![]() ![]() Occasionally a captain will shout your name or a complimentary title - such as 'Bright One' or 'Talion' - and appear behind you with holding a mook at knifepoint.Even better, it is now possible for Orcs under your control to Return from being cut down as well, and not betray you out of loyalty.Saving their own, even when not directly ordered is certainly nice for a race that is typically Always Chaotic Evil. Sometimes orcs will mount rescue missions of their own accord to save kidnapped followers.The best part? They'll often brag to their captor that they're fully confident Talion will save them and turn their captor into dog chow. It does, however, lead to rescue missions for captured orcs.The orcs have a variety of responses to this, usually thanking Talion or celebrating the fact that they can fight more, but one line in particular is pretty heartwarming:įallen Captain: You saved me! You do care! Later in the game during seiges, branded captains can fall in battle, bleeding out but not yet dead. ![]() Today's loyal lieutenant may be tomorrow's nemesis. Plus, branded orcs can perform a Face–Heel Turn and defect back into Sauron's army for one reason or another, some legitimate and others. Although, this system will almost inevitably result in several Tear Jerkers, if you become fond of a certain orc and they die helping you.Exemplified in the gameplay trailer when Talion gets ambushed by an enemy, only for a mole sniper to save his life (with Talion complimenting him with a "nice shot") and during the climatic battle with Seregost's overlord, he's saved again by an Orc beastmaster, who's later rewarded as the newest Overlord for his help. Branded Orcs are more than just mindless slaves they can actually form bonds of loyalty and friendship with Talion and provide some timely back-up.If ever a character needed to Earn Your Happy Ending. ![]()
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