Set somewhere between the novels Primogenitor and Clonelord, Josh Reynolds’ short story Light of a Crystal Sun sees Fabius engaged in one of his experiments, this time attempting to prise vital knowledge from the crystallised fragments of long-dead eldar that he recovered from Craftworld Lugganath. Searching, as ever, for a way to prolong his existence and halt the advancement of the blight that haunts him, he pits his own ironclad mind against the residual spirits held within the crystal. The ghostly eldar seem unsurprisingly unwilling to part with their knowledge, however.
It’s another little flash of insight into Fabius’ personality and activities, this time highlighting both his determination and his towering arrogance, offering intentional similarities to a certain other misunderstood Traitor Space Marine. There’s a great pleasure to be had in watching Fabius muse on the universe and his role therein, and we get plenty of that here, but we also see him in a slightly different setting to normal. The usual Fabius hallmarks are all present and correct, with Reynolds’ familiar tone of voice and sense of style continuing to add to this darkly humorous corner of the 41st millennium. It’s not essential reading to enjoy Clonelord, but it’s a nice bit of extra detail.
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