Fifth Siege of the Black Gate

The Fifth Siege of the Black Gate resulted in the first major character death, which dominated the actions of consequent RP characters for the next month.

Prelude
After failing to take the Black Gate in the Fourth Siege of the Black Gate, Legolas and Reinwald resolved to finally take the cursed gate and reinforce it beyond measure. Reinwald's previous injury at the Second Siege of the Black Gate had hampered his ability, leading ultimately to his failure to preserve his own life.

Battle
Though the battle began as usual, Legolas and Reinwald managed to force the Witch King of Angmar to retreat by employing the same tactics used in the First Siege of the Black Gate (charging the cliff sides). Yet after securing the Black Gate, Reinwald grew too bold and pushed deeper into Udûn. There he met Sauron, whom in a single stroke of his mace cleaved Reinwald's armor and mortally wounded him, in the same spot as his injuries from before. Carried back by his Rohirrim to the walls, they were bolstered by troops of the Mallorn Council and Reinwald was taken home.

Aftermath
Reinwald died soon afterwards in his home at the South Under, and Legolas was entrusted with the care of his son and heir, Esgal (as named by Legolas himself). Legolas took Esgal to the Woodland Realm, where he cared for the boy as his own. Edrahil was tasked with safeguarding Reinwald's possessions, and Findegil was driven mad.