Duchess; Staff of the Netherworld (2,4) | Mission1 - The Fall of the House of Bull (main quests) Heroes VI - Danse Macabre Guide

Aim: Take La Segadora

Reward: 100,000 XP, 30 Vampires, Boots of the Living Dead (Great Lich's Set)

This quest is related to "Staff of the Netherworld" quest. Additionally, its result determines the success of the first mission.

Duchess is willing to help

Talk to Lucretia (M1/2) and go north, not attacking anyone. When you reach the crossroad, go east and pass a Gold mine (M3/14). At next crossroad go south (only attack creatures standing on your way). You will get to Magic Menagerie (M1/4, M3/20). You can recruit there neutral creatures such as Mermaids, Timber and Dire Wolves. Although you will not recruit many of them (12, 27 and 15 respectively) they will be a great asset, therefore come back here every week until the mission's end (especially for Mermaids). With a bigger army, go north and visit Arcane Library (M3/18). Do not change the direction and you will see the Haven's Fort (M3/21) with no owner but defended by a small number of the Sun Riders. You need to take that building and turn it into Necropolis to be able to recruit more of your creatures.

This Fort is crucial for the mission therefore you cannot lose it

Go west because you have to reach the Keep (M3/22) as fast as possible. This building allows you to recruit elite units of Haven fraction. These are not particularly suiting you, therefore after defeating several Marksmen (they should surrender), change it into a Crypt. And now you can use that Fort to recruit Vampires, Liches and Lamasu.

Now, return to Fort (M3/21) and wait for a new week. In the meantime, Eileen (Cleric, level 7) will show up. She is a hero leading a small army from La Segadora castle. Do not panic, she will not come after you (she is not a threat anyway). In order not to waste time waiting for a new week, exterminate enemies around the Fort (if they do want to surrender, retreat), collect some resources and visit a Weaponsmith (M3/15).

NOTE! Do not go for the Crystal mine (M3/22) which is located east from the Fort. If you try to get it, Eileen will show up again, and you will have to fight her. In result, another hero will appear before you reach La Segadora.

New week means recruiting new creatures such as Liches, Vampires and Lamasu. Due to lack of space, you have to remove two units. Leave Skeletons at Fort. Though they use range weapon, its effectiveness, especially during a siege, is far from perfect. Also, leave Ghouls. When your army is completed, rush to La Segadora castle (M1/3). Stop near the Crypt (M3/22) and wait for Eileen. Attack her.

You should not have any problems with defeating her, but beware of her Fireball, Fire bolt or Burn ability decreasing number of your troops. Luckily your magic is effective as well. Use Mass Agony and Life Drain to defeat Eileen. Now it is time for Giovanni.

Despite walls, Giovanni should not be a problem. Now La Segadora is yours. Finally, you own a castle, but the most important award is the Boots of the Living Dead, first part of a six-part Great Lich's Set. 30 Vampires will join you, as well as Lucretia.