When a Good Inquisitor Goes Bad: Eisenhorn's Descent feat. TheAmberKing
Summary
Hosts DK, Hal, and Bricky discuss the second Gregor Eisenhorn novel, *Malleus*. They cover Eisenhorn’s poisoning on Leth 11, his rivalry with Witchfinder Tantlet, and the massive Triumph parade on Thracian Primaris. The episode details the catastrophic massacre caused by crashed flyers and loose Alpha-level psykers, leading to a desperate siege against the demon host Cherubael.
Topics discussed
Intro, host banter, and Patreon plug
Malleus setup: Eisenhorn's status and crew
Drukhari homunculi and the Beldame fight
Medea's backstory and Inquisitor Tantlet
Arrival at Thracian Primaris and estate intrigue
The Triumph parade and the massacre
Aftermath, Sharadon, and the Way of the Perfect Cut
Investigation on Echan and the mutant disguise
Cadia investigation and Eisenhorn's capture
Rescue and the Mechanicus station on Kinshare
Pontius Glau, Quicksos, and forming an alliance
Assault on Farnas Beta and the final battle
Binding Cherubael and episode wrap-up
Preview: Horus Heresy and Drop Site Massacre
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