Dead or Alive

You must defeat the army of the audacious pirate Dargem who challenged the inhabitants of the wastelands. The loss of Burton will lead you to defeat. Your heroes are limited to the level 18, but they will bring the components of the Wizard’s Well and the Ring of the Magi to the next scenario.

Victory condition:

Defeat All Enemies

Loss condition:

Lose Town

Allies:

Enemies:

Choose a bonus:

15

2

Carried to next scenario:

Max level:

18

Prologue

Henrietta: I was remembering home again. Those peaceful, dreamy times when even rare fisticuffs at village feasts always ended in sharing a chalice of peace… Here, we are yet to find even a morsel of common ground with the ogres or goblins; they have been causing us less trouble lately, though. Recently, the Regnan pirates began showing up in our lands. The rumors that there’s now something to be had in Burton have spread far, it seems. Also, our watchers have spotted walking dead near the town walls. A mere coincidence, or the undead now want something from us, too?

Scenario

Timed events

Day 1 - AI - resource control
Note: Repeats every day; ONLY applies to AI player. -50 Wood, -50 Ore, -50 Mercury, -50 Sulfur, +100 Crystal, +100 Gems
Day 1 - Part I - Dargem
Like many such places founded by desperate people willing to do anything to turn their lives around, Burton had its darker moments. One was trade with pirates—not Regnans, but outcasts shunned even by this lawless empire. They were sold ship fittings, gun barrels, cannonballs, and other supplies for their unsavory trade. The payment was made in certain rare substances, their origins never inquired about. That lasted for a short time and only was done out of desperation, but there was no getting away from that piece of history. As soon as things got better and legal sources for covering provisions and other necessities sprang up, the dealings with pirates came to naught. Chagrin wasn’t nearly strong enough a word to describe the sea rovers’ reaction to this development; they absolutely blew their tops. “Maybe we're keen on becoming honest traders, too! But nay, cor blimey, turns out our mugs aren’t nice enough for that!”, one band’s ringleader, a particularly disagreeable character named Dargem, was seething. “Alrighty, just you wait," he growled. "Time to show these landlubbers that disrespecting business partners carries a price.” Dargem was as good as his word; several pirate bands had conspired to cut off all of Burton's trade routes and began to plunder the supply wagons. The situation was becoming critical.
Day 1 - Part II - Boyd
An emergency meeting was called to find a way out. There, I heard many stories from the townsfolk about the atrocities committed by Dargem and his cronies. Some were positively chilling, despite the scorching Jadamean sun! There was a tale, however, that really piqued my interest; one about a certain Boyd, whom Dargem had allegedly put to an extremely cruel end, even by pirate standards. There were several versions, but they all agreed that a young fellow named Boyd, an adventurer and maverick, had once joined the crew of a brig that flew the jolly Roger, yearning for new thrills to add to his collection. A natural at telling hilarious stories and singing lewd songs, he quickly became the life and soul of the crew—except the brig's captain, Dargem, didn’t like that very much. Himself still quite young for a pirate top dog, he had thus far only mastered one way to keep his crew in line—through fear and threats, that is. He knew air magic, so his threats were not empty; no one wanted to anger him and suddenly die of asphyxiation or, conversely, of ruptured lungs. However, he was also capable of making his ship run faster, using magical whirlwinds to inflate the sails, and of blocking arrows and cannonballs with his air shield. Thanks to that, his men rarely were without rich booty, so there never was a shortage of candidates eager to replenish his crew. One of them was Boyd, who had so carelessly impinged on the cruel captain’s authority. Was it plain jealousy or something else, Boyd was doomed. There were many theories as to what had eventually caused the conflict, but an old innkeeper, who had once had the displeasure of having to treat the grim brig’s crew to a feast on the house, overheard a story. According to it, a hapless pirate was made to dance the hempen jig in the blazing sun, but not before making sure the noose would not suffocate him right away. Ensuring that was a small challenge for a skilled mage. So he hung there, feeding the seagulls, and when the brig called at Jadame's shores, Dargem traded his bones to some grim-looking gangrel for a hat feather. It is not known what the latter did to them, but since then, rumors have spread of travelers encountering the skeleton of an undead pirate shouting Dargem's name in the night. Some eyewitnesses even added that the skeleton brandished a cutlass, arcane flames burst out of his eyes, and the earth he rode on moaned and swelled. Fear takes molehills for mountains, I thought; but maybe I should try and seek out this undead avenger. As they say, the enemy of my enemy is my... no, not my friend. I'm not keen on being friends with no dead men! Let's say... an ally.
Day 2 - New Inventors
New times were upon Burton. With the ogre problem solved, along with the issue of securing steady shipments of local products to the market in the port of Orca’s Maw, the prospect of food shortages had receded. The townspeople were now able to make plans for more than just another day's work. Frederick and Sam kept making trips to the port to meet other associates of theirs whom they had persuaded to move to Burton. Some arrived carrying nothing more than a couple of books and a toolbox; others brought whole shiploads of alchemical equipment, rare reagents, and instruments. A dwarf named Bertram made the biggest noise; rumor had it that the dozens of barrels unloaded from his caravel were brimming with gold. True or not, but soon after his arrival, the town saw a rush of immigrants from all sorts of places, each one getting a job with good pay. New residential neighborhoods sprang up; production was getting transferred from the home forges to the new factory building, its tall vaults made of steel trusses and beams.
Day 3 - Eeofol
As immigrants arrived, the first news of the demon invasion reached our distant lands. Eeofol has been destroyed. Ravaged. Not one blooming garden left, not one clear lake. Only endless ridges of new mountains, spewing flames and stinking smoke, with hordes of ruthless demons hiding behind it. I had seen the possessed Xarfax and the soldiers of his garrison with my own eyes—a horrible and disgusting sight; but it seemed that the devils were ultimately unable to subdue the minds of the other Erathians. Maybe they had learned to defend themselves, or maybe the demons were simply not as strong as we thought after our first skirmishes with them; whatever the reason, the celestial guests were unable to leap the borders of Eeofol. Even the Fire Coast remained under Erathia's control, though the awakening volcanoes gave it trouble. Talking to those who brought the news, I voiced my rejoicing at the trouble having not claimed thousands of lives in Erathia and AvLee, contrary to our dire predictions born of ignorance—but my heart cried out in pain. It only wondered about one thing: why Eeofol and not Erathia?
Day 3 - Sentinel Automatons
