DavesGaming

When we arrived at the Camp, the Coalition Camp for those forces besieging the Crusaders at Dragonspear Castle, we found it in a state of significant chaos. I imagine this is normal for such an impromptu alliance? We did some talking to soldiers and support persons; a lot of the troops are very green, a minor epidemic of unknown disease is starting, and the thief Safana was sure she had evidence of a spy in camp. A few things we might be able to help with.

The big thing is, we are wanted by the coalition leaders for a meeting. Since the events at Boareskyr Bridge there’s all sort of fun stories about me spreading; they aren’t all lies, I am a Bhaalspawn. I think its a mistake for me to spend too much time with the greater assembly of troops, and leadership agreed with this. The only catch being Caelar literally wants my blood. Might be a good time for me to visit Maztica? But no, the gathering of “generals” thinks I should scout out the environs of the Castle. In particular, investigate rumors of underground access that the Crusaders are using to circumvent our Siege. And while we’re at it, learn as much as we can about the Crusades plans and capabilities. Gee, nothing could possibly go wrong with this plan.
But fair enough, my team is experienced and capable, so we decide to head out. On the way, we learn Skie Silvershield has run off on her own, last seen heading towards the Castle. Does anyone here not know her true identity? Regardless, we need to start our recon tracking down a Duke’s wayward daughter.

She wasn’t hard to find, she was cornered by a Crusader patrol at the base of Dragonspear Castle’s outer wall. And wow, the Crusade is recruiting some pretty nasty pieces of work, their whole interest seemed to be that they’d caught a cute girl out of sight of their main force. We took them down fast. Skie reports she’s been doing recon, and pointed out a section of wall that was being hurriedly repaired from the inside.

“Good job Skie. Now we need you to take this report back to camp. Be sure our leaders know this, okay? We’re reconnoitering the greater area now. We’ll find you back at camp when we’re done. And please wait for us, we’ll talk plans for the assault when we get there.”

Schael Corwin was impressed. “Wow, she’s heading back to camp and seems likely to stay put. I didn’t think that would happen”.
From there we were eager to get a little farther from the enemy’s walls and resume our mission. There was quite a bit of movement in the area, the sort of stuff that large army movements bring about.

Orcs and Goblins were numerous. We eliminated those groups too foolish to flee. We found a small fortified compound some distance from the castle in a rocky, forested area. After talking with a couple of druids we were sure we were on the right path, this has access via an underground river to the Castle.

Not too long after we heard a group of ogres engaged in a very loud discussion. No doubt, I’d recognize the sounds of politics anywhere. They were discussing changes in their leadership since the Crusade had evicted them from their underground home. This seems like an opportunity.