Devblog 40 – Divine Minds: Archmages of the High Priest

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Sneak peek into the arcane forces of faith!

Welcome back, Commanders of Mantaria!

As we move closer and closer to the release of Shields of Loyalty, we continue to reveal the powerful units at your command. In this week’s devblog, we unveil the Archmage class of the High Priest faction—a set of unique casters wielding devastating magical abilities in the name of divine order.

[h2]🧙 High Priest Archmages – Tier 1, 2, and 3 Units[/h2]

These powerful sorcerers channel faith into magic, shaping the battlefield with radiant spells, holy wrath, and protective enchantments.

🔹 Tier 1: Sanctifier
A humble priest-turned-warrior, capable of healing nearby allies and weakening enemies through divine presence. Low offence, high utility.

🔮 Tier 2: Oracle of Purity
This unit brings mid-range offensive magic and area control. Expect status afflictions like silence, fear, or even paralysis—delivered with holy might.

🌩️ Tier 3: Archmage of Revelation
The ultimate caster of the High Priest faction. Wielding chain-lightning, mass healing, and holy bombardment spells, this unit changes the tide of battle.
An awe-inspiring presence… and a priority target for any enemy commander.



[h2]🧠 Magic Meets Machinery – What Does It All Mean?[/h2]

With last week’s Siege Engines and the Mercenary Musketeer bringing technology into the fold, and now the holy Archmages joining the battlefield, the strategic depth of Shields of Loyalty continues to grow.

These elements together shape a battlefield where faith, fire, and foresight collide.

Magic isn’t just flashy—it’s a tactical layer. Who you bring and how you use them will make all the difference.

[h2]🗺️ Lore Pieces – Coming Very Soon[/h2]

We’ve heard you—you miss the lore pieces.
We’re happy to announce that the continuation of Aglovan’s journey through the Third Island is almost ready. Expect new chapters very soon!

Let us know:
Do you enjoy reading them? Want them voiced later? Or turned into cutscenes? We’re listening.

[h2]📣 Countdown to Release[/h2]

Everything is moving forward as planned. We're close.
Your support, shares, and wishlists help more than you know. Indie development at this stage is about trust—between developer and player.

Together, we're bringing back a feeling.
Something we remember from Fantasy General, from Heroes of Might and Magic, from the golden age of dark fantasy TBS games.

We want this to live again—and you’re a part of it.

[h2]📜 Last Week’s Devblog & Patch Notes[/h2]

Did you miss Devblog 39?
It showcased the terrifying siege units of the High Priest faction: Blade Engine, Fire Engine, and the divine Cannon of Revelation. Catch up here:
🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1318240/view/543354486002811431

Also, more patch notes are coming soon, so keep an eye out. Our developer is hard at work and will post updates as they arrive!

[h2]🛒 Wishlist and Follow on Steam![/h2]
👉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318240/Shields_of_Loyalty/

The Shields of Loyalty Team



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