The Black Library Releases DARK STORM GATHERING by Chris
Wraight
FAIRFAX, Va., Mar 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mythic Entertainment(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, and
The Black Library, a division of Games Workshop, have announced that the
original Warhammer(R) novel DARK STORM GATHERING is now available in
stores. The second in a series based on the award-winning MMORPG, Warhammer(R)
Online: Age of Reckoning(R) (WAR), DARK STORM GATHERING is a tale of
blood, treachery, and Chaos in a world perpetually at WAR!
Penned by Black Library author Chris Wraight, DARK STORM GATHERING tells
the story of an unlikely party of adventurers forced to form an uneasy
alliance with the armies of the Empire to repel the forces of Chaos.
With the grim march of the Tchar'zanek, Champion of the fell powers of
Chaos, underway and the Empire of Man suffering from plague and
mutations, only the intervention of the High Elves offers respite.
However, they are beset by foes of their own, the murderous Dark Elves.
When the prospect of treachery behind Imperial lines looms, four heroes
- Archmage, White Lion, Witch Hunter and Knight of the Blazing Sun -
must work together to uncover the corruption before all is lost.
"Chris Wraight has crafted a dark tale that thrusts players into the
frontlines of the war between Order and Destruction. It's packed to the
brim with blood, battles, and all the things that make the Warhammer
world so gripping," said Mark Jacobs, VP and General Manager at Mythic
Entertainment. "DARK STORM GATHERING captures the essence of WAR perfectly."
For further information about the WAR novel, DARK STORM
GATHERING, visit www.blacklibrary.com.
Based on the popular tabletop war game from Games Workshop, Warhammer
Online: Age of Reckoning features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm(TM)
conflict that will provide players with an engaging battleground for
years to come. Available now for PC, WAR is rated "T" for Teen by
the ESRB. For more information about the game and to download the 10-day
free trial, visit www.warhammeronline.com.
About the Author
Chris Wraight is a freelance writer and teacher currently living and
working in Oxford. A long time fan of Games Workshop background art and
fiction, Chris is also into the novels of Patrick O'Brian, Philip
Pullman and William Golding. He helps look after two cats, and can
occasionally be spotted running through the muddier bits of Oxfordshire
in training for some race or other.
About Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(R)
Experience the glory of Realm vs. Realm(TM)! Declare your allegiance and
join hundreds of thousands of mighty heroes on the battlefields of Warhammer
Online: Age of Reckoning, the new MMORPG from Mythic Entertainment,
the creators of Dark Age of Camelot(TM). Enter a grim fantasy
world of perpetual conflict to fight for the Realms of Order (Dwarfs,
High Elves, and Empire) or Destruction (Greenskins, Dark Elves, and
Chaos). Invade enemy lands, besiege imposing fortresses, and sack
sprawling capital cities for the glory of your Realm. Wield devastating
magic and deadly weapons, battle monstrous creatures, and join your
brothers-in-arms in epic Public Quests(TM). Climb the Bastion Stair, carry
your Guild Banner into battle, and unlock the infinite secrets of the
Tome of Knowledge as you travel the world. Sharpen your blade and
unleash your inner mutation; the Age of Reckoning has begun and WAR IS
EVERYWHERE!
Launched in September 2008, WAR has been recognized by numerous
critics, receiving "MMO of the Year" awards from G4 TV, Game Focus, and
GameSpy, as well as recognition from IGN, Massively, MSNBC, MMORPG.com
and others as a "Best of 2008."
About Electronic Arts
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in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
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About BL Publishing
BL Publishing is a division of industry giant Games Workshop and has
been publishing award-winning fiction set in the Warhammer and Warhammer
40,000 game worlds through their The Black Library imprint for over ten
years. Visit them online at www.blacklibrary.com.
Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer Online, Age of Reckoning, and all
associated marks, names, races, race insignia, characters, vehicles,
locations, units, illustrations and images from the Warhammer world are
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