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'''Chameleon Skinks''' are a subspecies of [[Skink]] that have a number of characteristic peculiarities that distinguish them. The '''Chameleons''' are more aggressive than other '''Skinks''', and their role centers on scouting, infiltration, concealment and hunting. They are great hunters, being capable of following a prey or an intruder for yards without it even noticing. This is possible thanks to their ability to change their skin color & texture in a heart beat, allowing them to perfectly blend in to their environment.
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[[File: Chameleon Skinks.jpg|right|thumbnail|A trio of Chameleon Skinks]]
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'''Chameleon Skinks''' are a subspecies of [[Skink]] distinguished by a number of characteristic peculiarities. They are more aggressive than other Skinks, and their role centres on scouting, infiltration, concealment and hunting. They are great hunters, capable of following prey or an intruder for yards without it even noticing. This is made possible by their ability to change their skin colour and texture in a heartbeat, allowing them to perfectly blend in to their environment.
  
'''Chameleon Skinks''' have large protruding eyes that can move independently, allowing them to see all around them while remaining perfectly motionless. Indeed, they have been known to stay unmoving for hours on end, awaiting the perfect moment to launch an ambush.
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Chameleon Skinks have large, protruding eyes that can move independently, allowing them to see all around them while remaining perfectly motionless. Indeed, they have been known to stay unmoving for hours on end, awaiting the perfect moment to launch an ambush.
  
'''Chameleon Skinks''' are an unusual spawning that, in more recent years, have returned to the world after almost becoming little more than a memory. Being originally bred only in the sacred spawning pools of the pyramid-city of [[Pahaux]], the breed almost died out after the city was destroyed soon after the fall of the polar gates. In recent years, '''Chameleon Skinks''' have started to spawn in several of the spawning pools across [[Lustria]] and the [[Southlands]].
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They are an unusual spawning that, in more recent years, has returned to the world after almost becoming little more than a memory. Being originally bred only in the sacred Spawning Pools of the pyramid-city of [[Pahaux]], the breed almost died out after the city was destroyed soon after the fall of the polar gates. In recent years, Chameleon Skinks have started to spawn in several of the spawning pools across [[Lustria]] and the [[Southlands]].
  
The return of the '''Chameleon Skinks''' is interpreted by '''Skink''' prophets as a part of the [[Old Ones]]' plan. Some claim that this is due to the fact that the [[Chaos]] threat is growing, or is it because the '''Old Ones''' saw that the '''Chameleon Skinks''' are needed for the [[Lizardmen]] race, to expand their borders. Either way, the return of the '''Chameleon Skinks''' is a great sign for the '''Lizardmen''' race.
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Their return has been interpreted by Skink prophets as a part of the [[Old Ones]]' [[Great Plan]]. Some claim that this is due to the [[Chaos]] threat growing, or because the Old Ones saw that the [[Lizardmen]] race needs to expand its borders. Either way, the return of the Chameleon Skinks is a great sign for the Lizardmen.
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*[[Warhammer Armies:Lizardmen (5th Edition)]]
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*[[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (5th Edition)]], {{Cite This}}
*[[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (6th Edition)]]
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*[[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (6th Edition)]], {{Cite This}}
*[[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (7th Edition)]]
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*[[Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (7th Edition)]], {{Cite This}}
  
 
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Revision as of 18:20, 8 January 2016

File:Chameleon Skinks.jpg
A trio of Chameleon Skinks

Chameleon Skinks are a subspecies of Skink distinguished by a number of characteristic peculiarities. They are more aggressive than other Skinks, and their role centres on scouting, infiltration, concealment and hunting. They are great hunters, capable of following prey or an intruder for yards without it even noticing. This is made possible by their ability to change their skin colour and texture in a heartbeat, allowing them to perfectly blend in to their environment.

Chameleon Skinks have large, protruding eyes that can move independently, allowing them to see all around them while remaining perfectly motionless. Indeed, they have been known to stay unmoving for hours on end, awaiting the perfect moment to launch an ambush.

They are an unusual spawning that, in more recent years, has returned to the world after almost becoming little more than a memory. Being originally bred only in the sacred Spawning Pools of the pyramid-city of Pahaux, the breed almost died out after the city was destroyed soon after the fall of the polar gates. In recent years, Chameleon Skinks have started to spawn in several of the spawning pools across Lustria and the Southlands.

Their return has been interpreted by Skink prophets as a part of the Old Ones' Great Plan. Some claim that this is due to the Chaos threat growing, or because the Old Ones saw that the Lizardmen race needs to expand its borders. Either way, the return of the Chameleon Skinks is a great sign for the Lizardmen.

Sources