I was no longer helping Frederick in his workshop, as I had my own thing to do now. I didn't even notice how it happened, but at some point everyone began to refer to me as Burton's scoutmaster. Still, I maintained interest in my old friend's progress and knew that he had designed and built an improved steam engine. It was too big and heavy to be mounted on an airship, but perfect for a factory powerplant; it helped multiply the torque on the metalworking machines’ shafts. Now the factory was building itself: improved machines helped create new structural elements, and the facilities kept growing and expanding. Frederick was now fully devoted to the energy sector, and had no time to pursue his other old projects. Many of those, however, saw development in the hands of newly arrived artificers. One, a somewhat odd-looking gray-haired man named Todd, took it upon himself to put automatons into mass production. He spent a good month locked up in a hangar with the prototypes Frederick had brought from Eeofol, a few assistants, a variety of tools, and a huge basket of armadillo jerky. When he finally emerged from this voluntary confinement, he looked as if he had never slept a wink in a month—but he was glowing with joy. Beside him, two fully assembled models presented their gleaming, polished sides, and he leaned proudly with his elbow on a pile of blueprints and flow charts. It’s funny to remember how at that moment, my takeaway started and ended with the fact that the pile of papers was noticeably taller than I was—even if I'd stood on my tiptoes. I had, of course, already seen the automatons preparing our airships, but the other residents of Burton were very impressed when they were put on display in the square. Imagine a metal contraption on six mechanical legs, almost the size of a full-grown armadillo, looking like a mix of a crab, a common sight on the shores of the Ravage Roaming, with a carnivorous spider from the Murmurwoods. There was a gurgling sound coming from within the mechanism, and thin jets of vapor escaped from the numerous valves; its steel frame trembled and its joints creaked slightly. The automaton seemed as hot as a water boiler—although it was, in fact, very much a boiler itself; the powerful grip protruding from a sort of head had a very menacing appearance, and the Burton youths, eager to impress their girls, kept running up and putting their hands into the metal spidercrab’s jaws. Little did they know that its superheated steam-based powerplant in itself posed much more danger to others than any kind of jaws or extremities... Frederick told me in confidence that Todd hadn’t been able to fully solve its little reliability problem—he only limited the machine’s standard power, but kept the option of switching to the supercritical mode. It was, however, impossible to turn off once engaged. Naturally, the assembly responsible for this feature was taken off the model on display, but I still preferred to keep my distance.
Day 5 - Gunslingers
Burton now smelled of money, and that smell always attracts those who want to appropriate it, as well as those who are willing, for a fee, to discourage the former. Interestingly enough, the majority of both were of the same pedigree: pirates, that is. Not all of those who used to have dealings with the Burton craftsmen succumbed to Dargem's entreaties to come and take what they needed by force. The more staid ones saw the benefit of going into the rapidly growing town’s service. Furthermore, they were promised the most advanced and powerful weapons crafted in Burton's workshops, and that, of course, was a very good incentive. The townspeople looked askance at those morose men; the mercenaries, equally effective on land and sea, were mostly employed as bounty hunters. Their arms of choice were arquebuses of enormous caliber and very complicated design. One look was enough to see how much care the gunslingers had for the tools of their trade; their brass and steel parts were buffed to a shine and glistened in the sun like jewelry, and hardwood stocks were polished and varnished. Their cloaks bulged suspiciously at the waist; hiding underneath were not crude pistols like those used by pirates, but things just as sophisticated and expensive as their arquebuses. Rumor had it that those mysterious weapons had already made countless Dargem's henchmen take dirt naps; a well-trained and disciplined gunslinger always ended up being faster than an ever-drunken pirate and his smooth-bore pocket artillery, however proud a sea dog the latter was.
Day 7 - Nemerthea
An old fisherman came to Burton; he lived on the shore near the place where the pirates used to call at for trade. They’d leave him messages, offering dates for the next exchanges. He said that he had spied familiar black sails on the horizon several times, more and more often in recent days. “The blue broad is summoning her girls. And I tell ya, they'll come in force—they all have a husband in every port. Suppose they gather them all, even you’ll be in big trouble, and I'll just get eaten, bones and all. Faces of angels they got, but teeth of sharks…”
Day 14 - Melchior interrogates pirates
If there is scouting, then there must also be someone to handle the scouts working for the adversary. There was now such a man in Burton, Melchior by name. Sweet-talking and courteous, he could make anyone feel at ease, inducing them to share even what they did not know about themselves. And now he had busted a pirate spy. The interview procedure for those seeking employment as gunslingers, long and confusing for an uninformed onlooker, once again proved to be effective: the candidate broke down over an unexpected question about the best way to spend a large paycheck that came completely against the conversation’s flow. At the interrogation, this swaggering, insolent character first laughed spewed threats, claiming to fear neither beatings nor death, and that he would certainly be avenged... However, just a minute spent in the company of the automaton that carefully held certain parts of the prisoner's body in its maw were enough; the latter suddenly developed extraordinary eloquence. Excerpts from the interrogation report: ...lured several enchanters to his side, promising each one a Spellbinder’s Hat... fooled the old dolts, of course, but now they seem to have no choice... ...Dargem laughs at your firecrackers and bullets. He's sure he'll squash you like roaches. What's more, he has several strongholds where his retainers are nested... …You can't get Dargem. Unless, of course, you can walk on water…
Day 22 - Portal warning (141)
The scouts brought troubling news. There were several ancient portals in the vicinity of Burton, but everyone considered them long forgotten and their power gone. No one expected them to come back to life anymore, and they were not considered a possible source of threat—but now it seemed as though someone was trying to reactivate them: the air in the portals churned, lights blinking in it....
Day 30 - Steadwick's Fall
Today, refugees from faraway Antagarich arrived in Burton. No, not migrants, but refugees! They brought news that made me feel sick and ashamed, as if it were my thoughts that had invited this trouble. Far across the ocean, war had broken out: the Dungeon Overlords of Nighon had joined forces with the demons! It was hard to believe that the celestial guests had found allies so quickly, but facts were facts. Erathia was still reeling from the recent mysterious death of King Gryphonheart, and rumor had it that its capital, Steadwick, had already fallen to the joint forces of devils and overlords.
Day 37 - Dargem's Fortress
The pirate spy’s loose tongue gave a tip that Dargem's main fortress might be on an island. Indeed it was, but the island was surrounded by impregnable cliffs, and the waves were crashing against them with terrible force. The closest we could get for surveillance was at least a mile from the shoreline. If only a way could be found to lure Dargem out of his compound! Could there be any means of communication between the pirate fortresses?
Day 90 - News about Catherine
Today we met a merchant captain from Erathia. The war continues, but it seems that there is still hope! Queen Catherine is gathering troops to retake the capital, and she has already chased off several armies of demons and Nighon Overlords! Moreover, according to rumors shared by the same trader, AvLee and Bracada intended to offer assistance to Erathia in its struggle with the demons.
Day 150 - Steadwick's Liberation
A merchant from Antagarich brought good news: Steadwick had been liberated! Demons and subterranean creatures are being chased all over Erathia, and allegedly the land will soon be free of them. The trader also shared some bits and pieces of information about the conflict with Tatalia and Krewlod, and the backing that Gavin Magnus's troops had provided to Erathia there, but I wasn't listening to him anymore... I no longer thought of the Kreegans as invincible. I still woke up screaming at night when I saw the celestial invaders’ ugly countenances in my dreams, but if humans and elves were able to fight them, maybe we too could get even with them someday. It was, however, neither the time nor the place to think seriously about it. Burton's needs demanded the full extent of my energy.

