Search for Rhûn Discussion Thread [Archive] - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel

03-20-2004, 12:28 PM

DEDICATED CHARACTERS

1.) Arvedui III's character – to be kept secret for now

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2.) Carlas' character

Name: Durin son of Dain

Race: Dwarf

Age: mid thirties

Description: Durin has a long, brown beard that reaches down to his waist to which he has become very proud of, and normally boasts about to many of the younger dwarves. He wears little armor, only enough to protect him, preferring not to weigh himself down with needless ornaments and he has dark brown eyes that have always had a glint of youth and mischievous in them.

Personality: Durin has grown over the years to become a strong and proud dwarf, but never misses the chance to have fun and just enjoy life. He is very close to his parents, and he enjoys being able to take his time and appreciate the finer things in life such as drinking and singing, but would never miss the opportunity to go travel again. Even though he can be very good-natured, Durin can still be very hot-tempered and does not often give in easily making him quite stubborn at times.

Weapons/Skills: Durin usually carries a simple axe that he has had and fought with for years and was given to him by a friend long ago in Erebor. He also has many throwing axes which he has only learned to use over the past few years, but his most prized is a well-made axe of ancient design, its hilt cleverly covered with dwarvish runes, which his father gave him right before the large battle at Erebor.

Character Strengths/Weaknesses: Durin is a strong warrior and prides himself on his skill with an axe. He is very loyal and would fight to the death for his friends and family, the only thing that weakens him is his anger. He can be very tempered and stubborn, which can be fatal in battle.

History: Durin was born and raised in Erebor by his two loving, but sometimes strict parents. He has traveled throughout Eriador with his father, and together they joined a party of warriors who traveled from The Shire to Erebor to fight in a great battle against the attacking orcs . Since then he has remained in Erebor with his family and friends.

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Carlas’ post

The Sun was high in the air as Durin walked with his mother down the hot streets of Erebor. The sky was cloudless and the rich blue seemed even brighter than usual. Durin looked around at the buildings and roads around him, thinking about the last few years he had spent in Erebor. He loved it here, it was his home, but he needed to leave and explore the world outside again, like he had done years ago, with his father. Now though, he would not be with his father Dain since he had left to visit friends in Mirkwood a few months back, Durin was going to finally be responsible and be able to watch over himself instead. But, as much as he had always wanted just that, he couldn’t help but wishing that his father could come along to find Rhun, the Land of Riches with him. It had been a myth for years, and now he and a group of dwarves were going to find Rhun, and the legendary body of water with the shining lights, but his father would not be there.

Glis, his mother, looked over at him thoughtfully and smiled her warm smile that she kept especially for him. “Do not trouble about your father.” She said as though reading his mind. “He is getting on in years, as am I, and we know that you are ready to take care of yourself.” Durin nodded and stared at the ground in front of him. Glis stopped suddenly and took her son’s bearded face in her hands. “Your father and I are very proud of you. You are a strong and skilled dwarf, and you are going to go find Rhun! Think of how pleased your father will be when he hears of where you are going, this journey is like no other you or anyone else will ever take. Be proud son.”

Durin looked up into his mother’s eyes and smiled from under his long beard. “But father will be even more proud when I bring him back a great sack of treasure!” Glis laughed and nodded. “Of course, but I better get a sack five times larger than his!”

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It was nearly noon by the time Durin and his mother finally reached the Great Hall. They had walked around after their talk, and chatted about everything and anything, as Durin looked about the beautiful city one last time before leaving on his journey. He was sad to be leaving, but he was now becoming excited. Who knew what kind of things they would find in Rhun, and from what he had heard, it sounded like a beauteous land.

He turned to face his aging mother who smiled kindly down at him. They didn’t say anything, and didn’t need to say anything. Durin knew his mother was sad to see him go, they had become very attached over the years, but Glis knew how important it was for Durin to finally be able to leave on his own and learn to be responsible for himself. She walked up to her son and embraced him tightly, not wanting to let go. As they pulled apart, she kissed him gently on the forehead.

Durin and his mother smiled sadly at each other for a moment before he finally turned towards the Great Hall. Glis watched him walk away and silently whispered “Goodbye Durin, son of Dain, my son.”

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3.) Eruantalon’s character

Name: Eruantalon, but friends call him Erulon

Age: Born in 2824 From: Gondor

Appearance: He is a man that stands 5" 10' inches with dark hair and eyes. He is a fair skinned man. He weighs about 200 he is very strong and quick. He wears a black cloak. He has gray pants and brown boots. His shirt is a darker gray than his pants. He wears leather boots. He carries a large satchel with many items like books, maps, medication, leather skins for drink, food, weapons, tobacco, extra cloths. Imagine a Boromir type. But more happy and friendly.

Personality: A kind hearted person who loves nature and middle earth deeply. He is friends with all the peoples of middle earth. Erulon is quick to happiness and slow to anger. But when he does anger he often can't control it. So he does have faults, though he always wishes to protects what he loves. He is very brave but knows sorrow’s depths. That is what fuels his bravery. He is clever and a good scholar; but that doesn't mean he makes no mistakes or wrong guesses.

Weapons and items: Well I mentioned many above. But there are still greater items he has. His inner strength is his greatest weapon.

He has a sword given to him by Galadriel. It was forged by the Noldar before they left the Valar. It is amazingly sharp and strong. It glows when evil is near. Not orcs particularly but anything that is an instrument of Morgoth. It is two thirds his own height. Then there are his bow and arrows. They are gondorian in make, but large and powerful. He also carries a great dwarven battle axe, forged in Moria long ago.

History: A great warrior and minstrel Erulon travels only with friends. He often stays in Lothlorien or in Rivendell. He stops often to Gondor to see his brethren Rangers. He has fought many battles along side all the races of Middle earth. He lost his one true love early in his life, soon learning that he must go on. His duty to protect and help the people of middle earth has given him weapons and gifts. Knowing that he is meant to follow wherever the path of need is, he goes along befriending all that meet him.

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Eruantalon's post

The hills gave way to Erebor under the lonely mountain. Seeing this sight again made Erulon's breath leave him. The mountain's beauty only grew with each day. Now he looked on it with older eyes - yet its roots grew stronger and its people greater. Life was good here in the dwarven kingdom. And his old friend would be meeting him soon for new adventures. As always, with the race of Aule, it was again about finding treasures. Yet this was no dark task. The promise of a good journey with old friends was high.

Now, to make sure his kind friend didn’t get in any harms way while on this journey. The promise of riches so great can often make one stray. But he knew the hearts of these people that they where not as subtle as many in middle earth. A kind and good race lived here under the mountain. They knew the value of what hard work can give one. And yet the grievances that can some times follow them.

Coming to the great gate he hailed the guards. They waved back with smiles and greeted him warmly, remembering the man from a great battle several years earlier. "Erulon you have come! Going off on the journey from what we hear. Make your way in now. You Your friend is with his father in the Great Hall.”

Making his way down into the city he caught many familiar faces. One who was vary familiar, and he crept up behind the dwarf while his back was turned. The man though tall could walk very quietly.

"Durin! You’re here! I see you're not off on this journey yet.”

“Ahh, good friend, what are you doing here? Bali just sent word out a few days ago! Good to see you here, though. We are making our way off tomorrow. Ready yourself, Erulon and prepare for a grand journey!”

“Indeed, my old friend! We’ll have enough time to talk. I see you have many things to take care of for now. We’ll be drinking good ale by a fire side soon!”

Few of the errands made for riches ended well. On the last journey there were many unforeseen dangers that almost killed him and the whole company. Hopefully, this journey with Bali would turn out better. “Always stay on guard”, he muttered to himself. Life in Erebor was fair, but the wilds of a far off land where ominous to say the least.

Bali was shocked that Erulon had arrived so early. They sat long into the night around the fire, discussing the journey that would occur in the morning. The dwarf confided of his worries with the man, explaining that they were leaving more on impulse than knowledge.

"Well, what does it matter, anyway?" replied the man. "We are exploring a new land, not going on a mining expedition. Any information we bring back will be valuable."

Later, Erulon made his way up to his room, aided by Kalin. He found a splendid array of food ready for him. The night was coming on fast and he would need to rest. Laying his arms up to the side of the bed he got comfortable in his room.

Just then a knock at the door came. Kalin’s face was light by a candle. “One more thing Erulon. The master has bid you to take a horse. He’s found one that you could use and thinks it best. You cannot ride on our animals since you’re too large. Would you come pick one early tomorrow?”

“Tell the Lord I appreciate his kindness and thank him. I will make my way down early in the morning and be there ready and saddled.” Nodding his head Kalin shut the door for the night then opened back up swiftly. “Ahh yes, did you need anything else my friend?”

“Just good nights sleep and the assurance of a ready breakfast tomorrow. Bread will be fine with milk if you can?”

“Very good! And good night.”

piosenniel

03-20-2004, 12:31 PM

Himaran’s character:

Name: Bali

Race: Dwarf

Age: Middle Aged (55), But appearing young.

Description: About a foot smaller than a grown man. Bali has a long brown beard and a scar over one eye. He wears a light mail coat over a brown tunic and underneath a heavy brown cloak. He has a black strap which goes around his back (in which he keeps his axe). Unless attired for a large battle, Bali wears no helmet.

Weapons: A large, single-edged fighting axe, with a curved blade in the style of the Erebor Dwarves. Also, he carries a number of throwing axes (miniatures of his war axe), and surprisingly owns and uses a long elvish dagger, given to him by a friend.

Personality: Extremely friendly for a dwarf, Bali loves company, singing, beer, and even dancing. He is also an excellent story-teller, and a good listener. He is a fierce warrior in combat, fighting with a deadly combination of his various weapons. He is an experienced tracker, hunter, and pathfinder. When angry, Bali is quick to be irrational, and is not easily calmed.

Character Strengths/Weaknesses: Bali is an excellent companion, and will fight to the death to protect his friends or family members. His only true weakness is his loss of concentration in battle, which can lead to the injury of his own companions.

History: Bali was born and raised in Erebor, under the stern discretion of his father. A traveler by nature, the dwarf has venture west over the misty mountains twice in his lifetime. He is well acquainted with the inhabitants of Greenwood, Rohan, and the Shire, but has never traveled to Gondor. During perhaps his greatest adventure ever, the dwarf lead a party of warriors east from the Shire to Erebor, and fought a great battle their with a neighboring Uruk Hai army (See The Road to Erebor in Elvenhome).

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Himaran’s post: – first for the game

The sea was like nothing I have seen before, since my journey to the bay of Belfalas in 1294. It was an incredibly wide expanse of water, and the mountains to the north gave it a majestic appearance. The waves tumbled against the shore, and from whence they came I had little knowledge. But the most amazing aspect of Rhûn’s sea is the great body of sparkling lights which shine near its bottom - not pearls, but perhaps a new rock form. If it were so, it could be worth more than mithril, as it could only be found in one remote area throughout middle-earth.

Of Rhûn’s its inhabitants, I have seen only tracks, which I have painstakingly recorded. I for one met neither man nor beast on my travels, but I have traversed only a small portion of this strange land. It is hard country to say the least, and it took all of my skill and wit to navigate it.

“So you and your brother intend to go through with it?”

Bali the dwarf looked up from the his book, The Diary of Baren Longhelm, finding the gaze of his father set upon him. “Aye, that we do.”

“And how many will to be taking with you?”

The dwarf set the book down and stood, stretching his arms and neck. He took several prolonged gulps from a glass on the table near him before answering. “About eight; all good travelers and fighters. We couldn’t justify taking a larger group; as we are not going on a mining expedition.”

The elderly dwarf walked over to a window in the Ereborian chamber, which faced the southwest. “Rhûn. The hidden land, filled with riches far greater than those which have been mined from the Iron Hills; as the legends say. You and Dwalin must be careful, Bali. We have heard naught of anyone living there; or if they are friendly.”

Bali looked down at the book he had been studying. Baren Longhelm had been a great traveler, and had journeyed to ever corner of Middle Earth. Rhûn had been his last venture, and when he returned to civilization he had died shortly thereafter. The cause of his death was unknown.

“We will be careful, father. And remember, Dwalin is leading the party, not I. He asked me to go with him, and I could not refuse. We have our maps, and can travel both there and back safely enough. And of course, we have several excellent dwarves traveling with us, and if Baren did not meet any inhabitants, neither will we.”

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The next morning was hot and hazy, typical of a summer in Erebor. Bali rose and dressed, hurrying downstairs for the meal. He spoke with other members of the group, who were saying goodbye to friends and family in the hall. They all agreed to leave by noon.

After the meal, Bali returned to his room and chose his weapons. Lifting the heavy Ereborian axe off its hanging place on the wall, Bali patted the sharp blade fondly and set it with the rest of his bags. Snatching several throwing hatchets from the closet, he attached them to his leather belt. Then, opening a small chest, he removed his prize weapon; a long, beautiful elvish knife encased in a magnificent golden sheath. It had been given to him by an elf from Greenwood many years before, and the dwarf threw it perfectly. Strapping it on his belt, he gathered his things and carried them down to the hall.

Dwalin was already there, greasing the exit hole on his crossbow. Bali eyed it nervously, unconsciously feeling the scar across his eye. It had been received by one of his brother’s arrows, which had been released from the weapon accidentally.

The dwarf looked up from his task, setting the bow aside. “Good, I am glad that you are ready. As soon as the others arrive, we can discuss our route and leave.”

“Do you much knowledge of the region?” Bali blurted out. The question had been bothering him since early that morning. “It is not wise to walk blindly into a new land.”

Dwalin looked down at a map spread out on the table; now covered with lines and scribbled writing. “The map shows clearly where the region lies, and even gives us details of its properties. See here? Mountains, and just south of there a forest. And here is the great sea. But remember, we may be the first group of adventurers to enter Rhûn. Do not think it odd that there are no detailed maps of this strange sea and its surroundings. Just imagine it, Bali; whether or not the mountains carry anything beyond iron in their roots, there is a sea. A sparkling ocean filled with pearls, worth greater than mithril itself!”

“That is one dwarf’s wild estimation, Dwalin; there may be little truth to these… legends.”

The gleam did not leave the young dwarf’s eye as he continued. “They are true, Bali - I assure you.”

Bali shrugged, sitting down at the table. It would be useless to try to convince Dwalin that the great riches thought to be at Rhûn could be nothing more than a myth. But the dwarf knew that his brother was set on finding treasure in a new land; and after all, maybe there was some truth to the legends. Either way, Bali was going, and so he pushed the worry to the back of his mind and waited for the others to arrive.

piosenniel

03-20-2004, 12:31 PM

Please use this form for creating your character to post on the discussion thread.

It is a requirement that all potential game players will either have posted in one of the RPG Inns (preferably in The Green Dragon) or have played in an RPG on the Barrow Downs.

Those who have not played before in a Barrow Downs' RPG will be given preference. Final preference, though, will be at the discretion of the Game Owner.
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Character Description Form:

1.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? – YES/NO - Which one?

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in?

List them, please:

Please note you may play in only 2 (TWO) Shire games at one time. (The Green Dragon Inn DOES NOT count as a game for this.)

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan? – YES/NO – Which one?

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For your character please include:

NAME:

AGE:

RACE:

GENDER:

WEAPONS (No magical, super-hero, mithril weapons. Just good solid Middle-earth weapons and armor only that is appropriate to the race of the character and the time period.):

APPEARANCE:

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: (No half-Elven characters. No mixed-type characters. No super-heroes. No assassins. No one all powerful, martial arts proficient, or having any magical traits. Just regular characters with normal abilities for their races only):

HISTORY:

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(With the exception of the Traveler Characters who will come in later in the game:)

A FIRST POST FOR YOUR CHARACTER MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM.

It is a requirement for this game. Character Descriptions without a First Post attached will be sent back to the writer. They may be submitted again, once there is a First Post to go with them.

piosenniel

03-20-2004, 12:32 PM

Again:

CHARACTERS NEEDED

DWARVES

Dwalin (younger brother of Bali, Himaran’s character) - Himaran will PM the player who chooses to play this part about the character’s description; he will also give ideas for a First Post for this character.

8 male Dwarves - all from Erebor

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RHÛN CHARACTERS

3 Inhabitants of Rhûn – Himaran will PM the players who choose to play these parts with info about the characters; he will also give ideas for First Posts.

2 males

1 female

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ADDITIONAL TRAVELERS

(These characters are required to post a Character Description NOW, but do not need a First Post – they will meet Bali and his group along the way.

1 Dwarf – can be from anywhere

1 male Ranger

1 male Elven Scout from Eryn Lasgalen

piosenniel

03-20-2004, 12:32 PM

First Posts For the 8 Dwarven Characters from Erebor:

Gathering belongings, saying goodbye to friends and family and heading to the Great Hall should be the center of these posts. This is the only guideline - be creative. Your character is leaving to discover a new land that has never before been fully explored - apprehension, excitement and nervousness could be several very legitimate feelings for him to have.

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Those players wanting to be one of the Rhûn characters - please put your gender preference on the Discussion Thread.

Himaran will PM you with instructions about how he sees these characters and what sort of first posts he wants.

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For the players wanting to play Dwalin (younger brother of Bali, Himaran’s character) - please put your request on the Discussion Thread.

Himaran will PM you with instructions on how he sees this character and what sort of first post he wants from you.

piosenniel

03-22-2004, 01:13 AM

This Discussion Thread for Himaran's new RPG, Search for Rhûn, is now open for players to take a look at.

Please read the proposal carefully.

Follow the instructions for the characters that Himaran requires and submit your character proposal directly to this Discussion Thread - don't send them to me.

Should be a fun game!

~*~ Pio

Eorl of Rohan

03-22-2004, 02:41 AM

I want to play a male Rhun character. Should I post my character descriptions first or ask the game owner to pm me with details?

Will Witfoot

03-22-2004, 03:00 AM

Id like to play the part of the dwarf who joins the expedition later.
So, like Eorl asked, do I wait for Himaran to PM me before submitting a character profile?

Kransha

03-22-2004, 06:19 AM

I would also like to play a Rhun character, male preferably. I have the same question that Eorl of Rohan asked, so I will await some kind of answer.
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EDIT

KRANSHA -

Sorry, but we are allowing players to be in only 2 Shire games at a time - you will need to withdraw your request for this game.

~*~ Piosenniel, Game Moderator

piosenniel

03-22-2004, 09:21 AM

Eorl of Rohan

Himaran will be checking in tomorrow most likely and will contact you about what he wants. I'll send him a PM also to alert him to your request.

