Mandred Skavenslayer

Emperor Mandred I, called Mandred Skavenslayer or Mandred Ratslayer, wass an Emperor known for defeating the Skaven during the aftermath of the Black Plague.

After Emperor Boris Goldgather died of the black plague, no emperor was elected. The ensuing anarchy saw Skaven scurry out of their under-empire and attack the Empire. The only noble able to fight back was Count Mandred von Zelt of Middenheim. He began a crusade against the skaven in 1122 and broke their power in 1124 at the battles of Averheim and Howling Hills. At the latter, the skull of the dead skaven warlord was fitted onto a helm still in the Imperial vaults today, known as the Helm of the Skavenslayer.

The next 25 years where rather uneventful. However, on the Geheimnischnacht of 1152, he was assassinated by a Clan Eshin assassin, revenge for his deeds against the skaven.

After his death, the electoral council ended in stalemate. After this, the Grand Duke of Talabecland invaded Stirland, setting off a a series of civil wars. No emperor was elected for hundreds of years.