Red Flows the Sirannon Planning/Discussion Thread

[Arestevana]

You have 100 Elves with you, correct? 60 archers and 40 swordsmen all on foot - + wooden carts with supplies drawn by horses. Correct on all counts. As for whether Celeborn is leading: what would you advise?

I can't speak for Seth Cotton, but I think the battle before Moria is a great idea. :)

[piosenniel]

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Arestevana

Would you like to start moving the Lorien Elves toward the Mirrormere.

We'll get the Dwarves moving through the caverns. Perhaps by the end of the coming week we can engage the Orcs . . . we'll just have to see how much it will take to get our three groups coordinated.

~*~ Pio

[Boromir88]

And Boromir, my dear chap, my dwarf's name is Bror...not Folwren.
Sorry about that, I obviously wasn't thinking when I was typing. ;)

Some should be friends for each of us. (We can all invent a battle buddy - no need to write a bio for them.)
I think I'll use the chap Orin ran into earlier. Good idea. :) Everything else sounds good to me.

[Arry]

I've filled my SAVE.

I won't be on tomorrow (or rather today, I guess, since it's after midnight now). Will be able to put up a post the following day as needed.

-- Arry

[Folwren]

By Pio:
Some should be friends for each of us. (We can all invent a battle buddy - no need to write a bio for them.) That way when we meet the Orcs, some Dwarves can be badly injured and perhaps 2 or 3 die who are our friends. It should fuel our anger even more.

Oh, that's an excellent idea! Both having friends and having some people dying. That's kind of depressingly warped to say it's a great idea to have dying friends, but oh well. I don't think that all three of our people's different friends die. That would be drastic to have all three RPer's people's friends go down at once. If there was a general favorite and you wanted it to be really sad and really infuriating, then we could have that one guy die and that would be thought.

Other than that, I've no other comments or ideas at the present.

[Durelin]

Pio needs to patent this Battle Buddy System of hers.

Just a note to Alcarillo: I see that Cainenyo has made his way to the *silversmith part of town*...hopefully Narisiel and Maegisil will run into you? :)

[Mithalwen]

Oh, that's an excellent idea! Both having friends and having some people dying. That's kind of depressingly warped to say it's a great idea to have dying friends, but oh well. I don't think that all three of our people's different friends die. That would be drastic to have all three RPer's people's friends go down at once.


Oh don't be so sentimental... I created an extended family just to have people to kill when the battle hots up :D

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Mithalwen:
Oh don't be so sentimental... I created an extended family just to have people to kill when the battle hots up

It's not sentiment...it's having to do with coincidence and likelihood. Consider an outside reader...he knows there are four people writing about these dwarves and each person picks up a friend. Come battle, all four people's characters' friend dies and everyone gets to write about angry, grief stricken dwarves. The likelihood is slim, especially if the three brothers and uncle remain unscathed (or even if they're wounded), and it just wouldn't seem right. Now, I can see a universal friend getting killed and then everyone being mad for that reason, but not for each. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind killing off a few extra people to make the story more intriguing and full of feeling, but I don't think that we should kill everyone at once.

I would wish your extended family good luck, but I guess it's useless when I'm not the author. ;)

[Mithalwen]

It's not sentiment...it's having to do with coincidence and likelihood. Consider an outside reader...he knows there are four people writing about these dwarves and each person picks up a friend. Come battle, all four people's characters' friend dies and everyone gets to write about angry, grief stricken dwarves. The likelihood is slim, especially if the three brothers and uncle remain unscathed (or even if they're wounded), and it just wouldn't seem right. Now, I can see a universal friend getting killed and then everyone being mad for that reason, but not for each. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind killing off a few extra people to make the story more intriguing and full of feeling, but I don't think that we should kill everyone at once.

I would wish your extended family good luck, but I guess it's useless when I'm not the author. ;)


Ah well it is hard now... I was hoping not to name them but with a year wait for reinforcements and becoming a refugee it is clumsy to keep on saying "her brother...... " but now they are turning in to people and oh dear... they say you shouldn't name an animal if you are going to eat it.... :(

[Boromir88]

The likelihood is slim, especially if the three brothers and uncle remain unscathed (or even if they're wounded), and it just wouldn't seem right.
This is something I've done (although no one has to or even agree with it), but the first RPG I did "Ungoliant's Children" I actually had my main character die and my supporting character (his brother) ended up living. Kind of an interesting twist that I liked. ;)

[Alcarillo]

Just a note to Alcarillo: I see that Cainenyo has made his way to the *silversmith part of town*...hopefully Narisiel and Maegisil will run into you? :)

I somewhat doubt that unless they decide to walk about town for a bit. :( However, Fëaglin's shop is right across the street from where Cainenyo is going to. Perhaps Celebdur will be too busy to take Cainenyo's request? I'm waiting for Esgal to post to see what Fëaglin's doing at the moment.

[Folwren]

By Boromir:
This is something I've done (although no one has to or even agree with it), but the first RPG I did "Ungoliant's Children" I actually had my main character die and my supporting character (his brother) ended up living. Kind of an interesting twist that I liked.

lol! That's a very interesting twist! I have actually considered that to be Bror's fate, too, but then I always consider killing off my main character in some part of the developement of the story and rarely do.

By Mithalwen:
Ah well it is hard now... I was hoping not to name them but with a year wait for reinforcements and becoming a refugee it is clumsy to keep on saying "her brother...... " but now they are turning in to people and oh dear... they say you shouldn't name an animal if you are going to eat it....

That is down right funny that you say that. Not that it means anything different to me in that saying, it just sounds...humorous. And it realy depends on if the animal you name is cute. We named our two steers that we ended up slaughtering and I tell you, we were not in the least sorry to see them go.

[Boromir88]

I filled in my save. I'm sure the two brothers still around will be able to weigh in... :)

P.S.- I made sure I typed "Bror" this time. :p

[Amanaduial the archer]

Just a quickie note to say I'm back from London having performed in the Royal Albert Hall (wheee!), and I'll catch up as soon as possible.

As for sentiment...well, Narisiel's husband is already gone...*evil*

[Durelin]

Welcome back, Aman!

Alcarillo - Good plan. I do hope Esgal is able to post soon. I've PMed her to see if she's alive. ;)

[Envinyatar]

Oro

Good posts! :)

I've moved us on to mid-winter in my latest post - getting the last of the troops to Mithlond . . .

- E -

[piosenniel]

Dwarves

Would one of you like to wake us up early in the a.m. (game-time) and get your party going?

~*~

Arestevana and Seth C

By the middle of next week, real time, can you have the Elves of Lorien entering the Nanduhirion Valley & nearing the southern edge of the Mirrormere. The Dwarves will meet you there.

~*~

Encai, Firefoot, and Kath

Did you want to do some posts before the battle happens?

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A little info about The valley/dale:

Nanduhirion is what the Elves named the valley in which the Mirrormere (Kheled-zâram to the Dwarves) lies.

In Common Speech, it's the Dimrill Dale.

The Dwarves call it Azanulbizar.

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The river that runs from the Mirrormere through Lorien is called The Celebrant by the Elves, The Silverlode in Common Speech, and Kibil-nâla by the Dwarves.

[Folwren]

As in, early for us here humans and tomorrow (July 29) morning? 'Early' needs defining. We don't all live in the same time zones... I can get up at six, if that's what you mean, but it might be seven or eight to other people.

[piosenniel]

Oh, sorry! Should have been more specific . . . :) . . . EDITED the previous post!

I meant game-time . . . early morning for the Dwarves.

So . . . any of us troglodytes (in the best sense of the word, of course) can get us going on our next day in the game and at any time convenient for the writer in real-time.

[Folwren]

I was about to say that we shouldn't wait until tomorrow. lol! Thanks for the clarification, Pio. :)

Ic an take the lead if Arry doesn't mind the risk of Bror doing something (not so terrible) to Skald. Otherwise, Arry should take it for at least us two.

What do you think, Arry? Pio's last post gave me every excuse to let my dwarf do what ever he pleased to Skald, because evidently, your dwarf deserves it. :D (hehehehe)

[Folwren]

Well, Arry, it's too late to defend your character. I couldn't wait any more. I guess now all you have to do is avenge him. :p

[Arry]

*splutter . . .

Just you wait, li'l bro! Revenge is a dish best served cold . . .

♥ Skald

[Folwren]

:p

Don't take too long in at least posting. You can hold off your revenge if you think it's best cold (it puts me through a lot of pain waiting, though), but please don't keep the dwarves excursion from beginning.

-Folwren

[Encaitare]

I've put up my first post. The orcs are currently preparing to set up a temporary camp while they wait for the Lorien orcs to arrive. I made it a regiment of approximately 1000 orcs -- if anyone thinks this is too large, let me know. Also, there are five companies, each with a lieutenant to look after that group. Firefoot and Kath -- if you want one of your characters to assume one of these roles, feel free to "promote" him or create a carry-along. This way we could get some more interaction.

Any other suggestions for interaction would be great. :)

[piosenniel]

1000 Orcs is far too many for our little band of Dwarves and Elves. :eek: We would be massacred!

There are about 100 Elves and probably only 20 to 25 Dwarves - and some of those will be positioned at the East-gate and close it should the Orcs come too close.

Can a smaller band of Orcs be dispatched to see what's going on in the valley and be the ones who engage us?

~*~ Pio

[Firefoot]

I'd agree that 1000 is too many; 100-200 sounds like a better number. We're supposed to lose this battle, after all. ;)

Edit: I have a post up. I certainly don't see my primary character as a leadership type, so I just left them in the regular contingent. I went ahead and used the character Lushurd you created, Encai, for my Orcs' company leader, if that's all right.

[Kath]

I've done my post and have made myself a scout just so we don't have to write a scout report. I thought it might speed things along a little. If anyone feels I should change it feel free to tell me as I wasn't entirely sure whether the Elves had been sending out scouts of their own.

[Durelin]

Aman - Wonderful post. Just one thing: the times conflict in our posts. My posts make it morning. But I love your post and your descriptions of evening so much...I could change my posts. Which would work better for you and what you had in mind? :)

[Arry]

Folwren

I've started us off. Skald has gone north a ways to pick up two of his friends - Bildr and Bisi Grimsteel. He's made plans to meet with up with Bror and whomever he's gathered up in the chamber just before the King's Bridge. It should take a day (game-time) for them to get there.

Do you want to move us on to that time?

Another day of travel after that should bring us near the Eastern chambers and the gate. Skald has two forges he wants to visit there to pick up some old friends from the Brassbeards and the Hardhammers.

By then we should be able to meet Riv and Orin and exit Moria to find the Elves.

[Folwren]

Arry,

Thank you. I've read the post and it looks good. I will go ahead and move them on to the end of the day, then, and bring a few of Bror's acquaintances with him. I can't do that just now, though. I should get a post up later on this afternoon. :)

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Encaitare, Firefoot, and Kath,

Good posts!! I particularly like your character's, Firefoot. :D

But, like the others said, 1000 is a bit much for us few dwarves and troop of elves...

