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{{Character Profile Model|full_name=Garrek Heavyhand|also_known_by=Sui Minuti, Garrek of the Hammer, Ostreoya Wiat, Traitor, Oathbreaker, Fire-quencher, Forge-slight|occupation=|affiliation=*[[Dwarfs]] | {{Character Profile Model|full_name=Garrek Heavyhand|also_known_by=Sui Minuti, Garrek of the Hammer, Ostreoya Wiat, Traitor, Oathbreaker, Fire-quencher, Forge-slight|occupation=|affiliation=*[[Dwarfs]] | ||
*[[Free Dwarfs]]|race=[[Dwarf]]|sources=*[[0.2 Mantic Journal 2 - Garrek's Doom]] | **[[Heavyhand Clan]] | ||
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*[[Kings of War – 1st Edition Rulebook]] | *[[Kings of War – 1st Edition Rulebook]] | ||
*[[Kings of War 1. | *[[Kings of War 1.1 – Kings and Legends]] | ||
*[[Kings of War – 2nd Edition Rulebook]] | *[[Kings of War – 2nd Edition Rulebook]] | ||
*[[Kings of War – 3rd Edition Rulebook]] | *[[Kings of War – 3rd Edition Rulebook]] | ||
*[[Kings of War 3. | *[[Kings of War 3.1 - Uncharted Empires 3rd Edition Rulebook]] | ||
*[[Kings of War 3. | *[[Kings of War 3.3 - Clash of Kings 2022]] | ||
*[[Pride of a King]]|worship=[[Fulgria | *[[Pride of a King]]|worship=[[Fulgria Goddess of White Fire]]|image1=<gallery> | ||
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</gallery>|family=*[[Gilgulli Heavyhand|Gilgulli ‘Goldless’ Heavyhand]] (Ancestor)|rank=Lord|appearance | </gallery>|family=*[[Gilgulli Heavyhand|Gilgulli ‘Goldless’ Heavyhand]] (Ancestor)|rank=Lord|appearance=|logo1=[[File:dwarfs-icon.png|Links=Dwarfs|100px]]|items_held=[[Warp Hammer]] | ||
[[Cloak of Miph]]|first_appearance=*[[Kings of War – 1st Edition Rulebook]]|type=Hero|1st_edition=[[:file:Garrek Heavyhand1stEditionStats.png|Yes]]|2nd_edition=[[:file:Garrek Heavyhand2ndEditionRules.png|Yes]]|3rd_edition=[[:file:Garrek Heavyhand3rdEditionRules.png|Yes]]|logo2=free-dwarfs-icon.png}}'''Garrek Heavyhand''' is a notable [[Dwarfs|Imperial Dwarf]] warrior of the [[Heavyhand Clan]]. He is known throughout Mantica for his brutal skill with the hammer. | [[Cloak of Miph]]|first_appearance=*[[Kings of War – 1st Edition Rulebook]]|Lore Status=Alive|type=Hero|model_kit=15 Mantic Points – Garrek Heavyhand (Axe)|1st_edition=[[:file:Garrek Heavyhand1stEditionStats.png|Yes]]|2nd_edition=[[:file:Garrek Heavyhand2ndEditionRules.png|Yes]]|3rd_edition=[[:file:Garrek Heavyhand3rdEditionRules.png|Yes]]|logo2=[[File:free-dwarfs-icon.png|Links=Dwarfs|100px]]|games1={{kingsofwarlogo}}}}'''Garrek Heavyhand''' is a notable [[Dwarfs|Imperial Dwarf]] warrior of the [[Heavyhand Clan]]. He is known throughout Mantica for his brutal skill with the hammer. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
=== Early Years === | === Early Years === | ||
Born into poverty, Garrek has lived with the dishonour of the [[ | {{1steditionlogo}}{{Kingsandlegendslogo}}Born into poverty, Garrek has lived with the dishonour of the [[Garrek Heavyhand#Twenty-Seven God Boons Shame|Twenty-Seven God Boons Shame]] since birth, decating his life to restore his clan's honour and return the boons. Over the years, he has gained several [[Garrek Heavyhand#Nicknames|nicknames]] from his exploits throughout the years and the respect of the [[Free Dwarfs]] along with obtaining the [[Cloak of Miph]] and [[Warp Hammer]]. | ||
Garrek remembers those who have fallen in battle over the years and carries their memory with him such as those lost obtaining the [[Warp Hammer]] | Garrek remembers those who have fallen in battle over the years and carries their memory with him such as those lost obtaining the [[Warp Hammer]] | ||
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=== The Battle of the Barrow === | === The Battle of the Barrow === | ||
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=== Pride of a King === | ===3865=== | ||
==== Pride of a King ==== | |||
