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'''Conquest of the Underworld''' is the second episode in the [[Heroes Chronicles]]. It was sold as a stand-alone game using the [[Shadow of Death]] version of the engine, but missing multiplayer and random or custom maps.
{{town|Castle}} campaign. '''Conquest of the Underworld''' is the second episode in the [[Heroes Chronicles]]. It was sold as a stand-alone game using the [[Shadow of Death]] version of the engine, but missing multiplayer and random or custom maps.


==Backstory==
==Backstory==
The Ancestors send Tarnum to help Queen Allison rescue the soul of her father from the depth of the Underworld. But the demons and undead are the least of his worries when Tarnum faces his past crimes.
The [[Ancestors]] send [[Tarnum]] to help [[Queen Allison]] rescue the soul of her father from the depth of the [[Underworld]]. But the [[demon]]s and [[undead]] are the least of his worries when [[Tarnum]] faces his past crimes.


==Quest/Objective==
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==Prologue==
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{{town|Neutral|noname=}} Unnamed male historian: Ever have a dream you can't quite shake? It's called a vision, and [[Queen Allison]] had a nasty one. Her father's soul was torn from [[Paradise]] and dragged into the [[Underworld]]. [[Allison]] called for a hero to champion her. But only one responded: [[Tarnum]].


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==Maps==
==Maps==
{| class="wikitable"
{{CLevelsTable}}
! Name !! Size !! Bonus !! Sides !! Victory Condition !! Loss Condition
{{CLevelsRow|name=Cerberus Gate|size=S|difficulty=Normal|underground=enabled|victory=Defeat Monster|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy={{blue}}{{purple}}|description=Tarnum must reach the Underworld Gate and defeat the Devils below to secure passage into the Underworld. You must not lose Tarnum. All Heroes will be limited to level six, but Tarnum and two of his Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience.|bonus={{BonusArt|Equestrian's Gloves|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusArt|Boots of Speed|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Knight)|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=6}}
|-
{{CLevelsRow|name=The Boatman|size=M|difficulty=Normal|underground=enabled|victory=Acquire Artifact|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy=1:{{blue}} 2:{{green}}{{orange}}{{purple}}|description=Find the Orb of Inhibition in order to pay the Boatman for passage. Do not lose Tarnum. All Heroes will be limited to level twelve, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their spells, skills and experience.|bonus={{BonusPri|Defense|1|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusPri|Attack|1|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Knight)|noname=}}{{An|Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=12}}
! Cerberus&nbsp;Gate  
{{CLevelsRow|name=Truth Within Nightmares|size=M|difficulty=Hard|underground=enabled|victory=Defeat Hero|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy={{blue}}{{orange}}{{purple}}|description=Tarnum must kill Sandro to get the key to the next level. All Heroes are limited to level 18, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer over to the next scenario. The Sword of Judgement will also carry over to the next scenario. Tarnum, of course, must not die.|bonus={{BonusPri|Attack|1|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusPri|Defense|1|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Knight)|noname=}}{{An|Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment|noname=}}{{An|Sword of Judgement|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=18}}
| S+ || Either [[Equestrian's Gloves]]s or [[Boots of Speed]]. || Red (player), Blue and purple (enemies) || Defeat Monster || Lose Hero
{{CLevelsRow|name=Twisted Tunnels|size=S|difficulty=Hard|underground=disabled|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy={{blue}}{{green}}{{purple}}|description=Tarnum must defeat the Dungeon Overlords to continue to the next level. As before, the game is lost if Tarnum is killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 20, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience. |bonus={{BonusPri|Power|1|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusPri|Knowledge|1|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Knight)|noname=}}{{An|Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment|noname=}}{{An|Sword of Judgement|noname=}}{{An|Lion's Shield of Courage|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=20}}
|-
{{CLevelsRow|name=Jorm's Ambush|size=S|difficulty=Hard|underground=enabled|victory=Acquire Artifact|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy={{teal}}{{purple}}|description=Tarnum must gain access to the Spirit of Oppression without getting himself killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 24, but Tarnum and his two best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience. |bonus={{BonusPri|Knowledge|1|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusPri|Power|1|loc=Tarnum}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Knight)|noname=}}{{An|Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment|noname=}}{{An|Sword of Judgement|noname=}}{{An|Lion's Shield of Courage|noname=}}{{An|Celestial Necklace of Bliss|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=24}}
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must reach the [[Subterranean Gate|Underworld Gate]] and defeat the [[Devil]]s below to secure passage into the Underworld. You must not lose Tarnum. All Heroes will be limited to level 6, but Tarnum and two of his Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells, and experience.
