Posts from Discussion of the Necropolis faction.

In reality, the bones of a Sphinx are very similar to the bones of a Lion.

Just in case, our ancestors shamelessly copied dragons from dinosaurs. Sphinxes are now everywhere, wherever they can be found. And their statues have been around since almost the first part of Heroes of Might and Magic, but they definitely appeared in the second one.

Sphinxes are in the fifth game – they still ask riddles. Perhaps they got tired of watching all this chaos, and they decided to participate in it personally. :)

Then, most likely, they fought first, and then, seeing that it was useless, they waved their paws at everything and turned to stone :D.

The sphinx and the bone dragon have wings, their bones are visible, and they are both dead. Even if the similarity is remote, it exists :). In general, the sphinxes from the "sixth" game resemble the manticore from the "fifth." Therefore, probably,

In life, the bones of the Sphinx are very similar to the bones of a Lion.

The only question is: where have you seen the bones of a sphinx :D?

Both the sphinx and the passenger plane have wings and a nose, but they are both inanimate. Even if the similarity is remote, it exists :).

Stop calling lamassu sphinxes. They are creatures from different mythologies.

Lamassu (Akkadian), Lama (Sumerian)

"In Sumerian-Akkadian mythology, a benevolent goddess – a patron and protector. Lama is the bearer of a person's identity, possibly related to the cult of the placenta. It was believed that every person had their own Lama."

Initially depicted as a winged lion with a human (male!) head and five legs (two left front legs, one of which is hidden behind the right leg when viewed from the side), in the later period – as a standing winged human.

A benevolent goddess.

The Sphinx resembles a bone dragon; it's the same creature, just with a different appearance. It seems to have the same debuffs.

Shedu and Lamassu, winged bulls

These spirits were not just patrons and protectors of humans, but were responsible for very specific life functions. For example, according to some sources, shedu specialized in protecting the body, while lamassu were responsible for the spirit and reproductive abilities. It is also said that Mesopotamian women were not supposed to have shedu at all. Now it is clear why most of the local demons chased after women!
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In life, the bones of a Sphinx are very similar to the bones of a Lion.

In reality, a sphinx is a non-living, huge statue.

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Stop calling lamassu a sphinx. These are creatures from different mythologies.

Even if everyone stops calling them that, what will change? Lamassu still looks very much like a Sphinx...

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Shedu and lamassu, winged bulls

Correct, and Shedu should be paired with Lamassu so it's not boring. Since there are ghoul-like creatures, lamassu-like creatures also have the right to exist. Only Lamassu in its usual form, and Shedu in the form of a dead bull.

It’s a pity that the Death Knight will never be made a playable unit.

The developers want to move away from the uniformity of units within factions, but looking at the Tormentor and Ghoul, it seems they aren't doing a very good job...

I don't really like the appearance of the castles yet (like with all the factions); the Necropolis castles look like some kind of Lenin's mausoleum, surrounded by a wooden fence.

Haven has a very decent castle, and Necropolis, as promised, is in an Egyptian style – it vaguely resembles a pyramid. Only Inferno has some fiery bushes (you can see it on the official website in the Inferno description). The Necropolis castle actually looks pretty good ;).

Regarding the creatures:
Dragons are certainly a pity, but frankly, the units were useless. The entire undead army relied on skeletons, vampires, and liches.
However, the concept of the Lamassu is undoubtedly pleasing. This creature is described here ---> http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/eugene_xaar/post140492640/ (it's definitely not a sphinx)).
In terms of properties, it vaguely resembles a mix of dragonflies, wyverns, and zombies from the third game (they inflicted weakness, decay, and poison; the Lamassu, judging by the descriptions, transmits a plague, most likely it will be "plague" or something similar). So, the unit will be useful.
Like many others, I will miss the riders.
I wonder if the liches will retain their wide area of effect?
The Spinners are still a mysterious unit. I don't quite understand what role they will play in the army. Probably something like tanks.
The topic of ghouls and their name was raised here; in the Russian version, the word "upyrs" could be used, which sounds a bit more disgusting and colorful, in my opinion. :D
Regarding the architecture:
On the one hand, I'm used to seeing the Gothic style in the undead, but on the other hand, the Egyptian-style architecture probably serves as a contrast to the Eastern style of the Order mages... something like that

I think the Spinners will perform two functions at once (depending on their form). But the Spinner definitely won't be a tank; perhaps the Lamassu will be the tank, and it will spread decay just like the zombies from Heroes of Might and Magic V.

The Necropolis, as promised, is in an Egyptian style – it vaguely resembles a pyramid.

Heh!:D

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