Elmyst

## Ability

#### As Attacker:

* Deals 135% damage to all enemies for 5 hits and dispels all buffs from them. The enemies can't receive healing for 3 turns.
Turns 5 Non-Purple Naya Stones into purple ones. Additionally generates 1 Purple Naya Stone for each buff dispelled from the enemy.
	+ Level 2: Skill damage + 20%
	Level 3: Skill damage + 20%
	Level 4: Skill damage + 20%
	Level 5: Skill damage + 20%
	Level 6: Skill damage + 20%
	Level 7: Skill damage + 20%

#### As Defender:

* Instead of creating purple Naya Stones, restores 15 mana for all purple allies. Restores an additional 15 mana for each buff dispelled from the enemy.

## Awakening

**+1:** Shields self for 20% of Max HP for 3 turns when the mana is full.
**+2:** Increases attack, defense and Max Hp by 6%, increases healing received and shield by 15%.
**+3:** Restores 3 mana when taking damage.
**+4:** Increases attack, defense and Max Hp by 6%, increases healing received and shield by 15%.
**+5:** Decreases enemies attack and defense by 20% for 5 turns when dealing skill damage.

## Unique Weapon

Increases mana gain by 15% (for Elmyst, 22%) for 3 turns when healed. This effect can be triggered up to three times every turn.

## Story

**I.** Elmyst was just thirteen when he was appointed the title of the Priest of Stars in Chattingdale. He loved talking about the stars and cosmos and was proud of his knowledge of astrology. His talent was not shared by many, but Elmyst was one of the best. His elegant etiquette and expertise earned him an excellent reputation in Chattingdale, as he studied the stars, interpreted dreams, and guided the villagers in when to sow, harvest, pray, and celebrate.

**II.** At the age of sixteen, Elmyst had become a master in astrology and fortune-telling. He predicted the Orc invasion two months before it occurred and organized the villagers to build defenses first. He also guided the villagers to plant drought-resistant crops just before one took place. He was considered a god of nature, and his fame eclipsed that of the elder. One night, he was able to meet Aldin, his idol. Aldin told Elmyst the most extraordinary power lies within the universe and that Elmyst would be the one to rule over it.

**III.** Since then, Elmyst spent all of his time studying the universe's secrets by going through the portal. With his intelligence and talent , he found all five-hundred mirror images of the Time Portal created in Antia by Aldin's magic, but he could not tell which one was real. However, he had one trick up his sleeve - he concentrated the pulsing powers of all the reflections into an arcane orb and was finally able to see the actual universe on the other side of the Time Portal.

**IV.** Elmyst became silent, and the villagers began gossiping. They said that the soul of the once-great Priest of Stars now spent most of his time away from his physical body. In a sense, they were right. Elmyst was only sleeping one hour per day and spent the rest peeking into the secrets of the cosmos tirelessly. The immense power of the universe scared him, but the fear bought by the unknown drove him to look into it further. He grew weak, anxious and temperamental. His body started responding to the power unconsciously, and his hair, tattoos, and skin became a strange shade of blue.

**V.** The Orcs attacked Chattingdale again, taking some villagers and almost all the supplies and wealth. However, Elmyst wasn't there to assist this time. The power of the universe was like a siren's song, calling out to him endlessly. Elmyst repented to the ancient tree when he realized how far he had fallen, but he couldn't do anything about it. His prayers of repentance were heard by Hightowe, and realized that the powers of the universe caused Elmyst's strange behavior... or, more accurately, Aldin's temptation. Hightowe decided to do something about this.

## Tips

* One of the strongest and most versatile Heroes available.
* Elmyst is very effective against 'stall' teams in PVP, and particularly effective against Jane and Isadora.
* Smoldering Core, Fiona's unique weapon, may also be useful for Elmyst.
* Elmyst's ability to add Dark stones to the board makes him a strong teammate to other Dark heroes.
* Elmyst is particularly strong against heroes who provide buffs.

## Trivia

* Elmyst is Cathbad's preferred choice of successor.