Audio Review // Horus Heresy Shorts - Serpent/Riven/Veritas Ferrum
Everything I told you yesterday was a lie! Some of the stories in The Legacies of Betrayal are way too short to have their full blog entry. So, let’s do a tripleheader today! I am slowly working through a load of Black Library Horus Heresy short audiobooks/dramas that make up the Legacies of Betrayal. Let us jump into this triple feature.
Serpent by John French and read by Toby Longworth
This is the first of two shorts by John French. I have found his work enjoyable, so I had high hopes. Sadly, it doesn't push the series forward in any natural way. But it gives us a rare insight into the Serpent Cult of Davin, how this cult works, and how corrupted it is. It is an exciting story to listen to if you are a fan of lore and knowledge, but it is not needed for a space marine fan.
Veritas Ferrum by David Annandale and read by Toby Longworth
In theory, this story came before the Damnation of Pythos review and follows the main characters from this tale as they ventured into the Istaavan system. We see through their eyes the destruction wrought on the Imperial forces and ride along as they make tough choices, like aiding their following legions when aid is asked for. I am surprised by how much I enjoy the Iron Hand stories. I have never really been that fond of them, but I admit that I find them surprisingly enjoyable. It's a great story I wish I had read before Pythos. Also, is it just me, or does the cover art give off Space Wolves vibes?
Riven by John French and read by Toby Longworth
My third and final tale for this review: see us still with the 10th Legion, aka Iron Hands. It focuses on Brother Crius, who has spent time in jail with traitors. This is due to the Imperial Fists being over-cautious following the open betrayal of their fellow legions. To say he is pissed is an understatement. Soon, at the request of Rogal Dorn, Brother Crius, alongside a force of Imperial Fists, heads off in search of survivors in the void. Sadly for him, he discovers a dead Primarch and broken-spirited brothers. Once again, another fantastic Iron Hands story, full of heartbreak and pain, also contained a tremendous void ship battle worth the price of admission alone. I feel this is a great introduction to Crius, and I really hope the Black Library team is allowed to do more with him.
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