Lugaru Story

*That's how it began, Turner! My nightmare. It didn't end well.**This article may contain **spoilers**.*
***See also: Lugaru (disambiguation)***

The Lugaru Story is a re-imagining of the campaign from Lugaru HD in Overgrowth, where Turner seeks to avenge his family and friends.

# Story

The Lugaru Story campaign is composed by twenty one different, sequential levels.
Below you can find the levels listed by gameplay order, along with its transcripts, characters and story details.

## 1 - Village

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Willow
* April
* Rose
* Clover
* Skipper

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner, a war veteran, wanders his home village, talking with his peers.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By talking to Willow, sitting on a small stone pillar.)*
Willow - Nice day, isn't it?

Turner - Bright and clear. We can see far enough, hard to sneak up on us.

Willow - Enough with the raiders already! They're not coming here.

Turner - Bet that's what they thought at Red Shards.

Willow - What do we even have that they'd want? Grass?

Turner - We have bodies. They've been taking slaves.

Willow - Nonsense. You spend too much time gossipping at the Rocky Hall.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By talking to Clover, resting on his side, under the shade of a tree.)*
Turner - Rough night?

Clover - You have no idea.

Clover - I had a horrible dream... don't want to talk about it.

Turner - I get that. I've been on edge myself, lately.

**OPTIONAL**

(By talking to Skipper, standing on a small ruin.)

Skipper - All clear... still. You sure we still need to keep watch during broad daylight like this?

Turner - Forgot what happened to the village at Red Shards? That can't happen here.

Skipper - That was seasons ago. Surely they've heard what you and Willow did in the war? They wouldn't dare.

Turner - That's why they'd sneak up on us. They know the losses they'd take in a fair fight.

Skipper - At least Willow's taking her shift soon, my legs are killing me.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By talking to Rose, standing next to a tree, at the edge of the village.)*
Rose - Turner, are you finally done with your very important patrol?

Turner - I'm just looking out for you and April.

Rose - I know. I know. We miss you, is all.

Rose - If you have a second, could you talk to our daughter? She climbed up the ruins and won't come down.

Turner - Again? I'll see what I can do.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By climbing the ruins and approaching April.)*
Turner - April, we talked about this. It's not safe up here.

April - It's not fair. You climb up here all the time.

Turner - I haven't finished teaching you how to fall safely.

April - Whose fault is that? I'm ready. You're too busy with your 'patrols'.

Turner - I'm sorry. It's just... you don't know what I've seen.

April - Then tell me!

Turner - Hey, how long has that guy been there? [Referring to the raider scout standing next to the tree].

April - I don't know. Go ask him. I'm sure he's totally a raider scout.

**STORY**

Turner - Lost, friend?

Stranger - ... [Raises fists]

Turner is attacked by the stranger, but fends him off, injuring him enough to become unresponsive in the process.

## 2 - Village 2

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Willow
* April
* Rose
* Clover
* Skipper

##### Story & Dialogue

After being attacked by the raider scout, Turner finds himself on high alert.

**OPTIONAL**

(By talking to Rose, right behind Turner.)

Rose - Turner! Are you alright? What happened?

Turner - I'm fine. He'll live... probably.

Rose - Let's go check if there's more of them.

Turner - We can't leave April alone. I think you should stay here with her.

Rose - I'll keep her safe. Be careful.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By talking to Clover, now standing up.)*
Clover - What was all that noise?
Turner - A stranger jumped me, but I handled him. Now I'm off to look for his friends.

Clover - That's not possible.

Turner - What are you talking about?

Clover - That's how it began, Turner! My nightmare. It didn't end well.

Turner - Calm down, Clover. It wasn't real.

Clover - [Crossing his arms and lowering his head] It wasn't real. It wasn't real. You're right. Just a dream.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By talking to Willow, now standing up next to the pillar.)*
Willow - Something's got you riled up.

Turner - Raider scout, I think. Might be more. Come with me?

