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{{Campaign Dragon Slayer}}'''Azure Dragons''' is the fourth and final scenario of the [[Dragon Slayer]] campaign in {{ab}}{{withab}}.
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== Campaign ==
{{scenario
=== Right-click text ===
| scenario      = {{PAGENAME}}
Finally, you have tracked down the [[Azure Dragon|Azure Dragons]].  Now it is time to face the great dragon in their home territory.  The locals are willing to join your cause, but the paths are guarded by dragons.  Clear these paths and you can gain support.  The Azure Dragons are both mighty and elusive.  Track them down and kill them before they moves on to new territory.  You estimate in six months they will move again. Once you have gained their support you can then seek your prize.  Beware the other Dragons who guard the Azure, keeping out the fainthearted and unworthy of such a challenge.
| description    = Defeat the great Azure Dragons within six months for eternal fame.  Once you have slain this ancient beast you will have proven yourself to be a Dragon Slayer extraordinaire.  Failure means death of Dracon and eternal branding as a foolish child.
| underground    = disabled
| num_play      = 1/1
| size          = L
| source        = ab
| victory        = def_mon2
| victory_hint  = {{Cn|Azure Dragon|noname=}} (107, 3, 0)
| loss          = time
| loss_hint      = 6 months<br>{{---}}OR Lose {{Hn|Dracon|noname=}}
| allies        = {{red}}
| enemies        =  
| difficulty    = Impossible
| bonus          = {{BonusCr|Titan|2}}{{BonusR|Gold|10000}}{{BonusR|Gem|10}}
| carry          =  
| max_lvl        =  
| Cmap          = [[File:Cmap ab ds 4.png|400px|Finally, you have tracked down the [[Azure Dragon]]s.  Now it is time to face the great dragon in their home territory.  The locals are willing to join your cause, but the paths are guarded by dragons.  Clear these paths and you can gain support.  The [[Azure Dragon]]s are both mighty and elusive.  Track them down and kill them before they moves on to new territory.  You estimate in six months they will move again. Once you have gained their support you can then seek your prize.  Beware the other Dragons who guard the Azure, keeping out the fainthearted and unworthy of such a challenge.]]
}}


=== Prologue ===
== Prologue ==
[[File:H3ABds4.png|400px|thumb]]
{{cvid|AB CD-Heroes3-DATA-Heroes3 vid-H3ABds4-smk-H3ABds4|thumbtime=0:00|float=left}}
{{h|Dracon|0=}}: I have found a nest of  mighty [[Azure Dragon|Azure Dragons]].  I have also found my destiny.  Azure Dragons do not nest for long and commands an entourage of dragons of all colors.  The task is great, but I am determined.
{{h|Dracon|0=}}: I have found a nest of  mighty [[Azure Dragon]]s.  I have also found my destiny.  [[Azure Dragon]]s do not nest for long and commands an entourage of dragons of all colors.  The task is great, but I am determined.


