The Book of Van Nessing
C3V Wave 1 - Thormun's Reprieve - Veterans of Disaster
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The figure used for this unit is a Dungeons and Dragons figure from the Unhallowed set, the Vampire Hunter (#11/60) (Check availability).
Character Bio:
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The full details of Van Nessing's past are a mystery even to him. The records of the Royal Library state that he was found on the edge of the Elven Sacred Copse, half-dead, already into middle age, and lacking any memory of his past life. Regardless of what his past concealed, Queen Elana Starling enrolled him in the ranks of the Kresnik, an elite group dedicated to hunting the forces of darkness that roam Feylund. Over the course of many years, Van Nessing became a master of techniques that made him more than a match for any common foe encountered in Feylund's creeping night.
An expert in many forms of weaponry as well as unarmed combat, he was driven to constant training. Above and beyond his extensive knowledge of undead lore, Van Nessing is armed with an eclectic mix of items and weapons designed to take maximum advantage of the traditional weaknesses of the forces of darkness, including silver bolts and relics blessed by the Elven Queen herself.
Despite Van Nessing's unrivaled hunting prowess, he quickly grew weary of defending the forests and hunting the walking dead that plagued Morindan. He also found it hard to keep his opponents alive in accordance with Kresnik dictates, which state that all followers must make it their mission to discover the cure for the conditions that beset their former brethren. But Van Nessing found it hard to see past the perversion of reanimated corpses and lycanthropic curses.
During one of his hunts, selfish arrogance caused him to abandon his companions to chase after Ophois the Darklord, and he was overwhelmed and infected by the werewolf lord in the process. Aquilla saw him in the midst of this transformation, and saved him to assist her in fighting the undead in Kinsland. The Archkyrie's hatred of all things unnatural parallels Van Nessing's determination to rid the earth of the foul creatures. Doing all he can to find a cure for his own curse, he serves valiantly, promising never again to forget his Kresnik duty.
SILVER BOLTS SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 5. Attack 3.
When a Lycanthrope or Hybrid figure receives one or more wounds from Silver Bolts Special Attack, that figure receives one additional wound.
DIVINE MISSION
After revealing an order marker on Van Nessing's Army Card, after taking Van Nessing's turn, you may reveal an "X" order marker that is on Van Nessing's Army Card and take another turn with Van Nessing. During this additional turn, Van Nessing adds 2 to his normal attack against Undead figures.
HOLY RELIC
When the 20-sided die is rolled for a special power on an opponent's Undead Army Card and at least one of the figures from that Army Card is within 3 clear sight spaces of Van Nessing, subtract 3 from the die roll.
-Rulings and Clarifications-Q. What happens when Van Nessing's Holy Relic affects an opponent's Undead 20-sided die roll of 1, 2 or 3? Does the result become -2, -1, and 0 respectively?
A. No. The minimum result is 1.
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-Combinations and Synergies-
Synergy Benefit or Penalty ReceivedWEREWOLF LORD: MOON FRENZY
Van Nessing being an Hybrid hero, a Werewolf Lord can use Moon Frenzy to make an attempt to take a turn with him.
It's a benefit if the Werewolf Lord is in your team.
It's a penalty if the Werewolf Lord is an opponent.
SELEENA: FERAL SWIPE
Seleena rolls 2 additional dice when attacking adjacent Hybrid figures.
Synergy Benefits ReceivedLYCANTHROPE OR HYBRID FIGURES: SILVER BOLTS SPECIAL ATTACK
When he inflicts one or more wounds with SILVER BOLTS SPECIAL ATTACK, Van Nessing inflicts an additional wound to Lycanthrope or Hybrid figures.
ARKTOS: HUNTER ATTACK ENHANCEMENT
As a Hunter figure, Van Nessing may receive an additional attack die when adjacent to Arktos
COUNT RAYMOND: DEVOUT LEADERSHIP
Having a Devout personality, Van Nessing may benefit from Count Raymond's DEVOUT LEADERSHIP movement bonus.
UNDEAD FIGURES: DIVINE MISSION
When he takes an additional turn with DIVINE MISSION, Van Nessing adds 2 dice to his normal attack against Undead figures.
Synergy Benefit or Penalties OfferedUNDEAD FIGURES WITH A POWER WHICH USES THE 20-SIDED DIE: HOLY RELIC
While rolling the 20-sided die for a power on an opponent Undead Army Card, if at least one of the figures from the card is within 3 clear sight spaces of Van Nessing, you must substract 3 from the die roll.
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-Heroscapers Community Contributions-
Power Ranking and Master Index
Van Nessing - More than just a counter to undead, Van Nessing is a tough hero who can deliver multiple ranged special attacks using Divine Mission.
B+ by dok
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