OF VICTORY & DEFEAT: CHAPTER 3 - Summershaw the Return 2.18.21
General Summary
Merry Meetings
Cold, wet, and muddied, the bedraggled Minstrels limp to the east side of Balcoth Bridge. They are surprised to see what looks like the entirety of Summershaw's population has set up camp opposite where their town was actually located. Before long they are met by Elasha and Saewen, the elf and human are ecstatic to see them, eager to show them the progress made since their last visit.Arming for War
Months of recruiting, arming, training, and leading has all led to this point. They inspect the camp, see the hungry faces of Summershaw fighters now trained in the arts of way, Chandler Shades gives them a wave. High priced mercenaries sharpen their battle axes, the remnants of Sawean's Smiling Hawks twang practice bows while a stable holds a heard of exotic and braying beasts sent especially for the battle by Baren and Radagast. It all amounts to a small army, but a determined one, ready to fight whatever the dark forces of Middle Earth are ready to belch at them.Left Behind
Elasha and Saewen inform the party three separate houses were unable to evacuate before the vanguard of Balcoth's army decended upon the town on the far side of the bridge. Now those folks are trapped, with little hope for survival. The heroes agree to sneak into the town and save those in need. As darkness falls, they head into Sumemrshaw proper, even as it teams with orcs, goblins, and Easterling Knights.Summershaw Encampment
Report Date
18 Feb 2021
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by J.J. Sinisi - Dungeondraft
