This guide gives a short description of all the classes in the game. A general overview of things common to the various classes is presented first, with the introductions to the particulars of each class following.
Contents
Guide to All Classes
Note
All of the class introductions in this guide introduce the classes as they are at the beginning of the game. There may or may not be surprises and possibilities for change later on in the game, but that is left for players to discover on their own.
Class Powers & Rituals
Most classes have access to special powers and bonuses. Many of the special powers involve magical rituals and the rituals require special resources to perform. Some classes have no access to magical rituals or special powers at all and some of them do not have access at the beginning of the game. Classes that have ritual powers usually have numerous rituals and they only have access to a few of these at the beginning of the game.
More ritual powers can be acquired through Rituals of Mastery.
Rituals of Mastery are divided into three tiers:
Lesser Ritual of Mastery grants the caster knowledge of a new level 1 ritual.
Ritual of Mastery grants the caster knowledge of a new level 2 ritual. If the caster is not of a sufficient level to perform level 2 rituals, it also upgrades him or her to that level (e.g. a Witch’s Apprentice becomes a Witch with this ritual)
Ritual of Grand Mastery grants the caster knowledge of a new level 3 ritual. If the caster is not of a sufficient level to perform level 3 rituals, it also upgrades him or her to that level. Rituals of Grand Mastery often also have additional requirements, such as being only able to be cast in particular locations.
Each casting of a ritual requires at least one Action Point in addition to its special resource cost. Some rituals require more than one AP. Usually every ritual caster starts by knowing one ritual of each level up to the maximum level that they can perform. In other words, apprentices know one level 1 ritual, masters know one ritual each of level 1 and level 2 and grand masters know one ritual of levels 1, 2 and 3.
Resources
Most classes need special resources that most others cannot use. The normal resources are Gold and Iron. These are needed by everyone and often locations that provide one or the other also provide some other special resource.
The special resources that a player collects are determined by what kind of commanders he has. Only resources that one or more of a player’s commanders can use are gathered. If a player does not have a commander required to gather a special resource, he cannot even see what locations would provide that resource and in what quantity.
If a player acquires a commander who can use a special resource normally not accessible to the player’s class, that resource becomes accessible and visible on the map.
Tip
The Necromancer’s special resource is Hands of Glory and he can gather them from all locations that provide them. The Warlock uses magical gems and can see them, but has no knowledge of or interest in Hands of Glory. If the Necromancer were to acquire a Warlock or a Warlock’s Apprentice in some manner, he would be able to gather gems from that point forward. Conversely, if the Warlock were to gain the services of a Necromancer or a Necromancer’s Apprentice, he would also be able to gather Hands of Glory for the use of his new minion.
Warning
If a player loses all commanders who can gather a specific resource, he loses the ability to gather more of that resource until he manages to recruit another commander who can. The resource will disappear from the Treasury list, but the amount gathered to date is not lost. It will become visible and available for use again when a new gatherer is acquired.
Cold temperature affects the following resources:
Effect of snow on square income
- Gold – -50%
- Fungi – -50%
- Herbs – -50%
- Weed – -50%
Note
Mines are unaffected by cold temperature
Other seasonal effects on income
- Summer – Herbs +100%
- Autumn – Fungi +100%
The world map contains many different terrains and structures that the player can move through and/or conquer to add to his domain. Farms, villages, towns, cities, castles, mines and more are there for the taking, though often defended fiercely by their original inhabitants.
Variable Cost Summonings
Some rituals have a variable cost that can be increased or decreased in order to influence the chances of success.
Tip
The Demonologist can use more or less human sacrifices when trying to summon a demon. The summoning will always succeed, but the control of the demon is dependent on the amount of sacrifices used.
The start cost at 100% is the most cost effective option. Increasing over 100% will have a reduced effect. A 50% increased cost will have a 33% greater chance of control, and a 100% increased cost will result in a 50% greater chance of control. Decreasing the cost below the normal amount decreases the chance of control by the same amount.
Lifeforce
Lifeforce is a special resource that is only used by the Scourge Lord. It can be extracted from any map tile that is not a desert or a similarly lifeless location.
Special buildings of power are used to accumulate lifeforce from the surrounding terrain. The buildings have different ranges it can absorb from and different maximum amount that it can drain per month. The buildings generate a small amount of lifeforce from the air, regardless of terrain.
Tip
The pillar of power can drain the square surrounding it and will give its owner 15 points of lifeforce per month, unless there are not enough lifeforce rich terrains surrounding it.
Different terrain tiles contain different amounts of lifeforce that can be drained. Highly populated areas as well as areas with thick vegetation can be drained of large amounts of lifeforce. Squares that are closer to the building of power will be drained more quickly than the areas further away.
Note
Sea and river tiles are special in that they will never run out of lifeforce.
Inhabited areas that are affected by the lifeforce draining effect will slowly turn the population into ghouls, some of whom will be drawn to the building of power.
Baron
The frontiers of the human realm were defended by landowners known as Barons. Some Barons were warlike and restless. As humankind spread over Elysium and became dominant, these barons tried to usurp their masters’ powers and waged war on their neighbors. The large, well-trained forces at their disposal made them formidable foes. They were soon in control of large parts of the human territories. However, not all humans were content with this. The sorcerers of Elysium gathered armies of their own and nonhuman warlords called out for vengeance. The Barons must once again subjugate Elysium.
The Baron has a wide variety of human troops and huge siege engines at his disposal. Knights are formidable units who can inflict additional damage by charging enemies in the initial phase of a battle. Heavy infantry units are strong, but move slowly. Fast cavalry units under the leadership of mounted commanders work as highly mobile forces.
