Bishop Thaddeus
NWHC Wave 1 – The Fallen and the Faithful - Heroes of Braunglayde
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Figure: Confrontation, Griffins of Akkylannie Templars Attachment Box (the 3 unique figures will be released by NWHC).
General: Einar
Planet: Earth
Species: Human
Unique Hero
Class: Cleric
Personality: Devout
Medium 5
Life: 4
Move: 5
Range: 1
Attack: 2
Defense: 4
60 Points
DIVINE GRIMOIRE
Once per turn when a Devout figure you control is destroyed, you may place a Gold Devotion marker on this Army Card. Before attacking with a normal attack from Bishop Thaddeus or a Devout figure you control that is within 4 clear sight spaces of Bishop Thaddeus, you may remove one Gold Devotion marker and add 1 to your attack dice.
BLESSED BLADE
When attacking a Demon or Undead figure, Bishop Thaddeus always adds 1 automatic skull to whatever is rolled.
Character Bio:
A branch of the Knights Templar from Earth distinguished themselves during the Third Crusade at the siege of Ascalon in 1153. Ascalon was Fatimid Egypt's greatest and most important frontier fortress and after a long battle, the Templars succeeded at taking this key stronghold. During the battle, a group of knights under the command of Baron Sebastian de la Croix held a key entry point into the city. The knights pushed back the superior numbers of the Fatimids and despite the swarm of enemy soldiers, refused to yield their position. Without the valor and determination of these knights, the fortress would not have fallen. Following the victory, those knights we dubbed the Templars of Ascalon.
Years later when the Templars of Ascalon were returning home, they came to the aid of a large caravan. The raiders were beastial men with horrific mounts like giant wolves and it was clear to the Templars that these foul creatures were not of this world. The Templars engaged the unknown enemy and learned that the caravan was transporting sacred relics. The caravan was led by Bishop Thaddeus and he requested that the Templars follow the monsters through the portal to retrieve the relics. Without hesitation the Templars, along with Bishop Thaddeus and Baron Sebastian advanced through the portal and found themselves transported to Valhalla.
The knights found themselves in the middle of a great battle with a swarm of Grut Orcs and to their amazement the great dragon, Mimring. Fighting against the blue skinned Orcs and the scaled drake were members of the Roman Legion and other strangers but at least they were human. Despite the unearthly nature of their enemies, the Templars pushed into the fray. With the knights holding back Orcs, Baron Sebastian harried the dragon with the help of the Romans. Because of the tenacity of the Templars, the captive members of the caravan were able to return through the portal. But for Sebastian and the remaining Templars of Ascalon it was too late and the gateway closed behind them.
The Roman Legion was able to converse in Latin with Bishop Thaddeus. Shortly after the battle, a delegation of Kyrie from General Einar arrived and basic alliance was formed. A few days later, the Templars, along with Thaddeus and Sebastian, met with Einar himself and learned about the conflict on Valhalla. At the request of Einar, the Templars joined the ranks of soldiers fighting against Utgar and Valkrill, as protecting Earth from the potential dimensional attacks of these outworlders was part of the code that all of the knights had sworn.
In return for their help, Einar entrusted the leaders of the Templars with two gifts. Baron Sebastian received the Spear (Banner) of Dagmar, an enchanted polearm that increased the alertness and awareness of his followers. For Bishop Thaddeus, Einar enchanted a magical tome to capture the essence and valor of the great deeds of devout warriors. This Divine Grimore could channel the mystical energies into the faithful that followed the Bishop into battle.
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- Combinations and Synergies -
Synergy Benefits Offered
-Divine Grimoire: Devout figures and Bishop Thaddeus
You may remove a Gold Devotion marker removal for an attack bonus.
Devout Figures include: Cathar Spearman, Kurrok the Elementalist, Pelloth, Van Nessing, Templars of Ascalon, Sacred Fusiliers, Wardens of the Wood, Konrad Von Bramgur.
-Blessed Blade: Demon or Undead
Bishop Thaddeus receives 1 automatic skull when attacking a Demon or Undead.
Demon Figures include: Mezzodemon Warmongers, Morgoloth, Skull Demon, BloodHunter Harpies, Chela, Uvall, Gald'rabok.
Undead Figures include: Cyprien, Death Knights of Valkrill, Deathstrike Thrall, Iskra, Marcu, Nicholas, Phantom Knights, Preyblood Thrall, Rechets of Bogdan, Shades of Bleakwoode, Skeletons of Annellintia, Sonya, Sudema, Tomb Skeletons, Zombie Hulk, Zombies of Morindan.
-Ebon Armor: Animated Materiel/Eternal War
Being a Unique Human Hero or Squad figure, if an Ebon Armor figure is destroyed you may place that Ebon Armor on Bishop Thaddeus' Card. If Bishop Thaddeus is destroyed by a normal or special attack, or by a leaving engagement attack, you may replace Bishop Thaddeus with that Ebon Armor on the battlefield.
Synergy Benefits Received
-Divine Grimoire: Devout figures
If a Devout figure is destroyed, once per turn you may add a Gold Devotion Marker to Bishop Thaddeus.
Devout Figures include: Cathar Spearman, Kurrok the Elementalist, Pelloth, Van Nessing, Templars of Ascalon, Sacred Fusiliers, Wardens of the Wood, Konrad Von Bramgur.
-Count Raymond: Devout Leadership
Having a Devout personality, Bishop Thaddeus may benefit from Count Raymond’s DEVOUT LEADERSHIP movement bonus.
-Count Raymond: Maneuver 9
Being a Human that follows Einar, Bishop Thaddeus may benefit from Count Raymond’s MANEUVER 9 leaving engagement roll.
-Baron Sebastian: Forced March
Having a Devout Personality, Bishop Thaddeus may benefit from Baron Sebastian's FORCED MARCH movement bonus.
-Holy Order Bonding: Monk and Cleric Unique Hero Bonding
Being a Cleric, Bishop Thaddeus may benefit from the Sacred Fusiliers Holy Order Bonding.
-Holy Guard: Sacred Fusiliers
As a Cleric, Bishop Thaddeus may benefit the Sacred Fusiliers HOLY GUARD defense bonus.
Synergy Imposed
-Baron Sebastian: Forced March
Having a Devout Personality, Bishop Thaddeus may be wounded from Baron Sebastian's FORCED MARCH.
