The epic saga of Ragnar Blackmane continues with this explosive tale set on the holy planet of Terra, where the ancient navigator house of Belisarius has long been allied with the mighty Space Wolves. In return for the means to navigate the treacherous warp, the Space Wolves provide an honour guard for the Patriarch of the house. But as Ragnar takes up this assignment, he uncovers a plot that reaches into the very depths of the Imperium and perhaps even to the God-Emperor himself!

Masters of Magic sees a large Orc hoard invading the empire destroying everything in its path. Leading the hoard is a shaman of prestigious power and only the Battle Wizards of the Empire's Collages of Magic stand a chance at bringing the beast down but political infighting and personal grudges are threatening to curtail the Empires response. In the middle of the storm the young and inexperienced Grey Wizard Lothar must overcome his insecurities and fight for his life.