Ungoliant's Children Discussion Thread

[piosenniel]

Witch_Queen invites you to play in her game:

Ungoliant's Children

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Historical Background After Bilbo and the dwarves escaped from Mirkwood the threat of a spider attack increased. Bilbo and the dwarves only caused the spiders to wake up. Now the spiders have begun wandering around the forest in search of food. A few elves have gone missing and Thranduil has sent out scouts. The only thing is no one has heard a word from any of the scouts.

[piosenniel]

Basic Storyline:

The purpose of the story is to follow the group led by Thranduil to the outer reaches of the Mirkwood forest. Some feel that their search for revenge or to prove their bravery is perhaps not the best idea. Questioning their motives for the journey and their faith in Thranduil, the group will come closer as a few decide to turn back.

[piosenniel]

Timeline for the Game:

1. Elves get lost after they chase the spiders south--going in circles. (3 weeks play time)

2. The hunters become the hunted, and the spiders kill off several Elves. There is much argument, with some Elves wondering if they should have come. (3 weeks play time)

3. Elves develop a plan to counterattack. Perhaps they discover the place where the spiders hatch and devise a plan to destroy it. Return to court. (3 weeks play time)

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Obstacles: For the first week the "group" are going around in circle without realizing it until Thranduil notices it. Some arguments may break out between some of the members and their leader. A few may believe that perhaps Thranduil isn't the best elf to be leading them.

After a week of game play and the second "campsite" a few of the carry-alongs go missing during the night. All that remains are a few swords and spider legs.

After chasing a group of spiders the group then realizes they are not familar with their surroundings anymore. The Spiders have led them far south into a part of Mirkwood they are not familiar with. Plus not to mention the fact that the group is no longer the hunters but instead they have become the hunted.

[piosenniel]

This means we will know the story is over when: the group of elves have successfully eliminated the spider's nest surrounding Mirkwood.

Starting Location: Mirkwood

Likely destination: Sea of Rhun

[piosenniel]

Timeframes:

This game takes place in the Third Age at the end of year 2941 (This is the year that Bilbo and the Dwarves set out to recover the Dwarven treasure from Smaug.)

The storyline itself or plot covers 1 month.

This game requires a time commitment of 9 weeks from me, the game owner and from the major players.

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Game open on 9/27

END DATE FOR GAME: 11/29

[piosenniel]

Characters needed:

7 Mirkwood elves – male (each character may have at least one or two carry-alongs, if they choose - a short character description will need to be given for the carry-alongs.)

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NOTE: Prospective Players - Please use this as a guide for your Elven characters:

At the end of The Return of the King, Appendix F, is Tolkien’s description for Elves that we try to use in the Shire as a model for Elven appearance:

'They were a race high and beautiful, the older Children of the world, and among them the Eldar were as kings, who now are gone: the people of the Great Journey, the People of the Stars. They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finarfin; and their voices had more melodies than any mortal voice that now is heard.'

[piosenniel]

Character types which would not belong: hobbits, men, dwarves, Rivendell/Lothlorien elves.

[piosenniel]

NAME: King Thranduil

AGE: 7000 years old

RACE: Silvan Elf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS:Thranduil has a black long bow and two swords. He has red armor with a white star on the center of the chest piece.

APPEARANCE: He has golden hair down to his elbows. His hair is always hanging loose with a few strands of hair in braids. Upon his head rests a crown of leaves. His grey eyes look as if he can see through the disguise of his enemies. On his face are a few stress lines which only add to his majestic look.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Even though he is seen as a "know-it-all" leader he doubts his decisions in life. Some times what he does is for the benefit of Mirkwood but deep down in his heart he can't decide if it is to better his own role in Middle Earth. Thranduil cares deeply for his child and doesn't want to see any harm done to his family or his kingdom. He doesn't allow his ego to get to him. Thranduil is more of a friend to everyone rather than a King. You could say his concern for his kingdom is his only weakness.

HISTORY: Thranduil has one child, Legolas. Thranduil is a strong king and loves his people very much. A few months prior to this "spider" invasion Thranduil had to put up with 13 dwarves and 1 unseen hobbit.

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Witch_Queen’s post ------ FIRST FOR GAME

Thranduil was sitting alone at the back door to his home watching the birds play in the near by trees. He heard his name being called and turned to see that his dear friend Faurry had come to join him. Still up set about the dwarves escaping Thranduil had distanced himself from the others.

Thranduil sent out a scout to investigate the dwarves' story of increased spiders in his forest. It had been a couple of days and they still hadn't heard a word from him. He feared that the dwarves were right. "Still no word about Eruever?" He turned to face Faurry, who seemed to be reading his every thought. The women were frightened that the spiders were going to take over Mirkwood. That was something Thranduil wasn't going to let happen.

The two sat there talking about the previous years when the news came. Eruever's sword had been found along with his armor. The story was true, the spiders had been awakened.

Thranduil organized a meeting with all the men. HE had underestimated the number of elves there were. "Elves of Mirkwood, what you have heard is true. There is a growing threat of spiders in the forest. The spiders are no longer cowards. They are coming out of the deeper parts of the forest and are coming closer to our city. I have decided to lead a group into the forest to reclaim the safety we have lost. I am not requiring for everyone to take up arms with me to solve our problem. I am asking you all as a fellow elf, help me. I only need a few men. The others will have to stay back and see to it that if and I mean if we shall fail, that our great land isn't over-run by those eight-legged monsters." He paused to catch his breath.

