Editing Beyond the Borders (section)

== Scenario ==
=== Timed events ===
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{{TErow| 1 |day 1|Although we have finally left the [[Erathia]]n borders, [[Mad King Gryphonheart]] hasn't given up on us.  In fact, he had entered the battle himself.  Now, I know why he has been so quiet during all these conflicts.  He took his considerable forces and marched them around to block us from freedom.  We're outnumbered at least ten-to-one.<p>And [[Mad King Gryphonheart|Gryphonheart]] has stated that he will not be taking prisoners.  In his own words, "I will stop at nothing less than the total eradication of these escaped slaves!"}}
{{TErow| 2 |Day 2|For a couple generations, the [[Erathia]]ns have been taking slaves from this region and shipping them back to their own lands.  We expected to find assistance once we reached here, but the people of this land want nothing to do with us.  In fact, they blame us for bringing the [[Erathia]]n army to their region, so we're unlikely to receive reinforcements from the natives.}}
{{TErow| 6 |Day 6|We face only the vanguard forces of the [[Erathia]]n army, but that is more than enough considering the bulk of my people are noncombatants.  Even though we're outnumbered, I didn't expect an attack so soon.<p>[[Mad King Gryphonheart|Gryphonheart's]] influence has been felt even though he does not lead these vanguard troops.  He must've ordered his troops to attack my camp at night.  Only a madman would give such an order when facing creatures native to the swamps.<p>A dozen of my new recruits were killed in the initial attack, but my troops responded quickly and their eyes were much more suited to the dark than those of the [[Erathia]]ns.<p>Soon we routed the enemy, killing half their number in the process.  Our victory has given my troops some much-needed courage, and it has given me an idea.<p>It goes against all my military instincts, but perhaps the darkness of the night can be our greatest ally!}}
{{TErow| 9 |Day 9|Today [[Adamina]] and the other wisewomen showed me their version of the laws that would govern the [[Mudland]]ers.  I almost laughed when I saw their similarity to the unwritten [[Barbarian]] laws.  Many of their ideals are based on the old beliefs of my own culture before I tainted it.<p>One difference is their strict laws against slavery.  As a race that has had a taste of slavery, they have reacted almost fanatically against it.  Besides murder, holding another person as a slave is the only crime punishable by death.<p>"They look good," I said.  "So, what do you think of [[Droglo]]?"<p>[[Adamina]] scratched her knobby head.<p>"Young."<p>"Yes, but wise beyond his years!  I've been thinking about naming him as my second.  Of course, I'd like to get the approval of the wisewomen first."<p>[[Adamina]] looked at me for a long time before she answered.<p>"I will ask them.  We will let you know," she said.  She stood as if she were about to leave, but stopped at the exit to my tent.<p>"There are forces at work around you, [[Tarnum]].  For the first time, I do not doubt that you will free our people.  But what then?" [[Adamina]] asked.<p>"That's too far away for me to think about.  First, let's deal with [[Mad King Gryphonheart|King Gryphonheart]]," I said.}}
{{TErow| 11 |loc={{orange}}|day 11|I've been receiving word all day from my scouts of their successful nighttime raids on [[Erathia]]n camps.  They managed to steal resources as well as inflict more than four times their number in casualties.  As long as I keep up these attacks, the [[Erathia]]ns will never feel safe.  In time, it will destroy their morale.<p>If it comes to that, [[Mad King Gryphonheart|Gryphonheart]] will lose!|effect=+14 {{w}} [[Wood]], +1 {{m}} [[Mercury]], +6 {{o}} [[Ore]], +1 {{c}} [[Crystal]], +2 {{gem}} [[Gems]], +2389 {{g}} [[Gold]]}}
{{TErow| 14 |Day 14|One of my [[Lizardman]] scouts intercepted a message to the commander of the vanguard forces today.  [[Mad King Gryphonheart|King Gryphonheart]] has ordered them to hold their ground for two more months.  After that, [[Mad King Gryphonheart|Gryphonheart]] will march his entire force against us.}}