Objects

Events

Location	Message
94, 15, 0	After all the tales I’d heard of the grim dead avenger, I expected just about anything from meeting him, except to run into such a… lively chatter. When I stepped into the hall where Boyd was sitting, he launched into a profanity-laced tirade, something about his endless appreciation for uninvited guests. However, once he got a closer look at me, he erupted with a flurry of compliments, witticisms and jokes just short of ribaldry. Even the light in one of his eye sockets would fade for a moment every now and then, as if he were winking at me. Before long, though, there was an abrupt transformation about Boyd; it happened the second I first mentioned Dargem. Up until that moment, I could close my eyes and easily imagine talking to a cheerful man brimming with energy and taste for everything around him; yet when Dargem's name was called, Boyd's eye sockets became gloomy hollows, his rich baritone gave way to the whistle of a cold wind mixed with the rattle of bones, and his fingers began scraping at the chair’s armrests of his chair with a sickening crunch. “If you want to bussst that ssstinking bilgerat, I'll do anything to help you. He doesn't know what I've become owing to him; what power I've gained from the emanationsss of torment embedded into my bonesss. But promissse me one thing; once we’ve cornered the wretch, you will let me have him! Much time hasss passed sssince my ssstint on his ship, and he hasss become more than just a go-getting captain—he now hasss his own little realm of brigands he callsss a "principality." He won't ssset a foot out of his castle if he knows we're upon him, but as sssoon as we tread on hisss tail... He'll go chopping and changing. And then we'll make our move.” For the first time in my life, I felt my feet freezing. Now I knew how those stories of the ghastly dead avenger were born. Indeed: he had only been seen when he was out hunting his murderer, and in that state he was truly awe-inspiring. Of course, no one had ever tried to pay Boyd a visit at his dead manor—and no one knew how tormented that unsettled soul was and how he died all over again whenever forced to remember his last days spent in that pitiless wretch’s grip.Note: Neither human nor computer are allowed to trigger this event.
77, 76, 0	Eovacius bonus Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Contents: +1 Attack skill, +11 Defense skill, +21 Power skill, +10 Knowledge skill, 100 Spell Points, 434 Nymphs, 427 Oceanids, 47 Sea Witches, 46 Sorceresses, Shackles of War
105, 48, 0	Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Contents: +9 Attack skill, +8 Defense skill, +4 Power skill, +4 Knowledge skill, 106 Wood Elves, 118 Crew Mates, 106 Seamen, 69 Pirates, 37 Stormbirds, Shackles of War
107, 59, 0	Illor bonus Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Contents: +9 Attack skill, +11 Defense skill, +5 Power skill, +4 Knowledge skill, 100 Spell Points, 96 Grand Elves, 27 Wyverns, 91 Corsairs, 63 Stormbirds, 54 Ayssids, Shackles of War
16, 103, 0	kill astra Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Guardians: 1 Archangel
103, 77, 0	death Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Guardians: 1 Archangel
17, 78, 0	Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Contents: 200 Spell Points, +2000 Movement points
99, 32, 0	Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Contents: +2000 Movement points
9, 48, 0	AI - bonus movement. Note: ONLY applies to AI player. Contents: +1500 Movement points
19, 49, 0	Note: Neither human nor computer are allowed to trigger this event. Contents: +1000 Movement points
89, 101, 0	Note: Neither human nor computer are allowed to trigger this event. Contents: +14000 Movement points

Towns

Location	Type	Name
26, 6, 0	Factory	Burton
27, 83, 0	Cove	-
86, 97, 0	Cove	-
102, 56, 0	Cove	-
82, 14, 0	Necropolis	-

Heroes

Location	Player	Hero
26, 7, 0		Frederick the Artificer
67, 6, 0		Henrietta the Mercenary
12, 90, 0		Bess the Captain
15, 98, 0		Evadne the Navigator
76, 98, 0		Quing the Navigator
86, 98, 0		Dargem the Navigator
102, 56, 0		Malathi the Captain
2, 37, 0		Tancred the Mercenary
30, 83, 0		Ylendore the Ranger
57, 77, 0		Ziph the Artificer
74, 78, 0		Berhanu the Captain
77, 79, 0		Solendore the Captain
78, 78, 0		Yzraal the Captain
85, 31, 0		Wrathmont the Artificer
93, 16, 0		Boyd the Death Knight

Monsters

Location	Type	Message
22, 9, 0	Pirates	Today, you don't have to go far to see a real pirate. Some of them have become so brazen, they come lurking just outside the walls of Burton, catching lead every now and then, sometimes right from the town's towers. This bunch, however, seems new here, just figuring out what to grab and run before a heavy bullet comes.
31, 12, 0	Seamen	These pirates look completely broke and clueless, armed with nothing but crude, short cutlasses. It would seem that Dargem has decided on an endless harassment tactic to wear down Burton's defenders; even if none were killed, that might come back to haunt them the moment he’d send his main forces in to attack.
99, 13, 0	Pirates	This pirate looks even worse than the first two. He can't so much as speak a word, but it looks as though Boyd sent him away to carry the same message as the others. He raises his trembling hand with a gun at you. With a sigh, you urge your warriors at him.

