TIG XCIV– Where the Stars Are Strange (Admin thread)

[Nerwen]

It is the year 2951 of the Third Age. Sauron has declared himself openly, and begun the rebuilding of Barad-dûr. The Empress of Harad welcomes the messengers of the newly-arisen Dark Lord to her court.

But there are enemies in the Palace– spies from the corrupt and decadent lands of the north...

Rôles

Wolves
4 Northern spies, magically disguised as... well, who knows? Courtiers? Dancing girls? Mûmak–handlers? Visiting Corsairs of Umbar? They could be anyone, really.

Gifteds
Trusted servants of the Empress or Dark Lord, who have also disguised themselves the better to ferret out the enemies among them.
–The Envoy of Mordor (Seer).
–The Captain of the Guard (Ranger). Normal ranger. Can self-protect; cannot protect the same person two Nights running.
–The Royal Executioner (Modified Hunter). Logical by Night, illogical by Day.

Special Rôle
The Acolyte. Nature: to be revealed. Maybe. Does not count for either side in the tally.

Rules
Deadline is 12 noon GMT.
All votes must be ++highlighted.
In case of a tie, both parties will be lynched.

The Cast
Boromir88 –Wealthy mûmak breeder.
Sally –Messenger girl.
Galadriel55 –Professional assassin.
Shasta –Particularly attentive guard-lieutenant.
Steve –Court Jester (from Umbar).
Pomegranate –Entertainer.
A Little Green –The Empress's favourite snake-charmer.
Rikae –Empress's handmaiden.
Eruhen –Court eunuch.
Pitchwife –Captain in the "Provisional Royal Númenórean Navy" and emissary of Angamaitë IX, Lord of Umbar.
Lottie –Accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice.
Bom Tombadillo –Greatly afflicted beggar.
Inziladun –Minister of the Treasury.
Lommy! –Court physician.
Nogrod –Camel and coffee trader.
Legate of Amon Lanc –Legate of Khand.

Roles have been sent. IF YOU DIDN'T GET ONE, YOU'RE AN ORDO.

[Boromir88]

Sounds awesome Nerwen. :D Sign me up.

[satansaloser2005]

Depending on the DL, I am all over this. Actually, either way, I'm all over this.

[Galadriel55]

Count me in! :D

[Shastanis Althreduin]

Yeah I'm signing up. :)

[Eönwë]

I should probably be able to play this game.

[Nerwen]

The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT; that or you might all have to be prepared to wait for the results each Day.

[Nerwen]

I should probably be able to play this game.
Good, I've put you in with a question-mark.

[Galadriel55]

The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT; that or you might all have to be prepared to wait for the results each Day.

Oi... that's wee hours for me...

But that guarantees a vote from me each Day - though about 2-7 hours early, depending on the DL. Not a bad thing - I won't have to rush to the computer in the last half hour for once.

[satansaloser2005]

The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT.

....Ouch.

[Nerwen]

Alternatively, you can pick the time most convenient for you all, but as I said, you might have to wait a while for the voting results some Days.

Oh, and can everyone please pick an in-game occupation?

[Pomegranate]

Oh yeah. I'm in. An entertainer (that is, practically, that dancing girl of yours, sounds like way too much fun).

[Galadriel55]

I'll be a professional assassin. :Merisu:

[Nerwen]

I'll be a professional assassin. :Merisu:
Well, that could certainly be a talking point...

[satansaloser2005]

I'll be a professional assassin. :Merisu:

No, sweetie. She's talking about the game. :smokin:

[A Little Green]

Me too, please!

[Shastanis Althreduin]

Okay, I'll be a particularly attentive guard lieutenant.

[Rikae]

Please sign me up!

[Boromir88]

I'll be a wealthy mumak breeder

[Eruhen]

Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up.

One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery). :D

[Nerwen]

Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up.

One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery). :D
Well, well. Never thought we were going to get a volunteer for that.

I'm sorry about the DL. I might be able to make it some hours earlier, but we'll see.

[Galadriel55]

I'm sorry about the DL. I might be able to make it some hours earlier, but we'll see.

If you make it earlier the Europeans would have to set their alarm clocks to the middle of the night.

