It is a rare moment when the full grandeur and depravity of Slaanesh’s chosen children are unveiled in such style, and the new Emperor’s Children Codex delivers exactly that—dripping with style, steeped in corruption, and soaked in the sensory overload the III Legion is known for. Across 112 pages, the book charts their fall from grace into hedonistic madness, with lore, rules, and artwork that paint a hauntingly beautiful portrait of this once-proud legion's descent into obsession.

Codex: Emperor’s Children – Overview

The book covers everything from their tragic origins to their warbands today, balancing lore with a full army breakdown. Six Detachments allow for vastly different army builds, catering to duellists, speed freaks, daemon-heavy warbands, and more. Each offers unique strategic flavors, all unified by the theme of arrogant, perfectionist brutality.

It includes full Crusade and Combat Patrol rules, plus datasheets for every unit, making this one of the most comprehensive single-volume codices released in the new edition. Lavish miniature photography and layout design complement the rules with visual storytelling, creating a truly immersive read.

A Collector’s Edition is available—though not at Wargame Portal—with a soft pink foil trim, ribbon bookmark, and unique cover, capturing the aesthetic decadence of Slaanesh’s chosen. For true devotees, an ultra-rare deluxe edition includes metal objective markers, art prints, Stratagem and Datasheet cards, and a two-part slipcase. A treat for collectors, though again, unfortunately not in stock at Wargame Portal.

Fulgrim Ascended – The Daemon Primarch Returns

At the heart of this release is the long-awaited Fulgrim Daemon Primarch model—a centerpiece of excess and horror. A serpentine horror with four optional heads (including one helmeted), Fulgrim's form is equal parts majestic and monstrous. His rules reflect that duality, with an aura of seduction paired with devastating combat ability.

For fans of narrative and visual splendor alike, this is one of the best centerpiece releases in recent memory. He is both a menace on the battlefield and a showpiece on the shelf.

New Units – A Legion Reforged

The Emperor’s Children range also introduces several new characters and units, each oozing flair and lethal elegance:

• Lucius the Eternal returns, still impossible to truly kill, still delighting in his cruel artistry with the Blade of the Laer and his daemonic lash.
  
  

• Lord Kakophanist brings the noise, leading sonic weapon-wielding Noise Marines with twisted, musical precision.

• Lord Exultant is a glory-seeker with customizable armament and attitude, looking to outshine even his own warband in combat.
  
  
  

• Flawless Blades deliver elite melee with style, carrying deadly blissblades and bearing enough interchangeable parts to make every build unique.

• Noise Marines, redesigned and now a 6-model unit, continue to be the heart of the sonic onslaught, with options for disharmonic champions and multiple blastmasters.

• Tormentors and Infractors round out the roster, able to be built two ways: either as ranged thrill-seekers or drug-fueled close combat berserkers, with abundant bits for hobbyists to experiment with.

Also on offer are Emperor’s Children-themed dice and cards, with 26 quick-reference Datasheet cards and stunning pearl-pink dice bearing the Legion icon.

Fulgrim – The Perfect Son Novel

The narrative side of this debauched journey is told in Fulgrim – The Perfect Son by Jude Reid, which explores Fulgrim’s siege of the Crucible and the psychological unraveling of his champions. It's a story of expectation, obsession, and self-destruction, written with an elegance befitting the Legion’s dark glamour.

The special edition—not available at Wargame Portal—is a signed and numbered collector’s dream, adorned with foil-stamped screen-printed art. For those less inclined to excess, hardback, ebook, and audiobook formats will also be made available.

Also Incoming: Ahriman, Undying

While not directly part of this wave, Ahriman, Undying by John French ties into the broader Chaos story, offering a tale of loss, betrayal, and impossible escape as the sorcerer faces the collapse of everything he's built. It's a timely release as Chaos continues to deepen its grip on the narrative of Warhammer 40,000.

Final Verdict

The Emperor’s Children release is nothing short of a masterpiece in thematic design. It hits every note—lore, rules, visuals, and model range—with a twisted harmony only Slaanesh could orchestrate. Fulgrim’s return is both majestic and horrifying, and the new miniatures push the creative boundaries of what Chaos can look like on the tabletop.

While the special editions of the Codex and Fulgrim novel are unavailable at Wargame Portal, the rest of this exquisite range will leave fans of the III Legion more than satisfied—and maybe even a little overwhelmed, just as Slaanesh would want it.

Keep an eye on Wargame Portal for the latest stock updates, and embrace excess—responsibly.