Seer's Huts

1, 3, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
I was once rich and famous, but Bess the terrible was my downfall. I lost my lands, I lost my title, and I lost my family. Please, bring the villain to justice. Quest: Defeat Bess the Captain
Completion Message
I thought the day would never come! Bess is no more. Please, will you accept this reward? Reward: 42 Bounty Hunters

3, 93, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
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 50 Mercury, 50 Sulfur, 50 Crystal and 50 Gems, I would be most grateful. Quest: Return with 50 Mercury, 50 Sulfur, 50 Crystal
Completion Message
Finally! Here, give the 50 Mercury, 50 Sulfur, 50 Crystal and 50 Gems to me, and I'll give you this in return. Reward: Cape of Velocity

18, 32, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
Magic scrolls can be very useful, but nothing beats actually knowing a spell. In years past, I instructed magicians in rare spell mastery, and I can help you too. Bring me a scroll with the Hypnotize spell, and I will teach it to you; however, in return I will ask you to give the scroll to me. I know about the pirate raids, so I will not charge you for my services. Quest: Return with Scroll of Hypnotize
Completion Message
Perfect! This scroll is just what I need! Want to learn the Hypnotize spell? Reward: Hypnotize
Proposal Message
Magic scrolls can be very useful, but nothing beats actually knowing a spell. In years past, I instructed magicians in rare spell mastery, and I can help you too. Bring me a scroll with the Anti-Magic spell, and I will teach it to you; however, in return I will ask you to give the scroll to me. I know about the pirate raids, so I will not charge you for my services. Anti-Magic spell scrolls aren't easy to come by, but I heard the wandering gremlin who visited my hut recently had one. Perhaps he's still around. Quest: Return with Scroll of Anti-Magic
Completion Message
Perfect! This scroll is just what I need! Want to learn the Anti-Magic spell? Reward: Anti-Magic
Proposal Message
Magic scrolls can be very useful, but nothing beats actually knowing a spell. In years past, I instructed magicians in rare spell mastery, and I can help you too. Bring me a scroll with the Mirth spell, and I will teach it to you; however, in return I will ask you to give the scroll to me. I know about the pirate raids, so I will not charge you for my services. Mirth spell scrolls are not easy to come by, but I hear one was lost somewhere in these mountains. Quest: Return with Scroll of Mirth
Completion Message
Perfect! This scroll is just what I need! Want to learn the Mirth spell? Reward: Mirth
Completion Message
Perfect! This scroll is just what I need! Want to learn the Anti-Magic spell? Reward: Anti-Magic
Proposal Message
Magic scrolls can be very useful, but nothing beats actually knowing a spell. In years past, I instructed magicians in rare spell mastery, and I can help you too. Bring me a scroll with the Clone spell, and I will teach it to you; however, in return I will ask you to give the scroll to me. I know about the pirate raids, so I will not charge you for my services. Clone spell scrolls are not easy to come by, but I hear one was lost on an island in the bay. Quest: Return with Scroll of Clone
Completion Message
Perfect! This scroll is just what I need! Want to learn the Clone spell? Reward: Clone

25, 16, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
I have experimented with quite an array of weapons in the past, but only recently have I achieved a result I could be proud of. Unfortunately, I don't have enough raw materials to build this new thing I designed, and even if I did, there aren't many willing to test it out. Could you find me some suitable materials? I need quite a bit of sulfur and gems, as well as gold to pay for my work. Quest: Return with 7500 Gold, 15 Sulfur, 15 Gems
Completion Message
Excellent! I can start making those guns right now, if you wish. Reward: None
Proposal Message
My guns are extremely powerful, but I'm afraid there aren’t many in your ranks willing to give them a try. However, I've heard there are some excellent marksmen among the mercenary pirates. Bring a few to me, and I'll be glad to train them in the use of the new weapons. Quest: Return with 5 Pirates
Completion Message
I see you've found the right men to try out my new weapons. Would you like to reequip them now? Reward: 5 Gunslingers

Hire 15 pirates for 16 mercury, 16 crystals and 15000 gold? Reward: 15 Pirates
27, 54, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
Mercenaries previously in the service of Dargem stopped at the smugglers' camp on this bay’s shore. The pirates are eager to join your army, if you pay them 16 mercury, 16 crystals and 15000 gold. Quest: Return with 15000 Gold, 16 Mercury, 16 Crystal
Completion Message
Hire 15 pirates for 16 mercury, 16 crystals and 15000 gold? Reward: 15 Pirates
Proposal Message
Mercenaries previously in the service of Dargem stopped at the smugglers' camp on this bay’s shore. The pirates are eager to join your army, if you pay them 24 mercury, 24 crystals and 30000 gold. Quest: Return with 30000 Gold, 24 Mercury, 24 Crystal
Completion Message
Hire 15 pirates for 24 mercury, 24 crystals and 30000 gold? Reward: 15 Pirates
Proposal Message
Mercenaries previously in the service of Dargem stopped at the smugglers' camp on this bay’s shore. The pirates are eager to join your army, if you pay them 32 mercury, 32 crystals and 45000 gold. Quest: Return with 45000 Gold, 32 Mercury, 32 Crystal
Completion Message
Hire 15 pirates for 32 mercury, 32 crystals and 45000 gold? Reward: 15 Pirates
Proposal Message
Mercenaries previously in the service of Dargem stopped at the smugglers' camp on this bay’s shore. The pirates are eager to join your army, if you pay them 40 mercury, 40 crystals and 60000 gold. Quest: Return with 60000 Gold, 40 Mercury, 40 Crystal
Completion Message
Hire 25 pirates for 40 mercury, 40 crystals and 60000 gold? Reward: 25 Pirates

47, 19, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
In the hut you are greeted by a sullen-faced dwarf. Upon seeing you, he grabs his axe, but lowers his weapon after getting a good look at you. “At last! Thought all I was going to see for the rest of my life were mugs of those wretched beasts, but lo, a decent face turns up!”, the dwarf exclaims. “I beg your pardon. I've seen nothing but ogres and minotaurs the last few days. Allow me to share my story. Our ship was sailing from Enroth to Jadame when a sea serpent attacked! Before we figured out what to do, our ship was already going down. By some miracle I managed to make it to shore, and spent the last few weeks wandering the wastelands until I came across this.... hut. I don't know if any of the ship's crew survived, but my brother was there. I believe he's still alive. Perhaps he managed to reach the other side of strait. If you could find him and bring him here, I would be extremely grateful. Quest: Return with 1 Battle Dwarf
Completion Message
Finally! I knew you'd find him! Here, take this magic cloak. I've never worn it. Reckoned my armor would serve me just fine without. Perhaps you could find a use for it? Reward: Cape of Conjuring

