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{{Campaign Hack and Slash}}'''Bashing Skulls''' is the first scenario of the [[Hack and Slash]] campaign in {{sod}}{{-}}{{withsod}}.
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== Campaign ==
{{scenario
=== Right-click text ===
| scenario      = {{PAGENAME}}
This relatively rocky part of [[Avauntnell]] has been home to many a [[Barbarian]] group over the centuries (probably due to it being close to [[Krewlod]]).  Numerous attempts at [[Erathia]]n settlement in this area have mostly failed due to the harsh environment and the barbarian raids, but one or two towns might still be found.
| description    = Crag Hack must seize the first artifact Sandro requires, the Skull Helmet, from Barshon the Barbarian to win the scenario.  However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost.  Crag Hack is limited to level 10 but will carry his experience, skills and spells on to the next scenario.
| underground    = enabled
| num_play      = 3/1
| size          = M
| source        = sod
| victory        = get_art
| victory_hint  = {{An|Skull Helmet|noname=}}
| loss          = hero
| loss_hint      = {{Hn|Crag Hack|noname=}}
| allies        = {{blue}}
| enemies        = {{red}}{{tan}}
| difficulty    = Hard
| bonus          = {{BonusCr|Goblin|40}}{{BonusCr|Wolf Rider|20}}{{BonusCr|Orc|15}}
| carry          = {{Hn|Crag Hack|noname=}}
| max_lvl        = 10
| Cmap          = [[File:Cmap sod has 1.png|400px|This relatively rocky part of [[Avauntnell]] has been home to many a [[Barbarian]] group over the centuries (probably due to it being close to [[Krewlod]]).  Numerous attempts at [[Erathia]]n settlement in this area have mostly failed due to the harsh environment and the barbarian raids, but one or two towns might still be found.]]
}}


=== Prologue ===
== Prologue ==
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{{h|Crag Hack|0=}}: After watching me clobber a pack of goblins in a bar fight, a [[Wizard]] named [[Sandro]] asked me to come to his table.  He wants to pay me to find him something called a [[Skull Helmet]].  I'll probably have to bash someone's head in to get it.  Sounds like it's going to be fun!
{{h|Crag Hack|0=}}: After watching me clobber a pack of [[goblin]]s in a bar fight, a [[Wizard]] named [[Sandro]] asked me to come to his table.  He wants to pay me to find him something called a [[Skull Helmet]].  I'll probably have to bash someone's head in to get it.  Sounds like it's going to be fun!


