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The Rotblood Tribe (also referred to as Northmen or Norscans in Vermintide 2) are a faction of barbaric, Chaos-worshiping humans from the land of Norsca. They are allied with the Skaven and together they are the antagonists encountered by the Heroes throughout the course of Vermintide 2. They are devout fanatics of Nurgle, the god of disease and decay.

Appearance[ | ]

Because the Rotbloods worship Nurgle, they are often "gifted" physical deformities or diseases, while the pain or suffering from such an affliction is removed. In this, Spawns of Chaos and sorcerers like the Blightstormer and Lifeleech are bloated and ravaged by plague; their fodder of warriors are mostly emaciated and decrepit. As decay is part of their belief, Rotbloods wear dirty rags and rusted armour.

Culture [ | ]

Language[ | ]

As Rotbloods come from Norsca, their tongue would be ancient and influenced by the tongues of Dwarfs, humans and Elves. For gameplay purposes, the Rotbloods in Vermintide 2 speak the common tongue and are understandable by the Heroes. It is clear, however, that Fanatics barely have the intelligence to speak, while most Marauders can only form simple sentences.

Technology[ | ]

As a barbaric tribe, Rotbloods seldom rely on advanced technology, instead supporting heavily of the magic powers of their Chaos sorcerers. The technology seen in Vermintide 2 comes mostly from the Skaven.

Society[ | ]

The Rotbloods are a tribe of Norscans and as such have a primitive societal structure. Normally, the tribe is led by a king, but Olesya speaks of "superiors" after finishing The War Camp. The Rotblood forces in Helmgart are headed by a Champion which is elected by these superiors. Champions are likely chosen for their prowess in battle and dedication to Chaos.

Notes[ | ]

It is theorized Nurgle is worshiped the least of all Chaos Gods in Norsca, because praising Nurgle would mean inviting plague and disease to an already harsh environment. Norscan tribes often only turn to Nurgle if they were already plagued and a dire state. Rasknitt might have approached them specifically, not only because the worship of Nurgle lies closely to the domain of Clan Fester and its superior Clan Pestilens, but more importantly because the Rotbloods might have been weakened and more eager to accept an alliance with the Skaven.

Units[ | ]

The following Rotblood units appear in-game:

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-The '''Rotblood Tribe''' (also referred to as '''Northmen''' or '''Norscans''' in ''Vermintide 2'') are a faction of barbaric, [[Chaos]]-worshiping humans from the land of [[Norsca]]. They are allied with the [[Skaven]] and together they are the antagonists encountered by the Heroes throughout the course of ''Vermintide 2''. They are devout fanatics of [[Nurgle]], the god of disease and decay.
+The '''Rotblood Tribe''' (also referred to as '''Northmen''' or '''Norscans''' in ''Vermintide 2'') are a faction of barbaric, [[Chaos]]-worshiping humans from the land of [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Norsca Norsca]. They are allied with the [[Skaven]] and together they are the antagonists encountered by the Heroes throughout the course of ''[[Vermintide 2]]''. They are devout fanatics of [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Nurgle Nurgle], the god of disease and decay.
 == Appearance ==
-Because the Rotbloods worship [[Nurgle]], they are often "gifted" physical deformities or diseases, while the pain or suffering from such an affliction is removed. In this, [[Spawns of Chaos]] and sorcerers like the [[Blightstormer]] and [[Lifeleecher]] are bloated and ravaged by plague; their fodder of warriors are mostly emaciated and decrepit. As decay is part of their believe, Rotbloods wear dirty rags and rusted armour.
+Because the Rotbloods worship [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Nurgle Nurgle], they are often "gifted" physical deformities or diseases, while the pain or suffering from such an affliction is removed. In this, [[Spawns of Chaos]] and sorcerers like the [[Blightstormer]] and [[Lifeleech]] are bloated and ravaged by plague; their fodder of warriors are mostly emaciated and decrepit. As decay is part of their belief, Rotbloods wear dirty rags and rusted armour.
 == Culture ==
 === Language ===
-As Rotbloods come from [[Norsca]], their tongue would be ancient and influenced by the tongues of [[Dwarves]], humans and [[Elves]]. For gameplay purposes, the Rotbloods in ''Vermintide 2'' speak the common tongue and are understandable by the heroes. It is clear, however, that [[Fanatics]] barely have the intelligence to speak, while most [[Marauders]] can only form simple sentences.
+As Rotbloods come from [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Norsca Norsca], their tongue would be ancient and influenced by the tongues of [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Dwarf Dwarfs], humans and [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Elves Elves]. For gameplay purposes, the Rotbloods in ''[[Vermintide 2]]'' speak the common tongue and are understandable by the [[Heroes]]. It is clear, however, that [[Fanatics]] barely have the intelligence to speak, while most [[Marauders]] can only form simple sentences.
 === Technology ===
 As a barbaric tribe, Rotbloods seldom rely on advanced technology, instead supporting heavily of the magic powers of their Chaos sorcerers. The technology seen in ''Vermintide 2'' comes mostly from the [[Skaven]].
 === Society ===
-The Rotbloods are a tribe of [[Norscans]] and as such have a primitive societal structure. Normally, the tribe is led by a king, but [[Olesya]] speaks of  "superiors" after finishing [[The War Camp]]. The Rotblood forces in [[Helmgart]] are headed by a Champion which is elected by these superiors. Champions are likely chosen for their prowess in battle and dedication to [[Chaos]].
+The Rotbloods are a tribe of [[Norscans]] and as such have a primitive societal structure. Normally, the tribe is led by a king, but [[Olesya]] speaks of "superiors" after finishing [[The War Camp]]. The Rotblood forces in [[Helmgart]] are headed by a Champion which is elected by these superiors. Champions are likely chosen for their prowess in battle and dedication to [[Chaos]].
+== Notes ==
+It is theorized Nurgle is worshiped the least of all Chaos Gods in Norsca, because praising Nurgle would mean inviting plague and disease to an already harsh environment. Norscan tribes often only turn to Nurgle if they were already plagued and a dire state. [[Rasknitt]] might have approached them specifically, not only because the worship of Nurgle lies closely to the domain of [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Clan_Fester Clan Fester] and its superior [https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Clan_Pestilens Clan Pestilens], but more importantly because the Rotbloods might have been weakened and more eager to accept an alliance with the [[Skaven]].
+== Units ==
+The following Rotblood units appear in-game:
+* [[Fanatic]]s
+* [[Raider]]s
+* [[Chaos Warrior]]s
+* [[Mauler]]s
+* [[Savage]]s
+* [[Blightstormer]]s
+* [[Lifeleech]]es
+* [[Bile Troll]]s
+* [[Spawn of Chaos|Spawns of Chaos]]
-==Notable Rotbloods==
+== Notable Rotbloods ==
-*[[Bödvarr Ribspreader]]
+* [[Bödvarr Ribspreader]]
-*[[Burblespue Halescourge]]
+* [[Burblespue Halescourge]]
-*[[Gatekeeper Naglfahr]]
+* [[Gatekeeper Naglfahr]]
+*[[Nurgloth the Eternal]]
 [[Category:Chaos]]