The room was silent and Thranduil didn't know what to think. Now what? I know silence is deadly but this is takes it too far. He changed the tone of his voice, "If anyone has a better idea, I am open to suggestions. All I know is that the longer we delay, the bigger the chance of the group not returning. So what do you say?" Thranduil took a step back and sat down in a near by chair.

At about that time a few women came in with a barrel of ale. Thranduil wasn't sure how long the meeting would last so he had drinks brought in for everyone. After wetting his throat, Thranduil returned to his chair. "Well?"

[piosenniel]

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

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1.) It is a requirement that all potential game players in the Shire will have posted in The Green Dragon Inn or have played to completion an RPG on the Barrow Downs.

2.) Those who have not played before in a Shire 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. Exceptions to this may be made for this on a case by case basis by the Shire Moderators. (The Green Dragon Inn DOES NOT count as a game for this.)


3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn – YES/NO

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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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First post:


(This 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.)

For your First Posts - take a look at Witch_Queen's First Post for the game, and use it to bring your character in.

[piosenniel]

This discussion thread will open to take on characters on Monday, the 20th.

Until then, read through the proposal, create a good character and a First Post to submit.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

~*~ Pio, Game Moderator

[piosenniel]

~*~ Now Open to Take on Players ~*~

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Character Description Form

Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs?
–NO

How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in?
-None

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


NAME:
- Taurthol – (forest helm)

AGE:
- 1,513

RACE:
- Elf (Sindar)

GENDER:
- Male

WEAPONS:
-Sword, short bow (and quiver of arrows), Knife and a dagger.

APPEARANCE:
-kind of face, grey eyed, brown haired and wears a dark green tunic. On his feet; sturdy boots and on his back, a large pack laden with many things.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES:
-Quiet, dose not like to draw attention to himself. Moderate skill with weaponry, no better than any other of the Eldar. Loyal to Thranuil, hates orcs and all things of evil. He has a slight which in his left eye that aggravates him in battle and leads to swift and later regretted rage.

HISTORY:
-He was born in the year 1066 II, Dwelt in mirkwood most of his life before becoming a scout for Thranduil and scouring the lands and travelling back and forth having many misadventures. Both parents went to Valinor only a few years ago.


First post:

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Hookbill the Goomba's post

Standing by the door, Taurthol found that he could think of nothing to suggest. Usually he was full of ideas, but today he had not been feeling one hundred percent. He wanted rest, but knew that he would not be permitted it. The earlier party had left a lot of them worn out.

Then all of a sudden, with out warning he drew his sword, and many others did also. He thought he knew what this meant. They had to fight. He knew that there was not much else they could do. Unless some elf came up with an ingenious strategy that did not involve going out to meet them head on, they had a challenge on their hands.

[piosenniel]

Hookbill

Please check your PM's.

~*~ Pio, Game Moderator

[Boromir88]

Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs?
-No

How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in?
-Zero

Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan?
-Yes, The Green Dragon

CHARACTER INFO:

Name: Ercuion

Age: 1,200

Race: Elf, Silvan

Gender: Male

Weapons: Sword, Long Bow (quiver of arrows), Long White Ivory Knife, Dark Green cloth (tunic).

Appearance: Fair skinned, grey eyes, dark black hair, cloth boots/shoes.

Personality/strengths/weaknesses:
Loyal soldier, sticks with Thranduil through thick and thin. Being Silvan he is below an average Sindar elf in weapon skill. If he is given orders he will do them and give his 110%. His unwillingness to speak his mind gets him into trouble, both mentally and literally.

History:
Born in Mirkwood and has been a loyal soldier to Thranduil for his whole life. He is the son of Mallomion and Thindilien. His parents dwell along the Eastern border, close to the River Running. Ercuion roamed endlessly around Mirkwood, becoming familiar with the land and it's surroundings.
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Boromir88's post

Ercuion immediately thinks of his family, wondering if they have any knowledge of the threat. He says to himself "if Thranduil calls an urgent meeting to discuss a problem, about the spiders, the situation must be serious." He was more then eager to join the Scouting party in order to eradicate the spiders for good, or so he hopefully thinks.

Ercuion feels instead of sending out a small party, they should send out in full force, maybe a couple thousand man army, in order to wipe out the spiders before they become too strong. He gives in to the thought of having his idea rejected. He can't say anything, can only think "what if, what if they go along with my plan, but it turns into utter failure, and thousands of innocent elves are killed, BECAUSE OF ME!" Ercuion doesn't propose his plan. He just sits and waits out the meeting, waiting for his chance to join the scouting party.

[piosenniel]

Boromir88

Yes, you need to do an opening post for your character.

Please look at Witch_Queen's opening post for the game. Your Elf is one of those gathered in the hall with Thranduil.

Go ahead and let us see what he thinks of the spiders and their menace, if you wish (have any of his friends or family been done in by the spiders, for example), and does he agree with the King's plan, does he have something to add to it, or does he want to propose a different plan.

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You also need to edit your Elf's history - It is not T.A. 3018. The timeframe for the game is TA 2941. This is the year that Bilbo and the Dwarves set out to recover the Dwarven treasure from Smaug.

Mirkwood is still 'Mirkwood' at this point.

[Boromir88]

Boromir88's post

Ercuion immediately thinks of his family, wondering if they have any knowledge of the threat. He says to himself "if Thranduil calls an urgent meeting to discuss a problem, about the spiders, the situation must be serious." He was more then eager to join the Scouting party in order to eradicate the spiders for good, or so he hopefully thinks.

