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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Unlike other [[Space Marine]] Chapters, which rigorously follow the organizational dictates of the [[Codex Astartes]], each of the Great Companies takes its name from its current Wolf Lord, and often changes subtly in character with each new Lord's approach to organization and tactics. For instance, [[Bjorn Stormwolf]]'s Great Company has become famous for leading planetary invasions with as much fanfare, noise, and firepower as possible, a clear reflection of its Lord's temperament {{Fn|1b}}. A Wolf Lord is accompanied by a small coterie of bodyguards and advisors, known as the [[Wolf Guard]], whose job it is to choose the Lord's successor when he dies. This successor is often (though not always) chosen from the ranks of the Wolf Guard itself {{Fn|1c}}. When he is elevated to his position, a new Wolf Lord chooses a symbol or badge from the ancient heraldry of [[Fenris]]; these symbols are often re-used, since Lords seek to inspire their Companies to live up to the reputation of their sigil's previous users {{Fn| | + | Unlike other [[Space Marine]] Chapters, which rigorously follow the organizational dictates of the [[Codex Astartes]], each of the Great Companies takes its name from its current Wolf Lord, and often changes subtly in character with each new Lord's approach to organization and tactics. For instance, [[Bjorn Stormwolf]]'s Great Company has become famous for leading planetary invasions with as much fanfare, noise, and firepower as possible, a clear reflection of its Lord's temperament {{Fn|1b}}. A Wolf Lord is accompanied by a small coterie of bodyguards and advisors, known as the [[Wolf Guard]], whose job it is to choose the Lord's successor when he dies. This successor is often (though not always) chosen from the ranks of the Wolf Guard itself {{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1c}}. When he is elevated to his position, a new Wolf Lord chooses a symbol or badge from the ancient heraldry of [[Fenris]]; these symbols are often re-used, since Lords seek to inspire their Companies to live up to the reputation of their sigil's previous users {{Fn|1a}}. |
− | The badges of the Great Companies are displayed on the [[Grand Annulus]], a circular disk made up of triangular slabs of stone on the floor of the [[Hall of the Great Wolf]] inside [[The Fang]]. Each slab carries the badge of a Great Company, while the central slab has a pointer, indicating which of these Companies belongs to the current Great Wolf {{Fn| | + | The badges of the Great Companies are displayed on the [[Grand Annulus]], a circular disk made up of triangular slabs of stone on the floor of the [[Hall of the Great Wolf]] inside [[The Fang]]. Each slab carries the badge of a Great Company, while the central slab has a pointer, indicating which of these Companies belongs to the current Great Wolf {{Fn|1d}}. |
==Current Wolf Lords== | ==Current Wolf Lords== | ||
− | As of late M41, the current Wolf Lords are {{Fn| | + | As of late M41, the current Wolf Lords are {{Fn|1e}}: |
*[[Bjorn Stormwolf]] | *[[Bjorn Stormwolf]] | ||
*[[Bran Redmaw]] | *[[Bran Redmaw]] | ||
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*[[Egil Iron Wolf]] | *[[Egil Iron Wolf]] | ||
*[[Finn Goresson]] | *[[Finn Goresson]] | ||
− | *[[Gerrod Redbeard]]{{Fn| | + | *[[Gerrod Redbeard]]{{Fn|1f}} |
*[[Gunnar Gunnhilt]] | *[[Gunnar Gunnhilt]] | ||
*[[Hef Icenheart]] | *[[Hef Icenheart]] | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*1: [[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)]] | *1: [[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)]] | ||
− | **{{Endn|1a}}: | + | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 14 |
**{{Endn|1b}}: Id. | **{{Endn|1b}}: Id. | ||
− | **{{Endn|1c}}: | + | **{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 30 |
− | **{{Endn|1d}}: | + | **{{Endn|1d}}: pg. 15 |
− | **{{Endn|1e}}: | + | **{{Endn|1e}}: pgs. 16-17. |
− | + | **{{Endn|1f}}: pg. 18 - ''The Trammelling of the Sagas'' | |
− | **{{Endn| | ||
*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440177a&prodId=prod1460183a&rootCatGameStyle= Games Workshop] | *{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440177a&prodId=prod1460183a&rootCatGameStyle= Games Workshop] | ||
*{{Endn|3}}: [[The Hunt for Vulkan (Novel)|The Hunt for Vulkan]] | *{{Endn|3}}: [[The Hunt for Vulkan (Novel)|The Hunt for Vulkan]] |
Revision as of 13:41, 14 July 2018
The Wolf Lords are the leaders of the twelve Great Companies of the Space Wolves, a rank equivalent to a Captain in other Chapters. The Wolf Lord of the leading Great Company is known as the Great Wolf, equivalent to a Chapter Master [1a].
