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'''The Sword of Frost''' is the eight episode in the [[Heroes Chronicles]]. It was sold alongside [[Revolt of the Beastmasters]] in a bundle named [[The Final Chapters]].
{{town|Dungeon}} campaign. '''The Sword of Frost''' is the eighth episode in the [[Heroes Chronicles]]. It was sold alongside [[Revolt of the Beastmasters]] in a bundle named [[The Final Chapters]].


==Backstory==
==Backstory==
The Elven Hero, [[Gelu]], sets out to find the arcane [[Sword of Frost]] despite an apocalyptic prophecy. Now, the fate of the world depends on [[Tarnum|Tarnum's]] ability to rekindle his darkest talents and lead the devious creatures of [[Nighon]] against his former friend.
The Elven Hero, [[Gelu]], sets out to find the arcane [[Sword of Frost]] despite an apocalyptic prophecy. Now, the fate of the world depends on [[Tarnum|Tarnum's]] ability to rekindle his darkest talents and lead the devious creatures of [[Nighon]] against his former friend.


==Quest/Objective==
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==Prologue==
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{{town|Neutral|noname=}} Unnamed male historian: If [[Tarnum]] had known beforehand how things would end, he would not have held back. He would have surrendered his soul completely to his darkest desires. Nothing would have kept him from claiming the [[Sword of Frost]].