Willow - Wish I could. Took a bad fall last night on patrol, hurt my leg.

Turner - Hold down the fort, then.

Willow - You know you can count on me. Just like old times.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By talking to Skipper, now inside his hut.)*
Skipper - This can't be happening.

Turner - What are you doing in here?

Skipper - Oh... I'm just... It seems safer.

Turner - Pull yourself together. We need your help.

Skipper - I'll try. Just give me a minute.

**OPTIONAL**

*(By talking to April, still on the ruins.)*
April - That was amazing! I didn't know you could fight like that!

Turner - I'll make more time to teach you, I promise.

Turner - Just have to make sure there's not more of them.

April - You can do it!

**STORY**

Turner - What's your business?

Wanderer - That's what passes for hospitality around here?

Turner - I'm fresh off someone trying to beat me to death for saying hello.

Turner - It'll have to do.

Wanderer - I spotted a small scout camp on the way here -- took a wide detour.

Turner - Take me there.

Turner follows after the Wanderer.

## 3 - Wanderer

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner, trusting in the wanderer's word, decides to take after him to locate the raider scout.

**STORY**

Turner - How much farther?

Wanderer - We're almost there now.

Rose - [from far away] Turner!

Turner - I have to get back!

Wanderer - [raising his fists] No rush, really.

Turner fights the raider scout pretending to be a passerby.

## 4 - Village 3

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Willow
* April
* Rose
* Clover
* Skipper

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner returns to the Village, only to find all of his friends ravaged and dead, except for one.

**STORY**
Turner - What have I done?

Turner - [approaching Clover's corpse] Please, no.

Turner - [approaching Rose's corpse] Rose...

Turner - [approaching April's corpse] April...

Skipper - [dying, sat against a stone block, with his hand on his shoulder] Turner...

Turner - [Crouching in front of Skipper] Who did this?

Skipper - Willow... she just watched.

Skipper - Went with them to the desert.

Turner - I swear, I will kill all of them.

Skipper - Turner, it hurts... so much.

Turner - [standing up] Close your eyes. I'll make this quick.

Turner puts his friend out of his misery, and starts tracking Willow.

## 5 - Clearing

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner finds a lone raider in his path.

**STORY**

Turner - Rose... April... Clover... Skipper...

Turner - This raider's knife won't bring them back.

Turner - But it might help even the score.

Turner kills the raider scout and takes his knife.

## 6 - Raider Patrol

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Hawk
* Snivel

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner eavesdrops on two patrolling raiders.

**STORY**

Hawk - Too easy. Thought the boss said there was some kind of war hero there.

Snivel - He just walked right into our trap. He's done.

Hawk - Better hope so. Don't think he'd like what you did with his family.

Snivel - Heh. You hear how she screamed his name at the end?

Hawk - Lot of good that did.

Snivel - Just sorry he wasn't there to see it.

Turner drops Hawk and Snivel.

## 7 - Raider Camp

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner spots a raider camp and stealthily wipes it out.

**STORY**

Turner - Only one sentry.

Turner - Their mistake.

## 8 - Raider Sentries

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner spots another three raider scouts and disposes of all, stealing the last's metallic body armor.

**STORY**

Turner - Sentry towers...

Turner - Must be getting close.

## 9 - Raider Base

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner comes across a raider base, consisting of four stone blocks and tall wooden barricades.

**STORY**

Turner - Why did they do it?

Turner - They didn't take anything but their lives.

Turner - Time to return the favor.

## 10 - Raider Base 2

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Aspen

##### Story & Dialogue

After clearing out all of the raiders, an armored raider steps into the camp.

**STORY**

Aspen - Where are the sentries? Why aren't they at their posts?

Aspen - Ah.

Aspen - [facepalming] I knew I should have sent more to take you down.

Turner - You killed my family. My friends.

Aspen - I suppose I did
.
Aspen - Looking for an apology?

Turner - A reason. Why?

Aspen - Money, of course. Which I no longer have to share.