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History
Unlike other Space Marine Chapters, which rigorously follow the organizational dictates of the Codex Astartes, each of the Great Companies takes its name from its current Wolf Lord, and often changes subtly in character with each new Lord's approach to organization and tactics. For instance, Bjorn Stormwolf's Great Company has become famous for leading planetary invasions with as much fanfare, noise, and firepower as possible, a clear reflection of its Lord's temperament [1b]. A Wolf Lord is accompanied by a small coterie of bodyguards and advisors, known as the Wolf Guard, whose job it is to choose the Lord's successor when he dies. This successor is often (though not always) chosen from the ranks of the Wolf Guard itself [1a][1c]. When he is elevated to his position, a new Wolf Lord chooses a symbol or badge from the ancient heraldry of Fenris; these symbols are often re-used, since Lords seek to inspire their Companies to live up to the reputation of their sigil's previous users [1a].
The badges of the Great Companies are displayed on the Grand Annulus, a circular disk made up of triangular slabs of stone on the floor of the Hall of the Great Wolf inside The Fang. Each slab carries the badge of a Great Company, while the central slab has a pointer, indicating which of these Companies belongs to the current Great Wolf [1d].
Current Wolf Lords
As of late M41, the current Wolf Lords are [1e]:
- Bjorn Stormwolf
- Bran Redmaw
- Engir Krakendoom
- Erik Morkai
- Orven Highfell (Killed during the 13th Black Crusade)
- Gunnar Red Moon
- Harald Deathwolf
- Kjarl Grimblood
- Krom Dragongaze
- Logan Grimnar, the Great Wolf
- Ragnar Blackmane
- Sven Bloodhowl (Killed during the 13th Black Crusade)
Known Past Wolf Lords
- Amlodhi Skarssen Skarssensson
- Andhrimnir
- Asger Warfist[3] (first Chapter Master of the Deathwatch)[4]
- Asvald Stormwrack
- Baldr Vidunsson
- Berek Thunderfist
- Bjorn the Fell-Handed
- Egil Iron Wolf
- Finn Goresson
- Gerrod Redbeard[1f]
- Gunnar Gunnhilt
- Hef Icenheart
- Hemtal
- Hrothgar
- Hvarl Red-Blade
- Holmi Longganger
- Jorin Bloodhowl
- Grìmhildr Skanefeld
- Kruger
- Leif Snowfang
- Lufven Close-Handed
- Ogvai Ogvai Helmschrot
- Oki
- Osric Three-Fists
- Sigrid Trollbane[Needs Citation]
- Sigvald Deathgranter
- Skunnr
- Sturgard Joriksson
- Svane Vulfbad (Fell to Chaos)
- Sven Ironhand (revoked his oath of fealty to Logan Grimnar)
- Torm Gudaric
- Vaer Greyloc
- Varald Helsdawn
- Vili
- Volund
Images
- WolfLordMini7th.jpg
Wolf Lord (7th Edition)
- WolfLord3rd.jpg
Wolf Lord (3rd Edition)
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)
- 2: Games Workshop
- 3: The Hunt for Vulkan
- 4: The Last Son of Dorn