The Book of Korvus Rook'Shir

[Zettian Juggernaut]

The Book of Korvus Rook'Shir

C3G MARVEL WAVE 24
THEY CAME FROM BEYOND!


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The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Wolverine and the X-Men set.
Its model number and name are #022 / Korvus.

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Character Bio - Korvus is a descendant of Rook'shir, a citizen of the Shi'ar Empire who, centuries ago, controlled the power of the Phoenix Force in conjunction with his blade. He was ultimately defeated by the Imperial Guard, a team which defends the empire and was formed for the purpose of stopping Rook'shir

After he was defeated, only a portion of his power remained in his blade, which could only be lifted by one of his descendants. Korvus is the last surviving descendant of Rook'shir, and because of this he was kept in prison. K'tor, a loyalist of D'ken, offered to set Korvus free provided that he would work for him. Korvus easily overpowered the X-men except for Rachel Summers, who also controls the Phoenix Force. With the help of Rachel he was able to break free from the control of K'tor. Since then, he has become a member of the Starjammers and is shown becoming more and more intimate with Rachel Summers.

(From Comicvine)
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• N/A

Outgoing Synergy:

• Figures with the Phoenix Fire special power may allow Korvus to roll an unblockable attack die with his Blade of the Phoenix special power. Current Figures with the Phoenix Fire special power.

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities:

• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Korvus Rook'Shir cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Super Strength.

Benefits:

• As a figure with the Super Strength Special Power, Korvus Rook'Shir interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Super Strength.

Weaknesses:

• As a figure with a Special Attack, Korvus Rook'Shir interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Special Attacks.
• Figures with the Phoenix Fire special power are affected by Korvus Rook'Shir's Blade of the Phoenix special power. Current Figures with the Phoenix Fire special power.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: (ZettianJuggernaut pt1 pt2)
• Second playtest: (Xael Raymand)
• Third playtest: (Asterius)
• Fourth playtest: (bsbush7690)
• Fifth playtest: (TrollBrute)
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by Flame Gryphon

[Zettian Juggernaut]

NAME = KORVUS ROOK’SHIR

SPECIES = SHI'AR
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = PIRATE
PERSONALITY = STOIC

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 6

POINTS = 270

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
Figures roll 2 fewer defense dice when defending against Korvus' normal attack. If Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Phoenix Fire special power you control after inflicting one or more wounds on a figure with his normal attack, you may roll 1 unblockable attack die against the defending figure. Figures with the Phoenix Fire special power are not affected by Blade of the Phoenix.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range Special. Attack 4.
Choose two spaces within 1 space of Korvus that are also within 1 space of each other. All other figures on or within 1 space of the chosen spaces that are no more than 3 levels higher than Korvus's height or 3 levels lower than his base are affected by this special attack. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each figure rolls defense dice separately.

SUPER STRENGTH

Spoiler Alert!

CHANGES:

• removed range from Blade of the Phoenix. (12/22/14)
• Blade of the Phoenix is 1 unblockable die instead of +1 attack. (12/22/14)
• Bumped Attack to 6 from 5. (12/22/14)
• Bumped Defense to 6 from 4. (12/22/14)
• Sweeping Blade SA chooses 2 spaces instead of all figures within 2. (12/22/14)
• Points dropped to 270 (1/22/15)

[Karat]

Originally Posted by Zettian Juggernaut

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
Korvus may add 1 to his range when attacking a figure whose base is no more than 6 levels higher than his height or 6 levelsor lower than his base. If Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Pheonix Fire special power, you may add 1 to Korvus' attack number. Figures without the Phoenix Fire special power subtract 2 from their defense dice when attacked by Korvus’ normal attack. When Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Phoenix Fire special power you control, add 1 to Korvus’ attack.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range Special. Attack 4.
All figures within 2 clear sight spaces of Korvus whose base is no more than 6 levels higher than his height or 6 levelsor lower than his base are affected by this special attack. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each aAffected figures rolls defense dice separately.

Suggested edits. I'll research him later.

[TrollBrute]

Fairly simple, but pretty cool. Nice thematic touches and some fun synergies, eventually. I like it.

Originally Posted by Karat

Suggested edits. I'll research him later.

Dropping "than his height" actually changes the power mechanically (by quite a lot!). Also, the last line of Sweeping Blade is consistent with how other powers have been worded.

[Zettian Juggernaut]

Here's what I'm thinking:

Originally Posted by Zettian Juggernaut

NAME = Korvus Rook’Shir

SPECIES = Shi'ar
UNIQUENESS = Unique Hero
CLASS = Pirate
PERSONALITY = ?

SIZE/HEIGHT = Medium 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 5 (6?)
DEFENSE = 5

POINTS = ???

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
Korvus may add 1 to his range when attacking a figure whose base is no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base. Figures without the Phoenix Fire special power subtract 2 from their defense dice when attacked by Korvus’ normal attack. When Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Phoenix Fire special power you control, add 1 to Korvus’ attack.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range Special. Attack 4.
Choose two spaces adjacent to each other and Korvus. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each affected figure rolls defense dice separately.

