Lizardman (Warhammer)

A Lizardman is a fictional reptilian humanoid from the Warhammer Fantasy setting.

The Lizardmen were created by godlike figures known as the "Old Ones". The purpose of the Lizardmen is to carry out the plans of the Old Ones and to oppose their masters' antithesis - Chaos. In earlier versions of the setting (up to the 3rd edition of Warhammer Fantasy Battle and the 1st edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, the Old Ones were called the Old Slaan, and were the ancestors of the current Slann).

Sub-species

Each sub-species of Lizardman is geared towards a specific duty such as war or heavy construction.

Saurus Warrior

The Saurus Warriors are the Lizardmen warrior spawn. The are about a head taller than humans, and are also stronger and slower.

Slann

The magic-weilding Slann priests act as the mouthpiece of the Old Ones. These bloated, ancient frogs are extremely adept at using magic and tend to go into century-long trances.

Skink

Skinks are the artisans of the Lizardmen. They do jobs like craftworking and build temples in addition to being the personal adjutants of the Slann. Skinks can use magic, though not so effectively as their ancient masters. In times of war, the skinks take up weapons such as blowpipes and javelins and march to war with their warrior cousins, lead by stronger Skink Chiefs.

A variant of the Skink is the stealthy Chameleon Skink, who like their namesakes are capable of changing their colors to blend in with their surroudnings.

Kroxigor

Kroxigor are heavy laborers in Lizardman cities, and can also be used to terrible effect in battle. They are large, but fairly simple-minded, with their weapons in battle typically chained to their wrists to keep them from dropping them.

Servants

Servants who aid the Lizardmen in battle include fire spitting Salamanders, tamed but vicious flying Terradons, lumbering Stegadons, savage Carnosaurs, and swarms of various jungle Snakes and Lizards.

External Links

• Lizardmen at Warhammer website (http://uk.games-workshop.com/warhammerworld/warhammer/lizardmen/lizardmen.htm)