i differentiate a creature who can use force(A) from a creature made of force(B).
A wouldnt have the force subtype
B would

Without the subtype, I wouldn't call A a "force" creature. Of course this is just an argument in semantics.

A dark creature with a force weapon eh?

if its mind/dark i cant see it being a force creature. Maybe a spirit creature but that could be a stretch. Something cthulhu-ian could work. That makes me think of Terror.

How bout a Psyoculus(or new creature type) which causes (psychic) fear (on a non-mage creatures) as an action. I imagine it working similiar to the oposite of thorgs taunt. must move away. must not attack it.

Fear: they cannot attack and gain pest while in the zone of the fear-causer. ends when fear-maker gets a new turn.

I like this hex condition idea, but the condition could use some balancing on the spirit creature itself. I equate it to a rot. I believe rot has a removal cost of 3, so this should too. I'd rather it not count as direct damage as well. upkeep+1 is enough. Mages can't gain upkeep effects(balance), so they are immune to it i guess? i am not sure.

No attack has a chance to place 2 rots. most of them are only on an 8-9+. He could maybe do 1 hex on a 5+, but then his attack dice should become 3. He is for cursing more than killing isnt he?

if other sources of hexing come out, Noxious Wights may heal too well. it limits the future inclusion of hex effects. Grey spirit has no heal, so why does this spirit? I don't like the idea of heal, but if you want it maybe: "when Noxious Wight deals damage to a creature, it may take one direct damage to place 1 hex condition on that creature. When a creature is destroyed, Noxious Wight reconstructs damage equal to the number of hex conditions on it."

What I would do with your idea is this guy; more focused on hexes than damage and without healing. he is semi-restrained too:

12 mana.            My Noxious Wight.         Creature. Spirit.
Range 0-0.        Full cast.       Level 2 Arcane. Level 2 Dark.

/ Armor
13 health

Not unique or legendary. Upkeep 1. Incorporeal. Restrained.

Hexing Shriek: range 0-2, indirect, full action, 0 dice, no damage, 3+ Hex
Strike: melee. quick action, 4 dice. Ethereal. 1manatransfer.
Hexing Strike: melee. full action, 2 dice. Ethereal. 5+ Hex 1manatransfer.

As a move action, My Noxious Wight may pay 1 mana to teleport to any zone which as a hex condition in it.

I love themed spellbooks. I strongly recommend they start with 1-2 apprentice games or watch experienced people play. Sure its not the same, but its the quickest way to understanding it. I'm surprised you dont want a beastmaster in there. he is like the 2nd most popular mage and good on theme. New people really like his straightforwardness too.

Also, you didnt list teleport as a needed spell.


Beastmaster: swarm of canines.

Necro (skeletons):just steal the ladinface one he posted way back.

Warlord (Dwarves) for the Conjuration-heavy buddy-method (only a few creatures, walls and a strong mage giving commands): i have trouble finding a good Conjuration warlord. maybe build it around the sniper/watchtower/and walls.

Forcemaster for Solo-mage action, very controlly. so is it charm/mind control then?

Curselock to experience the power of enchantments, slowly killing the enemy mage: i recomend sectarus, vamp, and that flying vampire as a bloodreaper.

Priest for mighty angels and pacify

1: yes, the full action attack(and/or slow) creature must move into the zone, if able

2: no, taunt does not force an uproot. If togorah uproots, he must move 1 zone to the taunt. if tog does not uproot, he can do what he likes.


i know that with bloodthirsty and pacify if you dont pay 2 mana, the attack is cancelled and the turn wasted.

I think my preferred enchantments for an orb guardian would be reverse attack/block. I see people hurl high mana attack spells at them, but rarely an unavoidable one.

A spin on your idea:
an illusion that makes one creature look like another.
the illusion could be an enchantment that must be revealed when creature interacts with anything.

or it could be a creature spell called "disguised creature" which is slow, has no attacks, and has a spellbound creature attached to it. The creature becomes the facedown one when hit or as a free action.