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Jeremy has to find a Grail and construct the Guiding Star in order to find his brother. Leveling is capped at 16. Jeremy will move to the next scenario after victory.

Victory condition:

Build a Grail Structure or Defeat All Enemies

Loss condition:

Lose Hero:

Allies:

Enemies:

Choose a bonus:

15

1

Carried to next scenario:

Max level:

16

Prologue

Unnamed narrator: Jeremy found himself on some sand coast again, far from home. He lost his brother but not his faith. Just as at the beginning of that silly story with Utopia and Alkin. But now, Jeremy Albatross was burning with the desire to wreak vengeance on Casmetra for her trickery.

Scenario

Timed events

Day	Title	Message
Day 1	Day 1	Jeremy: I have a strong feeling that this has already happened at some point. Marooned on an unknown island, once again. And once again, I am ship-less. Patris is not around, however... Anyway, the last thing I remember was me being sucked into the vortex when that Casmetra whore snatched the cursed Horn. That vile witch! Neither I, nor... Oh whatever it was that really interested her! The only thing she was after was the Horn of the Abyss! Curses! Nobody escapes the wrath of Jeremy Albatross! I also lost my high boot. Again. Somewhere not far behind loitered a handful of lads that were sucked in with me. Were the rest less lucky, I wonder? I hope not. Bidley was left behind... "Hey rapscals!" I shouted to the flocked men. "We have to get out of here! But first, we need to find out where we are, shiver me timbers!"
Day 2	Day 2	Jeremy:Yet again I have a feeling that I relive past events, with an exception of me being on some shallow stinky island. My "Utopia" is probably far away from here. Quite frankly, I have a feeling that we are somewhere at kreegan’s horns. Even the air is different here... We have to find a settlement urgently to replenish the water supplies. This is the merriest part of a sea wolf's life: a chance to die of dehydration while surrounded by water. But Jeremy Albatross knows better than to be afraid of such petty threats! I am more inclined to think that perils and difficulty forge pirate's character. Once a book with my biography comes out, it will depict my valor and chivalry as a pirate!
Day 7	At (AI): Red Res	(Repeats every 7 days) (none) Effect: +10000 Gold, +10 Wood, +10 Ore, +5 Mercury, +5 Sulfur, +5 Crystal, +5 Gem
Day 8	Day 8	Jeremy:A short, dark, cross-eyed man with thin, dark mustache was standing in front of me. I remembered that such tribes lived somewhere in Krewlod and led a nomadic life. I figured out that he was probably a leader here. "Who are you?" I asked and squinted. Timur: "Name is Timur." He answered. Jeremy: "And who are you people? What are you doing here?" Timur: "No, who are you!" Exclaimed Timur. "We lived here peacefully, without trouble. You come, kill everyone, destroy fort!" Jeremy: "Answer the question!" I bellowed. Timur: "We are refugees. I used to work on plantations." answered the local. Jeremy: "What plantation?" I wondered. Timur: "There is a big island to the north," answered my dark friend. "New Steadwick town is there." Jeremy: Now I understood where I was, and it did not make me happy. "New Steadwick!" I screamed with such anger that not only Timur, but my own men cowered in fear, "New Steadwick! You mustache-face... Tell me it's a joke!" I grabbed him by the collar and put my sabre to his throat. Timur: "I swear on blood and honor!" he wailed, sweating bullets. "It is called like that for real!" Jeremy: "Hear that, men?" I let poor Timur go and turned to my crew while gesturing, "Sink me! You do realize where we are?!"
Day 9	Day 9	Jeremy: Very far away, east of Erathia, there is an archipelago amongst endless sea. We, pirates, call in the Gilbert's isles. Erathians call it Klondike. Some time ago, during Erathia's prime, they established a fort on the largest isle, that grew into a settlement and later, a full colony. A soft climate allows growing tobacco, coffee, sugarcane, local exotic fruits and vegetables. Before, the latter was available only in Tatalia. After the death of Gryphonheart, the bond with the metroplex was broken, and the local vice-king feels confident as a ruler of the archipelago. The local pirates challenged him for the control over land, and a war broke out. However, all of this is not as important... The important part is that these isles are located terribly far away from the continent! And I have not a single clue where Bidley is and where to set sail.