65, 63, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
Upon approaching the hut, you stop in indecision. Piles of bones and old armor are scattered around. What happened here? The answer comes once you find scraps of an old diary in the bone piles. "...everything went even better than we expected. We have successfully created our first ghost dragons. Our brothers in the Guild keep saying this is madness; they think the dragons we animated could turn on us. What nonsense! I wish I could see them faces when..." The writing comes to an abrupt end. Apparently, the monsters the Liches created proved to be too much for them to handle after all. As you look around, you suddenly notice a number of ghost dragons perched upon the cliffs, watching you closely. Perhaps Boyd can find some common ground with them? Quest: Be Boyd the Death Knight
Completion Message
Realizing that Boyd had also been raised as undead against his will, the dragons express their willingness to join your army. You head for the hut, as there may be something of value left there. Reward: 5 Ghost Dragons
Proposal Message
In the hut you see sets of enchanted armor, but apparently, they only fit the undead. Quest: Be Boyd the Death Knight
Completion Message
Do you want to equip Boyd and his army with armor? Reward: +5 Defense skill

73, 10, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
In the crypt you are met by a zombie in dark armor, deep in thought. “So I hear I'm not the only one who has suffered at the hands of Dargem’s pirates. Right! I was once a guard with the Guild's caravans. Zeytoss, Dargem's pet mage, ambushed us. No one survived the battle, but soon a local lich brought me back to life—if you can call it life," the death knight pondered for a moment. “Now all I can hope for is revenge, but I'm weak, and I can't take on an entire pirate army alone. I know Zeytoss has been in these lands recently and may return any day. Take him down, and I'll teach you a thing or two. Quest: Defeat Zeytoss the Navigator
Completion Message
You say he's gone? Finally! Reward: None
Proposal Message
The lich who raised me from the dead taught me the spell, Animate Dead. I'm sure you could find better use for it than I ever could, but I'll only teach it to Boyd. Quest: Be Boyd the Death Knight
Completion Message
Aha, Boyd. Always nice to meet one like yourself. Now listen to what I'm about to tell you... Reward: Animate Dead
Proposal Message
I'm about to leave these lands, but I don't want to return home empty-handed. When Zeytoss’ thugs attacked us, we were carrying several dark artifacts — Blackshard of the Dead Knight, the Shield of the Yawning Dead, the Skull Helmet, and the Hourglass of the Evil Hour. Our merchants were going to sell them to some necromancer. I heard that the pirates who looted our wagons thought the artifacts useless and just threw them away. These things are probably still around here somewhere, but I've never been able to locate them. Perhaps you'll have better luck? Quest: Return with Blackshard of the Dead Knight, Shield of the Yawning Dead, Skull Helmet, Hourglass of the Evil Hour
Completion Message
You say you found the Hourglass in the Bone Dragons' treasury? How odd. Anyway, these artifacts are exactly what I need! From now on, no pirate will dare challenge me. Reward: None
Proposal Message
When I was a guard of Guild’s caravans, I was known as a swordsmen of nigh unrivalled skill. I'm ready to teach you something; you deserve it more than anyone else. Quest: Be Boyd the Death Knight
Completion Message
Now listen to what I'm about to tell you, Boyd. Reward: +3 Attack skill

91, 66, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
You enter a small stilt-stayed hut and find an elf rummaging through fishnets. However, he clearly abhors a fisherman’s work, and doesn’t even look like the part; there’s a magelike fleur about him. “I thought the pirates were back,” the elf says. “Both pirates and bandits have been here, but what’s there to take? Fish and nets, that’s it. My only treasure, the Orb of Vulnerability, was lost when dragons attacked my library. Oddly enough, they only burned a few things; but they took away the most valuable thing we had. I hear that winged beasts brought the artifact to their “utopia,” halfway from here to Burton, yet no matter how many times I tried to get close to the dragons’ lair, it was all for nothing. I couldn't even take on a single dragon. Now, I saw you fight the pirates. If you could get my orb, I would be delighted to teach you what I know myself. What do you think? Quest: Return with Orb of Vulnerability
Completion Message
Thought I'd never see my orb again! You say the dragons were wary of it? That's intriguing. Anyway, I can go back to my library now. Reward: None
Proposal Message
You held up your end of the bargain, and I'll hold up mine. Quest: Be Frederick the Artificer
Completion Message
One can tell a talented magician at once! Allow me to initiate you into the mysteries of wizardry. Reward: +3 Knowledge skill

95, 90, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
I was once rich and famous, but Dargem the terrible was my downfall. I lost my lands, I lost my title, and I lost my family. Please, bring the villain to justice. Quest: Defeat Dargem the Navigator
Completion Message
I thought the day would never come! Dargem is no more. Please, will you accept this reward? Reward: None
Proposal Message
What I have is for Frederick alone. I shall give it to none other. Quest: Be Frederick the Artificer
Completion Message
Finally! It is you, Frederick. Here is what I have for you. Do you accept? Reward: +3 Defense skill

96, 1, 0 - Seer's Hut
Proposal Message
After the fight against the Liches, you warily look inside the hut. Inside, you see a huge cauldron and a necromancer mixing up some concoction in it. “I saw how you dealt with the Liches,” says the necromancer. “I admit I am impressed. You see... in recent years I have been studying the process for creating new types of undead dragons, but the Necromancers’ Guild of Jadame banned this research, fearing that the dragons would go out of control. Fools! Cowards! They have no idea what power they are shunning away! I have recently discovered a patently new way to create ghost dragons, but I don't have enough alchemical materials to experiment with. It is hard to obtain sufficient supplies of mercury in these lands, but I am sure that you can help me. As a reward, I could give you a few of the ghost dragons I have already created.” Quest: Return with 40 Mercury
Completion Message
This mercury is exactly what I need! I've already created several ghost dragons and I'm willing to let you have them. And one more thing. If you have any bone dragons, bring them to me, and I'll... do some work on them. Hand mercury to the necromancer in exchange for ghost dragons? Reward: 3 Ghost Dragons
Proposal Message
Bring a bone dragon to me so I can transform it into a more powerful undead creature. Quest: Return with 1 Bone Dragon
Completion Message
Hand over a bone dragon to the necromancer to turn into a ghost dragon? Reward: Return with 1 Ghost Dragon

Quest Guards

1, 58, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A magical barrier blocks the entrance to the ancient pyramid, and your power is not enough to lift it. The stones at the entrance depict dragons and snakes, and the gate is covered in inscriptions. You also notice four small niches in the wall by the gate. After quite a while, you finally manage to decipher some of the words: "Tongue," "Shield," "Tabard," "Necklace." Could they be referring to artifacts? Quest: Return with Red Dragon Flame Tongue, Dragon Scale Shield, Dragon Wing Tabard, Necklace of Dragonteeth
Progress Message
The magical barrier is still in place and there is no way to lift it.
Completion Message
As soon as you approach the pyramid, the artifacts disappear. A moment later, they reappear in the niches at the entrance, and the magic barrier is gone. Do you wish to enter the pyramid?

