Horn of the Abyss
Description
Version
1.8.003
Author
VCMI Team, edeksumo, avatar, Loki Laufeyjarson, Ben, Karyoplasma. Assets created by HotA Crew
Contact
http://forum.vcmi.eu/viewtopic.php?t=748
Repository
Screenshots
Submods
Horn of the Abyss
Community Expansion
Interference skill
Adventure map buttons
HotA templates
Conflux - Vault of Ashes
Magical terrains
New graphics
Wasteland terrain
Game balance
Factions
Spells
Creatures
Artifacts
Banned Artifacts
Starting armies
Objects
Disabled Decorations
Object Density
Disabled Objects
Heroes
Skills
Scouting
Mysticism
Necromancy
Ballistics
Sorcery
Logistics
Learning
Estates
Pathfinding
Eagle Eye
Intelligence
Artillery
First Aid
Cannon
Creatures
| Name | Image | Anim | Level | Attack | Defense | Damage | Speed | HitPoints | Growth | AiValue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon |  |
6 | 20 | 10 | 4 - 7 | 0 | 250 | 0 | 1637 |
Artifacts
| Name | Description | Slot | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon | {Cannon} Use this war machine to target your enemy troops and fortifications in combat. |
mach1 |  |
Additional bonuses icons
Cove
Creatures
| Name | Image | Anim | Level | Attack | Defense | Damage | Speed | HitPoints | Growth | AiValue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayssid |  |
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4 | 11 | 8 | 6 - 10 | 11 | 30 | 4 | 645 |
| Corsair |  |
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3 | 10 | 8 | 3 - 7 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 336 |
| Crew Mate |  |
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2 | 7 | 4 | 2 - 4 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 155 |
| Haspid |  |
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7 | 29 | 20 | 30 - 55 | 12 | 300 | 1 | 7220 |
| Nix |  |
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6 | 13 | 16 | 18 - 22 | 6 | 80 | 2 | 1415 |
| Nix Warrior |  |
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6 | 14 | 17 | 18 - 22 | 7 | 90 | 2 | 1719 |
| Nymph |  |
1 | 5 | 2 | 1 - 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 57 | |
| Oceanid |  |
1 | 6 | 2 | 1 - 3 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 75 | |
| Pirate |  |
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3 | 8 | 6 | 3 - 7 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 299 |
| Sea Witch |  |
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5 | 12 | 7 | 10 - 14 | 6 | 35 | 3 | 790 |
| Sea Dog |  |
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3 | 12 | 11 | 3 - 7 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 370 |
| Seaman |  |
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2 | 8 | 6 | 3 - 4 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 174 |
| Sea Serpent |  |
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7 | 22 | 16 | 30 - 55 | 9 | 180 | 1 | 3953 |
| Sorceress |  |
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5 | 12 | 9 | 10 - 16 | 7 | 35 | 3 | 852 |
| Stormbird |  |
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4 | 10 | 8 | 6 - 9 | 9 | 30 | 4 | 502 |
| Blackbeard |  |
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0 | 5 | 5 | 6 - 12 | 4 | 40 | 9 | 156 |
Townscreen
Puzzlemap
Spells
| Name | Description | Schools | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Clone | {Specialist's Basic Clone} Creates 2 duplicates of the selected unit stack. The image is dispelled if it is attacked. Can only be used once per battle. Clones creatures of levels 1-5. |
water |  |
Heroes
| Name | Biography | Gender | Image | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anabel | To anger the daughter of Earless Nylse means to sign a death pact. Every pirate understands that there is no woman more deadly and insidious than Anabel. Her father was one of the cruelest corsairs, and his daughter follows his steps. Her grace and skill encourages men to fight at their limits. | female |  |
Pirates |
| Andal | While being an experienced pirate, Andal did not always consider himself as a mage or a rogue. He was an ordinary merchant until bankrupting and getting too many debts one day. He started searching for a way to get fast and easy money. After leaving his home, he shortly returned as a known smuggler. He usually trades gems and mountain crystals. It is a mystery where he gets them from, however. | male |  |
+1 Crystal |
| Astra | There is little known about Astra's past, and she does not hurry to tell much. The only detail known is that she visited almost every corner of the world in order to master the Water Magic. She fulfilled her wish of mastering this school after joining the Sea Priestesses. | female |  |
