==History==The 13th Great Company was formed from the followers of [[Leman Russ (primarch)|Leman Russ]] from his days on [[Fenris]] before the coming of the [[Emperor|Allfather]], despite the warnings of the [[Mechanicum]] that they were too old to undergo the transformation; many died in the process. As a result, they were known as the "Greybeards" to the rest of the Legion, while they referred to themselves as the "Wolf Brothers".{{Fn|3}} [[Jorin Bloodhowl]], one of Russ's original [[Einherjar]] honour guard, became the first [[Praetor (Rank)|jarl]] of the Dekk-Tra, the 13th, which was considered the most honourable and the closest to Russ.{{Fn|11a}} It was among the ranks of the Wolf Brothers that the [[Wulfen|Curse of the Wulfen]] first appeared, afflicting warriors in the heat of battle without any prior warning. During the [[Dulan Campaign]], two Legionaries succumbed in quick succession, although the affliction had been seen before by Jorin and his huscarl, [[Bulveye]]. The [[Wolf Priest]] [[Ulbrandr Crowhame]] was unable to discover any physiological cause, neither was the [[Rune Priest (Space Wolves)|Rune Priest]] [[Leif Hemligjaga]] able to detect any trace of ''[[Chaos|maleficarum]]''. Jorin resolved to keep it a secret, telling not even the primarch.{{Fn|11a}} Bulveye later succeeded Jorin as jarl and led the Wolf Brothers as part of the 954th [[Expeditionary Fleet]] at the [[Battle of Kernunnos]]{{fn|3}} and the [[Battle of Prospero]], where they disappeared.{{Fn|8}} The 13th Great Company is also known to have taken part in the first [[Siege of Cthonia]] alongside the [[Imperial Fists]] 9th and 14th battalions and the 456th company, as well as some [[Adeptus Custodes]] sodalities.{{Fn|15}} ===Disappearance===[[file:ObsidianStone13thCompany.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The fixed obsidian stone on the [[Grand Annulus]] inside [[The Fang]], representing the 13th Company's absence from the Chapter.]]The 13th Great Company was lost during the Space Wolves' pursuit of the [[Thousand Sons]] following the [[Burning of Prospero]], though the exact circumstances were considered a mystery to the Space Wolves of the [[M41|41st Millennium]].{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1c}} One legend states that the members of the 13th Company swore to hunt their foes down until every last one of the cursed marines was slain, no matter how long it took, nor where the traitors fled.{{Fn|2}} Although at the time of their disappearance, Bulveye was Jarl{{fn|8}}, in the 41st Millennium the Space Wolves believe Jorin Bloodhowl was [[Wolf Lord]] of the 13th{{Fn|1c}}. Several members have since claimed the title ''' was one Jarl'''{{fn|10b}} or '''Wolf Lord'''.{{fn|7}} They vanished from Imperial records, and their stone on the [[Grand Annulus]] (the record of Space Wolf Great Companies in the Great Hall of the original [[Fang]]), was replaced by a black slab of obsidian.{{Fn|1b}} Since then, the subject of the 13th Company has become taboo among the Space Wolves, and it is forbidden to speak of them except in whispers.{{Fn|1c}}. The black stone on the Grand Annulus has come to represent all the Great Companiesin the [[chapter]] 's history that have disappeared, been destroyed in battle, or turned renegade.{{Fn|1c}} Before their disappearance, their totem was the sign of the [[Space WolvesWulfen]] , but no Great Company has used that badge since the Heresy.{{Fn|1c}} ===The Hunt==={{Spoiler|source=Ahriman: Sorcerer (Novel)}}A force of Wolves of the 13th Great Company led by '''Grimur Red Iron''' hunted after [[Ahzek Ahriman]] using the visions of '''Scyld''', a newly blooded Space Marine Legionat the time of the Burning of Prospero who had found the wyrd in him during the hunt.{{fn|10a}} They followed him out of the Eye into realspace as he sought the [[Athenaeum of Kallimakus]], forced to kill members of the [[Ultramarines]] and [[White Consuls]] that barred their path at the [[Cadian Gate]].{{Fn|10b}} Too late, Grimur discovered that Scyld's visions had been sent by Ahriman to manipulate them into attacking the [[Grey Knights]] [[strike cruiser]] ''Sigillite's Oath'' above [[Apollonia]].{{fn|Legion10c}} At some time in late [[M41]], the 13th Great Company was encountered by [[Ragnar Blackmane]] on the shadow-copy of [[Charys]] conjured by the Thousand Sons. Lord [[Bulveye]] was in command, though he was not forthcoming about the 13th Great Company's origins, or how the Great Company had fared in the 10,000 years since their departure.{{Fn|2}} A small number of the 13th Company's Wolves fought alongside Ragnar and his comrades to defeat the [[Chaos Sorcerer]] [[Adeptus AstartesMadox]], thwarting a plot by the Thousand Sons to destroy the Wolves. {{Fn|2}} The 13th Great Company disappeared during was also suspected to have saved Imperial forces under [[Black Legion]] attack in the [[Ormantep Raid]]{{Fn|6}} ===Return==={{Main|Hunt for the Wulfen}} At the end of the 41st Millennium, the 13th Great Company began to return to realspace across the galaxy, prompting the Space Wolves to send out numerous expeditions to find them and bring them back to [[Fenris]] before Imperial forces encountered them.{{fn|9a}} Although partially successful in rounding the [[Horus HeresyWulfen]]up, only they were sighted by Imperial forces, who put together a [[Crusade|Crusade Fleet]] which laid [[Siege of the Fenris System|siege]] to re-emerge the Fenris system.{{fn|9b}} Others emerged from the [[Eye of Terror]] during the [[Thirteenth 13th Black Crusade]].{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|1d}}

