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- Rhasta regards himself as an intermediary between living and dead, as well as a "messenger of those gone by". These descriptions hint at some sort of communication with the world of the dead. He communes with the spirits of ancestors, as well as the "shades", who direct him across the world and grants him strength.
- Rhasta often chants in an unknown language.
- Rhasta continues to tell fortunes, like he did when traveling with his old master.
- Rhasta makes several references to drums, including hearing his own personal drumbeat.
- Rhasta has connections with several esoteric figures or cults, including the Tang-Ki, and the Eki Bukaw This page is about Dota 2 lore. For the cosmetic item, see Eki Spiritual Implements Set. Eki Bukaw Associated with Heroes Shadow Shaman Cosmetics Eki Spiritual Implements Set The Eki Bukaw is a mysterious entity. .
- Rhasta also knows an ancient spell for curing insomnia: by turning the afflicted into sheep.
- When Rhasta was traveling with his Rhasta`s Master Rhasta s Master Associated with Heroes Shadow Shaman Races Trolls Places Bleeding Hills Rhasta s Master was an old travelling con-man who found a young, starving Rhasta and took him as his apprentice. 1] His name is , he delighted and shocked crowds with jolts of lightning, charmed dangerous snakes, and amused them by turning himself into a chicken at the end of each performance. Hex Hex (also referred to as Sheep or Polymorph) is a status effect which turns the affected unit into a harmless critter, disabling many of its fighting capabilities. Contents 1 Mechanics 2 Sources of Hex 3 description. After the old con-man was slain, he turned his magical tricks to deadly forms of self-defense. He also developed a method of holding enemies in place with magical bonds.
- Rhasta and Slithice For the race in Dota 2 lore, see Naga. Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs are old friends.
- Jah`rakal looks down on Rhasta Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Shadow Shaman 21 + 2.1 16 + 1.6 21 + 3 Level because he regards hill trolls to be inferior to true trolls Trolls Associated with Heroes Troll Warlord Shadow Shaman Races Keen Places KnollenThe HovenBleeding Hills Characters Brag Sharpeye Other Lore Hill TrollDark Troll Summoner. Trolls are a race in Dota 2. They have four fingers and .
The Sordid Era
Like the other shamans of his day, Rhasta traveled from town to town, peddling his services to all manners of peoples. But by near the end of the Sordid Era Sordid Era Associated with Heroes Shadow Shaman Cosmetics The Mysterious Vagabond Set The Sordid Era was a historical period. It was characterized by a long drought, lasting thirteen seasons. The people of this period blamed , the reputation of itinerant shamans had fallen into disrepute. Magicians like Rhasta were blamed for diseases and poor harvests, leading to their persecution and execution. Fearing for his life, Rhasta hid his shamanic powers, disguising himself as a vagabond, while performing the same services the old con-man once had. Should anyone ask about his skills, he claimed he had merely learned them on the road as a wanderer. His master`s advice stayed with him, and he wore a wide-brimmed hat, as well as banners on his back that clearly displayed the services his offered, in case of any confusion that may lead to hostilities with distrustful villagers. While on the road, he brewed a potent drink, which he kept in a bottle by his side, toxic to everyone except himself.
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Allies meeting Shadow Shaman
- Play Play r I`m a fan of your work Shaman, a good con is a thing of beauty.
- Play Play r Are your grifting days all behind you, Shadow Shaman?
- Play r Shadow Shaman, my old friend.
- Play r Shaman, we shall lay our enemies low.
Enemies killing Shadow Shaman
- Play Did you not see me in the shadows, Shaman?
- Play Shadow Shaman, your pagan ways die with you.
- Play Shadow Shaman, I`ve seen your end.
- Play Shadow Shaman, over the hills with you!
- Play u Oh Rhasta, still playing at doctor?
- Play Shaman, I envy you the plunge into death`s Shadow.
- Play I send you to your ancestors.
- Play You join the great gone-by.
- Play Play Never trust a wizard.
- Play Play Go with your father, Shaman.
- Play Leave the snake magic to the experts, Shaman.
- Play Play r You`re nothing a but a petty thug.
- Play Play r I know a huckster when I see one.
- Play Shadow Shaman, I cast you out.
- Play I am honored to have faced a shaman`s skill.
- Play Bow before your warlord.
- Play The trolls from the hills are barely trolls at all.
- Play Hill trolls are the weakest of our kind.
- Play Your shades guided you to my kingdom.
- Play Play These so-called gods of yours are unknown to me. You should introduce us.
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