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Quaris Deeproot & the Sylvan Guardians
The primeval forests of Thranok have given birth to countless creatures
both noble and terrible over the centuries and they teem with life in all its
myriad of sizes and shapes. This cradle of life is not without its own protectors
and for as long as the most ancient trees have sprouted new leaves, the
Sylvan Guardians have maintained their vigil over the natural realm. Chief
amongst the protectors of the ancient forests is the Master Summoner, Quaris
Deeproot. Quaris is an ancient shaman whose communion with the magical
forces that give the forest its life have given him a deep understanding and
control over the magic flowing from the elements around him. This symbiotic
relationship has given Quaris unnaturally long life and it is said that he
alone remembers when the forests were new and the world was young, before
the coming of Vodash. He carries as his focus a stout yew staff that is carved
with many strange markings. He usually dwells in a secluded grove in the
largest of the forests of Thranok, a place known only to the most trusted of
the Sylvan Guardians. He will venture from it, however, if something threatens
the solace of the forest or its inhabitants. Though he is a very gentle soul
and values life above all else, he will wield his magical skills with swift vengeance
against enemies who would bring death and disease into his lands.
Quaris has become aware through his scouts that Vodash and Gorrak know
of the island and has decided that the power of the Stones in either of their
hands would be a direct threat to the natural world. Rousing the strongest of
the Sylvan Guardians to respond to this threat, he has called upon the golden
eagles of the southern hills to carry them to the distant location. He only
hopes that his own magical abilities will turn the tide in the battle that will
surely take place to control the Stones, knowing that the very existence of his
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Brownie
Summoning Cost: 1 Fairy Dust, 0 Toadstools, 0 Bloodstones
An ever-vigilant spirit of the forest who watches over the creatures of the wood and will defend them bravely when called upon with its deadly silver knife.
Max Number in Play: 5
Attack Rating: 1d10
Hit Rating: 1
Move Rating: 2
Special Abilities: None
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Armored Toad
Summoning Cost: 0 Fairy Dusts, 1 Toadstool, 1 Bloodstone
An enormous amphibian with powerful legs and a thick armored hide that keeps its squat body protected while it lashes at its foes with its long, poisonous tongue.
Max Number in Play: 5
Attack Rating: 2d10
Hit Rating: 1
Move Rating: 1
Special Abilities: None
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Wasp Swarm
Summoning Cost: 0 Fairy Dusts, 2 Toadstools, 0 Bloodstones
Though small in size, these fierce insects rely upon their colony organization to respond to encroaching enemies with devastating waves of attacking warriors.
Max Number in Play: 5
Attack Rating: 1d8
Hit Rating: 1
Move Rating: 2
Special Abilities: None
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Golden Eagle
Summoning Cost: 0 Fairy Dusts, 3 Toadstools, 0 Bloodstones
A majestic king of the skies with an enormous wingspan that soars over the forest and dives down to attack its enemies with razor sharp talons from above.
Max Number in Play: 5
Attack Rating: 1d6
Hit Rating: 1
Move Rating: 2
Special Abilities: None
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Silver Python
Summoning Cost: 1 Fairy Dust, 1 Toadstool, 2 Bloodstones
A shimmering serpent that protects the sacred groves deep in the forest by paralyzing its victims with a poisonous bite and crushing them in its thick coils.
Max Number in Play: 5
Attack Rating: 2d8
Hit Rating: 1
Move Rating: 1
Special Abilities: Venom - When this unit successfully strikes another, the unit suffering the hit has its combat dice changed to the next higher die value (a d6 becomes a d8, a d8 becomes a d10, and a d10 remains the same). This effect lasts until the unit is destroyed and does not cease even when the battle with the inflicting silver python ends.
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Satyr
Summoning Cost: 0 Fairy Dusts, 4 Toadstools, 0 Bloodstones
A mischievous forest spirit that enjoys playing pranks upon unsuspecting travelers and cutting their purses from their belts with a silver-hilted short sword.
Max Number in Play: 5
Attack Rating: 1d6
Hit Rating: 2
Move Rating: 2
Special Abilities: None
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Great Bear
Summoning Cost: 2 Fairy Dusts, 1 Toadstool, 1 Bloodstone
A towering master of the forest that will bound into battle when challenged with a chilling roar and a flash of its sharp teeth, ready to defend its home with its powerful legs and long black claws.
Max Number in Play: 4
Attack Rating: 2d10
Hit Rating: 2
Move Rating: 2
Special Abilities: None
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Centaur
Summoning Cost: 3 Fairy Dusts, 0 Toadstools, 2 Bloodstones
A fearsome warrior that gallops into combat with its strong longbow at the ready, felling enemies at great distances with tireless volleys of long-shafted arrows.
Max Number in Play: 3
Attack Rating: 2d10
Hit Rating: 1
Move Rating: 2
Special Abilities: Bowshot - This unit can use its movement for the turn to make a ranged attack with an Attack Rating of 2d8 against any unit that is up to two squares from the centaur.
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Unicorn
Summoning Cost: 3 Fairy Dusts, 0 Toadstools, 3 Bloodstones
The embodiment of all goodness and purity, this creature charges into danger with its iridescent spire pointed downward like a deadly lance of golden steel.
Max Number in Play: 2
Attack Rating: 2d10
Hit Rating: 2
Move Rating: 3
Special Abilities: Purity - This unit may elect to re-roll all of its combat dice once for each attack that it is involved in. This re-roll can be used both when the unicorn is the attacker or the defender. All of the unit's combat dice must be re-rolled if this ability is used.
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The Wendigo
Summoning Cost: 2 Fairy Dusts, 4 Toadstools, 1 Bloodstone
An ancient spirit that traverses the lonely places of the forest, appearing as a large, furry beast with coal-black eyes and long, dagger-like claws that springs upon its victims with terrifying speed and carries them off to places unknown.
Max Number in Play: 1
Attack Rating: 3d8
Hit Rating: 3
Move Rating: 3
Special Abilities: None
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