I think this DL will work out fine for me. I'll just vote a few hours early. But it's better than knowing that you come home less than half an hour after the Day ends - what happened to me in Boro's game. It's going to be a nice break knowing that I don't have to run anywhere to get the vote in.

[Nerwen]

If you make it earlier the Europeans would have to set their alarm clocks to the middle of the night.
True– I think that was a bit of an issue in my previous game, now you mention it.

[A Little Green]

At least this European is quite used to weird deadlines anyway - the basic American deadline is something like 6 AM here. :D

As for occupation - I think I'll be the empress's favourite snake charmer.

[Pomegranate]

Oh, Greenie, we can form an performance clique to this palace! Or we might just end up fighting for the bits and pieces that is the arts budget.

[Pitchwife]

Visiting Corsairs of Umbar?
Corsairs? Did I hear Corsairs? I must protest against this derogatory term of Northern propaganda being used at your court, Your Imperial Majesty. Let us be known by our true name: the Provisional Royal Númenórean Navy!

Your faithful servant,
Captain P. Itchwife, PRNN
Emissary from His Majesty Angamaitë IX., Lord of Umbar and rightful king of Gondor.

[Loslote]

I'm in for sure if this starts after the 20th. Otherwise, it depends on how quickly I end up being able to write the various essays due before then - probably I'll be able to play, but I'll let you know after this weekend.

That said, I'd like to tentatively sign up as an accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice.

[Eönwë]

Looks like I'll be able to play then.

[Bom Tombadillo]

*sigh* I've been debating with myself over it, but I just know I'm going to regret not being in the game, so sign me up as a leprous, paraplegic, clinically dead, quadriplegic, fructivorous, septuplegic (or whatever he thinks will make him seem most pitiable) beggar.

[Inziladun]

I can't guarantee a high degree of activity, but put me down Her Highness's Minister of the Treasury.

[satansaloser2005]

I am your singing telegram!

*bang*

I'll be a messenger girl, if it pleases m'lady.

[A Little Green]

Lommy told me to sign her up as a questionmark!

[Nerwen]

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

[satansaloser2005]

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Righto.

[Galadriel55]

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Spectacular. Amazing. Wonderful. Brilliant. Fabulous. Splendid. Fantastic. Terriffic. Perfect. Werewolfy. :D

[Inziladun]

The early part of next week should be as good a time as any for me.

[Bom Tombadillo]

Ehhhrg. I was really really hoping this would start earlier than that, but eh. I can make it work.

Looking forward to it anyways.

[Shastanis Althreduin]

That's fine with me, one who is brighter than the moon.

[Thinlómien]

I figured I have so much school stuff to do I'm going to procrastinate anyway, and I'm kind of bored of useless stuff like Facebook, winteriscoming.net and DamnYouAutocorrect, so please confirm my participation. ;) I'll be the court physician.

PS. Last log in in mid-August, last post in late July, last ww game in early July... wow, it's been too long...!

[Pomegranate]

I'll be somewhat busy until Wednesday, a friend of mine from Finland is visiting me here, but I can make that work. I'll command him to cook or something while I read and post :P

[Loslote]

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Perfect. :D

[Eönwë]

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Sounds good.

[Eruhen]

Actually, Thinny, I think both of us had our last WW game back then. Valley Forge, right?

Also, go ahead and start when you're ready. I'm waiting.

[Pitchwife]

Ready when you are.

[Galadriel55]

In case of a tie, both parties will be lynched.

What happens if it's a 3-way tie? Do all 3 get lynched?

[Nerwen]

What happens if it's a 3-way tie? Do all 3 get lynched?
Yes!

[Thinlómien]

Actually, Thinny, I think both of us had our last WW game back then. Valley Forge, right?You're mistaken - the last one I played was probably the one before that. I signed up for the Valley Forge, which might explain your confusion, but I had cancel it. I don't think I ever played with you. So it will be nice to get to play with someone new this time! :) Also, I never played with Nate (love that nickname) either!

What happens if it's a 3-way tie? Do all 3 get lynched?Yes!Ugh.

[Eruhen]

Yes!

:smokin::D:smokin:

[satansaloser2005]

Yes!

Oh, God, oh, God, we're all going to die? :eek:

[Eönwë]

Ok, I think I'll be a Fool. From the Court of Umbar, since I doubt there's a Haradrin (Haradrian?) equivalent.

