My players are going through Lost Mine of Phandelver/Phandelver and Below and are going to be completing Cragmaw Castle very soon. I'm preparing for in the event they raid the castle with an army as I am starting to see their strategy unfold.
Since defeating the Redbrands, Sildar is mustering up a town guard as reinforcements from Neverwinter are not available at this time. Phandalin is on the low priority list even with news of a Drow poking around. Neverwinter is still rebuilding after Mount Hotenow and resources are minimal within the Lords' Alliance. There are about 6 former Redbrands who fled Phandalin and the party ran into them along the Triboar in a random encounter. Thought they were going to slaughter them or bring them in for justice but the party decided to convince them to return to Phandalin, and trade in a life of crime for a life of justice.
They aligned themselves with Yeemik at the Goblin Hideout who wants to be the next big leader. They can persuade him to muster up what's left of his forces in effort to take control over the Castle and all the Cragmaws.
They are heading to Wyvern Tor next and they could convince Brughor Axe-Biter to betray the Spider. I'm willing to bet on it.
Luckily, they slayed Venomfang and missed the opportunity to align themselves with the young green dragon.
In saying all of the above, I believe they are mustering an army against the Drow. Does anyone have any tips on how to do an epic castle battle and manage this as a DM?
Okay DM’s need some tips and techniques.
My players are going through Lost Mine of Phandelver/Phandelver and Below and are going to be completing Cragmaw Castle very soon. I'm preparing for in the event they raid the castle with an army as I am starting to see their strategy unfold.
Since defeating the Redbrands, Sildar is mustering up a town guard as reinforcements from Neverwinter are not available at this time. Phandalin is on the low priority list even with news of a Drow poking around. Neverwinter is still rebuilding after Mount Hotenow and resources are minimal within the Lords' Alliance. There are about 6 former Redbrands who fled Phandalin and the party ran into them along the Triboar in a random encounter. Thought they were going to slaughter them or bring them in for justice but the party decided to convince them to return to Phandalin, and trade in a life of crime for a life of justice.
They aligned themselves with Yeemik at the Goblin Hideout who wants to be the next big leader. They can persuade him to muster up what's left of his forces in effort to take control over the Castle and all the Cragmaws.
They are heading to Wyvern Tor next and they could convince Brughor Axe-Biter to betray the Spider. I'm willing to bet on it.
Luckily, they slayed Venomfang and missed the opportunity to align themselves with the young green dragon.
In saying all of the above, I believe they are mustering an army against the Drow. Does anyone have any tips on how to do an epic castle battle and manage this as a DM?
Want this to be epic if it pans out.
Thanks!