitely recommend it, the narrator knocks all the parts out of the park. 👍
April 27, 2025
Unfortunate to see the Beasts of Chaos shelved. at least this novel represented them at their best. it was actually what made them so engaging throughout the story. the Sylvaneth storyline wasn't bad but it's funny to see a chapter where they get attacked by bee's. the ending was weird by overall this was a solid final echo to what their lore and presence was.
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September 27, 2020
I have been reading WH40k and Horus Heresy books for a while now but only recently have I ventured into the AoS books and I am hooked! This is another great example of the quality of writers that BL attract, I am going to be spending a lot of money on more of these books now!!
October 20, 2020
***1/2: extremely enjoyable tale, perfectly captures the setting and cultures of the factions represented. Even though it was written as a marketing prop, it didn’t read like it was selling me something. As a BoC player, it was particularly worth reading.
September 24, 2021
A story filled with action right from the start. Great to get more enveloped in the lore of Warhammer Age of Sigmar!
September 30, 2021
Really good
September 24, 2024
Short expedition into Blackstone fortress. Lifted from 3 to 4 stars because I liked the ending.
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