The Barbarian's Wife: Difference between revisions

Tarnum must find the Ring of Infinite Gems to open the passage to the City of Volee. Unfortunately, the Barbarian woman, Kija, stands in his way. Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells, and experience. Heroes are limited to level 32.

Victory condition:

Acquire Artifact or Defeat All Enemies:

Loss condition:

Lose Hero:

Allies:

Enemies:

Choose a bonus:

2000

25

Carried to next scenario:

2 strongest heroes

Max level:

32

Prologue[edit | hide | hide all]

Unnamed male historian: Gelu was too close to the Sword of Frost for Tarnum to be lenient. As long as the Barbarian woman, Kija, was still out there she would be a threat, so he decided to eliminate one of the players in this dangerous hunt.

Scenario[edit | hide]

Timed events[edit | hide]

Day	Title	Message
Day 1	day 1	The remainder of the Barbarian forces retreated here deep into the tunnels in the glaciers. Or did Kija lead them here? My own research has turned up some interesting information about the City of Volee where the Sword of Frost is supposed to be hidden. Volee was the first city of the Vori Elves, but it disappeared more than a thousand years ago shortly after the Sword of Frost was created. Some speculate that the Sword of Frost itself is responsible for the creation of the glaciers that buried the ancient city. If this weapon is capable of such power, I'm not surprised that it has the power to destroy the world as well. But first, I must deal with Kija once and for all. The wife of the Barbarian King has nowhere to go.
Day 5	day 5	Zallisa, the Medusa Queen, warned me today that there are too many Monoliths and tunnels in this part of the glacier. The enemy will be able to sneak up on me quickly and easily if I don't defend myself well.
Day 8	day 8	I have learned there is a Wizard hiding in an old Seer's Hut to the south who is offering a large reward to anyone who can retrieve something for him. I must hurry. I certainly don't want my enemy to claim that Gold.
Day 15	At : day 15	It cost a little Gold, but today I paid some Barbarian deserters to tell me all that they know about Kija and her troops. For the wife of Kilgor, King of the Barbarians, she's a powerful warrior. She may not be insane like her husband, but she is driven by her ambition and her taste for cruelty. Kija has built a Stronghold in one of the caverns below, fortifying it well. And she knows I'm coming. More importantly, she's trying to find the Ring of Infinite Gems - the only object that will open the passage to the City of Volee - before I get there. All she really wants is the Sword of Frost and she will do anything to get it - even if it costs the lives of all her troops. Effect: -3118 Gold
Day 21	day 21	With Neez and Kilkik dead, I rest a little easier these days. I can trust my Minotaur bodyguard's greed. His desire for wealth is predictable. And Zallisa and her Medusas still feel grateful to be on my good side once again. Now, if I can just hold things together for a little while longer.
Day 24	day 24	Today, a Goblin messenger arrived at the camp to present an offer from Kija, Third Wife of Kilgor. "The Queen wants our two great forces to join against the nasty Elves," the Goblin said. "Why do we fight when we could be allies? Queen Kija even makes you a most generous offer!" "I'll be the judge of that," I said. "What does she want?" "She asks only for the Sword of Frost. You may keep all the loot and even this frozen northern land. All will be yours!" I looked around at my troops. They seemed ready to stop fighting, and this alliance seemed practical to them. "I refuse!" I said. "What?" said the Goblin. "If Kija is willing to give up everything in exchange for this Sword of Frost, then it must be a powerful weapon indeed - perhaps one capable of conquering the entire world! No, I refuse her offer, but go back to Kija and tell her I will give her the same option. She can keep this icy wasteland, but I get the Sword of Frost." I sent the Goblin away and stared into the dark, suspicious eyes of my own bodyguard. "Why did you do that? That's more wealth that I can imagine," Trongar said. "Because with the Sword of Frost I will be able to take it all for myself anyways. That's what Kija plans. She gives everything away to me now, but what happens when her husband comes marching north? I'll tell you. He takes it all back - and then we have nothing!"
Day 25	day 25	There was only one solution as far as Kija was concerned. I had to defeat her army. I had to squash her completely or she will never give up her quest for the Sword of Frost.