SUPER STRENGTH

Or what Johnny suggested:

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
If Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Pheonix Fire special power, you may add 1 to his Attack number. Figures without the Phoenix Fire special power roll 2 fewer defense dice when defending against Korvus’ normal attack.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 2. Attack 4.
Choose a figure to attack, you may choose up to two figures adjacent to the chosen figure to be affected by this special attack also. Figures affected by this special attack must be within 2 clear sight spaces of Korvus and have a base that is no more than 3 levels above his height or 3 levels below his base.

[Zettian Juggernaut]

Okay, how do other feel about this:

Originally Posted by Zettian Juggernaut

NAME = Korvus Rook’Shir

SPECIES = Shi'ar
UNIQUENESS = Unique Hero
CLASS = Pirate
PERSONALITY = ?

SIZE/HEIGHT = Medium 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 5 (6?)
DEFENSE = 6

POINTS = ???

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
Korvus may add 1 to his range when attacking a figure whose base is no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base. Figures without the Phoenix Fire special power subtract 2 from their defense dice when attacked by Korvus’ normal attack. When Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Phoenix Fire special power you control, after attacking, if a figure received 1 or wounds from Korvus' normal attack and does not have the Phoenix Fire special power, that figure receives 1 additional wound.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range Special. Attack 4.
Choose two spaces adjacent to Korvus that are also adjacent to each other. All figures on or adjacent to the chosen spaces that are no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base are affected by this special attack. Korvus is not affected by this special attack. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each affected figure rolls defense dice separately.

SUPER STRENGTH

[Zettian Juggernaut]

What do you people like better, A.

Originally Posted by Zettian Juggernaut

NAME = Korvus Rook’Shir

SPECIES = Shi'ar
UNIQUENESS = Unique Hero
CLASS = Pirate
PERSONALITY = ?

SIZE/HEIGHT = Medium 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 6

POINTS = ???

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
Korvus may add 1 to his range when attacking a figure whose base is no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base. Figures without the Phoenix Force special power roll 2 fewer defense dice when defending against Korvus' normal attack. If Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Phoenix Fire special power you control after inflicting one or more wounds on a figure with his normal attack, you may roll 1 unblockable attack die against the defending figure.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range Special. Attack 4.
Choose two spaces adjacent to Korvus that are also adjacent to each other. All figures on or adjacent to the chosen spaces that are no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base are affected by this special attack. Korvus is not affected by this special attack. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each affected figure rolls defense dice separately.

SUPER STRENGTH

Or, B.

Originally Posted by Zettian Juggernaut

NAME = Korvus Rook’Shir

SPECIES = Shi'ar
UNIQUENESS = Unique Hero
CLASS = Pirate
PERSONALITY = ?

SIZE/HEIGHT = Medium 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 6
DEFENSE = 6

POINTS = ???

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
Korvus may add 1 to his range when attacking a figure whose base is no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base. Figures without the Phoenix Force special power roll 2 fewer defense dice when defending against Korvus' normal attack. If Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Phoenix Fire special power you control after inflicting one or more wounds on a figure with his normal attack, you may roll 1 unblockable attack die against the defending figure.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range Special. Attack 4.
Choose two spaces adjacent to Korvus that are also adjacent to each other. All figures on or adjacent to the chosen spaces that are no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base are affected by this special attack. Korvus is not affected by this special attack. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each affected figure rolls defense dice separately.

SUPER STRENGTH

I personally lean more towards A, but I can go with either.

[Zettian Juggernaut]

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[Yodaking]

I have the figure and his sword is pretty big so I can see the need for a 'reach' type of power here, but I think 6 levels up or down seems a bit too big. 3 or 4 seems more realistic. Does he have any other powers besides the blade? The bio says he easily defeated the X-men and right now this card does not seem all that powerful. His attack output is pretty good but he does not seem like he would last all that long at 4 defense/5 life.

[johnny139]

For Sweeping Blade, I think it would be more appropriate to have it be like classic's Cleave - attack one figure and some adjacent figures. I think it feels more like "swinging a sword" and less like "giant tornado attack." I think we should leave the Range 2 off of his normal attack, though, to keep things interesting, and I agree 6 spaces up and down feels sort of big. So like this...

BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
If Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Pheonix Fire special power, you may add 1 to his Attack number. Figures without the Phoenix Fire special power roll 2 fewer defense dice when defending against Korvus’ normal attack.

SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 2. Attack 4.
When Korvus attack with this special attack, you may choose two figures adjacent to the defending figure to be affected by this special attack. Figures affected by this special attack must be within 2 clear sight spaces of Korvus and have a base that is no more than 3 levels above his height or 3 levels below his base.

Just as a suggestion. Do what you will with it.

[A3n]

Originally Posted by johnny139

For Sweeping Blade, I think it would be more appropriate to have it be like classic's Cleave - attack one figure and some adjacent figures. I think it feels more like "swinging a sword" and less like "giant tornado attack." I think we should leave the Range 2 off of his normal attack, though, to keep things interesting, and I agree 6 spaces up and down feels sort of big. So like this...

Just as a suggestion. Do what you will with it.

I prefer Johnny's suggestion much better (with a couple of edits ).

Is a base attack of 5 warranted?

[Spidey'tilIDie]

I like Johnny's suggestions there! Much cleaner and easier to read.