Ercuion feels instead of sending out a small party, they should send out in full force, maybe a couple thousand man army, in order to wipe out the spiders before they become too strong. He gives in to the thought of having his idea rejected. He can't say anything, can only think "what if, what if they go along with my plan, but it turns into utter failure, and thousands of innocent elves are killed, BECAUSE OF ME!" Ercuion doesn't propose his plan. He just sits and waits out the meeting, waiting for his chance to join the scouting party.

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[piosenniel]

Boromir88:

I've moved your post up to where your character description is - it makes it easier for me when I transfer the first posts to the game.

EDIT: Thank you for editing your history, B88! :)

~*~ Pio, Game Moderator

[Witch_Queen]

Good evening/morning?,

This is beginning to look good. Its nice to see that some people are worried about their families more than themselves.

Remember: Each person is allowed to have one of two carry alongs. Yet there must be a short character description provided. If no one feels up to the challenge then I guess I will add them in to the mixture

Boromir88: In the long run it will be a small army/ group. At least you have mentioned an alternative. Perhaps later your character can confront Thranduil about his idea. I would almost say that you could use that to an advantage. The fact that he brought the idea up to Thranduil and he said it was good but didn't seem logical at the time. Maybe it will be better as time progresses.

I'm going to enjoy playing with everyone so far.


<Witch_Queen>

[Boromir88]

YW piosenniel, I'm still sort of a little new to this, so I'm just getting used to everything, thanks for the help.

[Boromir88]

This is my tag along character for Ercuion.

Name: Nefal

Age: 1,048

Race: Elf, Silvan

Gender: Male

Weapons: Long bow and Arrows, short iron dagger/knife, cloth tunic, sturdy leather pauldrons and greaves.

Appearance: medium build, grey eyes, jet black hair down to the middle of his back.

Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses:
Persuasive talker, young and is all about killing anything evil. He is the younger brother of Ercuion, and totally opposite. Much better then Ercuion in weapon skill, but his arrogance and pompous attitude gets him into trouble. He feels Ercuion needs to stop being passive and speak his mind. Nefal will push so hard he might force his older brother to choose between Thranduil or him!

History:
Ercuion's younger brother. Eventhough they were brothers they sort of split off and went on their own paths. Ercuion loved to roam about Mirkwood, where Nefal's only pleasure came in slaying an orc or a deadly animal. Despite their differences they are still fairly close and Ercuion watches over his younger brother, but is Nefal tired of being in the shadow of his older brother?

[Witch_Queen]

Boromir88: Thats good. Now if Pio has any furthur questions about, Pio will let you know. At least we now have at least one carry-along. Yeah one less for me to come up with.

Pio: Theres two people so far. Hama will be posting some time soon. Lets just hope that we can get the rest of the number needed. *Sigh*

Hookbill: Just wondering are you going to have a carry-along? If so please go ahead and give me a short character bio about him. I would really appreciate it if you would have a carry-along.


<Witch_Queen>

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Just wondering are you going to have a carry-along? If so please go ahead and give me a short character bio about him. I would really appreciate it if you would have a carry-along.

I had not planed on getting a carry along. Unless it was some form of miniature Balrog... I'd rather just stick to the one character for now, I'm still getting used to the whole RPG world. I'm not going to be very adventurous for a while.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Character Description Form:

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

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

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn – YES
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For your character please include:

NAME: Melen

AGE: 458

RACE: Elf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Long bow, long sword (called Remil), two sleek daggers.

APPEARANCE: Tall and agile, black hair down till shoulders, a cute youngish face which has a never ceasing smile on it, sleepy eyes and doesn't seem to be that well built.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Happy-go-lucky elf, rarely concerned about the problems of the world or even of his own home. He prefers the finer things in life, like food and drink but whenever theres any hint of a fight he isn't the type to back away. He prefers to use speed and strategy rather than brawn to win his battles. If its a fight in a small enclosed area with not much foot room, it would be unlikely of him emerging as the victor but that doesn't bother him much since he prefers not to think at times. He is still young going by elf standards and often gets himself into rather ridculous situations but thats where he relies on his quick wit to save him unfortunately for him its often strength thats his undoing.

HISTORY: He was the only child of Aldora and Ernaster. His father, Ernaster, died when he was but an infant of seven. His mother raised him with great love and affection. His agility came from the mothers side of his family and his wit and logic from his fathers. He ever really worried about much in life and never really did have much to worry about in the first place. He has never been in any big battle except for the time when he and some of his friends staged a fake battle for their own amusment.

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Sleepy Ranger's post

He had been trying as hard as he could to listen to what Tharanduil was saying but his attention kept being drawn away by something. Sounds like there'll be a fight. If there is I don't see why I won't be there. He looks hard at Tharanduil not really concerned about the spiders or anything else for that matter.

I wonder if there will be a feast before we leave or if we just leave right away. His fingers were toying around with the hilt of his sword. Hmmm...Ale...don't mind if I do. He gets himself a mug and drains it in one go. Maybe now I'll pay attention.

He looks at Tharanduil again, trying his best not to scream out that they should meet them head on with a large army. Well whatever happens I'm in. It'll be fun after all. The smile that was always on his face was still there and he seemed a bit more happier than usual, the thought of going into a real battle was rather exciting for him.

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EDIT by Pio, game moderator:

I've set your post up to be easily transferred to the game, Sleepy Ranger.

Also, please note I broke your post into paragaraphs - Shire rules require a minimum of 2 paragraphs per post. You may, of course, edit the post into other paragraph groupings as you wish.

[Boromir88]

Witch_Queen, thank you, it will be my pleasure to RP. I am also anxiously awaiting more players so we can get going.

