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== Scenario == === Timed events === {{TEheader}} {{TErow| 1 |loc={{red}}|Stuff for enemy...|freq=7|Stuff for enemy|effect=+10 {{w}} [[Wood]], +10 {{m}} [[Mercury]], +10 {{o}} [[Ore]], +30 {{s}} [[Sulfur]], +10 {{c}} [[Crystal]]s, +10 {{gem}} [[Gems]], +30000 {{g}} [[Gold]]}} {{TErow| 1 |Day 1|While I was freeing the good [[Dragon]]s from [[Mutare]]'s control, the [[Dragon Queen]] lured the [[Rust Dragon]]s to her side. At one time, these wild and unpredictable beasts were believed to be a myth because no one ever survived an encounter with them. Even the good [[Dragon]]s thought they had all died off, but somehow [[Mutare]] found them.<p>I have heard some of the stories, and if the [[Rust Dragon]]s fight for [[Mutare]] now she has already tipped the balance of power in the world. Even worse, the loss of the good [[Dragon]]s has attracted her attention to my actions. Somehow, she knows my name and she knows my mission. [[Aspen]] says this is further evidence that a spy is in our midst, but I say one of the good [[Dragon]]s could've told her while under the [[Dragon Queen]]'s control.}} {{TErow| 2 |Day 2|One of the [[Dungeon Overlord]]s is entrenched on the border of [[AvLee]] in preparation for [[Mutare]]'s invasion. [[Aspen]] has informed me that this [[Overlord]] has [[Rust Dragon]]s at his disposal, so I guess I'm going to get a chance to meet these mysterious creatures after all.<p>But I must act quickly and defeat the enemy that lurks beyond the border before he builds a force that could threaten [[AvLee]].}} {{TErow| 5 |Day 5|[[Captain Valita]] has been riding next to me for five days now and she's never said more than three words to me at any time. I've tried to strike up a conversation on a few occasions, but she seems uncomfortable talking to me. Or is it talking in general?<p>Today, I discretely asked if any of the [[Elves]] in my ranks knew [[Valita]]. Unfortunately, no one could help me.}} {{TErow| 6 |Day 6|[[Aspen]] was sipping tea, minding his own business as I walked by. I thought I was going to be able to avoid a conversation with the elderly spy, but I was wrong.<p>"I see you've developed an interest in our fair [[Captain Valita]]," [[Aspen]] said.<p>I looked around to see if anyone was close enough to hear, but I shouldn't have bothered. [[Aspen]] always had a way of talking when no one else could possibly hear.<p>"Have you finally realized that I am always right?" [[Aspen]] asked with his usual cocky grin.<p>"No. The only thing I've realized is I wish I had a wise advisor and not an arrogant one!"<p>[[Aspen]] laughed despite the insult.<p>"It's not arrogance, my friend. It's confidence! You have the same confidence in your battle skills. You have been victorious so many times that I'd wager the thought of losing doesn't even enter your head. Well, I have been right so many times that I have stopped considering the possibility that I might be wrong."<p>I rolled my eyes and immediately removed myself from my advisor's presence, but later I thought about [[Aspen]]'s words. There was a time when I did consider myself incapable of losing a battle. In the end, I was wrong, but it took a sword in the gut to teach me that lesson.<p>And even now, I realize that I hadn't considered the possibility that I might lose my fight against [[Mutare]]. If she gains control of all the world's [[Dragon]]s, how could I possibly win?}} {{TErow| 12 |Day 12|When we stopped at mid-day to water the horses, I took the opportunity to stretch my muscles and run around the camp. To my surprise, as I ran past the supply wagons I saw [[Captain Valita]] talking to my [[Master of Supplies]], [[Kurbon]]. They seemed friendly toward each other, although [[Valita]] still took the short end of the conversation.<p>I don't think I've ever heard a word come out of [[Kurbon]]'s mouth that wasn't a complaint, so it was equally startling to see the [[Dwarf]] calm, even joking with the woman.}} {{TErow| 14 |Day 14|"You wanted to see me?" [[Kurbon]] said. It was the end of a long day and the [[Dwarf]] appeared tired.<p>"Have a seat," I said, "this won't be long."<p>"I should hope not! I still have a few things to do before I retire. I don't have the luxury of lounging about and doin' nothing all day."