I think the hint is for a Medusa

NivlacACE

The hint mentions breaking free of chains and refers frequently to blood. Both of these relate to the lore of the Bloodwrack Medusa because it is led to battle in chains, and causes blood loss to anyone who looks it in the eye. I am pretty sure the hint refers to a new unit because it was confirmed that it would be FLC for the Queen and the Crone and FLC is usually a new Lord or unit and this one does not sound like a Lord. It could also be a Karybdiss but the Medusa dots the hint more.

Chukchata

That would be nice and I hope we get it.

I'm not hoping for much, though.

capybarasiesta89#4722

I also think it will be Medusae, I read that they're more tied to Morathi but it would make sense to add them with this DLC.

Hondlis#2158

Same fits for kharibdyss....

zinsncabs#3032

I’m thinking it’s the Bloodwrack Medusa for two reasons - the lore (chains/blood) and because the snake model and animations are already in game thanks to the Tomb Kings.

Could be the Kharibdyss given the leak, but I’m betting on the Medusa.

AwesomeLion#3654

Pretty sure if it was Kharibdyss or Medusa they would have just come out and said so as it would greatly increase the sale of their DLC. It be awesome if it was, but you know - don't hold your breath

Cirdan

"Bloodwrack Medusae are horrid half-snake creatures that have serve the whim and desires of Morathi, the Hag Queen of Naggaroth for many thousands of years. It is said that the the Bloodwrack Medusae were Sorceresses of Ghrond who used their magics and blood-feasting rituals to become more beautiful than even the gods" (DE 8th edition codex)

"When a great campaign beckons, the Hag Sorceress sends warriors into the caverns below the Spiteful Peaks and the squalid lairs therein. Those who survive return to Ghrond with prisoners in tow -- Bloodwrack Medusae, their claws bound and their faces masked" (DE 8th edition codex)

The hints about chains and blood fits the passage about Medusae in the codex really well, so if it's a unit it should be the medusae. So in that regard i agree with you.

Although it is not confirmed that it's an FLC, quite the opposite. They have confirmed that only players who has bought the DLC will get it.

Rosen

AwesomeLion said:

Pretty sure if it was Kharibdyss or Medusa they would have just come out and said so as it would greatly increase the sale of their DLC. It be awesome if it was, but you know - don't hold your breath

I do wonder if they thought, 'lets be cool and mysterious', and now they are regretting not just being up front with that extra item.

zinsncabs#3032

AwesomeLion said:

Pretty sure if it was Kharibdyss or Medusa they would have just come out and said so as it would greatly increase the sale of their DLC. It be awesome if it was, but you know - don't hold your breath

That’s precisely that point I don’t get.

#28957

I don't think it's either Kharibdyss or Medusa, but if I was to chose between those two, it is definatelly Medusa, OP nailed it in their theory.

Not to mention, Kharibdyss is a deep sea/ocean creature and doesn't care about the blood, since it swallow its victims whole and digest them.

Metternich

I think the hint is for some chaos doomstack.

Sultschiem#8734

Well... if its not done, they cannot unveil it, can they?
Might be an issue to advertise something that isn`t in a product yet... certain countries have very specific laws for stuff like that.

Its propably gonna get its own little trailer etc.

Mutajin

Reasons for:

-> Bloodwrack Medusa

- They are "chained" to their altars according to lore
- They let anyone "bleed" who looks at them
- Snake Animations are in the game
- They already got mentioned in the DE Vortex Campaign


-> Kharibdyss

- They are captured and "chained" by the Beastmasters
- They are Monsters that spill "blood" endlessly even from the Druchii
- Hydra animations are quite similar, so they are in the game too
- Data-mine revealed it's possible existence in the game files

For me they are equally possible ... and honestly I couldn't even decide between these two

Can't we get both ?

Khaine1god#8470

Meh to be honest ,i don't think it's anything substantial,it's something that they quickly thot up to eas the sting of the backlash ,if it's gonna the kharybdis or medusa it only shows that they didnt expect people to react so badly.Wouldn t it have been easier to work on it early to avoid it? I mean if its one of the two (money on the medus) good,but thats gonna leave the elves without a unique unit.They could have avoided evrything by giving the dark elves the kharydsis from the start ,keep the medusa as a surprise ,give the elves the skycuter and a dragon mage as a lord choice with fire/beast magic and every one would have been happy.

Sephlock

Hondlis said:

Same fits for kharibdyss....

Not nearly as much though.

kufaree#1220

These are chains too. On abilities or weapons, so dont hoping too much fellas.
Its just for warning!

Khaine1god#8470

kufaree said:

These are chains too. On abilities or weapons, so dont hoping too much fellas.
Its just for warning!

