Resurrection

Resurrection is the first chapter of the Necromancer Campaign in Age of Wonders 3.

Prelude[]

Resurrection - Athla Map — Athla Map from "Resurrection"

"The Frostling clans are gathering. A new High Queen has taken the throne of Midwinter and is ready to choose her consort and reforge the alliance of the clans. Clan Varnheim has a proud history, but my ancestor's dedication to protecting the realm has left our halls in ruins. I am the last lord of our house, I must win the Queen's favour, and secure repayment for our sacrifices." - Arvik the Dark

Introduction[]

Resurrection[]

I start this journal because I want to document for posterity the last days of Clan Varnheim, or its rebirth. Whatever it will be, it will be decided now.

We once stood firm, a great wall against invaders from the south. When the Commonwealth poured into our lands, we held fast, staining the snow with their blood. But the price was too high, the peace the clans enjoy now was bought with the lives of our ancestors. The other clans do not care about our sacrifices, they are eying our lands as spoils to be taken.

As I approached Midwinter for the coronation, my heart grew heavy. A bond with the new High Queen, Sanhild, could restore my clan to greatness, but I knew I would not be alone in my ambitions. Zoki of clan Brago, wealthiest of the houses, Firic the Theocrat of Clan Eldur, Fjarnor, the Guardian of the Great Glacier; three powerful lords vie for the High Queen's fayor.

When I presented myself before the High Qucen, the other suitors mocked me, called me the Lord of Rubble and Bone. To see them there, fat on riches bought with the lives of my people, I challenged all three to a Blood Trial. We will do battle on the plains of the heartland, we will show them the bitter lessons we have learned from war. The last of our clan might die, but we shall face our ancestors with pride.

Hall of the Forefathers[]

I travelled to the Hall of the Forefathers, the sacred place where we bring the bodies of our greatest ancestors. Frozen in ice, their dead faces watch over us, so we do not forget them and may live according to their example, in preparation for our reunion in death.

I have spent countless hours talking to their silence, the moisture in my breath only thickening the ice between us. They do not answer. They have never answered. Clan Varnheim has the greatest warriors among the Frostlings, but what worth are they now, empty shells of what they once were?

"But what if they were not empty!" A woman's voice, from the shadows, "What if they were just waiting for someone? Someone with the will to call them back, someone to restore them to Glory?"

I demanded to know who was there, who had dared pollute this most sacred of halls with such blasphemy. And then I saw her, raven black hair, sharp features, an Elf.

"My name is Melenis" she said, "and I have come to give you your Clan back."

And around her I saw movement, my ancestors, twisting in the ice, struggling to break free, alive once more.

"Show me..." I whispered.

Overview[]

Leaders[]

Diplomacy Table
Leader	Arvik the Dark	Fjarnor of Clan Kaldur	Firic of Clan Eldur	Zoki of Clan Brago	Sanhild the High Queen
Arvik the Dark - Frostling Necromancer (Player, Black/pale azure)		War	War	War	Peace
Fjarnor of Clan Kaldur - Frostling Warlord (Pale Azure/olive brown)	War		Peace	Peace	Peace
Firic of Clan Eldur - Frostling Theocrat (Orange/dark grey)	War	Peace		Peace	Peace
Zoki of Clan Brago - Frostling Rogue (Purple/blue)	War	Peace	Peace		Peace
Sanhild the High Queen - Frostling Arch Druid (White/pale azure)	Peace	Peace	Peace	Peace

Heroes[]

Arvik the Dark - Frostling Necromancer (Player)

Einar the Icemage - Frostling Sorcerer (Player, if recruited)

Fjarnor of Clan Kaldur - Frostling Warlord (Fjarnor)

Firic of Clan Eldur - Frostling Theocrat (Firic)

Zoki of Clan Brago - Frostling Rogue (Zoki)

Sanhild the High Queen - Frostling Arch Druid (Sanhild)

Melenis the Risen - High Elf Necromancer (Independents)

Cities[]

Fjarnor of Clan Kaldur
- Coldfist - Frostling Town (Fjarnor's Throne)

Firic of Clan Eldur
- Warmhearth - Frostling Town (Firic's Throne)

Zoki of Clan Brago
- Asmunde - Frostling Town (Zoki's Throne)

Sanhild the High Queen
- Midwinter - Frostling City (Sanhild's Throne)

Independents
- Varnheim - Frostling Village (Razed)
- Savarnoe - Frostling Village (Razed)
- Southgate - Frostling Village (Razed)
- Sjoby - Frostling Village (Razed)
- Chisok - Frostling Outpost
- Ithmuk - Frostling Outpost
- Korpok - Dwarven Outpost
- Gorren - Goblin Town
- Cald Croght - Giant Dwelling

Fortresses[]

Independents
- Innegur
- Kerh Keep

Outro[]

March of the Frostlings[]

We march south to reclaim Brisska.

We have no time to feast after our victory. I have made an enemy of Melenis. I owe her much, yet she must have known I could never betray the Frostling people or my Queen. Melenis has vanished into the east, throwing curses of vengeance and destruction. Sanhild has gone after her, to try and stop her nefarious plans.

Our High Queen has left it to me to deal with the Tigrans. It is a sign of great favor to be given such responsibility. No-one has seen their kind for over a century, and now they emerge as if by magic. They are moving steadily north, and lands are changing. The glaciers are melting and in thair place come burnt deserts, endless sands shifting in hot wind. According to Rowlar, it is the work of the followers of the Fire God Yaka, who seek to burn the world, starting where it is coldest, the North.

I shall not permit it. As my forefathers beat back the Commonwealth, I shall beat back these fire-crazed catmen, even if I have to empty every cairn and burial ground in the mountains to do so.

My servants brought me the bodies of my rivals from the Blood Trial, they serve me now as undead trophies, chained to my mammoth as a warning to those who would stand against Clan Varnheim.

Signs[]

"Border Crossing" - Sign near the bridge at the southern border of Clan Verheim's lands, leading towards Ithmuk.

"Turn back or be killed! The Icy North belongs to the Frostlings!" - Sign outside Southgate

"Former residence of Grimber Ambule, who went to the luxurious and sunny south, living the Lich life. Do not enter, the guardians will destroy you!" - Sign placed outside the Castle of the Lich King

"Yerngelm Valley" - Sign placed outside of the valley between the Grand Glacier of the North and a mountain range

"Asmunde Glacier" - Sign placed near the glacier between Midwinter and Asmunde

"Leave now! You die here!" - Sign in front of a Cave Exit near Gorren

"Fjarnor's Ice Cellar" - Sign near the a Cave Exit/Entrance near Coldfist

"Warning: don't proceed, danger!" - Sign at the exit of Fjarnor's Ice Cellar

"Chamber of Wyrms" - Sign at the entrance to a hollow with Frost Dragons