Clan Moulder
Clan Moulder is one of the four primary Skaven clans. The Dr. Frankenstein of the two mad scientist ratmen clans, the other being Clan Skryre. Primarily spend their resources using Warpstone-based magic and technology to mutate things, almost always members of their own race (due to xenophobia) from the slave caste, into giant monsters and beasts of burden which are then sold to other clans for more slaves and Warpstone. Even the ruling cast and priests of their race, the Gray Seers, will still pay through the nose for their creations.
Their home is a Skaven city called Hell Pit, that exists somewhere near underneath Kislev, where they utilize Warp radiation in their experiments as well as abduct mutants from above for inspiration.
Although not explicitly stated, the female Skaven which are mutated into giant boob-covered wombs are most likely a product of Clan Moulder.
Ironically, despite their importance to Skaven society, Clan Moulder has alwys been the under-appreciated of the four primary Clans. This may be because, after their initial release of the Skaven, Games Workshop wanted to try and remove them from their roots as a splinter of the Beastman sub-faction of Chaos, and "Big Gribbly Beasts" is kind of Chaos' thing, so they can't promote Clan Moulder and avoid the Chaos comparisons.
Some of Clan Moulder's known creations include:
- Giant Rats: As the name suggests, these are just ordinary rats, but bloated up to a much, much bigger size.
- Wolf Rats: Variously described as either a more specialised and aggressive form of giant rat or an actual rat/wolf hybrid, these voracious pack-hunting rodents are far more dangerous than common rats. At least one sourcebook throws them a nod by claiming they were abandoned due to being unstable.
- Rat Ogres: Skaven transformed into huge, hulking, dim-witted brute versions of themselves, these are the most iconic of Clan Moulder's creations and have survived unchanged through every single edition. Whether or not they are actually skaven/ogre hybrids is unknown.
- Hell Pit Abomination: The most recent monstrosity to be added to Clan Moulder's unique arsenal in 8th edition, these are shapeless, many-headed rodent hydra-things that are known for their ability to seriously fuck things up.
Notable Skaven
Lord Malkrit- the founder of Clan Moulder, Malkrit was the pioneering Lord of Decay that not only discovered how to make the disturbing beasts of Skaven society, but also discovered (and forged) the Skaven stronghold of Hell Pit in the dangerous territory of Troll Country in IC circa -1450.
Lord Verminkin- the latest of Clan Moulder's leaders, Verminkin has ever been focused on creating the most dangerous of beasts (like his forbears before him). His approval of the mass construction of Hell Pit Abominations, while costly for his clan, has produced even higher profits.
Throt the Unclean- one of the nine lords of hell pit, Throt is a talented Master Mutator who is apparently mutated and fat, so fat that he is qualified to be the Skaven's very own Grom the Paunch. Much of what's wrong with Throt's physical appearance and mutation has to do with the life time of exposure to warpstone. One of the mutations sped up his metabolism, making him so hungry 24/7 that he has to carry snacks or any creature's body parts with him. He is also credited for being the father of many clan Moulder's clan rats as well as having lifespan longer than a typical skaven, all thanks to warpstone mutations.
-
The Skaven take on the theme of "heavy support".
-
Science can never go "too far".
-
Female Skaven.
-
Clan Moulder's new fall 2522 model.
-
The same model in a sleek red paintjob. Goes fastah' as a bonus.
-
Moulder on the march.