-Folwren

[Encaitare]

1000 Orcs is far too many for our little band of Dwarves and Elves. :eek: We would be massacred!

I'd agree that 1000 is too many; 100-200 sounds like a better number. We're supposed to lose this battle, after all. ;)

But, like the others said, 1000 is a bit much for us few dwarves and troop of elves...

Yeah, I somehow thought so... I had it in my head that there were more Elves and Dwarves, and that maybe only one orkish company would actually be participating in the attack, but upon further reflection that doesn't make much sense. Maybe I shouldn't try to write after midnight... my thoughts all get jumbled up. :rolleyes: I'll go make a couple of minor changes.

[Encaitare]

Okay, so I've lessened the number to 200 orcs (no worries for you good guys anymore), and therefore changed the number of lieutenants to two, making companies of 100 each. I made up for the sudden drop in size by saying that the rest of the regiment is coming in installments behind us.

[Durelin]

Has anyone heard anything from Esgallhugwen? I've PMed her, but have yet to receive a response. I do hope she returns...

[CaptainofDespair]

According to her profile, her last activity was yesterday at 10:47PM. So, she is around...:D

[Alcarillo]

I do hope she posts soon. . . Aman has already moved Ost-in-Edhil into the evening and I want Cainenyo to get his errand done soon. Maybe I should just post Cainenyo going to Celebdur, the smith he intended to visit, not Feaglin, as I was planning.

[Durelin]

You can always post a Save and we can see if we can sort things out. It's up to you. Sorry things aren't exactly simple right now. :( I'm sure they'll work out... If we don't hear from Esgallhugwen, taking over her character might be an option.

[piosenniel]

Since she has not posted to the RPG thread since it opened, here's a moderator's decision about Fëaglin, Esgallhugwen's character:

If you wish to use Fëaglin please do so. Esgallhugwen's character will be a carry along character for use by the other Elves of Ost-in-Edhil as needed for now.

Please do not slow down the game on her part. If and when she is able to return she will need to accomodate how her character has been used.

A 'SAVE' won't work - they really should be filled in 24 hours - and I will remove them from the game in 48 hours.

~*~ Piosenniel, Game Moderator

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If anyone is going to be gone from the game for a while - please do post a notice on the Discussion Thread and say about how long you'll be gone and how you want your character handled.

[Durelin]

Alrighty... Alcarillo, move forward with your character however you choose. If you'd like any help in getting him more into the storyline somehow, I'd be glad to. :)

[Folwren]

Alrighty, I got my post up to the end of the day. If anything is wrong with it, please let me know. I don't know how Moria is layed out and how the streets run or how to describe anything under ground. And that anything also included grammar, or sentence structure. I am not very sure if this last post is passable.

-Folwren

[Alcarillo]

I think I'll post Cainenyo finishing his errand (possibly taking over Esgal's character), and catching up to the evening. That should solve any problems.

[piosenniel]

Reminders for posting to the RPG:

~*~ Please don't use icons or smileys on your game posts -- save them for the Discussion Thread.


~*~ Please don't put a 'reason for editing' comment on the RPG for why you edited your post. If it was something you need to draw attention to, then post about it on the Discusion Thread.


Thanks!

~*~Pio

[piosenniel]

My SAVE is filled.

Boromir88

I've left it open where Orin and his gathered companions will meet Riv and his group with the supplies.

But once we do meet up, can you move us on to that night, further east down the main road to the east gate.

Skald and Bror will already be gone on before us, so we won't catch up to them until the following day game-time, I think.

Sound ok?

~*~ Pio

[Alcarillo]

I've made it to the evening. Aman, Durelin, now would be a good time for Maegisil or Narisiel to bump into Cainenyo and his son if you care to do so.

[Boromir88]

It's fine with me Pio, I'll fill in my save later today. :)

[Amanaduial the archer]

A reminder that I am going away tomorrow (31st July) and will not be back until 7th July. Sorry...

Happy gaming in my absence :)

[Firefoot]

Aman, I do believe you mean August 7th... unless you mean you won't be back for another year? ;)

Oh, and a question: will the Lorien elves be beginning their march soon?

[piosenniel]

Arestevana and Seth Cotton

By the middle of next week, real time, can you have the Elves of Lorien entering the Nanduhirion Valley & nearing the southern edge of the Mirrormere. The Dwarves will meet you there.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Orofaniel]

...And so I filled my save. :)

Envinyatar- Just so you know; I'll be gone from Monday to perhaps Thursday. If you want to continue please do so without being afraid to use my character. :)

I'll catch up when I come back hopefully. :)

So far it looks great, and it is indeed and enjoyable read.


Cheers,
Oro

[Boromir88]

Pio, I filled in my save. I got us up to about 3, and the dwarves are fully stuffed :) .

I was unsure of a few things, like the timeframe you had in mind, your companions, and certain locations, so I made do with what I thought. If there's any problems I can fix them.

[piosenniel]

Just a reminder:

~*~ Please don't use icons or smileys on your game posts -- save them for the Discussion Thread.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

Boro

Can you make a small change in your last post - in this sentence near the end:

"Good," said Riv. "Glad you have you fellows. Mine should be waiting for us to come get them."

Riv was already up very early (see post #47) and has gotten his companions to come back with him to help load up the food and any other supplies.

They are:

Afi, Brand, and Dari Glitterfist - three brothers. Also coming with them are two of the young apprentices to the Glitterfists - Egil Deepdigger and Odi Ironforge.

Riv and these other 5 were waiting for Uncle Orin and his fellows.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Arry]

Just thought I’d put this all together for us Dwarves so we know who’s who and with whom:

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Skald:

Bildr & Bisi Grimsteel
Fastor & Grimsi Brassbeard
Manni, Vetr, & Taf Hardhammer

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Bror:

Fundin, Fori, & Tori Ironfoot
+ 2 other Dwarves

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Orin:

Fawrin, Gram, Regil, and Mar

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Riv:

Afi, Brand, & Dari Glitterfist
Egil Deepdigger
Odi Ironforge

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So we’ve got a good sized group of 23 Dwarves who’ll be heading to the East gate. :)

I'll have my SAVE filled later today.

-- Arry

[Folwren]

I guess I should give my other two dwarves names sometime, shouldn't I? I'll have to think about that...

-Folwren

[Encaitare]

I'll be away and unable to post for most of Tuesday and Wednesday.

[Firefoot]

[Warning: dumb question alert] ;)

Kath, I'm not sure who was supposed to be saying the last line in your post - Grimkul, I think? Tell me if I'm wrong... :cool:

[piosenniel]

Folwren

It's easier to refer to those 2 anonymous Dwarves in your posts if you give them at least first names.

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Enca

How about we try to start the skirmish on Thursday? Will that work for you?

~*~ Pio

[Boromir88]

Thursday I will be unable to put up a post. As I have a 10 hr drive round trip that I must make. I have a meeting in Cincy that I need to get to at 4, and should not be returning until I'm saying early next morning (1 am?). You can start the skirmish on Thursday, but I won't be able to post until Friday at the earliest.

Edit: Pio, I will make the change very soon. :)

[Arry]

Folwren

I've brought us to within 10 miles of the eastern gate - it is late afternoon gametime. The group is going to stop and spend the night at the quarters of one of the Hardhammer's uncles.

If you wish, you can get us through the night and then onto the Eastern gates (which are most likely closed and guards posted within. Since Tolkien never describes what they look like in their glory - feel free to talk about the great cavern that lies before them (yeah, I just made that up! :)). It must be wonderfully wrought as are the inside of the great doors.

Have fun!

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Pio and Boromir88

I've left it open for you to meet up with us at some time in the morning (gametime) at the East gates.

-- Arry

[piosenniel]

Boro

About Thursday -

We'll take the battle slowly - so there should be plenty of time for you to post. We'll gently carry Uncle Orin and his companions with us while you're gone. :D

~*~ Pio

[Boromir88]

Thank you, Pio, and I did make the changes concerning your companions. Here are the adjustments...

When Orin and his companions had walked in Riv and five other dwarves were still busily getting things together.

"Good, glad to have you lads." said Riv. "This is Afi, Brand, and Dari. Plus their apprentices Egil and Odi."

"Ahh, Afi, Brand, and Dari, huh? I know your father well. Glad to have you."

[piosenniel]

Thanks, Boro! :D

Drive carefully! :rolleyes: (spoken like a mother, eh? :cool: )

~*~

Arestevana and Seth Cotton

It's Monday here where I am, real-time. In a couple of days, say Wednesday real-time, can you have the Elves of Lorien entering the Nanduhirion Valley & come to the southern edge of the Mirrormere.

The Dwarves will meet you there.

Once we've gotten together, then the Orcs can attack.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Kath]

Whoops! Aplogies Firefoot it was indeed supposed to be Grimkul. I'll pop that in.

[Firefoot]

So we will be attacking the Elves and Dwarves once they've met? Earlier in the thread, there had been a comment about whether it would be this or if the Orcs attacked the Elves, then the Dwarves rushed out to their aid. We (Encai, Kath, and myself) had done some PM'ing before we posted; I think we tended to favor the latter. I could go either way, but I just want to make sure I know what we're doing. :)

Kath - okay, that's what I thought. I'll have a post up shortly.

[Folwren]

Think I'd better let you all know, I'm going to be gone from Saturday, August 6th to Sunday, August 14...I might, just might be able to get on and catch up Sunday evening, but I have no idea when we're returning home. Probably won't be able to get a post up until the 15th.

I will be able to write and do stuff until then, however.

During that time, you other dwarves (Arry, Pio, and Boromir) will be able to use my character as a carry along...I'll warrant that Arry will be doing most with him, but things may change by then. ;)

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Arry, I'll take your offer and take the dwarves to the gates, I guess. I'll get that post up later tonight, probably. I really like your post.

-Folwren

[Encaitare]

How about we try to start the skirmish on Thursday? Will that work for you?

That will work perfectly. :)

[piosenniel]

So we will be attacking the Elves and Dwarves once they've met? Earlier in the thread, there had been a comment about whether it would be this or if the Orcs attacked the Elves, then the Dwarves rushed out to their aid. We (Encai, Kath, and myself) had done some PM'ing before we posted; I think we tended to favor the latter. I could go either way, but I just want to make sure I know what we're doing.

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How about this:

The southern end of the Mirrormere is about 5 miles south of the Eastern Gate.

Why don't the Orcs attack the Elves just as they are reaching the southern end of the Mirrormere?

We Dwarves, can be hurrying south down the path along the lake's western edge to meet the Elves and guide them up to the gate when we see them being set upon.

Will this be alright?

~*~ Pio

[Firefoot]

That's fine with me. :cool:

[Esgallhugwen]

Yes, I'm alive. Regretfully. I'll be making a post later to day after work. Thank you for carrying my character along Alcarillo. I am sorry Durelin for worrying you, I will not dissapoint you or any one else in this RP again. To that I swear.

