Hello fellows of modding union ;
Today i want to present you a little rework of the first Cirdan’s ability. Inlight to the new concept crafted by DieWalkure regarding Narya, probably Cirdan won’t be the keeper of the Ring Of Fire anymore in the near future. For this reason we have a new free slot for the first level power.
Since probably most of you (me either) like also the current leadership effect of Narya, i tried to find something to replace it maintaining this aspect (the ability to inspire people). The idea i came up is about
The Horns of Ulmö (also called
The Horns of Ylmir or
Ulumùri).
Reporting some quotes from the books:
“At times [Ulmo] will come unseen to the shores of Middle-earth, or pass far inland up firths of the sea, and there make music upon his great horns, the Ulumúri, that are wrought of white shell; and those to whom that music comes hear it ever after in their hearts, and longing for the sea never leaves them again”.
The Silmarillion“[Ulmo] spoke to them, and made music upon his conches, and changed the fear of all who heard him into a great desire for the Sea. “.
The War of the Jewels“…'Twas in the Land of Willows that I heard th' unfathomed breath
Of the Horns of Ylmir calling—and shall hear them till my death”.
Tuor sing a song to Earendil about the vision of the Conches of Ulmö (Ylmir), The Shaping of Middle-earthUlmo is also described as the best singer during the music of Ainur, and he‘s the one who teaches the art of music to the Elven. Keeping in mind this,and inspired by the descriptions, i imagend his horns sounding all over the battlefield, filling the hearts of the Eldar of courage and desire, and making them stronger (“…changed the fear of all who heard him into a great desire for the Sea”):
Horns of Ylmir (Level1) (requires activation): Cirdan calls the aid of Ulmö to help him in battle. The King of the Sea makes music upon his horns, awakeing the sea-longing of those who hear it and canceling their fear. For 30 seconds allied units all over the map are fearless and gain +30% attack.
The link between the Shipwright and the Vala is well-known, and i think that would be great to bring again a bit more of Ulmö in Cirdan’s skillset. Like the new ability developed by the Edain team, my concept is also a map-covering ability. That because we are talking about a Vala, and so it would be unrealistic and unfitting to limit the mighty sound of a divine instrument only in a small radious around Cirdan.
With respect to the old mechanism of Narya (passive effect+active (with cooldown)) this one is only a temporary boost. This choiche makes the ability more offensive and well-suited for a charge or a siege (like the one developed by the Edain team), but can be used also to overturn a disadvantageous situation.
Values of course can be changed: what i hope is that you like the general idea. Let me know what you think about it and give me some feedback about possible changes, lore-aspects, balance in game and so on