Second Human Book

Second Human Book are series of quests in the Human point-of-view campaign. Most of them have Gardon Bloodclaw as main character, except for some, which has Renald Van Durce has the main character.

## Synopsis

At the aftermath of the First Human Book, Gardon, Blen Greymoore and the survivors try to rally upon Kerrel, after the fall of Lor. And Gardon, stripped of power, must establish himself once again.

## Plot

### A Golden Welcome

Gardon, Blen, Harmos, Aedale Redfist and Salana try to reason their way towards King Dorten of Kerrel, but they were shot down after their side pleaded to make Kerrel another front in the war against Demons. Then, Golden Guard forces arrive, led by Renald Van Durce. The High Lord Inquisitor ordered the arrests of Blen and Harmos for treason and Aedale for Demonic power exploitation. Then stripped Gardon of all his powers and exiled him out of the Royal palace.

### The Bootlicker

Gardon and Merlon Seabright must relieve Lerrig Goldheart, telling him to return in the safe area, in charge of a Royal Army outpost near the Demonic path of war. They derailed a Murloc-Orc alliance by killing the Warlord who was in charge of the deal, kill Demons and Golems along the way and arrive to the base. It is either they let Lerrig leave, or Gardon kills him and fed to Zed. Then reorganized the Royal force.

### Dark Blades

The Demons has established several Demon Gates as preparation to attack Kerrel. Gardon, Merlon and the Royald repelled the Demons, destroyed the gates and killed the commander in charge of the Demons.

### Rebellion

Gardon then was commanded to foil the rebellion of Korras Retka on Toran and Pyrru. Blocking his way, several Retka's Army soldiers and villagers forced to fight the new arrivals. Gardon crushed the forces, also taking a hesitant village to side on his mission.

### Lord of Shadows

Gardon was trapped by Undead with Traitors allying with them. Thanok and Claire was assisted by a mysterious creature. They released the imprisoned Elites, destroyed the Trebuchets and killed the Mayor. They then rescued Gardon from the clutches of Undead.

### End of an Uprising

Korras Retka and Scarlett Retka have to end these resistance by himself. Gardon and his forces have been cornered to the city quarters, forcing them to fight the rebels with anything they have. But Imperator have other idea, blowing up pretenses and declares Gardon to be killed. Gardon and his loyalists have beat Korras, forcing the Kajon Marauders to surrender and exterminate the Imperial Crusaders. Gardon executed the rebel usurper, and took the crowns of Toran and Pyrru for himself.

### Burning Forest

Gardon then focused on preventing the Elves from leaving Arkain. They have to dethrone Queen Renova and install a puppet to continue his mission. First, they have to deal with the Elven forces under Lord Arganus Teran. He commanded Merlon to soften the defenses, while not getting in the way of the Undead, which has the same idea. They destroyed the Dark Elf expedition and the Golden Guard bases. Merlon then killed Arganus.

In the aftermath, Saphira Whisperwind offered an alliance with Gardon.

### Long Live the Queen

They are now inside the Elven capitol. The only obstacle they have to face is Lady Riana, one of Renova's loyalists. Renova, giving her children to Rahandir Drakeskull for safekeeping, is on her throne. The King either commands Salana or used Larine to be the next Elven Queen. The Royal Castle has Golden Guard, Elven Army and Loyal Red Guard guarding them. But defections from the Golden Guard and the Red Guard left the defense weakened. With Knights of Kome arriving on the scene, the war is complete. Saphira killed Renova and Gardon either placed Salana or Larine on the throne. Should you put Salana, Larine will be welcomed as a member of the council. Should you put Larine, Rahandir takes the heavily wounded Salana and Brian takes Renova's shadow.

### Burning Corruption Away

Harmos and Vail have to investigate the Order of the Flame's eerie silence. Their suspicions are true, as Demon forcea are seen outside. They eliminated the Demons and continued on fighting them to the chambers, picking Salomar the Healer's warhammer on one room. Then the duo saw Taran Rellanir trying to rally his forces against their enemy. But Flame Spirits under Grennan the Firesummoner warned his friend that the survivors betrayed the order and became Demon Slaves. It is up to Harmos to defeat the enemy. He became the titular head of the Order, and declared war against the Golden Guard.

### Lords of the Golden Guard

Renald Van Durce and Sir Praxeus Braelon led the defense of the Purificator against Genethas and his Demonic masters while Marin builds the weapon. Renald donated Lumber to build an air fleet to assist them, and defeat both the Demons and the Orcs under Sasrogarn and Rath Wolfscar. Renald desecrated Genethas' corpse afterwards. And a message from the Emperor led these group to rise up against their Emperor.

