Swan Wood - Discussion Thread

[Taralphiel]

Kryssal: Sure! I like the sound of that! That helps Leena to get more cemented in the game. Yeah, just let us all know here where you added stuff

A note to all: All of you should know that the Rohan Gaming rules have been revised. Many of you also realise that this game has been suffering from inconsistent and lack of posting of late.

The Rohan Standards state that posts must be made regularly (ideally every two days) on the discussion thread or the RP itself. I know that I am stating stuff allready known, but I'd like to ask you all to please keep that in mind.

If you do not post in the RPG itself for more than two weeks and without informing me of your absense, I am allowed to take your character. I hate doing it, but that is the rules.

I dont want to have to replace any more characters because people are disappearing without notice. It takes away from the story, and can leave a bad feeling.


phew, glad thats over....Anyone else have queries?

[ July 31, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[maikafanawen]

I know, I've been sooo terrible with posting here and I'm really really sorry. I keep forgetting about Rohan!! smilies/frown.gif smilies/frown.gif smilies/frown.gif smilies/frown.gif smilies/frown.gif

Now I'm really being terrible but I'm going out of town from August 2nd (tomorrow-Saturday- morning) until August 9th (a week from tomorrow-Saturday). I am really sorry and the moment I come back I'll post like a mad man-er-woman! not funny I know, sooooo sorry.

smilies/frown.gif

-Maikafanawen

[Annunfuiniel]

I'm so sorry too, Tara et all; but real life has happened again and I'm afraid I can't post this week...

I'll do all that's in my power to be able to post tomorrow but can't promise you anything certain. smilies/frown.gif

~Annun

[Lyra Greenleaf]

I hope that my post was OK. If it's getting too disgustingly cheesy I'll make the girls have a fight. I was trying to introduce one this time but it didn't work. I'll see about it when I come back in a week!

[Taralphiel]

Lyra: Youre post was great! You almost read my mind! I think its lovely!

I really didnt mean to have a go at you guys. That you let me know if you may not be around is all I ask really, and Im grateful to you guys for doing that smilies/smile.gif

Kryssal has had the idea that she post Leena finding the lost army, and she finds her way back to the Village with them. Im for it, but what do you guys think?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Sounds like a good idea to me, y'know, get Leena back into the action. smilies/wink.gif

Tara, I'm planning on posting soon, but I wanted to get your consent on something. Is it okay if I let Jesslyn go a bit crazy and let her run out to try and find Cartil by herself? Even though she has no idea where he is and what has happened to him...But I have to have Jesslyn do something. smilies/smile.gif

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

Sure Aylwen, post away! I might have Laurel try to chase after you smilies/smile.gif

[Mathom Collector]

::runs in::

Hello! I'm so sorry for not posting sooner. I didn't realize it had been so long! smilies/frown.gif But I'm back now!

I'm going to look the thread over, and I'll post as Ohtaredan tomorrow morning.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

My save post has been filled, and Jesslyn is running around the woods looking fruitlessly for Cartil. smilies/smile.gif smilies/evil.gif

What's the next course of action, oh great Tara? smilies/wink.gif

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

Thankies for the posts Aylwen and Cuthalion *blushes at being called great* smilies/wink.gif Im also glad that Cartil is back in the game! smilies/smile.gif

Well, I'll lead Ohtaredan and Herebrand into the sick house, and as they talk to their man, I'll see Jess running off and give chase *grins*

anything else we need to cover?

[Kryssal]

Ok, I've added in all of Leena's posts throughout my old ones, in time with the game as much as I could. For your convenience, I'm going to put them all right here so that no one has to go back to try and find them.

Oh, and I finished off with her latest post. smilies/smile.gif

~*~

Idly wondering if she should have tried harder to go to the Swan House, Leena wandered the streets of the village. She was bored, to say the least, and it would have been nice to have Thagon there to tease; it would have made the time pass faster at least.

Sighing, the priestess sat down against a small tree off the side of a road leading out of town. She swiped the back of her neck and grimaced. The gritty sweat that rubbed off on her hand made her want to run and take a bath, but she knew she’d get to that soon. Right now she was trying to rest up a bit.

A small cat came up to her and got a nice head rub for its efforts. Laughing at the incessant purring Leena continued to pet and play with the spotted feline. It was almost napping in the gray fold of her dress when it suddenly flipped over, hissed at something behind the warrior and ran off to the nearest house with its hair completely on end.

“What was-” Leena stood up as fast as her catching dress would let her. When the cat had screeched off the maiden turned to see what the matter was, expecting to see another animal. Instead she saw wild men; they had seen her too. Cursing she ran crookedly until safely behind a building, barely escaping several darts. One particular dart had hit and stuck in the edges of her skirt. She quickly yanked the offending object out, careful not to touch the poisoned tip.

