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== History ==
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*During the [[Dark Age of Technology]]: Fenris is colonized by [[Humanity]]. The [[Emperor]] described the world as a "relic from before the days of [[Old Night]]".{{Fn|10a}} The planet proves difficult for the colonizers, who scrap their vessels in order to build shelters.{{Fn|18}}
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*During the [[Age of Strife]]: Fenris regresses to a pre-industrial state.{{Fn|10a}}
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*[[M30]]: [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] arrives on Fenris and is raised by a She-Wolf before being taken in by its inhabitants. He eventually manages to become King of Fenris before the Emperor arrives. Fenris joins the [[Imperium]] and Russ takes part in the [[Great Crusade]].{{Fn|14}}
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*[[M31]]: Russ goes missing on Fenris after the [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|15}}
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*[[M32]]: [[Battle of the Fang]] — Fenris was attacked by the [[Thousand Sons]] as revenge for the [[Burning of Prospero]];
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*[[Plague of Unbelief]] — Fenris was the last planet attacked by [[Cardinal]] [[Bucharis]] in his conquest of a minor empire;
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*'''444.M41''': [[Months of Shame]] — The dispute between the [[Inquisition]] and Space Wolves after the [[First War for Armageddon]] culminated in a short battle in orbit over the planet.
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*'''641.M41''': Fenris is raided by a collection of [[Dark Eldar]] [[Kabal]]s led by [[Traevelliath Sliscus|Duke Traevelliath Sliscus]] and his [[Eldar Corsair|warband]], the [[Sky Serpents]]. The Dark Eldar were driven off with significant losses but managed to capture a number of tribesmen and Space Wolf aspirants from Asaheim as slaves.{{Fn|13b}}{{Fn|13c}}
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*'''886.M41''': [[Fenris Incident]] — The [[Ecclesiarchy]] arrives at Fenris to try and confirm if the Space Wolves worship false gods. The attempt provokes a war that lasts three weeks.
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*'''999.M41''': [[Siege of the Fenris System]] — As the entire Fenris System is assailed by [[Chaos]] forces, Fenris itself is bombarded by a [[Dark Angels]]-led coalition. Ultimately much of the world is subjected to a massive [[Thousand Sons]] and Daemonic invasion led by [[Magnus]] himself before the Space Wolves under [[Logan Grimnar]] triumph. Much of Fenris' tribal population is liquidated by the [[Ordo Malleus]] in the aftermath for witnessing a Daemon Primarch.
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*[[M42]]: [[The Fang]] is unsuccessfully raided by the [[Haemonculus]] [[Khaeghris Xhakt]].
  
 
==Geography ==
 
==Geography ==
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Apart from a single area of the planet that is permanently land-locked, Fenris is a world of shifting geography and mostly oceans.{{Fn|2}} Numerous asteroid strikes, mutable coastlines and even swiftly risen or sunk island masses have resulted in the population becoming one of largely nomadic barbarian tribes. The tribes constantly seek secure territory, and as a result skirmishes and feuds over land between rival tribes are common. The people are hardened to the changes in temperature and extremes, and so is the fauna. The only continent that remains constant is '''Asaheim''', standing on top of the crest of the world. During the summer, it is covered in lava and magma flows, but is habitable during the winter.{{Cite This}}
 
Apart from a single area of the planet that is permanently land-locked, Fenris is a world of shifting geography and mostly oceans.{{Fn|2}} Numerous asteroid strikes, mutable coastlines and even swiftly risen or sunk island masses have resulted in the population becoming one of largely nomadic barbarian tribes. The tribes constantly seek secure territory, and as a result skirmishes and feuds over land between rival tribes are common. The people are hardened to the changes in temperature and extremes, and so is the fauna. The only continent that remains constant is '''Asaheim''', standing on top of the crest of the world. During the summer, it is covered in lava and magma flows, but is habitable during the winter.{{Cite This}}
  
