Greetings, your Grace! 👑
Welcome to the Chronicles of Rodovia - a series designed to prepare you for ascension to the throne! 📖 Thanks to the following entries, you will learn how to manage your kingdom and your subjects, make crucial, even fateful decisions, and safeguard your reign from premature demise. In each subsequent post, we will take a closer look at a different gameplay element and explain the basic mechanics that govern the world of Crown of Greed, so be sure to follow them carefully.
Arm yourself with courage and some good, sharp steel, your Majesty - today we will take a closer look at the Undead forces and the bloodthirsty Devils, one of the most deadliest foes of your Realm.
Dangers lurk everywhere 💀
Evil abhors a vacuum. It greedily extends its clawed paws wherever it is not vigorously fought. As you know, the situation is similar in the Realm of Rodovia, the defense of which is your sacred duty. While expanding your kingdom and discovering new frontiers, you are sure to encounter numerous deadly dangers, that may cause great harm to your people and your heritage 😱 This is why, as a ruler, you should thoroughly familiarize yourself with the horrors you and your warriors will face.
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Fortunately, as always, you can count on the help of your scribes and sages, who will tell you all about the foes of the realm under your reign. Today we will look into deep, dark caves and visit the crumbled walls of haunted strongholds. On this day, we will delve into the empty eyes of the undead soldiers, and hear the terrifying roar of giant, dark-magic corrupted demons. Knowing your enemy is half the battle, so be sure to stay vigilant. Here we go!
The undead never sleep 🦴
Undead warriors feel no fear, cold, or hunger, and will not shrink from any danger. Their bones, deprived of their own will, are completely dispassionate and devoted to the bloody desire to kill the living. It's hard to say the same about their opponents - when seeing their empty eye sockets and the tattered remains of skin and tendons, they have every right to be terrified ☠️
The undead, apart from their hideous appearance and mysterious aura, have another terrifying feature - they cannot be expected to show even the slightest signs of mercy. Having that in mind, it seems they have no weaknesses. However...
There are several effective ways to send them to the grave, the very place where they belong. Obviously, undead do not bleed, so slashing and stabbing weapons are not as effective against them as blunt weapons. This is the first weakness of these monsters - strong, confident blows with war hammers or clubs. Additionally, skeleton warriors are not known for being master strategists and will often attack you as soon as they encounter your units, often one at a time, with no support.
You can expect such reckless attacks from units called the Undead Warrior and the Undead Crossbowman. They can often be found wandering aimlessly around their dens. The situation changes when an Undead Captain appears in their company. This mysterious and deadly creature is able to control the undead around it and form them into troops. Needless to say, a group of skeleton fighters is much more dangerous than any individual unit. Especially when we consider the murderous abilities of the Captain himself.
It is worth knowing that undead beings often inhabit forgotten, mossy ruins. The places where they can be found include Cemeteries, Dungeons, Ruined Castles, haunted Towers and other similar terrifying locations. They are also common in desolates known as Deathlands. Remember to always remain vigilant when sending your heroes into such places 👀 If they fail, their bones will strengthen the armies of the undead.
Devils - a horror that makes your heroes shiver 😈
This time we will face a flesh and blood enemy. It's true - Devils, as living creatures, can bleed and get hurt or tired, but this does not mean that they are an easy opponent. Not at all. Just one glance is enough to see what a deadly force they are - huge, massive bodies, incredibly strong arms wielding axes as tall as an adult man or powerful hooves that make the ground tremble are just to begin with. However, their most terrifying feature is their horned, skinless skulls and red, demoniacal eyes that can break the will of even the greatest warrior. Knowing that Devils belong to one of the most terrifying types of enemies - demons - makes it hard to blame them.
Devilish Tormentors, because this is the name of the unit you can see below, relies on their brute strength and high endurance 💪 Just see how easily it overpowered the charge of two hapless guards.
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Speaking of strength and endurance, you need to know that Devils are resistant to several types of effects, such as stun or petrification. Their mighty skulls are far too thick to daze them, and their demonic roots too deep to turn them into the stone. Keep this in mind when choosing the heroes you send on the mission to slay these terrifying beasts! ⚔️
The best way to defeat the Devils is to use the numerical advantage. While this type of enemy is quite adept at fighting a few opponents at the same time and can attack multiple targets with a single swing, even it cannot avoid defeat when surrounded. We must not forget how durable this creature is and how many blows it takes to bring it down. The other way to kill them is to use an experienced, well-equipped hero. Only such battle-hardened adventurers have any chance in single combat against these demoniacal beings. However, such an assignment is very dangerous... and it certainly won't be cheap.
Devils tend to dwell in gloomy and foggy places, such as dark, cold caves. They often patrol the surroundings of their dens, looking for opportunities to fight and wreak havoc. If, while exploring the world of Rodovia, you come across a cave yawning with sinister darkness, know that it is very likely occupied by these bloodthirsty demons. Devils may not be very fast, but if you disturb their peace, they won't let you go unpunished.
As a farewell, we can only wish you that these ferocious beasts will be a rare visitor to your cities. Their immense strength and durability may cost the lives of many of your subjects. Make no mistake... they will take every opportunity to soak their weapons in human blood 🩸 so be sure you'll be ready when they come.
Thank you, your Majesty!
We trust that the second installment of the Chronicles of Rodovia series has sparked your eagerness to seize the throne and guide your kingdom to prosperity and glory!
You can be sure that we will soon publish more interesting information and news about the game, just like the next parts of our Chronicles 😁 Stay hyped, stay tuned, and add Crown of Greed to your Steam wishlist. Thank you, Rulers!
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