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== Scenario ==
== Scenario ==
=== Map description ===
Defeat the great Azure Dragons within six months for eternal fame.  Once you have slain this ancient beast you will have proven yourself to be a Dragon Slayer extraordinaire.  Failure means death of Dracon and eternal branding as a foolish child.
=== Starting options ===
*Give 2 {{Cn|Titan|name=Titans}} to {{H|Dracon|0=}}
*Receive 10000 {{g}} [[Gold]]
*Receive 10 {{gem}} [[Gems]]
=== Timed events ===
=== Timed events ===
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{TEheader}}
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 1 - Intro'''
{{TErow| 1 | Intro|"It is now time," you tell yourself as you prepare for the long journey.  You have been waiting for this moment for a long time.  Gathering all of the courage you can muster, you set out to face the last challenge that will make you the best Dragon Slayer of them all...the [[Azure Dragon]]. }}
|-
{{TErow| 3 | No Magic|As you walk around  you notice that the towns around the base of the mountains are very primitive.  They have no mage guilds what-so-ever.  It is then that you realize that you must use your magic wisely, for you have no way of recharging your mana. }}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "It is now time," you tell yourself as you prepare for the long journey.  You have been waiting for this moment for a long time.  Gathering all of the courage you can muster, you set out to face the last challenge that will make you the best Dragon Slayer of them all...the Azure Dragon.  
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 3 - No Magic'''
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | As you walk around  you notice that the towns around the base of the mountains are very primitive.  They have no mage guilds what-so-ever.  It is then that you realize that you must use your magic wisely, for you have no way of recharging your mana.  
|}
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| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Immediately after the battle you sit down for a rest.  "This is gonna be harder than I thought," you think to yourself.<p><center> '''Contents:''' [[File:Morale small.gif]] -1 [[Morale]]</center></p>  
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Immediately after the battle you sit down for a rest.  "This is gonna be harder than I thought," you think to yourself.<p><center> '''Contents:''' {{Morale|-1}}</center></p>  
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| style="text-align:center;" | 26, 11, 0
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| style="text-align:center;" | 41, 33, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 41, 33, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | You and your army have made it this far.  Morale has not been good, but your army has a newly found confidence.  On the ground are deep blue scales coated in blood.  "If it can bleed, then it can die" you think to yourself, knowing everyone else must be thinking the same thing.<p><center> '''Contents:''' [[File:Morale small.gif]] +2 [[Morale]]</center></p>  
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | You and your army have made it this far.  Morale has not been good, but your army has a newly found confidence.  On the ground are deep blue scales coated in blood.  "If it can bleed, then it can die" you think to yourself, knowing everyone else must be thinking the same thing.<p><center> '''Contents:''' {{Morale|+2}}</center></p>  
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 84, 81, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 84, 81, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | You close your eyes and say a prayer to your god,  realizing these might be your last steps on level ground for a long time...if ever.<p><center> '''Contents:''' [[File:Morale small.gif]] -1 [[Morale]], [[File:Luck small.gif]] -1 [[Luck]]</center></p>       
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | You close your eyes and say a prayer to your god,  realizing these might be your last steps on level ground for a long time...if ever.<p><center> '''Contents:''' {{Morale|-1}}, {{Luck|-1}}</center></p>       
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 87, 32, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 87, 32, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Your army has broken up the scales and split them between themselves.  They now wear the scale pieces on their necks and on their armor as good luck.  Everyone is still scared, but knowing something that is said to be unbeatable can be killed has brought morale up.<p><center> '''Contents:''' [[File:Morale small.gif]] +2 [[Morale]]</center></p>  
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Your army has broken up the scales and split them between themselves.  They now wear the scale pieces on their necks and on their armor as good luck.  Everyone is still scared, but knowing something that is said to be unbeatable can be killed has brought morale up.<p><center> '''Contents:''' {{Morale|+2}}</center></p>  
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 89, 2, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 89, 2, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The journey has been a long one.  And now it is almost over.  The only thing standing between you and your destiny is the Azure Dragon.  Smiling to yourself you ride on ahead to claim the victory that has been waiting for you for so long.<p><center> '''Contents:''' [[File:Morale small.gif]] +3 [[Morale]]</center></p>  
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The journey has been a long one.  And now it is almost over.  The only thing standing between you and your destiny is the Azure Dragon.  Smiling to yourself you ride on ahead to claim the victory that has been waiting for you for so long.<p><center> '''Contents:''' {{Morale|+3}}</center></p>  
|}
|}


==== Towns ====
==== Towns ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{Town header}}
! Location
{{Town row|87, 81, 0|red|Tower}}
! Player
{{Town row|8, 82, 0||Tower}}
! Type
{{Town row|44, 96, 0||Tower}}
|-
{{Town row|81, 44, 0||Tower}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 8, 82, 0
{{Town row|90, 24, 0||Tower}}
| style="text-align:center;" |
{{Town row|90, 101, 0||Tower}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Tower}}
|}
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" | 44, 96, 0
==== Heroes ====
| style="text-align:center;" |
{{hero header}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Tower}}
{{hero row|87, 82, 0|red|Dracon|Wizard}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 81, 44, 0
| style="text-align:center;" |
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Tower}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 87, 81, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{red}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Tower}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 90, 24, 0
| style="text-align:center;" |
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Tower}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 90, 101, 0
| style="text-align:center;" |
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Tower}}
|}
|}