{{TErow| 17 |Day 17|I summoned [[Droglo]] to my tent late one night after most of the camp, especially the wisewomen, had gone to sleep.<p>"What is it?" he asked, knowing that I was up to something.<p>"I've come to the realization that we can't possibly beat [[Mad King Gryphonheart|King Gryphonheart]] if he marches against us," I said.<p>[[Droglo]] glared at me.  Until now, I had never shown anything but complete confidence in our inevitable victory.<p>"We need help, [[Droglo]], but I don't have the time to wait for the wisewomen to agree with me.  In fact, I'm certain they won't," I continued.<p>"What do you have in mind?"<p>"[[Barbarian]]s."<p>"But they're murderers!" [[Droglo]] protested.<p>"Yes, and they know how to defeat the [[Erathia]]ns!  The [[Mudland]]ers are brave fighters, but the only reason we haven't lost is the [[Erathia]]ns keep fighting us on our own terms - in the swamp.  Even we can't beat the numbers [[Mad King Gryphonheart|Gryphonheart]] is going to throw at us!"<p>As much as he tried, [[Droglo]] couldn't defeat my logic.  Even this idealistic young man knew we were outmatched.<p>"So, what do we do?" he asked.<p>"Not we - you," I said.  I hoped I wouldn't live to regret this decision.}}
{{TErow| 21 |Day 21|When [[Droglo]] didn't return today, I began to imagine the worse.<p>Why did I send a young boy to enlist the [[Barbarian]]s?  My people respected strength over all else these days.  Wouldn't it have been best to ride there myself?  But I couldn't leave these people without a commander.<p>I prayed to the [[Ancestors]], begging them to give me strength.<p>But more importantly I looked skyward and implored, "Protect that boy!  He has the heart of a [[Barbarian]]!"}}
{{TErow| 26 |Day 26|I rushed into the healer's tent to find a woman removing a crude bandage from [[Droglo]]'s face.  The wound beneath had been caused by a blade, biting deep along his jaw line.  It would be an ugly scar.<p>"What happened?"<p>[[Droglo]] shrugged.  It was too painful for him to smile, and he talked without moving his mouth.<p>"A duel," he said.  "They made me battle one of their best warriors - an [[Orc]]."<p>"Even though you told them you were acting as my voice?" I said, shocked.<p>[[Droglo]] nodded.<p>According to custom, [[Droglo]] should have been under my protection.  If they had wanted a test of our strength, they should've sent their best warrior to face me in one-on-one battle, not force 'my voice' to fight.  Apparently, I didn't know my people as well as I thought.<p>"How did they respond to my offer?" I asked.<p>"They agreed to help, but at double the price you offered.  And they said if we didn't pay, perhaps the [[Erathia]]ns would," [[Droglo]] said.<p>I clenched my fists but tried not to reveal the anger boiling within.  My people owed the [[Mudland]]ers for their help in freeing them long ago, and this was how they repaid their debt!  Extortion!<p>I took a deep breath, placed a hand on [[Droglo]]'s shoulder.<p>"Thank you," I said.  He must've gone through a lot while in [[Barbarian]] territory.}}
{{TErow| 30 |Day 30|Our victory over the vanguard forces is close, so I have sent my scouts ahead to taunt [[Mad King Gryphonheart]]'s main forces.  May they never have another good night's sleep!}}
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=== Objects ===
==== Towns ====
{{Town header}}
{{Town row|11, 30, 0|orange|Fortress}}
{{Town row|5, 3, 0|red|Castle}}
{{Town row|28, 13, 0|red|Castle}}
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==== Heroes ====
{{hero header}}
{{hero row|4, 33, 0|orange|mph={{mph|1|The Ransom}}}}
{{hero row|11, 31, 0|orange|Tarnum|image=Tarnum (Beastmaster)|Beastmaster}}
{{hero row|16, 30, 0|orange|mph={{mph|1|The Ransom}}}}
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''Note: Your two most powerful heroes are carried over despite the map specifying your most powerful hero twice.''

==== Monsters ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Type
! Message
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| style="text-align:center;" | 18, 30, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Gnoll}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "What rebellion?  You brought those [[Erathia]]ns with you.  Why should we help you?"
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| style="text-align:center;" | 22, 35, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Lizardman}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "Hey!  This is our mill, you crook!  Go away!"
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