Pig Of Sparta Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I've decided to paint up a couple of Wolves units to use in Kill Team style games and having plumped for a Lone Wolf and a pack of Fenrisian Wolves I ordered some bits online forgetting the jubilee weekend would delay all post. So in a bid to keep myself interested in this project while waiting for the bits to arrive I thought I'd try my hand at writing the saga of my Lone Wolf. Please bear in mind that my literary skills are poor at best, that said I'd like to know what you think... The Saga of Harnvgr Skyhowler, the scarred one, he who walks among the wolves, the foe render. One of the many gifts that the Canis Helix bestows upon the Sons of Russ is the blood curdling howl of the wolf. One of the most fearsome to be heard in many moons is that which gave name to the Skyhowler. Upon the planet of (XXXX) when his pack brothers were felled by the foul witcheries of the Eldar Harnvgr was almost laid low alongside them. Despite reeling from the eldritch assault he surged back to his feet, threw back his head and with a howl that chilled the very souls of his attackers and rent the wracked skies above them. Brandishing the glowing frost blade of his fallen pack leader he set about his foes. His cry of rage-fuelled anguish was heard upon the wind and the brothers of another wolfpack hastened to his aid. When his brothers arrived they found him barely standing, his armour rent and torn surrounded by the bloodstained bodies of his fallen pack-mates and the barely recognisable remains of his enemies. Upon returning to the Fang, Harnvgr was given over to the care of the Wolf Priests. Removing his sundered battle-plate they began the process of healing his physical wounds but his ordeal had left more than just visible scar tissue. The Wolf Priests heard him whispering to his fallen brothers in the darkness of the night as he lay upon the healing slab. When his broken body was at last restored, the scarred one as Harnvgr had come to be known donned his furs, took up his axe, knife and shield and stalked from the halls of healing out into cold wastes of Asaheim. For thirty days and nights his chamber within the his company's halls remained cold and empty. At the dawning of the thirty first day Harnvgr appeared out of the icy hinterlands at the head of a pack of mighty Fenrisian Wolves. Upon being granted an audience with his Wolf Lord he claimed he had seen the spirits of his fallen pack-mates in the eyes of the beasts. The Redmaw listened to his tale and after looking into the eyes of his lupine companions himeself, bade the scarred one to don his war-plate once more, bestowing upon him the name of Skyhowler. With a nod of his head did Harnvgr accept this final gift from his liege before he strode from the Redmaw's hall vowing to bring vengeance upon the enemies of the All-Father. The Skyhowler and his pack can now be found at the very forefront of every charge hurling themselves upon their enemies, his storm bolter spitting death and his frost blade cleaving his foes while his wolf-brothers rend them with tooth and claw all the while howling the battle cry that he is named for. Any and all thoughts are welcome. You'll notice that the planet is described as (XXXXX) this is because I haven't fully decided where and when this opening battle will take place. Once the bits I'm waiting on start to arrive and I get on with the actual painting of this project I'll post up some pictures in the WIP forum and link them back to this thread if anyone's interested... cheers James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Great intro brother!! I found it very easy to read, descriptive, and it has left me wanting to hear more of this warriors tale. I especially liked this line "When his brothers arrived they found him barely standing, his armour rent and torn surrounded by the bloodstained bodies of his fallen pack-mates and the barely recognisable remains of his enemies." Brilliant!! This left a gruesome, yet deserved feeling of revenge in my heart. Well done!! End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3078674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 A great start for sure ! Looking forward to more tales of this warrior! Also, you should pledge him for the ETL challenge! We'd love to have a great painter like yourself help out! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3078680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 We've been missing sagas in the Fang of late. Thank you. Short but fully flavoured. You relies you can't stop at that I hope :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3079055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 thanks for the comments guys, there is more to come. I want to flesh out the opening engagement, set the scene of the battle so to speak. I also want to explain Harnvgr's aquisition of a suit of Tactical Dreadnought Armour as he is not a Wolf Guard, yet. I also plan to add more to his saga as well as to come up with a fitting 'end' to the Skyhowler's saga although whether this will be a glorious death or elevation to the Redmaw's retinue. I have a couple of ideas but I need to play with them a little more first. @ Kassill: thank you for the 'invitation' and the the complement. I've had a wee look through the E Tenebrae Lux thread and I think I will pledge to paint Harnvgr and his Wolf Pack for the challenge. I need to wait till the weekend to order the Fenrisian Wolves but they should arrive in plenty of time to paint them. Look out for my pledge soon :sweat: cheers James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3079290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 looking forward to how you'll model all those scars on him! as for the wolves, will you use the new games-workshop ones? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3079331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 thanks for the comments guys, there is more to come. I want to flesh out the opening engagement, set the scene of the battle so to speak. I also want to explain Harnvgr's aquisition of a suit of Tactical Dreadnought Armour as he is not a Wolf Guard, yet. I also plan to add more to his saga as well as to come up with a fitting 'end' to the Skyhowler's saga although whether this will be a glorious death or elevation to the Redmaw's retinue. I have a couple of ideas but I need to play with them a little more first. @ Kassill: thank you for the 'invitation' and the the complement. I've had a wee look through the E Tenebrae Lux thread and I think I will pledge to paint Harnvgr and his Wolf Pack for the challenge. I need to wait till the weekend to order the Fenrisian Wolves but they should arrive in plenty of time to paint them. Look out for my pledge soon :) cheers James Haha! Glad your joining us brother! I have loved your work since day one! Just be sure to have them vowed before the 15th (when the doors close!) EDIT:: Just saw your vow! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3079361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Rylanor Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Love the back story for him, it's something I like to do, to think of a little bit of background for my characters, but i never get around to right anything down, shame on me. Can't wait to see him when he's painted along with his wolves. Rylanor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3079389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 @ hendrik: I was thinking that 'scarred one' might refer to his armour plate as I wanted to try adding some chips to his armour. This would be crow-barred into his saga somehow, something along the lines of he keeps every scratch and dent to remember the vengeance he's delivered while earning them. As for the wolves, yes, I'll be using GW's plastic Fenrisian Wolves kit. I actually like a couple of the sculpts although they weren't entirely in keeping with how I imagined the wolves of Fenris actually looking <_<. @ Kassill: The WIP thread is now up in the WIP forum linky. I'm glad to be along for the challenge, I'm sure you know what I'm like for not actually finishing projects. This should make sure I actually get this one finished. @ Brother Rylanor: Thanks brother :). I usually come up with a little back story for my characters but never write it down too. I decided to for this one so I could maintain interest in the project and have something to do when I can't get my paints out... I also wanted to explore why Harngvr became a Lone Wolf... I'll hopefully have some painting WIP pics up over the weekend and I'll throw up pics of the Wolves once they're ordered and assembled. cheers James Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253686-the-saga-of-harngvr-skyhowler/#findComment-3080199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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