Fjellulvene Fist, or The Mountain Wolves Fist, was formed by Fänrik Kjartan Rollosson in YL 1123 after being granted land in the Fire Mountains and being made a Húskarl by Jarl Gamble Audolfson. He created the unit to serve as a military asset to the Hearthguard as well as to protect his new lands and his seat at Wolf’s Den Thorp. They specialize in sudden, blitz-style attacks, overwhelming specific, singular targets with their ferocity and numbers, much like the wolves for which they are named. Due to their heavier than average armor for skirmisher units, they do also operate as a shieldwall unit for Fire Mountain forces when needed.

When possible, Fänrik Kjartan partners Fjellulvene Fist with wolves, an important aspect of Wylfing culture, fighting as one unit. While Fänrij Kjartan does not require that the members of Fjellulvene Fist keep the wolf with them in their private lives or that they join the Wylfing Clan, he does model this force after his culture’s traditions. Every member of Fjellulvene Fist is invited to live in Ulvehjem, if they so choose, and is considered an honorary member of the Wylfing Clan.

The sigil of Fjellulvene Fist is a black wolf’s head, drawn in the style of the Wylfing Sigil, on a red field with ‘Fjellulvene’ spelled in runes along the edge. It is meant to separate the fist from the clan, while still keeping important iconography of Fänrik Kjartan’s culture. In addition, each member of the fist receives a wolf-tooth charm for each year of service. This tradition comes from stories of the Wolf’s Teeth, legendary warriors in Wylfing Clan history. 

Fjellulvene Fist’s first engagement with the main Hearthguard forces was in YL 1123. Fjellulvene Fist was tasked with controlling and repelling enemy flanking, and did so with ferocity and skill. Fänrik Kjartan’s familiarity with the Borderlands, and his men’s experience fighting in the wooded terrain of the Thornwood and training in Ulvehjem served them well, and they had little trouble fulfilling their duties. During the fighting, several members served with distinction, including Fänrik Kjartan’s second, Hrothgar, and new Hearthguard members Balrous, Leif, and Hakon Heraldson, who all earned their first tooth.

In YL 1124, Kjartan was promoted to the rank of Fänrik, and sought a new leader for Fjellulvene Fist in his stead. Speaking with his fellow Fänriks, he was made aware of the potential of Eyolf the Wanderer, who had served with distinction in Birnir Fist during the previous years battles in the Borderlands. Eyolf’s experience with hounds and their training made him a well suited choice for Fjellulvene Fist’s wolven companions, and Eyolf was selected to lead the fist, being granted the rank of Húskarl, a home in Wolf’s Den Thorp, and the title of Kennel Master of Ulvehjem for his service.