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Throt the Unclean

February 2004·p. 17

THE SHORT VERSION

Throt’s character rules combine an oversized Killing Blow weapon with a whip that works from the rear of a unit. Nearby Clan Moulder beasts benefit from his authority and discipline, while his altered body regenerates wounds. His hunger prevents pursuit, creating a drawback for any unit he joins. The profile makes him a specialised leader for Giant Rats and Rat Ogres rather than a conventional Skaven general.

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