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== Scenario ==
== Scenario ==
=== Map description ===
Crag Hack must seize the first artifact Sandro requires, the Skull Helmet, from Barshon the Barbarian to win the scenario.  However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost.  Crag Hack is limited to level 10 but will carry his experience, skills and spells on to the next scenario.
=== Starting options ===
*Give 40 {{Cn|Goblin|name=Goblins}} to {{H|Crag Hack|0=}}
*Give 20 {{Cn|Wolf Rider|name=Wolf Riders}} to {{H|Crag Hack|0=}}
*Give 15 {{Cn|Orc|name=Orcs}} to {{H|Crag Hack|0=}}
=== Timed events ===
=== Timed events ===
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{TEheader}}
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 1 - Sandro meeting.'''
{{TErow| 1 |[[Sandro]] meeting.|"You appear to be the right man for a series of tasks I need performed, [[Crag Hack|Mister Hack]]," says [[Sandro]], a slick-haired, beady-eyed man sitting across from you in the back of the [[Wingtail Tavern]].  He nods in approval at your muscular frame, massive even by [[Barbarian]] standards.<p>"It's [[Crag Hack|CRAG Hack]]," you snarl.  [[Wizard]]s!  They think they're so smart.  Can't even get a first name right!<p>"I seek four items taken by some very evil men.  Individually, the items are worthless, mere tokens.  But together, they can be assembled into a great weapon, a weapon that I desperately require."<p>You spit a chicken leg at the puny magic user.  "Why should I help you?"<p>[[Sandro]]'s eyes narrow.  "Not only will I give you five hundred thousand gold pieces and a small land grant when you bring me these four items, but once they are assembled I will be able to destroy The [[Armor of the Damned]], a magic artifact of unspeakable power and evil.  NOW are you interested?"<p>You scratch your head in a rare contemplative moment.  Destroying anything - especially an evil magical item - appeals to your [[Barbarian]] code of ethics.  "Do you know where these four items are?"<p>"Yes, I do.  Here."  [[Sandro]] hands you a small map.  "This is the land where [[Barshon]] the [[Barbarian]] lives.  He is a very evil man who has unearthed the first item I seek.  It is called the [[Skull Helmet]].  Now, I warn you, do not listen to anything he tells you.  Although, like you, he is a [[Barbarian]], he has no honor and lies like a snake.  Also, there are other rogue [[barbarian]]s in the vicinity who will try to stop you.  This is very dangerous business, to be sure, but will you accept my offer?"<p>You suddenly jump up, grab your battle-axe, and bury it into the table, inches from [[Sandro]]'s clasped hands.  "I'll do it!  But if you cheat me, [[Wizard]], I'll skin you alive."}}
|-
{{TErow| 1 |Entering region.|As you enter the region of [[Avauntnell]], you decide to first establish a [[Stronghold]] of your own.  The quickest way to do this is by seizing one of the area's rogue [[Barbarian]] towns.  After that, it's just a matter of finding this [[Barshon]] and taking the Helmet from him.}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "You appear to be the right man for a series of tasks I need performed, Mister Hack," says Sandro, a slick-haired, beady-eyed man sitting across from you in the back of the Wingtail Tavern.  He nods in approval at your muscular frame, massive even by Barbarian standards.<p>"It's CRAG Hack," you snarl.  Wizards!  They think they're so smart.  Can't even get a first name right!<p>"I seek four items taken by some very evil men.  Individually, the items are worthless, mere tokens.  But together, they can be assembled into a great weapon, a weapon that I desperately require."<p>You spit a chicken leg at the puny magic user.  "Why should I help you?"<p>Sandro's eyes narrow.  "Not only will I give you five hundred thousand gold pieces and a small land grant when you bring me these four items, but once they are assembled I will be able to destroy The Armor of the Damned, a magic artifact of unspeakable power and evil.  NOW are you interested?"<p>You scratch your head in a rare contemplative moment.  Destroying anything - especially an evil magical item - appeals to your Barbarian code of ethics.  "Do you know where these four items are?"<p>"Yes, I do.  Here."  Sandro hands you a small map.  "This is the land where Barshon the Barbarian lives.  He is a very evil man who has unearthed the first item I seek.  It is called the Skull Helmet.  Now, I warn you, do not listen to anything he tells you.  Although, like you, he is a Barbarian, he has no honor and lies like a snake.  Also, there are other rogue barbarians in the vicinity who will try to stop you.  This is very dangerous business, to be sure, but will you accept my offer?"<p>You suddenly jump up, grab your battle-axe, and bury it into the table, inches from Sandro's clasped hands.  "I'll do it!  But if you cheat me, Wizard, I'll skin you alive."</p>
{{TErow| 7 |Rogue [[barbarian]]s.|Scouts report [[Barshon]] has allied with the rogue [[Barbarian]]s in the area.  Also, an [[Erathia]]n village has also been located in the Northeast.}}
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 1 - Entering region.'''
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | As you enter the region of Avautnell, you decide to first establish a Stronghold of your own.  The quickest way to do this is by seizing one of the area's rogue Barbarian towns.  After that, it's just a matter of finding this Barshon and taking the Helmet from him.
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 7 - Rogue barbarians.'''
|-
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Scouts report Barshon has allied with the rogue Barbarians in the area.  Also, an Erathian village has also been located in the Northeast.
|}
|}


