Breelanders All! Discussion Thread - Part 2

[Child of the 7th Age]

The old thread is not acting correctly. I was unable to add a post to it.

Actually, I tried to add a post and it disappeared. I believed Arestevana's post also disappeared.

We will continue our discussion on this thread. If you haven't read the discussion thread over the weekend, you'll want to refer to the old thread for that, but post anything new here.

Cami

[ November 10, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Can you get the old thread to work? It swallowed up my post.

Cami

[piosenniel]

Here's a quick link to the old discussion thread:

PART 1 (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=19&t=000113&p=10)

And no - it is acting very oddly - let's just leave it closed.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Beren,

Thanks for the quick response. Just let me know where you want it pasted in when you put it on the discussion thread.

Thanks.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

I received a note from Tinuviel. She is swamped with work and won't be able to add to the recruiting post. She hopes to catch up with us later.

So I'll go ahead and paste in the edited post tonight.

Cami

[ November 10, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Andreth has replied to Berilac. She's also posed a question to Edmund.

Nurumaiel - Please let me know if you want to respond, or if I should do this.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

The revised bandits' recruitment posts are now up in the space for 11/5 at 3:07 am.

The next step is for Beren to join up with the band.

Cami

[Beren87]

And here I am. smilies/smile.gif This will go right after Arestevana's post on Nov. 5th

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Minastan's post

He had walked nearly half a league already, into the wood surrounding Bree, and yet Minastan was no better off for it, as there was still not yet a hint of bandits. Yet there was no thought of turning back weighing on his mind, Minastan knew that he had to succeed.

Suddenly the sound of voices carried themselves from the South, only 20 paces off from where Minastan stood listening. A delicate crack echoed through the trees, followed by a sharp curse. "If they're trying to keep quiet, they're doing a poor job of it," he thought to himself. With the grace of a woodsman he stood silently, near invisible among the foliage of the wood. Whispering speech was soon evident as they moved steadily closer.

Finally the broke through a dense patch and into his field of vision. They were moving slowly, looking around them for any hint of movement. With a quick sprint, Minastan was in front of them, a metallic unsheathing ringing throughout the quiet of the forest.

"More Bree-folk!" Minastan barked as he swung his blade at the man, with no intention of hitting. "Bloody, stuck-up, mob!"

"Fool! We're no people of Bree!" shouted the woman as she jumped back. Exactly the answer he was looking for.

"Then what are yous? Supporters from some far-city, I suppose, or mercenaries sent to find me! That uppity mayor still thinks he can be rid of Minastan! He'll get what's coming to him, they all will." His eyes shined with mock-fury as he put forth the charade.

"We're not!" she repeated, "We've the same intentions you do!"

"Kirima!" The man barked, "Don't be shouting off to some highwayman, he could be a spy for all we know." His eyes flashed toward Minastan, doubt playing across his face.

"A spy! For what? What've them imbeciles in the town got to spy on, 'sides me?" Minastan spat the words as he said them. "I was run out of that town months ago."

"Run out? For what?" the woman, Kirima, asked him.

"Thievin', one of them no-good rangers caught me at it. But they won't keep me out, that's for sure." He sheated his sword in mock-regret, playing the words as much as he could. "So then, if you're no folk of Bree, what are you out here in the forest for, there's bandits about."

The man sheated his sword as Minastan did, and then held out his hand to shake. "We're a scouting party, looking for recruits. The refugees at Weathertop need food, and a home, we've been looking to recruit ruffians to help us with that. You may be able to help us."

"Help ya? Hum..I suppose a gang has a better chance than just me, all told." He grasped the other man's hand in his, a smile playing across his lips. "We may be able to help each other out, here. You're grouped up on Weather Top, then?"

Kirima smiled at him, "Yep, you can follow us on up there." She pointed her hand in the direction as she spoke, then nodded towards the man, "This is Rudgar, we two were sent out to meet a group of bandits."

Minastan nodded to them both, then pulled his cloak around him. They were soon creeping through the forest, the three of them watching around for movement.

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While writing this post, I started thinking. Since Minastan will be with the group for a bit, he'll perhaps have a better sense of the hopelessness of the refugees situation. At the end, I think he'll be one of the main callers for giving refugees land.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Beren87,

Thanks for the post. Good going! I changed just one minor point. The main group of refugees is in the Weather Hills, but the scouting party is not far from Bree. I changed that one word to indicate that you are returning to a campsite not too far from Bree.

Posters, especially bandits -

The entire recruiting sequence is now up, including Minastan joining the band. See the post for November 5, at 3:07 a.m.

I will go ahead and welcome the riff-raff back into camp and will urge the ruffians to organize and go out raiding the farmsteads. That's the next thing we need to be doing in the story...

We also have a real recruit who is considering joining up as one of the new bandits. As soon as I know something more, I'll let you know.

I am making the assumption that the new folk would be a rougher lot than the original refugees, and there is the possibility of friction. In the earlier scene, they let the hobbit go without injuring him. I can well imagine these later folk getting "out of hand", against Lotar's and even Guthwine's advise and starting to injure and kill.

What think you?

Cami

[Tinuviel of Denton]

I think you're right, Cami. As soon as I can, I'm going to put up a post where Soran reacts to the new recruits. Negatively. Maybe he could get into a fight?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel,

I think that's a very good idea. However, you might want to lead up to it gradually. First, post your initial suspicions and dislike. Then later, during the planning or carrying out of the farmstead raids, or right afterwards, you could get into a fight over something that was done or said.

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Pio,

I've finally finished my response to Berilac. Sorry it took so long.

Nurumaiel is still catching up in her own life, and asked that I do this response for Edmund.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

OK, Bandits -

How about one or two posts responding to the bandits' arrival, and then get out and start attacking the farms.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for the PM Cami!Sorry if my heads been in the clouds smilies/wink.gif

Ill get a post up right now. I do think its a great idea to have the newcomers eventually getting more and more hostile. Maybe it will lead Lotar and Guthwine to have to cooperate? smilies/wink.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Regarding an alliance between Guthwine and Lotar, miracles have happened so I suppose it's not out of the question! smilies/biggrin.gif

Good post!

Cami

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[ArwenBaggins]

All:
I just wanted to say that I'll be gone until November 18.

Could you PLEASE carry Alvinac and Kari along until then.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arwen,

Pio and I will definitely do that. Hurry back!

Cami

[piosenniel]

Bandits

I'll post as Gareth, the recruited Bandit tomorrow, real time. He's been to Big Tom's farm and had a look about on the pretense of becoming a customer.

Who might be interested in taking Gareth into their group of marauders, having overheard his comment about knowing 'just the place to start with'?

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Arestevana]

I have a question for anyone who can answer it:

Should Kandel and/or Kirima recognize Minastan at all from the meeting in Bree, or is he disguised?

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: Arestevana ]

[piosenniel]

Oro and Esgallhugwen

We're moving the town onto the next day - so I've put up SAVES for each of you - you two can gather the children at their homes (Hobbit and Biggies) and set off for school with them.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Nova

I've left a SAVE for Hedgar to be waiting for Berilac that same next day - you can go ahead and have Berilac arrive and the both of you go out to meet the others down by the South Gate, where the hedge repair will begin - the Hobbit children will come in the afternoon after school and help for a few hours.

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Taralphiel]

Are:Thats a good question!!! He did speak a bit then, didnt he?

Hmm...oh, would you like Kandel to join Kirima on sentry duty? He has probably entertained himself enough with those crowds smilies/wink.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Bandits,

Please eyeball Pio's question above and respond.

Our new recruit to the game unfortunately did not work out. So Pio is going to handle Gareth's character for purposes of the attack on the Farroweed farmstead.

Cami

[Esgallhugwen]

Ok no problem, I'll try to get on later today to do a post for the children getting to school with Poppy and Rosie. Would you like Oro and me to make a collaborated post or seperate posts? I just thought because we're going together and all.

[piosenniel]

Esgallhugwen

You and Oro can play this any way you'ld like. Why don't you PM her and let her know what you'ld like to do.

~*~ Pio smilies/biggrin.gif

[ November 14, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

The day is wrapped up.

Poor Edmund! The hard realization that his friends may be headed to the stew pot.....

Cami

[Novnarwen]

Piosenniel- Thank you very much for the save!!

I am really sorry for my long absence, it's been hectic over here. This weekend won't exactly be better, but I'll try to post. Anyway, if you see that my character is needed, and I am not here, please do set up a save. I will fill it in as soon as possible.

Piosenniel- Here is my post for the save you set up for me. (Thank you, thank you, thank you!) Let me know if it needs editing!

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Hedgar

Hedgar paced around nervously in the hallway. In about half an hour, Berliac would be here, to pick him up. The hobbit grinned, he had actually volunteered for this. Hedgar shrugged, not believing this, not one bit. He heard footsteps of his wife, coming from the kitchen. She had been escorting some children to the school this morning, and had just come home. She handed Hedgar a cup of tea, when she found him in this nervous state. "Here you go, dear," she said cheerfully. Rosie was very excited about this, and she seemed to be pleased by Hedgar's 'new-positive' attitude towards the situation.

The male hobbit settled down in his chair, but raised soon, Berliac was here. He said his farewells to his wife, and made his way out, where he greeted Berliac with a firm handshake. The two hobbits left the hole and followed the road.

"So, do you think we'll manage to keep those bandits out of our town?" Hedgar asked, having a certain doubt in his tone. He could remember how he once had escaped from clutches of the Witch King. It had been a horrible time, where he had been afraid constantly. It was still tearing on him, in other words; it was not a very good memory. The worst part was that now something horrible was yet again threatening him. But this time he had a son and a wife, whom he both loved dearly; he had much more to lose now.

Berliac answered optimistically, eyeing out of the corner of his eyes, Hedgar's worried expression. The two of them walked on, changing the subject to something which concerned merrier things.

Hedgar grinned as they approached the South Gate, where some other Hobbits waited for them. The reparation of the hedge was about to begin.

"Some of the children will be here later this afternoon. They are currently at school," Berliac announced. "But I guess we'll have to try to get something done while we're waiting for them.." he continued. They had a good laugh; everyone was getting in the right mood to help this town being prepared for whatever was lurking there, on the outside.

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Thank you once again!

Nova

[Eruantalon]

Cami Pio

I have just started a new job. They have me working a lot. I have to get situated and everything with them. I will probaly be in twice or so a week. I really don't have any choice in this matter.

Hopefully it will all settle down and I'll be able to come here every day again. Even if its only for an hour or somthing. I really enjoy this game and am not going anywhere. I hope one of you can send me a personal message and let me know exactly what my charctor needs to post to keep the game going.

Again I'm sorry but this is a really good job and I have to prove myself there to show them I am a serious person with my work. I'll probaly be here on the week ends. Still they'll have me working at least 50 hour weeks and probaly exta time to get the things done they need.

I started four days ago and haven't gotten a chance till tonight to get to tell you.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Eruantalon,

Thanks for the heads up. Good luck on the job.

I'll try to keep you updated through pms.

Tara,

Sorry to be such a laggard with my save for Guthwine. I'll fill it in tomorrow.

Cami

[ November 14, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

I filled in my reponse to Lotar's "insult" and provided a possible lead-in for Gareth.

Cami

[piosenniel]

Bandits

Gareth has given out his info on the pig farmer's place.

Now all the bandits need do is organize and then raid it. I'd prefer that no one got killed or captured of the Farroweeds, but you can pretty much burn and pillage the farm. smilies/evil.gif

[Nurumaiel]

I've been reading the game for a few days now, and I think I have a good enough sense to be able to pick up on Edmund now. I gather that the latest installment for him is his thoughts to rescue the conies, correct? Thanks for handling him while I caught up on everything! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Taralphiel]

I got in a post for Lotar where he heads of to plan the specifics. Is it okay the raid takes place the next evening?

I hopr you dont mind having Kandel on sentry duty to Are smilies/smile.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

That sounds reasonable to me... Pio is playing Gareth and I'm sure will let you know if she sees any problems.

I've also responded as Guthwine to that nasty Lotar!

Nuru,

Glad to have you back for real. I'll be sending through a pm with some details on Edmund and that coney.

Cami

[ November 16, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Taralphiel]

Ooh, I see a good spat coming on! *grins*

Ill post Lotars sulking and occasional planning of the raid afetr I get a reply fro Are smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

Plan away, boss! smilies/biggrin.gif

Gareth is yours to command!!!

[piosenniel]

Children

Berilac has gotten you to the hedge and you have broken into teams, filling in a few holes.

I've left some saves as needed if you want to do a little post about the work.

[Arestevana]

Tara- No, I don't mind at all! I'm sorry I haven't responded quicker. I'll make sure to get a post up sometime tomorrow afternoon.

[Nurumaiel]

If it's all right, I'd like to do an Edmund post about how he's working on the hedge and catch those few pleasant words between Kali and Edmund that Pio mentioned in her post. EDIT: I've just gone to my mailbox and found I did get a PM from you after all. Perhaps I'll have to reset the option of having private messages sent to my inbox. Sorry about that! smilies/redface.gif

Pio, would you prefer to PM you my post, or should I just place it here on the discussion thread?

Thanks!

[ November 18, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ]

[piosenniel]

Nuru

If you would put it on the discussion thread, that would be great!

~*~ Pio

[Chathol-linn]

Hello, Harald is back, along with Telien and Willofain.

My post is about Harald meeting the Hobbits who helped repair the Hedge. Then he realizes what a big job the ditch is, and how thin they are all spread. He has an idea for defending the town. Should I post it here? Is this a good direction? What do you think? - Chathol-linn

[Child of the 7th Age]

Chatholl-linn,

Welcome back! Good to see you posting again.

Check your pms for further discussion on that post....

Cami

[Chathol-linn]

Good to be back. - Harald's idea is kind of limiting, maybe. I sent Pio a PM, but this time I will send the proposed post in a PM to get a response. - Regards - Chathol-linn

[Nurumaiel]

Pio,
Here is my post for Edmund. I've used Kali a bit, so if there is anything out of character let me know. And I'm not quite sure if anything Edmund has said or thought has contradicted with things he has thought or said in my absence, though I've read the posts. I'm willing to change anything you think necessary!

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Edmund worked hard alongside of Kali, making certain he never looked at the hobbit boy, but keeping careful note of where he was at all times. Every so often he would check on his squirrel to make sure it was doing all right, and felt a thrill run through him every time the large brown eyes met his own. He would smile fondly at it and then tuck it away again with the utmost gentlest.

As much as he tried to ignore Kali, he could not help but think of the hobbit's talent for drawing animals. After seeing a few of the sketches, Edmund began to wish he had a drawing of his squirrel, as well as of the bunnies, as they would soon be gone. Oh, yes, that was cruel. His mother was very cruel. How could anyone even consider destroying the lives of those fluffy white (with adorable black patches) bunnies, with their beautiful and mild eyes? If only he could think of some way to rescue them. "I wouldn't care if everyone in Bree died, as long as they didn't eat those bunnies," Edmund muttered to himself.

Kali's head shot up and turned towards Edmund. "Did you say something?" he asked, his voice quiet. He couldn't be blamed for it. When he had tried to speak to Edmund in the past, he had been rewarded with some sharp reply. He received no better this time.

"Yes, I did, but I wasn't talking to you," Edmund said, turning his head away. He realized that he had been rude and, not knowing if Berilac could hear or not, made up for it by speaking again. "But if you really want to know, I said I'd want all the people in Bree to die, if they didn't eat the bunnies." That would satisfy everyone. It was very polite, and his mother couldn't put him in the kitchen with Cook for being polite.

"Oh." Kali was silent for awhile and concentrated on his work, but his mind as well as his hands was working. "Well, I wish the bunnies wouldn't be killed, either. I didn't really know that..." He hesitated. "I wonder if they could be rescued somehow."

"That's a silly thing to think," Edmund said scornfully, but inside he felt pleased. Maybe he could use Kali to help him rescue the bunnies. If they were caught, the blame would be put on Kali. But a little hobbit would be a lot quieter in rescuing them than a seven-year-old boy would. Kali might be useful... he'd have to see if Will thought anything of it.

Once again he checked on his squirrel, this time taking a few extra moments to stroke the small head. Kali had also stopped working and was watching the two of them. The squirrel put one little paw on Edmund's finger and the boy giggled with delight. Turning with a broad smile to Kali and completely forgetting himself he said, "That's the first time he's ever done anything like that."

Kali smiled back. "He's a great squirrel," he replied. "What's his name?"

"I don't know. I haven't thought of a good name yet. I just like to call him my squirrel. That seems a good name for him now." He sighed wistfully, his finger very still so the squirrel would not withdraw its paw. "Mamma says I'll have to let him go when he's fully better. He was injured, you know, and I rescued him and took care of him. But I don't want to let him go because I'll miss him, and someone might hunt him down..." His voice trailed off and his lower lip trembled a little. "I have nightmares about it." Kali said nothing, but looked up at Edmund with eyes full of sympathy.

Edmund continued. "Mamma says I could find another injured squirrel, but I love this one best. If I found another hurt squirrel I'll take care of it, of course, but I don't want to let this one loose."

"Maybe after we rescue the bunnies we could save your squirrel from being let loose," Kali suggested.

"Who said we're going to rescue the bunnies?"

"Nobody." Kali shrugged. "I just have nightmares about them getting killed."

"I had a nightmare about it. But how could you? I only just told you about it."

"I had a nightmare just now," Kali replied innocently. "I saw the bunnies being killed in my head."

"Oh. Well, if you call those nightmares... Mamma says those are imaginings, but I think they're nightmares, too. I also had nightmares about it." They thought about these 'nightmares' for awhile before Edmund realized who he was talking to. "Well, it was a silly idea," he said, his voice growing harsh again. "We can't rescue them." But he began to think.

[ November 19, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nuru,

Great post! Only one tiny correction .... the bunnies are white with black patches!

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Bandits,

I did a post that brought the day to a close.

Just to be sure I also did a save that any of the bandits can use by putting a post on the discussion thread. I'll paste it up. The post could deal with anything later that night or the next day before sunset. If it's not used, then I'll erase it.

Tara - I've put up a save that I'll fill in tonight or tomorrow about the men impatiently waiting at twilight to sneak off on their raid. Do you want to address us right before we leave? (Are you coming too?)

Everyone else, get ready to ride and cause havoc (or walk as the case may be!) Pio says no killing or serious injury, but who's to say some of the baddies don't at least give it a try and have to be stopped? smilies/wink.gif

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Thanks Child for the PM! I have a post for you here:

Lotar

Lotar stretched out his shoulders from being hunched for a good few hours. Staring the map down again, he nodded and took it out with him to the clearing.

The only people within earshot there were Soran and Guthwine, but he knew his words would be heard through the camp. It was silent as the grave that night.

'Allright! The plan is set! Thanks to Gareth, we know that this farm is unprotected on the outskirts of the town, almost backing onto forest. So this is how we shall attack'

'Two groups, one headed by myself, the other by Guthwine and Soran, will attack. My group from the roads, Soran's from the trees. You are not to be there dallying! This is a snatch and grab! Once you have what you came fer, you dissolve into the trees'

'There is to be no uneccessary actions, and you follow all orders given by your leaders, no questions asked! I have no problems in raking you over the coals meself if you say one words thats not straight. Is all understood?'

Kandel appeared beside his father 'I am supposing I will stay here?'

'Aye. We need someone reliable to stay here. You'll take with ye a few of our original people. I dont want that new group split up'

Kandel looked a little annoyed, but did not argue.

Lotar turned his attention back to the now forming group

'Well, are ye all ready?'

