The Piper of Hamelyn
From Mistipedia
The piper of Hamelyn had a talent for enchanting rats to the end of leading them to their doom. He offered his services to the mayor of Ste. Ronges in 722 BC. His efforts ended badly with his death under the teeth and claws of rats as a consequence of the interference of Jacqueline Renier.
References
Domains of Dread, p17