# Silver Lining **URL:** \ **Category:** Official News\ **Created:** [March 11, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959 "2018-03-11T23:00:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sirrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sirrian/32/35758_2.png) [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/1 "2018-03-11T23:00:29Z")
Originally published at: [Silver Lining – Gems of War](https://gemsofwar.com/silver-lining/) **New Epic Troop: Skrymir the Lofty** [ ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/5/7/57a19a13bc14d48fdddcef3eb0cac6bd7e752d96.jpg) ](https://gemsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SkrymirtheLofty.jpg) Skrymir the Lofty is one of Stormheim’s Cloud Giants, but not a typical one… He’s a lover not a fighter. Possessed of a magical Golden Harp, Skrymir can charm his allies into protecting him, which allows him more time for composing love ballads to woo the lady giants. Skrymir the Lofty will be available for 400 Glory, and also in Event Chests this week. After the usual 3-4 weeks, he will be available in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP Chests. **New Legendary Troop: Hyndla Frostcrown** [ ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/e/e/eed73814950136b7fb40b1881dc4002813d2ab54.jpg) ](https://gemsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HyndlaFrostcrown.jpg) As Queen of the Frost Giants, Hyndla Frostcrown often find herself in conflict with the more powerful Fire Giant clans, and especially Jarl Firemantle. The many storms in the mountains at night are often attributed to Hyndla, Jarl, and Jotnar fighting it out amongst the peaks. If a cold-snap follows the storm, the common folk believe Hyndla won the day. Hyndla Frostcrown will be available exclusively in Event Chests this week. After the usual 3-4 weeks, she will be available in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP Chests. [ ![Join the Forum!](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/d/c/dc82df5dfdd7e888bc5751d332522e7e4e8d7445.png) ](http://community.gemsofwar.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Saltypatra](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/saltypatra/32/59750_2.png) [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/2 "2018-03-11T23:10:39Z")
Am I seriously first?? First first first! Love Hyndla. ---
**Author:** ![awryan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/awryan/32/74650_2.png) [@awryan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/awryan)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/4 "2018-03-11T23:11:13Z")
I saw you typing. But the damn character limit kept me from beating you! Lol ---
**Author:** ![NowayJoe2Go](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nowayjoe2go/32/14045_2.png) [@NowayJoe2Go](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/NowayJoe2Go)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/5 "2018-03-11T23:11:25Z")
Wow, very cool new legend. ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/6 "2018-03-11T23:13:46Z")
I let you win Salty 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Crow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/crow/32/44074_2.png) [@Crow](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Crow)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/7 "2018-03-11T23:36:22Z")
Im waiting for the Snu snu 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Smash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/smash/32/5574_2.png) [@Smash](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Smash)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/8 "2018-03-11T23:38:43Z")
Heres to hoping i can get it fast from event keys lol ---
**Author:** ![Venar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/venar/32/36634_2.png) [@Venar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Venar)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/9 "2018-03-11T23:58:38Z")
With the Hero able to be a Giant and make all giant start with 50% mana, I think we will see some very very nasty decks, on par with Goblins and Dwarves. ---
**Author:** ![Orochi2018](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bcef8e/32.png) [@Orochi2018](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Orochi2018)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/10 "2018-03-12T00:10:32Z")
Finally giants will be viable,i often used them,because i liked them,but now it will be a lot more fun. ---
**Author:** ![awryan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/awryan/32/74650_2.png) [@awryan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/awryan)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/11 "2018-03-12T00:15:52Z")
Goblins will be dead in GW… If not this week. Then next GW. ---
**Author:** ![Razzagor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/razzagor/32/50037_2.png) [@Razzagor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Razzagor)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/12 "2018-03-12T00:19:17Z")
> [@Crow](#): > > Im waiting for the Snu snu 😃 🤔 > [@Venar](#): > > With the Hero able to be a Giant… Oh right, we can make it work. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Saltypatra](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/saltypatra/32/59750_2.png) [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/13 "2018-03-12T00:33:58Z")
Anyone got any plans for a Hyndla team?? ---
**Author:** ![Venar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/venar/32/36634_2.png) [@Venar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Venar)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/14 "2018-03-12T00:38:30Z")
Skrymir in the same team as Titan hero with a Serve and Protect… you can play switcharoo ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/15 "2018-03-12T00:39:03Z")
Why not titan with dawnbringer? ---
**Author:** ![Razzagor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/razzagor/32/50037_2.png) [@Razzagor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Razzagor)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/16 "2018-03-12T00:45:04Z")
Forest Troll (is a giant) Nyx Hyndla Hero/Titan Class. Forest Troll and Nyx feed each other, Hyndla triggers her last trait and get any extra mana to smash the enemies in Ketras’s style. The hero can use basically any weapon, but a Red/Blue or Red/Green one might be good to have a color not blocked by the others and also get any extra mana from F.Troll or Nyx when Hyndla is full. ---
**Author:** ![jeno](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeno/32/20235_2.png) [@jeno](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/jeno)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/17 "2018-03-12T00:52:59Z")
blue green, as if she was tailor-made for FT Nyx combo. ---
**Author:** ![BRchell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/brchell/32/30489_2.png) [@BRchell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/BRchell)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/18 "2018-03-12T01:25:23Z")
Not sure about Skrymir. Never liked the idea of shuffling your own team around. I guess he would be useful in certain scenarios. Definitely not on defense lol. ---
**Author:** ![Mithran](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/mithran/32/18064_2.png) [@Mithran](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Mithran)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/19 "2018-03-12T01:32:17Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/4/e/4ec088000f45664ec4d232729393b5667d3a13ab.jpg) Lofty indeed. Either he got quite a significant buff from the last data pull, or thats going to be a little bit off the expected value he starts with. Also reminder that Borealis is still a troop that exists and costs more mana for a spell that does _some_ of the things Hyndla’s spell does at a lower magnitude out of the gate, with the only trade off that he has a skull trait on a troop ill-suited to head up the team. ---
**Author:** ![Gouki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/gouki/32/22405_2.png) [@Gouki](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gouki)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/20 "2018-03-12T01:34:58Z")
My favorite kingdom finally gets some love, cool troops and flavor (after it had to hand in half its identity to Glacial Peaks)! ---
**Author:** ![TheIdleOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@TheIdleOne](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheIdleOne)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959/21 "2018-03-12T01:36:10Z")
I like the concept of Hyndla, but I also worry its going to be the next King Silenus. Excited to playtest it [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/silver-lining/36959.md?page=2)