Turner - Who paid?

Aspen - Willow. Not that it matters.

Aspen - Let's get this over with.

## 11 - Rocky Hall

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Hunter
* Cloud

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner, following Willow's scent, steps into the Rocky Hall.

**STORY**

Turner - Why would Willow hire raiders to kill her friends? I need answers.

Turner - Someone at the Rocky Hall court must know where she went.

Turner - Hunter. Cloud. I'm looking for Willow.

Hunter - Haven't seen her.

Turner - You sure? Tracks lead this direction.

Hunter - We're sure.

Turner - Then get out of my way. Maybe someone else has.

Hunter - Can't do that. Can't let you leave either. Orders.

Turner - I'm not asking.

Cloud - [turning to Hunter] Wait! Wait. After everything he's done for us, we're just going to turn on him? Just like that?

Hunter - Cloud... This isn't the time.

Cloud - She went North with Flip and Softpad and some others. Not sure why.

Hunter - What are you doing? Willow's gonna kill us!

Turner - You won't have to worry about her anymore.

Cloud - Get out of here before someone sees you.

## 12 - Heading North

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Hunter

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner, knowing Hunter is following him, calls out for his name.

**STORY**

Turner - You can stop hiding now. I know you're following me.

Hunter - I can't let you go. They'll kill me. My family.

Turner - I can help you.

Hunter - You can't. You have no idea what you're up against.

Turner - Then tell me!

Hunter - [readying his staff] If I told you, they wouldn't even die quickly.

Turner - [facepalming] Let's not do this. I don't want to hurt you.

Hunter - There's no other choice.

Turner and Hunter fight, and eventually Hunter perishes.

## 13 - Heading North 2

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Smoke

##### Story & Dialogue

Still following Willow's scent, Turner comes across a wolf.

**STORY**

Turner - I've never seen a wolf this far south.

Turner - Bad luck stumbling into her from upwind.

Smoke - [lifting her head, scouting for food] Smells like rabbit. Finally.

Smoke - I'm starving!

Turner swiftly dispatches the wolf.

## 14 - Willow's Camp

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Flip
* Softpad
* Headward

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner finds Flip, Softpad, Headward and an unnamed bunny waiting for Willow to return. While waiting, they become paranoid and start scouting for Turner.

**STORY**

Flip - My fur's on end. Stay alert. He's close.

Softpad - Your fur is always on end. It looks stupid.

Flip - I'm serious.

Headward - We've all heard the stories.

Softpad - And you believe them?

Flip - Willow was there, and she brought four of us.

Softpad - Fine, we can check the area if it makes you feel better.

Flip - What's taking her so long?

Turner kills all four, and continues to track Willow.

## 15 - Willow's Duel

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Willow

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner finds Willow and interrogates her over her actions.

**STORY**

Turner - Willow. How could you?

Willow - I never meant for you to suffer so long.

Willow - The raiders were catching on to us. Needed you to distract them for a while.

Willow - You were supposed to die in the process.

Turner - This was all... to get me to fight raiders?

Turner - You could have just asked. When I heard about Red Shards, I knew they had gone too far.

Willow - Oh. You still think it was them.

Turner - Who else could it be?

Willow - The King, of course. The wolves demanded a bigger sacrifice this year. Their numbers are growing.

Turner - He would never... We don't deal with wolves. It's not done.

Willow - Don't be naive. I was at red shards. The raiders wouldn't have stood for what we did there.

Turner - Enough of your lies. We were like family, Willow. Skipper, Clover, Rose... April...

Turner - They meant nothing to you?

Willow - After what we saw in the war... what we did. Nothing means anything anymore.

Willow - [preparing to attack] Stop pretending it does. It's so liberating.

Willow - Come die with me.

Turner and Willow fight to the death, where Turner comes out victorious.

## 16 - Rocky Hall 2

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Cloud

##### Story & Dialogue

With Hunter dead, Cloud is left to guard Rocky Hall alone.

