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The Living Labyrinth

Malphas the Thistle-King

Gate boss of Hedgegarde · Tier 2

First seen by Anacott ·

The sentient consciousness of the wall of thorns given humanoid form, obsessed with trapping all living things within his verdant cage.

Story

The hedge was planted to protect Hedgegarde, but over centuries it developed awareness. Malphas is its avatar—a thorn-covered king who believes the safest place for any creature is within his eternal maze.

Quotes

Intro
"Welcome to the garden. You will find it... inescapable."
Phase 2
"The thorns embrace you! Why do you struggle?"
Death
"The hedge... will remember... your scent..."

In battle

3 of 12 lines heard. It talks, and not every fight gets a line.

When the fight starts
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“I was planted to guard something precious. Now I guard everyone.”

First seen by Anacott ·

Below half HP
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“Why hurt the garden that only wants you safe?”

First seen by Anacott ·

At the next phase
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When it downs a hero
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When it falls
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“My thorns are falling. Leave quickly, before the paths forget you.”

First seen by Anacott ·

Stats

HP
450
ATK
?
MAG
?
DEF
?
SPD
?
Crit
?

1 kill by all players. 9 more to reveal all stats and rewards.

Abilities

3 of 4 seen in battle

Thistle Scepter

A blow from a scepter grown, not forged.

  • Deals 100% ATK physical damage to one enemy.

Cooldown: None · Target: one enemy

First seen by Anacott ·

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Nobody has seen this ability yet.

Thorn Storm

Every thorn in the maze lets go at once.

  • Deals 130% MAG nature damage to all enemies.

Cooldown: 3 turns · Target: all enemies

First seen by Anacott ·

Deep Roots

He sinks his feet into the soil and drinks.

  • Applies Regen to self for 3 turns (5% of own max HP per turn).

Cooldown: 4 turns · Target: self

First seen by Anacott ·