Editing Treachery

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{{scenario
| scenario       = {{PAGENAME}}
| description    = Jeremy, Tark, and Casmetra have to capture Dargem. The mission will be lost if Jeremy is defeated. This is the last mission in the campaign.
| underground    = enabled
| num_play       = 4/1
| size           = XL
| source         = hota
| victory        = def_hero
| victory_hint   = <br>{{---}}{{Hn|Dargem|noname=}}
| loss           = hero
| loss_hint      = {{Hn|Jeremy|noname=}}
| allies         = {{teal}}
| enemies        = {{blue}}{{tan}}{{pink}}
| difficulty     = Expert
| bonus          = {{BonusSp|Chain Lightning}}{{BonusArt|Sea Captain's Hat}}{{BonusCr|Sea Serpent|1}}
| carry          = 
| max_lvl        = 
| Cmap           = [[File:Cmap hota tots 6.png|400px|The mage Dargem betrayed Bidley and took the Horn of the Abyss for himself. While Jeremy is trying to track down the traitor, the Tatalians are itching to take revenge on the pirates for their recent defeat.]]
}}

== Prologue ==
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{{town|Cove|noname=}} Unnamed narrator: As soon as [[Bidley]], after all his dungeon adventures reached out for the Horn, the voice behind yelled:<p>"Unbelievable! It is mine, finally!"<p>After that, [[Bidley]]'s new partner [[Dargem]] landed a blow at his head, and grabbed the artifact. The walls of the ancient vault started to shake, and the altar rose up, forming an island. The traitor grabbed the Horn, but did not figure out how to use it. [[Dargem]] summoned a boat and jumped in rapidly, taking the unconscious [[Bidley]] with him.<p>[[Jeremy]] and [[Casmetra]] saw the birth of a new island. They also saw how [[Dargem]] sailed away, and great [[sea serpent]]s emerged from the depths after him. Jeremy did not know what was going on, but he was sure that his brother was in trouble.</p>
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== Scenario ==
=== Timed events ===
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{{TErow| 1 | Day 1 | Everything happened so quickly. Water bubbled up like a massive geyser on the surface of the sea, spitting out a magical ship. [[Casmetra]] said that [[Bidley]] was on that ship, but that someone else was with him and had captured both my brother and the Horn.<p>{{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “It's [[Dargem]],” said priestess angrily.<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: “Who's [[Dargem]]?”<p>{{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “A mercenary [[mage]]. Worked for [[Regna]]--or, to be precise, for one of [[Regna]]'s lords. It's a nest of vipers there, everyone trying to figure out how to stab everyone else in the back. One of those lords wanted to get his hands on the [[Horn of the Abyss (artifact)|Horn of the Abyss]], and his desire was stronger than yours. So he sent [[Dargem]].”<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: “Blasted...we have to chase them down, immediately! [[Diego]], prepare the ships!” I ordered.<p>We chased [[Dargem]] awhile, but eventually he disappeared behind an island. Instead, we were met by [[Regna]]'s fleet. We had only a handful of ships, so we had to flee. We set up a camp on a small island and decided to gather forces for a strike on [[Dargem]]'s fortress, where he is holding the Horn and my brother. I hope [[Bidley]] is safe.<p>However, we have some good news: [[Tark]] has returned! He emerged from the water with his kin right in front of our camp.<p>{{Hn|Tark|0=}}: “I promised to return,” hissed the giant reptile leader laconically.<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: “We have trouble. [[Bidley]] was captured,” I explained.<p>{{Hn|Tark|0=}}: “We [[nix]] will fight for you. Some will be against you, however. But I am the prince, and truth is with me,” replied [[Tark]].</p>}}
{{TErow| 2 | Day 2 | {{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “[[Jeremy]],” smiled [[Casmetra]]. “I have some more good news. The theft of the Horn awakened the [[sea serpent]]s. Now they are wandering the ocean.”<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: “That's great news--at least we'll have plenty of fried eel, I guess.”<p>{{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “Silly,” [[Casmetra]] replied. “These creatures still feel they have to protect the [[Horn of the Abyss (artifact)|Horn of the Abyss]]. But the poor stupid things can't figure out whether it has to be returned, or guarded wherever it is. I can enchant them so that the serpents who want to return the Horn will help us fight to get it back from that traitor [[Dargem]].”<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: “That's a good idea,” I agreed. “But what will we tell them once we get the Horn from [[Dargem]]? ‘Move along, we were just joking?'”<p>{{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “You men always try to think 20 steps ahead,” [[Casmetra]] said, rolling her eyes.<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: But for all that, I certainly wasn't going to turn down an offer of assistance from the [[sea serpent]]s. Just one of those beautiful creatures could sink a frigate!</p>}}
{{TErow| 7 | Day 7 | {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: Scouts report that the [[Tatalia]]ns, angered by their recent defeat, are hoping to get their entire fleet wiped out yet again. They found us on this archipelago, which was previously known only to [[pirate]]s. They've raised a fort somewhere to the east, and are preparing for an invasion. On the one hand, this could be great; they're not likely to be able to tell the difference between two pirate bands. On the other hand, it will be terrible if they, and not us, capture [[Dargem]]. If that happens, [[Bidley]] will surely hang on a rope right beside [[Dargem]].}}
