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Fourth and final scenario of the [[Hack and Slash]] campaign.
{{campaign navigational box|sod=expanded|hackandslash=expanded}}NOTE: Although the description states that Crag Hack carries over to the next campaign, that is not accurate. See [[Unholy Alliance#Important information]] for more details.
== Campaign ==
{{scenario
=== Right-click text ===
| scenario       = {{PAGENAME}}
Another group of Necromancers live in this region of [[Avauntnell]] along with a small group of former [[Erathia|Erathian]] Militia who have been bribed by the Necromancers to leave them alone.  The Necromancers, called the "Hand of Death," have been relatively quiet, and [[Erathia]] hasn't realized yet that some of their militia has been bribed, so they have been left alone over the past few decades.
| description    = Seize the Yawning Shield of the Dead from the "Hand of Death" Necromancer cult to win the campaign.  However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost.  Crag Hack is limited to level 25 but will carry his experience, skills and spells on to his next campaign.
| underground    = enabled
| num_play      = 2/1
| size          = M
| source        = sod
| victory        = get_art
| victory_hint  = {{An|Shield of the Yawning Dead|noname=}}
| loss          = hero
| loss_hint      = {{Hn|Crag Hack|noname=}}
| allies        = {{blue}}
| enemies        = {{red}}
| difficulty    = Expert
| bonus          = {{BonusB|Castle|Barracks}}{{BonusR|Basic|10}}{{BonusArt|Equestrian's Gloves}}
| carry          = {{Hn|Crag Hack|noname=}}
| max_lvl        = 25
| Cmap          = [[File:Cmap sod has 4.png|400px|Another group of [[Necromancer]]s live in this region of [[Avauntnell]] along with a small group of former [[Erathia]]n Militia who have been bribed by the Necromancers to leave them alone.  The Necromancers, called the "Hand of Death," have been relatively quiet, and Erathia hasn't realized yet that some of their militia has been bribed, so they have been left alone over the past few decades.]]
}}


=== Prologue ===
== Prologue ==
Now that I gave him the [[Blackshard of the Dead Knight|Death Knight's Sword]], [[Sandro]] wants me to fight some more Necromancers for a [[Shield of the Yawning Dead|shield]].  More stinking Undead to fight!  This is not as much fun as I thought.  Grrrr!  At least this is the last thing I have to find for that puny Wizard to get my reward.
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{{h|Crag Hack|0=}}: Now that I gave him the [[Blackshard of the Dead Knight|Death Knight's Sword]], [[Sandro]] wants me to fight some more [[Necromancer]]s for a [[Shield of the Yawning Dead|shield]].  More stinking [[Undead]] to fight!  This is not as much fun as I thought.  Grrrr!  At least this is the last thing I have to find for that puny [[Wizard]] to get my reward.


