The Hunt Begins... now with added fluff

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

The Hunt Begins...

"The Winter War Hound is brash and boastful. He seems to be destine to bring doom to the Maw of Winter. I have pledged to keep this vision from coming to fruition. If I have to make war on him to accomplish this quest I will end him."

Quote from War Seer Warbringer after the Battle of the Red Waters

Winter War Hound, White Wolf, First Company Master, Chief Isi Angrywolf

Chief Angrywolf is an infamous member of the Hunt. He is prideful and careless when dealing with his peers. He frequently boasts that he is destined to become Hound Master. Despite his insulting manner most of his fellow Chiefs ignore him. He has challenged his Clan Chief once and was beaten soundly. His confidence in his destiny is misplaced as firstly, he lacks the dominance required to lead the Hunt and secondly, most Seers feel he should have been forced to become a Red Hand, as they feel he will one day cause the total destruction of the Clan of Winter.

He has led the White Wolves for over 100 years. His ascendance was as controversial as he is infamous. He challenged the previous Winter War Hound after an unsuccessful assault on a Chaos Astarte stronghold. During the duel the previous First Company Master succumb to the Curse just before Chief Angrywolf was defeated. Isi was able to dispatch his cursed superior by snapping his neck from behind. Chief Angrywolf was proclaimed the winner of the duel and earned entry into the Red Hand society.

The Winter War Hound has earned honor for the Hunt. His greatest achievement to date is a decisive strike against a congealing “WAARGH” two systems away from Eametanene. During this campaign he defeated War Boss ‘Eadunter in single combat and claimed the ork’s topknot for his lifemarker. His victory was not without complications, as he had defied his Clan Chief and abandoned the defense of Eametanene to prosecute the destruction of the greenskins.

In his 215 years as a Hound, he has accomplished much. He bears three Terror bird feathers, obtained on three separate expeditions into the Eametanene wilderness. He has the honor to display the Great Father’s Blessing on his backpack. His personal heraldry is checked cross behind an open wolf maw. As Chief of the First, he wears the Mask of the White Wolf, a powerful artifact of the Hunt. His company embarks on the strike cruiser, Stormwolf.

First Pack of the Maw of Winter, Bodyguard to the Winter Hound.

Clansman Ironwolf is staunchly loyal to the Hunt. He is next to become an Honored Red Hand. He has earned the respect of the entire Clan. He is a superior warrior and would have become a Clan Chief by now if not inducted into the Red Hand society.

He has led the Ironwolf pack for almost 150 years. He served the previous Winter War Hound and ruefully wishes the old Chief had not succumbed to the Curse. He considers the death of his previous charge at the hands of his current charge the only blemish to his honor in over 300 years.

Clansman Ironwolf has been disappointed by the demeanor and antics of Chief Angrywolf. He impatiently awaits the removal of the Company master. He hopes he will be the one to purge the Chief, knows he will probably not get the chance.

[Dechande]

That's a really good colour scheme, very bold, good job.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Thank you.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

War Seer of the Maw of Winter

War Seer Warbringer is devout to a fault and places his complete faith in the Great Father. He is a beacon of light for the White Wolves and has saved several of his brothers from the Curse. He is known for leading packs into battle. He drives the packs into a frenzy just short of falling to the Curse.

Seer Warbringer has been a war seer for 75 years. He was raised from Ironwolf pack and was trained by Clansman Ironwolf. He is very dominant and surprisingly serene. His dominance would have made him a Chief in time if he had not been inducted into the Red Hand society. He has trouble tolerating Chief Angrywolf, but he keeps their disagreements hidden from the rest of the Company.

In his 125 years as a Hound, Seer Warbringer has brought honor to himself and the Hunt. In his first 50 years, he lost half of his face purging traitor Astartes of the Black Legion. He bears a fanged skull on his right shoulder pad which was a gift from the Blood Angels Chapter early in the Hunt’s history.

Second Pack of the Maw of Winter, War Seer escort

Clansman Orkstomper is the exemplar of a true Clansman of the Hunt. He has the honor to have the largest lifemarker in the company. His dominance is a tangible thing and he subjugates Preychasers and Hounds without a word.

He has led the Orkstomper pack for 105 years and is a veteran of numerous campaigns and most of his brothers believe he will be the next Chief. His pack has the honor of carrying the company standard and is charged with protecting War Seer Warbringer.

Clansman Orkstomper is silently disapproving of Chief Angrywolf. He knows he will be challenging for his position sometime in the future, but would like to fight the other Clansmen instead.

[Monstra Sumus]

Certainly an ambitious colour scheme, but it comes together very well. Look forward to see more.

 

BT

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Elder Spirit Seer Char, Third Society of Spirit

Spirit Seer Char is an elder seer and is a seasoned mentor of inexperienced spirit seers. He is a master of the Medicine of Fire and is a member of the third society of spirit. He lends his mystic talents to the White Wolves and memorizes their deeds for the centennial Ghost Dance on Eametanene.

