Edward the Elder was the brother of Ethelfleda (as well as son of Alfred the Great). While his sister ruled in Mercia, Edward was the King of Wessex. Upon her death, Edward brought Mercia under his control, allowing his son Athelstan to become the first King of England.

Status of Set 8

Note: This card was never printed. The final version from the design team has been spoiled to players on the Anachronism forums. There's no telling whether or not this card will be printed, and if it were, that it'd have the same text as the spoiled version.

As is, one will notice missing elements, since the card hasn't been finished. There's no artist or flavor text; ability titles are English, rather than Old English.

Card Text

(5) Edward the Elder (Wood)

Briton • Inspiration • Ally • Male

King of Angles and Saxons: After you complete a non-attack roll, if the difference in the dice in the roll is greater than 2, gain 1 life and the roll gains +1.

Aggressor: You cannot gain life from your other card abilities.

no flavor text

Illus.: n/a • Set 8 • 27/100

Warrior Pack

Edward the Elder comes with the Ethelfleda warrior pack.

History in Brief

King of Wessex

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Trivia

• {coming soon}

Links

• Edward the Elder on Wikipedia