~*~

I hope thats okay! I wasnt sure who to head the groups, taking into account Lotar's 'dislike' of Guthwine. Let me know what I should change smilies/smile.gif

I'll put a reply to Are's post in when they are leaving

[Nurumaiel]

Child,
Thanks for the correction. I've dashed into my post really quick and added the black patches. I trust that I handled Kali fairly well, then?

How much I'm enjoying myself! It is indeed wonderful to be back. smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

Welcome back, Nuru!

Nicely done post! It's on the game!

~*~ Pio

[ November 19, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nuru,

I thought Edmund was just fine! You have a real knack for expressing the world of children.

Tara,

I've given a lead in to your post, and a brief one sentence wrap up. Let me know if there's anything you want to change.

Pio,

Check your e-mail.

Bandits,

Please hold off on your plundering till I get a response from Pio. I am asking her if we need to coordinate the chronology, i.e., if Bree should come to nightfall of the present day before we start our rampage, or not....

She'll let you know when the pillaging can start.

Cami

[ November 20, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[piosenniel]

I put up 3 SAVE spots that will carry the Bree-landers to the end of the present day.

Bandits

No need for you to wait for them to be filled in. The bandits can go ahead and maraud the Farroweed farm.

Go ahead and carry Gareth with you as needed, and you have my permission to make him a casualty if you need one.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Point of information.....

I went back over the story and here is the actual chronology. I made changes in my own posts so that the raid on the farmhouse will take place at midnight on the same day that the recruits arrived. This way the story comes together more easily. No changes or edits were required other than in Guthwine's posts in order to do this...

This puts us timewise at the very same point as the Breelanders:

Broad Timeline

Day 1: The townsmen receive news of the bandits and hold a meeting. Eruantalon joins up with the bandits.

Day 2: First day of school and Berilac takes the children out to look at the hedge.
Arrival of the first letter from the Weather Hills.

Day 3: Second school day. Angry parents at the door of the school. Andreth asks Berilac to help her with her son. Guthwine arrives at the bandit's camp and Eruantalon makes his first trip out to search for recruits.

Day 4: Third school day and the children repair the hedge with Berilac. The recruits come back to camp. Lotar thinks on what to do and addresses them at midnight to go out and attack the farmstead in the dead of night....

Bandits - Please note that it is midnight or later when your raid takes place. Everyone should be asleep as you quietly creep up to the farm.

Happy pillaging!

Cami

[ November 20, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Should I write a post where Soran leads the group? Since Tara mentioned that.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel,

Yes, please do... Remember that it's pouring rain and cold. Also, Guthwine is with you. Feel free to respond to him any way you choose.... smilies/biggrin.gif

I'll wait till your post is up to write one of my own in response.

Cami

[Orofaniel]

I was wondering if one of you, Child or Pio, could paste this into the game. It's a short post for Fippi at the hedge. The date would be: posted November 17, 2003 04:20 PM.

Thanks in advance.

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Fippi

The school had been great this day as well. Fippi liked school very much, and also the company of the other children. Now that Berilac had taken them all to the hedge it was even better. Fippi was quite fond of the Hobbit-ranger and he wanted to be like him when he grew old.

This day his dad, Hedgar, was also working and he smile when he saw Fippi coming. "'ello, son," Hedgar said and gave Fippi a stern clap on the shoulder. "You're joining us, eh?" He said and smiled even wider. he seemed very proud of his son.
"Yes, dad." Fippi said in a thin voice and followed the other children.

Then the branch-dragging began, and the small children did very well. They filled the holes that the adult Hobbits didn't manage to do.

Lily, Kari, Fippi and Randy were working on their hole. "Need any help?" Fippi asked Lily as she tried to lift one of the bigger branches. The little girl smiled and accepted. Fippi took a good grip and lifted the branch. They were soon finished, and the four of them were very proud of the work they had accomplished.

"Look!" Kari said. She was pointing at a small insect on the branch. Fippi saw it and gathered the two others that were standing too far away to get a look on it. "What is it?" Lily asked, she was almost sounding afraid.

"Nah....It's just a small insect," Randy said to Lily. "I know that." Lily replied. "But what kind of an insect?" Lily asked again. Fippi didn't know so he shrugged. The others did so too. Lily gave faint smile. "Oh, well," she said. "We should probably finish this up," Randy said after a few moments with complete silence.

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If I need to change something, just let me know.

Thanks,
Oro

EDIT: I've also filled in my 'save' for Rosie. The one when she brings tea and cookies to the workers at the hedge. smilies/biggrin.gif

[ November 20, 2003: Message edited by: Orofaniel ]

[ November 20, 2003: Message edited by: Orofaniel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

I can see from the "viewers online" function that you are reading the game thread. Could you go ahead and paste up Oro's post?

I know from bitter experience that if two people try to edit in a single space at the same time, disastrous things can happen.

Cami

[piosenniel]

Cami

I'll put Oro's post up. smilies/smile.gif

I've also finished the long post for Berilac that follows the Mayor's post. All is now quiet and unsuspecting as far as the Hobbit Ranger goes.

The night is ripe for a little raiding!

[piosenniel]

Oro your post is on board - nicely done. I love how little Fippi thinks Berilac is 'old'! smilies/biggrin.gif

Nova I also put your PM'd post on just before Oro's - it's the edited version - let me know if you want anything changed. smilies/smile.gif

[Nurumaiel]

Orofaniel,
I like how you handled Edmund in your post. It's obvious that Edmund doesn't like Hobbit children, but nothing was ever said how he feels about Hobbit adults. I think when Rose spoke to him, he could sense that she was a little bit like his own mother, Hobbit or not, and that feeling compelled him to like her. That is, of course, setting aside the pleasant mood he was in, with his squirrel by his si- on his shoulder. smilies/wink.gif

Just something I wanted to comment on, because I'd never considered it before.

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Over to you, Cami.

On a side, and possibly unworkable, note, what if Soran were to get hurt during the raid? The others would be in such a hurry to get out of there that they would leave him behind, which would give Lotar a good reason to chew Guthwine out. Maybe whoever comes to investigate could find him and take him back to Bree, both as a source of information and because they can't just leave an old man lying untended.

I don't know if the idea fits in with the story. Use it or not if you will.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel,

Check your pms....

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Ive put a post in for Lotar, but it isnt complete...

Ive put at the end that something happens in the house, which is where Soran and Guthwines group is.

A few have suggested some sort of trouble, like the new recruits playing up, or someone getting hurt.

Shall we decide on something to happen? Once we have, I shall add it to the end of my post that Lotar comes in and tries to sort it out...

Ill also put a reply to Kirima now smilies/smile.gif

[Orofaniel]

Oro your post is on board - nicely done. I love how little Fippi thinks Berilac is 'old'!

Small boys think that everyone that are older than themselves are "old". Especially when they are Rangers.....I see Berilac as Fippi's idol. smilies/biggrin.gif

Orofaniel,
I like how you handled Edmund in your post. It's obvious that Edmund doesn't like Hobbit children, but nothing was ever said how he feels about Hobbit adults. I think when Rose spoke to him, he could sense that she was a little bit like his own mother, Hobbit or not, and that feeling compelled him to like her. That is, of course, setting aside the pleasant mood he was in, with his squirrel by his si- on his shoulder.
Just something I wanted to comment on, because I'd never considered it before.


I'm glad that you, Nurumaiel, liked the way I "handled" it. I hope that I'm not "interferring" too much with other people's characters and so on. In Edmund's case I just thought it would be a bit funny to give him a cookie and some nice tea. smilies/biggrin.gif

I hope it was Okay. smilies/smile.gif

~*~

Hopefully the Joint post between me and Esgalhugwen will come soon.

[ November 22, 2003: Message edited by: Orofaniel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara and Tinuviel,

Good posts that get us right into the action...

I am going to do a post where some of the recruits encounter the fleeting family and want to mount an attack. Guthwine will hold them back.

Regarding Soran getting hurt....please check your pms. I think Lotar will come out smelling like a rose in this one, and Guthwine will smell more like a skunk!

Soran would need to post the actual accident -- then the band will leave the farm; the neighbors will run over to help; and finally his disappearance will be noted....

Cami

[Tinuviel of Denton]

I'm going to do it, but I'm not quite sure when I should post it. I think I'll just wait for a couple more bandits to post, then I'll put up Soran's accident.

Edit: I've put up a save which I hope to fill tonight or tomorrow.

[ November 22, 2003: Message edited by: Tinuviel of Denton ]

[Esgallhugwen]

Me and Oro have finished the Rosie Poppy taking the children to school post, terribly sorry it took so long, we've both been delayed it seems. Oro is just reading it over, hopefully it will be up soon. smilies/cool.gif
Thank for your patients!

[Tinuviel of Denton]

All right, Soran has whacked himself a good one and is lying unconscious between the house and the barn. His head is bleeding somewhat profusely and he is lying in a somewhat unnatural position. He won't be moving for a while.

[Orofaniel]

Okay, me and Esgallhugwen has finished our joint post. Here it is:

(Should be placed in a 'save' on page 4: posted November 13, 2003 05:38 PM)

It was early morning, and Rosie was already up. Hedgar was still sleeping when she tried to wake Fippi, who was very tired and needed a small to wake up.

Rosie went quickly down to the kitchen and prepared food for Fippi and herself. Some moments later her nice boy was seated at the table eating his breakfast. Hedgar came when Fippi had finished. "So, you're going to walk Fippi to school today?" Hedgar said and gave a faint smile.

"Yes, I am. Together with Poppy and Lily." Rosie said smiling back and then looking at Fippi. "Are you sure you have eaten enough," she said curling her lips together as she didn't believe him when he said yes. "Okay then," she said. "Let’s get ready; I think Poppy and the children will be here soon." She said walking out from the kitchen and out in the entry.

Fippi followed her and waved at his dad. Hedgar gave a short wave back and finished up his breakfast. "You know that I'm going participate in the Hedge building today, right Rosie dear?" Hedgar said loudly so that Rosie would hear him. "Yes, dear. I do know that. I'll be back before then, I think. If I do, I’ll make you a nice cup of tea before you leave." She said and put her small head in the door and waved; "We're off," she said and disappeared. Fippi waved one last time and closed the door.

Poppy was now standing in the yard with the children. "Hello, Lily," Fippi said as he saw her hiding behind his mother. "Hi," Lily said in a thin voice. "Hello Poppy dear," Rosie said and smiled. "And hello to you too, Lily." She said and clapped her on the head.

"Shall we?" Poppy said.

Rosie stood beside Poppy with Fippi close behind. The Lady Hobbits walked up the road to gather the remaining children when Rosie quietly asked Poppy "so Poppy my dear, are you worried about the ruffians that will be coming?"

Poppy thought this over for a few seconds getting her thoughts together "well, to be honest, yes, I can't help but be nervous especially for the children and all, I'll do what ever needs doing, but I wish there wasn't the threat of fighting heavy in the air" Rosie nodded with the same concern in her eyes.

They both decided it would be best not to talk about it with the children around, so their conversation turned to the weather and other such casual matters. "It's a wonderful day today isn't children?" Rosie beamed at the children both Big and Little.

Some nodded and the younger ones giggled at the funny shapes the clouds had put themselves into. Once all the kids had been gathered up from their houses they merrily went on towards the Inn.

"Well, here we are. All of you be good in school now!" Poppy smiled and gave Lily a kiss on the forehead, Rosie kissed Fippi on the cheek, Fippi blushed hugging his mom than scurrying into the school room along with the other children.



Esgallhugwen- Nice writing with you...Lets do it again sometime... smilies/biggrin.gif

Cheers,
Oro smilies/smile.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Oro & Esgallhugwen,

Very nice!

I have pasted it on the thread in the space you requested.

Cami

[Arestevana]

Tara- Thanks for the PM. I think your post is great, but I do see one problem...

Tara and Cami- Between your posts, Kirima seems to be in two places at once: Sentry duty at the campsite and pillaging at the farm. Am I missing something, or does this need fixing?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arestevana,

You mean Kirima can't split into two pieces? smilies/eek.gif

My goof! You are indeed on sentry duty. I have done the edit. Many thanks.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Cami: You mention in your post with Guthwine, that Eruantalon is there. Just thought Id let you know so you could switch the names smilies/smile.gif

There is a save post there for the bandits. I was going to post, but seeing that was there, I shall put it here. If you wish to use it in the save its up to you smilies/smile.gif

~*~

Lotar

Lotar tried to make his expression put to what his words couldnt. Guthwine had let a pack of wolves into the farmhouse, who knew what they were doing!

'Allright! Into the trees all of ye!' he hissed at his group, who obediantly slinked away. He was glad he had his old troop under his command. Moving away, he began counting heads. Mentally he had always done this after a raid. He loathed leaving anyone behind.

It was then he realised there was one missing. Stopping dead in his tracks, he waited for Guthwine to move past him.

'Where is Soran?' he said to Guthwine evenly 'You had better know where he is...'

~*~

I hope this post doesnt come in too soon. Just let me know if there are any probs

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara and everyone,

This week is a little crazy for me with many family obligations because of the holiday. I will be around less than usual but will be back full force in a few days.

Tara -- I will wait till I respond to you and then I'll paste up our joint response. Hope that will work.

Cami

[piosenniel]

Like Cami, I am in the midst of the Thanksgiving Holiday preparations - cleaning, cooking, etc, for family and guests.

I won't be on very much if at all until late Saturday or Sunday for sure.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio ~*~

[piosenniel]

Chathol-linn

The Bandits have struck the Faroweed place and pillaged it thoroughly.

Letty Faroweed and her children have come into town late that night, brought in by one of the Hobbit Farmers who helped drive off the Bandits. Andreth has taken them into the Inn and sent her stable boy to the Mayor and to get Berilac. They are all meeting at the Inn at the moment - Berilac, Harald, Telien, Andreth, Letty, and Farmer Thistle.

I've done a post - do you want to go ahead and follow up on it?

[piosenniel]

Chathol-linn

Great post! I took it and spliced it in to mine that preceded it.

I SAVED your post spot following mine in case you want to place a post there about the meeting at the Inn.

~*~ Pio smilies/smile.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Thanks for pushing the Inn sequence forward.

Bandits,

I have finally pushed my last houseguest out the door and will do a post for Guthwine tonight responding to Lotar.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

I have filled in Andreth's save on 11/23 at 6:16 pm.

Tara,

Since we had such a long break, I decided to erase the save and put your post up in a new space: 12/1 at 1:54 am. I also added Guthwine's own response.

Could you go ahead and go back to the farm to rescue Soran?

If the story moves slowly, you can just add it directly to the game thread. If the Breelanders to on to the next morning, just put your post here and I'll append it to the same box right under Guthwine's post....

Cami

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Thanks Cami!

I put in a reply just now. I just wanted to check if theres anything wrong about it.

Should I have Soran and Lotar found in that post, or later?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Looks good!

When you get a chance, go ahead and add in the part where the men are found in the same post.

That way we can stay on the same page "time-wise" with the Breelander folk who are having their meeting in the middle of the night.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Bandits:

Guthwine has responded to Kirima. He's not quite the monstor he's rumored to be. Guthwine's driven to save the group at the Weather Hills and will do anything he needs to do that!

Cami

[piosenniel]

Townfolk of Bree

It should now be the start of a new day – still grey and rainy from last night.

You will have heard the news by now of the raid on the Farroweed’s farm. Mayor Harald sent out runners to tell one and all.

I’d like to see a few posts about your characters response to the news, and an offer of how you can help – take in some of the incoming families, take in some of the livestock, help with the ditch project, whatever you can dream up.

~*~ Pio smilies/biggrin.gif

[Arestevana]

Thanks for the PM, Cami.
Could you paste this response in the save after your post?

~*~

Kirima hung her head, listening ashamedly to Guthwine. He was trying to help them, and she hadn't trusted him. She listen as Guthwine explained about the carts, and how they needed to be organized. "We could use a woman's hand in organizing this mess." he said. "Are you just going to stand there shivering, or try and help us?" He ran to begin loading one of the wagons.

Kirima ran to another wagon, thrilled that she could somehow help. She scooped up a basket of something--in the dark she could not see what it was--and moved to set it in the wagon. She realized that those who were loading were simply piling supplies into the wagons however they might fit. For a moment she considered ignoring it, but quickly changed her mind. If the wagons were going to the main camp, they should carry as much as they could, and space was being wasted.

Kirima hopped up into the wagon and began rearranging the supplies as quickly as she could, packing things together tightly. After a while, the others who were working to load the cart began handing bundles to her to load, rather than have her move them later. For a moment Kirima was taken aback, but she soon turned her mind to the task at hand, and fell to it with a will.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arestevana,

The post is up. Guthwine thanks you for your assistance!

Tara,

If you need another bandit post slotted in, I can put it into any space with a heading showing that it's yours.

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 4:03 AM December 19, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Guthwine's save is filled. He has written a letter to the Council telling them to send the entire encampment forward one week after receipt of the letter.

I wonder what Lotar will think of that! smilies/biggrin.gif

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for the replies!

Tinuviel: You can post that Kandel is there. He will be by the time you've woken.

I shall post for that now.

In advance, please forgive me if Im scarce about here. I have a few exams to take care of, but they will al be settled by the end of the week smilies/smile.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Good luck on those tests! We will certainly understand if you're an infrequent visitor for the next few days.


Bree children--Oro, Novo, Esgallhugwen, Arwen, Chathol-linn, Nurumaiel

I am finishing a post for Andreth at the school. At the end of the post, she will ask the children to describe how they feel about the upsetting news they've heard and give her some ideas of what they and their families could do to help (taking in some of the farmers' families who will be displaced, or their livestock; helping to sort out the foods in the store room, whatever else you can dream up....)

Could some of you start working on this and let me know....? We could save some slots if that's the easiest thing to do.

These may be out last school posts as we'll be moving into the action sequences soon.

Cami


Edit: My post is done! Perhaps someone has relatives or friends on one of the farms that lies outside the city walls?

[ 6:35 PM December 02, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Oro,

Please clean out your pms! It was full. Thanks.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nova,

Your pm box also needs cleaning.

smilies/eek.gif

Cami

[Orofaniel]

Oro,
Please clean out your pms! It was full. Thanks.

Cami
Sorry about that. smilies/frown.gif I've "cleaned" it now, so if there's anything you wanted to....

~*~
I looked at the Shire list thingy. Breelanders All! - Annunfuiniel - 6496 - w/Child - 12/04 - (Child) - X Is that still...on? Will it end the 4th?

[piosenniel]

Oro

I just changed the end date to 12/31. Hopefully we can be done by the end of the year! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel, Tara,

I saw your new posts in the save spaces...

Tara -- Did you want to add more onto your own post, or should Guthwine just come back and tell you what he's been up to?

I will have had the carts with the message already leave, so there is no way for Lotar to intercept Guthwine's letter. Will that work for you?

Please advise when I should go ahead.

Cami

[Nurumaiel]

Before I forget, I'd like to notify everyone that I'll be gone from 12/6 - 12/11, though there is a slight chance it will be a bit longer. I will be fairly inactive during the time previous to the trip, as well, as there is a lot of packing to do.

Thanks!

P.S. Child, for Edmund's post about the recent news... would you prefer to put up a SAVE that I can fill when I get back, or would you like to do it yourself? I would hate to make you do that; however, if you enjoyed playing Edmund I would not wish to keep you from it! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou for correcting my post Pio!

Go ahead Cami, that was all I was planning to add to the post.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nuru,

If you're still here, please check your pms.

Tara,

I'll go ahead and finish up Guthwine's conversation with Lotar tomorrow or Saturday. That should be the last of that sequence regarding the raid on the Farroweeds.

Cami

[ 12:52 PM December 05, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[piosenniel]

Time Compression occurring

I am moving the timeline of the game ahead about one week.

The hedge will be repaired up to the northern edge where a hole has been left that the bandits have previously used to gain access to Bree.