<p>"No, just a quick question. I was wondering what you could tell me about [[Captain Valita]]. Do you know her well?"<p>The [[Dwarf]]'s expression turned suspicious.<p>"Why?"<p>"She's one of my captains, and she talks very little. I'm curious. I like to know the people I command," I said.<p>"You don't come around asking about me," [[Kurbon]] said. He had me there.<p>"Besides," [[Kurbon]] continued, "she's a good [[Ranger]]. One of the best. That's all you should care about!"<p>"Yes," I said. This hadn't gone as I expected, so I ended it. One thing was for sure though. [[Kurbon]] did know [[Valita]], or I wouldn't have seen his protective side.<p>So, what was this loyalty he felt toward the Elven woman?}} {{TErow| 20 |Day 20|[[Aspen]] came to me soon after we set camp last night. In his hand was a letter.<p>"A report from the [[Elf King]]. I thought you would want to see it, although I could summarize it for you. It's very interesting!" [[Aspen]] said.<p>I waited for the advisor to explain.<p>"The [[Elf King]] suffered a great loss recently. Nearly three hundred [[Elves]] were killed in an ambush composed primarily of [[Dragon]]s - Red, Black, and Rust. The odd fact about the ambush is, these men - [[Sharpshooter]]s - were experts at camouflage. They know better than anyone how to stay hidden. I wonder how the [[Dragon Queen]] knew where they would be?"<p>"Just say it, [[Aspen]]. I dislike word games," I said.<p>"It's further proof that a spy is feeding information to [[Nighon]]. I'm certain of it!" [[Aspen]] said.<p>"You may be right, but do you have any evidence about the identity of this traitor?"<p>[[Aspen]] shook his head, dropped the letter into my hand.<p>"Not yet," he promised. "But I think we both have an idea, don't we?"<p>I refused to answer.}} {{TErow| 25 |Day 25|We stopped at mid-day to replenish our food stores. I strolled back to the supply wagons where [[Kurbon]] and his workers were loading sacks of grain into the wagons and joined them for some much needed hard labor. It felt good to exercise the muscles again.<p>After an hour of work, sweat rolled down my bare back. One of the workers handed me a small keg of ale so that I could take the first drink, but I handed it to [[Kurbon]] instead.<p>"He's the [[Master of Supplies]] here," I said, "I'm just a worker like you."<p>[[Kurbon]] took a long gulp from the keg, then turned it over to me. By the time everyone had a drink, our sweat had dried and we pulled on our shirts once again.<p>Before I left, I said, "Feel free to invite me to join you the next time, [[Kurbon]]. I enjoyed the work!"<p>"Don't think that I won't," the [[Dwarf]] said.}} {{TErow| 28 |Day 28|After another session of laboring for [[Kurbon]], we sat in the cool shade beneath a tall oak and shared some ale. The [[Dwarf]] was the first to speak.<p>"If you're doin' all this work to get on my good side, well it isn't going to work," [[Kurbon]] said.<p>I decided that this was the time for me to revert to my honest, blunt [[Barbarian]] ways.<p>"At first, that's exactly what I was doing, but I found I liked sweating. It reminds me of the days when I used to work from sunrise to dark."<p>"When did you do that?" [[Kurbon]] said.<p>"Long time ago, before you were born."<p>"So, you are blessed with immortality, as they say?"<p>"More like a curse," I said with a frown.<p>[[Kurbon]] wanted to know how I, a human, came to be so long-lived, but I couldn't bring myself to tell that story - not again. The [[Dwarf]] waited a long time in silence before he realized I wasn't going to share my tale.<p>[[Kurbon]] took one last drink, and said, "Hard work is good for the soul..."<p>"...but ale is better," I said, completing the Dwarven proverb.}} {{TErow| 31 |Day 31|[[Kurbon]] approached me during the early morning hours when I practice with my sword. He waited until I finished, then handed me a cup of ale.<p>"What's your interest in [[Valita]]?" he asked bluntly.<p>"I want to know what's troubling her. Frankly, I want to know if I can count on her," I said.<p>"You can, entirely."<p>"How do you know her?"<p>"I trained her, back when I was still in the [[Forest Guard]]. She was my best student. Don't you go worrying about [[Valita]], she's as loyal as they get! You been listening to that slippery [[Elf]], [[Aspen]], too much!" [[Kurbon]] said.