The Champions of Fenris are the Space Wolves Great Company led by Logan Grimnar himself, the Great Wolf of the chapter. They’re the largest of the twelve active companies, and they’re built around his belief that a handful of heroes in the right place can decide a battle.
What the Champions of Fenris are
Each Space Wolves Great Company is a self-contained warband under its own Wolf Lord. The Champions of Fenris are the one that answers directly to the chapter’s supreme commander, which makes them less a standard company and more Grimnar’s personal hammer.
They’re also the biggest of the twelve. That size shows up in the roster: plenty of Wolf Guard veterans, a strong contingent of Venerable Dreadnoughts, and unusually deep benches of Wolf Priests, Rune Priests, and Iron Priests. Those priests often get loaned out to other Great Companies when another Wolf Lord needs them.
- One of twelve active Great Companies, under Logan Grimnar’s direct control
- The largest Great Company in the chapter
- Heavily weighted toward Wolf Guard and Venerable Dreadnoughts
- Maintains extra Wolf, Rune, and Iron Priests for loan to other companies
From Night Runners to Champions
Before Grimnar became Great Wolf, this company was called the Night Runners. The name came from how wolf packs hunt: they don’t stop until the prey is dragged down.
Most of the company now wears the Great Wolf’s sigil, but some older veterans still carry the Night Runner badge out of pride. It’s a small detail that says a lot about how the Space Wolves treat tradition.
How they fight
Grimnar’s doctrine is simple. Wars aren’t won by grinding attrition, they’re won by getting the right few warriors into the right spot at the right moment. So he leans on his heroes rather than his rank and file.
That’s why the company is stuffed with Wolf Guard and ancient Dreadnoughts. It also breeds a certain culture: every warrior in the company is fiercely proud of serving the Great Wolf, and they compete constantly for his approval.
Notable campaigns
The Champions of Fenris have been at the centre of most of the chapter’s biggest fights, from Armageddon to the defence of Fenris itself.
| Date | Conflict |
|---|---|
| 444.M41 | First War for Armageddon and the Months of Shame |
| 612.M41 | War of the Wolf |
| 933.M41 | Battle of Midgardia |
| 998.M41 | Red Waaagh! |
| 999.M41 | Hunt for the Wulfen and the Siege of the Fenris System |
| 999.M41 | Thirteenth Black Crusade |
| M42 | Invasion of the Stygius Sector, Siege of Gottgaard, Season of Blood |
Key figures and assets
Grimnar commands the company, and its senior ranks read like a who’s who of the chapter. Ulrik the Slayer serves as High Wolf Priest and Njal Stormcaller as High Rune Priest. Arjac Rockfist, a former Iron Priest, now leads as Wolf Guard Captain and Company Champion.
The company’s fleet includes the battle barge Allfather’s Honour, which doubles as the Space Wolves flagship, plus the battle barge Gylfarheim and the frigate Møhn’s Crescent. On the ground, the Land Raider Redeemer Fire of Fenris is a notable asset. Murderfang, a Wulfen Dreadnought, is among their darker legends.
Key facts
- The Champions of Fenris are Logan Grimnar’s personal Great Company and the largest of the twelve active ones.
- They were known as the Night Runners before Grimnar became Great Wolf.
- Their doctrine favours elite heroes, Wolf Guard, and Venerable Dreadnoughts over massed troops.
- They keep extra Wolf, Rune, and Iron Priests on hand and lend them to other Great Companies.
- The Allfather’s Honour, their flagship battle barge, also serves as the Space Wolves’ flagship.
- Arjac Rockfist serves as Company Champion and Wolf Guard Captain.
FAQ
Who leads the Champions of Fenris?
Logan Grimnar, the Great Wolf of the Space Wolves. The company is his personal Great Company, so it falls under his direct control rather than a subordinate Wolf Lord.
What were the Champions of Fenris called before?
They were the Night Runners, named for a wolf pack’s refusal to give up the hunt. Some veteran members still wear the old icon.
How big is the Champions of Fenris?
It’s the largest of the twelve active Space Wolves Great Companies, with a heavy concentration of Wolf Guard and Venerable Dreadnoughts.