Objects[edit | hide]

Events[edit | hide]

Location	Message
10, 13, 1	For Computer - DO NOT TRANSLATE Contents: 14 Thunderbirds, 50 Orc Chieftains

Towns[edit | hide]

Location	Type	Name
25, 4, 0	Dungeon	-
10, 28, 0	Stronghold	-
10, 12, 1	Stronghold	-

Heroes[edit | hide]

Location	Player	Hero
10, 29, 0		Gurnisson the Barbarian
11, 14, 0		Kija the Battle Mage
20, 4, 0		Your most powerful hero from Tunnels of Ice.
21, 6, 0		Your most powerful hero from Tunnels of Ice.
25, 5, 0		Tarnum the Overlord

Note: Your two most powerful heroes are carried over despite the map specifying your most powerful hero twice.

Seer's Huts[edit | hide]

Location	Quest	Reward	Messages
19, 16, 0	Be: Tarnum the Overlord	Ring of Infinite Gems	Proposal: You heard that this was the place where you could find the Ring of Infinite Gems, but it seems an unlikely hiding spot. A slot opens in the sturdy door to this home and a pair of dark eyes glare back at you. "Go away! The only one I'm interested in seeing is Tarnum, the Dragonfriend." Progress: "You're not the one I seek! Go away! You're wasting your time," cries the deep voice from within. Completion: "I am Tarnum," you say. You hear the clicking of several locks being thrown open, and then a stocky figure steps out into the light. It's the Dwarf, Ufretin! "I never expected to see you again!" you say. "Believe me, I never expected to be here," Ufretin says. "What happened?" "By the time I found my way back to Gelu, your words finally sunk in. I knew you had to be right - or else why would you do what you're doing? I tried to convince Gelu to turn back, but he wouldn't listen. He calls you a traitor, and me one too for listening to you. He's out of control!" "I know. He believes he's right, and he's too stubborn to realize that he's endangering the entire world," you say. "Well, he closed the passage to the City of Volee behind him and kept the only key - the Ring of Infinite Gems. I stole it from him and I was bringing it to you when Kija and her Barbarians found me. Luckily, I was able to lock myself within this magical tree," Ufretin says. The Dwarf removes the Ring and stares sadly at the sparkling piece of jewellery. "I hope I did the right thing," Ufretin says. "I realize how hard it must've been for you to betray your friend, but believe me, Ufretin, it's for the best!" "Just stop him, Tarnum Dragonfriend. Stop Gelu before he ruins his own name and is forever known as the Elf who nearly destroyed the world with his pride." Ufretin offers you the Ring of Infinite Gems. Do you take it now?
29, 24, 0	Return with: Tome of Fire	48000 Gold	Proposal: The elaborately dressed sorcerer who lives in this hovel appears out of place. Even the pompous way he speaks convinces you that he wouldn't be buried in such a dump. "I need your help, bold adventurer," says the sorcerer. "It seems I some Red Dragons have stolen a book that is quite valuable to me. If you should return the Tome of Fire Magic to me intact and unblemished, I will give you 48,000 Gold. A hefty price, eh?" "It seems more than enough," you say. "Yes, I know, but as I said, I MUST have this book. And soon! Ride hard and ride fast, my friend." Progress: "I do apologize, but under ordinary circumstances I wouldn't associate with your kind. I have no interest in socializing with you. I am only interested in my book!" Completion: The arrogant sorcerer studies the Tome of Fire Magic, placing a white glove on his hand before he turns each page slowly and deliberately. "Oh, my! A smudge!" "It was in the possession of Red Dragons," you say. "You can't expect it to be perfect." "I can, and I do! But I shall give you the 40,000 Gold anyway," the sorcerer says. "Uh, it was 48,000 Gold," you remind him. "Yes. You know you are practically stealing it from me, don't you? Take your blood money and leave immediately!"