{{Prideofakinglogo}} In 3865, Garrek arrived in [[Caeryn Golloch]] for quinquennial [[Dwarfs#Claansvelt|Clannsvelt]] with his clan and a recently rediscovered [[The Twenty-Seven Boons of the Gods|boon]]. His clan had to camp outside the city due to his reputation within the [[Dwarfs|Dwarf Empire]] | |||
Garrek visited the [[Temple of Dianek]] inside the [[Religious District]] and met with [[Ofn Mabtan]] who at the time was talking to [[Banick Kholearm]], which he was introduced to for the first time. Garrek had already heard of Banick just as Banick had heard of him. Garrek mentioned that famous people seemed to be drawn to Ofn, even [[Rhosyn Ashtel|Queen Rhosyn Ashtel]] who had died 3 years earlier. Banick did not know about her passing and inquired further about Rhosyn. Eventually Banick excused himself and Garrek stayed behind with Ofn to discuss other matters, promising to share a drink with Banick at a later date within the city. | |||
A few days later, Garrek met up with [[Banick Kholearm|Banick]] once again, this time at a local taproom within [[Caeryn Golloch]] that Banick would frequent at. Garrek had seeked Banick out as he was the first that didn't treat Garrek with dagger stares and grimaces. Banick and Garrek got a drink together then started to share stories of being outcasted and how they are treated because of it. The also discussed the upcoming [[Dwarfs#Claansvelt|Clannsvelt]], [[Rhosyn Ashtel|Queen Rhosyn Ashtel]] and their own religous beliefs ([[Fulgria Goddess of White Fire]] and [[Dianek the God of Earth]]). Eventually the conversation led to the history of the [[Heavyhand Clan]] dishonour and past dwarfs he had lost in battle attempting to obtain the [[Warp Hammer]] including [[Crotheud]], [[Braelwyr]], [[Gedvior]], [[Dramun]], [[Corbut]], [[Nrethod]], [[Aenwyn]], [[Arnot]], [[Vynth]], [[Maerdue]], [[Svet]], [[Oenwi]], [[Brekkus]], [[Thad]], [[Maergan]], [[Brea]],[[Shelthwey]] and [[Craenoc]]. The conversation ended shortly after with Garrek leaving impressed with Banick, hoping to have further discussions in the future. | |||
Later, Garrek met with [[Banick Kholearm|Banick]] and [[Ofn Mabtan|Ofn]] in the [[Temple of Dianek]] where Banick told him about his confrontation of [[Oedi Croenroc]] who had been spying on him. Garrek discovered him and told him to keep on following him around to keep him close. Garrek commended him on Banick's plan to keep Oedi around to control what he sees instead of sneaking around, Banick did not know why he was being followed in the first place. They attempted to figure out why [[Golloch the Conqueror|King Golloch]] would have Banick followed and how it was be tied into with [[Rhosyn Ashtel|Queen Rhosyn Ashtel]] death as Garrek was also friendly with her as she didnt treat him as an outcast. Banick insisted he should get going to avoid more suspicion and they left the Temple of Dinnek independantly from each other. | |||
Garrek would eventually meet back up with [[Banick Kholearm|Banick]] and [[Ofn Mabtan|Ofn]] as they were coming up with a plan to get a record from the [[Royal Archives]]. Garrek was returning from his army's base camp outside of [[Caeryn Golloch]], noting a large [[Dwarfs|Imperial Dwarf]] force moving north towards the [[Halpi Mountains]]. This seemingly showed that Banick had achieved his mission of getting support for the [[Free Dwarfs]] and Garrek believed that this was a good thing. Banick wasn't so convinced as he had yet been able to meet with [[Golloch the Conqueror|King Golloch]] directly but knew he had only a few months before he had to leave to go back. Banick wanted Garrek's help to get the physician's death report of [[Rhosyn Ashtel|Queen Rhosyn Ashtel]] however needed a member of noble house to request it. Garrek and Banick (and [[Oedi Croenroc|Odei]] who was still following Banick) went to the Royal Archives immediately. | |||