It is located relatively close to the [[Eye of Terror]].{{Fn|1}} The central sea of Fenris is the '''Savage Sea''', home to most of the planet's wildlife, most of which are vicious sea creatures. Nonetheless the sea provides most of the planet's inhabitants with their food.{{Fn|2}}
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It is located relatively close to the [[Eye of Terror]].{{Fn|1}} The central sea of Fenris is the '''Savage Sea''' or '''Worldsea'''{{Fn|19}}, home to most of the planet's wildlife, most of which are vicious sea creatures. Nonetheless the sea provides most of the planet's inhabitants with their food.{{Fn|2}}
  
 
==Notable Locations==
 
==Notable Locations==
*'''Assaheim''' — The only stable continent on Fenris, located on its northern pole. Here there are many unique creatures not seen elsewhere on the world such as bears, elks, mastodons, ice trolls, shapeshifting dopplegangrels, and ice wyrms. Asaheim is surrounded by cliffs thousands of feet high, separating it from the rest of the planet. The tribesmen of Fenris consider it the land of the Gods.{{Fn|12}}
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*'''Asaheim''' — The only stable continent on Fenris, located on its northern pole. Here there are many unique creatures not seen elsewhere on the world such as bears, elks, mastodons, ice trolls, shape-shifting dopplegangrels, and ice wyrms. Asaheim is surrounded by cliffs thousands of feet high, separating it from the rest of the planet. The tribesmen of Fenris consider it the land of the Gods.{{Fn|12}}
*[[Iron Isles]]
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*The '''Seven Great Peaks of Asaheim''':{{Fn|16}}
*[[The Fang]]
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**'''Allfather's Peak''': The site where Leman Russ initially landed on Fenris.
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**'''Ammagrimgul'''
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**'''Asfryk'''
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**'''Broddja'''
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**''Friemiaki'''
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**'''Krakgard'''
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**'''Tror'''
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**[[The Fang]] - [[Fortress-Monastery]] of the Space Wolves. Located in the center of the peaks.{{Fn|12}}
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*'''Worldsea''' or '''Savage Sea'''{{Fn|2}} - Fenris' single enormous ocean, home to many sea monsters and other dreadful creators. It experiences constant and violent weather fluctuations such as ice storms and hurricanes.{{Fn|19}}
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**'''Island of the Iron Masters''' - Home to a tribe with a level of technology that includes iron weapons and steam engines. Fenrisians make difficult journeys to travel and trade with the Iron Masters, who maintain formidable forces to deter any pirates. The Iron Masters will sometimes train with Space Wolves [[Aspirant]]s and [[Chapter Serf]]s.{{Fn|13d}}
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**'''Kraken's Spur''' - A volcanic island that periodically rises and sinks. It is home to a [[Fenrisian Kraken|Kraken]] graveyard, making it a site of potential plunder for Fenrisians while it is surfaced.{{Fn|20}}
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*'''Cavern Cities''' - These subterranean cities were built in Fenris' northern pole by the first Human colonizers. Built from the remains of their colonization vessels, they became a shelter during the [[Age of Strife]] but were ultimately abandoned for unknown reasons, though worship of [[Chaos]], mutation, and the unleashing of ancient weaponry are all proposed. The remaining settlers inside eventually mutated into horrific monsters known as "nightgangers". Leman Russ later forbid any from entering the caverns. Deep within the caverns is an ancient temple of [[Tzeentch]] built by the Nightgangers.{{Fn|18}}
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*'''Fire Breather''' - Active and violent volcano.{{Fn|2a}}
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*'''Thunder Mountain''' - Stable peak mounted with great rune stones. Home of the Thunderfist tribe.{{Fn|2a}}
 
*'''Syrtyr's Door''' — A volcanic cavern with mystical properties, considered by the people of Fenris to be the door to the Underverse.{{Fn|10}}
 
*'''Syrtyr's Door''' — A volcanic cavern with mystical properties, considered by the people of Fenris to be the door to the Underverse.{{Fn|10}}
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*'''Valley of Burning Stones''' - An ominous valley with a dark reputation. Its Tribe, the Vulture Clan, would chain sacrificial offerings to the rocks above their settlement and set them alight. After Psykers in the Clan were discovered, they were mostly purged by the Space Wolves.{{Fn|17}}
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*[[Iron Isles]] - Range of volcanic mountains  that serve as the forge for Space Wolves [[Rune Priest]]s.
  
