Ubisoft have now officially announced what some fans have known for some time: the final faction of Heroes VI is the Sanctuary.

With inspiration drawn from Eastern culture, the creatures bear strong resemblance with Chinese and Japanese elements; katanas, Chinese dragons, kimonos and water-based spirits. Fans have for some time speculated on the possibility of a “naga town”, and it is indeed confirmed that two naga-like creatures will take their place in the Sanctuary town: one of them being the Kensei, which – unlike the female, more medusa-like creature – carries somewhat purer naga elements blended with samurai traits.