==History=Partial Recovery===The 13th Great Company was formed from Shortly after the followers end of the [[Leman Russ (primarch)|Leman RussIndomitus Crusade]] from his days on , it was discovered that up to 200 uncorrupted Heresy-era members of the 13th Great Company under [[FenrisBulveye]]himself were still alive, before the coming trapped in a network of the Warp Portals on [[EmperorProspero]]. As such they were known as the "Greybeards" to the rest of the Legion, while they referred to themselves as the "Wolf Brothers".{{Fn|3}} Immediately preceding the Heresy, the Company was led by the [[Wolf LordNjal Stormcaller]] and a force of Space Wolves [[Jorin BloodhowlBattle of Prospero (M42)|managed to recover many of these warriors]].{{Fn|1c12}}

The ==Character==One thing that sets the 13th Great Company was lost during apart from the rest of the Space Wolves' pursuit is the large percentage of warriors who have succumbed to the [[Thousand Sons]], following Curse of the [[Battle of ProsperoWulfen]], though the exact circumstances of their disappearance remain a mystery.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1c}} One legend states that Whether the members increased percentage of the 13th Company swore Marines who have succumbed to hunt the Curse is a result of their foes down until every last one prolonged exposure to the Eye of the cursed marines was slainTerror, no matter how long or whether it tookexisted before their disappearance, nor where the traitors fledis unknown.{{Fn|24}} They vanished from Imperial recordsHowever, and their stone on the [[Grand Annulus]] (the record of Space Wolf Great Companies in legend describes Wulfen as the Great Hall '''Thirteenth Wolf''' which stalks all of the [[Fang]]), was replaced by a black slab of obsidian.{{Fn|1b}} Since then, the subject of the 13th Company has become taboo among the Space Wolves, and it is forbidden to speak of them except in whispers.{{Fn|1c}}. The black stone on the Grand Annulus has come to represent all the Great Companies in the [[chapter]]'s history that have disappeared, been destroyed in battle, or turned renegade.{{Fn|1c}} Before their disappearance, their totem was the sign of the [[Wulfen]], but no Great Company has used that badge since the Heresy.{{Fn|1c5}}

