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"One of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a knight is the title of Swordbearer. From that moment forth, you must remain at your king's side as a guard and a servant, but much more than both. You become like a father. That is why, for a Swordbearer, it is a deep sorrow when your king dies before you."
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Seeking the Steel is the fourth scenario in The True Blade campaign of Heroes of Might and Magic IV.

Walkthrough[]

Lysander grows closer to solving the Oracle of the Dawn's riddle and completing his quest as he begins his search for the legendary Swordbearer, Sir Kentaine. Lysander must recover the True Gryphonheart Blade to keep Palaedra from falling into Worton's devious hands. Only then can he return to his kingdom to rid it of the usurper.OffBck

Soon, the heroes learn that Sir Kentaine, Desette's husband, is Worton's father. However, nobody knew that, since Kentaine wanted to keep his private life a secret. Milton knows the story behind Kentaine; he was a squire that defended King Gryphonheart during an ambush and led the king to safety, then was promoted as a Swordbearer. However, Worton wanted much more and drew a fake Gryphonheart Blade. However, nobody heard about Kentaine after the Reckoning. Desette remembers that when Worton placed her in Glen Garrison, a sorcerer trapped Kentaine there. Though some object about Worton's lies, Lysander believes he can find Kentaine and the true Gryphonheart Blade.

This is a very short scenario, with no real opportunities to wander off the path. There's a few dwellings that can be captured to give Lysander a force of pikemen and champions, some resources and potions scattered around, and a Tree of Knowledge and a Library to grant skills. There's a hostile blue town that support Worton, but it's protected by an impassable gate. Leaving a few of the heroes outside the gate will stop the blue player from leaving the town and taking the dwellings or resources.

One night, Milton approaches Desette, who dances. Milton knows his lord had little time for balls, so he joins her. Despite Desette claiming that Milton dances well, Milton thinks she is a bad liar, but sees he has no wife and wishes one to start a family with.

By heading north, Lysander will eventually find an orange gate leading to the town, guarded by a force of hydras and other Asylum creatures. After defeating the forces, he can fight the armies of Mastero to win the scenario. Lysander puts Mastero in jail, while Desette hugs her husband. Lysander presents Kentaine the Gryphonheart blade, but Kentaine refuses, since he does not want to be the ruler, as he did not see his wife for six years. Instead, he names Lysander to be the Swordbearer. With that, the heores go to Paladera to face Worton.

Strategy[]

Worton's troops may become a big problem if the heroes do not act quickly. It would be best to ignore them and continue on with the attack on Mastero. Mastero has a lot of troops, but defeating the sorcerer first is a bonus before attacking the rest.

Next to the town is an oracle, leading to a Scarab of Summoning. Digging it up is entirely optional.

In the end of the scenario Lysander will rescue Sir Kentaine, father of Sir Worton. He will be available as a hero in the next scenario. The heroes Lysander, Proetho and Desette will proceed to the next scenario, as well as the next two strongest heroes.

Heroes IV scenarios Icon-H4
The True Blade The Drawing of the Blade - The Trials - The First Step of Many - Seeking the Steel - The Rightful Heir
Glory of Days Past A New Way - A Necessary War - A King's Choice - One Tribe
The Price of Peace At the Crossroads - An Enemy's Trust - The Servant - The Rainbow Crystal - An Unusual Betrayal - Slave to Fear - To Slay an Immortal - The Price of Peace
Elwin and Shaera The Lovers - Mark of the Tiger - True Love - Reflections - Together
Half-Dead Eater of Children - The Fiery Realm - The Points of Power - Life and Death - The Unholy Breath
A Pirate's Daughter The Pirate's Daughter - Bloody Cove - The Strait of the Lost - Bay of Maids - Never Look Back
Others Tutorial - Every Dog Has His Day - Unity
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