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| style="text-align:center;" | 26, 7, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Green Dragon}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Green Dragon}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | <center>'''Treasure:''' 50000 {{g}} [[Gold]]</center>
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | <center>'''Contents:''' +50000 {{g}} [[Gold]]</center>
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 104, 4, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 104, 4, 0
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| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Azure Dragon}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cn|Azure Dragon}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | I have been watching your progress for some time now.  Let's see what you are truly made of...
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | I have been watching your progress for some time now.  Let's see what you are truly made of...
|}
==== Heroes ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Player
! Hero
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 87, 82, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{red}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Dracon|Wizard}}
|}
|}


==== Seer's Huts ====
==== Seer's Huts ====
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{SorQheader}}
! [[File:Seer's_Hut_1.gif|30px]] 62, 83, 0 - Seer's Hut
{{SorQrow|seer=1|loc=62, 83, 0|quest=Return with:<br>{{An|Targ of the Rampaging Ogre}}</br>|rew=7 {{Ps|Attack}}}}
|-
! Proposal Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | <center>'''Quest:''' Return with {{An|Targ of the Rampaging Ogre}}</center>
|-
! Completion Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | <center>'''Reward:''' 7 [[File:Attack_skill.png|25px]] [[Attack]] Skill</center>
|}
|}


==== Quest Guards ====
==== Quest Guards ====
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{SorQheader}}
! [[File:Quest_Guard.gif|30px]] 18, 11, 0 - Quest Guard
{{SorQrow|guard=1|loc=86, 2, 0|quest=Return with:<br>{{An|Still Eye of the Dragon}}</br>}}
|-
! Proposal Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | <center>'''Quest:''' Return with the following: 20 {{Cn|Naga Queen|name=Naga Queens}}, 10 {{Cn|Titan|name=Titans}}</center>
|-
|
|-
! [[File:Quest_Guard.gif|30px]] 86, 2, 0 - Quest Guard
|-
! Proposal Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | <center>'''Quest:''' Return with {{An|Still Eye of the Dragon}}</center>
|}
|}


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== Epilogue ==
== Epilogue ==
[[File:H3ABds5.png|400px|thumb]]
{{cvid|AB CD-Heroes3-DATA-Heroes3 vid-H3ABds5-smk-H3ABds5|thumbtime=0:00|float=left}}
{{h|Dracon|0=}}: My victory is hollow.  I do not understand why.  I have accomplished what only the elite dream.  In my private moments, I have felt this beast would be the key to unlock a long sought personal contentment.  I was wrong.  My disatisfaction stirs and I wonder, what is next.
{{h|Dracon|0=}}: My victory is hollow.  I do not understand why.  I have accomplished what only the elite dream.  In my private moments, I have felt this beast would be the key to unlock a long sought personal contentment.  I was wrong.  My disatisfaction stirs and I wonder, what is next.
{{DEFAULTSORT:With Blinders On, A}}
 
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Finally, you have tracked down the Azure Dragons. Now it is time to face the great dragon in their home territory. The locals are willing to join your cause, but the paths are guarded by dragons. Clear these paths and you can gain support. The Azure Dragons are both mighty and elusive. Track them down and kill them before they moves on to new territory. You estimate in six months they will move again. Once you have gained their support you can then seek your prize. Beware the other Dragons who guard the Azure, keeping out the fainthearted and unworthy of such a challenge. Azure Dragons Armageddon's Blade
1 Total Player / 1 Human Player
1
1
 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground disabled
Defeat the great Azure Dragons within six months for eternal fame. Once you have slain this ancient beast you will have proven yourself to be a Dragon Slayer extraordinaire. Failure means death of Dracon and eternal branding as a foolish child.
Victory condition:
Defeat Monster: Azure Dragon  (107, 3, 0) 		Loss condition:
Time Expires: 6 months
   OR Lose DraconDracon
Allies: Red Enemies:
Choose a bonus:
Start with 2 Titan(s)
2
Start with +10000 Gold
10000
Start with +10 Gem
10
 		Difficulty 5: Impossible - The player starts with no resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability.
Carried to next scenario:
 Max level:

Prologue[edit | hide | hide all]

DraconDracon Dracon: I have found a nest of mighty Azure Dragons. I have also found my destiny. Azure Dragons do not nest for long and commands an entourage of dragons of all colors. The task is great, but I am determined.

