[fungalreason]

I think an item that granted a unit the ability to have a second form (like skratti) would be fun. I.E. the commander would get a new "Change Shape" option that would allow them to take on a new form for a loss to some of their magic paths. Obviously it could be very powerful depending on what unit you get, but there could even be a version of it for each gem type.

Totem of Earth: Bear... something with high hp/prot
Totem of Air: Some flyer.... raider/increased map move
Totem of Nature: Wolf/moose....stealthy raider
Totem of Death: Minor undead... 0 enc caster, but vulnerable to anti undead stuff
Totem of Astral: .....can't think of anything, perhaps something with high magic resistance
Totem of Fire: Offensive thug, something with multiple attacks
Totem of Water: Amphibious unit