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-{{campaign navigational box|hc=expanded|theswordoffrost=expanded}}'''The Barbarian's Wife''' is the seventh scenario of the [[The Sword of Frost]] campaign in [[Heroes Chronicles]]{{-}}{{withhc}}.
+{{inhc}}
-== Campaign ==
+{{campaign navigational box|hc=expanded|theswordoffrost=expanded}}
-=== Prologue ===
+{{scenario
-[[File:H3x2_BBd.png|400px|thumb]]
+| scenario       = {{PAGENAME}}
-[[Gelu]] was too close to the [[Sword of Frost]] for [[Tarnum]] to be lenient.  As long as the [[Barbarian]] woman, [[Kija]], was still out there she would be a threat, so he decided to eliminate one of the players in this dangerous hunt.
+| description    = Tarnum must find the Ring of Infinite Gems to open the passage to the City of Volee.  Unfortunately, the Barbarian woman, Kija, stands in his way.  Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells, and experience.  Heroes are limited to level 32.
+| underground    = enabled
+| num_play       = 2/1
+| size           = S
+| source         = hc
+| victory        = get_art
+| victory_hint   = {{An|Ring of Infinite Gems|noname=}}
+| loss           = hero
+| loss_hint      = {{H|Tarnum|image=Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}
+| allies         = {{teal}}
+| enemies        = {{tan}}
+| difficulty     = Normal
+| bonus          = {{BonusR|Gold|2000}}{{BonusCr|Troglodyte|25|loc=Tarnum}}
+| carry          = {{Hn|Tarnum (Overlord)|noname=}}<br>{{carry|2}}
+| max_lvl        = 32
+| Cmap           = [[File:Cmap hc tsof all.png|400px|{{PAGENAME}}]]
+}}
-== Scenario ==
+== Prologue ==
-=== Map description ===
+{{cvid|SoD CD-Heroes3-Data-Heroes3 vid-H3x2 BBd-smk-H3x2 BBd|src=HC-09|thumbtime=0:05|float=left}}
-Tarnum must find the Ring of Infinite Gems to open the passage to the City of Volee.  Unfortunately, the Barbarian woman, Kija, stands in his way.  Tarnum and his two best Captains will carry over to the next scenario with all their skills, spells, and experience.  Heroes are limited to level 32.
+{{town|Neutral|noname=}} Unnamed male historian: [[Gelu]] was too close to the [[Sword of Frost]] for [[Tarnum]] to be lenient.  As long as the [[Barbarian]] woman, [[Kija]], was still out there she would be a threat, so he decided to eliminate one of the players in this dangerous hunt.
-=== Starting options ===
+{{clear|both}}
-*Receive 2000 {{g}} [[Gold]]
-*Give 25 {{Cn|Troglodyte|name=Troglodytes}} to {{H|Tarnum|image=Tarnum Overlord|0=}}
+== Scenario ==
 === Timed events ===
-{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
+{{TEheader}}
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | {{teal}} '''Day 1 - day 1'''
+{{TErow| 1 |day 1|The remainder of the [[Barbarian]] forces retreated here deep into the tunnels in the glaciers.  Or did [[Kija]] lead them here?<p>My own research has turned up some interesting information about the City of [[Volee]] where the [[Sword of Frost]] is supposed to be hidden.  [[Volee]] was the first city of the [[Vori Elves]], but it disappeared more than a thousand years ago shortly after the [[Sword of Frost]] was created.<p>Some speculate that the [[Sword of Frost]] itself is responsible for the creation of the glaciers that buried the ancient city.  If this weapon is capable of such power, I'm not surprised that it has the power to destroy the world as well.<p>But first, I must deal with [[Kija]] once and for all.  The wife of the [[Barbarian]] King has nowhere to go.}}
-|-
+{{TErow| 5 |day 5|[[Zallisa]], the [[Medusa Queen]], warned me today that there are too many Monoliths and tunnels in this part of the glacier.  The enemy will be able to sneak up on me quickly and easily if I don't defend myself well.}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | The remainder of the Barbarian forces retreated here deep into the tunnels in the glaciers.  Or did Kija lead them here?<p>My own research has turned up some interesting information about the City of Volee where the Sword of Frost is supposed to be hidden.  Volee was the first city of the Vori Elves, but it disappeared more than a thousand years ago shortly after the Sword of Frost was created.<p>Some speculate that the Sword of Frost itself is responsible for the creation of the glaciers that buried the ancient city.  If this weapon is capable of such power, I'm not surprised that it has the power to destroy the world as well.<p>But first, I must deal with Kija once and for all.  The wife of the Barbarian King has nowhere to go.</p>
