Hurry Up and Wait

Sir Christian must do one thing to win this scenario. Stay alive for four months. He is literally surrounded by the enemy. He must keep the evil Regnin Pirates from overthrowing Queen Catherine's military base. If Sir Christian is defeated, his campaign is over.

Victory condition:

Survive Until Time Expires

Loss condition:

Lose Hero

Allies:

Enemies: 1:

Choose a bonus:

2

Prologue

ChristianChristian Christian: If you were to ask me where my loyalties lie, in all honesty, I would answer, "To whomever could get me home." So, when I learned of the nearby Erathian outpost, I knew I had found my escape. So, I left those filthy pirates in the middle of the night and arrived at the Erathian outpost the following morning. Little did I know the outpost was the next target of my former pirate allies.

Scenario

Timed events

Day	Title	Message
Day 1	Intro 1	If someone were to ask you where your loyalties lie, at this point, you would answer, "To whomever could get me home." When you learned of the nearby Erathian outpost, you knew you had found an escape. After completing your quest you left those filthy pirates in the middle of the night and arrived at the Erathian outpost the following morning. Little did you know the outpost was the next target of your former pirate allies. The four islands surrounding Queen Catherine's outpost protected it quite well. The Regnan Pirates have taken over all of the surrounding islands and now their moving in on the main isle. Catherine may pay a visit to the island while on the way to Erathia in four months. Keep the Regnan Pirates from taking over the whole island until Queen Catherine can reinforce you in four months.
Day 7	Whew!	This week has been pretty easy. Hopefully the Pirates will leave you alone, but your luck hasn't been running on the good side lately. After all, a three-hour tour turned into a constant battle for your very life. At this point you're wondering exactly how much your life is worth. To an Alchemist you would be worth about thirty-eight copper pieces. Just enough to buy a cheap ale, a hunk of cheese and bread. Shaking off the despondent thoughts you hope you're worth more to Queen Catherine. A lot more.
Day 14	Those stupid teleporters	Well it seems those stupid teleporters are making your life miserable. With several unsuccessful attempts to destroy them you are beginning to wonder what you are going to do. The Goblins and Goblin Raiders tried very hard to gnaw through one, but all that did was make the area a slimy mess. The Ogres tried to bash one in with their clubs, but only succeeded in pounding some rocks. At least you were able to use the ore. The others you just gave up on. Effect: +3 Ore
Day 22	Loser	It looks like these pirates are serious. They will stop at nothing. You spot few of the enemy troops that look to be spying on you. They notice that you see them and they begin to panic. They all stand with their fingers and thumbs in the shape of an 'L on their foreheads. They chuckle and run off. You can only assume that that gesture is some kind of local greeting. You troops catch on quickly and they start saluting you the same way. They laugh every time they salute you with this gesture. You dismiss it as typical pond scum behavior that your troops so proudly live up to everyday.
Day 30	You Cry	Finding about the enemy is of utmost importance. You try to convince the goblins of that. "We need to know what the enemy has," you say. "Already Do. Big pointy teeth, sharp claws. Big pointy weapons." replies one of the goblins. "Yes, But how many?" you ask patiently "To many, sir." he answers matter of factly. "I need a number," you respond. "Okay. How 'bout six?" he replies. "Six what?" "Don't know sir. You're the one who asked for the number." "I need a number of enemy troops." "Okay. It's over six." "No no no. I need the EXACT number!" "Of what?" "Of troops." "Sir, You don't know how many troops you have?" "Of course I do." "Then why do you need a number from me, sir?" "I need a number of the enemy troops." "So go ask them, sir." "That's what I want you to do you nit wit!" "Uuummmm...No." "What?" "Sir, I'm going on my coffee break. You should've asked me fifteen minutes ago." All of the goblins leave you standing alone. You stand there completely dumbfounded. In utter frustration you begin weeping.
Day 38	Grandma	You come across an old woman, and you greet her with "Good day Grandmother." She stops, leaning heavily on her cane, squints, and says, "Sonny? Where have you been? You never write or send a message. Even after the woolen socks I knitted for you last winter." She begins a tirade, berating you for neglecting her. You quickly give up trying to explain to her you aren't her grandson because with each utterance she whacks you over the head with her cane. After an hour she gets tired and demands you walk her home. You pay one of your troops fifty gold to see her home. Effect: -50 Gold
Day 49	A young boy	A young boy about twelve years old mysteriously joins your camp one night. He says he is studying for a very important position in the queen's court. Refusing to say exactly what position you come to the conclusion he's probably trying to be a personal guard. Waking up to yelp of surprise and anger you jump out of bed and straight into a woolen blanket covered in honey. Seconds later you realize half the insects of the island had also fallen into the honey-wool blanket. On the ground you get free of the sticky wool only to stumble forth and fall again. The pile of hay was very soft, but is now sticking wildly from you. Screaming in terror, as you emerge from the tent is the cook, waving a skillet and a cast iron pot. She runs at you, screaming and flapping her arms like a great pink Walla Walla bird. You wake up a few minutes later with a skillet sized egg on your head, looking at your advisor who has dangling bits of tar paper and patches of beard missing. Surveying the camp you realize the position the boy is seeking - Court Jester.
Day 120	120A You made it!	Queen Catherine's ships have been spotted on the horizon. The Regnan Pirates have also spotted her, and will be taking their leave very soon. With a full compliment of ships and troops they couldn't possibly withstand a head on confrontation. This news is the best you've heard in a very long time. A hot bath and a nice sea trip are in your very near future.
Day 120	120B Gilligan's Island Spoof	Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a sci-fi trip, that started in Agoura Hills, aboard the New World ship. Big Mike was a mighty tired dad, and Ryan made us stuffed. Five others worked upon the game for five long months. (for five long months.) Thunder Clap!!!! The fans they started getting rough, the Forge Town it was tossed, if not for the courage of the design crew the Expansion would be lost. (the Expansion would be lost) The expansion got setup to ship in August summer time, with Ryan Den, and Michael too, the miser Dave, and old Walt. The designer, Greg, Marcus and, Jen's tough hand, It's Armageddon's Blade! Cast: Professor..................................Greg Fulton Mr. Howell................................David Botan Mrs. Howell (a.k.a. Lovey)........Walter Johnson Ginger.......................................Marcus Pregent Mary Ann..................................Jennifer Bullard Skipper.....................................Michael Wolf Gilligan......................................Ryan Den

