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Reinforcements: Shieldbearer

May 2009·p. 47

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The Dwarf bodyguard chooses a particular hero to protect. When close enough to that hero’s combat, a free Heroic Fight helps him reach the threatened leader. Nearby Dwarves also reroll failed Courage tests. The complete profile turns the figure’s protective identity into movement and morale support.

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