Viskit Ironscratch
Viskit Ironscratch is a member of the Council of Thirteen, the Skaven Clan Lord and a Fleetmaster of Clan Skurvy. [1a]
Viskit does not spend much time in the Council headquarters at Skavenblight. He is said to dislike the competition there and to prefer a life on the open seas. Additionally, if he were not personally leading his troops most of them would mutiny. [3a]
History
During the Great Summoning of 2302 IC, Viskit placed his paw on the Pillar of Commandments and earned the right to sit upon the Council of Thirteen. This surprised many Skaven, since Clan Skurvy was a very minor force. After his ascent, Viskit was able to persuade the Council to grant Clan Skurvy a significant stipend with which to create a fleet. The other Council-members agreed with this plan to prevent these funds from going to a more powerful clan, partly due to Viskit pledging to purchase equipment and specialists from the more powerful clans, and partly to annoy Seerlord Kritislik, who opposed the plan. [3a]
Weapons and Equipment
He has a large iron hook instead of a left paw [1a] and wears a eyepatch. [2] He uses a suit of armor that was forged using powdered Warpstone and carries a five-barreled pistol. [3b]
Quotes
Vulscreek!. I am the Council! Do not forget-overlook who sits-squats on the fifth seat in Skavenblight. You-you serve the Lords of Decay - now you stand before one. Disrespect-contempt! Seven ring-tolls are all you are worth, yes-yes. Not Thanquol! Not Skrittar! A mere Grey Seer. Important-intimidating to thrall clans, yes-yes, but nothing to Clan Skurvy!
~ Viskit Ironscratch.[2] |
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Chronicles: Thanquol and Boneripper (anthology): Thanquol's Doom (Novel)
- 1a: Chapter One, pg. 478
- 2: All Tunnels Lead to Skavenblight (Short Story)
- 3: Sea of Claws (book)