- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Warhammer 40000 (July 8 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1844168743
- ISBN-13: 978-1844168743
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.5 x 17.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 200 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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The ancient eldar are a mysterious race, each devoting their life to a chosen path which will guide their actions and decide their fate. Korlandril abandons peace for the Path of the Warrior. He becomes a Striking Scorpion, a deadly fighter skilled in the art of close-quarter combat. But the further Korlandril travels down this path, the closer he gets to losing his identity and becoming an avatar of war.
About the Author
Gav Thorpe has been rampaging across the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 for many years as both an author and games developer. His works include the hugely popular Angels of Darkness, the Last Chancers series and the ongoing epic tale of The Sundering. He is currently laying low in Nottingham and avoiding the authorities, while his mechanical hamster Dennis is hiding out in the Amazonian rainforest where he is worshipped as a god by several lost tribes of natives.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterful rendition of the eldar race.,
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This review is from: Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
The ancient eldar are a mysterious race. Their lives must be in constant motion, moving from one Path to the next, developing their senses of self and the universe. Craftworld Alaitoc is where Korlandril the Sculptor treads. When confusion and anger become overwhelming, Korlandril must abandon the Path of the Artist for the Path of the Warrior. He goes to the Shrine of Deadly Shadows, where Exarch Kenainath will teach him the ways of the Striking Scorpion.
The peace is broken, harmony falls to discord, only war remains. When war comes, Korlandril and the other Aspect Warriors array themselves as merciless killers. Wearing their war-masks, these warriors feel no guilt, no remorse, no pity. When battle is over and their war-masks have been removed, they do not remember the deaths or acts of destruction they had committed. However, if one is not careful, one may lose himself, his very identity, and turn into the ultimate embodiment of warfare. The peace is broken, balance falls to discord, only battle remains. ***** FIVE STARS! A masterful rendition of the ancient eldar race! As I began this story, I was wary and unsure of how the author could live up to the challenge of depicting the Eldar species. The Eldar is beyond the advancement of the humans of the W40K Universe, even of the Adept Astartes. I read and slowly soaked up of the Eldars' society and their ways. By the end of the story, I had finally come to the conclusion that Gav Thorpe had not only done the Eldar species justice, but had surpassed my expectations. The author managed to show the reader the race's sense of logic, advanced technologies, individual self control, and constant seeking for knowledge and advancement. Yet understanding that no species is perfect, the author also managed to show that not all of their people can remain so strong. A weak link is inevitable. But a weak link may also be the beginning to unparalleled greatness. It is all so very hard for me to describe; however, Gav Thorpe makes it all so clear and simple. To me, that shows incredible talent. My advice to fans: If the name Gav Thorpe is on the cover, BUY IT. Do not bother reading the back of the book to learn what the story is about. It will not matter. If Gav Thorpe wrote the story, it is sure to please. ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews) 10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"The craftworld sings to me and I respond in kind.",
By Johnny - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
This is for 40k fans >=)
After reading Eldar Prophecy I was hesitant to read another novel written about the enigmatic race of Space Elves. Unfortunately after playing a lot of Dawn of War II, I was compelled to find and read an Eldar book. So came along Path of the Warrior. And to my surprise, it wasn't just decent... it was actually good. So good, that I am actually giving a review, my first ever! The aspects which make this novel so compelling a read can be divided into three aspects (Setting, Characters, and Story). Each of which I will examine, without spoiling too much (I hope). Setting: The thing that bugs me a lot about the 40k setting is that it focuses too hard on a Medieval or Fantasy motif. Path of the Eldar does not attempt to render Elves in space like Eldar Prophecy. The Eldar in Path of the Warrior are portrayed as a race of psychically enhanced and technologically advanced people whom are cursed by both the decadence of their ancestors and trapped in a universe at war. As such, I was impressed by the style, as it gave a sense of `realism' to the 40k universe. Characters: For once, the Eldar are rendered as creatures with hopes, fears, aspirations, and anger. After so many Space Marine novels, it's quite refreshing to examine conflict and combat from the other side. The main character Korlandril is believable in the context of the universe, his `human' emotions allows the reader to connect with him and his journey. The character is quite sympathetic, especially through his interactions with the other characters. Story: There was a review earlier that states that the Korlandril character is inconsistent. That he changes more than he should (And then some...). And that is why he had qualms with this novel. While I respect his opinion, I suggest rereading the title once more, even to people who have just picked up the novel. It is called Path of the Warrior, not path of Korlandril. The story is overall about the spirit of those that fight and die in war. In fact there are subtle hints of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in the novel. The book is more about the spirit of war, the effects it has upon the psyche, the transformation it requires, its importance on a primal level, and the inevitable fate it brings. In that respect, I believe this novel is deeper than most 40k Space Marine novels. Anyways, I hope this review has been helpful. 9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Tough Review,
By Nickolas X. P. Sharps "Fleet Strike 13" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
I have a problem with reviewing this book. I think Gav Thorpe is one of the Black Library's best authors, his Last Chancers novels are excellent. I've never been a fan of the eldar but I figured I'd give this book a chance.