Objects

Events

Location	Message
13, 3, 0	Contents: 12800 Experience
23, 89, 0	Contents: 12800 Experience
29, 14, 0	Thou shall not kill-ist or trade in precious life for treasure. Guardians: 1 Angel, 1 Angel, 1 Angel, 1 Angel, 1 Angel, 1 Angel, 2 Angel
41, 101, 0	Beware the Triangle Bermuda
44, 106, 0	Beware the Devils Triangle
47, 101, 0	Beware Limbo of the lost.
67, 28, 0	As you approach the trading post you notice an outhouse. You walk over to it and it is locked. You go into the trading post and ask the keeper for the key. The keeper bends down behind the counter and heaves up a tree trunk. Tied to this it is a key. The keeper hefts the key and says, "This is the key to the out house. DON'T LOSE IT!"
94, 97, 0	Contents: 12800 Experience
103, 15, 0	Contents: 12800 Experience

Towns

Location	Color	Type	Name
4, 11, 0		Stronghold
11, 85, 0		Castle
30, 91, 0		Stronghold
43, 64, 0		Castle
55, 43, 0		Castle
100, 9, 0		Stronghold
102, 97, 0		Stronghold

Heroes

Location	Color	Hero
4, 12, 0		Oris the Battle Mage
10, 28, 0		Zubin the Battle Mage
11, 86, 0		Vey the Battle Mage
30, 92, 0		Crag Hack the Barbarian
60, 45, 0		ChristianChristian Christian the Knight
87, 19, 0		Dessa the Battle Mage
95, 79, 0		Jabarkas the Barbarian
100, 10, 0		Krellion the Barbarian
102, 98, 0		Gundula the Battle Mage