The Baron knows how to keep his subjects in line and can cow peasants into obedience. All farms and villages under the Baron’s rule are required to send a levy of soldiers to the Baron each year. This muster consists of simple spearmen from farms and at least one knight from each village. Large towns and cities do not contribute soldiers. The Baron can also form local militias to defend villages and cities. The larger the settlement, the stronger the militia.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Longbowman (4 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Longbow 1-4, range 6
- Dagger 1-3
Pikeneer (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Pike 1-5, range 2
Halberdier (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Halberd 1-8
Zweihander (5 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Greatsword 1-9
Tower Guard (5 units for 50 gold, 15 iron)
- HP:7 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:1
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Broadsword 1-6
Cavalryman (3 units for 50 gold, 20 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Lance Charge 1-10
- Broadsword 1-6(+1)
War Dog (5 units for 25 gold)
- HP:3 Str:4 Mor:3 MR:3 Armor:0
- Bite 1-4
Ballista (2 units for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Giant Arrow 1-20, range 12, siege, reload 1 round
- Giant Arrow 1-20, range 12, reload 3 rounds
- Shortsword 1-5
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Trebuchet (1 unit for 50 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:15 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:6 Armor:0
- Boulders 1-25, range 20, siege, reload 2 rounds
- Shortsword 1-5
Necromancer
Necromancers are sorcerers who are adept at the dark art of Necromancy, the summoning and creation of the living dead. The Necromancer can raise the buried dead or those that have fallen in battle as undead troops to strengthen his army. This practice is forbidden by the gods and Necromancers who are foolish enough to disturb the dead will lose their sanity in the process. Only dead humanoids can be raised as undead and once they are destroyed, they cannot be raised a second time because by that time their bodies are too broken.
The other aspect of Necromancy is the harvest of hands. On stormy nights, darkly robed men collect the left hands of hanged murderers. These are called the Hands of Glory. The burnt flesh of such hands is pleasant to ghosts and evil spirits who can aid the Necromancer in his horrible art. However, the hands can be used in even worse ways. When enough Hands of Glory are burnt, spirits from the darkest realms can be called to instruct the Necromancer how to turn his body into that of a living dead. Some necromancers use the Hands of Glory to rend the veil between worlds to quickly travel through the Underworld.
The Necromancer has very weak troops at the start of the game. It is essential for him to quickly find a battlefield or a graveyard. The ritual of Dark Knowledge is important in this search. The animated dead are weak and they never heal wounds sustained in battle, which makes them unreliable in the long run.
Use the apprentice to animate undead. Otherwise you will go mad and lose the ability to take rational action. Summoned undead require Hands of Glory, which can be found in villages, towns, cities and gallows. The ultimate goal of most necromancers is to transform into a powerful undead creature and live forever! Transforming into a lich will make you immune to insanity and vampires can cure insanity by eating villages.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Soulless Soldier (5 units for 5 iron) (upgrade from Soulless)
- HP:13 Str:5 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4(+1)
Armored Soulless (5 units for 20 iron) (upgrade from Soulless)
- HP:15 Str:5 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6(+1)
Armored Longdead (5 units for 20 iron) (upgrade from Longdead)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Bane Fire Archer (5 units for 0 gold, 10 Hand of Glory) (upgrade from Longdead)
- HP:3 Str:4 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:0
- Bane Fire Bow 1-3, range 5
- Fist 1-1
Bane-Bones (5 units for 10 iron, 5 Hand of Glory) (upgrade from Longdead)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:1
- Bane Blade 1-7
Demonologist
The Demonologist is a mage-priest who summons the denizens of the Abyss and the Inferno. The spirits of these realms are powerful and horrible to behold. They crave human flesh and can only be bound to service if they are sated. The greatest of these demons are insatiable and cannot be bound unless the Demonologist is very lucky indeed and the sacrifice is enormous. If the Demonologist fails the binding ritual, the demon will attack and try to devour the weakling human who had the temerity to attempt to rob it of its freedom. Some insane demonologists even try to open gates into the Infernal Realms. Should this happen, the end of the world is near.
The forces at the Demonologist’s disposal are truly powerful. Lesser demons are physically powerful and some of them have magical power the equal of any magic user. Greater demons are even more powerful and the mighty demon lords are practically unequaled in the scope of their magical abilities as well as in physical combat. Many demons use fire to damage their opponents and fire resistant troops in an enemy army may pose a problem for the unwary Demonologist.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Witch
In the ages long before the arrival of man, beings of tremendous power roamed Elysium. These beings were the unchallenged lords of the as yet unnamed realm. In time they tired of exploring the land and melded into the earth to sleep. They slumbered for ages and other beings came to the realm. The sounds and laughter of these new inhabitants disturbed the Sleeping Ones and sometimes one of them woke to punish the newcomers. As a result, the Sleeping Ones came to be feared and worshiped by the people of Elysium. The adherents of this old faith are called Witches and are feared by troll and man alike.
Witches collect fungi from the marshes and forests of Elysium and use them to brew a decoction pleasant to the Old Ones. The smell of the cauldron makes them hungry and reminds their slow minds of the Time Before, when all was quiet and the land was theirs. In rage and hunger the Old Ones and their servants follow the Witch to reclaim their lands from the noisy, shortlived interlopers.
The beings at the Witch’s disposal are physically strong and easy to obtain, but most lack ranged attacks. Archers are a crucial supplement. The Witch’s ability to collect fungi from forests and swamps provides her with excellent scouting capabilities. The more fungi she uses for summoning monsters, the greater the chance of controlling the summoned creature. It is prudent to use plenty of fungi when summoning an Old One, for they are very dangerous if angered.
