Tears of Mirrormere Discussion Thread

[Gwathagor]

Sorry about the short post, but I had to stick something in there for Frar.

[Thinlómien]

Sorry about the short post, but I had to stick something in there for Frar.
My philosophy (which I never follow myself :rolleyes:;)) is "better a short post than no post at all". :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Wonderful posts Lommy and Gwath, this really puts Tror in an embarrassing situation.:) I'll get my post up for him as soon as possible now that everyone is there, but I think I'll get a post up for the beginning of the council a little later, I need to post the agenda here in the discussion thread so that y'all know what we plan to go over.

Arry, I saw your save, nice little surprise you had for us there.:D

My philosophy (which I never follow myself) is "better a short post than no post at all". Exactly, don't just fall off the end of the earth!

[Durelin]

Just want to let everyone know that I will probably be gone January 4th-11th and will be without internet access at all at least for the later half of that week. Sorry, I know that is a good bit of time.

[Groin Redbeard]

I have put up a post for Tror. I was divided on how I should write his response, should he thank Ori and accept his duty as king, or refuse it. On a second look of his character bio I think that this would probably the better choice but I don't know. What do y'all think, should I change some of it?

Just want to let everyone know that I will probably be gone January 4th-11th and will be without internet access at all at least for the later half of that week. Sorry, I know that is a good bit of time.

Have fun on your trip, Durelin.:) I'll be gone from the 10th of January to the 12th, school is starting back up so I think that this thread might slow down a bit.

[Boromir88]

I will be able to fill in my save tomorrow afternoon-ish, right now I'm just dead tired.

[Groin Redbeard]

Here's a list of some of the things that are possible for the council to discuss. Let me know if you there is anything else that they should discuss.

Agenda For The Council
~The most obvious of all: the number of Orcs that the Dwarves are facing. This includes how well armed the Orcs are and if Trolls or Wargs accompany them.

~Discern how long the Dwarves have before the Orcs reach Khazad-Dum.

~Strategize: make a plan on how the Dwarves should be set up in lines of battle. If there are to be any complicated maneuvers that need to be done this is the point where you bring those ideas forward.:)

~Don't forget that the majority of Dwarves fighting here will be undisciplined. This, of course, not meaning that the Dwarves won't be trained in warfare, just not to the extent that the regular soldiers are. The subject on how the unskilled Dwarves should be used can also be brought forward(Oin has already found the armory of the Third-Deep, so there should be no problem in supplying all these Dwarves).

~Back up plan(optional).

~Figure out what to do about the current state of affair that the colony is in.

~Finally, execute the orders and prepare the colony for a state of war!

I will be able to fill in my save tomorrow afternoon-ish, right now I'm just dead tired.

:DGreat, then any one can post their comments for their characters for the council.

[Folwren]

Do you mind if Kénan makes some noise sometime during the council? I've no idea how I'll bring it in, but this idea has been stirring ever since my post with Arry's character, Vitr. It may interrupt things and stir ill will. Adding interesting conflic. :rolleyes:

-- Foley

[Boromir88]

Saves been filled in. I hope Gror's left enough to talk about, and Groin the decision is of course up to Tror, to accept or not. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Saves been filled in. I hope Gror's left enough to talk about, and Groin the decision is of course up to Tror, to accept or not. :D

Sounds good Boro88, very nicely done. Though don't think that your part is done in the council just because you made your intro, I suspect that you will be the one whom everyone will refer to when it comes to information.:p

Do you mind if Kénan makes some noise sometime during the council? I've no idea how I'll bring it in, but this idea has been stirring ever since my post with Arry's character, Vitr. It may interrupt things and stir ill will. Adding interesting conflic.

-- Foley I was hoping someone would do this! I'm going to try awfully hard for Tror to stay on Kenan's good side, I don't want this to turn out like Thornden and Erbrand.;)

[Boromir88]

I suspect that you will be the one whom everyone will refer to when it comes to information. :p~Groin
No problem. I was going to have some 'random' dwarves muttering and asking whether more of Gror's folks from the north would be coming down. But, decided to save that for if and when anyone wanted to ask. :D

[Folwren]

I was hoping someone would do this! I'm going to try awfully hard for Tror to stay on Kenan's good side, I don't want this to turn out like Thornden and Erbrand.;)

Oh, well, without trying to give TOO much away, I'll just say that you'll be lucky if it doesn't. :p

EDIT: I posted. It occurred to me that since all of the dwarves will be dying in this game anyway, it wouldn't be too amiss if one dwarf were killed because he caused trouble within the tribe. It would be insanely interesting if this struggle with the orcs began with an execution of a dwarf. :rolleyes:

-- Foley

[Groin Redbeard]

Nice post Folwren, Tror will do his best to contain himself.;) I will think the matter through tonight and get a post up tomorrow. Durelin, if you want to chime in with Kenan on the matter before tomorrow that will be alright with me. It doesn't have to be much.

EDIT: Folwren mentioned something about Kenan standing up, I just wanted to explain what the situation is for the council. Everyone is probably sitting except for those who are speaking and a square stone table is in the middle of the circle of chairs that holds a map of the Dimrill Dale. There are also around six chosen soldiers to stand guard holding torches for light. Just something I thought that you should know. :)

[Durelin]

Couldn't resist making some noise anyway. Korin will certainly come to Kenan's defense on "the matter" though she did not chime in on it yet. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Very nice Durelin, but I am afraid Tror is going to have to ignore you for the moment but never fear, he does want to know who your curious female is.;) My post is up. Just know that although Tror has expressed some views on how he is disliking the conversation, I, as the writer, am thoroughly enjoying it!:D

I tried to soften the hateful words that Tror is spewing at Kenan, Folwren, but I am afraid that I didn't succeed with him keeping his calm. Still, it's not as bad as it could have gone, I can see the two becoming friends again (that means that Kenan probably won't be executed unless he does something really bad;)).

[Folwren]

I tried to soften the hateful words that Tror is spewing at Kenan, Folwren, but I am afraid that I didn't succeed with him keeping his calm. Still, it's not as bad as it could have gone, I can see the two becoming friends again (that means that Kenan probably won't be executed unless he does something really bad;)).

I thought that we had decided that Kenan and Tror would often bump heads, so to speak. I admire your effort to try to make peace, but I don't know if it'll work. I'll try to make Kenan not do something really bad. :p

-- Foley

[Groin Redbeard]

I thought that we had decided that Kenan and Tror would often bump heads, so to speak.Did we, I'm sorry I forgot.:o Never fear, I can easily make Tror hate Kenan!;):D Thanks Folwren.

[Folwren]

Yeah, it was your older dwarf, Nali, I think, who we decided would get along better with Kenan, since his personality was different than my dwarf's. :D

I'm sure it will be very easy for Tror to hate Kenan, if that's how strong we want the dislike to be. :D This could be very amusing.

-- Foley

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I once again apologize for the bit of inactivity (as announced), however now I am back and in the further days I should have time to look and properly read what had been posted over the New Year and to add something for myself :)

[Boromir88]

Saves filled in, I doubt Gror was of much help to anyone. :D

[Thinlómien]

I'm back too and I have read the thread. Seems like things have been going on nicely. :D I will post as soon as I manage, which means either tomorrow or the day after it, depending on when I'm having work.

Just one quick comment here, though. People are getting rather confusing in their uses of ´ in names. You should stay consistent on how your characters' names are spelt. :) And since I'm on the topic, I may also add that Ori's name is Ori, not Óri. ;)

[Folwren]

Just one quick comment here, though. People are getting rather confusing in their uses of ´ in names. You should stay consistent on how your characters' names are spelt. And since I'm on the topic, I may also add that Ori's name is Ori, not Óri.

I've been having the exact same thought. Here's something helpful, there...

If you press Alt and then certain numbers on your number pad, to the right of your keyboard, you get to make fancy letters. For instance:

Alt 0233 = é

and

Alt 0243 = ó

Which are both useful for me, especially in the disagreement between Kénan and Trór. Other number codes can be found in the thread Resources for RPGs, which is one of the Sticky threads on the Shire forum. Go and check it out.

-- Foley

[Thinlómien]

You can expect me to concentrate on this on Friday... :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Great save Boro88, I love the conflicting nature of Gror. I have something up my sleeve for him later on.;) Hey Folwren, nice post for Kénan, sorry that he didn't have a chance to respond. Though, even if he didn't, that outburst was fun and has opened up some potentially interesting posts. Maybe it will be Trór's turn before long to voice against Kénan in the council.;)

Legate, Nisa has proposed that she and Onli go to the East-Gate to find Trór. If you accept the offer they could either interrupt the council (seeing as they don't know that there is a council) or they could eavesdrop. Although Onli might have an idea of his own. :)

Looking forward to your post Lommy!

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Legate, Nisa has proposed that she and Onli go to the East-Gate to find Trór. If you accept the offer they could either interrupt the council (seeing as they don't know that there is a council) or they could eavesdrop. Although Onli might have an idea of his own. :)

Yea, as you can see, I have already posted for Onli, and I actually have some idea that could do either after the council ends, or if Onli and Nisa interrupted close to the end of it. But for now, we can just as well put them on ice - at least myself, I wish to focus tomorrow at last on the Council itself, read it properly, and hopefully post something for Lóni. Tomorrow I shall at last have time, for the first time after Christmas, to post something sensible. And I think I will as well post about Óin, when I am at it. But very nice post for Nisa, Groin, I liked that and as you see, it caused immediate inspiration and way to move on with the thing :)

[Folwren]

Hey Folwren, nice post for Kénan, sorry that he didn't have a chance to respond. Though, even if he didn't, that outburst was fun and has opened up some potentially interesting posts. Maybe it will be Trór's turn before long to voice against Kénan in the council.;)

Ha! That should be interesting! I am pretty confident that I can promise an answer from Kénan - a sharp one at that - if Trór says something. hehehe.

-- Foley

[Thinlómien]

I'm sorry I wasn't able to post like I promised - I was just so tired that I took a nap instead of writing in the time I had reserved for this RPG. :) I should be able to write tomorrow and on Sunday, and possibly even today. I want to write for both of my characters, and also, I shall reply to your PM, Groin. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

I'll be gone until Sunday evening on a trip down to the coast, so don't be surprised if my characters lay low for the weekend.

Legate, feel free to carry Nisa and Onli to whatever end you want to. Your turn to come up with something creative.:p If not I'll get something up by Monday.

Whatever happened to the discussion between Arry and Lilly? Don't we at least get to know if it's a boy or a girl!:D

P.S. I'm still looking forward to that Save, Lommy. I expect it to be filled in by the time I get back, or else!:D

[Thinlómien]

My plans got messed up once again since I had to work two hours on overtime today. Not nice. I'll try to post anyway but it's already half past eleven here so I might not manage...

