The Rune of Preservation was first struck to counter the decapitating blows of Elven swordmasters.
Source: Warhammer: The Old World Online Rules Index
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A model wearing armour inscribed with a Rune of Preservation is immune to both the Killing Blow and Multiple Wounds (X) special rules. If the wearer suffers an unsaved wound from an attack with either of these special rules, they lose a single Wound.