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=====Dunland Culture===== | |||
//This culture was only pertinent for the pre-[[Shadows]] sets. If you are looking for strategies for decks set after that time, see [[Men Culture]].// | |||
==Description== | ====Description==== | ||
by Cynthia Hart | by Cynthia Hart | ||
To the Rohirrim, the Dunlendings are an inexorable tide - they sweep across the plains, destroying everything they come across, driving the villagers from their homes, growing stronger with every victory. | To the Rohirrim, the Dunlendings are an inexorable tide - they sweep across the plains, destroying everything they come across, driving the villagers from their homes, growing stronger with every victory. | ||
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Other Dunlendings are attracted to the sounds of victory. They run forward into battle and join in the fight- The Dunlending Arsonist, Hillman Mob and Wild Man of Dunland all allow you to play another Dunlending from hand when they win their battles - AND the new fighter has a -2 to his twilight cost and has a +1 damage bonus. Battle fury is contagious and it spreads rapidly to others. | Other Dunlendings are attracted to the sounds of victory. They run forward into battle and join in the fight- The Dunlending Arsonist, Hillman Mob and Wild Man of Dunland all allow you to play another Dunlending from hand when they win their battles - AND the new fighter has a -2 to his twilight cost and has a +1 damage bonus. Battle fury is contagious and it spreads rapidly to others. | ||
What the Dunlendings cannot steal, they destroy... It isn't just fighting that gives the Dunlendings their power. They love to loot and destroy, to steal and pillage. Win a battle with Dunlending Pillager and you have your choice of beautiful shiny possessions to remove. Archery a problem? Use Hides and only put out one Dunlending Pillager with an Iron Axe. Your excess shadow pool can prevent the archery wounds while you win your skirmish. Then discard those pesky Elven bows or steal a bright, sharp sword from a ranger. Watch the Fellowship run for cover when they lose their favorite weapons. Add a War club to any Dunlending fighter and take even more possessions away. Rohan mounts aren't much of a problem for the vitality 1 minions, but once you've tossed away all the swords and spears, you might as well go after the horses as well. Is the combined archery total taking out your swarms? Add a Wild Man Raid and discard a possession when you spot 3 Dunlendings during the Maneuver phase. | What the Dunlendings cannot steal, they destroy... It isn't just fighting that gives the Dunlendings their power. They love to loot and destroy, to steal and pillage. Win a battle with Dunlending Pillager and you have your choice of beautiful shiny possessions to remove. Archery a problem? Use Hides and only put out one Dunlending Pillager with an Iron Axe. Your excess shadow pool can prevent the archery wounds while you win your skirmish. Then discard those pesky Elven bows or steal a bright, sharp sword from a ranger. Watch the Fellowship run for cover when they lose their favorite weapons. Add a War club to any Dunlending fighter and take even more possessions away. Rohan mounts aren't much of a problem for the vitality 1 minions, but once you've tossed away all the swords and spears, you might as well go after the horses as well. Is the combined archery total taking out your swarms? Add a Wild Man Raid and discard a possession when you spot 3 Dunlendings during the Maneuver phase. | ||
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And behind it all stands Saruman, Rabble-Rouser. His words inflame the excitable tribesmen and add even more power to their battle fury. Anytime a minion isn't quite strong enough to get the job done, exert Saruman to add 2 to their strength. Saruman's behind the scenes influence on Theoden hinders the Fellowship and prevents them from moving as freely as they desire, and similarly he can make that last minute double move more difficult by making your opponent exert a companion for each Dunlending on the table. | And behind it all stands Saruman, Rabble-Rouser. His words inflame the excitable tribesmen and add even more power to their battle fury. Anytime a minion isn't quite strong enough to get the job done, exert Saruman to add 2 to their strength. Saruman's behind the scenes influence on Theoden hinders the Fellowship and prevents them from moving as freely as they desire, and similarly he can make that last minute double move more difficult by making your opponent exert a companion for each Dunlending on the table. | ||
All in all, the Dunland culture is another great example of the feel of the book and movies being translated into the game, in a way that not only makes them effective, but fun to play as well. | All in all, the Dunland culture is another great example of the feel of the book and movies being translated into the game, in a way that not only makes them effective, but fun to play as well. | ||
== | ====Designer's Notes==== | ||
==Designer's Notes== | |||
by Joe Alread | by Joe Alread | ||
Game Designer | Game Designer | ||
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While I'm sad to see the Dunland culture take a break during King block, I have no doubt they will return one day with a vengeance in a future block. And who knows, maybe we'll sneak in a card or two next year when we can, much like we've done for Moria this past year. Until next time, here's to winning skirmishes. | While I'm sad to see the Dunland culture take a break during King block, I have no doubt they will return one day with a vengeance in a future block. And who knows, maybe we'll sneak in a card or two next year when we can, much like we've done for Moria this past year. Until next time, here's to winning skirmishes. | ||