[Thinlómien]

I filled the save. It ended up being pretty short because I was distracted. :rolleyes::D Ilya, Vigdis has addressed Adela. Vyra, I suppose, is one of the older cooks. You can continue in any way you want to from there. :)

I'll post for Ori tomorrow.

[Durelin]

Kor is also hanging around the kitchens if anyone wants to bother him. ;)

[Thinlómien]

Kor is also hanging around the kitchens if anyone wants to bother him. ;)Oh, good, we can include him in whatever will happen... ;)

I couldn't fill my save last night because I spent the evening talking with a friend who was upset instead of writing the post. But now I should have an hour or so of spare time and nothing special to do, so let's keep our thumbs up, or fingers crossed, or whatever, that I get it done. :)

[Thinlómien]

Save filled (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=580814&postcount=89), at last. Foley, Kénan has been addressed by Ori. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Great post Lommy! Tell you what, I will go back and edit my last post for Nali so that he doesn't talk. It would get rather confusing with two questions hanging out there.;)

Legate, in my post I had Nisa hear a noise that is described as "scurrying." I hope that you don't mind but I thought that it was about time that Onli was rejoined by Vitr.:) If you want to make it into something else, however, that is perfectly fine with me.

P.S. Love all these saves that we're getting.

[Folwren]

Great post Lommy! Tell you what, I will go back and edit my last post for Nali so that he doesn't talk. It would get rather confusing with two questions hanging out there.;)

If I am understanding things correctly...
Groin, I believe that Lommy's character was speaking in a private tone opposed to one directed to the whole council - so Oin's comment to Kenan should not confuse anyone....

[Groin Redbeard]

If I am understanding things correctly...
Groin, I believe that Lommy's character was speaking in a private tone opposed to one directed to the whole council - so Ori's comment to Kenan should not confuse anyone.... Oops:o... do you as in a leaning over and whispering kind of manner? Is that what you meant Lommy, or was it for the whole council to hear?

The reason I edited my latest Nali post was because we already had it where someone is asking Gror a question and it gets interrupted. I thought that if that kept up it would seem rather silly for members of a council to do.:)

[Thinlómien]

Oops:o... do you as in a leaning over and whispering kind of manner? Is that what you meant Lommy, or was it for the whole council to hear?I meant that he said it privately to Kénan (I wonder if I used the word "whisper" or whether I just intended to), however, if someone (other than Folwren) wants to reply/react to it, we can make it so that Ori intended to speak in a low voice but ended up actually speaking far louder. So, whatever you wish. :)

edit: I didn't mention the low voice like I had intended to, but now I edited. :)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Legate, in my post I had Nisa hear a noise that is described as "scurrying." I hope that you don't mind but I thought that it was about time that Onli was rejoined by Vitr.:) If you want to make it into something else, however, that is perfectly fine with me.

Absolutely perfect, Groin. Lovely post :) Just, by the way, it is Vriti, not Vitr. Vitr is the father :D

I will post for Onli ASAP.

[Folwren]

All these dwarven names get me mixed up...

Lommy and Groin - no worries. If Lommy didn't put in the part about the low voice, I just gathered that from the relative language of her post, but I understand where Groin was mistaken. Peace offering accepted. ;)

I may post today sometime.

-- Folwren

[Ilya]

Ok, my save's up...and only three after I said it would be. Hooray, lying!

Oh, and Lommy: I have a feeling Adela could "find" Vidgis some of that rum, if she asked.

[Thinlómien]

Very nice, Ilya, I'll see when I'm going to have time to reply... if you Durelin have time and want to post for Kór, go on and do it, but if you don't, I can bring him in in my fnext post for Vigdis...

[Thinlómien]

Post written. :)

I've also kind of brought Kór in - I hope that the assumption that he's been sitting quietly in some dark corner but starts to play some music is ok with both of you, Dury and Ilya? (Ilya said in her post that there was no one in the kitchen, but I assume the kitchens are pretty big, so Kór could have arrived unnoticed, before or after Adela.)

Dury and Ilya, whichever one of you may continue now in any way you want. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Nice post, Lommy, I'm glad that the discussion's inside of Moria are continuing. I'm going to see if I can have Tror move along the council with his battle plan sometime soon. I'm going to do a little more research on the topography surrounding the Dwarrowdelf first.

[Durelin]

I had placed Kor kinda just outside the kitchens (me having no idea what the kitchens are like, though) playing his harp in this post (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=578760&postcount=67), but he could have wandered in at any point. :D

I'll try and get him involved and keep Korin involved...been a little busy lately catching up with friends before going back to school...

[Folwren]

Gróin, I posted, and at the end, gave a lead in for Trór to give his talk about battle plans.

Lommy, I would assume that if Ori wanted to say something more, I could put it into my post.

-- Folwren

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I have filled my save for Onli, now let's see what Nisa is going to do, Groin :) I hope I will soon post for Óin as well...

[Groin Redbeard]

I have filled my save for Onli, now let's see what Nisa is going to do, Groin :) I hope I will soon post for Óin as well...
Nice Legate, you made me laugh at the cute way you described Vriti.:D

I have got my post up for Trór's battle plans. Please let me know if I made sense or not in my description of the land and the plan, I was very tired when I wrote this but felt an ounce of inspiration for doing it. Don't hesitate to make your own observations about the ground or plan. I was almost making the entire thing up as I went along, there is not much information on the ground of the Dimrill Dale.

I'll see ya'll in the morning!

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Nice Legate, you made me laugh at the cute way you described Vriti.
Thanks :) Seemingly, everybody thinks that it is cute :D

I have got my post up for Trór's battle plans. Please let me know if I made sense or not in my description of the land and the plan, I was very tired when I wrote this but felt an ounce of inspiration for doing it. Don't hesitate to make your own observations about the ground or plan. I was almost making the entire thing up as I went along, there is not much information on the ground of the Dimrill Dale.

Well, I could have posted it sooner, but I actually have scanned one page from Karen Wynn Fonstad's Atlas of Middle-Earth, which I have; and it provides as true as possible map of Moria and its surroundings. I have it just in Czech, but I hope you won't mind that (you can figure out most of that anyway just from the map). In any case, here it is:

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/polomaci/bd/b5562012.jpg

The maps are: UP: Moria, LEFT: the western end of Moria (the lake with the Watcher), MIDDLE RIGHT: a schematic view "through" the mountain (going from west to east), DOWN RIGHT: the eastern end of Moria (with the Bridge&c.).

On the upper map, you can see, among other things, the Dimrill Dale. Zrcadlové jezero = Mirrormere, Durinův kámen = Durin's stone, Rmutná brána = Dimrill Gate, Rmutné schody = Dimrill Stair, Rmutný dol = Dimrill Dale, Stříberka = Silverlode, pramen = stream (the place where Silverlode streams, cf. FotR after the Company leaves Moria and the Mirrormere).

On the map of the eastern end (low right), which could also be theoretically of some use to us, the distance is in feet; sál = hall and I am sure you can read the numbers. Durinův můstek = Durin's bridge, of course. Komnata záznamů = Chamber of Records (i.e. Mazarbul). 1. hlubinné = First Deep. Brána = gate. Trhlina = the rift (it's not there yet anyway). Ke strážnici = to the guardhouse (i.e. the place where Gandalf was picking which way to go of the three possible). I guess we don't need anything more for ourselves.

Hope it will be of help. (There's not that much information known about it anyway.)

[Groin Redbeard]

This is invaluable, Legate, thank you! Now that I don't have to make things up:rolleyes: I will get to work in devising a real strategy. Consider my latest post under renovation, back to the drawing board!;)

[Groin Redbeard]

My save is filled. I have got a post up for Tror and Nisa, the battle plans are up as well.

Boro88, you're being asked another question.:cool:

I hope you don't mind what I've done with Onli and Nisa, Legate. If you wish, they can make an entry to the council, if that was your original intent, or they can simply eavesdrop on the council (just make sure they don't go eavsing too close;)).

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I hope you don't mind what I've done with Onli and Nisa, Legate. If you wish, they can make an entry to the council, if that was your original intent, or they can simply eavesdrop on the council (just make sure they don't go eavsing too close;)).

Hey, good, good, I like it. I will post something soon :)

[Groin Redbeard]

I have a question for you, Legate. Where is Oin on the map? I assumed that he was somewhere north-east of Moria but now that we have a map (thanks again) I no longer have to guess.:)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I have a question for you, Legate. Where is Oin on the map? I assumed that he was somewhere north-east of Moria but now that we have a map (thanks again) I no longer have to guess.:)

He is not on the map yet :) But he will come - he is in the valley of Silverlode, just further on. Some of the locations he is passing through are related to the description of the existing places in FotR, though.

[Kitanna]

I finally filled in my save. Sorry it took me so long, beginning of school shenanigans and whatnot.

[Groin Redbeard]

I take it that we will have another eavesdropper on our hands soon, Kitanna?:)

Just a note to all y'all who might be confused by my last post. Tror has summoned the muster of the regular army, not all the men in Khazad-dum are in the army; the rest will have to be mustered separately after the council. I thought it would be more productive if we had part of the army ready by the time that the council is concluded. Please take note that the council is not over yet.

[Groin Redbeard]

What is this Durelin, sneaking out of the council are we? *tsk tsk* That will never do.;) Sorry if I have taken my own sweet time before I act on my plan, but don't worry, there was a reason why I brought you there.:)

[Durelin]

Hehe. I think I'm having too much fun with Korin. :D And I am aware that the consequences for her could be (and probably will be) quite severe!

(Sorry it took me a while to post again, btw.)

Edit: Speaking of sneaking, you edited! :P Please, don't worry about it! Things have been very interesting, it's Korin who's impatient, not me. Well I can be quite impatient, but I'm not in this case. ;)

[Groin Redbeard]

Thanks Durelin.:) I'll have Nali stop her before she gets too far, sometime later today. As soon as Boromir88 gets a response up for Gror I will post Tror's battle plan, then everyone is welcome to chime in.

EDIT: Scratch what I said about today. I'll fill in a post sometime tomorrow, definitely then.

[Boromir88]

Tuesday's and Wednesday's are my very busiest days, I can never seem to settle down. At the very latest though, I can have Gror's response on Friday...will that be ok?

[Groin Redbeard]

Sounds good Boro88, I'll keep what you said in mind about Tuesdays and Wednsdays. I'll go fill in my save for Nali.

[Gwathagor]

The story is coming along nicely! I'm sorry I haven't been posting much. I'll try to be more involved. After all, we're going to start killing soon and those posts are always fun.

[Groin Redbeard]

The story is coming along nicely! I'm sorry I haven't been posting much. I'll try to be more involved. After all, we're going to start killing soon and those posts are always fun.Exactly, this is going to be so much fun!:D I've already started drafting posts for my characters!