Cure |
| Bidley | Bidley is one of the most successful pirates operating near Erathia shores. He is ready to accept any challenge and is able to emerge unscathed from any situation. It seems like he has a rival in every world's corner, but he is always able to escape the trouble. Apart from being an excellent warrior, having artisan skills in both pistol and sabre wielding, he also trains his crew personally. | male |  |
Sea Dogs |
| Casmetra | The leader of the mysterious priestesses' cult that worships the sea has stepped out from the shadows not so long ago. Nobody knows whom this woman was and where did she came from. However, everyone who met Casmetra mentions her beauty and her power in magic. Many believed that she joined the pirates in pursuit of her own goals. However, with years to pass the priestesses and the corsairs became closest allies. | female |  |
Sea Witches |
| Cassiopeia | It is said that Cassiopeia was the lover of some Regnan mage, and fell victim to one of his unsuccessful experiments. It is unknown if it is truly possible to turn an alive soul into a nymph. All that is known is that other nymphs accept Cassiopeia for more than an equal kind. They gladly follow her into the battle. | female |  |
Nymphs |
| Corkes | Not many wish to get into Corkes' enemy list. This quick-tempered pirate is one of the most experienced and cruel sea dogs. Many merchants know that it is better to submit the goods willingly than to start a suicidal battle with him. He is easily distinguishable by the eye patch that he never takes off. | male |  |
Offense |
| Dargem | Dargem's past is quite legendary. They say that he alone captured a fort; the defenders' arrows simply could not reach him. Little is known of the time Dargem spent in the dungeons of Nighon as an apprentice warlock, but it's obvious that underworld magic is his ace. Barraging his ship with cannonballs and arrows is a notorious waste of time. | male |  |
Air Shield |
| Derek | Derek was one of the slaves on the galleys. He started the riot once with other captives, and after killing the owners, captured the ship. Since then, Derek and his crew joined the Regna pirates. He is different from other captains in his will to work with other crewmen. He also never inflicts physical punishment. | male |  |
Crew Mates |
| Elmore | Since young age Elmore has dreamt about becoming a great sailor. Spending years far from the shore, he has put a lot of effort to make his dream come true. Many pirate captains are famous for their skill of navigation, but Elmore is capable of true magic even onboard the poorest junk. | male |  |
Navigation |
| Eovacius | Eovacius never learnt magic. All his magical talent was inborn. He was raised in a maritime city where he used his talent to steal on the markets. He became a prosperous and influential man until he got too many annoying and powerful rivals in the government. After that the natural born mage left his homeland and chose the life of a pirate. | male |  |
Clone |
| Illor | Illor fled AvLee after his kin could no more bear his stuck-up demeanor. Sky high self-esteem led him to obsession with aerial creatures. He found himself a captain of a pirate ship, but his attitude got old among the crew quickly. Marooned on an island which giant flying beasts made their nesting place, Illor ended up making sky dwellers tame after a few years. | male |  |
Stormbirds |
| Jeremy | Brother of legendary Bidley. Not as harsh and lucky, Jeremy loves fun, brewages and beautiful women. He has a thing for weapons, and collects all the newest inventions. A shot thunder is more pleasing for him than any music. Crewmen say that he is able to kill a gull a hundred feet away from a cannon. | male |  |
Cannon |
| Leena | Leena was a daughter of a noble from one of the maritime cities of Erathia. Having a wild spirit since childhood, she escaped on a stolen family caravel when her father attempted to marry her off. Surprisingly, she was able to find common language with the pirates of Regna. She is probably valued for her spirit and numerous connections on the land that she uses to operate her smuggling. | female |  |
+350 Gold |
| Manfred | Even the most vicious pirate hunters stay away from this outlander. Nobody knows where Manfred came, but it is known that he can wage fire on galleons with a single hand swing. Pirates dislike Manfred for his horrible accent and his not any less horrible character; however they respect him as a mercenary battle mage. | male |  |
