Isabella von Carstein is a Von Carstein Legendary Lord. As wicked as she is learned, no mortal can harm the Unliving Countess of Sylvania, for she reigns eternal!
As the daughter of the last Count von Drak, Isabella carries in her veins true nobility, laced with supreme arrogance and cruelty. Though her union with Vlad von Carstein was at first a marriage of convenience, love soon blossomed - a love that was to see Isabella ushered into the ranks of the Midnight Aristocracy, granting them both the power to realise their dreams. Isabella's newfound ability to raise the dead, coupled with her undying devotion to her husband, means the von Carsteins are more than a match for their enemies. With the Chalice of Bathori in hand, and Vlad at her side, there are few in the Old World who can stand against Isabella von Carstein!
This unit frightens all enemy units, reducing their leadership when nearby. It is also immune to fear. Fear penalties do not stack.
Encourage
This unit provides a leadership bonus to nearby allies. Units within range of both the Lord's aura and an encouraging unit will receive the larger of the two bonuses.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Undead
The unit is Undead (does not rout, immune to terror, becomes unstable when is low). It will suffer from attrition when moving through territory not owned by the Undead.
Abilities[]
Ability
Description
Master of Beguilement
This Vampire Lord feints and shades, confounding their enemy into missteps and errors.
Red Fury
Vampires have long had a savage and unstoppable bloodlust. They will continue to slaughter until their enemies lie dead at their feet, or have been turned to Undeath.
Undeath Resurgent
Arise! Do not falter! Do not crumble! Back to life once more!
The Hunger
As the Vampires rip apart their victims they feast on the blood that spills forth – gaining in strength and lost stamina.
Crumbling
The dead do not rest easily in the Old World. Those summoned by Vampires and Necromancers no longer have mortal concerns - they serve only their master's will.
Disintegrating
The Dark Magic binding has failed. Both flesh and necromantic energy slough off the subjects leaving naught but dust.
Spells[]
Spell
Description
The Curse of Undeath
As the powers of Dark Magic are wielded for the purpose of Necromancy, its unwholesome energies invigorate the Undead.
Curse of Years
The Wizard spits out an ancient curse, causing their enemies to age at an incredible rate - their hair turning white and skin shrivelling up.
Gaze of Nagash
Bolts of Dark Magic leap from the caster’s eyes, withering flesh and blackening the bone beneath.
Invocation of Nehek
The caster intones the dread syllables once uttered by Nagash, restoring friendly targets.
Raise Dead
Necromancers can awaken mortal remains to reinforce their Undead legions.
Vanhel's Danse Macabre
Friendly targets are filled with magical energy, making them even more aggressive!
Wind of Death
The Wizard calls forth spectral winds that howl through the enemy ranks, tearing their souls from their bodies.