[Groin Redbeard]

Sorry for my lack of participation over the last couple of days. I've been busy studying for two language exams and am trying to adjust to some college courses.

I should be able to get something up for Nisa on Wednesday and as soon as Durelin and Boromir get their posts in I'll have two more characters that I will write for as soon as possible.:)

The best is yet to come people! This story is coming along brilliantly!:D

[Thinlómien]

Ilya, will you post soonish, or should I?

[Ilya]

Aiee! Sorry, I completely forgot about the scene in the kitchen with all this back to school business. I'll post definitely either tonight or tomorrow.

[Thinlómien]

Aiee! Sorry, I completely forgot about the scene in the kitchen with all this back to school business. I'll post definitely either tonight or tomorrow.Ok, good. :)

[Durelin]

So I feel very lame for leaving up a save for 3 days for such a short post... I should have been able to make such a post much more quickly, but I just returned to school, so...time and especially inspiration have been a little scarce.

Whether or not Korin returns to the council is still up in the air...she can be convinced, but Nali may not have the time for that. ;) If you need her to be there we can work something out (that I could edit in to my post perhaps) if you want to get her back quickly.

[Groin Redbeard]

Oh good one Durelin!:D Short and to the point, not much needed to be said on Korin's part. I'll get a response up for Nali tomorrow evening. I promise that I will... I mean, Nali will be as persuasive as possible.;)

Boromir88, are you still there?:confused: I know it's a hassal for you being called on this often, but we really need that post for Gror so that the battle plans can get on the table.

[Ilya]

Ok, my save is filled. Lommy, Durelin, whoever wants to (drink) post next, go ahead. :)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

So, Groin, Dury, you have another participant around in the conversation of Náli and Kórin... (I have let Vriti get off of Onli, she is free for grabbing if anybody of you would like to introduce her in any way to what you are going to post, or if she just disappears again... also what Nisa is going to do, whether she is following Onli or what is she doing is just up to you, Groin).

[Groin Redbeard]

Those posts were masterful, everyone!:D I loved every one of them! I will get posts up for all three of my characters sometime soon; also, I will post Tror's battle plans in my next post.;)

Legate, if it is alright with you, Nisa will probably hold on to Vitr. She's been quite taken with him.;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Legate, if it is alright with you, Nisa will probably hold on to Vitr. She's been quite taken with him.;)

Her. And it's Vriti. Vitr is that father over there, like I said already before ;)

But yes, of course, she may. Like I said, she's feel for grabbing. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Her. And it's Vriti. Vitr is that father over there, like I said already before ;) I pride myself on not remembering things.:p:D

I'm afraid that my post for Trór will take too long to write up for me to put in with my other two characters. His plans are coming soon, though! Sorry to keep y'all waiting.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I pride myself on not remembering things.:p:D

You remember them well, you are just bad in arranging which of them belong to what ;)

But well done with Nisa and Náli - I will post Onli's response there soon, very soon, I hope.

[Thinlómien]

*waits expectantly how Onli will slither himself out of it* ;)

I will post for Vigdis soon. (Ilya, you may post before me if you will. :)) I have a feeling none of the three feels particularily chatty though, so it could be interesting... :D

[Durelin]

I have a feeling none of the three feels particularily chatty though, so it could be interesting...

Yeah...I tried to think of something for Kor to say but it felt wrong for him to really say anything! Adela and Kor both seem pretty shy...yes, will be interesting indeed!

[Thinlómien]

Yeah...I tried to think of something for Kor to say but it felt wrong for him to really say anything! Adela and Kor both seem pretty shy...yes, will be interesting indeed!Yep, those two are shy and given her personal history, Vigdis should be seriously depressed right now... ;) But hmmm... I think she's a bit obsessed about not being weak (that was not my original purpose but that just happened :D) so maybe she can even start some silly chatter... we'll see. ;)

[Folwren]

I don't mean to be rude...but, please, can we figure out what needs to happen so we can speed this council along?

-- Folwren

[Groin Redbeard]

I don't mean to be rude...but, please, can we figure out what needs to happen so we can speed this council along?How rude, Folwren, gosh!:rolleyes: No problem, the battle plans are up. Tror isn't a skilled strategist, but he does know tactics, so if someone wants to add some clever strategy that they can use in the battle that is more than welcomed.:)

Also, we need to figure out which members of the council go ahead to battle with the regulars, and who needs to stay behind to muster the militia. I wrote that Tror wants to go with his regulars, but this might conflict with his duty as the Lord of Moria. Some might see his duty as staying behind and breaking the news to colony and organizing them, instead of leaving other people to do that.

Yeah...I tried to think of something for Kor to say but it felt wrong for him to really say anything!
The soldiers should have reached the others by now and there should be a great commotion in the hall. That could be something to talk about: the view of the common Dwarf on what is happening.:)

[Gwathagor]

You know, Groin, you might do well to look up a few websites on the use of archaic language.

Here are a couple, I hope they help!

http://www.designersnotebook.com/Columns/028_Archaic_Language/028_archaic_language.htm
http://www.kjv-only.com/theethou.html

[Groin Redbeard]

Thanks Gwath!:) I had a feeling that I things weren't in context with the rest of the sentence. I'll look at that!

[Groin Redbeard]

Ha! I did it!:D Now you will have to post for Loni, Legate.:) When he responds I will get some of Nali's thoughts on the table. Also, I am interested to see how the rest of the council will think, so go on and post if you beat me to it.

[Thinlómien]

Alright, I must admit I haven't been following things for a few days, but it looks like it's going nicely. I'll read it all tomorrow and hopefully post (and reply PMs).

By the way, I had a dream of this RPG last night: I dreamt that Onli was Lóni's bastard son (:eek: but you know, it must be the similarity of the names ;)) and thus somehow the rightful heir of Balin. It was interesting... :D

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Ha! I did it! Now you will have to post for Loni, Legate.
All right, all right, but I am in a bit of busy days right now, so don't expect that from me rightaway... hopefully on Friday, after my exam, if I manage to do all things I should have done but could not do because of it... and I still have a post for Óin pending somewhere... huh.

By the way, I had a dream of this RPG last night: I dreamt that Onli was Lóni's bastard son (:eek: but you know, it must be the similarity of the names ;)) and thus somehow the rightful heir of Balin. It was interesting...

Well, now that would be an interesting situation - Onli would probably welcome it... :D

[Groin Redbeard]

That's OK Legate, I didn't expect an immediate response. This gives others a chance to post.;)


By the way, I had a dream of this RPG last night: I dreamt that Onli was Lóni's bastard son (:eek: but you know, it must be the similarity of the names ) and thus somehow the rightful heir of Balin. It was interesting... That would be interesting. Does that mean that Vriti (yehaw, got it right!) is the next in line to the throne?:D

[Thinlómien]

Durelin and Ilya, whichever one of you may continue from it now. I hope you have something to add. :D But if not, I think Vigdis is in the mood that she can continue. ;)

[piosenniel]

Please remember that all Out of Character comments should be posted here and not on the RPG thread.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Groin Redbeard]

Hear that Legate? You got us in trouble.:p

I'll get another post up for Tror tonight, or definitely tomorrow.

[Kitanna]

I'm hoping to fill my save by mid-week.

[Folwren]

Yay! I'm looking forward to it.

[Durelin]

Sorry I've been a bit busy lately, but I will soon get a post up...and the busy-ness should be dying down for me a little here as the week progresses...though who knows...

[Groin Redbeard]

Very nice post Folwren. Kenan is quite the smooth talker. If the council sides with him than we best call out miners soon.

I'm hoping to fill my save by mid-week.

Good, I love your posts concerning the children.:)

[Folwren]

Woah, Groin! Kénan is not going to agree with what Trór just said! Prepare ye for another fierce post! Well...maybe not too fierce, but at least one of disagreement. I hope you don't mind. If you do, let me know, and I won't post.

I don't know when I'll get a chance. This evening or tomorrow morning, I'm not sure when. I'm not putting up a save. Anyone can write anything if they get there first.

-- Foley

[Groin Redbeard]

Woah, Groin! Kénan is not going to agree with what Trór just said! Prepare ye for another fierce post! Well...maybe not too fierce, but at least one of disagreement. I hope you don't mind. If you do, let me know, and I won't post. By all means, please do post!:D I was actually afraid that my arguing might look too repetitive. This is becoming very fun!:D

I'll get a response up to Kénan as soon as you post for him, Folwren. I think I'll get something up for Nisa as well.

Still looking forward to that Save Kitanna and Legate.:)

[Folwren]

Throw 'im in prison! Punch 'im in the nose! Tell him to shut up! Do whatever you want. I've posted.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Still looking forward to that Save Kitanna and Legate.:)

I know... but, you see, I will formulate it in one word: Busy.

On Friday, I hope, on Friday it should be there...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right, so I filled the save, but there is really almost nothing. But I will keep posting... just right now, like I said, I've been a bit busy... and still I am, in a way.

[Durelin]

There is a "save" sorta within my post to add something for Kor later (because I have to go to class soon), but that is only a save if Ilya does not post to continue the little drinking party in the meantime. (Meaning - post away and do not wait for me to fill in for Kor!) :D

[Folwren]

Hey, look! It's midweek, about. If we're lucky, maybe Kitanna will post today. :D :D (<--- hopeful grins)

[Groin Redbeard]

My post is now up. Tror has put his dispute, with Kenan, to an end. I'm really sorry that I wrote this, but I flipped the coin and that's what it came up as. If you want me to put a less consequential punishment for Kenan, Folwren, I would be happy to do so. I felt really bad about writing it, since you are such a great writer and likable person.:( Please let me know if I should edit anything!

Legate, Nisa wants to leave Onli. Whether Onli wants her to stay or go is entirely up to you.:) I'm perfectly satisfied either way.

[Folwren]

My post is now up. Tror has put his dispute, with Kenan, to an end. I'm really sorry that I wrote this, but I flipped the coin and that's what it came up as. If you want me to put a less consequential punishment for Kenan, Folwren, I would be happy to do so. I felt really bad about writing it, since you are such a great writer and likable person.:( Please let me know if I should edit anything!

Oh, heck, NO! Don't change it, it was great! I wasn't expecting that, but I think it's fine. And it's no reflection on me personally, so I'm good. It will add certain interest to the story, I am sure. I won't be leaving the RPG just because my character was thrown out of the council, so you'll still be seeing my posts. lol.

-- Foley

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Groin, I have to disappoint you, I haven't posted for Onli yet, but I will do that as soon as possible. :) Meanwhile, I hope the post for Óin will be sufficient. ;) That should be the last from him until he arrives to Moria. If there is need to change anything, just inform me.

And I also hope more people will post! That also means, I hope the events will move a bit, so that everybody can post...

