WARHAMMER 40K AUDIO: BLOOD AND FIRE BY AARON DEMBSKI-BOWDEN (HELSREACH SEQUEL)

[@Arderas811]

Grimaldus and Andrej as a buddy cop film... I need it.

[@CloudParadox-is1jc]

fuck yes.. whoever will make it can have all my dollars!

[@johnnyviolett2384]

"Sometimes the most virtuous path is to shoulder the shame and survive" If I am at all honest this is by far one of the coldest quote ever spoke. On every level! Thank you for the reading of this tale. From a greatful listener. Thank you

[@jack9135]

For real, I may need a plaque of this quote.

[@roymcroberts8683]

Man I have to thank you. If it wasn't for you on KZbin I would have completely gone crazy with all the bad that has gone on. I hope you never quit doing this.

[@ABorderPrince]

same here to be honest

[@roymcroberts8683]

@@ABorderPrinceMy 16 year old son are like most children and parrent we don't always have common ground but your videos we kick back and have a great time on the same page. Thank you sir.

[@urielventris4917]

@@roymcroberts8683 You hit it spot on. It is nice to have a common interest with my own son in 40k. These top shelf readings are just the cherry on top.

[@JamesB-kz2vk]

Blessings

[@Andy_Sidaris]

Society may be being intentionally collapsed but at least we have Warhammer

[@TherealTenmanI]

"No." - Reclusiarch Grimaldus Channeling the aDornable one himself. Quite fortified indeed.

[@Devildanncer]

The Lord aDornable yEss.

[@Khornecussion]

" No. " - Grimaldus. " I raised that boy. " - Rogal Dorn

[@nicholascerillo4000]

Captain Andre: the only human to personally file a complaint to the Black Templars and live.

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

Captain Andre is a precious baby and must be protected at all costs

[@jasonbaden4804]

He had a headache once. Heard he recovered.

[@jameselliott9055]

@@AnIdiotsLantern he's NOT a baby! he's OUR baby. thank you.

[@bryce4724]

not just a Templar, but also the top ranking Chaplin

[@scottlock8584]

He earned it after surviving getting dunked on by a church and only having a slight headache

[@antonioliles5027]

I love Andre! Probably the only human that can get away with backtalking Grimaldes! I wonder if they will meet again on the field. Perhaps in another thousand years or so!

[@chadcuckproducer1037]

I loved the part about the headache at the end of Helsreach

[@antonioliles5027]

@@chadcuckproducer1037 I as well loved that part! I always imagine he got shot in the head.

[@chadcuckproducer1037]

@@antonioliles5027 why? He made it through the fight virtually unscathed. That is the joke.

[@nicholascerillo4000]

I was hoping that he doesn’t make it to the shuttle bay at the end, and instead he just settles in to become a serf-soldier on the Eternal Crusader

[@piotrcthlu]

Yeah the headache part at end of helsreach was climax, so cool

[@Daimon-X]

No Pity! No Remorse! No Fear! Celestial Lions lives, hear them roar!

[@ABorderPrince]

true words

[@Exalt92]

btw is there more on the lions next to this and "Spear of the Emperor?"

[@blacktemplar1139]

Sadly they died

[@Bumbaclart247]

@@blacktemplar1139they still live - only the CM died

[@blacktemplar1139]

@@Bumbaclart247 Nope, all of them are dead, warp storms are still a threat you know

[@knowplay3258]

I want a book series that are The Tales of a Guardsman: Andrej's Escapades!!

[@Android-du9jz]

Andrej was the most underrated character in Helsreach

[@jacobhamilton2473]

Andrej: The New Hero of the Imperium

[@richardhowells5804]

Yes yes yes

[@ciceroblackthorne3607]

Andrej and Caiphas! Imperial Hero Bros!

[@TheSirgnomesalot]

There’s a series called the all guardsmen party that’s based on an TTRPG but is an entertaining story

[@geneawisea2708]

Justice for For the Celestial Lions! JUSTICE FOR EKENE!!!!

