The Vile War

The Vile Ones launch a surprise attack on an isolated contingent of the Levy forces, catching them off guard. The Levy suffers heavy casualties but manages to retreat to the main Coalition camp.

The Vile Ones' Clan Witherheart summons a horde of undead to assault a contingent of the Levy and the Tenebrine. The undead wreak havoc, causing chaos among the Blythopoly Coalition's ranks and inflicting significant casualties.   The Coalition forces retreat in disorder, narrowly escaping total destruction thanks to a rearguard action from the 826th, losing an entire canticle, or 1/5th of its strength.

The Grung launch a daring and well-coordinated ambush on the reinforcing Clan Doombringers. The Clan's leader is assassinated, throwing the Sesh'Genasi forces into disarray. The Grung then disappear into the shadows, leaving the Sesh'Genasi in a state of confusion.

Amaranthe's strike force ambushes and destroys the command contingent of the Doombringer Clan, striking the head from Turlek Doombringer's shoulders while he was engaged in a stalemate duel with Drake.   With the death of the Clan Doombringers' leader and the heavy losses in the main camp, the Sesh'Genasi's advance temporarily slows down, giving the Blythopoly Coalition a moment to regroup and stabilize their lines.

An elite unit of Sesh'Genasi assassins, known as the Silent Blades, strikes at Blythopoly Coalition's supply caravans, causing severe disruption to the Coalition's logistics. The more far-flung units of the Coalition begin to experience starvation.

The Vile Ones launch a relentless assault on the Coalition-occupied Grung city of Deliberain, attempting to reclaim the Grung city from Blythopoly's control. The Blythopoly Coalition's defense, led by the Queen's Men, manages to hold the city at great cost after a high intensity eight-day siege.   Medea constructs a tower of skulls collected from the Sesh'Genasi invaders and builds a command tent from their tattooed hides.

Drago Wynner's Tenebrine launches a night raid on Veilmarsh, wreaking havoc among the Grung defenders and forcing them to retreat deeper into the swamp.

Blythopoly Coalition's levy clashes with the Vile Ones in a fog-covered region known as The Wraith's Veil. The eerie atmosphere makes combat disorienting and treacherous, and Grung forces attempt an attack on both sides before being forced to retreat.

The Vile Ones' full might descends upon the once-thriving Grung city of Deliberain. They launch a relentless siege, overwhelming the Blythopoly Coalition's occupying forces and capturing what's left of the city. No building is left undamaged, no Grung natives and only a few units of the Coalition make it out. The prisoners are executed and enslaved as wraiths, bolstering the Sesh'Genasi forces.

Drago Wynner and the Queen's Men launch a daring attack on the Vile Ones' forward base, Blighted Watch. In a hard-fought battle, they manage to gain the upper hand and secure a significant victory, causing heavy losses to the enemy.

The ancient red dragon, Velambaracon, descends upon the battlefield, launching a devastating surprise attack on Drago and his men. In a fierce confrontation, Drago is gravely wounded, and many of his troops go missing, leaving behind only charred bodies. Drago is presumed dead, leaving the Blythopoly Coalition in disarray.

With the disappearance of Drago and the dire situation in the city, a peace faction forms within Blythopoly, demanding that the city surrender and negotiate with the Vile Ones to end the war.

Drake and Princess Amaranthe lead a near-suicidal attack on the enemy's heavily fortified command center. In a deadly confrontation, they manage to eliminate the enemy's second-in-command Geragon, dealing a significant blow to the Sesh'Genasi leadership.

Princess Amaranthe launches a fierce assault on an entrenched portion of the Vile Ones' forces. While the initial attack is repelled, Amaranthe leaves behind a series of cursed standing stones along the battle line. These stones attract ghosts and vengeful spirits, making the enemy trenches untenable and disrupting their defense.

The copper dragons, led by Withenrax the Winsome, spring their own ambush on the retreating elite Sesh'Genasi forces. The dragons obliterate the enemy, resulting in a rare decisive victory for the Blythopoly Coalition.

Amaranthe's bodyguard is killed by an assassin from the Peace Faction. Drake kills the assassin as he approaches Amaranthe in the bed where she was still recovering. Amaranthe's report to her mother sets off a chain of consequences.

Recovering from her injury, Amaranthe adopts a new tactic, trading space for time. She slowly retreats her forces, eventually leading them into the very shadow of Blythopoly. As they give ground, they clash with Sesh'Genasi assaults several times, managing to repel the attackers and leaving curses and booby traps behind.

The vast majority of the Blythopoly Coalition's forces rest and regroup during the first week of the seventh month. They use this time to train and build their strength, preparing for the final push against the Sesh'Genasi.   This becomes a signifcant cultural memory, and forms the levy into a cohesive, professional force.

Princess Amaranthe leads her forces in a bold offensive against the entire Sesh'Genasi line. Slowly but relentlessly, she pushes the Vile Ones back in a series of intense and apocalyptic clashes.

