Grey Mage Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 So, without going into the territory of self-description, ie dont put yourself in power armor, what would you like to see in a SW protagonist? Assume for a moment that you have the ability to throw in some ideas for a black library book at the brain-storming level, what would you say? Brainstorming rules apply- no such thing as a bad idea, try not to repeat, and each idea will get equal consideration. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Caleb Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A Dark Angel who struggles with the nagging idea that abandoning a planet to chaos to chase a Fallen is forsaking his oath to the Imperium. A nice crisis of faith where his "doubt" makes him feel as dishonorable as his quarry. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullr Direfang Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 An humble and strong Wolf Guard, that can push Land Raiders into lava streams and hold off a horde of Orks all by his one-sies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatus Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 An humble and strong Wolf Guard, that can push Land Raiders into lava streams and hold off a horde of Orks all by his one-sies. I want that. Ranulf FTW. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 An humble and strong Wolf Guard, that can push Land Raiders into lava streams and hold off a horde of Orks all by his one-sies. I want that. Ranulf FTW. Dammit! Ninja'd already. First guy that popped into my head was Ranulf, and lo and behold already two requests in for him. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturm Moonwolf Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Arjac Rockfist Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growler67 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 There is little enough on the 13th Company. Perhaps Torvald prior to or in the process of being forsaken within the Warp. That would be EPIC in my opinion. The strength his of will and commitment to the mission as well as caretaker of the 13th while they are cut off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schertenleib Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Oh come on... How about a 13 book series. One for each Great Company. Personally I would like to see something with Erik Morkai and his twin brother. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I'd go for a good, unique Bjorn model... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo429 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Oh come on... How about a 13 book series. One for each Great Company. Personally I would like to see something with Erik Morkai and his twin brother. <_< They have christmas specials every year Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A Wolf Scout, the cold and mysterious warriors that are always present, just not observed. A different breed of fighter from Fenris, one who does not indulge in the usual camaraderie, isolating themselves from the rest of their Company but providing a vital role. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I want a story about the early days of Leman of the Russ. How he united the tribes of Fenris, and eventually after the legion was formed, how he decided to disband the tribes to keep them feral, at war with each other to keep them tough as nails! I also wouldn't mind a mythology like story, similar to the short story "Twelve Wolves" with Leman and how he conquered the beast of Fenris. From taming the blackmane wolves to the two headed beast morkai himself! Ranulf's story would be cool but his character development would be predictable. I think a story on Ulrik the Slayer would give the chapter so much more depth, his rise to becoming "Fangfather" to mentoring great heroes, watching Logan become a great wolf, and even slaying several World Eaters at the 1st war of Armageddon, in return getting a salute from the daemon primarch Angron himself. Think of all the secrets he has... his thoughts and fears, the things he has to shoulder and the aspirants he has to constantly put into place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I want a story about the early days of Leman of the Russ. How he united the tribes of Fenris, and eventually after the legion was formed, how he decided to disband the tribes to keep them feral, at war with each other to keep them tough as nails! I also wouldn't mind a mythology like story, similar to the short story "Twelve Wolves" with Leman and how he conquered the beast of Fenris. From taming the blackmane wolves to the two headed beast morkai himself! Ranulf's story would be cool but his character development would be predictable. I think a story on Ulrik the Slayer would give the chapter so much more depth, his rise to becoming "Fangfather" to mentoring great heroes, watching Logan become a great wolf, and even slaying several World Eaters at the 1st war of Armageddon, in return getting a salute from the daemon primarch Angron himself. Think of all the secrets he has... his thoughts and fears, the things he has to shoulder and the aspirants he has to constantly put into place. Good stuff Mav! Though what is this "Twelve Wolves" short story you refer to? I think a somewhat fantastical tale recounting Leman Russ before or even including when he meets the Emperor would be great, perhaps told in part by a Skald? I really liked Helsreach, with Grimaldus as the main man. I am sure that Ulrik could be an as good or even better source of material :eek .... although I did imagine Grimaldus sounding like Darth Vader with his helmet on and 'just' James Earl Jones when without his helmet, so he'd be pretty hard to top :eek +++ For me, Grey Mage, it is stories about dudes who have had their fingers in a few pies that are interesting. Take Ulrik for example. Pushing for Wolf Lord selection, so obviously having all the attributes and traits that would demand and then making what could be a massive crisis of faith decision, to refuse perhaps the highest honour other than being Great Wolf for a very different role. I think that gives the character a built in chance of depth and development that a single career guy might not have? