Ulfar — Rogue Trader Dialogue Archive

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UlfarDespite his worthy attempt to play the fool, the Space Wolf cannot deceive you. Ulfar does not fully trust you and is carefully observing your reaction.

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

Ulfar"See, Aett-Vater? The Allfather wants us to know that the threads of our wyrds are intertwined. It was not by chance that he drew your path and mine together. It was not by chance that he led us to one and the same place. So come with me when the time is right to seek out my brothers."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

Ulfar"Help you to deal with the enemies who besieged your home, and then head for the coordinates that Thorbald gave me. Well I know, Aett-Vater, that you are dauntless, and if I but say the word, you will join me in my seeking, but... the place I will voyage to is a perilous one. Few can survive in it, and though duty leads me there, I do not want my debt to be paid with your blood."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

Ulfar"I thank you, Aett-Vater."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

Ulfar"If anyone knows where my pack brothers are now, he does. But it is not right to speak of such things within others' hearing — that is why I thought it better to keep silent at the war council."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

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YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

Ulfar"Find my pack. As we speak, they are likely performing some bloody service for Calcazar. For that reason, I want to have a word with the Inquisitor."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

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YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

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YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

Ulfar"This is the name given on Fenris to a pack-father. A commander or captain. An aett-vater answers to a jarl — the commander of a Great Company. Since you are the one who commands your crew and I follow you at present, I am granting you the honoured title of Aett-Vater."

YOU"I could never presume to give orders to one of the Emperor's Angels. You should be in command."

UlfarUlfar demurs, but a satisfied smile plays on his lips. "It is true that I am capable of commanding you and your people! But as a warrior of the Allfather, it is too easy for me to forget the limits of ordinary people."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

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YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

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YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

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YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

UlfarThe giant Space Marine casts you a sidelong look, grinning broadly. Wily self-satisfaction is writ large across his harsh features, though he tries to hide it. "I have had a few thoughts on that score. But don't try to pry them out of me — when the time comes, I will share them with you."

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

UlfarThe giant Space Marine grins, baring his teeth, and enquires innocently, "Why do you think?"

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."

Ulfar"Not everyone is granted the right to ask such questions, but you... I shall allow it. What do you want to know about the Astartes from the glorious Fenris?"

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"

Ulfar"Vlka Fenryka." This guttural pronouncement sounds primordial and ruthless. "That is our name in the old tongue of our world. We are the fiercest of the Allfather's warriors, his executioners, his retribution."

UlfarUlfar's rumbling voice seems to reverberate in your very bones. "Our fearless Wolf King is Leman Russ, son of the Allfather. Our world is Fenris, and our home the Fang, which rises from the World Spine into orbit. We are the thunder in the bloody storm of battle that calls to us! That is who we are!"

YOU"Glory to the Wolves of Fenris!"

UlfarSmiling in satisfaction, the Wolf graces you with a magnanimous nod.

Ulfar"But there is more to our spirit than grim destruction alone. In the hall of heroes, we hold feasts the likes of which you will see nowhere else. To thundering laughter, we raise our horns, tell our sagas, and honour our glorious fallen."

UlfarUlfar's voice drops to a conspiratorial whisper: "Though the body of an Astartes is built to be immune to the effects of drink, we invented a way around this taboo. The mjod we brew can overcome even our blood. It makes us drunk, and makes our feasts jovial occasions. Ah... mjod... You can brew it nowhere else but on good old Fenris. No other world is home to such poisonous plants."

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"

UlfarThe giant's gaze thaws. "Fenris is home. A harsh land of harsh winters and harsh people. When comes the Helwinter, a fearsome season of frosts, the merciless Worldsea freezes and great white bears, snow wyrms, and ice trolls go on the hunt. Then the murderous frost retreats, and boats of harpooners sail out to ply their craft, capturing sea snakes and krakens."

Ulfar"And then comes the Season of Fire. Volcanoes awaken, waves wash over whole islands, and only the land of Asaheim offers salvation to those whose blood and grit win them the right to live upon it. Clan fights clan, crows circle over battlefields, and wolf howls rise up to the sky. That is my beloved home, there is no place in the universe like it," Ulfar concludes wistfully.

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

UlfarThe guttural roar of a storm rumbles in the Wolf's voice. "The Curse of the Wulfen is the most fearsome and most terrible foe on Fenris. In the heart of every brother there lives a dark beast, bloody and forever ravenous. He hungers to kill — not for glory, or duty, or his battle-brothers, but solely for the sake of killing. For he who falls to that dark beast, there is no joy or thrill in slaughter, there is but dull rancour."

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

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YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."

Ulfar"Our gene-seed is unique. Leman Russ blessed us with the Canis Helix, a genetic gift that heightens our senses, making them sharper than those of brothers from other Chapters. The Canis Helix kindles a bloodthirst in our hearts and changes our appearance to resemble the lethal wolves of Fenris."

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

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YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."

Ulfar"The Wolves do not take orders from outsiders. We keep the old ways, not the Codex Astartes. We fight in packs, and we are trained and healed by our wise Rune and Wolf Priests. We do not find honour in adorning ourselves in laurels, but instead etch the full names of our fallen kin as a promise of vengeance and draw strength from that promise!"

YOU"What do you believe in?"