At some time in late [[M41]], ==Organisation==Due to the 13th Great Company was encountered by [[Ragnar Blackmane]] on the shadow-copy lack of [[Charys]] conjured by the Thousand Sons. Lord [[Bulveye]] was in commandavailable reinforcements, resupply, or proper facilities, though he was not forthcoming about the 13th Great Company's origins, or how organisation and equipment departs heavily from Space Wolf norms. The 13th Company maintains the Great Company had fared in dark grey colour scheme of the 10Pre-Heresy Space Wolves,000 years since on what little remains of their departureoriginal equipment.{{Fn|2}} A small number Much of the 13th Company's Wolves fought alongside Ragnar their armour and his comrades to defeat the weaponry has been replaced with material scavenged from their fallen [[Chaos Sorcerer]] foes. Not surprisingly, their Company has almost no heavy equipment such as tanks, [[Terminators]] or [[MadoxDreadnoughts]], thwarting a plot by the Thousand Sons to destroy the Wolves.{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|2}} The 13th Great Company was also suspected to have saved Imperial forces under Because of the impossibility of recruiting new brethren, there are no [[Black LegionBlood Claw]] attack s in the [[Ormantep Raid]]13th Company. Each and every Blood Claw has long since advanced to a higher rank.{{Fn|64}}

Somehow, the hardy sons of Russ survived their journey through the Eye and emerged, long after they should have perished, during the [[Image:Greyslayers13thcompany.jpg|thumb|right|[[13th Black CrusadeGreat Company#Organisation|Grey Slayers]]]][[Image:Stormclaws.{{Fnjpg|4}}{{Fnthumb|right|1d}} Given that they vanished before the [[Emperor13th Great Company#Organisation|Storm Claws]] was interred on the [[Golden Throne]], they have been missing for approximately 10,000 years.{{Cite This}} There are even rumours that Russ himself was their leader, although this was never proven.{{Cite This}}

== Character ==One thing that sets the The core of a 13th Great Company apart from the rest of the Space Wolves warband is the large percentage of warriors who have succumbed to '''Grey Slayers''', which fulfil the same role as [[Curse of the WulfenGrey Hunters]]. Whether The Company's assault specialists are the '''Storm Claws'''. They are equally experienced, but still more hot-headed and aggressive than the Grey Slayers. The key to the increased percentage of 13th Company Marines who have succumbed to 's movement through the Warp are the Curse is a result of their prolonged exposure to [[Rune Priest (Space Wolves)|Rune Priest]]s. Because the Eye of Terror, or whether it existed before their disappearance is unknown.{{Fn|4}} However, Space Wolf legend describes has unlocked hidden [[Wulfenpsychic]] as powers in many recruits, the "13th Wolf," which stalks all Company has no shortage of the Space Wolvesthese highly gifted individuals.{{Fn|54}}

== Organization ==[[Image:ObsidianStone13thCompanyWulfenMini.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The fixed obsidian stone on the [[Grand AnnulusWulfen]] inside [[The Fang]]Their most drastic departure from the rest of the Chapter is their willing use of the Wulfen in battle. Though normal Space Wolves sometimes use individual Wulfen in battle, representing the 13th Companyuse entire packs. Each and every member of the 13th Company carries the Curse, and it manifests itself in the Space Wolves at different times. The mutation's absence from effects are even more pronounced because of the influence of Chaos; and yet, conversely, having to wrestle with this curse for so long has left the 13th Company exceptionally resistant to the Chaptermalign influence of Chaos.It is believed that this is the only reason that the 13th Company - who have always remained loyal to Russ and the [[Emperor]]— have been able to survive for so long inside the Eye of Terror.{{Fn|4}}

Due to the lack of available reinforcements, resupply, or proper facilities==Notable Elements=====Fleet===*''[[Aesrumnír]]'' — [[Battleship]], flagship during the 13th Company[[Great Crusade]]{{Fn|11a}}*''s organization and equipment departs heavily from Space [[Wolf norms. The 13th Company maintains the dark grey colour scheme of the Pre-Heresy Space Wolves, on what little remains of their original equipment. Much of their armor and weaponry has been replaced with material scavenged from their fallen Spirit]]'' — [[ChaosBattle Barge]] foes. Not surprisingly, their Company has almost no heavy equipment such as tanks, that took part in the [[TerminatorsBattle of Prospero]] or {{Fn|13}}*''Hel's Daughter'' — Lead vessel of Grimur Red Iron's hunt{{Fn|10b}}*''Blood Howl'' — Grimur Red Iron's hunt, destroyed at the [[DreadnoughtsCadian Gate]].{{Fn|410b}}*''Crone Hammer'' — Grimur Red Iron's hunt{{Fn|10b}}*''Death's Laughter'' — Grimur Red Iron's hunt{{Fn|10b}}*''Storm Wyrm'' — Grimur Red Iron's hunt{{Fn|210b}} Because *''[[Haukr]]'' — one of the impossibility of recruiting new brethren, there are no six sub-[[Blood Clawwarp]]s in the 13th Company. Each and every Blood Claw has long since advanced to a higher rank.interceptors{{Fn|411a}}