Day 12	Day 12	Jeremy: When we were little, momma used to tell us a tale about the Guiding Star. What’s funny, I used to hear the same tale from pirates and devil knows who else. Timur: "Jeremy-kan?" A voice rang behind me. Jeremy: "What?" I turned to Timur. He became a sort of a guide here when he realized that I'm in charge now. Timur: "I don’t want to ask. But why did you set sail to these lands? You fight like a real steppe son. You are a warrior." Jeremy: "Wa-a-arrior..." I bleated. "I sailed here to sail away. But I don't know where to go, to the extent where I'd need a Guiding Star." Timur: "Oh, I'd like to sail away too." Smiled Timur. "Light the star and sail wherever the heart desires!" Jeremy: "Curses. Don't make my life even more miserable." I ruffled up and turned back to the sea. Timur: "But Jeremy-kan! I know how to light it!"
Day 14	Day 14	Jeremy: I was delightfully enjoying the local mash while sinking into my own thoughts. The mash was made from sugarcane. I wouldn't say that it's amazing, but that will do. Suddenly, Timur entered the cabin, followed by... A thing. Something. If this pile of something knows how to get out of here, I am all ears. Otherwise, I'd shoot it on sight, just in case. It was a man dressed in some insane robes with feathers and a hat that looked like a bird's head. Dark skin, a large nose, and round, expressionless eyes were seen under the hat. Timur: "This is Crang-Crang." Timur introduced the stranger. Crang-Crang: "Crang-Crang." Repeated the strange fellow for no reason. Jeremy: "I got it." I replied angrily. "At least not Arbgrh. How can we see the Guiding Star?" Crang-Crang: "Grail," said the shaman. Jeremy: "Grail?" I clarified. Crang-Crang: "Grail. Bring Crang-Crang Grail. Light Star! Shine!" Jeremy: I pulled Timur by a shoulder to the side. "What the hell is this? I am utmost surprised it can talk at all. Timur: “Jeremy-kan, this is the priest of the people here. Very Wise! Has some difficulty talking though, yes." Jeremy: "Shiver me timbers! Did he seriously mention Grail?" I sighed. Timur: "Yes. We can probably find it if we look at the obelisks. My people told legends that the obelisks depict a map that shows where the Grail is buried." The nomad replied. "Fine. Take your friend out before everything here absorbs his stench... I'll think about what to do."
Day 18	Day 18	Jeremy: I have no idea what the "Grail" is. I don't like to think about strange and irrelevant issues. It's much nicer to think about gold, rum, and women. The fate commands otherwise, however! And so, the Grail. I heard that those things once fell from Heavens. Nobody really knows what are those, and how many of them exist. But everyone wants one. Well, if Timur is right and the obelisks truly reveal the map, why not search for this Grail? I am ready to sell my last high boot to get out of here and find Bidley. Momma would never forgive if I failed to look after my dear brother.
Day 24	Day 24	Jeremy: Looks like I began to remember the stories Patris told me about this place... Curses! He was from here, wasn't he? He escaped when their guerrilla squad was captured and his family imprisoned. Such a pity that Patris is not with me anymore. He would probably have some errands to attend to.
Day 30	Day 30	Jeremy: Looks like the local pirates and vice-king got to know about our presence. They clearly dislike the fact that Jeremy Albatross disrupts their plans. Good! I love being feared. Our little fortress is being attacked more and more frequently by those who desire to deal with pirates and colonists. The only thing that truly scares me is that our enemies may find Grail before us.
Day 35	Day 35	Jeremy: Timur's men report that a vast cave net is located under the isles. Both monsters and intelligent beings dwell there. I don't have my hopes high about those "intelligent" beings far surpassing our regular "arrrbghs", however. Should we search for Grail there?
Day 35	Day 35	Jeremy:Alarming news have reached me that the caves are inhabited by demons, and not only Tuunbaq. During the First War, the Kreegans have sent and expedition here. However, Catherine was able to defeat Eeofol and Nighon before the expedition arrived. The alliance with Eeofol was broken, and the Kreegans were left abandoned in these caves. I doubt that they got any nicer over the time. Because, you know, you cannot land devil knows where, lose a high boot and not meet Kreegans.