Garrek, [[Banick Kholearm|Banick]] and [[Oedi Croenroc|Odei]] journeyed to the [[Royal Archives]], which from the outside looked small but it extended well below the ground. The trio approached an old archivist inside who was working at a desk, who called for younger archivist, [[Juolen]], to take them and retrieve the documents requested. Garrek and Banick became angry as the documents revealed that [[Rhosyn Ashtel|Queen Rhosyn Ashtel]] was killed by what it appears to be by strangulation, not by a illness as what was reported publicly, and questioned how they managed to get away with it and why. They decided to seek out the physican on the document, [[Dronteum Saelvestuun]]. | |||
Couple of days later, Garrek met back up with [[Oedi Croenroc|Odei]] and [[Banick Kholearm|Banick]] at the [[Ffionen Estate]] then went to where [[Dronteum Saelvestuun]] lived, who was now a retired physician. Dronteum invited them into his study and after a brief discussion, it was revealed that Dronteum had taken [[Silver Thistle]] which is a highly toxic herb. Dronteum knew he was going to be killed after the secret of [[Rhosyn Ashtel|Queen Ashtel]] was revealed and wanted to die his own way. Dronteum mentioned that the Queen's red journal revealed the real killer and suggested they read it to see if they can work out who it is. Dronteum died quickly after suggesting this. Suddenly they heard a crash downstairs and the trio knew, with the dead Dronteum and blood, that it would be a bad look to be caught. Garrek, Banick and Odei jumped out of the window, after Garrek broke it open with the [[Warp Hammer]], and escaped down the street. | |||
After escaping, Garrek was tending to [[Banick Kholearm|Banick]] foot after he injured it while escaping at the [[Ffionen Estate]], [[Oedi Croenroc|Odei]] had run off shortly after they had arrived there. Garrek and Banick caught up with [[Ithel Ffionen]] with the recent events and reassured him that they werent followed. Banick left to get cleaned up while Garrek and Ithel waited, when Banick returned he started to go through the red journal that [[Dronteum Saelvestuun]] had. The last entry indicated that [[Golloch the Conqueror|Golloch]] was having an affair, indicating that this might have been the cause of the strangulation on [[Rhosyn Ashtel|Queen Ashtel]]. Upon further discussion, Banick believed it wasn't an affair, instead being something else considering how much of a shut in that Gollach became after her death with the [[Ashtel Clan]] being the actual ones responsible. This led to them believe that [[Gruumen Ashtel]] was planning something at the [[Dwarfs#Claansvelt|Claansvelt]], with the Claansvelt being the first time that Golloch has been seen in public for years. Garrek suggested that [[Rordin]], Golloch's heir, would also need to be killed for Gruumen to take the throne. Garrek suggested he would leave with his troops to [[Dolgarth]], where Rordin was lording over, to inform Rordin of the possible attempt on his life while Banick sneaks into the Claasvelt with Ithel. | |||
It was later revealed that [[Ofn Mabtan|Ofn]] was working for the [[Ashtel Clan]] and had revealed that Garrek was making his way to Rordin, it is unknown if he survived or met up with [[Rordin]] | |||
== Twenty-Seven God Boons Shame == | == Twenty-Seven God Boons Shame == | ||
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* Pre-1st Edition - [[0.2 Mantic Journal 2 - Garrek's Doom|0.2 Mantic Journal Garrek's Doom]] | * Pre-1st Edition - [[0.2 Mantic Journal 2 - Garrek's Doom|0.2 Mantic Journal Garrek's Doom]] | ||
* 1st Edition - [[Kings of War 1. | * 1st Edition - [[Kings of War 1.1 – Kings and Legends|1.1 Kings and Legends]] | ||
* 2nd Edition - [[Kings of War – 2nd Edition Rulebook|Kings of War - 2nd Edition Rulebook]] | * 2nd Edition - [[Kings of War – 2nd Edition Rulebook|Kings of War - 2nd Edition Rulebook]] | ||
* 3rd Edition - [[Kings of War 3.0 - Uncharted Empires 3rd Edition | * 3rd Edition - [[Kings of War 3.0 - Uncharted Empires 3rd Edition Rulebook|3.1 Uncharted Empires 3rd Edition Rulebook]] | ||
