9.2 The Battle of Castle Rend
SESSION DATE: January 04, 2025
PRESENT: Rory, Kemurial, Freya, Renaldine
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sooo.... apawentwy today ith win pewwitin ith thupothed to twy and taik cathel wind but we r not gonna wet him taik it. we pwepard ath much ath we cud. we put all tha infintwy were we think thay wud be betht and we toad begedar to hide in the hidin woom with tha thtachoo downthtareth. we toad pinna to wach owt for thtuff fwom the cathel wal and shoot at are n m eeth and awitha will be in won of tha touerth to wook owt for thtuff to. we put thome gardth on tha wall altho. we r gonna thtay in tha other touer that wethth uth git to tha hidin dor were we put tha fier twap.
ith a pwetty day and the wether ith cweer tho we can thee pwetty gud. we thtawt heerin abowt thome movmint outhide tho we no there comin. wer jutht thittin hear waitin and aw of a thuddin their ith a woud twumpit thownd to wet uth no ith gaim tiem. we wook at the cathel and we thee a poof of majik and a buncha peepel pop up outa nowear and jump down tha thmoke hoe. were wike yep ith tiem to go tho we ged down tha thtareth and over to tha cortyawd.
thereth pewwitin and hith wackeyth thtandin ther tho we jutht hed wite into batel. wondaline bwoed on her horn to call dorkar and tha other orkth to help uth fite and it wathnt jutht them that shoed up it wath altho a buncha other guyth fwom thomethin cawd the wite and the needelth and evin tha bwue dwagin flankth it wath cool to here cuz we cudnt thee them. we got a methage fwom outhide that thaid ther wath a miner viktowy tho that thowndth gud be we got are own batel goin in hear. won of pewwitonth maij guyth twied to banith me but it dint work u r not gonna git wid of me that eethy not win we got kimiweel awound to help. pwetty quik after herin abowt that viktwy we got anuther methage that thaid we had compwetwy beeted them outhide tho WE WON THA BATEL WOO HOO no we jutht gotta beet pewwiton and thethe guyth and that gaiv uth a bit of a bootht and maid uth feel gud. fwaya put up her fier wall agin and thwew a fierball on me agin but iv jutht kinda come to ekthpekt that now tho ith no bigie. she hurt thim pwetty gud with them tho ill taik it.
but thith ith were im thtawtin to feel wike i mite not maik it. thay r jutht hitin me all over all the tiem and won of thim evin put up a wall that maid it tho thtuff cudnt git thwu it not evin majik or thomethin. and thin won of the woriorth hit me on tha hed and nokd me owt. wukiwy kimiweel wath ther and he towd me he heeld me to git me bak up tho i wathnt down vewy wong. nektht thing i no i wath waying down on tha gwownd tho i got bak up and hit tha maij guy and kild him. that tuk down tha invthibel... ivithbiel... tha wall u cant thee and thin i tuk owt won of tha other mane guth who can do tha thpiwit gardenth wike wondaline tho we dont hav to wory abowt that n e more and i maid shure to hit pewwiton onthe tho he cudnt heel and im wike alwite guyth ith up to u to taik em owt cuz im about to go down agin. fwaya wath wike i got u wowy AND SHE TURND ME INTO A WEEL HYUGE DYNOTHOR and that maid it tho i cud watht a bit wonger in tha fite. fwaya i dont no were u bin hidin thethe thpellth but that mite be the awethometht thing u ever done. i wike to call thith the t wekweth haha u git it i thot ith funy. but n e way bak to tha fite now. i wath abel to bite cawik and gwapel him tho he cant git away. i wath abel to get the kiwwing bwow on pewwiton ath i uthedt he dyno tale to nok him up in tha air and then thwing awownd and hit him agin with the tale and hit him owt of the hoe in the woof. all that wath thankth to fwaya for turnin me into a fwiggin dynothor and wondaline for keepin me heeld up. thin wondaline comandid the otherth to dwop ther wepinth and giv up and thay did tho i put cawik bak down.
wondaline tuk over tawkin to peepel wile we got arethelfth together agin. she wint to dorkar and thankd her for ther help and thin she wint to agat the thtone gient and akthd him if he cud do thomethin to tha cathel wallth to wemember thith batel and the peepel who died fiting in it. i thot that wath vewy kind of her to do. and thin she wint to edmind and towd him that tha glided iwon wanth uth to come bak to bathe and tawk tho well be weavin him and hith peepel at the cathel. she maid shur that if their wath n e pwobwemth ther wud be thomewon to help figur thingth owt. and thin we tawkd to pinna to thank her and tell her she did a gwate job and that she maikth a gwate witherd and i maid shur to tell dorkar to taik gud care of pinna win she goeth to wiv with them for a wile. thankth to pinna the peepel of gwavethford and cathel wind were abel to find mor help to maik thith batel that much eethier.
dwaugnir if u r ther pweathe wach over theeth peepel wile they wecover and thtuff. and maik shur pinna ith thafe. thankth for ur help today. and mom and dad im comin i thwear. i jutht hav tho much goin on i pwomith u i will not fowget to find u agin. i hope ur thafe to.
