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{{Campaign Armageddon's Blade}}The first campaign in the expansion. You play a Castle/Rampart/Conflux/Inferno Campaign. You play both on the evil and good side.
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{{town|Castle}} / {{town|Rampart}} / {{town|Conflux}} / {{town|Inferno}} campaign (you play both on the evil and good sides).
 
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== [[Armageddon's Blade Manual Page 9|Manual]] description ==
After the mysterious slaying of demon [[King Xenofex]], [[Lucifer Kreegan]] solidified his rule over the clans in [[Eeofol]]. Following a visionary dream, [[Lucifer|Kreegan]] is rumored to have begun gathering relics to build an artifact, the legendary [[Armageddon's Blade (artifact)|Armageddon's Blade]], which has the power to set the world on fire.
 
[[Queen Catherine]] of [[Erathia]] orders her war-weary troops to invade [[Eeofol]] in order to dethrone the destructive demon monarch. But [[Erathia]]'s people are split over [[Catherine]]'s action.
 
[[Lucifer]]'s hell-spawned army has pushed [[Erathia]]'s soldiers back to the [[Eeofol]]-[[Erathia]] border, and there have been reports of the emergence of mysterious elemental [[Conflux]]es the size of cities. Though these [[Conflux]]es don't appear to be hostile, their intent is still unknown.
 
As [[Catherine]], [[Roland]] and [[Gelu]], you must fight the destructive [[Lucifer Kreegan]] and his demon army before he has a chance to assemble the [[Armageddon's Blade (artifact)|Armageddon's Blade]] and engulf the world in flames.
 
==Backstory==
==Backstory==
[[Catherine|Queen Catherine]], her husband [[Roland|King Roland]], and [[Gelu]], a warrior in [[Erathia]]'s elite Forestguard, must work together to defeat the insane King Lucifer of [[Eeofol]] who will create [[Armageddon's Blade (artifact)|Armageddon's Blade]].  With it he plans to set the world on fire.
[[Queen Catherine]], her husband [[King Roland]], and [[Gelu]], a warrior in [[Erathia]]'s elite [[Forest Guard|Forestguard]], must work together to defeat the insane [[King Lucifer]] of [[Eeofol]] who will create [[Armageddon's Blade (artifact)|Armageddon's Blade]].  With it, he plans to set the world on fire.


==Quest/Objective==
==Prologue==
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(There is no narration for this video.)
 
