Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000: Leagues of Votann Grimnyr – Psyker Kin

Meet Grimnyr: Living Ancestor of the Leagues of Votann

Grimnyr stands as a venerable psyker within Warhammer 40,000's Leagues of Votann. Known as a Living Ancestor, these kin carry the accumulated wisdom of generations and act as a bridge between tradition and modern warfare. The Grimnyr figure is engineered with a psychically-active cloneskein, a material that lets Grimnyr awaken barrier-tech through ceremonial tools: the ward stave and the pair of CORVs. When placed on the table, Grimnyr's presence combines solemn craft with a hint of raw energy, suggesting a practitioner who can marshal energies to shield allies and focus fire. The miniature is dressed in ornate ceremonial robes and protected by a bird-headed ward crest, making it a visually striking centerpiece that tells a story in every pose. You also get two heads for customization—the beard-and-hood option and the flowing braids—so you can tailor Grimnyr’s look to suit your army’s narrative arc.

Key benefits on the tabletop

In battles, Grimnyr functions as a powerful psyker HQ option with a distinctive support profile. The CORVs accompany the model, providing additional firepower and serving as conduits to guard against psychic surges. Their Autoch-pattern bolters contribute ranged threat, while their connection to Grimnyr helps stabilize costs of psychic activity on the battlefield. The end result is a unit that feels both controlling and protective, a thematic blend that can shape how you coordinate your Leagues of Votann units.

In the box and assembly notes

• One Grimnyr miniature with two accompanying CORVs
• 18 plastic components total, requiring careful assembly
• Three bases included: one 40mm and two 25mm (with flying stems)
• Two alternate heads: bearded/hooded and braided
• Unpainted and requires assembly

Modeling, painting, and hobby tips

• Use Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints for best results
• Choose a color scheme that highlights the ornate robes and the ward crest
• Switch between head options to align Grimnyr with your army’s theme or narrative

Sensory and storytelling notes

The figure’s robes flow with ceremonial detail, and the bird-headed crest lends a memorable silhouette. The pairing of Grimnyr with CORVs evokes a dynamic exchange of ritual and action, inviting hobbyists to imagine a moment of warding energy taking shape on the tabletop. This kit’s parts layout supports varied posing, while the heads provide quick customization in a single modeling session.

Whether you’re building a narrative-driven Leagues of Votann army or pursuing a striking centerpiece for your display shelf, Grimnyr offers a distinctive option that blends lore with practical tabletop versatility. The assembly path is approachable for hobbyists, and the final model rewards careful painting with a bold, ceremonial presence during play. As with any model kit, taking your time with cleanup, assembly, and priming will help you preserve detail across all 18 components.