[piosenniel]

Here are the characters so far:

Mirkwood Elves

Witch_Queen ------------- King Thranduil (7000 yrs)

Hookbill the Goomba ----- Taurthol (1513 yrs)
Tâlmor (523yrs) - carry-along character

Boromir88 ----------------- Ercuion (1200 yrs)
Nefal (1048 yrs) – carry-along character

Sleepy Ranger ------------- Melen (458 yrs)

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Witchie, Hookbill, and Sleepy R -

How about giving yourselves sidekicks to carry along with your characters. No need to go into a long character description -

Just:

NAME

AGE

WEAPONS

AND A VERY SMALL BLURB ON ANY INTERESTING PHYSICAL FEATURES

These are the sorts of characters you can use for dialog if you need it or have them killed etc . . .

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EDIT: Thanks, Hookbill ~*~ Pio

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Alright, seeing as how everyone will bug me till the end of days if I don't...
Side kick for Taurthol:


NAME:
Tâlmor (Dark foot)

AGE:
523

WEAPONS:
Short sword, Bow and quiver. One large shield and a small knife.

A VERY SMALL BLURB ON ANY INTERESTING PHYSICAL FEATURES:

He had a large pack on his back (Sam Gamgee esque), a Dark blue tunic and cloak, and sturdy boots. He has long hair that often gets caught in is eyes. He is not a very good shot with the bow and arrow. He as one finger missing on his left hand as he had a mishap with a knife when he was an Elfling.

[Sleepy Ranger]

NAME- Berkengrond (I doubt you'd have allowed Donkey or Puss in Boots :rolleyes: )

AGE- 501

WEAPONS- Crossbow and a broadword

AND A VERY SMALL BLURB ON ANY INTERESTING PHYSICAL FEATURES

Has a rather pointy nose and a curved mouth. His indebted to Melen for saving him from a spider long back when Melen had recieved his first bow. (Melen prefers keeping it secret that he had been aiming at a tree and he accidentaly hit the spider which he hadn't noticed.) Ever since then hes been Melens best friend and the two are rarely seen without each other.

Hope that'll be fine.

[Witch_Queen]

Pio,

Being the crazy one I am and since everyone else is having a carry along/ side kick, why not. The only thing is I think I'll be the odd ball. Give me two side kicks.

NAME Uragonia

AGE 1369

WEAPONS: He carries with him always his bow. Only when he is concerned about running out of arrows does he carry his sword (which is always).

AND A VERY SMALL BLURB ON ANY INTERESTING PHYSICAL FEATURES
He has blonde hair, which he got from his mother. Under his left eye is a scar from a sword fight he was in when he was younger and more naive.

Number 2

NAME Runia

AGE 578

WEAPONS: He has his twin swords and is bow. Always attached the his back is an extra quiver of arrows.

AND A VERY SMALL BLURB ON ANY INTERESTING PHYSICAL FEATURES
He has dark hair down to his shoulders. He always keeps it pulled loosely back behind his head. He always fearing that he will loose what hair he has in a battle.



Pio,
I hope this is good enough. I will PM Hama and anyone else I can think of. I will probably have Hama PM me his post (in case he isn't able to put it in). Anyways after Hama posts and any one else that may be interested. I say Monday open the RPG.

Any objections let me know. (This goes for all participants so far).

Everyone: I am really looking foward to getting this started. The sooner Hama posts the sooner the game begins. I hope its as promising as I believe.

<Witch_Queen>

[piosenniel]

Updated List:

Mirkwood Elves

Witch_Queen ------------- King Thranduil (7000 yrs)
Uragonia (1369yrs) carry-along Runia (578 yrs) carry-along

Hookbill the Goomba ----- Taurthol (1513 yrs)
Tâlmor (523yrs) carry-along

Boromir88 ----------------- Ercuion (1200 yrs)
Nefal (1048 yrs) carry-along Targon (5682 yrs) carry-along

Sleepy Ranger ------------- Melen (458 yrs)
Berkengrond (501 yrs) carry-along


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Witch_Queen

Once you have placed Hama's character bio and post on the Discussion Thread, then please look at all the posts and decide what order you want them on the game BY PLAYER NAME - not character name. Yours will of course be first as it opens the game:

1.) Witch_Queen
2.)
3.)
4.)
5.)

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Thanks!

~*~ Pio, game mod

[Witch_Queen]

Pio: I will do that. Lets see, I have decided that as the game progresses I will add in some other character, which are insignificant right now, these will be the others that fall or turn back. If there is any objections from you or anyone else, please feel obligated to let me know.

Hookbill, Sleepy, and Boromir: Its good to see that everyone has atleast one "sidekick". Everything is looking good right now. If you have any questions about Thranduil's character let me know. Don't be afraid to ask. After all when this is done with I can't wait to play in a game you have created.

<Witch_Queen>

[Boromir88]

I wish to add another carry-along if nobody minds, this way I can have a few people my character can have discussions with.

NAME: Targon

AGE: 5,682

WEAPONS: A long sword named Grambling. A long ash hunting knife.

INFO:
A Sindarin elf with long blonde hair. He steps into that "father figure/peer" role for Ercuion and Nefal. The worst of the three in Weapon skill, but what he lacks in fighting he makes up with wisdom and his ability to always say the right thing. Targon is a character Ercuion and Nefal often looked up to. Targon's only weakness, besides his fighting, is he's always along that "fence" he is never able to choose sides and is always trying to be the peacemaker.

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EDIT

I've put your additional carry-along on the Character List above.