Gently sliding out her slender sword from its worn scabbard, Leena tried to double back around the house to get behind the men that she had seen. Two of the invaders were going around just that way to catch her and they faced at the corner. Lunging forward before the leading man was able to clear the corner and bring his sword to use, she stabbed him with the dart and completed the lunge by jumping over the poisoned man and bringing her sword into the second mans gut. The impaled man sputtered and fell backwards, allowing Leena to yank out her sword with little difficulty. In the same movement it took to take the sword out of the now dead man she brought the hilt into the back of the head of the dart victim. Just because he was poisoned didn’t mean that he couldn’t kill her before he went out for good.

The fight was over in mere moments and Leena wanted to get at the other brigands before they noticed that their comrades weren’t returning right away. Gathering up a dagger and all the darts that she could find on the corpses, she turned to find her next opponent.

~*~

There were so many dead! Leena had killed three more wild men so far, but had seen at least twenty fallen villagers and five dead Rohirrim fighters.

Currently she was chasing down a fleeing invader who she had seen kill a child. The memory flashed behind her eyes, stealing from her concentration as it played out once again in her mind.

- A young child, no more than six summers old, running out from his hiding place to hold his just killed father. The wild man laughing as the boy cried and tripped when he finally reached the dead villager. The small boy hugging his fathers middle, tears still flowing unendingly. The brigand picking the tiny form up sneering, “Want to see him again?”

Not waiting for the child to answer he snapps the young ones neck and drops him like a maiden would a soiled cloth. -

Leena had been dispatching another killer when she saw the bits and pieces unfold from across the road. Giving a terrifying yell she ran to the boy. The wild man had heard her cry, saw her eyes, saw her coming towards him and he ran, dropping his sword as he turned to flee. Pausing to touch the boy’s still warm cheek and to mutter a quick word of prayer, Leena had gathered her fading strength and started in on the chase that led out of the town and through the forest. She wasn’t paying attention to the land as it passed by her in blurs, her only focus was on the weaving figure before her.

This one will die of his own poison, but not before I gut him.

Seeing her prey falter slightly up ahead she put on a burst of speed and stumbled on a bit of her dress as it caught beneath her again. Cursing yet again she kept up the pace and was soon on the man, tackling him from behind with a dagger leading the attack.

Crying out as he fell, the man started to beg for his life. “Ple..please. I didn’t..I’m….I don’t even have a weapon!” The figure was pitiful, writhing on the forest floor trying to back away from the advancing priestess.

Leena’s face screwed up in revulsion. She took her sword and thrust it into his belly, then took out one of the stolen darts as he screamed and spit up blood. Kneeling down she embedded it into his chest, right above the heart, much like when someone hits a table with their fist.

“Now you have two.”

~*~

Hmm…Leena looked to her left, right, and even swiveled her upper body to check behind her. I’m lost. Perfect.

After her last fight, the priestess had tried to follow the chase trail back to the village. The problem was the many other trails overlapping the one she had helped make coupled with the fact that Leena suspected that in the run they had gone in more than one circle.

Sighing, Leena set out on a large trail and hoped it would lead her right. Eventually it would lead her somewhere: to the Swan House, out of the forest randomly, or to the invaders camp. Frowning at the prospect of ending up in the enemies lair, she trudged along, not really looking for danger, but at least listening for the tall tale signs and keeping her sword ready.

She scrunched up her nose as she walked, smelling her body odor and feeling very sticky from sweat. A good bath was definitely needed, but she had no idea of when she’d be able to get one.

After almost an hour of walking she saw someone crouching in the bushes ahead of her. She had barely seen him in the first place, just a glint of sunlight at the right spot revealed his hidden presence. Moving into a hunting stance and taking out one of the darts from the pouch she kept them all in at her waist, she tried to make her way around to his back as silently as possible. She was almost able to see his backside when two bow wielding men with arrows trained on her stepped into view on either side of her.

She looked between the two, not giving in an inch. They were too far off and covered with too much foliage for Leena to be able to discern exactly where their loyalties lie.

It didn’t take long for one of the archers to recognize her. In fact, Leena had still been trying figure out how she was going to handle the new situation when he called to his companions and offered his hand to her as he approached. As he came closer the priestess could see the garb of a Rohirrim officer.

A smile broke on his face. “I am Beden and we could use your help.”

She took his hand after putting her weapons away and smiled in return, “I’ll do what I can.”

~*~

It had been at least five hours since Leena had arrived at the army’s temporary camp and they still hadn’t decided on a course of action.

The priestess sat in council with four high rank leaders and the discussion that had been going on for over an hour was about what they should do with the camped army. The messenger that they sent out three hours ago never returned and Leena thought it unlikely he had made it to the village since no one sent word. The army had too many wounded men to march off to the village and Settac, the main leader who had immediately taken over as acting Captain, was being very bull headed.

“We are in an unknown position to the enemy,” he repeated for the sixth time. “And to our allies,” Leena muttered as he continued, “And we have too many wounded to safely take back to the village. That’s all there is to this!”

