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Path of the Eldar is a 3-book reading order in Warhammer 40,000, spanning Xenos. Below is every entry in suggested reading sequence — series order first, then in-universe chronology — so you can follow the story from start to finish and see where each book sits in the wider 40k timeline.
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Gav Thorpe
The opening volume of Gav Thorpe's Path of the Eldar trilogy, following a Craftworld Aeldari who walks the Path of the Warrior and dons the persona of the Aspect Warrior to embrace controlled violence. It is a foundational character-driven exploration of Aeldari culture, the Paths, and the dangers of losing oneself to war.
000.M41 - 999.M41
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First published 2010
Gav Thorpe
The second book of Gav Thorpe's Path of the Eldar trilogy, shifting focus to a Craftworld Aeldari who follows the Path of the Seer and the perils of wielding psychic power and foresight. Running parallel to the first novel's events, it further fleshes out Aeldari society and the burdens of their long, disciplined existence.
000.M41 - 999.M41
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First published 2011
Gav Thorpe
The closing volume of Gav Thorpe's Path of the Eldar trilogy, following an exiled Eldar ranger who has walked the lonely road away from his craftworld. As old companions are drawn back together, the wanderer must reckon with where his many paths have led and what he is willing to sacrifice for his people. A character-driven look at Eldar society and the discipline of their fated 'paths.'
000.M41 - 999.M41
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First published 2012
This reading order matches publication order — release sequence and suggested reading sequence are the same here. Browse every book by release year on the publication-order page.