Skarbrand

Lore & Background

Skarbrand is a Daemon of Chaos devoted to Khorne, the Chaos God of Blood and War. He is known as the Exiled One and is described as the greatest of all Bloodthirsters. His primary motivation in the Realm of Chaos campaign is to capture the skull of the Bear-God Ursun. He intends to present this skull as an offering to Khorne, hoping to earn forgiveness for a betrayal he committed in the past. In established canon, Skarbrand attacked Khorne in a fit of rage and was exiled for that. His efforts to earn forgiveness are a central part of his narrative, but the outcome of delivering Ursun's skull is not confirmed in the game's narrative and remains speculative.

In Their Own Story

In the Realm of Chaos campaign, Skarbrand is one of the faction leaders vying to reach the imprisoned god Ursun. He invades the Realm of Chaos to capture the souls of Daemon Princes, a necessary step to reach the Forge of Souls where Ursun is held. After the final battle against Be'lakor, Skarbrand successfully delivers the Bear-God's skull to Khorne. The source states: 'Skarbrand delivers the Bear-God's skull to Khorne. Whilst the Blood God revels in such a worthy offering, he does not forgive Skarbrand for his betrayal, rendering Skarbrand's efforts in vain.' This outcome underscores his tragic and futile quest for redemption.

Reader's Guide

Skarbrand is a playable Legendary Lord in Total War: Warhammer III, leading a faction of Daemons of Chaos devoted to Khorne. In the campaign, his goal is to capture the souls of four Daemon Princes from the domains of the Chaos Gods, then defeat Be'lakor in the Forge of Souls. His unique victory condition involves claiming Ursun's skull. The source does not provide specific gameplay mechanics, stats, or skill trees for Skarbrand. Players should expect a melee-focused playstyle typical of Khorne's forces, emphasizing aggression and direct combat.

Did You Know?

• Skarbrand is described as the greatest of all Bloodthirsters, the most powerful type of Daemon of Khorne.
• He seeks to earn Khorne's forgiveness for a past betrayal by offering the skull of the god Ursun.
• In established canon, Skarbrand attacked Khorne in a fit of rage and was exiled for that.
• Skarbrand is not one of the five Chaos faction leaders in the Realm of Chaos campaign; the five are the four Daemon factions (Khorne, Nurgle, Tzeentch, Slaanesh) plus the Daemon Prince (Be'lakor).
• The source does not specify the nature of Skarbrand's betrayal or his history before the events of Total War: Warhammer III.