 
==Flora and Fauna==
 
==Flora and Fauna==
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==Population==
 
==Population==
The population of Fenris is small, yet hardy and tough. Fenrisians are born warriors from cradle to grave, battling not only the planetary conditions but also each other. Land is the most precious commodity of the planet, and as a result tribes frequently clash with one another for its control. Tribal fighting escalates during the Time of Ice and Fire when new landmasses can rise from the ocean. But despite these hardships, the Fenrisians consider themselves blessed, for they have a chance to join the "Dwellers Above the Clouds", the [[Space Wolves]]. The Space Wolves carefully watch their tribal brethren, but never appear openly among them. To Fenrisians the Space Wolves are known as the Sky Warriors and have a mythical status.{{Fn|2}}
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The population of Fenris is small, yet hardy and tough. Fenrisians are born warriors from cradle to grave, battling not only the planetary conditions but also each other. Land is the most precious commodity of the planet, and as a result tribes frequently clash with one another for its control. Tribal fighting escalates during the Time of Ice and Fire when new landmasses can rise from the ocean. But despite these hardships, the Fenrisians consider themselves blessed, for they have a chance to join the "Dwellers Above the Clouds", the [[Space Wolves]]. The Space Wolves carefully watch their tribal brethren, but never appear openly among them. To Fenrisians the Space Wolves are known as the Sky Warriors and have a mythical status.{{Fn|2}} The Fenrisians take to the seas in simple wooden sail vessels known as Dragonships.{{Fn|8a}}
  
 
From a Fenrisian perspective, prospective candidates are mainly chosen from young warriors who fall in battle with grievous wounds, or perform prodigious feats of arms. These youths are taken from their tribes, and their wounds are treated if necessary, and taken to [[The Fang]] to train as [[Aspirant]]s in camps scattered around Asaheim. Apart from the aspirants, the only normal permanent [[human]] inhabitants of Asaheim are the [[Kaerls]], the Space Wolves' [[Chapter Serf]]s, who also serve as the planet's [[Planetary Defense Force]].{{cite this}}
 
From a Fenrisian perspective, prospective candidates are mainly chosen from young warriors who fall in battle with grievous wounds, or perform prodigious feats of arms. These youths are taken from their tribes, and their wounds are treated if necessary, and taken to [[The Fang]] to train as [[Aspirant]]s in camps scattered around Asaheim. Apart from the aspirants, the only normal permanent [[human]] inhabitants of Asaheim are the [[Kaerls]], the Space Wolves' [[Chapter Serf]]s, who also serve as the planet's [[Planetary Defense Force]].{{cite this}}
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===Tribes===
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*'''The Russ''' - Powerful tribe which Leman Russ himself eventually became king of.{{Fn|14}}
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*'''Iron Masters''' - The most technologically advanced tribe on Fenris with iron and steam technology. They live on the isolated Island of the Iron Masters, trading with those who may brave the journey.{{Fn|13d}}
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*'''Vulture Clan''' - This tribe would chain sacrificial offerings to the rocks above their settlement and set them alight. After Psykers in the Clan were discovered, they were mostly purged by the Space Wolves.{{Fn|17}}
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*'''Ascomani'''{{Fn|8a}}
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*'''Balt'''{{Fn|8a}}
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*'''Hradcana''' - Major power in the west{{Fn|8a}}.
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*'''Vakreyr'''{{Fn|21}}
  
 
==Moons==
 
==Moons==
 
*'''Valdrmani''' — The ''Wolf's Moon''{{Fn|5a}}. Valdrmani is home to the '''Longhowl''' astropathic station. The domed city is the only habitable location on the radiation-soaked moon.{{Fn|7a}}
 
