User:Zeromaru X/Project Neverwinter/Campaign outline/Summary 4

Dates
Flamerule 1 – Flamerule 3, Year of the Ageless One, 447 NR

Summary

 * Nearly a month have passed since their encounter with the mad aboleth, and the White Griffons are recuperating from their induced insanity. At Flamerule 1, Kaylara has decided they should return to business, and she reunites the group to talk about what they are going to do. Just in time... Nearly at midday, Thayan forces led by Valindra Shadowmantle herself attack the outer walls of Neverwinter. Sergeant Knox organizes a quick defense and is able to repel the first wave of enemies, but its clear that this was just the forward invasion force. Moreover, Valindra has control over a dracolich, what makes the invading forces even more troublesome for the Neverwinter Guard.
 * The Griffons are summoned by Lord Dagult Neverember to help organize city's defenses, as Neverember cannot divide his forces in two (a force to deal with the Thayans, while another to watch over the Chasm) without weakening the city. Other adventurers in the city are also summoned as wells. Scouts have brought intelligence that the main force of undead is gathering near the Mere of Dead Men, and would arrive to Neverwinter at night, so the Griffons and the other adventurers have to deploy immediately.
 * The townsfolk of Neverwinter have just heard about the imminent attack. Most of them are scared and confused as to what they should do. Some argue whether Lord Neverember's decision to stay and fight is wise, while others are preparing to defy the Lord Protector and flee the city. After dealing with public order (calming down the people, and even quell a protest in front of the Hall of Justice, the Griffons then decide what to do. First, they must recruit a militia from commoners to defend the city. Second, they must secure the outer walls. Lastly, they need to gather supplies to support the defenders.
 * As there is no time to recruit and train a proper militia, Kaylara decides to approach the leaders of the Sons of Alagondar, Arlon Bladeshaper and Madame Rosene, as well as the Harpers Theryis and Toram, to convince the rebels to join forces with the Neverwinter Guard against the Thayans. In the meeting, Kay decides to reveal she is the last descendant of Nasher Alagondar to secure their help. Although they do not believe her at first, both leaders of the Sons accept to join forces with the Neverwinter Guard to defend the city, under the argument that the Mintarn mercenaries would be able to defeat the Thayans on their own.
 * In the meantime, Breen and Kara aid the Neverwinter Guard securing and repare some of the outer walls and the southeastern door, that were neglected since the Ruining. Likewise, Alegast, Olivar and Quon help Lord Neverember and mayor Soman Galt with the logistics necessary to sustain the defenders and to coordinate the efforts to help the townspeople to get to secure refuges, and that stuff. The plans are laid to withstand a siege for months if necessary. After witnessing their efficiency, Mordai Vell becomes interested in the Griffons and reports them to his superior, Valindra Shadowmantle.
 * As twilight begins to descend upon Neverwinter, thousands of undead came down upon the city. The battle for Neverwinter begins. As the battle unfolds, the Griffons have to deal with a number of crises, such as to raise the defenders morale or to help General Sabine with the battle strategy for the defense of the outer walls. One of the diversionary tactics used is to allow the Thayans to invade the southwestern quadrant, as any undead or Thayan soldier trying to reach the city from there must deal first with the plaguechanged creatures from the Chasm. Dargor, Olivar and Alegast even form a special OPs unit (with the help of the rogue Xuna) to infiltrate the Red Wizards ranks outside the outer walls and disrupt their chain of command. Likewise, the remaining Griffons within the city had to deal with a group of Ashmadai cultist led by Favria, sent to thwart the defenders efforts. Thanks to the Griffons efforts, the combined forces of the Neverwinter Guard and the Sons of Alagondar can repel the second wave of undead, although with heavy casualties for the defenders. The initial siegue last for a day.
 * The battle for Neverwinter expands, as a second front opens up in the Docks District. As the Griffons arrive at the docks, the defenders are in full retreat. Members of the elite dread warriors of Thay, as well as a huge horde of undead, are invading the Docks. The Griffons have to deal with those invaders as General Sabine and Sergeant Knox are busy dealing with a third wave of undead attacking the outer walls, this time led by Valindra herself and her dreaded dracolich. After a hard won fight, the Griffons are able to secure the docks.
 * An unexpected ally appears to help Neverwinter, as an army of ghosts and specters arrives to fight against the Thayan forces attacking the outer walls. This force identifies themselves as the Eminence of Araunt.
 * As the battle continues, Valindra's dracolich is able to break through the walls and attacks Protector's Enclave. With the help of Sabine, Knox, Makos, Celeste and Xuna, the White Griffons fight the undead dragon, but the creature is too powerful for the combined defender forces. When everything seems lost, a death knight wearing the old armor of the Neverwinter Nine joins the defenders. Eventually, the heroes are able to defeat the fearsome dracolich. With her most powerful beast defeated, Valindra retreats. Without her to lead them, the other Red Wizards commanders flee the battlefield and the undead horde lost their will to fight. Just before dawn of their third day of battle, the combined forces of guards and rebels are able to defeat the horde, this time for good, and lift the siege of Neverwinter.
 * As the White Griffons are hailed as heroes of Neverwinter, the fact that a member of the Neverwinter Nine appeared to help in battle convince Arlon Bladeshaper, Madame Rosene and Theryis that Kaylara is actually the last descendant of Nasher Alagondar. Likewise, Lord Neverember becomes suspicious of the Griffons. The Eminence of Araunt mysteriously dispersar from the battlefield. Unknown to all, they establish a foothold in Neverdeath.
 * As a reward for their help in the siege, the White Griffons are granted a keep near the Wall. Kaylara renames it Griffon Keep.

