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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 | 
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|   | Casts stone skin with increased effect, based on hero level compared to the level of the target unit. |  | 
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|   | Stone Skin | 
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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.
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