Ivory Pillar. Diamond Breath. Northern Wind. Great Protector. These are all titles given to the ferocious Nilfheim, king of the northern continent of Icaria.
Icarians have always worshiped the dragons of their world as godlike creatures; but no dragon has ever been held in higher honor than King Nilfheim. This reverence is both hard-won and well-earned, as The Great Protector fights valiantly for those who cannot defend themselves. His glory is in the patronage of the battleweary.
In Nilfheim, Jandar discovered a kindred spirit. He summoned the mighty king to Valhalla just moments before he would meet his end at the hands of the invading Nhah Scrih, a cult of Icarian Dragon-Slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind. Nilfheim is a captain among the Jandar's Sentinels so he is often working with other Kyrie like Raelin.[1]
Stats[]
- Life: 6
- Move: 6
- Range: 1
- Attack: 6
- Defense: 4
- Point Value: 185
Abilities[]
- Ice Shard Breath Special Attack: Range 5. Attack 4.
When Nilfheim attacks with his Ice Shard Breath Special Attack, he may attack 2 additional times. He cannot attack the same figure more than once. - Flying:
When counting spaces for Nilfheim's movement, ignore elevations. Nilfheim may fly over water without stopping, pass over figures without becoming engaged, and fly over obstacles such as ruins. When Nilfheim starts to fly, if he is engaged he will take any leaving engagement attacks.
Nilfheim, king of the northern continent of Icaria.
Synergy[]
- Greenscale Warriors: Lizard King Bonding
As a Unique Huge Dragon Hero, Nilfheim may benefit from the Greenscale Warriors' Lizard King Bonding ability.
History[]
On Icaria, Nilfheim was revered as a king and as a protector of those who would be downtrodden by other dragons, and he ruled Icaria's northern continent. Just prior to his assassination by the dragon-killing Nhah Scrih cultists, he was summoned by Jandar to Valhalla, where he would become a captain of the Sentinels of Jandar and work alongside Raelin.
The prophet Raknar had a vision potentially prophesying his arrival in Valhalla.[2]
Additional Info[]
The name Nhah Scrih is an anagram of the name of Heroscaper Chris Hahn.
Nilfheim's name is likely inspired by Niflheim, the realm of the dishonored dead in Norse myth. It is a fitting name for an ice dragon, as Niflheim was said to be an extremely cold place, second only to Jotunheim, realm of the frost giants.[3]
FAQ's[]
- Nilfheim’s Wing: Adjacency Ruling
Can Nilfheim’s right wing block adjacency between the figure that is on the hex directly behind him, and a figure that is standing on the other side of the wing?
No. The wing will not block adjacency. (Hasbro FAQ)[4]
Resources[]
For further reading and strategy tips, check out the Book of Nilfheim at Heroscapers.com.
