Unit Name: Anubian Alpha
General: Utgar
Species: Hybrid
Type: Uncommon Hero
Class: Hunter
Personality: Tormented
Size: Medium 5
Points: 70
Stats
Life: 3
Move: 6
Range: 1
Attack: 3
Defense: 3
Special Powers
INFECTED HOST
Anubian Alphas do not begin the game on the battlefield. They must be placed on the battlefield using the Shapeshift special power.
SHAPESHIFT
When a common small or medium Wolf you control is destroyed by an opponent, you may place that Wolf on this army card. The Wolf figure placed on this card is the Host for this Anubian Alpha. Place this Anubian Alpha on the space the Host figure previously occupied. This Anubian Alpha may use the Special Powers of the Host Wolf figure's Army Card. When this Anubian Alpha is destroyed the Host is also destroyed.
PACK ALPHA
Instead of taking a turn with a full squad of this Anubian Alpha's Host, you may include this Anubian Alpha as one member of that Squad instead of one of the Squad figures. Only one Anubian Alpha can be included as a member of a Wolf Squad each turn.
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Anubian Alpha
Years ago the arrival of the gigantic Werewolf Lords of Eberron brought a third race of wolves into Utgar’s ranks. Adding to the contingent of Wolves of Badru and the Anubian Wolves, the mystical Werewolf Lords brought with them the taint of lycanthrope.
With the ability to spread the curse of lycanthrope through its fangs and claws, the Werewolves were greatly feared by the other generals. Valiant warriors and even the most disciplined soldiers were overcome by the magical disease and turned upon their comrades with uncontrollable fury. While the wizards and healers of Ullar and Jandar sought a cure for their fallen, the Werewolf Lords explored ways to enhance their own dark forces.
As trials for dominance continued between the three wolf races, the Wolves of Badru quickly bowed to serve the Eberron Lords. The Anubian Wolves however were not so easily swayed and battles between their pack leaders and Werewolf Lords were ferocious. Many Anubians fell, grievously wounded and now infected with lycanthrope. Some never recovered, while others underwent a horrific transformation into a new breed of hybrid wolf. These hybrids were stronger, tougher, and more vicious than before. They were in touch with the magic of the Werewolf Lords but also influenced by the lunar magic of Valhalla’s moons. They quickly dominated their packs rising to the position of Alpha, but ultimately they were lieutenants to the Werewolf Lords.
The Anubian Alphas retained their battle fury but they also gained the ability to shapeshift into other wolves. This included the Wolves of Badru but also the Varkaanan Wolves from Grut or into their previous Anubian Wolf forms. And while they could not pass on the full power of lycanthrope to others, they could influence the minds of other wolves to follow their commands.
In battle, the Alphas use their shapeshifting powers to conceal their command role. Once wounded in the fray, the Alphas unleash their rage and reveal their true form, often taking their attacker by surprise. Their howls and psychic commands drive their pack to increased savagery and victory in the name of Utgar.
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NWHC WAVE 2- TAUNTING TIDES
- Rulings and Clarifications -
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- Combinations and Synergies -
Synergy Benefits Offered
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Synergy Benefits Received
- Anubian Alpha: SHAPESHIFT
An Anubian Alpha can replace a destroyed common small or medium wolf on the battlefield using the SHAPESHIFT power. Common small and medium wolfs include: Anubian Wolves, Varkaanan Blade Dancers, Wolves of Badru.
- Anubian Alpha : SHAPESHIFT
An Anubian Alpha can use the special powers of it’s host figure using the SHAPESHIFT power.
- Anubian Alpha: PACK ALPHA
An Anubian Alpha can be activated as a member of its host figures squad.
-Werewolf Lord: MOON FRENZY
Being an Hybrid hero, a Werewolf Lord can use Moon Frenzy to make an attempt to take a turn with an Anubian Alpha. This is a benefit if the Werewolf Lord is on your team.
- Arktos : HUNTER ATTACK ENHANCEMENT
Being a Hunter, a Anubian Alpha may benefit from Arktos’ HUNTER ATTACK ENHANCEMENT attack bonus.
- Sylvan Animae: Hunter Movement Enhancement
As a Hunter, a Anubian Alpha may benefit from the Sylvan Animae HUNTER MOVEMENT ENHANCEMENT movement bonus.
- Ornak : Red Flag of Fury Aura
As a Uncommon Hero that follows Utgar, a Anubian Alpha may benefit from Ornak’s RED FLAG OF FURY activation synergy.
-Torin: Evil Eye Protection
As a Medium figure that follows Utgar, a Anubian Alpha may benefit from Torin's Evil Eye Protection defensive ability.
Synergy Imposed
- Werewolf Lord: MOON FRENZY
Being an Hybrid hero, a Werewolf Lord can use Moon Frenzy to make an attempt to take a turn with an Anubian Alpha. This is a penalty if the Werewolf Lord is on your opponents team.
- Van Nessing : SILVER BOLTS SPECIAL ATTACK
Being a Hybrid figure, a Anubian Alpha receives one additional wound when it receives one or more wounds from Van Nessing’s SILVER BOLTS SPECIAL ATTACK.
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