Basic Recruitment:
Androphag Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Androphag Archer (5 units for 50 gold, 25 Fungus)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Poison Bow 1-3, range 5
- Dagger 1-3
Androphag Cavalry (4 units for 50 gold, 5 iron, 25 Fungus)
- HP:11 Str:4 Mor:6 MR:4 Armor:1
- Lance Charge 1-10
- Spear 1-4
- Bite 1-6
High Priestess
Long ago in the land of Terra the god Ba’al was incarnated into a physical form and made humans taste fear and destruction. The moon turned red as blood and severe heat, drought and famine struck. Giants walked the earth and feasted on the flesh of humans. To placate this horrifying god, men began to sacrifice their fellow men in rites of blood. This pleased the Dark God, who consumed the souls of the sacrificial victims. Ba’al withdrew back into the world from whence he came and feasted upon slaughtered souls. But the giants remained. Ever since, mortals have worshiped the abominable God and sacrificed their own kind to him. From time to time Ba’al has even honored the prayers and sacrifices of his devotees by his very presence.
When the Voice of El came to Terra and called out to the poor and the famished, Ba’al sent his subjects to war against him. The Children of El were hunted down and exterminated and fled to the promised land of Elysium. Ba’al’s interest and hunger was aroused and a High Priestess was sent to hunt down and eradicate the heretics until the entire land of Elysium kneels before the glory of Ba’al Revealed and spills the blood of men in devotion.
The High Priestess of Ba’al performs ritual sacrifices in order to please her God and be rewarded by his favor. The giants and servants of Ba’al, whose service she can receive in return for a large sacrifice, can be nearly as powerful as demons and need not be controlled, for they are loyal to their Dark God even if it means serving a mere mortal. This makes the High Priestess a very powerful and reliable contender for the throne of Elysium. The greatest ritual the High Priestess can perform is to sacrifice her own body so that Ba’al can use it to enter Elysium in all his terrible splendor.
Basic Recruitment:
Ba’alite Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:0
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Spear 1-4
Ba’alite Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Dagger 1-3
Ba’alite Zealot (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:7 Str:4 Mor:6 MR:5 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Ba’alite Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Bakemono
The Bakemono were once slaves of the Oni, demons from the Netherworld of Bakemono legend. The entrance to this Realm was on the top of a great mountain that the Oni made their fortress and where they enslaved the Bakemono. When the gate to the Realm of the Oni was closed through trickery and the last of the Oni kings died, the Bakemono took over the mountain fortress of their masters and set out to carve a kingdom of their own and to make slaves of all lesser creatures.
The Bakemono live in a tribal society ruled by the most powerful of their kind. Usually this is a Bakemono Sorcerer, a powerful spellcaster who is rightfully feared by most others. Powerful Bakemono Sorcerers have been known to make themselves immune to death by hiding their hearts away in secret places.
Bakemono Sorcerers can perform blood sacrifices in order to summon Oni demons and spirits of the wilderness to their aid. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the chance that the being will serve the Bakemono Sorcerer. The summoning can also be performed without any sacrifices, but this will anger the spirit or demon being summoned and the more powerful demons should not be trifled with.
Basic Recruitment:
Bakemono Soldier (5 units for 25 gold, 1 iron)
- HP:3 Str:3 Mor:4 MR:3 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(-1)
Bakemono Archer (5 units for 25 gold, 1 iron)
- HP:3 Str:3 Mor:4 MR:3 Armor:1
- Bow 1-3(-1), range 5
- Dagger 1-3(-1)
Bakemono Swordsman (5 units for 25 gold, 3 iron)
- HP:4 Str:3 Mor:4 MR:3 Armor:1
- Shortsword 1-5(-1)
Barbarian
Since ancient times, Barbarian hordes have plundered the lands of Elysium. Of unknown origin, their sudden arrival at the fringes of civilization sends tremors throughout the realms. Some speculate that they hail from small villages in secluded regions while others say they come from the Netherworld. The Barbarian threat is always present and only with a united show of force can the tide be turned.
Barbarians are physically more powerful than normal men, but they are also more vulnerable to magic. The Barbarian Warlord cannot buy advanced weapons like siege engines, but may sometimes recruit werebears or the fierce warriors of the amazon tribes and their magic wielding leaders. Werebears look just like ordinary Barbarians until they reveal themselves in combat, where their strength and rage make them far more powerful than a common Barbarian warrior. Barbarians also have access to Spirit Guides who use magical herbs to contact ancestral spirits and summon them to join the armies of Barbarians again. More powerful Spirit Guides are called Enaries.
Basic Recruitment:
Barbarian Warrior (7 units for 50 gold)
- HP:7 Str:5 Mor:5 MR:3 Armor:0
- Axe 1-7(+1)
Barbarian Bowman (7 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:3 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Dagger 1-3
Barbarian Swordsman (7 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:7 Str:5 Mor:5 MR:3 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6(+1)
Barbarian Cavalry (4 units for 50 gold)
- HP:10 Str:5 Mor:5 MR:3 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Spear 1-4(+1)
Barbarian Lancer (4 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:10 Str:5 Mor:5 MR:3 Armor:1
- Lance Charge 1-10
- Spear 1-4(+1)
Barbarian Leader (25 gold)
- HP:14 Str:6 Mor:6 MR:3 Armor:0
- Great Maul 1-8(+3)
- Great Maul 1-8(+3)
Senator
During the rise of the Empire, new tactics and troops were developed to crush human dissidents and eliminate the Barbarian threat. These tactics gave birth to the soldiers called legionnaires who were usually equipped with large shields and javelins. Newly recruited legionnaires were placed next to veterans to learn the art of war. This system was very effective against the humans the legions were supposed to fight, but its success against other forces present in Elysium has been more varied.
