Wolf Guard: Hengist Gunnarr

Hengist
Hengist is the physical embodiment of the stereotypical space wolf; a fearsome warrior, a cold hearted killer, a hearty drinker and a true wolf. Hengist has prowled battlefields across the galaxy and triumphed in the name of the All Father time and time again.

However Hengist isn’t at his master’s side in battle as both he and Morkai know that he is at his best when at the head of a squad with the enemy in front of them and bellowing a long savage howl. To many of the space wolves’ enemies the feral howl resonating from the imperial lines before battle is enough to sow the seeds of terror and panic, and if that fails then the image of Hengist charging fourth an incomprehensible war cry on his lips and thunder hammer in hand certainly makes them think twice.

Some suggest that it was Hengist’s wolf like nature alone that earned him a place in Erik’s wolf guard, and in the main this is true. Hengist leads his pack with the confidence of a seasoned veteran, the alpha of his pack, inflicting brutal damage on the enemies of the All Father. Balance this with a wolf’s cunning and the result is a perfectly orchestrated ambush the results of which are a smoking tank, butchered enemy squad, smoke rising from Hengist’s combi-melta and a terrible grin spreading across his lips revealing his lupine canines.

For other photos look for Hengist's mob in previous posts

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Wolf Guard: Haarkon Hakon

Haarkon
Many among the space wolves consider Erik Morkai to be a cold hearted and ruthless individual, however his company champion makes Morkai himself look warm and inviting in comparison. It’s said that if one looks into his eyes for long enough you’ll soon find yourself looking at a titanic wolf with a low growl on its lips rather than a man.

It’s rare to find Haarkon outside the practice arena, wielding a blunted axe and a scarred wooden shield whilst ducking and weaving beneath the blows of his sparing partners. In one memorable incidence an old wolf priest had been lecturing a blood claw pack for becoming too confident. At the end of the lecture he knew he still hadn’t had any effect and hence announced they would be spending the rest of the afternoon in the sparing chambers. When they arrived they found Haarkon stripped to the waist in the middle of a self designed training regime. Labouring under the illusion that the wolf priest had booked the sparring halls the blood claws demanded Haarkon leave. After a glance at the old wolf priest Haarkon said ‘If you and your brothers can land a blow on my flesh I’ll leave – arm yourselves’. The pack scrambled to arm themselves eager for an ‘easy’ 12 to 1 bout. The pack leader charged at the massive wolf guard but only received a broken cheekbone for his effort as the flat of Haarkon’s axe slapped him in the face. This set the tone for the few seconds which followed. Even though the blood claws possessed the same enhances physiology as Haarkon the results were 2 fractured skulls, a broken cheekbone, 4 broken collar bones, a cracked sternum caused by Haarkon's shield, 5 broken noses, 2 broken shins and numerous dislocations after Haarkon’s victims had been thrown across the arena. All were left unconscious or immobilised.

Whilst this ‘bout’ was occurring the wolf priest contemplated not the injuries being inflicted upon his young charges but if this was the ordeal Haarkon put his allies through what would the enemy suffer? Even though the wolf priest was a fearsome warrior himself and had taken many a life for the chapter he was in the moment pleased to be on the same side as Haarkon – Morkai’s champion. As Haarkon left he made a small bow as was due to a wolf priest’s rank and in recognition of the fact the priest had chosen him for this lesson for a reason – the blood claws needed to be put in their place by a ruthless figure, one that would show no quarter.....ever.

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P.s. This is the model I'd also use for Haarkon as a Wolf Guard Battle Leader and Morkai himself although for display purposes i'll get Morkai his due - a snowy (cough - bicarbonate of soda) senic base :) I'll post Morkai's fluff with the scenic base photos

Wolf Guard: Haegr Hallvardr

Haegr
Although strictly Haarkon is the Erik’s company champion, Haegr upholds the company’s honour in the Space Wolves’ great halls. He holds every Chapter record for mead consumption (shortest keg consumption time & most mead consumed before unconsciousness) and the annual troll toss. Heagr’s true worth is however the heart and soul of both Erik’s wolf guard and the company. Haegr will always agree to a wager, always jest in the grimmest of circumstances and always be the first to smite the enemies of the All Father with thunder hammer and storm shield.The Canis Helix, gifted to all Space Wolves during initiation, bestows upon the recipient extraordinary advances in the senses of sight, smell and hearing. This genetic treatment seems to have affected Haegr more than many of his companions as he has an uncanny ability to sniff out the nearest viable foodstuffs in the field, the stench of an Ork planning an ambush or more importantly the presence of ale.