Leena fumed at the balding would-be commander. “Fine,” she said in forced calm. “We’ll stay here till tomorrow midday at the least. We must move before the morn after though, agreed?”

He raised his head, looking slightly superior. “We’ll talk about it then.”

The priestess’ eyes flashed and had to forcibly restrain herself from attacking that arrogant prick. All he wanted was his new found power. He wasn’t even thinking about what his men needed nor about his duty to the village. She wished that Herebrand were here to quash his power trip.

The three, thus far silent, other leaders looked at each other and departed together. Leena stayed behind at the cold fire, trying to clear her mind, but it was resisting. Taking deep breaths and reaching inside for her training, a calm finally over took her and left her rational, even if she was still tinged with anger at Settac.

Looking around at the camp, Leena could understand why the pompous ‘Leader’ didn’t want to move. Many of them were close to dying and there was high risk in moving them. Personally, Leena thought that most of them could die regardless and the army had to get back to the village, it needed the good men’s protection. Leena had another surge of anger toward Settac at him going after a large band of wild men and leaving the village behind with most of the army following him. Now, because the battle had been more fierce than calculated they were stuck with too many wounded.

Going to her bedroll for the night, Leena swore that she would get the army out by tomorrow night, even if she had to gag and tie Settac.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Yay Kryssal! Thanks for saving Leena from dying. Good job!

Tara - Please, please check your PM box! Thanks. smilies/smile.gif

Jesslyn is going crazy, and is just waiting for Laurel to tell her that Cartil is dead (but he's not...not yet....)!

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

Mathom: Check your PM's thanks

Aylwen: Jess has her answer smilies/smile.gif

I'll post as Rudhchamion and perhaps the two brothers and Cuor soon

[Mathom Collector]

Hello!

Tara, I got your PM, thank you for pointing that out. I'll fix it ASAP, I just have a quick question. I want to make sure I get this right.

The man Herebrand and Ohtaredan are going to see is Annunfuin, right? And he's sitting up on the side of his bed?

Sorry if I got this wrong, I was looking over the thread, but I want to be sure.

[Taralphiel]

Its not Annunfuin. Its a soldier from teh army. Annunfuin is at the Swan House, and you are at the Village.

[Cuthalion]

Just a little guidance here, Tara. Since I know very little about the army per se, I have no clue where they are or who this guy is, sooo, can you maybe write for him and tell Herebrand the details when he talks with him? That's the only way I can think to go forward at this point. Thanks!

[Taralphiel]

Sure! I'll get that post ready smilies/smile.gif

[Annunfuiniel]

I'm so sorry to do this to you - again! - but I can't post today or tomorrow (today I have no time and tomorrow no computer access). smilies/frown.gif

BUT - be it then that I must wake up at 5AM - my post will be up by Saturday morning.

Once again I'm sorry for all the inconvenience.

~Annun

[Mathom Collector]

Hi,

I'm going to catch up on the thread, then post there tomorrow.


TRR/MC

[ August 07, 2003: Message edited by: Mathom Collector ]

[Cuthalion]

Tara and Co.


I regret that I must leave for the week, but I've been called away on a family emergency...I should be back by Friday.

[Taralphiel]

No worries Cuthalion smilies/smile.gif

TRR, let me know if you need to know anything

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Guess what? Manardariel just PMed me, and she's coming back! She asked me, and I'd like to know too, what do the girls do now? Shall we just continue on a plotline of our own like before?

[Manardariel]

Correction Lyra, I´m not COMING back...I am back! Didn´t I post here?? Sorry!!! I knew I was forgetting something......... smilies/frown.gif

Anyways, what I´m also wondering: How much of the village was destroyed? How high are the chances that Fiona´s house is still standing??

[Mathom Collector]

Thanks Tara! smilies/smile.gif

Sorry I didn't come here earlier, I had a really bad day yesterday. I just got rid of my last Ohtaredan post, and I'm going to read the thread over and ask you if I have any questions, then I'll post a really good quality post tomorrow. smilies/smile.gif

TRR

[Taralphiel]

Manan: Lucky save there! I was about to PM for a replacement for Fiona!! Well, youre back, and Im very glad!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

Lyra: You two continue on. Youre both in the Swan House, and reasonably well protected. Keep chatting with Taralphiel, Anuunfuin, and Annanoldowen. Perhaps ask about the Village as well. Im sure Taralphiel will enjoy their company.

As for the Village, its not in good shape. But there is a chance your house is still standing, or maybe damamged but repairable.

Mathom: Thanks for that. Cuthalion would appreciate your help

[maikafanawen]

I’ve returned and read over both threads thoroughly. My post is up and I’m ready to get going again with Swan Wood!

I have brought Annanoldowen to the village. It seemed logical. She wants to help rescue Cartil and prepare for the second onslaught if that’s okay with everyone else.

