Mengil Manhide's Manflayers
From Warhammer - The Old World - Lexicanum
Mengil Manhide's Manflayers are a Dark Elf Mercenary regiment led by Mengil Manhide. [1a]
The manflayers are known throughout the Old World as they sell their services and skin their enemies. [2a]
Flayers for Hire
- 6th Edition: They can be hired by the Beastmen, Dark Elves, Lizardmen, Ogre Kingdoms, Orcs & Goblins, Empire, Skaven, Tomb Kings, Vampire Counts, Warriors of Chaos. [1a]
Weapons and Equipment
They are armed with Greatswords and Repeating Crossbows whilst their magic banner protects them against missile fire. [1a]
- 6th Edition: Banner of Kalad, Great Weapon, Hand Weapon, Repeater Crossbows. All weapons are coated in Dark Venom. [3a]
- Banner of Kalad Mengil's brother, Kalad proved to have a natural skill in using magic and Mengil took great delight in skinning him alive, enacting the law of the Witch King forbidding male sorcerers. Daemon-spirits keep his essence alive and in torment and are able to form a cloak of darkness. [3a]
Miniatures
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 318 (UK)
- 1a: Regiments of Renown, pg. 67
- 2: White Dwarf 298 (UK)
- 2a: Mengil's Manflayers, pg. 50
- 3: White Dwarf 298 (UK)
- 3a: Mengil's Manflayers, pg. 53