The Gate of Hell

The Gate of Hell is the final quest in Second Human Book.

## Background

The cannon was very effective against the Demon Legion, eradicating their ranks. Ironfist and their allies are pushing the frontlines, reclaiming Lor and Isalmur in waves of attacks. The final battle is on hand, and taking the fight to the Demonic heartland is inevitable.

## Opening

The Demon Legion commanders are meeting for their plan to defend the Gate of Hell, Todabion says that the Darkblade Legion under Erganoth declined the call for assistance. Ebira says that the legion has enemies in their ranks, and only wants Souleater Legion to fall. Kazras regrets that they betrayed Ornasion, as the Blooddrinker Legion has many soldiers in their ranks. Kazras suggests to retreat to Carnazoth, while Deragan wanted to hold the Gate of Hell as the fortress will be made into a staging point. Todabion blamed Kersidar for his failure, but the Souleater Legion leader rebuffs him and decides to defend the area himself. And put both Todabion and Kazras against the Undead.

King Gardon Bloodclaw, and his allies are marching towards the base, Merlon Seabright briefs his King of the situation on hand, establishing a base in the gates, then attack the Demons in three directions. Gardon asked Brian and Harmos about the attack.

## Quest

* Destroy all the Demon Gates of the Souleater Legion.

Description: With the help of the Purificator, the Humans have finally been able to not only reach the Void, but launch an attack on the fortress right behind it, called the Gate of Hell by the mortal races. The leader of the Souleater Legion, Kersidar and his lieutenants have fled to this fortress. It is time to put their existence to an end once and for all.

## The Battle

Gardon Bloodclaw, Vail, Harmos, Lord Brian, and Salana Woodhunter/Larine the Exile are situated in the middle facing the Souleaters and the Demon Slaves, Merlon Seabright and Fleshtearer on the left facing Dreamhunter Legion, and Cora Redfist and Saphira Whisperwind were on the right facing Darkblade Legion. Gardon then picks up the ability he thinks best on the Leadership Boni. You must mind your own lane, as you cannot assist the other, and vice versa. Assisting Gardon are waves of Royal Army under Toraes, and Vail can call Knights of Kome in a few minutes, and if Larine was on side, Elven Army can be summoned too. Ebira recalled her followers, should you accept the deal.

Gardon built a strong defense and a strong offensive force. With their allies simultaneously arrived, they pushed the Demons and their Slaves, falling back when their enemy's strength is too strong, and defends the base from Demon attack waves. That was done in a back-and-forth, while you eliminate the first line of Demonic defense and part of the gates and pushing to the second line. Another back-and-forth actions, they broke through the second line, eliminating heavier defenses and killing both Arowanna of the North and San the Sinner, Demon Slave leaders. Not only the Demonic defenses and forces, Demonlords were a pain for them, as the Demonlords can Charm units not immune to their spells, turning them into their forces.

On the flanks, the battle is also back-and-forth, counters after counters, they pushed on to eliminate their share of the Demons. Then, the Demons became desperate, throwing any force against the Ironfist. Then, with a strong Ironfist and allied offensive, the Demon Gates are ell eliminated, while the flanks are also finished their part.

## Aftermath

They celebrated their victory, until bad news happened, Merlon Seabright was assassinated by Krom the Immortal, signalling the Undead betraying the Ironfist.

Should you not corrupt Aedale Redfist, she will save both Claire and Merlon Seabright.

Should you decline the deal, the Royal Army under Toraes are seen charging towards the Demons, but the King decides to leave him to die as they retreat. But if you accepted, Toraes was also retreating.

## Note

Merlon and Cora was on both left and right wings, on the Undead bases.

## Hint

In this campaign, in the middle lane where your base is, Royal Army are intermittently charge in intervals. You can sync it with Vail calling in the Knights of Kome, and attack at the same time, timing is the key.

## True Story

The story was revamped, added are:

* Despite declining Ebira's offer, she doesn't appear on the map.
* Ornasion joins the Undead forces in pushing through, with his vengeance against Kersidar in mind. Also, Kazardius joins in the offense.
* Hellguards of Kôstragoth supplements the Demonlord defenders.
* Lord Brian was absent, due to being exiled by Gardon for killing Aveen. So is Cora, tasked with transporting the Purificator.
* Vail can call in Knights of Kome, Queen Larrine can call in the Elven Army, and Gardon can call in Ironbarks.
* Salana sprung the turn instead of Krom.
* Aedale saved Merlon from Krom's bolt nevertheless.
* Ornasion took Aedale as he had a score to settle with Lisara.
* The second objective was to fight Merlon, as Krom.
* Rohir Nexus on the left, Splecir on the right, a contingent of Kezzar on Gardon's side.
* Ebira left with her half of her loyalists.