Objects

Events

Location	Message
6, 69, 0	You see a company of particularly unfriendly characters emerge from behind a nearby dune. The one in possession of the least appealing face rises something shiny above his head and starts spouting some balderdash. After he seems to have finished, he proceeds to draw steel, and so do his companions. Guardians: 11 Pikemen, 1 Griffin, 1 Monk, 3 Seamen, 2 Pirates, 34 Peasants, 4 Nomads
14, 36, 0	Doesn't look like a free passage. You seem to remember people saying you can only exit here. The key to the entrance is probably somewhere underground.
19, 59, 0	I spotted a boat, turned around, and declared solemnly: "I bestow the name of "Black Unicorn" upon this boat!"
30, 55, 0	I could never figure out what these obelisks are for. They would reveal some gibberish on touch.
31, 29, 0	You can see the nearby island looming to the west. It's actually not that far away, but no ford in sight.
40, 13, 0	You hear deep, repulsive gurgling, and right away a serpent's ugly head arises above the waves. Taken by surprise, a crewman falls over the poop deck railing. While the serpent is enjoying an unexpected snack, you manage to collect yourself and order the gunners to open fire. Guardians: 1 Haspid
71, 56, 0	Your ship made its way calmly. Suddenly, a huge wave rose straight ahead and fell crashing on the deck. – “It's not the sea!” You shouted, pulling out your old pistol. “It's an ambush!” Guardians: 33 Water Elementals, 39 Ice Elementals

Towns

Location	Player	Type	Name
4, 51, 1		Inferno	-
64, 10, 1		Inferno	-
64, 57, 1		Inferno	-
3, 14, 0		Castle	New Steadwick
30, 8, 0		Castle	Barkling Bay
63, 40, 0		Cove	-
15, 55, 0	-	Cove	Sharkania
66, 7, 0	-	Rampart	Evergreen
59, 27, 1	-	Dungeon	-

Heroes

Location	Player	Hero
3, 67, 0		Jeremy the Captain
6, 52, 1		Pyre the Demoniac
16, 60, 1		Olema the Heretic
52, 4, 1		Zydar the Heretic
60, 60, 1		Xarfax the Heretic
61, 13, 1		Octavia the Demoniac
8, 1, 0		Edric the Knight
35, 25, 0		Deemer the Warlock
51, 3, 0		Nymus the Demoniac
66, 64, 0		Serena the Wizard

Monsters

Location	Type	Message
19, 58, 0	Seamen	The hell are you? Begone, this is our boat!

