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Behold the Obelisk & Jade Obelisk Heroic Traits

April 2023·p. 56

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A nominated Jade Obelisk hero earns a trait by defeating an enemy hero or a particularly robust foe. Options emphasise critical damage, hunting strong opponents, recovering near an obelisk and moving towards objectives or religious targets. Several depend on the icon bearer’s position or visibility, making the cult’s central monument a practical organising point for its champions.

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