{{CLevelsRow|name=Old Wounds|size=L|difficulty=Normal|underground=enabled|victory=Acquire Artifact|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy={{orange}}{{purple}}{{teal}}|description=Tarnum must find the Pendant of Second Sight. All Heroes will be limited to level 28, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their spells, skills and experience. |bonus={{BonusB|Castle|City Hall}}{{BonusB|Castle|Citadel}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Knight)|noname=}}{{An|Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment|noname=}}{{An|Sword of Judgement|noname=}}{{An|Lion's Shield of Courage|noname=}}{{An|Celestial Necklace of Bliss|noname=}}{{An|Sandals of the Saint|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}|max_lvl=28}}
|-
{{CLevelsRow|name=The Queen's Command|size=S|difficulty=Normal|underground=enabled|victory=Defeat Hero|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy=1:{{orange}}{{purple}}|description=Tarnum must defeat all of his enemies. Tarnum and Queen Allison must not be killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 32, but Tarnum will transfer over to the next scenario.|bonus={{BonusArt|Endless Sack of Gold|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusSec|Estates|Expert|loc=Allison}}|carry={{Hn|Tarnum (Knight)|noname=}}{{An|Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment|noname=}}{{An|Sword of Judgement|noname=}}{{An|Lion's Shield of Courage|noname=}}{{An|Celestial Necklace of Bliss|noname=}}{{An|Sandals of the Saint|noname=}}{{An|Armor of Wonder|noname=}}|max_lvl=32}}
| colspan="6"|
{{CLevelsRow|name=Never Deal with a Demon|size=M|difficulty=Expert|underground=enabled|victory=Defeat Hero|vic2=true|loss=Lose Hero|ally={{red}}|enemy=1:{{blue}}{{green}}{{orange}}{{pink}}|description=Tarnum must defeat Deezelisk and all of his allies in order to rescue Queen Allison. |bonus={{BonusCr|Royal Griffin|20|loc=Tarnum}}{{BonusCr|Sharpshooter|25|loc=Tarnum}}}}
|-
! The&nbsp;Boatman
| M || Either +1 [[Attack Skill]] or +1 [[Defense]] Skill || Red (player), Purple (ally), Blue, Green, and Orange (enemies) || Acquire Artifact || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Find the [[Orb of Inhibition]] in order to pay the Boatman for passage. Do not lose Tarnum. All Heroes will be limited to level twelve, but Tarnum and two of his Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells, and experience.
|-
| colspan="6"|
|-
! Truth&nbsp;Within&nbsp;Nightmares  
| M+ || Either +1 [[Attack]] Skill or +1 [[Defense]] Skill || Red (player), Blue, Orange, and Purple (enemies) || Defeat Hero or Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must kill [[Sandro]] to get the key to the next level. All Heroes are limited to level 18, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer over to the next scenario. The [[Sword of Judgement]] will also carry over to the next scenario. Tarnum, of course, must not die.
|-
| colspan="6"|
|-
! Twisted&nbsp;Tunnels
| S || Either +1 [[Spell Power]] or +1 [[Knowledge]] || Red (player), Blue, Green, and Purple (enemies) || Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must defeat the [[Dungeon]] [[Overlord]]s to continue to the next level. As before, the game is lost if Tarnum is killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 20, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience.
|-
| colspan="6"|
|-
! Jorm's&nbsp;Ambush  
| S+ || Either +1 [[Knowledge]] or +1 [[Spell Power]] || Red (player), Blue (ally), Purple (enemy) || Acquire Artifact || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must gain access to the [[Spirit of Oppression]] without getting himself killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 24, but Tarnum and his two best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience.
|-
| colspan="6"|
|-
! Old&nbsp;Wounds  
| L || Either [[City Hall]] or [[Citadel]] || Red (player), Orange, Purple and Blue (enemies) || Acquire Artifact || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must find the [[Pendant of Second Sight]]. All Heroes will be limited to level 28, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their spells, skills and experience.
|-
| colspan="6"|
|-
! The&nbsp;Queen's&nbsp;Command
| S+ || Either [[Endless Sack of Gold]] or Expert [[Estates]] || Red (player), Blue and Green (allies), Orange and Purple (enemies) || Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must defeat all of his enemies. Tarnum and [[Allison|Queen Allison]] must not be killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 32, but Tarnum will transfer over to the next scenario.
|-
| colspan="6"|
|-
! Never&nbsp;Deal&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Demon
| M+ || Either 20 [[Royal Griffin]]s or 25 [[Marksman|Marksmen]] || Red (player), Purple (ally), Blue, Green, Orange and Pink (enemy)|| Defeat Hero or Defeat All Enemies || Lose Hero
|-
| colspan="6"| Tarnum must defeat [[Deezelisk]] and all of his allies in order to rescue Queen Allison.
|}
|}


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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
{{Campaign 'see also'}}


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6. Tunnels of Ice
7. The Barbarian's Wife
8. The Protectors of the Sword

Castle campaign. Conquest of the Underworld is the second episode in the Heroes Chronicles. It was sold as a stand-alone game using the Shadow of Death version of the engine, but missing multiplayer and random or custom maps.

