Get ready to feel the heat with the "Rising Heat of Stone and Sand" expansion for Spirit Island! This addition introduces a new spirit, "Rising Heat," who loves to place their sacred sites where the invaders' towns and cities are most concentrated. Think of them as an urban demolition expert, using enemy presence to their advantage to amplify their destructive powers.

Their playstyle is focused on weaken-and-destroy, featuring a special ability that makes their damage more effective in areas with towns and cities. While they find it easier to establish sacred sites in sand and mountain terrain, they can manage in any terrain with a bit more effort. "Rising Heat" is known for its lower complexity, making it a great entry point for those who want to try a new spirit without getting bogged down in complicated rules.

This expansion features the same spirit entity that appeared in "Horizons of Spirit Island," but here it was published standalone, allowing base game players to enjoy its unique mechanics as well. If you enjoy the idea of a spirit with a direct attack plan that benefits from enemy expansion, "Rising Heat of Stone and Sand" will win you over.