This book's strongest aspect is the amount of time put into the development of Korlandril. I would say 95% percent of this book is character/world building. At first it can seem difficult to empathize with Korlandril, he seems kind of whiny and melodramatic at times, but once you come to understand the eldar as a race it sort of makes sense. This book follows Korlandril as he progresses from the path of the artist to the path of the warrior (big surprise). In several ways this novel follows the Heinlein format set in Starship Troopers. Now for the books weaker aspects. There is a very minimal focus on action in this book. That in itself is not such a bad thing, many BL novels are gratuitous in violence and lacking in plot. This would be excusable were the three action sequences actually entertaining but I found myself skimming through them. Another complaint I have is the switch that comes near the end of the book **spoiler** Korlandril ends up being consumed by his blood thirst and becomes the master of a Warrior Aspect Shrine...after only two battles, one of which he was injured in before he got into any real fighting. This would be ok, if not for the fact that he loses any resemblance of the character you spend three hundred pages watching grow **spoiler end** Anyway the ending (a giant battle for the Craftworld), is left off at a cliffhanger, not that the fighting seemed all that intense or gripping anyway. I realize that this is just the first book in a series but you can have an ending to a debut novel that leaves the rest of the series open for growth. I don't find this novel up to snuff with Thorpe's other novels. I can't really recommend it unless you are a diehard eldar fan. I'm still undecided as to whether I will purchase the sequel, if it is anything near as unfulfilling as Path of the Warrior I may have to pass. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional,
By Thomas Lau - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
Ok, I had to actually edit this review to make it more understandable. What I first considered a stand alone book is part of a trilogy.
Path of the Warrior is the first, followed by Path of the Seer, and ending with Path of the Renegade. So what is the premise and in depth story: the Eldar paths and the life Eldar live is the easiest way to explain it. Some background information for those that have no idea of Eldar background: the Eldar are effectively space elves that believe that no scenario of fate is accidental. Thus each life has a strand through time that is affected by countless others and in return affects countless others. The other key concept is that Eldar follow a strict life style in which their emotions and urges are channeled into paths. These paths are what protect the Eldar from chaos, to a point, and they follow for either a certain period of time or if they can not escape it for ever on a given path. Ok, now to the actual review. First off: If you have ever wondered how Eldar would behave, think, and interact: this is one of these rare master pieces. The book is an amazingly detailed articulation of an Eldar experience. The nuances that most people ignore in our daily lives as well as the dangerous of the Eldar paths. One key part that was amazing was the language they use and how much we ignore the language we use ourselves. The book itself, as the title already spoiled (sarcasm) is about the path of a warrior. In this case the story begins with Korlandril who is on the path of the artist. Yet soon flaws in his own emotional being begin to surface that push him into the path of the warrior. Korlandril becomes a warrior in the hopes of protecting himself from his own violent tendencies. Yet the more he struggles the more danger he exposes himself due to a flaw he ignores. The book itself is fantastic and well written and does give the reader a unique experience into the dangers of the violence each Eldar contains within. |
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