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Maika: There seems to be something missing off the end of your post, could you check that please? As for moving out, that's okay with me

Manan and Lyra: I got your PM. Moving is fine with me. Maybe meet up with Lanaey

Annun: We have to figure out a way to remove Taralphiel from the House, any ideas?

[ August 11, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Annunfuiniel]

Tara - actually I have an idea how Taralphiel might stay in the House till the end (whatever that may be). But for that plan I'll need lady Annanoldowen's assistance...

I have no time to wait for your answers at the moment (two sweethearts call for their auntie...) so: I will write a post that introduces my idea and then PM it to you, Tara & Maikafanawen. If it's ok for you, then I'll post it on the actual thread. I'll need 24 hours.

~Annun

[Kryssal]

I had an idea, strange, I know, but don't expect it to happen very often smilies/wink.gif.

Anyway, I was thinking that the army could be coming up to the village when attacked by a small group of wild men?

Since they send out a scout every once in a while some of the fighters in the village could be going to meet the army when it's attacked. La de daa, we could do a couple of things with that.

Just wondering if anyone was opposed to the idea.

[Taralphiel]

Annun: I await that PM, whenever its easy for you to do so. No pressure!! smilies/smile.gif

Kryss: Hmm...I dont mind that idea...so youre saying that the army is attacked, and that some villagers spot it, and alert Laurel and co?? I do think that will work.

Anyone else have any probs??

[Kryssal]

Ok, I've left it up for Herebrand or Laurel or who ever to come in.

(I think Lanaey will chill at the village, she's been through enough so far smilies/wink.gif )

So, sorry if the post isn't up to par, it's uh... 2:30 am, so ya.

Hope it works smilies/smile.gif

[maikafanawen]

*runs in panting, dropping her books by the desk*

Sorry...school's started again. Would you believe I forgot about it!--school I mean--

Anyhow I doubled back and I forgot to put up sort of two pages of my post. I edited it but since it was at the bottom of the fourth page I'll drop it here too:

Annanoldowen stood in the shadow cast by the arched window that blocked out the sun watching as the survivors were gathered, and the dead tallied. The wings now designated as hospitals held the few wounded that had survived the poison injected into their bodies at Annanoldowen’s hand. The elf wrapped her weary arms around her body and sighed. She had done all she could and gave the handful of nurses who helped her all the recipes and necessary ingredients to continue without her.
The silvery blue dress she had donned for the purpose of meeting an old friend was now in pathetic tatters. The sleeves had been pinned allowing Annanoldowen plenty of elbowroom as she attended her patients. Traces of washed out blood and even some vomit were on the skirt and the bodice was lopsided. Altogether her appearance wasn’t very admirable. She hadn’t had time to change and decided that now would be a good a time as any.

The attack upon the Swan House wasn’t as brutal as it may have seemed. Most of the inhabitants had taken up immediate sanctuary and avoided the wrath of the wild men. There were, thankfully, twice as many living as there were among the dead. The she-elf had gone over her options to action now in her head.

She could stay and offer her assistance as a nurse and even a swordswoman should a second attack be ensued upon the house. However, the most logical course of action would be to take up Taurawaa and ride to the village. Annanoldowen was very talented in the area of medicines but she was also gifted with politics and strategy. With Cartil in the hands of the wild men and with a second attack most likely on the way, things would have to move incredibly fast and the Rivendell elf would like to be involved.

Abandoning her place by the window she made her way through the house inquiring for Lady Taralphiel until one maid pointed her towards the garden. Annanoldowen looked out towards the magnificent yard and saw the Swan Lady speaking with Annunfuin. They looked to be in relatively deep conversation and the elf decided to change her clothes first. Her room on the third level had been untouched by the attack and her things were as they had been left. She discarded her dress and replaced it with the shirt, jerkin, pants and boots she had purchased in the village. Plaiting her hair down her back she took inventory of her bag. She still had a plentiful amount of medicines, the Swan House having most of the necessary herbs already.

Strapping her sword to her waist and slipping on her bag she walked briskly out to the gardens to tell Taralphiel of her decision to travel on to the village to help in the rescue of Cartil and the defensive plotting against a second attack.

As she reached Taralphiel and Annunfuin she bowed.

“It has come to my consciousness that I am no longer desperately needed here at the house. The half dozen maids in my wing had all but perfected the simple yet necessary methods of healing and the survivors are well in order preparing for a second ambush. The village most likely would welcome my assistance. I wanted to let you know before I just disappeared though and see if you objected.” Taralphiel blinked. Annanoldowen didn’t continue and waited for her friend to accept her decision. Finally the woman nodded and stood.

“This, of course, is compulsory. You have been of great service here. Be well Annanoldowen.” As an afterthought she added, “and please give Laurel my affections.”

The elf couldn’t tell where Taurawaa had exactly been but she looked in fine order and was eager to go out again. Annanoldowen mounted quickly and the two flew through the forest on the way to the village.

