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=== Minions ===
 
=== Minions ===
  
==== Thorn Wielder ====
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==== Archer ====
  
The mighty Thorn Wielders are the elite guardians of the Circle of Thorns.  They wield the sacred Thorn Blades, enchanted weapons that leave a taint of foul magic on anyone they strike.
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Many who have lost hope go looking in dark places for the answers to life's questions.  The Followers are those whose search has taken them to the Circle of Thorns.  Now they must prove their true devotion by serving the Circle's evil will.
  
 
'''Powers'''
 
'''Powers'''
  
[[Image:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|22px]] '''Throwing Dagger''' Ranged Lethal/Negative, Low Dam<br>
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==== Defender ====
Wavy ritual blade.
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[[Image:Villain_CoTThornSword.png|22px]] '''Greater Thorn Sword''' Melee Lethal/Negative, +Slow<br>
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Many who have lost hope go looking in dark places for the answers to life's questions. The Followers are those whose search has taken them to the Circle of Thorns.  Now they must prove their true devotion by serving the Circle's evil will.
The Greater Thorn Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.
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'''Powers'''
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'''Hand Crossbow''' Ranged 50% Lethal/50% Negative, Low Damage<br>
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Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.
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'''Thorn Sword''' Melee 75% Lethal/25% Negative, +Slow<br>
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The Thron Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.
  
 
==== Guard ====
 
==== Guard ====
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[[Image:ShadowFighting_ShadowPunch.png|22px]] '''Falchion''' Melee Lethal/Negative, Low Dam<br>
 
[[Image:ShadowFighting_ShadowPunch.png|22px]] '''Falchion''' Melee Lethal/Negative, Low Dam<br>
 
This small curved short sword has been enchanted to channel negative energy damage to its victims.
 
This small curved short sword has been enchanted to channel negative energy damage to its victims.
 
==== Defender ====
 
 
Many who have lost hope go looking in dark places for the answers to life's questions.  The Followers are those whose search has taken them to the Circle of Thorns.  Now they must prove their true devotion by serving the Circle's evil will.
 
 
'''Powers'''
 
 
'''Hand Crossbow''' Ranged 50% Lethal/50% Negative, Low Damage<br>
 
Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.
 
 
'''Thorn Sword''' Melee 75% Lethal/25% Negative, +Slow<br>
 
The Thron Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.
 
  
 
==== Hordeling Lasher ====
 
==== Hordeling Lasher ====
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Your bite can cause serious damage to a target.
 
Your bite can cause serious damage to a target.
  
==== Spectral Follower ====
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==== Nerva Spectral Daemon ====
  
The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of it's original inhabitantsSome of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.
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Where go the Circle of Thorns go the legions of HellThese gibbering monstrosities seem to be waiting for... something.
  
 
'''Powers'''
 
'''Powers'''
  
==== Spectral Knight ====
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'''Freezing Touch''' Melee 50% Cold/50% Negative Energy Damage, -Speed<Br>
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You have been slowed.
  
The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of it's original inhabitants.  Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.
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'''Siphon Life''' -Speed<br>
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The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and its own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself. You have been slowed.
  
'''Powers'''
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==== Spectral Daemon ====
 
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'''Gloom'''  Ranged Negative Energy Damage DoT, -Acc<br>
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Gloom reduces your Accuracy.
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[[Image:ShadowFighting_Smite.png|22px]] '''Smite''' Melee 30% Psionic/70% Negative damage, -Acc<BR>
 
You have been hit by Smite! Your accuracy is reduced.<BR>
 
 
[[Image:ShadowFighting_SiphonLife.png|22px]] '''Siphon Life''' Psionic/Negative Energy Damage, -Acc<br>
 
The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and it's own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself.  Your Accuracy has been reduced.
 
 
==== Spectral Daemon ====
 
 
The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of its original inhabitants.  Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.
 
The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of its original inhabitants.  Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.
  
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The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and it's own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself.  Your Accuracy has been reduced.
 
The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and it's own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself.  Your Accuracy has been reduced.
  
==== Nerva Spectral Daemon ====
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==== Spectral Follower ====
  
Where go the Circle of Thorns go the legions of HellThese gibbering monstrosities seem to be waiting for... something.
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The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of it's original inhabitantsSome of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.
  
 
'''Powers'''
 
'''Powers'''
  
'''Freezing Touch''' Melee 50% Cold/50% Negative Energy Damage, -Speed<Br>
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==== Spectral Knight ====
You have been slowed.
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'''Siphon Life''' -Speed<br>
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The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of it's original inhabitants.  Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.
The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and its own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself. You have been slowed.
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=== Lieutenants ===
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'''Powers'''
  
==== Life Mage ====
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'''Gloom'''  Ranged Negative Energy Damage DoT, -Acc<br>
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Gloom reduces your Accuracy.
  
