{% extends "best-cards/_layout.html" %} {% import "best-cards/_layout_card_column.html" as layout with context%} {% block content %}

{{ harbinger_of_skulls }} {% trans trimmed %} Harbingers of Skulls {% endtrans%}

{% trans trimmed lost_kindred_expansion=external( "https://www.blackchantry.com/products/current-products/lost-kindred/", _("Lost Kindred expansion") ), emerald_legionnaire=card("Emerald Legionnaire"), emerald_legion=link("/archetypes/emerald-legion") %} The Harbingers of Skulls have excellent vampires with outstanding abilities. They grew increasingly popular since the release of the {{ lost_kindred_expansion }} in 2018, and the apparition of the excellent {{ emerald_legionnaire }}, giving birth to the {{ emerald_legion }} archetype. It was so successful the card got errated in 2024, to limit its power. {% endtrans%}

{% call layout.card_column("Emerald Legionnaire", decks=54, copies="7-13") %} {% trans trimmed emerald_legion=link("/archetypes/emerald-legion") %} Once the best ally of the game and cornester of the top-tier {{ emerald_legion }} archetype, its recent nerf (2024) has signed its rapid decline. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Babalawo Alafin", decks=22, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed emerald_legionnaire=card("Emerald Legionnaire") %} All clan disciplines {{ NEC }}{{ AUS }}{{ FOR }} at superior for a decent 7 pool, his ability is useful for card rotation, but also as a way to get more cards in the ash heap to pay for the {{ emerald_legionnaire }} (when it was still a thing). {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Solomon Batanea", decks=22, copies="1-2") %} {% trans trimmed %} A cheap cost for the {{ AUS }}{{ FOR }} combination – he even gets included in Ventrue antitribu {{ ventre_antitribu }} decks. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Erlik", decks=20, copies="3-5") %} {% trans trimmed emerald_legion=link("/archetypes/emerald-legion") %} A unique ability, which made him the typical {{ emerald_legion }} leader back in the days. He stays a strong vampire overall. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Acheron Vortex", decks=15, copies="2-5") %} {% trans trimmed %} A unique ability, which made him the typical {{ emerald_legion }} leader back in the days. He stays a strong vampire overall. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Vengeful Spirit", decks=15, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed %} A unique ability, which made him the typical {{ emerald_legion }} leader back in the days. He stays a strong vampire overall. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Mordechai Ben-Nun", decks=15, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed %} Combining {{ AUS }} with a permanent intercept bonus makes for a great sidekick. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Khurshid", decks=12, copies="2-4") %} {% trans trimmed %} Star of the Harbinger, his stupendous strength makes him the ideal blocker. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Shaal Fragment", decks=10, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} A cheap Hand Size enhancer unique to Harbingers, a no-brainer. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Erebus Mask", decks=9, copies="1") %} {% trans trimmed %} Only 1 pool for permanent stealth, this is a bargain. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("The Capuchin", decks=9, copies="3-6") %} {% trans trimmed saulot_the_wanderer=card("Saulot, The Wanderer") %} Often seen in company with {{ saulot_the_wanderer }} as they both have {{ AUS }}{{ FOR }}{{ THA }}, he is also a good star vampire in Harbingers decks. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% call layout.card_column("Maabara", decks=9, copies="1-3") %} {% trans trimmed %} A cheap recursion device, although it has to be defended. The ability to fetch the right card for the lunge can be game changing. {% endtrans %} {% endcall %} {% endblock %}