Fireball |
| Miriam | This girl has a dark past. Once a ranger, she could see the enemies and obstacles to the farthest distance away. After a disagreement with the "colleagues" she joined the pirates. She got a "Sharp-eye" nickname amongst the bandits. | female |  |
Scouting |
| Spint | Spint once was a very talented apprentice mage learning at the academy in Bracada. He was caught by the Krewlod barbarians and sold as a slave on galley. The galley captain noticed his magical power and offered him a boatswain position. Now Spint is a captain himself. He sinks the ships near the shores of Krewlod and enjoys his new life. | male |  |
Sorcery |
| Tark | He is a king of a half-legendary sea kin that was counted extinct. Tark realized that in order for his people to return he has to get help from powerful allies. Pirates became his new brothers in arms. As all nix, he is a powerful warrior, able to fight on land and sea. Other nix praise him and hold as a great example. | male |  |
Nix |
| Zilare | Zilare was a library keeper in Erathia, having dedicated his life to browsing through old archives. However, he couldn't always keep things together in his head. Fired over supposed stealing a rare book, he became a cook on a pirate ship. Later life led Zilare to developing arcane powers. He learned to control the memory of allies and enemies alike. | male |  |
Forgetfulness |
| Balfour | Black Balfour is a powerful pirate leader who loves to collect treasures from all over the world, but in fact he has no interest in appreciating treasures. To be honest, he is an uncouth and all-around nasty character. | male |  |
Forgetfulness |
Cove music theme by Heroes Orchestra
Additional bonuses icons
Cove campaign heroes in maps
Map objects
Map format support (HotA)
Heroes
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Less random start
Artifacts
Artifacts
| Name | Description | Slot | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape of Silence | {Cape of Silence} While wearing this cape, neither you nor your opponent will be able to cast level 1-2 spells during combat. |
shoulders |  |
| Crown of the Five Seas | {Crown of the Five Seas} Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +6. |
head |  |
| Demon's Horseshoe | {Demon's Horseshoe} Decreases enemy's Luck by 1. |
misc |  |
| Diplomat's Cloak | {Diplomat's Cloak} Counting component effects this cloak reduces the cost of surrendering by 30% and allows your hero to surrender when battling enemy without a hero. Allows to retreat or surrender when defending a town or attacking and casting a spell in the first round of a combat. Multiplies your hero army strength by 3 for neutral armies (when determining their desire to join hero or run away) and Thieves Guild. {THESE EFFECTS ARE NOT IMPLEMENTED!!!} |
shoulders |  |
| Golden Goose | {Golden Goose} Counting component effects the Golden Goose increases your income by 7000 gold per day. |
misc |  |
| Hideous Mask | {Hideous Mask} Decreases enemy's Morale by 1. |
misc |  |
| Pendant of Downfall | {Pendant of Downfall} Worn about the neck, this item decreases enemy's Morale by 2. |
neck |  |
| Pendant of Reflection | {Pendant of Reflection} Counting component effects this item increases your chance to resist a hostile spell by 50%. |
neck |  |
| Ring of Oblivion | {Ring of Oblivion} Worn on a finger, this item makes all losses in the battle irrevocable: lost creatures in a unit cannot be restored by any means, and corpses disappear right after the unit's death. |
ring |  |
| Sleepkeeper | {Sleepkeeper} Gives your units mind spells immunity. |
misc |  |
| Ring of Suppression | {Ring of Suppression} Worn on the finger, this ring decreases enemy's Morale by 1. |
ring |  |
| Royal Armor of Nix | {Royal Armor of Nix} Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +6. |
torso |  |
| Runes of Imminency | {Runes of Imminency} Decrease enemy's Luck by 1. |
misc |  |
| Shaman's Puppet | {Shaman's Puppet} Decreases enemy's Luck by 2. |
misc |  |
| Shield of Naval Glory | {Shield of Naval Glory} This left-handed item increases your Defense skill by +7. |
left_hand |  |
| Trident of Dominion | {Trident of Dominion} This right-handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +7. |
right_hand |  |
| Wayfarer's Boots | {Wayfarer's Boots} Worn on the feet, these boots remove movement penalty on rough terrains, allowing to move at 100% cost on any terrain. |
feet |  |
