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The Headsmen’s Curse: Fighter Cards and Abilities

September 2023·p. 117

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The spectral court supports its executioner by sharpening the next strike and preventing a condemned enemy from escaping. A coordinated death sentence scales with nearby companions, while Nighthaunt movement tricks, strength reduction and spectral restoration help the warband keep its execution party together.

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