It wasn’t long before they arrived. The elf stopped abruptly as the sight before them became clear. It is a terrible thing to see a soldier stripped of his life. What is worse is to see his son lying beside him. No time for tears, she rode on to where the afternoon sun beamed down upon a house where survivors lived. She called in inquiring for Laurel. A man emerged cautiously and peered up at Annanoldowen. The elf repeated her query and was given a mere shrug of shoulders.

“There be a house jus’ down th’ ways a bit there Lady. Ye could check but there I’n’t anyone hereabouts.” Annanoldowen didn’t want to press him further so she left the house and rode further down to whence he had pointed.

Laurel and the others who were supposed to be with her were not in that house but the next. The elf heard the Swan Lady’s granddaughter’s voice as she passed. Reining Taurawaa to a halt she left him in front of the porch and entered silently, not wanting to disturb the injured within.

Annanoldowen caught the last few words of what a soldier was saying as she went into the room where Laurel and Herebrand were.

“...must be found Captain. They are lost,” the soldier said firmly. The elf didn’t wish to interrupt the interrogation so she did a quick survey of the condition of the wounded and did what she could to help and teach those who were hard at work setting bones, extracting poison and attending to burns. She would speak with Laurel when she was done speaking with the soldier. Annanoldowen wanted to get right to work preparing for the annihilation of the wild king’s army and the rescue of Cartil. They didn’t have much time...

~*~*~

Gita finished her exploration of the town in two good hours, recording in her mind just how many villagers were left. Since hardly any were warriors, the wild men had killed all but three score and she had seen merely a dozen children. The assault had been very successful and the last raid would dispatch of the remaining villagers. It was sweet victory that met her eyes as she continued her assessment.

She was moving just out of the shadows of one house when she saw Laurel and a few others making their way down the street. Her breath caught in her throat and she dived back under cover to wait as they passed. Gita watched with flaring contempt as the Swan Lady limped away. What she wouldn’t give to decapitate that pretty little head of hers with the concealed dagger gripped in her left hand. The impulse almost got the best of her but they turned into a house just as she left the shadows, a wicked grin on her face. She cursed under her breath and turned down the opposite way back towards the camp to report her findings to the king. It would be an easy triumph.

Her hopes were dashed as she made her way through the woods. Voices and footsteps ahead warned her of a decent mass of people making their way through the village. From her position behind a gorse bush she witnessed the remains of the Rohirrm army en route to the village and their captain. Some were wounded but there were still a good many able bodied men that would certainly prove a great threat to the wild men if appropriately assembled.

Things seemed to go from bad to worse as she continued on towards camp, Cuor hot on her trail.

Okay. Should I wait for someone to acknowledge Annanoldowen's presence before I post agian?

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Thanks guys for posting!

Here's what I have planned. Let me know if I have any holes here...

Laurel is in the Sick House. She sees Annanoldowen, and chats with her. She also mentions teh missing people (so far Leena, Ilisit, and sorta Cartil)

A ruckus is heard outside and all rush out to see the skirmish, and help sort it out. Leena is brought in, and told of Thagon. We also in the next few posts have to end Burzdols chara... Cuthalion could you help with that?

The House has become a tad empty. Annunfuins post shoudl settle that. Ill have Thagon's burial, then Annun will unleash her plan.

Does it all sound good?

[Annunfuiniel]

Tara - Check your PMs! Thanks!

And Maikafanawen - please do not post again until you hear from Tara or me (that should be tomorrow the latest).

Everyone else - do not contact Annanoldowen in the Village yet.

Thank you all! smilies/smile.gif

~Annun

[Bêthberry]

Just a quick note here.

PMs might not be functioning for everyone. They were caught in the technical problems the forum faced last weekend. We will have to wait until BW returns from holiday at the end of August to fix them. I cannot use my PM function.

So, if you don't hear from each other, perhaps you could post your plans here or use email.

If don't want to post publically your email address here, you could use either Aylwen or me to forward them. We can be reached at

aylwen@barrowdowns.com
bethberry@barrowdowns.com

Good luck with the planning.

Bêthberry

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou for that Beth!

Sorry I havent posted here in a while! Im still organising stuff!

Shortly we'll be hearing about a brilliant plan for the ending of this Rp. Once thats all settled, everything will continue

Please let me know here if you have prolems PMing me. So far Ive had no troubles, but just in case smilies/smile.gif

Tara

[Kryssal]

Hmmm...should I have Lanaey find Elena and Fiona? It seemed logically to me, but then you two could wander around and find her or others on your own. Tell me what ya think.

[Annunfuiniel]

Tara - I put up a post but it doesn't introduce *the* plan yet; thought to wait for Maikafanawen's opinion before introducing it... I hope this is ok.

There's a spot for Taralphiel's post now if you'd like to write her thoughts but I can go on without such post.

I'll continue my post/make a new one as soon as I hear from Maika.