| Ironfist of the Ogre | {Ironfist of the Ogre} Counting component effects the Ironfist of the Ogre gives hero +5 Attack, +5 Defence, +4 Power, and +4 Knowledge. Casts these spells on expert level at the beginning of combat on all of your creatures for 50 rounds: Haste, Bloodlust, Fire Shield, and Counterstrike. |
right_hand |  |
| Charm of Eclipse | {Charm of Eclipse} This item reduces the Power skill of enemy hero by 10% during combat. |
misc |  |
| Seal of Sunset | {Seal of Sunset} Worn on a finger, this item reduces the Power skill of enemy hero by 10% during combat. |
ring |  |
| Plate of Dying Light | {Plate of Dying Light} Worn on a torso, this item reduces the Power skill of enemy hero by 25% during combat. |
torso |  |
Airship
Heroes
Heroes
| Name | Biography | Gender | Image | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | Beatrice was a talented follower of Erathian scouts - not yielding much to famous elven pathfinders. Talents of the girl had been noticed by Catherine herself and thence former scout became a general. However, her skills are still with her, she is one of the best at her cause. | female |  |
Scouting |
| Areshrak | Areshrak is a lizardman from the Couatl Islands off the coast of Jadame, who is a subordinate of Pactal. Usurped control of breeding wyverns, gorgons and other creatures after betraying the former breeder, and he handles relations with the local flight of Rust Dragons. | male |  |
Ballista |
| Kinkeria | Kinkeria was one of the most respected witches of her tribe. She was always seeking for knowledge, and it was easy for her to comprehend the essence of any phenomena. She has been given such tasks over which many wisemen remained puzzled for years. With that being said, it was no surprise when she offered her service to the king of Tatalia. | female |  |
Learning |
| Pactal | Pactal is the leader of the Nightcrawlers. He is cunning and cruel, and possesses the artifact 'Hollow Eye'. Because he cruelly devours the young of the Lizardmen, he is nicknamed 'Child Eater'. Under his leadership, the Nightcrawlers tribe gradually grew stronger and enslaved the people of the Bloodied Feather Clan. | male |  |
Armorer |
| Athe | Athe doesn't care about her own situation, nor does she care about the benefits of following the Kreegan demons. In her eyes, all creatures are equal, whether they are efreet, genie, human or demon. | female |  |
Sorcery |
| Kydoimos | Kydoimos's name was the personification of the din of battle, confusion, uproar and hubbub in mythology. He is a powerful warlord in Kreegan. | male |  |
Dragons |
| Miseria | Miseria is a young demon in Kreegan, wild and irresponsible. She rarely thinks about the consequences of her actions. Or does she not care? She acts on her feelings, and that's all she cares about. | female |  |
Resurrection |
| Ranloo | Following a childhood dream, Ranloo became an aide at Mestley's armory. Ancient master's gift was no lore, rather a bite to the neck and a pit in the Talon woods. Undeath wasn't fun, but Ranloo's hands got as crafty as ever. Soon he was wearing Mestley's Master Blacksmith diadem after running him through with a missile from a self-designed ballista. | male |  |
Ballista |
| Boyd | All scary stories feature a horseman who had been hanged, stabbed or even beheaded and now rides by night, intending to exact revenge on his killers. Nonsense, a necromancer would say, a dead man risen by himself cannot have memory or will. It may well be so, but then Boyd has scores to settle not only with the traitor who slayed him, but also with the one who denied him rest in peace. | male |  |
Skeletons |
| Maximus | Maximus is one of Kastore's closest associates, a strong and fierce warrior. He is in charge of the necromancer country's defenses while Kastore is away. | male |  |
Black Knights |
| Gruezak | In Kilgor's army, everyone fights, from the chieftain himself to the lowliest pack-bearer, not to mention the cooks, whose managery spans not only over cauldrons, but also over huge butcher's cleavers. Should one take a close look at Gruezak, one would be surprized to find out he also possesses an array of combat skills hardly expected from a pan and ladle expert; but who on earth would want to scrutinize a run-of-the-mill cook, and an orc, to boot? | male |  |
Ballista |
| Zog | Zog the Cruel is the leader of the ogres in the Jadame. Possessing the 'Ironfist of the Ogre', he is so powerful that he allows ogres and orcs to wreak havoc on this wasteland, thus establishing his own tribe. | male |  |
Ogres |