[@ABorderPrince]

they do survive and rebuild they allied with the emperors spears defending a regino of space now

[@notabotpromise5654]

They need to finish the emperor's spears series so we know what the hell happened to the lions!!

[@TheRampantLion]

@@ABorderPrince true, but their chapter master goes towards a poor future...

[@geneawisea2708]

@@ABorderPrince The Inquisition murdered Ekene there Prince. Btw I LOVE your Channel, you’re doing some great work man. Thank you!!

[@Birb_of_Judge]

Oh Emperor, now i remember who Andrj was. May he serve long in the name of the steel legion. If he reached the shuttle bay in time.

[@ABorderPrince]

lmao joins the crusade

[@Birb_of_Judge]

@@ABorderPrince but i had to laugh so god damn loud when he asked "You are joking right?"

[@TheOriginalArc858]

I literally just finished reading Helsreach Grimaldus: Did you find her? Try not to cry Andrej:....I did, yes.... Cry a lot

[@CloudParadox-is1jc]

thanks I am now crying alot.. again

[@Ibian666]

Andrej lives! STOMP STOMP! Had an idea for the ending. Andrej is running, gasping for breath, when a marine jogs up next to him. "Friend Andrej, do you wish me to aid you in your journey to the escape pod?" "I appreciate the kind gesture, but fear that it might be embarrassing for the both of us." "That seems likely, but I am willing to bear the shame of it if you are." "Very well then, I accept your kind offer." The marine then picks up Andrej, throws him over his shoulder and starts running. Andrej, of course, is being himself. "Andrej, one of the heroes of Helsreach, charging forward, hind quarters first! What a magnificent story this will be!"

[@ABorderPrince]

he will pop up again no doubt

[@DannyHeywood]

And then he stabs him? This isn't playtime at hugging camp! (This is a joke, not angry time) - Dan

[@nicholascerillo4000]

upon realizing that he would be stuck with Andrej on the Crusader, l imagine Grimaldis would be sprinting down the deck with the trooper in tow.

[@avocato1135]

@@ABorderPrince As much as it pains me to say, as I adore Andrej as a character, the plot has been aldvanced like.. 200 years supposedly, so we might see Andrej Jr. Jr. Jr.?

[@nimmha6708]

@@avocato1135 then also add the fact that these soldiers die like flies... And nurgle ain't even around

[@GhstTwnzFnst]

Really sad when the list of Guardsman deaths, Andre was the last mentioned. Then the end of the story, I'm dying laughing.

[@ABorderPrince]

yeah it gets you

[@CloudParadox-is1jc]

wait.. he dies!? I thought he was still alive last anyone knew? he even pissed grimaldus off later in in a chance encounter over vox!?

[@AROBASPARK]

I did smile to hear of Andrej one last time:) Edit: OH! He made it out! Thank the Emperor!

[@declanlee6894]

This is maybe my favorite short audiobook for when I have to do something difficult. Really appreciate your work.

[@ABorderPrince]

Cheers

[@Lord-Inquisitor]

I laughed so hard when Andre showed up on the Eternal Crusader. Even harder when he was told he had to run 2km to the nearest shuttle bay to get back dirt side.

[@Sol_Invictus510]

One of my favorite guard characters in all the books! Such a good scene.

[@ABorderPrince]

did he make it thats the question

[@Lord-Inquisitor]

@@ABorderPrince Well if he didn't, then they have one of the best damn Guardsmen the Astartes can ask for.

[@AldousC]

He probably did not make it. He's probably Yarrick's aide now.

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

@@ABorderPrince “oh no lord Helbrecht I was on my way to the hanger bay but I thought, it is a long flight, so when I saw a white throne room I thought, wisdom is to make the best of opportunities when you see them, yes? But was enthroned a little longer then I thought, and now I seem to have missed the shuttle, sad day! Fortunately, it is a large ship, and I do not take up very much room! Surely I can crash with you, yes? You shall scarcely notice I am here!”