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|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 27, 33, 1
| style="text-align:center;" | 27, 33, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Bones abound in what is obviously a troll's underground lair.
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Bones abound in what is obviously a [[troll]]'s underground lair.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 50, 66, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 50, 66, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | A young mounted barbarian shouts, "I, Gurnis the Barbarian, demand that you shall go no further into these lands.  Turn back now or die!"
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | A young mounted barbarian shouts, "I, [[Gurnis]] the [[Barbarian]], demand that you shall go no further into these lands.  Turn back now or die!"
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 54, 12, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 54, 12, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | A message arrives from Barshon: "I know you mean to take the Skull Helmet from me, but I will not give it up without a fight.  It is a family heirloom handed down from generations.  If you want it you will have to take it from my cold dead hands."<p>As you tear up the scroll you remember that Sandro said Barshon FOUND the Helmet.  You shrug.  Barshon is a lying snake.  Time to cut out his forked tongue!</p>
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | A message arrives from [[Barshon]]: "I know you mean to take the [[Skull Helmet]] from me, but I will not give it up without a fight.  It is a family heirloom handed down from generations.  If you want it you will have to take it from my cold dead hands."<p>As you tear up the scroll you remember that [[Sandro]] said [[Barshon]] FOUND the Helmet.  You shrug.  [[Barshon]] is a lying snake.  Time to cut out his forked tongue!</p>
|}
|}


==== Towns ====
==== Towns ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{Town header}}
! Location
{{Town row|17, 18, 0|red|Stronghold}}
! Player
{{Town row|39, 11, 0|red|Stronghold}}
! Type
{{Town row|68, 3, 0|tan|Stronghold}}
! Name
{{Town row|32, 62, 0||Stronghold}}
|-
{{Town row|53, 28, 0||Castle|[[Timintal]]|nofort=y}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 17, 18, 0
|}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{red}}
 
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Stronghold}}
==== Heroes ====
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" |
{{hero header}}
|-
{{hero row|58, 70, 0|blue|Crag Hack|Barbarian}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 32, 62, 0
{{hero row|17, 19, 0|red|Jabarkas|Barbarian}}
| style="text-align:center;" |  
{{hero row|39, 12, 0|red|Vey|Battle Mage}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Stronghold}}
{{hero row|49, 66, 0|red|Gurnis|image=Gurnisson|Barbarian}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" |
{{hero row|61, 9, 0|tan|Gird|Battle Mage}}
|-
{{hero row|68, 4, 0|tan|Barshon|image=Terek|Barbarian}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 39, 11, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{red}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Stronghold}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" |
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 53, 28, 0
| style="text-align:center;" |  
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Castle}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Timintal
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 68, 3, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{tan}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Stronghold}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" |
|}
|}


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| style="text-align:center;" | 27, 33, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 27, 33, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Troll}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Troll}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "You leave.  Troll bosses below no see nobody."
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | "You leave.  [[Troll]] bosses below no see nobody."
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 35, 28, 1
| style="text-align:center;" | 35, 28, 1
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Troll}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px; white-space: nowrap;" | {{Cram2|Troll}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The trolls yell, "Get out of our house!"
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The [[troll]]s yell, "Get out of our house!"
|}
 
==== Heroes ====
{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
! Location
! Player
! Hero
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 17, 19, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{red}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Jabarkas|Barbarian}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 39, 12, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{red}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Vey|Battle Mage}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 49, 66, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{red}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Gurnis|hero_link=Gurnisson|image=Gurnisson|Barbarian}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 58, 70, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{blue}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Crag Hack|Barbarian}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 61, 9, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{tan}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Gird|Battle Mage}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 68, 4, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | {{tan}}
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Barshon|hero_link=Krellion|image=Terek|Barbarian}}
|}
|}


