Helmar learned how to spread his rage to his warriors, and is now famed as a Warlord whose troops are fierce and merciless in battle. Helmar's superiors soon took note and began to entrust him with the command of small units. Helmar began his miitary career as a fighting Rune Priest and was prominent among his brother soldiers for his austerity, his asceticism and his fanatical hatred of his enemies. Interval between two consecutive spell casts is reduced by 20%. Rune Priests and Patriarchs in hero's army gain +1 to their Offense and Defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.Īdvanced Sorcery Speeds up hero's casting in combat. Keeper of the Flame Specialises in Priests.
As well as the owl, Erling returned from that journey with a profound knowledge of Dwarven Rune Magic, and many Dwarves wonder just exactly where he went that winter, and who he met. Questions about it meet only with a secretive smile. The tame white owl, Trolinga, who slumbers peacefully on Erling's shoulder, was with him when Erling returned from an extended winter trapping expedition. Tactics Increases the area in which the hero can rearrange creatures before combat. Bear Riders and Blackbear Riders in hero's army gain +1 to their Offense and Defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.īasic Runelore Allows magical runes of 1-2 circles to be placed on own creatures in combat, temporarily giving them new battle abilities and characteristics.īasic Attack Increases damage dealt by your creatures in melee combat by 5%. But Ebba soon gained prestige and even the loyalty and adoration of those stern warriors of the North, the Bear Riders. When she first appeared among them, few recognised that this nubbin of feral frenzy was in fact a Dwarf. Rune Artist Chances of success with Fine Rune feat are increased by 20% from the start and by +1% for every level.Īdvanced Runelore Allows magical runes of 3-4 circles to be placed on own creatures in combat, temporarily giving them new battle abilities and characteristics.įine Rune There is a 50% chance of not using up resources on rune activation.Īmong the Dwarves' most amazing heroines stands Ebba, small and ruthless, who was brought up by a family of bears. It is for his persistence and devotion that Arkath blesses him, rewarding him with supernatural ability in Rune Magic. This accident, however, did not deter him from continuing his studies. It is rumoured that, in his youth, Brand made a mistake when experimenting with the Runes and suffered terrible scorches.
Arkath the Dragon of Fire favours Brand, a sombre and unsociable Warlord whose face is hidden by a red cloth.