[Kitanna]

I was much further behind on reading for this than I thought. So I moved my save so I could be up to date with my post. I have no work and no school tomorrow, so sometime tomorrow I'll fill it in.

[Groin Redbeard]

I will get a post up, either today or tomorrow, to finish Tror's thought on keeping Korin.

Groin, I have to disappoint you, I haven't posted for Onli yet, but I will do that as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I hope the post for Óin will be sufficient. That should be the last from him until he arrives to Moria. No problems, Legate; that post was more than enough to keep me entertained.:) Tror will be leaving soon, along with whomever wants to come, to see if they can find Óin. Great job on your descriptions; I love the fact that you keep reiterating the fact that Óin doesn't know that Balin is dead.

I can't wait to see your post, Kitanna!:D

I am currently trying to contact Lilly and Arry; I really miss their posts (I also miss a few other players posts who shall remain nameless :rolleyes:). Do any of y'all know of a way to get to them, other than PMing?

[Kitanna]

I filled in my save.

I had Iari leave her house in search of companionship. I was wondering if she could go to the Silverfists since Tíva and Tív are around her age. Of course that depends upon what Lilly and Arry are planning.

[Folwren]

Kitanna -

I replied to your PM as soon as I got on and THEN I saw that you had already gone ahead and posted. Good! That's pretty much what I said to do in my PM...

I like Kéni. He's a brave boy. Very brave indeed.

I'll post tomorrow, hopefully. No promises, though - have unexpected homework to accomplish tomorrow. So we'll see.

-- Folwren

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right. Groin, I made it so that it's on your choice if Nisa is still around or if she disappeared when Onli was thinking. Folwren & Kit, you may choose if Kénan or Kéni notice Onli and/or mind him overhearing their "private family discussion".

[Kitanna]

All right. Groin, I made it so that it's on your choice if Nisa is still around or if she disappeared when Onli was thinking. Folwren & Kit, you may choose if Kénan or Kéni notice Onli and/or mind him overhearing their "private family discussion".
I could go either way, honestly. Onli does overhear and the other two notice then Iari can have her own little adventure.

[Groin Redbeard]

All right. Groin, I made it so that it's on your choice if Nisa is still around or if she disappeared when Onli was thinking.
Thanks Legate, I will get a post up tomorrow for my three characters.

The council is concluded; so, feel free to post for your characters on its outcome. Tror will stay behind a minute to talk to Korin, who he asked to stay, before he organizes a scouting party to see if they can find Oin. Gwath & Lommy, would you like to be a part of that foray?:)

Nali will first talk to Onli, and then go to the first hall and organize the regulars. If you don't want to go on the scouting mission, Lommy, it would be Ori's duty to break the news to the colony. However, I assume that the nobles can pitch in to help now that Balin is gone.;)

[Thinlómien]

I've been terribly busy and from tomorrow on I'm going to be without a net access until weekend, so this is not looking very good for my posting... :( But I'll post on Friday or Saturday. :)

Groin - Ori is definitely worried about Óin and feels he should be the one to break the news to him BUT he's no scout and he feels he's too old for prancing around like that (never mind the fact that Óin is actually older than him ;)) and would maybe rather take some other duty.

[Kitanna]

I'm hoping to get my save filled tonight. I'll probably have Keni notice Onli, if that's okay with Folwren and still good for Legate.

[Folwren]

Good with me! Go right ahead. I meant to post this last night, but I don't know why I didn't. :confused:

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

And of course still good with me. For sure, go ahead! I'll wait to see what you are going to come up with. :)

[Kitanna]

I've filled my save.

[Folwren]

Great! I just read it. I'm about to write and send you a PM...

-- Foley

[Folwren]

Legate,

I'm going to let you post before me. If I didn't wait, I'd just have Kénan head home with Kéni in tow, and I think I need to give you a chance to post for Onli. If you can't post, or don't want to post, then just let me know and I can do so.

-- Folwren

[Groin Redbeard]

Your fill in was great, Kitanna; also, I really enjoyed your post Durelin. I have my post up for Tror.

I will wait until after Friday until I get a post up for Nali. Give Lommy a chance to get a post up for Ori.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right. I will get some posting up during today.

I am not sure if Lommy will be able to post on today or tomorrow, I think it will depend on circumstances. But I'll let her know that she has obligations here :p

[Thinlómien]

I'll post either today or tomorrow. :)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right, posted for Onli now - it is completely upon you, Folwren (or Kit) if you wish to prolongate this debate or if you want to cut it short. Whatever is fine with me.

I will get a post for Lóni up soon, too - possibly tomorrow.

[Groin Redbeard]

I'll be gone for the next two days on a weekend hiking trip. I'll get a response up Tror, if you have responded in that time, on monday, Durelin. When Korin is done with Tror, Legate, you may go ahead and have Onli approach Tror. Nisa can introduce him, or if Onli is feeling bold he can approach Tror on his own.;)

Also, if any of your characters want to go with Tror on the scouting party either speak up here or in the RPG. Gwath and Durelin, your characters sound like they might want a little action;). How about it?:)

[Thinlómien]

Errr I post tomorrow. But honestly, I will. :) I was just overcome by a flu and a massive cleaning operation today.

[Dimturiel]

I am so very very sorry for abandoning the game like this without any warning:o. It's just that life was a bit hectic and I could not bring myself to concentrate enough to write something. Anyway, now that things are back to normal I'll try to be more active. I'll catch up with the game and have a post ready in a few days. Once again, a million of appologies, guys. I promise I'll give warning next time I decide to vanish;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

No hard feelings, Dimturiel :) The game is here for us to enjoy rather than to compel us (even though it sometimes does not seem like that, but that's from a large part just a question of attitude ;) ). If you are going to continue posting, that's going to be great :)

On another note, I have posted for Lóni - I guess it's Náli's turn now, Groin. I think the situation turned to be very interesting.

[Groin Redbeard]

Dimy, welcome back!:D I am very glad that you have returned, we need some of you good writers to come back.;) Basically I wanted to say what Legate has already said: just have fun with this RPG. I hope your return means that we will be hearing about Bain soon?;)

[Folwren]

Hey, all. I started writing a post this evening, fully intending on posting it. But I got stuck half way through. I will try finishing it tomorrow. I apologize for the delay, especially to Kitanna.

-- Folwren

[Dimturiel]

Thanks for understanding, guys:). And yes, you will be hearing from Bain quite soon - Friday at the latest, I think.

[Durelin]

I posted, and did something cheesy (it's like Mulan, but not! oh Lord...). I imagine you want to wrap up Korin and Tror's conversation quickly, so of course feel free to do so. If you want we can collaborate to finish the conversation.

Also, sorry for being so slow about posting lately...school is just keeping me pretty busy...

[Folwren]

There, I've posted. Sorry it took me so long. It took me a while to figure out how to do it. :confused: Anyway, I did it.

Kitanna, I know it's not exactly what we had kind of discussed by PM. If you want it altered, let me know...PM me or something.

-- Folwren

[Kitanna]

Kitanna, I know it's not exactly what we had kind of discussed by PM. If you want it altered, let me know...PM me or something.

-- Folwren
It was great, no alterations needed.

I've put up a save, but I'm decided as to where Iari should be. Anyone looking for the company of a little dwarf girl?

[Groin Redbeard]

I'm looking forward to that post Dimy, and you save Kitanna. Glad to see that we have some upcoming posts.

I posted, and did something cheesy (it's like Mulan, but not! oh Lord...). I imagine you want to wrap up Korin and Tror's conversation quickly, so of course feel free to do so. If you want we can collaborate to finish the conversation.
I actually liked it. If you want to, we can do a PM post to end Tror's and Korin's discussion.:)

A future glance:
Once Onli and Tror finish talking, all the characters in the council will be dispersed. Tror will take some characters in search of Oin, and Ori and Nali will go to the hall and gather the other players into the spirit of the upcoming fight. Does anyone have ideas on what the women should be doing while the men are repulsing the attacks?

[Ilya]

Hi all. I'm very sorry I've been absent from the game for a while. Life's been throwing more than the usual amount of insanity at me lately. Will try to read up on everything I've missed and get a post up soonish, hopefully this weekend.

[Folwren]

Come on, come on! These threads have been too silent lately! Who's next? Let's not peeter out now!

-- Folwren

[Groin Redbeard]

Come on, come on! These threads have been too silent lately! Who's next? Let's not peeter out now!Patience is a virtue, Folwren.:p Nevertheless, it's about time that I started posting more actively.

Durelin are doing a PM post for Tror and Korin. I'll see if I can wrap that up sometime soon. Nali is waiting on Ori, or Loni, to respond to his question: you're up Lommy!:) After Ori gives an explanation I'll send him back to gather the citizens. Let's see if we can get that done soon, I really want to make the other players, who haven't been involved with the council, more active now that the battle is a short time away.

[Folwren]

Patience is a virtue, Folwren.:p Nevertheless, it's about time that I started posting more actively.

Well, I'm not exactly being impatient. It's just that...things have been too quiet, so I decided to stir the pot.

Durelin are doing a PM post for Tror and Korin. I'll see if I can wrap that up sometime soon. Nali is waiting on Ori, or Loni, to respond to his question: you're up Lommy!:) After Ori gives an explanation I'll send him back to gather the citizens. Let's see if we can get that done soon, I really want to make the other players, who haven't been involved with the council, more active now that the battle is a short time away.

I was mostly seeing if other people were still around and intending to post. You've been doing a fine job staying active. You have no need to apologize.

-- Folwren

[Kitanna]

I'll be posting soon. It's midterm week, so once my papers are well on the way I'll get my save filled.

[Gwathagor]

Hey hey hey. Guess who posted. ;) It's been too long, I'm sorry. I've had a busy couple of weeks...months.

I reckon I should probably introduce my second character pretty soon if I'm going to at all.

[Groin Redbeard]

Gwath! welcome back to the land of the dead!:D Glad to see that some of the oldies are coming back; welcome back Ilya.:)

Your post was excellent Gwath I enjoyed it very much. Great ending to our post Durelin, you did a fabulous job with Korin!


I reckon I should probably introduce my second character pretty soon if I'm going to at all. Yes, more characters please!:D

I am out of town right now and have limited access to a computer; however, I may be able to slip something into the RPG sometime this week. Tror will definately respond to Frar; Nali is still waiting on Ori's response, whenever you are ready Lommy is fine with me. Onli will have to take the initiative now that Tror will be on the move, perhaps grab him for a quick word before he leaves. Legate, I know what Tror wants to say (I guess I better... I'm his writer after all) so if you and I want to do a PM post to sum things up that would be fine.

I'll get back to y'all soon with a post. Glad to see that things are still looking bright!