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== Scenario ==
== Scenario ==
=== Map description ===
Crag Hack must acquire the Rib Cage of Power from one of the Liches haunting the swamp of Ferris to win the scenario.  However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost.  Crag Hack is limited to level 20 but will carry his experience, skills and spells on to the next scenario.
=== Starting options ===
*Biuld Barracks at Main Town
*Receive 10 {{w}} Wood and {{o}} Ore
*Give {{an|Equestrian's Gloves}} to [[Crag Hack]]
=== Timed events ===
=== Timed events ===
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{TEheader}}
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 1 - Sandro 4'''
{{TErow| 1 |Sandro 4|"You have the [[Rib Cage]]!  Excellent work, [[Crag Hack|Mister Hack]]" [[Sandro]] says back in the [[Wingtail Tavern]].<p>"[[Crag Hack|CRAG Hack]]," you correct the [[wizard]] wearily.<p> "Now for the final item I require."  [[Sandro]] pulls out a map and points to a region.  "For this last task I have enlisted some former [[Erathia]]n militia, now mercenaries, to assist you.  They have a [[Castle]] that will be your base of operation.  You are going to need their help, for the last item, The [[Shield of the Yawning Dead]], is in the hands of a [[Necromancer]] cult called the [[Hand of Death]].  They took the shield from a vampire slayer who had finally met his match when he challenged these [[Lich]]es."<p>"Not more [[undead]]!" you groan.<p>"Just think your rewards at the end of this task and bring me back the Shield.  Not only will you become a rich man but once again you will be doing [[Erathia]] a great service," Sandro reminds you.  "And one last thing.  Like the others you have battled, the [[Necromancer]]s will lie to you.  Do not listen to them."<p>As you leave the tavern you think about all the lies you have encountered on [[Sandro]]'s tasks.  Maybe you should collect your rewards BEFORE handing over the last artifact.}}
|-
{{TErow| 1 |Captain meeting|As you approach the castle [[Sandro]] indicated on your map, its captain rides out to greet you.  "Hello! [[Sandro]] has told us of your coming and we will give you our full cooperation."<p>"Good. Tell me what you know of our mission.  We ride soon, and I want to know what lies ahead."<p>The mercenary captain nods and tells you about the [[Necromancer]]s to the South.  "The [[Hand of Death]]," as the cult is named, kept quietly to themselves until recently. However, soon after [[Sandro]] hired the captain, the [[Necromancer]]s became more restless and started sending [[undead]] north.}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "You have the Rib Cage!  Excellent work, Mister Hack" Sandro says back in the Wingtail tavern.<p>"CRAG Hack," you correct the wizard wearily.<p> "Now for the final item I require."  Sandro pulls out a map and points to a region.  "For this last task I have enlisted some former Erathian militia, now mercenaries, to assist you.  They have a Castle that will be your base of operation.  You are going to need their help, for the last item, The Shield of Yawning Dead, is in the hands of a Necromancer cult called the Hand of Death.  They took the shield from a vampire slayer who had finally met his match when he challenged these Liches."<p>"Not more undead!" you groan.<p>"Just think your rewards at the end of this task and bring me back the Shield.  Not only will you become a rich man but once again you will be doing Erathia a great service," Sandro reminds you.  "And one last thing.  Like the others you have battled, the Necromancers will lie to you.  Do not listen to them."<p>As you leave the tavern you think about all the lies you have encountered on Sandro's tasks.  Maybe you should collect your rewards BEFORE handing over the last artifact.</p>
{{TErow| 7 |[[Sandro]] sends money.|freq=7|[[Sandro]] sends gold to help in your search.|effect=+4000 {{g}} [[Gold]]}}
|-
{{TErow| 15 |Message from [[Hand of Death]].|A message arrives from the [[Hand of Death]]: "We know you have been sent by an acquaintance of ours and what it is you seek.  Be warned that the [[Shield of the Yawning Dead]] is our relic.  It has been a part of our graveyard for many years.  We have mobilized to stop you and will do so at all costs."  More lies, you think as you tear up the scroll, but still doubts remain.  Is [[Sandro]] the one who cannot be trusted?}}
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 1 - Captain meeting'''
{{TErow| 28 |Barricaded [[Hand of Death]].|Scouts report the [[Hand of Death]] has barricaded their castles very effectively.  This cowardice annoys you to no end, but you decide the mission to capture the Shield is more important than taking the [[Necromancer]] castles.}}
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | As you approach the castle Sandro indicated on your map, its captain rides out to greet you.  "Hello! Sandro has told us of your coming and we will give you our full cooperation."<p>"Good. Tell me what you know of our mission.  We ride soon, and I want to know what lies ahead."<p>The mercenary captain nods and tells you about the Necromancers to the South.  "The Hand of Death," as the cult is named, kept quietly to themselves until recently. However, soon after Sandro hired the captain, the Necromancers became more restless and started sending undead north.</p>
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 7 - Sandro sends money.'''
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" |Sandro sends gold to help in your search.<p><center>{{g}} +4000 </center></p>
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''(10, 10, 0) Cawtle: Day 12 - New recruits.'''
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | An aggressive recruiting campaign by the captain and his fellow mercenaries at the castle yields some results.<p><center>{{Cn|Pikeman|noname=}}{{Cn|Halberdier|name=10 Pikemans and Halberdiers}}, {{Cn|Archer|noname=}}{{Cn|Marksman|name=10 Archers and Marksmen}}, {{Cn|Griffin|noname=}}{{Cn|Royal Griffin|name=5 Griffins and Royal Griffins}} </center></p>
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 15 - Message from Hand of Death.'''
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | A message arrives from the Hand of Death: "We know you have been sent by an acquaintance of ours and what it is you seek.  Be warned that the Shield of the Yawning Dead is our relic.  It has been a part of our graveyard for many years.  We have mobilized to stop you and will do so at all costs."  More lies, you think as you tear up the scroll, but still doubts remain.  Is Sandro the one who cannot be trusted?
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 28 - Barricaded Hand of Death.'''
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Scouts report the Hand of Death has barricaded their castles very effectively.  This cowardice annoys you to no end, but you decide the mission to capture the Shield is more important than taking the Necromancer castles.
|}
|}