Do not post a character description and first post until he does contact you - he has something very specific in mind.
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Kransha

Sorry, but we are allowing players to be in only 2 Shire games at a time - you will need to withdraw your request for this game.

~*~ Pio

bilbo_baggins

03-22-2004, 11:43 AM

I would like to play the part of the lone male Ranger who joins the expedition later, and I don't know where to post anything, but here goes:

I have not played in any games in the Shire.

I am not currently involved in any games.

I have posted in both the Green Dragon and White Horse.

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My Character:

Name: Arasiniel (Friends call him Aras)

Age: 73

Race: Men(Numenorean Ranger)

Gender: Male

Weapons: Sword, about 5 feet long at the hilt, scabbard at waist on the left. Dirk, about 1 1/2 feet long, sheathed on the right. Hunting bow, with about 30 arrows in quiver slung over right shoulder. Bare hands.

Appearance: About 6' 2", with brown eyes and brown/black hair, no extra clothes or any amenities, sleeps on the ground, desperately needs a bath and shampoo. Is right-handed

Personality: Quiet, speaks only when needed. Doesn't presume to take authority, unless given. Is wise even beyond the years of his prolonged life. Has always had an affinity for elves. Is a loner who is almost outcast from his own people, the outcasts. He is the ultimate loner. Was tortured at birth by the Easterlings, and has a maddening rage when he sees them, to the suppression of all other factors.

History: Has had battles beyond count with the fading remnants of the orcs. Knows neither mother nor father. Has very few friends.
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EDIT:

bilbo_baggins

You posted in the correct place.

Himaran, the game's owner, will probably be on tomorrow to take a look at all the requests.

Check back to this Discussion thread then.

~*~ Piosenniel, Shire Moderator & Moderator for this game

Elentarimir

03-22-2004, 02:13 PM

I would request the part of the male Elven scout from Eryn Lasgalen.

1. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN AN RPG? No.
2. HOW MANY RPGS ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN? None.
3. HAVE YOU POSTED IN THE GREEN DRAGON? Yes, I have.

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Name: Raendîn

Age: 951

Race: Elf

Gender: Male

Weapons: An Elvish longbow and quiver carrying about 35 arrows. He also carries a broadsword etched with runes. (Left-handed)

Appearance: Tall with long blonde hair and grey eyes, Raendîn appears a typical Mirkwood Elf. However, he is slightly more muscular than the average Firstborn, due to his travels as a scout. Raendîn dresses normally in various shades of green, with light boots.

Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: Raendîn is courageous and rarely backs down from anything. Normally, he is quite loud and outspoken; though 951, the wisdom of the Elves hasn't entirely set in yet, and he still makes rash decisions that can easily be turned against him. He enjoys a good time with his friends, and can come up with a light-hearted, funny remark at any point in time. His greatest strength is his ability to remain cheerful in the face of grave peril. However, his greatest weakness is the fact that, once something has angered him greatly, his judgment clouds over, causing a serious rage that is easily used to his disadvantage.

History: Raendîn was born in Mirkwood, many years before the War of the Ring. His childhood was spent largely in the company of his sister, Nennár, whom he loved very dearly. Together they practiced archery; Raendîn learned swordsmanship on his own. Upon his coming of age, Raendîn became a scout for the Elven-king. Since then, he has journeyed far and done many things outside his homeland.

Arestevana

03-22-2004, 02:15 PM

I would like to play one of the characters from Rhun, preferably female.

Himaran

03-22-2004, 02:19 PM

To Those Interested in this Game:

Please read the list of wanted characters closely. I will reply to all requests, questions and applications tomorrow.

Will Witfoot: You do not need to wait to do a profile. You do not have to do a first post.

Eorl of Rohan: I will pm you with details. Don't do a profile or post until I contact you.

Bilbo_Baggins: I will pm you with details regarding your application.

Carlas, Eruantalon and Arvedui III:

Please post on the discussion thread to let me know that you are on board and following developments.

Thanks,
Himaran

Kransha

03-22-2004, 05:05 PM

I'll be withdrawing my request for a character.

Arvedui III

03-22-2004, 05:28 PM

I'm here, Himaran. I'll be watching...

The Perky Ent

03-22-2004, 05:30 PM

Well, this looks like fun, and I’m used to playing a dwarf so…mind if I join the RPG? I’ll be auditioning for one of the 8 dwarves!

Character Description Form:

1.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? – YES/NO - No

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in?

One

List them, please:

Last Hope for Moria

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan? – YES/NO – Yes Which one?– Green Dragon

For your character please include:

NAME: Káin Bronzetooth

AGE: 58

RACE: Dwarf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS Káin carries a large ax with a silver blade inscribed with dwarfish runes in the center of the blade in the shape of a mountain. Also, Káin carries a thin layer of chain mail. Furthermore, Káin has a blunt dagger and a small ax for throwing purposes. Káin also carries an iron helmet and a small club tied around his waist.

APPEARANCE: At 4’, 7” Káin has a plump childish face containing blue eyes. His brown beard that sinks below his chest and his clean, brown hair is tied in a ponytail that goes down to the end of his spine. He is very well clothed and carries a scar across his right arm.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Káin is very proficient at forging and crafting. He is a real comedian and has the ability to make anybody laugh. Tenacious, curious, and eccentric, Káin lives life to the fullest and can’t stand not knowing what’s happening or what someone’s saying. Cooking, all though he stinks at it, is a fond art of Káin, as he likes creating new things. Káin has a weakness in the fact that he is a horrid fighter, and couldn’t save his life for all the mithril in Middle Earth. He knows very little of the peoples of the world and is therefore, clueless to the opinions of others.

HISTORY: Born in the kingdom of Erebor, Káin grew up in his father’s smithy for a time, until when he was 19, when his mother died while wondering off towards Mirkwood. After his mother died, he became an apprentice to another dwarf blacksmith, as his father was wasting away in grief. Káin’s father died 2 months later. Having nowhere do go, Káin studied for 21 years under his master, learning every trick of the trade. When he was 40, his master died and Káin opened up his own shop, complete with forge and his own apprentice to mold. Now, Káin’s renowned skills are needed in what could be the biggest find since Balin in Moria. Rhún.

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The Perky Ent's post

Some dwarves never hear it the first time. “Yes. Yes. Yes, don’t worry. I’ll have your ax repaired by the end of the month. Engraving of a dove? Yes. Ok.” As the stout dwarf left Káin’s shop, Káin started on the repair of the dwarf’s ax. In several hours, it looked good as new. “Now there is a quality ax! Time to get you off to your master!” said Káin as he trotted off to find the ax’s owner. “Ah! Now that is an ax! Here’s your gold!” said the owner of the ax. Káin always enjoyed delivering the weapons he crafted. The smiles and the compliments were the best in the world.

As Káin entered his forge, he noticed a small letter on his business table. “Now who could this be from?” Káin said, as there was no name except his own. The letter read:

Káin Bronzetooth,

Your service is required in a “quest” of glory! I am inviting dwarves and….possibly others to an expidition that, if all goes well, will make us filthy rich. There are recent tales of the land of Rhún, far off into the east. If all goes well, there should be a paradise awaiting us. Have you ever wanted to be a legend? Even wanted to be counted among the great? Well, this is your chance. If interested, please meet me in the Great Hall my mid-day. However, this isn’t a walk around the street. This is a serious quest. So, you’ll have to pack up belongings you want to bring, and food while your at it. Please remember, we don’t know how long it will be before we can restock, so back for the long haul. Please consider this opportunity!

“Weird” Káin said as he pondered the letter. “Rhún. Haven’t heard of that in years. Why now? Who wrote that letter anyway? What’s this all about?” As Káin reread the letter, he stopped. “Have you ever wanted to be a legend? Of course! Who wouldn’t! But I have to think fast! If I’m not quick, they might give up my part! I better get over there and find out what’s going on!” The blue sky gleamed in the heavens like a ocean of simarils. The conditions were perfect for a journey. “Well, I better get started! Borfin!” In a heartbeat, Borfin, Káin’s apprentice scurried out from behind the forge. He was about 30 and had dirt on his face. “Borfin! This is it! If you pass, you will be as skilled as I. If you’re successful, you are free to open your own forge. Here is your task. I’m going out on a quest with several dwarves to Rhún. You’ve heard of it, haven’t you? Anyways, I will be gone for a couple of months, and I want you to run the store! When I come back, if the place is well kept up, you are free to be your own master.” Borfin was stunned. Giving a smile, Borfin nooded. “Yes, then I’ll pack and see you in a couple of months. Um…please don’t ruin The Mithril Star Borfin! I’ve grown quite fond of my forge!” and with that, Káin started packing. He backed his favorite ax, along with an ax for throwing and a small blunt dagger. After packing food and other essentials, Káin started walking to the Great Hall. “Goodbye Mithril Star, take care of yourself. “ At last, Káin had made it to the Great Hall. He looked upon the assembled dwarves. “I’ll do it! When do we leave?”

Saraphim

03-22-2004, 05:54 PM

Character Description Form:

1.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? One in progress

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in? One, Last Hope for Moria

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan? Yes, The Green Dragon Inn

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NAME: Iorhail

AGE:38

RACE: human

GENDER: male

WEAPONS: One unadorned hand-and-a-half sword, a black bow, and a small hunting knife. His armor is simply composed of worn leather.

APPEARANCE: He is six feet tall, thin build, and has black hair and dark brown eyes.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Iorhail is a very quiet, cynical man. He prefers his own company, or the company of those who will be quiet themselves. Iorhail is good with the sword, and not so good with the bow. His number one goal is to stay alive, but he would die to avenge any broken honor.

HISTORY: Iorhail’s father was a ranger under Aragorn who settled in Gondor after the War. Although born into peace, Iorhail inherited a thirst for adventure that was somewhat sated with a post as a scout.
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Saraphim's post

The crowded, bustling streets of Osgiliath itched at Iorhail where he could not scratch. He had been alone on the bare plains for six months, and the contrast of scenery was startling. He jumped at every noise and movement, causing the passers-by to stare.

It came to him that they were also staring at his clothing. Most likely, they thought he was a vagabond, not a servant of their King. The raiment of the Ranger had fallen in honor since the time of his father.

When he thought of his father, Iorhail remembered the promise he had made to him to return home for a while when he was relieved of his post. But Iorhail did not especially want to return, considering the fuss his mother and sisters made. Apparently, he was so filthy that they had him washed and redressed before he could protest. And then the endless conversations about who he should marry.

No, he had important business to attend to. When the scout had come to take his place, he had brought Iorhail a horse and a message: to report to the King Elessar immediately upon his return.

The horse had been attended to; it was now housed comfortably in the royal stables, and the audience with the King was much to short for Iorhail’s liking. He would have preferred to arrive at home late at night, to avoid the nitpicking of the female of his family. But the King was characteristically blunt:

“I have had several reports from patrols about strange happenings around the Rhun area. I trust no one to this task but you the greatest of my Rangers, to find out all you can about these happenings and report back to me.”

Iorhail was then cordially dismissed. He took the long way to his family’s home, but it was with inexpressible joy that he told them about his new mission. They reacted contrary to what Iorhail felt, but he had expected them to do so. The day ended with Iorhail looking out into the deep night with his father, who was proud of his son, but loath to have him leave again.

“It is the greatest honor, my son, to be called up by Aragorn as the greatest of Rangers, for he himself aught to hold that title.” His father took him by the shoulders and looked him deep in the eye. “You will succeed, Iorhail, and our family will become the greatest of all others under the reign of Telcontar, but more importantly, you will succeed in becoming who you were meant to be.”

His father’s words echoing in his mind, Iorhail retired to bed, anticipating his journey.

Carlas

03-22-2004, 06:25 PM

I'm here! But one question: Wasn't this game supposed to be in Rohan, or have I missed something...

Arvedui III- Oh, a secret character? They're always fun...

Eruwen

03-22-2004, 07:26 PM

Oh, thank God I got here when I did. Ok, I haven't posted in any RPG for a while because I was waiting for certain things to hurry up and get over with so I would have more time. But now I have plenty of time and I was wondering if I could play the other male Rhûn character. :D

Nilpaurion Felagund

03-22-2004, 08:27 PM

Character Description Form:

1.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? – YES - Setting Sails for Valinor, Last Hope for Moria

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in? Last Hope for Moria

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan? – YES – The Green Dragon

_______________________________________

For your character please include:

NAME: Narvi Silverfist

AGE: 103

RACE: Dwarf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Skilled with a bow. Uses an axe for close combat.

APPEARANCE: The picture of a true Dwarven warrior. He is tall for a Dwarf, with well-trimmed black beard. His dark brown eyes add grimness to his stern countenance. He is strong and lithe of limb.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: He is grim to look upon, but Narvi is one to enjoy good company. But one must not cross him - his anger is explosive, and he will not stop until a foe is down.

HISTORY: Narvi son of Gimli was born in the Lonely Mountain. At a young age, he has shown skill for hitting a mark at any distance, earning him the attention of the king's elite company of archers. Once he was of proper age, he joined the said group, and showe his prowess during the Battle of Dale, when the company defended the rear of the remnant of Dain and Brand's shattered army's retreat to Erebor.

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Nilpaurion Felagund's post

Narvi had received a letter. It told him of an expedition to Rhûn. Rhûn. A fitting name for a place little-known.

"Father," said he, "read this."

"Rhûn," Gimli said after setting down the missive. "I have heard of it in the writings of Baren Longhelm. A place full of riches, they say. This will be a journey any Dwarf will desire."

"Maybe," answered Narvi.

"I feel doubt in your words. Why is that?"

"This is a journey for miners and craftsmen, not one fit for a warrior."

"Ah, but the war is over. Peace now reign in all the lands. One must find new things to explore. Either you go, or you marry now."

"I am not ready for that." He sighed. "Very well. I shall go."

"If only I were a hundred years younger..." Gimli said.

Will Witfoot

03-23-2004, 03:57 AM

Sorry if it took me awhile. Here's the profile for the travelling dwarf:

Im currently involved in the 'Last Hope for Moria' RPG, and yes, I have posted at the Green Dragon.

Name: Gortek Mad-Eye

Race: Dwarf

Gender: Male

Age: 202

Description: Gortek is well muscled and short in stature, as are all dwarfs. His skin is taned and his beard and hair are a light brown from all his time spent outside. A crude eyepatch covers his left eye, a memento from one of his many deadly adventures.
He wears brown boots, black britches and navy blue tunic over a white shirt. His hands are encased in gloves made of fine, but worn, leather. A woolen, grey cloak is wrapped about his person, avid protection against harsh weather.

Personality: Mad as brush. Gortek is usually very good-humoured and friendly (if somewhat odd), but can fall into bouts of screaming rage or cynical depression. The most usuall cause for this is the lack of trust other people place on him. He is allway ready to exploit any opportunity promising riches.

Weapons: From Gortek's belt hangs his most trusted weapon, a short and sturdy sword wich can be used for a myriad of purposes. He also keeps a long dagger stuffed in his left boot, and three throwing knives of an odd design are kept in the belt crossing his torso over his left shoulder and under his left arm.

Character Strengths/Weaknesses: Years of wandering have left Gortek with the skill's necessary to survive in the wilds. His outdoor experience combined with the long memory customary of the dwarf race means that he has a good sense of direction, and has up to this day never gotten lost. He has also gotten used to the harship of the world, and is skilled in the use of his weapons.
All the years of wandering have taken their toll, though. Too many perilous situations combined with the baking sun's effect on the dwarfish mind, have left Gortek quite mad. Once in combat, forexample, it is near impossible to restrain him.

History: Born in the Iron Hills to a small and peacefull dwarf clan, young Gortek's childhood in the mountains was unbearably dull. When he came to be of age, he ran away from his home, embracing the exciting life of an explorer.

There, hope thats sufficient :smokin:

Himaran

03-23-2004, 07:21 AM

Here is the list of those who are accepted and pending.

8 Male Dwarves
The Perky Ent - Good post, description, and character! Accepted.
Nilpaurion Felagund -

2 Male Ruhns
Eorl of Rohan - Check you pms
Eruwen - Check your pms

1 Female Ruhns
Arestevana - Check your pms

Ranger Traveler
bilbo_baggins - Can you add a little about the clothing he wears, and any defining characteristics about him? Thanks.

Dwarf Traveler
Will Witfoot - Outdoor skills, eh? We can use those in Ruhn.... Accepted.

Elven Traveler
Elentarimir - Accepted.

To Those Playing the three travellers.

You do not need a first post. Your first post in the game, however, should be about travelling in the area between Ruhn and Erebor. Perhaps you could meet each other on the way, in order to familerize yourselves with other characters - and then meet the dwarves as a group.

Saraphim: Sorry, but the ranger position has already been taken. You can still play a male dwarf.

All Positions Are Filled Except for 6 Male Dwarves!

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

03-23-2004, 09:33 AM

No Problem, Himaran!

Arasiniel (cont.)

Arasiniel, or Aras, has dirty, road-worn clothes. He has a wide, dark cloak to be used as a sleeping cloth if necessary, with a hood. Under that, is a tunic woven by the old Dunedain before the Reforged Kingdom. He always wear his weapons over his tunic yet under his cloak, if he is wearing it. His sword belt also keeps his tunic gathered. He wears no armor, whatsoever, being careless and knowing that his time will come and no armor would stop it.

Arasiniel is quiet and withdrawn. He is not prone to enjoying others company, so don't approach him carelessly. He has given his love to a Dunedain woman, who is meant for someone else. He has been wronged ever since he was born, making him rather wary around others of his kind.

Is this enough, Himaran? I don't know much about 'defining characterisitics.'

Himaran

03-23-2004, 11:10 AM

Bilbo_baggins: That will be fine. You are accepted.

Six Male Dwarves are still needed/

Himaran

Saraphim

03-23-2004, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the offer, Himaran but I'm in Last hope for Moria , and I'm having quite enough of being a dwarf for now! :) But You guys have fun!

Himaran

03-24-2004, 06:16 AM

Here is the updated list of those who are accepted and pending.

8 Male Dwarves
The Perky Ent - Good post, description, and character! Accepted.
Nilpaurion Felagund -

2 Male Ruhns
Eorl of Rohan - Check you pms
Eruwen - Check your pms

1 Female Ruhns
Arestevana - Accepted

Ranger Traveler
bilbo_baggins - Accepted

Dwarf Traveler
Will Witfoot - Accepted

Elven Traveler
Elentarimir - Accepted

Saraphim: Ok - have fun in Moria!

