The Book of Shriek

[Ronin]

The Book of Shriek

C3G MARVEL WAVE 34
WEB OF VENOM


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Modified Heroclix figure from the Guardians of the Galaxy set.
Its model number and name are #044 / Shriek. The modification is to remove the citizen.

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Character Bio - Frances Barrison lived a hard life, going from abused child to junkie to drug dealer. After being trapped for a time in Cloak's cape when he busted her for dealing drugs, she snapped and went insane, discovering her mutant powers in the process. She met Carnage in the Ravencroft Institute. The two broke out of the asylum and started a killing spree that ravaged New York City, as well as a twisted romantic relationship.

Shriek's powers include telekinetics and sonic blasts as well as a kind of dark empathy that lets her bring out the worst in people and drive ordinary citizens to madness. As Carnage's girlfriend of many years, she frequently antagonizes the same folks as him, particularly Spider-Man and Venom.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Marvel figure, Shriek has these Marvel Synergies.
• As a figure with a secret identity, Shriek has these Secret Identity Synergies.
• As a Mutant, Shriek has these Mutant Synergies.
• As an Insane figure, Shriek has these Insane Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Shriek's "Kill Here Often?" special power allows her and Carnage to move at the start of the game.
• Shriek's Carnage Family special power allows her to take turns instead of other figures you control and boost her attack when all of your Order Markers are on the cards of either non-human Insane or Savage Heroes.

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• As a figure with a secret identity, Shriek interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a Mutant, Shriek interacts differently with these special powers.
• As an Insane figure, Shriek interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a flying figure, Shriek interacts differently with these special powers.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: First Initial (before refactor, @160), Second initial (after refactor, @160)
• Second playtest: Arch-vile @180
• Third playtest: IAmBatman @180
• Fourth playtest: MrNobody @150
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by Soundwarp SG-1
• Shriek created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Lim
• Comic art by Kris Anka

[Ronin]

NAME = SHRIEK
SECRET IDENTITY = FRANCES BARRISON

SPECIES = MUTANT
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = EMPATH
PERSONALITY = INSANE

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 4

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 4
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 150

"KILL HERE OFTEN?"
At the start of the first round before Order Markers are placed, if you control at least one Hero named Carnage, you may immediately move Shriek and one Carnage you control up to 5 spaces each.

CARNAGE FAMILY
If all of your Order Markers are on the Army Cards of non-human Heroes that are Insane or Savage, after revealing an Order Marker on the card of a Unique Hero you control and instead of taking a turn with that Hero, you may take a turn with Shriek. During this turn, Shriek rolls one additional attack die against figures adjacent to that Hero.

BAD VIBRATIONS
All figures within 4 spaces of Shriek subtract 1 from their Defense numbers for each of the following that is true:
-that figure is not Insane or Savage.
-that figure is an enemy Symbiote.
-that figure is defending against an attack from Shriek.

FLYING

Original write-up:

Spoiler Alert!

NAME = SHRIEK
SECRET IDENTITY = FRANCES BARRISON

SPECIES = MUTANT
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = EMPATH
PERSONALITY = INSANE

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 4

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 4
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 160?

PSYCHO LOVE
At the start of the game, choose a Unique Psychopath Hero you control. After revealing an Order Marker on that Psychopath's card and before taking a turn with that Psychopath, you may move Shriek.

SONIC DISORIENTATION
All figures within 4 spaces of Shriek subtract 1 from their Defense numbers for each of the following that is true:
-that figure is not Insane.
-that figure is an enemy Symbiote.
-that figure is defending against an attack from Shriek.

MAXIMUM CARNAGE
Any figure that ends its normal movement within 4 spaces of Shriek must attack during its turn, if possible.

FLYING

[Ronin]

Comic art:

Spoiler Alert!

Mini art:

Spoiler Alert!

Background:
Creepy asylum vibe?

[Ronin]

@Arkham @japes @johnny139 @Karat @Lazy Orang @Lord Pyre @Soundwarp SG-1 @tcglkn

Finally making the leap from talking a lot about designing Venom characters, to actually designing those characters. Exciting times!

[Soundwarp SG-1]

Groovy Scooby

[Karat]

[Arkham]

Very cool! Always fun to take on a passion project release.

[tcglkn]

Shouldn’t Sonic Disorientation affect all Symbiotes or does she have enough control to not affect allies?

[IAmBatman]

The age of the symbiote begins!

[Lord Pyre]

I feel like we could spell out in Carnage that they should be attacking friendly figures as well, just to be super clear.

But otherwise real solid.

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by tcglkn

Shouldn’t Sonic Disorientation affect all Symbiotes or does she have enough control to not affect allies?

Yeah, she's generally not portrayed as putting the whammy on Carnage. Otherwise, yeah, I'd just do all symbiotes, but her number one thematic ally is a symbiote.

Originally Posted by Lord Pyre

I feel like we could spell out in Carnage that they should be attacking friendly figures as well, just to be super clear.

But otherwise real solid.

Yeah, we could spell that out. We've got plenty of room on the card.

[johnny139]

I had no idea she was a Mutant... do we have any Mutant Psychopaths? Would make for a fun crossover army. As-is I think she's probably pretty valuable in a Mutant build regardless, even if you won't be able to get that bonus movement. Just giving an extra -1 Defense to Wolverine's multi-attacks sounds fun.

In general I think we're good.