The First Wave

Structure

Exposition

The Vahltain military has been gathering at the Grand Valley trade post south of Dryn. They are preparing to attack the freemen and reclaim the city for their empire. Fighters from Frost Port have arrived at Dryn with stockpiles of fish to help survive through winter. Orlon's advisers have recommended different courses of action to defeat the invading army.
A man came to our lands saying the Paladin leading the assault is resting in Patton while his Knights gather with their troops at the trade post. He has insisted the town provide quarter and goods to him and his men. Goods apparently included the man's wife. He claims he's always to loyal to the Code of Order. But, clearly there is no honor among the army. He wants them to pay and for his hamlet to be liberated from such oppression.
Slathe:  We could sever the head of the snake. Assassinate the paladin and his knights. Avenge the cuck.
Kailen: We could set ambushes along the roads. We can divide their soldiers and defeat them before they reach the walls of Dryn.
Zappa: We could disguise ourselves and befriend the Paladin. Lure him into a moment of drunken merriment. Perhaps, get him to reveal the secrets we need to catch the army off guard.

Components

Goals

To defend the city of Dryn from the invading Vahltain army.

Stakes

The entire freedom movement is on the line here. If the empire reclaims Dryn then all hope of liberation is lost.

Parent Plot

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