Merist

Fortress
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Merist the Witch
Basic information:
	Class:	Witch
	Gender:	Female
	Race:	Gnoll
Merist was supposed to have been the healer of her village, but when it was discovered that her magical powers were far greater than what would be required as a village healer, she was quickly pressed into the service of Tatalia.
Specialty: Stone Skin
Casts stone skin with increased effect, based on hero level compared to the level of the target unit.
Starting secondary skill(s):
Basic Wisdom
Basic Learning
Starting troops:
Gnoll 10–20 Always  Lizardman 4–7 3/4  Serpent Fly 2–4 1/4
Starting troops :
Gnoll 15-25 Always  Lizardman 4–7 Always  Serpent Fly 3-4 Always
Starting spell:
	Stone Skin

Merist the Witch is a hero from Fortress. Merist starts with a spell book and the spell Stone Skin.

Merist's specialty gives in addition to the normal stone skin defense bonus:
     +3 to creatures on level 1–2
     +2 to creatures on level 3–4
     +1 to creatures on level 5–6
     No additional bonus for creatures on level 7.

See also:

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• List of heroes
• List of heroes (HotA)
• Hero class