Garrek was originaly mentioned in the [[Kings of War – 1st Edition Rulebook|1st Edition Rulebook]] but was only given unit rules in [[Kings of War 1. | Garrek was originaly mentioned in the [[Kings of War – 1st Edition Rulebook|1st Edition Rulebook]] but was only given unit rules in [[Kings of War 1.1 – Kings and Legends|1.1 Kings and Legends]]. He was included in the [[Kings of War – 2nd Edition Rulebook|2nd Edition Rulebook]] and the [[Kings of War – 3rd Edition Rulebook|3rd Edition Rulebook]] for the [[Dwarfs]] faction | ||
=== Pre-First Edition and First Edition Biography === | === Pre-First Edition and First Edition Biography === | ||
[[File:Garrekpre1steditionstats.png|left|frameless|374x374px]]Garrek, mightiest scion of the Heavyhand clan, is a Dwarf cursed by the sins of his forebears. His deeds are celebrated across the length and breadth of Mantica, sung in ghostly harmony by the song-wrights of Galahir and roared by drunken hirdmen at Iceblood Fjord. | |||
His victories are known to a hundred different peoples and he is named by each according to a hundred different tongues. The peak-dwelling Elves of Alandar name him Sui Minuti – he of a thousand tempers. The coarse horse warriors of the Mammoth Steppe dub him the eastern wind, Ostreoya Wiat in their guttural language. | His victories are known to a hundred different peoples and he is named by each according to a hundred different tongues. The peak-dwelling Elves of Alandar name him Sui Minuti – he of a thousand tempers. The coarse horse warriors of the Mammoth Steppe dub him the eastern wind, Ostreoya Wiat in their guttural language. | ||
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The deeds Garrek has performed in his quest are truly epic, earning him the honour of ten lifetimes and surely absolving him and every one of his line until the end of all things, of the crime of Gilgulli. But, no matter how many victories he wins, how many doomed allies he delivers and how many innocents he saves, to his own people, Garrek shall always bear the stain of dishonour Though they accept his steel amongst theirs, his arm beside their own, they still glance upon him askance and blanche, upon hearing his name. To a Dwarf, honour is all: and a crime is never, ever forgotten. | The deeds Garrek has performed in his quest are truly epic, earning him the honour of ten lifetimes and surely absolving him and every one of his line until the end of all things, of the crime of Gilgulli. But, no matter how many victories he wins, how many doomed allies he delivers and how many innocents he saves, to his own people, Garrek shall always bear the stain of dishonour Though they accept his steel amongst theirs, his arm beside their own, they still glance upon him askance and blanche, upon hearing his name. To a Dwarf, honour is all: and a crime is never, ever forgotten. | ||
=== Second Edition Biography === | === Second Edition Biography === | ||
[[File:Garrek Heavyhand2ndEditionRules.png|frameless|264x264px|left]] | |||
Garrek, mightiest scion of the Heavyhand clan, is a Dwarf cursed by the sins of his forebears. His deeds are celebrated across the length and breadth of Mantica. In battle, his legendary hammer earns him more renown with each kill, though he can never atone for the shame of his ancestors | |||
=== Third Edition Biography === | === Third Edition Biography === | ||
[[File:Garrek Heavyhand3rdEditionRules.png|center|frameless|382x382px]] | |||
== Order of Appearance == | == Order of Appearance == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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File: | File:GarrekHammerhandModel.png|Garrek Heavyhand Model | ||
File:Garrek Heavyhand1stEditionStats.png|Garrek Heavyhand 1st Edition Rules | File:Garrek Heavyhand1stEditionStats.png|Garrek Heavyhand 1st Edition Rules | ||
File:Garrek Heavyhand2ndEditionRules.png|Garrek Heavyhand 2nd Edition Rules | File:Garrek Heavyhand2ndEditionRules.png|Garrek Heavyhand 2nd Edition Rules |
Latest revision as of 00:26, 2 May 2025
Garrek Heavyhand is a notable Imperial Dwarf warrior of the Heavyhand Clan. He is known throughout Mantica for his brutal skill with the hammer.
