Of all the warm-blooded invaders to trespass on Lustria, it is the Skaven – and Clan Pestilens in particular – that the Lizardmen hate the most. It wasn’t long before the emergent clan encountered the Lizardmen and an age-old enmity was born. Pestilens was the first clan to reach Lustria there, in the hot, fetid conditions, did the disease-ridden ratmen start to overcome the climate to found Clan Pestilens. Clan Pestilens dedicate themselves with insane fervour to spreading corruption in the name of the Great Horned Rat. Its members are the Plague Monks – the disciples of disease and decay. Lord Skrolk - Clan Pestilens is one of the four Greater Clans. As they naturally befoul anywhere they linger, Icon corruption skv.pngSkaven corruption causes settled provinces to become less hospitable over time, even for Skaven.
Icon corruption skv.pngSkaven corruption is spread wherever the Skaven settle.
From their underworld cities they fight tooth and claw against the other races – and each other – to further their personal standing within the Skaven heirarchy and to serve their diabolical god, the Horned Rat. The verminous Skaven are a race of malevolent and self-serving ratmen.