Ulfar"We believe in the Great Wolves. In the deadly Blackmane and fierce Drekan the Thunderwolf. In redoubtable Haegr the Mountain Wolf and in the Bloodied Hunter. In the Wolf That Stalks Between Stars, who follows us wherever we may go, and in the uncanny two-headed Morkai, guard of the realm of the dead. Of the Great Wolves, some show us their favour, others are more malign, but each teaches us a lesson. For that we praise and honour them."

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

UlfarUlfar heaves his mighty shoulders. "The Allfather is not a god. He is the best of all humans, our perfect forebear. His blood flowed through the veins of Leman Russ, and Russ's blood flows in me. Does that make me a god? My respect for him has no end, and I am ready to die for him, but... what place does faith have here? Is the Allfather like the massive Iron Wolf, whose every tuft of fur forms a mountain on the surface of Fenris?"

Ulfar"Or is he as enormous as the Sun Wolf, which rises to hunt every morning and fills our world with light? The Allfather is not a god, but the highest of Humanity. Ordinary humans struggle to grasp this, but we, his warriors and offspring, remember the truth."

YOU"Well, I believe that the Emperor is the God of Humanity and our guardian."

Ulfar"Believe what you wish, Aett-Vater. The Allfather never wanted us to revere him as a god, but we are not ordinary men. I do not know what his intentions were for the rest of you."

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

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YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"

Ulfar"Lakkan the Runed Wolf once shared the mysteries of the healing potions and the secrets of magic sagas. He taught them to see the past and future in thrown runes, to call down storms, and to carve powerful talismans."

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

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YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

Ulfar"The Allfather gifted you with strong intuition. This was made by Skyaddi Twice-Thinker. The spirits liked him, and one could feast a whole long Helwinter night to the words of his saga, so keen was his mind. He was my friend." Ulfar's face, lit a moment ago with ruthless pride, seems to darken as if a shadow passed across it.

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

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YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

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YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

UlfarAfter a moment's silence, Ulfar replies, "Ulfar Redmane. That is what my brothers call me."

YOU"I understand."

Ulfar"Do you? And there I was about to round off my story with a short four-hundred verse saga about the gifts of Lakkan the Runed Wolf."

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

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YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."

UlfarUlfar leans toward you, and with a friendly, only slightly feral grin, says, "Should what I told you reach other ears, I shall take your tongue."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

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YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

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YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

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YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

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YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

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YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"

Ulfar"What do you want to know? What brought the Space Wolves to the Expanse? Or how I ended up in the non-humans' Dark City?"

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"

Ulfar"An Inquisitor by the name of Calcazar put out a call for aid. My Wolf Lord did not refuse him and had two packs deployed to the Expanse. We never trusted this ally, but a blood debt for a service rendered in the past forced our hand."

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

Ulfar"In warm furs the old man
does shroud his body,
In cloaks of secrets woven
shrouds the sly man his plans.
To know his dire purpose,
swallow not the words of poison
but his gristle."

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

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YOU"How did you end up a captive?"

Ulfar"We had gone on a raid for xenos prisoners and fell into a trap. We had no war machines to support us, and some of our squad were wounded, so we were forced to retreat. I ordered my battle-brothers to leave, but I remained behind to meet our guests. I do not know how many of the feeble wretches I slew, but I would have killed even more had their towering piles of bodies not hindered me in combat."

UlfarHe heaves a sigh and it comes out like a growl. "They wounded me and captured me. They froze the joints in my armour. When they dragged me to their ship, two of my battle-brothers descended upon the xenos and tried to free me. An insane plan, but it almost succeeded... Almost." A grimace of pain is fixed on Ulfar's face, which is shadowed with grief. "And so there were three of us taken captive. And then there were two. And then I was alone once again."

YOU"What happened to the other two?"

UlfarUlfar says with grim curtness, "They fell. With honour."

YOU"What happened to the other two?"

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YOU"Your fallen brothers, who were they?"

UlfarUlfar lets out a sullen growl and pins you with an icy glance that sparks something within you — awareness of the monstrous chasm separating you and the ancient superhuman standing opposite. "Their saga is one I will not sing to you. You have spilt no blood with them nor shared with them meat and mjod. Their spirits might be outraged if they knew I had sung of their deeds to a stranger."

YOU"What happened to the other two?"

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YOU"Your fallen brothers, who were they?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I am sorry they died."

Ulfar"Yes. So am I."

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

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YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."

Ulfar"These are dark days you are asking about, Aett-Vater." Ulfar lets out a rumbling sigh, draws out the rune-covered knife that you saw him carry in the Dark City, and begins to spin it between his fingers, finding his equilibrium again. "Let my keen-edged friend be a witness to the veracity of my words."

Ulfar"I was given to Tervantias for his amusement. In the arenas of Commorragh, Astartes are a rarity, and he sent me out there to kill gladiators." With every word, the bitterness and hostility in Ulfar's voice grow. "Living as an inglorious butcher and a xenos's puppet... I hated it. Constantly. Every moment!" After roaring and raging in Fenrisian for a time, Ulfar catches his breath. "I had to take care of my mind, before it was twisted to the Seven Hells."