Alcarillo's post has given me an idea...

[Durelin]

Esgallhugwen - I feel like hugging you right now. :D So glad you're back! And I look forward to that idea of yours. ;)

Elves of Eregion - I suppose it is now evening in the game...we kinda rushed through this day, but...I'd feel evil making Aman and Alcarillo adjust their posts completely.

Alcarillo - I'm finding that it's close to impossible for Maegisil to run into Cainenyo at this point. I'll have to save that for later, if that's alright. :)

Dwarves & Elves of Lorien & Orcs - I'm excited about your upcoming battle! Wonderful, wonderful plans...

I'll have my save filled later today if it kills me.

-Durelin

[Folwren]

Okay, I've just filled in my save. I'm so sorry it took me until now. Yesterday night was I simply exhausted...busy day with the horses.

Once again, I'm not truly satisfied with this post. If there is anything that can obviously be changed, please let me know. I am not possitive that the level they are on is the Second Level....if anyone knows otherwise, please tell me and I'll change it. I'll tell you now, if you think that the writing was really bad, I'll agree because I'm obviously horrible at explaining underground places and the whole things is very awkward. But you all can be the judge of that.

Sorry for holding all you dwarves up. :o

-Folwren

[Firefoot]

Kath - with the battle starting on Thursday, I'm thinking we should probably move time onto the morning so that we can get in position and such before the battle starts. You can do this in your next post, or I could do it; it doesn't really matter to me. I'd do it but I want to give you a little more time to respond to my last post. Either way, I think by Wednesday evening at least we should get the Orcs into the day of the battle.

[Durelin]

Save finally filled. Maegisil will be walking home soon...maybe he can run into someone. Maybe.

I think we'll be moving on to the next day in Eregion soon.

[Alcarillo]

Durelin, it's fine if Maegisil doesn't run into Cainenyo. I don't want to pressure you, and now Esgal is here, too.

[Kath]

Ok Firefoot I'll try to get a post up about middayish tomorrow to do that.

[Kath]

I've put up a post Firefoot, is it what you wanted?

[Firefoot]

Yeah, that's fine. I was just looking for it to be morning, and that's what you did. :cool: :) I'll probably have a post up a little later on today.

[piosenniel]

So . . . the Dwarves are on their way down the path along the lake to find the Elves. They are more or less in position to run to the assist of the Elves once the attack begins.

Lorien Elves - we just need you to get in position near the head of the valley/the foot of the lake so the Orcsesssss can beging to harass you all . . . :D

~*~ Pio

[Arestevana]

I'm very sorry everyone, but I will not be able to post for the next two days. Anyone in the battle seen can carry my character as they see fit (though I'd prefer he not die just yet). I'm sorry if this causes any problems. :(

[Nurumaiel]

Quick note... my SAVE of August 2 has been filled in.

[Durelin]

I've PMed Seth Cotton to make sure he knows that he is needed. If he does not respond...it might be that the battle will have to be postponed just a little longer, unless a carry along of both the Lorien characters is necessary.

And don't worry, Arestevana. No one's going to kill off your character, though you're always allowed to do that yourself. ;)

[Arry]

I will be away tomorrow (Friday) through Sunday, so will not be able to post then.

Will be back on line Monday.

-- Arry

[piosenniel]

I think the battle will have to be on hold until Monday.

I'm taking a two day trip this weekend and will be away from the computer.

Folwren and Arry will be unavailable.

And Boro will be the only Dwarf about - but not until tomorrow , Friday.

So . . . Arestevana and Seth C., please get the Lorien Elves in position by Monday.

If you are unable to do that, then I'll write for the Lorien Elves on that day.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

My word, that's remarkable. Everyone seems to be leaving this week end. :) It makes no difference to me if the battle is postponed. Should I (or any of the dwarves) write anything until then, do you suppose? I still have tomorrow to post something.

Arry, Skald's swearing to keep Bror safe made me think of some things that could possibly happen during the battle. I don't want him to die, no, but I wouldn't mind, necessarily, if he were wounded, if you wanted to give you character a chance for some rather violent emotions. Depends on whatever you want. I'm apparently going to be gone for the battle, but, really, honestly, if you (and this is for all dwarves here) want to do something with my character so that you can do anything with yours, go ahead.....anything short of killing him or making him loose a limb or something that drastic. I'm sure you understand. :)

-Folwren

[Boromir88]

Just informing everyone I got back about an hour ago. I'll do a catch up post, and so I see that the skirmish is being held off? That's fine, might even be better (for myself).

[Kath]

I have a large problem if the battle is postponed any later than Sunday as I will then be away for two weeks.

[Durelin]

Kath - Oh dear...Perhaps you could do a quick post ahead of time just as a general *my character is there and is doing this* (if you know what I mean....), and for everything else, your char can simply be 'carried along' as needed? The post you do ahead of time could be posted by anyone you'd like (I'd be glad to post it...), if you don't mind that.

Elves of Eregion - My next post will move us to the next day if that's alright with everyone. Sorry, I should've had another post up several days ago...

[Firefoot]

What if we started the battle on Sunday, so Kath could have a chance to post. The Dwarves don't need to be there at the start of the battle, so they could come to the rescue on Monday.

Would this work?

[Durelin]

That would be nice...only problem is, the Lorien Elves aren't around until Monday...

Though Pio has volunteered to carry along the Elves, and I'd be glad to do it as well.

[Folwren]

I was pretty much thinkinig the same thing as Durelin just mentioned. Kath could write a post before hand...or give instructions to someone.

You will have no internet access these next two weeks?

And as for me, this is my last day here for the next week and three days or so. I've given whatever instructions needed for my dwarf. :)

Happy RPing!

- Folwren

[Orofaniel]

I'm back now. :)

I'll try and catch up with everything...wow, there are quite a few new posts that I haven't read yet.

Have a good weekend everyone. :)

Cheers,
Oro

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[Kath]

Ok I can write a post tomorrow and then send it to Firefoot or Encai so they can put it in where they think it should fit. Any preferences over who gets it? Also, what do you want me to do - I could do the bit just before we ambush so I don't have any tag along characters or things that need to be continued by me.

[Durelin]

More bad news... Seth Cotton has been having internet troubles, and now he says he will be away from tomorrow morning (Monday, 8th of August) until Friday.

I can carry either Seth Cotton's or Arestevana's characters along, or both. Or, if it works better, someone else could. (I also might talk to CaptainofDespair to see if he's available for carrying along...) What would work best for you Dwarves and Orcs, since this is your battle? ;)

Edit: I have just posted, and it is now morning in Eregion.

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[Kath]

Since we aren't starting the battle yet I think it would be easier for everyone if my fellow orcs just carried my character along and killed him at the first opportunity. I have not had time to write a post today because of the packing rush and I will not be online again until the 22nd. Apologies to Firefoot and Encai, please just do the best you can - and give him a nice gruesome death :D Good luck with the battle!

[Encaitare]

I'm sure we'll come up with something nice and gory, Kath. Sorry to see you go, but have a great time in Spain! :)

An additional note: I don't know how often I'll be able to post over the next few days -- computer problems. I'll do what I can.

[Firefoot]

Kath, we could have just carried him along. But if you want to kill your character off, we can do that, and it was nice playing with you while it lasted! :) Hm... maybe Grimkul will get his revenge after all... ;)

[Durelin]

Kath - The big battle has yet to come! Don't kill your character yet! Pleeeease! :p

[Envinyatar]

:eek:

My deepest apologies to Winston Churchill from whom I adapted Gil-galad's send off speech to Elrond and his little army. It was a shameless rewording of the "Be Ye Men of Valour" speech in 1940 when the German forces had broken through the French lines.

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Oro

It is early Spring of SA 1696 - I have the army of 500 just setting out . . . slowly, of course, and by the time Spring thaws things out, we will be up to our Elven behinds in muck and mud.

I gave the army 450 actual warriors - 100 spears, 200 swords, 150 bows. Along with the captains in each weapon section, us 3 commanders and Lord Elrond and his yet unnamed aide that makes 500. There are of course the supply wagons and those supply Elves coming along too, as well as . . . oh say, 250 horses (100 of which are from Numenor by way of Alcarfalon's ship).

I have Elrond heading out of Mithlond (the Grey Havens) to where the Blue Mountains (Ered Luin) lay a short way to the east of our starting point. I thought we could inch our way down the eastern foot of the mountains ( relatively short chain) and then head east - across the part of Eriador called Minhiriath. It is a large section, probably much like the Shire lands, that lies between the southern Baranduin(Brandywine River) and the southern Gwathló (Greyflood River).

Would you like to take us to our first encampment? Probably just as we reach the Blue Mountains, before we turn south. It's still a little snowy and icy - there will no doubt be grumbling about the conditions! :D

Ondomirë will have laid in a personal supply of wine. Feel free to come to his tent for a glass or two to drive off the chill . . .

- E -

[Arry]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38941000/jpg/_38941947_churchill_66.jpg

"We have not journeyed across the centuries, across the oceans, across the mountains, across the prairies, because we are made of sugar candy."

-- Speech made to the Canadian Parliament, December 30, 1941.

Go Elves of Lindon! http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon13.gif

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On a different note:

Perhaps we should delay the Orc/Dwarf battle until computers are working and more players have returned.

What do you think?

-- Arry

[CaptainofDespair]

Just to toss in my idea...

I mentioned this to Durelin last night. I'm not too sure of the effectiveness it all, but it could be done. If certain contingents cannot post for certain right now, and the delay might thwart the game's timeline, those that can post could do a sort of time jump. Then, later, the Elves and Dwarves could perhaps 'relay' the event to the Eregion Elves, or whomever applicable. This could be done in one of those spiffy flashback sequences we see in movies. ;)

[piosenniel]

I would rather wait and play out the battle. It's far more fun for me than writing a flashback.

There is no actual timeline that's in jeopardy at the moment, most of us are simply filling in with play as we might while the Elves of Eregion move their timeline along and set their stage for when we can all get together. (And please don't think that I'm urging the Jewelsmiths to hurry it up - I'm not.)

The Orc/Dwarf battle can actually be set much nearer the time when Sauron is about to sweep over Eregion. The 'time' of it is rather nebulous - so, it seems to me we have more freedom to play with it.

[Mithalwen]

I thought the Eregion elves were in winter of 95?

[piosenniel]

The Eregion Elves are in the winter of 95.

The Dwarves and Orcs are somewhere in that time vicinity . . .

[Firefoot]

I agree with pio; I would much rather play the battle out than relay it.

[Arry]

Looking at when people will be gone:

- Lorien Elves -

Arestevana - 4th thru the 7th or 8th
Seth Cotton - 8th thru the 12th

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- Orcs -

Encaitare - computer probs; 7th thru maybe the 10th or so
Kath - 8th thru the 22nd

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- Dwarves -

Folwren - now thru the 15th

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How about if we get the Lorien Elves in position by a week from now (Monday or Tuesday, the 15th/16th.

