Clan Bloodeyes
The History of Clan Bloodeyes
"We strike from shadows, bleed the enemies dry! None escape the gaze of The Bloodeyes!"
Origins of Clan Bloodeyes
Clan Bloodeyes is a unique and enigmatic Skaven clan that defies the typical Skaven stereotype of cowardly, infighting vermin. Known for their intelligence, grace, and lethal precision, the Bloodeyes are assassins and infiltrators without equal. Their defining traits—blood-red eyes and beautiful white fur—set them apart, both physically and culturally, in the cutthroat world of Skaven society.
The clan traces its origins to a mysterious albino Skaven named Torel Bloodeyes, a cunning warlock-turned-assassin. Raised in the outskirts of Rat Pitt, the sprawling Skaven metropolis of the Underdark, Torel defied the odds and united a group of disillusioned and outcast Skaven to form Clan Bloodeyes.
The Death of Morak Bloodeyes
Morak Bloodeyes a member of the Council of 13 in Rat Pitt in the Underdark and leader of the Clan Bloodeyes was a value member on the council as he eliminated all threats to the other members and kept them safe from ambitious Skavens planning to assassinate any members.
Morak was killed in the Underdark in 613PR during a rise of Mindflayers attack upon a Drow house De'Myllic on the outskirts of the city of Brezniera in the Underdark.
This cause a war between the Clan Bloodeyes and House De'Myllic as it is unsure how Morak and his Skavens died in the battle.
With Morak death the Clan Bloodeyes lost it place on the Council of 13.
The Rise of Willow Bloodeyes
Willow’s journey began as an outcast. with her farther dead and Being only 14 years old and female and with her white fur, a rarity among Skaven, marked her as different. However, Willow turned her apparent weakness into a strength. Her intelligence and interest for magic allowed her to master shadow-weaving spells and silent killing techniques, earning her a reputation as a dangerous assassin.
With the help of her fiercely loyal brother, Redshi Bloodeyes, Willow gathered a following of the remaining Clan Bloodeyes members, other outcasts and ambitious Skaven. She taught them discipline, focus, and the art of assassination, transforming her followers into an elite cadre of warriors who combined martial prowess with shadow magic. Thus, Clan Bloodeyes was rose back to power and became a member of the council of 13 again.
Redshi Bloodeyes: The Silent Blade
Redshi, Willow’s younger brother and second-in-command, serves as the clan’s most feared assassin. Known for his unparalleled skill with glaives and scimitars, Redshi has earned a reputation as a living shadow, able to eliminate entire patrols without leaving a trace. His loyalty to Willow is absolute, and he enforces her will with ruthless efficiency.
Culture of Clan Bloodeyes
Clan Bloodeyes is unlike any other Skaven clan in both appearance and behaviour. They value discipline, intelligence, and stealth over brute strength or overwhelming numbers. Members of the clan are trained from birth to become assassins, spies, and infiltrators, mastering a variety of weapons, including glaives, scimitars, crossbows, and bows.
Beliefs and Practices
- The Shadow Path: Clan Bloodeyes views stealth and calculation as the ultimate tools of survival. Recklessness is scorned, and those who fail to uphold the clan’s standards are swiftly eliminated.
- Blood and Shadows: The clan believes their red eyes are a blessing from the Great Rat Goddess Nelrit, a sign that they are destined to see through lies and darkness.
- Willow’s Code: Willow established a strict code of conduct, emphasizing loyalty, precision, and efficiency. This code ensures the clan operates as a unified force rather than succumbing to infighting.
Hierarchy
- Willow Bloodeyes: The leader of Clan Bloodeyes, Willow commands the clan with a mix of fear, respect, and inspiration.
- Redshi Bloodeyes: The clan’s enforcer and most skilled assassin, Redshi is both a protector and executioner.
- Shadowweavers: Skaven trained in magic, specializing in shadow manipulation, illusions, and curses.
- Nightfangs: The elite assassins of the clan, experts in silent killing and infiltration.
- Initiates: Young Skaven undergoing rigorous training to prove their worth.
Territory and Operations
The Bloodeyes’ lair, known as the Crimson Warren, is located in the outskirts of Rat Pitt, hidden within a labyrinth of tunnels and shadowed caverns. The Crimson Warren is heavily fortified with traps, secret passages, and illusory wards.
Assassination Contracts
Unlike most Skaven clans, Clan Bloodeyes operates like a shadowy guild, taking on assassination contracts from other Skaven lords, Underdark factions, and even surface dwellers. Their services are highly sought after, and their reputation for precision and discretion makes them one of the most feared assassin clans in the Underdark.
Raids and Sabotage
In addition to their assassination work, the Bloodeyes excel in raiding and sabotage, using their stealth and cunning to cripple enemy operations without engaging in direct combat.
Enemies and Rivals
Despite their reputation, Clan Bloodeyes is not without enemies. Their calculated nature and outsider status make them a target for jealousy and hatred among other Skaven clans.
Skaven Rivals
Underdark Foes
- Drow Houses: The Drow view the Bloodeyes as a threat due to their effectiveness in assassinating key figures and disrupting slave trade routes.
- Illithid Colonies: The mind flayers are wary of Clan Bloodeyes’ cunning, as the assassins have proven capable of infiltrating their enclaves and eliminating critical members.
Surface Enemies
The Bloodeyes occasionally conduct missions on the surface, leading to enmity with surface factions like human kingdoms and dwarven fortresses.
Weapons of War
The Bloodeyes specialize in silent, lethal weaponry designed for precision and stealth:
- Glaives and Scimitars: Elegant and deadly in close combat, these weapons are favored by Redshi and the Nightfangs.
- Crossbows and Bows: Used for silent ranged eliminations.
- Shadow Magic: The Shadowweavers use spells to obscure their movements, create illusions, and sow confusion among enemies.
Legacy and Ambitions
Under Willow’s leadership, Clan Bloodeyes has become a force to be reckoned with in the Underdark. Their reputation as disciplined, intelligent assassins sets them apart from the chaotic hordes of typical Skaven clans.
Willow dreams of one day turning Rat Pitt into a city ruled by cunning and shadow, with Clan Bloodeyes at its heart. Her brother Redshi shares this ambition, though his focus remains on perfecting the clan’s methods and eliminating their enemies.
While other Skaven clans may see the Bloodeyes as outcasts, their deadly precision and unmatched discipline ensure they are respected—and feared—by all who cross their path.
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