The Book of Nicholas Esenwein

[Evisceraxe]

The Book of Nicholas Esenwein

C3V Wave 1 - Thormun's Reprieve - Heroes of Vasel's Vigil

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The figure used for this unit is a Vampire Guildmaster figure from D&D Miniatures. Its model number and name is (38/Savage Encounters), or a Vampire Stalker figure from D&D Dungeon Command: Curse of the Undeath

Character Bio

Spoiler Alert!

"Iskra."

Nicholas' whispered call echoed in the hallway, pulling Iskra from the moonlit view of Feylund. Nicholas appeared uncharacteristically focussed, but she raised a disapproving eyebrow at him nonetheless. Nicholas advanced down the corridor, a sinister smile creeping across his face.

"Cockiness is unbecoming in a noble," Iskra said bluntly, and turned back to the balcony. She heard Nicholas' throaty chuckle and felt him slink up behind her; his arms crept around her midsection. He rested his chin in the hollow of her neck, silent.

"I want to show you something," Nicholas said after a moment. There was an earnest excitement in his voice that Iskra had not heard before. She hesitated, and he released her and floated up off the balcony, hovering in midair and extending his hand. Still that sinister smile.

"Come!" he said, his eyes pleading, eager to share something important. But what? Iskra cocked her head, suspicious. She had become used to his plans and schemes, his chronic deviousness. This, however, was almost too sincere for him, and it put her off guard.

"Tell me what it is first," she said. "Then I might follow you. Your recklessness has nearly destroyed us more than once."

Nicholas bared his fangs as his smile widened.

"It is ... our future."

Bloodborn Rising
Each time Nicholas Esenwein destroys a figure, you may remove a wound marker from this Army Card. If the destroyed figure was small or medium, and not undead, replace that figure immediately, if possible, with one of your own previously destroyed Thralls. Nicholas Esenwein may not use Bloodborn rising on destructible object.

Overextend Attack
After taking a turn with Nicholas Esenwein, you may place a wound marker on Nicholas Esenwein and take another turn with him. You may only use this power once per round.

Flying
When counting spaces for Nicholas Esenwein’s movement, ignore elevations. Nicholas Esenwein may fly over water without stopping, pass over figures without becoming engaged, and fly over obstacles such as ruins. When Nicholas Esenwein starts to fly, if he is engaged he will take and leaving engagement attacks.

- Rulings and Clarifications -_______________________________________


- Combinations and Synergies -

Synergy Benefits Offered

Bloodborn Rising: Thralls
After Nicholas has destroyed a small or medium non-Undead figure, you may replace that figure with one of your previously destroyed Thralls.

• Preyblood Thrall
• Deathstrike Thrall
• Bloodburst Thrall
• Darkprowl Thrall

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Skeletons of Annellintia: Necromancy
As an Undead Duke, Skeletons of Annellintia can be placed on Nicholas Esenwein's card to potentially reanimate.​

Synergy Benefits Received

Zombie Hulk : Paralyzing Fear
As an Undead figure, Nicholas Esenwein may be aided by Zombie Hulks's PARALYZING FEAR special ability
Skull Demon : Valkrill Attack Aura 1
As a Valkrill Figure with a Range of 1, Skull Demons can boost Nicholas' attack.​

Synergy Imposed

Ana Karithon : Turn Undead Special Attack
As an Undead figure, Nicholas Esenwein is subject to Ana Karithon’s TURN UNDEAD SPECIAL ATTACK

Van Nessing : Divine Mission
As an Undead figure, Nicholas Esenwein is subject to Van Nessing’s +2 attack die when Van Nessing takes another turn using DIVINE MISSION.
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- Heroscapers Community Contributions -

Power Ranking and Master Index
Nicholas Esenwein- He's no Cyprien, but healing and bringing back a figure with one kill is a solid combo. If stronger Thralls arrive, he gets stronger. B -by dok

Unit Strategy Review
-TBA

 

[Toogwick_tuk]

His overextend attack makes him amazing. Cause in one turn he could heal two wounds (including the one taken from overextending), and revive two previously destroyed thralls. He's a studmuffin.

 

[dalu]

Maybe it's worth to copy in the bio spoiler the text you'll find here: C3V Highlight May 22nd 2011

 

[Evisceraxe]

Maybe it's worth to copy in the bio spoiler the text you'll find here: C3V Highlight May 22nd 2011

I got it I didn't know that was there, thanks again!

 

[Sir Dendrik]

The Nicholas Esenwein/Preyblood Thrall army has this to it that I didn't pick up until actually playing a game with them:

Each Preyblood Thrall you create is another potential wound you can heal from Nicholas, as he can destroy the Preybloods that he revives. So if there's a lull in the battle where the opponent is moving in reinforcements, Nicholas can attack a Thrall or two to recover wounds/fuel a future revival.

Sooooo cool.

 

[Ace Histoli]

The Nicholas Esenwein/Preyblood Thrall army has this to it that I didn't pick up until actually playing a game with them:

Each Preyblood Thrall you create is another potential wound you can heal from Nicholas, as he can destroy the Preybloods that he revives. So if there's a lull in the battle where the opponent is moving in reinforcements, Nicholas can attack a Thrall or two to recover wounds/fuel a future revival.

