Coats of Gold

Coats of Gold is a quest in Second Orc Book.

## Background

Seeing the Purificator as a threat to the Tribal Dominion, knowing that the weapon will be used on them after they use it on the Demons, Amari decided to capture it from the Golden Guard.

While travelling towards Kerrel, Amari saw the destruction wrought upon by the civil war and the Demonic rampages across the land, she rectified her belief that she must stop the war, before the war reaches Salria. And all the while, the Dominion prepare for war, should Amari's task end in failure.

## Opening

Amari, Grella the Bonesplitter, Okri, Pechan the Mechanic and Grofzag arrived in the outskirts of the fortress, established a base outside, preparing to defeat the Golden Guard, and capture the Purificator and either use or destroy it. Okri agreed to take it away from the Humans, fearing it's use on them. Grella noticed that the Golden Guard do not have support from other Human factions, Amari knew that the others hated the Golden Guard for their indifference. Amari then asked Pechan about the defenses, the Goblin replied that the defenders are strong, but weakened due to the attack of a Human faction, and there are 3 bases: Hammerfall under Zarin Hammerfall, Marin's forces and Renald Van Durce's Templars. Luckily, the cannon is still inoperable. Amari decided to capture the cannon against the Demons.

Renald Van Durce and his allies are talking about the Dominion preparing to attack, knowing that Gardon Bloodclaw's retreat is not defeat, but he wants Orcs to do his job. Marin asked Renald if Gardon was allied with the Orcs, the latter replied that his nephew uses these barbarians for his own benefits. Zarin says that he will finish what Duke Redfist and the Bloodstones failed to do, which Renald halted him out of it. Then he commanded Sir Praxeus Braelon to repair and reinforce the outer defenses. Depending if you kill or let Salomar the Healer survive, Marin's reaction varies. Former, grateful that Salomar dies, they got all the support he can, using the Healer's death as an excuse to gather forces. Latter, he regretted that he cannot persuade the Paladin Order to join them, due to Salomar staying out of the conflict, as most of the Order too. Renald hopes for the best.

## Quest

### Main Quest:

* Destroy the three bases with the fortress of the Golden Guard.

Description: The Golden Guard has managed to defeat King Gardon's army, forcing him to retreat. While this victory has weakened the Golden Guard, their walls are still strong and their armies would rather die than let the Dominion have the Purificator. The Orcs have to defeat them so they can capture the Purificator and decide whether to destroy it or attempt to use it.

## The Battle

Amari, Pechan the Mechanic, Okri, Grofzag and Grella the Bonesplitter are on their base, building defenses on the paths they face. They build a strong force while repelling both Renald Van Durce, Sir Praxeus Braelon and Zarin Hammerfall's attack waves and Marin's air attack. Blen Greymoore or Commander Varan arrives to assist her. Amari then built a strong attack force, including Red Dragons and then repelling any attack they encounter and eliminating the sentries on the path towards the fortress. Then, building a forward base in the midst, and repelling enemy air attacks, the Dominion faced the Paladins under Praxeus.

The battle is intense, despite assistance from Kasrkin/Ironfist, the battle is a back-and-forth battle. The heroes then destroyed Followers of the Holy Bastion's base, and built another forward base on the ruins. Then, using the Red Dragons, they sniped out Artillery placed to attack them from afar, then putting the heroes and the forces to take care of the enemy units in sentries.

The enemy defending the fortress were strong Humans and Dwarven units posted, including Saint Sanara and several elite Golden Guard forces, with Marin's units and Hammerfall units sending attack waves. The heroes and their units and allies breached the fortress, killing Sanara and destroying the outlying bases. Then, the attackers chose where to attack, both flanks were strong, and the attack force assisting the flanks. Despite that, the Dominion prevailed and crushed either wing. Then, after further replenishing, they pushed on towards the Purificator. Then after dealing witht he other flank, with effort, they were destroyed, and only Marin stands in the way. With further replenishing, they pushed towards the Marin base. They defeated and killed Marin and secured the Purificator.

## Aftermath

After showing the corpses of Renald, Marin and Zarin, Amari asked Pechan that if he can maneuver the cannon, Okri wants it destroyed rather, Amari agreed with her, but with the Demon attack is imminent, she wants to decide to use it against the enemies. Then, saying to Pechan that he can study it, while they erect new defenses.

## Note

Should you chose Blen Greymoore to win on the battle, he will assist you. If not, Commander Varan of the Ironfist will assist you.