~*~ Pio

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone: This is beginning to look good to me.

Boromir88: Its good to see that I'm not the only one taking on the task of having two sidekicks. Oh well, its gonna be alot of fun.

<Witch_Queen>

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

1.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? – YES- Which one? Legacy of Traitors, Last Ride of the Heir, Bloodstained Elanor

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in? 1

List them, please: Seekers of Truth

Please note you may play in only 2 (TWO) Shire games at one time. Exceptions to this may be made for this on a case by case basis by the Shire Moderators. (The Green Dragon Inn DOES NOT count as a game for this.)


3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn – YES
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For your character please include:

NAME: Lossenfirithion, known as Firith to his friends.

AGE: 2000

RACE: Mirkwood Elf, Thranduril's nephew

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Finely detailed elven blade, about a metre long. A bow and quiver of arrows, expertly carved from a yew tree, and two long knives forged from blue steel.

APPEARANCE: Tall, even for his race. Long blond hair falls to about his armpits and he has light grey eyes. Normally wears mirkwood scout attire, a green leather tunic and leggings, leather bracers and a long, hooded cloak. He speaks very poetically and is a great charmer. His jaw is fairly chiseled and he has small lips, often thinning when angry.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Generally Lossenfirithion is kind, but he can be vengeful, and has been known to hold several grudges against humans for many decades, often content at just watching them die of old age while he remains eternally youthful. He is arrogant, being the favoured nephew of thranduril, and is excellent freinds with his cousin Legolas, though not nearly as skilled. He sometimes resents the way Thranduril compares him to his son, but loves his uncle dearly, and becomes furious when any danger is laid upon Thranduril.

HISTORY:

Born in TA 941, Lossenfirithion gew quickly, and soon won his uncles affection over his other nephews. He proved himself to be an excellent fighter and bowman in the scouts and quickly won himself his bride, Nevithhien. He loved and cared for her for years, and still does. He has had three children by her, a son and two daughters. Thranduril recently commended his efforts in a border skirmish with the orcs.

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Hama of the Riddermark's post


Lossenfirithion looked around at the elves gathered in the great hall. As Thranduril finished his speech the elves raised their swords in a cheer Firith smiled and raised his, crying out "For Mirkwood!" at the top of his voice. As they began to exit the hall, Thranduril stopped his nephew with a hand on his shoulder. "Nephew, this will be dangerous...I do not want to put you in danger, I do not want to lose you." Firith smiled widely. "And I don't want to lose you, uncle, that's why I'm coming. You don't think I'd let you go off and risk your life without me do you?" Thranduril's face appeared strained. "Firith I love you more than any of my nephews. You are one of the best fighters we have here only-" Firith cut him off, "Not as good Legolas." he finished his uncles sentance. Thranduril smiled warmly as a small tear trickled down his cheek. "In some ways, Firith, you are as good as Legolas, and in others better than him...Its not fair to compare yourself to him all the time. Legolas, as my heir, needs to stay here and keep order while we are gone. He cannot come. Yes...Firith I need you with me on this." Firith smiled and patted his uncles shoulder, "I'll go and get ready."

Back in his room Firith pulled his leather tunic over his shirt and buckled it. He looked at himself in a mirror, a gift from his uncle. He smiled again. Yes, in some ways he was better than Legolas, but not in many. This was enough to comfort him as he tied his bracers onto his arms. He drew his sword and balanced it on his finger, throwing it up and catching it by the hilt, then swiping at a dummy he kept there. The head flew off, covering the floor with straw. Sheathing his sword he picked his bow and arrows off the wall and slung them onto his back, going back to the great hall to join the others...

[piosenniel]

Hama

Do you want to put up a short bio for a carry along? A lieutenant of your general's perhaps?

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

Carry Along

NAME: Dolendelothion, Lossenfirithion's son

AGE: 600

WEAPONS: Two long knives and a bow and arrow. A metre long elven blade identical to his fathers hangs at his side.

INFO:

He is nearly as tall as his father, and aspires to be like him in every way. His great uncle, Thranduril, often gives him presents, eager to train him up fast. He has long blond hair and an angular face. He is not arrogant, but eager to learn and skillful with his weapons. Although he has only just become a scout he is already an expert marksman, although his combat skills leave something to be desired. Firith loves him even more than he loves his uncle, and would sacrifice his life to keep him alive.

[piosenniel]

PLAYER/CHARACTER LIST - NOW FILLED

Mirkwood Elves

Witch_Queen --------------- King Thranduil (7000 yrs)
Uragonia (1369yrs) carry-along Runia (578 yrs) carry-along

Hookbill the Goomba ------ Taurthol (1513 yrs)
Tâlmor (523yrs) carry-along

Boromir88 ------------------- Ercuion (1200 yrs)
Nefal (1048 yrs) carry-along Targon (5682 yrs) carry-along

Sleepy Ranger -------------- Melen (458 yrs)
Berkengrond (501 yrs) carry-along

Hama of the Riddermark -- Lossenfirithion (2000 yrs)
Dolendelothion, Lossenfirithion's son (600 yrs) carry-along


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Witch_Queen - once you've done this list below the game can open:

Please look at all the posts and decide what order you want them on the game BY PLAYER NAME - not character name. Yours will of course be first as it opens the game:

1.) Witch_Queen
2.)
3.)
4.)
5.)

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Please then PM all your players and tell them when the game is opening.

Will you want to post to the open game first in reply to some of their first posts - or do you want to leave some instruction here on the Discussion thread about what to do next?

Thanks!

