Total War: Warhammer II - The Warden & The Paunch DLC - (PC) Steam EUROPE Digital Key
The Warden & the Paunch is the latest Lords Pack for Total War: WARHAMMER II.
Introducing two rival Legendary Lords from the world of Warhammer Fantasy
Battles, each with their own factions, objectives, mechanics, units and
playstyle, for use in both the Eye of the Vortex and Mortal Empires campaigns,
and custom/multiplayer battles.
Eltharion the Grim commands Yvresse (High Elves) while Grom the Paunch leads the
Broken Axe Tribe (Greenskins). Neither Yvresse nor the Broken Axe tribe are
involved in the Vortex race, but are pitted against one another as eternal
nemeses, on a collision course to a final climactic encounter where only one can
emerge the victor.
Long has Eltharion the Warden of Tor Yvresse stood sentinel, ever-watchful for
signs of Greenskin incursion. While he campaigned overseas against the Druchii
of Naggarond in ages past, Tor Yvresse nearly fell as the green tsunami of Grom
the Paunch’s legendary Waaagh! roared through Ulthuan. After defeating Grom and
scattering his hordes, Eltharion swore that no Orc or Goblin filth would ever
set foot in his lands again.
But Grom has other designs. His cavernous belly aches for a rematch, and his
hunger for vengeance is matched only by his titanic appetite. As his gobbos tend
to the bubbling cauldron, delighting him with each tasty new morsel, his plans
begin to set. He’ll gather them all, the bosses and the boys, wind them up to a
fever pitch, and lead them on a Waaagh! the likes of which the world has never
seen. This time, Tor Yvresse will fall, and its snooty Warden will kneel before
the mighty Paunch!
HIGH ELVES - ELTHARION THE GRIM (YVRESSE)
Unique faction mechanics:
Athel Tamarha
In a secluded Yvresse mountainside lies Athel Tamarha, Eltharion’s base of
operations. It lies in ruins, untouched since Grom’s previous Waaagh!, but
Eltharion seeks to rebuild it in Tor Yvresse’s defence.
In Eltharion's campaign, Athel Tamarha is represented by a new panel where the
player rebuilds structures to gain numerous unique benefits. In addition,
Eltharion can use his unique Warden’s Cage ability against enemy Heroes and
Lords in battle. Should they fall while under its influence, they will be
imprisoned in Athel Tamarha for interrogation…
Athel Tamarha has a number of structures across two unique chains which can be
rebuilt. Each enhances Tor Yvresse’s defence rating and grants the following:
* The Silent Sentinels chain can increase Tor Yvresse’s defence rating and
enable the recruitment and upgrading of elite Mistwalker units, plus
increasing recruitment capacities for several unique elite unit types
available to Eltharion.
* The Watchers of Yvresse chain enable the interrogation of captured Heroes and
Lords, improvements to the Mist of Yvresse, and bonuses to Eltharion’s
Influence.
* Through the questioning, vanquishing and indoctrination of captives,
Eltharion can gain useful information and other benefits.
Mist of Yvresse
Tor Yvresse will become progressively shrouded by an enchanted mist, enhancing
all of Eltharion's troops and disrupting enemies caught within it.
* Provides the unique Army Ability ‘Envelop in Mist’ which enhances your
troops’ performance when fighting within its influence
* Athel Tamarha upgrades grant additional effects as the Mist become stronger.
* Increasing the strength of the Mist of Yvresse will eventually cause it to
cover all of Ulthuan as a protective aid.
Defence of Yvresse
Eltharion will gradually build up defensive power at Tor Yvresse, as Eltharion's
homeland becomes increasingly fortified against invasion.
* At the campaign outset, the city of Tor Yvresse will begin in a damaged state
until upgrades are completed, progressing the city into rebuilt then
fortified states. This is reflected in any battles fought over Tor Yvresse,
affording increasingly stronger defensive abilities and options for
Eltharion.
* The Yvresse defence level also expands the Mist of Yvresse to cover further
regions of Ulthuan, enhancing Eltharion’s forces and weakening interlopers.
Rite: Invocation of Ladrielle
For Eltharion, the Invocation of Isha is replaced by the Invocation of
Ladrielle, which empowers the Mists of Yvresse.
NEW UNITS AND CHARACTERS:
Eltharion (Legendary Lord)
Eltharion the Grim is the unflinching warden of Tor Yvresse. Atop his mighty
Griffon, Stormwing, he swoops into battle with peerless conviction.
Eltharion wields a spear and a sword, as well as being a caster of High Magic.
This offers him the flexibility to alter his role in battle based on the
circumstances at hand. His defence-focused abilities also make him excellent at
holding firm battle lines.
Archmage (Lord)
The High Elven Archmages are amongst the greatest practitioners of Magic within
the mortal realms. With the introduction of the Archmage, High Elf players now
have access to all 8 core Winds of Magic and the Lore of High Magic to choose
from, ideal for those who pref