[@MrTorchboss]

Low key hope Andre is a crew member of the eternal crusader now. He's "dead" and he probably doesn't have the endurance to run full tilt to the hanger bay. Perfect setup for Andre to continue in the black templars.

[@julian7247]

he could become Yarricks bannbearer or something

[@theblueneko677]

if andre dies ill cry

[@gustavchambert7072]

He definitely has the endurance. He's a stormtrooper after all. If he's fast enough, and if he can actually find a shuttle bound to depart that close to a warp translation is another matter entirely xD

[@skylarwalton9611]

8

[@CloudParadox-is1jc]

screw that.. commisar cain!

[@Ophira]

I love how Aaron sneaked in a monty python reference with the antioch orb, loved your read of it!

[@digitallurke7710]

Orb of Antioch is a Canon Python reference. It's a piece of warmer from the old Templars Codex👍

[@morganw.4711]

“One thanked me profusely. The other was André, who did no such thing.” LEGEND. We Stan a KING.

[@CloudParadox-is1jc]

I love it

[@flamingtp4947]

I'd love to see this get animated too. Hellsreach was a great animation.

[@DjReed75]

if it's only half as good as helsreach it'll be 100 times better than most animations .... 😂

[@Dakooties]

Oh man, I straight up started tearing up when I thought Andre died and was dreading telling my wife about it.

[@antonioliles5027]

No worries in that regard. You can tell your wife that he died for the second time but not the last. He has a few thousand more deaths to go before he can rest.

[@ABorderPrince]

lol well he lives! HE LIVES!

[@jamescawl6904]

@@ABorderPrince Stomp stomp.

[@mannaxsilveroak7184]

That was an amazing read. As you said, I was gutted with Andre’s death. Then laughed at the end. Everyone at work wanted to know what was so funny.

[@ABorderPrince]

thanks and yeah its good moment

[@BigBinky_Gaming]

2:14:05 OMG it's Andrei! This guy makes the fall of hellsreach amazing. The shit he says is just so off the cuff perfect.

[@blacktemplar1139]

There is no such thing as the fall of Helsreach

[@BigBinky_Gaming]

@@blacktemplar1139 That may be true oh great son of Dorn BUT you cannot deny you didn't know what I meant by what I said.

[@spike.strat1318]

Trooper/Captain Andre, are we sure he isn’t a perpetual? Love the familiarity he has with Grimaldus. No wonder given what they have been through together.

[@antonioliles5027]

That is my theory as well. I also love his complete lack of ceremony with Grimaldus...

[@ABorderPrince]

lol everyone wants perpetuals. Andrej is just that good prefer that like the other dude in storm of iron

[@arandombattlebrother6608]

@@ABorderPrince I think fate and luck is with Andre just as it is with Grimaldus

[@nicholascerillo4000]

In the grim darkness of the future, we still have lovable bastards like Andrej Valatok

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

@@ABorderPrince oh god GW please don’t ruin Andrej by making him a Perpetual Perpetuals suck they are all bad and they make the story worse

[@stevepalpatine2828]

Lol did the High Marshal of the Black Templars just kill that Cthulu looking daemon with a Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch?? 🤣🤣🤣

[@lightningchegg4823]

Yes. The author put it in as an Easter egg to Monty python and the holy grail

[@digitallurke7710]

The 0rb of Antioch was a legit wargear option from the old Templars Codex

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

“Oh lord! Bless this thy hand grenade! That with it thou shalt blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy!”

[@colmoconnell2638]

Your "bad little attempt" is what's keeping me sane during the covid. Keep it up brother and when all this is done the pints will be on me in Dublin!!!

[@FroedOut]

Happy I stumbled across this. Amazing job! The Lions are my favorite chapter. We are the Emperor's Pride!

[@ABorderPrince]

thanks

[@nomad2305]

I've listened to this twice now. Absolutely brilliant! Also, the inquisition can get buggered by a horde of daemonettes the bastards.

[@GamingMediocrity]

@@bentim7732 They technically are doing the right thing here. If the populace of a star system (or Terra itself) start believing that the Inquisition can be at fault, they lose respect for the organisation.