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==Maps==
==Maps==
{| class="wikitable"
{{CLevelsTable}}
! Name !! Size !! Bonus !! Sides !! Victory Condition !! Loss Condition
{{CLevelsRow|name=Tarnum the Overlord|size=S|difficulty=Easy|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy={{red}}|description=Tarnum must conquer the Dungeon towns of Nighon to form a force willing to battle Gelu and his Elves. All Heroes are limited to level six, and all of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario.|bonus={{BonusSec|Tactics|Basic}}{{BonusSec|Offense|Basic}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}|max_lvl=6}}
|-
{{CLevelsRow|name=The Land of the Vori|size=S|difficulty=Normal|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy={{blue}}|description=Tarnum crashes on the icy shore of Vori land, only to learn that the Vori Elves have joined Gelu. He must defeat the enemy towns. All of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario. Heroes are limited to level 12.|bonus={{BonusPri|Attack|1}}{{BonusPri|Defense|1}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}|max_lvl=12}}
! Tarnum the Overlord
{{CLevelsRow|name=A New Enemy|size=S|difficulty=Normal|underground=disabled|victory=Capture Town|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy=1:{{blue}}{{tan}}|description=Tarnum must defeat the Vori Elves guarding the land bridge to the northern glaciers, but a new enemy has joined the search for the Sword of Frost. All of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario along with his best Captain. All Heroes are limited to level 18.|bonus={{BonusB|Dungeon|Marketplace}}{{BonusB|Dungeon|Blacksmith}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}<br>{{carry|1}}|max_lvl=18}}
| S || Either Basic [[Tactics]] or Basic [[Offense]]. || Teal (player), Red (enemy) || Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
{{CLevelsRow|name=A New Ally|size=M|difficulty=Normal|underground=disabled|victory=Accumulate Creatures|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy={{tan}}|description=Tarnum seeks the help of the Azure Dragons when he realizes his enemy is much stronger than he first believed. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario along with all their experience, skills, and spells. All Heroes are limited to level 22.|bonus={{BonusArt|Boots of Speed|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusArt|Equestrian's Gloves|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=22}}
|-
{{CLevelsRow|name=The Capture|size=S|difficulty=Normal|underground=disabled|victory=Defeat Hero|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy={{blue}}|description=Tarnum must capture Gelu's friend, Ufretin, so he can learn where to find the Sword of Frost. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells and experience. All Heroes are limited to level 26.|bonus={{BonusCr|Harpy Hag|10|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusCr|Evil Eye|10|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=26}}
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must conquer the [[Dungeon]] towns of Nighon to form a force willing to battle [[Gelu]] and his Elves. All Heroes are limited to level six, and all of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario.
{{CLevelsRow|name=Tunnels of Ice|size=M|difficulty=Normal|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy={{tan}}|description=Tarnum must battle his way through the tunnels inside a giant glacier if he is ever going to catch up to Gelu. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario along with all their skills, spells, and experience. All Heroes are limited to level 30.|bonus={{BonusR|Basic|10}}{{BonusR|Magic|3}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=30}}
|-
{{CLevelsRow|name=The Barbarian's Wife|size=S|difficulty=Normal|underground=enabled|victory=Acquire Artifact|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy={{tan}}|description=Tarnum must find the Ring of Infinite Gems to open the passage to the City of Volee. Unfortunately, the Barbarian woman, Kija, stands in his way. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells, and experience. Heroes are limited to level 32.|bonus={{BonusR|Gold|2000}}{{BonusCr|Troglodyte|25|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=32}}
| colspan="6"|
{{CLevelsRow|name=The Protectors of the Sword|size=M|difficulty=Normal|underground=disabled|victory=Capture Town|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{teal}}|enemy={{blue}}{{green}}|description=Tarnum must conquer the City of Volee before Gelu to keep the Sword of Frost from being discovered. All Heroes are limited to level 36.|bonus=(none)|max_lvl=36}}
|-
! The&nbsp;Land&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Vori
| S || Either +1 [[Attack Skill]] or +1 [[Defense Skill]]. || Teal (player), Blue (enemy) || Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum crashes on the icy shore of [[Vori]] land, only to learn that the Vori Elves have joined Gelu. He must defeat the enemy towns. All of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario. Heroes are limited to level 12.
|-
| colspan="6"|  
|-
! A&nbsp;New&nbsp;Enemy
| S || Either [[Marketplace]] or [[Blacksmith]]. || Teal (player), Blue and Tan (enemies) || Capture Town || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must defeat the Vori Elves guarding the land bridge to the northern glaciers, but a new enemy has joined the search for the Sword of Frost. All of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario along with his best Captain. All Heroes are limited to level 18.
|-
| colspan="6"|  
|-
! A&nbsp;New&nbsp;Ally
| M || Either [[Boots of Speed]] or [[Equestrian's Gloves]]. || Teal (player), Tan (enemy) || Accumulate Creatures || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum seeks the help of the [[Azure Dragon]]s when he realizes his enemy is much stronger than he first believed. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario along with all their experience, skills, and spells. All Heroes are limited to level 22.
|-
| colspan="6"|  
|-
! The&nbsp;Capture
| S || Either 10 [[Harpy Hag]]s or 10 [[Evil Eye]]s. || Teal (player), Blue (enemy) || Defeat Hero or Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must capture Gelu's friend, [[Ufretin]], so he can learn where to find the Sword of Frost. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells and experience. All Heroes are limited to level 26.
|-
| colspan="6"|  
|-
! Tunnels&nbsp;of&nbsp;Ice
| M || Either 10 [[Wood]] and [[Ore]] or 3 [[Sulfur]], [[Mercury]], [[Crystal]], and [[Gems]]. || Teal (player), Tan (enemy) || Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must battle his way through the tunnels inside a giant glacier if he is ever going to catch up to Gelu. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario along with all their skills, spells, and experience. All Heroes are limited to level 30.
|-
| colspan="6"|  
|-
! The&nbsp;Barbarian's&nbsp;Wife
| S+ || Either 2000 [[Gold]] or 25 [[Troglodyte]]s. || Teal (player), Tan (enemy) || Acquire Artifact || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must find the [[Ring of Infinite Gems]] to open the passage to the city of Volee. Unfortunately, the Barbarian woman, Kija, stands in his way. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells, and experience. Heroes are limited to level 32.
|-
| colspan="6"|  
|-
! The&nbsp;Protectors&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Sword
| M || None || Teal (player), Blue and Green (enemies) || Capture Town || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must conquer the City of Volee before Gelu to keep the Sword of Frost from being discovered. All Heroes are limited to level 36.
|}
|}


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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
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8. The Protectors of the Sword

Dungeon campaign. The Sword of Frost is the eighth episode in the Heroes Chronicles. It was sold alongside Revolt of the Beastmasters in a bundle named The Final Chapters.