The legionnaire is a formidable soldier by human standards. Their large shield is more effective than most shields found in Elysium and the javelin can be used from a distance, which is very effective for large squads of legionnaires. The well-disciplined legionnaires can use simple wooden watch towers as citadels in addition to the sturdy stone guard towers used by all other warlords.
The Senator can sometimes buy gladiators or net-wielding retiarii to supplement his legions. Besides the ordinary wizards who may take service with any warlord, the Senator may hire Augurs, priest-diviners of the Empire. Sometimes followers of the various esoteric cults extant in the Empire can also make their services available to bolster the Senator’s forces.
All senators are of noble birth and battle for positions of political influence. Being a senator leaves only one political position left to acquire: Emperor. A Senator who is able to bribe or assassinate his way through the competition can replace the current Emperor and hold a great coronation ceremony held in the capital. But being the Emperor is just the beginning of the Senator’s divine aspirations.
Basic Recruitment:
Veles (5 units for 40 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:3 MR:4 Armor:0
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Spear 1-4
Hastatus (5 units for 45 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:7 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Shortsword 1-5
Princeps (5 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:8 Str:5 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:1
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Shortsword 1-5(+1)
Triarius (5 units for 55 gold, 20 iron)
- HP:9 Str:5 Mor:6 MR:4 Armor:2
- Pike 1-5, range 2
Ballista (2 units for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Giant Arrow 1-20, range 12, siege, reload 1 round
- Giant Arrow 1-20, range 12, reload 3 rounds
- Shortsword 1-5
Standard (1 unit for 20 gold)
- HP:8 Str:5 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:1
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Shortsword 1-5(+1)
Pale One
A strange race of one-eyed creatures has evolved in the dark caverns under Elysium. Untouched by the sun, they have become known to humans as the Pale Ones. They dwell in cavernous, intricately carved halls in the depths of the earth. The Pale Ones have gills and also inhabit underground lakes and rivers. Their large single eye has very good night vision and can see well in dark caverns where the only glimmer of light comes from the luminous mushrooms growing there. However, in daylight their vision is abysmal by human standards, the sensitive eyes accustomed to pitch darkness blinded by bright sunlight. Pale Ones never stop growing and ancient ones can be of enormous proportions.
The wisest of the ancient ones are the Oracles, priest-mages of great power. The Oracles gather magical gems found beneath the earth and use them to divine the future and to summon allies in times of war. The leader of the Pale Ones is called the King of the Deep. He is a very old and therefore also a very large Pale One.
Basic Recruitment:
Pale One (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:10 Str:5 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Throw Rock 1-1(+1), range 2
- Spear 1-4(+1)
Pale One Slinger (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:10 Str:5 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Sling 1-2, range 4
- Dagger 1-3(+1)
Pale One Soldier (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:10 Str:5 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(+1)
Cavern Guard (5 units for 50 gold, 20 iron)
- HP:12 Str:5 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:2
- Halberd 1-8(+1)
Druid
The Druids like to portray themselves as priests of nature and the saviors of Elysium. Most do not agree with this description, but what is certain is that they have found a way to coerce the beasts of Elysium to do their bidding. However, meddling with the forces of nature is dangerous and it is only a matter of time before the Druid is lured into helping the beasts in their war against humankind. When such beasts attack human settlements, they are backed by the power of the Druid. Helping the beasts is surely an act of evil, but no one can deny that leading the animals is a great feat of magic as the beasts of Elysium have strong souls and are not easily swayed.
Influencing nature requires collecting magical herbs and using them in mystic rituals. Ultimately the Druid may even win the support of powerful beings of legend that can only be contacted through communion with the most ancient forests where the Soul of the Wild runs deep. Most beasts are stronger than humans, but they are usually lacking in ranged attacks and siege abilities.
Basic Recruitment:
Barechested Warrior (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Spear 1-4
Barechested Slinger (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Sling 1-2, range 4
- Dagger 1-3
Barechested Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:0
- Broadsword 1-6(+1)
Beast Cavalry (3 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:1
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Broadsword 1-6
Hornblower (1 unit for 25 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:0
- Carnyx Horn special, range 3
- Fist 1-1
Burgmeister
The Hoburghers are a race of honest and well organized halfmen. They are famous for their skill in farming, their skill in manipulating iron and of course the best beer in Elysium. The wealthiest of the Hoburghers is the Burgmeister who is at the top of the hierarchy and leads the entire Hoburgher society. Hoburghers live in fortified settlements called Hoburgs in which they usually spend all their time as long as they are not farming or hunting. Other noteworthy Hoburghers are the Horticulturist, who most importantly holds the secret of crafting perfect beer, and the Horologist, who is capable of building wondrous beings powered by clockwork mechanisms.
Though generally a peaceful and gentle people, the Hoburghers have a well developed military. They know that fighting is necessary to defend their villages and to secure new resources for their constructs or get more land for farming. Crossbows play a very prominent role in the Hoburgher army, because they enable the Hoburghers to deliver serious damage even to much larger enemies despite their small size.
As a Burgmeister it is important to conquer mines. Mines yield iron, which is necessary to equip higher quality troops. They also produce gems imbued with the powers of the Elements for the Horologist to use. The Burgmeister and the Horticulturist are able to convert regular farms to Hoburg villages for added income and increased production of the enchanted weed.