Biography
Early Years


Born into poverty, Garrek has lived with the dishonour of the Twenty-Seven God Boons Shame since birth, decating his life to restore his clan's honour and return the boons. Over the years, he has gained several nicknames from his exploits throughout the years and the respect of the Free Dwarfs along with obtaining the Cloak of Miph and Warp Hammer.
Garrek remembers those who have fallen in battle over the years and carries their memory with him such as those lost obtaining the Warp Hammer
The Battle of the Barrow

To be filled in
3865
Pride of a King

In 3865, Garrek arrived in Caeryn Golloch for quinquennial Clannsvelt with his clan and a recently rediscovered boon. His clan had to camp outside the city due to his reputation within the Dwarf Empire
Garrek visited the Temple of Dianek inside the Religious District and met with Ofn Mabtan who at the time was talking to Banick Kholearm, which he was introduced to for the first time. Garrek had already heard of Banick just as Banick had heard of him. Garrek mentioned that famous people seemed to be drawn to Ofn, even Queen Rhosyn Ashtel who had died 3 years earlier. Banick did not know about her passing and inquired further about Rhosyn. Eventually Banick excused himself and Garrek stayed behind with Ofn to discuss other matters, promising to share a drink with Banick at a later date within the city.
A few days later, Garrek met up with Banick once again, this time at a local taproom within Caeryn Golloch that Banick would frequent at. Garrek had seeked Banick out as he was the first that didn't treat Garrek with dagger stares and grimaces. Banick and Garrek got a drink together then started to share stories of being outcasted and how they are treated because of it. The also discussed the upcoming Clannsvelt, Queen Rhosyn Ashtel and their own religous beliefs (Fulgria Goddess of White Fire and Dianek the God of Earth). Eventually the conversation led to the history of the Heavyhand Clan dishonour and past dwarfs he had lost in battle attempting to obtain the Warp Hammer including Crotheud, Braelwyr, Gedvior, Dramun, Corbut, Nrethod, Aenwyn, Arnot, Vynth, Maerdue, Svet, Oenwi, Brekkus, Thad, Maergan, Brea,Shelthwey and Craenoc. The conversation ended shortly after with Garrek leaving impressed with Banick, hoping to have further discussions in the future.
Later, Garrek met with Banick and Ofn in the Temple of Dianek where Banick told him about his confrontation of Oedi Croenroc who had been spying on him. Garrek discovered him and told him to keep on following him around to keep him close. Garrek commended him on Banick's plan to keep Oedi around to control what he sees instead of sneaking around, Banick did not know why he was being followed in the first place. They attempted to figure out why King Golloch would have Banick followed and how it was be tied into with Queen Rhosyn Ashtel death as Garrek was also friendly with her as she didnt treat him as an outcast. Banick insisted he should get going to avoid more suspicion and they left the Temple of Dinnek independantly from each other.
Garrek would eventually meet back up with Banick and Ofn as they were coming up with a plan to get a record from the Royal Archives. Garrek was returning from his army's base camp outside of Caeryn Golloch, noting a large Imperial Dwarf force moving north towards the Halpi Mountains. This seemingly showed that Banick had achieved his mission of getting support for the Free Dwarfs and Garrek believed that this was a good thing. Banick wasn't so convinced as he had yet been able to meet with King Golloch directly but knew he had only a few months before he had to leave to go back. Banick wanted Garrek's help to get the physician's death report of Queen Rhosyn Ashtel however needed a member of noble house to request it. Garrek and Banick (and Odei who was still following Banick) went to the Royal Archives immediately.
Garrek, Banick and Odei journeyed to the Royal Archives, which from the outside looked small but it extended well below the ground. The trio approached an old archivist inside who was working at a desk, who called for younger archivist, Juolen, to take them and retrieve the documents requested. Garrek and Banick became angry as the documents revealed that Queen Rhosyn Ashtel was killed by what it appears to be by strangulation, not by a illness as what was reported publicly, and questioned how they managed to get away with it and why. They decided to seek out the physican on the document, Dronteum Saelvestuun.