Scenario[edit | hide]

Timed events[edit | hide]

Day Title Message
Day 1 Intro "It is now time," you tell yourself as you prepare for the long journey. You have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Gathering all of the courage you can muster, you set out to face the last challenge that will make you the best Dragon Slayer of them all...the Azure Dragon.
Day 3 No Magic As you walk around you notice that the towns around the base of the mountains are very primitive. They have no mage guilds what-so-ever. It is then that you realize that you must use your magic wisely, for you have no way of recharging your mana.

Objects[edit | hide]

Events[edit | hide]

Location Message
23, 71, 0 Immediately after the battle you sit down for a rest. "This is gonna be harder than I thought," you think to yourself.

Contents: -1 Morale Morale

26, 11, 0 After several days up the mountain your army is getting restless. There have been many hard battles, and many people have died. Your army's morale has been good up until now. Now they are starting to fear. The upcoming battle might be too much for them. After some rest, they agree to go on.
38, 0, 0 As you pass by the medusa stones you become aware of some medusas that have been sleeping behind the stones awaiting some naive stranger to pass by.

Guardians: 30 Medusa Medusas, 40 Medusa Medusas, 50 Medusa Medusas, 115 Medusa Queen Medusa Queens, 50 Medusa Medusas, 40 Medusa Medusas, 30 Medusa Medusas

41, 33, 0 You and your army have made it this far. Morale has not been good, but your army has a newly found confidence. On the ground are deep blue scales coated in blood. "If it can bleed, then it can die" you think to yourself, knowing everyone else must be thinking the same thing.

Contents: +2 Morale Morale

84, 81, 0 You close your eyes and say a prayer to your god, realizing these might be your last steps on level ground for a long time...if ever.

Contents: -1 Morale Morale, -1 Luck Luck

87, 32, 0 Your army has broken up the scales and split them between themselves. They now wear the scale pieces on their necks and on their armor as good luck. Everyone is still scared, but knowing something that is said to be unbeatable can be killed has brought morale up.

Contents: +2 Morale Morale

89, 2, 0 The journey has been a long one. And now it is almost over. The only thing standing between you and your destiny is the Azure Dragon. Smiling to yourself you ride on ahead to claim the victory that has been waiting for you for so long.

Contents: +3 Morale Morale

Towns[edit | hide]

Location Player Type Name
87, 81, 0 Red Tower -
8, 82, 0 Tower -
44, 96, 0 Tower -
81, 44, 0 Tower -
90, 24, 0 Tower -
90, 101, 0 Tower -

Heroes[edit | hide]

Location Player Hero
87, 82, 0 Red DraconDracon Dracon the Wizard

Monsters[edit | hide]

Location Type Message
26, 7, 0 Green Dragon Green Dragon
Contents: +50000 Gold Gold
104, 4, 0 Azure Dragon Azure Dragon We are the last stand against our leader. You will not get by us.
107, 3, 0 Azure Dragon Azure Dragon I have been watching your progress for some time now. Let's see what you are truly made of...

Seer's Huts[edit | hide]

Location Quest Reward Messages

62, 83, 0 		Return with:
Targ of the Rampaging OgreTarg of the Rampaging Ogre
 7  Attack skill Proposal: (none)
Progress: (none)
Completion: (none)

Quest Guards[edit | hide]

Location Quest Reward Messages

86, 2, 0 		Return with:
Still Eye of the DragonStill Eye of the Dragon
 (remove) Proposal: (none)
Progress: (none)
Completion: (none)

Signs[edit | hide]

Location Message
11, 32, 0 Keep trying, you'll know when you get there.
99, 88, 0 Beware the Foothills of the Dragon.

Epilogue[edit | hide]

DraconDracon Dracon: My victory is hollow. I do not understand why. I have accomplished what only the elite dream. In my private moments, I have felt this beast would be the key to unlock a long sought personal contentment. I was wrong. My disatisfaction stirs and I wonder, what is next.

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