Clash in the Forest

Clash in the Forest is the 1st chapter and battle in the First Human Book.

## Background

Imperial Army was busy with Demon Legion's invasion of the Kingdoms, when news of Darkmind Clan and other Orc Clans conducting raids against settlements raised an alarm in the leadership, as Orc presence was a thorn in their advance against Demon attacks.

Blen Greymoore was charged to deal with them.

## Opening

The campaign opens when the Narrator explained what the Kingdoms fighting the Demon Legion for a grinding attrition, until Imperial Army arrived and shifted the battle in the Humanity's favor. But 20 years passed, and still the battle was in stalemate, with another Demon invasion was launched.

Blen Greymoore notified his Captains of his battle plan. One captain advised also dealing with a Black Dragon nest nearby.

## Quests

### Main Quest:

* Eliminate the Bloodhand Clan base in the North East (Red).

Description: The Orc pillagers have built an outpost in the North East. In order for the troops to continue the journey, the outpost must be destroyed, otherwise, the Orcs will continue pillaging the countryside.

* Reach General Blen's outpost.
* Harmos must survive.

Description:

* Destroy the Darkmind Clan base in the East (Blue).

Description:

### Side Quest:

* Kill the Black Dragon.

Description: Near your base is a cave, where a dangerous Black Dragon was hiding. It caused enough damage and must be put down. It might also be hoarding treasure, claim it in the name of the Emperor.

Reward: Orb of Fire and Gold Coins

* Eliminate the Ironthunder Clan base in the South East (Purple).

Description: More Orc pillagers have arrived. They have constructed a base in the South and gather their spellcasters to support their brethren. Their base must be destroyed at once.

Reward: Kasrkin outpost.

* Destroy the Goldaxe Clan base in the North (Yellow).

Description: Another Orc Clan sent forces against Blen and his army. They must be annihilated, along with the rest of the greenskins.

## The Battle

The Bloodhand Clan began their attack on the Imperial army by sending a small wave of grunts. They were quickly pushed back. Blen Greymoore ordered his troops to take a narrow pathway where they could build a better defence and begin slowly pushing away the orc forces. After capturing the pathway, Greymoore was informed that the Ironthunder Clan had entered the area. He ordered his troops to secure the nearby fountain of health, as the strategical location would help them isolate the Ironthunder Clan base from the others. After succeeding, they left some troops to defend the fountain while focusing on the Ironthunder Clan base. After some casualties, they managed to destroy the base. Greymoore called his Kasrkin commander to set up a base and support him.

With the Kasrkin's support and the orcs failing multiple times to secure the fountain, the Imperial Army managed to break through the orc pillager's base and secure a goldmine. Greymoore ordered his troops to set up a new base camp there, which would serve them well in their attack against the Bloodhand Clan. While setting up the new base, Greymoore was informed the Goldaxe Clan had entered the area.

Seeing the air support that they brought and the fact that they were close to the Bloodhand Clan base too, Greymoore ordered more crossbowmen and knights to join him in his next attack. After a battle with plenty of casualties on both sides, Greymoore managed to destroy the Goldaxe clan base and make them retreat. He decided to immediately attack the Bloodhand Clan base after that, using the footmen and the catapults he kept in reserve.

After defeating the Bloodhand Clan, he returned to the main base and decided to wait for reinforcements, due to his inability to break through the entrenched position of the Darkmind Clan base. Harmos arrived in the area, but the path was littered by Orcs. Killing one party initially, they later encountered Ogres, Golems, Trolls, Orcs and eventually 2 separate Demon scout parties: one with a Pit Lord in them, and other is a bunch of Fel Guards. They used their magic to clear the way towards Blen's outpost.

With the arrival of Lord Harmos and his firemages, the army lead by Greymoore and his Kasrkin commander launched a large attack that broke through the entrenched position of the Darkmind Clan, forcing them to retreat soon thereafter.

### True Story

The gameplay is still the same, but with a few changes. Blen is now with Zoia Blackwolf until the end. He can also change if he can use either his personal army, the Grey Guard, or Zoia's Wolf Regiment.

After destroying the Ironthunder Clan, instead of Kasrkin, whoever was not chosen will build a base upon the wreckage.

The Pillagers were replaced by more Bloodhand Clan members.

Also, you can either fight the Goldaxe Clan, or bribe them with 5000 Gold to leave the area. Former, you have to raze the base, defended by Well armed Orcs. Latter, they will leave the place, wiping out their existence there, as they are satisfied with the money they got.

## Aftermath

Blen and Harmos continued their march to drive off the rest of the orcs from the forest.

## True Story

The True Story had this mission, but with major adjustments:

* Blen was joined by General Zoia Blackwolf, leader of Wolf Regiment.
* You can choose to either use the Wolf Regiment or Grey Guard. The ones not chosen will replace the Kasrkin in building a base.
* The Pillagers were replaced by Bloodhand Clan.
* The side mission was adjusted, you can either fight the Goldaxe Clan, or bribe them to leave the place.
* Several waves of Darkmind Clan riders will attack the base in waves in all directions, so adjusting defense is a must.