All Positions Are Filled Except for 6 Male Dwarves!

Himaran

Carlas

03-24-2004, 09:12 PM

It would seem we have a shortage of dwarves... I had thought that more dwarves from Road to Erebor would have been in this one also, but it is nice to see you Eruantalon, it's been awhile! Also, Himaran- how did this game end up here in the Shire?

piosenniel

03-25-2004, 12:55 AM

Carlas

Please check your PM's.

~*~ Pio

Himaran

03-25-2004, 07:33 AM

Nilpaurion Felagund

That will be fine. You are accepted.

Eruantalon:

Still waiting for you to check in.

Himaran

Carlas

03-25-2004, 02:06 PM

Pio

Thanks, I was just curious to know. :)

The Perky Ent

03-26-2004, 06:48 PM

Yay! I'm in! This looks like fun! I heard about Road to Erebor and this looks promising! It's nice to work with some new people as well as those dwarves and orcs in Moria :) ! Should be cool! Now if we could just get those 6 dwarves...

Himaran

03-26-2004, 08:11 PM

Eorl of Rohan (sadly) dropped out, so....

Six male dwarves remain, along with one male Ruhn Native

I realize the bad timing, as many people are playing dwarves in 'Moria. Pio, you had mentioned pming some people that play in Rohan - could you do that? I would like to fill up these spots asap!!!

Himaran

The Perky Ent

03-27-2004, 08:18 AM

Man, i'm really going crazy over this thread not starting up, and i'm sure you are Hilmaran. So, an idea. Maybe we should post adds in other forums in case they don't know. You know, something in the form of a stickie. To me, it seems like either no one cares, or they don't know. So i think we should get the message out ASAP so we can start the RPG and start having fun!

piosenniel

03-27-2004, 10:32 AM

Posting ads in other forums would be considered bad form.

In addition, players must have posted in the Shire Inn or in Rohan before they can play in a game in the Shire.

I have PM'd all the people on the Shire Players list and a number of people in Rohan who are not in several games already. Just sent out 5 more PM's this a.m.

What you can do is PM people you think might be interested if you wish and talk up the game to them.

~*~ Pio

The Perky Ent

03-27-2004, 10:37 AM

Oh yeah, you're right Pio. It would be weird having an add for a RPG in the Quiz Room or something! But i'll get right on that pm-ing people thing!

piosenniel

03-27-2004, 10:47 AM

Please remember players need to have read through The Red Book and posted in the Shire or Rohan Inn - which they can do before they post on the game's discussion thread.

So - you will need to tell them that . . .OK?!

~*~ Pio

The Perky Ent

03-27-2004, 11:08 AM

Red Book, check, Shire/Rohan Inn, Check, Players, Check! I'm off! I'm sure we can recruit six people by Monday! I'm off!

Also, if there really is no one interested, is there a chance we might play 2 characters?

Novnarwen

03-27-2004, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the PM, Pio.

Hi Himaran! This looks like a neat game. I would like to apply for Dwalin or just a random dwarf, since I've never tried playing a dwarf before..

Anyway, will you drop me a PM or something, Himaran?

Cheers,
Nova

Esgallhugwen

03-27-2004, 04:40 PM

I've been Pm'd by Pio, the game sounds interesting I'll work on a post and such, but for now I must depart (been on computer a little too much today), but I'll try to get up a post as soon as I can to help you guys get started with this game. Hope I get accepted, never played a Dwarf before. :D Pm me about anything else I might need to know.

Saraphim

03-27-2004, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the PM, Pio . I'm quite interested in playing as the second male Rhun character. I'll post up within the next day or two. :D

piosenniel

03-28-2004, 02:16 AM

CHARACTER LIST SO FAR:

Please read the proposal to see what is needed for the character roles still open.

1.) Dwalin, Bali's younger brother

Novnarwen - UNDER CONSIDERATION

2.) Dwarves of Erebor – 8 males

1.) The Perky Ent

2.) Nilpaurion Felagund

3.) Esgallhugwen - UNDER CONSIDERATION

4.) Need

5.) Need

6.) Need

7.) Need

8.) Need

3.) 2 Males from Rhûn

1.) Eruwen

2.) Saraphim - UNDER CONSIDERATION

4.) 1 Female from Rhûn

1.) Arestevana

5.) 3 Travelers

1.) bilbo_baggins - Ranger

2.) Will Witfoot - Dwarf

3.) Elentarimir - Elf

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Other characters:

Himaran - Bali; from Erebor

Carlas - Durin, son of Dain; from Erebor

Eruantalon - Eruantalon (Erulon); Man of Gondor

Arvedui III - To be revealed later

piosenniel

03-28-2004, 02:18 AM

1.) Saraphim - wait for Himaran to PM you with details about the Rhûn characters. No need for a bio or /First Post right now. :D

2.) Novnarwen - I'll put you down as trying out for the brother, Dwalin. You, too, can wait for Himaran to PM you with his ideas about the Dwarf who will be his character's brother. :D

3.) Esgallhugwen - Here are Himaran's instructions for the Dwarves beginning the journey:

First Posts For the 8 Dwarven Characters from Erebor:

Gathering belongings, saying goodbye to friends and family and heading to the Great Hall should be the center of these posts. This is the only guideline - be creative. Your character is leaving to discover a new land that has never before been fully explored - apprehension, excitement and nervousness could be several very legitimate feelings for him to have.

Himaran

03-28-2004, 09:29 PM

I am very busy, but will try to send pms with details tomorrow morning.

Himaran

Fordim Hedgethistle

03-28-2004, 09:41 PM

Hi -- been noticing your lack of Dwarves. I will try to write up a character description and first post in the next couple of days as this rpg looks like a lot of fun.

The one wrinkle for me is: I am already in one rpg (A Land to Call Their Own) and in the planning group for another (Bloodstained Elanor); as I understand them, the Shire rules state that I can only be in two rpgs at once (right?) -- so what if there's overlap between the ending of "Land" and the beginning of "Bloodstained" with this game going on during both. . . (does that make sense? Pio -- help!)

piosenniel

03-29-2004, 03:17 AM

Fordim -

A Land to call their Own was scheduled to run about 9 weeks. It opened on 03/06 and should be very near finishing 05/08-09. So, even if it ran over by a week - it would still end before June when Durelin wants to start the 'Bloodstained Elanor" game.

So, you should be fine if you want to play in this game.

~*~ Pio

Himaran

03-30-2004, 07:31 AM

CHARACTER LIST SO FAR:

Please read the proposal to see what is needed for the character roles still open.

1.) Dwalin, Bali's younger brother

Novnarwen - CHECK PMS!

2.) Dwarves of Erebor – 8 males

1.) The Perky Ent - Accepted

2.) Nilpaurion Felagund - Accepted

3.) Esgallhugwen - Place a description and first on the discussion thread.

4.) Fordim Hedgethistle - Place a description and first on the discussion thread.

5.) Need

6.) Need

7.) Need

8.) Need

3.) 2 Males from Rhûn

1.) Eruwen - NEED A FIRST POST - PM IT TO HIMARAN

2.) Saraphim - CHECK PMS!

4.) 1 Female from Rhûn

1.) Arestevana - accepted

5.) 3 Travelers - all accepted

1.) bilbo_baggins - Ranger

2.) Will Witfoot - Dwarf

3.) Elentarimir - Elf

~*~*~*~*~*~

Other characters:

Himaran - Bali; from Erebor

Carlas - Durin, son of Dain; from Erebor

Eruantalon - Eruantalon (Erulon); Man of Gondor - PLEASE CHECK IN!!!!!

Arvedui III - To be revealed later

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Pio: I could lower the amount of needed dwarves from 8 to six... what do you think? After all, we have Novnarwen and Will Witfoot playing dwarves, too.

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

03-30-2004, 08:02 AM

I don't know if I'm the one to answer this or not, but might you not have some of the dwarves as purely random characters? No one control them. That sort of thing. Might not be a good idea, but I can't think of anything else... :(

I don't know how RPG's are run, so I don't know if that will work...

b_b :rolleyes:

Eruantalon

03-30-2004, 04:05 PM

My sincerest appologys Himaran

I have been taking new course and classes recently. I completely forgot about this game since I didn't hear from you for so long about it.

I am here and will be here every day my word and my promise....becuse this is building up to be the best game I've been in so far!

Thank you many times for getting it started here in the shire where I am allowed to play since I have never been approved in Rohan. Bethelberry once said that I could but I never acted on it since I was still busy with a game in the shire. So having no presence in there before I don't think I could right now.

I am here and await to help what ever the need be.

Thank you for PMing me I will be more prompt old friend :D

Fordim Hedgethistle

03-30-2004, 04:34 PM

1.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? – YES (see below)

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in?

List them, please:

“A Land to Call Their Own’
Planning thread for “Bloodstained Elanor”

Please note you may play in only 2 (TWO) Shire games at one time. (The Green Dragon Inn DOES NOT count as a game for this.)

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan? – YES – Which one? Both

_______________________________________

For your character please include:

NAME: Haenir

AGE: 67

RACE: Dwarf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Haenir bears with him but one axe: an ancient weapon of great provenance in his family, as it was used by his forebears in all the wars fought by the Dwarves since the Dark Years. It is long and heavy but so perfectly balanced that it feels light in the hand of a trained axeman. It is bound about with supple leather and is engraved with the names of all who have borne it with honour. . .Haenir’s name is yet to appear on it.

APPEARANCE: Haenir is tall for a Dwarf and somewhat leaner than most. His beard is long and dark black, and he always keeps it plaited in two braids. His eyes smoulder with a deep subterranean brown and are hidden beneath a craggy brow. He is clad in tough armour that has clearly seen better days.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Haenir rarely smiles and talks little, for he only speaks when he has something that he feels worth saying. He is a ferocious fighter, but can be foolhardy in battle. He has a reputation for being a bit of a lone wolf, for he has never taken a wife despite his vast wealth, which he has acquired through shrewd dealings with other Dwarves and peoples, as well as his habits of immense thrift. He has few friends, but he is fiercely loyal to the King, to whom he has sworn personal fealty.

HISTORY: Haenir’s parents were both killed soon after he was born as they attempted to make the long journey to Erebor from the Iron Hills. Their small party had been attacked by a band of orcs just days into their journey and all but a small handful had escaped. When they party had arrived in Erebor, Haenir had been handed over to King Dain who had taken him into his household and raised him as a page to the royal family. In the King’s service, Haenir had learned all that he could about the ways of a warrior, and during the War of the Ring had acquitted himself well in the battle before the Mountain. He had stood in defence of his King as long as he could, but was unable to prevent the fall of Dain. The new King, in recognition of Haenir’s worth, took him into royal service as a member of the King’s Companions. For the last forty years, Haenir has been content to serve the King in this fashion, but lately he has begun to chafe beneath the easy and uneventful life of royal retainer. When word of the expedition to Rhun reached him, he asked the King for leave to accompany the party.

FIRST POST:

Haenir awoke early that day, like a child on the morning of a party. For weeks he had awaited their departure but now that the time had come for him to leave his room he found himself reluctant to prepare. For forty years this one small room had been all the home he knew, and it had been enough to him. High up the mountain, not fifty feet from the Royal Bed-Chamber, he had served the King Under the Mountain loyally and with love, but his heart now longed to see the world beyond the shadow cast by the Mountain, and to seek his fortune in no-one’s service but his own.

It did not take him long to get ready, as he had been following the same routine for most of his life. He dashed some cold water on his face and quickly plaited his beard before donning his armour. It was heavy upon him, but he hardly noticed the weight. He put the few possessions he wished to accompany him on the journey into a small pack that he slung on his back. The last thing he did was take down the long, richly engraved axe that hung on two pegs just above the head of his bed. He moved to his door and took one last look back into his room before turning his back on it.

He moved through the long corridors and wide halls of the Mountain without paying heed to his route, for he knew every inch of this place as though it were an extension of his own body. Indeed, in the last few years he had begun to feel as though he were himself made of the stone of the Mountain, so used was he to living within it. It was this, he decided, that had finally prompted him to ask the King to be released from his service to the Royal Family and be allowed to accompany Durin and the others on this mad journey into the unknown. Haenir had heard the wild stories of riches in the East, but he did not fully believe them; he was not undertaking this journey for wealth – with which he was already well-provided – but for the possibility of gaining what had ever eluded him: honour. Of all the long generations in his family that had borne the axe that he now held in his hand, he was the only who had yet to do a thing of renown that would make him worth to engrave his name into the steel of the axe’s head. He saw this journey as his last chance at such honour.

When he reached the Great Hall the others were gathering to bid farewell to their friends and family. He stood by himself off to one side, impatient to get underway.

Saraphim

03-30-2004, 05:45 PM

Agh! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, Himaran. I just sent you my post, and like I said, this looks like its going to be quite the game!

piosenniel

03-31-2004, 01:15 AM

The Game will be ready to open once the last Character Bios and First Posts are in.

So:

1.) Novnarwen - (Please clear all your PM folders out so you can receive messages. I sent you an email through your Xanga site.) Place your Dwarf's Character Bio and First Post on this Discussion Thread.

~*~

2.) Esgallhugwen - See your PM's & place your Dwarf's Character Bio and First Post on this Discussion Thread.

__________________________________________________ _____

Eruantalon - Good to have you on board! :D

~*~

Fordim - Thanks for getting your bio and first post on board! :)

~*~

Saraphim - Thanks for getting that bio and post to Himaran! :)

-- Pio, Game Moderator

Eruwen

03-31-2004, 09:53 PM

Ok, my first post is in, Pio. Sorry it took so long. I have a lot of things dealing with Softball right now. I don't think that will be a problem, but I have a question for Himaran or Pio. If I write up a post during the week and post once every weekend, would that be ok, or should I be posting more than that? I was just curious in case times got a little rough like they have this week. I really like this game though and I don't want to give it up.

piosenniel

04-01-2004, 12:19 AM

Eruwen

If you post once during the week and once on the weekend that would be great. Is that what you meant?

Himaran

04-01-2004, 09:54 AM

I will update the character list tomorrow and remind people of what they need to do before being accepted.

However: THE GAME IS NOW FULL - NO NEW CHARACTERS ACCEPTED

Eruantalon: Great to have you on board - thanks for checking in, I completely understand.

Himaran

Arestevana

04-01-2004, 03:49 PM

I have one question: Is there any way that those people playing natives of Rhun can get a little information about each others' characters: their personality, for example. Or should we simply avoid mentioning the other characters?

Saraphim

04-01-2004, 10:48 PM

Yeah, I was wondering about that too. Should we just PM each other to prevent leaking, or what? We probably need to know about each other to be able to interact properly.

piosenniel

04-02-2004, 02:22 AM

Rhûn-ians

It would be great if you all would exchange bios for your characters and do a little behind the scenes planning by PM.

~*~ Pio

Himaran

04-02-2004, 09:08 AM

Pio: Thanks for holding fort! ;)

Ruhnians: When discussing your characters (it would be great if you did) or possible plots for your characters before the dwarves get to your domain, use PM's.

Saraphim: Please re-send your bio and first post. I never got it.

Once the two dwarves have done their profiles and I get Saraphim's information, the journey to Ruhn can begin!

Himaran

Eruwen

04-02-2004, 04:54 PM

Yes, Pio, that's pretty much what I meant about posting. I'll be able to post 2 times a week most of the time, but I'm not sure about all the time. It depends on what's going on. For instance, now would be a great time for me to post. Too bad we haven't started the game yet. Anyway, looking forward to this, you guys!!!

The Perky Ent

04-03-2004, 08:48 AM

Finally, the train's gettin' off the track! This is gonna be one cool RPG. I'm very glad to have it added to my resume of games!

Esgallhugwen

04-04-2004, 07:27 PM

.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? – YES which one? Breelander's All

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in? one

List them, please: The Hills of Evendim

Please note you may play in only 2 (TWO) Shire games at one time. (The Green Dragon Inn DOES NOT count as a game for this.)

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan? – YES – Which one? The Green Dragon
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For your character please include:

NAME: Nerin Cloudfoot

AGE: 63

RACE: Dwarf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Nerin carries one strong reliable double-edged hand axe which is long enough to also be used as a walking stick, he also carries three small but cunning throwing hatchets that he can pull out with deft fingers and hit his enemies with percision.

APPEARANCE: Nerin is of average height and weight for a Dwarf, he usually wears red and gold attire including armour. He has a pair of beautifully made gloves with runes representing luck and prosperity sewn in golden thread. His light brown eyes sparkle at the prospect of treasure. Nerin's rich black beard and hair is often plaited in braids to keep it out of his eyes.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Like all his kind, Nerin is incredibly sturdy and strong and stubborn; and like many of his fellow Dwarves his temper can get the best of him. He is cautious around people he does not know, especially Elves and that sort, but he knows to keep his tongue silent. But he has great caring and loyalty towards those that are closest to him and is a very decent fellow willing to lend a hand.

HISTORY: Nerin Cloudfoot was born in the Iron Hills, but when word came that the King under the Mountain had returned to beloved Erebor, his father and grandfather made preparations for the journey to the Lonely Mountain. He came along with them of course helping out in the war effort and taking care of his grandfather when he became ill. Unfortunately, the poor old Dwarf passed on from the Great halls of Erebor, but not before preparing gifts for his only grandson. "Take these my dear lad, hopefully they will serve you well in the future" he croaked roughly; Nerin took the hatchets and hand axe with great care and as his grandfather died in the bed before him, tears rolled across his ruddy cheeks and trickled through his beard, it has been the only time he has ever shed tears.
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Esgallhugwen's post

Nerin Cloudfoot was awake rather early to get underway. He had to find his father, who was always difficult to find at any time of the day or week, as well as some close friends that were not to accompany him on the quest. He busied about his room at first, getting such things as he needed, clothes, blankets, rope, cooking gear, rations; setting out his armour and gloves, taking all necessary procedures to be sure he didn't miss a single thing.

So with all in order upon his bed he pulled on his gold chainmail and buttoned his red tunic over it, fastening it at the waist using a black belt with a golden buckle. Then he finally packed his large leather bag worn with use, pulled on his gloves making his hands into a fist, fitting his hatchets under his belt and picking up his powerful walking axe he stepped out the door and shut it behind him.

