Episode Seventy-six - Warriors New and Old

General Summary

Left with a moment to settle some affairs in town, Arion took the time to go and speak with the local priest. There he was able to get the priest, in return for saving Pinna, to bury the bodies they'd brought back from Castle Rend. As he did so, Annabelle, clad in new armor from Castle Rend, spoke with Edmund Bedegar about the construction of the castle and whom may be needed for repairs. As she did so, Sol bumped into Pinna and assisted her in clearing her burned hut of useful items. She made several attempts to flirt with Sol but each and every attempt was lost to him. As he used his magic to help Pinna carry away her belongings, he bumped into Arion outside of Pinna's cousin's house, the mason. Just before that Arion had bumped into Annabelle at the temple as she came to speak to the priest. There, she learned that Saint Gaed had taken an interest in Epione and was traveling to the Olympianian Glades to meet with her. She also learned that Saint Gaed was sending one of his heroes to help in the battle, a hero whom she would soon meet and would be recognizable by his legs. Eventually they all returned to the Reluctant Pig Inn where Aldrich was drinking and enjoying the hospitality they'd won. After a discussion with Edmund about their desire to go and intercept the Bedegar forces traveling with the army of Saxton, they decided to set the next morning. Come the morning of the 6th of Flamerule, 1479 DR, the heroes opened the door to the inn and were greeted by a torrential downpour. Transforming into vapor using Annabelle's necklace, the divine Wind Walk spell, they traveled north into the hills toward Sundabar. There, they saw hundreds of men and gnolls, all prepared to assault the orcs at Castle Rend. They also witness something far worse then cavalry or catapults, dragons. In the skies above, they watched as a young gold dragon was picked apart be three young red dragons, two wyrms of the same make, and one adult female who was likely their mother. Taking a moment to discuss some miles off, they decided to press on with their plan and speak with one of the leaders of the human forces likely still loyal to the rightful Baron. Locating the sergeant of the Bedegar Company of Foot, they used Annabelle's sending to send him a message to meet in a gnoll hut on the edge of camp. Together they made an agreement that if he could, he would get the men to trade forces at the sound of Arion's horn blast. He admitted however, that he doubted many men would trade over after being promised a chance to become Watchblades of Bedegar. Back at town, Arion met with GukGak and got him to agree to watch and inform on an movement of the army nearby before he went with Annabelle and Sol to Castle Rend to finish clearing it. Sol took the time to create a pit and wall outside the castle using his magic as Arion placed rocks in the south, east, and west breaches to ensure against a cavalry charge. Inside, Annabelle watched the door as Arion and Sol went about marking haunted rooms. In one such room, they met the spirits of the Blue Dragonflight where they had Arion promise the try and have their grounds consecrated once more in return for their aid in battle. After that, they located a secret treasury and Sol blocked a secret passage in and out of the stronghold.

Missions/Quests Completed

Quest of Fate Continued, Subquest Forging Fate Continued, Sidequest The Siege of Castle Rend Continued

Notes

Notable Party Damage:

Aldrich has a horrible burn scar on the left side of his neck in front of the ear from an azure fire elemental summoned by Seldra Tylmarande. His armor and shield are extremely claw marked from many Lizardfolk. His shield has a large fist shaped dent in it from when he was crushed by a Sacred Statue.
Noted Effects: Horrible Scar (Neck). You are disfigured to the extent that the wound can't be easily concealed. You have disadvantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks and advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks. Magical healing of 6th level or higher, such as heal and regenerate, removes the scar.
Annabelle is pristine.
Noted Effects: None
Arion came from Arda with a scar that won't seem to heal.
Noted Effects: Minor Scar (Head). The scar doesn't have any adverse effect. Magical healing of 6th level or higher, such as heal and regenerate, removes the scar.
Sol has tear marks across the back and chest of his shirt, as well as down the sleeve, from the claws of lizardfolk. He has a burn mark on his cheek where a water droplet seared his flesh.
Noted Effects: Minor Scar (Left Cheek). The scar doesn't have any adverse effect. Magical healing of 6th level or higher, such as heal and regenerate, removes the scar.