Ulfar"Every morning I made entreaties to the Allfather, and every night I appealed to Russ. I trained my body, read the litanies, and in the darkest moments, I recited my own saga. I recalled every battle, every wound, every brother. And that is how I survived." The red-haired Space Wolf fixes you with a fierce glower and then turns away. "I always survive."

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

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YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."

Ulfar"This was a bleak saga, Aett-Vater."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

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YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

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YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

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YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

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YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

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YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

UlfarUlfar sucks in a breath, tasting your scent. "Instinct bids me to remain silent. Such knowledge is not to be shared with just anyone, only those who possess my complete trust."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

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YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

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YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

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YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

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YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

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YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

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YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

Ulfar"It is wise to hide one's past from a stranger, but shameful to hide it from a friend. Ask away."

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

Ulfar"I was a seafarer. Every spring we would go out onto the Worldsea and slay many-armed krakens and ravenous sea drakes. And then the Season of Fire would come, and we would dock on Asaheim to battle for our clan's right to inhabit that land. I was young but already fierce and facing down foes twice my size. The Chooser of the Valiant, who had watched the fateful battle from the cliffs, deemed me worthy and took me to the Fang for healing. My clan was proud!"

Ulfar"I spent years in training before I passed through the dreaded Gate of Morkai, bowed on the rune stones before both his heads, and walked into the valley of dreams. As for what I saw there, do not ask me — that is between me and the Death Wolf. The Rune Priests scoured my soul but found it untouched by corruption. I returned and I partook of the Cup of Wulfen. The Canis Helix entered my blood, and the agony of transformation changed my body to resemble that of a beast, and my mind was drowned in the dark depths of bloodlust."

UlfarHis face darkening, the Wolf continues in a subdued tone, "My return from the dark was long and cost me... greatly. When I stood in the hall of the Fang once more, the Rune Priests imbued my body with the remaining gene-seed and implanted the necessary organs. But those trials were nothing compared to what I had already endured."

YOU"What happened in your final trial?"

UlfarIn a gravelly voice that sounds like cracking stone, Ulfar answers, "When I overcame the darkness of Wulfen in my soul, I set out for the Fang. Every neophyte must undergo a hunt during this journey. One might fight a fearsome wolf, another a sly snow wyrm. I crossed paths with a Doppelgrendel. A cunning and rancorous spirit."

Ulfar"For five days and nights did we bring our wits and wrath to bear in battle. The spirit changed its guise, but in the end I gouged out its eyes. Fleeing, it hissed a curse — nowhere would I find an honourable death, vowed the creature. My saga came to an abrupt and inglorious end, like a noble banner mouldering and fraying at the edge. When I made my return to the Fang, clutching that crushed eye, the Rune Priest looked at me and his face grew grim, but he said not a word, save to confirm my victory."

YOU"What happened in your final trial?"

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YOU"Do you believe the creature's curse holds any power?"

Ulfar"Everything on Fenris has power. I have fought in a hundred battles, and suffered a hundred injuries. Even Wolves are not certain to survive such grievous maiming. But I always survived. And with each new victory, my thoughts took a darker turn — what if I truly am destined never to die with honour? What if my death will be foolish and inglorious?"

Ulfar"Each time I bury a brother, I secretly envy him." Ulfar's mournful words land heavily like cliff rocks cleaving off into the sea. His face darkens until it resembles a grim idol hewn by a primitive people.

YOU"What happened in your final trial?"

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YOU"Do you believe the creature's curse holds any power?"

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YOU"What if it is not a curse, but a gift? A gift of long life and many great exploits."

Ulfar"A gift straight from the Seven Hells!" Ulfar bellows angrily. "What is the valour of a deathless warrior worth? Where is greatness in the exploits of one who shrinks from death? When the Wolf Time comes and my fallen brothers march into the final battle, where will I be? Sitting alone in the Fang beside a fire that went out long ago?"

Ulfar"The ages weigh heavily on my hands and heart, and one day I will be too tired and feeble to wake up and rush into the fray! What will they call me then? Ulfar Who Slept Through the Battle? Ulfar, Morkai's Unwanted?" At the last words, Ulfar makes a gesture to ward off evil.

YOU"What happened in your final trial?"

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YOU"Do you believe the creature's curse holds any power?"

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YOU"What if it is not a curse, but a gift? A gift of long life and many great exploits."

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YOU"You subject recruits to heinous trials. Why?"

Ulfar"The path of an Astartes leads into the fangs of horror. Any threat that can be endured by the mind is one that mortals can handle. But we are needed where the unthinkable begins to happen. Things that understanding cannot help to bear. Things that, once beheld, turn minds into bubbling, pulsating dreck."

Ulfar"An ordinary man who encounters this evil will go mad with despair. But we are incapable of feeling fear. It is simply not in our nature. Instead, we feel unbearable rage. We must select the neophytes who will look into the eyes of the unthinkable and roar — that is why we need our trials."

YOU"What happened in your final trial?"

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YOU"Do you believe the creature's curse holds any power?"

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YOU"What if it is not a curse, but a gift? A gift of long life and many great exploits."

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YOU"You subject recruits to heinous trials. Why?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."

Ulfar"Many times I have heard the clicking of Morkai's fangs next to my ear..." Ulfar wards off evil with a superstitious gesture. "...but I have never allowed him close enough to sink them into my rump."