The core ===Notable Members===*[[Vali Thunderbrow]] — First [[Praetor (Rank)|Jarl]].{{Fn|8}}*[[Jorin Bloodhowl]] — [[Praetor (Rank)|Jarl]] during the [[Great Crusade]].{{Fn|11a}}*[[Gunnar Thorolfsson]]{{Fn|14}}*[[Ulbrandr Crowhame]] — [[Wolf Priest]].{{Fn|11a}}*[[Dommar Gunnarrsson]] — Wolf Priest, fought in the [[Battle for Prospero]].{{Fn|13}}*'''Asmund''' — [[Rune Priest (Space Wolves)|Rune Priest]], 'Old Guard', fought in the Battle of a 13th Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*[[Kloja]] — [[Iron Priest]].{{Fn|11a}}*[[Geigor Fell-Hand]] — [[Company warband is Champion]], [[Wolf Guard]].{{Fn|8}}*[[Othgar]] — commander of the ''Haukr'Grey Slayers'.{{Fn|11a}}*'''Bavdir''' — 'Old Guard', which fulfill fought in the Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*[[Bjell Hook-knife]] — Succumbed to the Curse of the Wulfen in the same role as [[Grey HuntersDulan Campaign#Ynniu Void Battle|Ynniu Void Battle]]. The Company{{Fn|11a}}*'''Eirik''' — 'Old Guard's assault specialists are , fought in the Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*'''Storm ClawsHalvdan Bale-Eye'''— 'Old Guard'. They are equally experienced, but still more hot-headed and aggressive than fought in the Grey SlayersBattle of Prospero. The key {{Fn|8}}*[[Haraal]] — Succumbed to the 13th Company's movement through [[Wulfen|Curse of the Warp are Wulfen]] in the [[Rune Priest (Space Wolves)Dulan Campaign#Ynniu Void Battle|Rune PriestYnniu Void Battle]]s. Because {{Fn|11a}}*'''Hroldir''' — 'Old Guard', fought in the Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*'''Jorllon''' — 'Old Guard', fought in the Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*'''Jurgen''' — 'Old Guard', fought in the Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*'''Krodus''' — 'Old Guard', fought in the Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*'''Vangun''' — 'Old Guard', fought in the Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|8}}*'''Jurgen''' — Fought in the Eye Battle of Prospero.{{Fn|13}}*'''Colbey''' — Thegn of Terror has unlocked hidden the [[psychicVaragyr]] powers , fought in many recruits, the Company has no shortage first [[Siege of these highly gifted individualsCthonia]].{{Fn|415}}

Their most drastic departure from the rest of the Bulveye's Hunt*[[ChapterBulveye]] is their willing use of — the Wulfen in battle. Though normal Space Wolves sometimes use individual Wulfen in battleOld Wolf, [[Praetor (Rank)|Jarl]] at the 13th Company use entire packs. Each and every member end of the 13th Company carries the CurseGreat Crusade, and it manifests itself in the Space Wolves at different times. The mutation's effects are even more pronounced because of the influence of Chaos; and yet, conversely, having to wrestle with this curse for so long has left the 13th Company exceptionally resistant to the malign influence of Chaos. It is believed that this is the only reason that the 13th Company - who have always remained loyal to Russ and the {{Fn|3}} fought alongside [[EmperorRagnar Blackmane]] - have been able to survive for so long inside {{Fn|2a}}*'''Torvald the Reaver''' — [[Eye of TerrorRune Priest (Space Wolves)|Rune Priest]].{{Fn|42a}}

