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Path to Victory: The Crimson Court

June 2021·pp. 104–109

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The Crimson Court offers two competing paths through Hunger: embrace Bloodthirst or manage counters to become Inspired. Fighter-specific upgrades and healing effects let the vampires adopt different roles, making the timing of attacks and counter removal central to a flexible but demanding warband.

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