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Wolf Guard: Wulfgar Aki

Wulfgar

During Erik’s time as a wolf guard to Groth he met Wulfgar. Old beyond measure Wulfgar was made a member of the wolf guard in the time of Groth due to his unmatched knowledge of heavy weaponry and ability to direct the company’s long fangs. Many battles have been won due to Wulfgar’s subtle manipulation of such firepower. Earlier in his career Wulfgar wielded a huge heavy bolter in battle however this heavy and comparatively cumbersome weapon was deemed too unwieldy when fighting to protect ones lord and hence he was forced to give it up. Although dismayed by his separation from his pride and joy Wulfgar quickly found solace in the form of terminator armour equipped with an assault cannon with which he dispatched armour and infantry with equal ease. Wulfgar’s knowledge of heavy weaponry is only one reason for why he is a valued member of Morkai’s wolf guard. He also serves as Erik’s ‘nay sayer’ constantly questioning a plan in minute detail. More than once Morkai has pretended to apologise to allied commanders for Wulfgar’s aggressive demeanour and questioning even though only minutes before he’d put Wulfgar up to the task.

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Wolf Guard: Sven Randulfr

Sven
If Haarkon, the company champion, is Morkai’s right hand then Sven, Morkai’s shield bearer is his left. Early in Sven’s career as a freshly appointed grey hunter Morkai led his pack in a defensive action against a Dark Eldar kabal. During the battle the space wolf forces were attacked by all manner of lightning fast craft and highly agile warriors. Sven’s pack was in the thick of the melee and as a result suffered heavy casualties including the pack’s wolf guard member. Soon after the passing of Erik’s bodyguard Sven was the only member of the pack left defending his lord, he did not falter. Strapping the wolf guard’s storm shield to his forearm he swatted away countless attacks aimed at his lord taking many wounds himself as a result and dealing death with his chainsword to any who dared to try and strike at Morkai's flank. The pair fought back to back for the duration of the battle ending with Morkai himself carrying Sven’s unconscious form across his shoulders, the battered and sparking storm shield knocking against his armoured back, to the feet of Ranek the wolf priest. When Sven awoke from the red dream he was appointed to the wolf guard as Morkai’s shield bearer and gifted an ancient wolf claw. Sven has served Morkai ever since.

Sven is normally found either hidden in his master’s chambers evaluating visitors with a cursory sniff of the intruders scent or standing resolutely at his masters side, shield strapped across his back. Although maintaining a frosty demeanour to outsiders Sven possesses a wit as sharp as a kraken’s teeth and will often be heard arguing with Haegr about how many kills they’ve each made or joking with about how the last mob of Orks were defiantly more intelligent than this lot, the result being thunderous laughter from Haegr.

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Wolf Guard: Ulrik Radulf

Ulrik
Another member of the wolf guard left over from Groth’s reign Ulrik is the company skald, a keeper of tales and sagas, heroes and legend. Every frown, dark chuckle and swing of Morkai’s axe is remembered to keep awe in the eyes of the blood claws, to earn Morkai his place in history and most importantly to learn from any mistakes that may have been made along to way. In terms of advice Ulrik is at Morkai’s side to offer crucial information from the past; a warlords favoured lieutenant or a regiment’s weak point. This alone has won as many battles as Wulfgar’s heavy weapons or Hengist’s fearsome charges.

On the battlefield Ulrik marches to war wielding a twined pair of wolf claws. More than once an enemy challenger has swung for Ulrik only to find that a split second later his target has spun away from the clumsy effort, cleaved his weapon to pieces and buried his claws into his gut only to be wrenched upward in a single merciless stroke.

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Ranek the Wolf Priest

Standing ready to smite the enemies of the Golden Throne stands Ranek, second only to Ulrik the Slayer in the order of the Wolf Priests. Model wise i'm rather keen on the banner and the shield...... and the Ork head (cheers owen :)). Although there is verging on too much gold present I still hope it's affective :D

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