Fertile Plains

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The Fertile Plains is a region in Ardania for heroes to explore once they have purchased the map to the area from the Rangers Guild in Valmorgen. The plains are a little bit more difficult than the Central Plains, but contains several valuable items. The Fertile Plains lead towards East Cheswick and the Dark Forest.

In-game description: The over-sized flora of the Fertile Plains seems to attract creatures that are more dangerous than what is found in the neighbouring Central Plains. Many have taken up residence in the ancient ruins that are scattered and hidden in the region's huge vegetation.

[edit] Creature Inhabitants

• Hellbear
• Goblins (all types)
• Rock Golem*
• Minotaur
• Varg
• Bandit
• Medusa
• Harpy*
• Greater Harpy*
• Greater Gorgon*
• Flowering Strangleweed*
• Flowering Sporeweed*
• Daemonwood*
• Dryad*

Starred monsters appear only in special encounters

[edit] Events and Encounters

• Goblin Outpost: No reward.
• Minotaur Army: Leads to a large number of Minotaur, and upon a victory, leads to a Beard Ring (of types Hammer, Ballista, Ratman, Hellbear, Varg, Spider and Goblin).
• Rock Golem encounter: Leads to a battle with two Rock Golems, but gives no reward.
• Goblin Fortress: Gives low-level armor, Goblin weaponry and items such as Gloves of Deflection and Silver Bracers
• Ruined Shrine: Protected by Greater Gorgon(s) with Medusae or Greater Harpy with Harpies. Doesn't always drop items. If it does, possible items include lvl 4 weaponry and items such as boots and cloaks, including:
  • Silver Bracers
  • Gloves of Deflection
  • Jewel of the Gorgon
  • Silverhide Boots
  • Silver Varg Gloves
  • Medusa Mail
• Ruined Altar: Protected by Daemonwood, Dryad and plants. Example items include:
  • Jewel of Fiery Doom
  • Protective Cloak
  • Silver Varg Gloves
  • Neckband of Smiting
  • Silver Bracers
• Escort the Caravan: Attacked by either a group of Harpies, Medusae, Greater Gorgon(s) and Greater Harpy/Harpies (more common) or Minotaurs, Dryads, Daemonwoods and Rock Golem (less common). The reward is some gold and two items. Examples include:
  • Forest Cloak
  • Beard Rings (of types Hammer, Ballista, Ratman, Hellbear, Varg, Spider and Goblin)
  • Battle Boots
  • Rumble Mitts
  • Spellcasting Gloves
  • Mithril Bracers
  • Nevryl Bracers
  • Level 5 Armor/Weapons

[edit] Routes and Sub-locations

• East Cheswick (2 turns)
• Wizard Tower (2 turns) (requires rumour)
• Central Plains (2 turns)