Rise of the Undead in Neverwinter
By Pinpointerror @ March 7, 2013 at 6:00am
Valindra Shadowmantle’s influence and corruption is omnipresent across the Forgotten Realms in Neverwinter. By leading an army to besiege Neverwinter, her ultimate goals are the destruction of the living world and to rule the Sword Coast at any cost.
Among her growing army is the undead. With an allegiance of unfathomable numbers, her army continues to grow with every fallen soldier and creature slain at the hands of the undead. All humanoid races, gnolls, orcs, and nearly every living thing are at the mercy of the undead; fall to an undead soldier and become one. Furthermore, historical events like the eruption of Mount Hotenow, and the resulting tragic life loss, as well as the Spellplague caused a significant rise in undead.
During your quests in Neverwinter, you will encounter numerous undead creatures. They are normally found in areas of great death, sorrow, or tragedy like ancient graveyards. The undead are especially prominent in places where the regular world intersects with the Shadowfell. Also, few powerful Necromancers, like Valindra Shadowmantle, possess dark magic and the ability to bring back the dead to fight under their command.
In command of undead soldiers
Usually, the undead wander aimlessly unless they are under the command of a more powerful undead or necromancer. For example, one powerful undead type is a Wight, who died in a terrible manner, and has soul-sucking abilities. Ghosts also exist throughout the darkest corners of the Forgotten Realms. And, some undead are products of their environment such as Ash Zombies and Blazing Skeletons who came about after the eruption of Mount Hotenow.
Ash Zombies on Mount Hotenow
Fighting for ultimate control of these undead are the Red Wizards of Thay, led by Valindra Shadowmantle, and the Netherese of Netheril. These two warring factions employ all means to assert their dominance over each other and the living world. You will often find these factions’ undead minions engaged in battle on the Sword Coast. Wise adventurers know better than to cross paths where these powerful factions call home.
But, the battle is not lost! Doomguide soldiers bravely fight to protect the living world from the undead. Along with Kelemvorite Priests, who attempt to prevent people from rising as undead, the struggle remains hopeful to keep the subcontinent of Faerûn safe. Will you join them in leading the fight against Valindra Shadowmantle and the undead?
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noxtrum @ May 17th, 2013 11:42PM
I really hope for wizards to be able to become necromancers
whippetmane @ Mar 17th, 2013 1:17AM
iI am hoping to be able to pray to kelemvor god of the dead and become his cleric,will the undead then be mine to control:)
mok33
You can pray to Kelemvor in Neverwinter, but you won't be controlling any undead.
wesleyvalk @ Mar 11th, 2013 8:21AM
I would like to see some Ghouls, Devours, Bone Yards, Bodaks and most of all Mohrgs.
mok33
And undead gelatinous cubes.
bee98 @ Mar 9th, 2013 6:07AM
Well, sounds like someone needs Casavir.
kgl7 @ Mar 7th, 2013 1:52PM
I would think that any armored undead of any kind except perhaps a vampire would have armor that would at least have some scratches, have a more broken look to it. I know it is minor, but I think that would be a neat touch to the visual effects of the game without destroying the overall concept.
ghangar @ Mar 7th, 2013 12:33PM
advise for this weekend ... Cardio , Double Tap , Beware of Bathrooms , and Don't Be a Hero ( Unless its "of the North")
santos1978 @ Mar 7th, 2013 12:09PM
so psyced to test this thing
thedeltasniper @ Mar 7th, 2013 11:01AM
I feel like a small child waiting for this game!!!
algelboy @ Mar 7th, 2013 10:02AM
EU users cant play 8 march?
michealton1 @ Mar 7th, 2013 7:50AM
Yes the Paladin will be missed
lmk2 @ Mar 7th, 2013 6:52AM
Too bad that paladins do not exist.
kronicmastrbait
There's always clerics.
fullmetalpope @ Mar 7th, 2013 6:51AM
Bring it on daddy!
jarii2 @ Mar 7th, 2013 6:43AM
I will be there tomorrow!
xervai @ Mar 7th, 2013 6:08AM
Awesome! Just one more day... Just one more day..... Any news on whats in the next beta weekend!?
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