Slann
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The Slann are the mage-priests and leaders of the Lizardmen. Some 15 thousand years ago they were the personal servants of the Old Ones.
Following the orders of their masters, the Slann altered the orbit of the Warhammer World, bringing it closer to its sun. Later they split the planet's supercontinent into several smaller ones. All these changes made the planet more suitable for the development and survival of more complex life.
They are the most accomplished magic users in the world, masters of White Magic, and in ancient times were the teachers of the High Elves.
A Slann's magical ability increases with age, and even the youngest Slann are more powerful than any other mortal spell-caster.
In contrast to their mental abilities, Slann have virtually no physical abilities. They are giant unmoving frogs floating on palanquins above their troops on the battlefield, held aloft by their magical powers.
The Slann were created in 5 separate spawnings by the Old Ones, the 1st generation being created more than 10,000 years before the rise of Sigmar in the Old World. Each generation of Slann had a specific purpose assigned by the Old Ones. They built the first temple-cities, aligned with specific star constellations and also lines of power that encompass the whole world. The Slann seem to be virtually immortal living for thousands of years, although all of the 1st generation Slann have died due to violence.
- 1st spawning - None of the 1st Spawning survived, although many still remain as relic priests, the most famous being Lord Kroak.
- 2nd spawning - Only 5 remain, and their purpose was to alter the worlds orbit. Lord Mazdamundi is the most famous member of this spawning.
- 3rd spawning - Younger than their forebears by almost seven thousand years, a score of this spawning still remain.
- 4th spawning - These Slann were spawned for a special purpose, to maintain the warp gates and to create the "world pond" that separates the continents.
- 5th spawning - These are the youngest of the Slann, created only centuries before the Great Catastrophe, even so they remember the time before the race of men and dwarves. They are the most active of the Slann and commonly lead the armies of the Lizardmen.
Sources
- Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (5th Edition)
- Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (6th Edition)
- Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (7th Edition)
