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'''Freki and Geri''' were two [[Fenrisian Wolves]], erstwhile escort of [[Leman Russ]].
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[[image:Fenriswolf_Geri.jpg|thumb|right|'''Geri''']]
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[[image:Leman_Russ_with_Sisters_of_Silence.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] flanked by '''Freki and Geri''' at the [[Battle of Prospero]].{{Fn|2}}]]
[[image:Fenriswolf_Freki.jpg|thumb|left|'''Freki''']]
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'''Freki and Geri''' ([[Fenris]]ian for ''''Fierce'''' and ''''Cunning''''{{Fn|7}}) were two [[Fenrisian Wolves]], erstwhile escorts of [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]].{{Fn|5}}
Freki and Geri were the wolfsiblings or Russ from the time after his advent on [[Fenris]], where he was accommodated by a female Fenriswolf.
 
Freki was hotheaded, in contrast to Geri, who was experienced and contemplative. Both, especially Geri were said to be very intelligent.
 
  
The age of the both wolves or of her mother can only be guessed, as Geri is described as "Age-old compared to the norm of his race".
 
  
==Etymology==
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==History==
Freki and Geri are Odîn's wolves in the Nordic mythology.
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Freki and Geri were the wolfsiblings of Russ from the time after his landing on [[Fenris]] when he was housed and raised by a female Fenrisian wolf. Freki was hotheaded, in contrast to Geri, who was experienced and contemplative. Both, especially Geri were said to be very intelligent. They were known to be especially long-lived by the standards of their kind.{{Fn|5}}
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Two unnamed colossal wolves, one black and one white (presumably Freki and Geri), fought at [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]]'s side in the [[Battle of Prospero]]. When [[Magnus the Red]] managed to drive a devastating psychic spear through Leman Russ's chest in their conclusive duel, the two wolves defended their master and leapt upon Magnus, fastening their jaws upon his legs. In response, Magnus shattered the black wolf's head with his fist and telekinetically hurled the white wolf over the heads of the [[Space Wolves]] army. The white wolf's ultimate fate is unknown.{{Fn|1}}
  
 
==Miniatures==
 
==Miniatures==
Freki and Geri were released together with Leman Russ as miniatures for [[Rogue Trader]].
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Freki and Geri were released together with Leman Russ as miniatures for [[Rogue Trader]], and by [[Forge World (Company)|Forge World]] (under the title "The Wolf-Kin of Russ") as part of its Horus Heresy Character Series.
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<center><gallery mode="packed" heights="150">
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Leman and Wulluffs.jpg|[[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] with Freki and Geri{{Fn|6}}
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Freki2.jpg|Freki{{Fn|4}}
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Geri2.jpg|Geri{{Fn|4}}
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</gallery></center>
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==Trivia==
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{{Trivia}}
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*[[Wikipedia:Geri and Freki|Geri and Freki]] are [[Wikipedia:Odin|Odîn]]'s wolves in Norse mythology.
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==={{Endn|Conflicting sources}}===
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*In an apparent sources contradiction, in [[Wolfsbane (Novel)]] both wolves are shown to still be alive.{{Fn|3}}
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*[[Index Astartes]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[A Thousand Sons (Novel)]], Chapter Thirty-One, pg. 548
*[[White Dwarf, deutsch, 54]]
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Prospero Burns (Novel)]], ''Cover illustration by [[Neil Roberts]]''
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Wolfsbane (Novel)]], Chapter 4
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*{{Endn|4}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20231121133241/https://www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/The-Wolf-kin-of-Russ Warhammer Webstore : The Wolf-kin of Russ] (saved archive)
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Leman Russ: The Great Wolf (Novel)]], Chapter III
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[White Dwarf 117 (UK)]], pg. 57
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)]], pg. 31
  
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[[Category:Beasts]]
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[[Category:Characters (Space Wolves)]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 02:35, 11 March 2026

Leman Russ flanked by Freki and Geri at the Battle of Prospero.[2]

Freki and Geri (Fenrisian for 'Fierce' and 'Cunning'[7]) were two Fenrisian Wolves, erstwhile escorts of Leman Russ.[5]


History

Freki and Geri were the wolfsiblings of Russ from the time after his landing on Fenris when he was housed and raised by a female Fenrisian wolf. Freki was hotheaded, in contrast to Geri, who was experienced and contemplative. Both, especially Geri were said to be very intelligent. They were known to be especially long-lived by the standards of their kind.[5]

Two unnamed colossal wolves, one black and one white (presumably Freki and Geri), fought at Leman Russ's side in the Battle of Prospero. When Magnus the Red managed to drive a devastating psychic spear through Leman Russ's chest in their conclusive duel, the two wolves defended their master and leapt upon Magnus, fastening their jaws upon his legs. In response, Magnus shattered the black wolf's head with his fist and telekinetically hurled the white wolf over the heads of the Space Wolves army. The white wolf's ultimate fate is unknown.[1]

Miniatures

Freki and Geri were released together with Leman Russ as miniatures for Rogue Trader, and by Forge World (under the title "The Wolf-Kin of Russ") as part of its Horus Heresy Character Series.

Trivia

Conflicting sources

  • In an apparent sources contradiction, in Wolfsbane (Novel) both wolves are shown to still be alive.[3]

Sources