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|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 23, 25, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 23, 25, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | From the looks of it, this town has been overrun with undead.  Scouts advise caution -- and a fair amount of troops backing you up -- upon entering.
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | From the looks of it, this town has been overrun with [[undead]].  Scouts advise caution -- and a fair amount of troops backing you up -- upon entering.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 50, 62, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 50, 62, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "Beware!" one of the shipwrights tells you, visibly shaken.  "I have seen undead suddenly rise up out of nowhere on the Island."  You flip him a few coins and thank him for the warning.<p><center>{{g}} -10 </center></p>
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "Beware!" one of the shipwrights tells you, visibly shaken.  "I have seen [[undead]] suddenly rise up out of nowhere on the Island."  You flip him a few coins and thank him for the warning.<p><center>'''Contents:''' -10 {{g}} [[Gold]]</center></p>
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 51, 55, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 51, 55, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The souls of the damned who are buried here rise up and attack!<p><center>'''Guardians:''' {{Cn|Skeleton Warrior|name=120 Skeleton Warriors}}, {{Cn|Wraith|name=90 Wraiths}}, {{Cn|Power Lich|name=10 Power Liches}}</p>
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The souls of the damned who are buried here rise up and attack!<p><center>'''Guardians:''' 120 {{Cn|Skeleton Warrior|name=Skeleton Warriors}}, 90 {{Cn|Wraith|name=Wraiths}}, 10 {{Cn|Power Lich|name=Power Liches}}</center></p>
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 56, 62, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 56, 62, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The souls of the damned who are buried here rise up and attack!<p><center>'''Guardians:''' {{Cn|Skeleton Warrior|name=200 Skeleton Warriors}}, {{Cn|Wraith|name=150 Wraiths}}, {{Cn|Power Lich|name=20 Power Liches}}</p>
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The souls of the damned who are buried here rise up and attack!<p><center>'''Guardians:''' 200 {{Cn|Skeleton Warrior|name=Skeleton Warriors}}, 150 {{Cn|Wraith|name=Wraiths}}, 20 {{Cn|Power Lich|name=Power Liches}}</center></p>
|}
|}


==== Towns ====
==== Towns ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{Town header}}
! Location
{{Town row|10, 10, 0|blue|Castle}}
! Type
{{Town row|31, 39, 0|red|Necropolis}}
|-
{{Town row|36, 63, 0|red|Necropolis}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 10, 10, 0
{{Town row|63, 46, 0|red|Necropolis}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Castle}}
{{Town row|23, 24, 0||Castle|nofort=y}}
|-
|}
| style="text-align:center;" | 23, 24, 0
 
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Castle}}
===== Town timed events =====
|-
{{TEheader}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 31, 39, 0
{{TErow| 12 |loc={{town|Castle}} (10, 10, 0)|New recruits.|freq=14|An aggressive recruiting campaign by the captain and his fellow mercenaries at the castle yields some results.|effect=10 {{Cn|Pikeman|noname=}}{{Cn|Halberdier|name=Pikemen and Halberdiers}}, 10 {{Cn|Archer|noname=}}{{Cn|Marksman|name=Archers and Marksmen}}, 5 {{Cn|Griffin|noname=}}{{Cn|Royal Griffin|name=Griffins and Royal Griffins}}}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Necropolis}}
|}
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" | 36, 63, 0
==== Heroes ====
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Necropolis}}
{{hero header}}
|-
{{hero row|10, 11, 0|blue|Crag Hack|Barbarian}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 63, 46, 0
{{hero row|31, 40, 0|red|Septienna|Necromancer}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Necropolis}}
{{hero row|37, 64, 0|red|Vokial|Death Knight}}
{{hero row|62, 47, 0|red|Xsi|Necromancer}}
{{hero row|68, 70, 0|red|Charnath|image=Charna|Death Knight}}
{{hero row|35, 15, 0|{{imprisoned}}|Slash|image=Ajit|Knight}}
|}
|}


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|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 34, 16, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 34, 16, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{cn|Vampire Lord}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Vampire Lord}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | It looks like these vampires killed the regular guards and are now eyeing the prisoner.
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | It looks like these [[vampire]]s killed the regular guards and are now eyeing the prisoner.
|}
 
==== Heroes ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Hero
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 10, 11, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Crag Hack|Barbarian}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 35, 15, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Slash the Knight|hero_link=Orrin|image=Ajit|0=}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 31, 40, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Septienna|Necromancer}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 37, 64, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Vokial|Death Knight}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 62, 47, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Xsi|Necromancer}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 68, 70, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Charnath the Death Knight|hero_link=Charna|image=Charna|0=}}
|}
|}