Then the Orcs can begin their attack.

The Dwarves are already in place to come to the defense of the Elves.

If we take the battle slowly, then we'll have time to pick up everyone, including Kath who should be back a week after we start. The other 2 Orcs of Enca and Firefoot can carry her character along until she returns to write for him.

How does this strike everyone?

[Durelin]

Arestevana has returned, and says he will get a post up today getting the Lorien elves in position. Is this what should be done right now, or would everyone prefer to hold off a little longer?

The Eregion Elves are in the winter of 95.
The winter of 95-the spring of 96. Somewhere around there...being too exact would ruin all the fun... :rolleyes: ;)

[Arestevana]

I will be absent again from the 14th through the 21st of this month. Don't change the dates for the battle on my account, though: I'll make sure the Lorien Contingent is there. If Seth Cotton isn't back, I can PM a post to Durelin or Pio if necessary.
I'm sorry for bailing on everyone again. In the meantime, I will post this evening to bring the Lorien contingent closer to the meeting point.

[Boromir88]

Firefoot, I'm free for anytime so it's up to people who have time constraints. :)

I filled in my save. It's short, but I got the dwarves started on the road. Sorry Arry, but Orin got the impression Skald wasn't too pleased with his selection of armor.

[Mithalwen]

Arestevana has returned, and says he will get a post up today getting the Lorien elves in position. Is this what should be done right now, or would everyone prefer to hold off a little longer?


The winter of 95-the spring of 96. Somewhere around there...being too exact would ruin all the fun... :rolleyes: ;)


I only panicked because suddenly I thought I would have to edit - a birth and a birthday to be past not future events...............:D

[Amanaduial the archer]

Aman, I do believe you mean August 7th... unless you mean you won't be back for another year? Smartass ;)

I'm back, but as to how much I can get on is debateable - I'm having some issues with internet access at home and, as barrowdowns is blocked on the library computer (don't ask), I am currently using my mum's builder's laptop that I have borrowed for the afternoon. Again just...don't even ask. The lengths I go to for youse lot! :p However, as we are on that thread at the moment, just to let you know that I will be away in Salisbury on a Cathedral singing holiday thingy from 21st August until 28th August (ha, got the right month this time!), and on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th September doing Silver Duke of Edinburough - a decision I seriously regretted on the practise walk and will probably regret again on the three day expedition. Not fun happy time...

Sorry... :( I'll go read up now anyway - it's good to be back, however...tenuously.

[Durelin]

Aman - I'm so glad you're back! And I'm so sorry your having comp troubles. Let me know if you'll be able to get a post up in the next few days, just to have an idea of when to expect you. Please don't feel rushed into posting, though. You do go too far for us guys! :p

[Mithalwen]

Smartass ;)

I will be away in Salisbury on a Cathedral singing holiday thingy from 21st August until 28th August (ha, got the right month this time!), and on the

Sorry... :( I'll go read up now anyway - it's good to be back, however...tenuously.


Oh are you doing a concert? Beware if the answer is yes I might come and listen..!!!!

[Amanaduial the archer]

Not a concert exactly - evensong every evening but Thursday in the Cathedral :)

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[Encaitare]

Encaitare - computer probs; 7th thru maybe the 10th or so

I'll still be able to post; the library is right near my house.

Firefoot -- should we carry Kath's character until she returns, or kill him? Your idea of your character's revenge could be pretty sweet.

And I agree, we ought to play out the battle. Warning to you all: I've never written a battle sequence before, whether in fanfiction or RPG. Therefore my descriptions might not be so hot... but I'll do my best!

It doesn't make much difference to me when the battle starts. Whenever everyone's ready... :)

[Firefoot]

Firefoot -- should we carry Kath's character until she returns, or kill him? Your idea of your character's revenge could be pretty sweet. I don't think it would be that hard to carry Kath's character along, and, like Durelin said, we're not to the final battle yet. Revenge could always happen at that point. So I guess I'm for carrying him along.

[Mithalwen]

Not a concert exactly - evensong every evening but Thursday in the Cathedral :)


How glorious..... well it will depend on work ..... 5.30 kick off is too tight to be certain.....

[Amanaduial the archer]

Durelin - don't be silly :) And thanks - but post is up nonetheless ;) Do you want to set up the meeting or shall I?

Mithalwen - hmm. I don't know yet - any idea what time evensong is usually? It varies - at Windsor it was about 6:00, but Ripon was like 3:30. So I'm not sure, I won't know until we get there. But that would be amazing :) You live in Salisbury?

[Durelin]

Aman - And a wonderful post it is! Sorry, for some reason I assumed from you post about computer troubles that you wouldn't be getting a post up so soon. Silly me, underestimating you.

Setting up the meeting... Well, I should be doing homework, but I'll be doing a post instead...shall be up by tomorrow evening at the latest, unless one of my dear family members kills me...or just steals the computer away.... ;)

[Mithalwen]

Durelin - don't be silly :) And thanks - but post is up nonetheless ;) Do you want to set up the meeting or shall I?

Mithalwen - hmm. I don't know yet - any idea what time evensong is usually? It varies - at Windsor it was about 6:00, but Ripon was like 3:30. So I'm not sure, I won't know until we get there. But that would be amazing :) You live in Salisbury?


No I live near Bournemouth but it is not too far to travel only the time is a factor if I am working that day ...... Their website says 5.30 .. I will see... It would be a nice idea. Cathedral Evensongs are lovely ... used to go often in Oxford .

[Durelin]

Whoo...posted. Almost didn't make it! Surprise trip to my grandmother's.... My post was written in the car on the way home, so I hope it's alright. Let me know if I need to change anything, Aman. :)

Edit:

Just a quick note to the Dwarves, Lorien Elves, and Orcs:

Whenever it is a good time for those of you who are able to post to start your battle, please do. If need be, I can carry along the Lorien Elves when Arestevana departs for a week. I won't hijack their characters, but if a general post is needed, I can do that. Or they can simply be carried along by you Dwarves and Orcs as necessary.

Also, I was thinking that the Dwarves and Elves arrival in Eregion (which I know is a ways off yet...just saying) would be a good time to make *the great transition*. Unless that is too long to wait. What does everyone think?

[Mithalwen]

Sorry I will fill my save tomorrow.... It is only going to be a scene setter - Losrian's early morning at home and then off to work "day in the life of an apprentice will involve preparing and lighting a fire at home and a forge at work, general domestics and probably fiddling around with arrowheads - so nothing that should affect anyone much save maybe aman but if she wants to do a post I will fit in :D

[Arestevana]

The unsuspecting Lorien Elves are in position. ;) Whoever wants to carry them for the week, go right ahead.

[Firefoot]

The Orcs have begun their attack; after firing some arrows, they charged down into the valley. I set it up so that the Orcs will be attacking from the front/side, trying to cut the Elves off, so that the Dwarves will be able to come up from behind, besetting the Orcs on both sides. In case that isn't clear, here's a really quickie map I whipped up:

[Folwren]

Well, I'm back.

It appears that I've missed a lot of conversation. If someone could please fill me in with a few nice, sweet paragraphs, that'd be great. Otherwise, I think I'd have to read pages...

I'll catch up on the RPG reading itself whenever I have time. Some of it can be managed this evening, I'm sure. :)

Until later, when I have questions...

-Folwren

[Encaitare]

You haven't missed much, Folwren, don't worry. The thread has just expanded suddenly because Pio merged the Planning thread with this one. :)

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[Arry]

Where are you Orcs in relationship to this map?

http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/maps/caradhras.gif

I have the remaining 22 Dwarves (three Dwarves are staying with the supplies stashed there) heading down from a shallow cave in the side of the Misty Mountains south of the Eastern Gate and going toward the southern end of the Mirrormere. They see the Elves appoaching the Mirrormere and the bow and arrow attack upon them by the Orcs.

You must be positioned on the lower slopes . . . right? And we are coming down toward you from behind?

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I've filled my SAVE - let me know if it's alright.

[Firefoot]

You must be positioned on the lower slopes . . . right? And we are coming down toward you from behind? Right. Everything looks fine to me.

(Obviously I wasn't looking at a real map when I wrote my post... ;) I'm glad you posted one.)

[CaptainofDespair]

The Darkness grows, and Mordor awakens. The end of Eregion draws nigh. :D

To give you all an idea of what you're up against, here is the bio for my cameo baddie.

NAME: He is known to the Elves as Angoroth, the Iron Terror. To all others, he was named only by his short-lived title, as The Hammer of Morgoth. However, his true name he has lost, having let it go unused for an age, or more. Thus, he does not name himself, as he feels he is already quite recognizable through the fear he instills with his brooding presence.

AGE: He does not care to remember how long he has resided in Ea.

RACE: Maiar, in the form of a Man.

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: His preferred method of combat is with his broadsword, which he is often found gleefully dismembering his enemies with. Though he bears no other weapons, he is a formidable opponent without one. His large hands and strong arms are capable of exerting the force necessary to crush the skull of any creature, even if it leaves its helmet on.

APPEARANCE: Angoroth stands slightly taller than a Numenorean. His hair is black, like coal. His eyes are equally as dark, and they bear a peculiar glint of mischief, and a yearning for horrendous carnage and wanton destruction. His face, when he reveals it, is surprisingly unscathed by two ages of warfare. He is well ‘designed’, as he fondly describes himself. He wears a black, modified version of a Barbute helm upon his head, which is topped off by a cascade of black horse hair for a plume. Over his chest he wears black padded cloth, with blackened chain mail laid over that. The same color-scheme applies to the vambraces and greaves that he bears on his forearms and legs.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: His most desirable quality, at least to Sauron, is his apparent ‘need’ for slaughter and mayhem. With a great lack of massive wars in this Second Age, his blade has gone without the stain of blood, to his disappointment, and he now craves it, as if addicted to bloodshed and the lust for it. But, unlike some of Sauron’s other minions and henchmen, he is patient enough to wait for his time. However, upon reaching that point, he becomes rather impetuous. Though most would consider his massive ego and temper a problem, Sauron does not, and has found that this particular egotistical, warmongering, volcano of a Maiar is quite useful to his purposes. His hatred of the Elves has also been something of great interest to the Dark Lord, who seeks to his him in his coming war against them.

Despite his ‘desirable’ qualities, the Dark Lord has found a few…traits…that are unwanted, and quite problematic. At any random moment, he wanders away from his duties, to brood and contemplate that which has long been forgotten by most. On one occasion, this led to a group of rebellious Easterlings crushing the troop of orcs under his command. He also displays a complete lack of sanity, normally just prior to, or just following, one his brooding moments. And, in the spirit of sport, he has shown mercy, if he feels bored and desires to ‘hunt’ his ‘prey’. His personality irregularities only grow more eccentric from there, leading some of Sauron’s more worthy minions to secretly question the choice of him as The Dark Lord’s “Hand”.

