Turismo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi everyone,I'm looking to make a lore army based around the return of Leman Russ, however, I'm also combining the lore with that of Norse/Celtic mythology. I want Russ to appear as a God guarded by his "demi-god" marines. The basic story behind his return is that he has successfully found the Tree of Life (one of the rumours said to be the reason behind his disappearance).Now I'm going to be using a mix of GW models and another company with some kit bashing. I want Leman Russ to be a good chunk bigger than a normal space marine as well as his guard. Russ will be riding a massive wolf, bigger than the Fenrisian wolves from GW. His guard I want either on wolves or bears (leaning towards bears). With his initial disappearance being so long ago, I want his return to be marked by a bit of tragedy. Showing a significant loss to his forces. So I thought what better excuse to include some Lone Wolf's. These Lone Wolf's will also be bigger models than the normal Space Marine. Warriors who want nothing more than to meet a worthy opponent who can grant them that ever elusive death.Of course a Leman Russ army wouldn't be complete without including Bjorn! He will be joining the ranks of Russ' army upon his glorious return to Asaheim.As for the rest of the army I want to include Thunderwolf Cavalry and separate units of Fenrisian wolves. However, what I really want to know is what else should a Leman Russ army include, lore-wise?I feel like I want to stay away from mechanized infantry (tanks, speeders, bikes, etc) as much as possible. I like the idea of Russ' company just wanting to walk through their enemies. In no fear of being caught in no-mans-land. However, maybe I'm wrong and it's a must that Russ would include tanks and other mech. Your feedback is greatly appreciated as well as any recommendations!-Turismo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A returned Russ army realistically would probably be all 13th Co. Wolven. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3571922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turismo Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well, like I said, I want him to return with a bit of tragedy, having lost a considerable amount of his company. Prompting the presence of quite a few Lone Wolf's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3571940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Like this idea.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3571948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turismo Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks :D I'm pretty excited to start it. May take a while to find the right army list I want to portray the fluff behind it and then secure the right miniatures. All recommendations/feedback are welcome. I could use the help! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 You could build the bulk of your army first and then ultimately purchase Russ when his model comes out from Forgeworld to complete the army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turismo Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 You think they'll release him in the near future? I've noticed they have been releasing Primarch's fairly quickly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 So will you wolves be blue grey or grey? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turismo Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Grey. Want to keep them in their original colours. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 You think they'll release him in the near future? I've noticed they have been releasing Primarch's fairly quickly. They have not shown a release order, and it seems to be more along what the sculptor is inspired to do. His rules should come out this year or next. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turismo Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hmm, interesting. Maybe I'll wait to get a Russ model from FW then and just paint the rest of the army in the mean time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Grey. Want to keep them in their original colours. What type of grey? there is light (Space Sharks), an in-between and the darker grey. I've found that the darker shade goes nicely with red and or white pack markings. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Like this idea.... Me too. I think it's excellent, especially as Ramses points out we will soon have FW Russ as part of the HH series. An army for the wolf time hmmmmm. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turismo Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285753-leman-russ-return-lore-army/#findComment-3572917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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