==== Quest Guards ====
==== Quest Guards ====
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{SorQheader}}
! 55, 62, 0 - Quest Guard
{{SorQrow|guard=1|loc=55, 62, 0|quest=Defeat:<br>{{H|Charnath|image=Charna|Death Knight}}</br>|prop=A skeletal figure in a black robe speaks.  "[[Charnath]] has tried to desecrate the cemetery before you.  He hides now, and only by defeating him shall I let you pass"|prog=The skeletal figure knows [[Charnath]] is not dead and will not let you pass.|comp=Now that you have vanquished [[Charnath]], his sins and yours are absolved.  Do you wish to pass?}}
|-
! Proposal Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | A skeletal figure in a black robe speaks.  "Charnath has tried to desecrate the cemetery before you.  He hides now, and only by defeating him shall I let you pass"<p><center>(68, 70, 0) {{H|Charnath the Death Knight|hero_link=Charna|image=Charna|0=}} </center></p>
|-
! Progress Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | The skeletal figure knows Charnath is not dead and will not let you pass.
|-
! Completion Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | Now that you have vanquished Charnath, his sins and yours are absolved.  Do you wish to pass?
|}
|}


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|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 33, 15, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 33, 15, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Enroth Prison #520.  Current Occupant: Slash.
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | [[Enroth (nation)|Enroth]] Prison #520.  Current Occupant: [[Slash]].
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 54, 58, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 54, 58, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Death may lie and wait, and death may fly, but with passing eons even death may die.  Welcome to Death Head cemetery.
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Death may lie and wait, and death may fly, but with passing eons even death may die.  Welcome to [[Death Head cemetery]].
|}
|}


== Epilogue ==
== Epilogue ==
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{{h|Crag Hack|0=}}: I've been tricked!  The thieving [[Wizard]] took off with the artifacts and didn't give me my gold!  When I find [[Sandro]] I'm going to rip his arms off and shove them down his lying throat!  Argggggggggggggh!


I've been tricked!  The thieving Wizard took off with the artifacts and didn't give me my gold!  When I find Sandro I'm going to rip his arms off and shove them down his lying throat!  Argggggggggggggh!
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NOTE: Although the description states that Crag Hack carries over to the next campaign, that is not accurate. See Unholy Alliance#Important information for more details.

Another group of Necromancers live in this region of Avauntnell along with a small group of former Erathian Militia who have been bribed by the Necromancers to leave them alone. The Necromancers, called the "Hand of Death," have been relatively quiet, and Erathia hasn't realized yet that some of their militia has been bribed, so they have been left alone over the past few decades. Grave Robber Shadow of Death
2 Total Players / 1 Human Player
1
2
Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled
Seize the Yawning Shield of the Dead from the "Hand of Death" Necromancer cult to win the campaign. However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Crag Hack is limited to level 25 but will carry his experience, skills and spells on to his next campaign.
Victory condition:
Acquire Artifact or Defeat All Enemies: Shield of the Yawning Dead
Loss condition:
Lose Hero: Crag HackCrag Hack
Allies: Blue Enemies: Red
Choose a bonus:
 Start with Barracks 
Start with +10 Wood & Ore
10
 Start with Equestrian's Gloves 
Difficulty 4: Expert - The player starts with a handicap in resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability.
Carried to next scenario:
Crag HackCrag Hack
Max level:
25

Prologue[edit | hide | hide all]

Crag HackCrag Hack Crag Hack: Now that I gave him the Death Knight's Sword, Sandro wants me to fight some more Necromancers for a shield. More stinking Undead to fight! This is not as much fun as I thought. Grrrr! At least this is the last thing I have to find for that puny Wizard to get my reward.

Scenario[edit | hide]

Timed events[edit | hide]

Day Title Message
Day 1 Sandro 4 "You have the Rib Cage! Excellent work, Mister Hack" Sandro says back in the Wingtail Tavern.

"CRAG Hack," you correct the wizard wearily.

"Now for the final item I require." Sandro pulls out a map and points to a region. "For this last task I have enlisted some former Erathian militia, now mercenaries, to assist you. They have a Castle that will be your base of operation. You are going to need their help, for the last item, The Shield of the Yawning Dead, is in the hands of a Necromancer cult called the Hand of Death. They took the shield from a vampire slayer who had finally met his match when he challenged these Liches."

"Not more undead!" you groan.

"Just think your rewards at the end of this task and bring me back the Shield. Not only will you become a rich man but once again you will be doing Erathia a great service," Sandro reminds you. "And one last thing. Like the others you have battled, the Necromancers will lie to you. Do not listen to them."

