Cathbad

## Ability

### As Attacker

Launches 3 orbs to deal a total of 195% damage to the target enemy. When the orbs deal damage, additionally, launches 1 orb to deal 65% extra damage for each buff on the caster, up to 5.

Each orb has a 30% chance to turn the enemy into a mushroom for 3 turns. Mushrooms can't attack, cast a skill, or restore mana.

Turns 3 non-green Naya Stones into Healing Naya Stones.

### As Defender

Heals 3 random allies and their nearby allies, restoring HP equal to 10% of their max HP for 3 turns.

Level 2: Damage +15% Extra Damage +5%
Level 3: Damage +15% Extra Damage +5%
Level 4: Damage +15% Extra Damage +5%
Level 5: Damage +15% Extra Damage +5%
Level 6: Damage +15% Extra Damage +5%
Level 7: Damage +15% Extra Damage +5%

## Awakening Effects

**Awaken +1:** Shields self for 20% of HP at the beginning of each wave.
**Awaken +2:** Increases attack, defense and Max HP by 8%. Takes 5% less damage.
**Awaken +3:** Increases stats provided by weapons and runes by 15%.
**Awaken +4:** Increases attack, defense and Max HP by 8%. Takes 5% less damage.
**Awaken +5:** Decreases mana required to cast skills by 10 after casting a skill, up to 50.

## Unique Weapon

Increases Normal Attack Damage by 22% (for Cathbad, 33%) for 3 turns when healed. This effect can be triggered up to three times every turn.

## Story

**I.** Orange hair is the signature trait of Cathbad's family, and it's only passed onto the eldest son, who will then become the village head. Cathbad started attending village meetings with his father at a young age, learning about druidism and listening to nature's sounds. he swore to protect his homeland as his father did until the day he dies. Chattingdale might be a small village, but it hides an enormous secret...

**II.** Cathbad was a natural leader with excellent articulation, an eye for talent, wisdom beyond his age, and courage in the face of danger. He loved nature, but he loved being the village head of Chattingdale even more. He was the youngest village head and constantly butted heads with a hostile priest that handles the finances for the village. Cathbad felt the gold should be used to protect their crops and repair their roads, while the priest felt such a young leader didn't know what was best for the village. He managed to fire the priest during the orc invasion and took complete control of the village.

**III.** Cathbad and Fabula were childhood sweethearts and got married at the age of sixteen. After giving birth to Hightowe, their first son, Fabula aged rapidly, and all her hair became white within a month. Cathbad took care of her despite how much she aged. He began to wonder if it was time to let Hightowe take over as the village ruler to spend more of his time with Fabula. However, Hightowe kept doing unexpected things, so Cathbad couldn't hand over the reins very well and started having doubts about whether or not Hightowe could do the job.

**IV.** When Cathbad became the village head, he inherited an ancient book that recorded the details of the Battle of the Abyss, which he initially thought was a fairytale, but discovered the event took place. Drago, the light dragon that fought in the battle, slumbered in Chattingdale. Their family must protect the cave until the Dark Force descends once more when someone arises to awaken Drago and bring the light back to Antia.

**V.** Cathbad considered giving the seat of the village head to the wise Elmyst, who seemed like a better choice than his fool of a son. However, Fabula insisted that Hightowe was just as clever and that Cathbad was the dumb one. However, the real headache was that Hightowe supported the idea of giving someone else the seat, putting Cathbad in an awkward place. The position of village head was always a bloodline role, what is the right choice for Chattingdale?

## Tips

* Cathbad is one of the best all-round heroes in the game and is suited for all modes of play.
* Cathbad works best when placed with other Chattingdale heroes due to the buff duration increase.
* Cathbad's attack is increased when paired with heroes with buffing capability.

## Trivia

* Cathbad's son, Hightowe, is only pretending to be a fool and is actually quite intelligent.
* Cathbad was the face of the 2022 St Patrick's Day giveaway and the 2022 Easter banner.

## Images

The easter banner for 2022.The St Patrick's day giveaway for 2022.Hero card