Persephone Mission 8 Mission Title: Helios, the capital of Pyroborea and primary weapon testing grounds for Pyro Objective 1:Defeat Buta Objective 2: Defeat Sorcha Mission Attributes: None New Units: None New Spells: Charm, meanstalks Without your two new spells, this mission would be very difficult indeed. Charm, when cast on an enemy creature that does not die during the spell, will suddenly cause the creature to join your side. Even if the charmed creature is in the midst of an enemy force and dies quickly, its soul will emerge blue. Combining charm with your shielding spell (skin of stone, ethereal form, etc.) is the most effective way to perform such an attack. As usual in high-level missions, guardian creatures to your first manalith and let the enemy wizard attack. Meanstalks, on the other hand, simply causes chaos. Four giant tendrils sprout from the ground and, reaching down, capture friends and foes alike and toss them like dolls. Cast this spell only in the middle of enemy forces, because the tendrils do not care whom they grab. This spell is very effective for assaulting guardianed manaliths, because the guardians will be occupied as your forces rush in. A manalith right beside your altar is where you will most likely defend against the first attack by Sorcha. Judicious use of your two new spells will be what gives you the upper hand in these first few fights. Straight ahead is a mana source, possibly claimed by Sorcha already, which should be your next target. South of that is a third source; approach it alone, because your presence triggers a volcanic eruption. If you're alone, you won't lose your valuable units. Sorcha possesses a manalith that is near your second manalith, which you should claim from her. Attack with the meanstalks spell before you send in your troops; or charm each guardian one by one. Her altar is nearby, over the ridge, and it has a guardianed manalith near it. Again, charm the guardians or meanstalk the area; then desecrate her altar. The road to Buta's altar passes through the four magnafryers. He may attack before you assault the magnafryers, in which case you should fall back to the nearest manalith until you have captured many of his souls. To defeat the magnafryers, use quick units (druids, gargoyles, icarus, and so on) and gather your lost souls as you go. If your force is decimated, gather the souls and regroup before attempting the next magnafryer. You should have plenty of souls available to you once Buta has been pushed back to your altar. If he still has a force, guardian several of your creatures to the manalith in the middle of the magnafryers and hold him off, claiming his souls. You will probably have to take out both manaliths by his altar before attempting to desecrate it, since he'll be close enough to destroy any sac-doctors you set in motion around his altar otherwise.   « Previous Page Persephone Missions (cont.) »