Private Notes
- It's time for The Battle of Castle Rend.
- We decide to have the Green infantry and one medium infantry stay in the castle to defend it. Other forces will be outside the castle walls in the forward battlefield.
- Edmond Bedegar will hide in the secret area downstairs with the untouched statue. Pinna will be on the castle wall casting her spells as needed when in range. Alyssa will stay in one of the towers watching for enemies making their wait toward the castle. We have seven guards to spot for movement and whatnot along the walls. We four will stay in the southeastern tower for easy access to the basement should that be necessary.
- It's a calm, clear day. Busy with folks running around and preparing for the upcoming battle. The portcullis opens and closes to ensure proper operation. Messengers run between here and the battleground. Scouts are reporting movement. Things are tense as we await Pelliton's arrival. Suddenly, a trumpet sounds aloud, signaling our scouts having officially seen Pelliton's army toward the south. Our units assume their battle-ready positions and stances. Groups and squad assemble. Another blaring of trumpets. The battle has begun.
- It looks like Saxton has brought some cavalry, some archers, a company of medium-armed infantry and an entire light company of gnolls. Unexpectedly, it seems Pelliton has brought a unit of catapults. This could be devastating.
- On the roof of the castle, near the hole in the ceiling at the bonfire. A flash of magic appears there, as eight people have just teleported and jumped down into the castle. We immediately turn to run toward them. We find Pelliton along with several of his lackeys standing ready near the bonfire. INITIATIVE!!!
- Battle Report: We had a minor victory in the first engagement. We were able to inflict significant casualties to the light gnoll infantry. However, we have lost about a sixth of our peasant levies in this exchange. Renaldine hears word that the catapults are all set up, so she blows the horn to call the White Tusk orcs to our assistance.
- Whinny the Poodle's very first attack in this battle is a CRIT!
- Pelliton has some Legendary Actions, which he uses a couple times to try to fear us, but so far it hasn't worked. He also uses it to make an attack.
- Curor attempts to cast Banishment on Rory, but Rory is just barely able to resist it. That was close!
- Battle Report: Renaldine's blowing of the horn brought in a seasoned group of infantry called the White Tusks, a seasoned light infantry called the Light, and some seasoned medium archers called the Needles, along with the blue dragon phalanx. We had a major victory, inflicting enough casualties to remove Pelliton's infantry, resulting in a rout of the enemy as their cavalry will not fight alone. Word comes to us about the victory, and we receive a morale bonus. Each of us gets to make an extra attack on our next round. Awesome! WE ARE VICTORIOUS! Now to focus our attention on Pelliton, Carric, Riddel and Curor.
- Freya does what Freya does best and chucks a Fireball into the fray, hitting Rory along with all but one of our enemies. She does some damage, but perhaps not as much as she might've hoped. Still good stuff!
- Rory is in a rough spot in the third round of combat. One of Pelliton's warriors takes Rory out, and causes him to fail two death saves immediately. Not looking good for ol' Rory.
- Kemurial casts Healing Word to bring Rory back from the brink of death. Thanks Kemurial!
- Rory does everything he can to help the group, and is able to drop Curor who was concentrating on the Wall of Force he cast last turn, and also dropping Riddel. Rory takes his final attack at Pelliton. And Rory stays put because Freya plans to do something pretty dang cool.
- It's Freya's turn. She points at Rory, casts Polymorph on him, turning Rory into a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex. The day was looking grim, but somehow Freya turned it around, and did something to Rory that not even Rory knew he wanted! Epic!
- Rory is able to easily bite Carric since he's grappling him. He then takes a couple swings with his tail at Pelliton. The first tail swipe hits him, knocking him into the air, then with an amount of precision that surprises even Rory, T-Reckless spins in a full circle as Pelliton falls back down onto the tail as Rory uses it like a Louisville Slugger and knocks Pelliton through the bonfire vent hole in the ceiling. We watch as he flies through the hole and onto the roof of Castle Rend.
- Renaldine commands the remaining enemies to drop their weapons, which they do. Combat over.
- While investigating after the battle, we find a body down below where the fire trap was set. We inadvertently killed one of our own as they tried to escape through the dungeon level. Oops!
- We have received word from Gilded Iron that they have new information and would like to talk.
- Renaldine seeks out Dorokor, and thanks her sincerely for their assistance in this battle. And she ensures everyone here knows not to meddle in White Tusk clan affairs as they should now be considered friendly.
- Renaldine speaks to the Stone Giant and asks about the artistic relief, and that he create a detailed memorial to commemorate the lives lost in the battle.
- Renaldine speaks with Edmond Bedegar that we are being called away by Gilded Iron, and that a neutral representative from The Clock and one from the White Tusk orcs will be appointed to settle disputes.
- Rory asks Bonebreaker Dorokor to take very good care of Pinna as she goes to stay with them for six months.
- Renaldine approaches Pinna and thanks her on all of our behalf for accepting Dorokor's condition, as it made the battle that much more easy and prevented much greater loss.
That's it for this session! Next week/session will just be us doing some short RP to decide what to do next so the DM can begin prepping based on what we choose to do.