Flooders Tournament for HoMM III Online

Revan (blue, Empire, Revan) Def Zybr (red, Rebels, Valeska). WOG 3.58f

Prologue.

As was previously known, the Imperial forces, led by Revan, seized the home planet of Arandor and Zybr. The first Lord flew away in search of a better life, but the second, Zybr, could not bear to look at the suffering of his people. He decided that he must kill the Tyrant.
Gathering his strength, he set out for the planet where Revan's main city was located - Revancastle.
The world itself was full of various wild animals, Barbarians, and mercenaries. There were also several settlements here, mostly consisting of fierce Barbarians.
Zybr's ships quietly landed on the green hills...

In a vast hall, Revan was meditating — he was trying to master new force abilities, as well as heal wounds from a recent difficult battle.
- Lord Revan, Lord Revan! - a man rushed into the hall; he was a representative of the Kel Dor race, dressed in a black robe. Revan didn't even blink. - Our sensors have detected an object! By all appearances, it's the rebels, they've become so arrogant that...
Revan opened his eyes slightly - calm down, Blockhead. Conduct a thorough reconnaissance, then report back to me.
I obey, my lord, - the Kel Dor hurriedly muttered, after which he hastily left the hall.
Three days later, the scout returned with information about the rebel camp Highcastle. Revan began to reorganize the troops.
A lot of interesting things happened in the first week.
"Blockhead" used a teleport and ended up somewhere in the snow, where he conducted reconnaissance and robbed defenseless peasants. However, he perished during an attempt to besiege a village. Meanwhile, Revan personally beheaded an Ancient Rancor, where he obtained the General's Banner. They captured a settlement of unshaven Barbarians. A Rancor Cliff was built. The first recruited monster received the status of "Squire".
An Imperial agent visited a tavern in search of mercenaries, where he came across Jelu.
- Hey, kid, you there, - the agent called out to him.
Apparently, Jelu was a bit drunk - heh, who are you calling "kid"? Looking for trouble?? Huh?? I'm asking you!?
- Take it easy, - his interlocutor replied, then continued - I want to offer you a job, as my master has heard of your exploits...
- How much? - the red-haired hero interrupted sharply.
- 2500.
- I agree. Deal!
For several days, the imperial soldiers trained under Jelu, resulting in the creation of an elite squad of Snipers.
The rebels appeared at the garrison; as soon as they saw the might of the "blue" army, they immediately fled. The noble Emperor spared them, allowing them to leave.
After this came long and grueling battles with the local population and wild animals. Zmey Gorynychs, as well as new Rancors, were tamed.
The Fisherman's Story:
- Eh, I'll have breakfast and then to work, for the glory of the Empire! Today I must bring in a good catch!
Gathered and ready, the fisherman went to the well, from which he usually fished out various resources, but today was clearly his day.
- Oh, what's this? Something heavy! I must pull this up, - having pulled out the item, the old man fell on his backside - my god! Asmodeus' Hourglass! The Emperor will surely reward me!
The next morning passed as usual. He was fishing out various junk again and received nothing of value. The only thing that could attract attention was the Dead Man's Boots; apparently, someone had drowned...
And again, oblivious to his insignificant life, the old man set off for work; unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), this day proved to be fatal for him.
During an attempt to fish out another item, two cavalrymen leaped (literally) out of the well on horseback! Straight out of the well... What happened to the fisherman is, I think, obvious.

After long battles, all of Revan's soldiers gained a lot of experience, their health strengthened, they became more resilient and skilled; some gained the ability to attack without retaliation, and some to throw spears, some became slightly faster, and others dealt more damage.
Thanks to the Elite Snipers (85), the battles were conducted without losses.

Revan began to grow tired of the presence of rebels on the planet, and seeing that their army was growing, he even became alert. However, this did not prevent him from devising a cunning plan. While Zybr was "saving" neutrals and their settlements somewhere, Revan launched a swift strike on the capital, having first broken through the GD. "Highcastle" was renamed "Slave Colony". He formed a group called the "Holy Inquisition," which included: 4 Champions, 8 Crusaders, and 6 Monks. Sending it toward the enemy settlement "Unwashed Barbarians," he himself headed after Zybr, but first wandered into a cave. Where he stumbled upon some thieves...

---Epilogue---
All of Zybr's cities fell. The entire territory was under the blue banner! The leader of the rebellion was hiding somewhere in a dungeon, where, by all appearances, he was buried.

P.S. Thanks to Zybr for a two-day game full of laughter :D