[@awashmanager853tag2]

HERESY!!!!

[@TheTurinturumbar]

@@GamingMediocrity even if the respect is gone the fear will keep them in check.

[@natashamcD]

Oh give them a break. ADB just hates the inquisition. Lol

[@Drivelinemgt]

40 k is making me come around to you brits

[@allomax1311]

Instantly stopped listening to my newest audible book The gate of bones, the minute this popped up.

[@Sol_Invictus510]

I’ve been listening to that one as well! Pretty good, wish it was longer. Could have def been better. Looking forward to the third plague war book.

[@ABorderPrince]

its downloaded havnt touched it yet. you have already ruined it for me :D

[@ABorderPrince]

you chose wisely :D

[@RSBurgener]

I listened to Jonathan Keeble read Helsreach, then you reading Blood and Fire, and I can honestly, sincerely say there was no drop in quality or spirit. This is a great piece of writing and you did it justice with your reading.

[@docholliday9741]

I just got into 40K after almost two decades of hearing friends talk about it. I listened to Helsreach, spent $600 buying my first army which is of course Black Templars, and now found your wonderful reading of the follow up. Thank you for narrating this! I’ve assembled a chunk of my combat patrol while listening to your telling and it makes it so much better!

[@jamesricciutiGenXFed]

That was AWESOME! Your Captain Andre voice was spot on. You are an true artist sir. Thank you.

[@abelbabel8484]

God that was good. Fantastic reading.

[@ABorderPrince]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@userb3nje909]

That was excellent. Thank you for taking the time to doing this.

[@DLV_Channel]

Recently finished Helsreach and this came at a great time, keep up the good work!

[@renbergps]

Fantastic! Helsreach has always been one of my favorites, and this addition was just as great. Grimaldis will always be one of my favorite characters.

[@thenewwaydevil]

bro u know i love u right. Thanks for doing this!

[@the_Kutonarch]

Absolutely loved the voice for Andre, 💯%; and kudos to the author for the levity at the end, it made the whole story better.

[@ABorderPrince]

Thanks

[@Blyledge]

Would love to read about a meeting between Gulliman, Dante, and Helbrecht written by ADB.

[@buttknuckles8590]

Would love to read about the Adventures of Big E and Andre written by ADB

[@trajanfidelis]

I really like the Celestial Lions, the inquisition needs to focus more on the enemies of man and not being petty ork holes

[@darthbrooks4933]

Orks represent a serious problem to mankind, that’s kinda the point. Mankind has ALOT of serious threats to them, lol

[@ABorderPrince]

i hear you but grimaldus is right ;)

[@raymagini3799]

Space kitty go nya

[@johnwade1095]

Heretic.

[@sethrobinson3689]

This was a treat, thank you so much! Professional grade narration and yes you did Andre perfectly! Great followup to Helsreach

[@Zeljko96Srb]

This man is underrated to say the least. Glory to the eternal crusade! No pity! No remorse! No fear!

[@doomguy9049]

Excellent work man, you’re getting so good at these things it’s really impressive. Great story too, one of the classics. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@ABorderPrince]

lol cheers man

[@commisarwinter]

Thank you for one of the best audiobooks I have heard in a long long while👍

[@robjones9128]

A comment for the algorithm gods. Antioc orb ... Holy handgrenade., nice.

[@VeeTOHFan]

Likes for the like throne!

[@notare]

Comments for the algorithm.

[@ABorderPrince]

a man of culture i see

[@garouHH]

Available only if you have a Sword Brethren specialist detachment, 6" range Grenade 1, usable once per battle. Hits automatically, each 2+ on 1d6 per (begun) 10 models in the target unit causes d3 mortal wounds. Going by the rules, that was a bit of a waste (though given the situation, 1d3 mortal wounds probably came in handy), but going by the lore, it's a bad rule.

[@cheshire4856]

Comments for the comment god, likes for the like throne!

[@SwedetasticGames]

Andre might be the most smilebringing character I've ever encountered in the 40k verse.

