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Legion of the Damned

They come unannounced and unlooked for, wreathed in spectral fury, and battle without a single warcry until the hopeless field is won. Then, as suddenly as they came, they are gone.

Updated 13 September 2026

Overview

They come unannounced and unlooked for, wreathed in spectral fury, and battle without a single warcry until the hopeless field is won. Then, as suddenly as they came, they are gone.

This short reference draws on the existing Chronicle. Follow the full account for the narrative and context.

Sources and further reading

Rob Sanders, Legion of the Damned, parts one and four — Kersh, the revenant and the defence of the mission house.

Read the full account: The Legion of the Damned: Spectres in Bone and Flame, and the Riddle of the Lost Fire Hawks