+{{TErow| 8 |day 8|I have learned there is a [[Wizard]] hiding in an old [[Seer's Hut]] to the south who is offering a large reward to anyone who can retrieve something for him.  I must hurry.  I certainly don't want my enemy to claim that Gold.}}
-|-
+{{TErow| 15 |loc={{teal}}|day 15|It cost a little Gold, but today I paid some [[Barbarian]] deserters to tell me all that they know about [[Kija]] and her troops.<p>For the wife of [[Kilgor]], King of the [[Barbarian]]s, she's a powerful warrior.  She may not be insane like her husband, but she is driven by her ambition and her taste for cruelty.  [[Kija]] has built a [[Stronghold]] in one of the caverns below, fortifying it well.  And she knows I'm coming.<p>More importantly, she's trying to find the [[Ring of Infinite Gems]] - the only object that will open the passage to the City of [[Volee]] - before I get there.  All she really wants is the [[Sword of Frost]] and she will do anything to get it - even if it costs the lives of all her troops.|effect=-3118 {{g}} [[Gold]]}}
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | {{teal}} '''Day 5 - day 5'''
+{{TErow| 21 |day 21|With [[Neez]] and [[Kilkik]] dead, I rest a little easier these days.  I can trust my [[Minotaur]] bodyguard's greed.  His desire for wealth is predictable.  And [[Zallisa]] and her [[Medusa]]s still feel grateful to be on my good side once again.  Now, if I can just hold things together for a little while longer.}}
-|-
+{{TErow| 24 |day 24|Today, a [[Goblin]] messenger arrived at the camp to present an offer from [[Kija]], Third Wife of [[Kilgor]].<p>"The Queen wants our two great forces to join against the nasty [[Elves]]," the [[Goblin]] said.  "Why do we fight when we could be allies?  [[Queen Kija]] even makes you a most generous offer!"<p>"I'll be the judge of that," I said.  "What does she want?"<p>"She asks only for the [[Sword of Frost]].  You may keep all the loot and even this frozen northern land.  All will be yours!"<p>I looked around at my troops.  They seemed ready to stop fighting, and this alliance seemed practical to them.<p>"I refuse!" I said.<p>"What?" said the [[Goblin]].<p>"If [[Kija]] is willing to give up everything in exchange for this [[Sword of Frost]], then it must be a powerful weapon indeed - perhaps one capable of conquering the entire world!  No, I refuse her offer, but go back to [[Kija]] and tell her I will give her the same option.  She can keep this icy wasteland, but I get the [[Sword of Frost]]."<p>I sent the [[Goblin]] away and stared into the dark, suspicious eyes of my own bodyguard.<p>"Why did you do that?  That's more wealth that I can imagine," [[Trongar]] said.<p>"Because with the [[Sword of Frost]] I will be able to take it all for myself anyways.  That's what [[Kija]] plans.  She gives everything away to me now, but what happens when her husband comes marching north?  I'll tell you.  He takes it all back - and then we have nothing!"}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Zallisa, the Medusa Queen, warned me today that there are too many Monoliths and tunnels in this part of the glacier.  The enemy will be able to sneak up on me quickly and easily if I don't defend myself well.
+{{TErow| 25 |day 25|There was only one solution as far as [[Kija]] was concerned.  I had to defeat her army.  I had to squash her completely or she will never give up her quest for the [[Sword of Frost]].}}
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | {{teal}} '''Day 8 - day 8'''
-|-
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | I have learned there is a Wizard hiding in an old Seer's Hut to the south who is offering a large reward to anyone who can retrieve something for him.  I must hurry.  I certainly don't want my enemy to claim that Gold.
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | {{teal}} '''Day 15 - day 15'''
-|-