~Annun

[Taralphiel]

Kryssal: It does make sense that you would meet them. Just PM them and ask I suppose

Maika: Thankyou so much for saying you'll edit your post! Your chara will get plenty of action *nods* PM me about any plans you may have smilies/biggrin.gif

Annun: I'll reply to Annunfuin now. Im also putting Laurel up to speed with Leena. Cuthalion and TRR will reply when they get back.

[Kryssal]

I'm having a lot of (insert imaginative word here) problems right now. But, being a school member has its advantages and I will be able to get on the internet and post. I will make sure that I get at least one post up a week, hopefully I'll find a place to move into and get my own internet working quickly. Who knows though? *sigh* Sorry, but I promise I will write!

[Taralphiel]

No worries Kryss! Thankyou for yoru dedication!! smilies/biggrin.gif

The plans have been changed slightly. Laurel is now going to get Cartil. He has been in the hands of the Wild Men a tad too long, and the brothers need to do some work smilies/wink.gif

Once they get back, all other plans will go from there

[Annunfuiniel]

OK, the plan has been revealed - at least some of it. And if there's anything that needs to be changed... just let me know! smilies/smile.gif

~Annun

[maikafanawen]

Alright. I edited my post. I don't have time to write another one though b/c I need to check up on my game in the Shire before I go to bed. I'll post tomorrow afternoon. You can count on Annanoldowen & horse going that fifty miles though. smilies/wink.gif

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Annun: Great! Now, do you wish to have Annunfuin stay there?

Maika: Thankyou again for doing that! Whenever you have time to reply is fine, no worries!

[Annunfuiniel]

Tara - you mean do I want Annunfuin to stay in the House? Yes, of course; he has no choice actually as he considers his duty to stand beside Taralphiel - till the end. Though he's being torn in two for he also wishes to protect Laurel...

Maikafanawen - Hope you don't mind me taking such great liberties I just took with your post. If you don't like the change just give me a word and I'll delete that post. I just thought your post should be placed there to keep the timeline in course.

~Annun

[The Ruling Ring]

Hello!

Just popping by to say hello and ask if there's anything that Ohtaredan should be doing at the moment that he's not?

[maikafanawen]

Thanks Annun! I'm not really sure what you did yet because I'm being shooed off the computer but I'm sure it'll help bunches! smilies/biggrin.gif

Sorry I can't post tonight because of homework but there's nothing I can really do about it. (If you need proof check out FALL OF GREENWOOD in the Shire. It's my game that I've neglected since Aug. 16 methinks b/c of this zut Academy! ERGH!!)

Tomorrow's Friday (thank god!) so I'll definitely have time.

So sorry and thanks!!

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

TRR: Check the RPG thread. I would like it if you got involved in the little attack that just happened. And maybe strike up a conversation with Herebrand. You need to rally and help your troops.

Annun: Thanks for the posts! I'll work on the reply

[Lyra Greenleaf]

I'm really sorry to do this (Manan especially, sorry to let you down) but I don't have the internet anymore at home, so I really have to withdraw. This has been a great game to be part of, and good luck for the future. Feel free to make use of Elena as you like.

Bye everyone. I hope to be back one of these days!

[Kryssal]

Bye Lyra!! Good luck with everything.

Ok - so Laurel and the Elf brethren are going to save Cartil right now, then when they get back we'll attack the wild men? With the extra help and all.

Heya, do you mind if Lanaey tags along?

[maikafanawen]

Ta-ta Lyra. We'll miss ye somethin' fierce. smilies/frown.gif

Alright I've got my post up. It's not my best but it covered everything of importance in the time-crunch I'm facing. I'm really sorry about that.

If there's anything I can change to make it better PLEASE tell me!

Thanks so much for you TOLERANCE!! smilies/smile.gif

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Oh gosh Lyra Im really going to miss your posts! Elena is a wonderful character, and I meant what I said about her being a favourite! *hugs* Good luck! We'll keep her going!!


Maika: The post is fine!! I'll be posting for Cuor soon too, if you would like to counter with something for Gita

Kryss: Just post her turning up! She sure can tag along!

[ August 23, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[maikafanawen]

Oh yeah, Taralphiel: Do you want me to repost Gita's part?

-Maikafanawen

[Kryssal]

I'm sorry if my posts aren't up to par, but to have to type in a whole post in a limited amount of time is hard. Coming this wednesday I will have full internet access with no time limits because school will be starting, so, better ones are coming smilies/smile.gif

[Taralphiel]

Maika: If it isnt a lot of trouble, could you please do that? If not, Ill post first and you take my lead. Lemme know smilies/smile.gif

Kryssal: I stuck in Ilisits end, just follow along I spose

Thankies guys!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ August 24, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Mathom Collector]

Thanks Taralphiel! I'll get on that. smilies/smile.gif

Lyra, goodbye for now! smilies/frown.gif Hope to see you around the boards! smilies/smile.gif

[maikafanawen]

Tara: Done and done!!

-Maikafanawen

[Kryssal]

Hoy, Tara, are we going to be taking horses on this little outing? If we are I'll add that in to my last post, if not, I'll still change that last post (make it a bit longer and more specific about what she's getting and such).

