Work In Progress Helwinter — Axe of the Great Wolf

[Thirdas Heavenshield]

H E L W I N T E R
AXE OF THE GREAT WOLF​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: A unique melee weapon preferred by the Great Wolf.
• Image Source: Richard Bagnall; original design by Games Workshop™; edited by myself.
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Thirdas Heavenshield; Arnor Oathkeeper
• Affiliation: Thirdas Heavenshield
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: N/A
• Modularity: No
• Production: Unique
• Material:
  
  • Phrik
  • Wolf leather

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Double-Headed Greataxe
• Size: Extremely Large
• Weight: Very Heavy

SPECIAL FEATURES

• High armour-piercing damage.
• Highly resistant to lightsabers.

STRENGTHS

• Horde-Breaker: Heavy, powerful swings can take out swathes of foes at a time.
• Frosted Blades: Imbued with frost magic, the runes embedded in its head coat the dual bevels in diamantine ice capable of carving through all but the strongest materials.
• Giantsbane: Especially effective against creatures of monstruous size.

WEAKNESSES

• Mountainous: Requires immense strength to even lift, let along wield in battle.
• Cumbersome: Its size and weight makes it an unwieldy choice when duelling a nimbler opponent.

DESCRIPTION
Commissioned by his father and forged by Arnor of the Beorni, this mighty axe has followed Thirdas everywhere since he left Midvinter at the age of 16, whereupon he signed up with the Antarian Rangers of the Silver Jedi, where his mother and father had once served as Master of the Order and Grandmaster respectively. A monster of a weapon, its immense size alone would cause any opponent to think twice before engaging.

Since his return to Midvinter following a lengthy military career amongst the stars, Thirdas spent a handful of years in peaceful retirement; marrying his lifelong love, raising a family, and becoming a humble farmer. He has recently returned to active service, becoming the leader of a planetwide warband going by the name of Ulfhednar — a collection of farmers, lumberjacks, cattle ranchers, and others living on the frontiers outside the safety of city walls banding together to serve as the High King's eyes and ears by conducting reconnaissance, covert operations, or even assassinations.

A visit to Beornstead saw Thirdas reunite with longtime family-friend and master Ice Shaper Arnor Oathkeeper , whose considerable skill imbued the twin-headed greataxe with frost magic, turning an already devastating weapon into a true powerhouse. Helwinter's edges and bevels became engulfed in diamantine frost, allowing it to pierce even the thickest hide and sturdiest shield.