Pirates and Palms
![Caught in a shipwreck, the pirate Jeremy ended up on an island between Nighon and Eeofol. There is an abandoned Erathian fort here that must be captured and built up to a castle. Caught in a shipwreck, the pirate Jeremy ended up on an island between Nighon and Eeofol. There is an abandoned Erathian fort here that must be captured and built up to a castle.](http://images.shoutwiki.com/heroes/c/ce/Cback_hota_utjr_1.png)
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Prologue[edit | edit source]
ROGERA
Unnamed narrator: Licentious life of a pirate... Horizonless sea over, the creaking ship and the whishing salty wind! The young pirate Jeremy Albatross relishes it, until one day he finds himself at the death's door. A doomed path it was or a chain of eventualities?
Desperately trying to lose the chase of Erathians, Jeremy leads Black Unicorn, his caravel, right into the heart of a storm. He put his trust in the fortune, and was in complete denial of the fact that these humongous, tempestuous waves may overturn the ship and send it into the Davy Jones' locker. However, the fortune smiled on Jeremy, though, not exactly in the way he would prefer. The ship cannoned into the rocks and got a massive hole. It was impossible to repair the damage; however the crew managed to haul Black Unicorn up to the nearest land and abandon it on the in-shore riffs.
At least, Jeremy Albatross is alive, as well as a good quarter of his crew and his faithful mate Patris. The golden beach of an unknown island, blue sky over their heads, and green sea, lasting up and beyond the horizon... A new adventure awaited them.
Scenario[edit | edit source]
Timed events[edit | edit source]
Day | Title | Message |
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Day 1 | Day 1 | ![]() ![]() A nearby voice broke the silence: Patris: "We managed to hunt down everything the sea didn't wash away!"
"Are we full on grub?" I asked, hoping to get clear on our situation. Patris: "Enough for a week, maybe. Hell, it may be for the best that not so many lads survived the crash," grumbled my first mate.
Patris: "I think we are on the islands somewhere between Nighon and Eeofol," Patris replied. "And I have a strong feeling we are stuck, Cap'n."
Patris: "There are no human settlements over here, only barbarians and damn bloody beasts. If we don't find a place to settle within a week, we'll be overcome by famine, ammunition shortage, disease...."
It was a dense, dark-green living mass, within which large bright flowers bloomed. In those forest depths lurked snakes, giant mosquitos, and other dangers. I felt like dozens of predatory eyes were staring at us from the jungle, waiting to lure us into a trap. Would Jeremy Albatross face his last days on this damn island? "Hey you rogues!" I called out. "Hurry up and grab all you can carry! Let's see what surprises this cursed island has prepared for us." ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Day 2 | A History Lesson | ![]() ![]() "Listen, Patris. Why the hell would Erathians build an outpost here?" I asked, trying to distract myself from the pain in my feet, and from worries about whether that last spike had been poisonous. Patris: "They were exploring actively once, roaming across the seas, searching for new lands. Then the war with Eeofol and Nighon broke out. Gryphonheart urgently called back many of the garrisons. Anyone left behind was forgotten. Then after the war, everyone was busy restoring the kingdom and dealing with the elves and necromancers...." 'Twas obvious that my first mate was about to give me another history lesson.
Patris: "I wasn't always a pirate, Cap'n!" answered Patris with a grin. "By the way, there's another spike where you're about to step."
Patris: Feigning optimism, Patris replied, "If they weren't killed by the local barbarians, they may have become pirates or smugglers. This strait is a lively place after all." |
Day 8 | Fortress | ![]() ![]() Patris: "Hey Jeremy, how are you findin' the place?" yelled Patris from below. "We went through the gnolls' supplies and found some food and drinking water! There's even a well over here!"
Patris: "Yep, I was about to suggest we drop anchor here," laughed Patris, scratching his chin. "But look, this whole place is unprepared. If the gnolls attacked, we'd be slaughtered."
Patris: "Cap'n, I suggest we scout the surroundings. If there are smugglers in the area, then surely they lose some of their goods once in a while. And some goblins may very well use those goods to build shelters and such. There's plenty of material here, you just have to look sharp."