1, 49, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here are charging a toll of all travelers. They will let you pass for 150 Wood. Quest: Return with 150 Wood
Progress Message
Since you have not brought 150 Wood, the guards forbid you passage.
Completion Message
The guards here are charging a toll of all travelers. They will let you pass for 150 Wood. Do you wish to pay the toll?

1, 54, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 1, day 6. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 1, Day 6
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 1, day 6.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

1, 58, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Endless Bag of Gold and Endless Purse of Gold. Quest: Return with Endless Bag of Gold, Endless Purse of Gold
Progress Message
The wizard is admant. Without the Endless Bag of Gold and Endless Purse of Gold, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Endless Bag of Gold and Endless Purse of Gold. Do wish to pass at this time?

2, 83, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here protect the lands beyond from the depredations of Bess. They will not let anyone pass so long as the threat remains. Quest: Defeat Defeat Bess the Captain
Progress Message
The guards still fear Bess, so you cannot pass.
Completion Message
Now that you have vanquished Bess, the threat is gone. Do you wish to pass?

3, 22, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here are charging a toll of all travelers. They will let you pass for 40 Gems. Quest: Return with 40 Gems
Progress Message
Since you have not brought 40 Gems, the guards forbid you passage.
Completion Message
The guards here are charging a toll of all travelers. They will let you pass for 40 Gems. Do you wish to pay the toll?

6, 10, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
There is a manufactory here, but Dargem’s pirates laid waste to it during their raids. Rebuilding it would take 30 wood, 15 mercury, 20 ore and 7500 gold. Quest: Return with 7500 Gold, 30 Wood, 20 Ore, 15 Mercury
Progress Message
Unfortunately, you don't have sufficient resources to rebuild the manufactory here.
Completion Message
Spend the resources and rebuild the structure?

13, 18, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
There is a watchtower here, but Dargem’s pirates laid waste to it during their raids. Rebuilding it would take 50 wood, 20 ore and 12000 gold. Quest: Return with 12000 Gold, 50 Wood, 20 Ore
Progress Message
Unfortunately, you don't have sufficient resources to rebuild the watchtower here.
Completion Message
Spend the resources and rebuild the structure?

14, 92, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 2, week 3, day 1. Quest: Return after Month 2, Week 3, Day 1
Progress Message
Closed till month 2, week 3, day 1.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

15, 89, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 2, week 2, day 2. Quest: Return after Month 2, Week 2, Day 2
Progress Message
Closed till month 2, week 2, day 2.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

16, 35, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Bird of Perception. Quest: Return with Bird of Perception
Progress Message
The wizard is adamant. Without the Bird of Perception, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Bird of Perception. Do wish to pass at this time?

16, 98, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 3. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 2, Day 3
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 3.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

16, 100, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 1. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 2, Day 1
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 1.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

16, 102, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Scroll of Summon Boat. Quest: Return with Scroll of Summon Boat
Progress Message
The wizard is admant. Without the Scroll of Summon Boat, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Scroll of Summon Boat. Do wish to pass at this time?

17, 99, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 3. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 2, Day 3
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 3.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

18, 5, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
There is a foundry here, but Dargem’s pirates laid waste to it during their raids. Rebuilding it would take 15 ore, 10 crystals, 10 sulfur and 5000 gold. Quest: Return with 5000 Gold, 15 Ore, 10 Sulfur, 10 Crystal
Progress Message
Unfortunately, you don't have sufficient resources to rebuild the manufactory here.
Completion Message
Spend the resources and rebuild the structure?

23, 52, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here protect the lands beyond from the depredations of Yzraal. They will not let anyone pass so long as the threat remains. Quest: Defeat Defeat Yzraal the Captain
Progress Message
The guards still fear Yzraal, so you cannot pass.
Completion Message
Now that you have vanquished Yzraal, the threat is gone. Do you wish to pass?

24, 13, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
{On difficulty level Difficult and below, you will receive the scroll of Slow and additional troops} Quest: Return with 15000 Gold, 15 Wood, 15 Ore, 7 Mercury, 7 Sulfur, 7 Crystal, 7 Gems
Progress Message
{On difficulty level Difficult and below, you will receive the scroll of Slow and additional troops}
Completion Message
{Receive?}

25, 36, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Wrathmont pass. Quest:' Be Wrathmont the Artificer
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Wrathmont pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Wrathmont. Do you wish to pass?

28, 84, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 2, week 3, day 1. Quest: Return after Month 2, Week 3, Day 1
Progress Message
Closed till month 2, week 3, day 1.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

29, 84, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here say they will only let those who fly the purple flag pass. Quest: Be player
Progress Message
The guards here will only let those who fly the purple flag pass.
Completion Message
The guards note your purple flag and offer to let you pass. Do you accept?

32, 11, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
There is a halfling adobe here, but Dargem’s pirates laid waste to it during their raids. Rebuilding it would take 15 wood, 10 ore, 5 crystals and 3000 gold. Quest: Return with 3000 Gold, 15 Wood, 10 Ore, 5 Crystal
Progress Message
{On difficulty level Difficult and below, you will receive the scroll of Slow and additional troops}
Completion Message
{Receive?}

32, 53, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here protect the lands beyond from the depredations of Yzraal. They will not let anyone pass so long as the threat remains. Quest: Defeat Defeat Yzraal the Captain
Progress Message
The guards still fear Yzraal, so you cannot pass.
Completion Message
Now that you have vanquished Yzraal, the threat is gone. Do you wish to pass?

40, 56, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guard post here is manned by retired heroes. They will not let you pass until you can prove you have mastered Defense Skill 15. Quest: Obtain 15 Defense skill
Progress Message
The retired heroes set you a series of tests, which you fail miserably. Clearly you have not mastered Defense Skill 15.
Completion Message
The retired heroes set you a series of tests, which you pass easily, demonstrating your mastery of Defense Skill 15. Do you wish to pass?