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==Maps==
==Maps==
#[[Catherine's Charge]]
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#[[Shadows of the Forest]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Catherine's Charge|size=M|difficulty=Hard|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{blue}}|enemy={{red}}|description=Catherine must defeat all of her enemies or they will flood Erathia with their evil.  If Queen Catherine dies then all hope is lost and the devils of Eeofol will easily win.  Catherine will be allowed to advance to 18th level and carry over her experience, skills, and spells into her next scenario.|bonus={{BonusCr|Pikeman|30}}{{BonusCr|Archer|20}}{{BonusCr|Griffin|8}}|carry={{Hn|Catherine|noname=}}|max_lvl=18}}
#[[Seeking Armageddon]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Shadows of the Forest|size=M|difficulty=Hard|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{green}}|enemy={{red}}|description=Gelu must defeat all enemies in this area using guerilla tactics.  He is the only one with the skills to lead this raid, for without him all is lost.  Gelu will be allowed to advance to 12th Level and carry over his skills, experience, and spells to the next scenario.|bonus={{BonusCr|Marksman|20}}{{BonusCr|Grand Elf|15}}{{BonusCr|Sharpshooter|10}}|carry={{Hn|Gelu|noname=}}|max_lvl=12}}
#[[Maker of Sorrows]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Seeking Armageddon|size=M|difficulty=Hard|underground=disabled|victory=Acquire Artifact|vic2=false|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy={{tan}}|description=Xeron must gather the Sword of Hellfire, Breastplate of Brimstone, and Shield of the Damned.  If he dies, Eeofol's hopes die with him.  He will be able to advance to 12th Level, all of his experience, skills, and spells shall transfer with him to the next scenario.|bonus={{BonusArt|Speculum}}{{BonusArt|Equestrian's Gloves}}{{BonusArt|Necklace of Swiftness}}|carry={{Hn|Xeron|noname=}}|max_lvl=12}}
#[[Return of the King]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Maker of Sorrows|size=L|difficulty=Expert|underground=enabled|victory=Acquire Artifact|vic2=false|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy={{teal}}|description=Xeron must seek out Grand Forgesmith Khazandar and force him to make Armageddon's Blade. If Xeron falls, all is lost. Xeron is only allowed to advance to 24th Level.|bonus={{BonusCr|Pit Lord|5}}{{BonusArt|Loins of Legion}}{{BonusB|Inferno|Upg. Kennels}}|max_lvl=24}}
#[[A Blade in the Back]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=Return of the King|size=M|difficulty=Expert|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{blue}}|enemy={{red}}|description=Roland must defeat the demonic armies camped on the other side of the Great Lake.  Without Roland, the men will go their separate ways.  Roland will be allowed to attain 24th Level.  All of his experience, skills, and spells will carry over to his next scenario.|bonus={{BonusCr|Zealot|5}}{{BonusArt|Torso of Legion}}{{BonusB|Castle|Upg. Monastery}}|carry={{Hn|Roland|noname=}}|max_lvl=24}}
#[[To Kill A Hero]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=A Blade in the Back|size=M|difficulty=Expert|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{green}}|enemy={{red}}|description=Gelu must defeat all of the Eeofol armies in this region and cut off any escape route.  Without him, this quest shall fail.  Gelu will be allowed to advance to 24th Level and all of his skills, spells, and experience will be carried over to his next scenario.|bonus={{BonusArt|Endless Sack of Gold}}{{BonusB|Rampart|Upg. Dendroid Arches}}{{BonusArt|Angel Feather Arrows}}|carry={{Hn|Gelu|noname=}}|max_lvl=24}}
#[[Oblivion's Edge]]
{{CLevelsRow|name=To Kill A Hero|size=M|difficulty=Expert|underground=disabled|victory=Defeat Hero|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{blue}}|enemy={{red}}|description=Catherine, Gelu and Roland must defeat the Demoniac hero Xeron. If any one of them falls, all is lost.  Catherine, Roland and Gelu will be allowed to reach 36th Level and carry over all spells, skills, and experience to the next scenario.|bonus={{BonusCr|Firebird|5}}{{BonusSp|Town Portal}}{{BonusArt|Sword of Judgement}}|carry={{Hn|Catherine|noname=}}{{Hn|Roland|noname=}}{{Hn|Gelu|noname=}}|max_lvl=36}}
{{CLevelsRow|name=Oblivion's Edge|size=M|difficulty=Impossible|underground=disabled|victory=Transport Artifact|vic2=true|loss=Time Expires|ally={{blue}}|enemy={{red}}|description=You have 60 days for Gelu to take Armageddon's Blade to the Eeofol capitol of Kreelah before the forces of the [[Dungeon Overlords]] arrive to reinforce King Lucifer.  If Gelu, Roland, or Catherine is lost, your war ends here.|bonus={{BonusCr|Phoenix|10|loc=Catherine}}{{BonusCr|Sharpshooter|75|loc=Gelu}}{{BonusCr|Magic Elemental|25|loc=Roland}}}}
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==Heroes==
==Heroes==
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*[[Gelu]], ranger with Sharpshooters specialty.
*[[Gelu]], ranger with Sharpshooters specialty.
*[[Xeron]], demoniac with Devils specialty.
*[[Xeron]], demoniac with Devils specialty.
==Strategy==
{{User commentary|
* There are four factions in this campaign: [[Castle]], [[Rampart]], [[Inferno]], and [[Conflux]]. You should use the whole magical potential of three latter, since Castle doesn't have 5th level [[Mage Guild]]. Build [[Order of Fire]] in every Inferno town, so as to upgrade heroes' spell power.
* In Gelu's Rampart scenarios, don't build [[Wood Elf and Grand Elf|Elves']] upgraded dwellings. Gelu can upgrade their basic version, i.e. Wood Elves, directly to [[Sharpshooter]]s, so you don't need Grand Elves at all. Sharpshooters don't have [[double attack]] unlike Grand Elves, but they don't need it as [[range penalty|range]] and [[obstacle penalty|obstacle]] penalties are defied, their stats are significantly higher than Grand Elves' stats, and they have speed 9 which is brilliant for a shooter. They get an opportunity to kill [[Hell Hound and Cerberus|Cerberi]] or [[Pit Fiend and Pit Lord|Pit Lords]] with impunity. Save money for something more important.}}{{end of user commentary}}
 