Basic Recruitment:
Hoburg Militia (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:0
- Staff 1-3(-1)
Hoburg Slinger (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:0
- Sling 1-2(-1), range 4
- Dagger 1-3(-1)
Hoburg Crossbow (15 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5(-1), range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3(-2)
Hoburg Soldier (15 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:3 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(-1)
Hoburg Defender (15 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:3 Str:3 Mor:4 MR:6 Armor:1
- Shortsword 1-5(-1)
Hoburg Pikeneer (10 units for 30 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:3 Str:2 Mor:4 MR:6 Armor:2
- Pike 1-5(-1), range 2
Burgmeister Guard (10 units for 40 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:4 Str:3 Mor:5 MR:6 Armor:2
- Shortsword 1-5(-1)
Hog Knight (5 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:5 Str:3 Mor:5 MR:6 Armor:2
- Lance Charge 1-8
- Shortsword 1-5(-1)
- Gore 1-4
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Warlock
Warlocks were among the first humans to arrive in Elysium. They discovered Elemental power trapped in the gems found deep in the mountains of the land. By freeing this power, the Warlock can create or attract Elemental spirits to serve him. Rubies contain the blazing power of Fire, diamonds the turbulent power of Air and winds, sapphires the mercurial power of Water and emeralds the enduring power of Earth. When the energies of a large number of gems are released, more powerful feats can be performed.
The Warlock can call upon a number of very strong and powerful beings to serve him. The Kings and Queens of the Elements are almost as powerful as demon lords and can summon and command lesser Elemental beings. Greater Elemental beings are strong, but often lacking in magical abilities.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Priest King
The Priest Kings of Aztlan have only recently discovered Elysium and arrived there to acquire more slaves and sacrifices for the worship of their six bloodthirsty Gods, the Teotl. Before the discovery of Elysium, the tribes of Aztlan had lived in isolation from other cultures and had not discovered the secrets of metal working, which has resulted in a technologically inferior culture when compared to the other nations found in Elysium. The soldiers of Aztlan use archaic weapons that will undoubtedly have trouble penetrating the armor of modern knights and other heavily armed troops.
The Tribal Kings who serve the Priest King use slaves to form the sword fodder of their armies. Slaves are taken from towns and larger villages and can be very useful against smaller armies despite their low morale and lack of proper equipment. Sacred warriors who serve the temples of the Gods are better equipped and benefit from the blessing of the god, making them more powerful in combat if the Gods hold them in favor.
The Priest King and his fellow Priests who serve the Six Teotl Gods can perform blood sacrifices to gain favors for their sacred warriors or summon creatures beloved of their bloodthirsty masters. These beings are often sacred, which means that they enjoy their god’s protection and gain more powers when more blood is sacrificed.
The Priests of the six Teotl each have Invocations of power to aid them and their followers in battle. The nature of these Invocations is tied to each Teotl’s sphere of influence. Priest Kings serve the Teotl of War and the Sun and can call on the fiery gaze of the sun to burn their enemies.
Basic Recruitment:
Tribal Warrior (7 units for 50 gold)
- HP:4 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Sling 1-2, range 4
- Spear 1-4
Jungle Warrior (6 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Feathered Warrior (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Mace 1-5
Troll King
The Troll King is the most physically powerful warlord of all, capable of conquering entire towns on his own. His hide is very tough, making him almost immune to attacks from weaker beings like Hoburgs or poorly armed humans. Should the Troll King be wounded, his powers of regeneration allow him to heal at an extraordinary rate during battle just like his main companions, the trolls. All trolls have very keen noses and can detect stealthy units like brigands without trouble.
The Troll King’s mother is a very old and magically proficient crone. She and the goblin shamans under her tutelage can use fungi to perform magic rituals. She can also turn ordinary forests into troll forests where the plants and trees themselves will attack anyone foolish enough to enter the woods. Those who die in troll forests become animated by plants and tree roots and these carrion beasts will wander about and kill anything that gets in their way.
Basic Recruitment:
Goblin (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:3 Mor:3 MR:3 Armor:0
- Club 1-3(-1)
Ogre (1 unit for 25 gold)
- HP:22 Str:7 Mor:5 MR:3 Armor:0
- Great Club 1-7(+8)
Enchanter
The Enchanter has learned the art of making constructs. These constructs are mago-mechanical creations, partly magical, partly mechanical. There are many types of constructs, such as living statues, animated armor and weapons and great golems. The constructs are often huge and can withstand massive amounts of damage before being destroyed. With the help of these enchanted, mechanical giants the Enchanter can crush even the mightiest of armies. However, these titans are extremely expensive to build, requiring entire mines to construct. Lesser constructs are not as costly and are more commonly used when building armies.
The Enchanter will have troops with enormous hit points. Since it costs vast amounts of money to build these constructs, the enchanter often lacks the funds to pay for regular troops. However, even a few golems can crush powerful armies. Constructs do not heal damage suffered in combat, but they have many and varied abilities, making them very powerful.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
High Cultist
The High Cultist is the leader of an entire town of worshipers dedicated to the Great Old Ones. However, regular human sacrifices to weed out the unworthy have left the town with only a small but highly dedicated population. There is a special sea water well in the town where women are encouraged to submerge themselves in the hope of being impregnated by a Great Old One. This never happens, but many women find themselves taken by a Deep One instead. The offspring of such a union will be a hideous fish-like humanoid instead of the noble Starchild everyone hopes for. These half-human hybrids are highly devoted to the cause and will help the cultists spread the influence of the Great Old Ones. The cultists build similar sea water wells in all coastal settlements they conquer and subject the population to their rites, thus gaining the services of the resulting hybrids as soldiers for the High Cultist’s armies or as a defensive force for the settlement.
