Pirate Forts | Mission 3: Shroud of the Past World - main quests Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Objective: conquer 2 Pirate Forts blocking your further path, conquer the middle Fort, conquer two Forts protecting the main gate

Prize: 18000 XP, 50 Spectres, 45 Ravenous Ghouls

The mission is stretched in time and embraces all of your activities on the current map. As for most of the mission you won't be able to replenish your army, so I'd recommend saving your units and minimizing loses. You begin the mission on sea at (M1, 1). As the gate (M1, 2) has been shut, you will have to conquer the pirate fortress (M1, 3) to unlock it. On your way to the target you will have to visit all locations on the first island and collect the resources. Now you can take over the fortress (M1, 3) and cross the gate (M1, 2).

Unfortunately your path will be blocked by yet another gate (M1, 4). Once again you will have to defeat an enemy hero to protect Mother Namtaru and land on the nearby beach. Your target is another pirate fort (M1, 5) - once again collect all resources and visit every location before beginning the siege. With the gate open, you can cross it (M1, 4) and move onwards.

Your next target is the middle Fort (M1, 6). After a short siege the stronghold should fall into your hands. Be sure to visit the nearby Dragon Nexus (M1, 7) to begin at additional mission "Dragon Ships". You will also discover the location of the next gate and two Forts protecting them. This time your journey will be a bit longer.

After sailing into the gulf, you will encounter a pirate hero - Nalani. It's also one of the three heroes who possess the Dragon Skulls (from "Dragon Ships") which you are looking for. The next target is the obelisk in the middle of the gulf (M1, 8) - it will unlock an additional mission "Pirate Gold". Now you can freely use the first vortex portal (M2, P1).

On the other side you will come across another pirate champion - the owner of the second Dragon Skull ("Dragon Ships"). After defeating him you have to move onwards. After reaching the first of the two remaining Forts, I'd recommend penetrating the area. Begin with the north-west piece of land, where in the vey corner of the map you will find a second obelisk (M1, 9)("Pirate Gold"). It's also worth defeating the guard of the local barbarian camp (M2, 19) - in return you will gain additional units. After collecting all items and visit every location, you can go through the nearby portal (M2, P2).

You will find yourself on the middle island. Slowly make way towards the pirate fortress (M1, 10) while collecting items and obtaining bonuses. For now you can ignore the portal (M2, P3) - it leads onto a small island which you will visit later on, one way or another. Once you're ready, strike onto the Fort (M1, 10) - conquering it will mark half of the mission. The attack will unfortunately provoke another enemy to appear. Use the portal (M2, P3), buy a ship at the harbour and defeat the enemy before he can reach Mother Namtaru. Alternatively you can use the portal (M2, P6) and wait for the enemy at the gates of your Fort.

Time to head to the second fortification. Travel east and then south to reach the portal (M2, P4). Use it this time. You will land on the utmost south-east island, where you should visit the third obelisk (M1, 11)("Pirate Gold"). After collecting all items and visiting the Training Camp return through the portal (M2, P4) onto the main island. This time you should head onto the local beach (M1, 12) and buy a ship. You will also have to fight an enemy champion - owner of the last Dragon Skull ("Dragon Ships"). Now you can finish both additional missions: "Dragon Ships" and "Pirate Gold". A more detailed description of both can be found in the further part of the guide.

Time to hit the last pirate Fort (M1, 13). After conquering the location, the last pirate hero will appear, ready to attack Mother Namtaru. You can attack him using the ship left at the beach (M1, 12) or use the portal (M2, P7) and defeat him at the gates of the central Fort. Regardless of the chosen option, the main mission will come to an end.