Editing The Animal Lords (section)

== '''The Rat Lord''' ==

'''Corcus'''; The Skulker 

'''Alignment''': Chaotic Evil (was originally Chaotic Neutral)

'''Associated Moon''': Sypheros

Corcus' Myth has been much maligned over the millenia, due largely to the negative stereotype his heirs and his base animal have accumulated and the level of comfort they have being hidden in the shadows. Corcus is the guardian of the Lost. His intimate knowledge of the dark places of the world let him guide souls out of the shadows and towards the light. In tandem with Hashmalim and God Usagi, he was to bring those Children of Eberron caught in Khyber's grasp back to the Goddess Between.

It is not hard to see how Nyarlathotep twisted him. Upon creation of the Thorn of Treachery, Corcus went about leading travelers astray, tempting souls with illusions for fun, and uncovering secrets to sell to the highest bidder. He was a constant thorn in the sides of the Dragons and Couatl, disrupting their information networks with the creation of countless double agents.

Wererats and Rat Shifters ensnared by it exemplify the very derisive stereotype of the "dirty rat" looking only to screw you over to its benefit. Shunned by society, they often end up working for criminal organizations thanks to their talent as spies. They have no loyalty, though, and will turn on pretty much anyone if they get a better offer. Despite the popular image of the stupid rat grasping at scraps, they are often rather intelligent, and will play on fears and preconceptions to great effect.

On the opposite side, those free of it can end up being the silent whistleblowers on corruption and crime. They are few and far between, though, as the pursecution society heaps on them simply because of their race makes staying a good guy a very hard thing indeed.