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

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YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

Ulfar"We call ourselves the Baleful Howl, and our sign is known to all Wolves." Ulfar proudly points at his shoulder pad, which is emblazoned with a crude depiction of black fangs. "We are old Wolves who have seen much and endured much." A shadow of disquiet dampens the warrior's boastful exuberance.

UlfarUlfar points at the other shoulder pad, depicting a black beast head, and he declares in the tone of one instructing, "This is the Great Blackmane Wolf, patron of slayers and totem of our Great Company, the Blackmanes. All know that we are fearsome and hungry for the struggle of war, that we are cunning, deadly, and show no mercy. Speak our name and thunder rolls!"

Ulfar"Even among the brothers, my pack are counted as the most rabid glory hunters. When we were young, we knew no taboos or limits to our pride. Years passed, and suddenly we are veterans, but our avaricious hunger for exploits is undimmed." The giant Space Wolf's words seem to radiate heat, as from a roaring fire on a winter's night.

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

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YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

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YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."

Ulfar"A complete accounting of all my deeds would land like an avalanche upon you." Ulfar proudly points out a marking on his armour in the form of crossed bones. "I earned this mark of endurance when I slew a chieftain of an Aeldari tribe. He dealt me a serious injury, and the Wolf Priest said I would not survive it... but it has not killed me yet. Two years I lay in a delirium after that battle."

Ulfar"When I awoke on Fenris, I set out for the wastes at once, and there I hunted a blackmaned wolf and killed it with my bare hands. For that feat, I was granted the rank of Wolf Guard." Ulfar affectionately strokes the wolf fur laid across his shoulders. "That fearsome beast remains with me to this day, and I carry his furious spirit."

UlfarUlfar points at what looks like a claw mark. "And Jarl Ragnar carved this one when I beheaded a despicable sorcerer, the archdespot of Tyranica II." The warrior's bragging demeanour fades away, and his voice becomes thick and dark like poison in a goblet. "Many brothers fell victim to him, and we do not sing that saga before mortals, for the preservation of their minds. Alas, I failed to behold my own glorious deed — my eyes streamed with blood, and I hunted down the sorcerer by scent alone."

Ulfar"And of my glorious victories there are many more besides — not for nothing did the jarl grant me the accolade of Terminator." He proudly displays the sigil on his chest — a stone seal in the shape of a wolf head on top of a cross.

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

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YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

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YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

Ulfar"Before becoming an Astartes, I dreamed of becoming a skjald, a keeper of stories. At feasts I often sing of my brothers' exploits. Thousands are stored in my memory. When I am near, Wolves fight even more ferociously, for they know their deeds will be immortalised. One of the Tech-Priests theorised that our songs contained hidden psychometric codes to increase courage. Maybe there is such a thing in other places. But on Fenris our sagas are spun from memory, from respect, from pride."

Ulfar"More than words stringing,
A secret weaving,
Magic in its marrow,
Not to ear or mind speaks the saga,
Its spell-sounds deeper strike,
and the heart hearkens."

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

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YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

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YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

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YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

UlfarUlfar chuckles. "That is my moniker, yes. My voice knows no fatigue whether fighting or feasting. I can recite the glorious sagas and terrify foes with my battle cry for hours. This fine name was given to me by my loyal friends Arnoolf Bloody Axe and Skyaddi Twice-Thinker."

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

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YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

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YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

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YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

Ulfar"The bonds between us were many. Arnoolf was my sworn brother. It was he whom I faced down in the battle where the Chooser of the Valiant noticed me. Arnoolf too was deemed worthy. We went from bitter foes to setting aside the enmity between our clans and becoming close friends." Ulfar shows you a blade covered in red runes. "He gave me this blade to show that the past was forgotten. Quick to laugh was Arnoolf, and fearsome in a fight, almost as fearsome as me."

Ulfar"Skyaddi Twice-Thinker, well, he was sent to us by the Allfather to see that we did not meet our deaths as young pups. He had enough thoughts in that head of his to make do for me and Arnoolf both. It was Skyaddi who taught me to compose verses. The spirits prized his wisdom, and the runes hearkened to his voice."

Ulfar"When the xenos took me prisoner, Arnoolf caught up with them and slew a score of them with his fine axe, and Skyaddi called down a storm so mighty that the abominations' jetbikes were whipped into the winds' furious currents like leaves. But even that was not enough to take them all... We were captured. Tervantias took Skyaddi first and turned his body into... something unthinkable. Then he took Arnoolf, and during the many hours of torture, my brother's only response to the freak was disdainful laughter, and then he fell silent."

YOU"I am sorry about your brothers. They were courageous warriors."

Ulfar"And their sagas will be sung in the hall of the immortals, sowing valour in the hearts of the young!"

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."

Ulfar"I enjoy telling stories."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

Ulfar"What do you want to know?"

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."

Ulfar"The storm is coming, the krakens are rising from the depths for a bloody feast, and you want to leave your drekkar without its best oarsman?"

YOU"Just so."