Characters

 * PCs


 * White Griffons:
 * Kaylara Thann (Human bard)
 * Kerrhylon Dargor (Dragonborn swordmage)
 * Kara the Oghmanite (Half-elf cleric)
 * Alegast Amakiir (Eladrin ranger)
 * Quon Vrago (Tiefling warlock)
 * Olivar (Human Red Wizard)
 * Brenn Thasler (Human paladin)


 * Animal Companions/Familiars


 * Crookytail (white griffon pub)
 * Bit (Quon's arcane eye familiar)


 * NPCs

Valindra Shadowmantle • Dagult Neverember • Sergeant Knox • Soman Galt • Xuna • Celeste • Makos • General Sabine • Toram • Theryis • Arlon Bladeshaper • Madame Rosene • Favria • Mordai Vell • Death knight of a Neverwinter Nine
 * Szass Tam • Caiphon • Cymril • Nasher Alagondar • Lod


 * Organizations

Red Wizards of Thay • New Neverwinter • Neverwinter Guard • Harpers • Sons of Alagondar (Nashers, Graycloaks) • Ashmadai • Eminence of Araunt • Neverwinter Nine
 * House Thann

Locations
Toril/Faerûn/Sword Coast/Sword Coast North • Neverwinter • Protector's Enclave • Hall of Justice • Docks District (Neverwinter) • Blacklake District • Beached Leviathan • Driftwood Tavern
 * Thay • Mere of Dead Men • Waterdeep • The Wall (Neverwinter) • The Chasm • House of a Thousand Faces • Mintarn • Neverdeath

Items
Dreamthief doll • Harper pin (greater)

Misc
The Ruining

Encounters

 * Red Wizards (humans, tieflings)
 * Living Thayan soldiers (humans)
 * Ashmadai cultists (led by Favria, who survives the siege; humans, devils—Tar devils, Seared devil, Fimbrul devil)
 * Undead horde (zombies, ash zombies, ghouls, skeletons, wights)
 * Elite undead (dread warriors: gnolls, humans, orcs, wights, skeletons)
 * Chasm creatures: plaguechanged humanoids and animals
 * Eminence forces (Death knight commander, ghosts, direhelms, doomsepts, specters, wraiths)
 * Valindra Shadowmantle
 * Dracolich