The dike and ditch are in working order - the ditch now bristling with sharpened staves hidden by a loose covering of leafy branches.

Most of the families, Big and Little Folk, from the outlying areas have come into town to stay, bringing in much of their produce and their herds of animals as they could - pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, several milk cows, etc.

Bree is crowded - the Big and Little Folk have no choice but be elbow to elbow with each other.

Tension is high. Rumours of droves of ruffians descending on the town are flying. It is an uncomfortable waiting game.

Please feel free to do a post how your character feels about all this and what he or she might be doing at this point.

[Child of the 7th Age]

I filled in my save of 12/2 at 2:06 pm where Guthwine speaks with Lotar.

Tara: Please eyeball this post as I have used Lotar to speak several times. Let me know if you want any changes made.

Also, we've agreed to go ahead and split the work. Lotar and the older men will raid the farms. Guthwine will head the new recruits and try to keep a handle on their conduct and will also prepare the camp for the the refugees and gather information in town.

If there is a problem with this, let me know.

Bandits:

After Pio's time condense post, I will do a narrative post describing what's happened to Guthwine and his preparations in that seven day period.

If any of the bandts want to do a post reflecting back on that week -- either the raids on the farms, the hostility of the two leaders or anything else, please go ahead....

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 4:29 AM December 09, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Taralphiel]

I had a look-see and all is good Child! Im fine with the split! Though Ill have Lotar feel a little defeated for a while smilies/wink.gif

Ill hold posting till you have that narrative up smilies/smile.gif

Tara

[Child of the 7th Age]

Chathol-linn, Tara,

Please check your pms and let me know....

Also, I will be doing Guthwine's general narrative on the one-week lapse today. I've been home sick from work with a bug and am just catching up on things now.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Child, thankyou for your PM. I did notice that post but thought that was tying in with your narrative.

Either way is fine with me really. Whichever fits in better with the story I suppose

Hope you get feeling 100% soon! smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

A note of clarification

I have asked Chathol-linn to carry the character Minastan in her posts.

The bandits should also be able to use him in their posts as long as it doesn't concflict with the direction Chathol-lin is taking him.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Orofaniel]

Hello again. I'm sorry for the long absence.
Here is one post for Rosie + family, and one post for Fippi at school.

Could you place the post for Rosie posted December 02, 2003 02:46 AM
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SAVE as needed

It's the save above Nova's spot. smilies/biggrin.gif


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Rosie
The sun was about to rise and the darkness to disappear. The morning was to come and Rosie woke. Beside her was Hedgar, still fast asleep. Rosie got up, and dressed. She wore one of her green dresses that morning, the colour she liked best. There were bright flowers on the dress, and it reminded her of spring. The season she liked best of all seasons...

She huddled down to the kitchen in a hurry so that she could make food ready for her husband and for Fippi. "Oh No!" There was no flour left. How could she bake now? Without flour, no baking... Rosie thought and sighed.

Why had she forgotten to take some from the mills the day before? Rosie gave a second sigh. “Oh well, I guess I have to run out to the mills, and see if there’s a bag with flour there,” Rosie said to herself as she grabbed her coat.

She ran across the field while the wind was blowing swiftly in her hair.
“You shouldn’t be running around like that, after what happened this night.” A hobbit cried. “What..?” Rosie cried back.

The Hobbit stood at the other side of the field and she ran faster so she would reach him. “You shouldn’t be running around like that.” The hobbit repeated as she came closer. Rosie could now see that the Hobbit was no less then the gardener to her neighbours.

“I don’t understand….” Rosie said and looked at him. “What has happened?” she said gravely. She knew it had to be something, because the hobbit looked as he was surprised that she didn’t know what had happened.

“Haven’t you heard?” The gardener asked surprisingly.

“You haven’t heard that a group of bandits attacked the Farroweed farm and took many of their belongings?” The hobbit asked Rosie and shook his head. Rosie’s eyes turned blank.

“W-What..?” She asked again in horror. “D-did anyone…..g-get hurt?” She asked again. “No, not that I know of….. They were lucky, I’m tellin’ ya…” The hobbit said still shaking his head from side to side in disgust of the bandits.

“So that’s why I cried for you Rosie.” The hobbits said. “We ought to be careful…You never know what could happen….not even here, a place we thought was safe.” The gardener added.

“Oh, thank you for you kindness,” Rosie said and shook her head as well. “I really hope that those bandits get caught, and of course that the Farroweed’s are fine….” Rosie said.

“I better get that flour quickly then,” Rosie said. “Hm?” The gardener muttered. “Oh, no….it’s just…I’m just going to get some flour at the mill, before I go back home. Silly me, forgot to bring it last night,” Rosie said. “Be careful then, and hurry!” The gardener said.

Rosie said good-bye to the gardener and walked the last bit to the mill. Luckily there was some flour left, so the running over the fields wasn’t in vain. While Rosie walked home, she thought of the bandits. What a horrible thing to do, she thought; to attack the Farroweed’s farm.

“Hedgar dear?” Rosie cried as she opened the door to the Hobbit hole. “Are you awake?” She cried. “Yes, I’m here Rosie,” a voice said. It was obviously Hedgar’s because Rosie found her husband sitting at the table at the kitchen.

“Have you heard…..?” Rosie said, now breathing heavily. “Heard what, honey?” Hedgar asked curiously. Rosie seated at the chair in front of him.

“So, you haven’t heard then?” She asked to be sure. “No…..I don’t think so,” Hedger muttered. “So, what’s this about?” hedger continued. “The Farroweed farm was attacked by bandits,” Rosie said quickly. Hedgar gazed. “A-attacked?”

“Yes, and the bandits stole some of their belongings as well,” Rosie said. “None were hurt however. They were very lucky,” Rosie added. “This is terrible news, my dear,” Hedgar said and rose from the chair. “I know,” Rosie replied and sighed.

“How did you get to know this, Rosie?” Hedgar asked. “Well, this morning I found out that there was not enough flour for baking so I went out to the mills to see if there were any. When I came across the fields the neighbour’s gardener informed me, and told me to be careful,” Rosie said and sighed again. “I agree, we should be careful,” Hedgar said and looked at Rosie. “What about Fippi then? Should we let him go to school?” Hedgar said.

Rosie needed a moment too think about this. She really didn’t want her little boy to be afraid. “Well, let’s not tell him. That will save him from being afraid. The boy doesn’t need to know,” Rosie concluded. The thing Rosie didn’t know was that Fippi had been standing in the next room, and listened to the whole conversation......


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Fippi
"Mima says I can't go work on the hedge anymore with Berilac. In fact, I can't go outside the walls at all. We all have to stay here. Why not? I liked helping the Ranger. And I was good at it."

Fippi felt sorry for Kali. Fippi as well wanted to help the ranger, even though there were dangerous bandits around. That would only mean that he would see Berilac, his hero, in action. Fippi smiled to himself, and decided to ask his mother when he came home if he still could join building the hedge.

Fippi raised his hand in the air as Kali had done before him. “Yes, Fippi?” Andreth asked.

“I’m not afraid of the bandits,” Fippi said and looked down. “Oh….” Andreth said. “I think it’s very good that you’re not being frightened by such people. We ought to stand against them. Right?” Andreth said. Fippi nodded.

“Childern….” Andreth began. “How did you get to know about the attack?” Andreth asked slowly. Fippi raised his hand again. “Yes, Fippi….”

“Well, my mom….she was picking up some flour at the mills and one of the gardeners to our neighbour told her. Then my mom told my dad. I don’t think I was supposed to hear it because they didn’t….tell…..um..me…” Fippi said and blushed.

“You eavesdropped?!?” Kali exclaimed. “Not really…” Fippi lied. “They were talking to each other.....Loudly...” Fippi said to defend himself.

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Would you place this is in the save you made for Children's posts; posted December 04, 2003 02:24 PM?
Thanks!


Orofaniel

[Esgallhugwen]

Pio could you please post this in the save after the children's save spot, Dec 4 I think it was also. Sorry I havn't been on in quite some time I've been so bloody busy with school and family, that once I get on to post I only have enough time to read and catch up before I have to get off again, it's very frustrating.
Is it too late to take in one of the farm families from outside of Bree? I'm sure Poppy and Gaffer Goldworthy would be glad to take someone in.

Lily post:

Lily fidgeted in her desk, all this talk about the bandits made Lily uneasy; although, Poppy had told her not to worry and to be brave it would be over hopefully soon than they can go back to their peaceful lives. Lily hoped that it was true and that no one would get really badly hurt.

She put up her hand next after Fippi was done, 'yes Lily' Andreth smiled reassuring her it was ok to speak. 'Well..' she paused 'Poppy told me that they were coming she said I had the right to know, there are no secrets in her house' she stopped again and pulled one of her golden curls 'and she also told me not to be afraid that all of us big and little folk should stick together and we'll get through it'.

Some of the class had become encouraged while others were still slightly nervous, Little Lily included, she clutched her stone pendant tightly. If there was any more work to be done anywhere including dealing with the hedge Lily would be there, with Poppy of course, helping out by her side.

Lily added a final statement, 'I'll do anything I can, I'm not afraid to help!'.


Poppy's post:

Poppy busied herself about the hole, cleaning and doing some last baking and cooking for the day. The gaffer couldn't help but snicker as Poppy fluttered about the house like some butterfly or hummingbird.

She was doing all she could to keep her mind away from worrying about the bandits that were going to come. Poppy had hoped and wished so dearly that it wasn't so, that perhaps they had changed their minds, but she knew it was foolish to think that; they would come and everyone was doing what they could to prepare for it.

The young hobbit lass sighed taking a seat next to her gaffer and sipping on some peppermint tea. The family they had taken in was busy about the town seeing to supplies and what they could do to further help.

Poppy was glad everything seemed to be working out, although Bree looked as if it had become smaller with the sudden increase of people. Yes it was no doubt more crowded than it had ever been but that was something that needed to be done for the safety of everyone.

It this conflicts with anything let me know I'll be glad to fix it up.
smilies/smile.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 11:48 AM December 11, 2003: Message edited by: Esgallhugwen ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arwen,

I put up the post you sent me by pm. It's in the space for December 4 at 2:33 pm.

Everything looks fine!

Esgallhugwen,

Your post went up on December 4 right after mine. (2:25 pm) It fit in perfectly there.

Yes, there's still time to take in an outlying family. I'll save a spot for you if you find time to do a post where Poppy and Gaffer take in a family. (If not, we'll just erase it later.)

Put it up on the discussion thread and Pio or I will paste it in. Maybe you could mention that this was the very last family who was coming into town, and that they had been raided the night before? (Remember the bandits are still out there raiding!)

I'm glad we're continuing to make progress even if it is slow going. This is a busy time of year with exams, school break, the holidays, plus the movie coming out!

Everyone:- Please remember to let us know if you expect to be away for any extended period of time. That way we can carry your character.

We are going to be moving into an "action" segment next -- the children will try and rescue the bunnies for fear that they will end up in the stew pot. Only they will find find themselves in even bigger trouble! We'll give you more details as the posts go up how this will fit together.

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Bandits,

I need a volunteer (or two) to sneak into town with Guthwine to gather information on the layout of the city. It could be Kandel or Soran or Kirima. Maybe you are curious what is out there in Bree, or you don't trust Guthwine and want to keep an eye on him.

We will get in through the hole in the hedge. Feel free to describe what you're seeing and feeling as you look around the town.

Please let me know on this thread or by pm if you want to do it....

Cami

[Tinuviel of Denton]

*raises hand* I'd like to do it! I don't think Soran really wants to go on any more raids, and spying is less, um, accident prone than raiding. smilies/tongue.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel,

Sounds good! I'll send you a pm tomorrow with some background information to help set the scene....

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Just checking, is the direction on Minastan post been decided? Once thats settled I can post again for Lotar....

Kandel will volunteer too if you need him smilies/smile.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Chathol-linn told me she was going to put a reference in her post on Minastan that he talked to both Lotar and Guthwine at the same time. I haven't checked yet to see if she's actually added that reference to Guthwine. But, either way, you can go ahead and assume that's the way it was done.

Hope that helps.

Also, do bring Kandel along. Guthwine isn't telling Lotar about his little expedition.... smilies/evil.gif But maybe Lotar hears about it and sends Kandel along to keep an eye on Guthwine? Or maybe Kandal gets tired of having his dad tell him what he can't do and decides to strike out on his own? You'll probably want to come up with some explanation as to why he decides to go.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nurumaiel,

Hope that your trip went well.

Once things settle down, please check your pms. We're just starting the sequence where Edmund and the children rescue the bunnies.

I'll keep writing for Edmund (and Kali) until I hear from you.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Ill get right on it Child, thanks!

[Child of the 7th Age]

Our game now looks like a string of saves! smilies/eek.gif

Actually, there is a reason for this. We need to coordinate the two sides of the game (Breelanders and bandits) very closely because they will touch and blend at one point, and the bandits need to get out of town faster than the children. The saves will help us to keep that chronology intact....

So please put posts on the discussion thread and Pio or I will paste them in.

Tara and Tinuviel,

I left two saves for each of you to describe what happens to Soran and Kandel in Bree. Guthwine will go off on his own and ask you to meet back at the north gate by early evening. I will probably focus on surveying the layout of the streets and gates. Nothing special. I'll also pick up an item or two of food (real luxuries by bandit standards!) to take back with us.

You can do whatever you'd like in the city: survey the gates and hedge, the cache of weapons the Breelanders plan to use, go out spying, or even get into some minor trouble. Just get out of there alive!

There's just one thing you can't do, and that is eat! Please be hungry and bone tired! We will stop in a secluded forest grove just north of the city to light a fire and cook some dinner before heading back to camp. (I've put a save up for that -- we can decide how we parcel out that action between us later.) Our dinner will be rudely interrupted, and we will have to leave very quickly with the embers of the fire still aglow.....

Meanwhile, that same evening in Bree ....

Bree Children:

Any of the children are welcome to participate in the rabbit rescue.

I've put up some saves so you can describe sneaking out of the house and meeting near the hole in the hedge so we can slip outside and bring the rabbits to the hole.

The placing of the rabbits in the cave won't come till our next series of posts.

Let me know if you have any questions or ideas.

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 11:54 PM December 14, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for that Child!

Tinuviel, would you like Soran and Kandel to wander about together? If so, just let me know and Ill put something together and run it past you smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

Pearl and Hamson Comfrey are awaiting a signal from any of their friends at the tree by the north edge of the Hedge. They've brought the bunny cages!

~*~ Pio smilies/biggrin.gif

[Beren87]

Just posting to more or less say I am here, again. smilies/tongue.gif

[Erulon_7]

Pio Cami

This is Eruantalon. I can no longer open my account here......I have missed this place. I hope its not deleted?

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Eruantalon

Check your PM's.

Also - are you planning on posting in this game when it is reopened after the first of the year?

~*~ Pio

If I still can yes. If the storys moved to far along then no. I wouldn't want to interupt the flow of the game just so I can start writing again.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:46 PM December 20, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Esgallhugwen]

Good good. Need to catch up. I just noticed I have a save for me, havn't been on in a few days so I'll post one up to fill it in. I'll just make up a name for the family then.

Poppy's family taking in the last family on the outskirts of Bree:

'Come in come in, please we have your room all ready and cleaned Mister and Misses Gardener' Poppy took hold of their luggage and gave them a tour of the hole 'It might take some getting use to, you living in a house and not a hole but it's comfy and cozy all the same' she smiled and showed them their room.

Bell and Gorbadoc thanked Poppy and Gaffer Goldworthy graciously unable to find proper words to pay homage to their kindness. Poppy blushed and laughed, 'oh come now, no need to thank us, we're just doing our part is all' the Gaffer said pouring some tea inviting them to sit down for a wee bit and try to relax.

It was akward trying to have a half decent conversation the Gardener's had been raided the night before and they were one of the very last families to have come to Bree for sanctuary. None the less they tried to lighten the mood and Lily thought it would help if she showed them a little dance she had been practicing with some of the children at school.

She spun about the room her pink dress twirling about her, she looked like a delicate gold and pink flower taking in the warmth of the sun on a cool spring day. Little Lily skipped and hopped from side to side and she ended with a curtsy, they clapped, applauding her performance.

[piosenniel]

Thanks, Esgallhugwen! smilies/biggrin.gif

Your post is on board.

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

~*~ OOC note about halting the Game for the Holidays ~*~

Since this is the Holiday season, and most of us are busy with family and friends, Cami and I have decided to put the Game on hold until after the start of the New Year.

I will leave the Game and the Discussion Thread open, in case you want to post something there, and one of us mods will probably check it at least once a day. Once the Holidays are over, we’ll get back into the swing of the Game and bring it to a satisfying conclusion.

See you then!

~*~ Pio smilies/biggrin.gif
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I am also extending the end date for the Game.

Can we try to wrap it up by 01/22/04?

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:37 PM January 04, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Eruantalon]

Everything seems to be working now!

Now to read and get things orginzed and see if Rudgar can still help those bandits out!

[Child of the 7th Age]

Bandits,

I have filled in a save for Guthwine on December 14 at 10:03 pm. Guthwine has brought Rudgar, Soran, and Kandel into the city of Bree through the hole in the hedge and has told them to meet back outside the Pony in a few hours' time.

Tara, Tinuviel, and Eruantalon,

You are welcome to start working on your Bree posts, either now during the holidays or later when the game officially reopens after the beginning of the year. Please put your posts up on the discussion thread and Pio or I will paste them up in the game.

You can have whatever adventures you'd like but have your post end by taking you back outside the Pony. I will do a summary post getting us out of the city and stopping for a bit at some wooded groves just north of the city where a minor accident will occur! Please don't eat or drink in the city but be as hungry as you want! You haven't eaten all day....

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Welcome back to Breelanders!

Now that the holidays are over, we are "officially" reopening the game.

Basically, we hope to finish up the story within the next three weeks. Our general outline is as follows:

1. Have Kandel, Rudgar, Soran, and Guthwine explore the streets of Bree and pick up some information that will help them in their attack of the town, meet back near the Pony, and exit the town. Have any adventures you like but get out of town safely!

2. Have the four bandits exit the town but stop briefly in the hills just north of the cave to light a campfire and get a bite to eat before making the several hours' trek back to camp.

3. Have the children meet near the hole in the hedge and sneak out with the rabbits, taking them to the cave for safekeeping.

4. The children will run into just a minor problem, and there will need to be a rescue.... (This part will play itself out, and you will quickly see what is going on.)

5. At the same time, the main party of refugees will be arriving in the bandits' camp and the decision will be made to attack.

Perhaps, Lotar and Guthwine will lock horns once more?

6. Final battle scenes....

So we have our work cut out for us. Check your mailbox for a pm sometime today!

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ArwenBaggins wrote us a note and explained that her computer no longer has access to the Downs. She's been having this problem on and off for some time, and now it's really bottomed out! At Arwen's request, Pio and I are going to carry along her characters.

You are welcome to interact with them in your posts as needed.

Cami

[Eruantalon]

Cami I'm sorry if I have tested your patience. I have been trying this is what I have so far. If it needs anything let me know and I'll work on it.

Looking around at the hurried city he wondered what he could learn. Now how do these people ever expect to fight us off if they can’t organize there city. Walking down an allay way he heard two men talking. They where at the end of this twisting and turning stone path.

“When do you think those bandits are going to attack?” Asked the first man.

“When there good and ready! They don’t seem to be in any hurry. I have heard lots of stories about bandits raiding farms, though.” The other replied.

“Our mayor and his men have some good plans….but I really don’t know what’s going to happen with this town.” Said the first man.

“they’ll get there’s if they try and get into the city. We have good walls and protection. We just have to get a few more things.” Replied the other.

