k) "SMASH" - Woodsong

The main objective is to defeat Keeper Asmodeous and take the Gem from him. Sub-objectives include smashing through Lord Ronin's lines to attack Asmodeous and finding a weak spot in his defenses. There are 9 secrets to find, including part 3 of the Horny Talisman. New creatures: None. New spells: Tremor, Turncoat. New rooms: None. New traps/doors: Braced Door, Spike Trap.

You have 45 minutes before Lord Ronin attacks your dungeon. Asmodeous is to the north, separated by water. Ronin's forces are to the east and west, with a bridge. There are hero portals to the southeast and west, and enemy treasuries to the east and west. You will be attacked from multiple directions early on.

Before claiming the northern portal, excavate gold and build a Library, a Workshop (for at least 5 workers), a Training Room (at least 9 spaces), a Prison, and a Torture Chamber (for 8 prisoners and 4-5 clients). Build Lairs and Treasuries, and at least one 5x5 Hatchery to attract Bile Demons. Build as much as possible before claiming the portal.

Upon claiming the northern portal, two Mistresses will join you. A large Hatchery and Workshop will ensure Trolls and Bile Demons arrive before Goblins.

Expect immediate attacks from southern hero portals and breaches from the north. Capture and convert Giants and Guards for muscle. Convert Dwarves, Elves, and Wizards into Skeletons for training and defense. Use Braced Doors, Spike Traps, Gas Traps, and Fear Traps in invasion tunnels to slow enemies. With 5 workers in the Workshop, items should be produced in 20-30 seconds.

Once your dungeon is secure and torture is established, excavate north. You'll find a gem seam and another Portal. Claim this Portal but do not excavate into the water yet.

Ensure the northern portal's tunnels are trapped and your Warlocks have researched the Tremor spell.

When 15 minutes remain on the clock, prepare your assault. Ignore Ronin's forces; you don't have time to defeat them.

To bypass Ronin, build a bridge west from the northern portal's breakthrough point, then north until you reach Ronin's bridge. Drop Imps on the bridge to claim it, using Mistresses to kill patrolling Elves if necessary.

Continue building the bridge north until you reach unclaimed land by Asmodeous's Keep. Excavate the rock and claim the nearby bridge. Collect the secret item here to get the third part of the Horny Talisman.

Excavate as far as the enemy Lair for the quickest access to their Dungeon Heart. Use the Tremor spell to destroy fortifications, allowing Imps to quickly break through the weakened rock.

As your creatures break into the enemy lair, deploy Mistresses and Skeletons. They will charge into the enemy dungeon, scaring off enemy Imps, allowing you to claim the lair quickly. Deploy Giants, Bile Demons, and Warlocks to attack the Dungeon Heart.

A strong force includes at least four Bile Demons, four Giants, four Guards, six Mistresses, and assorted Elves and Warlocks (level 3-4). This force should destroy Asmodeous's Dungeon Heart rapidly.

You may hear that your own dungeon is under attack; this is a risk you must take. Storm Asmodeous's Keep before yours is destroyed, ensuring it's done before the 45-minute timer expires. Your traps should hold off hero incursions.

Upon destroying Asmodeous's Dungeon Heart, Horny will rise and claim the tenth Portal Gem.