The rat lord is a human high priest, chosen by his followers, and blessed by Reekeesik. At all times he has several rats crawling around his head--a sort of crown denoting his status. The rat lord can summon a swarm of rats to cover his body by sacrificing a python to Reekeesik. These rats not only provide protection, but can also be hurled by the dozens at an opponent. Once a rat lord has been crowned, he or she will travel from steading to steading, unleashing his disease-carrying swarm upon the inhabitants. Instinct: To spread disease.

• Cover them with a swarm of rats.