==== Quest Guards ====
==== Quest Guards ====
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=5px
{{SorQheader}}
! {{Qgrd}} (34, 49, 0)
{{SorQrow|guard=1|loc=34, 49, 0|quest=Return with:<br>{{SmCost|g=2000}}|prop=An old [[wizard]] claims that his Hut can show you [[Barshon]]'s location.  He will let you pass for 2000 gold pieces.|prog=Since you have not brought 2000 gold pieces, the greedy [[wizard]] will not let you into the Hut.|comp=The old [[wizard]] eyes the heavy purse of gold hanging from your belt.  He agrees to let you use his Hut for 2000 gold pieces.  Are you willing to pay his price?}}
|-
{{SorQrow|guard=1|loc=53, 12, 0|quest=Defeat:<br>{{Cn|Troll}}s at (35, 28, 1)</br>|prop=A small horde of [[Barbarian]] guards will let you pass only if you destroy the [[Troll]]s who have been plaguing the region.  Some of the [[Barbarian]]s think they might be hiding underground.|prog=The [[Barbarian]] horde still will not let you pass, for you have not yet vanquished the [[Troll]]s of the central underground region.|comp=News of your conquest of the [[Troll]]s living in the central underground region traveled quickly.  Do you wish to pass, oh worthy [[Barbarian]]?}}
! Proposal Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2;" | An old wizard claims that his Hut can show you Barshon's location.  He will let you pass for 2000 gold pieces.<p><center>'''Quest:''' Return with 2000 {{g}} [[Gold]]</center></p>
|-
! Progress Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2;" | Since you have not brought 2000 gold pieces, the greedy wizard will not let you into the Hut.
|-
! Completion Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2;" | The old wizard eyes the heavy purse of gold hanging from your belt.  He agrees to let you use his Hut for 2000 gold pieces.  Are you willing to pay his price?
|-
| style="background-color:#c8c8c8;" |
|-
! {{Qgrd}} (53, 12, 0)
|-
! Proposal Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2;" | A small horde of Barbarian guards will let you pass only if you destroy the Trolls who have been plaguing the region.  Some of the Barbarians think they might be hiding underground.<p><center>'''Quest:''' Defeat the {{Cn|Troll|name=Trolls}} at (35, 28, 1)</center>
|-
! Progress Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2;" | The Barbarian horde still will not let you pass, for you have not yet vanquished the Trolls of the central underground region.
|-
! Completion Message
|-
| style="background-color:#f2f2f2;" | News of your conquest of the Trolls living in the central underground region traveled quickly.  Do you wish to pass, oh worthy Barbarian?
|}
|}


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|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 54, 29, 0
| style="text-align:center;" | 54, 29, 0
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Timintal City.  Only Erathian citizens are permitted to enter.
| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | [[Timintal]] City.  Only [[Erathia]]n citizens are permitted to enter.
|}
|}


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This relatively rocky part of Avauntnell has been home to many a Barbarian group over the centuries (probably due to it being close to Krewlod). Numerous attempts at Erathian settlement in this area have mostly failed due to the harsh environment and the barbarian raids, but one or two towns might still be found. Bashing Skulls Shadow of Death
3 Total Players / 1 Human Player
1
3
 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled
Crag Hack must seize the first artifact Sandro requires, the Skull Helmet, from Barshon the Barbarian to win the scenario. However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Crag Hack is limited to level 10 but will carry his experience, skills and spells on to the next scenario.
Victory condition:
Acquire Artifact or Defeat All Enemies: Skull Helmet 		Loss condition:
Lose Hero: Crag HackCrag Hack
Allies: Blue Enemies: RedTan
Choose a bonus:
Start with 40 Goblin(s)
40
Start with 20 Wolf Rider(s)
20
Start with 15 Orc(s)
15
 		Difficulty 3: Hard - The player and the computer start with the same resources, and the computer plays to the best of its ability.
Carried to next scenario:
Crag HackCrag Hack 		Max level:
10

Prologue[edit | hide | hide all]

Crag HackCrag Hack Crag Hack: After watching me clobber a pack of goblins in a bar fight, a Wizard named Sandro asked me to come to his table. He wants to pay me to find him something called a Skull Helmet. I'll probably have to bash someone's head in to get it. Sounds like it's going to be fun!

Scenario[edit | hide]

Timed events[edit | hide]

Day Title Message
Day 1 Sandro meeting. "You appear to be the right man for a series of tasks I need performed, Mister Hack," says Sandro, a slick-haired, beady-eyed man sitting across from you in the back of the Wingtail Tavern. He nods in approval at your muscular frame, massive even by Barbarian standards.

"It's CRAG Hack," you snarl. Wizards! They think they're so smart. Can't even get a first name right!

"I seek four items taken by some very evil men. Individually, the items are worthless, mere tokens. But together, they can be assembled into a great weapon, a weapon that I desperately require."

You spit a chicken leg at the puny magic user. "Why should I help you?"

