Ragnar Blackmane
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Ragnar Blackmane (also Ragnar and Ragnar Thunderfist) is the name of the principal character in a series of Warhammer 40,000 novels written by William King and Lee Lightner. The novels are third-person limited perspectives in the sci-fi adventure genre.
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[edit] Personality
Ragnar has the traits normal for a main character in adventure novels. He is strong, skillful, intelligent, and continuously distinguishes himself above the rank and file. His success is largely attributable to his capacity for anger, a trait that continues to threaten his future. Ragnar's anger grants him a berserker strength and, which enabled him to join the Space Wolves, and has turned the tide of many battles since. The fear causing this anger was created when Ragnar passed through the Gates of Morkai trial during his initiation. While passing all the Wolf Priests' ingenious tests, the full extent of his hatred and rage were uncovered. to discover vulnerability to Chaos, one test almost destroyed him. While damning him, Ragnar's hatred also saved him, since he was able redirect his anger and halt his actions. Afterwards, the Rune Priests had reservations about letting Ragnar live, since a Space Marine so susceptible to Chaos endangers both himself and his Chapter. Strybjorn, one of the Grimskull tribe who destroyed Ragnar's, was later made his comrade and subordinate. Strybjorn's mere presence induces hatred in Ragnar.
[edit] History
[edit] Novels
[edit] Space Wolf
This book outlines his journey from being a member of the medieval tribe on Fenris to his full indoctrination as a Space Marine. This includes in entire training in the Space Wolf system. It concludes with his first confrontation with the Chaos Space Marine Madox.
[edit] Ragnar's Claw
This book details his first off-world adventure. He travels between several planets in an inquisitorial warship, tracking down pieces of an Eldar artifact, which could cure a horrible plague infecting the world of Aerius. It also gives insights into the great power of the Chaos God Nurgle.
[edit] Grey Hunter
This book outlines a campaign involving the entire Space Wolf chapter (except for one company, which was left behind to rejuvenate the gene-seed should the entire campaigning chapter be eliminated). It describes the organisation of the chapter as it goes to war and of the other imperial units, since it joins a large Imperial Guard force including elements of the Adeptus Mechanicus' Titan Legion.
It also involves the excitement of Ragnar's Blood Claws, both because of their involvement in the operation and that they were ready to receive their elevation to Grey Hunter. However, Ragnar performs a great feat that can either be interpreted as saving the chapter or damning it. Hence, instead of being promoted to Grey Hunter, his future is uncertain.
[edit] Wolfblade
Due to his actions in Grey Hunter, Ragnar is sent to Terra to join the Wolfblade squad there. This assignment can be seen as exile, however it exposes him to the inner workings of the Imperium and thus gives him skills and contacts that may help his ascension in the ranks of the chapter when the duty is complete.
[edit] Sons of Fenris
Ragnar escorts lady Gabriella, a Navigator whom he is sworn to protect, to Hyades, a world controlled by the Navigators, to investigate a recent drop in promethium production. Ragnar and his companions become embroiled in a full scale revolt when the planetary commander allies himself with the forces of chaos. The wolfblade also encounter a dark angels kill team, hellbent on capturing one of the fallen.
[edit] Wolf's Honour
Ragnar is sent with the Wolfblade to the planet Charys to reinforce wolf lord Berek's company, now lead by Mikal Sternmark after Berek is wounded and enters the red dream, a restorative trance. Ragnar must work to stop a plot orchestrated by the Thousand Sons traitor legion, as well as once again do battle with Madox. Along the way, all of the space wolves must grapple with the wulfen that dwells within them.
[edit] Later
Ragnar Blackmane is a Wolf Lord in the Warhammer 40,000 canon and has a further history.
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