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'''Skinks''' are a smaller race of [[Lizardmen]], weaker and possessing less martial prowess than the larger [[Saurus]]. They are more likely to fight with poisoned [[Blowpipe]]s or [[Javelin]]s than with hand to hand weapons. Sometimes - especially in the Southlands - Skinks also utilisize [[Shortbow]]s. Generally Skinks prefer - if forced to - to fight as [[Lizardmen Skink Skrimishers|skrimishers]]. If they form rank-and-file regiments, they are often accompanied by [[Lizardmen Kroxigor|Kroxigors]]. Some Skinks drive [[Lizardmen Salamander|Salamanders]] into battle, ride on flying [[Lizardmen Terradon|Teradons]] or on a palaquin on the back of a giant [[Lizardmen Stegadon|Stegadon]]. A very special breed of Skinks are the so-called [[Lizardmen Chameleon Skink|Chameleon Skinks]], which are even more sneaky than the average Skink.  
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'''Skinks''' are a smaller race of [[Lizardmen]], weaker and possessing less martial prowess than the larger [[Saurus]]. They are more likely to fight with poisoned [[Blowpipe]]s or [[Javelin]]s than with hand to hand weapons. Sometimes - especially in the Southlands - Skinks also utilise [[short-bow]]s. Generally Skinks prefer - if forced to - to fight as [[Lizardmen Skink Skrimishers|skirmishers]]. If they form rank-and-file regiments, they are often accompanied by [[Lizardmen Kroxigor|Kroxigors]]. Some Skinks drive [[Lizardmen Salamander|Salamanders]] into battle, ride on flying [[Lizardmen Terradon|Teradons]] or on a palaquin on the back of a giant [[Lizardmen Stegadon|Stegadon]]. A very special breed of Skinks are the so-called [[Lizardmen Chameleon Skink|Chameleon Skinks]], which are even more sneaky than the average Skink.  
  
'''Skinks''' where created by the [[Old Ones]] merely not for fighting but to assist the [[Slann]] and work as architects, diplomats, interpreters, scribes ecetera. Some Skinks are gifted with magical power and become [[Skink Shaman]]s.  
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'''Skinks''' where created by the [[Old Ones]] merely not for fighting but to assist the [[Slann]] and work as architects, diplomats, interpreters, scribes etcetera. Some Skinks are gifted with magical power and become [[Skink Shaman]]s.  
  
 
'''Skinks''' marked by their snake god Sotek with his red mark are more warlike than others and sometimes even become Cold One Riders like [[Tichi-Huchi's Raiders]] who act as [[Dogs of War]].  
 
'''Skinks''' marked by their snake god Sotek with his red mark are more warlike than others and sometimes even become Cold One Riders like [[Tichi-Huchi's Raiders]] who act as [[Dogs of War]].  
  
 
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|[[Image:Skinks with shortbows.jpg|thumb|center|200px|Skinks with short-bows (5th Edition, plastic, metal Command Unit)]]
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==Sources==
 
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Two Skinks, armed with short-bows, searching for their enemies.

Skinks are a smaller race of Lizardmen, weaker and possessing less martial prowess than the larger Saurus. They are more likely to fight with poisoned Blowpipes or Javelins than with hand to hand weapons. Sometimes - especially in the Southlands - Skinks also utilise short-bows. Generally Skinks prefer - if forced to - to fight as skirmishers. If they form rank-and-file regiments, they are often accompanied by Kroxigors. Some Skinks drive Salamanders into battle, ride on flying Teradons or on a palaquin on the back of a giant Stegadon. A very special breed of Skinks are the so-called Chameleon Skinks, which are even more sneaky than the average Skink.

Skinks where created by the Old Ones merely not for fighting but to assist the Slann and work as architects, diplomats, interpreters, scribes etcetera. Some Skinks are gifted with magical power and become Skink Shamans.

Skinks marked by their snake god Sotek with his red mark are more warlike than others and sometimes even become Cold One Riders like Tichi-Huchi's Raiders who act as Dogs of War.

Skink Skirmishers (5th Edition)
File:Skinks with shortbows.jpg
Skinks with short-bows (5th Edition, plastic, metal Command Unit)
File:Skinks with Spears (5th Edi).jpg
Skinks with spears (5th Edition, metal), accompanied by a Kroxigor
File:Skinks (6th Edition Plast).JPG
Skinks with javelins (6th Edition, plastic)

Sources