There are five heroes in the realm of ShadowMUD: Valkyr was known for being highly proficient with spears and missiles. Jheru was known for being highly proficient with staves and polearms. Bornodin was known for being highly proficient with axes, flails and blunt weapons. Muriel was known for being highly proficient with swords. Gythulu was known for being highly proficient with knives and small swords. Uckoo was known for being highly proficient with miscellaneous and melee weapons. To become a follower of a hero you must visit be least level 10 or higher fighter. You will need to train to kieron fighter hall and find the room with the status of heroes, once there you can <become a follower of [hero]>. Following a hero is similar to subclassing, where your gain higher skill with different weapons. Note: Once you follow a hero you can not change or renounce your hero.