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | It cost a little Gold, but today I paid some Barbarian deserters to tell me all that they know about Kija and her troops.<p>For the wife of Kilgor, King of the Barbarians, she's a powerful warrior.  She may not be insane like her husband, but she is driven by her ambition and her taste for cruelty.  Kija has built a Stronghold in one of the caverns below, fortifying it well.  And she knows I'm coming.<p>More importantly, she's trying to find the Ring of Infinite Gems - the only object that will open the passage to the City of Volee - before I get there.  All she really wants is the Sword of Frost and she will do anything to get it - even if it costs the lives of all her troops.<p><center>'''Resources:''' -3118 {{g}} [[Gold]]</center></p>
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | {{teal}} '''Day 21 - day 21'''
-|-
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | With Neez and Kilkik dead, I rest a little easier these days.  I can trust my Minotaur bodyguard's greed.  His desire for wealth is predictable.  And Zallisa and her Medusas still feel grateful to be on my good side once again.  Now, if I can just hold things together for a little while longer.
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | '''Day 24 - day 24'''
-|-
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | Today, a Goblin messenger arrived at the camp to present an offer from Kija, Third Wife of Kilgor.<p>"The Queen wants our two great forces to join against the nasty Elves," the Goblin said.  "Why do we fight when we could be allies?  Queen Kija even makes you a most generous offer!"<p>"I'll be the judge of that," I said.  "What does she want?"<p>"She asks only for the Sword of Frost.  You may keep all the loot and even this frozen northern land.  All will be yours!"<p>I looked around at my troops.  They seemed ready to stop fighting, and this alliance seemed practical to them.<p>"I refuse!" I said.<p>"What?" said the Goblin.<p>"If Kija is willing to give up everything in exchange for this Sword of Frost, then it must be a powerful weapon indeed - perhaps one capable of conquering the entire world!  No, I refuse her offer, but go back to Kija and tell her I will give her the same option.  She can keep this icy wasteland, but I get the Sword of Frost."<p>I sent the Goblin away and stared into the dark, suspicious eyes of my own bodyguard.<p>"Why did you do that?  That's more wealth that I can imagine," Trongar said.<p>"Because with the Sword of Frost I will be able to take it all for myself anyways.  That's what Kija plans.  She gives everything away to me now, but what happens when her husband comes marching north?  I'll tell you.  He takes it all back - and then we have nothing!"</p>
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; text-align:center;" | {{teal}} '''Day 25 - day 25'''
-|-
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | There was only one solution as far as Kija was concerned.  I had to defeat her army.  I had to squash her completely or she will never give up her quest for the Sword of Frost.
 |}
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 ==== Towns ====
-{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
+{{Town header}}
-! Location
+{{Town row|25, 4, 0|teal|Dungeon}}
-! Color
+{{Town row|10, 28, 0|tan|Stronghold}}
-! Type
+{{Town row|10, 12, 1|tan|Stronghold}}
-|-
-| style="text-align:center;" | 10, 12, 1
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{tan}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Stronghold}}
-|-
-| style="text-align:center;" | 10, 28, 0
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{tan}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Stronghold}}
-|-
-| style="text-align:center;" | 25, 4, 0
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{teal}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{town|Dungeon}}
-|}
-===== ''Colors'' =====
-{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=5px
-|-
-| width=120px | {{Teal}} Teal || width=120px | Player
-|-
-| {{Tan}} Tan || Enemy
 |}
 ==== Heroes ====
-{| class="sortable wikitable" cellpadding=5px
+{{hero header}}
-! Location
+{{hero row|10, 29, 0|tan|Gurnisson|Barbarian}}
-! Color
+{{hero row|11, 14, 0|tan|Kija|image=Gird|Battle Mage}}
-! Hero
+{{hero row|20, 4, 0|teal|mph={{mph|1|Tunnels of Ice}}}}
-|-
+{{hero row|21, 6, 0|teal|mph={{mph|1|Tunnels of Ice}}}}
-| style="text-align:center;" | 10, 29, 0
+{{hero row|25, 5, 0|teal|Tarnum|image=Tarnum (Overlord)|Overlord}}
