(MC POV) (Fenris)
The fleet entered the Fenris System very quickly.
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A few minutes and the fleet was already in the orbit of Fenris. From a distance, the planet looked like a huge ball of ice as far as the eye could see, covered in an incredible blanket of white.
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The Bucephalus descended on its own, and as the ship approached the planet's atmosphere, the icy landscapes of Fenris could be seen. The snow glistened like diamonds under the sun's rays, and icy winds blew through the mountain peaks. Everything in that world seemed wild and untamed.
Bucephalus flew over the snow-covered surface and slowly descended to the chosen spot.
I leave the ship accompanied by the Custodians and step onto the snow-strewn land. The cold did not affect me at all and due to the improved physiology I did not suffer any consequences. I could swim completely naked in the lake without any ill effects.
I glance at the masses of people gathered around me and see that they look like Vikings. They were divided into two parts and Lemana was in the middle.
In seconds, faster than the human eye can perceive, I pass through the rows until I reach her. I feel only her adoration and admiration for me.
I stop in front of her.
Our eyes met, filled with love, pride and respect. No words were needed to understand what we thought about each other.
"Welcome to Fenris, your grace," Lemi she replied in a respectful voice.
"Every battle you fought, every planet you've conquered, every moment of loyalty you've shown, it's all been perfect," I replied with a deep voice that echoed through the surroundings. "I'm proud of you, Lemi Russ, my daughter."
"Thank you Father" she replied with a charming smile to Lemi after a few moments.
As the winds rose around us and whispered in a low voice about us and our arrival on Fenris, we hugged.
It's time for the second step.
Suddenly, an army of Valkyrs descended from the air. Their presence was as if they brought with them all the strength and power of heaven. On their feathered armor, they descended from the sky ready to serve.
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Their armor glittered in the falling snow as their wings spread majestically. All happy, the Valkyries fell to their knees before me and began to shout oaths one after the other as the masses looked on "May our swords be your first line of defense, may our wings be at your service forever, Great All-Father! We are your Valkyries, ready to fight to the end!".
"Stand up faithful Valkyries, I accept your oath" I answer with a smile.
At my words, the masses euphorically raised their hands high to the sky joyfully shouting "All-Father! All-Father!".
The mass crowd erupted into cheers. Voices echoed throughout the surroundings. The masses sang praises to me, proclaiming me the All-Father who had finally arrived.
With me and Lemi at the head, the whole procession went through thick snow and winter, and the audience that followed me started cheering euphorically and showering me with hundreds of different praises. Their voices echoed all around, creating a festive atmosphere as the procession continued to move towards the finish line.
Finally, after a long walk through snowstorms, the procession arrived at the huge futuristic castle that Lemi she had built. The castle looked like a futuristic Viking fortress, an incredibly harmonious combination of ancient tradition and technological progress. The outer walls of the castle were built from a combination of strong metals and mirrored glass, reflecting the light of the snow and frost, creating a visual impression to remember.
The castle rose above the mountain landscape, its peaks breaking through the clouds while the luminous elements on the facade gave the castle a modern look.
Tall pillars, decorated with intricate details and mystical symbols, reached up to the clouds, as if they wanted to touch the sky. The great peaks of the castle crossed the silhouettes of mountain peaks, while the path that led them was paved with ice tiles that sparkled in various colors.
The doors of the castle opened before the procession, as if the castle itself was looking forward to the arrival of its rulers. Inside, the hall was illuminated with lights. The seemingly endless corridors were filled with fragrant smells and the sounds of instruments creating a welcoming melody. High ceilings, architectural beauties and works of art adorned every corner of the hall up to the throne.
Her throne was made of the purest gold and precious stones, decorated with a labyrinth of runes.
While only me and my entourage entered the throne room, Lemi entered with some of her warriors. The Valkyries and the rest of the procession remained in front of the door, waiting for the end of our talks.
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I sit on the throne and let my body relax before I do anything.
This is really comfortable.
Like the Golden Throne.
The texture and softness are good, everything is perfect.
She voice pulls me out of my thoughts.
"Father, did you like what you saw?" Lemi asked with a smile.
"I like, you did a good job" I replied praising her and I asked "Do you plan to develop Fenris".
At my compliments Lemi smiled with joy, and at my question she thought deeply and after a few minutes she answered "I will keep Fenris in all its nature because I don't want to damage it environment and I like the current state. I plan to use the sector around Fenris for a source of new recruits".
As I thought.
"I have a question if you can answer it" I asked.
"What are you interested in?" Lemi replied.
