"The Skaven Chieftain is an accomplished warrior who has clawed his way to a position of authority."
- —The powerful Chieftains of Skavendom.[2]
A Skaven Chieftain leading his forces against the enemies of his clan.
A Skaven Chieftain, or Clan Chieftain, is among the highest-ranking warriors within a Skaven Warlord Clan. They are often given control over a smaller segment of the clan to rule as they see fit.
Where a clan might have representation in one Under-Empire city, the Chieftain receives instructions from his Warlord and master. Though still subservient to another more powerful Skaven, within their demesne Chieftains have nigh-absolute authority.
Those Clan Chieftains who prove themselves may one day rise to become Warlords themselves, supplanting their masters and perhaps even gaining a seat on the Council of Thirteen. While all clan Chieftains believe this is their right and due, few survive long enough to achieve such lofty goals.[1a]
Variants[]
- Stinking Thing - The title of "stinking thing" was given to the Skaven leaders of Clan Pestilens. This title is Clan Pestilens-specific and given to those Skaven with authority over their fellows who in other clans would be called a Chieftain. These ratmen are Plague Priests in training, having not yet attained the necessary glory in the eyes of the Horned Rat to claim that sacred position in their clan.[3a]
Infamous Skaven Chieftains[]
- Tretch Craventail - Trentch Craventail was Clan Rictus' cunning Grand Chieftain of the Deep Warrens.
- Ikk Hackflay - Ikk Heckflay was a former lieutenant within Queek Headtaker's famed Red Guard of Clan Mors.
- Krench - Krench was the hulking Chieftain of Clan Fester who oversaw the besiegement of Ubersreik and Stromdorf.
Miniatures[]
Sources[]
- 1: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition: Children of the Horned Rat (RPG)
- 1a: pg. 98
- 2: Total War: Warhammer II (PC Game)
- 3Warhammer: Lustria (6th Edition)
- 3a: pg. 63