[Durelin]

Hehe, glad you liked the end there, Groin, and, of course, feel free to deal with Korin in the future as Tror sees fit. ;)

I figured spitting on a dwarf's beard would be more insulting to him even than just spitting in his face... :eek: :D

[Gwathagor]

Oh golly, I didn't even notice that Korin spat on Tror's beard! I think I'd better edit my post - a stronger reaction is called for.

(Did you catch the Duke quote in my post, Groin? That was just for you.)

[Groin Redbeard]

(Did you catch the Duke quote in my post, Groin? That was just for you.)I did:D, I thought it was great, fitted in quite well! Unfortunately, I can't remember what movie of his it was from, but I could hear and picture him saying it after I read your quote!:D:D

[Folwren]

I figured spitting on a dwarf's beard would be more insulting to him even than just spitting in his face... :eek: :D

Golly, we've got some real dysfunctional dwarves here. No wonder they lost. ;)

[Folwren]

Kitanna, how did midterms go? I had one this week and it made me almost sick, I was so scared while taking it. I can't stand not being sure of an A, and I am definitely not sure of an A for this test.

Anyway, now that the week is winding to close, does that mean you'll get a chance to fill your save soon? :D (I'm really annoying, aren't I?)

[Thinlómien]

I've been terribly busy with final exams and still am - I have three of them next week - but I'll try to write for Ori as soon as possible. :)

[Kitanna]

Kitanna, how did midterms go? I had one this week and it made me almost sick, I was so scared while taking it. I can't stand not being sure of an A, and I am definitely not sure of an A for this test.

Anyway, now that the week is winding to close, does that mean you'll get a chance to fill your save soon? :D (I'm really annoying, aren't I?)
You are and that's okay. Midterms are over and after many wall pounding moments I am enjoying spring break. I might fill my save tonight, but chances are better that I'll get it done tomorrow afternoon.

[Groin Redbeard]

I put up my post for Tror, Gwath. I described a lot of how Frar seemed to Tror, let me know if I overstepped my bounds!:) I was tempted to describe how Frar's warriors were armed but I thought that it would be better if Frar would describe it himself.;)

[Kitanna]

It's been a long while, but I've filled my save.

[Folwren]

Glad to see it!

Having read it.....heh....I'm not used to being put into this sort of situation with my characters. Usually I play the characters in Keni's and Iari's place. Now maybe I'll appreciate other people's difficulties. :rolleyes:

Any suggestions anybody? :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Sorry that I haven't posted in the RPG for a while. I am working on a PM post with Legate and Nali is waiting for Ori to respond (whenever you are ready Lommy;)). I suppose I could get something up for Nisa today or tomorrow, but I'm not promising anything.


Having read it.....heh....I'm not used to being put into this sort of situation with my characters. Usually I play the characters in Keni's and Iari's place. Now maybe I'll appreciate other people's difficulties. :rolleyes:

Any suggestions anybody? Kenan could admit that he's wrong and grovel at Tror's feet!:D

[Folwren]

Kenan could admit that he's wrong and grovel at Tror's feet!:D

But he wasn't wrong. That's the thing. Maybe he got a little over heated, but he wasn't wrong.

[Kitanna]

Glad to see it!

Having read it.....heh....I'm not used to being put into this sort of situation with my characters. Usually I play the characters in Keni's and Iari's place. Now maybe I'll appreciate other people's difficulties. :rolleyes:

Any suggestions anybody? :D

He could fall on his knees and hug Iari and scowl at Keni.

[Folwren]

He could fall on his knees and hug Iari and scowl at Keni.

Haha! You crack me up!

I don't know what I'm going to do and I won't have time to do it for a couple days yet. I am sorry. I guess I should stick up a save or something, shouldn't I? In case people ge busy on the game thread....

-- Folwren

[Thinlómien]

I'll post and reply planning PMs this weekend. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

But he wasn't wrong. That's the thing. Maybe he got a little over heated, but he wasn't wrong.Sarcasm, Folwren. It was all sarcasm!;)


I'll post and reply planning PMs this weekend. Great! can't wait to see them!:D

[Groin Redbeard]

Great job on your post, Lommy!:D I'll get a response up for Nali sometime soon, before the weekend.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Well, for those who are willing to read, there is a post by Groin and me concerning Onli and Trór. And of course, Groin, you can start Náli interacting with Onli in any moment from scratch (just start by him coming there). And see if the way I posted it is all right.

Huh. Hope we will move on soon. This is getting exhausting :D

[Folwren]

Huh. Hope we will move on soon. This is getting exhausting :D

Seconded. It's been very interesting, but we need to move on soon, don't we? Stat the killing and all that morbid stuff. :rolleyes:

-- Foley

[Groin Redbeard]

Alright, if it's action you want than it's action you'll get!:D Besides, I'm pretty sure that everyone has expressed their opinion of Tror as an idiotic warmonger already; we still have time if you need to post for that!;)

My next post will get everyone moving. I'll post so that will once and for all disperse the council (I can't believe how many times I have used that word) and start the erection of the defenses. After Nali and Ori inform the populace about the battle, I think that I'll do a time jump if it's alright with y'all. I don't like the idea of being held up on posts about digging and pulling and pushing and lifting rocks. The horror!:eek: If we decide on a time jump it will only be around two or one hour, nothing spectacular.

Also, I have grossly underestimated the wonderful stores of weapons that Oin had uncovered! I was listening to the Hobbit (love books on tape) and in one of the poems it talked about the wonderful stores of weapons that were made in Moria. I think that it is high time that we bring out the high-tech weapons!

[Thinlómien]

I'm going to Portugal so I'm going to be away for about 1,5 weeks... but if Groin or someone else wishes me to post something, say it quick and I can do it tomorrow still. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

I'm going to Portugal so I'm going to be away for about 1,5 weeks... but if Groin or someone else wishes me to post something, say it quick and I can do it tomorrow still. :) Uh oh! Are you leaving soon? If so, I'll have Nali approach Vigdis soon and I'll save the book of Mazarbul, with Ori, for later then.:) I'll have my post up sometime today to make it convenient for you.

I hope that you have a wonderful stay in Portugal. I've never been there myself, but I have heard that it is a lot like the south coast of Texas; in which case, you are going to love it!:D

[Thinlómien]

Uh oh! Are you leaving soon? If so, I'll have Nali approach Vigdis soon and I'll save the book of Mazarbul, with Ori, for later then.:) I'll have my post up sometime today to make it convenient for you.Yes, actually, tomorrow very early... :eek::)

[Groin Redbeard]

Yes, actually, tomorrow very early... :eek::)

My post is up right now, if you want to give a quick reply to Nali.:) If not, have fun on your trip!

[Thinlómien]

My post is up right now, if you want to give a quick reply to Nali.:) If not, have fun on your trip!I'll try. :) And thanks. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

I'll try. :) And thanks.Dadgumit! I guess Lommy was too busy.:( I really hate to dismiss her character, Vigdis, like this, but I think everyone wants to move on with the story to the action. Any ideas anyone?

Also, Legate, sorry about putting Loni on the spot like that with the speech and all. Let me know if I can do to alter it. Perhaps now that Lommy is gone I may edit my post. Tell me what you think.:)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Dadgumit! I guess Lommy was too busy.:( I really hate to dismiss her character, Vigdis, like this, but I think everyone wants to move on with the story to the action. Any ideas anyone?

Also, Legate, sorry about putting Loni on the spot like that with the speech and all. Let me know if I can do to alter it. Perhaps now that Lommy is gone I may edit my post. Tell me what you think.:)

Let us not be so hasty, Groin. It's not that Lommy will be away for too long - not as long in comparison to how long it usually takes us sometimes to make posts anyway. Would it not be possible for you to for example leave this part of the story be, until she returns, and meanwhile continue the rest of the things concerning Trór etc.? Vigdis has little to do with the war itself anyway.

I think Lóni's position is all right, I will just think about it a bit, before I post (which won't likely be rightaway either).

And you should let people have the chance to post anyway, if anybody can add something else.

One question - who are all the people going out, then? There will be Trór and Frár, and an unidentified mass of soldiers including also Kór etc. - but is there anybody from the other players who would, perhaps, wish to join too? Here is the chance for a fight, so perhaps somebody else would wish to join?

[Groin Redbeard]

Let us not be so hasty, Groin. It's not that Lommy will be away for too long - not as long in comparison to how long it usually takes us sometimes to make posts anyway. Would it not be possible for you to for example leave this part of the story be, until she returns, and meanwhile continue the rest of the things concerning Trór etc.? Vigdis has little to do with the war itself anyway.Agreed, Nali's character can afford stay even when important things are happening. Though if the story moves too far along I could always put up a save for Vigdis and Nali.

One question - who are all the people going out, then? There will be Trór and Frár, and an unidentified mass of soldiers including also Kór etc. - but is there anybody from the other players who would, perhaps, wish to join too? Here is the chance for a fight, so perhaps somebody else would wish to join?Have you not heard, Legate? The draft has been reinstated!:D If you want to, Loni could include this in his speech, but I'm pretty sure that Dwarves would not hesitated to join. When Balin retook Moria every Dwarf played a role in it; I will have to think on what role the various characters should take. Craftsmen wouldn't be much good except in fighting, whereas Masons and Smiths (which are many) will be great warriors and engineers. I'll get back to y'all on this.;)

If any of you have any good reason to why your character shouldn't or won't fight, I'll hear them. The army will be in need of new officers as well, I'll look over character profiles and see which characters are best fitted, but please don't be shy and let me know if I should choose your character!

In the meantime, everybody, take Legate's advice and post while you can. I'll wait a while for any of my characters to post, this will be perfect opportunity for all the players who were silent during the council to emerge again!:)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Have you not heard, Legate? The draft has been reinstated!:D If you want to, Loni could include this in his speech, but I'm pretty sure that Dwarves would not hesitated to join.

Yep, I was just not sure if you are planning to include them also in this first party heading out, or if you'd only save them for later (probably not that much later, but anyway).

I'll try to put up Lóni's speech soon :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Thank you Durelin for putting up that excellent post!:D I love it when players have discussions with their characters, it makes the game seem real.

I'm still not going to post for any of my characters just yet.:( I'll see if I can get Gwathagor to get a post up for Frar, that will be the best way to get a post up for Tror. Also, as soon as the Legate gives his speech, I'll have a post ready for Nisa.

[Durelin]

Well, thank you - it was a very self-centered post but that's what I get when I have more than one character, hehe...

[Groin Redbeard]

I have decided to finally break the stalemate of nothingness that seems to have obtained a firm hold over my RPG subjects. Fear not brave warriors of the pen (or keyboard as the "case" my be) a post for Tror will be up by Saturday night. Excitement is "write" (I love puns:D) around the corner!