{{Campaign 'see also'}}


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Campaigns
1 - Restoration of Erathia Restoration of Erathia 1 - Restoration of Erathia
1. Homecoming
2. Guardian Angels
3. Griffin Cliff
1. A Devilish Plan
2. Groundbreaking
3. Steadwick's Fall
1. Borderlands
2. Gold Rush
3. Greed
1. Steadwick's Liberation
2. Deal With the Devil
3. Neutral Affairs
4. Tunnels and Troglodytes
1. A Gryphon's Heart
2. Season of Harvest
3. Corporeal Punishment
4. From Day to Night
1. Safe Passage
2. United Front
3. For King and Country
1. The Grail
2. The Road Home
3. Independence
2 - Armageddon's Blade Armageddon's Blade 2 - Armageddon's Blade
1. Catherine's Charge
2. Shadows of the Forest
3. Seeking Armageddon
4. Maker of Sorrows
5. Return of the King
6. A Blade in the Back
7. To Kill A Hero
8. Oblivion's Edge
1. Culling the Weak
2. Savaging the Scavengers
3. Blood of the Dragon Father
4. Blood Thirsty
1. Crystal Dragons
2. Rust Dragons
3. Faerie Dragons
4. Azure Dragons
1. Razor Claw
2. Taming of the Wild
3. Clan War
4. For the Throne
1. Farming Towns
2. March of the Undead
3. Burning of Tatalia
1. Lost at Sea
2. Their End of the Bargain
3. Here There Be Pirates
4. Hurry Up and Wait
3 - Shadow of Death Shadow of Death 3 - Shadow of Death
1. Clearing the Border
2. After the Amulet
3. Retrieving the Cowl
4. Driving for the Boots
1. Graduation Exercise
2. Cutthroats
3. Valley of the Dragon Lords
4. A Thief in the Night
1. Bashing Skulls
2. Black Sheep
3. A Cage in the Hand
4. Grave Robber
1. On the Run
2. The Meeting
3. A Tough Start
4. Falor and Terwen
5. Returning to Bracada
1. Target
2. Master
3. Finneas Vilmar
4. Duke Alarice
1. Harvest
2. Gathering the Legion
3. Search for a Killer
4. Final Peace
5. Secrets Revealed
6. Agents of Vengeance
7. Wrath of Sandro
8. Invasion
9. To Strive, To Seek
10. Barbarian Brothers
11. Union
12. Fall of Sandro
1. Poison Fit for a King
2. To Build a Tunnel
3. Kreegan Alliance
4. With Blinders On
4 - Horn of the Abyss Horn of the Abyss 4 - Horn of the Abyss
1. Pirates and Palms
2. Master of the Island
3. Devil Sunrise
1. Prisoner of Doom
2. Evenmorn
3. The Shores of Hell
4. The Freedom of the Nix
5. In Search of the Horn
6. Treachery
1. Frontier
2. Heart of Water
3. Horn of the Abyss
4. All Hands on Board!
1. World on Fire
2. Beyond the Horizon
3. Dead or Alive
4. Tomb Raiders
5. Deus Ex Machina
6. Tarred and Feathered
7. New Order
8. Homecoming
5 - Heroes Chronicles Heroes Chronicles 5 - Heroes Chronicles
1. A Barbarian King
2. The Criminal King
3. Ultimatum
4. The War for the Mudlands
5. Siege of the Wallpeaks
6. Trapped!
7. Slash and Burn
8. Steelhorn
1. Cerberus Gate
2. The Boatman
3. Truth Within Nightmares
4. Twisted Tunnels
5. Jorm's Ambush
6. Old Wounds
7. The Queen's Command
8. Never Deal with a Demon
1. The Trouble with Magic
2. Walking on Clouds
3. Don't Drink the Water
4. Hard Place
5. The Secret in the Flames
6. The Magic that Binds
7. Birds of Fire
8. Masters of the Elements
1. The Dragontalker
2. Dragon's Blood
3. The Dragon Mothers
4. Dragons of Rust
5. Distrust
6. Dragons of Gossamer Wings
7. Dragons of Deepest Blue
8. Clash of the Dragons
1. A Distant Cry
2. Senseless Destruction
3. The World Within
4. The Roots of Life
5. Rebirth
1. The Endless Sands
2. The Nameless Land
3. The Sparkling Bridge
4. The Fiery Moon
5. Vorr, the Insane
1. Hopewielder
2. The First Law
3. By Royal Decree
4. The King's Son
5. The Ransom
6. Beyond the Borders
7. Naming a Nation
8. The First Tatalian War
1. Tarnum the Overlord
2. The Land of the Vori
3. A New Enemy
4. A New Ally
5. The Capture
6. Tunnels of Ice
7. The Barbarian's Wife
8. The Protectors of the Sword
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Castle / Rampart / Conflux / Inferno campaign (you play both on the evil and good sides).

