Endless Legend 2's first faction, the Kin of Sheredyn, is designed for turtlers who enjoy defensive playstyles and building up cities.The Kin focuses on entrenchment mechanics, where fortified cities unlock bonuses and abilities, supporting defensive gameplay.Ancestors of the Kin were bodyguards in Endless Space 2, now stranded on Saiadha, emphasizing their defensive nature.The faction promotes tall growth over wide expansion, prioritizing city fortification and population happiness.Entrenchment system gauges fortifications across cities, providing economic bonuses and unique abilities like holy commandments.Holy commandments are active abilities with sci-fi-fantasy elements, such as instant resource excavation and orbital cannon strikes.Chosen elite warriors allow deploying holy commandments beyond borders, but are limited in numbers.Kin units gain shield bonuses for staying together in battles, encouraging tactical formations and defensive strategies.Fighting the Kin involves breaking formations, utilizing units with pushing abilities and area of effect attacks.Endless Legend's narrative focus introduces Commander Garin's mysterious disappearance, adding depth to the Kin's storyline.