Dark Blades

Dark Blades is a quest in Second Human Book.

## Background

As the Demon Legion starts sending their forces to attack Kerrel, Gardon Bloodclaw and Merlon Seabright was tasked to take Lerrig Goldheart to the Kerrel capitol. After either making him leave, or kill him and fed him to Zed, Gardon takes over the Royal Army outpost.

## Opening

Greywolf acknowledged Gardon's hunch was true, as the Demons sent a small, but strong warband on the area. Merlon asked how to win the war when Gardon was stripped of anything he has, which the Butcher replied that he can, also Merlon asked about Aedale, which again the Butcher rebuffed him when he tried to bluff him.

## Quest

### Main Quest:

* Destroy all Demon Gates south-west of your base.

Description: The Demons are trying to fortify their position in this area. Gardon has already made preparations to prevent them from pushing further into this area. Now, they're depending on the Demon Gates. Destroying them would ensure the safety of this area - and be further proof of Gardon's capabilities.

### Side Quest:

* Kill Dorganash the Pit Lord.

Description: A Pit Lord named Dorganash is in command of both western and eastern Demon armies. He is the one coordinating their efforts and sends additional forces to the western flank. With him dead, these attacks will be put to an end.

## The Battle

The Royal Army under Gardon and Merlon was facing several Demon camps, so they prepare a strong defense, built a strong offensive force and chose whoever they needed on the Leadership Boni. Then after the prep work are done, they pushed on. Either they go North and encounter once again Murlocs, who was devastated by an earlier attack, Golems which was once again rebuilt, and found the Demon Gate owned by the remnants of Blooddrinker Legion who was attacking from behind. They destroyed the gate and the guards and prevented more Demons from warping in.

Then they rebuilt their forces and defenses, then pushed on towards the other Demon Gates. Initially encountering Dorganash, the duo and their soldiers killed the Pit Lord commanding the Demons. Then they pushed on and eliminated the Darkblade base, and built a base on the Gold Mine in the middle of the base. Then, afterwards, they pushed on towards the Soulstealer base, destroying all Demon Gates in the base.

## Aftermath

After defeating the Demons, Merlon and Gardon talks about their plans. Gardon was summoned by Renald Van Durce once again due to a Rebellion that King Dorten's spies told them about. Gardon commanded Merlon of finding new recruits and purge the traitors out in Kerrel.

## Interlude: True Colors

Renald summoned Gardon for a meeting, with Marin beside them. Gardon confronted the High Lord for his actions, which the High Lord responded that he has a plan: to evacuate all Elves, as the Emperor decreed after a marriage/alliance with Queen Renova. And he plans to use the Purificator made by Marin to wipe out the Demons while evacuating the Elves and abandoning the continent. And he commanded Gardon to foil the rebellion led by Korras Retka, while sending Cora and Larine the Exile to assist him.

All the while, Cora talks to Aedale before Duke Volarian Redfist the Tyrant arrived and forced Cora to leave for Pyrru. Then, he insulted Aedale too much, then left after that. Lisara appeared, consoling Aedale once again.

## True Story

* Maronogin is present in this chapter, and will have some dialogue with the player (your name) and send some Doom Guards and Infernals under his control to cause trouble inside the main Souleater Legion's base if interacted (using Arcane Tower's Reveal or vision cheat). That broke the 4th wall, because he talks to the player directly, not to anybody else. He was on the mountain ridge, near several cages, inaccessible to the map.
* All enemy heroes are at max level.
* Hydromancers are replaced by Stormbringers in this chapter.
* Another Dreadlord along with some of Souleater Legion's forces appear besides the Dreamhunter Legion's Demon Gate as well.
* Ravaging Fire Clan is replaced by Skullblade Clan if the Murloc-Orc alliance is not prevented.
* The consequences of Aedale Redfist using demonic magics are clearly extended during the intro.
* This interlude and A New Enemy is merged into one, in addition to Gardon's contract with Jadira and Maronogin's reveal as the chieftain of Goldaxe Clan.
* Dorbric Berangar is present, showing his bitter loss of his comrades and intent on destroying the Orcs.
* The choice regarding Salomar the Healer's state of survival is no longer available.
* Praxeus the Holy Bastion is present, showing care to Gardon's pet Zed, much to his silence.
* Some of Duke Volarian Redfist's lines are either removed or toned down.
* The Dark One now only needs to wait for Aedale/Lisara's signal to help them break out of the prison.