*'''Valdrmani''' — The ''Wolf's Moon''{{Fn|5a}}. Valdrmani is home to the '''Longhowl''' astropathic station. The domed city is the only habitable location on the radiation-soaked moon.{{Fn|7a}}
 
== Notable Events ==
 
*[[M32]]: [[Battle of the Fang]] — Fenris was attacked by the [[Thousand Sons]] as revenge for the [[Burning of Prospero]];
 
*[[Plague of Unbelief]] — Fenris was the last planet attacked by [[Cardinal]] [[Bucharis]] in his conquest of a minor empire;
 
*'''444.M41''': [[Months of Shame]] — The dispute between the [[Inquisition]] and Space Wolves after the [[First War for Armageddon]] culminated in a short battle in orbit over the planet.
 
*'''641.M41''': Fenris is raided by a collection of [[Dark Eldar]] [[Kabal]]s led by [[Traevelliath Sliscus|Duke Traevelliath Sliscus]] and his [[Eldar Corsair|warband]], the [[Sky Serpents]]. The Dark Eldar were driven off with significant losses but managed to capture a number of tribesmen and Space Wolf aspirants from Asaheim as slaves.{{Fn|13b}}{{Fn|13c}}
 
*'''886.M41''': [[Fenris Incident]] — The [[Ecclesiarchy]] arrives at Fenris to try and confirm if the Space Wolves worship false gods. The attempt provokes a war that lasts three weeks.
 
*'''999.M41''': [[Siege of the Fenris System]] — As the entire Fenris System is assailed by [[Chaos]] forces, Fenris itself is bombarded by a [[Dark Angels]]-led coalition. Ultimately much of the world is subjected to a massive [[Thousand Sons]] and Daemonic invasion led by [[Magnus]] himself before the Space Wolves under [[Logan Grimnar]] triumph. Much of Fenris' tribal population is liquidated by the [[Ordo Malleus]] in the aftermath for witnessing a Daemon Primarch.
 
*[[M42]]: [[The Fang]] is unsuccessfully raided by the [[Haemonculus]] [[Khaeghris Xhakt]].
 
  
 
==Related Articles==
 
==Related Articles==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 156 (UK)]], {{cite this}}
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 156 (UK)]], {{cite this}}
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], pgs. 6–7
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], pgs. 6–7
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**{{Endn|2a}}: pg.17
 
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 81
 
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 81
 
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Logan Grimnar: Defender of Honour (Short Story)]] by [[Cavan Scott]]
 
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Logan Grimnar: Defender of Honour (Short Story)]] by [[Cavan Scott]]
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**{{Endn|7b}}: Chapter 1, ''The Wolftime Draws Nigh''
 
**{{Endn|7b}}: Chapter 1, ''The Wolftime Draws Nigh''
 
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Prospero Burns (Novel)]], Chapter 4
 
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Prospero Burns (Novel)]], Chapter 4
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**{{Endn|8a}}: Chapter 1
 
*{{Endn|9}}: [[The Emperor's Gift (Novel)]] by [[Aaron Dembski-Bowden]], Part One, Chapter Two
 
*{{Endn|9}}: [[The Emperor's Gift (Novel)]] by [[Aaron Dembski-Bowden]], Part One, Chapter Two
 
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Wolfsbane (Novel)]], Chapter 12
 
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Wolfsbane (Novel)]], Chapter 12
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**{{Endn|10a}}: Prologue
 
*{{Endn|11}}: [[The Ashes of Prospero (Novel)]], Chapter 3
 
*{{Endn|11}}: [[The Ashes of Prospero (Novel)]], Chapter 3
 
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Codex: Space Wolves (8th Edition)]] — ''The Death World of Fenris''
 
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Codex: Space Wolves (8th Edition)]] — ''The Death World of Fenris''
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**{{Endn|13b}}: Chapter Nine
 