47, 90, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here protect the lands beyond from the depredations of Malathi. They will not let anyone pass so long as the threat remains. Quest: Defeat Malathi the Captain
Progress Message
The guards still fear Malathi, so you cannot pass.
Completion Message
Now that you have vanquished Malathi, the threat is gone. Do you wish to pass?

48, 27, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A group of bounty hunters is taking a breather here. They aren’t opposed to joining your army, but they demand payment, and also stress that they will only talk to their commander, Tancred, who ordered them to stay here. One of the gunslingers notes that Tancred was last seen west from here, where he had set up camp. Quest: Be Tancred the Mercenary
Progress Message
The bounty hunters will only talk to Tancred!
Completion Message
Seeing Tancred, the gunslingers approach you, preparing to declare their conditions.

48, 107, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Boots of Levitation and Statue of Legion. Quest: Return with Boots of Levitation, Statue of Legion
Progress Message
The wizard is adamant. Without the Boots of Levitation and Statue of Legion, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Boots of Levitation and Statue of Legion. Do wish to pass at this time?

49, 26, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Gunslingers and Bounty Hunters are willing to join your army for 20000 gold and 20 gems. Quest: Return with 20000 Gold, 20 Gems
Progress Message
Unfortunately, you don't have the resources needed.
Completion Message
Hire the gunslingers?

49, 107, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Frederick pass. Quest: Be Frederick the Artificer
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Frederick pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Frederick. Do you wish to pass?

52, 36, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The King wants to see some 4 Wyverns. In order for him to do so we need to look outside the kingdom. Bring us them and we'll let you through. Quest: Return with 4 Wyverns
Progress Message
I am sorry, but the King wants to only see 4 Wyverns, nothing else will do.
Completion Message
Excellent! You have found the 4 Wyverns the King is so anxious to see. Let them go with us and you may pass.

56, 30, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Dead Man's Boots. Quest: Return with Dead Man's Boots
Progress Message
The wizard is adamant. Without the Dead Man's Boots, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Dead Man's Boots. Do wish to pass at this time?

57, 103, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Stoic Watchman. Quest: Return with Stoic Watchman
Progress Message
The wizard is adamant. Without the Stoic Watchman, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Stoic Watchman. Do wish to pass at this time?

58, 63, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Quiet Eye of the Dragon and Still Eye of the Dragon. Quest: Return with Quiet Eye of the Dragon, Still Eye of the Dragon
Progress Message
The wizard is adamant. Without the Quiet Eye of the Dragon and Still Eye of the Dragon, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Quiet Eye of the Dragon and Still Eye of the Dragon. Do wish to pass at this time?

61, 66, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
There is a pirate fortress in the eastern lands. We must capture it before we can continue exploring these lands. Quest: Defeat Malathi the Captain
Progress Message
There is a pirate fortress in the eastern lands. We must capture it before we can continue exploring these lands.
Completion Message
Do you want to pass?

64, 3, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Badge of Courage, Crest of Valor and Glyph of Gallantry. Quest: Return with Badge of Courage, Crest of Valor, Glyph of Gallantry
Progress Message
The wizard is adamant. Without the Badge of Courage, Crest of Valor and Glyph of Gallantry, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Badge of Courage, Crest of Valor and Glyph of Gallantry. Do wish to pass at this time?

67, 10, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
While crossing a mud river, you notice a gremlin on the bank. The creature examines the magic scroll, turning it from one side to the other, but doesn’t seem able to make out a word of it. Magical scrolls can be of great value, but the gremlin has no intention of sharing it. One of your mechanics suggests that the creature will only talk to its kin. Quest: Be Ziph the Artificer
Progress Message
Magical scrolls can be of great value, but the gremlin has no intention of sharing it. One of your mechanics suggests that the creature will only talk to its kin.
Completion Message
At the sight of you, the gremlin hides in the thorny thickets. It will be challenging to get him to part with the scroll.

69, 36, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The King wants to see some 1 Ghost Dragon. In order for him to do so we need to look outside the kingdom. Bring us them and we'll let you through. Quest: Return with 1 Ghost Dragon
Progress Message
I am sorry, but the King wants to only see 1 Ghost Dragon, nothing else will do.
Completion Message
Excellent! You have found the 1 Ghost Dragon the King is so anxious to see. Let them go with us and you may pass.

70, 4, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
{On difficulty level Difficult and below, you will receive the scroll of Slow} Quest: Return with 15000 Gold, 15 Wood, 15 Ore, 7 Mercury, 7 Sulfur, 7 Crystal, 7 Gems
Progress Message
{On difficulty level Difficult and below, you will receive the scroll of Slow}
Completion Message
{Receive?}

71, 4, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
This fort was destroyed during the latest pirate attack. You need 50 wood and 10000 gold to rebuild it. Quest: Return with 10000 Gold, 50 Wood
Progress Message
{On difficulty level Difficult and below, you will receive the scroll of Slow}
Completion Message
{Receive?}

73, 47, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
There is a pirate stronghold in these lands. Boyd captured one of the brigands, and here’s what he had to say: Berhanu, a captain of Dargem's fleet, is about to head north to resolve the "undead problem." We can't go south while the northern lands are in danger. Quest: Defeat Berhanu the Captain
Progress Message
There is a pirate stronghold in these lands. Boyd captured one of the brigands, and here’s what he had to say: Berhanu, a captain of Dargem's fleet, is about to head north to resolve the "undead problem." We can't go south while the northern lands are in danger.
Completion Message
Go to the southern lands?

73, 57, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
There is a pirate fortress in the eastern lands. We must capture it before we can continue exploring these lands. Quest: Defeat Malathi the Captain
Progress Message
There is a pirate fortress in the eastern lands. We must capture it before we can continue exploring these lands.
Completion Message
Do you want to pass?

74, 47, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
This gate has been taken over by elves—but they appear to be some kind of bandits or pirates. They’ll only let their own in. Quest: Be Solendore the Captain
Progress Message
This gate has been taken over by elves—but they appear to be some kind of bandits or pirates. They’ll only let their own in.
Completion Message
At last, it is Illor. Do you wish to pass?

77, 79, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 4, day 4. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 4, Day 4
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 4, day 4.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

80, 62, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
This road leads west along the coast. According to a pirate captured by Boyd, Solendore the elf, one of Dargem’s captais, is going to head north to resolve the “undead problem.” We can’t go south until the northern lands are in danger. Quest: Defeat Solendore the Captain
Progress Message
There is a pirate fortress in the eastern lands. We must capture it before we can continue exploring these lands.
Completion Message
Do you want to pass?

