The Infernal Host
The Infernal Host is a warrior race of star-spanning marauders who descend upon planets like a locust swarm. They travel from world to world by conjuring portals that deliver their invading force across the galaxy on their never-ending quest for greater power.
They mine resources from the worlds they raid, drain Animus as needed for their dark magic, and subjugate entire civilizations, permanently changing the planets they’ve conquered in their image. Though brutal and savage, the Host is bound by a strict code of conduct, valuing victory, strength, and loyalty above all else.[1]
Characteristics[edit]
Shroud[edit]
The Infernal Host uses its dark magic to harvest the “souls” of the fallen. They call this life energy Animus. Animus is converted into Shroud–a dark, swirling magical fog that empowers its units on the battlefield. Shroud is generated by Shroudstones and Infernal Shrines. By absorbing Shroud, Infernal units gain a temporary health shield ("White Health") and become harder to kill.[2]
- Main Articles: Shroud
- Main Articles: Animus
- Main Articles: White Health
Rituals[edit]
Magic is at the heart of Infernal power, and Rituals are how the Host brings that magic to bear against its enemies. Some rituals will help spread the Shroud even further, while others will summon the awe-inspiring power of the apex Infernal units, such as the Flayed Dragon.[3]
- Main Article: Rituals
Summoning[edit]
Infernal units aren’t “created” at production structures–instead they are summoned from their homeworld at these structures using magic. This is reflected by expending spawn charges at these buildings–often several at a time. Each charge teleports in an Infernal unit near-instantaneously. The summoning ritual on that structure becomes available again after a brief cooldown.[4]
Tech tree[edit]
Top-Bar Abilities
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| Cost: Ani 40 Cooldown: 120s Hotkey: CTRL + E Duration: 10s Caster: The Infernal Host Requirements: Greater Shrine After a 2 second delay, Infest enemy uinits in the target area. |
| Cost: 0.016 Ani 50 Cooldown: 120s Hotkey: CTRL + R Duration: 30s Caster: The Infernal Host Requirements: Greater Shrine Summons a Shroudstone near an existing Shrine, Shroudstone or Wraithstone. The summoned Shroudstone gains 100% increased attack speed amd damage for 30 seconds. Additionally increase all Shroud coverage by 100% for 30 seconds. |
| Cost: Ani 75 Cooldown: 180s Hotkey: CTRL + T Duration: 30s Caster: The Infernal Host Requirements: Greater Shrine Covers the entire map in Shroud for 30 seconds. |
| Cost: Lum 500 The 500 Ani 300 Cooldown: 300s Hotkey: CTRL + Y Caster: The Infernal Host Requirements: Greater Shrine Summons a powerful enthralled dragon at a target friendly Shrine. Nearby enemy units that die while Infested will spawn an additional Fiend. Can use the Fetid Breath and Inhale Poison. |