Origins and Appearance:
The Ratfolk, trace their ancestry back to the dark, twisted corners of the Underworld. Legends tell of a powerful sorcerer experimenting with forbidden magic, inadvertently giving rise to a race of humanoid rodents. Skaven are characterized by their rat-like features, standing upright with sharp, twitching noses, large ears, and fur-covered bodies. Their fur comes in various shades, from sleek black to mottled brown, mirroring the diversity of real-world rat species. Their eyes gleam with a cunning intelligence, reflecting their notorious reputation.

Society and Hierarchy:
Skaven society is a labyrinthine network of subterranean tunnels and warrens, reflecting their chaotic nature. Clans, each led by a cunning Warlord, vie for dominance and resources. Intrigue and backstabbing are as common as the constant chittering that echoes through their underground lairs. The Skaven's rigid hierarchy is based on strength, cunning, and magical prowess.

Technological Prowess:
Skaven are master engineers, creating bizarre and deadly war machines that strike fear into the hearts of their enemies. The Rathole, as they call their vast network of tunnels and caverns, is a testament to their engineering prowess. Massive, steam-belching devices, tunnels reinforced with strange materials, and arcane contraptions define Skaven architecture.

Subterfuge and Espionage:
Skaven are infamous for their skill in subterfuge and espionage. Masters of sabotage and covert operations, they thrive in the shadows, infiltrating enemy territories with ease. Their innate ability to blend into the environment, whether in the sewers or the shadows of a bustling city, makes them elusive adversaries. Skaven assassins, known as Shadowblade Infiltrators, hired apart of the Nameless Ones, are feared for their silent movements and deadly precision. A pervasive sense of paranoia permeates Skaven society, as every individual is both a potential threat, food, and a tool to be exploited.

Pestilence and Plague:
The Skaven, embodying the essence of vermin, are often associated with pestilence and plague. They bring with them a wave of diseases, both natural and magically induced, leaving a trail of suffering in their wake. Twisted shamans devoted to the foul Goddess of Pox known as the Qiyja, spread pestilence with gleeful abandon. Skaven armies unleash hordes of diseased creatures, using them as both a weapon and a distraction in battle. The very presence of Skaven is a harbinger of doom, as their insidious plots and infectious maladies threaten to consume the world above and below.