The High Cultist needs to conquer more settlements to gain sacrifices. They are needed to summon Deep Ones from the depths of the sea and convince them to support the High Cultist’s cause. Summoning rituals are always risky and a successful cultist never summons anything that he cannot also kill if things go awry.
Even though his service to the Great Old Ones has changed him, the High Cultist is ultimately human by nature and unable to grasp that which is required to perform the most difficult rituals. To gain access to such magic, the High Cultist must summon an Old One to continue into the realms where he himself cannot go. Starspawn can use astrology to divine the location of enemies and to open pathways for powerful Horrors to attack them. The Queen of the Deep is an Old One who can summon entire armies from the deep.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Dwarf Queen
The dwarves of Elysium live in mines, preferably deep inside the tunnels delved into the mountains. Although they have good trade relations with humans, they rarely let any outsider enter the dwarven cities. Most dwarves are suspicious of the outside world itself and prefer to stay under the mountain as much as possible. However, sometimes dwarves must leave the safety of the mines in order to trade with humans and to locate new mountains suitable for mining.
At the top of dwarven society is the Queen, or Dvala, as she is called among the dwarves. She is the only female dwarf in a mine and her task is mainly to give birth to more dwarves. The birthing of new dwarf workers occupies almost all of her time and thus the actual ruling of the mine is done by a council of elders, which consists of the oldest dwarves and the oldest Rune Smith.
Rune Smiths and Councilors are highly esteemed dwarves. The Rune Smiths create the magical equipment used by the dwarven elite guards and warriors. The councilors have the honor of establishing new colonies by performing the secret rites that brings a new Dvala to an empty mine.
Dwarves are excellent miners and can extract twice the normal amount of gold and iron from mines. On the other hand, they are not very good at administering human settlements or castles and receive reduced income from anything that isn’t a mine.
Basic Recruitment:
Dwarf (5 units for 20 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:2
- Axe 1-7
Dwarf Warrior (5 units for 30 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:2
- Battle Axe 1-8
Dwarf Guard (5 units for 40 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:2
- Shortsword 1-5
Dwarf Arbalest (5 units for 30 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:1
- Arbalest 1-10, range 7, reload 2 rounds
- Dagger 1-3
Outdoor Dwarf (2 units for 10 gold, 10 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:1
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Axe 1-7
Dwarf Sapper (5 units for 40 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:2
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Pick Axe 1-7
Dwarven Ballista (2 units for 80 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Giant Arrow 1-22, range 12, siege, reload 1 round
- Giant Arrow 1-22, range 12, reload 3 rounds
- Shortsword 1-5
Dwarf Commander (20 gold, 10 iron) (upgrade from Dwarf Worker)
- HP:13 Str:5 Mor:6 MR:5 Armor:2
- Shortsword 1-5(+2)
Voice of El
The Voice of El is an Arch Bishop who is charged with the conversion of Elysium to the proper faith. El should be worshiped at least in all human settlements and everyone shall pay a tithe to the Church. The tithe is distributed yearly among the highest ranking priests. A Cardinal will gain twice the share of an Arch Bishop, a normal Bishop has no right to any tithe and if a Pontiff has been appointed, he will collect the entire tithe to distribute as he sees fit. Because the Church in the new world has large expenses, the tithe is taken thrice in Elysium, meaning that all converted settlements pay a third of their income to the Church. Only the most high ranking priest for each Voice of El counts when the tithe is shared.
The priests of El collect relics to enable them to serve El better. The relics can be used either toward breaking the Seven Seals or to sacrifice them to El in order to gain more favor. There are seven Seals that separate El from the world and they prevent him from punishing the heretics of Elysium in an effective manner. After the breaking of at least one Seal, minions of El will come to assist His church. The breaking of more Seals will bring forth more powerful minions and breaking all Seven Seals will unleash the Apocalypse.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Pikeneer (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Pike 1-5, range 2
Halberdier (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Halberd 1-8
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Illusionist
Illusionists are masters of deception and misdirection. Through their arcane study of light, sound and the senses, they have perfected a magic that is designed to confound sight, hearing, smell, taste and even touch. The Crystal Palace of an Illusionist is a place where mirrored walls cast reflection upon reflection upon reflection in an infinite maze of illusion that leaves the unprepared visitor dazzled and disoriented. In an Illusionist’s domain, the border between the real and the unreal is crossed as casually as a peasant crosses his field. One never knows whether the things he sees are real or simply figments of his own (or someone else’s) imagination. The conjurations of an Illusionist are fragile, instantly dispelled when confronted with hard reality. Yet despite their ephemeral nature, they have a very real power to affect living things. That which is seen and believed will have a physical effect upon those who do not realize they are dealing with the unreal and illusionary blades will inflict real, bleeding wounds on their bodies.