Magical mastery over life can be a powerful tool for good, but in the hands of the Life Mages it is a deadly weaponThey can suck the very life force out of their foes, weakening and eventually killing them.
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[[Image:ShadowFighting_Smite.png|22px]] '''Smite''' Melee 30% Psionic/70% Negative damage, -Acc<BR>
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You have been hit by Smite! Your accuracy is reduced.<BR>
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[[Image:ShadowFighting_SiphonLife.png|22px]] '''Siphon Life''' Psionic/Negative Energy Damage, -Acc<br>
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The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and it's own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himselfYour Accuracy has been reduced.
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==== Thorn Wielder ====
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The mighty Thorn Wielders are the elite guardians of the Circle of Thorns.  They wield the sacred Thorn Blades, enchanted weapons that leave a taint of foul magic on anyone they strike.
  
 
'''Powers'''
 
'''Powers'''
  
[[Image:DarkCast_LifeDrain.png|22px]] '''Poison Staff''' Ranged Toxic, +Self HP<br>
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[[Image:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|22px]] '''Throwing Dagger''' Ranged Lethal/Negative, Low Dam<br>
The Poison Staff can steal life.
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Wavy ritual blade.
  
[[Image:Inherent_Brawl.png|22px]] '''Brawl''' Melee Smash<br>
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[[Image:Villain_CoTThornSword.png|22px]] '''Greater Thorn Sword''' Melee Lethal/Negative, +Slow<br>
The Circle of Thorns High brawling attacks
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The Greater Thorn Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.
  
[[Image:FireBlast_Inferno.png|22px]] '''Kamikaze''' Suicide Special<br>
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=== Lieutenants ===
Circle Mages will detonate themselves in a crisis, and attempt to take a few foes with them.
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==== Energy Mage ====
 
==== Energy Mage ====
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[[Image:IceBlast_FrostBreath.png|22px]] '''Frost Breath''' DoT(Cold), -Recharge, -SPD<br>
 
[[Image:IceBlast_FrostBreath.png|22px]] '''Frost Breath''' DoT(Cold), -Recharge, -SPD<br>
 
You are frozen by the Frost Breath.  You are taking damage over time and your attack speed and movement speed are reduced.
 
You are frozen by the Frost Breath.  You are taking damage over time and your attack speed and movement speed are reduced.
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==== Life Mage ====
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Magical mastery over life can be a powerful tool for good, but in the hands of the Life Mages it is a deadly weapon.  They can suck the very life force out of their foes, weakening and eventually killing them.
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'''Powers'''
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[[Image:DarkCast_LifeDrain.png|22px]] '''Poison Staff''' Ranged Toxic, +Self HP<br>
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The Poison Staff can steal life.
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[[Image:Inherent_Brawl.png|22px]] '''Brawl''' Melee Smash<br>
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The Circle of Thorns High brawling attacks
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[[Image:FireBlast_Inferno.png|22px]] '''Kamikaze''' Suicide Special<br>
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Circle Mages will detonate themselves in a crisis, and attempt to take a few foes with them.
  
 
==== Spectral Daemon Lord ====
 
==== Spectral Daemon Lord ====
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* Clemalion
 
* Clemalion
 
* Dretch - Mission: '''Defeat lead mystic, his coven'''.  Save Professor Black and his geology students.
 
* Dretch - Mission: '''Defeat lead mystic, his coven'''.  Save Professor Black and his geology students.
 
  
 
[[Category:CoH]][[Category:CoV]][[Category:Enemies]]
 
[[Category:CoH]][[Category:CoV]][[Category:Enemies]]

Revision as of 06:45, 17 January 2006

Overview

The Circle of Thorns are a villain group in City of Heroes and City of Villains. In City of Heroes, the Circle is a powerful group that a hero will likely encounter during almost their entire career, and they are present in force in City of Villains as well.

Villain Types

Minions

Archer

Many who have lost hope go looking in dark places for the answers to life's questions. The Followers are those whose search has taken them to the Circle of Thorns. Now they must prove their true devotion by serving the Circle's evil will.

Powers

Defender

Many who have lost hope go looking in dark places for the answers to life's questions. The Followers are those whose search has taken them to the Circle of Thorns. Now they must prove their true devotion by serving the Circle's evil will.

Powers

Hand Crossbow Ranged 50% Lethal/50% Negative, Low Damage
Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.

Thorn Sword Melee 75% Lethal/25% Negative, +Slow
The Thron Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.

Guard

Many who have lost hope go looking in dark places for the answers to life's questions. The Followers are those whose search has taken them to the Circle of Thorns. Now they must prove their true devotion by serving the Circle's evil will.

Powers

MedievalWeapons Sword.png Sword Melee Lethal Dam
This wavey sword attack does medium damage and can reduce your foe's defense.

AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Hand Crossbow Ranged Lethal/Negative, Low Dam
Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.

Guardian

Many who have lost hope go looking in dark places for the answers to life's questions. The Followers are those whose search has taken them to the Circle of Thorns. Now they must prove their true devotion by serving the Circle's evil will.

Powers

ShadowFighting ShadowPunch.png Falchion Melee Lethal/Negative, Low Dam
This small curved short sword has been enchanted to channel negative energy damage to its victims.

Hordeling Lasher

From the nightmares of Hell's sinners come these disgusting creatures, nightmares born of fire, brimstone, and hate.