[Gwathagor]

Ok, I thought about doing the whole thing in one fell swoop - and I probably could have to - but I decided I'd just get the soldiers outside and on the move, so I don't pass too much time all at once.

[Groin Redbeard]

Well done Gwath! :D Amazing job that you did there, it set up my post perfectly!

It is now officially nighttime in the RPG!

I have my post up for Tror, so, Gwath, you may respond to Tror's troubles if you wish.;) You have my permission to put whatever you want in your post. The advance guard of the Orcs' army and the Dwarves could accidently stumble into each other or the Dwarves could stumble upon Oin and save him from the clutches of Orcs (I believe that's what Legate wanted, but don't let me put words in his mouth;)), you have lots of scenarios to choose!

Legate, you still need to get that post up for Loni whenever you are ready. A post for Oin will be great right about now too, you may do whichever one first it doesn't matter. We won't have Frar and Tror find Oin until you are ready.

Also, we need some type of chemistry between the citizens in the halls (Loni's speech should take care of it). I'll get a post up for Nisa soon and have her mix with Dimturiel's character, Bain.

Wonderful job everyone! This is so much fun to write with y'all!

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I have my post up for Tror, so, Gwath, you may respond to Tror's troubles if you wish.;) You have my permission to put whatever you want in your post. The advance guard of the Orcs' army and the Dwarves could accidently stumble into each other or the Dwarves could stumble upon Oin and save him from the clutches of Orcs (I believe that's what Legate wanted, but don't let me put words in his mouth;)), you have lots of scenarios to choose!

Legate, you still need to get that post up for Loni whenever you are ready. A post for Oin will be great right about now too, you may do whichever one first it doesn't matter. We won't have Frar and Tror find Oin until you are ready.

I am really sorry Groin, I will post something rightaway. Or, to be more specific, either today or during the following two days, for certain. I should say, however, also that I am afraid that after that there will be again some time when I won't be able to participate... but I will try to settle the matters so that it won't be any hindrance during that time.

As for Óin, my idea was rather that he might run far away enough from the Orcs so that he does not meet the Dwarves in any immediately dangerous situation. But then I also thought now that he might actually avoid even the Dwarves altogether, and thus miss Trór's party completely (like, that he really follows some secret path of his own). What would you think about that? Óin would then stumble only on the rest of the Dwarves, and Trór&co. would have no idea what happened to him. If that is possible, like I said. Or does anybody have any other interesting suggestions? If they are interesting, don't be afraid to speak up :)

[Groin Redbeard]

As for Óin, my idea was rather that he might run far away enough from the Orcs so that he does not meet the Dwarves in any immediately dangerous situation. But then I also thought now that he might actually avoid even the Dwarves altogether, and thus miss Trór's party completely (like, that he really follows some secret path of his own). What would you think about that? Óin would then stumble only on the rest of the Dwarves, and Trór&co. would have no idea what happened to him. If that is possible, like I said. Or does anybody have any other interesting suggestions? If they are interesting, don't be afraid to speak up :)*sheepishly raises a hand*

Sounds fine to me, Legate. Perhaps Frar and Tror could find something that would allude the the presumption that Oin is captured or dead like a dropped item of his that they find on an Orc's belt (yes I do expect fighting with Tror, Frar, and the Orcs:D). Misunderstandings are so much fun in RPGs!:D

[Durelin]

So Tror and Frar's scouting party (you could call it) is on the move - I thought before that Tror was going to make sure Kor was with the scouting party, but I think I was incorrect? (simply a mistake on my part if so)

[Groin Redbeard]

So Tror and Frar's scouting party (you could call it) is on the move - I thought before that Tror was going to make sure Kor was with the scouting party, but I think I was incorrect? (simply a mistake on my part if so)
The scouting party won't encounter the whole of the Orc army, simply the Vanguard, and won't engage in the MAIN battle. When Tror gets back, that is when he expects Kor to be in the front lines--it will be the more dangerous then.:)

[Durelin]

Yeah, haha, gotchya. :D

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

*sheepishly raises a hand*

Sounds fine to me, Legate. Perhaps Frar and Tror could find something that would allude the the presumption that Oin is captured or dead like a dropped item of his that they find on an Orc's belt (yes I do expect fighting with Tror, Frar, and the Orcs). Misunderstandings are so much fun in RPGs!

Done! I have let (as you may notice) Óin lose his tinderbox, and it may be really some sort of special one, so you can make Trór or Frár find it on some dead Orc (who found it and picked it, because it's nice. Or simply because he is a tracker and kept it as a track. Well, you don't have to solve this question). Óin is now free to be approached by ANY character, and I would especially encourage people who have not posted that much or have not interacted much with my characters yet. (Groin, with all respect, I think our characters had enough interaction among themselves, I would prefer Óin to interact with somebody else's character :D ) Óin needs to be informed yet specifically about how did Balin die, and he will also convey his news about the approaching Orcs (somebody may just use it in his/her post, it's not necessary that I reply to it in particular - you may as well just say "Óin then told XXX all he saw, about the Warg Riders and heavy-armoured orcs and battering rams etc.").

Durelin, you can write Kór's (and/or Kórin's) reaction to Onli's "invitation", and even make them approach Náli if I am not here to post (again, just say "Onli led him...") - or, if you wish to engage some longer dialogue before that, go ahead. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

(Groin, with all respect, I think our characters had enough interaction among themselves, I would prefer Óin to interact with somebody else's character :D ) Sound perfectly alright, Legate. That was one jim-dandy of a post, it will give Frar and Tror a lot to work with!:)

Lommy, that was a great post for Vigdis!:D Glad to see that your stay in Portugal did not stunt your writing abilities!

While I am waiting for Gwath's character to respond, I will have a post up for Nali soon, as well as for Nisa. I want to see if Dimituriel's character is still hanging around.

[Groin Redbeard]

I'm thinking that right now would be a perfect place to put a post from the author's (Drok's) point of view. Doric will pop in every now and then, usually at the end and beginning of days to move things along speedily. I just want to get the weapons distributed amongst the Dwarves without too much superfluous posting. I won't assign special weapons to specific characters, I will leave that up to y'all.;)

Remember, the weapons from the Third Deep are special specimens of Dwarven craft! They were created back in the golden age of Khazad-dum, so PLEASE feel free to describe the wonder and awe of your characters chain mail, axe, shield, helm, leggings, ect.:)

P.S. I don't think I mentioned Gwath's awesome Khuzdul words!:D I absolutely was awed at how you took different Dwarf words and meshed them together, Gwath!

[Gwathagor]

I don't think I mentioned Gwath's awesome Khuzdul words!:D I absolutely was awed at how you took different Dwarf words and meshed them together, Gwath!

It's really easy; there's a couple different websites that have Khuzdul wordlists, and then you just go along and stick 'em together and change the vowels until they sound right. Some of you other writers should try it.

[Gwathagor]

Say, Groin - you haven't been watching "Henry V" recently, by any chance, have you?
;)

[Groin Redbeard]

Say, Groin - you haven't been watching "Henry V" recently, by any chance, have you?
;)Reading yes, but not watching!:D Those old black and white movies are good, but I'd prefer someone like Erill (I think that's how you spell it:confused:) Flynn playing Henry V instead of that sorry substitute actor.

[Gwathagor]

Reading yes, but not watching!:D Those old black and white movies are good, but I'd prefer someone like Erill (I think that's how you spell it:confused:) Flynn playing Henry V instead of that sorry substitute actor.

I love Errol Flynn's movies (Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk, Santa Fe Trail, Robin Hood, etc.)! Good old-fashioned swashbucklers. But it sounds as if you haven't seen the Kenneth Branagh version of "Henry V"; if this is the case, I highly recommend it.

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[Folwren]

I love Errol Flynn's movies (Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk, Santa Fe Trail, Robin Hood, etc.)! Good old-fashioned swashbucklers. But it sounds as if you haven't seen the Kenneth Branagh version of "Henry V"; if this is the case, I highly recommend it.

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Oh, it is SO good. I love Branagh's Henry V.

Okay, I have not been around for the last month or so. Tell me what is happening, please.

[Groin Redbeard]

Oh, it is SO good. I love Branagh's Henry V.Thanks so much for mentioning that Gwath and Foley!:D I'm going downtown today and rent it from the movie store tonight!

Okay, I have not been around for the last month or so. Tell me what is happening, please.The main thing is that the citizens have been assembled, and as of my last post, are being armed. Defenses are being erected by soldiers, and Tror and Frar, with some sixty warriors, are out searching for Oin. However, Oin has bypassed them and made it to Khazad-dum in a slight snow storm.

Was I too general? I don't want to spoil the plot for when you go back and read the posts.:)

[Folwren]

Was I too general? I don't want to spoil the plot for when you go back and read the posts.:)

That's quite alright - thanks. :)

Did you get Henry V? Did you like it?

-- Foley

[Durelin]

Legate - I left my post open for Onli to say something about Korin intending to go with Kor (or anything), but if you'd rather skip over to keep things moving or you don't have the time/desire to post, it's of course fine to just assume that Onli leads them both to Nali (I might just add a bit to my post then).

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Nice job around here. Done, I have posted something short for Onli and I guess it's Náli's turn in this affair. Óin is waiting for anybody to approach him, and Lóni will probably do something... later. I don't have any particular ideas as to what to post for him right now. Although... hmm. We'll see.

[Groin Redbeard]

Nice job around here. Done, I have posted something short for Onli and I guess it's Náli's turn in this affair. Óin is waiting for anybody to approach him, and Lóni will probably do something... later. I don't have any particular ideas as to what to post for him right now. Although... hmm. We'll see.
Welcome back, Legate! I hope that you had a great Easter!:)

I'll get something up for Nali soon. Nice job with Onli, it will make for some interesting writing fuel later on.;)

Hey Gwath, you can go ahead and post for Frar whenever you want. I'll get something up for Tror soon and see if we can find Oin's tinderbox.:)

[Groin Redbeard]

Glad to have you back Lommy!:D I hope that your Easter was also well.

The fight is on! I decided to get things moving so I had Tror and Frar's warriors run into some Orcs. Gwath you may post whenever you wish; in-fact, I order you post as soon as you can.:D

Nali and Nisa's posts will be coming soon.

[Thinlómien]

So now after the post written by Legate (and me), Óin and Ori are going to approach Náli, but he seems busy with Kórin... Groin and Dury, how long do you think they'll talk? For if it takes long, we either have to a) interrupt you, b) find Lóni instead or c) abstain from writing for a while, but none of those sounds bad)

[Durelin]

Hmm well I will try to get a short post up now. Sorry I'm slow, only have three weeks of the semester left, so at the busiest time...but not so busy I can't keep up...okay with things.

Regardless, I say interrupt as you wish. I think that's perfectly fine, fun, and realistic, but will of course defer to Groin.