Couple of days later, Garrek met back up with Odei and Banick at the Ffionen Estate then went to where Dronteum Saelvestuun lived, who was now a retired physician. Dronteum invited them into his study and after a brief discussion, it was revealed that Dronteum had taken Silver Thistle which is a highly toxic herb. Dronteum knew he was going to be killed after the secret of Queen Ashtel was revealed and wanted to die his own way. Dronteum mentioned that the Queen's red journal revealed the real killer and suggested they read it to see if they can work out who it is. Dronteum died quickly after suggesting this. Suddenly they heard a crash downstairs and the trio knew, with the dead Dronteum and blood, that it would be a bad look to be caught. Garrek, Banick and Odei jumped out of the window, after Garrek broke it open with the Warp Hammer, and escaped down the street.
After escaping, Garrek was tending to Banick foot after he injured it while escaping at the Ffionen Estate, Odei had run off shortly after they had arrived there. Garrek and Banick caught up with Ithel Ffionen with the recent events and reassured him that they werent followed. Banick left to get cleaned up while Garrek and Ithel waited, when Banick returned he started to go through the red journal that Dronteum Saelvestuun had. The last entry indicated that Golloch was having an affair, indicating that this might have been the cause of the strangulation on Queen Ashtel. Upon further discussion, Banick believed it wasn't an affair, instead being something else considering how much of a shut in that Gollach became after her death with the Ashtel Clan being the actual ones responsible. This led to them believe that Gruumen Ashtel was planning something at the Claansvelt, with the Claansvelt being the first time that Golloch has been seen in public for years. Garrek suggested that Rordin, Golloch's heir, would also need to be killed for Gruumen to take the throne. Garrek suggested he would leave with his troops to Dolgarth, where Rordin was lording over, to inform Rordin of the possible attempt on his life while Banick sneaks into the Claasvelt with Ithel.
It was later revealed that Ofn was working for the Ashtel Clan and had revealed that Garrek was making his way to Rordin, it is unknown if he survived or met up with Rordin
Twenty-Seven God Boons Shame
Five hundred years ago his forefather, Gilgulli Heavyhand, attempted to steal the Twenty-Seven God Boons, artifacts of the Wicked Ones seized by the dwarfs during the Winter War. He was caught, but not before he had seized these artifacts. These magic relics vanished from his grasp, set free to corrupt those who would find them in the world.
The Heavyhand Clan was thus dishonored. Garrek was born with this shame, as all in his clan are, but he sought to lift it. Leading his clan into battle, he thwarted both undead and orc forces who sought to crush the Golloch Empire. Naturally this has not impressed the stubborn dwarfs, so his family continues to live in shame. Garrek has also sought out the missing artifacts, wielding two in battle himself: the Warp Hammer and the Cloak of Miph. Garrek has obtained the Comb of Elesea. He has recovered 16 others, but still 9 remain missing.
- Warp Hammer was the first Boon Found and during the campaign to obtain the Warp Hammer the following people died: Crotheud, Braelwyr, Gedvior, Dramun, Corbut, Nrethod, Aenwyn, Arnot, Vynth, Maerdue, Svet, Oenwi, Brekkus, Thad, Maergan, Brea, Shelthwey and Craenoc
- Unknown how the Cloak of Miph was found
- Unknown how the Shield of Miph was found
- Garrek obtained the Comb of Elesea after winning the Battle of the Barrow
- Garrek has 12 others that he has found
Nicknames
He has a lot of different nicknames from multiple different races suchs as:
- Sui Minuti (the Dwarf of a thousand tempers) - Elves of Alandar
- Asa Mallai (he who Bestrides Seven Lands) - Ice Kin
- Garrek of the Hammer - Men of the states of Rim.
- Ostreoya Wiat (the eastern wind) - Savage horse tribes from the mammoth steppe.
