Serunox Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Greetings Brothers As the description states, what weapons did Russ wield? I know he wielded a spear.But did he use any guns and if he did what gun?I havent read Prospero Burns yet so I cant use that as a refrence hence my post. Im trying to scuplt a Russ model out of greenstuff so i need to know what he used. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Oden Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Pistol and frost sword if i remember right Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2674690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Scout Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I thought he had a spear? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2674699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 cue Valerian! ....time to teach these whelps a history lesson! for shame bloodclaws for shame! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2674705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I thought he had a spear? He did own a spear, given to him by the emperor...he wasnt a fan of it. the spear was a creation of the ragnar series. i do believe Russ, like most primarchs, had many weapons but did keep a "signature" weapon around, which for Russ was the frostblade Mjalinir (spelling is off) also given to him by the Emperor. it is the wicked long sword he is carrying in most of his appearance. so that and a pistol. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2674706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serunox Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 cue Valerian! ....time to teach these whelps a history lesson! for shame bloodclaws for shame! Aye I am ashamed,but how do you learn stuff?By asking,doing and learning out of your mistakes ^_^ I remember now Kieran,he always threw the spear around and kicked it and stuff,didnt care for it much at all. Thanks for the help guys,that should get me going. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2674754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarapham Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 cue Valerian! ....time to teach these whelps a history lesson! for shame bloodclaws for shame! Aye I am ashamed,but how do you learn stuff?By asking,doing and learning out of your mistakes :unsure: Well said brother, as a teacher this statement warms my wolfy heart :) Never be afraid to ask to learn more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 theres a primarch area on this site somewhere if you want to go into more details. heck even sanguinius had a spear apparently but ive neve en a proper pic of him with it. when he dies he had a spear. mmm maby the guys who were given a weapon they didnt like stayed loyal? or some such tripe... tey took their anger out on the weapon and stayed loyal... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 there was talk about Russ also having a hammer... I'd talk to Beef about it, there was an old thread about it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adarul Greystalker Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 His fostsword (not the chainblade sort) is usually described as his main weapon. I believe it was a gift from the Allfather and there's a legend about it being able to sunder the mountains themselves. I think it's also sometimes described as being a fiery weapon, although I don't recall where I heard that so it may be apocryphal. The spear is usually described as being used as a ranged weapon (as per the viking martial tradition of throwing spears) so think of it as a sort of heavy javelin that he could have used in lieu of a gun when he needed something really heavy. He's also often depicted as having a bolt pistol, which was probably his more commonly used ranged weapon (unless the spear had a teleporter like Foehammer). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serunox Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for all the help brothers.Ill go with the frostblade and bolt pistol then.Ive done some research but couldnt get the precise answer. Well who knows,the spear might have been a symbol of loyalty.But who needs to take your anger out on a spear if you can take it out on orks? :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 discussion is here... http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=108064 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 discussion is here...http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=108064 According to that thread, and considering several people of different views calling it the same name, the frostblade was called Mjalnar and was the first one given to him by the Emperor as a gift. ^ I would love to know the original source for this bit of lore. Also, for any that might not know, Thor's weapon was called Mjölnir, which makes for a distinct link to the naming scheme of Russ's Mjalnar. Also, as for it being a frost"blade" .. Mjölnir was most often depicted as a hammer, BUT was sometimes referred to as an axe or a club. As is prevalent in the 5E codex, frost axes DO in fact exist, and despite the most recent fanart of Russ sporting a sword, I think it's perfectly acceptable for the very first frost weapon bestowed to a Primarch of a viking-esque culture to be in axe form. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 cue Valerian! ....time to teach these whelps a history lesson! for shame bloodclaws for shame! Thanks Mav! I didn't check the forum yesterday, so hadn't noticed the thread yet. Anyway, here's what I've got: Leman Russ was gifted a magnificent suit of armor thrice blessed by the Emperor, and his sword was replaced by the magnificent Frost Blade Mjalnar, forged from the teeth of the mighty Ice Kraken Gormenjarl. The blade was said to be able to split the mountains of Fenris in twain. This occurred after Russ was reunited with the Allfather, and as he was to be given command of the VI Legion. Unfortunately, this quote came from some notes that I've got, but I don't have the original source for it (but will keep looking). All of the original information on Russ that I've got from Rogue Trader era stuff (WD 117, WD 156, etc.) doesn't specifically mention his weaponry in his fluff, however, the artwork always had him with a Frostblade in one hand, Bolt Pistol in a holster at his hip, and chains to the collars on his two wolf companions in his other hand. As far as I know, the Spear of Russ is a fabrication of the Black Library novels, and isn't actually mentioned anywhere in design studio fluff (e.g. codices or White Dwarf articles), but I could be wrong on that. Regardless, even in the BL novels, Russ purportedly never used the Spear, and much preferred to use Mjalnar. Regards, Valerian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 do see what happens when your not around Valerian! all these blood claws not knowing anything about our rich history! for shame wolf brother for shame! LOL jk Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2675841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Son of Russ Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 i knew! Lexicanum helps! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223696-russ-weapons/#findComment-2678553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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