Syâr-Rhul

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"...Sauron's influence spread quickly. Out of the ruins of Abrakhân rose a dark fortress. It was around this time that a mysterious Black Númenorean sorcerer known as Syâr-Rhul began to rise through Hoarmurath's dark ranks to become his chief personal advisor."
—The Age of the Ring Lore Compendium

As the Golden King rebuilt his fortress of Abrakhân, he began to spread his influence across Haradwaith. In this, he had the help of a chief advisor, Syâr-Rhul. Little is known about this figure, only that he was a mysterious sorcerer of Black Númenórean origin. The Black Vizier was sent to the various peoples of Haradwaith, winning influence over the leaders of this region and poisoning their cultures into worship of Zigûr.

In Age of the Ring, Syâr-Rhul is a hero for the Haradwaith faction.

## Abilities

**Golden King's Vizier** - Modifier Type: Leadership. Tribal and Harondor units gain +15% experience, +15% armour and +15% damage.

Rank 3: leadership expands to include Mahûd units.

Rank 6: leadership expands to include units from the Sanctum of Zigûr.

Rank 10: Leadership expands to include Black Númenórean units.

When near the Golden King, the Black Vizier gains +50% armour. Passive ability.

**Level 3: Enforcer (R)** - Can be cast on a friendly or enemy resource structure to pause production for 60 seconds. Spawns a Tribute Chest which can be decommissioned at the Fortress for 250 resources. If the Tribute Chest is killed before reaching the Fortress, it drops a treasure chest of 125 resources. Left click icon then left click on target.

**Level 6: Dark Sacrifice (T)** - Modifier Type: Spell. Targeted allied units gain +50% damage for 30 seconds. Left click icon then left click on target units.

**Level 9: Arbiter of Faith (C)** - Modifier Type: Spell. Syâr-Rhul spreads the faith to a target hero. If used on an allied hero, they gain double experience gain and their abilities will cool down 50% faster for 60 seconds. Summons two Hasharin Blades to defend target allied hero. If used on an enemy hero, they will be unable to gain experience and their abilities will cool down 50% slower for 60 seconds. Summons two Hasharin Blades to attack target enemy hero. Left click icon then left click on target hero.

**Level 10: False Promises (V)** - Give targeted units excellent experience. Left click icon then left click on target units.

## Upgrades

**Sauron's Reward** - Permanently empowers targeted hero with +25% armour and +25% damage.

## Strategy

Syâr-Rhul is a cheap but versatile support hero for Haradwaith. While he is weak in combat, his effect on the battlefield can still be large. His leadership evolves as he levels to help nearly every unit in the game, ensuring that he always stays relevant. **Enforcer** can be used both defensively and offensively. It can be used on a building under attack to squeeze out some resources before it is destroyed. It can also be used on enemy buildings to prevent them from earning resources while they are under attack. **Dark Sacrifice** can be used to support allied units. **Arbiter of Faith** can be used on both allied and enemy heroes, being able to support and protect the former, and disrupt and damage the latter. **False Promises** works similar to other experience granting powers, and its unique status in Haradwaith ensures that the Black Vizier is always a worthwhile addition to your army.