The Storm Breaks

The Storm Breaks is the first book in the Host of Man sub-series, and the fourth book in the Doom of Man story arc, written by author Brett Hunter.

Plot
Twenty-five years have passed since the end of the Salvation War and the vanquishing of the Kyonsi. Valdamir has regained control over his Empire, but the dark cloud of Sultenoma’s soul still hangs over him, poisoning him. He has taken twenty years to assemble a host so massive that it dwarfs any ever made, by man or Eldar. It prepares to march north, to Um’taran, now with the knowledge of the Scripture of Vaulgesh.

Alutun is an old hermit, living in the wilderness. He has left all of his magic practices behind, but when he hears of the creation of a host to march to Um’taran, he feels that it is his duty to stop it before doom falls.

Ada is Valdamir’s wife, and she has delivered six healthy children to him, all but one of which are embarking upon the quest for Um’taran. She is staying with Nyorvanor, who worries for his brother’s health.

Boreran marches with the Host, and he heads a force of 100,000 souls, just one of four of the same number. He worries for Alutun, thinking of his friend and the danger he could be in.