HISTORY: Angoroth, named by the Elves for the black cloth and armored garb he is fond of, as well as the death he afforded a good many of those who did not continue the march to The Blessed Realm. Their utter hatred of him, though miniscule in the larger sense, has caused him to be stricken from their memories, his name only mentioned in the darkest, most forgotten histories. And his true name was not to be uttered again, and was completely forgotten by all but a few. Just prior, he had fought for Morgoth, and tried in vain to break the siege of Utumno for his lord. This failure was his first. He was banished by the Dark Lord, and he fled into the wilderness of the East, to hunt anything unwary enough to travel beyond Beleriand. He hunted the Elves for a time, and then vanished. Well, at least until the Siege of Angband. Having seen his forces torn apart, Morgoth summoned back his “Hammer”, and allowed him to sow death in the ranks of the Elves and the Host of the Valar, and reap the joys of it. But, when Angband fell, before Morgoth could be captured, he banished his minion for the final time. Angoroth escaped the fall of the doomed fortress, and fled eastward, yet again. This time, however, he fled deeper into the East; farther than he had since his first banishment, near to the place where he first found the Elves. There, he settled down in mountains now unknown to him, and he hid his visage from all, waiting for a time when he could rise again.

That time would come well into the Second Age, though he knew it not as that. His sense of time had all but dissipated, leaving him ‘stuck’ in the past. The centuries that he waited in the darkness of the mountains left him with little to do. He brooded mostly, on his failures. At other times, he would create elaborate recreations of his past battles, failure or not, and strategize his plans for vengeance. Yet, when Sauron rose up in his might, and began terrorizing and manipulating the Easterling tribes into serving him as soldiers, Angoroth came down from his mountain abode, and began to seek blood. He hated Sauron, for the second Dark Lord had been Morgoth’s right hand, the place of honor that Angoroth felt should have been bestowed upon him instead. He fought against Sauron’s orcs, and the Easterlings, until Sauron summoned the rogue Maiar to him. The Dark Lord was preparing for a massive war, and he promised Angoroth the blood of the Noldor, those which he sought vengeance against. Though wary, and still wearing his contempt for Sauron on his sleeve, he accepted the offer, and became the Hand of Sauron, his champion. After that, he was given command of an eastern battalion, and sent to put down rebellions, to both keep him occupied, and keep him conditioned for the war. And now, that time has come, and Angoroth goes forth to achieve his redemption.

[piosenniel]

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[Durelin]

ALL PLAYERS


Do not use any of the icons when you post to the RPG thread.
*smacks head* I finally get it, Pio. So sorry. My mind saw smileys and icons and combined the two to mean the same thing.

[Folwren]

Hey, Captain, do we get to kill him in the end? ;)

He looks pretty cool. I think I am going to like to see him in battle...from a distance.

[Durelin]

Save filled, finally. Done with my summer work now, though, so I have more time for posting. ;)

Hey, Captain, do we get to kill him in the end? ;)Hehe, I don't know about that one, Folwren. Usually that would be the case (as he tends to have fun killing characters off), but he seems pretty fond of his character this time. :p

EDIT: I'm ashamed of myself. Horribly. I forgot to ask you, Aman: did I handle Narisiel alright in my post?

[CaptainofDespair]

Save filled, finally. Done with my summer work now, though, so I have more time for posting. ;)

Hehe, I don't know about that one, Folwren. Usually that would be the case (as he tends to have fun killing characters off), but he seems pretty fond of his character this time. :p

Considering he's my first fully flushed out evil character, no. And, I am very fond of him. Besides, I don't let player characters kill my own characters, only mindless drones who swarm en masse. :D

[Folwren]

Originally posted by CaptainofDespair:
Considering he's my first fully flushed out evil character, no. And, I am very fond of him. Besides, I don't let player characters kill my own characters, only mindless drones who swarm en masse.

Nuts! I was hoping. Not for my dwarf to do the job or anything...but I like seeing the good guys win, you know? :rolleyes: Nothing against you...or your character. :p
He is rather interesting, though, so I can see why you are fond of him.

- Folwren

[Amanaduial the archer]

EDIT: I'm ashamed of myself. Horribly. I forgot to ask you, Aman: did I handle Narisiel alright in my post? As always :) Ditto to Celebrimbor in my most recent one?

Save filled.

[Durelin]

Ditto to Celebrimbor in my most recent one?Of course! Besides, I'd never claim him as my own character. ;)

[piosenniel]

Riv could use a little rescuing . . . he's about to be creamed . . . :eek:

[Folwren]

By Pio:
Riv could use a little rescuing . . . he's about to be creamed . . .

Yes, I realize that. I think I'll skip the part about Bror being wounded and come save him instead...that could be just as good writing. I'll have that done before too long, I hope.

- Folwren

[Arry]

Ah, Folwren!

Skald was planning on having him and his buddies drag off his 2 brothers!! :cool:

You sure you don't want an Orc to take a good whack at you there at the end? :eek:

[Folwren]

You amuse me, Arry, but you also convince me. You seem eager enough to have a couple wounded brothers. I wanted to see your reaction anyway and see what Skald would do if Bror got hurt. I'll do that, but you'd better be quick, or we shall both die.

Oh, and considering how I see no possible way for either of us to get to Riv before that second orc has his club in contact with his head, can I keep the throwng axes? Those are cool. :D

I'll fix that now and will have it reposted before I get off tonight...

- Folwren

[Folwren]

Everybody involved...I edited my post, and don't believe it was for Arry's sake alone. :) It's a rather drastic change.

Firefoot, if you would like, those two orcs that just helped eachother clobber Bror could be your characters, if you like. They seem capable of escaping death, if you wanted them to.

Have fun, all. I'm being kicked off to bed.

- Folwren

[Encaitare]

Filled in my Save. Glûtkask has just received word that the orcs will be retreating, so Firefoot, I leave the carrying out of the retreat to ye. :)

[Arry]

I'll finish my post (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?p=406913#post406913) sometime later today (it's 2 a.m. here at present).

I'll get us to the base of the track leading up to the Eastern Gate . . . if you don't mind I'll invent a small troop of Dwarven guards sent down in response to Brand's arrow . . . they should be able to hold off any Orc still following behind.

I'll bring the Elves along, too . . . there are now about 60 still able-bodied, @20 injured and 20 dead.

Sound alright?

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Pio and Folwren

How wounded/conscious are your Dwarves? Will they be able to respond to Skald if he talks to them as they retreat to safety?

[Folwren]

Arry, I answered your question by PM without even knowing you asked it! Leastways, I kind of answered it...here's a reply to the rest of what you asked.

I don't know to what extent he is wounded, but he is pretty unconscious. After a moment (probably by the time Skald gets to him), Bror will have come to slightly, but not very much. I don't think he'll be able to respond to Skald if he talks to him. He'll be dizzy and disoriented, hardly unable to see straight, and though he'll know Skald's voice, he won't know what he's saying and he won't be able to answer.

That work?

[piosenniel]

Riv has lost a lot of blood from the wound beneath his right arm. He's limp, unconscious, unable to respond save for groans of pain if the arm is moved too much.

Poor Unna! She will be quite distraught. Let's hope Leifr doesn't lose his daddy! :eek:

~*~ Pio

[Mithalwen]

Aman - I am almost certain to be able to get to Salisbury on Thursday... (will be a quiet week at work and so I can take time off).... so if you wouldn't be too freaked....

[piosenniel]

I don't suppose we could see a pic of the two of you . . . pretty please . . . :cool:

~*~ Pio

[Amanaduial the archer]

Hmm, we-ell, we do appear to maybe hit on a minor snag with that plan...Mithalwen, check your PMs! See, on Thursday I'll be getting my GCSE results and will therefore be some three hundred miles away in Manchester....Foils.

[Arry]

I've filled in the rest of the SAVE . . . all are headed back to the East Gate.

I'll be away until Monday.

Pio, go ahead and use Skald if you need him . . . he can travel up to the Great hall with you . . .

-- Arry

[piosenniel]

Arry, Folwren, Boro, any of the Lorien Elves, as you wish

I've brought us all to the western end of Moria - to the great gathering hall of the Stonecut family. Beds have been set up for injured Elves and Dwarves. The Healers of both races are in attendance.

I've left it open for any or all of you to answer Riv's questions . . .

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Durelin

Do you want the Dwarves and Elves in Ost-in-edhil sometime soon Real-time? If so, one of us at some point this week, Real-time, can jump the groups forward to where everyone is healed and ready to head out the West Gate for the Mirdain city.

~*~ Pio

[Boromir88]

I'll be able to fill in my save tomorrow...

In case you were wondering what the little phrase means...Orin with some other dwarves were cut off, and got seperated from the group. Him and Fawrin will be lumbering back to the East Gate.

Folwren and Arry...

I was going to have Gram inform Riv of Orin's unknown where-abouts, but if one of you would like you have your character do it, that'll be perfect. I think that'll work better. If one of you want to do it, please let me know by tomorrow. :)

To everyone:

Great game so far, I've thorougly enjoyed it.

[Durelin]

Durelin

Do you want the Dwarves and Elves in Ost-in-edhil sometime soon Real-time? If so, one of us at some point this week, Real-time, can jump the groups forward to where everyone is healed and ready to head out the West Gate for the Mirdain city.
That would be perfect. Of course I don't want any rushing but, yes, we need to get things rolling, as most of you have probably noticed. Sorry for letting things slow down a bit, particularly with the Elves. Going back to school time for me, and the battle has yet to reach them. But the Captain and I will make sure it will soon. ;)

[piosenniel]

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Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Durelin]

As soon as the Dwarves and Lorien Elves reach Eregion, we're going to move ahead. Once they have posted about their arrival, I will post and put us in 1697. I'll leave two saves for posts before mine, just in case anyone needs to fit one more in.


In the meantime...

Alcarillo - Mind if perhaps Sairien runs into Cainenyo on the docks? She does love the water...and wishes the river was the sea...

[Kath]

Hi all I am back but haven't had a chance to read through the thing totally yet. Am I still alive and involved or is Orc involvement over now?

[Arry]

I've left a SAVE - I'll get us Dwarves heading out to Ost-in-edhil after about a week or so's recuperation time.

Folwren, Pio, Boro, and Arestevana - you can do follow-ups if you wish about arriving in the city.

How does that sound?

-- Arry

[Alcarillo]

Alcarillo - Mind if perhaps Sairien runs into Cainenyo on the docks? She does love the water...and wishes the river was the sea...

Maegisil's wife, correct? Perhaps Cainenyo's wife Alassante could spot them together and finally understand why Cainenyo's running off all the time . . . ;)

[Folwren]

Filled in my save. Did I do alright? I'm not sure if Viss would actually be there, but I'm assuming that if they're in the Stonecut Halls, it's probably his home and since it is his son after all...well, tell me what you think, you other dwarves.

