====== Horror ======
Horrors are otherworldly beings unaffiliated with any nation. They do not spawn naturally in the world as [[independents]] do, rather they have to enter through some use of [[magic]] or certain [[random events]]. Their most common means of appearing is to [[horror mark|horror marked]] commanders, through [[blood]] magic, the [[horror cult]] event chain, and at the [[Cataclysm]].
Horrors have a myriad of different attributes. All have high [[magic resistance]], many are [[ethereal]]; additionally they typically possess multiple attacks with additional supernatural effects such as horror marking, [[life drain]], as well as [[armor piercing]] or [[armor negating|negating]] damage. There are three tiers of horrors, grouped by strength.
When summoned in battle, horrors will preferentially target units with [[horror mark]]s. Units that are [[mindless]] are the last that they will prefer to attack, regardless of their horror mark status.
Horrors have been observed to be capable of casting restricted national spells such as ??Celestial Chastisement?? and ??Break the Third Soul??.
===== Mechanics =====
=== Horror Level ===
The game has a concept of a "global horror level" which governs many aspects of their appearance, as well as their chance of upgrading:
^ Game State ^ Horror Level ^
| Normal | 1 |
| [[Cataclysm]] fully active, regardless of [[Astral Corruption]] | 20 |
| [[Astral Corruption]] is active | 10 |
| 2 turns before Cataclysm | 5 |
| 1 turn before Cataclysm | 10 |
=== Upgrading Horror Types ===
When a horror is spawned, the game uses this value to upgrade the horror to a greater strength. This process happens as follows:
* Calculate the "base upgrade value". This is calculated as:
(Province's Drain scale + 3) * 5 + (Unit's Horror Marks * 20)
* If this value is greater than 500, it is set to:
500 + (old value - 500)/5, rounded down
* If the global horror level is greater than 1, the base upgrade value is then set to:
(base upgrade value + (horror level / 2)) * (horror level / 2), rounding down after each division
* If requesting a lesser horror, roll a random number between 0 and 999. If the random number is less than the base upgrade value, continue as if requesting a greater horror. Otherwise, a random lesser horror is spawned.
* For spawning a greater horror:
* The upgrade level used is (base upgrade value / 10), the global horror level, or 3, whichever is greater.
* Roll a random number between 0 and 999. If this random number is less than the new upgrade level, spawn a Doom horror that is not already on the map. Otherwise, spawn a greater horror.
=== Horror Attacks due to Cataclysm or Astral Corruption ===
Additionally, if the global horror level is greater than 1 (during Astral Corruption or the two turns preceding the Cataclysm), there is a chance that any non-[[Mindless]] mage forging an item or casting a ritual suffers an attack by a horror immediately after completing their task. For forging items with two different gem costs, each half is evaluated separately.
* Calculate the "horror score" for the mage. This is given by:
(number of horror marks on mage * 20) + 1 - Province's Drain scale + Number of Gems consumed in the action
* An attack then occurs if:
horror score >= exploding d(350 / global horror level)
* If the horror score is greater than or equal to the result of an exploding d250, the attacker is a random Doom horror that is not already present on the map.
* If the horror score is greater than or equal to the result of an exploding d100, the attacker is a random greater horror.
* Otherwise, the attacker is a random lesser horror, with the number of attackers varying depending on the type of lesser horror selected.
=== Lesser Horror Multiplicity ===
Many lesser horrors do not simply attack alone, and tend to come with a variable number of non-commander versions of the same type as the selected parent. This is not always the case, some effect such as [[Hell Power]] do not spawn additional horrors of these types.
^ Horror Type ^ Number ^
| ??Horror Mantis?? | 1d3+1 |
| ??Float Cat Horror?? | 1d3 |
| ??Soultorn?? | 2d6 |
| ??Spine Membrane Horror?? | 1d3 |
| ??Belly Maw Horror?? | 2d3 |
| ??Brass Claw Horror?? | 2d3 |
===== List of Horrors =====
All horrors possess the following unit abilities:
{{abilities:magic_being.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic Being]] \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (5), higher where noted \\ {{abilities:spirit_sight.png?20&nolink}} [[Spirit Sight]] \\
{{abilities:magic_power.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic power]] (1), higher where noted \\ {{abilities:void_sanity.png?20&nolink}} [[Void Sanity]] (20)
{{abilities:poor_amphibian.png?20&nolink}} [[Poor Amphibian]], sometimes full \\ {{abilities:need_not_eat.png?20&nolink}} [[Need not eat]]
=== Lesser Horrors ===
These are the least threatening of the horrors, but often appear in multiple groups. Despite being the weakest, they can very easily be lethal to many commanders.