[Groin Redbeard]

Regardless, I say interrupt as you wish. I think that's perfectly fine, fun, and realistic, but will of course defer to Groin. Defer to Groin--that sounds so cool! Fine with me if you interrupted since it's fine with Dury (by the way, great post!:D); however, I will get a post up tomorrow for Nali and Nisa responding to both Dury and Dim respectively.

Still waiting on Gwath for Frar--I'm really looking forward to more of his writing. Also, when do we see this new character of yours, Gwath? I've been waiting for weeks with hopes of his soon arrival.:D

Also, Boro88 PMed me several months ago about him wanting to get rid of his character, Gror, soon. He mentioned that I could kill him off; however, if someone wants to take Gror up (or we can see if we can bring a new writer into this RPG) we can keep him on.

[Thinlómien]

He mentioned that I could kill him off; however, if someone wants to take Gror up (or we can see if we can bring a new writer into this RPG) we can keep him on.I could take him up and get him killed early - I think he'd get more attention then as I only have two characters while you have three. ;)

But of course, if someone with just one character wants him, feel free to take him up. :D A new writer would be nice too, but if there was one, I think they should be given the option to create a character of their own. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

But of course, if someone with just one character wants him, feel free to take him up. :D A new writer would be nice too, but if there was one, I think they should be given the option to create a character of their own. :)Tell you what, I'll start sending PMs on the subject (with one addressed to Boro88, I haven't seen him on the Downs lately) to see if anyone would like to take up the character. I'll start on it as soon as Nisa and Nali are posted for.:)

[Durelin]

Oh dear. Korin is so not going away quietly...but I will do my best not to hijack the game...I know you've moved on to Ori and Oin coming to Nali, so I will figure something out that's not too disruptive of that...

Onli might want to be careful... XD

I do apologize...I have wasted a lot of time with my characters' drama. I never planned it that way (I swear!), it just has happened (so typical)... I did not really gauge how Korin would fit in...or not fit in...and I started out thinking I'd focus on Kor more than Korin (and thus be...uh...quieter) but uh... :o

[Thinlómien]

Oh dear. Korin is so not going away quietly...but I will do my best not to hijack the game...I know you've moved on to Ori and Oin coming to Nali, so I will figure something out that's not too disruptive of that...

Onli might want to be careful... XD

I do apologize...I have wasted a lot of time with my characters' drama. I never planned it that way (I swear!), it just has happened (so typical)... I did not really gauge how Korin would fit in...or not fit in...and I started out thinking I'd focus on Kor more than Korin (and thus be...uh...quieter) but uh...Oh but Dury I love your drama. :D Kórin's one of my favourite characters in the whole RPG! Don't apologise and just write whichever way you can do it fittingly. :) (Haha, imagine Kórin starting to shout to Náli while he's trying to talk important stuff with the two O's... :D)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Exactly. Hey, and if you want Kórin to really oppose Náli, Groin can surely edit the sentence about Kórin following Onli from his post. And we can manage a who-knows-how-many-sided dialogue (so, a multilogue :D ) with all the characters... it might be an interesting challenge.

[Durelin]

Thank you very much for putting up with me. Many hugs! XD

I went ahead and posted so things can keep moving...hope it's okay, yell at me if it isn't.

Korin might pass out soon due to a nasty hangover so maybe everyone will get to be rid of her for a while...if she's not tried for treason first...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Oh, my! What a situation - especially for poor Óin to return into! :D I will try to get up a post today.

Btw, Dury - I think you are missing a word in the second sentence of the second paraghraph for Kór :)

[Groin Redbeard]

My goodness! I intended for Onli to get the chewing out (sorry Legate:p) not Nali, Oin, and Ori.:D This is great fun, wonderful job Dury.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

My goodness! I intended for Onli to get the chewing out (sorry Legate:p) not Nali, Oin, and Ori.:D This is great fun, wonderful job Dury.

Well, he still can - he's assigned for that there, in fact. Well, whatever :D It will be fun. I'll get to writing ASAP.

[Durelin]

Thank you, Legate - I put a 'tell' in there as I had meant to... And sorry...though Korin of course means to completely ignore Onli, I do not mean to, so please let me know if I need to edit anything in...I tend to 'ignore' characters in my posts sometimes because I don't want to write someone else's character for them in any way.

I don't know how so many of my characters end up as drama queens...or emo...or both. :o

[Groin Redbeard]

Alright y'all, I won't be here for the next couple of days so I expect postings in my absence!:D I'm really looking forward to seeing how Gwath portrays his end of the battle with the Orcs.:) I still haven't gotten any word on Boro88's character, we should give it a little more time though.

See y'all in a couple days (that is if I survive;)).

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

See y'all in a couple days (that is if I survive;)).

Oh my, what are you going to do? :D

I hope to post something soon - I have been ridiculously busy lately.

[Gwathagor]

I'm really looking forward to seeing how Gwath portrays his end of the battle with the Orcs.:)

It is done.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I have posted something, too. Dury, I left the end sort of open with Onli - I did not know whether you don't want to interact in some way there. I can change the ending in some way that would fit you (like, let Vriti approach Kórin, if she wants to play with her too or something; or let it completely finish in some way, if you want to let Kórin go free at last).

[Thinlómien]

I posted and I've speeded things up a bit and had Trór return. I hope there are no big objections (but if there are, please share them).

I'm once again leaving it up to Groin to start the action, but I hope we can move onto the battle soon. Just, because, this RPG is great and so on but we can't get stuck on one day for ages. :)

So, finish off pre-battle business and prepare for writing fighting posts! Also, remember that there's a lot going on inside Khazad-dûm at the same time too, so do post for non-fighters as well. If you need prompts, just PM me and I'll come up with some mess your characters can get involved in. ;) Or even better, just use your own creativity. ;) There are some characters I'd love to hear from since it's been such a long while!

[Durelin]

Sorry it's been so long since I posted, I am here and still love this game, just have been busy in various ways...will try to get a post up by tomorrow.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Ha, it's okay. It's not that I'm not a bit slow in posting, either... Everybody can be busy (and often is, actually... :rolleyes: )

By the way, I had a dream (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=595302&postcount=1563) about this RPG today.

[Folwren]

Hi. Has my character been confinscated? I have been away quite long enough. What about Kitanna - is she around at all?

I sincerely apologize about not being present for the last long time. I can either stay out of the game at this point, since you seem to be carrying it along a fairly good clip now as it is, or I could try to join in. I will not attempt to read all of what I have missed, however - I don't have time, really. If someone wants to, they can fill me in.

I am in the last week of classes now. Next week is finals. The week after that, I start training for being a staff person at camp, so I won't really be able to write too much. It might be enough to keep me up to date, though. So you all decide if you want me squeazing back in.

Once more, I'm sorry. :confused:

-- Folwren

[Kitanna]

What about Kitanna - is she around at all?

I occasionally lurk around, but I have no internet at my house so I only get on once a day when I can get to the library. I'd like to continue, but I've missed a lot. I'm going to try to catch up on this RPG in the next few days. If I'm too far behind then I'll just turn the kids over to someone else. Hopefully that isn't the case.

[Thinlómien]

Foley and Kit - I can check when you've posted last and tell you what's happened after that. Not very much, I think. The scouts have returned and the fight will begin soon. I'll PM you both sometime before next week, ok? :)

Groin - great to see you back, I was getting impatient. ;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Groin - great to see you back, I was getting impatient. ;)

Exactly.

And Foley, Kit - certainly in no way you should even think of quitting your characters. There really wasn't that much happening, and most of all, who cares. It's even a short while ago when you posted for the last time! And the purpose of this game is for all of us to participate and have fun - not to move the story in a certain time to certain point or something. We are not filling a plan and reaching some goals, but playing, that should be the most important thing.

[Thinlómien]

And Foley, Kit - certainly in no way you should even think of quitting your characters. There really wasn't that much happening, and most of all, who cares. It's even a short while ago when you posted for the last time! And the purpose of this game is for all of us to participate and have fun - not to move the story in a certain time to certain point or something. We are not filling a plan and reaching some goals, but playing, that should be the most important thing.Hear, hear, he's absolutely right here! :)

[Groin Redbeard]

And Foley, Kit - certainly in no way you should even think of quitting your characters. There really wasn't that much happening, and most of all, who cares. It's even a short while ago when you posted for the last time! And the purpose of this game is for all of us to participate and have fun - not to move the story in a certain time to certain point or something. We are not filling a plan and reaching some goals, but playing, that should be the most important thing.What he said!:D Feel free to respond to Nali whenever you have a free moment, Folwren.

I really have a deeper appreciation for the time that y'all spend on this RPG, especially since I am now blown off my feet with studies for the summer. I'll be gone on a vacation from May 20th through June 7th. However, I should have internet access in the hotel so it should be no problem with me checking up and posting a few times.

Secondly, I don't think I was clear in my post on who Tror is examining--it is Kor. Whenever you have a free moment Dury you may respond.:)

I'll be finishing up an exam today, but I may have time to write a post tonight. However, I'll be studying all this evening for another trip, so don't expect anything from me until tomorrow

[Thinlómien]

I've been incredibly busy with studying for University entrance exams and preparing my graduation party, but life should be considerably easier for me after the 30th, so then you can expect me back with full power, so to say. :D

But as soon as I have time, I will send the PMs I promised. I think that may be even later today.

And the next time I have time, I will write a post for Vigdis. I hope that's still this week.

And then just a general thing - Durelin and Folwren, take your time replying to Groin, but then I'd like you Groin to wrap things up more or less and move us onto the battle. By no means should this RPG be any sort of very high speed race where we have to achieve stuff, but I have too much experience from RPGs that are left to drag, and we are only in the beginning of the plotline now...

[Durelin]

Yikes, sorry, I have finally posted again. Please move ahead as quickly as you wish, I of course won't be insulted if you wrap up the conversations involving my characters in a quick post, I know we need to move on. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Thanks for posting Dury. Quick and concise!:) I will sum up Tror's thoughts in my next post.

I will be gone on vacation tomorrow morning sometime around 3:00am, but I'll see if I can get a word in for Tror before then. If I am gone and have not posted by tomorrow, the earliest chance that I will have to post will be on the 23rd (I will have internet at the hotel).

Also, I think that y'all have got the general gist on how I write my characters; if you want to, you can include and talk for my characters in my absence. Of course you don't have to, but I don't think that I will have much chance to post for some time.

Also, as soon as Folwren responds to Nali, I will get a post up for Drok (the narrator) and get the stage set for the battle.:)

[Folwren]

Okay, I posted.