Hurrrray its reviled ,we can stop speculating ,enjoy CA love and affection guys......im dead sirius.

Otters007#7127

Hint is about a medusa.

In greek mythology, medusa is a gorgon.

Gorgon=Ghorgon.

Ghorgon confirmed!

FakeEmperor

kufaree said:

These are chains too. On abilities or weapons, so dont hoping too much fellas.
Its just for warning!

Illuminati confirmed

Weisskreuz#9125

We don't even have a timeframe, as far as we know this "secret" can come out with WH3. I would advise against too much hype.

NivlacACE

CA Grace said that the hint relates to a FLC unit (for people who own the new DLC) and like I said those are usually Lords/units. So I doubt it will be an ability or campaign mechanic. The use of "mounstrous" alludes to well, a monster. So I think it will either be a Karybdiss or Bloodwrack shrine/Medusa. I think it will be a Medusa because of its relation to blood.

NivlacACE

Also, The Sword of Khaine was confirmed as regular free LC, so the hint does not relate to the sword as some have though because the hint relates to something free only for people who own the new dlc.

Khaine1god#8470

Well boys it seems we can kiss our serpent beauty good by.We get the fish.

Pocman#6295

The "chains" could be referred to both the Kharibdyss or the Medusa. The part about of death and blood is clearly a reference to the rituals carried out by Khaine cult. So it could be either be a reference to the medusa, or just a generic expression referring to the DLC.

Imho? They don't know yet. They added it due to the backlash, so it will take quite a long time before we can get either of them.


In any case, best case we get Medusa or the shrine. There is no real possibility of getting both Medusa and the bloodwrack shrine.


Worst case we get the reskinned Hydr... i mean, Kharibdyss.

Khaine1god#8470

Pocman said:

The "chains" could be referred to both the Kharibdyss or the Medusa. The part about of death and blood is clearly a reference to the rituals carried out by Khaine cult. So it could be either be a reference to the medusa, or just a generic expression referring to the DLC.

Imho? They don't know yet. They added it due to the backlash, so it will take quite a long time before we can get either of them.


In any case, best case we get Medusa or the shrine. There is no real possibility of getting both Medusa and the bloodwrack shrine.


Worst case we get the reskinned Hydr... i mean, Kharibdyss.

Why cant we have them all?

Pocman#6295

Khaine1god said:

Pocman said:

The "chains" could be referred to both the Kharibdyss or the Medusa. The part about of death and blood is clearly a reference to the rituals carried out by Khaine cult. So it could be either be a reference to the medusa, or just a generic expression referring to the DLC.

Imho? They don't know yet. They added it due to the backlash, so it will take quite a long time before we can get either of them.


In any case, best case we get Medusa or the shrine. There is no real possibility of getting both Medusa and the bloodwrack shrine.


Worst case we get the reskinned Hydr... i mean, Kharibdyss.

Why cant we have them all?

Do you really need an anser to that question? CA is a business, they do things to make money, designing and implementing units costs them money, thus reducing their benefits.

Icestrugle

NivlacACE said:

CA Grace said that the hint relates to a FLC unit (for people who own the new DLC) and like I said those are usually Lords/units. So I doubt it will be an ability or campaign mechanic. The use of "mounstrous" alludes to well, a monster. So I think it will either be a Karybdiss or Bloodwrack shrine/Medusa. I think it will be a Medusa because of its relation to blood.

link please

Otters007#7127

Might that just be the new regiment of renown hydra with the frost breath? Don't think that is a picture of a kharybidys.

Avadon

zinsncabs said:

AwesomeLion said:

Pretty sure if it was Kharibdyss or Medusa they would have just come out and said so as it would greatly increase the sale of their DLC. It be awesome if it was, but you know - don't hold your breath

That’s precisely that point I don’t get.

Welp the longer CA hold off...the more humans see the price tag...the more they buy it before the inevitable reveal thinking that it's exactly what they want...it's all a gamble...a risk...

Though...it should be what they want and what they need...they should not be forced to be "disappointed"...

Beast_of_Guanyin#8747

If it is a unit I hope it's a Medusa, it sounds more interesting than an anti-large Hydra.

Wyvax#7456

If it's the medusae, than I dearly hope that both Bloodwrack Medusae and Bloodwrack Shrines are implemented, there's no reason to do one and not the other. Once the art for them are done, slap it on Sepulchral Stalkers skeleton, for the medusae, and a stationary one on top of a modified Altar of Khaine; bingo, bango, bongo! Two new unique units! The Medusae themselves as monstrous infantry, while the shrine is more of a Mortis Engine support unit.

I still want my berserk anemone-headed kraken though...