^ Unit ^ Abilities ^ Notes ^
| ??Lesser Horror?? | {{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (10) \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (2) \\ {{abilities:teleport.png?20&nolink}} [[Teleport]] \\ {{abilities:blink.png?20&nolink}} [[Blink]] \\ {{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] | |
| ??Horror Mantis?? | {{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (5) | |
| ??Float Cat Horror?? | {{abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (5) \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:damage_reversal.png?20&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (12 vs MR) \\ {{abilities:blind.png?20&nolink}} [[Blind]] \\ {{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] | |
| ??Soultorn?? | {{abilities:regeneration.png?20&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (20%) \\ {{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] | |
| ??Spine Membrane Horror?? | {{abilities:blind.png?20&nolink}} [[Blind]] \\ {{abilities:flying.png?20&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] | |
| ??Belly Maw Horror?? | {{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (2) | |
| ??Brass Claw Horror?? | {{abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Shock Resistant]] (15) \\ {{abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (1) | The brass claws inflict armor negating shock damage. |
=== Greater Horrors ===
These horrors are significantly stronger than their lesser cousins.
^ Unit ^ Abilities ^ Notes ^
| ??Horror?? | {{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (15) \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (5) \\ {{abilities:teleport.png?20&nolink}} [[Teleport]] \\ {{abilities:blink.png?20&nolink}} [[Blink]] \\ {{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] | |
| ??Defiler of Dreams?? | {{abilities:stealthy.png?20&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (80) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (10) \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (3) \\ {{abilities:teleport.png?20&nolink}} [[Teleport]] \\ {{abilities:blink.png?20&nolink}} [[Blink]] \\ {{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{abilities:invisible.png?20&nolink}} [[Invisible]] \\ {{abilities:damage_reversal.png?20&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (13 vs MR) \\ {{abilities:cause_unrest.png?20&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (20) \\ {{abilities:blind.png?20&nolink}} [[Blind]] | |
| ??Mind Slime Horror?? | {{abilities:reinvigoration.png?20&nolink}} [[Reinvigoration]] (2) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (10) \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (5) \\ {{abilities:mind_slimer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mind Slimer]] (25) \\ {{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{abilities:invisible.png?20&nolink}} [[Invisible]] \\ {{abilities:damage_reversal.png?20&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (13 vs MR) \\ {{abilities:innate_spellcaster.png?20&nolink}} [[Innate Spellcaster]] (1) | Is a {{path>S5}} caster. |
| ??Gore Tide Horror?? | {{abilities:regeneration.png?20&nolink}} [[Regeneration]] (50%) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (15) \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:unsurroundable.png?20&nolink}} [[Unsurroundable]] (2) \\ {{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:resist_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Fire]] (10) \\ {{abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Cold]] (10) \\ {{abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (10) \\ {{abilities:resist_pierce.png?20&nolink}} [[Pierce Resistant]] \\ {{abilities:resist_slash.png?20&nolink}} [[Slash Resistant]] \\ {{abilities:resist_blunt.png?20&nolink}} [[Blunt Resistant]] \\ {{abilities:blind.png?20&nolink}} [[Blind]] \\ {{abilities:slimer.png?20&nolink}} [[Slimer]] (4) \\ {{abilities:plague_carrier.png?20&nolink}} [[Plague Carrier]] (8) | |
=== Doom Horrors ===
These horrors are unique and named, and are extremely powerful, possessing a number of special abilities. These may prove fatal even to some [[supercombatants]]. If under the control of a player, they have a chance per turn to disappear, yielding the message //Suddenly, //Doom Horror// was nowhere to be found.//
Additionally, they may destroy [[thrones]] in their current province if they appear on the strategic map for any reason.
== Agon, Eater of Dreams ==
??Agon - Eater of Dreams?? possesses a number of notable features: he is one of two horrors to have an attack with an additional [[magic resistance]] negating [[soul slay]] effect, making him especially dangerous to [[immortal]]s. He also has a 25% chance to raise any non-[[lifeless]] creature he kills as a soultorn, one of the lesser horrors. Unlike the other doom horrors, he will not move on the strategic map if controlled by the [[independents]].
Additionally, should he enter the strategic map, he triggers a global event which applies a horror mark to 5% of the units on the entire map.
{{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (20) \\ {{abilities:damage_reversal.png?20&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (14 vs MR) \\ {{abilities:polymorph_immunity.png?no&nolink}} [[Polymorph Immunity]]
{{abilities:magic_power.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic power]] (2) \\ {{abilities:bringer_of_misfortune.png?20&nolink}} [[Bringer of Misfortune]] (50) \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]]
{{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:teleport.png?20&nolink}} [[Teleport]] \\ {{abilities:blink.png?20&nolink}} [[Blink]]
== Umor, Eater of Gods ==
??Umor - Eater of Gods#1148?? has three different forms which he shifts between as he becomes wounded. His later forms have lower [[protection]], [[attack skill|attack]] and [[defence skill]]s, but more ability-based protections. Additionally, as he is the only horror with the extremely rare [[astral fetters]] ability, effects such as the ??Ring of Returning?? will not allow a commander to safely escape from an assassination attempt by him. He has a 75% chance to move on the map if independent.
