The War
Its late at night. Renaldine is walking the grounds in self contemplation. The worst part of being Reborn, is the no sleeping. I can deal with no eating, no breathing, but being up at night, alone, just magnifies how solitary I feel. The outer walls of the castle are complete. The presence of Agate the stone giant is the reason things went so fast and smooth. Climbing the steps to the east tower, Renaldine leans on the battlements. Looking out over the land, she winces at the thought of battle and people dying. She worries most for the peasants who have volunteered to take up arms. At first she said no, they are untrained and probably will be fighting trained forces. This is a recipe for slaughter. One peasant spoke up
Who are you to tell us what we can fight for, and if necessary, die for!?!?! This is our town, our land, who more then anyone else deserves to fight for it!
Renaldine conceded the rebuttal reluctantly.
Laying down on her back, gazing up at the night sky, she ponders the day tomorrow. Battles will rage, forces will clash, and yes, people will die. She didn't doubt this was the right thing to do, she just abhorred the cost. She had done all she could and could do no more with the time she had. Kemurials magic armor and the White Tusk Orcs were powerful tools. She had hoped the delayed arrival would be a strategic advantage. Surely, Peleton would not expect the Orcs he aligned with to fight against him
As the night waned, Renaldine decided to go down to the kitchen and start preparations to make a meal all could enjoy. It would be some of the peoples last meal.
As the sun rose, the colors basked the surrounding environment with brilliant colors of nature. Perhaps, today is a good day to die, again she thought.
Then, it began. Signal arrows announcing the arrival of the arm, and oh, what an army it is. 3 Catapults being drawn into position, archers and an infantry of hobgoblins escorted by knights on cavalry.
STEADY! STEADY She called out to the forces. We have our surprises as well.
Renaldine and the party decided to ascend the east tower for a birds eye view. If Peleton tried to enter the castle via the secret path, this was the quickest way to intercept.
But, another surprise. Peleton and 7 of his henchman just appeared on the roof from out of nowhere. A mage, holding a scroll that disintegrated.... Damn, Teleport!
The party hurried downstairs to intercept. Kemurial and Rory charge into battle right off. This would create a party separation that would be problematic. At first, Peletons forces seem to take control. Freya's Wall of Fire was crucial. Rory and Kemurial were absorbing attack after attack.
Word would arrive from the battle that the Hobgoblin forces had clashed with the peasants, and although we would lose some, they held steadfast. Kemurial activated his magic armor summoning a mounted flying cavalry attacking their archers from the left. In turn, I blew the White Tusk Horn, and their 3 squads attacked the archers and the catapults from the right. It was a rout. Their forces would be obliterated and the experienced forces would rout. The surprise was effective.
I was about to move in and support the fighters, their mage raised a Wall of Force. It not only separated me from healing duties, it boxed in Freya. For the first time in my adventures with this party, I felt fear that I could not save them. Rory would fall, but Kemurial would revive him and they would kill the mage. With the mage gone, the wall of force would fall. This was the turning point for us. I advancesd and Freya would pull of the magic trick of the era by pulling a Tryanasaurus Rex out of her hat. She polymorphed Rory, essentially saving his life. In one swoop, Rory would grab Pelton and fling his lifeless corpse out through the whole in the roof into the courtyard.
The rest of Peletons officers surrendered. As the dust settled, we started the process of cleaning up the battlefield. All the fallen would be buried in the Castle yard with a special memorial listing each name carved into the wall by Agate.
Final war administration complete, it is once again night time. Renaldine once again ascends the tower. Looking out over the battlefield, she ponders what has been. Looking over where the peasants fell, she falls to her knees and starts sobbing. Her body convulsing with each sob she feels every loss.
At that moment, she felt a hand on her shoulder, and a familiar, quieting voice.
It is okay young Doomguide.
Renaldine looked up with her eyes swollen, tears streaming down her face. The Doomguide that visisted at her Rebirth had returned.
"Did they have to die" exclaimed Renaldine
The Doomguide helped Renaldine to her feet. She hugged her firmly and whispered
"each life has its choices. They live their lives deciding what is important to them. I can tell you that each soul that perished from your troops were escorted to their Gods. They are in their place of reward."
Renaldine pulled back and looked at the Doomguide.
"Im not sure I can handle this. My hart aches, I dont feel good at all about what has transpired. So many dead."
