When was the last time you saw a unit, much less a mythical one that was made of bones, guts, and blood in Retold? Probably zero. Mummies and the Draugrs could have been “THEM” but whatever art direction at that time kind of killed it no pun intended.
This is why I think the upcoming Blood & Bones pack is much bigger than one may think. Not only will it probably give us dead bodies on the battlefield but I also think it pave the way and set the stage for more nightmarish units from current and potentially new pantheons. It will be much easier to transition now that we have this pack. And that is a wonderful feeling. To be honest, I think it will be worth spending the extra money just to have that extra visual bonus.
Above are some of the units we might expect in the future. I think some of us, myself included, were hoping for Gashadokuro as a day one myth unit for the Japanese. I guess if there ever is a fourth Japanese god, maybe this will become the new myth character. (Also hoping for the Onryo as well :P)
Top left: Gashadokuro of the Temple of the Japanese
A titanic skeletal monstrosity that strikes fear wherever it goes.
Top right: Yohualtepoztli of the Temple of the Aztecs
Also known as the Night Axe. This creature appears at night and targets those who are traveling alone.
Bottom left: Dullahan of the Temple of the Irish
A legendary headless horseman who carries its severed head and wields its spine as a weapon.
Bottom right: Upir of the Temple of the Slavs
Undead vampires driven by an insatiable hunger for blood. Many classic Hollywood monsters such as werewolves, vampires, and witches were heavily influenced by Slavic mythology. These creatures could receive extra buffs if a Slavic player can control day and night cycles.
Thoughts?
