Potential Dragonborn Reinforcements to Bogwood

Prepared by: Drack Drakeshield, Exiled Warrior

Overview

The potential arrival of General Innal's forces would mark a significant escalation in the conflict over the Bogwood. With Valtharix the Scaled Tyrant already entrenched in the region, these reinforcements would further cement the Dragonborn’s control unless countered swiftly. Innal does not waste resources—his forces are disciplined, well-equipped, and brutal in execution. Understanding their composition and strategies is vital to determining the next move.

Potential Dragonborn Forces in Bogwood

The Dragonborn currently have approximately 300-400 troops in Bogwood, including both existing forces under Valtharix and the possible reinforcements from General Innal.

  • Existing Forces under Valtharix: Estimated 200-250 troops + Iskandral the Frost Maw (White Dragon)
  • Possible Reinforcements from General Innal: Estimated 500 troops total
  • Lizardfolk and Other Auxiliary Forces: Estimated 300-400 warriors
  • Siege Beast Deployment: 1-2 Tusked Dreadwalkers

General Innal’s Forces

1. Commanding Officer: General Innal, the Silver Fang

  • Race: Silver Dragonborn
  • Title: Conqueror of Elderhearth, Leader of the Army of the Fang
  • Tactics: Methodical and overwhelming, favors ambushes, feigned retreats, and shock assaults.
  • Symbolic Warfare: Known for psychological tactics, leveraging fear and demoralization against his enemies.
  • Strategic Ambitions: Seeking to secure a permanent foothold in Fangshadow Keep, take control of Greypyre Academy, claim Saunmier lands, and establish a defensive bulwark between his holdings and the Dwarves to deter their military expansion.
  • Total Military Strength: 5,000 - 10,000 troops across his various holdings, but could be substantially larger depending on force disbursements.

2. Composition of Possible Reinforcements to Bogwood

  • Estimated Numbers: 500 total troops
  • Primary Units:
    • 100-150 Dragonborn Soldiers:
      • Fangborn Heavy Infantry – Elite Dragonborn soldiers wielding cold-iron weapons, enchanted to endure the damp conditions of the Bogwood.
      • Frostfang Skirmishers – Lightly armored scouts equipped with icy alchemical weapons, trained for quick raids and setting up ambush points in the swamp.
      • Siege Breakers – Specialists in breaching fortifications, likely deployed to reinforce Bogwood’s stronghold against future assaults.
    • 350-400 Lizardfolk Warriors:
      • Lizardfolk Warbands – Battle-hardened swamp warriors, skilled in ambush tactics, spear formations, and guerrilla combat.
      • Lizardfolk Shamans – Mystics who provide swamp-based magic, druidic healing, and storm-calling abilities to support the war effort.
    • Siege Beasts:
      • Tusked Dreadwalkers – Enormous, reptilian war beasts bred for destruction. These creatures are heavily armored, equipped with tusks that can shatter fortifications, and often mounted with crude siege platforms allowing warriors to strike from above.

Current Forces in Bogwood

  • Valtharix’s Command: Approximately 100-150 troops, primarily Dragonborn shock troops and enforcers.
  • Iskandral the Frost Maw: A White Dragon acting as both guardian and weapon of terror.
  • Lizardfolk Raiders: Small bands of 300-400, used for ambushes, scouting, and skirmishes.
  • Fortified Encampments: Defensive structures including watchtowers, barricades, and alchemical forges.

Strategic Objectives of Innal’s Forces

  1. Reinforce Valtharix’s Hold – Strengthening fortifications, establishing supply depots, and securing critical trade routes.
  2. Secure a Permanent Foothold in Fangshadow Keep – Ensuring Dragonborn dominance over the region.
  3. Capture Greypyre Academy – Seizing control of its arcane resources and magical knowledge.
  4. Annex Saunmier Lands – Extending territorial influence and securing agricultural and strategic assets.
  5. Create a Military Bulwark Against the Dwarves – Establishing fortifications and defensive networks to deter any counteroffensives.
  6. Eliminate Resistance – Conduct targeted strikes against Lorra Veylan’s network, focusing on supply disruptions and morale-breaking executions.
  7. Intercept External Reinforcements – Prevent Protectorate-aligned forces from reaching Bogwood by raiding supply lines and setting up roadblocks.
  8. Prepare for Counterattacks – Establish fallback positions and lay defensive traps in anticipation of retaliatory strikes.

Potential Weaknesses & Exploitable Factors

  • Reliance on Supply Lines – If their food, alchemical resources, or reinforcements are disrupted, their operations will falter.
  • Overconfidence – Innal assumes a swift victory; prolonging engagements and forcing them into prolonged skirmishes may weaken morale.
  • Rust Monster Problem – If the infestation is exacerbated, it could disrupt their logistical stability and supply chains.
  • Swamp Warfare Limitations – Heavy infantry struggles in difficult terrain; ambushes and environmental hazards can neutralize their effectiveness.
  • Clash with Other Powers – Expansion into Greypyre Academy and Saunmier lands may provoke other factions, including the Dwarves and local resistance forces.

Recommended Actions

  1. Sabotage Reinforcement Routes – Disrupt supply caravans before they reach Bogwood.
  2. Leverage the Rust Monster Threat – Manipulate infestations to corrode Dragonborn equipment.
  3. Support Resistance Networks – Provide intelligence to Lorra Veylan for precise strikes against isolated patrols.
  4. Engage in Psychological Warfare – Utilize misinformation and deception to spread fear and uncertainty among Innal’s forces.
  5. Undermine Innal’s Expansion Goals – Encourage rival factions (Dwarves, local noble houses, rogue mages) to resist his conquests.

Conclusion

The possible arrival of General Innal’s reinforcements could define the next phase of the conflict. With significantly increased military strength, Innal is no longer merely reinforcing Valtharix—he is seeking to carve out a permanent empire within Rodania. His ambitions to secure Fangshadow Keep, capture Greypyre Academy, claim Saunmier lands, and fortify against the Dwarves signal a long-term occupation strategy.

While their numbers and discipline pose a severe threat, their reliance on supply chains, adaptability to swamp warfare, and vulnerability to prolonged engagements provide opportunities for disruption. With careful coordination, the Protectorate and resistance forces may turn this reinforcement into a liability rather than a strength.

Prepared by,
Drack Drakeshield, Exiled Warrior

Associated Pages:
The Bogwood
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