The Doomguide cocked her head and said, "You are exactly what we need. We need people whose hearts are not hardened. People who live their lives with compassion, and morality. You save a town, a people. You brought together enemies, and teamed them up to defeat a greater enemy, creating a community of harmony. No Renaldine, you did not fail, you succeeded greater then we could have imagined."
Renaldine composed herself, took a deep breath, looked back into the eyes of the Doomguide, "Well, if Kelemvor still wants me, I will still follow"
The Doomguide embraced Renaldine once more, and then, was gone. The sun broke the horizon and again, painted the land with glorious colors.
Renaldine smiled "A break in the gloom".
Renaldine's Journal Ordered oldest to newest
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First Impressions
15 Aug 2021 09:20:22
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Underway
22 Aug 2021 02:57:57
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I am who I am, and then some
29 Aug 2021 10:24:16
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Judgement Day
05 Sep 2021 08:07:26
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Settling in
05 Dec 2021 10:51:18
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Dydrarus and the Discussion
11 Dec 2021 10:06:45
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Epilogue Renaldine
05 Aug 2022 04:42:21
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Not so alive......AGAIN!
13 May 2023 04:52:51
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The Dead are not buried by the Gods
24 May 2023 05:45:36
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The Whispering Falls
18 Feb 2024 02:27:39
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Keeping my Promise
10 Mar 2024 04:01:10
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What is Below
18 Mar 2024 01:13:06
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The Search Continues
24 Mar 2024 04:41:29
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Rescue at the Ivory Thone
04 Jun 2024 11:19:27
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The Flesheaters
16 Jun 2024 10:56:16
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The Mantle of Leadership????
08 Dec 2024 04:33:17
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Renaldine, the Diplomat?
29 Dec 2024 08:14:04
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The War
05 Jan 2025 07:01:19
15 Aug 2021 09:20:22
22 Aug 2021 02:57:57
29 Aug 2021 10:24:16
05 Sep 2021 08:07:26
05 Dec 2021 10:51:18
11 Dec 2021 10:06:45
05 Aug 2022 04:42:21
13 May 2023 04:52:51
24 May 2023 05:45:36
18 Feb 2024 02:27:39
10 Mar 2024 04:01:10
18 Mar 2024 01:13:06
24 Mar 2024 04:41:29
04 Jun 2024 11:19:27
16 Jun 2024 10:56:16
08 Dec 2024 04:33:17
29 Dec 2024 08:14:04
05 Jan 2025 07:01:19
The major events and journals in Renaldine's history, from the beginning to today.
The War
Its late at night. Renaldine is walking the grounds in self contemplation. The worst part of being Reborn, is the no sleeping. I can deal with no eating, no breathing, but being up at night, alone, just magnifies how solitary I feel. The outer walls o...
07:39 pm - 05.01.2025Renaldine, the Diplomat?
Renaldine enters her chamber and closes the door behind her. A moment of peace. She removes her armor and sits on the edge of her bed. Placing her face into her hands, the weight of leadership weighs on her shoulders. Picking up her pieces of plate ma...
08:45 pm - 29.12.2024Epilogue Renaldine
The battle raged. Renaldine was torn on what to focus. The portal split the realms. We were fighting in the Badlands and Trevor was in Hell almost dead. Making the decision, I jumped trough the portal. I could not allow the Shaman casting at the ...
08:48 pm - 09.12.2024The Mantle of Leadership????
Life has its twist and turns. What turned out to be a simple rescue of an individual important to a small village, has turned in to political subterfuge, murder, betrayal, and manipulation. On top of all that, I get Knighted and given a keep and get th...
05:02 pm - 08.12.2024The Mantle of Leadership????
Life has its twist and turns. What turned out to be a simple rescue of an individual important to a small village, has turned in to political subterfuge, murder, betrayal, and manipulation. On top of all that, I get Knighted and given a keep and get th...
04:57 pm - 08.12.2024The Flesheaters
The little town of White Sparrow has a lot of problems. The town leadership has put much on the shoulders of their law enforcement officer. She seems weary of all the issues. While in town, a half folk charged into town panic'd. Apparently his farm w...
11:24 pm - 16.06.2024Rescue at the Ivory Thone
Since my last adventure, I have been deep in prayer and training. Upgrading my equipment has been a blessing straight from Kelemvor. While meditating, I am approached by Mal. We have adventured in the past and he had need for some support on a rescue ...
11:56 pm - 04.06.2024Not so alive......AGAIN!