Oh, and I'll be absent this upcoming weekend (family reunion - hurrah smilies/biggrin.gif)

[ August 26, 2003: Message edited by: Kryssal ]

[Cuthalion]

Tara..

It is with great reluctance that I must tell you I can't continue in Swan Wood. My brother has just died and there are many things that I must attend to now. I wish all of you the best.

[Taralphiel]

Cuthalion: I really dont know what to say except that my prayers are with you. We'll miss you extremely and I thank you for helping me!!

Kryss: Possibly. The Southern Confines arent that far. Maybe one horse for Cartil to ride on *nods* I'll post that now.

For the rest of the game I suppose Ill take over Herebrand. If anyone has any suggestions of a suitable replacement, please feel free to PM me.

[Annunfuiniel]

Cuthalion - like Tara I'm unable to express my feelings properly; you don't know me and I don't know you but none the less I'm so sorry for your loss...

Tara - (It's difficult to continue on whole another matters so I'll just do it without further ado...) I believe we have a sort of timeline problem here: as I see it, the different character groups are living different days. I mean:

*For Laurel, Lanaey, the Rohirrim + Fiona&Elena it seems to be the third(?) day after the attacks of the wildmen, whereas

*Taralphiel, Annunfuin and Rudchamion still live the second(?) day, about late afternoon (in my next post I'll bring Annunfuin&Rudchamion back from their little venture before sunset) and

*For Annanoldowen and the Gondorian troop the third day has dawned, right? (and they will reach the House at the end of the next day?)

This is not an actual problem considering all these groups work separately but for the sake of clarity maybe everyone should put a note on top of their posts to inform which day it is (calculating from the attacks?)? Or have you other suggestion how to handle this?

~Annun

[Taralphiel]

Wow! I was just mulling that about, but you got it all up!!! Thankyou so much Annun!!! You make everything a lot easier now!!!

I do agree we should get everyone up to speed as soon as possible.

My plan is to have a small period (though not too small) in which the two armies prepare, maybe even train a few people (Cartil, Jess, and general recovery training for thos einjured)

from there the plan is finalised in a meeting in the Main House, and the Final Attack begins...

Any ideas? Does it work?

[Annunfuiniel]

Tara - Thanks! smilies/smile.gif

To me it seems your plan will work fine - it'll be great to finally have the whole crew in one place. Is 'Saving diplomat Stone' post the next one to follow?

Now that I think about it; maybe I should continue my latest post to the point where A&R return to the House in the evening. Then all can move/have moved to day 3 and we no longer have a problem. Unless you want to write a post for Taralphiel reflecting on the emptiness of her House et all? Then I'll put the return post after yours.

~Annun

[maikafanawen]

I'm not really sure where I'm supposed to be timewise?

Tara: When do you want the Gondorian army to get to Swan Wood and do you want them to arrive at the House or the Town?

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Annun: Post away! I'll chuck Taralphiels post in after yours

Maika: For you the third day is dawning. The army should go to the Village

Thankies!!

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Hey everyone! I’m back! (Well kind of). We restored factory settings on our computer which means we can get the internet again! But we don’t have a virus scan until Monday, so I’m not really supposed to be here… or online at all… But if there’s still a space for me in this game I will be back in three days, for good. (Crossing my fingers!)

[Taralphiel]

You are most certainly welcome back!! Three days is fine.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Kryssal, Elena and Fiona aren't actually related so the man should maybe be just Fiona's father (?) if that's what you want, and then I'll have Elena go off to look for hers.

[Manardariel]

No, no, wait! I´m so sorry, I haven´t been keeping up with this game! smilies/confused.gif

Yes, anyways. For one thing, how come Lanaey knows Fiona´s name? Lyra- I think the girls should stay together in this, so maybe the man is neither of their fathers? Maybe Lanaey misunderstood something, or whatever. It´s just...I think it would suck (pardon my french) if Fiona was in a better situation than Elena...just my two cents. smilies/wink.gif

[maikafanawen]

I'm not putting this off on purpose. smilies/biggrin.gif

Tara: I was wondering when you wanted me to bring the soldiers in? It would be a big deal to have them sort of march right into the village so do you want me to wait until Laurel's there when they're thru rescuing Cartil? Also, would it be a better idea if the soldiers marched in where the Wild Men could see them or should they "sneak" in--don't know how'd they'd do it but...

Ideas?

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Maika: Have them come in as they would. The Wild Men will not see them, their camp is in the forest, and theyhave a temporary retreat.

As far as timing, when I post Laurel leaving the Wild Men camp, you post for the army arrival, that way Laurel sees them just as they are arriving. smilies/smile.gif

[Kryssal]

Ok, let me try and sort out all my mistakes now that I'm back.

Yes, I know the two aren't related, but the I figured the father was in such a state, plus he had been given charge of Elena so he'd be worried about her as well.