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{tan}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Gurnisson|Barbarian}}
-|-
-| style="text-align:center;" | 11, 14, 0
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{tan}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Kija|image=Gird|Battle Mage}}
-|-
-| style="text-align:center;" | 20, 4, 0
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{teal}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{mph|1|Tunnels of Ice}}
-|-
-| style="text-align:center;" | 21, 6, 0
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{teal}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{mph|1|Tunnels of Ice}}
-|-
-| style="text-align:center;" | 25, 5, 0
-| style="text-align:center;" | {{teal}}
-| style="padding-left:7px; padding-right:5px;" | {{H|Tarnum|image=Tarnum Overlord|Overlord}}
 |}
+''Note: Your two most powerful heroes are carried over despite the map specifying your most powerful hero twice.''
 ==== Seer's Huts ====
-{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=5px
+{{SorQheader}}
-! {{Seer|1}} (19, 16, 0)
+{{SorQrow|seer=1|loc=19, 16, 0|quest=Be:<br>{{H|Tarnum|image=Tarnum (Overlord)|Overlord}}</br>|rew={{An|Ring of Infinite Gems}}|prop=You heard that this was the place where you could find the [[Ring of Infinite Gems]], but it seems an unlikely hiding spot.<p>A slot opens in the sturdy door to this home and a pair of dark eyes glare back at you.<p>"Go away!  The only one I'm interested in seeing is [[Tarnum|Tarnum, the Dragonfriend]]."|prog="You're not the one I seek!  Go away!  You're wasting your time," cries the deep voice from within.|comp="I am [[Tarnum]]," you say.<p>You hear the clicking of several locks being thrown open, and then a stocky figure steps out into the light.<p>It's the [[Dwarf]], [[Ufretin]]!<p>"I never expected to see you again!" you say.<p>"Believe me, I never expected to be here," [[Ufretin]] says.<p>"What happened?"<p>"By the time I found my way back to [[Gelu]], your words finally sunk in.  I knew you had to be right - or else why would you do what you're doing?  I tried to convince [[Gelu]] to turn back, but he wouldn't listen.  He calls you a traitor, and me one too for listening to you.  He's out of control!"<p>"I know.  He believes he's right, and he's too stubborn to realize that he's endangering the entire world," you say.<p>"Well, he closed the passage to the City of [[Volee]] behind him and kept the only key - the [[Ring of Infinite Gems]].  I stole it from him and I was bringing it to you when [[Kija]] and her [[Barbarian]]s found me.  Luckily, I was able to lock myself within this magical tree," [[Ufretin]] says.<p>The [[Dwarf]] removes the Ring and stares sadly at the sparkling piece of jewellery.<p>"I hope I did the right thing," [[Ufretin]] says.<p>"I realize how hard it must've been for you to betray your friend, but believe me, [[Ufretin]], it's for the best!"<p>"Just stop him, [[Tarnum Dragonfriend]].  Stop [[Gelu]] before he ruins his own name and is forever known as the [[Elf]] who nearly destroyed the world with his pride."<p>[[Ufretin]] offers you the [[Ring of Infinite Gems]].  Do you take it now?}}
-|-
+{{SorQrow|seer=2|loc=29, 24, 0|quest=Return with:<br>{{An|Tome of Fire}}</br>|rew=48000 {{g}} [[Gold]]|prop=The elaborately dressed sorcerer who lives in this hovel appears out of place.  Even the pompous way he speaks convinces you that he wouldn't be buried in such a dump.<p>"I need your help, bold adventurer," says the sorcerer.  "It seems I some [[Red Dragon]]s have stolen a book that is quite valuable to me.  If you should return the [[Tome of Fire Magic]] to me intact and unblemished, I will give you 48,000 Gold.  A hefty price, eh?"<p>"It seems more than enough," you say.<p>"Yes, I know, but as I said, I MUST have this book.  And soon!  Ride hard and ride fast, my friend."|prog="I do apologize, but under ordinary circumstances I wouldn't associate with your kind.  I have no interest in socializing with you.  I am only interested in my book!"|comp=The arrogant sorcerer studies the [[Tome of Fire Magic]], placing a white glove on his hand before he turns each page slowly and deliberately.<p>"Oh, my!  A smudge!"<p>"It was in the possession of [[Red Dragon]]s," you say.  "You can't expect it to be perfect."<p>"I can, and I do!  But I shall give you the 40,000 Gold anyway," the sorcerer says.<p>"Uh, it was 48,000 Gold," you remind him.<p>"Yes.  You know you are practically stealing it from me, don't you?  Take your blood money and leave immediately!"}}
