Kragg the Grim, Master Runelord of Karaz-a-Karak
Kragg the Grim is the Master Runelord of Karaz-a-Karak.
History[]
As a beardling, Kragg learned under Morek Furrowbrow, previous Master Runelord of Karaz-a-Karak and forged his first Rune of Stone in 892 IC.[2a]
Kragg is the oldest and by far the most powerful living runesmith -- a gnarled old Dwarf, strong and enduring as a weather-beaten oak. Despite being more than 1,000 years old, his expression is one of eternal disapproval, his beetling brow and granite-like face a withering condemnation of younger, more frivolous Dwarfs. This is quite normal for a Dwarf of his age, who has seen many wonders and watched the inevitable decline of craftsmanship and respect.[2b]
Runesmiths come from all over the Dwarf realms to sit at his feet and listen to his wise words. He knows many of the secrets of ancient days, long forgotten by others, and is a living link with near-legendary past times.[2b]
Kragg rarely emerges from the Underhalls of Karaz-a-Karak, preferring instead to labour secretly on his rune lore, which he jealously guards. Perhaps one day he will find a worthy successor, but so far no one has proven themselves, much to the chagrin of many an aspiring runesmith.[1a]
Kragg the Grimm reached his 1,620th year in 2512 IC.[5a]
Wargear[]
- Kragg's Hammer - Kragg's Hammer bears Kragg's Master Rune. This will be the old runesmith's greatest legacy to the Dwarf realms when he releases it, if he ever does. Kragg devised his rune to aid him when forging. It heats up the hammer till it glows red hot and then transfers the heat to whatever it hits. It also drives the hammer forward with crushing force. The hammer is so hot that any enemies affected by fire are affected by the hammer as if it were actually burning. Kragg has also inscribed the Rune of Smiting and Rune of Fury on the weapon.[2b][*1][*2][*3]
- Kragg's Armour - Kragg's Armour is forged from heavy gromril. Over the years the Runelord has laboured long and hard on it, turning each separate component into a lovingly crafted work of art. It bears the Master Rune of Adamant, the Rune of Spell-Eating, and the Rune of Resistance.[2b][*4][*5]
- Runestaff - This ancient staff of oak is adorned with the skull of a Minotaur which Kragg slew while still a youth of just a hundred winters. The skull has been coated in brass to preserve it. The staff bears the Rune of the Furnace, the Rune of Spellbreaking, and the Rune of Passage.[2b][*6][*7]
Canon Conflict[]
- *1 The 7th edition Dwarf army book states that the Master Rune of Kragg the Grim was a common rune in the past that allowed weapons to retain their properties. Kragg deciphered its secrets and learned how to inscribe it.[3a]
- *2 White Dwarf 315 states that Kragg's Hammer only bears the Rune of Fury and a Rune of Smiting, not including the Master Rune of Kragg the Grimm.[1a]
- *3 Games Workshop's website states that Kragg's Hammer only bears the Master Rune of Kragg the Grimm, which increases his strength and includes the properties of a Rune of Fire and a Rune of Fury.[4]
- *4 White Dwarf 315 states that Kragg's Armour bears the Master Rune of Gromril and Rune of Shielding.[1a]
- *5 Games Workshop's website states that Kragg's Armour bears a Master Rune of Gromril, a Rune of Resistance and a Rune of Warding.[4]
- *6 White Dwarf #315 states that Kragg's Runestaff bears the Rune of Brotherhood instead of the Rune of Passage.[1a]
- *7 Games Workshop's website states that Kragg's Runestaff bears a Master Rune of Balance instead of the Rune of Passage.[4]
Miniatures[]
