This Saturday, you can pre-order a new mega edition boxed set of a Black Library novel. It’s by Chris Wraight, stars the Space Wolves of Járnhamar Pack, and today you’re getting an early sneak peek inside. First up, take a look at the stunning box itself.
The Helwinter Gate follows on from Chris’ beloved novels Blood of Asaheim and Stormcaller, following the exploits of Wolf Guard Gunnlaugur and his fellow members of Ragnar Blackmane’s Great Company.
The novel tears them away from all they know, sending them on the run into an Imperium that’s crumbling around them. The bold warriors must contend not only with a dread foe upon whom they seek vengeance, but also a threat from within that could prevent them from ever returning to Fenris. Of course, there’s also the mystery of just what the Helwinter Gate could be…
The story is presented in a deluxe hardback volume, signed by the author and individually numbered from an edition of 1,500 copies. The leather-effect cover features a stylised wolf icon and banded spine, so it’ll look great alongside your other limited editions.
As well as the novel, you’ll find a host of extras in the box, all themed around the Space Wolves.
Mark your page in style with a metal bookmark in the shape of a wolf – perfect for ensuring that you don’t miss a single word of the action after picking the book back up.
A metal pin badge allows you to show your loyalty to the wolves of Fenris.
A runestone coaster is perfect for resting your drink on while you read. Whether you’re partaking of some mjød or a hot drink to stave off the chill of a Fenrisian winter, you won’t have to worry about stains on your furniture when you use this stylish silver-finish coaster. It’s styled after the Grand Annulus of the Chapter, and adorned with the icons and runes of each of the Wolf Lords.
Using dice themed to your army gives you an advantage. Probably. We don’t have any actual evidence of that, but it’s an old Fenrisian superstition, so it’s worth keeping in mind. Give your Space Wolves a boost by using the six dice you’ll find in the box, which are in the grey of the Chapter, with claw marks for faces 1 to 5, and a wolf on the 6. They come with a handy bag to keep them safe and secure when you’re not rolling them.
You’ll also be able to use those dice as you guide Járnhamar Pack through the fires of battle with a datasheet that gives them rules for Warhammer 40,000! They’re a unit of six models that can be used in Crusade games, and come with a suite of weapons and abilities that will make them a fierce addition to your force.
Finally, you’ll find a second book, Hrani’s Saga. It tells the story of Hrani Fireaxe, a warrior of the Blackmanes, in the style of a Fenrisian saga. It’s illustrated throughout with art that resembles woodcuts, and the tale is annotated by an Imperial archivist, pointing out interesting details and how the events of the saga fit with what is known of the Chapter.
You can add The Helwinter Gate to your collection this Saturday. With only 1,500 copies available, it’s sure to sell out fast, so keep an eye on games-workshop.com – you don’t want to miss out on this incredible artefact.