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Development Blog #25

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Hello Commanders of Mantaria! As the release of Shields of Loyalty draws nearer, we’re thrilled to bring you new updates and insights on Tier 3 Undead units, the thrilling conclusion of the Darkwood Lore Pieces, and the connections in our latest lore. This DevBlog reveals formidable foes and a crucial story segment that leads to the heart of our first island’s mysteries. Let’s dive in!

[h2]Introducing Tier 3 Undead Units – Elemental and Magical Power Unleashed[/h2]

With the endgame in sight, our Tier 3 Undead units arrive to test your skills like never before. These units wield formidable elemental and magical powers, embodying the unholy might of the Undead legions. As we progress into the late stages of the campaign, prepare to face these powerful foes that bring specialized strengths and unique abilities, ensuring an intense and challenging fight.

[h3]Undead Tier 3 Units:[/h3]


[h3]Light Infantry: Witches[/h3] - Channeling elemental damage, these eerie units bring elemental damage to weaken your forces, wreaking havoc on unprepared armies.
[h3]Heavy Infantry: Demons[/h3] - Infused with dark magic, these towering demons deal magical damage capable of strong attakcs, turning your strongest units into vulnerable targets.


[h3]Light Cavalry: Ghost Riders[/h3] - Mounted on spectral steeds, these swift units deliver deadly elemental attacks, striking fear with their unpredictable charges.
[h3] Heavy Cavalry: Hell Horses[/h3] - Enveloped in flame and darkness, Hell Horses are imbued with potent magical damage, trampling any who dare stand in their path.

These Tier 3 units represent the culmination of the Undead army’s strength and require keen strategy to overcome. Prepare your defenses and bring your best units if you hope to stand against them!

[h2]Lore Piece #9: The Portal - The Last Stand at Darkwood[/h2]

Following the story choices made in Lore Piece #8.1: The Monastery and #8.2: Treasure Hunt, we now arrive at the climactic mission that ties everything together. The Bastion, the proud and powerful stronghold of Darkwood, has fallen to the relentless hordes of the Undead. Only by retaking this fortress can we uncover the reason behind these monstrous attacks and face the infernal threat that lies ahead.

[h3]Mission Briefing – The Portal[/h3]

The Bastion was once the crown jewel of Darkwood’s defenses, a place of unmatched strength and protection. But even its walls have been torn down, overwhelmed by the relentless advance of the Undead, led by the fiery Demon Lord Zepar. This terrifying demon has brought flames and destruction in his wake, laying siege to all in his path. Now, there’s only one option: reclaim the Bastion and put an end to the invasion.

In Lore Piece #9, readers will see how Aglovan's earlier choices, whether defending the Monastery or gathering resources from the Treasure Hunt, influence their resources and allies in this pivotal mission. With the fate of Darkwood at stake, every choice made so far will echo in the battle to come.

[h3]Community Updates & Beta Testing[/h3]

[h3]We want to remind you:[/h3] Want to join the testing and help shape the game? Apply on our Discord server to become a beta tester and be part of our journey to the full release!

Your support is essential to our journey. If you haven’t already, please add Shields of Loyalty to your Steam wishlist to help our community grow and stay up-to-date with every new update. With your support, we can bring Shields of Loyalty to even more fans of strategy, lore, and epic battles.

Thank you for your loyalty and for standing by our side as we march toward the 1.0 release. There’s much more to come as we reach the epic end of Darkwood and beyond!

Until next time, Commanders—brace yourselves and prepare for battle!

The Shields of Loyalty Team

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