The one flaw that is present in all MMOs is the inability to take them on the road with you (unless, of course you have a fancy pants laptop and roaming, wireless Internet). To remedy this tiny shortcoming in relation to Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Games Workshop's literary arm, The Black Library has announced that the second novel backed by the Warhammer Online universe is now available.

Entitled Dark Storm Gathering, the novel, penned by Chris Wraight is sure to delight those who simply must have facets of the Warhammer Online universe follow them around at all times of day, be it on the bus, in bed, or while waiting for some exciting quest or exclamation mark to appear above the head of real-world NPCs in their day-to-day real-world adventures.

Following an "unlikely party" of adventures who decide upon an "uneasy alliance" with armies of the Empire in a bid to lul the forces of Choas into a false sense of security (ie, think, "We can destroy the puny humans!", before being destroyed themselves), Dark Storm Gathering focuses on a time when:

... the Empire of Man suffering from plague and mutations, only the intervention of the High Elves offers respite. However, they are beset by foes of their own, the murderous Dark Elves. When the prospect of treachery behind Imperial lines looms, four heroes – Archmage, White Lion, Witch Hunter and Knight of the Blazing Sun – must work together to uncover the corruption before all is lost.

Mark Jacobs, Vice President and General Manager of Mythic Entertainment had the following to say regarding the novel:

Chris Wraight has crafted a dark tale that thrusts players into the frontlines of the war between Order and Destruction. It’s packed to the brim with blood, battles, and all the things that make the Warhammer world so gripping. Dark Storm Gathering captures the essence of WAR perfectly.

Dark Storm Gathering should be available for purchase (or order) from reputable book stores everywhere - if your local bookstore can't get a copy in, (or, your local Games Workshop) - your best bet is likely to be the Black Library website.