[@grassfedshooting]

I just recently watched the Helsreach movie. This is very much appreciated

[@ABorderPrince]

Glad you liked

[@stevetrent4638]

Thanks so much for this one! You made this story even better than it already was!

[@etiennemourez3059]

Comments for the Comment God! Good work as always. Pretty please Keep them coming .

[@zsparkin66]

All due respect to Jonathan Keeble (narrator of the first Hellsreach book) and all of the other black library narrators, but you also deserve much credit for your narration skills. I've been listening to your readings for a while and they've only gotten better. This narration to me was just as good as when I listened to Hellsreach for the first time. Much respect man!

[@ABorderPrince]

your too kind sir thanks

[@GhstTwnzFnst]

I've listened to your reading of this book several times, I've read this book several times, Kirov's death hits different every time, this last time it actually brought tears to my eyes. Such an amazing man and leader, a true example of humanities strength.

[@bmgilbey1]

❤ listening to this story while driving into work.

[@ABorderPrince]

nice

[@bluekoolaidg1904]

Once again you bring the story to life... never stop brother!

[@dogofthehand]

So good to listen more of the Grimaldus crusader!!!

[@SamAwry]

You did an absolutely phenomenal job with this, and it's a solid part of why I started painting Templars.

[@taylortetra1781]

Awwww I'm so glad andre is around

[@hundun5604]

1:43:00 The grenade reminds me of the "Holy Hand Grenade" from the game "Worms" . An "Hallelujah" sound effect is played when you throw the grenade. 😄

[@rhythminthemind7408]

They're based on the same thing. The holy hand grenade of antioch from Monty Python's Holy Grail.

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

Yes! One of my fav chapters

[@ABorderPrince]

cheers!

[@dualityomk9854]

Space Neko Nyan Nyan

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

@@ABorderPrince Thank you for doing this one! While I pleased the the Lions were ( I assume) returned to full strength plus with Primaris, I would have preferred a gradual return and then great vengeance story against the Inquisition

[@jeffhreid]

This was awesome! So well read! Bravo

[@ABorderPrince]

thank you

[@LMR041082]

I think I’m on my 7th listening of this! It’s super duper!

[@Harvesttechnologist]

385K views and only 5.9K likes...what a shame. He puts a lot of effort into the audio for people to enjoy and not even a simple thumbs up...I wish I could press it a lot more times.

[@ABorderPrince]

Is all good

[@JamiHuff]

Cartilaginous claws, makes them sound even more lethal. Such fabulously descriptive adjectives . Ya gotta congratulate ADB for his massively wide and varied knowledge of the English language

[@NapGod]

Re-listening to this while I build my own plastic crusaders of dorn. It's a massive shame only Helsreach has made it to audiobook form. My thanks for your work cannot be overstated.

[@justintownsley5708]

Can't wait!

[@rdeconinck5888]

and yet.. waiting we are :)

[@ABorderPrince]

your loyality is noted :D

[@timothyseger8720]

That was an amazing story. Thank you for narrating that

[@corneliusnoblefist1560]

I really injoyed this thank you.

[@jeffhreid]

1:40:17 the holy hand grenade of Antioch? Lol that is brilliant! Monty Python approves. Cheers

[@ABorderPrince]

is a classic

[@jeffhreid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/roDVmH-gbtGCrc0 Enjoy for anyone not familiar

[@Britishperson131]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING! Listened all in one sitting!

[@beltempest4448]

Your Andrej was pretty good actually!

[@darrianweathington1923]

I can't think of *GRIMAaaaaLDUuuuuuS* without my throat hurting

[@rybuds47]

I am very grateful for this video. The author and narrator are exceptional. 10/10

[@notare]

Great job again!

[@ABorderPrince]

thanks!

[@DitchCricket11]

Great narrating man and voice acting. You are really good. Damn near sound like the audio book on most voices. Keep up the great work. Effin glad Andrej survived. hahaha

[@jonpato]

So goddamn perfectly read.

[@ABorderPrince]

thanks!