He knew these Bree people where sneaker than he thought now. No use in listening to two people who know nothing more than town gossip, he had better things to take care of. He walked into a small pub. Sat in the corner where no one else was. The bar maid asked if he wanted anything. He answered “Only to get out of the cold for a few moments and not be bothered.”

He looked around at the people. Some drinking away, some looking vary worried. He keep the faces of the worried ones in sight at all times. Some of them sat at a table together. Some where alone, maybe they knew something. After a few minutes he decided not to sit there longer. They didn’t look like they would open up to stranger. The drunks he didn’t want anything to do with.

It was getting vary late now. Time to get back to the meeting place. The prancing pony was waiting with his cohorts. Nothing much done or seen. He had to get back quickly now. Hoping he didn’t miss them.

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou very much for your PM Cami.

I will work on a post right away. I have a simple plan, Kandel will end up in a Bar scouring information, which Guthwine will think unwise for various reasons smilies/wink.gif But pushing his luck, Kandel will stay there and get what knowledge he can.

Sound okay?

Anyone who wishes to come with him is most welcome!

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Sounds fine. Use my character as you'd like!

I'll wait till your post comes in to write my own.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Im wirting up a bit of it now smilies/smile.gif

I just wanted to make some things certain before I chuck it in here.

I have Kandel talking to some men in the bar. Would it be okay to assume they have a level of comtempt for the ranger Minastan? And that they do not hold high hopes for Halflings and Big Folk in getting along?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Regarding the hobbits, I think that's reasonable. While some folk now get along in Bree, others have probably been slower to change their opinions.

But why would they feel negatively about Minastan who is a Man? Perhaps you mean Berilac, the hobbit ranger, who is Pio's character?

Cami

[Chathol-linn]

Hello, Breelanders all. Welcome back after the holidays. I'll be working on a post. I take it I'm still playing the Ranger's part as well as Mayor Harald and child Willofain? Please advise if this is not right. Regards - Chathol-linn

PS - Pardon my shamelessness, but I have to tell you - I won first and second place in two poetry categories in the Gathering of the Fellowship writing contest. Actor Craig Parker actually said my pen name and the names of my poems out loud, in public. I'm still swooning. The poems are "Song-Fight at the Swan and Cygnet Saloon" and "From Fangorn Forest to Helm's Deep Canto I."

[Child of the 7th Age]

Chathol-linn,

That's wonderful! Congratulations! Is there someplace we can go to read the poems? I'd love to see them. Or would you consider sending them in for the fanfiction section?

Please go ahead with your post.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Yes! COngratulations to you! Thats a great achievement!!!


Indeed, my mistake, it is Berilac. I shall go and alter the names in word and put it up here soon smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

You can read these most excellent bits of writing here:

Chathol-linn (http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/story_sort.cfm)

Congratulations, Chathol-linn! You have every right to crow!

~*~ Pio

[Arestevana]

Cami- Here is the post I worked up for the arrival of the other refugees from the weather hills. If there is anything that you would like me to change, just let me know.

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It was growing dark, and the clouded sky did little to improve matters. Kirima stood at the edge of the campsite, once again watching for intruders. She cast a longing glance toward the fire behind her, looking enviously at the few bandits seated around it. The weather had grown colder, whispering of winter. The rains that had tormented them were gone, leaving the land no less dry than before. With the cold that now came it seemed that only snow might fall.

The land will see little water until the first warmth of spring floods the parched earth with snowmelt, Kirima thought. If we survive the winter, maybe spring will be kinder. She stared into the woods, thankful for the last few rays of sunlight. Her watch would soon be over, but if she let so much as a rabbit slip into the camp, she knew she could expect a reprimand. The entire camp was tense, with the hint of winter’s approach.

Kirima scanned the woods again, watching for movement. Walking a little ways into the trees she thought she heard a sound above the quiet murmur of the campsite. She cocked an ear and listened. The sound was quiet, but very distinct; something was moving toward the bandit’s camp. Though they were well-hidden by the shadow of the forest, Kirima could see figures approaching. For one alarming moment, she thought the townsfolk had found them. Then she realized that it was the other refugees from the weather hills that were now drawing near their camp. She turned and shouted at those sitting by the fire to tell Lotar and Guthwine that the others had come, and then she ran out to meet them.

Soon enough the camp was full of newcomers, and noiser than it had been for a good while. Small children dashed about, playing and laughing. Other folk set up tents and rough shelters, or cut wood to build fires. Lotar and Guthwine were discussing their plans to capture the town with several men who had just arrived, and Kirima joined several other women to prepare a meal for the campsite.

Everyone seemed a good deal more cheerful than before. Those who had traveled with the scouting party found the friends they had left, and listened eagerly to every story from the weather hills. People laughed and talked, and for a while the threat of winter was forgotten.

[Novnarwen]

Congrats Cathol-linn!! smilies/biggrin.gif

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Pio- Could you paste this up in the save (14th December) please?

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Fippi

Fippi sat alone, gloating. He couldn't really believe he was going out tonight, saving rabbits. In a way he felt very pleased with himself. This was after all a symbol of friendship, between him and his class mates. He giggled, but stopped as soon as his mother passed him by, looking suspiciously at the him.

"You're awfully happy today," she muttered with a short laugh.

Fippi smirked, but didn't answer. He told her that he was tired and wanted to go to bed. His mother looked at him oddly, however, Fippi wasn't surprised by it. He never actually volunteered to go to bed. Hedgar usually had to make him go to bed. Fippi sighed and looked at Rosie, who didn't understand her son's intention. "I am really tired," he added quickly.

"Is there something wrong?" she asked. Fippi opened his eyes wide open. "Well, I mean," Rosie started as soon as she saw the disappointed face expression in her son's face. "You never go to bed willingly so why the sudden ..."

She was interrupted by Hedgar who appeared in the door. "Just let the boy go to bed, or he'll get cranky tomorrow," Hedgar said being amused by the whole scene. He lifted his cup up to his mouth and drank the final drops of tea. He waited for Rosie to come with objections which eventually came. "But Hedgar… Something is wrong! This boy doesn't need sleep! He never goes to bed when he is supposed to, and he isn't very cranky of nature either!" she exclaimed aggressively.

Fippi looked up at his mother and shook his head. She is figuring me out, Fippi thought desperately, trying to look very innocent. He felt his hands being sweaty and his head was getting ever warmer. This was definitely over. If Rosie continued this she would figure it out and he would get hear much yelling for even thinking about getting out so late at night. He shuddered as he straightened up to listen to Hedgar's 'defence'.

"Rosie! For one time sake's, let the boy sleep. He won't get lazy for sleeping once in a while," Hedgar started. He was immediately interrupted by Rosie who raised her voice to another level. She explained that this lazy-thing wasn't the point. "Not the point at all!" she expressed. "The boy is up to something!" She said again, but was overwhelmed by Hedgar's fierce voice.

"It's not like he is doing something against the law," Hedgar said. He continued:" It's not like he is going to run away." Hedgar looked at Fippi and blinked. Fippi almost jumped up by that last sentence, but made himself smile and blink back to his father, who obviously thought there was nothing wrong whatsoever.

After huge debate Fippi’s parents reached the decision that their boy would do nothing wrong. "Right?" Rosie said, looking questioningly at her son. Fippi nodded, but looked worryingly down on the floor. He raised from his stool and made his way out of the room, having his parents behind exchanging worried looks and expressions. He saw Hedgar ending the debate as he made himself another cup of tea. Fippi advanced towards the door of his room and slid through the door. How was he going to make it out of the house when his mother was so suspicious? He had no idea, and soon he gave up the idea of ever getting out of the hobbit hole to be with his friends, saving the rabbits. He undressed and put on his night wear. Fippi looked out of the window, where the sky was already turning dark and the light from the moon shone brightly.

"KNOCK! KNOCK!"

Fippi turned around as he saw the door of his room slide open. Fippi sprang towards his bed and threw himself on it. In a desperate movement he turned the light out and was silent...

"I know you're awake, sonny," Hedgar said as soon as he had tip-toed into the room. Fippi sat up and looked at his father. "Now?" Hedgar said, having another cup of tea in his hand. Fippi frowned while asking; ”Now what?"

"Oh come on boy! You can tell me! What was your ‘plan’? I want to know! I am curious! See? It's eating me alive!"

Fippi was both surprised and stunned by his father’s sudden eagerness to know everything, and for moments Fippi couldn't get himself to speak. He managed to press forwards however, that he was supposed to meet some friends. "From school, that is," he finished. Hedgar looked as if he was in deep thought and now and then he put his cup to his mouth and drank in small gulps. Fippi held his tongue and waited for Hedgar to think this through. At first Fippi couldn't believe he had just told his father. There was absolutely no way he was going away with this, or rather, there was no way Hedgar would allow him to meet friends at this time of night.

"Friends you say?" Hedgar asked thoughtfully. Having emptied his cup and all, Fippi had to think fast. Hadger wasn't very co-operative without tea and sugar running in his veins.

"Aye," Fippi said, as he knew Hedgar loved when people said 'aye' instead of 'yes', which after Hedgar's opinion was too 'Big-Folkish'.

"Well then... Off you go! And I'll cover for you for about 1-2 hours. I cannot guarantee more time," he said quickly now rising from Fippi's bed where, he had been sitting comfortably.

*****

Silently, but with great excitement, Fippi had made it out of the house as soon as his father had agreed. Fippi was still a bit worried about the fact that his father was 'covering' for him, whatever that meant. He shrugged. Now the most important thing was to make it to the agreed meeting-place and hopefully they hadn't gone to the hedge already.

Fippi ran the last bit of the road and met the others, breathing heavily. "Ready?" one of the children asked as soon as he saw Fippi arriving.

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Let me know if something needs to be changed!

Thanks,
Nova smilies/biggrin.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arestevana,

Very nicely done. I'm probably wait till tonight to put the bandit posts up Rudgars, mine, and hopefully the others) and do something for Guthwine.

We'll have to see if it fits in best while Guthwine is away or we need to wait for their return. I'll probably add some kind of introductory paragraph in a separate post.

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Nova,

I really like the dialog in your post between the father and son. It sounds so believable!

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:20 PM January 07, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[piosenniel]

NOVA -

Your post is on board!

And what a nice dad Fippi has! I'm afraid, though, that he's going to be in big trouble when Rosie finds out!!

[Esgallhugwen]

I'm back and I'll try to post as soon as possible I'm at school and don't want to be caught! ooo I'm so bad smilies/evil.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif

[piosenniel]

Welcome back, Esgallhugwen! Will await your post. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Orofaniel]

Hello!

I just wanted to tell you that I'm back.

I've read Nova's post, and I was wondering if you wanted a short "dialogue" between the couple, Rosie and Hedgar. It can be a bit... smilies/evil.gif

So, interested?
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[Child of the 7th Age]

Oro,

That sounds interesting....as long as Rosie and Hedgar are careful not to give away any inkling of where the children actually are.

I can't imagine Rosie going along with Hedgar's "nonsense" but we shall see!

Cami

[piosenniel]

Oro

I put a save up for you. Right after my post for Kari on 1/4/5:16 p.m.

[Taralphiel]

Here is my post for Kandel. Please let me know if it needs any tweaking at all smilies/smile.gif

~*~

Kandel strode through the city, not worrying about blending in. After all this time, people thought he was a regualr to the city. Lotar had let him wander in and out, collecting valuable snippits of information. He nodded politely at different people that passed him.

‘Good day to ye, Fean’ said one of the bar-rats, out for fresh air. This name he used in the town. It was from his mothers own name, and he could not think of anything more fitting in looking for such a cause as this. He also liked hearing something close to her name being said out loud again.

‘And to ye Holth’ Kandel said in return ‘The service any better in there today?’ he said with a wink.

‘What do you think!’ said the man with a hoot and a wave, which was enough to send him off balance.

Kandel lowered his head and was hit by the dank and smoky air of the tavern. He ordered an ale and joked with the barliman, before sitting down for a good yarn with the tired men of the town.

‘We’ve reached dark times, it is easy to be seen’ said one grey-haired man, pipe clenched in his teeth ‘Our defenses aren’t meant for war! We have a task defending these awful bandits!’

Some grumbled in agreeance, others waved him off. Kandel sat and listened carefully.

‘I still find this city too divided! We have too much trouble getting along with Halflings, let alone defending from the foreign menace burning at our borders!’

Another spoke up ‘I think we have little choice. Those bandits are destroying us bit-by-bit! We have to get along if we are to survive! We need those Halflings help if the wall is to be mended!’

‘So they are mending the wall. It is a wise thing to do in their case, though they have not the time to do it properly’ Kandel thought inwardly. His thoughts were interrupted when a man called out his ‘name’

‘What do you think of this Fean? Your words have always guided is well, boy!’

‘My words have hardly been fitting for these things! If it was how to woo the carpenter’s sister, I could help ye mightily!’ he drew a rose out of his pocket and handed it to one of the barmaids.

‘But of war and politics, I have no real advice to give ye. I only lend my ear to such things’ he leant back as they chuckled at his antics, and took another mouth of ale.

‘My, that hardly seems like you…Fean’ said a voice as a hand clamped on his shoulder. Kandel saw the look in Guthwine’s eye and didn’t shift his expression.

‘Well Uncle, you’ve been away from these parts so long! Last you saw of me I was dueling squirrels and snails with a wooden sword! I have lived and learnt since!’ Kandel was quick to introduce Guthwine as his uncle Endol, and sat him down for an ale.

As Guthwine moved, he hissed at him ‘Lived and learnt? Obviously not as much as was needed! These are drunkards! What could you possibly learn from them! What did I say about drinking? And what is with this ridiculous name you are traipsing about with?’ His voice was becoming more elevated as he continued.

‘You haven’t changed Uncle! I am no child, I know this town well, and all its fine people!’ he waved his hands out to the men of the Bar, who cheered in response. Kandel took another drink and covered his words with his glass.

‘This method has saved the entire camp in the past. You have less luck asking at random. And what of my name? Would you say that to one other who bore it?’

Guthwine had little to say to him of this, but his expression did not lack in telling his feelings of what he said. Satisfied with this, he leant back on his stool and said ‘Are you not expected back at the house Uncle? Mother will be grieved if you are not home soon, she worries so! But I have the day to myself, so I shall see you a little after dinnertime! Fare thee well!’ and with that he turned his back on Guthwine, and went back to regaling his friends.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

This looks good! I will get all the posts up tomorrow and add my own.

Cami

[Orofaniel]

Hello!

Here is my post, Pio.

It didn't turn out exactly as I had planned, though. But I hope it's okay. smilies/biggrin.gif


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Rosie


Rosie had by all means the intention to check up on the boy as soon as Hedgar had gone out to the mills, and close them up for the night. Her husband however, didn't show any sign of going that evening. This, particularly, seemed to make Rosie even more curious what Fippi was up too; and perhaps her husband was involved as well. She didn't know...yet.

But soon Rosie forgot about Fippi's very queer behaviour, and started to tidy the kitchen. It looked quite messy after a "hard" day's work in it. When she was done, it had become much darker outside, and even Rosie was starting to get tired. It had been almost two hour since Fippi had gone to bed, and now Rosie remembered that she had planned to check up on him. Hedgar however was seated in the kitchen waiting for the late afternoon tea that Rosie was making. He smiled as she looked at him.

"I think I'll go and check on Fippi," Rosie said so that she could she her husband's reaction. She smiled again, and went towards the door.

"...B-but the tea dear?" Hedgar asked faintly, rising slowly from his chair. He got up now, when he saw that Rosie was walking towards the door in direction of Fippi’s room. "Sit down honey.." Hedgar said in a kind and low voice. "Lets drink some tea," he said calmly.

Rosie looked at him suspiciously. What on earth was going on here? She wondered. Why didn't her husband want her to check up on her son? It was like Hedgar heard what she was thinking because he told her not "To disturb the boy's beauty sleep", and then he laughed merrily. Rosie however protests: "Boys need no beauty sleep!" She exclaimed and looked with great eyes at her husband. He laughed again; "You are something...aren't you Rosie? Always...this very...amusing creature, that's what you are." he said and laughed even louder.

Rosie couldn't ignore this, and laughed as well. Taking Rosie's hand he led her over to the table again, and pushed her in her chair. There was something wrong here, Rosie thought. Her husband’s hands were all sweaty. They weren't sweaty…. unless, something.....was going on. Something was wrong. He was nervous, that was it! It was unbelievable how her imagination was teasing with her, and how it created images upon images in her head.

Hedgar got over to the kitchen and picked up two cups and the brought Rosie tea.

This was odd, Rosie thought at once. Hedgar had always been a very kind and loving husband, but she was always the one that served tea. But she had to admit that she liked the idea, and how she was being treated. Like a real lady, she thought.

"Thank you darling," she said and smiled. "The pleasure is mine…" Hedgar said politely, and lifted his cup towards his lips. The tea was quite hot, so the left his mouth as soon as it had come. "Very hot!" He exclaimed.

"Oh...yes, it is indeed." Rosie said and laughed.

"So, what's going on...with Fippi?" She asked suspiciously and she could feel the curiosity eating her up inside. She couldn't quite slip the thought that Fippi had went to bed by himself, and at that time.

"Hm?" Hedgar asked innocently, now picking up his cup again. He looked at her as he was surprised over the question.

"Don't ask if you're surprised now," Rosie said in a teasing, but at the same time suspicious way. Her lips curled slowly when she saw that Hedgar was ignoring the question by taking another long sip of his tea.

Hedgar shrugged, and took a sip of his tea once again. "I t-think he had a bit of a headache." He mumbled. Rosie gasped. Her dear son was sick, and Hedgar hadn't told her! How could he? "He is sick?!?" She asked loudly.

"Noooo...." Hedgar said and sat down the cup again, she took her hand and said: "He's only got a thing headache...t-that's all." He should never have said that, he probably knew that as well, because Rosie was now storming up from the chair. "Why didn't you tell me?" She said curling her lips even more. She seemed upset that her son was sick and that Hedgar hadn't allowed her to help Fippi. "B-because....Fippi wanted to take it easy, and sleep." Hedgar muttered, not seeming the slight of worried at all.

Rosie shrugged. "Perhaps he does...."She said and sat down in the chair.”That was why he wanted to go to bed." She said and sighed. "I can't believe he wouldn't tell his own mother though. Maybe he doesn't like....like me....nursing him." She said and gave a deeper sigh than before. "My dear Fippi is a big boy now...he can handle it alone, that's probably it. That very brave boy of mine..." Rosie said as a tear was streaming down one of her pink cheeks.

"No, honey!" Hedgar said and wiped the tear away. "He loves when you…dull with him.“ He said and gave a faint smile. It was obvious that he didn’t want Rosie to feel bad for anything.

"Yes, you're probably right." Rosie said and sniffed. She took a sip from her tea."He is a big boy now....a big brave boy." She muttered. "Aye, he is indeed." Hedgar said and smiled. Rosie smiled as well, but she could still feel the concern for Fippi. She had always thought of him like a small innocent baby, that needed his mother's love and care for his survival. That was a bit true though, she thought afterwards.

"Let’s make a deal!" Hedgar suggested enthusiastically. Rosie looked up, and waited for Hedgar to continue. "If he doesn't come down tomorrow as early as he always does..." Rosie interrupted Hedgar with her merry laughter. "Yes..?" She said waiting yet again from Hedgar to continue. "....well, then we'll go and talk to him. And then, my dear, you can nurse him...all you want!" He said and smiled at her, now taking a deep breath.

Rosie didn't say anything, she just smiled, over the fantastic idea her husband had just brought up. He was truly a man with a great character…..


