ranulf the revenant Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Sorry for such a niche question, but where else should I ask it Edited November 20, 2019 by ranulf the revenant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) We’re still imperial so it’s totally fine IMO. I tend to use them sparingly (we’re not Templars) but they are still a great way to add color and motion to a model. I also like to think it’s more the heresy style oaths of moment but that’s just fluff. Edited November 20, 2019 by PeteySödes Bryan Blaire, Huggtand, Wolf Lord Duregar and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan_grimnar18 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I always associate the old "terminator honors" wargear from 3rd ed SM codex with purity seals. And we didnt get terminator honors, so I avoid the seals. But I do agree that that little spot of red can really add a spot (lol) of color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Caldersson Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 my head-canon is that they are ways to have their saga's written down. Something to give them pride that a Wolf Priest saw fit that it be put down on paper. I use them sparingly also. Bryan Blaire 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely Wargamming Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I thought they were prayers to the Ecclesiastes? Which is why the armor comes with "dispensers" for battlefield sanctification of relics or some other nonsense. They are inherently an admonition that the Astartes still fall in sway to the Cult of the Emperor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Jbickb Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I've always been in the camp of 1 per dude or less lol Wolf Lord Duregar 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Caldersson Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I thought they were prayers to the Ecclesiastes? Which is why the armor comes with "dispensers" for battlefield sanctification of relics or some other nonsense. They are inherently an admonition that the Astartes still fall in sway to the Cult of the Emperor. They were used during HH, on the cover of The First Heretic a Custodes is wearing some. So doesn't have to deal with the Cult. ranulf the revenant 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranulf the revenant Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 I think it's the image these seals transfer for me: for me they are associated with more script centered cultures like medieval christianity and are therefore more fitting for more 'monk-like' chapters. Since the image of the Wolves is rooted in a more heathen-like/shamanistic cuIture, it's hard to imagine them sitting down to write stuff on paper :D ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I am in the camp of “these are oaths” type things, and I specifically use Futhorc on them to have the runic representation. To me, they are no different than runes being inscribed on the armor and could have a number of talismanic purposes. Perhaps the Rune Priests are the only ones that make them, and they are wards against bad luck, the evil eye, or other anathemic concepts? YMMV, I usually keep the number very low within a squad. I also like the idea of the keeping of sagas on them. Gederas, Huggtand and ranulf the revenant 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stancer Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 If a model has a couple purity seals, i tend to leave them on for a dash of colour against the blue.The Reliquary's hanging off most of the new primaris sgt's and leftenants however, are an affront. I zealously carve them off each model and fill in the patch with miliput or replace with a press-molded talisman of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Why would the bones of a fellow Marine or a defeated foe, etc., be an affront to anything? If anything, why wouldn't they be inscribed with runes of glory, blessing, wyrd, damnation, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnby71 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I see them as to-do-lists Kill everyone different to me. Drink! Check step 1 just to be sure. Drink! Give Bjorn a wedgie! Bryan Blaire 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranulf the revenant Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) Hmmm... How about: -> Hunt -> Kill -> Praise the Allfather -> Wolve with your Wolves (Drink, boast, sing) Edited November 21, 2019 by ranulf the revenant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 If a model has a couple purity seals, i tend to leave them on for a dash of colour against the blue. The Reliquary's hanging off most of the new primaris sgt's and leftenants however, are an affront. I zealously carve them off each model and fill in the patch with miliput or replace with a press-molded talisman of some sort. You mean the things that Chaplains and Terminators have pretty much always had since at least the 90s? Bryan Blaire 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangoalphatwo Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) I never add them and if a model has them I clip them off and file them down. But to each their own. If you like them, I saw go for it. I also tend to hand draw on a bunch of runes on their armor. Edited November 21, 2019 by tangoalphatwo ranulf the revenant 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 For me purity deals=oath papers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triszin Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I shave them off if I remember. Or pretend they are different mead recipes they trade tangoalphatwo, Aothaine, PeteySödes and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Lord Duregar Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I use the ones moulded onto models but that is about it. The rest is wolf tail talismans, runes, wolf tooth necklaces etc. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Caldersson Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I shave them off if I remember. Or pretend they are different mead recipes they trade Brother what is your near recipe? Mine is 4 lbs honey to 1 gallon water using Lalvin d47 yeast. ranulf the revenant 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 they are certainty downplayed on Space Wolves models but they are on Space Wolves models all the same. That means they're canonically appropriate to Space Wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) so, knowing that, I never go out of my way to add them but i don't remove them either... unless i am kitbashing a codex marine model that has a big obnoxious purity seal that is super garish. At that point it becomes off brand to the Space Wolves and needs to be excised. Edited November 27, 2019 by Wispy Wolf Lord Duregar 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triszin Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I shave them off if I remember. Or pretend they are different mead recipes they trade Brother what is your near recipe? Mine is 4 lbs honey to 1 gallon water using Lalvin d47 yeast. 4 ounces of blended blood lice and battery acid in mine! It bites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHowler Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I buy my Mjod at the grocery store... does that make me less Vlka Fenryka? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I buy my Mjod at the grocery store... does that make me less Vlka Fenryka?:lol: I get the same! And the Ribe type as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangoalphatwo Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) Redstone meadery makes some good mead. Sorry, off topic Edited November 28, 2019 by tangoalphatwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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