**{{Endn|13b}}: Chapter Nine
 
**{{Endn|13c}}: Chapter Twenty-One
 
**{{Endn|13c}}: Chapter Twenty-One
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**{{Endn|13d}}: Chapter 11
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*{{Endn|14}}: [[White Dwarf 117 (UK)]] pg.13-14
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*{{Endn|15}}: [[Two Metaphysical Blades (Short Story)]]
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*{{Endn|16}}: [[Battle of the Fang (Novel)]] Chapter 6
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*{{Endn|17}}: [[Sanctus Reach: Blood on the Mountain (Novella)]]
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*{{Endn|18}}: [[Space Wolf (Novel)]] Chapter 15-16
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**{{Endn|18a}}: Chapter 2
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*{{Endn|19}}: [[Codex: Space Wolves (3rd Edition)]] pg.6
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*{{Endn|20}}: [[Champions of Fenris - A Codex: Space Wolves Supplement]] — Saga of the Great Wolf
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*{{Endn|21}}: [[Howl of the Hearthworld (Short Story)]]
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*{{Endn|22}}: [[Leman Russ: The Great Wolf (Novel)]] Chapter 1
  
 
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==Uncited==

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Fenris is the homeworld of the Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter and their Fortress-Monastery, The Fang.

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Fenris
Name: Fenris FenrisPic.jpg
Segmentum: Segmentum Solar[2]Template:CanonConflict
Sector: Fenris Sector
System: Fenris System
Population: ~3,400,000[7a] (Pre-Siege)
Affiliation: Imperium
Class: Adeptus Astartes Homeworld, Feral World, Death World[2]
Tithe Grade: Solutio Exceptius[7a]

History

Geography

A planet of fire and ice, Fenris orbits its sun once every 3-4 Terran years.[8] During the summer months volcanoes erupt, burning great areas with lava flows and churning the seas, spreading great floods and tidal waves. As the planet enters its long winter, the temperature drops so far that most of it actually ices over, giving the planet the appearance of a snowball from orbit.[Needs Citation]

Apart from a single area of the planet that is permanently land-locked, Fenris is a world of shifting geography and mostly oceans.[2] Numerous asteroid strikes, mutable coastlines and even swiftly risen or sunk island masses have resulted in the population becoming one of largely nomadic barbarian tribes. The tribes constantly seek secure territory, and as a result skirmishes and feuds over land between rival tribes are common. The people are hardened to the changes in temperature and extremes, and so is the fauna. The only continent that remains constant is Asaheim, standing on top of the crest of the world. During the summer, it is covered in lava and magma flows, but is habitable during the winter.[Needs Citation]

It is located relatively close to the Eye of Terror.[1] The central sea of Fenris is the Savage Sea or Worldsea[19], home to most of the planet's wildlife, most of which are vicious sea creatures. Nonetheless the sea provides most of the planet's inhabitants with their food.[2]

