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Summer Reading – NEW Tales of Pannithor

10th Jun 2025

Dan Mapleston



A World Full of Stories

Fantasy worlds are built on amazing tales, and Pannithor is no exception. The setting for Kings of War continually grows deeper and richer with world-shaping events told through the Clash of Kings books, steered by player outcomes from epic global campaigns, and across the numerous other games that join it in building out the detailed setting such as Champions, Dungeon Saga Origins, and Armada.

But there's also a whole other side to these stories away from the gaming table, perfect either for your bookshelf or to conveniently stick on an eReader for your evening reading (and the summer holidays)!

Our friends over at Winged Hussar Publishing and a team of talented authors are responsible for bringing these incredible stories to life, and we're here to share two of their amazing recent releases below. Make sure to check them out, and dive into these brand new stories and corners of Pannithor.

Want to see what else is out there? You'll find the whole Tales of Pannithor collection right HERE.


Tales of Pannithor: Through Thick and Thin

What's It About?

Naval Officer Jaymes Ellias and privateer Captain Caithlin Viconti both face new challenges, personal and professional. But their struggles pale when a formidable enemy fleet emerges, threatening the East Infant Sea. Now, sailing under the Basilean flag, they must unite with their allies to battle the relentless High Priest T'mork and his Empire of Dust, fighting off undead warships and pirates to defend their home.

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Read It Because

If you're a fan of either Armada or swashbuckling adventure stories, this novel offers an exciting dive into the high-stakes naval warfare of Pannithor.

As a direct sequel to author Mark Barber's stunning earlier novel 'Pious', it thrusts returning character Jaymes Ellias and Caithlin Viconti into an even more perilous fight for survival. Prepare for thrilling clashes between the righteous Basilean fleets and the terrifying undead hordes of the Empire of Dust, as Barber vividly brings the fantastical oceans to life with intense action and an engaging cast of characters.

Find It Here

Digital eBook: Mantic Webstore

Physical Softback: Winged Hussar Webstore or Amazon

 


Tales of Pannithor: Claws on the Plain

What's It About?

In the aftermath of war, Mercenary General Uslo Dargent—denied glory and restless in peace—strikes a perilous pact with displaced Ardovikian Plainsmen: help them cross the Great Wall in exchange for secrets buried since the age of Primovantor. But as old powers stir and a new war brews in the East, Uslo finds himself entangled in a far greater game—one that will test his ambition, and decide the fate of the Plain.

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Read It Because

If you're deeply invested in the setting of Pannithor this novel offers a special opportunity to explore a region outside of the world's big recent story arcs. Author James Dunbar introduces fresh groups and characters, setting the stage for the reader to delve into the untold stories of the Ardovikian Plain and discover how they fit into the ongoing saga of Upper Mantica.

Find It Here

Digital eBook: Mantic Webstore

Physical Softback: Winged Hussar Supply Room or Amazon


More Tales of Pannithor On The Way!

The Tales of Pannithor series has lots more exciting stories on the way. Find the whole series here, and watch out for more new books later in the year:

Rage and Grace by D.R. Chester - hunted for her mysterious powers, a young half-elf allies herself with a mighty Forest Spirit as the peace of Elvenholme itself comes under threat.

Fall of the Celestians by C.L. Werner - in this sequel to the must-read Rise of the Celestians, Mescator seeks greater influence across Pannithor, Oskan pursues his own ends through ancient magic, and events move inexorably toward the creation of the Fenulian Mirror - the artefact of terrifying hidden power that will dramatically change the world's course forever...

 

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Through Thick and Thin – Digital

Perhaps life was fairly simple beforehand, after all… Jaymes Ellias has been promoted to captain and now has the responsibility of a thousand tonne warship and its crew of nearly three hundred souls. He is committed to a relationship where the reality is far more complicated than the romance of the idea. He is learning that the relaxed and approachable nature of a junior leader does not always work as a senior commander. And that was before the East Infant Sea was threatened by another fleet of violent and deadly enemy warships, intent on causing a tidal wave of destruction across Basilean territories.

Caithlin Viconti has had her initial successes as a privateer captain. Now, she and her ship are well known to the pirates she hunts down, and the prizes are fewer and further between. The money is no longer rolling in, and she has debts to pay off and a crew’s wage to honor. If that was not enough, the sudden appearance of her father to criticize all of her recent decisions and actions – both professionally and personally – is less than ideal. And, like Jaymes, this was all before the appearance of a major Ahmunite bone fleet led by a deadly and remorseless high priest from the Empire of Dust.

Jaymes, Caithlin, and their friends and comrades are again propelled into action across the turquoise waters of the sun-drenched East Infant Sea, sailing and fighting beneath the Basilean flag as they face the threats of the Ahmunite undead and pirates in the defense of the Basilean Hegemony as they face the notorious Empire of Dust High Priest T’mork and his fleet of undeath.
£7.49

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Digital New

Claws on the Plain – Digital

In the aftermath of war, Mercenary General Uslo Dargent—denied glory and restless in peace—strikes a perilous pact with displaced Ardovikian Plainsmen: help them cross the Great Wall in exchange for secrets buried since the age of Primovantor. But as old powers stir and a new war brews in the East, Uslo finds himself entangled in a far greater game—one that will test his ambition, and decide the fate of the Plain.

£7.49

MGDG235

Digital New

Pious – Digital

Lieutenant Jaymes Ellias is ready to leave the Basilean Navy. A career spent in coastal defense and administrative positions has left him dejected and resentful, and he has a plan for life outside the military. But when he is suddenly sent to the ship’s company of the HW Pious, an elohi-class frigate, he is propelled into action under the command of the harsh, sardonic Captain Charn Ferrus.

A novel set in Pannithor based on the game of fantasy naval warfare: Armada

Written by Mark Barber

£7.49

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Digital

Rise of the Celestians – Digital

A new age descends on Pannithor when elven mages invoke powerful rituals that cast open the barriers between worlds. Through arcane gateways arrive beings of incredible might and wisdom, the star-flung Celestians! Entities whose names will echo down through the ages. Mescator. Valandor. Liliana. Kyron. Karinna. Fulgria. Belkon. Oskan.

The Celestians have journeyed to Pannithor to bestow on its inhabitants their great knowledge and by their guidance bring to the mortal races an era of peace and prosperity. But the powers that hold sway in the ancient kingdoms will not meekly fade into nothingness. The cruel priesthood of Bhanek dominates Elvenholme. In the human realms of Primovantor and Ahmun, the sinister disciples of Shobik hold sway. If they would free the people they’ve come to help, the Celestians must set themselves up as new gods and sweep away the vestiges of the Primogenitors. But there is one ancient god that is far more than a mere echo of former power. Before they can truly free the mortals of Pannithor, the Celestians must defeat not merely the followers of their greatest foe, but the god himself, the savage Korgaan!

£7.49

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