Backstory[edit | hide | hide all]

The Ancestors send Tarnum to help Queen Allison rescue the soul of her father from the depth of the Underworld. But the demons and undead are the least of his worries when Tarnum faces his past crimes.

Prologue[edit | hide]

Unnamed male historian: Ever have a dream you can't quite shake? It's called a vision, and Queen Allison had a nasty one. Her father's soul was torn from Paradise and dragged into the Underworld. Allison called for a hero to champion her. But only one responded: Tarnum.

Maps[edit | hide]

Name Size Underground Bonus options Sides Victory Condition Loss Condition Difficulty Max Lvl Carry Over
Cerberus Gate Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled  Start with Equestrian's Gloves on Tarnum  Start with Boots of Speed on Tarnum  Allies: Red
Enemies: BluePurple 		Defeat Monster Lose Hero Difficulty 2: Normal - The player starts with a moderate advantage in resources, and the computer plays reasonably well. 6 Tarnum (Knight)Tarnum (Knight)
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must reach the Underworld Gate and defeat the Devils below to secure passage into the Underworld. You must not lose Tarnum. All Heroes will be limited to level six, but Tarnum and two of his Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience.
The Boatman Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled
Start with +1 Defense on Tarnum
1
Start with +1 Attack on Tarnum
1
 		Allies: Red
Enemies: 1:Blue 2:GreenOrangePurple 		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. 12 Tarnum (Knight)Tarnum (Knight)Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment
 2 strongest heroes
Find the Orb of Inhibition in order to pay the Boatman for passage. Do not lose Tarnum. All Heroes will be limited to level twelve, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their spells, skills and experience.
Truth Within Nightmares Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled
Start with +1 Attack on Tarnum
1
Start with +1 Defense on Tarnum
1
 		Allies: Red
Enemies: BlueOrangePurple 		Defeat Hero or 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 Tarnum (Knight)Tarnum (Knight)Helm of Heavenly EnlightenmentSword of Judgement
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must kill Sandro to get the key to the next level. All Heroes are limited to level 18, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer over to the next scenario. The Sword of Judgement will also carry over to the next scenario. Tarnum, of course, must not die.
Twisted Tunnels Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled
Start with +1 Power on Tarnum
1
Start with +1 Knowledge on Tarnum
1
 		Allies: Red
Enemies: BlueGreenPurple 		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. 20 Tarnum (Knight)Tarnum (Knight)Helm of Heavenly EnlightenmentSword of JudgementLion's Shield of Courage
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must defeat the Dungeon Overlords to continue to the next level. As before, the game is lost if Tarnum is killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 20, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience.
Jorm's Ambush Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled
Start with +1 Knowledge on Tarnum
1
Start with +1 Power on Tarnum
1
 		Allies: Red
Enemies: TealPurple 		Acquire Artifact or 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. 24 Tarnum (Knight)Tarnum (Knight)Helm of Heavenly EnlightenmentSword of JudgementLion's Shield of CourageCelestial Necklace of Bliss
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must gain access to the Spirit of Oppression without getting himself killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 24, but Tarnum and his two best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their skills, spells and experience.
Old Wounds Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled  Start with City Hall  Start with Citadel  Allies: Red
Enemies: OrangePurpleTeal 		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. 28 Tarnum (Knight)Tarnum (Knight)Helm of Heavenly EnlightenmentSword of JudgementLion's Shield of CourageCelestial Necklace of BlissSandals of the Saint
 2 strongest heroes
Tarnum must find the Pendant of Second Sight. All Heroes will be limited to level 28, but Tarnum and two of his best Captains will transfer to the next scenario with all of their spells, skills and experience.
The Queen's Command Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled  Start with Endless Sack of Gold on Tarnum  Start with Expert Estates on Allison  Allies: Red
Enemies: 1:OrangePurple 		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. 32 Tarnum (Knight)Tarnum (Knight)Helm of Heavenly EnlightenmentSword of JudgementLion's Shield of CourageCelestial Necklace of BlissSandals of the SaintArmor of Wonder
Tarnum must defeat all of his enemies. Tarnum and Queen Allison must not be killed. All Heroes will be limited to level 32, but Tarnum will transfer over to the next scenario.
Never Deal with a Demon Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled
Start with 20 Royal Griffin(s) at Tarnum
20
Start with 25 Sharpshooter(s) at Tarnum
25
 		Allies: Red
Enemies: 1:BlueGreenOrangePink 		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. ∞ (none)
Tarnum must defeat Deezelisk and all of his allies in order to rescue Queen Allison.

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