Clan Mors
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Clan Mors is arguably the most successful of all Warlord clans. Its influence is so great that it is not lacking for warbeasts and/or weapon teams and its ranks are bolstered by warriors from other clans- hired, bribed or coerced to fight in the first wave. Clan Mors' rise in power, size and status is due in no small part to the taking of the Dwarf stronghold of Karak Eight Peaks, known to the Skaven as the City of Pillars- a major nexus for the passageways that make up the Under-Empire. Clan Mors' aggressive warriors bear many trophy scars and they have better weaponry and more armor than other Skaven- the spoils looted over many long campaigns. The upper levels of the City of Pillars are constantly assailed by vengeful Dwarf warbands and spiteful Night Goblin tribes. This provides Clan Mors with a brutal proving ground for its Chieftains and a chance to grind the teeth of a growing cadre of elite warriors.
The Skaven of Mors are uncharacteristically united as one and exhibit a loyalty to their leaders unheard of in Skaven society. Even those Skaven who have been conscripted into Mors from less fortunate clans are soon heard voicing praises to Gnawdwell and his staff. None are certain if this loyalty is a result of sorcery most foul, as of yet undiscovered drugs or the product of something else that has yet to be discovered... but it's only a matter of time before the secret is out!
Notable members/Special units
Fangsnapper's Clawpack- the battle-hardened Clanrats of Fangsnapper's Clawpack led the assault that retook several vaults from the Night Goblins in the City of Pillars and they were instrumental in Clan Mors' victory over Clan Corpulent. Scrak Fangsnapper rose to command the clawpack during the sacking of the Empire town of Buchendorf, when he throttled his predecessor with his own tail. Since then, he has defeated over a dozen potential rivals and their broken fangs hang from his trophy rack as a warning to other would-be usurpers.
Queek Headtaker- Lord of the City of Pillars, Great Warlord of Clan Mors, Right-Claw of Warlord Gnawdwell- these titles and more have been worn by the Skaven known as Queek Headtaker. Groomed from birth by Gnawdwell himself to be his protege. Given protection from the Council of Thirteen, the finest food, weapons and armor and provided with ample opportunities to dispose of rivals (courtesy of failed assassinations), Queek had become a fearsome foe indeed. His trophy rack contains heads of the finest fighters from the sentient species in the world- Dwarves, Humans, Orcs and especially the heads of particularly potent rivals all hang there. Despite his apparent warrior's skill, he lacks the subtlety expected of a truly great Skaven leader- a fact that Gnawdwell has pointed out before...
Sleek Sharpwit- Queek wasn't the first prized pupil of Warlord Gnawdwell; long before, Sleek Sharpwit (alias "Old-thing" [courtesy of his rivals]) was the one to fear. The whole Worlds Edge Mountains range lived in fear of him, his name was a synonym for dread from Hell Pit in the frigid north to Cripple Peak in the arid south. The only difference between Queek and Sleek (brain power and muscle build aside) was that Sleek earned his job. This has, understandably, made him quite bitter with his replacement. Three generations of disappointments haven't helped, either... neither have the ravages of time, come to think of it- Sleek is now bald, half-blind and stuck on crutches! Despite his problems, Sleek is still a formidable foe. Sadly, his time wasn't long enough to save him from a fight with Queek; even warpstone only helped him fight to a standstill with Gnawdwell's new favorite. Ironically, despite his death, Sleek has proven a valuable asset to Queek, as his head (though severed) still lives through unknown means [possibly warpstone save] and gives Queek hard-earned knowledge.
Warlord Gnawdwell- the mastermind behind Clan Mors' unbridled success and the unquestioned master of the City of Pillars, as well as a member of the Council of Thirteen. His ruthless methods have resulted in the deaths of many of his rivals, as well as the outright destruction of at least six lesser Clans. With these triumphs, Gnawdwell has increased the wealth and power of Clan Mors to unprecedented levels. The Skaven of defeated Clans have increased Mors' military strength, not to mention its labor force, and conquered strongholds across the Under-Empire proudly fly their banner. Rumors have spread that the Great Clans live in fear of Gnawdwell's sinister reputation. Many great Skaven have been struck down as a result of the warlord's schemes and there's no telling what he'll do if he's forced to defend his clan's newfound prestige. Even if Gnawdwell were to perish, any of his subordinates would be likely to take his place. Given their extremely effective battle tactics, it'd be foolish to think Mors would fall with Gnawdwell's death.
Great Warlord Vrrmik- a former member of the Council of Thirteen, Vrrmik was the leader of the last-ditch attempt by the Skaven to reclaim the Empire of Man for themselves. At the Battle of the Howling Hills, Vrrmik charged valiantly at the then Elector Count Mandred of Middenheim... and was beheaded for his efforts. His death saw the Skaven retreat back underground for 25 years before their strike at Bretonnia and, to make matters worse, Vrrmik's skull was later fastened to Mandred's helmet as a trophy. Vrrmik's death also granted Mandred the title of "Skaven-Slayer" and saw him crowned Emperor of the Empire of Man.