Alrik Ranulfsson
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This article is about the Dwarf King of Karak Hirn; for the Dwarf High King, see Alrik. |
King Alrik Ranulfsson is the Dwarf King of Karak Hirn. [1]
He is a very traditional Dwarf and has spent considerable time and effort seeking to erase the many grudges in the holds book of Grudges. So asidious has he been that one entire volume has been scoured of unpaid blood debts. Alrik carries this book with him to inspire others of his race. [2]
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. [1]
He joined with Thorgrim Grudgebearer to cleanse Black Fire Pass of greenskins, the two kings meeting amongst the slaughter to converse before they rejoined the battle. By the time they had achieved victory, they had struck out several grudges. [3]
Weapons and Equipment
He is carried into battle on the shield of his ancestors ensuring that he is easy to be seen by his warriors during a conflict.
- 6th Edition: Axe of Retribution, Book of Grudges, Helm of Eagles, Hrappi-Klad, Kurgaz's Shield. [2][4]
- Axe of Retribution: A bright silver axe with the Breaking Rune and the Grudge Rune. [2]
- Helm of Eagles: No assassins or secrets can be hidden from the wearer. [2]
- Hrappi-Klad: Heavy golden armour - the traditional battle-plate of the king and his shield bearers.[2]
- Kurgaz's Shield: Huge Runeshield used as a fighting platform.[2]
Gallery
Alrik Ranulfsson
Miniatures
King Alrik
King Alrik
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. |
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Rulebook (6th Edition): Battle of Iron Crag, pg. 56
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (6th Edition): Dwarf King Alrik Runulfsson of Karak Hirn, pg. 52-53
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Dwarfs (8th Edition): The Great Reckoning Begins, pg. 17
- 4: White Dwarf 255 (UK), Dwarf King Alrik Ranulfsson of Karak Hirn, pg. 84-85