{{TErow| 12 | Day 12 | {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: More troubling news: war has broken out again between [[Erathia]] and [[Eeofol]]. Also, strange cities with golden-domed castles have begun appearing out of thin air all across the continent. [[Casmetra]] thinks it is an invasion by [[elemental lords]]. One of these cities appeared in the northern region of the archipelago. They've probably been attracted by the power of the [[Horn of the Abyss (artifact)|Horn of the Abyss]] and hope to acquire it.}}
{{TErow| 14 | Raider | freq=14 | loc={{teal}}| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: [[Dargem]]'s raiders attacked our supply ships and vanished into the night.|effect= -1500 {{Gold}} [[Gold]], -5 {{Wood}} [[Wood]], -5 {{Ore}} [[Ore]]}}
{{TErow| 24 | Day 24 | {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: I got tired of this pointless resistance and decided to write [[Dargem]] a letter. My mind wasn't perfectly clear at the time; invigorated by rum, I wrote the following:<p>“Dargem! This is [[Jeremy Albatross]], [[captain]] of [[Regna]]'s armada. You have crossed my path and captured my brother. Set him free immediately, and give us the artifact! If you do, I promise that you and your men will be allowed to leave the island unharmed.”</p>}}
{{TErow| 28 | halyava | freq=28 |loc=(AI)|-It's halyava time!<p>- No, AI, no!!!|effect= +5000 {{Gold}} [[Gold]], +10 {{Wood}} [[Wood]], +10 {{Ore}} [[Ore]], +5 {{Mercury}} [[Mercury]], +5 {{Sulfur}} [[Sulfur]], +5 {{Crystal}} [[Crystal]], +5 {{Gem}} [[Gem]]}}
{{TErow| 34 | Day 34 | {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: [[Tark]]'s [[nix]] report that there is a massive network of caves under this archipelago. Many of them are filled with water, but some parts are dry. The caves are ancient; something unique and powerful might be found inside.}}
{{TErow| 40 | Day 40 | {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: [[Dargem]] took his time in writing me back. I imagine that is just one more demonstration of his stupidity and inability to think critically. His letter went as follows:<p>“The so-called [[Jeremy]] the Grouse! I spent far too long in those caves waiting for fortune to smile on me and send me a traveler even less fortunate than myself. And so it happened. I deserve the Horn--though I haven't figured out how it works yet. I suggest you get lost. Your brother is merely a guarantee of my security. As soon as you are gone, he shall be freed. [[Dargem]]”</p>}}
{{TErow| 43 | Day 43 | {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: I've been thinking about what [[Dargem]] said. I called [[Casmetra]] in my cabin and told her that I was thinking about retreating, to ensure [[Bidley]]'s safe release. The priestess's eyes widened.<p>{{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “[[Jeremy]]! How could you even say something like that!” she exclaimed.<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: “But we could save [[Bidley]], and avoid unnecessary bloodshed,” I began, when [[Casmetra]] interrupted me.<p>{{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “You can't even imagine what a villain [[Dargem]] is, and what is at stake here. The [[Horn of the Abyss (artifact)|Horn of the Abyss]] is one of the greatest artifacts ever created. There's no record of who made it--it was probably created before the [[Silence]]. It is a gift from the [[age of wonders]]! If only we can figure out how it works, we will be like gods!” the priestess explained with excitement. She stepped up to the table and, to my amusement, took a sip of my rum. “[[Dargem]] is a scoundrel and a villain. The only reason he hasn't already killed [[Bidley]] is that we're close by. If you leave, he'll have your brother murdered and fed to the sharks. You should realize that. Unless you're a coward?” she asked with reproach in her eyes.<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: “No, milady. [[Jeremy Albatross]] is the bravest and boldest of all the [[pirate]]s between [[Enroth (continent)|Enroth]], [[Erathia]] and [[Jadame]]!” I declared, jumping to my feet.<p>{{Hn|Casmetra|0=}}: “And that's why I love you,” laughed the priestess, embracing me.</p>}}
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=== Objects ===
==== Events ====
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! Location
! Message
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| style="text-align:center;" | 60, 136, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Bear in mind that this monolith may lead anywhere, and it will not be easy to get back.
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 113, 8, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Terrible frost and grim silence affects your crew negatively.<p><center>'''Contents:''' -1 {{Morale|-1}}</center></p>
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 114, 3, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | These caves are as ancient as the world....
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 130, 59, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | There is a whole nest of [[sea serpent]]s here!
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 133, 26, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | It looks like there is a secret passage here.
|}