Illusionists can use the power of magical gems to store both their spells and illusions in specially constructed mirrors, which will then release the stored contents in battle. Many a warlord has laughed derisively at a small opposing force whose vain commander brings large, fragile mirrors to the field of battle. Most of those warlords have then had to watch in frustration and disbelief as their own ordered ranks turn into a chaotic, snarled mess, their soldiers distracted and confused by bright lights, frightened by visions only they can see and cut down and trampled into the ground by soldiers and fantastical monsters that marched forth from the enchanted mirrors. Those facing an Illusionist are advised to underestimate him at their own peril.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Mirror (1 unit for 10 gold)
- HP:1 Str:1 Mor:99 MR:10 Armor:1
Large Mirror (1 unit for 20 gold)
- HP:2 Str:1 Mor:99 MR:10 Armor:2
Silver Mirror (1 unit for 30 gold)
- HP:6 Str:1 Mor:99 MR:10 Armor:3
Golden Mirror (1 unit for 100 gold)
- HP:20 Str:1 Mor:99 MR:10 Armor:3
Markgraf
The first Markgraf was once one of the richest persons in a Hoburg, but he was bested to the title of Burgmeister. The Markgraf then decided to withdraw himself from the Hoburgher society altogether, setting up his domain as that of a Graf, modeled on the human Barons. For a few generations, this remote area of the Hoburgher society was more or less self-sufficient, if a bit leaner than their neighbors. The Markgraf managed to live well off of his subjects and no renegades survived to tell the tale. Many Hoburghers of ill repute have found a refuge in the towns of the Markgrafdom as they had already broken with the customs of mainstream Hoburgher society. As the Markgraf’s domains are more barren and worn down than the rest the Hoburg lands, the Markgrafs have tried every means available to improve the lot of their subject and themselves.
The subjects of the Markgraf are a quiet and suspicious people. Strangers who come to visit will find that the doors are closed and no one will speak to them in the tavern. One of the more noteworthy subjects of the Markgraf is the Nekromant, a Hoburgher with an affinity for the necromantic arts. The Markgraf has seen the potential of using necromancy and put him to work on all kind of projects.
Nekromants collect the left hands of dead criminals that can be found in towns and large villages. These hands are called Hands of Glory and contain power that can be used in necromantic rituals. The Nekromants can raise the dead to create armies, but risk their sanity in the process. However, the most important task for a Nekromant is to ensure eternal life for the Markgraf by transforming him into a vampire.
Basic Recruitment:
Hoburg Militia (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:0
- Staff 1-3(-1)
Hoburg Slinger (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:0
- Sling 1-2(-1), range 4
- Dagger 1-3(-1)
Hobmark Crossbow (15 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5(-1), range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3(-2)
Hobmark Soldier (15 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:3 Str:2 Mor:3 MR:6 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(-1)
Hobmark Defender (15 units for 50 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:3 Str:3 Mor:4 MR:6 Armor:1
- Shortsword 1-5(-1)
Hobmark Hammerer (10 units for 30 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:3 Str:2 Mor:4 MR:6 Armor:2
- Lucerne Hammer 1-7(-1)
Hobmark Pikeneer (10 units for 30 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:3 Str:2 Mor:4 MR:6 Armor:2
- Pike 1-5(-1), range 2
Markgraf Guard (10 units for 40 gold, 10 iron)
- HP:4 Str:3 Mor:5 MR:6 Armor:2
- Shortsword 1-5(-1)
Hog Hussar (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:3 Mor:5 MR:6 Armor:1
- Lance Charge 1-6
- Shortsword 1-5(-1)
- Gore 1-4
Little Soulless Soldier (15 units for 5 iron) (upgrade from Little Soulless)
- HP:4 Str:3 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4
Little Soulless Defender (15 units for 10 iron) (upgrade from Little Soulless)
- HP:4 Str:3 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:2
- Shortsword 1-5
Little Bane Fire Crossbow (5 units for 0 gold, 10 Hand of Glory) (upgrade from Little Longdead)
- HP:1 Str:2 Mor:99 MR:1 Armor:0
- Bane Fire Crossbow 1-5(-1), range 5, reload 1 round
- Fist 1-1
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Dryad Queen
In the wild forests of Elysium strange half-men roam. Since time immemorial they have lived untamed and free. But when man came to Elysium the old ways changed. The wild half-men were exposed to the gifts of civilization and some of them embraced this new order. Centaurs, once wild and quarrelsome, are now heralds of civilization and try to impose a culture not theirs on their brethren. Scripture, metal working and less useful traits of human culture have diluted the ancient ways of the half-men. Now the Queen of the Wild, a Dryad priestess of remarkable power is gathering her flock, regardless of the wishes of the Centaur Sages, to expel the humans and make Elysium what it once was, beautiful and untamed.
In the sacred groves of Gaia wild half-men appear. They are wild and undisciplined, but they can be armed and trained to fight in an orderly fashion. Most of them are prone to go berserk and centaurs often abandon their bows to fight in melee if wounded. If brought to a castle, citadel or city the wild ones can be educated and equipped with armaments of human manufacture. Thus it is important for the half-men to ensure a steady income of iron and gold. Still, most of the armies of the Dryad Queen is comprised of animals and wild half-men barely able to tell one end of a spear from the other.
Basic Recruitment:
Centaur Warrior (5 units for 50 gold) (upgrade from Centaur)
- HP:21 Str:6 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(+2)
- Hoof 1-4
Centauride Warrior (5 units for 50 gold) (upgrade from Centauride)
- HP:19 Str:6 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:1
- Javelin 1-4(+1), range 3
- Spear 1-4(+1)
- Hoof 1-4
Satyr Javelinist (5 units for 25 gold) (upgrade from Satyr)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:0
- Javelin 1-4, range 3
- Spear 1-4
- Hoof 1-3
Satyr Warrior (5 units for 25 gold) (upgrade from Satyr)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
- Hoof 1-3
Minotaur Warrior (5 units for 50 gold) (upgrade from Minotaur)
- HP:29 Str:7 Mor:6 MR:4 Armor:1
- Battle Axe 1-8(+9)
- Gore 1-8
Scourge Lord
The Scourge Lord is the undisputed ruler of the land, as it is he who determines which people should be allowed to live and which should be drained of their life to fuel the Scourge Lord’s power. The Scourge Lords is able to grant great power to his foremost servants. These servants are called Heralds and they enforce the Scourge Lord’s laws and expand his influence by conquering neighboring areas.