Ulfar"As you wish. I do not know what I did to anger you, but I will not argue. Farewell, [Name]. My gut tells me we're all in for some foul weather. Meet it valiantly. I will continue my hunt alone."

end of branch

Ulfar"So be it. Our brief acquaintance will be mentioned in the saga recounting my escape from Commorragh. Take pride in that!" With a booming laugh, the red-haired Space Wolf turns away.

end of branch

YOU"You are right. Where would I be without my first oarsman? Forget what I just said."

Ulfar"You enjoy telling jokes, I see. I do as well." Ulfar's mouth stretches wide in a feral, unsettling grin.

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."

Ulfar"Fenrys hjølda, Aett-Vater."

end of branch

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"This means you must perform feats of glory in their honour, that their names may be remembered a thousand years hence."

Ulfar"And their sagas will be sung in the hall of the immortals, sowing valour in the hearts of the young!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers were foolish to return for you. It was a mistake."

UlfarUlfar growls mournfully. "It was. They deserved a more glorious death. And their sagas should have gone on longer. It would have been better for me to die that day and for them to live on to slay enemies for the glory of the Allfather."

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"All you can do now is avenge them. But even that will not bring them back."

UlfarA vicious grimace twists the warrior's face, giving it a beast-like appearance. "And I will have vengeance! By blood and by fang I will have it! My fallen battle-brothers I will glorify, feasting on thousands of fiends' hearts!"

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."

UlfarUlfar falls into a bleak and solemn silence.

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You subject recruits to heinous trials. Why?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What if it is not a curse, but a gift? A gift of long life and many great exploits."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You subject recruits to heinous trials. Why?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Do you believe the creature's curse holds any power?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What if it is not a curse, but a gift? A gift of long life and many great exploits."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You subject recruits to heinous trials. Why?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you become an Astartes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to know more about your pack."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your path in the Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have noticed your penchant for poetry."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your brothers call you Thunderlung?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about Arnoolf and Skyaddi."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for your answer."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Say nothing]

UlfarThe Wolf maintains his own mournful silence.

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I am sorry they died."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Say nothing]continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your fallen brothers, who were they?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I am sorry they died."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Say nothing]continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You speak blasphemy!"

UlfarThe giant Space Marine laughs, looking you up and down. "Simmer down, Aett-Vater. If you want to read the magic incantations and invoke the Allfather, I will not stop you." Ulfar's smile twists with malice. "But do not spout brazen words at me or else you will answer for them in a duel."

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What a primitive, barbarous religion."

UlfarWith a menacing roar, Ulfar clenches his monstrous fists. "One more insolent word about Fenris and we will have ourselves a duel. Do not test my mercy further — even unarmed, I will end your feeble life."

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I also believe that the Emperor is a man and not a god."

Ulfar"It makes his deeds all the more glorious. Battling gods is child's play when you yourself are a god. But if you are a man — now that is the stuff that sagas are made of."

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Ah, a different faith, but the same old idiocy."

YOU"I see."

Ulfar"It is difficult for non-Fenrisians to grasp our wisdom. It comes along with the cold and death."

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

UlfarA wily glint appears in Ulfar's eye. "Tell me, Aett-Vater, what is the most fearsome foe on Fenris?"

YOU"The cold?"

Ulfar"The frosts of Helwinter are fearsome, but known and predictable. No."

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The ocean?"

Ulfar"The Worldsea is vicious, but one can escape it on land. No."

YOU"Humans?"

Ulfar"It is true that humans are more dangerous than any animal, but true terror does not come garbed in familiar flesh and blood."

YOU"Wolves?"

Ulfar"One cannot speak of Fenris without mentioning its wolves. Wolves are fearsome. But there are no more fearsome wolves than us."

YOU"The most fearsome foe is treachery."

Ulfar"An answer carried on the wings of the raven of wisdom. We know much of the terror of betrayal. Know now the name of the most terrible of all traitors."

YOU"Some kind of huge monster that rules over all the others? The lord of the ice trolls?"

Ulfar"You speak of the Ice Troll King, I think? I am surprised you have heard of him. But he was slain long ago by Harald Deathwolf when the monster descended upon the Tide Hounds. A great saga was crafted from that hunt, one I like to sing at feasts... But no, you are wrong."

YOU"The wrath-badger!"

Ulfar"No, you are wr— what? Why the wrath-badger?"

YOU"Little is known about it. That means hunters fear to encounter it, and it is the most dangerous!"

UlfarThe giant warrior's chuckle slams into your chest like a strike from a sonic weapon. "Very good! I hoped to tell you about the black curse of the Wulfen, but your answer wasn't bad either! Wrath-badger, ha!"

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I do not know. It simply occurred to me. The name is amusing."

Ulfar"An amusing name for an unamusing beast. I have a brother whose face bears the scars of a wrath-badger's claws. No creature that lives on Fenris is harmless or amusing, not even wrath-badgers."

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I never imagined the Emperor's Angels would be such savages."

Ulfar"There is no peace among the stars. Who will carry out his will in this grisly place if not blood-drenched savages?"

YOU"You Fenrisians seem to bring wolves into everything."

UlfarUlfar shoots you a menacing look from under his brows, but then, unable to restrain himself, bursts out laughing. "You are not wrong there! Every other word out of a Fenrisian's mouth is 'wolf.'"

YOU"Thank you for your answer."