~*~ Pio, Game Mod

[Witch_Queen]

Pio: Here's the order.
1) Witch_Queen
2)Boromir88
3)Sleepy Ranger
4)Hookbill
5)Hama
I'm going to post for Thranduil one last time before the game gets under way. I will PM you the post if you would like. After that I will jump the time ahead by about 2 days. The party is at the gates of Mirkwood and are getting ready to depart.

Everyone else: As your PM's tell you I will have the game starting tomorrow. Any objections PM me and let me know.


Witch_Queen

[piosenniel]

The posts are now all on the game. I will open it tomorrow as Witchy requests.

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* EVERYONE PLEASE NOTE: *

The Elven King's name is spelled:

Thranduil

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I've corrected the posts which needed it so that the Tolkien character's name is spelled correctly

[piosenniel]

Witchy

If you will - please put your next post here on the discussion thread.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Witch_Queen]

Thranduil's response after the meeting: POSTED TO GAME ~*~ Pio

Thranduil was surprised that so many had volunteered. He figured that his nephew would but didn't know about the others. He returned to his home to look Legolas in the eyes and explain to him once again why he wasn't allowed to go with his father. Thranduil could only trust Legolas to take care of the people while he was gone. Legolas is young and has yet to see as much as me. Once he has seen everything life has to give him perhaps then he will not be so quick to volunteer for things.

Thranduil opened the door to his home, his wife and son stood there staring him in the eyes. "Legolas, don't look at me like that. You know I can only trust you. If I was to leave your mother in control, who knows what would happen." He looked at his wife. A smiled formed on both their faces. Everything was going to be fine. "As a matter of fact your cousin is going to make sure I don't do anything rational." Legolas turned his head. "Lossenfirithion?" Thranduil was suprised that his son knew which one. "Yes, Lossenfirithion. I know we can both trust him with our lives. If it wasn't for you staying behind, I would have to make him stay. I fear that when I leave everything will turn to chaos. We must not be saying that."

Thranduil pulled his wife close to him and kissed her on the cheek. "My dear you must be strong for both of us. Remember that if anything was to happen to me I want you to continue remembering me for what I am and was. We both know nothing will happen to me. After all I am ruler of these lands." Thranduil laughed so loud that it made the halls in his house shake. "Come now, whats for dinner, I am hungry now after the meeting. Plus it is only two days time until I have to depart from my home and the ones I love." Walking over to the table, Thranduil, his son, and his wife sat down to enjoy what seemed like the last meal they would ever have together.

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Everyone: After this the time frame will jump ahead by two days.

<Witchy>

[piosenniel]

Witchy

You should let your gamers know what they should be doing in their next posts - saying good-by to their families, getting ready to leave, gathering together at some appointed place to meet Thranduil and set out . . .?

Do you want their posts to reflect that 2 days have gone by . . .?

~*~ Pio

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone/ all players: Your "first" post for the game after it opens will need to reflect the 2 day time that has passed by. Thranduil and all elves that are leaving should be at the gates. If you wish to have your character leaving their homes and saying good bye to all loved ones do so. As long as your character meets up with Thranduil at the gates before departure, feel free to speak your mind a little. Perhaps a few may decide that Thranduil should rethink his plan. Just don't let the arguments begin yet. At least wait until a few "days" go by.


<Witchy>

[piosenniel]

Witchy

Since you've set this up so well - would you like me to open the game now - so that players can start getting their getting ready to leave posts on board?

~*~ Pio

[Boromir88]

If you don't mind me butting in, Witch_Queen, that would be easier for me, because if I don't post today, I might not be able to until late tomorrow maybe 5 or 6 pm, and I already have a good mind of what to post, thanks.

[Witch_Queen]

Pio: You're such a good flatterer. Sure you can go ahead and open it. It seems like it will be fun. I'm already looking forward to everything. The game can go ahead and be opened. The only reason it seems so good is because I have had good guidance from you. LOL! :D

Any ways the starting of the game today is a go.

<Witchy>

[piosenniel]

The game is now open for play.

Please remember:

All signatures must be removed on the game thread - including SAVES.

Please also remember to proof read your posts and follow the minimum Shire rule of no less than 2 paragraphs.

Thanks! & have fun!

~*~ Pio

[Witch_Queen]

Boromir88: I like the fact that you included Thranduil and his nephew in your post. Just one question, is there a problem between your character and Hama's character. Believe me I think the "jealousy" is good, but it frightens me. Seriously. Lets just hope that in the end the problem will be over with. I would hate to see Ercuion and Lossenfirithion getting into it when the spiders are about to eat the elves. :eek: We won't let the spiders eat the elves, but still as long as the "fight" doesn't get out of hand its fine with me.


I don't know how many times I have said this already but, I'm really looking forward to the game getting under way some more. Perhaps when this is over with and you are creating your own game, we will change roles. Its gonna be GREAT!


<Witchy>

[Boromir88]

Just carry along. Witchy only my carry along, Nefal, he's young and arrogant. The main character Ercuion and my other carry along, Targon, don't they are loyal and as of right now don't have a problem with him.

-B88

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I have to apologies folks, my computer suffered a massive break down and thus I may not be able to post very often for a while. At the moment I am borrowing a fellows computer to post this, so I'll do my best to keep up the posts.

[piosenniel]

Please remember to remove your signature from every post to the RPG thread including SAVEs

~*~ Pio

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone: As soon as everyone has posted that their character is at the gates I will make my post of them leaving. Lets just hope everyone will get their posts in, in the next day or so. I would really like to get the "team" out and into harms way. Its time to test the elves' faith in Thranduil! :D . LOL. Its gonna be great.