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Okay, I figured it would be best for Hedgar [both of them] if Rosie didn't find out that "Fippi had gone out with friends from school." Heh.... smilies/evil.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

Tell me if I need to fix aything, smilies/wink.gif

Thanks,
Oro

[piosenniel]

Oro

Your post is on board! smilies/smile.gif

~*~ Pio

[Child of the 7th Age]

Whoops! It's been a long day. The bandits' posts, and my own, will go up Friday morning....hopefully, bright and early!

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

It's not exactly bright and early, but the bandit posts are now up.

On the bandit adventures in Bree, see

Kandel, 12/14 10:06 pm
Guthwine, same as 10:09 pm
Rudgar, same at 10:14 pm.

Meanwhile, back at camp.....the refugees from the Weather Hills have marched into the bandits' encampment, even before the "spies" arrive home.

This appears at the end of the current game thread, plus another post by Guthwine. The bandits have a little meal but must leave quickly. The embers are starting to burn on the hill right above the cave where the bunnies are being taken.

Good luck Breelander children! Things could get a little hot....

The bandits should now start working on posts getting us back to camp and welcoming the folk from Weather Hills. It should be a happy night for us, reuniting with those who were left behind. Maybe Guthwine and Lotar will bury the axe, at least for a little?

[piosenniel]

Maybe Guthwine and Lotar will bury the axe . . .

Yes, and hopefully not in each other! smilies/eek.gif

[Taralphiel]

Yes, and hopefully not in each other!

teehee! Sounds possible with those two hm? smilies/wink.gif

I think in extremes, Lotar will give to a little cooperation *grins*

Ill get going on preparing a new post for whatever comes. Ill also make up one for Lotar's reaction, as he is still at the camp.

[piosenniel]

Big Folk and Little Folk children:

See my post of January 10, 2004 01:47 AM. The coney's are in trouble! It is very early morning, just around dawn. The small fire the bandits left carelessly burning has crept down the hillside and now threatens to do in the bunnies.

Fippi will lead the charge back to try and save the animals - but the children will be trapped in the cave. All except Lily who tripped on a rock and fell, unseen, in the smoke, and Willofain who lagged behind to fill the waterskins she brought for the bunnies.

Nova, I think, will do the post for Fippi.

Can I get some of you others to post your reactions and confusion, and feelings of being scared that the fire has you trapped and you can't get out.

Will will find Lily and run back to the town with her. And Willowfain too should hightail it back to Bree and raise the alarm.

Make it as dramatic as you wish. And feel free to use Kari, Rollo and Randy (the Big folk kids) and Pearl and Hamson (Hobbits) in your posts.

[Novnarwen]

Nova, I think, will do the post for Fippi.

Yes, I m working on it. smilies/wink.gif

I have some questions though.....

1) Regarding Fippi's post: All the children will make it into the cave, except Lily and Will... Is it okay if Fippi and the other children notice that the pair of them is gone? (This won't be happening before they are in the cave, with the fire blocking the entrance, of course..)

2) Would you like me to write a post for Hedgar afterwards? About him, waking up, not finding Fippi. He could go look for him (Tell Rosie another lie) and end up in the Prancing Pony, where he accidentally meets Miz Andreth and tells her that Fippi is missing?

Let me know, please. smilies/biggrin.gif

Thanks
Nova

[piosenniel]

1) Regarding Fippi's post: All the children will make it into the cave, except Lily and Will... Is it okay if Fippi and the other children notice that the pair of them is gone? (This won't be happening before they are in the cave, with the fire blocking the entrance, of course..)

Don’t mention Will – no one knows he is following them – trying to see what they are doing and keep them safe if he can. Do notice that Lily and Willofain, too(she lagged behind to go to the creek to get water for the coneys) are not with you all. The smoke should be thick, hard to see – the children will have to move themselves and the conies into a far chamber of the cave and lay down on the floor to breath.

2) Would you like me to write a post for Hedgar afterwards? About him, waking up, not finding Fippi. He could go look for him (Tell Rosie another lie) and end up in the Prancing Pony, where he accidentally meets Miz Andreth and tells her that Fippi is missing?

Yes, have him get up very early – dawn, (the fire is just starting about then and the children are just running for the cave). He can actually seek out Miz Andreth – maybe hoping Fippi for some reason is sleeping over with Edmund.

This will give Cami a chance to have Andreth peek into Edmund’s room and discover him gone.

Right after all this is when Willofain should be alerting the Mayor and Will comes running back to alert the town also.

[piosenniel]

Chathol-linn

Check your PM's. smilies/biggrin.gif
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Nova

I put a SAVE on the game for Hedgar going to the Inn. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Chathol-linn]

Hi! Here is a post for Willofain. Feel free to edit this to fit the story line, or let me know if you need something else. Regards - Chathol-linn

Willofain overhears the bandits outside the Hedge

Willofain never knew what made her follow Minastan’s wolfhound into the Chetwood. She thought it was a wonderful spy game, just as the Mayor had hinted. When Minastan took the note from Huan Vu’s red neckerchief and replaced it with one of his own, Willofain thought it was part of the fun. A secret!

She watched Huan Vu speed away from Minastan. Willofain followed as best she could, all the way back from the Chetwood to the Hedge. There she heard voices. It was dark but she could see from their silhouettes that they were four Big Folk. Willofain had never seen any of them before. They were each leading a horse. She heard the biggest one say, “Be careful what you do and say. Listen to the conversations around you on the streets; do not be afraid to talk to others. Find out everything you can, but be careful to hide your true identity.”

Willofain wondered, Why are you hiding who you are? She could not make it out what they meant to do. She decided to find Mayor Harald and tell him, and she slipped through the gap in the Hedge.

Now other voices came to her ears. This time the owners of the voices were both Big Folk and Little, and Willofain knew some of them from school.

"What are you doing?” she asked.

Kari explained, “We are helping Edmund save the bunnies from the stewpot. We brought them here and now we must get them some food and water.”

“Oh, I can help!” said Willofain, forgetting all about her message to the mayor. “Water, you say? Well, I can fetch that for them. Where shall I bring it?”

“Do you know the cave near the gap in the hedge?” said Edmund. “We’ve put them in there.”

“I will be back straight away,” said Willofain. She made off to get her water skins filled, and it was then that she came upon the smoldering embers left by the four Big Folk. The nearby leaves had caught fire and were burning.

“There are leaves everywhere!” exclaimed Willofain. Sure enough, the fire began to spread, and it raced downhill toward the cave where the children had hidden the conies. She ran toward the flames, trying to outpace them and give warning when suddenly she caromed into the legs of a Big boy and went flying backwards.

The Big boy came over and offered her a hand up. “I’m Will Farroweed,” he said. “You’re Willofain. You know the mayor, don’t you? Then I have a job for you.”

***
The night was darkest just before dawn. The fire at the Hedge was behind her, and its smoke still pained her eyes and made it hard to see. Few lights showed in the houses of Bree.

Harald, please be at home, Willofain thought as she ran through the dark streets.

She passed the house of Dantha, the mayor’s sweetheart, and continued up the graveled street to the stone house that was the mayor’s. To her joy a light shone through the upstairs window that overlooked the street and the town.

“Mayor Harald!” she cried in her little girl voice.

The window opened outward. “Who calls?”

“It is Willofain! O Mayor, there is a fire down town. Please let me in!”

Let her in! Harald was downstairs in an instant and nearly carried the girl upstairs to the kitchen. “Give me you news!”

And she did. “The fire is headed for the Hedge! And the girls and boys from school are in the cave with the conies,” she finished.

“What next,” he groaned. “Stay here!” Harald stormed outside and ran down the hill, shouting for Telien all the while.

Willofain was never one to follow orders, but she stayed long enough to search the kitchen for some food. She found a slice of cheese, the end of a loaf of bread, and some cool cider. She wolfed these down like Huan Vu, and then took after the mayor, catching up to him at the sign of the Prancing Pony.

“Fire!” he was roaring into the night.
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Chathol-linn -

Nice post! I divided it into 3 sections and posted each in where they fit best.

~*~ Pio

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:23 PM January 11, 2004: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Novnarwen]

Hello!

I know I promised one more post, but I haven't finished that yet. I'll try to either get it up later today or tomorrow. I hope that's alright. Anyway, here's the post for Fippi and the fire.

**

Fippi and the Fire

Fippi was pleased by the night’s accomplishments, but was even more pleased to hear the suggestion, of them all going back soon to look after the rabbits. Fippi grinned, as he bent down and picked up what looked like an eatable plant. He turned his eyes over at the others, who had gathered leaves and grass for the small ones. They would be heading back to the cave first, before returning home, to give the rabbits the juiciest leaves and grass found in Bree.

Fippi looked up, to see that dawn was drawing near. He knew that he was way too late for the agreement he and his father had reached the previous evening. Off you go! And I'll cover for you for about 1-2 hours. These were the exact word of his father. Fippi shrugged, knowing that he had been out for a lot more than 1-2 hours. By this, he grew a bit ashamed, but he shook the feeling off as he saw the other children making ready to go to the cave again. I'll soon be home, Fippi thought, assuring himself that this was how it was going to be.

He bent down one last time to find some juicy grass by a big tree trunk. As he and the other children, following him, stepped out of the shadows, Fippi felt a weird smell stream into his nostrils. Fippi opened his hand, where he had gathered grass and leaves. He stuck his nose down in it, but it wasn't the same smell which he smelt now. The smell of grass was delicious and reminded him of a hot summer day when he climbed trees. This smell, however, reminded him of ... of.. when Hedgar lit a fire!

The Hobbit boy opened his eyes wide open, looking tensely around. The other children, who noticed Fippi stopping up, came up beside him and asked curiously if there was something wrong. Fippi waved the twins off, still trying to look after something which could imply that his nostrils hadn't been completely wrong, when thinking it smelled like fire.

"The coneys!" Fippi suddenly burst out. By the cave, which wasn't far away, grey smoke could be seen and the flames made it almost impossible to be mistaken. "Fire!" he yelled, now pointing desperately at the flames. ‘We’ve got to save them!!!"

Without hesitating and in mere desperation, Edmund and Kari ran with great pace over to have a better look. Randy and Rollo followed closely behind; meanwhile the Hobbit children were the last ones to run closer, (their short legs seemed to be the main reason, not their courage). The thick grey smoke had spread around in the area in no time, and it looked like dirty snow. Somewhere in between, you could see the colour of red, mixing up with the smoke, dust and the faint sunlight. The fire would soon be out of control.

Fippi urged everyone to stay together, being afraid of losing the others in the smoke, which laid itself like a blanket around them. “I can’t see!!” Kari shrieked. Fippi felt the heat of the fire and pearls of sweat dripping down from his forehead. “Into the cave!” Fippi urged. It was all he could think of, at the moment. The others agreed, now not seeing each other clearly. “We’ve got to save the coneys, now,” Fippi continued. Fippi felt the smoke running down in his throat, causing difficulties to speak and breathe. He fought desperately against it, taking his hand to his throat, trying to breathe. He hulked as he heard Randy.

“But what about the fire,” she asked, coughing. “The cave is our only chance!” Fippi tried to shout this out loudly for everyone to hear, but he didn't know if his voice had reached everyone's ears. Fippi though, hadn’t finished before he could hear most of the children running towards and into the cave.

The darkness in the cave was unpleasant, but the smoke, luckily, hadn’t overwhelmed them, yet. Fippi looked around, hoping to see someone by his side. For a moment, he stood still, calling for the others. Why did I have to lose the others now? he thought, helping himself to calm down. Here he was, alone in the dark, in a cave with fire and smoke blocking the entrence. Was it over?

Fippi advanced over the cave floor, holding his hands out, waving desperately with them in hope to dash into somone. "Ouch!" Pearl, let out. Pearl and Hamson stood just as helpless as Fippi in the dark. But now,at least, the three of them had found each other. None of them unfortunately could seem to spot the any of the others anywhere, though.

"Fippi, is that you?" It was Kali approaching, who to the Hobbits looked like a giant in the dark. "Come!" Kali urged.

Soon they entered a chamber far into the cave. It was even darker in here, but less smoke. Fippi could glimpse the Big Folk children, who had made it to the cave before the Hobbit children. "The coneys are safe," Rollo assured Fippi. "For now," Kali said, looking at the coneys. Fippi nodded. The Hobbits and the Big Folk children lay down on the floor; it was common knowledge that smoke went upwards and that the oxygen would be nearest to the ground. They huddled together, coughing now and then as the smoke swirled around in the chamber. Fippi felt the half wet ground under his body. He looked around, getting snall gilmpses of each and every,

W-where i-is Li-ly a-and Will-ofain? Fippi stammered. Where a-are th-they? he asked. He felt his hands getting sweaty. Had the smoke overwhelmed Lily and Willofain? Hadn't the two of them made it to the cave?

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That was it.

Let me know if it needs editing, please. smilies/biggrin.gif

Thanks,
Nova

[piosenniel]

Nova

Great post! It's on board.

Loved this part:

. . . meanwhile the Hobbit children were the last ones to run closer, (their short legs seemed to be the main reason, not their courage).

Short legs, big hearts, great spirits - you've captured the Hobbit character!

Take your time - There's a reserved space for Hedgar waiting.

~*~ Pio smilies/biggrin.gif

[piosenniel]

Fear! Fire! Awake!

The fire is burning, the children are trapped in the cave.

Cami Hedgar is at the Inn talking to Andreth - hoping Fippi has spent the night with Edmund. They should be hearing the alarm bells and shouts of 'Fire!' as they discover neither Edmund or Fippi are there.

Chathol-linn - go ahead and organise the putting out of the fire. Berilac will organise the rescue of the children.

Nova - Berilac is going to draft Hedgar into helping with the rescue. I'll PM you later when I have the plan worked out more firmly.

Oro

Clear your PM's please.


~*~ Pio

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:37 PM January 11, 2004: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Chathol-linn]

Hi - I tried editing the RPG thread at the Save place but it would not let me. Here's the post. Please feel free to post it or edit it as necessary.

Harald Organizes the Fire Fighting

Harald’s first breathless stop was the Town Hall. It was a fortunate location - most of the way down town and not too far from the Pony. The Captain of Guards was already there, as were many of the townsfolk, Big and Little, resident and guest, who had been roused from their beds by the alarm. Harald could see Berilac the Hobbit Ranger running full speed up the street.

Behind the Town Hall, Bree kept a shed and in it they had fire fighting tools, for fires were a deadly menace whether in heat of summer, drought of fall, or cold of winter when every fireplace was roaring. The Breelanders all knew this and had taken precautions.

“We are lucky that many of our roofs are made of slate, and our houses of stone,” said Telien.

“True,” said Harald. “But there is much that could burn. The Pony is close to the Hedge and is made of a lot of timber.”

“You might have to pull it down if the fire makes it to the Hedge,” said one of the town council members.

“I will if I have to,” said Harald, thinking of a time a hundred years ago when, his Mum had told him, a Mayor had refused to do just that, and Bree had burnt to the ground. They still called that one ‘the fool mayor.’ “But let us make sure we do not have to.”

Harald jumped to the top of the steps that led to the Hall. “Breelanders All! I call on you to fight this new threat of fire. I need three heads of household from the lower town, now! And someone from the Prancing Pony. Ban, it is you.”

A goodwife and huge Uther of the Big Folk stepped forward, together with Elmerith, Telien’s second in command. Ban from the Pony came too, looking as if he were dreaming or wished he were. The smell of smoke came on the morning breeze, and the crackle of fire sounded like a battle. The sun rose red in the sky.

“After all our work to repair it, that Hedge is not coming down,” Harald told them. To the four he had called forth he said, “Each of you – get ten of your folk and make a bucket brigade line from each of the downtown cisterns to the Hedge. Portion out the Hedge and wet it down. Don’t stop. Thank all the powers that be for the heavy rain we had a while back. The wells and cisterns are full.”

Dantha arrived, panting. “What can I do, Harald?”

“Go in the shed, get the buckets, and pile them in four piles in front of the cisterns.” Dantha ran to the shed and found the buckets. There were other, more ominous tools there: axes, ladders, hooks, chains. But she kept up her courage and grabbed buckets by the handles, and brought them out to the cisterns.

“We need more hands, Harald!” she shouted over the roar of crowd and flame. “If the fire crosses the Hedge, we will be open to any bandit on the East Road or the Greenway!”

“Worse,” said Telien. “If it hits the smith shop next to the Pony, the charcoal will burn hot enough to melt all the iron in Bree.”

“I will get the lads and lasses,” said Dantha, and she dashed away. Soon she returned with at least two dozen youths and maids, and then the bucket brigades went faster.

Harald was thinking of taking a calm breath when he saw Berilac pushing toward the Town Hall steps.

“The children in the cave!” he was shouting. “What about the children!”

“Oh, no,” said Harald. “I forgot Willofain’s message. Telien! Open the North Gates. Get them wetted down. See to Berilac – he knows where they are!”

Then Harald abandoned forever any reservations he might have had about the Little Folk. He turned to the Hobbit Ranger.

“Berilac, Bree is already in your debt for your help on the Hedge. While you’re looking out for the youngsters, might the other Hobbits try their hand at fire-fighting? I've seen Hobbits stamp out a fire with bare feet.”

A burning branch separated from its burning tree and landed wind-borne on the street in front of them. There it lay as a symbol of all the rancor and trouble that had separated the two folk, and it was Harald who held his breath and waited.

[piosenniel]

Chathol-linn

Your post is on the game! smilies/smile.gif
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I've filled in all my saves and will await others filling in their SAVES.

Chathol-linn should be doing another firefighting post, I think and then I'll do a short post in which the children are rescued.

Soon after that, I think we should move on to the final scenes for the game - the attempted invasion of Bree by the bandits.

How does that sound?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

That sounds fine.

First, I want to say what a great job everyone is doing on these fire posts. I sat down and read the whole sequence for the first time today, and it sounds wonderful.

Second, I am filling in my saves. So far I've finished with these:

1/9 at 2:45 pm -- I edited the post so that Guthwine and the other bandits are deep in the forest now, but still have miles to go, and,

1/10 at 7:17 pm - new post for Kali and Edmund in the fire.

Thirdly, Nova, please check your pms. This is regard to the save for 1/11 at 3:10 am which you are scheduled to fill in.... The one that says....Hedgar looks for Fippi at the Pracing Pony.

Let me know by pm or on the thread what you'd prefer to do...

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I will continue to fill in other saves today and be finished by late tonight.

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:42 PM January 12, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nova,

Check your pms again, and let me know...

Cami

[Novnarwen]

Thanks Pio, for pasting my previous post up! smilies/biggrin.gif

Alright! Here is my post! Thank you very much for your patience. smilies/biggrin.gif (I believe everyone knows where it should be placed.. smilies/wink.gif)

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Hedgar

Hedgar woke at the break of dawn, by the rays of the sun; streaming trough the curtains, making it immensely light. The Hobbit rolled over and down on the floor, now being fully awake. He grabbed his dressing gown and went silently out of the room, shutting the door carefully; Rosie was still asleep. Hedgar made his way to Fippi's room. He stood still for a moment, waiting, listening if there were any signs of life inside. After a few minutes passing, the Hobbit man made his move. With a gracious movement he opened the door and slid in.

At first, Hedgar grinned, seeing Fippi laying in his bed, or that was what he thought he had seen. Soon enough Hedgar understood that he had been very much mistaken; it was only a doll of some kind. The Hobbit grabbed the doll by the hair, stared into its' eyes, before throwing it across the room hearing a little *boom* as it hit the wall. He heard a vague sound coming from Rosie's bedroom; she would soon wake up, Hedgar knew that. He felt his hand getting sweaty as he reluctantly picked the doll up from the floor and threw it back on the bed. This time, with no real force. Hedgar left the room moments later before getting another 'doll-attack.'