"Why do you have so many female warriors in your entourage? Also if I can tell, none of them have been improved in any way they are all from Fenris" I asked.
"I plan to create a special unit, composed only of Shieldmaidens from Fenris. Their bravery, skill and dedication can be harnessed to our advantage. Since taking control of Fenris the only thing that has been constant for me has been the constant number of shield-maidens who have come to swear my service. I was also surprised at first but I realized that on Fenris everyone gets warrior training because of the living conditions" Lemi answered and she turned her gaze to her Shield-maidens.
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I have to admit that they are all very attractive.
"I have a question about this planet and its life?" asked Lemi "I know this planet isn't a natural creation because she I've seen too many abnormalities. Wolves live in wolf packs which are actually family units and usually didn't grow into large groups unless they were forced to live together, like in a zoo, where they would an Alpha appears. But unlike normal wolves, the Fenrisian wolf lives in huge packs where the dominant Alpha rules and does not use family units. Also, they are more intelligent than normal wolves and could be said have human intelligence. I want to know why this the planet as it is?"
I could have expected that.
"Fenris was created as a sort of theme park for Norse mythology during the golden age of technology" I began "Fenrisian wolves did not exist on Fenris during the golden age and were created later during the Old Night when all advanced infrastructure on Fenris was mostly destroyed and the inhabitants found themselves stuck in the inhospitable, icy world of death. They tried to find a way to adapt to the harsh environment of their new home world, their solution was in the form of using the rare remaining genetic devices to merge their DNA with that of the Arctic wolves who were more adapted to the arctic conditions and climate. As a result of their experiments, the first generation of "wolves" arose from the original colonists who evolved over time until their genetic changes stabilized, creating the first Fenrisian wolves.
The faces of the majority of those present turned from happy to shockeds. Lemi herself opened her mouth with shock.
It was like that for a few minutes, and then Lemi she asked, still shocked and hesitant, "But then Freki and Geri, like all wolves, are part humans. That would also mean that all modern Fenrisians are part wolves in some way."
"True, but there is one small thing to consider" I reply and continue "Given the biology of the Fenrisians, with each creation of a new member of Space Wolves, there would be a small chance of awakening the genetic traits already dormant in their bodies, leading to wolfish amber eyes, long fangs, and a heightened sense of smell. But when these genetic traits develop, the result is rapid and uncontrolled growth, leading to the creation of creatures known as Wulfen. The good news is that despite this, they should retain their sanity and intelligence due to all the changes which I made on the gene seed."
"What about the Psykers" she asked.
"You shouldn't worry, psykers are probably safe from transformation. You sensed that there was something unusual about Fenris apart from his geography and biosphere, something spiritual" I replied and continued "The spirit of Fenris is a larger concept/reflection of the Fenrisians psyche in the Warp and it is available for use by psykers born here, instead of going directly to the Warp. If one were to leave, they would still be able to use their own powers albeit in a weakened state. Fenrian psykers are safer than normal psykers because the spirit itself filters all the warp energy that flows through Fenris or being used by the psykers of Fenris. Terra herself has a spirit of her own although it is in an extremely weakened state due to the damage Terra has suffered".
"Lemi, my daughter, your progress is perfect" I said proudly "I'm proud of you. We should move on to more interesting things, tell me about your plans for tomorrow. What did you plan to we hunt?"
With a delighted smile, Lemi replied "Tomorrow morning I have planned for us to hunt Krakens. I have thought long and hard and Krakens are the strongest beasts considering our strength. It will be fun and exciting for us."
My predictions turned out to be right.
The next half hour passed quickly as we talked about a few more small things and then we went to sleep.
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Dawn broke over the snowy landscape and the only thing that disturbed the complete silence were two giants in their armor stomping through the steadily falling snow.
The mountains rose high into the sky, adorned with white peaks that glistened in the winter sun. Icebergs like artistic sculptures stood proudly, creating a beautiful picture. Their cold beauty took the breath away of every observer.
A few cold breezes whispered as the two giants passed through the narrow passageways, making a sound as they struck against the powerful armor.
The first giant carried a golden sword in his hands that shone in the sun, and his power radiated around. Each cut made by it would kill the target by destroying their soul and bodies almost instantly.
Another giant who was female, carried the Dionysian Spear in her hand. The spear was made of the finest metal, decorated with jewels and details that exuded strength and elegance at the same time. It would always return to its owner and had the ability to illuminate those it pierced, revealing some aspect of the truth to them.
When they finally reached the shore, the waves were lapping at the rare rocks. The water was choppy, and short spurts occasionally appeared from the depths, indicating the presence of the Kraken.