[Nagot Gick Fel]

Originally posted by Pocus:
Serpent Cult is not that bad, but compared to regular Pythium dont stand in power.

Well, considering that (1) Arch-Theurs are costly and (2) wards now have limited range, I think the Serpent Cult mages are better suited to support hybrid armies (hydras + regular troops). The blessable hydras are a small but nice bonus, and their higher cost isn't that painful - I think you break even after 7 turns of upkeep, if your holy hydras survive that long.