Hel, Realm of the Dead

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*For the time being, Vice Askr and Hel share a page. We welcome any feedback regarding this move.*

## Vice Askr

### Date Released

Dec 6, 2020

Hel, Realm of the Dead is a custom civilization made twice, the first by SilentSkye and a dual pack by Kobazco.

***Skye's does not require any DLC. Kobe's prerequisites are unknown.***

## **Strategy**

### **Skye's Líf**

Líf is an aggressive leader. His personality, unit and building are proof of this. His *Dreadful Reapers* are an excellent front line unit for assaults and chasing down weakened prey. His *Grim Keeps* allow his Melee & Gun units to start off with an extra 15 XP when trained and allowing land units to be trained 50% faster! Domination is his sole focus for victory!

## **Attributes**

### **Skye's Líf**

* Melee & Gun Units fight 20% stronger outside friendly lands.
     **Dreadful Reaper -** (Longswordsman)
* Starts with the Charge Promotion.
 Grim Keep - **(Castle)*** +7 Strength & 25 HP for the city.
* Melee & Gun units gain 15 XP when trained.
* Melee & Gun units are produced 25% faster.

Start Bias: **Avoid Jungle**

1. Hel
2. Fólkvangr
3. Gimle
4. Andlang
5. Vidblain
6. Brimir
7. Sindri
8. Helgafjell
9. Valhalla
 **Spy List**

* Hel
* Eir
* Thrasir
* Gustav
* Alfonse
* Shareena

### **Kobe's Hel**

     **Fell Walker** (Warrior)
     **Hel Gate**(?)
* Requires the Shrine to be built.
* +2 Faith.
* Whenever a Phantom is spawned, cities with a Hel Gate gain Faith equal to half of the defeated enemy's combat strength.

Start Bias: **?**

1. Helheim
2. Hel
3. Vaskrheim
4. Tower of Heaven
5. Eternal Sanctum
6. Gnótthæð
7. Order of Heroes
8. Midgard's Shield
9. Aether Resort
10. Training Tower
11. Illusory Dungeon
12. Hall of Forms
 **Spy List**

* Henriette
* Anna
* Zacharias
* Loki
* Gustav
* Lif
* Eir
* Thrasir

### **Kobe's Líf (Vice Askr)**

     **Fallen Brave** (Swordsman)
* Does not require Iron.
     **Fallen Order**(?)
* +15 experience for all units built in this city.
* +15% production for melee units.
* Every Citizen in a city with a Fallen Order provides newly trained units with +1 XP, up to a maximum of 15 additional XP.

Start Bias: **?**

1. Vice Askr
2. Aether Keep
3. Vaskrheim
4. Tower of Heaven
5. Eternal Sanctum
6. Gnótthæð
7. Order of Heroes
8. Midgard's Shield
9. Aether Resort
10. Training Tower
11. Illusory Dungeon
12. Hall of Forms
 **Spy List**

* Henriette
* Anna
* Zacharias
* Feh
* Fehnix
* Lif
* Eir
* Thrasir
* Gustav
* Alfonse
* Sharena

## **History**

### **Hel**

Describe this leader's homeworld here. You may copypaste their CivPedia entries if it helps.

### **Vice Askr**

The Kingdom of Askr was once a powerful kingdom in the land of Zenith. However, after this world's Askr waas faced with the threat of Hel, Alfonse preformed the Rite of Hearts. Doing so resulted in the defeat of that world's Hel, but also the death of the entirety of Askr. Now, Líf fights to balance out the Cohort of the Dead and save the people of Askr.

### **Líf**  (Skye)

Once the first king of Askr, Líf formed an alliance with the Divine Dragon Askr, and with the dragon's blood he gained the ability to open gates to other worlds. He is also the founder of the Aether Keep. According to Reyson in Chapter 3, Líf has the power to bound Heroes to contracts.

In Book III, Chapter 1, Líf is resurrected as a General of Hel who attacks the Order of Heroes during Hel's invasion of Askr, set on destroying the world. After his defeat, he vanishes, as his descendant Alfonse explains to his sister Sharena that Líf is their ancestor. Líf appears in Chapter 4 for a rematch before Hel arrives to take Alfonse's Lífe, but he does not say anything at all.