**STORY**

Turner - Willow's dead. They're all dead.

Cloud - Hunter... Softpad... You killed them all?

Turner - I had no choice.

Cloud - You always have a choice. Just walk away.

Turner - She said the King is dealing with the wolves. Feeding them rabbits. Farming us.

Cloud - I've heard rumors. Still don't believe it.

Turner - Me neither, but we have to make sure.

Cloud - With Hunter gone, I'm going to be part of his personal guard.

Cloud - He has a meeting scheduled soon, and is being cagey about who it's with.

Cloud - Why don't you follow us and check it out?

## 17 - To Alpha Wolf

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Shadow
* Snow

##### Story & Dialogue

While following the King, Cloud and Shanks, Turner finds his way blocked by two sentry wolves.

**STORY**

Shadow - Think the Alpha really needs us here for security? Against rabbits?

Snow - She probably just wants to keep us out of trouble. Maybe catch some lunch while we're at it.

Shadow - It would be nice to actually hunt again. Can't stand eating from a cage.

Snow - Smell that? I think one's near.

Shadow - Let's go.

## 18 - To Alpha Wolf 2

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Ash
* King
* Shanks
* Cloud

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner tracks the King to the Ruin Block, where he catches him bargaining with a wolf.

**STORY**

King - I can't give you all of them this time. I have a competing offer. The cats are back.

Ash - What good is their business if I take your life right now?

King - No other rabbit will deal with you. Kill me, you starve.

Ash - At least I'll have a few good meals first.

Ash - Fine. Bring them to the usual place. You caught enough this time that I'll let this slide.

Ash - [walking away] Remember, I'll still be here when they're gone.

Shanks - [commenting with Cloud] I never get used to seeing wolves so close. They're enormous.

Turner - [walking out of his hiding spot] I didn't believe it. But it's true.

King - Where did you come from?

Turner - I can't let you just feed our people to the wolves.

King - It's not your decision to make. Shanks, Cloud, do your job.

Cloud - Sorry sir, but I think he's right.

Shanks - This isn't who we are.

King - You'd prefer the wolves just pick us off at will? This is the only way to be safe.

Turner - You're a coward. I'll take your sword and finish them off myself.

King - [preparing to fight] Come and get it.

Turner kills the King, and takes his sword.

## 19 - Wolf Den

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner slaughters the family of the Alpha, Ash.

**STORY**

Turner - I made it here before Ash -- don't have much time.

Turner - The pups are here. Good.

Turner - Too bad Ash isn't here to see this.

## 20 - Wolf Den 2

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Ash

##### Story & Dialogue

Ash arrives at the den, finding his offspring murdered.

**STORY**
Ash - Please, no.

Ash - Pione... Lightfoot... Thunder...

Ash - What have you done?

Turner - Your reign of terror is over, Wolf.

Ash - You say that to me, in my home, with my children's blood fresh on your sword?

Turner - I had no choice.

Ash - You always have a choice.

Ash - So what now, hero?

Turner - You attack me. I kill you. That's how it goes.

Ash - Fine. Let's do this.

Ash - Nothing matters anymore, anyway.

## 21 - Rocky Hall 4

##### Featured Characters

* Turner
* Basil
* Cloud
* Shanks

##### Story & Dialogue

Turner returns to the Rocky Hall, after exterminating the wolves from Lugaru Island.

**STORY**

Basil - Do you really think Turner has a chance against the wolves?

Cloud - You haven't seen him fight. I don't think it's possible for him to lose.

Basil - Well, we've all heard the stories.

Cloud - Believe them.

Shanks - No way. He got a lucky hit against the king, but against wolves? He's a snack.

Turner - Ever hear the one about the angry rabbit and a bunch of dead wolves?

Cloud - You're back. You really killed them?

Turner - Every wolf I could find?

Shanks - The throne is yours. Nobody will stand against you.

Turner - What would I want with a throne?

Turner - The king said something about selling slaves to cats.

Turner - What are cats?