Seer's Huts

Location	Quest	Reward	Messages
7, 25, 0	Return with: Stoic Watchman	Shield of Naval Glory	Proposal: Long ago, powerful wizards were able to create magical artifacts, but time has caused us to forget how to make new items. I would like to learn these techniques myself, but I need one of these artifacts first to see how it was done. If you could bring me, the Stoic Watchman, you would be well rewarded. Progress: (none) Completion: Ah, exactly what I needed! Here is the reward I promised. You still wish to trade the Stoic Watchman, yes?
10, 58, 0	Be:	Demon's Horseshoe	Proposal: You are a stranger here, right? Too convenient! There's a personal matter that I want no one familiar to be aware of. Will you take my offer? Progress: (none) Completion: I want you to fetch this thing to an acquaintance of mine. His place is eastward from here. Will you?
22, 56, 0	Return with: 20 Wood	12 Wood Elves	Proposal: I am researching a way to turn base metals into gold, but I am short of materials for my workshop. If you could bring me 20 Wood, I would be most grateful. Progress: (none) Completion: Finally! Here, give the 20 Wood to me, and I'll give you this in return.
29, 49, 0	Return with: Charm of Mana	Everpouring Vial of Mercury	Proposal: Long ago, powerful wizards were able to create magical artifacts, but time has caused us to forget how to make new items. I would like to learn these techniques myself, but I need one of these artifacts first to see how it was done. If you could bring me, the Charm of Mana, you would be well rewarded. Progress: (none) Completion: Ah, exactly what I needed! Here is the reward I promised. You still wish to trade the Charm of Mana, yes?
37, 65, 0	Return with: 6 Basilisks	Spyglass	Proposal: I am an agent for an emperor of a distant land. Recently, his armies have fallen on hard times. If you could bring 6 Basilisks to me, I could pay you handsomely. Progress: (none) Completion: At last, the 6 Basilisks that will save our empire! Here is your payment. Are they ready to depart?
41, 24, 0	Return with: Clover of Fortune	Shaman's Puppet	Proposal: I'm expecting a messenger with a package from my friend, it's meant to be some living plant. Progress: (none) Completion: Fascinating! This cloverleaf will perfectly fit my plans! By the way, would you care for a little fetch mission? This thingy here is cursed. There's a geezer living tp the northeast from here, he might know the way to lift the curse.
44, 46, 0	Be: Serena the Wizard	15 Master Genies	Proposal: What I have is for Serena alone. I shall give it to none other. Progress: (none) Completion: Finally! It is you, Serena. Here is what I have for you. Do you accept?
65, 1, 0	Return with: Shaman's Puppet	3 Haspids	Proposal: A long time ago I lost a very precious thing. It may not look like it has much value, but it bears some dear memories. If you were to find and bring it back to me, I'd be very grateful. Progress: (none) Completion: My doll! At last! I will once again be able to cast curses! Oh, grand old times are coming back! And to think I had to resort to snake infestations to meddle with my neighbors! It isn't nearly as much fun, and the snakes are growing too big and hard to deal with lately. Will you take them off my hands?
66, 58, 0	Return with: Demon's Horseshoe	Clover of Fortune	Proposal: My friend was going to send me a certain artefact, if he met someone reliable to pass it to. Would it, by chance, be you? The thing in question is a big, rusty horseshoe. Progress: (none) Completion: A demon shoe! Exactly what I was looking for. I'm so very grateful you brought it to me. Now, can you pass this thing on to my colleague? His hut is in the middle of the archipelago. He might want you to do something for him as well.
70, 18, 0	Return with: Amulet of the Undertaker	Ring of Vitality	Proposal: A serpent devoured my keychain and scurried away westward. Chase him and bring back the thing. I will return the favor. Progress: (none) Completion: Ah, exactly what I needed! Here is the reward I promised. You still wish to trade the Amulet of the Undertaker, yes?
70, 29, 0	Return with: 30 Mercury	Vial of Lifeblood	Proposal: I am researching a way to turn base metals into gold, but I am short of materials for my workshop. If you could bring me 30 Mercury, I would be most grateful. Progress: (none) Completion: Finally! Here, give the 30 Mercury to me, and I'll give you this in return.
15, 2, 1	Achieve: Level 16	Resurrection	Proposal: I am old and wise, and I do not admit just anyone into my home. You may enter when you have reached experience level 16. Progress: (none) Completion: I thought you had promise. You have indeed reached level 16. Come in, come in. Here, I have something to reward you for your efforts. Do you accept?
18, 36, 1	Return with: 1 Red Dragon	10000 Experience	Proposal: I am an agent for an emperor of a distant land. Recently, his armies have fallen on hard times. If you could bring 1 Red Dragon to me, I could pay you handsomely. Progress: (none) Completion: At last, the 1 Red Dragon that will save our empire! Here is your payment. Are they ready to depart?
26, 62, 1	Return with: 30000 Gold	Tome of Air	Proposal: I am researching a way to turn base metals into gold, but I am short of materials for my workshop. If you could bring me 30000 Gold, I would be most grateful. Progress: (none) Completion: Finally! Here, give the 30000 Gold to me, and I'll give you this in return.
36, 50, 1	Be:	Pendant of Downfall	Proposal: I have a prize for those who fly the teal flag. Progress: (none) Completion: Ah, one who bears the teal flag. Here is a prize for you. Do you accept?

Quest Guards

Location	Quest	Reward	Messages
36, 27, 0	Return with: Ambassador's Sash	(remove)	Proposal: A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Ambassador's Sash. Progress: The wizard is adamant. Without the Ambassador's Sash, none will pass. Completion: The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Ambassador's Sash. Do wish to pass at this time?
69, 51, 0	Return with: Diplomat's Ring	(remove)	Proposal: A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Diplomat's Ring. Progress: The wizard is adamant. Without the Diplomat's Ring, none will pass. Completion: The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Diplomat's Ring. Do wish to pass at this time?
65, 56, 0	Return with: Spyglass	(remove)	Proposal: A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Spyglass. Progress: The wizard is adamant. Without the Spyglass, none will pass. Completion: The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Spyglass. Do wish to pass at this time?
70, 62, 0	Be: Nymus the Demoniac	(remove)	Proposal: The guards here say they have orders to only let Nymus pass. Progress: The guards here will only let Nymus pass. Completion: At last, it is Nymus. Do you wish to pass?