Patris: "Cap'n, what are we gonna call out fortress?" |
Day 10 | Attack | ![]() ![]() |
Day 14 | Need a New Ship | ![]() ![]() But it's a bit early to be thinking about my return to Regna. I should find my older brother Bidley: he may be one hell of a swindler, but he wouldn't spread rumors about me. I'd have to ask him, as a brother, to find me a new ship--a better one than the Black Unicorn, so that those gossipers from Regna would think I had just swapped my old ship for a new one. Great idea! I do love myself for my gift of finding a way out of any situation. It's true what my mother said, that Bidley got the wits while I got the luck. Hard to say which is more important.... |
Day 18 | Attack | ![]() ![]() "Go on, tell me what happened," I said. Guard: "Cap'n, er... Jeremy, we have a problem with the savages. Those cowards snuck into the fort during the night and grabbed everything that glittered. At least they didn't have enough wit to take our wood and stone."
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Objects[edit | edit source]
Events[edit | edit source]
Location | Message |
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2, 26, 0 | Lady: "Hey Cap'n, take a look!" a lady yelled. beckoning to us.
"We might have allies in this god forsaken place," I said, smiling. Patris: "What do you mean?" Patris asked.
Patris: "What makes you think they're going to help us? You don't look like a mage to me," Patris said skeptically.
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8, 19, 0 | ![]() ![]()
Patris: "Probably the old Erathian outpost," surmised Patris. "In the days of old king Gryphonheart, such outposts were built on pretty much any habitable island."
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11, 6, 0 | Patris: "Cap'n, come here, quick!" Patris called excitedly.
Patris: "There are wagon traces here, Cap'n!" he explained. "Somewhere on this island, there are people or creatures smart enough to use wagons!"
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1, 16, 0 | ![]() ![]() Smoke coiled upward from somewhere deep inside the fort, likely a cooking fire. I hate to spoil someone's dinner. Suddenly, a A huge gnoll emerged right in front of me from a hole in the wall. His neck and body were covered in strange rings and bones, and he was wielding a large club made out of bone from a huge animal.
But then the gnoll let out a whining sound and raised his club. What a pity--we could have been such great friends. Needless to say, the stupid creature didn't have time to realize anything, and with one loud bang, my pistol had already sunk a bullet in his skull. Abrrgh fell to the ground with a sizeable hole in his head. "Onward! No quarter!" I commanded. |
Towns[edit | edit source]
Location | Player | Type | Name |
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Utopia |
Heroes[edit | edit source]
Location | Player | Hero |
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Monsters[edit | edit source]
Location | Type | Result |
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An arrow whistled within inches of my ear. Patris jumped behind a tree just in time as I quickly followed suit. "It's a trap!" yelled one of our boys. Thanks, I understood that this wasn't a welcoming party. Squinting, I managed to spot our culprits hidden in the undergrowth. They looked like lizards dressed in loincloths. The lizardmen were standing ready with their bows, obviously not here for negotiations. |
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We kept encountering skulls impaled on stakes. I've heard that wild orcs mark their territory that way. With this in mind, I ordered my men to ready their weapons. |
1, 18, 0 | ![]() |
The mercenary captain stepped forward: "What the hell! This is our secret encampment. Nobody knows of it!" "Guys, relax," I said. "Me and the lads are merely exploring the island." "I will relax you, permanently!" laughed the swashbuckler, drawing his sword. |
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The most unpleasant creatures in existence, after wild orcs, are wild ogres. And the latter are even dumber than the former. Dressed in hides with skulls hanging off their fetid clothing, these great shambling green hulks were breaking through the jungle. They could be heard from miles away, and those huge cudgels they carry can smash a human like a bedbug. That's why I advised the troops to quickly retreat to safe ground before opening fire. |
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"Access denied, password required!" a voice boomed from within the iron statue. The presence of these statues on the island warned me from the beginning. I assumed they were golems, possibly guarding something valuable. "Cap'n, it looks like the guard of an old storehouse of some kind," said Patris, pointing over the golems' backs. "Surely there's lots of booty in there." "Password not given. Trespasser will be killed!" boomed the iron guard, jarring me from my deliberations. Suddenly, the guards attacked! |