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schertenleib Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Good stuff Mav! Though what is this "Twelve Wolves" short story you refer to? Twelve Wolves by Ben Counter It's a short story in "Legends of the Space Marines". The story walks with a Long Fang and a Blood Claw through the siege of Fenris as the Long Fang explains the twelve mythic wolves of Fenris Lore. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jeske Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I always liked those "one of thelast of his generation" space wolfs . Guys that never made it to guard or priesthood and didnt die too . And now they are 100-200 years old , cant be long fangs[one dude] , so they are made instructors or sgts , grim with no chance to ever make it in to the sagas and with no one to share the story . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2599805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranwulf Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 How about a Wolf Priest story, or a Wolf Scout? We have few information about them... Or a Lone Wolf saga. Seeking his death(like Gotrek), but never achieving(until...the big bad arrives). Ran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2600020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkhan Fellblade Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I would like to see a story about a lone wolf who finds and kills the creature/person/eldar/CSM/demon/ect.... that killed his pack and then returns home to fenris to join his fellow wolves once again. Starkhan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2600138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schertenleib Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I would like to see a story about a lone wolf who finds and kills the creature/person/eldar/CSM/demon/ect.... that killed his pack and then returns home to fenris to join his fellow wolves once again. Starkhan Ooo... I like that one! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2600249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I think a story on Ulrik the Slayer would give the chapter so much more depth, his rise to becoming "Fangfather" to mentoring great heroes, watching Logan become a great wolf, and even slaying several World Eaters at the 1st war of Armageddon, in return getting a salute from the daemon primarch Angron himself. Think of all the secrets he has... his thoughts and fears, the things he has to shoulder and the aspirants he has to constantly put into place. Take Ulrik for example. Pushing for Wolf Lord selection, so obviously having all the attributes and traits that would demand and then making what could be a massive crisis of faith decision, to refuse perhaps the highest honour other than being Great Wolf for a very different role. I think that gives the character a built in chance of depth and development that a single career guy might not have? Oooh, a Space Wolves novel I could get into. I would like to see a story about a lone wolf who finds and kills the creature/person/eldar/CSM/demon/ect.... that killed his pack and then returns home to fenris to join his fellow wolves once again. This too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2600255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphus Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 With apologies to TT and Ahriman...and the DA...* How about a story of a dynamic rune priest with a want for knowledge who gathers slightly dangerous rps to a place where they can be safe- however the inquisition takes offense and sends the dark angels to force them to stop- however the DA are told by a loyal contact that new orders have come in to destroy them as they are practicing warp magic. So the DA attack and start to wipe everyone out but the protagonist sends them through the warp to protect them- however they arnt safe as the wolfen curse starts to inflict itself on every one but the knowledgeable rp. So to protect them he casts a spell on them but all this does is enslave the wolves for the ruinous powers etc etc and the rp is left wondering what he did wrong as his people are taken away from him an he's banished, searching for a mystical dog kennel of infinite knowledge to make him all powerful and such and maybe undo what he did (just maybe). Everyone else either shun him, pity him, attempt to kill him ( but they can't he's too awesome) or think he's...barking up the wrong tree :lol:...and everyone went back to hating the DA and all was right in the world. THE END-and goodnight! *and every one else for reading it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2600408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zynk Kaladin Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I want a full biography of Russ. Leman Russ: the Biography The Primarch. the Visionary. The Wolf King! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217941-protagonist/#findComment-2601601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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