What am I supposed to do? Hedgar thought angrily being disappointed that his so called 'plan' hadn't worked. Now, not only, would Fippi be in big trouble when Rosie figured all of this out (she would, eventually, and her Hobbit Sense would help her getting to the truth); He, Hedgar would be in even bigger trouble! The Hobbit slammed his head desperately against the wall regretting it the very moment he realised he had done it; what if Rose had heard? Besides, it was terribly painful!

"Ehm... ehm..Don't mind me dear... It's nothing.. dear.. nothing at all.. everything is under... under control," he stammered to his own rescue, taking one hand to his forehead (where the pain was worst), rubbing gently. The other hand found its way to his mouth. The terrible headache was intolerable, and the Hobbit had to take his hand into his mouth and bite his jaws together, to prevent screaming.

Light-footed, Hedgar ran towards the front door. "I think I see Fippi by the mills," he pressed forwards, still having half of his hand in his mouth. "I'll go and look for him and bring him back for breakfast in a little while," he managed to say before springing out the door, slamming it shut behind him. He ran out, not caring if Rosie had heard it; she was still in bed, and would probably stay there for a while more.

"Neat!" Hedgar muttered to himself. "Here I am; in pyjamas, no breakfast, no shaving and only one silver coin!" He reached after the coin in his dressing gown, which he still wore. "Well, well," he said grinning, meanwhile looking at the coin, now feeling a bit pleased about himself.

Hedgar ran quickly away from the doorstep and the hobbit hole. One would never know if Rosie stood 'lurking' in the window, being suspicious about Hedgar's behaviour.

He trudged slowly away, calling for Fippi now and then. Soon, but naturally with that stomach, he became tired and the sweat started running down from his back. He realised that he had turned in a totally different direction than intended, and now he had ended up near the Prancing Pony. He smirked as he saw his opportunity. Ale, this time a day must be a record, he thought, getting rather cheerful by this thought. He forgot what he was really out for, and headed towards the Inn in a great pace, or rather the greatest pace a Hobbit like Hedgar could make.

****

There was a faint light in the Inn. Only a few people sat at the benches, most being slightly drunk or half asleep. None however, came to Hedgar's attention. He made his way to the desk, where he laid the silver coin and ordered a pint. The woman standing behind seemed to be very surprised by this customer; drinking this time a day. Hedgar felt the smell of fresh ale. It was delicious and he seemed to be forgetting his real task; to find Fippi. Hedgar settled at one of the benches, alone. He sipped his ale, now and then trying to remember why he was even here. He shrugged as he drank hit ale in big gulps.

"Hedgar?"

It was a woman, who appeared in front of him. At first he ignored her, but figured soon that this was Miz Andreth; Fippi's teacher. He smiled, drying the areas around his mouth with the back of his hand.

"Miz.. Andreth!" he said, happy to finally talk to someone. "I am really sorry about my behaviour, the pea-episode, I mean," he said snorting.

The woman told him not to worry and that she would be sceptic too, if her boy had been treated so badly at school. Hedgar smiled again, approving.

"So, what makes you drop by this time a day?" she asked gently, looking at the Hobbit.

Hedgar, who had completely forgot what he was really up too, shrugged and bit his lip. He took another draught of his ale, while thinking as hard as possible. "That reminds me..." he started, still being unsure. He slid his finger up and down the flagon, frowning. "Ah!!" he suddenly burst out. Miz Andreth looked questioningly at him, her eyes wide open. "Fippi... he's gone missing.. And, I am .. well.." he said. "I wwas looking for him," he finished.

"Missing? How?"

"Last night. Fippi confessed he was going out with some.. some.." Hedgar said trying to avoid the Innkeeper's look. "Friends from school! And I told him to come home soon, but he hasn't been home yet!"

"Friends from school? Edmund??" With this Andreth walked quickly away from the table, where Hedgar was sitting. Hedgar, who got quite confused by this, chose to follow after, bringing his pint along, though.

***

Thanks again!

Let me know if it needs editing, please!

Cheers,
Nova

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 3:54 PM January 14, 2004: Message edited by: Novnarwen ]

[Orofaniel]

Hey!

I've written my post for Rosie, where she finds out Fippi's gone missing.

Hope it's alright. smilies/biggrin.gif

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Orofaniel's post- Rosie

“Hedgar?” Rosie said as she got up from her bed. She could see that her husband had already gotten up. This was odd, she admitted to herself. She was the first one up usually, but after Hedgar’s behaviour yesterday, everything could be possible, right? She dressed quickly, and hurried over to the kitchen. She was expecting that Hedgar would sit there, whether drinking his tea, or eating his breakfast…Who know, maybe both things at the same time, but no, not this morning. Rosie glimpsed the empty table, and shrugged. What was Hedgar up to now? She thought suspiciously. Maybe he’d gone out to the mills earlier, but Rosie doubted that. She gave a short sigh and went into Fippi’s room.

To her amazement she couldn’t find Fippi either. But the thing that shook her mostly was that his bed showed no sign of someone ever sleeping in it that night. Rosie gasped. Where were they?!? Rosie straightened up; maybe Fippi was playing a silly trick on her. She smiled to herself and bowed to se under his bed. But no, there was no Fippi there either. This particularly made her a bit anxious and nervous about the whole situation. She couldn’t find her son, nor husband! Something was going on! The feeling of that something terrible had happened to them crept over her like an

She wondered if she would go out to the fields, over to the mills and se if they were there. But as she looked through the windows, she could see that there was no movement what so ever. She was becoming poor on good ideas….what could she do, but wait? But, Rosie has never really been a person who waits, she always has to act. If not, she’ll go mad.

Without really thinking, she took her coat, and went out. She closed the door as she felt the win blow in her face. “I’ll run down to the Town Hall…” She said to herself and ran. Her hobbit feet carried her as fast as they could, but after a little while she could feel that she was almost out of breath. She stopped running, and walked quickly instead. As she walked she could feel the slight of wariness taking over her. She couldn’t help thinking that something had happened to the two persons she loved the most. It was unbearable.

When she reached the Town Hall she saw Berilac. She hurried over to him, to see if he knew anything of Hadgar and Fippi.
“Hello, Berilac.” Rosie said politely as he turned is head towards her.

He didn’t even get to greet her before Rosie’s mouth was flooding words that could remind hm of sentences.

“I c-can’t…Have you…seen Hedgar? And Fippi? Couln’t…find them…this morning, I couldn’t find them.” Rosie blurred out. “Have you seen them?” She asked again, this time trying to specify what she was wondering about.

"Rosie..." He started, while he sighed. "I've ill news." he continued. Rosie looked at him with great eyes. "Ill news?" she repeated, while her eyes turned blank. What had happened to her sweet boy? And Hedgar? “Tell me!” Rosie demanded as she saw that Berilac was looking gravely at her. “Well, Fippi…your son is trapped in one of the caves with some of the other children from school.” He said and looked at her anxiously. “What?!?” Rosie exclaimed horrified over the news. “He is trapped in….a-a cave?!?” She repeated. The poor woman had difficulties to understand what had happened so Berliac had to support her, by taking her hand. “It’ll be…alright.” He said, but it didn’t seem too convincing.

“So, what do we do?!” Rosie said while tears were streaming down her face…”A-and what about....Hedgar?” She continued. She was looking even more anxious now.

"No, I haven't heard nor seen Hedgar, I'm afraid." Berilac said, looking surprised over the question that Hedgar was gone "missing" as well. "Have you checked at the...Inn?" He asked looking at her, now seeming as anxious as Rosie.

"No..." Rosie stammered. "But I have to get my boy first," She said again. She breathed heavily and tears were still popping out from her red eyes.

"Yes, of course." He said in a comforting voice. "Lets go and talk to the others....." He suggested as he led the way.

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Tell me if I need to change something... smilies/biggrin.gif

[piosenniel]

Well done Oro!

I've popped it into place.

~*~ Pio smilies/smile.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nova,

They fit together fine!

Everyone,

Nova and I have a joint post up at 1/11, 3:10 am. Andreth suspects the conies are involved but has no idea where the children are.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Another post has gone up at 1/11, 6:17 pm, where Lily is tended to and Lilac sets up a makeshift house of healing in the Pony. Andreth and Hedgar are headed to Berilac's meeting.

Rosie....he's coming. Don't be too mad at him.

I'll do a bandit post tomorrow, getting the group back to the encampment. Other than that, Pio, I'll wait for you to post to see what ingenious thing you've cooked up!

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 10:37 PM January 12, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[piosenniel]

The children are all saved! smilies/smile.gif

Can someone take care of the rest of the fire and get it under control . . .

~*~ Pio

[Esgallhugwen]

I think I need a good flogging, does anyone agree? Could someone give me a brief summary of what is going on. I've been busy with diploma exams, it's absolutely infuriating not be be able to post much for this RP. smilies/mad.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Esgallhugwen and everyone else,

Here is where we are.....

In Bree: The fire is out and everyone has returned to your homes. A traveller has just brought the news that a large encampment of refugees has arrived in the northeast corner of Breeland, and are poised to attack.

For the next few days (real time), please prepare a post in the aftermath of the fire, saying how you feel about what happened and/or how you feel about the fact that the refugees have been sighted in Breeland.

Bandits: You are back in your encampment. Guthwine has addressed Lotar (Tara) asking for permission to attack in a few days' time.

If you'd like to describe your reunion with family and friends, you can do a post and put it on the discussion thread. Pio or I will paste it up. Or you can begin to speculate about the attack and describe the preparations, since this will surely be happening soon.


Pio - Can we start the siege late Monday night (real time)? We can leave saves if needed for the earlier posts.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:09 PM January 16, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[piosenniel]

Cami -

I'm working evening shift Monday - so I'll get something up in the wee hours of Tuesday when I get home. smilies/smile.gif

~*~ Pio

[Eruantalon]

This is somthing me and Arst have been working on for a little while. Its ment to show what people are thinking and some charctor shading for Rudgar and Kirima.

Its supposed to happen before the attack on bree. I told cami about it and now its done. We turned it into a combined post. So its like the two charctors are having a conversation.


After walking for such a long time the camp almost seemed welcoming to Rudgar. He almost felt like it was a new home. He had gotten so settled into the half of the camp where the rest of the bandits where. Now he was walking along the edge of the two camps. Seeing how many people had arrived and just looking around.

There where some new faces, and some old ones too. He found a feeling he had not felt since he was a child. He felt sadness well up inside of him. It hit him now more than any time before. Life had changed so much since he started working with these bandits. He was searching for fortune and he thought that would make him happy. Looking around the camp if he had the money right then and there he would want nothing more than to help those people around him.

Still all he could do was to try and help them. Yet what kind of help was he really. Bring all the bandits that where as shaggy and dangerous as a long unfed dog. Some how some way Rudgar had changed when he least expected it. The change was small but it grew over time. All his life he wandered with out a single friend.

While he walked along he saw Kirima sitting at the edge of the two camps. He remembered how she had been the only nice one to him the whole time that he was there.


Kirima was sitting by herself and happily watching the camps members talk. She saw Rudgar walking nearby. He came over and sat down next to her. They talked for a while, and Kirima pointed out some of the newcomers that she knew.

"That's Soran's sister Laira and her children," she said. "And over there is Elias, who folk often call Old Elias. He'll most likely be leading when we go to Bree..." She trailed off, happiness fleeing at the dark subject.

“Kirima, You it seems so sad. I know how you feel….. It’s drawing near. I can steal a chicken from a farmer. I don’t think I know what to do to steal a whole town from a people. A chicken is just a meal. It’s not a person’s whole life. I don’t know what I’m doing here or what is going to happen. You seem to be going through the same thing?”

Kirima nodded. "Yes, it is hard for me to attack the town. It seems too much like what was done to us," She gestured at the campsite. "But this is what we must do, is it not? If we do not win this town, winter will take us. We will freeze if we do not starve first. I'm sure many of these folk have thought the same as we, that mayhap we should leave the Breefolk alone, but we are still here. Is there any other choice?"

Rudgar knew that what was said was the truth. He looked at all the people around him. He knew that all these people needed help in this dire time. “Yes that’s true, but there has to be a better way. I know there has to be. I just can’t find it right now. By the time a better way would be found. Every one here would die from the winter freeze.”

Seeing the young children run past him he felt his heart break. Now even more, than ever before. Because he knew what it felt like to be so small and alone.

“Maybe we can help find a better way? My mind is sharp and nimble. But it doesn’t work well alone. Maybe we can think up a better way Kirima? If we don’t then at least they have the course there taking now. Either way it’s still good to talk to a friend again” Rudgar smiled when he finally said this.

Kirima nodded sadly. "Yes, there should be another way." she said. "But we cannot talk to the Breefolk. They may be like the evil raiders who came to burn our villagers, or they may be honest people. If they are evil, they will not help us, merely drive us out again. And if they are honest folk, they will trust us little more. They believe that we are bandits, and they are correct. We steal, we raid farmhouses, and we are going to attack their town. Why should they treat with us?" She shook her head and pushed the thoughts to the back of her mind, then smiled at Rudgar. "Yes, it is good to talk to a friend. Come, forget these gloomy thoughts." Kirima gestured around the campsite. "Let me introduce you to some of these fine folk."


“That does sound like a good way to spend the rest of the day. I would like to meet some of these people? Maybe I can make a few more friends here? Lets go Kirima that sounds like a fine idea.” The two got up now and made there way off to meet the rest of the camp. Talking to lots of new faces and people. Rudgar felt more at home on this side of camp than anywhere before.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Eruantalon, Arestevana,

Very nice! I'll get it up right after Lotar's and Guthwine's posts.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Check your pms.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara, Tinuviel, Arestevana, Eruantalon,

Check your pms! Please get back to me as soon as possible.

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 4:31 PM January 16, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Can someone put this up for me somewhere in the midst of the refugee/scout reunions?

(By the way, I couldn't remember if I'd said how many children Laira had, or what she looked like, and the other discussion thread was not working when I tried to look. Sorry if there's any confusion.)

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Tinuviel's Post: Soran

"Unca Soran! Unca Soran!"

The old man was swarmed by his overenthusiastic niece and nephews, curly-haired Lalia and the twins Jase and Chase. He laughed aloud, lifting Lalia above his head and twirling her around. The boys attached themselves to his legs, squealing with delight at seeing their uncle again for the first time in ages, as they had put it to their mother a few days ago.

Four-year-old Lalia kept up a constant stream of gurgling chatter, only half of which Soran was able to follow above the boys noise and the laughter of the many other children running about. The scout's camp was starting to look more like a good-sized village than the pitiful collection of tents it had been. The only problem with that image was the lack of houses and the fact that it was in the middle of the woods.

"They've missed you, big brother," a low alto voice told him. "So have I."

Soran disentangled himself from the children and turned to his sister. She smiled wearily. "They don't understand what's going to happen, do they?" he asked.

"No."

"Understand what, Unca Soran?" asked one of the twins.

Um. How did one explain such a thing to an eight-year old? "Well . . ."

[Taralphiel]

Here is my post. On what was in the PM, I wanted to show Lotar's resistance to the idea, but a sense of giving up to Guthwine's ambition...in short, he's a tad depressed! smilies/wink.gif

TARALPHIEL - YOUR POST IS ON BOARD HERE: January 16, 2004 12:17 PM ~*~ Pio

~*~

Lotar had been staring at Feanwe's hair clip, stirring memories in his mind. The refugee's had come into the camp, and their faces brought him naught but pain. It reminded him of the family he had lost, and his grief could not seem to be any more full.

He heard movement, and heard Guthwine's voice talking behind him.

"Give me just three days for this pack of travellers to rest and train for the siege. On the morning of the fourth day, or perhaps under the cover of night, we will be ready to attack."

Lotar had given up on strategy and war, he simply wanted contentment. For a miraculous moment, his temper did not flare

'Guthwine, you are a man of war. You make your plans. I will follow them if I see fit to do so. I want no more a part. I am tired. And you are blind to your predicament. I think there may be another way, but you will not have it. So have your War.

Lotar sat down, and stared at the sheet of his tent.

~*~

Kandel sifted his way through the camp, and saw Guthwine leave his fathers tent. He stepped in and bowed

'Naught has changed. Bree's defenses are still coming up, and the people are still in slight confusion. What did Guthwine say?'

'He wants his War boy, and I have snapped. I do not know what to do'

Kandel sat by his father and looked at him 'All will be well. Whatever happens, all will sort itself out' Kandel grinned. With that, he stood up and said 'Im out for a quick walk. I want to see if I can find anyone I know' Lotar waved him off quickly

~*~

Kandel sifted through the camp of people, looking for familiar faces. He had lost touch with many old friends that stayed there. After searching for a good while, he headed out into the trees with a shrug. He was so busy in reasoning with himself that he did not see two women in front of him, both with very startled expressions.

He looked at them carefully, and small grin played on his face. Their dress was too clean and fine to be from the refugees that had just come in, and they looked to healthy for that. Their tense movements also gave away their fear. Kandel relaxed a slight, finding a little hope in the fact they were yet to flee.

'Well, I can tell a few things from you both. One is that you are not of those from the Weather Hills. And the second is that you are here for a reason, and have not stumbled here by chance...'

'My name is Kandel, and my father is one that runs this group you call banditd, murderers, and savages. And what are your names?'

'We are here to see for ourselves what you are, we mean you no harm' said one, a brave and stern looking woman.

'And I do not doubt that at all' Kandel said, not worrying that she did not answer his query. 'If you wish you may speak with my father on this. He is a man with a short fuse, but his heart is truer than you would put for a savage. What say you?'

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:10 AM January 20, 2004: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Good post, but your mailbox is full, so I will put my note on this thread....

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Lilac and Andreth have gone to pay a visit to the outlaws just to have a look.

Take a look at my last post. Any chance that fellow breaking from the thicket could be Kandel? Do you think he'd be "fool enough" to go back with Lilac and Andreth to the town and try and talk some sense to Berilac and the mayor? Or would you rather bring the women to speak with Lotar? Kandel's recent conversation with his father may have some bearing on his willingness to do these things.

Feel free to use my characters. But Lilac should do most of the talking, since Andreth is more distrustful. Andreth's bow is hidden under her cloak on the horse's back so you won't see it. At least I hope not.

Go ahead and do a save on the game if that's the easiest way....

cami/child

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Your addendum to the post was perfect!

I erased the earlier one and brought the whole thing forward on the thread and then set it up like a "sandwich": the first half of your post, then Andreth and Lilac, then Kandel speaking to the two women. See 1/17 at 11:35 pm.

I've also done a save where the two women will go and have a little talk with Lotar. Lilac will propose some alternative courses of action. After I finish that, could you respond for Lotar to the alternatives -- choose whatever course you think is best....?

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:52 AM January 21, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[piosenniel]

Chathol-linn -

Can you please clear your PM's.

Thanks! ~*~ Pio

[Novnarwen]

Hi!

I just filled my save at page 6. (I'm very sorry for being late.) Oro will continue it..

If it needs editings, please let me know. smilies/biggrin.gif

Thanks,
Nova

[piosenniel]

Looks good, Nova! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Please check your pms.

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Other bandits,

Please also check your pms. and get back with me if you want to follow up on this.

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:41 AM January 27, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou for the PM, and I apologise for not replying quickly. Here is my post for the save you have just put up Cami:

~*~
Lotar

Lotar looked into the eyes of the two women as they sat in his tent. Both looked edged on the spot, their nerves tight. But their earnest plea could not be from any place but their hearts. He stood up and faced them.