To Nerin's shock and amazement his father was walking up the way to his very room! They grabbed hold of one another and patted eachother on the back "Sorry my boy, I heard news earlier on about how you were to go on the search for Rhûn, but I wasn't able to see you any earlier than now" he bowed.

"Well now is as good a time as any Father, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to say farewell before I left. I understand how busy you are in the mines"

"It makes a Father proud to know you plan on taking that journey, I pray and wish that that unknown land has bountiful treasures for you to behold, for I have heard many strange tales indeed, but no time for that we must grab an ale before we go as a proper farewell".

Later on, when all the marrymaking and catching up was done Nerin had to join with the others in the Great Hall. He managed to say goodbye to others as he passed which made his heart light and glad. A very good way to leave ones home.

Nerin rushed quickly, afraid he would come to late, but lucky for him the company still awaited the few stragglers that had yet to arrive. "Took ye long enough boy" one grumbled under his beard. Nerin bowed and apologised about his tardiness but explained he had much to talk about with his father.

The others said their goodbyes and their best regards as they prepared to debate which path would be the best way to take.

Nilpaurion Felagund

04-04-2004, 10:20 PM

Classes are over, and I live in a province where internet connection is slow and expensive. Ergo, my visit to the Downs - and the maintenance of my home page, but that's another story - will be quite erratic for the next two months.

Just to let you know. Perhaps I fear you'll feed my character to the great - and mysterious - Loch Rhûn monster if the game starts and I don't post. :)

piosenniel

04-04-2004, 10:57 PM

CHARACTER LIST:
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DWARVES

From Erebor:

1.) Himaran (Bali - 55)

2.) Carlas (Durin, son of Dain - mid 30's)

3.) Novnarwen (Dwalin, Bali's younger brother - 44)

4.) The Perky Ent (Káin Bronzetooth - 58)

5.) Nilpaurion Felagund (Narvi Silverfist - 103)

6.) Esgallhugwen (Nerin Cloudfoot - 63)

7.) Fordim Hedgethistle (Haenir - 67)
From The Iron Hills (Dwarf Traveler):

8.) Will Witfoot (Gortek Mad-Eye - 62)
~*~

RHÛN

Males:

1.) Eruwen

2.) Saraphim
Female:

1.) Arestevana - Maulká
~*~

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP (Dwarf listed above)

1.) bilbo_baggins (Arasiniel - 73) - Ranger

2.) Elentarimir ( Raendîn - 951) - Elf
~*~

OTHER CHARACTERS:

Eruantalon - Eruantalon (Erulon); Man of Gondor

Arvedui III - To be revealed later

piosenniel

04-05-2004, 12:21 AM

Looks as if all that needs to be on board is Novnarwen's Character Description and the first Post.

Then, Himaran, just post the order for the First Posts by player name on the Discussion thread and I'll transfer them to the RPG thread and open the game whenever you wish.

~*~ Pio

Himaran

04-05-2004, 08:23 AM

[B]Esgallhugwen: In your first post, end it by having your dwarf waiting the great hall. The dwarves are going to debate their route, not just run out the gate ;) .

Novnarwen: First post, and we're off.

Himaran

Himaran

04-05-2004, 08:34 AM

Ok, Novna sent me a profile and first post. Pio, I will pm you the first posts. Then you can finally open the thread!!!

Saraphim - Thanks, I got it!

Himaran

Novnarwen

04-05-2004, 10:57 AM

Okay, here is my character profile. Sorry for the long delay.

Name: Dwalin

Race: Dwarf

Gender: Male

Age: 44

Appearance: Dwalin is a bit shorter than an average dwarf. He's a bit over 1 foot high, nothing to really brag about. The dwarf wears a grey cloak and tunic. (He loves grey!) To go with that, he tends to wear a heavy and big dwarven armour. He always carries his light helmet on his proud, stout and BIG head. His arms are long, compared to his feet, and many are in fact amazed by them....

He has a short brown beard, which doesn't suit him at all. His eyes are brown, always on guard; his mouth can't be seen due to the horrible beard; his nose stretches its way down and is crooked and is not in proportion with the rest. The male dwarf has a tiny gash on his left cheek. He fell in the stairs made of stone one time, and has forever been mocked for it. Dwalin however, tends to lie when people ask him about where and when he got it. He tells them it was when he fought for his life when adventuring with Bali. (Everyone knows this isn't true though..)

Weapons: A heavy, double-bladed axe is Dwalin’s primary protection. He is excellent aim with a bow, and carries a crossbow across his shoulder. A quiver stuffed with short, deadly arrows and two hatchets are set in his belt.

Personality: Dwalin is a quiet dwarf, compared to his brother, Bali. He tries to avoid social life, or rather the common social life the Ereborian dwarves live. He would rather spend time working over the fire and anvil, pounding shape into a burning chunk of metal, then with other dwarves drinking. Dwalin is quite friendly, but not as friendly a Bali when it comes to foreigners. The dwarf cares a lot about the other dwarves and less about Middle-earth in general.

The dwarf is humble, generous, but the thought of treasures can make him seem greedy. He would never admit to it, but those who know him really well can read him like an open book. He thinks however, that he is a wonderful actor who can put up any face, anytime. This is not the case. Few actually tell him the truth. It might come to their advantage later.

Dwalin has always dreamed of travelling, but has still never ventured through dark forests, climbed mountains or found treasures. This is the main reason why he asked his brother to come along on this quest, to find Rhûn.

History: Dwalin was born in Erebor. Here he was also raised. Together with his older brother, Bali, he spent much of his childhood dreaming of distant lands. Dwalin, however, was never really ready for an adventure, that's why Bali went alone on his journeys. Dwalin has never regretted the fact that he didn't 'follow' his brother’s footsteps. Now however, he has finally straightened up and found the perfect adventure. To find Rhûn, the ancient Kingdom, is his one and only dream. He has asked Bali to accompany him, as he has no experience whatsoever from the quiet and anonymous life he has lived.

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Hmm.. By the PM you sent me, I thought I didn't need to write a first post. By this thread, I get another impression. Do you want me to write a first post or not? (I've already started a post.. so.. ehm...?)

Yet again, sorry for the delay.

Cheers,
Nova

piosenniel

04-05-2004, 11:52 AM

The Game is now open for play.

Check the Discussion Thread for any instructions Himaran might have on how to proceed.

1.) Please remember to remove your signatures from EVERY post to the game thread, including SAVES.

2.) About SAVES - try to get them filled in within 24 hours of posting them.

Have Fun!

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Himaran - I left a SAVE space for Novnarwen's post following yours. Tell me if you want it there once she posts it on the Discussion Thread. Or I can remove it if she is going to jump in later in the game.

Saraphim and Eruwen - Unfortunately I could not tell which of the posts for the Rhûn males belonged to whom. No names on the PM I received them in. One of you please take a look at the RPG thread and let me know if you are "Rhûn male 1 or 2".

Novnarwen

04-06-2004, 04:02 AM

Good news: I am setting up my post...I was a bit uncertain whether it was needed or not, but you, Himaran, must decide. Here it is though. Thanks fro your patience.

Bad News: Due to changing the Internet service (I have no idea what that really means), I won't have computer access the next couple of days. It'll probably be fixed latest Sunday. Pio, Himaran: Will you set up saves for me as needed? I'm very sorry about this..:(

Dwalin

Dwalin sat in the staircases. He looked downwards trying to get a satisfying look of his short brown beard. Too bad it isn’t longer, he thought being disappointed. Everyone else had long beards. However, what annoyed him the most was the fact that he couldn’t actually get a proper look, or any look, of his chin; and therefore not where his beard started. The dwarf started making odd grimaces, turning his gigantic head in all directions. Nope, his chin couldn’t be seen. No matter what methods he used, it wasn't possible to get a glimpse of it. Chins are only an illusion, he thought, smiling. Dwalin giggled. He had in fact never thought of this before. It was indeed brilliant.

The dwarf soon remembered why he actually was sitting here, and he felt the hunger of gold and treasures lurk inside of him. Why was he sitting here, looking like a complete idiot, when there was gold to find, and adventure to start and the finding of Rhûn? However, in order to start his adventure, he needed companions; which, by the way, he already had arranged. Now he just had to wait, wait for them to come. No more ‘chin-nonsense’, he thought. He put up a grim face and started waiting instead.

Not long had passed before his brother, Bali, came hurrying down and found Dwalin. Dwalin had now settled by a table, with a huge map covering the table’s surface. They chatted for a while, looking at the map and discussing further. Dwalin paid attention, but in the back of his mind memories from his childhood disturbed the conversation he had with his brother. As a child, he remembered he thought of days like these; when he would at last would travel and find riches. He had dreamed long of an adventure, this adventure. However, Dwalin didn’t have the slightest idea of how it was going to be like; what he would experience or what they would find in the ancient kingdom of Rhûn.

The feeling of wind, cold as ice, ran down his back and the dwarf jumped up, eyes wide open. Bali turned towards his brother, “Nervous, Dwalin?” He giggled, but the anxiety in his voice could clearly be heard. Dwalin lied and said no. Bali, who could see through this lie, giggled some more. “Aww, it’s alright to be nervous, afraid, scared, ‘jumpy’, and all those things on ones first adventure,” he said, pitying him, but still enjoying this a bit. Big brothers were supposed to ‘tease’ the younger ones once in a while. Dwalin didn’t care and ignored Bali, who was only trying to try his humour on somebody.

They exchanged a few words, both rather excited now. Dwalin felt the urge of running out of the Hall and start his adventure at once, but this of course would lead to disaster. Bali looked at Dwalin, reading him as an open book. “We have to wait, dear brother,” he said, comforting.

Dwalin giggled as he heard footsteps…

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Thanks.

Cheers,
Nova

Himaran

04-06-2004, 07:30 AM

Pio: Could you please place Novnarwen's post in the save? Thanks!

Novnarwen: That will be fine.

Dwarves and Eruantalon: Time to discuss, argue and debate the trip - ANYTHING about it. The sooner we get that done, the sooner we can leave, so post away!

Ruhnians: You can continue on your own storylines for the moment. But don't give much about yourselves or your lifestyle away!!

Travelers: You can now post. Make sure that you are travelling around the River Running, or POSSIBLY on the outskirts of Ruhn. If you are, DON'T ENTER IT!!!! Wait for the dwarves to get there.

LETS MOVE!

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

04-06-2004, 09:25 AM

I don't suppose as the Rhunians do, that we travelers could discuss meeting or talking about strategy together? I think you'll agree...

I am eager to post anything, anything I can; I just don't know where to start... A little help from Himaran or fellow travelers to suggest where to enter the character? :(

I hope I learn soon how an RPG is supposed to be played. I know very little.

The Perky Ent

04-06-2004, 09:40 AM

It's here! Finally! Now, what exactly is our course? Do we depart from Erebor east to the Iron Mts. and then southeast to Rhun? What is our path?!?

piosenniel

04-06-2004, 11:50 AM

Here is a list of the various groups and their members:

Dwarves of Erebor

Himaran (Bali - 55)
Carlas (Durin, son of Dain - mid 30's)
Novnarwen (Dwalin, Bali's younger brother - 44)
The Perky Ent (Káin Bronzetooth - 58)
Nilpaurion Felagund (Narvi Silverfist - 103)
Esgallhugwen (Nerin Cloudfoot - 63)
Fordim Hedgethistle (Haenir - 67)

With them is:

Eruantalon (Erulon) – Man of Gondor

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Travelers

Will Witfoot (Gortek Mad-Eye – 62) - Dwarf from The Iron Hills
bilbo_baggins (Arasiniel - 73) – Dunedain Ranger
Elentarimir ( Raendîn - 951) – Elf from Mirkwood

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From Rhûn

Arestevana (Maulká)
Saraphim (Nephil)
Eruwen (Bestialán)

piosenniel

04-06-2004, 11:54 AM

Bringing this back:

Himaran's previous instructions for posting:

Dwarves of Erebor and Eruantalon: Time to discuss, argue and debate the trip - ANYTHING about it. The sooner we get that done, the sooner we can leave, so post away!

Rhunians: You can continue on your own storylines for the moment. But don't give much about yourselves or your lifestyle away!!

Travelers: You can now post. Make sure that you are travelling around the River Running, or POSSIBLY on the outskirts of Ruhn. If you are, DON'T ENTER IT!!!! Wait for the dwarves to get there.

LETS MOVE!

Himaran

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Novnarwen - your post is on the game. :)

Himaran - which character names go with which male Rhun characters? I want to give the players credit on those first posts I put up.

~*~ Pio

Arestevana

04-06-2004, 02:18 PM

Pio: Eruwen's character is Bestialán, according to the bio she sent me. ;)

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EDIT: Thanks!

~*~ Pio

Himaran

04-07-2004, 06:24 AM

Pio: I think you got it right in the character list..... :confused:

Bilbo and Travelers: I mentioned earlier that it would be great if you hooked up for some fun before meeting the dwarves.

Dwarves: A note about your meeting in the chamber: I noticed that Haenir has his doubts about the journey. That's fine. However, the majority of the party are young dwarves, eager to find treasure. So, try to think less about hesitating: be impatient! You want to got and FIND TREASURE NOW.

Perhaps a comment of: "What are we waiting for? Lets go treasure hunting!" Although a little less "cliche."

Himaran

Will Witfoot

04-07-2004, 07:52 AM

Im sorry if this is rather pointless, Himaran, but I changed Gortek's age to something older, since I felt it would sound more appropriate for him to be a grizzly old adventurer rather than a young pup. He is now 102.

If you do not approve, I shall edit according to your wishes.

bilbo_baggins

04-07-2004, 10:33 AM

Oh, so I got a grizzled old man by my campfire now? Ah, Great... just kidding! ;)

Anyway, maybe sometime in the next few "game hours" we could get Elentarimir to join us? :D And then we just wait for the dwarves to get here...

This is going to be a great game!

Dwarves, get on out here! Have some fun! Be impatient as Himaran says! Or just listen to him not to me, as it is his game...

woohoo! :p

Eruantalon

04-08-2004, 12:28 PM

I'm having problems with time. I am trying to get here but with classes and work its getting really hard. I don't know if I can do this anymore. Not untill I find a way to get a few extra hours to play this one.

Sorry every one I am trying and don't want to give up yet but I'm not shure if I can play in this one.

The Perky Ent

04-08-2004, 04:30 PM

Hilmaran,

It is with great sorrow that I must withdraw my character from Search for Rhun. I'm trying to manage too many things to give my full effort to this wonderful RPG. I am terribly sorry. Feel free to carry or kill off my character in any way you wish. I'm sooo sorry i wasted your time! Also, as a lesser reason, i am playing a dwarf in Last Hope for Moria and wish to extend my varaity!

The Perky Ent :(

bilbo_baggins

04-08-2004, 07:09 PM

That's very sad, Perky Ent. What are we to do now? :(

I could look for someone to play the part of the Dwarf, if Himaran judges it's not too late for it... It probably is though.

I am really excited about this game, and I have all the time for it. No chances of me quitting, Himaran!

Hope that pleases you, :D

Himaran

04-08-2004, 07:22 PM

Perky Ent: Too bad... you seemed quite exited. Be sure to check back sometime and see the painful manner in which your character meets his doom. ;)

Erulon: As long as you can post once a week in the game thread and twice a week in the discussion thread, you are fine. I understand.

Others: Dwarves, post - and then we can leave. I want to be out of Erebor by the weekend.

Himaran

Novnarwen

04-11-2004, 02:40 PM

Hi!!

*has just been reading everything and thinks it's wonderful...*

I filled my save. I hope it was alright. I didn't bring us out of the Hall, as I was afraid Himaran would do that. (?) Anyway, if you want me to edit anything, let me know.

A question... The Route: It's a bit vague to me (is it only me, perhaps?).. Anyway, what is our exact route? Yes, I did look at the map, but still.. Himaran, do you want us to go to Long Lake and thereafter follow the Celduin? And I couldn't find the non-Evish name for 'Celduin', is there any? If so, what is it?

Sorry for asking so... stupid questions.. :rolleyes:

Thanks Piosenniel for placing my post! :)

Cheers,
Nova

piosenniel

04-11-2004, 02:49 PM

Bringing this forward:

Here is a map of Rhovanion which includes Erebor (The Lonely Mountain) and The Sea of Rhûn.

Please note:

Celduin is the Elvish name for The River Running

Carnen is the Elvish name for The Redwater River - which rose from the Iron Hill and whose waters were a rusty reddish-orange from the iron deposits at its source.

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Map HERE (http://www.tolkien-maps.com/maps/rhovanion.gif).

Carlas

04-11-2004, 02:55 PM

Sorry for asking so... stupid questions..
There's no such thing as a stupid question. :)

Himaran

04-11-2004, 08:35 PM

Ok: WERE OFF!!!

I am about to post about our leaving Erebor.

Several of you have asked about the route. Look at the map Pio posted. We will follow the river through laketown and the entire way to Ruhn, meeting the travelers on the way.

Himaran

Fordim Hedgethistle

04-12-2004, 04:50 AM

I'm happy we're finally underway! But one question: how are we to be posting at first? We have a lot of ground to cover, so are we putting up "They marched for days" posts or is there going to be something else at first?

Novnarwen

04-13-2004, 04:40 AM

I just posted for Dwalin. I have involved your character, Fordim, so let me know if you want me to edit it. :)

Nova

PS! Thanks for the route description. :p :D

Himaran

04-13-2004, 08:04 AM

Everyone Very sorry, but I am going to be away on vacation from tomorrow until this coming Sunday night.

SIT TIGHT!! When I get back, we will hit laketown.

Pio: Could you please lock the game thread tomorrow morning until I get back? The discussion thread is fine

About Posting:

Dwarves: Most of you are young. So while we walk, be excited - talk about treasure, and what it will be like to find riches greater than any of your parents did. The only veterens on the trip are Bali, Eruantalon and Durin, who is still a little young.

Talk to you when I get back -

Himaran

piosenniel

04-14-2004, 01:39 PM

Himaran

I'm going to leave the game thread open for posting. I'll keep an eye on it. The Dwarves of Erebor players can follow your instructions.

~*~

What to post about until Himaran returns on Sunday:

Dwarves of Erebor:

From Himaran - "Most of you are young. So while we walk, be excited - talk about treasure, and what it will be like to find riches greater than any of your parents did. The only veterens on the trip are Bali, Eruantalon and Durin, who is still a little young."

Begin the march, get to know one another, talk about what you hope to find and what you might do with the riches found. General traveling along talk (see Fordim's last post as an example.)