- Traitor, Oathbreaker, Fire-quencher, Forge-slight - Dwarfs
Kings of War Appearances
- Pre-1st Edition - 0.2 Mantic Journal Garrek's Doom
- 1st Edition - 1.1 Kings and Legends
- 2nd Edition - Kings of War - 2nd Edition Rulebook
- 3rd Edition - 3.1 Uncharted Empires 3rd Edition Rulebook
Garrek was originaly mentioned in the 1st Edition Rulebook but was only given unit rules in 1.1 Kings and Legends. He was included in the 2nd Edition Rulebook and the 3rd Edition Rulebook for the Dwarfs faction
Pre-First Edition and First Edition Biography

Garrek, mightiest scion of the Heavyhand clan, is a Dwarf cursed by the sins of his forebears. His deeds are celebrated across the length and breadth of Mantica, sung in ghostly harmony by the song-wrights of Galahir and roared by drunken hirdmen at Iceblood Fjord.
His victories are known to a hundred different peoples and he is named by each according to a hundred different tongues. The peak-dwelling Elves of Alandar name him Sui Minuti – he of a thousand tempers. The coarse horse warriors of the Mammoth Steppe dub him the eastern wind, Ostreoya Wiat in their guttural language.
His name is said to be spoken even beyond the eastern marches of Ophidia, where those who speak the language of the Djinn whisper it in awe. The Ice Elves of the Bitter Lands know him too, naming him Asa Mallai, he who Bestrides Seven Lands. To his own people however, Garrek Heavyhand is called the oathbreaker, traitor and worse. His name is spoken with contempt or sadness, or very occasionally with grudging respect, but never with open admiration or in friendship.
The reason for this is simple: Garrek’s ancestor, Gilgulli, called ‘Goldless’ by every subsequent generation, committed the one sin for which no Dwarf or any of his line can ever be forgiven: he stole from his own. Infiltrating the treasure chamber of the High King, Gilgulli crept away bearing the Twenty-Seven Boons of the Gods, each a priceless wonder blessed with the very highest of magic. Though Gilgulli was discovered, the resting place of each of the Boons was not, for such things have a way of hiding themselves beyond the reach of mortals.

Born into a legacy that was none of his making, Garrek Heavyhand has borne his fate with dignity and honour. Where others might rage against such an injustice, Garrek has defied it. None can be sure exactly what drives him, for Garrek is more taciturn even than his fellow Dwarfs, but surely it must be a desire to restore honour to his clan as deeply rooted as the very mountains under which his peoples live. Though he remains silent on the matter, Garrek’s battles have taken him from one end of the world to the other, and each of his greatest victories has been punctuated by the discovery of one of the lost Boons.
It is clear that Garrek’s fate is not his own, and many now hold that he is being led upon a path of repentance by those that created the Twenty-Seven Boons. Perhaps once all are recovered and eventually returned to their proper resting place, the dishonour will be lifted and the crime absolved. Such a thing may never come about, however, as the Boons should, by rights, be returned to the Royal Hoard, but following the Dwarf Civil War, this now belongs to King Golloch. Returning the Boons there would earn Garrek no favour with the Dwarfs of the Northern Clans, with whom Garrek is convinced the Heavyhands belong.
The deeds Garrek has performed in his quest are truly epic, earning him the honour of ten lifetimes and surely absolving him and every one of his line until the end of all things, of the crime of Gilgulli. But, no matter how many victories he wins, how many doomed allies he delivers and how many innocents he saves, to his own people, Garrek shall always bear the stain of dishonour Though they accept his steel amongst theirs, his arm beside their own, they still glance upon him askance and blanche, upon hearing his name. To a Dwarf, honour is all: and a crime is never, ever forgotten.
Second Edition Biography

Garrek, mightiest scion of the Heavyhand clan, is a Dwarf cursed by the sins of his forebears. His deeds are celebrated across the length and breadth of Mantica. In battle, his legendary hammer earns him more renown with each kill, though he can never atone for the shame of his ancestors
Third Edition Biography

Order of Appearance
- 0.2 Mantic Journal - Garrek's Doom (First Appearance)
- Kings of War - 1st Edition Rulebook
- 1.0 Kings and Legends
Gallery
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Garrek Heavyhand Model
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Garrek Heavyhand 1st Edition Rules
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Garrek Heavyhand 2nd Edition Rules
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Garrek Heavyhand 3rd Edition Rules
External Links
- Pride of a King Digital Edition - https://www.manticgames.com/kings-of-war-fiction/pride-of-a-king-digital/
- Pride of a King Papeback Edition - https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/fantasy/p/tales-of-pannithor-the-pride-of-a-king#gsc.tab=0
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