Alrik Ranulfsson
From Warhammer - The Old World - Lexicanum
King Alrik Ranulfsson is the Dwarf King of Karak Hirn. [1a]
History
With soldiers from the Reikland, Alrik led the warriors of his hold to victory against the horde of Grothak One-Eye at the Battle of Iron Crag. He is said to have killed three dozen Orcs himself and following the bloody victory had a great mound of Orc skulls built to honour his fallen allies and warn the greenskins against invading the area. [1a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 6th Edition: Axe of Retribution, Book of Grudges, Helm of Eagles, Hrappi-Klad, Kurgaz's Shield. [2a]
- Axe of Retribution: A bright silver axe with the Breaking Rune and the Grudge Rune. [2a]
- Helm of Eagles: No assassins or secrets can be hidden from the wearer. [2a]
- Hrappi-Klad: Heavy golden armour - the traditional battle-plate of the king and his shield bearers.[2a]
- Kurgaz's Shield: Huge Runeshield used as a fighting platform.[2a]
Gallery
Quotes
When I were but a lad, my father, the King taught me three things: Never accept a gift from an Elf. Never trust gold that glistens in darkness. Never forget a grudge. On his deathbed I swore to uphold those values to me own dying day and Grungni willing I will.
~ Alrik Ranulfsson.[2a] |
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Rulebook (6th Edition)
- 1a: Battle of Iron Crag, pg. 56
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (6th Edition)
- 2a: Dwaf King Alrik Runulfsson of Karak Hirn, pg. 52-53