Notable Locations

  • Asaheim — The only stable continent on Fenris, located on its northern pole. Here there are many unique creatures not seen elsewhere on the world such as bears, elks, mastodons, ice trolls, shape-shifting dopplegangrels, and ice wyrms. Asaheim is surrounded by cliffs thousands of feet high, separating it from the rest of the planet. The tribesmen of Fenris consider it the land of the Gods.[12]
  • The Seven Great Peaks of Asaheim:[16]
    • Allfather's Peak: The site where Leman Russ initially landed on Fenris.
    • Ammagrimgul
    • Asfryk
    • Broddja
    • Friemiaki'
    • Krakgard
    • Tror
    • The Fang - Fortress-Monastery of the Space Wolves. Located in the center of the peaks.[12]
  • Worldsea or Savage Sea[2] - Fenris' single enormous ocean, home to many sea monsters and other dreadful creators. It experiences constant and violent weather fluctuations such as ice storms and hurricanes.[19]
    • Island of the Iron Masters - Home to a tribe with a level of technology that includes iron weapons and steam engines. Fenrisians make difficult journeys to travel and trade with the Iron Masters, who maintain formidable forces to deter any pirates. The Iron Masters will sometimes train with Space Wolves Aspirants and Chapter Serfs.[13d]
    • Kraken's Spur - A volcanic island that periodically rises and sinks. It is home to a Kraken graveyard, making it a site of potential plunder for Fenrisians while it is surfaced.[20]
  • Cavern Cities - These subterranean cities were built in Fenris' northern pole by the first Human colonizers. Built from the remains of their colonization vessels, they became a shelter during the Age of Strife but were ultimately abandoned for unknown reasons, though worship of Chaos, mutation, and the unleashing of ancient weaponry are all proposed. The remaining settlers inside eventually mutated into horrific monsters known as "nightgangers". Leman Russ later forbid any from entering the caverns. Deep within the caverns is an ancient temple of Tzeentch built by the Nightgangers.[18]
  • Fire Breather - Active and violent volcano.[2a]
  • Thunder Mountain - Stable peak mounted with great rune stones. Home of the Thunderfist tribe.[2a]
  • Syrtyr's Door — A volcanic cavern with mystical properties, considered by the people of Fenris to be the door to the Underverse.[10]
  • Valley of Burning Stones - An ominous valley with a dark reputation. Its Tribe, the Vulture Clan, would chain sacrificial offerings to the rocks above their settlement and set them alight. After Psykers in the Clan were discovered, they were mostly purged by the Space Wolves.[17]
  • Iron Isles - Range of volcanic mountains that serve as the forge for Space Wolves Rune Priests.

Flora and Fauna

Because of its harsh conditions, there is little native plant life on Fenris.[Needs Citation] Many studies have concluded that Fenrisian animals are the most dangerous on any planet, even more so than those on Catachan.[Needs Citation]

Population

The population of Fenris is small, yet hardy and tough. Fenrisians are born warriors from cradle to grave, battling not only the planetary conditions but also each other. Land is the most precious commodity of the planet, and as a result tribes frequently clash with one another for its control. Tribal fighting escalates during the Time of Ice and Fire when new landmasses can rise from the ocean. But despite these hardships, the Fenrisians consider themselves blessed, for they have a chance to join the "Dwellers Above the Clouds", the Space Wolves. The Space Wolves carefully watch their tribal brethren, but never appear openly among them. To Fenrisians the Space Wolves are known as the Sky Warriors and have a mythical status.[2] The Fenrisians take to the seas in simple wooden sail vessels known as Dragonships.[8a]

From a Fenrisian perspective, prospective candidates are mainly chosen from young warriors who fall in battle with grievous wounds, or perform prodigious feats of arms. These youths are taken from their tribes, and their wounds are treated if necessary, and taken to The Fang to train as Aspirants in camps scattered around Asaheim. Apart from the aspirants, the only normal permanent human inhabitants of Asaheim are the Kaerls, the Space Wolves' Chapter Serfs, who also serve as the planet's Planetary Defense Force.[Needs Citation]

Tribes

  • The Russ - Powerful tribe which Leman Russ himself eventually became king of.[14]
  • Iron Masters - The most technologically advanced tribe on Fenris with iron and steam technology. They live on the isolated Island of the Iron Masters, trading with those who may brave the journey.[13d]
  • Vulture Clan - This tribe would chain sacrificial offerings to the rocks above their settlement and set them alight. After Psykers in the Clan were discovered, they were mostly purged by the Space Wolves.[17]
  • Ascomani[8a]
  • Balt[8a]
  • Hradcana - Major power in the west[8a].
  • Vakreyr[21]

Moons

  • Valdrmani — The Wolf's Moon[5a]. Valdrmani is home to the Longhowl astropathic station. The domed city is the only habitable location on the radiation-soaked moon.[7a]

Related Articles

Trivia

In Norse mythology, Fenrir is the son of Loki, who usually takes the form of a monstrous wolf.

Canon Conflict

Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition) places Fenris within Segmentum Obscurus[3], but most other references give its location in Segmentum Solar.

Sources

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