For lesser spells the Scourge Lord and his Herald can drain life force from vegetation or living beings in the immediate surroundings. But for powerful rituals, much more life force is needed, and for this purpose great pillars or pyramids are built that can extract life force from the surrounding lands. Anything in the vicinity of such a site of power will soon be turned into barren wastelands as the very life is drained from the land. Some living beings from such area will be turned into Ghouls and continue to serve the Scourge Lord, but most will simply die as their life force is stolen.
These rituals of the Scourge Lord are very powerful and can be used to summon and control beasts, teleport entire armies or to further enhance the might of the Scourge Lord and his Heralds. The Scourge Lord will not share power and there can only be one master. Only if the Lord becomes a King will he allow his Heralds to advance in power and become Scourge Lords.
Basic Recruitment:
Spearman (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Spear 1-4
Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:1
- Broadsword 1-6
Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Crossbowman (5 units for 50 gold, 5 iron)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Crossbow 1-5, range 5, reload 1 round
- Dagger 1-3
Heavy Infantry (5 units for 50 gold, 25 iron)
- HP:8 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:4 Armor:2
- Broadsword 1-6
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Desert Warrior (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:4 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Broadsword 1-6
Camel Rider (3 units for 50 gold)
- HP:9 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:3 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Broadsword 1-6(+1)
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Cloud Lord
The Cloud Lord is the ruler of the Airya, winged humanoids living on solid clouds far above the lands of Elysium. The Airya craft armors and weapons from magical gems and their forces are both swift and deadly. From his lofty abode the Cloud Lord has observed kingdoms rise and fall in Elysium. Now he has decided to rid the lands of incompetent and malicious rulers.
The Cloud Lord can easily be mistaken for a Warlock of the Air, but where the warlock forms a pact with his chosen element, the Cloud Lord commands the beings of the sky through sheer magical power. Birds, elementals and mythical beasts of the skies are his to command as well as giants of thunder and frost; and even the elemental queens might come to his aid if properly called.
Basic Recruitment:
Airya Spearman (5 units for 50 gold, 1 Sapphires)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Ice Lance 1-4
Airya Archer (5 units for 50 gold)
- HP:4 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Bow 1-3, range 5
- Shortsword 1-5
Airya Swordsman (5 units for 50 gold, 2 Sapphires)
- HP:5 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:1
- Ice Blade 1-6
Iceclad (5 units for 50 gold, 5 Sapphires)
- HP:6 Str:4 Mor:5 MR:5 Armor:2
- Ice Lance 1-4
Dawn Guard (5 units for 25 gold, 5 iron, 10 Rubies)
- HP:7 Str:5 Mor:6 MR:6 Armor:1
- Dawn Blade 1-6
Dusk Guard (5 units for 25 gold, 5 iron, 10 Emeralds)
- HP:7 Str:5 Mor:6 MR:6 Armor:2
- Shortsword 1-5
- Dagger 1-3
Catapult (1 unit for 25 gold, 50 iron)
- HP:10 Str:4 Mor:4 MR:5 Armor:0
- Boulder 1-30, range 16, siege, reload 1 round
- Shortsword 1-5
Kobold King
Kobolds are small humanoid reptilians that claim draconic ancestry. They thrive in mines and caverns where they build hatcheries and reproduce at a prodigious rate. A Kobold Hatchery will soon flood the countryside with swarming kobolds. Sometimes a Kobold Shaman will establish a stronghold in a hatchery, improving both the defenses and the rate at which eggs are hatched. If a Kobold Prophet or Kobold King would emerge, the power to harness the magic of gems in incubating eggs is further increased and winged elite kobolds known as Dragon Spawn will be available.
Kobolds come in five colors, four of which are affiliated with the powers of a specific gemstone. Red Kobolds are affiliated with the magic of rubies and will create their hatcheries where the fiery power of rubies will enhance and incubate their eggs. All red kobolds are resistant to fire and flames and their shamans bring fiery magic to the battlefield. Green Kobolds gain their powers from emeralds, are resistant to poison, and use poison in combat. Blue Kobolds are affiliated with the icy magic of sapphires. They are resistant to cold and can hide and move unhindered in cold climates. Their shamans use frost magic. White Kobolds are affiliated with the thunderous powers of diamonds. Many white kobolds are gifted with wings and are able to fly. Finally there are the Black Kobolds. Rare and enigmatic they do not found hatcheries as do the other kobolds. They can draw power from all kinds of gems, but at a higher cost. Black Kobolds are masters at stealth and they serve as scouts, murderers and dark mages.
Basic Recruitment:
Red Kobold (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(-1)
Red Kobold Slinger (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Sling 1-2(-1), range 4
- Claw 1-1
Green Kobold (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(-1)
Green Kobold Archer (10 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Small Poison Bow 1-3(-1), range 4
- Claw 1-1
Blue Kobold (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(-1)
Blue Kobold Slinger (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Sling 1-2(-1), range 4
- Claw 1-1
White Kobold (15 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Spear 1-4(-1)
White Kobold Archer (10 units for 50 gold)
- HP:2 Str:2 Mor:2 MR:5 Armor:1
- Bow 1-3(-1), range 5
- Claw 1-1
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