Gwaihir, Lord of Eagles (V1 15)

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Gwaihir, Lord of Eagles (V1 15) is a Ally from the Shadow of the Past fan set by the Player's Council.

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Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Gandalf
Side Free Peoples
Card Type Ally
Race Eagle
Twilight Cost 4
Strength 8
Vitality 2
Site Number 4
Game Text To play, spot Gandalf.

Each time the fellowship moves to an opponent's site, you may heal a companion with the Gandalf signet.

Regroup: Discard Gwaihir to make the move limit for this turn +1; the Shadow player may take up to 2 Shadow cards into hand from their discard pile.

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Alternate Personas[edit]

Portrait Name Game Text
Gwaihir, The Windlord (17R20) Aid - Add a threat. (At the start of the maneuver phase, you may add a threat to transfer this to a companion.)

If bearer is a Wizard, each time bearer wins a skirmish, you may exert a minion (if that minion is a Wizard, wound it instead).

Gwaihir, Lord of Eagles (V1_15) To play, spot Gandalf.

Each time the fellowship moves to an opponent's site, you may heal a companion with the Gandalf signet.

Regroup: Discard Gwaihir to make the move limit for this turn +1; the Shadow player may take up to 2 Shadow cards into hand from their discard pile. ​


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