"Monsters exist to tempt kingdoms into risk, not to replace the struggle between kingdoms."
Epic Creatures are neutral entities controlled by the MapMaster. They never pursue victory — they guard their domain and the powerful rewards within it. Only 3–8 appear on even the largest battlefield; many maps have none. Each one is a strategic problem placed on the map, never just a bag of hit points.
"No Epic Creature shall grant a reward so powerful that defeating it becomes mandatory. Every reward must offer a strategic advantage, never an automatic victory."
Monsters activate only when disturbed. They don't take turns — the MapMaster controls them — and they may strike any nearby kingdom equally.
| Creature | Diff. | Habitat | HP | Atk | Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐉 Ancient Dragon | ★★★★★ | Mountains / volcanic | 300 | 40 | 20 |
| 🪨 Stone Titan | ★★★★★ | Inside mountains | 450 | 25 | 35 |
| 🌲 Ancient Treant | ★★★★ | Forest | 220 | 18 | 18 |
| 🌊 Kraken | ★★★★★ | Ocean | 350 | 35 | 22 |
| ❄ Frost Giant | ★★★★ | Mountain | 260 | 28 | 24 |
| ⚡ Storm Phoenix | ★★★★ | Mountain peaks | 160 | 30 | 15 |
| 🐍 World Serpent | ★★★★★ | River | 500 | 20 | 40 |
| 👑 The Fallen King | ★★★★ | Ruined Castle | 180 | 22 | 30 |
| 👹 Ogre Clan (×3) | ★★★ | — | 80 ea | 18 | 8 |
| 🦅 Griffin | ★★★ | — | 120 | 20 | 10 |
Choose one: King +1 Defense, Castle +2 Defense, or the Dragon Trophy. Fire breath, wing gust, flight over walls.
Instantly build 3 bridges or 20 ft of walls — free of Actions. The Titan throws boulders and reshapes terrain.
One Lumberyard gains +2 levels. The Treant roots armies and grows forests.
Ships gain +2 carry capacity. The Kraken sinks ships and blocks harbors.
Roads within one Castle can't be destroyed for 10 turns. The Giant freezes roads and bridges.
Revive one defeated Army. The Phoenix respawns once and calls lightning.
All future bridges cost zero Actions this Match. The Serpent rules rivers and crossings.
Your King permanently gains +1 Movement, +1 Attack, +1 Defense. The Fallen King raises skeletons.
Produce 100 extra soldiers next Produce Phase. Three Ogres guard the hoard.
King gains +1 Movement for the Match. The Griffin flies and raids supply lines.
Events, not monsters — the Hermit's riddle, the Lost Caravan, an Abandoned Fortress (instant Level 2 Castle), the Ancient Library (free University advancement).
Legendary — only one may exist. HP 1,000, requires all players. Every survivor earns the Dragonslayer Badge.
🥉 one Dragon · 🥈 three (Tournament) · 🥇 ten (Campaign) · 💎 fifty (Career).