Do not get the group as far as Laketown - Himaran will do that when he returns.

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Rhunians

Feel free to continue your subplot ;)

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Travelers

In like manner, go ahead and have your characters wake the next morning and talk over breakfast, if you wish; go hunting; tell tales of previous adventures . . . deepen their characters a bit with observations on the others and private thoughts of their own.

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It would be nice to have a few posts from each group between now and about 5 days from now when Himaran returns.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

Saraphim

04-14-2004, 03:50 PM

Well, I'm glad we can continue our sub-plot, but I think we've hit a bit of a wall with it in regards to what we can and can't do with the "catch".

This is rather bad timing, what with Himaran being gone, and it's completaly understandable if you can't help, Pio.

piosenniel

04-14-2004, 04:09 PM

Rhunians

This is of course, purely up to you, but you could change the focus of your posts from the 'catch' and simply do some posts between your characters . . . just general conversation or observations.

I'm just leaving the thread open in case you want to interact a little more; set up some positive or negative dynamics between your characters . . . you don't have to do so - you can just wait until Himaran returns.

~*~ Pio

Fordim Hedgethistle

04-14-2004, 04:12 PM

I, for one, hope that the Dwarves take this opporutnity to interact -- I would like to get to know the other characters a bit better before stuff really starts happening!

Carlas

04-15-2004, 01:29 PM

Sorry I haven't posted in so long, but I will have a post up sometime tomorrow. See you then!

bilbo_baggins

04-15-2004, 03:05 PM

This is beyond a shadow of a doubt that this will have to wait until Himaran logs back in, but does anyone know about how long it will take the dwarves to get to where the Travelers currently are?

I am enjoying my first RPG, by the way. :D

bilbo_baggins :p

Himaran

04-18-2004, 01:05 PM

I'm back!

Still a little tired, but ready to start this game really moving.

Ruhnians:

About the "catch." I think that you have said plenty about it as of now. Consult your leaders about the matter. Ruhn has no single chieftain, but a council of wise, religious elders who believe in the spirits of the sea. The council will decide to save the catch for a special feast, held in honor of their gods.

Arvedui III: Now you can post about finding food in your "quarters."

No direct contact between Ruhnians and catch, please!!

Dwarves: Now is the time to learn a little about one another and forge friendships that will become important later in the mission. You should try to befriend one or two other dwarves, which would happen naturally on such a journey. Use Bali as an example: he is good friends with Eruantalon and Durin. But Dwalin could use a good pal - :p

After the dwarven party posts a bit more, I will get us to Laketown.

Himaran

04-20-2004, 06:39 AM

Dwarves: Many of you, (myself included), have the names of the other dwarves slightly mixed up. Here are the REAL names of the expedition:

1.) Bali - 55 (Himaran)

2.) Durin, son of Dain - mid 30's (Carlas)

3.) Dwalin, Bali's younger brother - 44 (Novnarwen)

4.) Káin Bronzetooth - 58 (The Perky Ent quit, but Káin is still there to be
killed. :D )

5.) Narvi Silverfist - 103 (Nilpaurion Felagund)

6.) Nerin Cloudfoot - 63 (Esgallhugwen)

7.) Haenir - 67 (Fordim Hedgethistle)

Himaran

Novnarwen

04-20-2004, 11:59 AM

Welcome back, Himaran. Hope you had a lovely trip!

Dwalin definitely needs a pal.. Fordim, do you think Haenir and Dwalin will go well together?;) :p

I was just wondering.. I've set up a save, the question, however, is whether you want me to post a camp scene? If not, then I'll just let Dwalin walk some more.

Cheers,
Nova

EDIT: After Carlas' post: Of course we should continue talking about the treasure. . . How about when night falls, and everyone is gathered around a crackling fire? :D

Carlas

04-20-2004, 01:40 PM

Hey everyone,

Sorry for my disapearance, something happened to our computer and it had to be fixed. The worst part is that the post I had written somehow got deleted, so now I'm going to have to rewrite it! :(

But right now I have to do some catching up.......

EDIT: I think we should continue on with the discussion about what we would do with the treasure, for now at least. :)

Novnarwen

04-22-2004, 02:33 PM

Hi!

I have just filled my save. Nilpaurion - I have used your character. If I have used him inappropriately, I wish for you to tell me this. :)

Cheers,
Nova

Eruwen

04-22-2004, 04:46 PM

I have a post I am ready to post on the RPG, but I have a question first...are the Rhûn-ians allowed to tell what kinds of weapons we have? This answer tells me whether I will be able to post, or if I have to re-write my entire post. Ha. :confused:

Eruantalon

04-22-2004, 09:41 PM

If you'll still have me I would be more than happy to play in this one. Now that I finaly have gotten things to calm down I have time to come here. Unless I can keep up with a game and give it real attention I feel like I am wasting peoples time. Beside I really enjoy writing and don't like putting half efforts in.

So if you will have me everything has been cleared up for me to give the game real attention. Hope to hear from you guys soon.

Himaran

04-23-2004, 07:03 AM

Eruantalon:

Of course you can play - I understand the problem you were having.

Ok - I will get us to Laketown later on today.

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

04-23-2004, 07:16 AM

How exciting that, the Dwarves will reach Laketown soon!

Himaran, I was wondering, since The Perky Ent quit, and Káin needs to be killed, about when do you plan to do that? The Travelers would be more than happy (I speak for myself at least) to assisst you in taking him out. A mistake in meeting, perhaps?

But whatever you want, as this is your game.

Having fun,
bilbo_baggins

Carlas

04-23-2004, 01:35 PM

Sorry I have not posted in awhile, I am trying to sort things out with the other RPG I am currently in. It should be ending soon though, so once it is over I'll be able to post more! :)

Himaran

04-24-2004, 05:41 PM

No friendly fire!!! Heroic death in battle. Besides, the dwarves and Erulon would wipe yo out. :p ;)

Himaran :smokin:

Himaran

04-26-2004, 10:27 AM

The company has reached Laketown and is sitting in the dining spaces at an inn. We need to speed things up, as I want to spend much of our time actually IN Ruhn, so please post away. The game started up slowly, but it will be so no more!

At the Inn: Meet other people. Men, dwarves and occasionally elves from Mirkwood come through Laketown. Maybe someone knows something about Ruhn, or has a warning for those wanting to enter it.... :smokin:

Himaran

Carlas

04-27-2004, 02:36 PM

Alright, my other game is finished so I'm here full-time now! A post is on the way! :D

Himaran

04-29-2004, 09:07 AM

Forim: Great Post! You practically made me have us leave Laketown a day
earlier. We can't have our dwarves hearing thinks like that! ;)

Dwarves: Any last post in Laketown. It is night, you're in the Inn. You can go for a walk outside... do whatever.... go to bed.... Tomorrow morning, its off to Ruhn!

We have lots of ground to cover. We can take of several days in a single post... then do several posts in a single day... with a camp scene.

Upcoming In-Game Events:

Leaving Laketown
Warg Attack

bilbo_baggins

04-29-2004, 11:21 AM

Will the Warg Attack be before they meet the Travellers?

Thanks,

Himaran

04-29-2004, 09:23 PM

Eruwen: Very Sorry, I missed your post earlier. Ruhnians have regular human weapons, but a bit cruder... and poisoned, of course.

Bilbo: The warg attack is pending... no time set. If the game needs some action, I'll throw it in.

Dwarves: Post, please. We need posts from multiple characters.

Bali, Dwalin, and Haenir have checked in. That leaves Narvi and Durin, I believe, as perky ent quit. And of course, Eruantalon.

Erulon: I know you have a tough schedule. I will post a save for you... please fill it in promptly.

Himaran

Eruantalon

05-01-2004, 10:16 PM

Hey

Trying to catch up and find out where we all are. Kinda confused and need some help. What can I post and what can I do here?

Anyone who can help please do. Thanks :)

Carlas

05-02-2004, 10:01 AM

Eruantalon- Check your PMs! :D

Himaran

05-04-2004, 07:46 AM

Carlas and Novnarwen:

Check your pms!!

EVERYONE ELSE: PLEASE DON"T POST AFTER MY LAST ONE UNTILL carlas/nova get their posts up!!!!

You are free to fill in the two saves I left about the inn. Post your stuff on the discussion thread and I will edit it in. We are moving quickly now!

Himaran

Novnarwen

05-04-2004, 01:33 PM

NOVA

Your post is now #48 on the Game thread. :D

~*~ Pio

Nilpaurion Felagund

05-05-2004, 02:58 AM

Sorry if I've been gone so long. Hand-over is approaching and "Desert Crown" still isn't through...

Ahem. Normal person excuse.

OK. Sorry if I haven't posted much. Lot of housework. They make me wash dishes!!! :(

So, is the Inn save still available?

____________________

NOTE: I PLACED THIS POST ON THE GAME THREAD ON THE INN SAVE - PIO

"Lorien calls me, so I must go now. Besides, we'll be leaving early tomorrow."

Narvi has just been talking with old friends, fellow veterans of Dale. Some had gone on to be official explorers for the Reunited Realm, and a few of them had even gone to Rhûn. Rhûn. Still a funny name.

Despite the fact that none were sent anywhere near the Sea of Rhûn, their knowledge of the terrain of the East has been helpful. But not very hopeful. Rough rocky outcrops as far as the eye can see. Except for a few trickling streams, the land is almost a desert. And yet the men who assailed us came from that part of Middle-earth. How could they have lived there?

There was something else that caught his attention during the description of Rhûn. There have been some sightings of strange shadows trailing those that dared to travel through the Eastlands. Rhûn loathes outsiders, he concluded, followed by a warning, What are we doing?

Of course, heat plays tricks on people's minds, he said jokingly. Joke or not, once they reach Rhûn, he'll keep his axe a little closer to himself.

Carlas

05-05-2004, 04:09 PM

Himaran- I have sent you the post!

BTW, me and Erulon are writing posts for the save at the inn, so hopefully we will have them up on the discussion thread soon.

Himaran

05-08-2004, 08:21 AM

Place posts for saves on the DT!

Everyone, please check in, and start posting. Carlas' post is up, and so you're clear to go. The RPG needs to move, and I'm not even sure where most of you are.

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

05-08-2004, 08:41 AM

I don't know where the others are, Himaran, but I am willing to do anything you say. My other Travelers have sort of left me hanging, though I can continue to use conjecture on their characters. I just don't want to form their character into something they don't want

Fordim Hedgethistle

05-08-2004, 08:47 AM

Still here -- I'm just away from my home computer until Monday. On that day, though, I shall post again (I hope Haenir will have a chance to cleave a few orc necks)

Novnarwen

05-08-2004, 11:38 AM

I'm here too.

-- Nova

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Please note:

I've just put a post, #48 on the RPG, for Nova.

All of the Dwarves have packed up and left the Inn.

On to the Orc Fight everyone!!!

~*~ Pio

Arvedui III

05-08-2004, 06:05 PM

I'm here. Sorry for not being so lately. I'll get "the catch's" post up by tomorrow at the latest.

Novnarwen

05-09-2004, 02:07 PM

My save is filled. (Let me know if it needs editing.) Durin and Dwalin are stuck in two trees. Someone ought to come and help them :smokin:

Nova

PS! Thanks for placing my post, Pio!

Fordim Hedgethistle

05-09-2004, 09:35 PM

I've spilled first blood! Heh heh.

I've got all the Dwarves involved in a fight with the Orcs, and I do hope that this is OK with everybody :D Let me know if anything needs changing -- otherwise, let's get to it! Those Orc heads aren't going to come off all on their own.

Esgallhugwen

05-10-2004, 08:52 AM

Eep! :eek: I'm terrible sorry for not doing any posts for Nerin. I've been busy with my other RPG and my personal life. But now that I've finally got a chance to catch up, I'll be sure to post for Nerin about how he feels about everything that has happened so far.

He'll also give the orcs a good thrashing ;)

Eternally yours,
Esgallhugwen

Will Witfoot

05-10-2004, 09:01 AM

I'm sorry for having been away for awhile, but I've been quite busy with schoolwork as of late. Himaran, I will post as soon as that becomes possible from my other priorities.

Carlas

05-10-2004, 01:35 PM

Not one of Dwalin's better plans... :p

Himaran

05-11-2004, 07:44 PM

Thanks for checking in. I will have a post up momentarily.
Himaran

Himaran

05-13-2004, 07:38 AM

The orcs are too many; basiscally, we ran off. But remember, only Bali, Eruantalon and Durin and (maybe) Forim's character are veterns; the young dwarves are not the greatest warriors...

Dwalin and Durin are still stuck in the forest. Carlas, Novnarwen: Maybe you want to have them sneak out at night. Bali is going to have a heart attack leaving without you!

DWARVEN PARTY: Fight is over, posts need to be about doing things at the camp, worrying about your missing comrades.... maybe even being angry at Bali for ordering a retreat. PLEASE POST!!

Himaran

Fordim Hedgethistle

05-13-2004, 07:44 AM

Query: in box 49 Kain was ordered to stay at the campsite; but during the battle with the orcs he is suddenly there, slaying away. . .

Huh?

Himaran

05-13-2004, 08:01 AM

Ah! Good eyes, Forim. I'd forgotten.

Himaran

piosenniel

05-13-2004, 04:02 PM

Just to let every one know:

This game was ssheduled to run for 12 weeks - ending June 28th.

On next Monday, May 17th, the game will have run 6 weeks.

~*~ Pio, Game Moderator

bilbo_baggins

05-14-2004, 08:01 AM

ouch. We really need to pick up the pace then.

I will be ready to post whenever is necessary, Himaran.

Himaran

05-14-2004, 08:07 AM

Everyone: I think we need a concrete look at what happens next: We need to get to Ruhn within 1 week. Time for fast posts, etc.

The following must be completed by: Friday, May 21st

1. Dwalin and Durin run from the battle, and stumble back to Bali's camp. Carlas and Novnarwen: please have this happen in your two "saves."

2. Bali, overjoyed, continues the forced march. We then hit the travellers IN THE SAME POST!

3. The travellers listen to the story, and decide to go with them.

The following must be completed by: Friday, May 28th

4. Bali, dwarves and travellers reach Ruhn. We find that rocky hills surround it.

5. They find a way into Ruhn, lose items, their map, and provisions. They eventually stumble to the Lake.

6. The Lake's Secret is revealed.

As you can see, we have a lot of ground to cover in two weeks. People need to start posting on a regular basis. I will put up saves for things if no one is available to post.

Carlas, Novnarwen: Have the pair sneak out of the forest to a much relieved Bali.
I will continue moving the story along.

POST!!

Himaran

Himaran

05-14-2004, 08:32 AM

Arasinel: Great Post! Just in time, actually.

The elf (I forget his name) just shot a warning arrow at the dwarves. Now the travellers can step out and identify themselves as friends. The elf, of course, will be laughing histerically.

Then we can reach Ruhn and have nearly two weeks to reach the sea! Keep moving!

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

05-14-2004, 08:44 AM

Himaran, *snaps a salute* no problem, sir! The Elf's name is Raendin, if I remember correctly, and I quite enjoy posting exactly when it is necessary.

Carlas

05-14-2004, 05:13 PM

I'll be posting as soon as Novnarwen has hers up so we can start on our way to Ruhn! :D

Novnarwen

05-16-2004, 07:16 AM

My save is filled. Sorry for the delay.

Carlas - About Durin and Dwalin's narrow escape:

I've ended my post with:
Writhing in agony, his eyes were searching for light to hold on to, as he wandered into darkness.

This doesn't mean that Dwalin dies, he is only unconscious. Anyway, what I was thinking was that Durin goes down from his tree, as he sees one of the Orcs about to harm/kill (?) Dwalin (as he is about to wake up?). Durin can bring the Orc down, or something. But the point is that you get Dwalin with you and you are, as Fordim put it in his post: For a moment he considered ignoring the command, for Dwalin and Durin were still trapped behind a wall of orcs,

Nevertheless, you will have to get us away and back to the others, as Himaran has written in his last post.

If you do not wish to post about their narrow escape, I can make a post to have just under yours.

How did that sound?

Cheers,
Nova

Carlas

05-16-2004, 03:29 PM

Sounds good! Ill have my post up by tomorrow afternoon at the latest.

EDIT: The save is filled! :D

Himaran

05-16-2004, 05:07 PM

travellers: Meet The Dwarven Party

Himaran

05-18-2004, 11:11 AM

TRAVELLERS, DWARVES: I put up saves. We will be in Ruhn ONE WAY OR ANOTHER by the end of May. Then we have a month to get out of it.

Ruhnians: Not long now. Please check in and put in a few posts since the story is turning towards you. I will pm all Ruhnians once the dwarves reach Ruhn.

Folks, I have as many posts in the game thread as everyone else combined. You really need to start posting. Don't just follow me - MOVE THE PLOT ALONG YOURSELVES. I can't write this story alone.

Thanks,
Himaran

Eruantalon

05-18-2004, 01:33 PM

I'm reading and catching up here. I can finaly devote regular time here. Heres the post.

Seeing the inn made him feel oddly comforted. There was new hope in a place where everyone could relax. Things couldn’t be rushed but they shouldn’t be made slower either. Now Looking around the inn he saw many travelers. They all seemed to be on there own business and need there own space. It seemed that all of them where preoccupied. Not this traveler he thought to himself. This was neither the time nor the place.

Moving through the inn it was hard to talk to his fellow companions. He needed to get through and find time on his own. Where would he go and how would he do this? He found a place outside around the back of the inn where there was still a grassy yard. He felt a fondness for green things and felt comfortable there.

Just as he sat there a familiar face showed up. A fellow traveler that had been on the last journey he went on for the dwarf lord. They sat and talked for some time and enjoyed the cool air of the night. Things began to quit in the town. This was the time he loved most the simple quit that could cover the land. The two laughed and enjoyed the night till the moon had risen farther up and tale telling was over.

He made his way off to his room and slept a sound sleep. Like a quit before the storm he thought to himself. He hoped for the best on his journey. But he could feel something building in this time around.

Himaran

05-18-2004, 02:03 PM

Novnarwen: Yes you can. Post away.

Erulon: Good to see you! And good post: I put it in the game thread.

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

05-19-2004, 07:26 AM

Himaran, I am trying to post, but I don't want to take over the characters of the other travelers. I shall post whenever possible or deemed necessary.

