Editing The Freedom of the Nix

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{{scenario
| scenario       = {{PAGENAME}}
| description    = The nix leader Tark should free 30 nix captives from slavery to the Nighon lords. The mission will be lost if Tark is defeated. The maximum hero level cap is 24. after victory, Tark will proceed to the next scenario of the campaign.
| underground    = enabled
| num_play       = 2/1
| size           = M
| source         = hota
| victory        = get_cr
| victory_hint   = 30 {{Cn|Nix|noname=}}
| loss           = hero
| loss_hint      = {{Hn|Tark|noname=}}
| allies         = {{teal}}
| enemies        = {{orange}}{{purple}}
| difficulty     = Hard
| bonus          = {{BonusArt|Shield of the Yawning Dead}}{{BonusArt|Blackshard of the Dead Knight}}{{BonusCr|Nix|1}}
| carry          = {{Hn|Tark|noname=}}
| max_lvl        = 24
| Cmap           = [[File:Cmap hota tots 4.png|400px|Tark, the Prince of the Nix, heads over to the dungeons of Nighon to free his brethren from the yoke of warlocks.]]
}}

== Prologue ==
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{{town|Cove|noname=}} Unnamed narrator: What to do, when the whole race's fate depends on you? Nix Tark knew what to do in this case. While not being completely sure that his people will restore the former glory of their kingdom, he was ready to do his best to save them. His way lied through the depths of the [[Nighon]] caves. He reached the grim lands of the [[warlock]]s, cruel lords and underground monsters. [[Tark]] was ready to sacrifice himself in order to save [[nix]] from slavery and give them freedom. 
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== Scenario ==
=== Timed events ===
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{{TErow| 1 | Day 1-1| [[Tark]] was watching the [[pirate]]s load their army and resources onto their ships, but he was preoccupied about his people. They had kept their existence a secret from the rest of the world for many years, but many of them were either dead or imprisoned now.<p>{{Hn|Bidley|0=}}: “[[Tark]], will you follow us, or do you have other plans? We are grateful for your help and help of your people...” [[Bidley]] started.<p>{{Hn|Tark|0=}}: “It is I who should be grateful,” [[Tark]] interrupted. “You showed me that there is life beyond my kingdom. The only thing left to do is to set my people free. I know where they are,” the reptile leader continued.<p>{{Hn|Bidley|0=}}: “Perhaps we could help?” [[Bidley]] offered.<p>{{Hn|Tark|0=}}: “No. You have one path ahead of you, and I have another. I have to save my people. Don't assume that all the [[nix]] you meet will know of you or help you. There are just as many scoundrels among the [[nix]] as among men,” replied [[Tark]], turning toward the sea.<p>{{Hn|Bidley|0=}}: “Will we meet again?” asked [[Bidley]].<p>{{Hn|Tark|0=}}: “Probably,” the [[nix]] replied. “If I return, I'll come find you. If not...forget about me.” With that, [[Tark]] walked into the water until it reached his waist, then dived and disappeared from view.</p>}}
{{TErow| 1 | Day 1-2| [[Tark]] swam for a long time until he reached the subterranean kingdom of the [[warlock]] lords. A small colony of [[nix]], independent from the island kingdom where [[Tark]] ruled, had lived in these underwater caverns until the [[warlock]]s conquered and enslaved them. It was time to free those [[nix]], and also to show them who their true ruler was. [[Tark]] was the last of an ancient line of [[nix]] kings. Something terrible had happened to their race: as a result of some mysterious disease, many of their eggs now turned out to be empty. As a result, the population had slowly dwindled, and the once flourishing people had been reduced to a mere handful of [[nix]] on one small island and the surrounding waters.<p>Though to the casual eye he seemed like a slow-moving and slow-thinking reptile, [[Tark]] absorbed information quickly. He knew that the lords of [[Nighon]] were in the throes of a civil war right now. If he were to invade their lands and take over one of their cities, they wouldn't notice immediately.</p>}}
{{TErow| 8 | Day 8| [[Tark]] knew that he couldn't save everyone, but perhaps he could save the majority. Those he is unable to rescue will have to flee and fend for themselves if they want to live. After interrogating the civilians of his newly-occupied city, [[Tark]] learned that the lords were busy fighting and wouldn't notice the loss of this city right away. Additionally, [[Tark]] found out that the captured [[nix]] are working in the caverns one level below the castle. The poisonous vapors of that level are deadly to [[minotaur]]s, humans, and [[troglodyte]]s, but the [[nix]] hardly notice it. The [[warlock]]s particularly prize their [[nix]] slaves for this trait.}}
{{TErow| 15 | Day 15| It's dark and stuffy in these caves. [[Tark]] has decided to find a new, better home for his people. Perhaps those [[pirate]]s, widely-traveled as they are, will know of a quiet place to settle--somewhere the [[nix]] can put down roots and slowly restore their civilization without fear of invaders. For this reason, [[Tark]] has decided to join [[Bidley]] and his followers as soon as he has freed his enslaved kin.}}
{{TErow| 18 | Day 18| Sooner or later, these lords will end their squabble and notice their lost outpost. It's important to be ready for their coming and to prepare a counterstrike they will be unable to recover from.}}
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=== Objects ===
==== Events ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Message
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 66, 65, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | “I can't believe my eyes! You are the royal heir!”<p>“I am [[Prince Tark]].”<p>“I bow before thee, prince. I escaped the poisonous mines on the lower level. When the [[Nighon]] war started, they loosened their control over the slaves. But why did you come, [[Prince Tark]]?”<p>“My duty is to free as many of our kin as possible.”<p>“Then let me join you. I am an experienced warrior, and I have this armor I took from a slain [[minotaur]]. I am ready to give my life to rescue our people,” said the warrior, and knelt.<p><center>'''Contents:''' 1 {{Cn|Nix Warrior}}</center></p>
|}

==== Towns ====
{{town header}}
{{town row|2, 65, 0|orange|Dungeon}}
{{town row|6, 4, 0|purple|Dungeon}}
{{town row|63, 43, 0| |Dungeon}}
|}

==== Heroes ====
{{hero header}}
{{hero row|69, 66, 0|teal|Tark|Captain}}
{{hero row|2, 66, 0|orange|Sephinroth|Warlock|image=Sephinroth (HotA)}}
{{hero row|6, 5, 0|purple|Lorelei|Overlord}}
|}

==== Monsters ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Type
! Message
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 47, 38, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Archer}}s
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | “We're lost in these accursed caves, and as if that wasn't enough, now we have to deal with you strange monsters!”
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 58, 48, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Minotaur King}}s
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | “Escaping slaves! Attack!”
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 63, 44, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Minotaur}}s
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | “The lizards have escaped! Cut them down!”
|}

==== Seer's Huts ====
{{SorQheader}}
{{SorQrow|seer=3|loc=59, 60, 1|quest=Return with:<br>{{An|Vial of Lifeblood}}</br>|rew=1 {{Cn|Nix}}|prop=A [[nix]] lies dying in a distant camp. He has lost too much blood to live, but there is a way to save his life.|comp= With fresh blood infused into the dying creature, he will recover and may even be able to hold a weapon.}}
|}

==== Quest Guards ====
{{SorQheader}}
{{SorQrow|guard=1|loc=40, 15, 0<br>5, 37, 1<br>20, 44, 1<br>25, 7, 1<br>26, 35, 1<br>62, 39, 1|quest=Be:<br>{{teal}} player</br>|prop=The guards here say they will only let those who fly the teal flag pass.|prog=The guards here will only let those who fly the teal flag pass.|comp=The guards note your teal flag and offer to let you pass.  Do you accept?}}
|}

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