Originally posted by Arry:
Folwren, Pio, Boro, and Arestevana - you can do follow-ups if you wish about arriving in the city.

How does that sound?

Sounds fine to me. At least, it does as long as it remains an 'if you wish', beause I am not very good at writing the parts about arriving in cities and I might decide that I don't want to and leave it to some one else. We'll see, I guess.

- Folwren

[Firefoot]

Will the Orcs be following this time jump too? Or are we still just sort of on our own schedule?

Kath - the battle is finished; your character is still alive (at least, no one wrote his death...). I finished the Orcs off with their retreat. I should tomorrow have a post up for arriving back in camp; feel free to jump in, recounting your character's experiences in the battle etc once you've caught up. :) Nice to have you back.

[Durelin]

Maegisil's wife, correct? Perhaps Cainenyo's wife Alassante could spot them together and finally understand why Cainenyo's running off all the time . . . ;)
Oh dear! :eek: :p

Will the Orcs be following this time jump too? Or are we still just sort of on our own schedule?
The Orcs will be following this time jump also. The whole game is jumping ahead, and we're bringing everyone together. We're moving on to the year 1697, bringing us to the siege of Eregion itself. The Orcs will all still be around, just now part of a much larger force - an entire army. CaptainofDespair's character is the leader of that force, and will tell us about it in his post(s).

[Arry]

Folwren

Using Viss was a good move. Your post was well done.

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Pio

Do you want to write the entry into the city itself?

Then Folwren, if you want, you can post something about Bror's thoughts about the city - has he ever been there?

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I think then we (the Dwarves) should leave the Lorien Elves with the Mirdain and hie it back to our own homes. Don't you think? We'll want to make sure our own preparations against Sauron and his minions are well in place.

When the time jump is made, we can decide then if we want our characters in the Elven city or whether we will continue our guerilla warfare tactics against them from the rear.

I do recall Tolkien writing that at the end, when Elrond and his troops have arrived too late to save the city, but have managed to round up a number of survivors, that Sauron and his army attack them viciously. Elrond and company's retreat is cut off and he and his Elves nearly killed, when King Durin III and an army of Dwarves come out of Moria and rush Sauron's army from behind. Elrond and the survivors of the Mirdain are able to flee to the area that will become Imladris. Sauron chases the Dwarves back to Moria where they seal the West Gate against him.

[Kath]

Kath - the battle is finished; your character is still alive (at least, no one wrote his death...). I finished the Orcs off with their retreat. I should tomorrow have a post up for arriving back in camp; feel free to jump in, recounting your character's experiences in the battle etc once you've caught up. Nice to have you back.
Ok thanks Firefoot. I'll read through properly and put a post in sometime after yours. How many orcs were lost as a thought?

[Firefoot]

The Orcs will be following this time jump also. The whole game is jumping ahead, and we're bringing everyone together. We're moving on to the year 1697, bringing us to the siege of Eregion itself. The Orcs will all still be around, just now part of a much larger force - an entire army. CaptainofDespair's character is the leader of that force, and will tell us about it in his post(s). Okay, that's what I figured. In that case, I would still like to get one post in before the time jump (should be written this evening); is it all right for this to go after Arry's time jump post or will it need to be edited in before that? (Questions, questions... :rolleyes: )

[Durelin]

Okay, that's what I figured. In that case, I would still like to get one post in before the time jump (should be written this evening); is it all right for this to go after Arry's time jump post or will it need to be edited in before that? (Questions, questions... :rolleyes: )
Don't worry! You have time! Arry will be moving the Dwarves and Elves ahead a little, but that is not the real time jump. That's just a little moving ahead for the Dwarves and Elves. The actual time jump will occur after the Elves and Dwarves have arrived at Eregion, and this time jump will occur for everyone. And, it won't occur until I get my post up for the jump (I still have at least one more post to fit in there before that). So, your post can certainly go after Arry's post, as his is just a little moving ahead.

That was a little repetitive, but I hope that made at least a little sense, and answered your questions...

Thanks, Arry. Your plan for the Dwarves sounds good, and I recall something like that, as well. I kinda threw the Dwarves into the mix with the Elves for simplicity's sake in the beginning, but I'm sure going for more accuracy is probably a better idea. The Dwarves are well established in the game, and now (well, soon) they can go back and do their own thing...and then it won't be long until their needed for some rescuing.

How does that sound to everyone else, particularly the other Dwarves? Think it's do-able?

[piosenniel]

Arry is only moving the Dwarves ahead by a week or so - so we injured ones have enough time to recover.

He'll get us heading out the West Gate and down the road to Ost-in-edhil.

I'll pick up there and bring us into the city itself.

Firefoot and other Orcs

Do you want to put up SAVES after Arry's post? Anyone else?

[Durelin]

Thanks, Pio. I thought it was a week...but I also thought I might be losing my mind! ;)

And actually, I just put up a Save (I promise I'll stay out of the way, though) and I'll have my post up later today.

EDIT: Save filled. I hope that's alright, Alcarillo. I hope Cainenyo didn't have work to do at the docks...or if he did, that he's already done it... Of course, work could always pull him away. I thought I'd get some conversation going, though...just nice to introduce the two before we move one. :D

[Alcarillo]

Durelin, your post was great. Cainenyo had no work, and just likes to watch the people go by and the boats move about and the city become alive.

[Firefoot]

Okay, I get it now. :D

I'll be putting up a save here shortly; I'll have it filled sometime in the next 4-5 hours.

[Alcarillo]

I've just posted more of Cainenyo and Sairien, Durelin . Have I handled Sairien alright?

[Arry]

I've filled my SAVE.

Pio, you can have Riv take us into the city.

[Durelin]

I've just posted more of Cainenyo and Sairien, Durelin . Have I handled Sairien alright?Of course! Do you mind if I finish up the conversation, or would you rather make one (or more) more post and finish it? The dwarves are almost to the city, so we'll have to move on (unfortunately... Sairien and Cainenyo get along so well. :D).

[piosenniel]

Durelin, Alcarillo

Take what time you need or put up a SAVE to finish your characters' conversation to your satisfaction.

I can post the Dwarves and Elves arrival anytime.

~*~ Pio

[Alcarillo]

Of course! Do you mind if I finish up the conversation, or would you rather make one (or more) more post and finish it? The dwarves are almost to the city, so we'll have to move on (unfortunately... Sairien and Cainenyo get along so well. :D).

You may finish it if you like, or continue. It's up to you. I'll post a save just in case. I can always delete it if you finish the conversation. Or I could use it to finish his thoughts as he walks home.

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Arry:
Then Folwren, if you want, you can post something about Bror's thoughts about the city - has he ever been there?

Thank you. I'll think about it. :D

And, no, Bror's never been there. I've decided he's not been anywhere outside the Mountain. That is to say, he hasn't gone more than a few miles out.

- Folwren

[Encaitare]

Ooh, I love writing baddies. :D Great post, Firefoot. Poor Ulwakh.

[Durelin]

Alcarillo - I've filled in my save, and I hope my post is alright. I left the conversation open to be continued, but I think I brought it to a satisfactory end as well, so it is whatever you wish to do. If you'd like to continue it and finish it, please do. If not, I think it is perfectly fine to consider it ended. :D

Onward!

EDIT:

Lindon Elves, and anyone else - Would you like to do any posts before the time jump/a transition post? Let me know as soon as you can. But don't worry, I'll put a save or two up, just in case. ;)

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Durelin:
Lindon Elves, and anyone else - Would you like to do any posts before the time jump/a transition post? Let me know as soon as you can. But don't worry, I'll put a save or two up, just in case.

Do you mean, the real time jump? We still have to arrive in Eregion...Pio at least has to write a post, but she's already got a Save up. I don't have to write anything before then. I always could, but it's not necessary.

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Arry, are you ever really intending on taking some sort of revenge on Bror's little prank? I'd thought for certain that you'd forgotten it, but then you mentioned it after the battle...

[Durelin]

Do you mean, the real time jump? We still have to arrive in Eregion...Pio at least has to write a post, but she's already got a Save up. I don't have to write anything before then. I always could, but it's not necessary.
Yes, the real time jump. I'm just trying to get everything sorted out so that when we are ready for the time jump, we are all ready for the time jump. And it's good to know *about* when we'll be ready. I'm not trying to rush things...we can jump time whenever; I'm just trying to keep things moving.

I have sad news, though... Boromir88 has PMed me saying that he is unable to continue his commitment to this game. I am discussing options for carrying along his character with him, though he has mentioned killing him off. I'll let everyone know when I hear back from him, unless he'd rather post on the discussion thread himself.

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Durelin:
I have sad news, though... Boromir88 has PMed me saying that he is unable to continue his commitment to this game. I am discussing options for carrying along his character with him, though he has mentioned killing him off. I'll let everyone know when I hear back from him, unless he'd rather post on the discussion thread himself.

That is sad! It would be even more so if he killed Orin off. :( Try talking him into letting him become a carry along.

Thank you for your answer to my question. :) I thought that's what you meant.

-Folwren

[CaptainofDespair]

Alas, Boromir88 bites the dust...:(

If possible, since I have nothing better to do, I could possibly handle Boromir's character. If that is acceptable, I will review his character, and determine if it is my interest to do so. :D

[Durelin]

Boro says carrying along his character is a great idea, too. :)

And, excellent, excellent post, Alcarillo.

[Boromir88]

Just wanted to say a few things and explain it...

I'm deeply sorry for doing this, something that I didn't expect to come up so early in the off-season. We've had to make a bunch of lay offs due to some financial problems, and I keep finding myself getting farther and farther behind in posting in the game.

I think it is better that Orin can be carried along, instead of having him die. Today, I was off and going to make a post of him quietly dying in his sleep, but I agree that carrying along would be much more enjoyable. Perhaps, some other interested RPGer could take his spot?

I will try to follow along as I've enjoyed the posting and gaming that has gone on so far and I think the best is still to come.

Again, I regret having to do this.

Edit: Captain, it would be great for you to take on Orin's character, if it's no problem to you. I think that is a much better idea than having him die in his sleep, thanks.

[Mithalwen]

Erm if the elves and dwarves are about to arrive .. can someone give me a approximate date for where we are? IE if we have moved on from winter 1695.... I may have to turn mid-wife pronto......

[piosenniel]

My SAVE is filled. the Dwarves and Elves of Lorien are now in the city.

Whoever is playing Orin, I gave the character a silver horn and let him herald the company's advance to the city's gates.

[Encaitare]

Just to let everyone know, I will be away from Sunday (tomorrow) to Thursday. I'm going to try and get a post up tonight, sending the orcs on their way across the mountains.