Manual description[edit | hide | hide all]

After the mysterious slaying of demon King Xenofex, Lucifer Kreegan solidified his rule over the clans in Eeofol. Following a visionary dream, Kreegan is rumored to have begun gathering relics to build an artifact, the legendary Armageddon's Blade, which has the power to set the world on fire.

Queen Catherine of Erathia orders her war-weary troops to invade Eeofol in order to dethrone the destructive demon monarch. But Erathia's people are split over Catherine's action.

Lucifer's hell-spawned army has pushed Erathia's soldiers back to the Eeofol-Erathia border, and there have been reports of the emergence of mysterious elemental Confluxes the size of cities. Though these Confluxes don't appear to be hostile, their intent is still unknown.

As Catherine, Roland and Gelu, you must fight the destructive Lucifer Kreegan and his demon army before he has a chance to assemble the Armageddon's Blade and engulf the world in flames.

Backstory[edit | hide]

Queen Catherine, her husband King Roland, and Gelu, a warrior in Erathia's elite Forestguard, must work together to defeat the insane King Lucifer of Eeofol who will create Armageddon's Blade. With it, he plans to set the world on fire.

Prologue[edit | hide]

(There is no narration for this video.)

Maps[edit | hide]

Name Size Underground Bonus options Sides Victory Condition Loss Condition Difficulty Max Lvl Carry Over
Catherine's Charge Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled
Start with 30 Pikeman(s)
30
Start with 20 Archer(s)
20
Start with 8 Griffin(s)
8
 		Allies: Blue
Enemies: Red 		Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 3: Hard - The player and the computer start with the same resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 18 CatherineCatherine
Catherine must defeat all of her enemies or they will flood Erathia with their evil. If Queen Catherine dies then all hope is lost and the devils of Eeofol will easily win. Catherine will be allowed to advance to 18th level and carry over her experience, skills, and spells into her next scenario.
Shadows of the Forest Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled
Start with 20 Marksman(s)
20
Start with 15 Grand Elf(s)
15
Start with 10 Sharpshooter(s)
10
 		Allies: Green
Enemies: Red 		Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 3: Hard - The player and the computer start with the same resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 12 GeluGelu
Gelu must defeat all enemies in this area using guerilla tactics. He is the only one with the skills to lead this raid, for without him all is lost. Gelu will be allowed to advance to 12th Level and carry over his skills, experience, and spells to the next scenario.
Seeking Armageddon Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled  Start with Speculum  Start with Equestrian's Gloves  Start with Necklace of Swiftness  Allies: Red
Enemies: Tan 		Acquire Artifact Lose Hero Difficulty 3: Hard - The player and the computer start with the same resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 12 XeronXeron
Xeron must gather the Sword of Hellfire, Breastplate of Brimstone, and Shield of the Damned. If he dies, Eeofol's hopes die with him. He will be able to advance to 12th Level, all of his experience, skills, and spells shall transfer with him to the next scenario.
Maker of Sorrows Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled
Start with 5 Pit Lord(s)
5
 Start with Loins of Legion  Start with Upg. Kennels  		Allies: Red
Enemies: Teal 		Acquire Artifact Lose Hero Difficulty 4: Expert - The player starts with a handicap in resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 24 (none)
Xeron must seek out Grand Forgesmith Khazandar and force him to make Armageddon's Blade. If Xeron falls, all is lost. Xeron is only allowed to advance to 24th Level.