Elder Seer Char has been a spirit seer in the Maw of Winter for 165 years. As an elder he has been tasked with instructing Spirit Seer Middlebear. He also advises Chief Angrywolf when the Chief is willing to listen which is not as often as he likes. He has been trying to direct the Chief from his path of doom, but the War Hound will not be swayed.

In his 285 years as a Hound and spirit seer, he has fought off the Curse on several occasions. He strides into battle with his Medicine Staff and lays waste to the foes of the Hunt. As an older Hound he bears an ancient relic from the Founding of the Hounds, the ‘Annuals of the Hunters’.

Third Pack of the Maw of Winter, Escort to Seer Char.

Clansman Scarhand is a veteran of several campaigns with the White Wolves. He is known for his tactical acumen. He is not excessively dominant, but is still a respected Clansman.

He has served the Hunt for 185 years and has led the Scarhand pack for the last century. He is considered a candidate for the position of Chief. His pack protects Elder Spirit Seer Char.

Clansman Scarhand is indifferent on the subject of the current Chief. He does his duty and preserves his honor in his service to the Hunt.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Spirit Seer Middlebear

Spirit Seer Middlebear is a Hound of untapped potential. He has great talent in the Medicine of Earth and is a member of the fourth society of spirit. He is learning the skills of a spirit seer. He has exhibited great levels of power on occasion.

Seer Middlebear has been the student of Elder Seer Char for about 10 years. He has an untapped level of aptitude, but struggles with his control. He was taken into the Medicine society as a Preychaser. He has struggled with the rituals he needs to learn to master his capacity.

In his 55 years as a Hound, he has yet to face the Curse and this is the biggest concern of his mentor. Seer Middlebear is quick to let his blood boil and allows his enemies taunts to break his focus. This inability to block out others is why he is unable to rise higher than he has and why he cannot achieve the next level of mastery.

Fourth Pack of the Maw of Winter, escorts to the Spirit Seer

Clansman Middlewolf is the most dominant of the Middlewolf pack. He won the rank of Clansman during the pack’s formation. He is analytical when he is not overcome by his hunting instinct.

He has led the Middlewolf pack for about 7 years. He is expected to spend a couple more decades as a Preychaser before joining the ranks of the Hounds. His pack has the honor of protecting Seer Middlebear.

Clansman Middlewolf is not concerned with the dynamics of the company. He is only interested in earning honor and bring glory to the Hunt. He wants to achieve the renown of the heroes who lead the Hunt.

[deathspectersgt7]

They look good , Like the paint scheme.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Thank you.

I now noticed that I made a mess on the Spirit Seer's face paint.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Just added a little bit of fluff for each unit.

[deathspectersgt7]

Really like the fluff.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Thank you

[MagicMan]

Cool colour scheme! And the Aztecy (Unless im way off...) conversions are very cool. :)

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

i was going for more native american (plain tribes), but thank you for the kind words.

[Ratboy1664]

I'm not normally a fan of 'thick' edge highlighting but on your minis legs it really works. And a very unique and brave paint scheme, well done

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Thank you.  I'm  trying to learn how to thin the highlights and it even works sometimes. 

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Bone Seer Sani Whitewolf

Bone Seer Whitewolf is fearless and stalwart in his preservation of the Hunt gene-seed. He is the Seer that an injured Hound most wants to see striding through the smoke of battle. He is a beloved member of the company because of his skills in treating combat wounds.

Seer Whitewolf has been a bone seer for 300 years. He bears a skull for each century he has served the Hunt collecting gene-seed. He is devout in his duty and will charge from cover to retrieve the gene-seed of a fallen Hound.

In his 365 years as a Hound, Seer Whitewolf has saved the legacy of thousands of Hounds. He is the one officer in the company that Chief Angrywolf will not ignore. Seer Whitewolf uses this attention to dissuade the Chief from some of his more asinine decisions.

Fifth Pack of the Maw of Winter

Clansman Spikechin is a very ambitious Hound. He is not long from becoming a Thundermaker, but desires to be a Chief instead. He has the dominance of age and experience, but is unable to cow any of his fellow Clansmen.

He has led the Spikechin pack for 150 years and has competed for the right to be Chief many times. His pack is charged with accompanying Bone Seer Whitewolf.

Clansman Spikechin does not care about the leadership of the current Chief. He only wants to become Chief himself. His desire is like and itch he cannot scratch.

Iron Seer Segenam Blackjaw

Iron Seer Blackjaw is a technical genius and combat machine. He is stoic when working with machine spirits, but becomes increasingly animated when close combat nears. He is known to be able to repair almost any battlefield damage.