'It is agreed. I will let you take our sickest women and children. I could do little but refuse, they need it so. I thank ye for your kind deeds, all of ye. This will bring some joy to a place that has long had little'

Lotar saw the smile on his sons face, and shrugged him off. His conflict was great within him. He wished to make a home for himself, and the people of Bree were in his way. But he loathed the idea of killing to have such a pleasant life. He pondered whether these two could bring a peace all could be happy for. He also wondered if Guthwne would live with such a thing...

The thought of the man called his thoughts into order, and he looked back up 'I will tell you now there are those who will not like this plan. But I have no doubt that they will not get in your way. With that I must leave you for now'

He quickly left the tent, and it took him very little time to find Guthwine.

'Hear me now. We are taking the sickest of the owmen and children into Bree for care. We have some men escorting them there as soon as we can. I want no word from ye of this. I have sat idle to long, and now I take action that I think is wise. You will stay away from this Guthwine'...

~*~

Hope that is okay smilies/smile.gif Let me know if anything needs to be done!

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:04 AM January 28, 2004: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Chathol-Lin,

Thanks for your note, but I am having the same problem as Pio. I can't reply since your mailbox is full.

But do go ahead and post.

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Tara

Thanks for the post! I'll go put it up right now.

I also have saves for Tinuviel, Arestevana, and Eruantalon who are all working on posts as well.

Cami

[Arestevana]

Cami- here is a post I have written up for Kirima, requesting to go along to Bree. Please tell me if anything needs changing!

ARESTEVANA - I PLACED YOUR POST. NICELY DONE! ~*~ PIO

~~

Arestevana's post

Kirima was crouched by the fire, tending a sick child. The child's mother fretted helplessly as the small boy shook with a racking cough. Kirima felt nearly as helpless, for there was little she could do, even with her skills in healing. Any plants in the near woods with healing virtues had been pulled in the past weeks. Food and water were scarce, and the cold was always present, stealing life from the injured and ill.

Kirima stood up and smiled encouragingly at the child's mother. 'There's not much else I can do,' she said quietly. 'But don't lose hope. He's a strong lad, and we'll have new supplies soon enough.' She turned and left, her smile fading quickly.

Away from the fire, Kirima slumped against a tree. 'That boy will up and playing again before the spring,' she told herself fiercely. No, said a voice in her head. By springtime he will be with your children. You and his mother will weep, but you won’t bring them back. Kirima straightened. There was nothing she could have done to help Pepin and Brier, but she could try to save the other children here.

She glanced around the camp, and to her surprise saw Kandel near his father’s tent, talking to two women she did not recognize. With a second shock she noticed their clean, neat clothes and healthy color, and realized that they must have come from Bree. She watched curiously as first Kandel, and then the strangers, entered the tent.

When Lotar emerged a moment later and hurried over to speak with Guthwine, Kirima walked over and ducked inside. After the moment it took for her eyes to adjust to the dimness, she saw Kandel and Minastan talking to the women from Bree. Minastan looked up and, in response to her questioning glance, told her that the Breelanders were going to take some of the sickest children and their mothers to the town where they could be tended.

Kirima stared at Minastan for a moment in surprise. Then she turned to the strangers. “My name is Kirima,” she told them. “I wish to go with you when you return to Bree. I am not wounded or ill, but I have some small skill in healing. There is little I can do here, but perhaps I could be of some help in the town. May I accompany you?” She watched hopefully as the two turned to converse quietly. Then for a moment her mind wandered, and she remembered the sick boy she had been tending just a while ago. She turned her attention back to the Breelanders, and hoped desperately that they could be trusted.

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Edit: Thanks Pio!

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:00 PM January 29, 2004: Message edited by: Arestevana ]

[Orofaniel]

Hello!

First I'll have to excuse my absence from the RPG. I'm really sorry, just been very busy...and on the top of it all, I'm sick.

Anyway, I got to fill in my save on page 6.(The last post on page 6.)

Hope that was alright..

[Child of the 7th Age]

Thanks, Pio.

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Arestevana,

Great post! I will have Minastan convey Lotar's approval to Kirima today. I'll also go ahead and do the general narrative post that gets us back to Bree.

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Tinuviel, Eruantalon,

Since your planned posts are essentially reflections on the arrival of the women at camp, there shouldn't be a major conflict with my post. However, if we do find that there are conflicts, I will modify my own post so that it agrees with yours.

BTW, I am asking that the Breelanders not yet publicly reveal the fact that Minastan is actually a Ranger or that he was sent out by the Mayor. In other words, we still want to keep Minastan's cover.

In private, feel free to discuss anything you want with him!

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Oro,

Good to see you back!

[Eruantalon]

Heres Rudgars reaction to the new arrivals. If you guys think there should be any changes go right ahead. I tied to make not to mess anyones story line up. Just show what Rudgar was thinking and doing while they came to camp.
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ERUANTALON - YOUR POST IS ON BOARD.

-- PIO
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As Rudgar went through the camp he felt honest joy. Feeding hungry people felt good. The goat seemed to be coming along nicely. It had his full attention at the time. Basting it and keeping it from burning. That’s when he noticed two woman.

They didn’t look like the other people here. They where dressed well and didn’t seem to fit here. They moved always beside each other. Seeming to have a conversation that no one could hear. Although a distraction. They didn’t keep him from his work. But he couldn’t help but look up and wonder. That’s when Kirima walked. They spoke for a moment and she had as little idea as him. He asked one of the people who where helping with the food to watch the goat for a few moments.

These people where not from here. They seemed worried and conscious of there surroundings. Watching out side he saw them speak to some one he knew. He realized something was happening. Something big was going to happen. These people wouldn’t just walk into a camp like this with out a reason. They seemed scared and at the same time. It looked as it they where hurried to talk to some one. Lotar was probably the one. He was the only one that seemed to want war less than anyone else.

They could vary well be what everyone was hoping for. But he knew that it might not turn out that way too. Skulking around he followed from a distance to see what they where doing here. He almost forgot the goat for too long. Rushing back he saw that it was cooking well. So he made his way back to where he had last seen the two ladies. But he couldn’t see them anywhere now. Feeling desperate he looked for some one. To find anyone who could answer these strange events. He couldn’t find anyone at the moment. But that didn’t stop him from trying to find some one who knew.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:31 AM January 31, 2004: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Here's mine:

TINUVIEL - YOUR POST IS ON THE GAME.

-- PIO

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Soran was doing his best to juggle three children, relate the scouts' experiences to his sister, and convince her that his head had been fine for quite some time now; Kirima had seen to that with her herb knowledge. That was when two well-dressed women followed Kandel into camp. The old man almost dropped his four-year-old niece, Lalia, who was busy trying to count his grey hairs.

He watched the two unfamiliar women, wondering what in the world they could want with them. One was obviously distrustful, the pretty Innkeeper who had spoken to the three spies in Bree. The other seemed quite confident of herself and her mission, whatever it was, though still wary. The Innkeeper kept glancing around, as though expecting someone to jump out at them. Soran saw her eyes widen when she saw the children, especially the s. He supposed she had been expecting some sort of army.

Minastan and Lotar were deep in some sort of conversation as the two women and Kandel approached. The play of emotions on Lotar's face could have been amusing as he took in the respectable look of the visitors, but fairly predictable. Minastan's was . . . harder to decypher. A flash of recognition and surprise, followed quickly by a replacing of the carefully neutral mask he usually wore. How interesting. Probably Minastan had known the two women before they chased him out of Bree.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:29 AM January 31, 2004: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[piosenniel]

CHATHOL-LINN

Your PM's have been FULL for several weeks. Have been unable to send you PM's or reply to PM's from you.

Please clear out your PM's - you can have only 10 at a time. Then let us know here.

~*~ Pio

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Anyone home? Andreth and crew are parting at the north gate.

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Arestevana,

Please check your pms.

[piosenniel]

Cami

My post is up for Berilac.

Lucy -y-y-y-y . . . er, that is Andreth . . . you got some 'splainin' to do! smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

OK!

Time for Kirima to come in and plead her case to the Mayor. And please use Harald as needed . . . though you may want to leave him hesitant yet to let the group in.

Once that post is on board, I'll have Berilac come back in with news from Minastan. The Ranger will recommend the group be allowed in, but he'll bring a word of caution about the other leader in the bandit group - Guthwine.

Sound ok?

~*~ Pio

[Taralphiel]

Sorry I havent been all that active in here! I have had a busy few weeks!

this is really starting to get quite exciting now! smilies/biggrin.gif

What should I have Kandel and Lotar do?

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 3:44 AM February 04, 2004: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Any chance you could do a post with both Lotar and Guthwine where Guthwine chews out Lotar on his new policy?

You can handle and speak for both the men....

Also check your pms for a bit more info on this....

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arestevana,

Please check your pms.

Thanks.

Cami

[Arestevana]

My post for Kirima is up; I apologize for the delay. Please tell me if there is anything that needs changing!

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arestevana,

This is very well written. You've really made a case for your people.

We'll let Pio eyeball it as well just to make sure that the responses of the mayor are alright!

Cami

[piosenniel]

Arestevana's post was fine - and as you can see, the women and children are now within the bounds of Bree.

Nova, Oro, and anyone else still out there with us - please feel free to chime in here with your characters' thoughts on what has just happened. I'm sure Andreth will need volunteers to help out at the Inn and townie children might want to volunteer a little of their time with the kids who've come in. Make up names for them and their moms (though some are orphans now) to your hearts content! smilies/smile.gif

Minastan has been sent back to the bandit camp. Tara - please make use of him as you need. send him back if you wish, to set up the meeting with the Mayor.

[Child of the 7th Age]

We were having technical problems with the game. The game disappeared from the board after I did a post. The Barrow-Wight graciously restored the back-up thread. I believe the only post missing is mine. (Mine is half there.)

If someone else is missing a post, please let us know.

Cami

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 11:50 AM February 07, 2004: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Guthwine and his injured son will be arriving in the Inn in the middle of the night. His entrance, as usual, will be none too gentle....

Berilac -- please get ready for a terrified note from Andreth!

Tinuviel and Eruantalon,

I have brought your forward into the city which is where most of the action is now. If you'd prefer to stay back at camp, let me know and I will erase....

Could you do posts giving your impressions of what's going on? You might want to wait until I finish the save I just put up. You will be outside the Inn staying under cover as much as possible.

All the bandits -- check your pms.

Cami

[Novnarwen]

Hi!

I just finished my save at page 7. I'm sorry it took so long, but I had to go out of town for a day... Bad excuse, I know...

Anyway, if it should be edited, please let me know.

Thanks,
Nova

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Could you check your pms before you post? I am conveying a request from one of the bandits.

Cami

[piosenniel]

Eru

Please get a post on board in your SAVE place so I know where Rudgar is, how he is armed, how he is dressed, etc.

You can include in it what thoughts Rudgar is having about the town and how he got in.

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

Tara

I have a post up for Minastan speaking with Lotar - he's extending the invitation from Berilac to speak with him and the Mayor of Bree.

[piosenniel]

Guthwine is now secured.

[Eruantalon]

Pio

I'll have it up today monday. I didn't check the downs sunday. Sorry about this will have it filled today as soon as i get the chance.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Eruantalon's post:

Transferred from the old board.....

Cami

I sent the post to Pio. Its done and shes got it now. I'm saving it on my comp too. If you want a copy let me know so you or Pio could fix any thing that might need fixing.

I tried to do my best so there it is.

[piosenniel]

Note to All Players

The move to the new board restored all your signatures to previous game posts.

Don’t bother fixing them!

Just remove signatures from the new posts you place on the game.

~*~ Pio, Shire Mod

[piosenniel]

Eru's post is on the game now.

[piosenniel]

Arestevana

I split up your last post, near the end of it, and put my post about the subduing of Rudgar in between them.

~*~ Pio

[Child of the 7th Age]

Nurumaiel,

I was so glad to see that you are back and your family is feeling well again. Also that you found the new board...

Please do take over Edmund again. We are inching towards the conclusion of the game but there is definitely room for a post by Edmund.

Glance over the thread, especially the most recent pages. Kali and Edmund have become friends. The children took the bunnies to the cave to "rescue" them and were caught in a fire that was inadvertently started by the bandits. Due to the joint efforts of Men and Hobbits, all the children were rescued.

The present game differs from our original planning thread in one important respect. We had always assumed the game would end with a battle. However, something very different happened. The folk out in the woods started to look more like refugees and less like killer highwaymen. We started feeling a bit squeamish about cutting the throats of family men along with their wives and children! So instead we are trying to find a peaceful solution.

The refugees had many sick children. We brought them and their mothers into the Dragon which is now set up as a hospital.

It would be nice to "humanize" the relations between the Bree children and the sick outlaw children. Any chance that a 'terrified' Edmund and Kali could sneak into the Inn's 'hospital' and begin to meet the outlaw kids and realize they aren't so different? You are welcome to carry Kali with you.

If you or the other Bree children would like to do a post like this, please put up a save on the game thread.

Hope this helps get you started.

Cami

[Nurumaiel]

Thank you for your gracious words, Child, and for all your help! I've quickly read through the latest posts, more thoroughly concerning Edmund, his mother, and Kali, and I've put up a save.... and now I'm off to go write something to fill it!

Hopefully Andreth wouldn't mind too much if Edmund brought his squirrel along? :D

EDIT: Save filled! Just let me know if there are any problems.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Urgent:

Eru,

Please clean out your mailbox and don't send anything else through until I can get a note back to you.

The boxes only take 10 items total: inbox, sent and folders. I am now overflowing with pms on hold because my notes to you won't go through...... :D

Cami

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Soran has decided to see if he can salvage the situation with Rudgar and Guthwine. I don't care who he talks to, but he's going to try to appease the Breelanders.

If this doesn't work, I can delete the post and write one where he goes back to Lotar and tells him what happened. Whatever the boss people want.

[Eruantalon]

Cami'

I appoligize. I can't figure out where the pms are. I've looked and everything seems empty. I feel like a dunder head becuse i can't find them. When I view the home are where all the forums are listed. It says I have 11 items in my accout. Wich I'm still trying to find!

Sorry about this its taken days and I still can't get things straight.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Eru,

No need to apologize. I am still learning the ropes too.

You have eleven p.m.s? That's strange because you are only supposed to have a maximum of ten. Perhaps it means you have ten in the box and another one waiting?

In any case, try doing this.

Go to the bottom of this page and click on "forum jump". Find the line that says private messages, click on that, and punch 'go'. It should take you directly to the incoming private messages. You can delete or respond from there.

Next step: On the right at the top you will see a box labelled "jump to folder". Pick the option marked "sent" and it will take you to a screen where your sent messages are. You can read, delete, etc them there.

If you had folders you should also check what is in them. I am assuming you don't since you can't get into your mailbox.

Important note for everyone:

The number of your pms is determined not just by what is in your incoming pms, but also includes the sent mail and things in folders.

It is very important to "manage" your mail so these don't fill up too quickly. When you do a pm you can unclick the last two boxes at the bottom. This will eliminate a copy being stored in the sent file or receiving a receipt (unless you need these). Of course, you can also delete things in these various boxes.

Eruantalon:

If you still can't access your mail, contact Mister Underhill who can look and see if something is wrong. You can mention that you've already spoken to me and we were unable to straighten things out.

Is anyone else having pm problems? Since pms are vital for game planning, we want to make sure that these problems get worked out.....

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel,

Please check your pms and let me know.....

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Im very sorry I havent been around!

I had problems with my password and got it changed

Please send me a PM if I need to know anything! :)

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

Glad to see you made it back! I'll get back with you by pm, hopefully by late Sunday....

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel, Tara,

Please check your pms.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Checked :)

I will keep looking back at the thread and wait for Kandel's cue.

As for Lotar and Guthwines...talk.... I think it might be better that Guthwine begin it, taking into account his present location. Or would you like it if Lotar go to free Guthwine from the cellar and talk to him there?

[piosenniel]

Please note the recent SAVE I put up for Berilac.

Berilac consults with the Mayor and sends Soran back to Lotar, asking him to come the next day.

Tinuviel - You can leave your posts as is, and let Berilac instruct you to go back to Lotar and deliver a message.

Taralphiel - Neither Lotar or Kandel can get into Bree - the town is now completely secured. Soran will be sent back to you with a message to come down to the main gate - the West Gate, where the Mayor and Berilac will meet with him on the field outside the hedge and dike.

Once you're there you can ask for Guthwine and Rudgar to be brought out. And you can try to reason with Guthwine. The children and women will not be allowed out until the negotiations are satisfactory to the Mayor.

[piosenniel]

Tinuviel

Soran is now bound back to the encampment with news of the request for a meeting with Lotar tomorrow game time.

Taralphiel

When Lotar comes, it would be good if he had a list drawn up of what sort of aid the Breelanders might give him.

One of the points might be some help deciding where in this area it might be safe for the band to settle in and start to rebuild their lives with some measure of safety.

Any ideas on this?

~*~ Pio :D

[Orofaniel]

Okay, I just wanted to say that I filled my save (that I put up earlier today), regarding the situation at the Inn. Rosie and her cookies of course, and the rest of the children playing....etc.

I hope it was okay for me to use Edmund in my post. He just had to show off his squirrels. :P

Anyway, if anyone wants me to chnage something, just let me know.

Thankeio,
Oro:D

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara:

Please check your pms and respond in the mail or on the thread. Thanks!

Cami

[Tinuviel of Denton]

My apologies for not doing anything with the post; every time I started to work on it, something came up... I think the computer gods hate me.

Next time, I won't post until I have a complete one. :rolleyes:

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel,

That's probably a wise decision. It's too easy to get bogged down sometime.

I've asked Tara to go ahead and do a post where Lotar and Kandel hear all the news from Soran and then they all turn around for Bree as Pio suggested, bringing along a list of requests. You're welcome to jump in with Soran's views on developments at any point.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

I have a post up

Please let me know if anything is amiss on it

I have Soran telling Lotar all that went on, but I am still unsure of how much Lotar knows about who is where. I have him finding out where Guthwine is, but only guessing at why he is there.

I also end it with Lotar asking the two to join him in thinking up what it is he wishes to talk to the Breelanders about...

On that point I do have a few small things thought up:

Lotar would request that the Breelanders suggest a place for them to go to that is large enough for them to establish themselves with houses etc. I shall look up maps, if you would like, to pinpoint a place :)

Leading on from that, the refugees would need basic supplies to build, and food to get them by until sucjh time as they can grow/provide their own.

Its not a lot of things, but Im still working on it :D

Tara :)

[piosenniel]

Tara

The post was just fine! :)

I’ll get a post up later today that sends the Mayor, Telien, and Berilac out to meet with Lotar – and I’m supposing Kandel will be there with him, as well as Soran. (I’ll also mention that Minastan will be there)

Bree is a fairly prosperous village. The Mayor will offer to gather together supplies and equipment needed to give the refugees a fair start in their new home.

Berilac will suggest the area to the west of Lake Neniel. The Hills of Evendim, the lake, and the fertile plains of that area should offer a good place for the refugees to rebuild. It is easily reached from Bree – the Brandywine River can be followed north to its source at the Lake. Berilac will also reveal Minastan’s identity at this point and Minastan will offer his skills as a Ranger to guide the group safely there.

Lotar can, of course, offer an alternative area he might think they should go to.

The Mayor will say it will take a week for them to gather the supplies and by that time the last of the children and their mothers will be well enough to travel. Once we have concluded the agreement, the moms and children who are well will be immediately released, along with Rudgar, to go back to the encampment with Lotar. Bree will send a wagon filled with enough food stuffs to get everyone through until the final departure.

Guthwine will need to stay at the Inn – though he may be allowed some freedom under guard to be with his son who is still in need of treatment, food, and rest.

How does this all sound?
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Arestevana

I’ve left a couple of saves prior to sending Soran off to Lotar if you want to comment on what has gone on.

