Azure is 1 of the 8 Desolations that attack the Players throughout the game. The Desolation Rondel at the Bottom of the Game Board determines the order of the attacks and who begins attacking at Game Start. Azure taxes at a rate of 1 piece of Azure per Occupying Player Token and per Player who has Control of a Hex bearing the Desolation's Mark of 1x,2x,3x,4x or 5x. The Desolation D6 roll determines which Hexes are attacked. If Desolation D6 shows a 6x then any Player who has 10 Strength Points can Battle Box the Desolation. Azure attacks about 40 different Hexes in waves radiating from the upper right corner of the Game Board.