As you leave the tavern you think about all the lies you have encountered on Sandro's tasks. Maybe you should collect your rewards BEFORE handing over the last artifact.

Day 1 Captain meeting As you approach the castle Sandro indicated on your map, its captain rides out to greet you. "Hello! Sandro has told us of your coming and we will give you our full cooperation."

"Good. Tell me what you know of our mission. We ride soon, and I want to know what lies ahead."

The mercenary captain nods and tells you about the Necromancers to the South. "The Hand of Death," as the cult is named, kept quietly to themselves until recently. However, soon after Sandro hired the captain, the Necromancers became more restless and started sending undead north.

Day 7 Sandro sends money. (Repeats every 7 days)
Sandro sends gold to help in your search.
Effect: +4000 Gold Gold
Day 15 Message from Hand of Death. A message arrives from the Hand of Death: "We know you have been sent by an acquaintance of ours and what it is you seek. Be warned that the Shield of the Yawning Dead is our relic. It has been a part of our graveyard for many years. We have mobilized to stop you and will do so at all costs." More lies, you think as you tear up the scroll, but still doubts remain. Is Sandro the one who cannot be trusted?
Day 28 Barricaded Hand of Death. Scouts report the Hand of Death has barricaded their castles very effectively. This cowardice annoys you to no end, but you decide the mission to capture the Shield is more important than taking the Necromancer castles.

Objects[edit | hide]

Events[edit | hide]

Location Message
19, 25, 0 The road to the east disappears into a bunch of litter and bones.
23, 25, 0 From the looks of it, this town has been overrun with undead. Scouts advise caution -- and a fair amount of troops backing you up -- upon entering.
50, 62, 0 "Beware!" one of the shipwrights tells you, visibly shaken. "I have seen undead suddenly rise up out of nowhere on the Island." You flip him a few coins and thank him for the warning.

Contents: -10 Gold Gold

51, 55, 0 The souls of the damned who are buried here rise up and attack!

Guardians: 120 Skeleton Warrior Skeleton Warriors, 90 Wraith Wraiths, 10 Power Lich Power Liches

56, 62, 0 The souls of the damned who are buried here rise up and attack!

Guardians: 200 Skeleton Warrior Skeleton Warriors, 150 Wraith Wraiths, 20 Power Lich Power Liches

Towns[edit | hide]

Location Player Type Name
10, 10, 0 Blue Castle -
31, 39, 0 Red Necropolis -
36, 63, 0 Red Necropolis -
63, 46, 0 Red Necropolis -
23, 24, 0 Castle -
Town timed events[edit | hide]
Day Title Message
Day 12 At Castle (10, 10, 0):
New recruits.
(Repeats every 14 days)
An aggressive recruiting campaign by the captain and his fellow mercenaries at the castle yields some results.
Effect: 10 Pikeman Halberdier Pikemen and Halberdiers, 10 Archer Marksman Archers and Marksmen, 5 Griffin Royal Griffin Griffins and Royal Griffins

Heroes[edit | hide]

Location Player Hero
10, 11, 0 Blue Crag HackCrag Hack Crag Hack the Barbarian
31, 40, 0 Red SeptiennaSeptienna Septienna the Necromancer
37, 64, 0 Red VokialVokial Vokial the Death Knight
62, 47, 0 Red XsiXsi Xsi the Necromancer
68, 70, 0 Red CharnathCharnath Charnath the Death Knight
35, 15, 0 Imprisoned SlashSlash Slash the Knight

Monsters[edit | hide]

Location Type Message
34, 16, 0 Vampire Lord Vampire Lord It looks like these vampires killed the regular guards and are now eyeing the prisoner.

Quest Guards[edit | hide]

Location Quest Reward Messages

55, 62, 0
Defeat:
CharnathCharnath Charnath the Death Knight
(remove) Proposal: A skeletal figure in a black robe speaks. "Charnath has tried to desecrate the cemetery before you. He hides now, and only by defeating him shall I let you pass"
Progress: The skeletal figure knows Charnath is not dead and will not let you pass.
Completion: Now that you have vanquished Charnath, his sins and yours are absolved. Do you wish to pass?

Signs[edit | hide]

Location Message
33, 15, 0 Enroth Prison #520. Current Occupant: Slash.
54, 58, 0 Death may lie and wait, and death may fly, but with passing eons even death may die. Welcome to Death Head cemetery.

Epilogue[edit | hide]

Crag HackCrag Hack Crag Hack: I've been tricked! The thieving Wizard took off with the artifacts and didn't give me my gold! When I find Sandro I'm going to rip his arms off and shove them down his lying throat! Argggggggggggggh!