Character description
Grimstroke, an entity wielding arcane energies, excels from a distance. His innate aptitude lies in cerebral prowess, marked by intelligence as his dominant trait. This hero is customarily positioned in the strenuous lane, providing support. He thrives during the nascent skirmishes and the waning moments of the fray.
Role description
In a myriad of tactical engagements, Grimstroke proves his worth. His 'Stroke of Fate' is a bane to illusionists and conjurers alike. 'Phantom's Embrace' spells doom for adversaries dependent on their incantations. 'Ink Swell', a harbinger of chaos, can be unleashed to initiate conflict, compelling foes to disperse. With the acquisition of Aghanim's Shard, it bestows upon an ally the ability to stand valiantly in the tumult. 'Soul Bind' remains a potent force at all stages, thwarting the escape of ensnared nemeses and magnifying the potency of comrades' directed enchantments and artifacts. The procurement of Aghanim's Scepter endows Grimstroke with 'Dark Portrait', a power to usurp the might of a foe's vanguard, turning their strength against them.
Character lore
Guardian of the storied Ashkavor, Grimstroke was destined for a ceremonial elevation. Yet, an insidious taint, a sable contamination, consumed him. In a harrowing conquest over the umbral abyss, he paid a dire toll: the existence of Ashkavor's denizens. Each soul, once vibrant, now a ghastly specter, their essence not of flesh but of a corrupted, inky miasma.