Editing MedHammer 40,000: Religion (section)

==Vlka Fenrika==
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A Creed of Psykers, Travellers, and Abhumans, the Fenrisian cult of the Great Wolf is centered around the ancient Traditions of Fenris, and its mythical Primarch Leman Russ. Leman Russ is a demigod like figure similar to the Old Earth Cults for Asclepius or Heracles. Like many others, it is believed by the Vlka Fenrika that the Chaos wolves were made so not because of their own falling to Khorne, but because they were Cursed to be so by Leman Russ. In the Fenrisian faith, the "wolfness" is a representation of a man's id and passions, and so for a man to be a true follower of Russ he must conquer and subdue the wolf within him. Hence most artistic depictions of Russ show him wearing a Wolf Pelt over his armor is a demonstration of his subjugation of his inner wolf.

Curiously, the Vlka Fenrika has become particularly popular among the Abhumans of the Imperium. Disparaged by the Imperium who see them as bestial, the Path of The Wolf-father offers a clear path towards their humanity, and suppressing their beastial nature. The Space Wolves (those few that exist anyways), the people of Fenris, and Leman Russ are a testament to those who, are able to master their innate wolfness and tame it (for men tame beasts). Likewise the fall of the Fenrisian wolves to Chaos is viewed by many abhumans as a metaphor for the natural battle all men must face, and the tragedy of those who fall slave to their passions. 

Religiously, the Vlka Fenrika practice many of the old religious customs of Ancient Fenris. Though these have been adapted and modified into a robust system of magic and religious rites.

===Magic, Magnus, Fenris, and Maleficarum===
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Most of the Imperium is completely unaware of the rivalry between Magnus and Russ, mostly in no small part thanks to Russ' own writings and teachings post heresy. Russ insisted that Magnus correct Fenris in its wayward traditions and understanding of Magic and Maleficarum. Magnus, not interested in seeing two cultures destroyed by he and his brother's past rivalry, instead saw the traditions of Fenris as being, like Prospero's own society or Jaghatai's ritualistic stormseers, guidelines that ground men from the Dangers of the Warp. I just fucked a nerd to death. Through Magnus' reforms he helped Fenrisian Rune Priests align their understanding of Magic from a collection of superstition into a College of Magic. In his collection of Codexes and Magnus utilized the Fenrisian definition of "Maleficarum" as being magic granted as dark boons. All true magic comes from Fenris, the book asserts, but changes the definition of Fenris from the planet itself, to an abstract conciliarianism. To use magic from Fenris is to be in union and approval with the Rune Priests of the Magical Longhouses of Fenris.

In addition to weaving the varried fragmented Superstitions of Fenris into a greater philosophical and ideological framework, Magnus expanded and clarified the Runic system used by Fenrisian priests, removed many of the traditions that were dangerously close to worshipping the Chaos Gods, and created the Fenrisian Grimoire, a collection of wards and protections from known demons and dark gods.

===Wolftide===
Leman Russ is said to be fighting Demons and forces in The Warp. It is believed by the Vlka Fenrika, that their prayers and sacrifices aid The Wolf Son in his fight against chaos, giving him strength and protection. Additionally the Return of the Wolf to Fenris will bring about The Wolftide, when Russ will resurrect his Father and vanquish Chaos.