Seer Blackjaw returned from Mars 150 years ago. He has been one of the most talented Iron Seers in the history of the Hunt. He has been able to modify and repair several of the Hound’s most ancient relics.

Through his deeds with the war gear and vehicles of the Hunt Iron Seer Blackjaw has secured his place in the histories of the Hunt. He excels in his work with machines, but is a true monster in close combat. He seems to prefer combat to machine spirits.

Sixth Pack of the Maw of Winter

Clansman Spiritwolf is a level-headed leader of Hounds. He tries to maintain his composure at all times. He is moderately dominant, but is happy as a Clansman.

He has led the Spiritwolf pack for 50 years and has seen his pack go from full strength to its current state. He is very proud that he guards the Iron Seer, but knows his pack has suffered due to the Iron Seer’s requirement for close combat.

Clansman Spiritwolf is honored to be part of the Maw of Winter. He does not agree with the leadership of Chief Angrywolf, but is content with the status quo.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Added fluff for the last two packs posted and enhanced the previous fluff for the other packs. 

[deathspectersgt7]

Great job on the New additions.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

Ancient Pure Blood Vengeancetaker

Ancient Vengeancetaker is a venerable and revered member of the Hunt. He is loud and boastful of his accomplishments. He shouts threats at his foes before charging into battle.

He is the second oldest Hound in the Hunt. He was inducted into the Chapter about the time that the Curse first manifested. He is one of the first Red Hands and is technically the oldest of that society.

Ancient Vengeancetaker is a legend of the Hunt and remembers most of the Chapter’s history. He is from the third generation of Hounds. He has taken leadership from Chief Angrywolf on at least three occasions.

Striking Wolves Squadron

Hunter in Darkness

The Sword, Hunter in Darkness has served the Hunt for 2,000 years. She is the lead escort for the Stormwolf. Steerman Nahcomence Crazyarrow is the shipmaster.

Heartblood

The Sword, Heartblood bears a red stripe marking it as second in the squadron. Steerman Shiriki Runningstick is the shipmaster.

Stormwolf

The Strike Cruiser, Stormwolf is a stalwart defender of humanity. She has fought Orks, Tyranids, and Chaos fleets. She has supported the White Wolves and the Clan leadership for several millennia. Steerman Ogaleesha Cleverbeads is the current shipmaster.

Juggernaut Hunter, Chapter Relic, Sicaran Battle Tank

Juggernaut Hunter was gifted to the Hounds at their founding. It is unknown from what chapter this relic originated from.

The machine spirit of the Juggernaut Hunter is a cantankerous and ornery spirit. The machine spirit will only awaken in the presence of one of the senior officers of the Chapter. It takes a day’s worth of rituals to awaken and motivate him.

The Juggernaut Hunter is only fielded by the Hound Master. It requires a dire foe for the Hound Master to risk this relic in battle.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

another pack complete.

Wolves of the Axe Pack

The Wolves of the Axe Pack dates back to the founding of the Hounds. Initially an assault squad of the second company, the pack was moved to the Maw during the re-structuring of the Chapter.

Clansman Redaxe is a strong leader, but is compelled to seek glory too often. He earned the right to bear a War axe three decades after he became a Clansman.

He has led the Wolves of the Axe for 100 years and has brought glory and honor to the Hunt. Despite his minor conflicts with the Chief. He is relied on to take the most complicated objective and to fight the toughest foes.

He has secured his place in the songs of the Hunt several times over and is likely to make many more. He is an honored warrior, but is an infamous example to the packs of Preychasers who watch his deeds with envy.

[deathspectersgt7]

They look Great. Can not believe I missed the SC in post #20.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

I updated post 20 and 21.  More to come later today.

[Madwolf Shadowmane]

finally completed another pack

Ice Quakes

The Ice Quakes has only been established within the last 50 years during the Battle of the Glass fields on the planet Alkonost.

Clansman Nightfang is a risk taker. He frequently moves his pack closer to combat to better support the Hunt. Several of the senior members of the Hunt marvel at how he has lived so long.

He has led the Ice Quakes since their founding. He directed the heavy weapons fire to destroy parts of the Glass fields to save most of the White Wolves.

He has a place in the history of the Hunt. He is used as an example to younger Hounds. He is 250years old and has not succumb to the Curse. He frequently defends his gun line against assaults and has been wounded many times.

Shadow Pelt, Razorback

Shadow Pelt started service with the Shadow Clan several 100 years ago. He joined the Maw of Winter after the depletion of the Hunt’s vehicle lager during its “cold war” with the Ad Mech.

The machine spirit of the Shadow Pelt tends towards stealth. He is restless unless tuned to run as quiet as possible.

The Shadow Pelt supports the Maw of Winter and is a mobile firebase for the Ice Quakes.

[deathspectersgt7]

Like The added fluff.