Himaran

05-19-2004, 07:42 AM

bilbo_baggins: At this point, I don't care if you use someone elses characters to move the plot along. Since they have not posted for two weeks, they're characters can be used and killed off as we see fit. Obviously, I hope they show up, but the few who have actually played steadily in this game must not be handcuffed by those that haven't.

A slightly frustrated,
Himaran

piosenniel

05-19-2004, 09:40 AM

bilbo_baggins :)

I have PM'd Will Witfoot and Elentarimir to let them know their characters may now be carried along and disposed of as needed by other players on this game.

Please do use them as you wish and move the travelers into position for meeting the Dwarves.

~*~ Piosenniel, Game Moderator

piosenniel

05-19-2004, 10:06 AM

Please note:

I have PM'd all the Dwarves who have not posted in the last 2 weeks. Please use their characters as you will until, or if, they post again to the game:

- Narvi Silverfist -- Nilpaurion Felagund

- Nerin Cloudfoot -- Esgallhugwen

If they have not posted in the next 2 days, then their characters may be killed off if that suits the needs of the game.

~*~ Piosenniel

Esgallhugwen

05-20-2004, 08:25 AM

Woah, I'll post, The Hills of Evendim is finally wrapping up, so I should be able to devote my time to this RP, sorry if I've let anyone down. I'll try to make it up to you. Hopefully I'll be able to post sometime today.

Will Witfoot

05-20-2004, 05:22 PM

Well, I'm sorry for having been away for such a long time, but I just had the last exam of the year and am able to resume posting :smokin: .

..that is, if you'll still have me? Wouldn't blame ya if you didn't :p

************************************************** ***************

EDIT: I PUT THIS POST ON POST SPACE 60 -- PIO

************************************************** ***************

Will Witfoot's post - Gortek's

Gortek and Arasiniel made their way back to the campsite. Gortek's wrath had already been cooled by the appology of the man, but dwarfs by nature were a stubborn lot. Forgiving the ranger so soon seemed impossible somehow.
As they entered the clearing in which their common camp with the elf, Raendin, was situated, they found the elf already packing his things as if expecting to leave at any moment. Gortek himself felt a strange predicament nagging in the back of his head, and he had found these kind of impulses to be right on many an occasion, so he made ready his own things.

He had just got all of his few belongings packed and was just fumbling for his pipe, when he thought he caught the sound of something approaching. His senses, honed by years of living in the wild, instantly alerted him to any possible danger connected with the noise. He glanced at his companions and could tell that they had sensed it also, and three such persons so accustomed to the outdoors were highly unlikely to be mistaken on such a matter.
Now they all could definitely hear something approaching. Reaching a wordless agreement they dived into the cover of the trees like wraiths, even Gortek moving with a stealth that his short, stocky body seemed to dennie. Readying their weapons, the trio made ready for whatever was approaching.

They had only waited for a few minutes at the most when a group of creatures entered the small glade. Gortek squinted with his one good eye and mentally cursed his poor sight. The arivals were talking amidst themselves.

"Man, elf and dwarf tracks. Been here for some time."

The gruff voice and guttural accent drained some of the tension out of Gortek. At least they were dwarfs.

"Aye, a month or two at least. But why? The weather is fine, but what about shelter? They have none!"

Gortek was now completely relaxed, lulled into calm by the familiar sound of the strangers voices. He kept his sword ready though, just in case. You could not even be sure of your own kin at these times.
He saw one of the newcomers move over to their still warm fire pit and reach out with his hand, probing the ash.

"Warm. This wood was burning an hour ago."

Thwang! It seemed that the elf did not quite share Gortek's calm. The arrow he had loosed embedded itself into the ground scant inches away from the stranger's hand. It was met with a challenge from one of the newcomers.
Glancing at each other, the three travellers stepped into the clearing.

Gortek surveyed the newly arrived party from head to toe. Most of them were quite young by dwarfish standards.
He knuckled the eye patch that covered his left eye and grinned, atlast speaking into the silence.

"These ain't orcs by the looks of things, eh?" The statement was followed by a bout of jolly, if somewhat insane bout of laughter.

"Gortek, called sometimes 'the Mad-eye' at your service. Now who are you beardlings?".

Esgallhugwen

05-20-2004, 10:00 PM

EDIT: I PLACED THIS WITH POST # 63 -- PIO

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Nerin Cloudfoot

Nerin was rather surprised he had not yet earned the nickname The mute dwarf or Master Tongueless . After all, his lack of conversation wasn't exactly helping him become aquinted with his fellow companions.

On the other hand he did share a few brief quiet conversations with Haenir, who seemed to take a liking to young Nerin. They shared many things in common despite their age difference.

That didn't help when the orcs came, Nerin's lack of experience in battle made him nervous and anxious. But despite his fear he tried to steady himself and cleave his way through to the others.

His heart nearly went up into his throat when he was cornered up against a large tree, he tried to cry out but he bit his tongue instead. Luckily for Nerin's sake, Bali came and disposed of the vile creatures that would have nearly turned him into a Dwarven pin cushion.

They frantically ran to catch up with the others cleaving off orc heads and limbs as they went. The distance to the camp seemed farther away now that they had orcs to deal with, but the two Dwarves made it safely enough, eventually clasping their hands to their knees to steady themselves as they huffed and panted trying to regain their lost breath.

Dwalin and Durin were still back there and Nerin could not help but feel a pang of guilt that he could not do more to help them. He sighed and straightened his back, it was then that Haenir spoke about going back now that they knew what they were up against.

Bali gave him a stern look and directed him over to a corner of their camp, he proceeded to tell something that Nerin could not overhear. It was decided that they would wait, Durin would lead them out to join the main group.

For three very tense hours, they waited fearing the worst but hoping for the best. Their hope prevailed and all exclaimed to see that Dwalin and Durin were unharmed, except for the rather nasty goose egg on Dwalin's head.
__________________________________________________ ______________

After weeks of travelling; the Erebor company found themselves sitting around a fire with an Elf, a man and another Dwarf. Apparently all friendly so Nerin allowed himself the leisure to let down his gaurd, if only slightly.

The young Dwarf sat close to Haenir whom he had come to trust and look to for advice on the long road to Rhûn. Nerin couldn't help but look across the fire at the Elf, he had never met one of the Fair Folk before let alone sit down with one, so it was no surprise the situation was a more than a little odd.

Nerin cleared his throat speaking to all for the first time, "forgive my rudeness, but the three of you seem strange companions, what brings you out here?".

Himaran

05-21-2004, 07:29 PM

I'd like a few more posts from dwarves or travelers.

We leave for Ruhn Monday, May 24. We will arrive at Ruhn on Wednesday, May 26.

Himaran

Himaran

05-23-2004, 08:58 PM

Great posts! It will be fun to take such well-developed characters and virtually decimate their mental beings after we reach Ruhn.

I filled in my save - run back over it if you can. Tomorrow, we pack up and leave for Ruhn. I will get us to the outskirts in a single post.

Please keep posting. It is imperitive the success of this game, as the clock keeps ticking.

Himaran

05-24-2004, 10:56 AM

I moved us to Rhun. Post about your emotions upon realizing that Rhun isn't what it seemed. Anger, Frustration, exhausion. Anything!

Then move us south. One of you can post about finding a passage. Then we head through it, and get lost in the rocky jungle. And go insane. Nothing but fun lies ahead.

POST POST POST can't stress this enough.

Himaran

Himaran

05-25-2004, 07:05 AM

THIS THREAD WILL STAY UP ON THE LIST UNTIL SOMEONE STARTS POSTING!

Read my instructions above and post. Rhunians too! You need to get out into the jungle, as we are about to enter it.

You can harass the dwarves - steal their supplies and maps, cut down trees that you know will be in their path, and throw rocks at them during nightime. But NO DIRECT CONFLICT - until we enter the caves.

Fordim Hedgethistle

05-25-2004, 03:10 PM

I've put up a post that kind of does much (if not all!) of what Himaran is wanting su to do -- all in the spirit of getting this game into Rhun of course! I think that there is still plenty of room there for everyone else to post about the journey south and finding a way through. . .if I've done 'too much' though, let me know and I will edit it back a bit (or a lot!).

Will Witfoot

05-27-2004, 03:17 AM

Himaran, I have a post ready about Gortek's feelings about the journey south and on the arrival to Rhûn. Would it be possible to put it into that save of your's, since I don't have time at the moment to add to it and write about the journey over the mountains. My next post will be made by tommorow night.

Here is the post:

Will Witfoot's post

From the beginning Gortek had been joyed by the arrival of some fresh company, and the last couple of weeks had certainly not dulled that feeling. Even the apparent distrust that some of the party's numbers seemed to hold against the three companions couldn't bring him down.

During his journeys he had, of course, heard rumors and stories about the land of Rhûn. Everyone with the slightest inkling of the subject claimed that Rhûn was filled with a myriad of natural treasure, but that in it's jungles, death stalked those foolhardy enough to cross it's borders.
He wasn't worried about the potential dangers of the journey. If he had wanted a safe and secure life he wouldn't have made travelling his chosen way of life.
As for the promise of possible riches, Gortek had a hard time containing his excitement. Where ever there was wealth to be gained, he couldn't be kept out.

The simple thought of all the upcoming excitement made him want to burst out in mirth. Even now he couldn't entirely suppress a jolly cackle from escaping now and then. Completely caught up in his daydreaming, he failed to notice that the rest of the company were giving him some berth, seemingly unnerved by his mad laughter.

That was when he heard Bali call: "Over the next hill, we may be able to see the sea! We made it, laddies, were here!"

Gortek almost leapt next to the expedition's leader, eager to catch a glimpse of the fabled land of untold riches and death.
Judging by the gasps of surprise, cries of disappointment and the confused look on Bali's face Rhûn wasn't what they had expected it to be.
Gortek's own expectations concerning the place had always been vague, as news of Rhûn were for the most part very scarce. From what little he had heard though, he knew that entering the land wasn't going to be easy.

He glanced at the company.
"Well, what did ye expect? 'Course it's got to be difficult ta get in, otherwise all the riches would have been taken by now."

He joined the others as they began to trudge southward, looking for a way that would grant them passage into the land of Rhûn.
They had been travelling for several hours when they found what they had been looking for. Overhead, high in the mountains, one could see a high pass that cut it’s way between two ancient and mighty peaks. To get there, though, they would have to scale up the sheer face of the rocky cliff that arose from the earth like a natural wall. It seemed like Rhûn itself wanted to be left alone into its brooding solitude.

Himaran

05-27-2004, 07:25 AM

Will - I placed it in the appropriate spot.

Alright, we made it!

Now, we enter the dense jungle. It is time to get lost in the maze. All the while, we get closer to the sea, but get more and more lost.

PROBLEMS THAT NEED TO OCCUR: - I don't want to do this by myself:

Jungle is uncomfortable. Flies, snakes, etc.
Dwarves get lost, think that they are going in circles.
The map (useless as it is) gets blown off by the wind.
A dwarf stumbled of the side of a plateau. Holding onto the edge, he is forced to drop his provisions in order to survive.
Once they stumble upon a path, there is a roadblock. They are forced to enter the jungle again!

Other posibilities:

Harassment by Rhunians?
Minor injuries - broken hand? Fingers?

Final Destination:

Reaching the Sea of Rhun. (accidentally)

Himaran

05-28-2004, 10:40 AM

Novnarwen will deal with the following in her post:

Jungle is uncomfortable. Flies, snakes, etc.
Dwarves get lost, think that they are going in circles.

People still need to post about the following:

The map (useless as it is) gets blown off by the wind.
A dwarf stumbled of the side of a plateau. Holding onto the edge, he is forced to drop his provisions in order to survive.
Once they stumble upon a path, there is a roadblock. They are forced to enter the jungle again!

Seriously, why do I keep getting the feeling that I am the only person writing in this RPG? Some of you are posting regularly, but most are not. The game only has 30 days left. This is the INTERESTING part of the game, and no one is posting at all. The game is always at the bottom of the Shire.

I don't want to be harsh, but if you are having problems at least let me know. You need to post in the game thread twice a week for this game to finish, and it is not happening. Some of you haven't posted for a month or so.

I love RPGS - I love this game, and I know it can be successful and interesting. But we won't have time for interesting happenings at the sea and in the caves in people don't post and move the game along. I don't want to take up 5 consectutive posts on the discussion thread yelling at people to fulfill their obligations.

Please, lets finish this one out in a decent manner.

Himaran.

Novnarwen

05-28-2004, 01:07 PM

I've filled my save. Hope it is alright that Dwalin was bitten by a snake. I don't know how bad it is yet, all depends on whether it was poisonous (?) ....

Anyway, I am not trying to criticize, but I feel I have to say it anyway.

I love this game, but it's really hard to write posts. This particularly, since there are so many players who have 'dropped out' in one way or another. (That is at least the impression I have.) Therefore, I think it's difficult to interact with other characters in a way I would think was more exciting, in a way I would normally want to. I mean, it seems to me that none of the characters are even talking to each other, exchanging thoughts etc.

I know I was probably exaggerating there, but I feel that the characters are never getting to really know each other.

Anyhow, if we want this to really evolve into an extraordinary Dwarven adventure, with these nice twists, we need to get more posters.

I’m not trying to criticize or offend anyone, but it's a fact (or at least for me) that I find it very difficult to write posts in this RPG for the reason mentioned above.

Cheers,
Nova

(I will delete this post if you think it is offending or etc.)

Carlas

05-28-2004, 03:24 PM

I couldn't agree with you more Nova, and I'm sorry to everyone if I haven't been posting as much as I would normally but I am trying to as often as I can! Plus my "e" key hasn't been working, I have to press it three times before it works! :mad:

Now to the game:

I just got rid of the [useless] map, but are there any dwarves in the group who know how to take care of a snake bite? Could come in handy right about now...

LET'S GET POSTING! :D

Will Witfoot

05-28-2004, 04:43 PM

Well, I just handled the part where a dwarf loses his provisions while dangling from the cliff side.

I agree with Novnarwen, although I'm quite aware that I'm one of those 'slackers'. Once more I appologise for that, but I did have a horrendous amount of schoolwork to do. Now that my vacations begun, however, it's a completely different story :D .

I will from now on keep a steady stream of posts coming. Lets hope we can get this game up & running properly again!

Himaran

05-28-2004, 05:04 PM

Dwalin is fine.

Gortek was pulled up, but he lost his pack. It had rope and provisions in it.

NOW: The dwarves go along the Plateau. Their path is soon blocked by an bunch of trees and rocks.

Remember: Before we reach the sea, the dwarves need to be in a poor physical and mental state. That means:

After going back into the jungle following the roadblock, the dwarve's food is ripped through by.... animals.... or Rhunians, if they post.

So....

We lose our food supply, and start getting hungry.
More injuries.
Tempers grow raw.

Then, we hit the sea.... We hit the sea on Wednesday, June 2.

_________________

About posters and non posters.

In essence, this game is going very poorly. There has been no bonding between characters because few characters ever post. This is solely there fault not that of those who have posted regularly.

I am not mad at anyone, just frustrated that friendships have not been forged between the dwarves, travellers, etc. Just rifts!

But maybe it is better this way - the company will bond when they are pitted against the Rhunians. The game could still end quite well, if people are willing to post.

Arvedui III: Time to start posting. We will meet your character soon!

Arestevana

05-28-2004, 07:10 PM

I put up a post for Maulká. Fellow Natives, if you have any objections to how I used your characters, I'm happy to adjust. We need to get out into the Jungle and start harassing the dwarves, methinks. ;)

Himaran

05-30-2004, 11:14 AM

It would be nice and thoughtful of people to continue posting in order to have this game be successfully completed. Thank you for your cooperation.

A slightly hoarse,
Himaran

Esgallhugwen

05-30-2004, 07:59 PM

My name is officially mud, thick slimy dung infested mud. :(
I have posted, and will try to do so more often, its difficult for me to move the story alone; I'm not very good at doing that sort of thing. Since our bags have been raided, do we still have our weapons? If not its really going to become more difficult and frustrating for our Dwarves and travellers.

bilbo_baggins

05-30-2004, 11:57 PM

I am extremely sorry about not posting as regularly as might be desired, Himaran and Pio. I would love to try to see the game to its proper end, whatever it may be.

Himaran

05-31-2004, 07:37 AM

Important! Read ALL of this!

We lose our food supply, and start getting hungry.
More injuries.
Tempers grow raw.

This has been done.

Rhunians: To tie all of this together, post about taking the dwarves bags, and releasing snakes in the camp, and other things that have happened. This will explain everything better.

In my last post, a warg of sorts attacked the company, so they have a little food. Rhunians: perhaps these creatures are your pets; tracking animals. And maybe the three of you who are out in the jungle set it loose on us?

Dwarves: Well, my misery itinerary is just about spent, now that Bali has injured his foot. Your next two posts need to bring us to the sea.

About the Sea

The "sea" is more like a huge lake, with its only inlet being from freshwater sources. It is beautiful; shiny, sparkling, with a nice sandy beach surrounding it. And, after all, it has the shining lights. Treasure!

Saraphim

05-31-2004, 09:58 AM

Sorry about not posting for a while. I'll try to keep it up on a more timely basis.

In my last post, I mentioned that the other Rhunians, while in the forest, were not techincally with my character. This is because a) Maulka made it clear that she wanted to hunt alone, and b) Bestailan never anwered me.

If it comes down to it, and the other two don't post, I can carry their characters to a certain degree, but I'd really rather not, since I don't know thier characters and they wouldn't be true to thier intended purpose.

Well, that's what I've got to say for now.

Himaran

05-31-2004, 12:50 PM

Haenir/Saraphim: Great Posts!

Important: Whoever posts for the dwarves next needs to move us through the Canyon. In the Canyon there is a side path that leads east. The dwarves look at it, wondering where it leads. It leads to the Rhunian's Cave Entrance. Thus, a dwarf might have a premonition that evil lingers in that passage. But either way, the dwarves ignore it and continue through the canyon to its end. Then they see the sun shining brightly on the ground.

It is THE SEA! And I post and describe it following our arrival.

Rhunians: I have a proposition.

Remember what I told you about the sea, and how you think that one particular aspect of it is sacred. The dwarves will desecrate it, in your view. Thus, you would get quite angry about it!

If Bestialen's Owner does not post in two days, we will have Bestialen attack the dwarves alone, and be killed.

Pio: Correct me if I'm wrong, but Bestialen's owner has not posted on either thread for over a month, right? Just making sure - if the player (I can't even remember who) has done so, we won't kill Bestialen off.

