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| town = Rampart | | town = Rampart | ||
| class = Ranger | | class = Ranger | ||
| gender = Male | | gender = Male | ||
| race = | | race = {{gl|Vori|Vori Elf}}/Human | ||
| biography = Little is known about Gelu. Gelu was found and raised by | | biography = Little is known about Gelu. Gelu was found and raised by {{gl|General Morgan Kendal}} when he was serving under {{gl|Catherine Ironfist}}. Gelu now commands {{gl|Erathia|Erathia's}} guerilla forces known as the Forest Guard. He is believed to be half Human, half Vori Elf. | ||
| specialty = Sharpshooters | | specialty = Sharpshooters | ||
| s_text = Can upgrade | | s_text = Can upgrade {{gl|Archer and Marksman|Archers, Marksmen}}, {{gl|Wood Elf and Grand Elf|Wood Elves, and Grand Elves}} to {{gl|Sharpshooter|Sharpshooters}}. | ||
| skill_1 = Basic Leadership | | skill_1 = Basic Leadership | ||
| skill_2 = Basic Archery | | skill_2 = Basic Archery | ||
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| troop_2 = Sharpshooter | | troop_2 = Sharpshooter | ||
| troop_3 = Sharpshooter | | troop_3 = Sharpshooter | ||
| nmb_1 = 6 | | nmb_1 = 6 | ||
| nmb_2 = 3 | | nmb_2 = 3 | ||
| nmb_3 = 1 | | nmb_3 = 1 | ||
| s_mp = 1900 | |||
| | |||
}} | }} | ||
He is not an original {{roe}} hero, but was added in {{ab}} and is also available in {{sod}}. | He is not an original {{roe}} hero, but was added in {{ab}} and is also available in {{sod}}. | ||
By default, Gelu is not playable, but he may be enabled in custom scenarios in the map editor. | By default, Gelu is not playable, but he may be enabled in custom scenarios in the map-editor. | ||
Gelu's name is [[wiktionary:gelu#Latin|Latin for "cold"]] and is pronounced with a soft G, like gel. | |||
== Story == | == Story == | ||
''"Gelu had barely graduated from the Forest Guard, ready for a fight and eager to prove himself. His seriousness was surprising in one so young and contrasted greatly against the boisterous Crag Hack."'' - [[Yog|Yog's]] letter to the Wizards of [[Bracada]]{{-}}<sup>[[Shadow of Death Manual Page 5|SoD manual]]''</sup> | ''"Gelu had barely graduated from the Forest Guard, ready for a fight and eager to prove himself. His seriousness was surprising in one so young and contrasted greatly against the boisterous Crag Hack."'' - [[Yog|Yog's]] letter to the Wizards of [[Bracada]]{{-}}<sup>[[Shadow of Death Manual Page 5|SoD manual]]''</sup> | ||
According to Gregory Fulton, Gelu and Catherine are relatives, both being red-haired being a hint about this<sup>[https://heroes3wog.net/interview-with-greg-fulton-about-angels-gelu-and-heavenly-forge/ [src]]</sup>, though it is unsaid how closely they are related. | |||
=== Alternative biography {{wll}} === | |||
The following biography appeared on the official (now-defunct) 3DO website: | |||
:<div style="font-style: italic;">Little is known about Gelu's origins. History reports he was a baby found by [[Morgan Kendal]] during his military service as a lieutenant under the command of [[Catherine|Captain Catherine Gryphonheart]] during her original tour of duty with the [[Talon brigade]]. | |||
:<div style="font-style: italic;">Essentially born into the [[Erathia]]n military, the Talon brigade raised Gelu as their own. At an early age, Gelu chose to serve with the Erathian military and quickly rose through the ranks. Currently, he serves as Captain of the elite special forces company called [[Forest Guard|Forestguard]]. At home in the wilderness, Gelu has made the Forestguard company into the best 'guerilla' unit in the Erathian military. Known for their stealthy approach and quick strike attacks, Forestguard overwhelmed enemies three and four times their size in the course of the [[Restoration War]]. With the war's end, Catherine Ironfist bestowed upon Gelu, the highly prized Erathian [[Medal of Gallantry]]. | |||
==Specialty== | |||
The cost of upgrading units to [[Sharpshooter]]s is: | |||
{| style="text-align:center;" | |||
|style="text-align:left;"|{{cn|Archer}}||style="width:30px;"|→||300 {{g}}||style="width:30px;"|→||{{cn|Sharpshooter|noname=|image=Sharpshooter (HotA)}} | |||
|- | |||
|style="text-align:left;"|{{cn|Marksman}}||→||250 {{g}}||→||{{cn|Sharpshooter|noname=|image=Sharpshooter (HotA)}} | |||
|- | |||
|style="text-align:left;"|{{cn|Wood Elf}}||→||200 {{g}}||→||{{cn|Sharpshooter|noname=|image=Sharpshooter (HotA)}} | |||
|- | |||
|style="text-align:left;"|{{cn|Grand Elf}}||→||175 {{g}}||→||{{cn|Sharpshooter|noname=|image=Sharpshooter (HotA)}} | |||
|} | |||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