Return of the King Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled
Start with 5 Zealot(s)
5
 Start with Torso of Legion  Start with Upg. Monastery  		Allies: Blue
Enemies: Red 		Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 4: Expert - The player starts with a handicap in resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 24 RolandRoland
Roland must defeat the demonic armies camped on the other side of the Great Lake. Without Roland, the men will go their separate ways. Roland will be allowed to attain 24th Level. All of his experience, skills, and spells will carry over to his next scenario.
A Blade in the Back Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled  Start with Endless Sack of Gold  Start with Upg. Dendroid Arches  Start with Angel Feather Arrows  Allies: Green
Enemies: Red 		Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 4: Expert - The player starts with a handicap in resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 24 GeluGelu
Gelu must defeat all of the Eeofol armies in this region and cut off any escape route. Without him, this quest shall fail. Gelu will be allowed to advance to 24th Level and all of his skills, spells, and experience will be carried over to his next scenario.
To Kill A Hero Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled
Start with 5 Firebird(s)
5
 Start with (a scroll of) Town Portal  Start with Sword of Judgement  		Allies: Blue
Enemies: Red 		Defeat Hero or Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero Difficulty 4: Expert - The player starts with a handicap in resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. 36 CatherineCatherineRolandRolandGeluGelu
Catherine, Gelu and Roland must defeat the Demoniac hero Xeron. If any one of them falls, all is lost. Catherine, Roland and Gelu will be allowed to reach 36th Level and carry over all spells, skills, and experience to the next scenario.
Oblivion's Edge Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled
Start with 10 Phoenix(s) at Catherine
10
Start with 75 Sharpshooter(s) at Gelu
75
Start with 25 Magic Elemental(s) at Roland
25
 		Allies: Blue
Enemies: Red 		Transport Artifact or Defeat All Enemies Time Expires Difficulty 5: Impossible - The player starts with no resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability. ∞ (none)
You have 60 days for Gelu to take Armageddon's Blade to the Eeofol capitol of Kreelah before the forces of the Dungeon Overlords arrive to reinforce King Lucifer. If Gelu, Roland, or Catherine is lost, your war ends here.

Heroes[edit | hide]

  • Catherine, knight with Swordsmen speciality.
  • Roland, knight with Swordsmen specialty.
  • General Kendal, knight with Speed specialty.
  • Gelu, ranger with Sharpshooters specialty.
  • Xeron, demoniac with Devils specialty.

User commentary

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Some may find the information in this section subjective or irrelevant.
  • There are four factions in this campaign: Castle, Rampart, Inferno, and Conflux. You should use the whole magical potential of three latter, since Castle doesn't have 5th level Mage Guild. Build Order of Fire in every Inferno town, so as to upgrade heroes' spell power.
  • In Gelu's Rampart scenarios, don't build Elves' upgraded dwellings. Gelu can upgrade their basic version, i.e. Wood Elves, directly to Sharpshooters, so you don't need Grand Elves at all. Sharpshooters don't have double attack unlike Grand Elves, but they don't need it as range and obstacle penalties are defied, their stats are significantly higher than Grand Elves' stats, and they have speed 9 which is brilliant for a shooter. They get an opportunity to kill Cerberi or Pit Lords with impunity. Save money for something more important.

See also:

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