<Witchy>

[Sleepy Ranger]

Sorry it took me so long to post but circumstances made it impossible for me to come online but now I'll be able to post atleast once or twice a day.

[Witch_Queen]

Thranduil's post is up. The elves have left the city. Now lets see where this is going to take us. Remember no one is going to die just yet.


<Witchy>

[Beserker_Warrior]

Please check my note in the post just below.....

Cami, game mod

[Child of the 7th Age]

Berserker_Warrior,

Many thanks for your interest in this game. Unfortunately, the spots are already filled, and the game is starting. The way RPGs work at the Downs is that the founder calls for specific characters in certain numbers. Once those spots are filled, no additional characters are added and the game starts.

I am returning the profile to you by pm. Just a side note, I would mention that you'll need to do both a profile and post when you apply for your next game.

I do have a suggestion. Go over to the thread labelled "Newcomer's: Join an RPG" that appears near the top of the forum. Add a post to tell us what kind of characters you'd like to play. We will put you on our list and send you a notice when new games go up. Usually this happens every few weeks. If I hear anything I think would be of interest, I'll be in touch with you.

Hope you will stick around and we'll get to know you in the forum!

~Cami Goodchild, game mod

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone: About Friday I will have the "party" make camp. Be prepared to loose some sleep. It wll be a very "fun" day.

Hookbill: Your post cracks me up. The fact that one of your characters is afraid of a bird. I love it.

Now lets see what Thranduil has to say about the new discoveries. I will fill-in my save later today.

<Witchy>

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Thank'ee Witchy...

It was inspired by something that happened to me once. But that's another story...

I hope this RPG lives up to the expectations...

[Witch_Queen]

On a lighter note:

!!!!!Happy Birthday Hookbill!!!!!!

This seems to brighten my day. :p


<Witchy> :D

Just thought I would mention that.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Thank'ee Witchy!

So far I have received many LotR Books and Musics!

However, it seems that only the Downers have mentioned it to me! (With the exception of my family, but they don't count... its the law!)

[Boromir88]

Good post Hookbill, I was struggling to find an idea on what to post on next, whether it would be about the direction where to go, about spiders...etc who knows. Your post has given me something to build on, thanks. And, Happy Birthday!

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Good, good!

It took me a while to come up with that. I kind of made it up as I went along. Tálmor was at first a sort of "Nancy from The Holy Grail" character. Taurthol would say, "Come Tálmor, bring those coconuts!" But then I decided not to do that! :D

Thank'ee for the Birthday wishes! So far, only Downers have mentioned it! Mind you, I didn't exactly tell anyone about it anyway... ah Well!

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone
Ok the post is FINALLY filled in. Mind you I hope you can come up with a good plan because right now Thranduil is blank. Its time for us to put our minds together and come up with a way to attack these creatures :eek:. Just remember the group is all together and all ideas are welcome.


Post what you think and your responses to what is going on. If you have any quesions I am here for an answer and I hope I can give you one. rolleyes: Oh well.

<Witchy-poooooo>

Hookbill: The coconuts sounded good. But it cracks me up.

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone: ready before posting again: On Wed. i will put up a post about the first camp site. Hopefully before wed. Someone else will have an idea. Boromir I like your idea, lets just see what others have to say before we decide on anything. I almost feel as if I am lacking off a bit. I was hoping to last friday have the campsite up and the Spiders already showing their faces. Yets now I'm waiting on others to post. What is wrong with me?

Witchy

[Boromir88]

Witchy, nothing with you, I've also been waiting on the other's to post as well :) .

[Sleepy Ranger]

Due to certain difficulties I wasn't able to come online much during the past few days. Anyways, I have some free time and will have my post up by 10 pm my time. Which is about 7 hours from now. The game hasn't moved a bit in my abscence and for a second back there I thought my character may have been buried and forgotten. Anyway my post'll be up soon.

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone: We will have camp starting tomorrow. Get ready for the chase to begin.

Witchy!

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Well the RPG seemed to come to a flying stop. I thought I'd post something that may give us a little more atmospheres to work with. Lets hope those spiders get here soon!

[Witch_Queen]

Everyone: The spiders have attacked, we have lost Uragonia. The group has now set out after the spiders. Take note on my last post. For in a few days the hunters become the hunted and the LOST!

Boromir88: Let me know if you don't like me using Nefal in my post. Nefal's chance to "prove" himself is now. Thranduil is taking a mental note on the actions of the group.

HERE WE GO!

<Witchy>

[piosenniel]

Please remember to remove your signature from every post to the RPG.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

Please remember this rule for playing in RPG's from the Shire's Red Book of Westmarch:

5. You must tell your fellow players if you will be unavailable for a while. Any character that goes missing for a two week period of time can be "killed off" or "lost" and will be out of the game. If you have posted that you will be gone, the game owner can then decide if someone else can take over your character if need be until you get back.

Games in the Shire have time limits. It's really critical that players post to the game at least once a week, and preferably twice a week, to keep the game going forward.

If you have to be away for a period of time, please be considerate and post an explanation on the Discussion Thread so the owner and the rest of the players aren't left hanging.

Thanks!

~*~ Piosenniel, Game Moderator

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

Sorry, will get a post up soon. Now that Seekers of Truth is over, I can concentrate on this one...

I've also been snowed under a HUGE amount of A level work recently, and no matter how much I do the pile keeps growing.

Will get a post up shortly.

[Witch_Queen]

Hama: just get your post up soon.