YOU"Who are the Space Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Fenris. What is it like?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I still wish to hear about the Curse of the Wulfen."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"In icons I have seen, Astartes look much less... wild."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"For a Space Marine Chapter, you are far from orthodox."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"My curiosity has been satisfied."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for this honour."

Ulfar"Be worthy of it. And see that you do not disgrace this glorious rank."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"A fine addition to the list."

UlfarThe Wolf's smile is full of condescension. "Your credentials are unknown to me, but none of them bestows greater honour than the one I have given you."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It sounds rather savage. You shall call me Your Lordship/Ladyship."

UlfarUlfar glowers and growls menacingly, and something primitive and ancient inside your brain descends into hysterical terror. "Our traditions are steeped in centuries of blood-soaked glory. They are not yours to judge, human. You have been granted an honour, so shut your mouth and try to be worthy of it!"

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Nod wordlessly]

UlfarUlfar responds with an equally firm nod full of meaning.

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

UlfarUlfar suddenly frowns and adds haltingly, "You, of course, are a maiden, not a father... but we have no word meaning 'maiden commander' in our tongue, as all Space Wolves are men."

YOU"I could never presume to give orders to one of the Emperor's Angels. You should be in command."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Thank you for this honour."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"A fine addition to the list."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It sounds rather savage. You shall call me Your Lordship/Ladyship."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Nod wordlessly]continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

Ulfar"The pack of Thorbald Ironhide is now laying siege to Eufrates II. Even if my pack is not with him, he may know where they are hunting. I must meet with Thorbald and ask after my brothers."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarYou mentally go through the list of the deadliest creatures on Fenris, but your thoughts seem to settle on one strange name: "wrath-badger." You have read about this animal — a small and ferocious creature about which very little is known.

YOU"The cold?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The ocean?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Humans?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The most fearsome foe is treachery."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Some kind of huge monster that rules over all the others? The lord of the ice trolls?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The wrath-badger!"

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UlfarFenris is known as a death world for good reason. There must be dozens of lethal creatures that inhabit the planet, but which is more fearsome than all the rest?

YOU"The cold?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The ocean?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Humans?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Wolves?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The most fearsome foe is treachery."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Some kind of huge monster that rules over all the others? The lord of the ice trolls?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The wrath-badger!"

continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarGiven the warrior's boastful nature, the indifference with which he revealed his name is surprising. It seems he does not trust you enough to disclose his true name.

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarThe primitive culture of Fenris could well have bestowed such a simple and banal name upon Ulfar. There is nothing to wonder at here, all you feel is pity for the Space Wolf.

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarYou suddenly feel a whisper of... something menacing radiating from Ulfar. A necklace of various formidable-looking teeth hangs around his neck, and the teeth are carved with intricate runes.

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarYou know the story. After the First War for Armageddon, in which the Space Wolves and the forces of Armageddon fought off the terrifying incursion of the Archenemy, the Inquisition ordered that the heinous event be covered up and the planet's mortal defenders be thrown into labour camps and sterilised.

UlfarThe Wolves defended their erstwhile comrades and evacuated many people to Fenris. The confrontation ended in a bloody massacre, and the courts of the Inquisition have not appeared in Fenris's system ever since.

YOU"Two packs, just like that? The Space Wolves must have taken his request seriously."

UlfarYou receive a wolfish grin in response. "Insightful. We'd had no dealings with this Calcazar before this and we did not trust him. Two packs meant twice as many eyes to watch out for his games and schemes. And then..."

Ulfar"The Koronus Expanse is a wild hunting ground teeming with prey. And the Space Wolves will be the first to turn its snows scarlet! The jarl decided to send the most indomitable hunters who hunger for honour and bloodshed. One pack would have fulfilled its duty for the sake of pride, but two... two would seek to outdo each other for the sake of glory."

YOU"Two packs, just like that? The Space Wolves must have taken his request seriously."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What debt did you owe the Inquisitor?"

UlfarUlfar's voice turns cagey. "He saved our brother who had lost the pack and... was unable to look after himself or the Chapter's honour. Calcazar returned our brother to Fenris and kept secret the misfortune that had befallen him. The jarl knew that the Inquisitor's actions were driven by opportunism and the desire to have us mighty warriors in his debt, but honour forced him to be hospitable to the stranger and swear an oath of friendship."

YOU"Two packs, just like that? The Space Wolves must have taken his request seriously."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What debt did you owe the Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did the Space Wolves not trust the Lord Inquisitor?"

Ulfar"The Inquisition! Pah!" Ulfar nearly spits out the words. "Rats scurrying around the Allfather's house and ruling it in the master's absence. Cowards, they are. The last into battle, but the first on any war council. We saw what they were worth in the Months of Shame."

YOU"What are the Months of Shame?"

UlfarUlfar replies evasively, "An ancient strife. If you do not know of it, then you are not supposed to know."

YOU"Two packs, just like that? The Space Wolves must have taken his request seriously."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What debt did you owe the Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did the Space Wolves not trust the Lord Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are the Months of Shame?"

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YOU"I have also met Xavier Calcazar, and I trust him."

Ulfar"Do not be taken in, Aett-Vater. His words are persuasive, but until I see the blood trophies that prove his valour and loyalty, I will not be putting my back to him."

Ulfar"That arrogant chief thought he could give us orders, but we Wolves have always followed our own instincts and hunted in our own way." The red-haired Space Wolf chuckles smugly. "I wager that boiled his blood."

