August 24, 2004 - If IGN has taught us anything, it's that the power of leadership can make the difference between victory or defeat. The same principle applies to TimeGate's awesome Kohan series. Squads of regular troops may be effective enough on their own but these squads multiply in power when combined with a hero's leadership powers.

To help celebrate the heroes of the game, TimeGate has provided us with an overview of four of the game's heroes. Hey, it makes way easier reading than Thomas Carlyle or Joseph Campbell.

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There are many ways in which one may be cursed; good fortune as well as ill can condemn a man. For the Kohan, immortal and yet subject to a death of memory, their nature has proven both blessing and bane. For without their great powers, victory over Ahriman and the Shadow would have proven impossible; yet those who need not fear death and yet cannot remember war's hard lessons will never know peace. And so, with Ahriman's passing, the Kohan created for themselves new wars, turning against one another in eternal battle. The truces and alliances of the great conflict collapsed, the prosperity promised by victory evaporated, and all across Khaldun, either by choice or necessity, weapons were taken up once more.

And while brothers bleed on each other's blades, an ancient force, timeless in its malevolence and tireless in its patience, watches silently, knowing its hour is nigh.

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Divsha
Description: Divsha is the most beautiful of the Ceyah, despite her black and twisted heart. Nothing brings her more pleasure than to corrupt the forces of Light with her wiles. But since Ahriman's fall, Divsha has had little opportunity to do anything but flee, attaching herself to Melchior in hopes of using his influence when the Ceyah's fortunes improve.

Health: 1000
Defense Value: 2
Attack Value 1: 40 Khaldunite
Attack Value 2: none

Support Properties: Defensive Tactics - Hero's innate sense of tactical positioning provides +3 Defense Value to all units.

Spells

• Awakened: Haste - Magical energies infuse friendly warriors with supernatural speed, giving them +2 AV and 25% faster attack rate.
  
• Enlightened: Haste - Magical energies infuse friendly warriors with supernatural speed, giving them +2 AV and 25% faster attack rate.
  
• Restored: Fervor - Magical energies flow through friendly warriors, enhancing their speed, providing +4 AV and 25% faster attack rate.
  
• Ascended: Fervor - Magical energies flow through friendly warriors, enhancing their speed, providing +4 AV and 25% faster attack rate.
  
• Kohan Lord: Fury - Friendly warriors are awash in fervent power, bestowing them with +6 AV and 25% faster attack rate.
  

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Mahrdol
Description: The Fallen general Mahrdol brings fear and darkness in his wake. With cunning intellect and cruel military acumen, Mahrdol leads the Fallen legions responsible for invading the Nationalist lands. Mahrdol wields terrible Shadowborn powers, and is as deadly a warrior as he is a general.

Health: 1200
Defense Value: 3
Attack Value 1: 60 Melee
Attack Value 2: none

Support Properties: Aura of Fear - Hero radiates a black aura, providing +3 Defense Value to all units.

Spells

• Fallen Lord: Shadowswarm - Shadowborn energies open dark rifts summoning four Shadelings to do battle.
  

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Naava Daishan
Description: Naava Daishan was a hero of the Great War, and since its end, has been exalted as a Nationalist Seeker. Having witnessed first-hand the barbarism of the Ceyah, she has pledged herself to hunting them down wherever they remain and cleansing away their Shadow-taint. She is a powerful priestess and a competent warrior, and her charisma and prestige make her a highly effective leader.

Health: 800
Defense Value: 3
Attack Value 1: 40 Melee
Attack Value 2: none

Support Properties: none

Spells

• Awakened: Recovery - Healing energies flow through one target healing him of 150 damage and +2 Morale; Holy Shield - Spiritual energies form a shield around all friendly warriors, giving +3 AV, +2 DV.
  
• Enlightened: Recovery - Healing energies flow through one target healing him of 150 damage and +2 Morale. Holy Shield - Spiritual energies form a shield around all friendly warriors, giving +3 AV, +2 DV.
  
• Restored: Recovery - Healing energies flow through one target healing him of 150 damage and +2 Morale; Holy Armor - Divine power enshrouds all friendly warriors, providing +4 AV, +3 DV.
  
• Ascended: Restore - Powerful mystical energies heal one unit of 200 damage and +3 Morale; Holy Armor - Divine power enshrouds all friendly warriors, providing +4 AV, +3 DV.
  
• Kohan Lord: Regenerate - One target is healed of 250 damage and +5 Morale by divine powers; Holy Barrier - The powers of the heavens descend to protect all friendly warriors, providing +5 AV, +4 DV.
  

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Ravid Sakeri
Description: Ravid Sakeri is the wise and ancient Chancellor of the Council, one of the few Kohan whose life has been uninterrupted for many ages. A gentle but powerful wizard, Ravid has led his people through war and peace, always with an eye to the well-being of the mortal races, of whom he believes the Kohan must be stewards.

Health: 500
Defense Value: 1
Attack Value 1: 30 Melee
Attack Value 2: none

Support Properties: none

Spells

• Awakened: Lightning - The power of nature is called forth to blast an enemy target for 125 damage and 2 Morale loss; Holy Shield - Spiritual energies form a shield around all friendly warriors, giving +3 AV, +2 DV.
  
• Enlightened: Lightning - The power of nature is called forth to blast an enemy target for 125 damage and 2 Morale loss; Holy Shield - Spiritual energies form a shield around all friendly warriors, giving +3 AV, +2 DV.
  
• Restored: Lightning - The power of nature is called forth to blast an enemy target for 125 damage and 2 Morale loss; Holy Armor - Divine power enshrouds all friendly warriors, providing +4 AV, +3 DV.
  
• Ascended: Lightning Bolt - A massive bolt of crackling energy springs forth against one target, dealing 150 damage and 3 Morale loss; Holy Armor - Divine power enshrouds all friendly warriors, providing +4 AV, +3 DV.
  
• Kohan Lord: Forked Lightning - A terrible blast of lightning forks out from the caster, striking all enemies for 35 damage and 0.5 Morale loss to each target; Holy Barrier - The powers of the heavens descend to protect all friendly warriors, providing +5 AV, +4 DV.