Friday I will post where Thranduil has realized that the group is in unfamilar territory or lost. Which ever you want to call it. ANYWAYS... I like everyone's post so far. Lets just hope we can kill a few more spiders before another person "dies off". FUN FUN FUN!

Oh yeah I was just informed that Gollum is in the Genus Book of World Records. Got to check that out. If anyone has any objections to the plan for Friday I can move it a day ahead if HAMA and SLEEPY will get their post in.

I have no idea what is going on with Sleepy and if someone knows please do tell me.


Witchy-pooooo..

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Perhaps he fell asleep. ;)

Anyway, I may kill off Talmor soon, just to make it more dramatic...

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

I'll have a post up tomorrow, working on it as we speak...

[Boromir88]

Witch_Queen, you can use Nefal, I wouldn't mind.

Sorry, I was gone for the weekend on business, but I'm back now and I'll get my post up tonight or Monday.

[Sleepy Ranger]

does anyomne mind me killing off Berkengond soon?

[Boromir88]

I say write what you desire Sleepy, since he's your own character :) .

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Right, my post is up. I killed off Talmor. :(

I need to wait for your post Witchy, I need to know when my character can meet up with all the others.

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

Again, my most sincere apologies for my lack of writing, I've been up to my ears with A level stuff, and have barely had time to LOOK at a computer since I started writing my post...what I can say is that it'll definitely be up before the end of the week, but I can't promise any more than that...

[Boromir88]

I'll get my post up here in a few hours, once I get home

[Boromir88]

Good to see you back and posting again Hama. I understand how much work, and things , can start to pile up on you, but again nice to see you back. And hope you can post soon again, so we can keep this moving smoothly :) . Nice post by the way.

[Witch_Queen]

Boromir88: I love that post of yours. Lost in MY own forest. It cracks me up.

Hama: Its good to know that Thranduil has his nephew back.


Posts are going good. Keep it up.


Witchy-poo

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

Someone post..I know its a bit rich of me...but please? Anyone...?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

My next post will be up tomorow.

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

Someone...ANYONE!!!

[Hookbill the Goomba]

My post is up! Let the battle commence!

[piosenniel]

A general request

Just putting this on all the RPG discussion threads. This hasn't been a problem on this game, by the way.

Please don't put comments in the 'Reason for Edit' box when you are editing on the RPG thread.

Signatures removed and filled in 'SAVES' don't need to be addressed there.

Edits that you want to draw attention to should be commented on in the Game's discussion thread.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Witch_Queen]

Ok, I like the way all the posts are turning out. Its nice to know that others are ready for action.

Hama: In your next post comment on the fighting. That way we can get the view from Thranduil's nephew. Ok.

Any suggestions of how you guys would like the "next" chase to go. well unless no one feels that there is a need for more lost elves. Well I believe we only have a few weeks left. So far I have enjoyed the game with you all.

Witchy

[Boromir88]

I wouldn't mind to stay being on lost, atleast until the company reaches the edge of Mirkwood (since it appears Mirkwood elves don't like travelling out of their lands to search for things....ex. Gollum). So, I say, get to the edge of Mirkwood, and somebody spots something recognizable to get them back home. Or, just stay being lost until people get tired of the crap, and they just find their trail and make their way home. Either way, doesn't matter to me.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

It looks like things are becoming more hopeful. It is now raining and the spiders don’t seem to like it very much. I think this is a good chance fore some 'dirty fighting'. Witchy, I think Thranduil should kick some spider Arse!

[piosenniel]

If anyone sees an "edited by piosenniel" tag on their Game post, it's me editing off the signature.

Please remember to do so before submitting your post.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Good last post Witchy. Given us all some good stuff to work with, as well as adding in some more depth to the character of Thrandui.

My latest post is mainly describing what’s happening. Not as much character development, as I would have liked. Unfortunately I do not have a lot of time to write these posts.

[Boromir88]

I'll try to get my post up this weekend. But I don't know, the big OSU Michigan is Saturday. GO WOLVERINES!

[Witch_Queen]

Ok everyone, we're coming up on what will be the last week for the game. Pio. correct me if i'm wrong. So I will post tomorrow hopefully ending the fight and everyone heading for Mirkwood. I have enjoyed playing the game and hope to play in one that one of you shall create. It shall be fun. Thank you for taking part in the adventure of your characters life time.

Sleepy: I love the post. The fact that your character finds inspiration in Thranduil is amazing. Lets just hope the widows will be as forgiving.

Witchy-poo

[Boromir88]

I'm going to be leaving for Michigan Wednesday, to visit family, and won't be back until Saturday. Witch-Queen, I'm out of fighting ideas, but if you could get your post up soon, I have a wonderful idea for my characters, but it would have to be after the spider onslaught. With Targon gone we'll have to see how the two brothers handle themself, let the quarreling begin, just what Thranduil needs :eek: .

[Sleepy Ranger]

Sleepy: I love the post. The fact that your character finds inspiration in Thranduil is amazing. Lets just hope the widows will be as forgiving.

Thanks, considering I put that together in about 10 minutes it was really good. :p
Widows? Why does that make me think black widows? (I have this weird liking for spiders, they're facinating(sp?) creatures)

[piosenniel]

Everyone

The game will be closing on 12/9. Please get your final posts on board.

Thanks!

Pio, Game Mod

[piosenniel]

It's now the 9th of December; there have been no further posts to the RPG or to the discussion thread.

They are both now closed to posting and will go to Elvenhome.

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

~*~ To Elvenhome ~*~