<p>"I try to listen to him as little as possible," I said.<p>"That's wise, but I wouldn't be trusting him around your maps and things either."<p>"What's that mean?" I asked.<p>[[Kurbon]] shrugged.<p>"I'm not a gossip, and I don't speak for anybody either. If you want to know what is bothering [[Valita]], I suggest you ask her yourself!"<p>Part of me felt scolded when the [[Dwarf]] left. He was right. I should've talked to her directly!}} {{TErow| 34 |Day 34|[[Aspen]] returned from one of his mysterious scouting missions, but I could tell something had gone terribly wrong. [[Aspen]]'s arm was in a sling, and there were only a few men left of his bodyguards.<p>"What is it?" I asked the moment the [[Elf]] dismounted.<p>"Ambush!" [[Aspen]] snapped. "As if you didn't already know."<p>"What's that supposed to mean?" I demanded. My hand was inches from my sword before I realize what I was doing. I was no longer the man who rebuked every challenge with the point of a blade.<p>[[Aspen]] looked around, noticing the other soldiers watching them.<p>"This is not the place," he said.<p>So, we retired to a private spot well away from the troops - a place, I thought, where I could kill the [[Elf]] without prying eyes.<p>"I'm always careful. I was well hidden," [[Aspen]] began, "yet the ambushers knew exactly where to wait for me! Only a spy could give away that kind of information."<p>"And now you think I am the spy?" I said. I'm sure my tone warned the [[Elf]] to watch his words carefully.<p>"Are you not the one who refuses to allow me to check into the existence of a spy?" [[Aspen]] asked calmly.<p>That was it, wasn't it? [[Aspen]] wanted his witch hunt, and if I didn't allow it suspicion would be cast upon me.<p>I stepped back from the [[Elf]], took a deep breath to cool my anger. I told myself that [[Aspen]] was only doing his job. And now, he was injured too - the [[Elf]] had reason to be angry. Besides, I had to admit there had been too many ambushes lately.<p>"Okay," I said. "Find your spy, but you make no move without talking to me first. I want evidence! Not the slightest accusation will be made against anyone without my say, do you understand?"<p>[[Aspen]] nodded. The matter was settled, but why did my stomach tense as if I had made a terrible mistake?}} |} === Objects === ==== Events ==== {| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px ! Location ! Message |- | style="text-align:center;" | {{green}} 9, 29, 0 | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The grass suddenly catches fire all around you, kicking up huge plumes of smoke. When it clears, you face a group of [[Magog]]s ready to attack!<p><center>'''Guardians:''' 14 {{Cn|Gog|name=Gogs}}, 14 {{Cn|Gog|name=Gogs}}, 12 {{Cn|Magog|name=Magogs}}, 14 {{Cn|Gog|name=Gogs}}, 14 {{Cn|Gog|name=Gogs}}</center></p> |} ==== Towns ==== {{Town header}} {{Town row|33, 26, 0|green|Rampart}} {{Town row|32, 5, 0|red|Dungeon}} |} ==== Heroes ==== {{hero header}} {{hero row|28, 30, 0|green|mph={{mph|1|The Dragon Mothers}}}} {{hero row|29, 35, 0|green|mph={{mph|2|The Dragon Mothers}}}} {{hero row|32, 6, 0|red|Deemer|Warlock}} {{hero row|33, 27, 0|green|Tarnum|image=Tarnum (Ranger)|Ranger}} |} ==== Monsters ==== {| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px ! Location ! Type ! Message |- | style="text-align:center;" | 5, 34, 0 | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Black Dragon}} | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Several [[Black Dragon]]s are perched outside the [[Dragon Cave]]s, keeping the young [[Green Dragon]]s trapped within. You already see the bones of one brave [[Dragon]] that attempted to escape littering the ground beneath the caves. Apparently, the evil [[Dragon]]s cannibalized it. |- | style="text-align:center;" | 8, 21, 0 | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Rust Dragon}} | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | You catch a foul odor in the air that nearly makes you gag.<p>"Rotten eggs!" says the soldier next to you.<p>"No," you say, "not quite. Something else."