EDIT: Post is up, it's pretty short but it gets them going. See you all in a few days. :)

[Firefoot]

I'm thinking in terms of my next post, and being that Encai set Kharn up at the back to harry those who were falling back, I'm seeing some real potential for some healthy ruckus amongsth the Orcs. However, serious trouble with the Second in Command would almost invariably involve the Captain, so I would want to make sure Encai was able to respond appropriately. So the gist of that is wondering whether she will probably be back for the time jump or not. Or should I just go by the assumption that if she isn't back in time, a post can just be inserted in the appropriate spot?

If not, I can make my post a little less intense so that Encai wouldn't have to respond. Whatever works.

[Encaitare]

Like I said, I will be back on Thursday. I may be able to reply that night depending on what time I get home. Durelin, don't hold up the time jump if you were planning on doing it before that! My response could always be inserted in the appropriate place.

[Firefoot]

All right, I went ahead and went for more ruckus. :D I'd say both my Orcs are in a world of trouble (if of different sorts); Encai, when you do get to write a response, I give you permission to do about anything to Grimkul short of killing him...

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Firefoot:
I'm thinking in terms of my next post, and being that Encai set Kharn up at the back to harry those who were falling back, I'm seeing some real potential for some healthy ruckus amongsth the Orcs.

That ought to be fun. :p The orcs's posts are intriguing to read. You all are handling them very...orcishly. Great job.

EDIT: Firefoot. Ouch.

- Folwren

[Durelin]

Sorry everyone, had a busy weekend. Tomorrow's my first day back in school, so... But no excuses.

I'm glad the orcs are having fun. :D

I want to make the time jump very soon. The action has definitely died down, and it's time we moved on to the real action, eh? Unfortunately, *very soon* means within the next few days. Don't worry, once I get back in school, things should be fine. I won't be spending all my time doing homework (if I spend any time at all doing it... ;)).

[Arry]

Folwren

I left an opportunity for you to post if you wish . . . Skald has the creeps in the open, airy Elven city . . .

[Amanaduial the archer]

I'm back from Salisbury! And back with GCSEs as well...:)

I'll read up and make a post as soon as I can - thanks for bearing with me.

-Aman

[Durelin]

Welcome back, Aman! And you can post before the time jump if you want to, or you can wait until after it. Whatever you please. I'll be getting one more post up very soon, with Celebrimbor being informed that the Dwarves have arrived. Then...cut to the time jump.

[piosenniel]

I'll put up a SAVE for anyone who needs it before the game time jump.

~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Arry:
Folwren

I left an opportunity for you to post if you wish . . . Skald has the creeps in the open, airy Elven city . . .

Well, if I post, should I set the Dwarves back home again? Immediately, or would they stay for a night or two to figure out what's going to be done? I'll stick up a Save just in case I decide to write something.

- Folwren

[Durelin]

It sounds dwarfish to me to drop off the Elves and get out of there, avoiding making any social calls to Celebrimbor. :D

[Folwren]

Well, then, if that's what you think, Durelin, then I guess that's what I'll do, unless anyone else has an objection.

[Arry]

Getting the Dwarves home would be great. Skald doesn't want to hang around and I'm betting Riv wants to get back to his little family.

[piosenniel]

That sounds good to me, too, Folwren.

[Folwren]

Okay! Save filled. I was kind of rushed writing it, so the scene itself is rushed, too. Tomorrow, if I have time, I might go back and edit it again. No promises on that, though, unless someone really objects to my leaving it at that.

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Durelin, the Dwarves can be continued, but it is also able to stand the time jump.

- Folwren

[CaptainofDespair]

I'm just posting to inform you all that Durelin is having internet trouble, She will most likely not be on today or tonight, and possibly tomorrow.

[Durelin]

Sorry, everyone...I'm alive.

Once again, I'll get my post up and move us along as soon as possible. The site being down threw me off, as I was unsure of when it went down, and what could be awaiting me. Between school, internet trouble, etc, I've gotten a little behind. But I'm about to catch up.

If my post isn't up by tomorrow evening, you may lynch me! :p

[piosenniel]

My SAVE is filled. Go ahead Arry and carry it along if you wish.

~*~ Pio

[Arry]

Pio

Hmmm . . . well I guess I shall have to talk about the new baby.

Do you want to tell me what it is and the name . . . or shall I surprise you?

-- Arry

http://www.umfm.com/~cjum/core/YaBBImages/avatars/baby.gif

[Arry]

Have filled in my SAVE.

Pio

And since I didn't hear from you - the baby's a girl. Ginna, by name, which means 'Enchantress'.

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Folwren

Skald has played a little trick on Bror :p

[piosenniel]

Arry

Great scene! Name and gender just fine with me. :)

~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

:mad:

And I thought I was safe because so much time had gone by.........

I might've known, though. ;)

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Alrighty, then, five months (or so) have passed since we took the Lorien Elves to Eregion. Rumors of orcs traveling through the mountains and other places towards that city have reached us...was that our time jump?

If it was, then I'll set about writing in reply to your last post, Arry. If it was not, then I may refrain. :D

- Folwren

[Arry]

Folwren

Durelin's SAVE post will jump us ahead about 2 years - sometime near the siege of Ost-in-edhil.

I only did a small jump to show how the Dwarves are at home now.

Please do write a reply - but leave it on the Discussion Thread. Pio can slot it in right after mine. How does that sound?

-- Arry

[Folwren]

by Arry:
Please do write a reply - but leave it on the Discussion Thread. Pio can slot it in right after mine. How does that sound?

Oh, excellent! I'll have to do that. :) That'll happen tonight, then.

- Folwren

[Encaitare]

Firefoot, I wrote a reply and Pio has obligingly placed it in post #106. :)

[Folwren]

*sigh* Sorry. No post tonight. I shouldn't make quick promises to get bits of writing done because it just doesn't happen sometimes. I've got some of it written...so I may have it up by tomorrow.

- Folwren

[piosenniel]

Durelin and possibly CaptainofDespair & Envinyatar

I just put up 2 SAVES - the Dwarves are working through a bit more storyline. Can you please move your posts below my 2 SAVES if they need to be after the time jump Durelin is making.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Durelin]

Posts have been moved...and my post is actually a post. We have finally moved on - it is early in the Spring of 1697, and should be around that time for everyone. The orcs will be all together as a part of the army now, and the Elves of Lindon will be moving again, slowed a little by the winter. The Dwarves'll be doing their own thing. :p

Sorry again to everyone about the delay on things, my internet access was off and on the past few days, and I just finished my first week of scool. Things are smoother now, and we'll keep things going.

We Elves should expect a visit from someone special soon. ;)

And Child of the 7th Age will be joining us with a "cameo character."

[Folwren]

Arry and Pio,

I've written my post. I sent Pio a PM asking what to do with it. You all should be seeing it soon then, I dare say. I'm afraid it's rather long...very long, in fact, but I hope it's not boring. :rolleyes: I guess we'll see.

- Folwren

[piosenniel]

Post placed. :)

Well written - now let's see what Riv will think of it . . .

~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

I meant to say this when I posted it but I didn't have time and I forgot later. Have Bror instantly go to where he tied the end of the rope to the hook in the wall and let Riv down carefully. Otherwise, the poor chap might have a nasty fall.

- Folwren

[piosenniel]

Bringing this forward:


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Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

I forgot to do that last time. :( Sorry.

[CaptainofDespair]

Well, I have placed yet another post. I have set camp for Angoroth's army, and brought Enca and Firefoot's orcs to the camp (a bit of jump?). If that needs to be edited, I'll gladly do so. :D

[Firefoot]

Excellent post, CoD. One thing - Grimkul and Ulwakh have no rank - they're just ordinary soldiers, so there's no reason for them to have been mentioned to your character. :)

[CaptainofDespair]

Excellent post, CoD. One thing - Grimkul and Ulwakh have no rank - they're just ordinary soldiers, so there's no reason for them to have been mentioned to your character. :)

I figured as much, but I wanted to be sure. So, I put them in anyway. I suppose I can keep them there, unless you'd prefer them to be edited out. :)

[Firefoot]

It probably would be better for them to be edited out, just for consistency. :)

[Mithalwen]

I realised I forgot that sig thing too late :o

BTW Aman - have you changed your char's name or is Nariah a family nickname? Just so I know..

[Envinyatar]

The Elves of Lindon have moved nearer to Ost-in-edhil.

We'll do a little scouting and dally here and there until we need to make our too-late appearance in the battle.

[Durelin]

Great posting, everyone!

Arestevana - I've stuck Commander Elgedon and a 'scout' who can be your character if you'd like in the mockery of a 'council.' If you'd like, you could take on the role of Elgedon (or just have your character there).

Aman - I called your character Narisiel in my post...is that alright? Is all this RPing finally starting to get to you? ;) :p

[Folwren]

What's happened to Piosenniel? Her poor dwarf is likely dead from hanging for so long. Not to mention what sort of condition I am in whilst waiting for her reply.

- Folwren

[piosenniel]

Folwren

I'm here and will most likely have a post up tonight, or the wee hours of the morning. Sorry for the delay!

I'll get you, my pretty . . . and your little dog, too . . . all in good time . . .

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Durelin

I put a heading on your post of 9/3 - the one that jumped the game ahead - just so it would be clear to all we are now 2 years ahead.

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Envinyatar

Enjoyed how you brought in the old great forests and the Ents!


Great posts everyone!

~*~ Pio

[Arry]

Pio

Can you put this up just before your post? Skald is enjoying Bror's dilemma.

-- Arry

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Skald was in two minds about this trap that Bror had set. It was elaborate, ingenious, even. A worthy response, indeed, from the baby brother. It had only taken him fifty years or so to bring the art of practical joking to this new pinnacle.

And best of all, to Skald’s way of thinking, it had rebounded on Bror in a way much better than any revenge Skald might come up with. The silly git had neglected the first rule of practical joking – make sure the target you aim for will be the one you hit. He chuckled quietly as he fussed about with the web of cords that entangled his older brother. Riv, for his part, was red in the face, his eyes narrowed dangerously, as he twirled like some great last leaf of autumn on its spindly stem.

‘Who do you think taught me the art of playing tricks on someone?’ came the muffled question from Skald as he fished about for the right rope to cut. He’d turned his head back for a moment to see who’d crept into the room behind him. ‘You are dead, little brother, so-oo-oo dead!’

He reached up with his knife and began to saw on a likely looking cord . . .

[piosenniel]

Arry

Have placed your post and followed it with one of my own in response. :)

Folwren

Unna, I think will counsel her husband to be more mature than either Bror or Skald. But once he's healed up a bit, I think you both had better watch your backs! :p

~*~ Pio

[Durelin]

Durelin

I put a heading on your post of 9/3 - the one that jumped the game ahead - just so it would be clear to all we are now 2 years ahead.Thank you! When posting that, I sat there for a few minutes trying to come up with a brilliant title, but...it didn't happen. Meant to get back to it. :rolleyes: ;)

[Folwren]

I TOLD you to have Bror let you down nice and soft like!! I tried to warn you! Now you've done it.