==== Towns ====
{{town header}}
{{town row|75, 136, 0|teal|Cove|nofort=y}}
{{town row|140, 128, 0|blue|Fortress}}
{{town row|125, 13, 0|tan|Conflux}}
{{town row|44, 46, 0|pink|Cove}}
{{town row|52, 63, 0|pink|Cove|nofort=y}}
{{town row|3, 83, 0| |Cove|nofort=y}}
{{town row|96, 52, 0| |Castle|nofort=y}}
|}

==== Heroes ====
{{hero header}}
{{hero row|75, 137, 0|teal|Jeremy|Captain}}
{{hero row|78, 137, 0|teal|Casmetra|Navigator}}
{{hero row|66, 161, 0|teal|Tark|Captain}}
{{hero row|140, 128, 0|blue|Verdish|Witch}}
{{hero row|140, 129, 0|blue|Tazar|Beastmaster|image=Tazar (HotA)}}
{{hero row|125, 13, 0|tan|Ignissa|Planeswalker}}
{{hero row|125, 14, 0|tan|Gelare|Elementalist|image=Gelare (HotA)}}
{{hero row|44, 46, 0|pink|Dargem|Navigator}}
{{hero row|52, 64, 0|pink|Elmore|Captain}}
|}

==== Monsters ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Type
! Message
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| style="text-align:center;" | 116, 26, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Azure Dragon}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Your presence here has not gone unnoticed. A powerful creature has awakened....
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 127, 4, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Diamond Golem}}s
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The guardians of the ancient palaces are on the alert!
|}

==== Seer's Huts ====
{{SorQheader}}
{{SorQrow|seer=w|loc=8, 21, 0|quest=Be:<br>{{teal}}</br>|rew=20 {{Cn|Seaman|name=Seamen}}|prop=A group of pirates displeased with [[Dargem]]'s leadership would like to join you.|comp=Will you accept them?}}
{{SorQrow|seer=2|loc=29, 11, 0|quest=Be:<br>{{teal}}</br>|rew=30 {{Cn|Pirate}}s|prop=A group of pirates displeased with [[Dargem]]'s leadership would like to join you.|comp=Will you accept them?}}
{{SorQrow|seer=3|loc=43, 12, 0|quest=Defeat:<br>{{Cn|Rust Dragon|name=Rust Dragons}} at (4, 93, 1)</br>|rew=15000 {{Exp2}}|prop=Rust Dragons are menacing the western underground region of this land.  If you could be so bold as to defeat them, I would reward you richly.|comp=At last, you defeated the Rust Dragons, and the countryside is safe again!  Are you ready to accept the reward?}}
|}

==== Artifacts ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Type
! Message
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 0, 140, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{An|Sword of Judgement}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Are you ready to dispense justice?<p><center>'''Guardians:''' 14 {{Cn|Angel|name=Angels}}, 20 {{Cn|Monk|name=Monks}}</center></p>
|}

==Epilogue==
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{{town|Cove|noname=}} Unnamed narrator: The defenders of the [[Regna]]n fortress shivered, and [[Casmetra]] and [[Jeremy]] hurried in. [[Dargem]] let the captive be and grabbed the Horn. He ran to the highest tower. While [[Jeremy]] was helping his brother untie the ropes, [[Casmetra]] yelled powerfully:<p>"Give the Horn back immediately!"<p>With a scared face, [[Dargem]] yelled back:<p>"Never! You betrayed me and left me alone! Now I know what to do!"<p>Taking the artifact in both hands, [[Dargem]] was just about to blow the Horn, when with a piercing "STOP!!!" [[Casmetra]] threw a magical spell at him. A huge magical explosion followed, and the shock wave destroyed half of a fortress, creating something like a whirlpool underneath it.<p>The only thing that [[Jeremy]] remembered was how he tried to get to higher ground desperately, and how [[Casmetra]] yelled:<p>"Idiot! We will be dragged into another plane of existence because of you!"<p>Hours, or maybe weeks after that, [[Jeremy]] found himself on a sea shore. Where is [[Bidley]]? And what happened to the Horn? May this be the end of the legend of the [[Horn of the Abyss (artifact)|Horn of the Abyss]]?</p>

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