The main theme is often corruption. The Death Guard are chaos-corrupted, and this is shown through their actions and the spread of the plague. Another theme is loyalty, in a twisted way. They are loyal to their chaos gods and to Mortarion.
Mortarion is also a central character. His journey from a Primarch to a servant of Nurgle is a major part of the story. His decisions and actions shape the fate of the Death Guard as a whole.
The Horus Heresy Death Guard novels are great reads. One of the things that stands out is the detailed descriptions of the battles. You can almost smell the stench of the Death Guard's plagues as they spread across the battlefield. These novels also explore the relationships within the legion, like the bond between the marines and their leaders, which is really interesting.
The Daily Life of the Tokyo Reaper is a light novel written by the author, Magic Mango. The general plot of this novel is as follows:
In the chaotic world of evil spirits, the streets of Tokyo were filled with ghosts. The huge demon fox roared at the sky, and the nine tails behind it danced wildly. The intense demonic qi formed a storm, blowing away everything around it. Ye Shen You smiled contemptuously. He drew his sword and brushed his palm across his face. A red and white ferocious mask appeared on his face. Just as he was about to unlock Peerless, the system mission appeared in front of him. With a cursory glance, Ye Shen You, who was ready to attack, immediately lost his temper. [System Mission: Please use your love to influence the Nine-Tailed Fox in front of you and have a sweet relationship with her.]“......”System, just you wait. One day, I will kill you as well! This was the story of a transmigrator with the Death God System who stirred up trouble in Tokyo and created a Death God team. This book was also known as " My Zanbaodao is the System "," Death God: In order to become stronger, I was forced to fall in love ", and " The Diary of the Savior ".
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" Death God: My Zankita is the entire underworld " was a light novel by Mr. Ji. The general plot of this novel was:
Now standing in front of you is the current head captain of the Corpse Soul World and the strongest Reaper! The great revolutionary of the Tranquil Court! The Merciful Redeemer of Soul Street! The medical leader of the fourth division! The innovative communicator of the virtual circle! The glue of the 13th Division!
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The book " Reborn Reaper Becomes Captain of the Ten Blades " was a light novel by the author, Xiao Bai, who was super resistant to beatings. It was a derivative doujinshi novel. The general plot of this novel was:
The story of a die-hard fan of Death who transmigrated to the virtual circle to awaken the check-in system had the main plot of the original work, but it also included some of the author's own changes.
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" Reaper: The Destined Death " was a light novel by author Milutino. The general plot of the novel was as follows:
Yellow Springs Plain's Dawnless had never liked the Grim Reaper. He felt that those who called themselves 'Grim Reaper' were not worthy of their name. He was obviously going to die if he was killed, so how could he be qualified to call himself the Grim Reaper? One had to know that the so-called death would not be killed again. "So, are you ready, gentlemen? Next is the true dawn of despair."
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" The Captain of Death is My Student " was a light novel written by the author, Yiyi's Starry Sky. The general plot of this novel was:
What was the truth of the Death God World? What was the real reason for the death of the Spirit King? What kind of existence was hell? What kind of place was outside of Liuhun Street? Why did the Corpse Soul World only go to a certain island country in his previous life? Shinji Doomiya, who had transmigrated to the world of Death, didn't want to know about this. He just wanted to live a free life without being stabbed in the back, while protecting the people he was familiar with. However, by relying on a cheat he named the Respect System, he had become stronger step by step. Not only had he accidentally taught a bunch of captains, but he had also slowly rediscovered the world. [PS: A lot of foreshadowing, aiming to write a complete world of Death, a lot of original works, warned by 98 Backstab.]
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" The Endless Undead Invasion of Ten Thousand Worlds " was a fantasy-mystery fantasy novel written by Crazy K. The general plot of the novel was:
As long as you die, you can become my warrior, whether you were once a teammate or an enemy. When the endless undead poured out of the spatial rift, all living beings would be dominated by the horror of the undead.
The world types were movie world, original world, and drama world. It mainly focused on war.
I've written a similar book, so you can collect it without worry.
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" League of Legends: Death's Descent " was a novel written by the author, Koutou Mantou. The general plot of the novel was:
So what if he dominated Earth?
The name of the Grim Reaper! It would definitely resound throughout the world!
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The book " Undead Oracle " was a fantasy novel written by the author, O0Blackfire0o. The general plot of this novel was:
A soul from Earth had somehow transmigrated to a land of the undead. As his strength increased, his memories gradually awakened. However, the Land of the Undead was just a prison of evil. Let's see how the protagonist breaks free from the shackles, returns to his former home with gratitude and revenge.
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Death in Marvel was a novel written by the author's last descendant. The general plot of the novel was:
When the light of the Ghost Dao lit up the night sky, when Wang Xu's flash shot through the sky, when the spiritual pressure of the knife shook the eight wastelands, when the glory of Emperor Youhabah spread throughout this foreign land. If you can't understand, then worship! This was the story of an otaku who traveled through the Marvel Universe with all kinds of abilities from the manga Death!
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Death in a Beautiful Manga was a novel written by Happy Fat Sausage. The general plot of the novel was as follows:
Sword Slayer, Ghost Path, Spirit Pressure. I've always wanted to write a novel about the Grim Reaper. I hope everyone will like it. Let's follow the settings of this book. This story is purely fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental.
I'm not entirely sure as there could be multiple main characters depending on the specific plot of the 'death world 40k novel'. But usually, there are soldiers or adventurers who are central to the story.
The 'Death or Glory 40k Novel' likely centers around the characters' quests for honor or victory in the brutal and unforgiving Warhammer 40,000 setting. It could feature Space Marines, Orks, or other races engaging in combat, with themes of sacrifice and heroism. Maybe a group of soldiers is faced with a seemingly impossible mission and they have to choose between certain death or achieving a great glory through their actions.
In the 'Death or Glory 40k Novel', the main characters could be a diverse group. There might be a young and inexperienced recruit who is eager to prove himself. There could also be a grizzled veteran who has seen countless battles and is now mentoring the newbies. Additionally, there may be a powerful psyker who uses their psychic abilities to aid their comrades in the fight against the enemies, whether they are Chaos forces, Tyranids or other threats in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
One popular 'death guard novel' is 'Plague War' which delves deep into the lore of the Death Guard. It shows their transformation into the chaos-corrupted warriors they are, with detailed descriptions of their battles and the spread of the plague. Another is 'Plague Garden' which further explores their dark nature and the way they operate within the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
One interesting plot point is the transformation of the Death Guard. Their fall from grace and their embrace of Nurgle's rot make for a dark and complex storyline. It shows how a once noble legion can be corrupted.
The uniqueness of Horus Heresy Death Guard novels lies in their portrayal of the fall. They show how a once - noble legion succumbs to chaos. It's a tragic yet engaging story.