Wolf Helm of Russ
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
The Wolf Helm of Russ is a sacred object possessed by the Space Wolves space marine chapter. It is a helmet said to have been worn in battle by the chapter's Primarch, Leman Russ himself.[1]
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The Wolves' tradition states that the Helm was fashioned by the Emperor's artificers and given to the Primarch. A Space Wolf wearing the Helm inspires fear into their enemies on the battlefield.[2]
Every one hundred years champions from each of the chapter's Great Companies compete in a series of increasingly dangerous contests to decide which company gets to use the helm. The helm was last won by Ragnar Blackmane, who presented it to Ulrik the Slayer as a mark of respect to his mentor.
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- 1: Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition), pg. 50
- 2: Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition) - The Wolf Helm of Russ, Wargear Card
