Cthulhu Wars: High Priest Expansion Pack
Cthulhu Wars: High Priest Expansion Pack Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
High Priests
The High Priest is a new type of Cultist, and belongs to the Faction of its own color. He is Recruited, like an Acolyte. He generates 1 Power during Gather Power, can Create and Control a Gate, and can be Captured. Each Faction has only a single High Priest available. Because the High Priest is Recruited, rather than Summoned, a Gate is not needed. The High Priests benefit from all Spellbooks or abilities that reference Cultists (but not Acolytes).
High Priest Loyalty Card
The High Priest's loyalty card is printed on page 106 of the rulebook as a picture. Its text is transcribed here.
High Priest — Cost: 3 — Combat: 0
Unspeakable Oath (Ongoing): At the end of any player's Action (even if it is not your turn), Sacrifice your High Priest (return him to your Pool) and add 2 to your Power. This may also be done during the Gather Power or Doom Phases.
Notes: The High Priest is a new type of Cultist. He is Recruited, like an Acolyte. He generates 1 Power during Gather Power, can Create and Control a Gate, and can be Captured. Each Faction has only a single High Priest available.
Because the High Priest is Recruited, rather than Summoned, a Gate is not needed.
The High Priest benefits from all Spellbooks or abilities that reference Cultists (but not Acolytes).
Tips and Tricks
- Sacrifice him during Gather Power to ensure you are First Player.
- Recruit your High Priest in the first Action Phase. Then Sacrifice him to enable you to Awaken your Great Old One (and still have Power remaining) in the second Action Phase.
- If your High Priest is alone on a Gate, and an enemy threatens to Capture him, on your turn Summon a Monster and then immediately Sacrifice the High Priest. He is safely removed from the Map and your new Monster is not only paid for, but can help defend the Area.
- Sacrifice him when the other players are out of Power to "resurrect" yourself. Now you have 2 Power left to spend on Actions while they have none.
- Sacrifice him to permit a Ritual of Annihilation at a critical time.