Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era - Devlog #8

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Devlog #8: On Triumvirate's Strength and the Alvar Pact

As one of the most beloved factions, the Warlock/Dungeon town was a natural fit for our story. When we first looked at Jadame, we saw the variety of monsters it has to offer that have always been associated with Dungeon, who claimed the continent for themselves and formed their own kingdoms. This gave us an opportunity to create a unique faction that would be as close to its traditional lineup as possible while letting you explore a new story.

If you were to ask us how to describe Dungeon throughout the series in two words, it would be “Power” and “Misfits”. As we return to the world of Enroth, we once again have a chance to define what these powerful warlocks represent. Drawing upon the rich lore of the continent of Jadame (particularly from Might and Magic VIII, where we have first seen it), the Alvar Pact is a yet another take upon the Dungeon faction, representing those often seen as monsters forming an alliance with the red-skinned dark elves, who were condemned in the past for their pragmatic way of life — together they wish to project their strength onto the continent through diplomacy, mercantile power and military treaties, a twist to their previous means of acquiring prestige and renown.

Featured in every installment of Heroes of Might and Magic series since its conception, the powerful Warlocks and mighty Overlords have been a staple among the playable towns. However, each game within the series defined them differently:

• Servants of Lord Alamar and King Archibald from Heroes I & II were individuals that desired power and amassed creatures that shared their vision;
• The Warlords of Nighon from Heroes III believed the strong deserve to crush the weak and ruled from within the depths of their tunnels, hoping to one day claim Antagarich for themselves;
• In Heroes IV the Chaotic Sorcerers and Thieves lived among the swamps of Axeoth and united the miscreants of a new world under their banner, intent on carving out their own realm;
• In the world of Ashan the powerful and brooding Dark Elves allied themselves with dragon goddess Malassa and the Underworld, their story depicted through Heroes V, VI and VII.

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