Reborn again...... WHY! All I remember is great love and burning. What did I lose? What did I do? Who is rebirthing me? What is the purpose? Punishment, Reward, am I banned from all the other planes? Once again..... I set out to discover my previ...
07:25 pm - 13.05.2023Not so alive......AGAIN!
Reborn again...... WHY! All I remember is great love and burning. What did I lose? What did I do? Who is rebirthing me? What is the purpose? Punishment, Reward, am I banned from all the other planes? Once again..... I set out to discover my previ...
07:25 pm - 13.05.2023Epilogue Renaldine
The battle raged. Renaldine was torn on what to focus. The portal split the realms. We were fighting in the Badlands and Trevor was in Hell almost dead. Making the decision, I jumped trough the portal. I could not allow the Shaman casting at the ...
08:24 pm - 31.07.2022Session 13: Return to Barak Varr
04:27 am - 16.04.2022Session 13: Return to Barak Varr
04:27 am - 16.04.2022Session 11: The Foothills of the Dragonback Mountains
07:37 am - 19.12.2021Session 11: The Foothills of the Dragonback Mountains
01:06 am - 19.12.2021Dydrarus and the Discussion
At Gold's request, I led the discussion with Dydrarus. Dydrarus carried himself with aristocratic style, and yet, seemed to not have the usual ego that goes with Station. I really felt that Gold should have been heading this conversation. When deali...
09:41 pm - 11.12.2021Session 10: Wandering the Badlands
05:12 am - 11.12.2021Session 10: Wandering the Badlands
04:44 am - 11.12.2021Settling in
It has been awhile since I last contemplated things. I haven't been as thoughtful about my life as before. Maybe I am settling in to my current existence, getting used to the lifeless being. What I would give to taste, smell, feel.... On the ...
10:51 pm - 05.12.2021Session 9: Return to The Badlands
09:39 pm - 05.12.2021Session 9: Return to The Badlands
09:39 pm - 05.12.2021Session 8: Barak Varr
06:41 am - 21.11.2021Session 8: Barak Varr
01:26 am - 21.11.2021Session 7: Your Mission... Should You Choose To Accept...
05:02 am - 31.10.2021Session 7: Your Mission... Should You Choose To Accept...
11:55 pm - 30.10.2021Session 6: The Gilded Iron
04:45 am - 24.10.2021Session 6: The Gilded Iron
01:18 am - 24.10.2021Session: Heroic Organization
04:48 am - 16.10.2021Session: Heroic Organization
04:48 am - 16.10.2021Session 5: The Road Home
07:20 pm - 27.09.2021Session 5: The Road Home
07:20 pm - 27.09.2021Judgement Day
Sornafein shared more about his backstory today. He wanted to share with us. I believe the trust is growing in this group. Maybe my lack of past is binding the present. Sornafein constantly reminds me the future is what counts. I appreciate his supp...
08:01 pm - 05.09.2021Session 4: The Hold
04:53 am - 05.09.2021Session 4: The Hold
12:02 am - 05.09.2021I am who I am, and then some
Hard to tell the number of days gone by. How does one tell time down here without celestial references? As we broke camp, the party confronted me. I guess it was building. I knew I couldn't hide it long. Just to have all of them gang up like that ...
10:24 pm - 29.08.2021Session 3: Deeper Into Eight Peaks
05:38 am - 29.08.2021Session 3: Deeper Into Eight Peaks
05:38 am - 29.08.2021Session 3: Deeper Into Eight Peaks
12:25 am - 29.08.2021Underway
Meeting the dwarves was not all that bad. The Prince, was tolerating of our presence, if not accepting. Ive noticed my senses seem, dialed up. I am noticing things of subtlety that I do not believe I would have noticed before. However long I spend un...
02:54 am - 22.08.2021Session 2: Into The Halls
04:49 am - 21.08.2021Session 2: Into The Halls
01:27 am - 21.08.2021First Impressions
I'm not sure about what I have agreed to. The party seems disjointed. Our benefactors have no concern for our safety. The initial travel went fairly smoothly despite all this. That night we camped at the base of the mountain, Felix and Gotrek had us ...
09:20 pm - 15.08.2021Session 1: Karak Eight Peaks
06:27 pm - 15.08.2021Session 1: Karak Eight Peaks
06:26 pm - 15.08.2021The list of amazing people following the adventures of Renaldine.
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