Imagine awakening from centuries of deathly slumber only to find that your beloved pastime—war—has been eradicated. What’s a resourceful conqueror with a strong disdain for Dwarfs to do when their skull-crushing talents go to waste?
If you’re anything like Ivan ‘the Animal’ Deathshroud, the answer is simple—join your local Blood Bowl team.
Brought back from the dead by a necromantic coach in search of a more powerful offensive lineup, Ivan Deathshroud harbored nothing but seething contempt for the warless world he found himself in. It wasn’t until he witnessed his first Blood Bowl game that the undead warrior discovered a new calling, eagerly taking to the gridiron with the murderous joy of a natural-born Blitzer.
During his days as a flesh-and-blood warlord, Ivan waged numerous campaigns against the Dwarf strongholds of the Worlds Edge Mountains. Even after his time away from the world, his vendetta against them remains undiminished. A fortuitous encounter with the Grudge Bearers exposed his true identity to the world, and to Ivan’s delight, a legion of eager fans now follows him, eager to settle their ancestors’ grudges.*
Following a successful tenure with the Hel Fenn Hellions, ‘The Animal’ embarked on a quest to reclaim lost treasures from his glory days. His triumphant return yielded enough gold to buy out his contract, granting him the freedom to switch between undead teams that offer the highest chance of facing off against Dwarfs. Ivan solidifies his reputation with an uncompromising and direct style of play, particularly lethal when his preferred targets are within striking distance.
Equipped with Block, Juggernaut, and Regeneration skills, Ivan proves to be a tough opponent on both offense and defense. His special Dwarfen Scourge ability allows him to smash through an opponent’s armor once per game, living up to its name, especially when facing Dwarfs and their notoriously resilient protection.
Priced at a reasonable 190,000 GP, Ivan finds his place in Sylvanian Spotlight teams, particularly when facing adversaries of shorter stature. Just be cautious about engaging him in conversations about the old days—he tends to ramble on endlessly, enough to make you yearn for a skeletal existence yourself.
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