Himaran

Himaran

05-31-2004, 12:52 PM

Since some have asked, here is a summary of the condition of the dwarves:

A little warg meat
No other food
No bags
No map
No equipment except any armor and weapons they had on them - THEY DO HAVE WEAPONS!

Arestevana

05-31-2004, 01:32 PM

Saraphim- Perhaps I didn't make this clear enough, but I wished to have Maulká actually hunting in cooperation with the others. She had just become impatient and was waiting for the others by the exit. It is quite alright for them to go seperately, but might they link up later on?

piosenniel

05-31-2004, 01:41 PM

Since Eruwen (Bestialan) hasn't posted in so long and hasn't responded to any of my PM's, please feel free to take over the character and do with him as benefits the game.

~*~ Pio

Saraphim

05-31-2004, 07:30 PM

Oh! Everything is clear now. Thanks, Arestevana, for saying something, or I would have blundered about for a while. We could link up later on, perhaps when either hear from Eruwen or Bestialan gets killed off from lack of posting.

Himaran

06-01-2004, 08:22 AM

Dwarves/Travelers: Get us to the sea, following these instructions

Whoever posts for the dwarves next needs to move us through the Canyon. In the Canyon there is a side path that leads east. The dwarves look at it, wondering where it leads. It leads to the Rhunian's Cave Entrance. Thus, a dwarf might have a premonition that evil lingers in that passage. But either way, the dwarves ignore it and continue through the canyon to its end. Then they see the sun shining brightly on the ground.

POST!

4 weeks left to go. I have worked out a schedule, and we can finish comfortably on time if people continue to post regularly.

Himaran

Saraphim

06-01-2004, 12:46 PM

I had Nephil lay out plans with Maulká in my last post. If they do not correspond with things already in motion, I'll edit swiftly, but I figured I'd get things in motion a bit.

Carlas

06-01-2004, 05:21 PM

We finally made it to the sea of Ruhn, and before any dwarves went mad too! :D But good things never seem to last...

Himaran- Just so you know: The next 2 or 3 weeks I'll be having exams, EQAO, and all that fun end of the year stuff. I should be able to still post regularly and if not then you can just carry my character along, but I don't think there should be a problem.

Himaran

06-01-2004, 05:24 PM

The secret of the Sea of Rhun has been revealed.[/I]

My post covers a long time period. If anyone wants anything to happen BEFORE Bestialen attacks, post it on the Discussion Thread, and I will put it in the game.

[B]Rhunians:

Bestialen attacked alone. Perhaps, after watching the battle and seeing what good fighters the dwarves are, you have a double take and decide to head back to the caves. Then the dwarves find your tracks and follow you to the entrance.

BTW, Aresteva, I made us of your putting the snake in Durin's pack...

Carlas:

Thanks for the notice. I doubt there will be a problem.

Himaran

bilbo_baggins

06-02-2004, 10:19 AM

I am willing to post soon, Himaran. If Bestialen comes alone, can we still kill him, even if he is a pretty major character? Thanks.

I am rarin' to go and kill some Rhunians. :smokin:

Himaran

06-03-2004, 08:48 AM

Bilbo: YES! Post away! Have the company fight Bestialen (he attacked alone because he was horried that we desecrated the sacred waters) and kill him!

Eruwen has not posted in any thread since April 24th (I think?). Her character (in my last post) attacked the travelers.

Himaran

Will Witfoot

06-03-2004, 11:26 AM

I'd like this post put in before the death of Kain and the attack of Bestialan. I'll make another post later tonight or on tommorow morning.

EDIT BY PIO - The following post is now on the game.

Will Witfoot's post

Gortek marched on moodily beside the straggling line formed by his ragged and weary comrades, taking his sword to any bush or clump of weeds blocking his path. He swatted at a huge beetle possessed of a metallic sheen crawling on the back of his neck and spat out a curse. The accursed jungle was slowly wearing the party down, and even the mad dwarf's endurance was stretched to the limit.

He glanced at the young dwarves shuffling along like corpses with a gait crippled by the heat and eyes dimmed by fatigue and hardship. He knew that it was undeniably worse for the beardlings, who were not used to such hardship and danger. He wondered if they would be the breaking point for this party, the part from whence would begin the destruction of this expedition.
While Bali was a natural and able leader, the group lacked the bonding and camaraderie so desperately vital to any adventurers. You could never know when your life was going to be in the hands of your companions, after all, and the group was only as strong as it's weakest member.

The party continued to progress with a pace crippled by the harshness of the surrounding environment. After trudging on for what seemed like eternity they reached a well trodden path which seemed to head to the east. They stopped for a moment to debate about their next course and Gortek slumped down onto a boulder lying by the side of the path. It was important to harbor one's strength and rest whenever possible when facing such a cruel aspect of nature.
He felt more weary than he could ever remember feeling, in body as well as in spirit. Normally his indomitable happiness prevented him from loosing heart and gave him the strength to go on, but here, in this green, rotting hell that was the jungle he couldn't help feeling his age.

Hearing a bestial screech sounding from farther along the debated path, the group quickly changed their decision to take up along it. Instead, Bali and Haenir led them along the floor of the Canyon yawning in front of them and the march continued.
Gortek was jerked from his reverie by cries of "The Sea!" and "We found it at last!". Almost not daring to believe his ears he glanced up and spotted the silvery gleam visible from between the great trees, a gleam that could only point out to one thing.

With a new found vigor, Gortek joined the rest of the party in a wild dash for the Sea. Soon the trees parted to make way for the expanse of fine, white sand that was the shore. Gortek gained back his cheerfulness in an eye blink, giving a wild whoop of joy. Even the devil-spawned insects had been left behind into the jungle.

The moment Bali exclaimed that the water was drinkable, Gortek plunged his entire head into it, gulping and swallowing greedily. He resurfaced and hastily pulled off his leather gauntlets and plunged in again, this time sinking his arms into the sweet water up to the elbows. The coolness felt unbelievably good after weeks spent in the humid jungle.

After drinking enough and bathing in the Sea Gortek sat on the golden sand of it's shores, smoking the last of his tobacco. Behind him a few of the young dwarves were setting up the tent and getting a fire going. It looked like they might yet conquer this land.

Arestevana

06-04-2004, 09:53 AM

Here is a post to be fit into the relevant save.
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EDIT BY PIO: This post has been placed on the game

“Bestialán!” Maulká breathed, watching the man charge the loathsome creatures who had desecrated the sacred waters. Maulká watched, thinking, He is a fool, but only if he is killed. If he is victorious, he will be called hero. Aloud she said, “It seems we have found Bestialán.”
“He is outnumbered,” said Nephil. “He will be killed.”
“Yes, and he doesn’t need our help to do that,” Maulká replied. “I have no wish to die fighting beside a fool.”

They watched as the dwarves recovered from Bestialán’s wild attack. Once the element of surprise had faded, numbers quickly turned the battle. Even the native warrior’s superior reach and skill brought down only a few of his opponents, whether dead or merely injured Maulká could not tell.

She and Nephil watched the battle impassively. Bestialán fought well, but he was soon overwhelmed. The faint moon was sinking when Nephil murmured, “Spirits protect his spirit,” and the sounds of battle were silenced. Maulká observed the creatures return warily to their camp. “They fight with more skill than I had expected, and their numbers are too great for us to overcome.” She noted. “We should return to the caves. Others will join the fight when they hear of the sullying of the sacred water, and Bestialán’s family should know of his death.”

Nephil agreed, and they crept past the creature that stood guard nearby, moving more quickly as they reached the canyon entrance. They hurried toward the eastern tunnel, merging with shadows in the hour before dawn.

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Anyone- I will not be able to post again until sometime on Monday. Please feel free to carry Maulká if it becomes neccessary.

Himaran

06-04-2004, 12:45 PM

Great Post Aresteva!

Dwarves: Fill in the saves! Bestialen attacks, minorly-injures/knocks-unconcious a few members of the company, but is eventually overcome and slain. He fights with incredible agility and strength, swinging his blades in a confusing and deadly patern.

Fordim Hedgethistle

06-04-2004, 02:00 PM

I've just PM-ed Himaran a post in which I describe the battle between the company and the company, but it occurs to me I should post it here instead so you all know how it goes:

The strange Man from the forest whirled and darted amongst the company like a demon from the stories of old, his knives flashing in the moonlight like the movements of an animals talons. He drove at Bali first, who had been amongst the first of the Dwarves to recover from the shock of his attack, and had it not been for the quick reactions of Durin and Hænir, who were soon at their leader’s side, it would surely have gone badly for Bali. At first, Hænir was confident that the battle would soon be over, for they were many against a lone warrior – but the speed with which the Man moved, and his almost magical ability to see through the darkness that cloaked the beach were amazing.

Having been countered in his initial attack on Bali, the Man swung on Hænir. The Dwarf was able to counter the lightning-like blow with the shaft of his axe, and with a speed that almost matched that of his enemy, Hænir swung for the Man’s legs. So practiced was Hænir in this move that it did not occur to him it would fail, but the Man leapt into the air as the axe whirred through the space where his legs should be. Simultaneously, he lunged at Hænir with his knife, and only by lowering his head just in time was the Dwarf able to catch the point of the weapon upon the dauntless steel of his helm, rather than have the blade sink deep into the eye socket for which it had been aimed. Like a cat, the Man twisted in the air and came down on Hænir’s back, driving him into the earth, he then spun and threw himself upon the other members of the party.

As he struggled to his feet, Hænir heard the hue and crash of a hotly contested battle. He turned to rejoin the fray and realised that their opponent had cunningly managed to lead them all closer to the edge of the forest and under the darkness of the overhanging canopy where his apparent ability to see through the darkness was giving him the advantage. Hænir watched as two Dwarves fell with wounds, but the inky shadows beneath the trees made it impossible for him to tell who had been injured. He heard the unmistakeable sound of Bali’s voice crying out orders, but the clamour drowned out his words. Hænir stood beyond the edge of the shadows, looking in with the greatest intent. As luck would have it, a sudden breeze tossed the branches of the tree that shrouded the battle, allowing a single shaft of wan moonlight to pierce the scene. In that moment, Hænir saw the form of the Man standing over the stumbling form of Bali, his knife poised for the deathblow. Without having to think of what he was doing, Hænir hefted his axe above his head with both arms, and with a well-practiced move he sent it whirling through the air. There was the sound of tempered steel rending bone and flesh, and a slow strangled cry. The wind died and the shadows once more fell over the scene. Hænir rushed forward, unsure if he had hit the Man or his leader. He called out, “Bali! Bali! Are you all right, lad?”

“Aye,” came the slow reply. “Better at any rate than this fellow.” Hænir came to Bali’s side and looked down at their enemy where he lay with Hænir’s axe buried in his spine.

piosenniel

06-04-2004, 02:11 PM

Fordim

Did you want this placed? Or are you awaiting an OK from Himaran?

~*~ Pio

Himaran

06-04-2004, 03:11 PM

I placed Fordim's post in the correct area, so that does it for the battle posts. We have (based on my ever changing game schedule) until Monday, June 7th to enter the caves. Today or tomorrow, I will post a detailed description of the rest of the game, so people can start posting without waiting for my to yell at them. ;)

Himaran

Himaran

06-05-2004, 08:43 AM

Ok: Here is a schedule for half of the remaining part of the game. I figure that if I reveal it to you now, you will be better able to post without having to wait for me to confirm something.

Rhunians:

Go to your leaders and report that you found an extraordinary large catch.
While you are giving your report, guards come and say that the catch has entered the cave system.
Your leaders decide: "Let them come deeper, farther."

Prisoner:

Hear's odd sounds.
Suddenly, a group of travelers breaks through your door.

Dwarves/Travelers:

Stumble around caves.
"This seems to be a door."
They break through it, only to find Arvedui III's character

Rhunians:

"They have broken into the hushed room!" (where catches are kept). "We can no longer wait."
The Rhunians (maybe twenty or so) hurry through the tunnels, heading for the prisoner's room.

Dwarves/Travelers/Prisoner:

"Something approaches."
"Stand ready, weapons out!"
Bali and Haenir shove the door back into place and brace it with two rocks.
The elf (I can never remember his name!) draws back two shafts. Hatchets are readied.
Then the dwarves hear noises behind them, they start to turn...
"Hold fast! Bali shouts. "It may be a trick - they will come. Durin, see if anything is there." And nothing is.

Rhunians:

The door won't budge. They bring in a small trunk, and pound it against the stone a few times. It collapses.

_____________________

General Battle Scene: Anyone can post at this time.

The outcome is. Several dwarves are injured (not seriously), and everyone survives. About five Rhunian's die, and they retreat into the tunnels.

______________________

[b]Please: to make this go smoothly, take a section - one or two lines - and write about it from your characters point of view. If we all take bits and pieces of this IN ORDER, you won't all have to wait around for me to tell you what to write.

From now on, it is your responsibility as players to move the plot along. I will motivate, and post as well - But not five times in a row. :mad:

Lets Move!

Himaran

Novnarwen

06-06-2004, 02:53 PM

Isn't it ironic how I *complain* about few posters, and then three days after my computer breaks down and I'm not able to go properly on before the 6th of June (today) ?????!!!

I'm really sorry, I feel so bad about this. :( I've managed to read the last page of the RPG though. I haven't posted since the 28th and there has been loads of posts after that, so.... Anyway, I won't be able to post now since my computer time is up... but...I PROMISE AT LEAST ONE POST TOMORROW, HIMARAN....

Computers are nasssssty little things..
Yet again, sorry.

The slightly unhappy
Nova

Himaran

06-06-2004, 06:45 PM

Ok: here are the next posts that need to be done by someone OTHER THAN ME!!! :rolleyes:

[B]Arvedui III: I put a save up for you so the game can keep going.

Prisoner:

Hears odd sounds.
Suddenly, a group of travelers breaks through your door.

Dwarves/Travelers:

Break through the door, only to find Arvedui III's character.

Arvedui III's character is a young Gondorian man, wearing Gondorian clothing. He has been there for some time now, so he is dirty and has a haunted appearance. After all, the sounds, and the leather, and the sting of the whip... They torture their victims, you see.

[b]Rhunians:

"They have broken into the hushed room!" (where catches are kept). "We can no longer wait."
The Rhunians (maybe twenty or so) hurry through the tunnels, heading for the prisoner's room.

Nilpaurion Felagund

06-06-2004, 09:14 PM

I'm sorry for the lengthy disappearance. But I'm back on a regular basis now. I promise to post sometime today - tomorrow for our comrades east of the IDL. :)

Himaran

06-07-2004, 09:45 AM

Ok, my post covered a few things - the door has been barricaded, and the D/T/P are ready for a fight!

Here's what must happen next:

Rhunians:

The door won't budge. You bring in a small trunk, and pound it against the stone a few times. It collapses.
_____________________

General Battle Scene: Anyone can post at this time.

The outcome is:

Several dwarves are injured (not seriously).
All D/T/Psurvive.
About 5 Rhunian's die
Rhunians: retreat into the tunnels.

Remember Dwarves:

These are very good fighters. Please: no "easy kills" where you swing at them and they fall over dead. Only exception is a hatchet or arrow kill when they bust through.

Himaran

Novnarwen

06-07-2004, 01:22 PM

Okay, here are three posts. They are quite short, mind you, but I hope they are all right. I'll try to put up another save now, and fill it soon.

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This post should be placed after Esgallhugwen's post: reply #81 on the Game Thread, Page Three, first post.

POSTED BY PIO

They awoke the next morning discovering that their food was gone. To Dwalin's great sorrow their provision couldn't be found. They searched the place, but nothing was left of their food. The Dwarf shook with rage. So much had gone wrong; the snake bite, the long way, which had turned to be unexpectedly hard to find, and now their food was gone. They barely had anything to eat at all! How were they going to survive in this jungle? Furious by their latest loss, Dwalin sulked all morning. Nothing could cheer him up, not even his longing for the treasures; if there were any in this horrible place. It struck him that this might be the end to their adventure, which made him even more unhappy about the fact that they had travelled so far for noting. If there indeed was a treasure, they would have to find it quickly however.

As Bali announced their departure from their current campsite, Dwalin rose from the stone he had settled on and went over to Bali.

"What's going on?" he asked frowning and eyes shifting. What was frightened him the most was Bali's look, which gave Dwalin the impression that he was uncertain. Suddenly, a feeling of anger arose in Dwalin and his eyes reflected this.

"It'll be okay," Bali assured him, patting him on the back. "Now, let's get going," he continued, muttering it into Dwalin's ear. He only wished Bali hadn't said this to comfort him. He hoped he had meant it, and that his was fully aware of what he was doing. Pressing forwards now, would mean so without much food and without a map. Both things had been important during their long journey, and now they had neither. Could they possibly survive here in the jungle, without the necessary provisions they had been depending on earlier? Where would the find their food, and what if the sea was too far away from them to reach it, as they didn't have much water left either? These thoughts scared him, but he remained silent, but sulky, as they set out for another days' journey still hearing Bali's words buzzing around in his mouth:

"We must press on, we will not have come all this way for nothing"

Dwalin avoided the other's looks. He felt sure they were talking behind his back, whispering foul words about him and their misfortune. However, he didn't really pay attention; he was trudging in his own pace, left in his own thoughts. Maybe he just didn't care anymore. Obviously something, or someone, was trying to prevent them for getting what the dwarven company was after. Dwalin just didn't understand why.

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Below Himaran's post at page three. Reply 91, at the very bottom.

POSTED BY PIO

Novnarwen's post

Reaching the sea appeared to be the best thing on this journey yet. Finally, Dwalin too, cheered up. It was such a beautiful place. The water gave a trickling noise, which comforted Dwalin. The blue-green surface was bathed in the fading sun, and the dwarf smiled once more. He couldn't believe it at first however. The whole scenery, which he found himself in, seemed so surreal. It was like a dream-world which you only enter when you're asleep. It was idyllic. Yes, even Dwalin could put his hatred towards the jungle to rest now.

Ordered to get the tent out, he strode off and unpacked it. To his horror he discovered a long slimy oblong thing, having a great time inside the tent. Trying to relax and be calm, he grabbed his axe. Halfway running after it, he tried to make an end to its pitiful life, but missed by an inch. He dried his brow with the back of his hand, sweating like mad. He realised soon enough though, that he had been able to be perfectly civilised while handling the little creature. Proud of his accomplishment, he carried on; putting up the tent properly.