Kitanna - if you want to post before Groin moves us onto the battle, great. If you don't get a chance, where I left it is potentially alright. You could always put up a save if you wanted to. :)

Groin - unless Kitanna says otherwise, I think you can move on to the setting of the battle. Also, tell me if I need to change any of Nali's words or actions. I realize I wrote for him a considerable amount. :)

Also, I made the implication that it was nearing dawn. I figured the night had been very, very long already.

[Kitanna]

Well, I'm moving in over a week and then I'll have internet again. I'm going to put up a save and try to fill it in soon, but it will be filled the day I move into my new apartment.

Also thanks Lommy for sending the PM regarding what's been missed since I was on last.

[Folwren]

I'm leaving this evening for staff training for summer camp. I will be back Friday afternoon sometime.

I am also working at camp the next two weeks, and two more weeks in the summer. On the weeks I am gone, I will be leaving on Sunday afternoons and coming back late Friday afternoon.

Just wanted to give ya'll a heads up.

-- Folwren

[Groin Redbeard]

That was very well done, Folwren. I knew that ya'll could write for my characters without difficulty!:D Just one small detail, it is certainly near morning, but dawn is several hours away. It doesn't matter much anyway, I'm sure Kenan lost track of time.:)

However, I'm sorry that you will be leaving for camp, Folwren. I hope that you will have time to check in on us every now and again. Have fun!


Also thanks Lommy for sending the PM regarding what's been missed since I was on last.

I also thank Lommy for staying on-top of things. That girl is amazing!:D

Alright, now that Folwren has posted, and Kitanna has a save up, I will start on a post for Drok that will move us into battle! Hooray!

P.S. Feel free to let me know if anyone needs more time for posting.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I have sort of settled the episode with Onli, Kórin and the ferret, if we are moving onwards. I think that should be fine for now, unless Dury wanted to add anything to the episode.

Otherwise, looking forward to moving forward :)

[Thinlómien]

I also thank Lommy for staying on-top of things. That girl is amazing!Haha, thanks. ;) I just hope I didn't miss anything... :D

I'll try to write the promised post for Vigdis soon, but I have been really busy with University entrance exams and I have my graduation party on Saturday... but I should have more time next week at least! And Groin, you may move onto the battle without waiting for me, Vigdis's doings should not have anything to do with the battle. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

The post concerning the battle is almost finished. I will most likely post it tomorrow.:)

After that post all can feel free to post for their characters in battle. I think that I might actually post for Nisa next to show what the women folk are doing in the city.

[Thinlómien]

I know I'm hopeless... I'll write for Vigdis (and Ori) sometime this week...

[Thinlómien]

Posted (finally).

Everybody, feel free to write about the battle.

Also, feel free to be the stranger in the corridor leading to the masonry. And feel free to write something that explains or further elaborates the lanterns not being lit at some parts of the colony.

;)

Write, write, write!

[Durelin]

Sorry I have not been more active!

Just a quick question - the Dwarf warriors currently battling the orc forces are only the regular army + Kor? And all the other able-bodied dwarves are still gathering as 'reinforcements' of sorts?

I'll get a post up asap for Kor at least...

[Groin Redbeard]

Sorry I have not been more active!
Shame, shame, shame, Durelin! But I like Lommy's choice of words better: Write, write, write! :D And now that I'm back from vacation I will "write, write, write" right away. Another post will be coming for Tror tonight.

Just a quick question - the Dwarf warriors currently battling the orc forces are only the regular army + Kor? And all the other able-bodied dwarves are still gathering as 'reinforcements' of sorts? The dwarf's "regular army" is there, yes. However, when Nali went to get Kenan the Great Hall was nearly emptied of warriors. There has been a steady stream of the citizens heading to the East gate. Still, that's not to say that the hall isn't entirely empty. If you need a few warriors to be in the Great Hall, Durelin, they can be there, but for the most part the entire force is at the East Gate.:)

Also, Legate: in my description of the dwarves attendant at the battle (in my post for Drok the Loremaster) I erased Onli's name from it. I saw the last post that you wrote for him and it looked like he might be busy for sometime and probably wouldn't make it to the battlefield before Nali. Anyhow, Nali is very angry at him.:p It's up to you how Onli finds Nali--if he finds him at all.

[Kitanna]

I have real internet again, huzzah.

I've filled in part of my save. I'm not sure how Kénan is going to react so once I hear from Folwren on the subject I'll finish my save.

[Groin Redbeard]

I can't wait to see the rest of that save Kitanna.:)

Also, in my last post I had a set up for someone to heroically help save Tror. If anyone remembers he got a bit of iron stuck in him from the skirmish with the Orcs and it now looks like the shrapnel has stuck into the marrow of his rib. Durelin and Boromir88, I believe that your characters (Gror and Kor) are very near Tror and can get to him,;) but once again the role is open to anyone.

Looking forward to all those upcoming posts.;)

[Folwren]

I replied to Kitanna. I'm looking forward to the rest of her save being filled. Can't wait to get on to the battles and action!

-- Foley

[Durelin]

It's been a long time since I wrote a battle post. That was hard.

Hopefully I interpreted Tror's predicament correctly. A sort of rescue party is on its way, but I wanted to leave the rest to you, Groin. Let me know if I ended my post on a bad note and should get things to a more specific place if you know what I mean...

I'm having lots of trouble communicating right now (and typing, too...), so I apologize if I'm not making any sense...and if my post doesn't make any sense.

[Thinlómien]

Hey, great. :D

I'm going to write during this weekend - hopefully - and introduce something interesting Groin came up with...

I'll be here for two weeks or so now but then I will be away for all of July - I'm going InterRailing around Europe so I can't write any RPGs. I hope you do fine without me and I also think that this game will be rather slow then anyway as everybody has holidays... but I hope people will write actively even when I'm not here to kick them to do it. ;) No, seriously, you're a great crew and far more active than many I know. Let's keep up the good job! :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Both of my characters are out of the battle. Durelin, if you want to continue anything for Kor, you have my permission to handle Tror.:)

I shall be gone tomorrow until July 4th on a trip to Oxford. Lommy will be in charge until then (do what she says, or else...:mad:). Ya'll have fun with this while I am gone. I look forward to reading the posts when I get back.:)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I have posted for Lóni a bit. I may post for others too, but I am just quite busy nowadays. Onli seemingly remained somewhere inside. I guess I will post for him too, but maybe after more is to see also inside. I will see about Óin.

[Thinlómien]

Hi everybody, I'm off to tour Europe, please be active while I'm gone. ;) See you all in August, don't be afraid to use my characters meanwhile! :)

[Kitanna]

It took a while, but I finished my save.

I have a few days off soon so I'll probably get up another post up before the end of the week. Or at least that's my plan.

[Groin Redbeard]

I'm back. I hope everybody's is having fun with summer, I know I am.:D

Kitanna, very nice save. You surprised me when Kenan took his grandson to battle--desperate measures for desperate times.

Thanks for posting about the battle, Legate; it is always nice to see another point of view. Unless other people want to post about the battle I suspect I will be summing it up soon. I have been away for a while and it doesn't seem like the battle is that big of a deal; besides, there will always be more.;) I'll close it up at the beginning of the week unless there are objections.:)

[Durelin]

Meep, has it really been over a month since I posted? :o I've been horrible, sorry...not helping pick back up momentum at all. Moving on very soon sounds good...but I'll try to sneak a post in to continue with Kor and maybe bring Korin up to date. Got to figure out what to do with her (besides the obvious of getting her out on the battlefield as soon as possible). Anyone need her for anything?

Edit: I filled my save I put up rather needlessly. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Alright y'all. I'll be getting up a post for Tror and Nisa tomorrow afternoon. I'd like to see at least one more post from Onli, Ori, Oin, and Kor/Korin before I close the battle. It doesn't have to be long, I just like to read y'all's posts.:D

If you don't think you can get another post up let me know and I will be sure to give your character some extra attention in the battle overview post.:)

[Durelin]

I think moving on from the battle as soon as possible is a good idea. Battles may be the most exciting part of pen and paper RPing (as in DnD), but in forum roleplaying, especially a large scale battle isn't the most stimulating. It's hard to keep things interesting while also keeping them realistic, in a way. I don't know - this is my experience at least.

I definitely don't think we should dwell too long on any of the battles, and should keep events moving, regardless of who or how many people are posting. Just my two cents. I'll try my best to help keep events moving and bring back some momentum, not that I've ever been very good at that...

Anyway, I like where I left Kor and Korin...Kor was with the dwarves who took Tror back to the 'hospital', Korin kinda ended up in the reserves that haven't entered the battle yet. If you want me to bring Kor back out to the battle or have Korin's regiment (or whatever it should be called) really enter the battle, I suppose I could, but...I'd prefer to move on, and if it's just going to be another post from me and then the wrap up post it doesn't really feel like there's much of a point. ;) And no need to cover anything with Kor and Korin really in your wrap up post - Korin's moment of glory will come later.

Edit: Aha, upon reading your post Groin, I will try to get a post in for Kor quickly, but don't wait on me of course.

[Groin Redbeard]

Hello, is anybody there?:confused:

I'll get a post up for Tror soon, Durelin. Thanks for posting.:)

[Groin Redbeard]

I have been debating with myself for a long time on whether or not I should leave the Downs. However, with much needless worry and careful deliberation I have made the decision to leave the Barrow Downs for.

Since y'all are the only people who will be affected by my leaving I wanted to bring it to you. My question is will this RPG continue if I'm gone? Dury and Lommy have been the only ones who have played a major role in it so far and everybody else seems to pop in when their character is being confronted. Do y'all want to continue this or should Pio shut it down?

[Durelin]

??

I hope this is a fond farewell... But regardless, no worries. If others would like to continue the game, I will stick around with it, but if not, what was written of it is excellent and was much fun.

[piosenniel]

So sorry to see such a good RP'er go!!

If you do decide to close this game - Groin perhaps you would like to write a little wrap-up ending?? A few last words from the quill of loremaster Drok . . . ???

~*~ Pio

[Thinlómien]

If Groin is indeed to leave, I'd like to continue writing this RPG anyway - like I told him in a PM I sent him yesterday - if the players still have any enthusiasm. I'm back from my internet-less holiday and I can be around now, and I can adopt all or some of Groin's characters if needs be and I know I can manage an RPG alone (if someone wants to step up to be a co-owner, though, they're welcome to do so). I would hate to see this RPG die, I've seen it happen so many times and if I may say so as a game-owner, this is a good game and I'd like to see it continue.

[Thinlómien]

Whatever the situation, I'm going to write a post for both my characters sometime (soon) this week. I agree we should get done with the battle and continue soon. I hope all you sleepies are slowly waking to a new autumn and to tha fact that you are writing in an RPG that is still going on. ;) Thanks for Groin and Dury for keeping this game alive during the summer - and writing wonderful posts, I'll rep you as soon as I have some rep to spare. :)