The Book of Marro Gnids

[Taeblewalker]

C3V Wave 1 – "Thormun's Reprieve"

CLING
If a Marro Gnid inflicts one or more wounds on an opponent’s Unique Hero, you may place that Marro Gnid on the affected figure’s card. Subtract 1 from that Hero's Move and Defense values for each Marro Gnid on the figure's card. A maximum of 3 Marro Gnids can be placed on any Hero's card.

SCALE 1
When moving up or down levels of terrain, Marro Gnids may add 1 to their height.

The figures used for this unit are Confrontation figures from the Scorpions set. Its model name is Phemera Omega Unit Box
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The PDF for this card can be downloaded here.

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CHARACTER BIO:

Spoiler Alert!

I moved slowly through the jungle, my scales contracting to push the moist air away from my already overheated body. The Skinless Ones had once occupied this area, but I saw no signs of them now. As I came around a massive jungle tree, I grew apprehensive: entering the Jungle of the Ancient King was prohibited. But the Warlord had commanded us to push through, sweeping for Marro, and rendezvous with the main force for our strike at the Marro Hive.

A dark shadow flitted just beyond my view. I jerked, twisting towards the movement, but nothing was visible. I glided forward, continuing to scout. The movement must have been my imagination, or perhaps a small jungle dwelling animal. It couldn't be the Skinless Ones; only the Nagrubs were that small, but they stank of Marro filth, plus they were never far from the massive Hivelords.

A bush to my left rustled with another scurrying movement. This animal was following me.

Suddenly a small animal appeared, scuttling down a tree, its two large front claws digging into the trunk. What could it be? I'd seen many animals as a scout, but I didn't recognize the shape or size of this creature. Wait, its skinless body was pinkish, like a Marro. Could it be? Flicking my tongue, I picked up a faint strain of the putrid Marro scent.

Something launched itself at me from behind and latched onto my skin, digging in with razor-like claws. More of these strange creatures pounced on me and held on with their talons, trying more to gain purchase than to mortally wound. I tried to shake them off, but their claws only sunk deeper into my scales. I felt my body weakening, my blood leaking into the jungle waters.

I twisted to slither away. I had to warn the Warlord. But more of these strange Marro parasites kept latching on to me. My movement slowed until I could move no more; the pain made it impossible to concentrate. As the creatures began to greedily slurp up my freely flowing blood, I knew I'd never deliver my final report.

-Rulings and Clarifications-

• Q: Can a Marro Gnid use cling if it is affected by Cyberclaw?
  A: No. Cyberclaw prevents a figure from being moved. A figure that is being placed but not destroyed is being moved. Marro Gnids are not destroyed when they Cling, but they are being placed, so a Marro Gnid affected by Cyberclaw cannot Cling.
  
• Q: When a figure with Marro Gnids on its card is destroyed and then comes back to life via the glyph of Sturla, Rejected By Death, etc., do the Gnids stay on that card when the figure comes back to life?
  A: Yes.
  
• Q: Do Marro Gnids take leaving engagement attacks when they use Cling?
  A: Marro Gnids do not take leaving engagement attacks when using Cling.
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-Combinations and Synergies-


Synergy Benefits Received

• KHOSUMET THE DARKLORD: Relentless Assualt
  As relentless figures, Marro Gnids receive an extra attack die from Relentless Assault.
  - MARRO HIVE: Hive Mind/Marro Rebirth
  As common Marro, Marro Gnids may take a turn before the Marro Hive and may be rebirthed as well.
  -TORIN: Evil Eye Protection
  As small figures who follow Utgar, Marro Gnids benefit from Evil Eye Protection.
  -TUL-BAK-RA Teleport Reinforcements
  As Marro squad figures, the Marro Gnids can be teleported when Tul-Bak-Ra takes wounds but is not destroyed.
  -MORGOLOTH Swarming Vermin
  As Small figures who follow Utgar, Marro Gnids may benefit from Morgoloth's Swarming Vermin ability.
  

Synergy Benefits Offered

• KNIGHTS OF BLACKGAARD Relentless Army Attack Bonus As Relentless figures, Marro Gnids aid Knights of Blackguard with their Relentless Army Attack Bonus.

Synergy Imposed

• WARDEN 816: Evisceraxe Special Attack
  As small figures, Marro Gnids are immune to Evisceraxe Special Attack.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

Master List and Grade
Cheap, fast, and nasty against low-defense heroes, but die very quickly against range or commons. C+