82, 105, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Dargem pass. Quest: Be Dargem the Navigator
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Dargem pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Dargem. Do you wish to pass?

85, 100, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here are charging a toll of all travelers. They will let you pass for 100 Crystal and 100 Gems. Quest: Return with 100 Crystal, 100 Gems
Progress Message
Unfortunately, you don't have the resources needed.
Completion Message
Hire the gunslingers?

89, 27, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 3, day 1. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 3, Day 1
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 3, day 1.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

95, 82, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 2, week 1, day 4. Quest: Return after Month 2, Week 1, Day 4
Progress Message
Closed till month 2, week 1, day 4.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

100, 79, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 7. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 2, Day 7
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 7.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

101, 49, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The King wants to see some 1 Wood Elf. In order for him to do so we need to look outside the kingdom. Bring us them and we'll let you through. Quest: Return with 1 Wood Elf
Progress Message
I am sorry, but the King wants to only see 1 Wood Elf, nothing else will do.
Completion Message
Excellent! You have found the 1 Wood Elf the King is so anxious to see. Let them go with us and you may pass.

102, 48, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 4, day 3. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 4, Day 3
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 4, day 3.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

102, 78, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Scroll of Summon Boat. Quest: Return with Scroll of Summon Boat
Progress Message
The wizard is adamant. Without the Scroll of Summon Boat, none will pass.
Completion Message
The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Scroll of Summon Boat. Do wish to pass at this time?

103, 36, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The Belted Knights of Erathia guard this tower. They will only let one of their own pass. To join the order, you must first defeat the Grand Elves of the eastern region. Quest: Defeat the Grand Elves at 104, 39, 0
Progress Message
The Belted Knights still will not let you pass, so you have not conquered the Grand Elves of the eastern region.
Completion Message
News of your defeat of the Grand Elves of the eastern region traveled quickly. Do you wish to pass, oh newly Belted Knight?

103, 42, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The Belted Knights of Erathia guard this tower. They will only let one of their own pass. To join the order, you must first defeat the Grand Elves of the eastern region. Quest: Defeat the Grand Elves at 104, 39, 0
Progress Message
The Belted Knights still will not let you pass, so you have not conquered the Grand Elves of the eastern region.
Completion Message
News of your defeat of the Grand Elves of the eastern region traveled quickly. Do you wish to pass, oh newly Belted Knight?

104, 75, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
The guards here protect the lands beyond from the depredations of Berhanu. They will not let anyone pass so long as the threat remains. Quest: Defeat Berhanu the Captain
Progress Message
The guards still fear Berhanu, so you cannot pass.
Completion Message
Now that you have vanquished Berhanu, the threat is gone. Do you wish to pass?

106, 75, 0 - Quest Guard
Proposal Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 6. Quest: Return after Month 1, Week 2, Day 6
Progress Message
Closed till month 1, week 2, day 6.
Completion Message
You are free to go through now. Do you wish to pass?

Quest Gates

4, 22, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Frederick pass. Quest: Be Frederick the Artificer
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Frederick pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Frederick. Do you wish to pass?

5, 72, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Frederick pass. Quest: Be Frederick the Artificer
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Frederick pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Frederick. Do you wish to pass?

18, 33, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Frederick pass. Quest: Be Frederick the Artificer
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Frederick pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Frederick. Do you wish to pass?

44, 38, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they will only let those who fly the teal flag pass. Quest: Be player
Progress Message
The guards here will only let those who fly the teal flag pass.
Completion Message
The guards note your teal flag and offer to let you pass. Do you accept?

54, 82, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
A crudely executed portrait is nailed to the gate, and there's also an announcement: "Present an ear of Malathi to pass." Quest: Defeat Malathi the Captain
Progress Message
Malathi is still out there with both ears intact.
Completion Message
The gate opens as you approach it. Finally, you can throw the ear of Malathi away - it hasn't exactly been a delight to carry this nasty thing around. Would you like to pass?

69, 37, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Galthran pass. Quest: Be Boyd the Death Knight
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Galthran pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Galthran. Do you wish to pass?

69, 89, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they will only let those who fly the purple flag pass. Quest: Be player
Progress Message
The guards here will only let those who fly the purple flag pass.
Completion Message
The guards note your purple flag and offer to let you pass. Do you accept?

73, 78, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Illor pass. Quest: Be Solendore the Captain
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Illor pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Illor. Do you wish to pass?

74, 77, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Derek pass. Quest: Be Berhanu the Captain
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Derek pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Derek. Do you wish to pass?

77, 77, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Eovacius pass. Quest: Be Quing the Captain
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Eovacius pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Eovacius. Do you wish to pass?

79, 77, 0 - Quest Gate
Proposal Message
The guards here say they have orders to only let Corkes pass. Quest: Be Yzraal the Captain
Progress Message
The guards here will only let Corkes pass.
Completion Message
At last, it is Corkes . Do you wish to pass?

Epilogue

Henrietta: The chase… Sword in my hand… and the barely visible path between the lifeless hills ahead. I’m racing on, barely ever getting a glimpse of the map, and the silent skeleton rides by my side. Suddenly, I wake up, shaking off the nightmare that kept tormenting me for days, in the dreams and beyond. When we pinned down that worm, Dargem, I left Boyd and him to set their scores alone. Should I expect for a second restless dead man to come to my dreams tonight? Well, just two is not that bad. After fleeing from Eeofol, I was seeing thousands of them…

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Some helpful tips for Impossible difficulty:

You get more resources on this map than you can spend at just your base. Grit your teeth and pay for those pricey external dwellings/quests!
- To get more resources/troops, delegate several heroes to visiting the various windmills, warehouses and creature dwellings every week.
A way to get more troops is to recruit 2 new heroes a week, take their armies, then dismiss the heroes. They will appear with fresh armies the next week!
- Doing this with Todd yields extra Automatons.
Flagging the external Frigate a ways south of Burton (or recruiting from the Coves) lets you have a steady stream of Pirates that can be upgraded to Gunslingers (via the seer's hut quest).
On the right side of the map, you can recruit Red Dragons which can then be turned into Bone Dragons via the Skeleton Transformer and then upgraded to Ghost Dragons via the seer's hut quest in the top left of the map.
- The same thing can be done for any dragons found on the map.
Make good use of the Hill Fort on the right-hand side of the map. Many creatures can be upgraded there that can't otherwise be upgraded.
- Sandworms get a huge power spike being upgraded to Olgoi-Khorkhoi
The Golden Bow on the right side of the map can help a lot with sieges against tough opponents.