Nevertheless of Dwalin's accomplishment, the night ended terribly. To Dwalin's surprise, Kain had gone over to Dwalin's side just after putting up the tent, telling him (amongst other things) that he longed to prove himself useful. Dwalin who hadn't considered this to be at all very suspicious, saw to his surprise later that very evening, Kain braking the glassy surface of the water. Struggling to get up for air, Dwalin turned his head towards him, blinked, and saw him no more. He didn't realise that Bali had gone after him, but was already on his way back as the shore as the devilish fishes had indeed been Kain's downfall.

Unable to react as he would usually have done, he stood stiff watching the water stream over his companion. "No!" he found himself screaming, but there was nothing he could do. Reproaching himself, being shocked, he claimed his feeling of guilt. "It was my fault. He told me he was going to go out and find the treasure, to prove that he was strong and old enough to look after himself." He didn't hear Bali's reply, but he could see by the look in his eye that he wasn't blaming Dwalin for this accident However, nothing could help Dwalin now. Too shocked for his own good, he didn't notice a man coming out of nowhere attacking the dwarves.

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This should be placed at the bottom of Himaran's post. It's reply #93.

POSTED BY PIO

Novnarwen's post

As surprising as a lightening from clear sky, the attacker had come forwards and gone straight towards Bali. No one where really prepared for this battle, but the dwarves and the three travellers, where cast, unwillingly, into it. Dwalin looked nervously around, rising his axe aggressively. He turned to see Bali being cast into the air, landing several feet away from the attacker. The unknown man turned his attention to Hænir, who amongst others was backed up by Durin.

Dwalin wanted to rush over at Hænir’s side too, as his companion was forced to the ground by the barbarian. However, in his eagerness as he was about to run over to help, he tripped and fell to the ground. His face buried in the sand, he felt his nose crack. Blood streamed out of it, and made the sandy ground red. All the same he could feel his back ache and in his leg, where he had been bitten by the snake, pain arose and made him shiver. Unable to rise, by fear or pain he didn't know, he lay watching the wild man attacking his companions.

After a few seconds, which felt like minutes, the pain in his back and leg stopped and Dwalin made himself able to stand up. Axe raised, anger in his eyes, he darted over to the wild man. But just as he came over, ready to give his utter most in the battle, which had come like a surprise, he heard the sound of Hænir's heavy breath going over to a sigh. He had flung his blade into the man's flesh. Writhing in agony, the attacker fell to the ground.

Being witness to this he could think of no one other than Bali. Being assured he was okay, Dwalin breathed heavily; happy that everyone was alive.

*****

Pio (or the posters of these replies), do you mind putting them up for me?
Please ket me know if they need editing.

Thanks in advance,
Nova

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ALL DONE! ~*~ PIO :D

Arestevana

06-07-2004, 01:28 PM

I'm back, and have posted for my character. The barricade has been broken down. (Fight nicely, children. ;) )

Himaran

06-08-2004, 08:09 AM

Ok, I got a fight scene up. 2 Rhunians down, 3 to go! First come first served, as only five are killed - you can injure as many as you like, however.

Get those fight scenes up!

Himaran

Fordim Hedgethistle

06-08-2004, 01:09 PM

One more Rhunian dead -- and one pretty badly injured.

Khazad!!

Himaran

06-08-2004, 03:48 PM

Rhunians:

Time to break off and retreat. You lost quite a few warriors.

Dwarves:

KILL, KILL, KILL! Once the Rhunian(s) post(s), the battle is over.

Himaran

Himaran

06-11-2004, 06:45 PM

Ok: Battle Over!

Rhunians: Lick your wounds, argue, etc. We will be leaving the hushed room in two days (real time).

D/T/P: Time for some thoughtful posts. I think its time our characters got to know one another. We have until the 14th to do this and be on schedule, so there is plenty of time.

Fordim Hedgethistle: Bali and Haenir are having a conversation. You can read Bali's question and post a followup.

Himaran

06-12-2004, 06:59 PM

Ok: We now officially do NOT have plenty of time. POST!!!!

Himaran

06-13-2004, 07:50 AM

Get these posts up! If we have enough time, there is an interesting plot twist I would like to throw in. It would not work if we are behind schedule, however.

Himaran

Himaran

06-15-2004, 01:51 PM

Ok: We are done in the chamber... so...

The Final Chapter: (outline)

Dwarves:

Decide to leave the chamber and explore the tunnels. And leave Rhun altogether, as there is no treasure. They know that they can beat the Rhunians, but why bother fighting them?

They travel through the tunnels and stumble upon the room where the Rhunians that attacked them are staying.

QUICK BATTLE:
Outcome:

Several Rhunians Die.
Bali is captured.
Rhunians Flee.

Everything above this line needs to be competed by Tuesday, June 22.
________________________

Dwarves:

Decide to go and find Bali. He kept them alive through the whole ordeal, so they should repay him.

Rhunians:

Take prisoner to the central cavern: The Council Room.
They decide to use him to lure the dwarves down to them.

Dwarves:

You attack immediately.
You charge into the Council Room before the Rhunians are ready, but slow down when you see Bali with a knife at his throat.

Haenir spots a large crystal-like ball. He grabs it for some odd reason. Suddenly, the Rhunians shrink back in fear. The crystal ball was found in their Sea by their first leader, and it "protects them." With it in enemy hands, they are afraid.

Dwalin understands this at once. "Hand over Bali," he says in a commanding tone, "Or I will destroy this crystal." He holds his axe over it, threateningly.

They hand over Bali. The dwarves leave peacefully, holding the crystal.

__________________________

Time for last posts! These are about:

Rhunians: The Crystal is gone! But they dare not go after them. For they will destroy it, and that would kill them all.

Dwarves: Time to go home! The dwarves leave the canyon, scale the plateau, traverse the jungle, and leave Rhun across the waterfall. The wide land spreads out before them. And they have a piece of treasure, invaluable in worth. It will sit in Erebor's hall, displayed for all to see - for the land of Rhun was conquered.

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The End.

Almost done. Please post - take sections of this plot and post!!! I will put up a save - continue anyway!!!

Himaran

Novnarwen

06-15-2004, 02:02 PM

I'm just going to drop by now and say that I'm going on holidays. I'll be away from Thursday (evening); 17th of June until Wednesday; 23rd of June. During that time, I will have no omputer access, so I would appreciate if you (Pio or Himaran or anyone else) put up saves for me, as needed.

I'll probably be able to post by next Thursday (24th of June).

However, I've put up a save now, of which I'll fill tomorrow, and I'll try to post early Thursday.

Thanks in advance,
Nova ;)

EDIT: I've filled my save

Himaran

06-17-2004, 04:38 AM

Filled in my save.

Arvedui III: You have a save to fill.

Keep up the conversations - we can stumble around in the tunnels until Saturday, June 19th.

Himaran

Himaran

06-20-2004, 10:47 AM

Filled in my save.

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Open Battle: Everyone please post!

Outcome: One or more Rhunians die, dwarves injured.

Bali knocked unconcious, captured.
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Battle needs to be over by: Wednesday: June 23.

This will be the last battle of the game.

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Only on week left!

Himaran

Arestevana

06-21-2004, 01:32 PM

Fordim Hedgethistle- If you have any objections to my use of Haenir (post #132 on the game thread) please tell me; I'm happy to make corrections. :)

Fordim Hedgethistle

06-21-2004, 02:10 PM

No objection at all -- I love what you've done. And if you don't mind, I rather suspect that Haenir will want to finish what Maulka has begun. . . (heh heh)

(Never fear, however, I've had my fill of killing already -- but there's always room for a scratch or two more).

Will Witfoot

06-22-2004, 04:33 PM

Himaran, I will be away for one week to visit my grandparents and with no chance to get online during the time. As it seems that I will not be there in time for the ending, could you sort of carry Gortek with you? If at all possible I would prefer not to have him killed, as I'm planning on using him later.

I'm sorry that I have not been as active as I should have been (and as I should have liked) in posting in this game, and I'm sorry that I'll not be able to post for the coming week. However, if I make it in time for the ending, I will make the final posts with Gortek myself, if that's alright.

Himaran

06-22-2004, 07:25 PM

Seeing as the game ends in a week, all you will able to do is a last post - but thats not a real problem. Never fear, Gortek will survive.

Rhunians: Retreat to the Council Hall

Dwarves: Mingle in the infirmary. Decide to go after Bali. Charge down the stairway the Rhunians used and into the main chamber - then follow the instructions in my summary post above.

This needs to be done by Thursday, June 24th.

Game ends: Monday, June 28th. (Pio is that correct?)

piosenniel

06-23-2004, 01:50 AM

Not to slow you down - but since I'm working Monday and Tuesday of next week - you can have the final wrap-up Tuesday if that would be better for you - or at least by Wednesday noon, Pacific Time U.S.

How's that sound?

~*~ Pio

Novnarwen

06-23-2004, 03:46 PM

I am back.. and I have posted.

The Battle has ended, the Rhuians have retreated. Bali is captured and Dwalin wants to go after them.

Please let me know if I should edit my post.

Thanks,
Nova

Himaran

06-23-2004, 04:59 PM

Nova: Great Post!

Pio: Sounds good! We might be done before then, though - but no matter.

Dwarves: Following Dwalin's lead, go after the Rhunians - (This is the part of the story where little baby Dwalin takes command of the party that was HIS idea in the first place, and.... saves....the....day. :D )

Himaran

Arestevana

06-25-2004, 06:32 PM

Sorry to do this, but I won't have computer access for quite a while and I'm going to miss the end of the game. :( I had hoped to finish this truly excellent RPG with all of you, but no luck. It's been great gaming, everyone!

Feel free to use Maulká in whatever way benefits the story, even if that involves killing her off. I apologize once more for leaving the game so close to the end. I'll make sure to visit Elvenhome and see how this great story has been concluded the next time I can get to a computer.

-Areste

Himaran

06-25-2004, 07:58 PM

Aresteva: Thanks for the notice. We won't kill her.

Dwarves: The council room is in an uproar, with everyone trying to grab Bali. Head in.

Haenir: Find the crystal on the stand near the entrance.

Then the Rhunians stop dead in their tracks.

Dwalin holds his axe over it, and motions for Bali to come over.

The dwarves leave the cavern peacefully, taking the crystal with them

Then its time for last posts.

Himaran

Himaran

06-26-2004, 01:12 PM

Common guys, POST! Only three days left, so let's finish this one quickly.

Novnarwen

06-27-2004, 12:00 PM

Okay, I've filled my save. Sorry for the delay. (I never seem to be able to fill them in the right time, do I? :rolleyes: )

Thanks Himaran for putting up a save for me. I'm working on the post now. Should be up later this evening.

Cheers,
Nova

Novnarwen's post - PLACED ON THE GAME THREAD - Pio

Everything had happened to quickly. Before the poor dwarf had given all this thought, he suddenly found himself and the company standing in a chamber, surrounded by these barbarians who were now closing in on them. Their blades were raised, and their eyes were lit up with a certain desire to end all of their petty little lives. They were ready to strike any moment now. But with a movement so fast, that the eye might have missed it, Hænir darted unexpectedly towards something which had obviously caught his attention. Grabbing a hold of whatever it was, everyone went silent. The Rhuians, who seemed quite pleased by the company’s arrival, seemed now to be in shock. Their muttering, their giggling and their smirking; all was gone. Now, everyone seemed rather tense. The barbarians, stood with mouths open, heaving after air. What was happening? Even Dwalin felt his sweaty hands almost losing their grip of his axe, which he had raised to defend himself.

After a few seconds, as Hænir had grabbed whatever it was, he came hurrying back towards Dwalin. Showing sign to hold his hands out, Hænir handed him something . . . a stone . . . Dwalin looked hesitatingly at him and at the shining object. The Dwarf hadn’t noticed its light before, but now, as it shone so clearly before his eyes, he couldn’t take his eyes from it. Was it gold? Was this the treasure they had come all the way from Erebor to get? He wondered. As he got a proper look of it, it actually reminded him of the moon. It was letting out this silvery light; which gave the impression of being an orb. No, this was not at all gold.

“Lad, I think I could use your help with this; just hold your axe above this trinket and make like you’re about ready to break it. Maybe that will convince them to give us back our leader!" Hænir said.

"Wow, this must be valuable!" Dwalin muttered to himself, not quite following Hænir’s way of thinking. He kept staring at it, feeling numb all over, as if a spell had been cast over him. It didn’t exactly reflect anything, so it was most definitely not some kind of mirror. It wasn’t gold either, and it could certainly not be silver. It was way too heavy for that. “But it must be valuable," Dwalin muttered again, as he was able to turn his attention towards the Rhuians, Hænir and Bali. And just then, he knew what Hænir had meant. It was valuable, very valuable. If it wasn't, why else would the Rhuians stand so still as if it was the end of the world? None of them had in fact moved after Hænir had got his hands on it.

Out of the corner of his eye, he could spot Bali. He tried to give him a wave. But as he was about to wave to Bali with his axe in his left hand and the orb in his right, he realised that it was quite complicated, and naturally he failed. He tried again, now almost losing his grip on the orb. There was a loud uproar in the crowd of Rhuians, as they saw how Dwalin had almost dropped the orb to the ground. The fear in their eyes showed that this thing, which Dwalin was holding, was something of the most precious they had. Giving this one more thought, Dwalin held his axe over the orb. Again, there was shouting and screaming. Frightened Rhuians looked as if they wanted to get a hold of the dwarf who was threatening to destroy the orb, but because of their fear that he would destroy it, they kept still. Dwalin smirked, hearing Hænir.

"Let the dwarf go, and I shall not give him," Hænir pointed at Dwalin, "orders to destroy it." The Rhuians looked sceptically at Hænir, showing no sign of letting Bali go. As Dwalin knew that they definitely had the advantage in this situation, he giggled. He lifted his axe, looked at the Rhuians who were surrounding them and Bali, ready to strike. Once more the Rhuians looked terrified, and they seemed to be having a disagreement. Dwalin couldn't make out what they said, but they seemed quite angry. "Don't give them anymore time," Hænir whispered into Dwalin air. He nodded, and sank his axe slowly. Just then, there was a loud scream from one of the Rhuians. As if seen a ghost, the Rhuian's white face lit up the chamber. Everyone seemed to turn their attention towards Dwalin and the company, who had just earlier burst into the room. Everyone held their breaths, looking horrified.

Just before the axe would have destroyed the orb with the beautiful light, movements from the corner interrupted Dwalin’s concentration. From where Bali stood, also holding his breath, the Rhuians spread to give the dwarf room to walk pass them. Dwalin looked surprisingly around, very pleased with himself.

Himaran

06-27-2004, 01:08 PM

Nova: Sounds good! Thanks for filling them in quickly.

Everyone: Time for last posts!

Dwarves, Travelers, and Arvedui III (if you are still out there):

Your final posts should be about heading up the canyon, scaling the plateau, going through the jungle, and exiting Rhun under the waterfall; just like how we came in. You can take one or more of these things and post about them, summing up your characters feelings about the game.

Saraphim: As the only remaining Rhunian, your last post can be about the reaction the whole tribe has to losing their sacred crystal. Be creative - good luck!

After enough people have last posts up, I will post my epilogue to the story and we are done. Hurry! The game cannot end any later than Tuesday.

Himaran

Fordim Hedgethistle

06-28-2004, 01:47 PM

I've put up my final post and left the end of it ambiguous as to what happens with the globe. Given who Haenir is, there is no way he would consciously steal another people's sacred object, so I have him all ready to return it to Maulka.

I leave it to you Himaran, how to resolve this in your Epilogue. If you want Haenir to give it up, then that's good by me. If you want the Dwarves to keep it, you'd best have Bali notice what Haenir is about to do and then stop him!

Fun game all!

Novnarwen

06-29-2004, 09:45 AM

Hi!

Here is my last post.

Novnarwen's post -Dwalin - POSTED ON RPG ~*~ PIO

It was a silent company that set out that day. When thinking about what they had been through, especially after the last event, Dwalin understood why. Now he found himself deep in thought however. Not only had he doubted that his brother was alive, been bitten by a snake, lost the map, seen Kain die, but he'd also promised these dwarves treasures. In fact, Dwalin had to admit, he had imagined mountains of gold and oceans of silver. Unfortunately, that had only been a dream not coming true. All they had was the crystal ball they had taken from the Rhuians, and what were they supposed to do with it? Dwalin didn't at all mind Hænir wanting to give it back to the Rhuians, as he would certainly not find it in useful in any way.

The lack of treasures and their misfortune was eating Dwalin up inside, as they walked in silence. And if that wasn't enough, he kept thinking about the second voice in his head; the one that had said all those things about him being jealous at Bali. Had he not proven himself in the chamber, when he had saved his brother's life? Dwalin frowned, being ashamed of himself. How should he not have saved him? They were brothers! And yes, he cared for him very much. Was he really jealous, or did he just admire him? Those were two very different things, but hard to tell apart. Deciding that he would have to think this through, he snorted and followed the others.

Soon, the company found themselves looking into the eyes of one of the Rhuians; a woman. Dwalin had seen her in the chamber. She, too, had stood stricken, as if the world was about to end when the dwarves threatened to destroy the orb. At the time, Dwalin hadn't felt anything. He hadn't offered her a thought. Now on the other hand, he realised, by looking at her, that it was right to give it back. As Hænir handed the crystal ball of to the woman, Dwalin smiled. They hadn't found any treasures, but Dwalin settled with the thought of Hænir showing such nobility was a treasure in itself. He only hoped that the others settled with this thought as well.

***

For each step however, as they got closer and closer to Erebor, Dwalin had difficulties coping and believing that they were on their way home from a perilous adventure. It had only brought but misfortune to all of them, so it was no wonder why he couldn’t cope with it. Or was it? After the company passed the sea of where Kain had died, Dwalin couldn't stop thinking of this event. Had it been his fault? After all, it had been he who had dragged the dwarves out on this quest. And what did any of them come home with except a story about bad fortune and much misery? He shook his head. At last, Dwalin had made up his mind.

"I need to talk to you," he whispered into Bali's ear. "But it can wait until we get home."

He turned his gaze to sky as they were coming out from the jungle. Far ahead he could spot a bird, flying. Was it coming towards them, to meet them, or would it be waiting for them when they came hurrying along the road out of Rhûn? Dwalin wondered.

***

Thank you for a wonderful Game, Himaran.

It has been great gaming with all of you! I hope we can do it again some time soon.

Thanks again,
Nova :)