Qilin

Qilin
Creature information
Faction	Grove
Tier/level	6
Upgraded
Attack type	Melee
Dwelling	Thunder Lair
Cost per unit	1300
Stats
Attack	22
Attack	22
Defence	22
Defence	22
Hit Points	135
Hit Points	135
Damage	25-33
Damage	25-33
Initiative	9
Initiative	9
Speed	5
Speed	5
Growth	2
Growth	2
Icon
Qilin's icon

The qilin is the tier 6 creature of the Grove faction. It is recruited from the Thunder Lair. The qilin can be upgraded into the thunder qilin or mist qilin.

Free and ever‑present, the element of air takes many forms — the wind that carries a child’s laughter, the gust of smoke in battle, the breeze that steals a widow’s scarf. Qilins embody all that such zephyrs represent — swift, graceful and ephemeral.^OffBck

Abilities

	Embodiment
	A spirit, soul, or other intangible power that coalesced into material form. Morale range: -3 to 3. Luck range: -3 to 3. Fallen Embodiments do NOT count towards the power of Necromancy reanimation after battle.
	Melee Attack
	Can only attack adjacent enemies. Provokes counterattacks.
	Embodiment of Air
	This creature leaves no body upon death. Immune to "Lightning Bolt" and "Chain Lightning".
	Lightning Fast
	This creature is immune to all effects that restrict movement.
	Awaken - Air I
	Increases own Speed and Initiative by 1, HP by 20, and gains "Swift Strike". Does not end the turn. Once per battle.
	Ability tier: ?; Focus Charges: ?

Tactics

Fast, tough, and with solid damage output, Qilins are a powerhouse, but are fairly expensive for a tier-6 creature. Activating Awaken - Air makes them tougher, faster, and gives them Swift Strike, making them even more dangerous.