{{abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Cold]] (15) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (20) \\ {{abilities:damage_reversal.png?20&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (12 vs MR, +1 per form defeated) \\ {{abilities:blind.png?20&nolink}} [[Blind]] \\ {{abilities:polymorph_immunity.png?no&nolink}} [[Polymorph Immunity]]
{{abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (15) \\ {{abilities:heretic.png?20&nolink}} [[Heretic]] (10) \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{abilities:astral_fetters.png?20&nolink}} [[Astral Fetters]] \\ {{abilities:blink.png?20&nolink}} [[Blink]]
{{abilities:stealthy.png?20&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:teleport.png?20&nolink}} [[Teleport]] \\ {{abilities:true_ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[True Ethereal]] (second and third forms only)
== Kurgi, Slave to Unreason ==
??Kurgi - Slave to Unreason?? is an [[immobile]] {{path>S10}} caster with an exceptionally large hit point pool. It has a 50% chance to move if independent. It also has {{gems>10S}} to use in every battle, which may allow it to cast spells such as ??Master Enslave??. Its theft of reason attack can inflict feeblemindedness.
{{abilities:reinvigoration.png?20&nolink}} [[Reinvigoration]] (2) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (20) \\ {{abilities:damage_reversal.png?20&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (19 vs MR) \\ {{abilities:polymorph_immunity.png?no&nolink}} [[Polymorph Immunity]] \\ {{abilities:resist_cold.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Cold]] (5)
{{abilities:mind_slimer.png?20&nolink}} [[Mind Slimer]] (entire battlefield) \\ {{abilities:innate_spellcaster.png?20&nolink}} [[Innate Spellcaster]] (1) \\ {{abilities:blind.png?20&nolink}} [[Blind]] \\ {{abilities:vulnerability_fire.png?20&nolink}} [[Susceptible to Fire]] (5)
{{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:magic_power.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic power]] (2) \\ {{abilities:resist_poison.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Poison]] (5)
== Scabiel, Maker of Ruins ==
??Scabiel - Maker of Ruins?? is a massive creature which possesses the unique ability to destroy [[fort]]s in its current province. Of note is its tremor attack, which can strike 25 squares at a time. Its independent movement chance is 75%.
{{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (15) \\ {{abilities:magic_power.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic power]] (2) \\ {{abilities:fateweaving.png?20&nolink}} [[Fateweaving]] (18 vs MR)
{{abilities:siege_bonus.png?20&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (500) \\ {{abilities:cause_unrest.png?20&nolink}} [[Cause Unrest]] (40) \\ {{abilities:population_killer.png?20&nolink}} [[Population Killer]] (800)
{{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:stun_immunity.png?20&nolink}} [[Stun Immunity]] \\ {{abilities:polymorph_immunity.png?no&nolink}} [[Polymorph Immunity]]
== Rarku, Hunter of Heroes ==
??Rarku - Hunter of Heroes?? is one of the two horrors to possess a [[soul slay]]ing weapon attack, alongside Agon. Of additional note is his high number of melee range attacks. His independent move chance is 100%.
{{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (20) \\ {{abilities:damage_reversal.png?20&nolink}} [[Damage Reversal]] (14 vs MR) \\ {{abilities:polymorph_immunity.png?no&nolink}} [[Polymorph Immunity]]
{{abilities:magic_power.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic power]] (2) \\ {{abilities:bringer_of_misfortune.png?20&nolink}} [[Bringer of Misfortune]] (50) \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{abilities:blink.png?20&nolink}} [[Blink]]
{{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:teleport.png?20&nolink}} [[Teleport]]
== Hruvur, Abomination of Desolation ==
??Hruvur - Abomination of Desolation?? is a {{path>A6S8}} caster that spawns 10 ??False Horror??s at the beginning of battle. It unique among horrors in that it has the ability to [[swallow]] and digest victims. Upon death, it lets out a death wail, stunning creatures that fail to resist.
{{abilities:darkvision.png?20&nolink}} [[Darkvision]] (100%) \\ {{abilities:fear.png?20&nolink}} [[Fear]] (20) \\ {{abilities:resist_shock.png?20&nolink}} [[Resist Shock]] (11) \\ {{abilities:innate_spellcaster.png?20&nolink}} [[Innate Spellcaster]] (2)
{{abilities:magic_power.png?20&nolink}} [[Magic power]] (2) \\ {{abilities:population_killer.png?20&nolink}} [[Population Killer]] (500) \\ {{abilities:floating.png?20&nolink}} [[Floating]] \\ {{abilities:polymorph_immunity.png?no&nolink}} [[Polymorph Immunity]]
{{abilities:amphibious.png?20&nolink}} [[Amphibious]] \\ {{abilities:ethereal.png?20&nolink}} [[Ethereal]] \\ {{abilities:teleport.png?20&nolink}} [[Teleport]] \\ {{abilities:blink.png?20&nolink}} [[Blink]]