-! Proposal Message
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; | You heard that this was the place where you could find the Ring of Infinite Gems, but it seems an unlikely hiding spot.<p>A slot opens in the sturdy door to this home and a pair of dark eyes glare back at you.<p>"Go away!  The only one I'm interested in seeing is Tarnum, the Dragonfriend."<p><center>'''Quest:''' Be {{H|Tarnum|image=Tarnum Overlord|Overlord}}</center></p>
-|-
-! Progress Message
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; | "You're not the one I seek!  Go away!  You're wasting your time," cries the deep voice from within.
-|-
-! Completion Message
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-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; | "I am Tarnum," you say.<p>You hear the clicking of several locks being thrown open, and then a stocky figure steps out into the light.<p>It's the Dwarf, Ufretin!<p>"I never expected to see you again!" you say.<p>"Believe me, I never expected to be here," Ufretin says.<p>"What happened?"<p>"By the time I found my way back to Gelu, your words finally sunk in.  I knew you had to be right - or else why would you do what you're doing?  I tried to convince Gelu to turn back, but he wouldn't listen.  He calls you a traitor, and me one too for listening to you.  He's out of control!"<p>"I know.  He believes he's right, and he's too stubborn to realize that he's endangering the entire world," you say.<p>"Well, he closed the passage to the City of Volee behind him and kept the only key - the Ring of Infinite Gems.  I stole it from him and I was bringing it to you when Kija and her Barbarians found me.  Luckily, I was able to lock myself within this magical tree," Ufretin says.<p>The Dwarf removes the Ring and stares sadly at the sparkling piece of jewellery.<p>"I hope I did the right thing," Ufretin says.<p>"I realize how hard it must've been for you to betray your friend, but believe me, Ufretin, it's for the best!"<p>"Just stop him, Tarnum Dragonfriend.  Stop Gelu before he ruins his own name and is forever known as the Elf who nearly destroyed the world with his pride."<p>Ufretin offers you the Ring of Infinite Gems.  Do you take it now?<p><center>'''Reward:''' {{An2|Ring of Infinite Gems}}</center></p>
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-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; | The elaborately dressed sorcerer who lives in this hovel appears out of place.  Even the pompous way he speaks convinces you that he wouldn't be buried in such a dump.<p>"I need your help, bold adventurer," says the sorcerer.  "It seems I some Red Dragons have stolen a book that is quite valuable to me.  If you should return the Tome of Fire Magic to me intact and unblemished, I will give you 48,000 Gold.  A hefty price, eh?"<p>"It seems more than enough," you say.<p>"Yes, I know, but as I said, I MUST have this book.  And soon!  Ride hard and ride fast, my friend."<p><center>'''Quest:''' Return with {{An2|Tome of Fire}}</center></p>
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-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; | "I do apologize, but under ordinary circumstances I wouldn't associate with your kind.  I have no interest in socializing with you.  I am only interested in my book!"
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-| style="background-color:#f2f2f2; | The arrogant sorcerer studies the Tome of Fire Magic, placing a white glove on his hand before he turns each page slowly and deliberately.<p>"Oh, my!  A smudge!"<p>"It was in the possession of Red Dragons," you say.  "You can't expect it to be perfect."<p>"I can, and I do!  But I shall give you the 40,000 Gold anyway," the sorcerer says.<p>"Uh, it was 48,000 Gold," you remind him.<p>"Yes.  You know you are practically stealing it from me, don't you?  Take your blood money and leave immediately!"<p><center>'''Reward:''' 48000 {{g}} [[Gold]]</center></p>
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