Should I let it be, or shall we continue this line of story until we're needed with all the other people? I'm willing to write another post.

And great posts, both of you. Poor Riv, though. I honestly didn't mean for him to be hurt and now Bror's both sick with worry for himself and Riv. Yes, he knows he's dead. ;)

-- Folwren

[piosenniel]

Folwren

Oh, let's continue - this little scenario is rather fun :D

~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

Pio,

I think it is, too! Excellent. I'm working on my post now. I'll have it before too long.

Arry,

You're character was supposed to leave for some reason to go show somebody your rune stuff. (I wasn't exactly sure why or where or to whom he'd be going, but I wanted him up early for some reason.) Is he still going to go, or will he cancel it because he wants to stay home with Riv?

Let me know as soon as you can...I may or may not be able to post before you have that decided, we'll see.

- Folwren

[Folwren]

Are we going to just keep putting the posts here for you, Pio, to insert into the thread before the time jump? Mine is done. It was quickly written.

Arry,

If you want Skald to still be here, then I can edit it and change it so that it is. It's easily cured.

- Folwren

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Bror turned away from Riv and walked quickly and half blindly towards the door. He stumbled against Skald and looked up. The blood that had left his face when he first saw Riv instead of Skald hanging from the ceiling, came flooding back. He grabbed his shirt sleeve and before Skald could resist, had pulled him in silent furry into the hall outside the kitchen.

‘You great blundering idiot,’ he fumed, ‘anyone would know how that trap works if you only stopped to think for a moment. Where’re your brains? You should have known that cutting that confounded rope would have brought him down faster than a boulder. Now I’m off to get the healer ‘cause Riv thinks he’s broken his collar bone.’

‘It’s not my fault!’ Skald replied shortly.

‘If you weren’t such a -’ Bror seemed to stumble on the next word - ‘fool then it wouldn’t be your fault and none of this would have happened. At least he wouldn’t have fallen. Do you think I’d rig such a thing and be stupid enough to not have a way to let you back down when you stumbled into it? Why was he there, anyway? Why weren’t you? Oh, never mind,’ he growled, and before giving Skald a chance to reply he turn and ran off as quickly as he could go. He tore up the hall to his own room, dressed himself properly as quickly as he could, tugged on his boots, and headed back out to get the healer.

The dwarf doctor was very surprised at being woken by Bror pounding on his door so early in the morning. He came out and as soon as he heard Bror’s report, hurriedly got what he thought would be needed and went out with him.

‘How on earth did Riv Stonecut break his collarbone before dawn this morning?’ he asked as he and Bror hurried along the dim corridors and halls. ‘Did he fall out of bed?’

‘No,’ Bror said sourly, ‘he got tripped up by some ropes.’

‘Ropes, was it?’ the old dwarf repeated, glancing shrewdly at Bror.

‘Well, I set a trap for Skald,’ Bror admitted, wanting to talk too much to keep silent, and being completely unable to tell a lie just now, ‘but Riv stumbled into it and Skald, the bloke, cut a rope and sent him tumbling. I didn’t even have a chance to tell him he could just untie the thing and let him down as safely as...well, the upshot of the matter is, Riv fell and says he thinks he broke his collar bone and I was sent to get you and I don’t think he wants his wife and son to know because he told them he was just fine.’

‘Ah. I see.’ He asked no more questions for the rest of the way and Bror remained silent.

When they arrived at Riv’s kitchen, Skald had gone. Unna was there, dressed and prepared for the day, making breakfast. Leifre sat at the table with his hands on the table in front of him and his eyes wide and moist. Unna looked up from the stove where she was frying eggs and her eyes were sharp and piercing as she looked at the healer.

‘He’s in the other room. I think he’s waiting for you.’ The dwarf nodded and went off. Bror began to follow him, but Unna’s words stopped him. ‘You can’t go in there, Bror. Riv wouldn’t like to see you just now I don’t think. Besides,’ she added in a gentler voice as a look of pain crossed Bror’s face, ‘Leifre needs company. He’ll be alright, though,’ she said even more quietly.

Bror nodded and turned to go to Leifre. ‘Want to help me take down the rest of these ropes while we wait for breakfast?’ he asked. The boy looked up at him and then got down from the chair. Bror was surprised when he came and took his hand and practically led him to the pantry.

‘Yes. Will you tell me what happened? Papi wouldn’t tell me.’ They stopped in the doorway and Bror looked with fallen and crushed pride on the ropes that hung loosely from the ceiling and lay limp on the ground.

‘I was trying to catch Skald, but your Papi stumbled into it instead. Then when Skald cut the wrong rope...well, then you know what happened. Come on.’ He dropped the lad’s hand and bent to work. Leifre stood still with his head to one side.

‘It was supposed to be a joke?’

‘My dear Leifre,’ Bror replied with his back to him, ‘this was the best prank I’ve completed ever. It was pure bad luck that it was Riv who happened to land in it. And it was even sorrier luck that Skald got to him before I did.’ He stopped and bit his lip, coiling a length of rope as he thought. The bad luck hadn’t stopped. He had known as soon as he saw Riv hanging there, before Skald had told him he was as good as dead, and long before Riv had just about confirmed the statement by telling Skald that he probably was dead, too, that his prank had gone wrong in more than just one direction. He knew that Skald may have been angry with it, but he wouldn’t have been into very much trouble, but Riv had done nothing to deserve this. Bror would never have dared to intentionally hang Riv upside down like a ham. Now he’d done it, accidently, to be sure, but he’d done it nonetheless, and Riv had gotten hurt, which made it ten times worse, and he had no idea what his older brother would say (or do) once he was in some sort of state to do so.

All he could do now, though, was wait. Leifre was there by his side now, untangling ropes and helping him coil them and when they were finished, they took them back to Bror’s room. When they returned, breakfast was ready and Unna invited him to eat with the two of them. He accepted her invitation.

[Durelin]

I'm sorry, Dwarveses! You should've said something...I could've held off the time jump just for a little for your antics. ;)

[Amanaduial the archer]

have you changed your char's name or is Nariah a family nickname?

:o No...no, that was just me being flaming stupid: Nariah was an old RPG character and it was quite late when I finished that post, my mind must just have wandered - senile and I'm not even out of high school yet! :D Thanks for pointing it out, it's now remedied :)

Durelin - great last post! Tres ominous at the end... I hope to be able to make a post tomorrow or Saturday, but time is becoming a little tight for me - apologies, but I shall try my best.

[Durelin]

Don't worry about it, Aman; get a post up whenever you can. I'm definitely being kept busy with school...

And I'm glad for once that I wasn't the one going crazy. :p ;)

[Folwren]

By Durelin:
I'm sorry, Dwarveses! You should've said something...I could've held off the time jump just for a little for your antics.

I don't think we really knew that there was going to be THIS much going on with our antics...but don't worry about it. You'd have held a lot and a lot of people up. We can just (hopefully without too much trouble) insert our stuff. :)

- Folwren

[piosenniel]

Folwren

Excellent post!

I pulled up an old deleted SAVE of Envinyatar's - #111. Your post is there.

~*~ Pio

[Child of the 7th Age]

This is Child and I have put up a save, which should be filled in tomorrow. Durelin has kindly agreed to me coming on board to augment the band of nasties. This is something we had discussed in mid-summer when the game was first getting started. I will put a few sentence profile up on the discussion thread tomorrow. The character is one of Sauron's henchmen, a thoroughly nasty sort.... an Easterling captain. I believe my character has a few more brains than the current Orc contengent :p , but he has considerably less guile and authority than Sauron, his master. To put it bluntly, my character may not wholly understand that he is in way over his head!

Coming in midstream is always a dangerous thing to do in a story. I have followed your action off and on, but have now managed to read through the entire game. I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of the writing! It is quite likely that my character will say something that conflicts with what's gone on before or your plans for the future. Please don't hesitate to post a note on this thread with suggestions for revisions.

CaptainofDespair,

I'll send you a pm in the morning. I want to make sure that my character doesn't conflict with the ideas and schemes the Great Lord already has going. Please drop me a line--oh, master of Arda--and let me know if I can help in any way.

Glad to be joining all of you (except for the Elves and Dwarves, of course!)

[piosenniel]

Welcome aboard, Child!

Your Easterling captain will make a lovely target for the axes and staves and arrows and blades of the doughty Dwarves . . . :p

~*~ Pio ;)

[piosenniel]

Folwren

I've written a post for Riv following yours . . . feel free to continue it . . . you can more or less wrap up that section of posting if you wish. Or just leave it where it is and follow Arry's lead.

Arry's latest post has moved the Dwarves on timewise, I see, so that we're running on the same timeline (or at least the same year) as the Elves.

~*~ Pio :)

[Folwren]

Pio,

Sounds good. I'll read the new posts and see what I want to do. May have something done today, though I'm not quite sure. It depends on what needs to be done today here at home.

- Folwren

[Mithalwen]

I had a blonde moment and thought we had moved on to the next spring rather than next spring but one - so I will have to tinker a little so that Galmir isn't suffering too much from delayed development.

[CaptainofDespair]

I look forward to working with you, Child. :D

I'm sure your character won't conflict with my ideas, as they are fluid and quite apt to change. But, I will give you whatever information you seek regarding such plans, of course.

-CoD, Master of Arda ;)

[Child of the 7th Age]

Master of Arda,

Will drop you a note this weekend.

Your nasty servant,

Ulrung

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Here is my brief profile. I've made my captain one of the Wainriders. It's interesting that we have info on the Easterling in the first and third age, but absolutely nothing on the second (unless someone can dig up something more than I've located.) I am assuming the groups that were mentioned in terms of fighting Gondor in the Third Age were actually around in the second as well. We simply don't have an historical record....

Name: Ulrung
Race: Wainrider
Gender: Male
Age: 45.

Ulrung hails from the land to the east of the Sea of Rhun. He is a member of the ruling caste of the tribe of Wainriders, a close relation of the tribal chief. An accomplished charioteer and swordsman, he commands a large contingent of bowman who are also mounted on chariots as well as lowly footsoldiers whom he considers to be expendable. He bears a scimitar and bow in battle. He has long black hair, grey eyes, and wears a light suit of armor when fighting.


Sauron has appointed Ulrung second in command for the planned assault on Ost-in-Edhill. Ulrung's family has given its loyalty to the Dark Lord, not totally understanding who Sauron is or the scope of the latter's ambitions. What Ulrung does understand is that Sauron's plans seem to fit in with his own. Ulrung considers the people of the West to be filthy scum, not worthy of walking the face of Arda. His disdain for the Elves and those men who favor them knows no bounds. He has a grudging respect for Dwarves, whose tenacity in battle touches a cord in his own being. Still, in the engagement to come, his heart is set on grinding the enemy into the ground. Only in this way, will his people gain the riches and power that Ulrung so deeply craves.

[Child of the 7th Age]

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