[Boromir88]

Ok, I think I'll be a Fool. From the Court of Umbar, since I doubt there's a Haradrin (Haradrian?) equivalent.

Haradrion, I believe, if you want the Sindarin equivalent of "Sons of Harad." But Fool of Harad..might just be Fool of Harad. :p

[Nerwen]

Ok, I think I'll be a Fool. From the Court of Umbar, since I doubt there's a Haradrin (Haradrian?) equivalent.

Pomegranate's "entertainer", perhaps? I foresee some professional rivalry...


Rikae, you haven't nominated an occupation, so I'm making you the Empress's handmaiden. All right?

[Nogrod]

Is there room for one more?

I could be a camel and coffee trader (according to my bad habits :)).

[A Little Green]

I could be a camel and coffee trader (according to my bad habits ).Hehe.

[Nerwen]

Is there room for one more?

I could be a camel and coffee trader (according to my bad habits :)).

All right. Sign-ups are supposed to be closed, but I'll make an exception for you. After all, Greenie and Lommy are playing too, and there's nothing like a nice family bloodletting, is there?;)

[Nerwen]

Hmmn. There are now fifteen players, which in the normal way of things would require a fourth wolf. However, since the Acolyte doesn't count in the tally anyway, perhaps a cobbler will suffice. Thoughts?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Hm, I wonder if it's too late to sign up still. Typical for things to start happening really fast when I am not around. Anyway, I shall watch your progress with great interest in either case. :)

[Galadriel55]

Hmmn. There are now fifteen players, which in the normal way of things would require a fourth wolf. However, since the Acolyte doesn't count in the tally anyway, perhaps a cobbler will suffice. Thoughts?

Well, there are 3wolves+3gifteds+1alcolyte, which makes 7 special roles and 8ordos. I think if there are more special roles the game will be overflooded with them, and the "ordinary" role will start being unordinary, because they're so few... But a cobbler isn't really that special either, he's just evil...


Unless you let Legate join. Then we'll definitely be able to accomodate one more special role, imo.

[Boromir88]

I'm big pro-cobbler, so take that for whatever it's worth. :p

But if Legate can also join the fray, then I think a 4th wolf would be ok.

[Inziladun]

I say if Legate joins, four Wolves. If not, a Cobbler.

[Eruhen]

I'll add my voice to the calls for a fourth Wolf if Legate joins, Cobbler otherwise.

[Nerwen]

Legate, I'll make an exception for you, too.

So, four wolves it is.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Legate, I'll make an exception for you, too.

So, four wolves it is.

Wonderful! Thank'ee very much *bows*

Therefore, I should probably also name my occupation - you can note me as the local ambassador of Khand. You know, even barbarians need emissaries.

[Galadriel55]

When exactly are we starting?

[Nerwen]

Night One will begin tomorrow.

[Rikae]

Oops, sorry. Yes, handmaiden is spiffy. :)

[Nerwen]

Sorry about keeping you waiting for the lynch results. My internet played up.

[Boromir88]

Bah, so tired most of yesterday and knocked out around midnight. I don't feel sick, and nothing's the matter, just felt extremely exhausted and mentally absent. Sorry for missing the vote Nerwen! :( I'll do better tomorrow.

[Galadriel55]

Random unrelated irrelevant question to the Finns: did you manage to sign out of Nog 's account at last? I thought his computer doesn't like (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=666444&postcount=258) doing that! :D;):p

[A Little Green]

Random unrelated irrelevant question to the Finns: did you manage to sign out of Nog 's account at last?Ah, yes we did, using a different browser (though even that didn't work last time) - not that Lommy was very happy with that solution since she passionately hates Internet Explorer... :D

[Eönwë]

Ah, yes we did, using a different browser (though even that didn't work last time) - not that Lommy was very happy with that solution since she passionately hates Internet Explorer... :D
Can't blame her for that. :p

[Nerwen]

Sorry for being so late with the narration– internet's playing up like crazy tonight.

[Pitchwife]

I'd like to let you know that I'll be away tomorrow, taking my dad to a medical appointment, and won't be around for the first half of the Day; I should be able to turn up sometime before DL and vote, though.