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Warhammer 40,000's storyline advances with all the urgency of a tectonic plate. Games Workshop's writers often spend years nudging the grand narrative forward ever so slightly. Consider the much-hyped return of Primarch Lion El'Jonson announced back in March 2023 - two years later, the character remains largely inactive within the setting, with his dramatic reunion with brother Roboute Guilliman seeming more distant than ever.
Intriguing storylines dangle unresolved for decades, solutions perpetually out of reach. Cliffhangers fossilize in a state of perpetual anticipation. This is the nature of Games Workshop's grimdark 41st millennium, whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. Nowadays, every scrap of potential plot progression gets scrutinized like a heretic before the Inquisition.
The latest subject of this intense scrutiny comes from celebrated Black Library author Dan Abnett's Facebook post. As perhaps the most influential Warhammer 40K writer today, Abnett has shaped much of the franchise's beloved lore through works like Gaunt's Ghosts, Eisenhorn, and pivotal Horus Heresy installments.
Our focus turns to the Eisenhorn series, currently at the center of swirling speculation. This sci-fi noir trilogy - with its spinoff Ravenor series - follows Inquisitors Gregor Eisenhorn and Gideon Ravenor hunting heretics while resisting Chaos corruption. Unlike Warhammer 40K's typical galaxy-spanning battles, these stories deliver more intimate, character-driven narratives.
The Eisenhorn universe expanded with the Bequin spinoff, beginning with 2012's Pariah. After nearly a decade's wait, Penitent arrived in March 2021, delivering shocking lore revelations about the enigmatic King in Yellow. Now fans anxiously await the concluding installment, Pandaemonium, whose continued absence has drawn comparisons to George R.R. Martin's perpetually delayed The Winds of Winter.
Why has Pandaemonium become such a fixation? Because it promises substantial forward momentum for Warhammer 40K's overarching narrative. With major revelations hinted at the end of Penitent, fans are clamoring for answers and bombarding Abnett with demands for the sequel.
This brings us to Abnett's recent Facebook post promoting his appearance at Kent's Broadside Games Show, where he included an intriguing disclaimer:
My previous posts about this event (and honestly most things I post) draw numerous demands for Pandaemonium (Bequin book 3). I'm thrilled you're excited - so am I! But it's crucial to understand the publication timeline isn't mine to control. An NDA prevents me from detailing why Bequin 3 - along with other projects - are currently delayed. Rest assured, it's coming. In the meantime, perhaps enjoy my other works?
The NDA mention alone would be noteworthy, but combined with a March Reddit post, it becomes fascinating. User Zigoia recounted meeting Abnett at a Maidstone book signing, where the author allegedly revealed the delay stems from the novel's "potential lore impact" and Games Workshop wanting to "align the TV show's lore first" to avoid contradictions with Pandaemonium's galaxy-shaking revelations.
Ah yes, the TV show - Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40K cinematic universe, born from Games Workshop's Amazon deal. With Cavill serving as executive producer and star, the project holds immense promise, especially given his well-known passion for the franchise. Yet details remain frustratingly scarce: no confirmed characters, settings, or timelines. However, fan speculation consistently points to Eisenhorn as Cavill's potential role.
This context makes Abnett's NDA situation clearer. If Pandaemonium must wait while Games Workshop aligns its Amazon productions with established canon, we might face an even longer delay. When announcing the Amazon deal in December 2024, GW cautioned that the first screen adaptation remains "years away" - perhaps explaining why 40K's overarching narrative currently feels stagnant.
While we wait, let's indulge in some harmless theorizing. Does Abnett's NDA imply Amazon is adapting Eisenhorn? The series' relatively contained scale makes it financially viable compared to massive undertakings like the Horus Heresy. If true, Abnett might be creatively involved, with Cavill potentially portraying Eisenhorn himself. Recently, Cavill spoke about the "tricky" challenge of adapting 40K's complex lore - perhaps breathing life into Eisenhorn is part of that endeavor.