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;[[The Sword of Frost]] | ;[[The Sword of Frost]] | ||
:[[The Protectors of the Sword]] as an enemy. | :[[The Protectors of the Sword]] as an enemy. | ||
== Official Renders == | == Official Renders == | ||
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{{user commentary| | {{user commentary| | ||
Gelu's special ability is formidable. Even so powerful that he is typically disabled in custom made maps. While you should have no reasonable difficulty using Gelu as a main hero during the single player campaign, he could also be used as a sharpshooter-upgrading-support-hero sitting in a town garrison or following your main hero. | Gelu's special ability is formidable. Even so powerful that he is typically disabled in custom-made maps. While you should have no reasonable difficulty using Gelu as a main hero during the single player campaign, he could also be used as a sharpshooter-upgrading-support-hero sitting in a town garrison or following your main hero. | ||
}}{{end of user commentary}} | }}{{end of user commentary}} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:22, 5 March 2025
Gelu the Ranger
Male
Vori Elf/Human
1
3
1
1
Little is known about Gelu. Gelu was found and raised by General Morgan Kendal when he was serving under Catherine Ironfist. Gelu now commands Erathia's guerilla forces known as the Forest Guard. He is believed to be half Human, half Vori Elf.
Basic
Basic
6 Sharpshooter (100%)
3 Sharpshooter (100%) 
1 Sharpshooter (100%)
1900
He is not an original Restoration of Erathia hero, but was added in Armageddon's Blade and is also available in Shadow of Death.
By default, Gelu is not playable, but he may be enabled in custom scenarios in the map-editor.
Gelu's name is Latin for "cold" and is pronounced with a soft G, like gel.
Story[edit | hide | hide all]
"Gelu had barely graduated from the Forest Guard, ready for a fight and eager to prove himself. His seriousness was surprising in one so young and contrasted greatly against the boisterous Crag Hack." - Yog's letter to the Wizards of Bracada SoD manual
According to Gregory Fulton, Gelu and Catherine are relatives, both being red-haired being a hint about this[src], though it is unsaid how closely they are related.
Alternative biography 
[edit | hide]
The following biography appeared on the official (now-defunct) 3DO website:
- Little is known about Gelu's origins. History reports he was a baby found by Morgan Kendal during his military service as a lieutenant under the command of Captain Catherine Gryphonheart during her original tour of duty with the Talon brigade.
- Essentially born into the Erathian military, the Talon brigade raised Gelu as their own. At an early age, Gelu chose to serve with the Erathian military and quickly rose through the ranks. Currently, he serves as Captain of the elite special forces company called Forestguard. At home in the wilderness, Gelu has made the Forestguard company into the best 'guerilla' unit in the Erathian military. Known for their stealthy approach and quick strike attacks, Forestguard overwhelmed enemies three and four times their size in the course of the Restoration War. With the war's end, Catherine Ironfist bestowed upon Gelu, the highly prized Erathian Medal of Gallantry.
Specialty[edit | hide]
The cost of upgrading units to Sharpshooters is:
 Archer |
→ | 300  |
→ | 
|
 Marksman |
→ | 250 |
→ |
|
 Wood Elf |
→ | 200 |
→ |
|
 Grand Elf |
→ | 175 |
→ |
|
Appearances[edit | hide]
- Armageddon's Blade
- Shadows of the Forest as a player hero.
- A Blade in the Back as a player hero.
- To Kill A Hero as a player hero.
- Oblivion's Edge as a player hero.
- Elixir of Life
- Graduation Exercise as a player hero.
- Cutthroats as a player hero.
- Valley of the Dragon Lords as a player hero.
- A Thief in the Night as a player hero.
- Unholy Alliance
- Search for a Killer as a player hero.
- Agents of Vengeance as a player hero.
- Invasion as an enemy.
- To Strive, To Seek as a player hero.
- Union as a player hero.
- Fall of Sandro as a player hero.
- The Sword of Frost
- The Protectors of the Sword as an enemy.
Official Renders[edit | hide]
User Commentary
Show User Commentary
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Gelu's special ability is formidable. Even so powerful that he is typically disabled in custom-made maps. While you should have no reasonable difficulty using Gelu as a main hero during the single player campaign, he could also be used as a sharpshooter-upgrading-support-hero sitting in a town garrison or following your main hero.