Pandora's Boxes

Location	Type	Message
6, 55, 0	Pandora's Box	Contents: 25 Crew Mates, 15000 Experience, 30000 Gold
52, 0, 0	Pandora's Box	Contents: 25 Crew Mates, 5000 Experience
59, 71, 0	Pandora's Box	Contents: +10000 Gold, +15 Wood, +15 Mercury, +15 Ore, +15 Sulfur, +15 Crystal, +15 Gem
71, 52, 0	Pandora's Box	Contents: 20 Satyrs

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 {{TErow| 14 | Day 14| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: I was delightfully enjoying the local mash while sinking into my own thoughts. The mash was made from sugarcane. I wouldn't say that it's amazing, but that will do. Suddenly, Timur entered the cabin, followed by... A thing. Something. If this pile of something knows how to get out of here, I am all ears. Otherwise, I'd shoot it on sight, just in case.<p>It was a man dressed in some insane robes with feathers and a hat that looked like a bird's head. Dark skin, a large nose, and round, expressionless eyes were seen under the hat.<p>'''Timur:''' "This is Crang-Crang." Timur introduced the stranger.<p>'''Crang-Crang:''' "Crang-Crang." Repeated the strange fellow for no reason.<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: "I got it." I replied angrily. "At least not Arbgrh. How can we see the Guiding Star?"<p>'''Crang-Crang:''' "Grail," said the shaman.<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: "Grail?" I clarified.<p>'''Crang-Crang:''' "Grail. Bring Crang-Crang Grail. Light Star! Shine!"<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: I pulled Timur by a shoulder to the side.<p>"What the hell is this? I am utmost surprised it can talk at all.<p>'''Timur:''' “Jeremy-kan, this is the priest of the people here. Very Wise! Has some difficulty talking though, yes."<p>{{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: "Shiver me timbers! Did he seriously mention Grail?" I sighed.<p>'''Timur:''' "Yes. We can probably find it if we look at the obelisks. My people told legends that the obelisks depict a map that shows where the Grail is buried." The nomad replied.<p>"Fine. Take your friend out before everything here absorbs his stench... I'll think about what to do."</p>}}
 {{TErow| 18 | Day 18| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: I have no idea what the "Grail" is. I don't like to think about strange and irrelevant issues. It's much nicer to think about gold, rum, and women. The fate commands otherwise, however!<p>And so, the Grail. I heard that those things once fell from Heavens. Nobody really knows what are those, and how many of them exist. But everyone wants one. Well, if Timur is right and the obelisks truly reveal the map, why not search for this Grail? I am ready to sell my last high boot to get out of here and find Bidley. Momma would never forgive if I failed to look after my dear brother.</p>}}
-{{TErow| 24 | Day 24| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: Looks like I began to remember the stories Patris told me about this place... Curses! He was from here, wasn't he? He escaped when their guerrilla squad was captured and his family imprisoned. Such a pity that Patris is not with me anymore. He would probably have some errands to attend to.  }}
+{{TErow| 24 | Day 24| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: Looks like I began to remember the stories Patris told me about this place... Curses! He was from here, wasn't he? He escaped when their guerrilla squad was captured and his family imprisoned. Such a pity that Patris is not with me anymore. He would probably have some errands to attend to.}}
 {{TErow| 30 | Day 30| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: Looks like the local pirates and vice-king got to know about our presence. They clearly dislike the fact that Jeremy Albatross disrupts their plans. Good! I love being feared. Our little fortress is being attacked more and more frequently by those who desire to deal with pirates and colonists.<p>The only thing that truly scares me is that our enemies may find Grail before us.</p>}}
 {{TErow| 35 | Day 35| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}: Timur's men report that a vast cave net is located under the isles. Both monsters and intelligent beings dwell there. I don't have my hopes high about those "intelligent" beings far surpassing our regular "arrrbghs", however. Should we search for Grail there?}}
-{{TErow| 35 | Day 35| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}:Alarming news have reached me that the caves are inhabited by demons, and not only Tuunbaq. During the First War, the Kreegans have sent and expedition here. However, Catherine was able to defeat Eeofol and Nighon before the expedition arrived. The alliance with Eeofol was broken, and the kreegans were left abandoned in these caves. I doubt that they got any nicer over the time.<p>Because, you know, you cannot land devil knows where, lose a high boot and not meet Kreegans.</p>}}
+{{TErow| 35 | Day 35| {{Hn|Jeremy|0=}}:Alarming news have reached me that the caves are inhabited by demons, and not only Tuunbaq. During the First War, the Kreegans have sent and expedition here. However, Catherine was able to defeat Eeofol and Nighon before the expedition arrived. The alliance with Eeofol was broken, and the Kreegans were left abandoned in these caves. I doubt that they got any nicer over the time.<p>Because, you know, you cannot land devil knows where, lose a high boot and not meet Kreegans.</p>}}
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