Leman Russ - Leman Russ: Leman Russ, also known as the "Wolf King" and the "Great Wolf" during his lifetime, is the currently missing primarch of the Space Wolves Chapter of Space Marines.He led the Space Wolves Space Marine Legion during the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy and is famed in Imperial history for his hatred of psychic powers and sorcery, whose use in battle he viewed as dishonourable and unworthy of true warriors.After receiving a disturbing vision in 211.M31, Leman Russ disappeared with the warriors of his Varagyr bodyguard, his destination and fate unknown.  He left a single member of his guard behind, Bjorn the Fell-Handed, who would become the first Great Wolf to lead the Space Wolves in his absence.Russ, along with his brother primarchs Angron and Vulkan, were considered to be the greatest warriors one-on-one amongst the primarchs. Known for his fierce and sometimes barbaric personality, Leman Russ considered himself the Emperor of Mankind's most loyal son and executioner.He viewed his role as unquestionably carrying out the punishments requited by the Master of Mankind. Among the forces of Chaos he was known as "the Brawler."Some recent rumours claim that it is Leman Russ who is the unknown force behind the return of the Space Wolves' 13th Company to realspace after 10,000 Terran years fighting the forces of Chaos in the Warp during the 13th Black Crusade of 999.M41.Several main battle tank variants used by the Astra Militarum have been named after him. The Leman Russ tank is the most prominent, and several sub-variants of that pattern of tank also exist in widespread use in the Imperium of Man, such as the Leman Russ Demolisher.Quick Answers																		What led to Leman Russ's disappearance in 211.M31?																									In 211.M31, Leman Russ vanished after a troubling vision. He entered the Eye of Terror, seeking Lion El'Jonson, his old friend and rival. There are also claims that he was lost while chasing xenos through a Drukhari Webway portal. Some speculate he is still among Mankind, protecting them from Chaos, while others believe he sought a cure for the Emperor from the mythical Tree of Life.																Provided by: Community																													What was Leman Russ's stance on the use of psychic powers and sorcery in battle?																									Primarch Leman Russ of the Space Wolves was a staunch opponent of using psychic powers and sorcery in warfare. He considered these tactics dishonourable, favoring strength and bravery. His distaste for sorcery was particularly targeted at the Thousand Sons Legion of Magnus the Red. Based on his experiences in the Great Crusade, Russ advocated strongly for the Imperium to prohibit psychic powers in battle at the Council of Nikaea.																Provided by: Community																													What role did Leman Russ play in the Horus Heresy?																									During the Horus Heresy, Leman Russ, the "Wolf King," led the Space Wolves Legion to quell a rebellion on Dulan. Ordered to bring Magnus the Red to Terra for judgement for his violation of the strictures of the Council of Nikaea against the use of sorcery when he violated the psychic wards around the Imperial Palace in an attempt to warn the Emperor of Horus' treachery, Russ was misled by Horus into seeking to Magnus' Thousand Sons Legion. Known for his disdain for psychic powers and sorcery, Russ vanished into the Eye of Terror after the Horus Heresy, following a disturbing vision of unknown origin and content. The primarch appointed Bjorn the Fell-Handed as his successor to lead the Space Wolves Chapter as the first Great Wolf.																Provided by: Community																													Is Leman Russ still alive in the current timeline of the Space Wolves Chapter?																									Leman Russ, the Space Wolves' primarch, is missing but believed to return during the Wolftime, a prophesied final battle. He vanished after embarking on a quest to cure the Emperor. There are also tales of Russ leading the 13th Company into the Eye of Terror to pursue Traitor Legions. In his absence, the Space Wolves are led by the current Great Wolf, Logan Grimnar.																Provided by: Fandom{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"Leman Russ","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What led to Leman Russ's disappearance in 211.M31?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In 211.M31, Leman Russ vanished after a troubling vision. He entered the Eye of Terror, seeking Lion El'Jonson, his old friend and rival. There are also claims that he was lost while chasing xenos through a Drukhari Webway portal. 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Ordered to bring Magnus the Red to Terra for judgement for his violation of the strictures of the Council of Nikaea against the use of sorcery when he violated the psychic wards around the Imperial Palace in an attempt to warn the Emperor of Horus' treachery, Russ was misled by Horus into seeking to Magnus' Thousand Sons Legion. Known for his disdain for psychic powers and sorcery, Russ vanished into the Eye of Terror after the Horus Heresy, following a disturbing vision of unknown origin and content. The primarch appointed Bjorn the Fell-Handed as his successor to lead the Space Wolves Chapter as the first Great Wolf."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Leman Russ still alive in the current timeline of the Space Wolves Chapter?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Leman Russ, the Space Wolves' primarch, is missing but believed to return during the Wolftime, a prophesied final battle. He vanished after embarking on a quest to cure the Emperor. 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