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Calcazar has ideas above his station. He dared to speak to me without proper respect!"

Ulfar"The Allfather bestowed him with outsized arrogance for one with such a feeble body and modest destiny. When we arrived in the Expanse, he was insolent... but then he realised his thread was about to be cut short by the claws of my wayward brothers."

YOU"I do not trust Calcazar. He is suspicious."

Ulfar"We also decided to be cautious. His words flowed like honey, and he seemed an honourable man, but... Lies always look like truth, don't they?"

YOU"You have explained everything."

Ulfar"That was my path to Commorragh, Aett-Vater."

YOU"Why did you come to the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What do you know of Xavier Calcazar's plans and objectives?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up a captive?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your time in Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have also met Xavier Calcazar, and I trust him."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Calcazar has ideas above his station. He dared to speak to me without proper respect!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I do not trust Calcazar. He is suspicious."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have explained everything."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did the Space Wolves not trust the Lord Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are the Months of Shame?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have also met Xavier Calcazar, and I trust him."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Calcazar has ideas above his station. He dared to speak to me without proper respect!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I do not trust Calcazar. He is suspicious."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have explained everything."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What debt did you owe the Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did the Space Wolves not trust the Lord Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are the Months of Shame?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have also met Xavier Calcazar, and I trust him."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Calcazar has ideas above his station. He dared to speak to me without proper respect!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I do not trust Calcazar. He is suspicious."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have explained everything."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarYou have never heard of the Months of Shame. It is probably something from Fenrisian history.

YOU"Two packs, just like that? The Space Wolves must have taken his request seriously."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What debt did you owe the Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did the Space Wolves not trust the Lord Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are the Months of Shame?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have also met Xavier Calcazar, and I trust him."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Calcazar has ideas above his station. He dared to speak to me without proper respect!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I do not trust Calcazar. He is suspicious."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have explained everything."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarYou sense not the slightest power emanating from the charms Ulfar is wearing.

YOU"What do you believe in?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does that mean you do not believe in the Immortal Emperor of Humanity as a god?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What else do your wise priests do?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point at the wolf necklace Ulfar is wearing] "Is that a powerful charm?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You spoke of full names that give you strength. What is your name, in that case?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I understand."continues where this line first appears above

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Ulfar(no text)

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UlfarIt appears this warrior of the Emperor is blessed with brute strength but is neither cunning nor ingenious. He is clumsily attempting to hide his total lack of strategy for escaping behind tantalising evasions.

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarThe omophagea is clearly involved here — the genetic gift granted to the Astartes by the Emperor. This organ links the brain and stomach of a Space Marine, allowing him to absorb information from the genetic code of any flesh he consumes.

YOU"It has to do with the omophagea, yes?"

Ulfar"You are very well informed. Far more than a common mortal ought to be. Yes, it is true that I have gorged on the flesh of my enemies to reap the secrets from the steaming flavour of their meat."

Ulfar"I have slain many xenos and feasted on their flesh. My captors have watched me do it, and taken glee in it, while I have been gathering information and planning my escape."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have lost your mind."

UlfarThe smile of a maniac dawns on Ulfar's face. "You think I have fallen into the sweet embrace of madness?" He roars with good-natured laughter. "No, I have not lost my mind. Not yet, at least."

Ulfar"Do you know of the implant called the omophagea? It is one of the blessings the Allfather granted to his Astartes. Nerve nodes that connect the stomach walls and the spinal cord allow me to absorb information from the genetic code of the flesh I consume."

Ulfar"I have slain many xenos and feasted on their flesh. My captors have watched me do it, and taken glee in it, while I have been gathering information and planning my escape."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You are not being fed enough. That, or you simply enjoy it."

UlfarUlfar snorts contemptuously and spits on the ground. "If I wanted to sate my hunger, I would sooner swallow rocks than the meat of these lousy degenerates, these pathetic minions of the false gods, these heretical sacks of corruption and cowardice..." Ulfar's rumbling rises to a profanity-filled tirade in Fenrisian.

YOU"Is it a means of tricking your captors? Pretending to be a monster?"

Ulfar"Partly, Aett-Vater. It is true that I have led the puny xenos on a false trail to dull their vigilance. But that is not the only reason."

YOU[Cast a suspicious look at Ulfar] "I have some fairly... grisly ideas."

UlfarUlfar narrows his eyes, glowering. "What are you suggesting? Do you think that being a prisoner has corrupted me and sown within me a foul yearning for flesh?" The giant Space Marine's upper lip curls, revealing his terrifying teeth. "Do not provoke the wolf."

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UlfarThe answer seems clear to you. This bloodthirsty warrior has simply gone mad in captivity. Come to think of it, he was probably slightly deranged even before he was taken prisoner.

YOU"It has to do with the omophagea, yes?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have lost your mind."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You are not being fed enough. That, or you simply enjoy it."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Is it a means of tricking your captors? Pretending to be a monster?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Cast a suspicious look at Ulfar] "I have some fairly... grisly ideas."continues where this line first appears above

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Ulfar(no text)

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UlfarThough it wields immense power, when it comes to the Astartes, even the Inquisition chooses to make requests rather than commands. The Space Wolves are not known for being close allies of the Inquisition. How strange, then, that the Chapter sent not one but two squads in response to this request, when one squad alone is capable of crushing a planetary uprising.

