Editing Verminlord (section)

=Lore=
Unlike the other Chaos Gods, either because he is weaker or because Games Workshop never bothered with expanding on the idea, the Horned Rat has only a single breed of Daemon, the Greater Daemon/[[Daemon Prince]]-like entities known as Verminlords.
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Image:Original Verminlord.jpg|The first Verminlord model.
Image:Exalted Verminlord.jpg|The "Exalted Verminlord" [[Forgeworld]] variant, later known as the Warpgnaw Verminlord.
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These guys were first introduced in 4th edition, where it was stated they are believed to be the reincarnated spirits of deceased Lords of Decay. Verminlords are feared even by the backstabbiest Skaven, to the point that even the most insane and egocentric of Grey Seers will not consider summoning one lightly (they tend to immediately impose their will on the surrounding ratfolk, killing and consuming a great deal and fucking up the local plotting). They are the embodiment of all the unpleasant qualities of the Skaven all rolled up into one, although most will embody one aspect over the others. Some of them are true Daemons brought into existence by their "father's" thoughts. Others are Skaven heroes who made such on impression on the horned rat that he decided to raise them to Daemonhood. Note to those wanting to buy something other than a Corruptor; they use the exact same kit.

Until [[End Times]] there was only one variant of Verminlord, but the death of Fantasy gave them a revamp by splitting them into four variants in [[White Dwarf]] #49. Oddly, three of the four are shitty rat-themed imitations of the [[Nurgle|themes]] [[Khorne|of other]] of [[Tzeentch|Chaos Gods]]. The resemblance is so strong that we're not even going to tell you which is which, because we [[Mephet'ran|trust you]] to be able to figure it out. Only the backstabby Verminlord Deceivers are not obviously themed the same flavor as one of the original Chaos Gods, and seem to be most strongly aligned with the Skaven themselves, leaving Slaanesh without a pathetic Skaven greater daemon impostor. This is <s>very strange</s> [[Just as Planned|brilliant]] as Slaanesh becomes an elf sex toy in Age of Sigmar and is replaced by the Rat.

They also have a named character called [[Skreech Verminking]]. Now followed by Kratterklaw and Skewerax in AoS.

==Verminlord Corruptors==
Also known as Pestilent Reapers and the Cullers of Civilization. The least sneaky and impressive, representing the disease portfolio and representing the [[Clan Pestilens|Pestilent Brotherhood Skaven Clans]]. Like the Plague Monks they are fearless and painless spreaders of misery. They cause plagues with a thought, are surrounded by parasites, and when they encounter an enemy not already dead from their presence they use weapons called Plaguereapers to cut them to pieces and leave to rot. They also use a spear, and have spellcasting ability. In Age of Sigmar, they actively seek to destroy all aspects of the Horned Rat that isn't the disease god worshipped by Pestilens, and thus hate every other Verminlord type for embodying different aspects of their god. The named Corruptor is '''Vermalanx the Poxlord'''- Verminlord of Clan Pestilen. [[Nurgle]] does approve of these toxic muthafuckas.
[[File:Verminlord Corruptor.jpg|thumb|center|400px|A Corruptor.]]

==Verminlord Deceivers==
Called Lords of Assassins and The Shadows That Kill. Representing the [[Clan Eshin|sneaky Skaven Clans]], they use [[Tzeentch|trickery and madness to cause complex schemes]]. When they intend to assassinate they teleport within the frame of a second to throw throwing stars that entirely behead their enemies, teleporting in to redirect them until one long motion leaves a headless army (which is likely exaggeration because otherwise that would happen fucking constantly and there'd be no need for anything else in the GHR's armies). When they get into melee they use the Warpstiletto, a dagger the size of a human which delivers a venom so powerful it can [[Mary Sue|kill anything]] regardless of its size (which, again, is a bit ridiculous). The named Deceiver is '''Lurklox - Master of Deception''' and Verminlord of Clan Eshin.
[[File:Verminlord Deciever.jpg|thumb|center|400px|A Deceiver.]]

==Verminlord Warbringers==
Also called Tyrants of Battle and the Great Stabber-slicers. Representing the warlord Clans, they are pompous and act as if they are gods despite being the most common form of Verminlord. When they appear they do so theatrically, [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure|using light and smoke while striking poses and speaking in booming voices to announce their intent.]] Not surprisingly the warrior Skaven types idolize them, each seeking to emulate them. Predictably they are more blustery than actually delivering on threats, preferring to lead from behind while surrounded by the common Stormvermin like a lone warlord surrounded by ordinary rats. For a weapon they simply carry a spear and a simple Spike-fist. The named Warbringer is '''Kreeskuttle'''- Verminlord of the Warlord Clans. 
[[File:Verminlord Warbringer.jpg|thumb|center|400px|A Warbringer.]]

==Verminlord Warpseers==
Called Lords Of Black Lightning and Great Manipulators. Basically just mini-Tzeentches, with the same ALLACCORDINGTOPLAN multitrack plotting that every similar character has. Representing the Grey Seers, they are the most powerful wizards among the Verminlords and carry a spear along with their Scry-orbs, magical spheres which show them all potential futures. They can throw these as a weapon, giving every vision to those who breathe in the fumes it releases and causing madness as a result. The named Warpseer is '''Soothgnawer'''- Verminlord of Clan Scruten. Warpseers are in turn wielded by gloating Bloodthirsters who grab them by their ridiculous horns and drag them around while these magic rats cry magic rat tears.
[[File:Verminlord Warpseer.jpg|thumb|center|400px|A Warpseer.]]

==Warpgnaw Verminlord==
A Verminlord type exclusive to Age of Sigmar, the Warpgnaw Verminlord is able to create Gnawholes, interdimensional tunnels through which the Skaven travel the realms, and they claim they were the first to teach the Skaven how to use them. They have spent so much time inside these gnawholes that they have gone out of sync with reality, giving them a chance to have enemy weapons phase through them. When the servants of the Horned Rat swarm, it is often these abominations that take the lead. They wield polearms called gnaw-glaives. They resemble the closest to the classical Verminlord model.
[[File:Warpgnaw_Verminlord.PNG|thumb|center|400px|A Warpgnaw.]]