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Unexpectedly, we spotted out scout running toward us at top speed. He flew right past me before I could even get a word in. As we scanned our surroundings in confusion, several enormous beasts leapt out from the jungle. They looked like a cross between a cow and a basilisk. |
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A piercing screech sounded above us. Looking up, I spotted huge predatory birds circling over us. I don't know what we looked like to them, but whether men or mice, we had to be prepared for a sudden attack. |
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What could be worse than giant carnivorous fireflies living near the river? Perhaps that we were near said river? Perhaps that said fireflies were looking at us? I managed to shoot a few of them down, but it did not deter the rest of them. |
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There was a loud stir coming from the jungle. Fueled by curiosity, some of the crew and I went to investigate. As we moved in closer, the sound seemed to be coming toward us! I was about to command the group to turn around, when suddenly a barrage of mosquitoes flew out of the jungle, each the size of a gull. I barely managed to unsheathe my sabre.... |
21, 17, 0 | ![]() |
I would not expect to see mages here, but that structure towering over the jungle--I've seen those on Bracada's coast before. But here? Patris jabbed my arm and wouldn't you now it, I turned to see mages appear out of thin air. One of them yelled, "Aha! Malcom wasn't brave enough to show up himself, so he sent pirates! But we will not reveal out secrets!" Who the hell is Malcom? Well, I don't think we'll have time to explain ourselves.... |
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A large ogre bearing an axe came out toward us. He wore chainmail and a black eyepatch. “Did you come for your friends?” he growled. “What friends?” I replied in surprise. “Collar’s band. We captured their hideout and all its treasures. And we’re about to fill it up a little more with your goods,” the ogre grinned menacingly. “My dear friend, I have no idea what band you’re talking about, but if you want to take our goods you’ll have to take them from my corpse.” |
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We came upon human footprints in the sand. With high hopes, we followed the path, eventually finding a smuggler's hideout. They were unloading something from a boat when they spotted us. They appeared startled, but their sabres came out quickly. "Cap'n, don't kill them all," whispered Patris. "Just kill the hotheaded ones, and maybe the others will join you." |
Seer's Huts[edit | edit source]
Location | Quest | Reward | Messages |
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Defeat:![]() at (19, 7, 0) |
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Proposal: Wolf Riders are menacing the northern region of this land. If you could be so bold as to defeat them, I would reward you richly. Progress: (none) Completion: At last, you defeated the Wolf Riders, and the countryside is safe again! Are you ready to accept the reward? |
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Defeat:![]() at (9, 11, 0) |
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Proposal: Iron Golems are menacing the northwestern region of this land. If you could be so bold as to defeat them, I would reward you richly. Progress: (none) Completion: At last, you defeated the Iron Golems, and the countryside is safe again! Are you ready to accept the reward? |
Quest Guards[edit | edit source]
Location | Quest | Reward | Messages |
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(remove) | Proposal: A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Stoic Watchman. Progress: The wizard is adamant. Without the Stoic Watchman, none will pass. Completion: The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Stoic Watchman. Do wish to pass at this time? |
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(remove) | Proposal: A powerful wizard owns this tower. He refuses to let you pass unless you bring him the Bird of Perception. Progress: The wizard is adamant. Without the Bird of Perception, none will pass. Completion: The wizard agrees to let you by in exchange for the Bird of Perception. Do wish to pass at this time? |
Pandora's Boxes[edit | edit source]
Location | Type | Result |
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Note: To reach the Pandora's Box, a hidden Spell Scroll of Water Walk must first be obtained. It is located at the very top-left corner, behind the Rocs. With the Spyglass artifact behind the Crew Mates, it is possible to see the Hole on the island in the bottom-right corner while walking between the other two islands. Going there triggers a fight with Zealots.
Other objects[edit | edit source]
Location | Type | Result |
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12, 22, 0 | ![]() |
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28, 19, 0 | ![]() |
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10, 25, 0 | ![]() |
Rewards: 2500 ![]() ![]() |