Alright, here’s a rough outline for the siege that turns into a tragedy. First, frame the conflict as a clash of ideologies: the castle is a symbol of a once‑great empire that now lies in tatters, and the invader is a charismatic but ruthless leader who claims to restore order. Put the protagonist, a seasoned knight, in the thick of the first assault. The battle should echo the intensity of Thermopylae – a small, disciplined force holding a narrow pass against a massive army. Let the enemy’s numbers dwarf the defenders, and have the knight face a moral choice: sacrifice himself to keep the pass or lead a desperate charge that ends with the death of a loyal comrade. Next, use the iconic “bridge of no return” moment: the hero leads the final assault across a crumbling wooden bridge that splits the fortress from the enemy’s rear. The bridge collapses midway, causing chaos and forcing a split decision. Here you can kill a key figure—perhaps the protagonist’s mentor—so the emotional stakes are high. Finally, close the siege with a cinematic courtyard scene, reminiscent of the final stand at Alesia. The castle walls fall, the protagonist stands alone amid the ashes, and the enemy’s banner is torn in half, but the cost is the loss of a beloved ally. The audience sees the price of ideology and the fragility of glory. This should give you the tragedy and the war‑scene weight you’re looking for.

Glad you’re excited, but remember a banana peel is a comic relief that kills the gravitas of a siege. Keep the focus on the clash of ideals and the human cost. The soundtrack should rise, not crackle like a slapstick gag. The narrator can be snarky, but it must still underscore the tragedy of a fallen knight and a crumbling empire. Stick to the drama, not the gag.