EricJ Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Ok, one element of Malifaux we have not yet previewed, or discussed very much is that of the totem. A totem is defined by a special characteristic, which sets them apart from other minions. It essentially states that every totem must be connected to a master, and a master may not have more than one totem connected (except by special rule as you'll see). They usually take a role of an extention of the masters power, and all have the "magical extension" spell, and all are rather cheap, at 1-3 soul stones. Now, because we don't have any totems ready for sale, there are no stat cards, so these characteristics are straight out of the game book (to explain the different formatting) Take a look, this is an example of Nicodems Totem, the Vulture: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousBeans Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sounds very handy! So do all the masters have access to these or just a certain few? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I believe that all masters have a totem associated with them but also may choose a totem associated with their faction, instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yep, all masters have a totem that only they can take. These totems are thematically linked to the master, such as Vulture for Nicodem, Voodoo Doll for Zoraida, Giant Mosquito for Som'er Teeth, etc... All factions also have a "generic" totem as well, that any master in that faction can take. There are also 2 mercenary totems, who anyone can take, although it still costs that little bit extra to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEdwards Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sounds cool. A giant mosquito you say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterdita Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 yup! I'm excited for that one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaace Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hmmm that does sound cool so it does. I'm quite intrigued to see what the guilds totems are, along with Ramos as those are the guys I want to play. Can Ramos have a mechanical owl? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illustrange Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) one clarification needed, especially as nicodem can take 2 totems (and totems seem to be optional.) Nicodem's vulture totem is not the vulture he is carrying around right ? a totem would be seperately based ? or am I wrong in this ? Edited July 28, 2009 by Illustrange because when I posted it, there was no other replys ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkdymnd Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 yeah, they'd be seperate as the card reads it's on a 30mm base. So his shoulder vulture is just part of his charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 one clarification needed, especially as nicodem can take 2 totems (and totems seem to be optional.) Nicodem's vulture totem is not the vulture he is carrying around right ? a totem would be seperately based ? or am I wrong in this ? Nope, they are two separate Vultures that fly around for him. They are separate units on there own base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 oh yeah, the vulture totem is much more interesting than his own personal vulture, big and scary looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AoM Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 separately based, yes. Although, the vulture in the grave base accessories and the one Nicodem comes with are an easy way to get yourself some vultures right now. Ramos does not get a brass owl as a totem, unfortunately. The Guild totems are definitely going to make for cool sculpts. Edit: wow, we all jumped on that one pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkdymnd Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Will Lady Justice get 3 mice by chance? (wait for it.... wait for it...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLemondropDan Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 The same deal with Zoraida, too. The extra Voodoo Dolls are supposed to be decorations for the master. I went ahead and individually based one of mine though. They're so tiny, it was a fast job. When they come out with the individual doll, I'll get one then, too. The 'skeeter is nice. It has some pretty surprising tricks up its sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Those extra voodoo dolls make great Soulstone tokens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AoM Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Will Lady Justice get 3 mice by chance? (wait for it.... wait for it...) Welcome to NerdElemental territory, where everyone asks for you to be banned. nah, j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkdymnd Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 ah, I finally belong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Can Ramos have a mechanical owl? Please? Bubo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdelemental Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome to NerdElemental territory, where everyone asks for you to be banned. nah, j/k Oh, he gets a "j/k". :blowup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Oh, he gets a "j/k". Please, nerdelemental, lets not derail -another- thread. OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AoM Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Oh, he gets a "j/k". :blowup: You know we're all buying you a drink at Gen Con to "celebrate" your ban becoming official, right? of course, Redstripe's right. Let's not derail another one. We're talking about totems. Surely, as champion of the L.C.D., you should relate to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Anger Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 You know we're all buying you a drink at Gen Con to "celebrate" your ban becoming official, right? I'll drink to that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 The Guild totems are definitely going to make for cool sculpts. I'm very curious to see these too! And, well, all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm partial to Ramos' unique totem, loooove that model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Khan Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm partial to Ramos' unique totem, loooove that model... I'm assuming no sneak peaks...*sigh*... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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