[@TheDesertRat75]

I’ve been looking for a greatly narrated Warhammer audiobook and came across your channel. Amazingly done! I’m listening to this as I’m doing pre/post-trip checks on trucks and it keeps my mind busy as I do so. I’m enjoying your audiobooks greatly since I have little time to read the books themselves due to work. Keep up the great work 👍

[@ABorderPrince]

thanks man

[@blacktemplar1139]

​@@ABorderPrince Say, when can you do Templar by John French?

[@gamebrothers8145]

Excellent!! This is a nice treat after a long day at work. 🙏

[@ABorderPrince]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Icecrypt]

Great qork as always thank you for slaking my thirst for more 40K. For now..

[@ABorderPrince]

No problem 👍

[@trasen5626]

Thank you for this. I was disappointed it wasn't on Audible after finishing Hell's Rach and wanting more Andrej.

[@antonioliles5027]

Loved listening to this today. Thanks for your work.

[@ABorderPrince]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ethanhamilton7004]

such a good story, you really do the hero of Hellsreach justice!!! These stories are the reason I build Black Templars! (BTW your Andre was spot on!!!)

[@AzrealMaximus]

I thoroughly enjoyed this work. I listened to it, and other works while driving. Gripping.

[@raddamusray1387]

Outstanding, as always!

[@elcapitan9141]

ah yes, Thanks Prince!

[@ABorderPrince]

thanks dude

[@mariuszsz5986]

Awesome as always! Cheers 😘

[@sidtheragali1447]

Helsreach was my first 40k audio book and I loved it. This one now wsa great as well and I think you did a good job! also the accents

[@cyanideinmycereal1077]

Gotta love the buddy cop drama between the old school Grimaldus and his loose cannon deputy. At least that’s the vibe I got.

[@declanlee6894]

Man thanks for this I actually bought the Grimaldus kit on a whim a couple weeks ago and was planning to use in a conversion as I was unfamiliar with his character but I think now I’ll keep him Grimaldus

[@JamiHuff]

Another tour de force from A Border Prince. Your narration and multitude of character voices only gets better with each and every one of your audiobooks I listen to. Also can I extend my thanks to you for the link to Audible. I used the discount to carry on with my following of the Horus Heresy series. Your books and your 40k lore are excellent and make walking to work pleasurable even when it's - 4 degrees. 🇬🇧👌🏻

[@gabrielathero]

And here i stand, toiling away in my manufactorum, smiling to myself while listening to this narration. In my manufactorum in MANNHEIM, germany.

[@BonziKittyGamingHub]

Thank for this. Subbed. Amazing work. Keep it going brother !!!!!

[@pmcoutch7473]

You have to love Andrei

[@rodioncantacuzene6639]

Thank you for the quality content, and my this video live long in the algorithm!

[@bobterwilliger007]

Love you love the channel, and thank you, I look forward to listening to hours and hours more

[@holokostbg]

the sheer passion put in this is amaizing the comunity is doing so much work to spread the word good job!

[@martinorchard3505]

Hey dude just listened again even better than before thx man

[@animewarrior3]

Andre: speech! Grim: no, no speech *makes speech*

[@mig1739]

Appreciate everything you do every night I try and listen to a another one of your videos. You are a great narrator!

[@wellhungindung]

HELBRECHT IS SEDATED, IS STILL ANGRY !

[@ABorderPrince]

true

[@wellhungindung]

@@ABorderPrince You going to do video or a live stream on the recent Yellow King revelations?

[@ABorderPrince]

@@wellhungindung i dont know about this so no. ill need to look it up whats the source?

[@wellhungindung]

I mean The King in Yellow, I almost dropped my beer on my cat when I heard about it but I had suspected it.

[@ABorderPrince]

@@wellhungindung is this the bequin book? no spoilers bro if thats good

[@NAKARADAN]

Wow that was so good time flew by in as you would say a heartbeat. You did a excellent job of reinacting the characters. Damn nice and looking forward to more audios from you. Cheers

[@seelenverkaufer4861]

Awesome, thank you for sharing this.