Powers

SonicBlast Medium.png Tongue Strike Ranged, Minor DMG(Smashing), Foe Knockback
You let forth a quick Tongue Strike damaging your target.

SonicBlast Medium.png Vicious Bite Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Your bite can cause serious damage to a target.

Nerva Spectral Daemon

Where go the Circle of Thorns go the legions of Hell. These gibbering monstrosities seem to be waiting for... something.

Powers

Freezing Touch Melee 50% Cold/50% Negative Energy Damage, -Speed
You have been slowed.

Siphon Life -Speed
The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and its own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself. You have been slowed.

Spectral Daemon

The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of its original inhabitants. Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.

Powers

ShadowFighting Smite.png Smite -ACC
You have been hit by Smite! Your accuracy is reduced.

ShadowFighting SiphonLife.png Siphon Life Psionic/Negative Energy Damage, -Acc
The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and it's own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself. Your Accuracy has been reduced.

Spectral Follower

The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of it's original inhabitants. Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.

Powers

Spectral Knight

The Circle's sunken city of Oranbega is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of it's original inhabitants. Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings.

Powers

Gloom Ranged Negative Energy Damage DoT, -Acc
Gloom reduces your Accuracy.

ShadowFighting Smite.png Smite Melee 30% Psionic/70% Negative damage, -Acc
You have been hit by Smite! Your accuracy is reduced.

ShadowFighting SiphonLife.png Siphon Life Psionic/Negative Energy Damage, -Acc
The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and it's own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself. Your Accuracy has been reduced.

Thorn Wielder

The mighty Thorn Wielders are the elite guardians of the Circle of Thorns. They wield the sacred Thorn Blades, enchanted weapons that leave a taint of foul magic on anyone they strike.

Powers

AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Throwing Dagger Ranged Lethal/Negative, Low Dam
Wavy ritual blade.

Villain CoTThornSword.png Greater Thorn Sword Melee Lethal/Negative, +Slow
The Greater Thorn Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.

Lieutenants

Energy Mage

Within their fabled lost city, the High Mages of Energy provide light, heat, and energy for their brethren. In battle they unleash their power in blasts of utter destruction, capable of ripping apart flesh, stone, and steel.

ElectricalBolt BallLightning.png Thorn Staff Targeted AoE Energy, -End
The Thorn Staff can hurl an explosive ball of energy.

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee Smash
The Circle of Thorns High brawling attacks

FireBlast Inferno.png Kamikaze Suicide Special
Circle Mages will detonate themselves in a crisis, and attempt to take a few foes with them.

Hordeling Hurler

Powers

IceBlast FrostBreath.png Frost Breath DoT(Cold), -Recharge, -SPD
You are frozen by the Frost Breath. You are taking damage over time and your attack speed and movement speed are reduced.

Life Mage

Magical mastery over life can be a powerful tool for good, but in the hands of the Life Mages it is a deadly weapon. They can suck the very life force out of their foes, weakening and eventually killing them.

Powers

DarkCast LifeDrain.png Poison Staff Ranged Toxic, +Self HP
The Poison Staff can steal life.

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee Smash
The Circle of Thorns High brawling attacks

FireBlast Inferno.png Kamikaze Suicide Special
Circle Mages will detonate themselves in a crisis, and attempt to take a few foes with them.

Spectral Daemon Lord

The Circle's sunken city is rumored to be filled with the ancient ghosts of its original inhabitants. Some of these spirits become malevolent Specters, angry and incorporeal beings immune to physical attacks but capable of causing tremendous damage to living beings

Powers

DarkMiasma ChillOfTheNight.png Chill of the Night -ACC
The Chill of the Night surrounds you, reducing your Accuracy, and slowly dealing Negative Damage to you.

ShadowFighting Smite.png Smite -ACC
You have been hit by Smite! Your accuracy is reduced.

ShadowFighting MidnightGrasp.png Midnight Grasp Immobilize, DoT(Negative), -ACC
You are being held motionless by dark tentacles, which are slowly draining your life. Your Accuracy is reduced.

ShadowFighting SiphonLife.png Siphon Life -ACC
The Spectre taps the powers of the netherworld and its own psychic power to steal life from you and transfer some of it to himself. Your Accuracy has been reduced.

Bosses

Madness Mage

The Masters of Madness can control every aspect of the psyche. For their friends, they provide a constant aura of mental fortitude that helps them in all endeavors. In battle, their enemies suffer complete mental domination that leaves them incapable of any actions at all.

Powers

PsychicBlast PsychicScream.png Psychic Scream -Recharge
Your attack speed has been reduced by the Psychic Scream.

MentalControl Hypnotize.png Mesmerize Ranged Psionic, Sleep
The psychic energy has rendered you unconscious.

PsychicBlast ScrambleThoughts.png Scramble Thoughts Disorient
Your thoughts are scrambled, and you are Disoriented.

FireBlast Inferno.png Kamikaze Suicide Special
Circle Mages will detonate themselves in a crisis, and attempt to take a few foes with them.

Empathy Fortitude.png Fortitude

Ruin Mage

Named Bosses

  • Clemalion
  • Dretch - Mission: Defeat lead mystic, his coven. Save Professor Black and his geology students.