Backstory[edit | hide | hide all]

The Elven Hero, Gelu, sets out to find the arcane Sword of Frost despite an apocalyptic prophecy. Now, the fate of the world depends on Tarnum's ability to rekindle his darkest talents and lead the devious creatures of Nighon against his former friend.

Prologue[edit | hide]

Unnamed male historian: If Tarnum had known beforehand how things would end, he would not have held back. He would have surrendered his soul completely to his darkest desires. Nothing would have kept him from claiming the Sword of Frost.

Maps[edit | hide]

Name Size Underground Bonus options Sides Victory Condition Loss Condition Difficulty Max Lvl Carry Over
Tarnum the Overlord Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled  Start with Basic Tactics  Start with Basic Offense  Allies: Teal
Enemies: Red 		Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 1: Easy - The player starts with a large advantage in resources, and the computer plays poorly. 6 Tarnum (Overlord)Tarnum (Overlord)
Tarnum must conquer the Dungeon towns of Nighon to form a force willing to battle Gelu and his Elves. All Heroes are limited to level six, and all of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario.
The Land of the Vori Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled
Start with +1 Attack
1
Start with +1 Defense
1
 		Allies: Teal
Enemies: Blue 		Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 12 Tarnum (Overlord)Tarnum (Overlord)
Tarnum crashes on the icy shore of Vori land, only to learn that the Vori Elves have joined Gelu. He must defeat the enemy towns. All of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario. Heroes are limited to level 12.
A New Enemy Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled  Start with Marketplace  Start with Blacksmith  Allies: Teal
Enemies: 1:BlueTan 		Capture Town Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 18 Tarnum (Overlord)Tarnum (Overlord)
 strongest hero
Tarnum must defeat the Vori Elves guarding the land bridge to the northern glaciers, but a new enemy has joined the search for the Sword of Frost. All of Tarnum's skills, spells, and experience will transfer to the next scenario along with his best Captain. All Heroes are limited to level 18.
A New Ally Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled  Start with Boots of Speed on Tarnum  Start with Equestrian's Gloves on Tarnum  Allies: Teal
Enemies: Tan 		Accumulate Creatures Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 22 Tarnum (Overlord)Tarnum (Overlord)
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum seeks the help of the Azure Dragons when he realizes his enemy is much stronger than he first believed. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario along with all their experience, skills, and spells. All Heroes are limited to level 22.
The Capture Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled
Start with 10 Harpy Hag(s) at Tarnum
10
Start with 10 Evil Eye(s) at Tarnum
10
 		Allies: Teal
Enemies: Blue 		Defeat Hero or Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 26 Tarnum (Overlord)Tarnum (Overlord)
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must capture Gelu's friend, Ufretin, so he can learn where to find the Sword of Frost. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells and experience. All Heroes are limited to level 26.
Tunnels of Ice Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled
Start with +10 Wood & Ore
10
Start with +3 Mercury, Sulfur, Crystal & Gems
3
 		Allies: Teal
Enemies: Tan 		Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 30 Tarnum (Overlord)Tarnum (Overlord)
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must battle his way through the tunnels inside a giant glacier if he is ever going to catch up to Gelu. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario along with all their skills, spells, and experience. All Heroes are limited to level 30.
The Barbarian's Wife Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled
Start with +2000 Gold
2000
Start with 25 Troglodyte(s) at Tarnum
25
 		Allies: Teal
Enemies: Tan 		Acquire Artifact or Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 32 Tarnum (Overlord)Tarnum (Overlord)
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must find the Ring of Infinite Gems to open the passage to the City of Volee. Unfortunately, the Barbarian woman, Kija, stands in his way. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells, and experience. Heroes are limited to level 32.
The Protectors of the Sword Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled (none) Allies: Teal
Enemies: BlueGreen 		Capture Town Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 36 (none)
Tarnum must conquer the City of Volee before Gelu to keep the Sword of Frost from being discovered. All Heroes are limited to level 36.

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