"Evina Klug, Verena's high priestess in Middenheim, allowed me to access her libraries, and there I uncovered the tale of Lupos, a Wolf God associated with Taal and Rhya, possibly as part of an ancient triumvirate. In particular, the White Wolf was of especial importance to that deity, and represented the long-dead religion's ferocity and passion. Does it not seem likely that the early Teutogens may have absorbed the Cult of Lupos, probably at the end of an axe. Thus, Ulric's association with wolves may be stolen from another cult, and may have nothing to do with the original cult at all? If my suspicions are true, they will bring many Ulrican religious texts into question, for wolf iconography is now associated with Ulric from the beginning of time-and I believe that may be a lie!"
- —The 3rd journal of Werner Stoltz, Sigmar's High Capitular in Middenheim[2c]
The constellation known as the Drummer, associated with excess and hedonism, is associated with Lupos.[3a]
Lupos, also called Lupos the Wolf, and the "Lord of Predators", is a minor deity of predatory animals in the Empire, worshipped especially in Hochland.[1b]
The Drummer, the star sign of excess and hedonism, is associated with this god.[3a]
Cult of Lupos[]
Most strange and, among scholars, controversial, is the sub-cult of Lupos the Wolf, the Lord of Predators. One of the oldest Imperial sub-cults, with evidence of its existence dating back to the time before Sigmar founded the Empire, some speculate that this is an early form of Ulric, the god of war, winter and wolves, who once may have been part of a triune aspect incorporated in the archaic nature deity Ishernos. Little more is known, for the present-day worshippers of Lupos have little to do with civilisation and are known as wild and dangerous, even by cultists of Taal and Rhya.[1a]
When an individual god slips out of Human sight, like in the case of Lupos, it is rarely a permanent occurrence, as the god in question does not die with his followers, and some take measures to be known again. This can be seen in the current resurgence of Lupos worship in Hochland, where he is now seen as a god of predators, not wolves or winter, his original domain.[2c]
Lupos is of especial note, as he may once have been the patrons of the Cherusens, the founding tribe of the Grand Province of Hochland, which suggests that the original tribal patron deity may still watch over his people to this very day.[2c]
The small valley of Wolfheim in the Middle Mountains is sacred to Lupos. It is said that there is always at least one wolf present there, and that it is impossible to kill a wolf within the valley, no matter how badly you wound it. Human worshippers who enter the area become prey for the beasts, so they leave offerings at the valley's edge to appease the Lord of Predators.[2a]