Discussions were had and options were considered, but in the end the Church of Kelemvor in Baldur's Gate decided to keep their contributions minimal. With death being constant in and around Baldur's Gate thus keeping most Kelemvorites busy, and not wishing to risk the Cyricsts into an early, zealous and frenzied attack, it was decided that the majority of Kelemvorite clerics and other champions would remain behind in Baldur's Gate. However, at least a couple Kelemvorites decided that they would slip into River's End quietly sometime before the final day of the planned attack. The cloaked Kelemvorites that did arrive in the town of River's End would be there attempting to prevent as much premature death as possible.
On their persons would be the means for resurrection; diamonds, scrolls, and whatever other trinkets or weapons to battle Cyricsts and prevent any of the villager's early end before the proper, appointed hour would be packed and brought along. Magical staves and other personal devices to fight against the hordes of Cyric would also be brought to be personally used. Beyond that, at least one extra shovel and one additional Lyre of Building would be brought with Priestess Afendaria, in case the bards required an extra! The bards would just have to ask her for it, should they need to use it.
DM Mimic Note: The equipment and resources Afendaria brings contributes to the town's overall supply!
✞ "An addict for plaudit? You'll get your crucifix." ☠
From a vantage point on the approach to River’s End Bill Paterson and the mobile bank service offers the usual bank services to potential customers making their way to and from this potential battle site.
In addition diamonds and even a blue diamond left by previous customers are made available. Once the collateral offered by previous customers and now available to save lives.
DM Mimic Note: Still waiting on the Sense Motive Screenshot from the last post! Also, to clarify, is Bill Paterson donating diamonds and blue diamonds? Or is he charging for them?
Roadside conversations soon reveal the mobile bank is offering goods and services as normal and all transactions have their usual pricing neither profiteering nor offering free goods. Diamonds then are for sale. (Sense motive details sent)
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After the meeting at River's End, the elderly caretaker of the temple of Mystra approaches the Knights of the Mystic Fire regarding speaking to Justinian. After a brief but polite exchange, the old man is seen teleporting back with a small elf to the temple of Mystra, where he meets with Lady Neela.
After a somewhat lengthy talk, some of it rather concerning to the old man, he ensures to leave missives for the other Mystrans out in the field, informing them of their new orders and tasks on behalf of the temple of Mystra when it comes to River's End, and also several of the allies of the temple.
Once many Candlemarks had passed that eve, and the candle gave out its final flicker of life, the old man headed to the scrying room of the temple and set himself in for a long night of watching and waiting.
DM Mimic Note: Noted!
Player of:
Damian Pascal, - Run away/dead. - Background - Corruption from Within Amenthes Serb, Knight - Gone missing/Supposed deadBackground Tamzim Renima, mercenary - Handed over to the fist. Background Kiran, Golden Wheel - Presumed dead
Althalous Fenwick, Paladin of Mystra. - A memory lost
The Green Enclave prepares to help mostly indirectly, with several druids and rangers preparing spells to make the terrain more difficult for any advancing army, turning roads to mud, and encouraging tangling growth and spike growth to stop, slow, and demoralize any advancing Army.
Emmanuel himself seeks out local spirits and fey, encouraging them to join in the fighting.
"They have destroyed a shrine of Silvanus, my friends. An ancient tree sits in the town, and they seek its destruction as well. They have corrupted druids and rangers in service to nature. They are enemies of nature, and care not for us. If they are successful, they will harm nature once again. Let us rise and defeat this force, to bring balance back to the land, and ensure no further disruption of the balance from them!"
Emmanuel would also check on the tree in the town, seeking to help revitalize it if he is able.
The Enclave also pledges to aid in the direct fighting as much as they are able, as well as having their pacifist healers assist with triage and healing.
DM Mimic Note: Just to clarify, are there NPC druids/rangers among the Green Enclave helping? If not, and the druids and rangers mentioned above are all PCs, they will need to post for themselves!
Please also screenshot a 1d20 roll for me!
"Now this is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky,
And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die."
- Rudyard Kipling
DM Mimic wrote: ↑Wed Jun 10, 2026 4:27 am
// I believe I have responded to everyone who has posted in this thread that was not a placeholder. If my note in your post is orange, your contributions have updated the Military Power table on the original post. If my note in your post is yellow, I need further clarification, confirmation, or other information from you before I can determine how much additional military power is added to the defense of River's End. Please check your posts and if you have a yellow comment from me, please quote your post and make a new reply for me to check!
The town military power estimate has been updated for the additional contributions!
Following the delivery of the traps by the Myradon Vindicators to bolster the towns defences as promised, Archon Yuri Lichelina gave a verbal and written promise to the Councilman that he would contribute the entirety of his gem stash, minus the Blue Diamonds, to the rebuilding or repair effort for Rivers End and the new Arcane Liberation Front post battle. Considering he is an Elf that has been collecting gems for quite some time the personal collection is more vast than one would expect.
"We may be Independents but we aren't alone. Should any support be needed post battle we will be here to help, we won't simply be gone the moment the battle is done if you still need us." - Archon Yuri Lichelina.
No doubt the Archon hopes this will bolster morale and strengthen ties between the independents in the region. In addition, the Archon would provide Grease Bombs as ammunition to the catapult being constructed. Likely however many are requested for the battle.
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Aidan would show up with his work clothing, tools, and only a sword at his waist. He sets a large bag off to the side, his armor by the sounds it makes. With him walks a lone figure with whom Aidan seems to be having a conversation. The man most may know as Syl'kas, who offered to help Aidan with grunt work and defense when the time comes to protect the people.
Aidan takes his time and begins to measure and survey. He and Derik would speak as he turned to the more knowledgeable field veteran for advice on where to draw a defensive line, either built of stake wall or piled stone, were there enough time, a trench between. His intent is to have the villagers help with one final defensive and fallback point for the defenders between the Keep/temple and the enemies ahead. His work is focused on the construction of a catapult and would welcome any help from other engineers who want to work on the project.
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Sir Aidan Thatcher ~ Renowned Shipwright and Knight of House Portyr Almost all images used for Aidan's Journal are DeepAI and ChatGPT I want to make sure credit is given where it is due.
At the latest as the Archdruid himself appeared that it became clear that Naer'eanque was also a member of the Green Enclave. She showed in simple gestures respect to the man, in a kind that someone lower ranked would do to a leader.
But overall, she shifted soonish back to a more casual behaviour.
Strengthen the Defence: Naer'eanque would join the Archdruid in terms of making the terrain more difficult and challenging for possible attackers. She would be mostly using Plant Growth for fulfilling the plan of the leading druid.
She also offered to create "Shambling Mounds". Those plant(-creature) could be placed and points, where a kind of guard would be needed. Maybe as part of the influenced terrain at a crucial spot - in any case, the druidic priestess aimed the "guardian version", that would last for month if neccesary.
Gladly, Naer‘ would explain in length and with eagerly glowing eyes how such a plant would look like, that it would be carnivorous and every detail someone would need to know or not. Obviously, questions about plants (especially unusual or magical ones) are causing a lecture in a kind, that only scholars can produce.
The choosing of the position, where such plants(-creature) could be helpful, she would leave to those, who are in charge for the defence and/or knowledgeable regarding tactic and strategy.
