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The tale of their deeds is too long to recount in full save on [[Allwinter's Eve]], when the [[Rune Priest]]s gather to chant the sagas. They sought [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] on many worlds and in many places. They fought intense battles against [[alien]]s and overcame voidspawn and raging [[Daemon]] alike. The [[Space Wolves]] hunted in this dimension and the next, but of Russ they found no sign, until eventually they were recalled to [[Fenris]] bearing naught but tales of their adventures. Thus the first Great Hunt ended in failure. Since that day there have been many other Great Hunts{{Fn|1}}, but before they begin one, the Chapter's Rune Priests will tell the sagas of their [[Battle Brother]]s and their [[Primarch]]. Doing so inspires the Space Wolves to achieve the greatest heights of courage and heroism.{{Fn|5}} On occasion, Russ has appeared to a [[Great Wolf]] or [[Rune Priest]] in a vision and told him it is time. These are periods of daring deeds and high adventure, when the [[Chapter]] takes to the Sea of Stars to seek their lost leader. Though they have never been successful in their goal, each Great Hunt has struck a decisive blow against the enemies of Mankind.{{Fn|1}}
===Known Great Hunts===
*'''30th Great Hunt''': 900.[[M41]].{{Fn|2b}}
*[[Operation Stormfrost]]: ???{{Fn|3}}
===Canon ConflictConflicting Sources===
*Though it is named the ''5th Great Hunt'' in [[The Citadel Journal 2]], [[Logan Grimnar]] is stated to be the [[Space Wolves]]' commander.{{Fn|4}}
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*The Space Wolves may have found Leman Russ who had long been journeying the wilds of Fenris before his abduction by [[Tyranid]]s.{{Fn|6}} As of 19 October 2025, it is unknown if Leman Russ was rescued by the Space Wolves, or if he is still in Tyranid captivity.
==Sources==
*{{Endn|4}}: [[The Citadel Journal 2]], pg. 24 - ''Wolf Lords Kvalnir Silverclaw and Berek Thunderfist''
*{{Endn|5}}: [[The Citadel Journal 4]], pg. 24 - ''Space Marine: The Power Within''
*{{Endn|6}}: [[White Dwarf 258 (US)]]: ''Canadian Games Day'', pg. 61-65
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