Plaid Hat Games Reveals Details on “Ashes Reborn” Expansion: The Siege of Lordswall

Plaid Hat Games has released two previews detailing the upcoming expansion for “Ashes Reborn,” titled “The Siege of Lordswall.” Scheduled for release as the fourth installment in the Red Rains cycle, these previews were shared last week, offering a glimpse into the new content that will soon be available to players.

Introduction to Divine Strategies

The initial preview, “The Siege of Lordswall Preview #1: For Glory!”, sets the scene with a narrative involving a mine collapse and the discovery of a mysterious crystal. This storyline leads into the gameplay focus of the expansion, which centers on defending the Lordswall castle and utilizing divine magic. The expansion introduces a mono-divine magic preconstructed deck, featuring new player cards designed to enhance gameplay with divine dice powers.

Highlighted cards from this preview include the “Glory Aspirant,” an ally card seeking to achieve great power, and the “Silver Paladin,” a significant force on the battlefield capable of altering game dynamics through divine dice powers. The “Radiant Light” spell is introduced as a means to bolster the defenses of units, indicating the expansion’s focus on strategic depth through divine magic.

New Allies and Tactics

Following up, the “The Siege of Lordswall Preview #2: Mount Up!” preview expands the game’s tactical options by introducing mounts and companion creatures. Players are introduced to the “Shining Stag Mount,” enhancing the theme of divine magic, and the “Ptera Herder” alongside “Ptera Hatchling,” which add a new layer of strategy with their unique abilities. Furthermore, the addition of the “Hand of Spear” and “Hand of Shield” cards provide players with options for quick strikes and defense, emphasizing the expansion’s aim to offer versatile strategic choices.