Drake convinces the copper dragons, led by Withenrax the Winsome, to let him and his remaining men ride them in an audacious assault on a mountaintop redoubt held by the Vile Ones. The operation is a resounding success, resulting in significant casualties for the enemy.

The Tenebrine launch a night ambush on a Vile Ones' outpost, causing significant casualties among the enemy forces while suffering minimal losses themselves.

Withenrax the Winsome's copper dragons execute a lightning-fast assault on a Sesh'Genasi supply caravan, decimating the enemy's provisions and causing substantial losses.   For the first time since the beginning of the war, Sesh'Genasi begin to experience starvation in their ranks. They immediately begin a policy of eating their own wounded.

Drake and Withenrax join the attack, concentrating their forces at the center of the line. The Coalition achieves a breakthrough, and Drake and Withenrax turn to attack the rear of the breach.

The Sesh'Genasi finally use the Shard of the Void, unleashing its power and turning the tide of the battle back in their favor.   The Shard of Void has the ability to create rifts in reality, allowing the Sesh'Genasi to summon shadowy creatures and unleash devastating dark magic upon their enemies.   When activated, the Shard of Void casts a veil of darkness over the battlefield, shrouding the Sesh'Genasi forces in an impenetrable cloak of shadows. This darkness confounds the Blythopoly Coalition's troops, hindering their ability to perceive and respond to the enemy's movements effectively. Additionally, the Shard of Void can release torrents of shadowy energy that sap the strength and morale of those caught within its range, causing confusion, fear, and exhaustion.   The artifact's power can be further harnessed to unleash devastating shadow-based attacks, such as bolts of searing darkness, necrotic energies that drain the life force from opponents, and illusions that deceive and bewilder the enemy. It becomes a formidable weapon in the hands of the Sesh'Genasi, giving them a significant advantage in battles and helping them regain the upper hand in the conflict.   Its use amplifies the malevolent tendencies of the Vile Ones, making them even more formidable and menacing adversaries on the mausoleum plane.

Devastated by the recent casualties, Princess Amaranthe sets her second in command to dig defensive lines with the river to their back, preparing for another push against the Sesh'Genasi.   She personally tends to Drake's wounds and nurses him back to health, struggling with the weight of command in the wake of the recent losses.

Drago Wynner returns with his remaining forces and his mother's coven, Trine Caulder, a trio of ancient and powerful hags. They bring magical potency and a small army of debtors who owe them for their treacherous gifts. While it is not known what he offered them for their aid, he is missing his left arm and refuses to talk about whether it was taken by the dragon or the hags.

Velambaracon is called away from the relentless attack on the city to face Amaranthe, Drago, and Drake personally. The hags' magic stalls the dragon's fire, and Amaranthe and Drake manage to wound the dragon by planting their swords into his right eye simultaneously. Injured and vowing revenge, the dragon retreats from the Shadowfell entirely.

In the twelfth month, Blythopoly erupts into a wild and exuberant celebration following their hard-won victory over the Sesh'Genasi. The entire city-state comes alive with festivities, revelry, and joyous merriment. Streets are adorned with colorful banners, and the air is filled with music, laughter, and the sounds of cheers and applause.   The celebration begins with a grand parade, where the victorious Blythopoly Coalition marches through the city with their battle-worn banners held high. The Levy, the Queen's Men, and all the heroic warriors who fought in the war are honored as the adoring crowds shower them with lotus petals and praise.   The hags of Trine Caulder, including "Granny Giggleface," become the center of attention during the celebration. Their eerie presence adds an element of mystery and dark allure to the festivities. With their powerful magic on display during the war, they are revered as heroes by the people of Blythopoly, and tales of their sorcery become the stuff of legends.   In a creative display of triumph, life-size effigies representing the Sesh'Genasi commanders are crafted and paraded through the streets. These effigies are adorned with exaggerated features, representing their wickedness and malevolence. As the crowd gathers in the main square, the effigies are ceremoniously set ablaze, symbolizing the defeat of the Vile Ones and their commanders. To the delight of the gathered crowd, these effigies begin screaming as the bound prisoners inside burn.   Throughout the city, street performers put on captivating shows, reenacting key battles of the war with dazzling pyrotechnics and stunning displays of magic. Skilled illusionists and magicians enchant the crowds with mesmerizing tricks, further fueling the atmosphere of awe and celebration.   The city's taverns and pubs are overflowing with food and drink, and stories of valor and daring heroics are shared over mugs of ale and plates of hearty feasts. The streets are alive with dancing and music, as folk bands and minstrels create an enchanting ambiance.   The climax of the celebration is a grand feast hosted by Queen Medea herself. All the key figures of the war are invited, including Amaranthe, Drake, and the hags of Trine Caulder. They are seated at a long, lavishly decorated table, and toasts are made in their honor. Songs of victory echo through the halls, and the city rejoices in their triumph over the forces of darkness.   As the twelfth month comes to an end, Blythopoly celebrates not only their victory but also the resilience and unity that brought them together in the face of such formidable adversaries. The war is finally over, and the mausoleum plane will forever remember the fierce battles and the wild revelry that marked the end of the dark and epic conflict.