Dogs of War (quest)

Dogs of War is a quest in Second Orc Book.

## Background

Amari was interested in allying with the Gnolls, as Flammedus suggested her to do it by sailing towards the Gnoll Island, not far from Salria.

The Gnolls, former thralls of Zyainor, lived on the island after their freedom and the collapse of the nation. They are numerous and some of them are already feral. But they are now allied with Harpies and has Human abilities instilled on them. But they are not trusty to those who claim to ally with them.

## Opening

Amari and Grofzag arrived at the island, where they spotted Redfist soldiers in the area, knowing that Humans can roam in their territory, while they use a boat to go there. The Gnolls welcomed them on their camp. And Zelech appeared and told the Gnolls that they have their King in their camp, only releasing him if they turn on the Orcs. The Elder defied orders and decided to ally with the Orcs, rather than the Humans. Zelech left after the warning.

## Quest

### Main Quest:

* Destroy all units of the Redfist inside the fortress.

Description: Zelech, the Grand Pyromaster of the Redfist and one of Duke Redfist's most trusted underlings have taken control of the Gnoll Island. His men have taken Gran Gorehowl, the King of the Gnolls, prisoner and keep him inside his own fortress. Freeing him would show the Gnolls that the Orcs are to be trusted - and only he can decide whether or not the Gnolls will ally with the Orcs.

### Side Quest:

* Find and Destroy the Power Generators (3).

Description: The Redfist is blocking the ground path to the Gnoll fortress with enchanted gates. They are powered by 3 Generators. Destroying them would open the path and allow the ground forces of Amari and Grofzag to charge in.

* Find and destroy all Harpy cages (12).

Description: The soldiers of the Redfist have imprisoned the Queens of the Harpies in cages. These creatures are loyal companions and allies of the Gnolls and would gladly take their homes back from the invaders. Destroying the cages would free them and allows them to create havoc among the ranks of the Redfist.

## The Battle

Amari and Grofzag built up a fortified defense and built several Lumber harvesters. They have to contend, not only from the Redfist attacks, but also from Zelech's Fire Golems popping out anywhere. The duo then built enough strong force, maintaining a fortified defense in the base, while trading extra Lumber for Gold. The duo then pushed one base and destroyed it, using those who have Pillage ability to wipe out the remnants of the base, for extra Gold.

They then tries to find the Harpies on the area, guarded by Redfist soldiers. They killed the guards, and destroyed the cages, freeing the Harpies, wreaking havoc on the main Redfist fortress. They then built another force, this time attacking another base, finding and destroying one Power Generator, and freeing more Harpies, then leaving the rest for Pillage.

Then after replenishing their force, and fortifying their base, they push on to the final set of generator and Harpy cages. They then focused on the main camp. Harpies softened their defenses earlier, so the Orcs and Gnolls overrun the fortress defenders, defeating them and freeing King Gran Gorehowl.

## Aftermath

The Orcs and Gnolls have freed the Gnoll King, which the latter reluctantly joined the Orcs, which Amari honors. He offered two conditions: Gnoll Island shall be Gnolls only, and he wants the Human ruler of the invaders to be punished.

Their conversation was cut off by a Huntress, reporting that Pirates are on the coast.

## Note

There is no Gold Mine in the area. Only sources are killing units, and trading Lumber on the Goblin Shipyard.

## Interlude: The Duke

As Ephrog and Rangul talks while trying to clear up the rockslide blocking their way, Duke Volarian Redfist the Tyrant and Zarin Hammerfall arrived in transports. They cornered the duo in a cliff. All the while, Brockta the Stomper and Vanessa are talking when Zelech appeared and tried to warp in Vanessa.

Should you acquire too many negativity points, Vanessa willingly joins Zelech and Redfist. If not, she will decline and Brockta arrives with forces. The Redfist leader escaped.

Ephrog tried to fight Volarian, but he was killed, after he tried to make Rangul remember what he made to rise his rank in the event, then also another incident involving Zarin's brother Mordin. Then, the vengeful leaders talked to Rangul about their vengeance, the Duke killing Rangul afterwards, then leaving his force to Redfist for fulfilling their vengeful path, returning to the Dwarven Kingdom. Vanessa was trapped by the Redfist, and the Duke appeared to her daughter, taunting her. Brockta arrived with Ogres and Dragons, forcing Zelech to warp him out.

Aridon the Watcher and Lord Brian the Fallen watch the events, the former taunting the latter that his works was undone. He offered that he will not interfere in Gardon Bloodclaw's path. Brian just offered that the Orcs will not be interfered anymore. Aridon tries to rebuff him, Brian adding that he will focus on Gardon, and he will not interfere in the events in Salria. The Archlich agreed, knowing that the Orcs will destroy eventually.

## True Story

* There is not much change in this chapter, apart from unit changes.
* The prologue and epilogue are more lengthy and detailed.