And of course feel free to comment on the meeting between Lotar and the Bree-land group. (Did you want to be one of the women released to go back to the encampment – I’m sure Lilac and Andreth can fix you up with a good supply of medicinal herbs to treat the folk back there.)

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Being a woman of great persuasion, Andreth has Guthwine eating out of her hand -- well, almost!

In the interests of tying up a loose end (Guthwine).....could you follow up on the request in Andreth's note before or at the meeting.....?

Cami

[Arestevana]

Pio- Yes, I would like Kirima to go back to the encampment for a while, if that is all right. Could you put this post in one of the saves?

Arestevana's post - Kirima

Kirima turned away from Lilac to hide a yawn. They had spent most of the previous night awake with Ian, whose fever had finally broken in the black hours of the morning. Lilac was continuosly berating the younger woman for not taking a break from her work and getting a little sleep.

Kirima glanced around the Inn. Some of the children were still very sick, but almost all were smiling. They were warm and well-fed, which was helping them greatly to recover. Townsfolk had come throughout the day to talk to the refugees. The visitors had cheered up the Inn's guests considerably, and there was more laughter among the refugees than there had been in a long time.

Stifling another yawn, Kirima scanned the common room again, checking to ascertain that everyone was doing well. She smiled, seeing Gilly sitting up and chattering away happily to the boy on the pallet next to her. Sure that no one needed helping at the moment, Kirima allowed herself to reflect on the events of the past days. Soran had left in the early afternoon, after speaking for a long while with Berilac and the mayor. He was to arrange a meeting for Lotar and several persons from Bree, Kirima recalled. She was glad to know that their situation could be resolved without fighting.

We will have homes again! She thought. Homes of our own, and farms to grow food so we need not go hungry. She could see in her mind's eye the children laughing and chasing eachother through the fields. She smiled at the thought and stood to make her rounds again, changing bandages and administering herbal remedies where they were needed. Even among the most badly injured children, there were bright smiles and hopeful faces. Kirima thought again of the homes they would soon have, and smiled back.

_______________________________________________

DONE! :D

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

The group from Bree is now making their way across the field to meet with Lotar:

Telien, Harald, Kirima, Guthwine, Rudgar, Berilac, and 2 guards.

Taralphiel - why don't you take it from here

Guthwine and Kirima might want to put their 2 cents worth in here . . .

and I think Chathol-linn will then write something then for the Mayor . . .

Then let Berilac discuss Lake Neniel and the hills to the west of it. And also speak with Minastan and offer his services to the group for getting them there.
_______________________________________________

Chathol-linn

Your PM's are full - can you clear them.

Thanks!

[Chathol-linn]

YOUR POST IS ON BOARD :D ~*~ Pio

_______________________________________________


Done, and here is my post. I don't know what happened to my save at the end of Page 7, but here goes, for your editing pleasure.

***

The West Gate went “SLAM” after Berilac, Telien, and Harald passed through. Or maybe it is my heart , thought the Mayor.

Guthwine and Kirima were walking ahead of the three Breelanders. They carried rolled maps, for showing the relocations and new settlements. Harald hoped that the maps gave the two outlaws some sense of connection to stability, home, hope. Because, if something went wrong, those two would die first, quickly followed by the Breelanders.

None of the five carried a visible weapon although each wore a bootknife of diverse make and kind. Harald wore his red scarf at his neck and carried a white cloth on a pole. They all held their heads high. The autumn sun of morning burnished their tangled hair and made each of them gleam for a moment like heroes.

“If anything happens to my son, Mayor, my spirit will poison this town for a thousand years,” said Guthwine over his shoulder.

“If my Mum were still alive she would tell you to harness that anger and use it to plow fields, sow crops, raise barns and bairns,” said Harald. “And say nothing of my Mum if you wish to …”

But Kirima interrupted, “The town folk have helped our own, and we have not harmed the Breelanders, so perhaps we have reached more trust by now.”

Berilac said, “Certainly we have reached the meeting place, for there are the Out- ah, there are the others now.”

Three figures walked forward from the belt of trees and came toward them over the field.

Harald said, “I see one man confident, one despairing, and one both down and hopeful. Who are they?”

“Lotar, Soran,” growled Guthwine.

“Kandel,” said Kirima, smiling.

A glitter of light flashed in their faces. It was the archers of Bree on the dyke, raising bows in one hand and arrows in the other. From the belt of trees, the Breelanders could see spearheads – a second forest of them - shaken by unseen outlaw hands.

Harald and Lotar approached, and they met in the center of the field.

“Hail,” said Harald. “I am Harald the Mayor of Bree. Here are Telien of the Guard and Berilac the Ranger. Here also are Guthwine and Kimira, whom you know. We meet this hour under the flag of truce, to parley if you will, of peace. What do you say, Outlanders?”

[piosenniel]

Tara, Arestevana, Cami

The meeting is now taking place, the ball is in the northmen's court . . . carry on!

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

A number of Gamers have had problems with their PM’s filling up. Here is the reason:

For everyone’s information about PM’s

The new PM system has 3 folders in it:

Inbox
Save A Copy (Sent Messages are saved in this folder)
Request Read Receipt (Tracks Your Messages and Replies)

You are only allowed a total of 10 messages in the 3 folders. (Not 10 in each folder, but 10 PM’s for all 3 folders)

So, you can have ‘0’ messages showing in your Inbox, but have ‘5’ in your Sent Messages and ‘5’ in your Tracked Messages.

One of the big problems with PM’s filling up is that when you send a PM or reply to one, you need to look at those little OPTIONS below the box where you are writing the message.

You need to uncheck the last 2 OPTIONS – unless you absolutely want to use them. If you don’t uncheck them, then when you press SEND, a copy of the PM will be put in the SENT folder and another will be put in the TRACK MESSAGE folder. That’s how the PM total adds up, even though you think you are only dealing with one message.

It’s like rabbits – they multiply like crazy! :D

[Child of the 7th Age]

The rabbits in the Inn must be responsible for this multiplication problem.....

I will try to post tomorrow on Breelanders as Guthwine....

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Post is up. I did not know how far you wished to have me go, so please PM me if you would like it to go further, or change it :)

[piosenniel]

Tara

Go ahead and tell the Bree group what you have in mind. Then let them conference a little and then make their offer to you.

Sound ok?

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

I would like to bring this game to an end by the end of this week. It's end-date is long past, and I think with just a few more posts we can wrap it up.

Tara

I left a SAVE for Lotar to present his list of needs.

Berilac and the Mayor have made their own offer and now await reply.
________________________________________

Cami

If you could post for Guthwine and carry us through to the acceptance of the Breelander's offer. If you wish, then go ahead and say that the Mayor gave a signal to Telien, and all the well moms and children are brought out in a wagon to go back to the encampment.

The refugees can then come tomorrow (Game time), and the Breelanders can see them off with their supplies.

Does this sound alright to everyone?

~*~ Pio

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

My post is up. The 'outlaws' have accepted the terms, and the guests from the Inn are being sent back to their families. If there's anything that doesn't fit in with the earlier posts, let me know and I'll edit. (I was half asleep when I did this post!)

Eruantalon, Tara, Tinuviel, Arestenvana,

In the interests of brevity and speed, I have attempted to speak for the whole gang. If you see any problems with what I've put down, let me know and I will try and edit. Hopefully, this is all what we're thinking.

Tara

Can you briefly fill in the missing save with our requests?

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Shall we shift the action forward to the morning of departure? I have added a save with this in mind ....

It would be nice to have a final post with Breelanders coming out with the goods they are offering and saying their goodbyes to the refugees. Also, posts on the part of the outlaws: their reflections as they prepare to leave for the new settlement.

Could we get all our goodbye posts done and/or filled in by Thursday evening?

Then, by Friday afternoon, Berilac could describe the group as it sets out on the road, and Andreth and the others watching the actual departure. (And anyone else who wants to put up a similar post....)

The game would then be ready to shut down by Friday evening....

How does that sound?

Cami

[Taralphiel]

I have a post up

I mentioned that Soran and Kirima were with Lotar and Kandel. I though I would ask if either of you would like to post talking to one or the other before I put anything up

:)

[piosenniel]

I was wondering if we really need to do this:

Then, by Friday afternoon, Berilac could describe the group as it sets out on the road, and Andreth and the others watching the actual departure. (And anyone else who wants to put up a similar post....)

I like the way Taralphiel's last post ends:

'The task ahead of us will not be easy, but it will be a world less difficult than the life we were living. Im sure we will be fine' said Lotar...

Breeland's 'problem' with the bandits is resolved in the last few posts we've just done. And Tara's post leaves the game on a nice note of hope, leaving the reader to fill in the journey and what might happened to the refugees.

What do others think?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

I do agree that Tara's post makes an excellent final post for the game. It seems to sum up everything we need to say.

Here is my suggestion.... I've received notes back from several posters who want to do a "goodbye" post. Let's scoot Tara's post forward and insert about four saves before it.

Then folk can do posts on the discussion thread and we can put them up. (If we need more than four spots, we can double, or, if less, delete what isn't used.) I've told everyone that their posts need to be on the thread by Thursday evening. Then Thursday night, either you or I could insert the final posts and lock the thread, and ship it off to Elvenhome!

If no one voices any objections to this, I will go ahead and insert the save spaces late tonight, and shift Tara's post forward.
Then everyone who wants to post can do so on the discussion thread....

Cami

[piosenniel]

Good idea -

I can put the Saves on now if you want (I'm free until I have to go to work in 2 hours.

Let me also PM Tara - I think it would be cool if she put her own post on last.

Sound OK?

[piosenniel]

Tara

We'd like to have your last post you did be the last post for the game. So, could you move it - post it below SAVE 5 on the Game Thread. (Then just go ahead and delete the post space where you originally put it.)

Everyone else can post their good-bye posts on the Discussion Thread and either Child or I can put them on the Game Thread.

Sound OK?

~*~ Pio

[Chathol-linn]

Hello, Pio, Cami and all. I like the way this is winding up. Can I put in a last post for Harald? Something like this:

***
Harald watched the big wagons roll out. They did not carry fearsome enemies but hopeful friends. Their common interests were plain. Already he could see Telien consulting with Lotar and Guthwine about a future strengthening of the guard. The lads and lasses of both communities could contribute to the effort, because, as Guthwine had pointed out, sometimes swords were called for.

“I must be sure to reward Andreth and Lilac,” he said to Dantha, who stood nearby.

“Yes,” said she. “Lilac knows whereof she speaks.”

“And Missus Andreth showed her quality above and beyond the suspicions she rightly held,” said Harald. “She may never get over the death of her husband, but she has healed some nevertheless.”

“Speaking of changing and such, the Mayor has grown some too since the first days of autumn,” Dantha said, smiling. “Not to mention Telien. You both take your jobs seriously now.”

“I take more than that seriously,” replied Harald, taking her hand. “I take you seriously, and I have a very serious question to ask you.”

“Harald, is it what I think?” Dantha turned as pink as a rose, and she clasped his hand between her own, and kissed it.

“Perhaps, but first I must tell you something….”

“A confession?” Dantha swallowed hard.

“Well, yes, but it is not my own confession. Ahem, well.” Around them, the rumble of the wagons faded away, and people Big and Little edged away also – a bit.

“Your kindness to Willofain has not gone unnoticed. Remember when you said she reminds you of someone? A few years ago Mum went to our kin in the east – it was before the Troubles started – and she liked it so much, she said, that she stayed the whole year. Turns out, she had…well, in short, I think Willofain is my little sister.”

Dantha said nothing.

Harald dropped to his knee in front of the whole town. “I love you, Dantha, I ask you to be my wife. And I love the little one too. Can we make her a part of the family we shall have?” Then suddenly Harald ran out of breath and he could not have uttered another word for the life of him. He was glad to be already kneeling, for otherwise he would have fainted.

And then it was as if the world was swooning with him, in gladness, for Dantha was saying, “Yes, Harald. Yes to both. Yes my love.”

And around them they heard the applause of all the Breelanders.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Many thanks Tara! Your post seems perfect there. It's been a pleasaure writing and outlawing with you!

Chathol-Lin -

That was great. Congratulations on your marriage proposal. I'm also glad you found it in your heart to remember Lilac and Andreth... :D

I put it towards the end of the string, rather than in the original save space you had chosen. I think it will fit there better, since the whole town turns to look....sort of a good place to end the the Breelander's part of the story. But if there's any problem with that, let me know.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

I've put up a post for Lilac and Andreth that helps tie together our main theme of 'Breelanders All!' -- hobbits and big folk together.

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Alright, I've heard from just about everyone who played this game! Everyone says they'll have posts up by thursday evening. That should make quite a spectacular ending....

So keep 'em coming.

Cami

[Chathol-linn]

Hello, writers and administrators of Breelanders All! This was my first role playing experience and I loved it. I'd like to thank everyone for showing me how it's done, and for their patience with Real Life intervenes. A special thank you to Cami and Pio for their efforts, and their lovely writing.

One thing I learned is that role playing demands a fair amount of creative energy. I would recommend it to people who have writer's block. It gets you going again.

Hope to game with you again before too long. Don't hesitate to contact me on or off-list. chathollinn@comcast.net.

Best regards - Chathol-linn

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou!!

Just wanted to tell you all its been a load of fun and an honour gaming in Breelanders! I too hope to RP with all of you in the near future!

Tara :)

[Orofaniel]

Hello!

I'm sorry that I didn't respond to the PM Cami. :(

I'm writing the post now, and I'll put it up later today....

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Thanks everybody for a wonderful game! I've really enjoyed it!

*Hopes there will be a Breelanders All act II* Hehe, could be fun..:D

Orofaniel

[Orofaniel]

Hello again.

Here is my last post for Rosie.

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Rosie

Hedgar was now leaning towards Rosie's shoulder. He was tired, but no one could really blame him; He'd been making horses of wood all day, and trying to explain Fippi how to do it as well. "It's all in you hand, sonny" he'd said several times to Fippi's annoyance. He wasn't half as good as his old man, and probably never would be either. Rosie had tried to comfort him a little by saying that young ladies liked men that could cook, then turning her eyes towards Hedgar while he'd tried to ignore her.

"Don't you think its great how this all ended?" Hedgar said while yawning. Rosie shrugged just to get him of her and smiled gently. "Yes, I think we all managed this quite well...." she said and smiled even wider.

The wagons were now rolling towards the gate, but they weren't ready to leave yet, there were still some good bye kisses to be given out. Fippi hurried over to one of the wagons where some of the children from the Inn were sitting. Rosie recognized all of them as she came closer.

Rosie was holding two baskets in her hands with treats she wanted to give the children. She knew how much children liked cookies, and she knew these were no exceptions. "Do you all like cookies?" Rosie asked teasingly. She, of course, knew the answer. The children smiled and waited, while they muttered something to each other enthusiastically. "Then, I guess you do..." Rosie said and nodded sternly...."Too bad we haven't got any then," Fippi said sounding very disappointed, while he shook his head. (It was all an act though.) The children sank down in the wagon, seeming disappointed as well.

"Fippi!" Rosie laughed merrily. "Of course we have cookies!" She continued. The child that was sitting closest to Rosie was now jumping towards her of joy holding his hands out. "You know what...I'll give you the basket 'ere..." She said and handed him the basket. It was quite heavy actually and you could see that the little child was using some real muscles. "And you'll keep an eye on it for me....Make sure everyone gets some, alright?" Rosie said in all confidence. "Yes, mam," He said and smiled, seeming a bit proud of getting such a big responsibility as this: keeping the basket safe, and making sure that everyone got some cookies.

"Who wants to be in charge of the other basket then?" Rosie cried loudly. Some of the children were now whining after it, stretching their arms after it hoping that they'd be the lucky ones. "I believe you three are fit for the job," Rosie said and handed over the other basket. The children laughed of joy and thanked her. "My pleasure..." Rosie said and blushed. "Hope you like 'em," she added and said her good byes. "Now, children, eat as much as you possibly can..." She whispered as no one except them, could hear her. The children laughed as Rosie turned and waved. She took Fippi’s hand and left the wagon.

She then knew that they would be alright.....

“By the way….” Rosie said and turned towards the wagon once again. The children noticed this and waited.

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Nova will continue this post. That's why the end is so "open". I hope that's okay.

Anyway, if you want me to change anything, just let me know.

Thanks,
Oro

PS: Once again, Thanks for a wonderful game everyone

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Oro,

Thanks so much. I'll paste it up and leave room for Nova's post right after in the same box.

Cami

[Novnarwen]

POSTED! :D --- PIO

Hi!

Here is my last post for Hedgar and Fippi.

I just wanted to say that even though I haven't posted very much, this has been a great RPG. I loved reading it. It's such a great story! :)

Thanks everyone for a lovely experience!

Hope we can all play again soon!

Cheers,
Nova

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LAST POST:

Hedgar and Fippi

The sweat was still running down his forehead. He had never been this productive before. This thought had been inspiring and made him feel even more eager to continue. He had been carving for the last hours, in order to make the little ones happy when they started their new life.

Fippi came running towards Hedgar. The man waved at his son, as he finished the last wooden figure, dropping it into a bag. The old Hobbit tried to follow his son, but had great difficulties running, especially now, when holding the heavy bag in his hand. Luckily, they weren’t that far away from the gates. His son eyes were lit up with excitement. “Ready?” he asked, blinking. Hedgar nodded eagerly as they started their way back down to the gates. The wagons were ready to roll out the Gate as Hedgar and Fippi approached, the father breathing heavily. He shrugged as Rosie came over, complaining about how late he was. She grinned though, as soon as he opened the bag, apparently satisfied by the job Hedgar had done.

Fippi went over to one of the children he had played with at the Inn. The child was no more than 4-5 years. His hair ran down to his ears, which stuck out from his rather round head. The boy’s eyes were lit with a fire, many of the children had shown the last day. Was it hope? Hope of something new and better. Hope of starting a new life… He made a sigh of relief as he discovered Fippi.

Hedgar looked at them for a moment, before coming over as well, lifting the child up. “You’re heavy,” he said and laughed. The child grinned, and looked into Hedgar’s bag, which Fippi now was holding. The boy laid his hands over his mouth, being surprised. He looked at Hedgar before turning again to Fippi. With laughter, he picked something up from the bag, eyes wide open. He laughed again as he held the Horse of wood and called for some other children, standing nearby. "That's yours," Fippi said, "My dad has made it. I've helped him though," he continued. Hedgar smiled at his son. "Yup, we make a great team, sonny," he said, looking at the boy who was admiring the Horse. The Hobbit urged the boy to go and find his other friends. "They should get a horse too," Hedgar told the boy and waved him off.

Moments after the rumour of the Hobbits' horses was spread and Hedgar and Fippi were overwhelmed. In the middle of the crowd of children, the two Hobbits were handing out horses of wood. As soon as they had emptied the bag, the children were off to play with them, first, thanking the two Hobbits. Hedgar was left behind with the empty bag, being stunned. He had never in his wildest dreams imagined that his horses of wood would be that popular. With this thought in mind, he triumphed over to Rosie, who looked pleased as well.

When their departure was announced, the children hurried climbing up and into the wagons. A handful of the children were holding a Horse each. This especially made Hedgar wave. First gently, then more eagerly, soon almost waving his hands off. “Relax!” Rosie said, taking her husband’s arm. Hedgar looked at her with innocent eyes, not sure what to do. “If you start waving now, you’ll make the rest of us look bad,” she said, laughing. By this, Hedgar understood. He would wait a few minutes before continuing his intense waving. Suddenly he realised, that his eagerness of waving was driven by his feelings. He could finally realise that Big Folk weren’t that bad at all, not even outlaws . . . For a moment he stood silently watching the children and the others. What on earth had been taking him so long to understand this . . .?

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