<p>You move cautiously forward. Parting the trees, you see a pair of massive, reddish-brown [[Dragon]]s larger than any you have ever seen. They lounge before the [[Dragon Cave]]s. You notice deeps scars in the stone around the caves, and all the plant life in the area is dead. Then one of the [[Dragon]]s comes to its feet and spits a stream of reeking acid at the rock.<p>Now you know the source of that smell.<p>"[[Rust Dragon]]s," you tell the soldier next to you.</p> |- | style="text-align:center;" | 19, 24, 0 | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Red Dragon}} | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Several [[Red Dragon]]s are tormenting the young [[Green Dragon]]s within the [[Dragon Cave]]s, blasting huge gouts of flame into the caverns as they fly about. The young ones trapped within are incapable of freeing themselves until you kill the [[Red Dragon]]s. |} ==== Artifacts ==== {| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px ! Location ! Type ! Message |- | style="text-align:center;" | 13, 16, 0 | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{An|Pendant of Dispassion}} | style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | A horde of [[Harpies]] and [[Harpy Hag]]s have gathered at the water's edge. Some are fishing the dark water, others are tearing up flowers from nearby flowerbeds as their beauty offended them.<p>You see a Pendant around the neck of one of the Hags and realize it must be magical. Do you want to try to take the Pendant away from the creatures?<p><center>'''Guardians:''' 10 {{Cn|Harpy|name=Harpies}}, 10 {{Cn|Harpy|name=Harpies}}, 20 {{Cn|Harpy Hag|name=Harpy Hags}}, 10 {{Cn|Harpy|name=Harpies}}, 20 {{Cn|Harpy Hag|name=Harpy Hags}}, 10 {{Cn|Harpy|name=Harpies}}, 10 {{Cn|Harpy|name=Harpies}}</center></p> |} ==== Seer's Huts ==== {{SorQheader}} {{SorQrow|seer=2|loc=1, 14, 0|quest=Return with:<br>10000 {{g}} [[Gold]]</br>|rew=30 {{c}} [[Crystal]]s|prop=I am researching a way to turn base metals into gold, but I am short of materials for my workshop. If you could bring me 10000 Gold, I would be most grateful.|prog=Oh my, that's simply not enough. I need 10000 Gold. I'll never complete it with what you have.|comp=Finally! Here, give the 10000 Gold to me, and I'll give you this in return.}} |} ==== Quest Guards ==== {{SorQheader}} {{SorQrow|guard=1|loc=7, 6, 0|quest=Return with:<br>{{An|Pendant of Dispassion}}</br>|prop=Shortly after you knock on the gate to this tower, the door flies open and a middle-aged [[Cleric]] steps out with his hands clenched at his side.<p>"What! Don't you have better things to do than knock on my door all day?" the [[Cleric]] shouts.<p>"Sorry," you say, "I was just hoping to pass through."<p>"Oh-oh-ooh! You want to pass? Like I don't have a tower here for a reason! Maybe I like sitting in this tower all day, letting just anybody through for no more reason than they WANT to! I couldn't be guarding this pass, no! What do I look like?"<p>"Well, not a kindly priest, but a priest nonetheless."<p>"Funny man! Hey, are you a comedian?"<p>You take a deep breath, fighting down your own anger, and ask, "What are you so mad at?"<p>"I lost something! Is that all right with you, Mister Stick-his-nose-in-my-business? I've been tearing the place apart, and I just can't find it. Unless you can help, go away!"<p>The [[Cleric]] slams the door in your face, leaving you confused and angry all at once.|prog="Oh-oh-ooh! I can't believe you're bothering me again! Are you stupid, or do you have nothing better to do than knock on doors all day!"|comp=The door to the tower opens so quickly it nearly rips off its hinges. The [[Cleric]] looks at you, rolls his eyes skyward.<p>"Spare me this idiot, will you?!" he screams toward the heavens.<p>You dangle the [[Pendant of Dispassion]] in front of his face, grinning. If there was ever a man in this world that needed it, it was this [[Cleric]].<p>"Is this yours?" you ask.<p>Do you give him the Pendant now so you can pass?}} {{SorQrow|guard=1|loc=8, 5, 0|quest=Be:<br>{{green}}</br>|prop="Are you sure you want to pass into enemy lands now?"|prog=The guards here will only let those who fly the Green flag pass.|comp="Are you sure you want to pass into enemy lands now?"}} |} [[Category:Campaign scenarios]]
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