==Known Members==Grimur Red Iron's Hunt*[[Jorin Bloodhowl]]'''Grimur Red Iron''' — '''Jarl'''{{Fn|10a}}*[[Hjalmar Stormfist]]'''Scyld''' — '''Rune Priest''', executed by Grimur Red Iron{{Fn|10c}}*'''Lother'''{{Fn|10a}}

== Canon Conflicts ==Hjalmar's HuntIn *[[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)Hjalmar Stormfist]], the — [[Wolf Lord]] of killed during the [[13th Company before its disappearance is named as Black Crusade]],{{Fn|7}} previously [[Standard Bearer]] during the [[Jorin BloodhowlDulan Campaign]]{{Fn|1c11a}}, however, the novel *[[Leif Hemligjaga]] — [[Wolf's Honour Rune Priest (NovelSpace Wolves)|Wolf's HonourRune Priest]] , fought in the Dulan Campaign{{Fn|11a}} and against the short story ''[[Wolf at the Door (Short Story)13th Black Crusade]].{{Fn|7}}*[[Isa]] — [[Wolf at the DoorPriest]], fought alongside '' name the Lord as Ulfnar'' [[wulfen]] pack during the [[Bulveye13th Black Crusade]].{{Fn|7}}

*{{Endn|2}}: [[Wolf's Honour(Novel)]] by [[Lee Lightner]]**{{Endn|2a}}: Chapter Fifteen*{{Endn|3}} '': [[Wolf at the Door (Short Story)]]'' by [[Mike Lee]]*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Eye of Terror (3rd Edition)]], {{Cite ThisMarker End}}*{{Endn|5}} '': [[Twelve Wolves (Short Story)]]*{{Endn|6}}: [[White Dwarf 283 (UK)]], pgs. 24-27 – '' by [[Ben CounterIndex Astartes]]: Children of the Night : The Space 13th Company''*{{Endn|67}}: [[Index AstartesWhite Dwarf 301 (UK)]], pgs. 71–79 – ''[[Battle Report]] - : Divine Retribution''Children *{{Endn|8}}: [[The Thirteenth Wolf (Audio Drama)]]*{{Endn|9}}: [[War Zone Fenris: Curse of the NightWulfen]]**{{Endn|9a}}: Chapter 1**{{Endn|9b}}: Chapter 3*10: [[Ahriman: Sorcerer (Novel)]]**{{Endn|10a}}: Chapter I: Dreams**{{Endn|10b}}: Chapter XIV: Claws**{{Endn|10b}}: Chapter XXI: Storm Break*11: [[Leman Russ: The Great Wolf (Novel)]]**{{Endn|11a}}: Chapter II*{{Endn|12}}: [[Ashes of Prospero (Novel)]], Chapter 17*{{Endn|13}}: [[The Horus Heresy: Legions]]: [https://www.horusheresylegions.com/card-list-prospero-expansion/nggallery/prospero Prospero Expansion] (Last Accessed on 31 August 2019) - "''Wolf Spirit''", "''Dommar Gunnarrsson''" and "''Jurgen''" card descriptions*{{Endn|14}}: [[Bloodhowl (Short Story)]]*{{Endn|15}}: [[Campaigns of the Age of Darkness: The Siege of Cthonia]], pgs. 27-30*{{Endn|16}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Seven - Inferno]], pg. 24

===Uncited appearances===* [[White Dwarf 281 (UK)]], pgs. 42-43 – ''Mark of the Wulfen: [[Matt Hutson]]'s Eye of Terror diary''* [[White Dwarf 283 (UK)]]** pgs. 4-5 – ''New Releases: The Onslaught Begins''** pgs. 28-31 – ''[[Modelling Workshop]]: [[Steve Cumiskey]]'s 13th Company''** pgs. 32-35 – ''Mark of the Wulfen: [[Matt Hutson]]'s Eye of Terror diary''** pgs. 96-111 – ''[[Battle Report]]: Battle for the Basilica''* [[White Dwarf 285 (UK)]], pgs. 62-63 – ''Mark of the Wulfen: [[Matt Hutson]]'s Eye of Terror diary''  [[Category:Black Crusades]][[Category:Formations (Space Wolves)]]