In the realm of fantasy, there exists a tale shrouded in mystery and darkness - the story of the spell on the black knights. Legends tell of a powerful enchantment that has bound a group of knights to eternal darkness, forever trapping them in an unending cycle of sorrow and despair. While the origins of this spell are unknown, its impact on the black knights and the world around them is undeniable. The black knights were once valiant warriors of noble blood, devoted to protecting their kingdom and its people. However, their fate took a dark turn when they crossed paths with a malevolent sorcerer. Enraged by their defiance, he cast a spell upon them, transforming the knights into embodiments of darkness.
"Knights have a chance of cursing opponents they strike. Cursed creatures inflict only minimum damage in their own attacks. Dread knights' attacks also have a 20% chance of inflicting double damage death blows." RoE manual
Monsters in Crusaders of Might and Magic PC Archmage - Black knight - Dark mage - Dark master - Dasher brute - Dasher scout - Deceiver - Ice elemental - Ice titan - Ironpick rebel - Ironpick zealot - Lava elemental - Major ice titan - Ogre - Rock elemental - Shadow - Skeleton ghost - Skeleton warrior - Spectral avenger - Yeti lord PlayStation Black guard hero - Black guard master - Black guard sentry - Dark lord - Dark mage - Dasher brute - Dasher ranger - Dasher scout - Glacial elemental - Hive warrior - Homunculus caster - Homunculus fighter - Ice elemental - Ironpick mage - Ironpick rebel - Ironpick zealot - Lava elemental - Ogre clansman - Ogre shaman - Revenant crewman - Shambler - Stone elemental - Twice born - Yeti - Yeti shaman. Tamika the Death Knight has black knights as a specialty, which increases the Attack and Defense skills of any Black Knights or Dread Knights for each level attained after 6th level, and gives them a speed bonus of 1.
Enraged by their defiance, he cast a spell upon them, transforming the knights into embodiments of darkness. Their once bright armor turned black as night, and their souls were consumed by an insatiable thirst for power. **The main idea:** The black knights have been cursed by a powerful spell, trapping them in eternal darkness and despair, turning them into embodiments of evil.
Black Knight and Dread Knight
Black and Dread Knights are level 6 creatures of Necropolis town. They are recruited from the Hall of Darkness.
"Knights have a 20% chance of cursing opponents they strike. Cursed creatures inflict only minimum damage in their own attacks. Dread knights' attacks also have a 20% chance of inflicting double damage death blows." RoE manual
Special ability curse [ edit ]
Black and Dread Knights' curse ability behaves slightly different from the Curse spell as it is not considered fire school spell. This is due to a fact that the ability is not affected by Fiery Fields terrain, and creatures with immunity to fire magic (e.g. Fire Elementals) are not affected by it. However, the ability is affected by the Magic Plains.
Special ability death blow [ edit ]
Dread Knights' special ability death blow gives them 20% chance of dealing double base damage when attacking a creature stack. The game information states that Dread Knights would deal double damage when the death blow occurs, but that is not technically correct as it only doubles the base damage. In other words, bonuses from Offense, Luck or attack-defense difference are not doubled. See damage calculation for more specific information about the matter.
Heroes with a specialty [ edit ]
- Tamika the Death Knight has black knights as a specialty, which increases the Attack and Defense skills of any Black Knights or Dread Knights for each level attained after 6th level, and gives them a speed bonus of 1.
- Lord Haart the Death Knight increases the Attack and Defense skills of any Black Knights or Dread Knights +5 and damage +10.
- List of creatures
- List of creatures (HotA)
Black and Dread Knights' curse ability behaves slightly different from the Curse spell as it is not considered fire school spell. This is due to a fact that the ability is not affected by Fiery Fields terrain, and creatures with immunity to fire magic (e.g. Fire Elementals) are not affected by it. However, the ability is affected by the Magic Plains.
Under the curse, the black knights became agents of chaos, feared by all who encountered them. Their bodies became stronger, fueled by a dark magic that corrupted their very essence. They roamed the kingdom, causing destruction and sorrow wherever they went. As years turned into centuries, the curse on the black knights grew stronger, binding them tighter to the darkness. Their humanity faded, replaced by an insidious malice that knew no bounds. No longer did they remember their purpose or the values they once held dear. The chivalrous knights were now lost, forever consumed by the spell that had entrapped them. **The main idea:** Over time, the curse on the black knights grows stronger, transforming them into beings of pure malice and erasing their humanity. Yet, despite being condemned to an eternity of despair, a faint glimmer of hope remains. It is said that a prophecy exists, foretelling of a hero who will unlock the secret to breaking the spell on the black knights. This chosen one will embark on a perilous quest, encountering treacherous obstacles and battling powerful adversaries. It is through their valiance and unwavering determination that they will restore the black knights to their former glory. **The main idea:** A prophesized hero will arise to break the curse and restore the black knights to their former selves. The spell on the black knights remains an enigma, a tale whispered through generations. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope. The curse may have bound them in darkness, but the potential for redemption lingers. Only through the bravest of deeds and the purest of hearts can the spell be broken, and the black knights set free from the eternal torment that has befallen them. **The main idea:** The spell on the black knights is a symbol of hope in the darkest of times, reminding us of the potential for redemption and the triumph of goodness over evil..
Reviews for "The Dark Side of the Black Knights' Spell: Corruption and Descent"
- Emily - 2 stars - I was really looking forward to reading "The Spell on the Black Knights" because I love fantasy novels, but I was pretty disappointed. The plot was confusing and hard to follow, and the characters felt flat and underdeveloped. The writing style was also clunky and awkward, making it difficult to stay engaged in the story. Overall, it felt like a wasted opportunity with a lackluster execution.
- Daniel - 1 star - "The Spell on the Black Knights" was a complete letdown. The storyline was all over the place, and it felt like the author was trying to pack too many ideas into one book without proper execution. The pacing was also incredibly slow, dragging the plot along with unnecessary details and tedious descriptions. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, and there was a lack of depth and development throughout the entire book. It was a struggle to finish, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
- Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "The Spell on the Black Knights," but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The world-building was weak and lacked depth, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, with unrealistic interactions between the characters. Additionally, the action scenes were poorly executed and lacked excitement. Overall, it just didn't live up to my expectations, and I wouldn't recommend it to fans of the fantasy genre.