### Menace Below

The Dwarves decided to side with the Golden Guard over Ironfist. Then they repulsed the Lords of Lava and their critters, and Goldaxe Clan Goblins inside. Then the Dwarves join them.

#### Last Talk

Gardon went to Renald's rendezvous. The latter wants his nephew to join him once again against the Demons and their own Emperor, as they are now both betrayed by the Emperor. But both they know that they cannot entrust each other. So Gardon declined, and wants his uncle eliminated, declaring after the great battle, one of them will die and the other will continue their plan, Gardon and his fight against the Demons, and Renald and his crusade against his own Emperor. Then the player must choose who to side on, Gardon or Renald.

### Last Stand of the Golden Guard

The Ironfist, Undead Nexus, Royal Army and Elven Army marches on against the combined Golden Guard/Hammerfall/Royal Army Dissidents/Paladin Order, with one thing in mind, capturing the Purificator and use it against the Demons. After countless waves of factions killing each other, Gardon reigns supreme. He personally killed Renald, then gave his corpse to Marin in exchange of info on how to use the weapon. Then, the Dwarves declared all deals with Humans void. The victors continue to prepare for the final push.

### End of the Invasion

The Demons are readying their force against the superweapon. The Ironfist and their allies defended the weapon, not only against the Demons, but also Bonelords and Tribal Dominion forces. They are victorious.

#### Temptation

Gardon was alone in his camp when "Claire" appeared and congratulated them, but the King has no time for niceties, Ebira stripped her disguise and tried to woo him for a deal against Kersidar. It is up to the player to accept or decline the deal.

### The Gate of Hell

Demonic armies fell victim to the weapon, and it is time to end the Demons, this time bringing the fight against the Demons. With the Undead on their flanks, they focus on taking down all the Demonic defenses and defenders on the citadel. But after defeating the Demons, the Undead betrayed them.

#### Zyainor Reborn

The Undead pushed them out of the Void, and the Ironfist has no choice but to establish Isalmur as the frontline against the Demons, while Gardon is preparing for the wedding with Vail.

### End of the Ironfist

The Golden Guard prepared for battle against the combined forces of Gardon. In the midst of the battle, the Undead abandoned Gardon, and the Golden Guard defeated them. Gardon was killed by Renald and his corpse thrown to the fire. Then, they prepare for battle.

### Purification

The Demons are building forces in the area, as so the Bonelords and the Tribal Dominion. They defend the weapon, and used it after it was fully charged. They were victorious and decides to declare war against the Empire, leaving the weapon on Praxeus and Zarin.

### Golden Crusade

They prepare their forces against the Imperial Army defenses on the coast. They captured the ports and used it to fight the defenses with Oil as their resource. They defeated the blockade and built a large fleet to sail for the Imperial lands.

### Red Night

Aedale Redfist and Krogar the Conqueror with Moghtar and Demon support, and taking advantage of Dominion's attack against the Redfist/Bloodstones, the duo pushed on, defeating and killing both Commanders Fox and Thorn and either sparing or coup de grace killing Duke Redfist. Then, she leaves for her mission.

## Aftermath

### Zyainor Reborn

Gardon's armies have struggled against the Undead attackers. All the while, Aridon the Watcher, Rahandir Drakeskull, Saphira Whisperwind, Krom the Immortal and Sister Pentiss were on the cliff watching the events. Saphira wants Gardon dead as he was not what he looks like: a monster. But Aridon hushed her off, as he would be beneficial to balance.

Gardon meanwhile, prepares for his wedding with Vail. But before that, he receives reports about the situation they have been. And they are quite not good. But Gardon assured his men that they were victorious.

Meanwhile, in Kerrel, Harmos, King Dorten and Toraes (should he survive) talks bout the situation in the new Zyainor. Others want to stomp the rising Zyainor, but the King had them only observe the new Kingdom.

In the Empire, an Adjutant warned his Emperor about the situation in Arkain. Largoth appeared and ordered the Adjutant to prepare for battle.

### Departures

Renald Van Durce and Marin prepare for their final crusade, this time, in the Imperial homeland.

Meanwhile, the Adjutant warned the Emperor of the Golden Guard threat. Largoth assured the Adjutant, and ordered to prepare for battle.

A variant of the ending, after Lisara and Krogar forced Marin to watch as the Golden Guard fleet was sunk.

In the Empire, The Adjutant reported that both Gardon and Renald were eliminated. Largoth commanded the Adjutant to fetch a Transport.