In Chapter 6, Líf appears before Alfonse a third time upon entering the realm of the dead, saying that death cannot be defied, and the living will never understand until they die. Afterwards, he retreats to meet up with Thrasir. The two fight against the Order of Heroes as a team, and flee they are defeated once again. Líf opens up a portal to another world for him and Thrasir to escape to, while the Askrans and the Order of Heroes follow them in pursuit.

Líf appears once more in chapter 8, as the Order of Heroes attempts to traverse an alternate Askr in the hopes of discovering a way to defeat Hel. He attempts to assassinate Alfonse but is stopped when Sharena intervenes.

As Alfonse researches this alternate Askr, specifically why no Lífe can be found here, he discovers that the citizens of this Askr formed an alliance with Embla and defeated Hel, at the cost of the lives of everyone in this reality.

### **Skye's Líf**

Greetings sir Líf! In the past, you were an entirely different person. You were the proud prince of your land and stood for justice but that all changed when your sister was slain… and eventually you as well. Hel, Realm of the Dead attacked. Although you were victorious in fending them off after allying your nation with Embla, the citizens of both lands were no more. Sometime later, the queen of Hel, Henrietta revived you. You took on the name of Líf and became a mighty and fearsome general. You are no longer yourself however. For you have become a cold-blooded killer set on destroying worlds.

Oh mighty Líf! You are in charge of Hel’s invasion and domination of this new world. Will you rule via domination or via… another way? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

### **Kobe's Hel**

Oh great Hel, sovereign of the realm of the dead. You have forever and will always rule! Watching over death, you endlessly seek to balance out the cohort of the dead. When one's time comes, you shall always be there. Waiting for their end. Your power grows with all that perish, and so you have sought to expand your power through the total annihilation of other realms.

Oh great queen of death Hel! The realm of the dead look to you for greatness. Can you extinguish all mortal life in this realm? Can you build a civilization to stand the test of time?

### **Kobe's Líf (Vice Askr)**

Greetings, Líf, king of Askr. Or rather, what is left of Askr. The once great nation that was known for the Order of Heroes has long met its demise, with only you left to look after the ruined lands. You have made an agreement with Hel, in hopes of saving your people. The lives of others in exchange for those of your people. Hel has bid you to balance the cohort of the dead. Once the proud Prince of Askr, Alfonse, you now take the role of Líf in hopes of saving your people.

Líf, king of Askr! Your task lies before you: Kill in order to save your people. There are none who presently look upon you. Can you fufill your duty? Can you save Askr? Can you build a civilization to stand the test of time?

## **Music**

* Peace, Skye: Hel's Theme

* War, Skye: Book III Boss Theme (English)

## **Mod Support**

* Civ IV Traits in Civ V
	+ Skye's Lif: Aggressive & Imperialistic
	+ Kobe's Hel: Aggressive & Imperialistic
	+ Kobe's Lif: Protective & Philosophical
* Fire Emblem Leader Affinities
	+ Skye's Lif:  Dark
	+ Kobe's Hel:  Dark
	+ Kobe's Lif:  Fire
* Fire Emblem True Start Location
* Kiang's Fire Emblem Religions
	+ Skye forgoes this in favor of Zoroastrianism
	+ Kobe's civs: - Loptous
* Weapon Triangle
	+ Skye's Lif:
	+ Kobe's Hel: the Phantom becomes a spearman
	+ Kobe's Lif: the Fallen Brave becomes an axe fighter

### **Events and Decisions**

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## **Screenshots**

**Skye's Líf on the "Set-Up Game" screen.Skye's Líf's Dawn of Man Image.LífInGame.jpgShye's Líf in-game featering his Unique Unit. the "Dreadful Reaper"LífLeaderScene.jpgSkye's Líf's Diplomacy Screen.**
## **Credits**

### **Kobe**

* TheMH06: Lua Reference and idea assistance
* ExplosiveWatermelon: Lua Reference for nearest city function