Sooooo cool.

That would be great, but I think their Undead status prevents this. Bloodborn Rising specifically requires a non-Undead figure. At least, as I interpret the card - I am frequently wrong...

 

[ZBeeblebrox]

Nicholas could destroy a Thrall to heal a wound, but could not create another Thrall, because it is Undead.

You can look at Bloodborn Rising in two Parts

Bloodborn Rising
1)Each time Nicholas Esenwein destroys a figure, you may remove a wound marker from this Army Card.
--Nick destroys a figure and heals a wound.

2)If the destroyed figure was small or medium, and not undead, replace that figure immediately, if possible, with one of your own previously destroyed Thralls. Nicholas Esenwein may not use Bloodborn rising on destructible object.
--The figure was not Undead, and was small or medium...you may, if you have any destroyed Thralls, replace said figure with a Thrall.

 

[caps]

I have to say, that Nicho and the Thralls are one of my favorite releases from C3V so far--they're topped only by Van Nessing in my book.

 

[Bolo]

In his first turn Nicholas could move to one of his Thralls, attack and destroy it to regain a wound, then overextend, recieving a wound, destroy an opponets non-undead, small or medium figure to remove a wound and revive the Thrall you destroyed on the first turn.

Basically using your own thrall as a bridge to get to an enemy figure that you could not reach in one turn.

 

[dalu]

Nicholas Esenwein is Undead, you should add the following in "Synergy Benefits Offered".

Zombie Hulk: Paralyzing Fear
As Undead, Nicholas Esenwein may benefit from the Zombie Hulk's Paralyzing Fear defense penalty when attacking other figures.

 

[Evisceraxe]

Thanks dalu. I also added a link to all the other Books and I added dock's power rankings, C3V/SoV-inclusive Power Rankings

 

[UtahScott]

Minor card error: the term "Undead" should be capitalized, as it's referring to a Species type.

Bloodborn Rising
Each time Nicholas Esenwein destroys a figure, you may remove a wound marker from this Army Card. If the destroyed figure was small or medium, and not undead, replace that figure immediately, if possible, with one of your own previously destroyed Thralls. Nicholas Esenwein may not use Bloodborn rising on destructible object.

 

[Cat Attack Man]

Hey guys. Loving the customs.

Can anyone answer why Nicholas is under Valkrill, when the rest of the Esenweins are Utgar? Just curious. I wonder if rather than following a likley family tree it were simply to boost Valkrill numbers.

Cheers

 

[robbdaman]

Suffice it to say Nicholas doesn't get along well with his family.

 

[ZBeeblebrox]

Hey guys. Loving the customs.

Can anyone answer why Nicholas is under Valkrill, when the rest of the Esenweins are Utgar? Just curious. I wonder if rather than following a likley family treet it were simply to boost Valkrill numbers.

Cheers

Sibling Rivalry

 

[infectedsloth]

Is three preyblood thralls enough to use with Nicholas?

 

[ZBeeblebrox]

Is three preyblood thralls enough to use with Nicholas?

Three is a good number, so you have some options when you want to bring a destroyed one back. I all depends on how you want o use them and what your Army build is, but I'd say the *Sweet Spot* for Preybloods is 3.

 

[UberQ9]

For some reason I thought this guy would have A Coward's Reward.

 

[caps]

Synergy with the Deathstrike Thralls for Bloodborn Rising needs to be added to the OP.

 

[NintendoDude23]

Hey I just killed you,
and this is crazy,
but now you’re undead,
so slay them for me!

 

[Arch-vile]

I've got a question about the Esenweins... how is everyone related? I'm thinking Nicholas is Cyprein's nephew, Sonya is Cyprein's wife, Iskra is Cyprien's daughter? And Marcu, well who knows how he fits in!

Anyone else have ideas on the Esenwein family tree? (reunions must get awkward)

 

[The CEE]

I've got a question about the Esenweins... how is everyone related? I'm thinking Nicholas is Cyprein's nephew, Sonya is Cyprein's wife, Iskra is Cyprien's daughter? And Marcu, well who knows how he fits in!

Anyone else have ideas on the Esenwein family tree? (reunions must get awkward)

Marcu is actually Cyprien's brother. From his bio you learn that Cyprien cursed him as Utgar summoned the Esenweins to Valhalla.

 

[Rudiger]

i do believe that 'Vampire Guildmaster' and 'Savage Encounters' need to swap position in the model details.

 

[Sherman Davies]

The D&D Dungeon Command expansion, Curse of Undeath, comes with a Vampire Stalker figure that is the same sculpt as the Vampire Guildmaster figure used for Nicholas Esenwein. The cape is painted differently, but otherwise the mini is identical. I just thought this info should probably go in the OP, since the original figure has gotten scarce and expensive.

 

[greygnarl]

The D&D Dungeon Command expansion, Curse of Undeath, comes with a Vampire Stalker figure that is the same sculpt as the Vampire Guildmaster figure used for Nicholas Esenwein. The cape is painted differently, but otherwise the mini is identical. I just thought this info should probably go in the OP, since the original figure has gotten scarce and expensive.

More than the cape is different. The entire figure is repainted but only the cape enough to be noticed. (It's also a nice Esenwein red now, so that's awesome.)