Artifacts

Location	Type	Message
12, 13, 0	Pendant of Courage	Guardians: 321 Pegasi
27, 10, 0	Spellbinder's Hat	Guardians: 10 Archangels
48, 40, 0	Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber	Guardians: 10 Dendroid Guards
92, 28, 0	Celestial Necklace of Bliss	Guardians: 123 Monks
92, 82, 0	Speculum	Guardians: 12 Evil Eyes, 13 Evil Eyes, 14 Evil Eyes, 15 Evil Eyes

Resources

Location	Type	Message
86, 23, 0	Sulfur	Guardians: 12 Nagas

Pandora's Boxes

Location	Message
73, 62, 0	Thou hast chosen poorly. Contents: File:Morale small.gif -3 Morale, File:Luck small.gif -3 Luck -354 Wood, -147 Mercury, -334 Ore, -287 Sulfur, -761 Crystals, -861 Gems, -9674 Gold
74, 62, 0	I prey thee hath sharpened thine sword. Guardians: 15 Cavaliers, 21 Cavaliers, 31 Zombies Contents: File:Morale small.gif -2 Morale, File:Luck small.gif -2 Luck -213 Wood, -154 Mercury, -52 Ore, -61 Sulfur, -91 Crystals, -89 Gems, -2548 Gold
75, 62, 0	Thou hast chosen wisely. Thou art blessed. Contents: 134972 Experience, +61 Spell Points, File:Morale small.gif +3 Morale, File:Luck small.gif +3 Luck +67 Wood, +52 Mercury, +68 Ore, +42 Sulfur, +27 Crystals, +29 Gems, +9463 Gold

Seer's Huts

Location	Quest	Reward	Messages
6, 21, 0	Return with: Angel Wings	11 Power skill	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
11, 95, 0	Return with: Boots of Levitation	Expert Wisdom	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
12, 32, 0	Achieve: Level 35	5 Archangels	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
20, 82, 0	Achieve: Level 30	101 Spell Points	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
25, 21, 0	Return with: Titan's Gladius, Pendant of Courage	57 Spell Points	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
31, 66, 0	Achieve: Level 35	11 Archangels	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
32, 43, 0	Return with: Sword of Hellfire	5 Attack skill	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
46, 58, 0	Achieve: Level 31	123849 Experience	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
52, 61, 0	Return with: Titan's Gladius	20648 Experience	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
66, 64, 0	Defeat: Krellion the Barbarian at (100, 10, 0)	9 Power skill	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
79, 34, 0	Achieve: Level 27	62 Spell Points	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
80, 89, 0	Return with: 56 Wood	4 Gold Golems	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
82, 4, 0	Defeat: Air Elementals at (39, 68, 0)	277 Wood	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
82, 103, 0	Defeat: Oris the Battle Mage at (4, 12, 0)	5 Angels	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
87, 103, 0	Return with: 64 Ore	64 Imps	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
89, 13, 0	Return with: 91 Wood, 43 Mercury, 51 Gems	Expert Navigation	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)
97, 87, 0	Return with: 6547 Gold	3529 Experience	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)

Quest Guards

Location	Quest	Reward	Messages
46, 67, 0	Return with: Blackshard of the Dead Knight, Cape of Velocity	(remove)	Proposal: (none) Progress: (none) Completion: (none)

Signs

Location	Message
13, 21, 0	Krackatoa
65, 9, 0	We got everything you want we know the names.
91, 33, 0	Welcome to the jungle.
102, 34, 0	We got fun and games.

Ocean Bottles

Location	Message
16, 57, 0	Help me think I'm somebody else
71, 30, 0	I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle.

Epilogue

ChristianChristian Christian: What luck. I have managed to catch a ride aboard Queen Catherine's ship, enroute to Erathia to attend her father's funeral. I am told the Erathian countryside is quite beautiful. At last I can leave all this combat behind. I think it should make a fitting vacation spot. I can't wait.

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After surviving for 4 months,, the game will display a special message box with the following content: You have managed to survive! This is very similar to the special victory condition for Survive Until Time Expires in the Horn of the Abyss.

The last two time events is invisible in game. They also imply the existence of Forge，the original plan for Armageddon's Blade.