Sandro's eyes narrow. "Not only will I give you five hundred thousand gold pieces and a small land grant when you bring me these four items, but once they are assembled I will be able to destroy The Armor of the Damned, a magic artifact of unspeakable power and evil. NOW are you interested?"

You scratch your head in a rare contemplative moment. Destroying anything - especially an evil magical item - appeals to your Barbarian code of ethics. "Do you know where these four items are?"

"Yes, I do. Here." Sandro hands you a small map. "This is the land where Barshon the Barbarian lives. He is a very evil man who has unearthed the first item I seek. It is called the Skull Helmet. Now, I warn you, do not listen to anything he tells you. Although, like you, he is a Barbarian, he has no honor and lies like a snake. Also, there are other rogue barbarians in the vicinity who will try to stop you. This is very dangerous business, to be sure, but will you accept my offer?"

You suddenly jump up, grab your battle-axe, and bury it into the table, inches from Sandro's clasped hands. "I'll do it! But if you cheat me, Wizard, I'll skin you alive."

Day 1 Entering region. As you enter the region of Avauntnell, you decide to first establish a Stronghold of your own. The quickest way to do this is by seizing one of the area's rogue Barbarian towns. After that, it's just a matter of finding this Barshon and taking the Helmet from him.
Day 7 Rogue barbarians. Scouts report Barshon has allied with the rogue Barbarians in the area. Also, an Erathian village has also been located in the Northeast.

Objects[edit | hide]

Events[edit | hide]

Location Message
27, 33, 1 Bones abound in what is obviously a troll's underground lair.
50, 66, 0 A young mounted barbarian shouts, "I, Gurnis the Barbarian, demand that you shall go no further into these lands. Turn back now or die!"
54, 12, 0 A message arrives from Barshon: "I know you mean to take the Skull Helmet from me, but I will not give it up without a fight. It is a family heirloom handed down from generations. If you want it you will have to take it from my cold dead hands."

As you tear up the scroll you remember that Sandro said Barshon FOUND the Helmet. You shrug. Barshon is a lying snake. Time to cut out his forked tongue!

Towns[edit | hide]

Location Player Type Name
17, 18, 0 Red Stronghold -
39, 11, 0 Red Stronghold -
68, 3, 0 Tan Stronghold -
32, 62, 0 Stronghold -
53, 28, 0 Castle Timintal

Heroes[edit | hide]

Location Player Hero
58, 70, 0 Blue Crag HackCrag Hack Crag Hack the Barbarian
17, 19, 0 Red JabarkasJabarkas Jabarkas the Barbarian
39, 12, 0 Red VeyVey Vey the Battle Mage
49, 66, 0 Red GurnisGurnis Gurnis the Barbarian
61, 9, 0 Tan GirdGird Gird the Battle Mage
68, 4, 0 Tan BarshonBarshon Barshon the Barbarian

Monsters[edit | hide]

Location Type Message
27, 33, 0 Troll Troll "You leave. Troll bosses below no see nobody."
35, 28, 1 Troll Troll The trolls yell, "Get out of our house!"

Quest Guards[edit | hide]

Location Quest Reward Messages

34, 49, 0 		Return with:
 Wood  Mercury  Ore  Sulfur  Crystal  Gem 2000 Gold
(remove) Proposal: An old wizard claims that his Hut can show you Barshon's location. He will let you pass for 2000 gold pieces.
Progress: Since you have not brought 2000 gold pieces, the greedy wizard will not let you into the Hut.
Completion: The old wizard eyes the heavy purse of gold hanging from your belt. He agrees to let you use his Hut for 2000 gold pieces. Are you willing to pay his price?

53, 12, 0 		Defeat:
Troll Trolls at (35, 28, 1)
 (remove) Proposal: A small horde of Barbarian guards will let you pass only if you destroy the Trolls who have been plaguing the region. Some of the Barbarians think they might be hiding underground.
Progress: The Barbarian horde still will not let you pass, for you have not yet vanquished the Trolls of the central underground region.
Completion: News of your conquest of the Trolls living in the central underground region traveled quickly. Do you wish to pass, oh worthy Barbarian?

Signs[edit | hide]

Location Message
54, 29, 0 Timintal City. Only Erathian citizens are permitted to enter.
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