YOU"Two packs, just like that? The Space Wolves must have taken his request seriously."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What debt did you owe the Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did the Space Wolves not trust the Lord Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are the Months of Shame?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have also met Xavier Calcazar, and I trust him."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Calcazar has ideas above his station. He dared to speak to me without proper respect!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I do not trust Calcazar. He is suspicious."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have explained everything."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarThe Inquisition wields immense power. The entire Chapter might have come to the Koronus Expanse, had Calcazar requested it.

YOU"Two packs, just like that? The Space Wolves must have taken his request seriously."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What debt did you owe the Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why did the Space Wolves not trust the Lord Inquisitor?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What are the Months of Shame?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have also met Xavier Calcazar, and I trust him."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Calcazar has ideas above his station. He dared to speak to me without proper respect!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I do not trust Calcazar. He is suspicious."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have explained everything."continues where this line first appears above

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UlfarSomething has changed in Ulfar, as though a burden that has weighed on him ever since your first meeting is finally gone. There is a serenity in his harsh features that there never was before. He bows before you with respect. "Aett-Vater, it is good to see you. I swear that your name will not be forgotten when I return to Fenris and sing my saga."

YOU"I wish to express once again my sorrow for your fallen brothers."

Ulfar"Thank you. Their stories will not be forgotten, but will live on in the Chapter's legends. We wolves do not fully die — we leave to hunt in Kjalhalla, and one day we will return to this world for the final battle. Glorious will be the day when we brothers are reunited!"

YOU"I wish to express once again my sorrow for your fallen brothers."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What will you do now, last of your pack?"

UlfarUlfar sadly shakes his head. "The pack is no more. I could become a Lone Wolf, an avenger of the fallen, but my heart yearns for something else. I have missed the company of the warriors of Fenris. When we finish your business here, I will seek out Thorbald Ironhide and accept his generous offer — I will bind myself by ties of blood brotherhood to the Stormbiters. My duty to the Allfather is not yet fulfilled."

YOU"I wish to express once again my sorrow for your fallen brothers."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What will you do now, last of your pack?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Do you still believe in the power of the curse upon you?"

Ulfar"The curse is strong, there is no doubt about that, but my spirit is stronger than a Doppelgrendel. I overcame one in combat, so can I not overcome its magic? No, one day I will find a glorious death on the field of battle!"

YOU"I wish to express once again my sorrow for your fallen brothers."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What will you do now, last of your pack?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Do you still believe in the power of the curse upon you?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me, what gave you the strength to resist giving in to despair?"

Ulfar(sequence)

Ulfar"Do you remember when I was overcome with rage in the Reaving Tempest's spire, and you reminded me who I was supposed to be fighting for?"

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Ulfar"You helping me to compose a glorious verse in battle against Doomscream — remember? As the last word left my lips, I realised that the bond between me and my brothers was stronger than weariness and woe."

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Ulfar"When I told you of the death of my brothers Arnoolf and Skyaddi, you paid tribute to their valour, and for a moment I felt as if I were back home on Fenris. And I wanted to return there."

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Ulfar"When we stood over the body of my brother Ignilf... you spoke true words. You brought my home back to my mind. And then I knew that I was not ready to abandon all hope of seeing it once more."

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Ulfar"Your counsel, Aett-Vater. It is what gave me strength."

YOU"I wish to express once again my sorrow for your fallen brothers."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What will you do now, last of your pack?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Do you still believe in the power of the curse upon you?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me, what gave you the strength to resist giving in to despair?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I saw... strange things during the battle. Was it a mirage or warp influence?"

Ulfar"Dreams brought on by mjod mixed with reality and the spells of the Doppelgrendel. How can I say what was true and what was a mirage? Were we fighting against a spirit, or against my deranged brother? Did the ghosts of the fallen rise up beside us to weigh our valour on the scales of honour, or did the drug make us do battle with the wind? It is all true, Aett-Vater, or perhaps none of it was. The people of Fenris have long known how thin is the line between what is real and what is legend, and we were in a legend."

YOU"I wish to express once again my sorrow for your fallen brothers."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What will you do now, last of your pack?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Do you still believe in the power of the curse upon you?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Tell me, what gave you the strength to resist giving in to despair?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I saw... strange things during the battle. Was it a mirage or warp influence?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have fulfilled your duty. I congratulate you."

Ulfar"I could not have done it without you, Aett-Vater. Know that, now and always, you will have friends on Fenris."

YOU"We have picked up the trail of your pack in this region."

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YOU"So, now you know where your brothers were heading. What will you do?"

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YOU"Inform Thorbald that he is invited to board the ship."

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YOU"Why do you wish to meet with Thorbald?"

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YOU"What are you planning to do with your newly acquired freedom?"

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YOU"Why do you call me 'aett-vater'?"

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YOU"How were you planning on getting out of here?"

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YOU"Why do you devour your enemies?"

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YOU"Tell me about your brothers, the Space Wolves."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did you end up here?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

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YOU"If you are willing to talk about yourself now, I am listening."

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YOU"Answer a few questions about yourself."

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YOU"I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have fulfilled your duty. I congratulate you."continues where this line first appears above