The Skaven, a race of conniving ratmen, are notorious for their treacherous nature and chaotic society. Leading such a horde is no small feat, and only the most cunning and ruthless can rise to the top. Two such leaders, Vizzik Skour and Krittok Foulblade, have recently emerged as key figures in the Skaven hierarchy, each with their own unique methods of control and domination.
Vizzik Skour: The Verminlord Prophet
Vizzik Skour is no ordinary Skaven. He is a Verminlord, a terrifying daemon born from the very essence of the Great Horned Rat. His origins are linked to a cataclysmic event when Kragnos, the End of Empires, broke free from his mountain prison. The moment Kragnos escaped, the bells of Blight City rang 13 times, and from the depths of the Masterburrow, a monstrous entity emerged. This creature, a fragment of the Great Horned Rat himself, was only subdued after countless Skaven lives were sacrificed in dark rituals.
Over time, this being was shaped by the Masterclan into Vizzik Skour, a direct conduit of the Great Horned Rat’s will. To gaze upon him is to invite madness, and his mere presence strikes terror into the hearts of even the most hardened warriors.
Vizzik Skour is a powerful Priest, able to re-roll chanting rolls once per battle, ensuring his dark prayers reach their mark. His orations are filled with the dogma of the Horned Rat, driving Skaven into a Death Frenzy. This frenzy turns even the most cowardly Skaven into rabid killers, allowing them to fight twice in a single combat phase. If his prayers are particularly potent, he can extend this frenzy to a second unit, turning the tide of battle in his favor.
Krittok Foulblade: The Cunning Clawlord
In contrast to Vizzik’s overwhelming power, Krittok Foulblade is a leader defined by his cunning and pragmatism. Unlike most Clawlords who expend their troops without thought, Krittok is more economical with his forces, instilling in them a glimmer of hope—though it’s all part of his cold, calculating nature. His Stormvermin are fiercely loyal, driven to savage combat by his approval, making them a formidable force on the battlefield.
Krittok is unusually old for a Skaven, physically frail but possessing a mind sharper than any blade. His most powerful weapon, however, is the cursed blade he wields—a weapon bound with the soul of the Verminlord Doomfang. This daemon once sought to overthrow Vizzik, using Krittok’s armies as his tool. But the clever Clawlord turned the tables, revealing the plot and earning the daemon-bound blade as his prize.
When Krittok finds himself in dire need, he can bargain with Doomfang to gain the Strike-First ability, allowing him to unleash attacks with impossible speed. However, this power comes with a heavy cost, as any pact with a daemon is fraught with peril.
The Rise of the Skaven
These two leaders, Vizzik Skour and Krittok Foulblade, represent the dual nature of Skaven society—brutal power and cunning intelligence. Together, they have the potential to unify the Skaven under a single banner, a rare and dangerous occurrence in the Mortal Realms. As they rise to power, the forces of the Clans Skryre and Clans Moulder prepare their own machinations, ensuring that the Skaven remain a force to be reckoned with.
Vizzik Skour and Krittok Foulblade will be available for pre-order soon, alongside a host of other new Skaven models. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the twisted inventions of the Clans Skryre and the monstrous creations of the Clans Moulder later this week.
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