About knowing Fiona's name - I don't know. Maybe she asked a settler somewhere what the man's kids names were. It was just in there so I had to put it there in my post.

Alrighty then - if you want me to edit out ever finding the two girls, just say so and I'll go cut it.

Anything else?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

I don't know about Manan, but I think it would be fine if you just said something like 'we were worried about you, you have to come with me'. Or if it's easier you could just edit it out. You choose.

[Manardariel]

Sounds fine with me, Lyra. I just wasn´t sure about the whole father-thing. But that sounds good. And Kryssal, was I being rude?! I´m sorry!! smilies/frown.gif

[Kryssal]

Oh, not - not rude at all! Problems need to be fixed and those who made them are the ones who need to do it.

Hehe, I found out where Lanaey found out Fiona's name - Elena said it right before she found them. I knew I had it for a reason.

Ok, so Lanaey needs to still catch up with Laurel in that post and the girls probably shouldn't be there since we've already moved past that point in the story line.

What do you want me to do exactly?

[Manardariel]

I guess you should edit the whole "father post" into a "girls we were so worried post". Drag them to the Swan House (you may want to include Fiona is paralized smilies/wink.gif) and put them to bed. I´ll post after that.

Okay?

[Annunfuiniel]

"Girls" aka Lyra&Manardariel + Kryssal - we may have a pretty big problem here. Ok, if I remember correctly Fiona and Elena 'escaped' on the night of the second day after the attacks. (This happened in real time before the current plotline with the Gondorian troop had formed in my little head.) So, now we're in a situation where that day hasn't ended yet in the Swan House, but what's more important: the House will be empty before nightfall. That means the girls couldn't have took on their little 'adventure' from the House that night 'cause they wouldn't have been there but in the caves on the hills.

This seems a difficult problem to solve... We have moved so much further in the storyline with your posts discribing these happenings far back on the thread. The easiest thing to do would be that I took my latest post and edited it so that the evacuation would happen the next morning. I don't have an idea why they would linger at the House so long (while that's obviously a very dangerous business in those circumstances)... But I guess I'll think of something.

So, Tara, what say you?

[Taralphiel]

hmmm...that is a toughie. Could the posts for Elena and Fiona be edited so they leave during the day? That way when Taralphiel looks about the House to see that everyone has left, she sees the note?

Im going to look back on the posts now and see what else I can come up with

Apart from that, all is good?

Aylwen: Checks your PM's smilies/smile.gif

TRR: Please post for Ohtaredan. I need this done so I can continue for Herebrand.

[Manardariel]

Sounds fine with me. I´ll edit sometime tonight, okay?

[Mathom Collector]

::hangs head in shame...again, probably::

I'm so sorry.

Classes have just started up again for me and I'm super busy, but I'll post for Ohtaredan tomorrow night at the latest. Sorry for the delay!

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Perhaps it's because I've been away, but I don't understand! What's happening?

And Manan- who was the man in the barn? Sorry, I didn't spot your post before. Maybe Kryssal should just edit us out and we'll have a reunion in the barn? Perhaps? Any ideas what we'll do for the rest of the time?

[Kryssal]

Lame time lines. Anyway, they did seem to get from the house to the village rather quickly. I mean, it isn't as if they're right next to each other or anything.

I will edit out Lanaey meeting the girls just because it looks as if that won't happen with us trying to fix the time line.

If there's anything else I need to fix just tell me.

[Taralphiel]

Manan: Thanks for that!!!

Lyra: What part is confusing you? Let me know and Ill check it out for you smilies/smile.gif

Mathom: Thanks for letting me know. A posts ASAP would be appreciated.

All else good?

[Manardariel]

Hang on, now I´m confused too. Check this idea. Just a suggestion.
How to solve this problem 1) Lyra and me delete our posts (maybe just keeoing the apple one), Kryssal edits out the finfing 2) Elena (?) does a post about the evacuation 3) Whike they´re off to the caves, Fiona decides she´s going looking for her family 4) Barn-scnene. Unification with the fathers and porridge 5) Girls, parents at all rejoing Swan House gang.

Any good? smilies/wink.gif

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Why do we have to delete? Why can't we just go on with the barn scene from now? I mean, I know time has passed- how much, by the way?- but we can always do it in retrospective. For example:

Elena: Wow, Fiona isn't it great that we managed to find your family?
Fiona- Yes, and good to know that or father's are off fighting for our safety. Also my brother's wound is getting better now which is nice.

Obviously not quite like that, but you understand right? Then we could go off to the caves? Perhaps bump into someone who says "Why aren't you at the caves?" and then that could be our next 'thing'.

Does this make sense?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Err...

Hey everyone! I'm very sorry about my delay in filling in my save post from yesterday evening. This morning my computer contracted a few viruses, then I had school, then a cross-country meet and then my dad worked things out so I should have the post up tonight sometime. smilies/smile.gif

-Aylwen

[Kryssal]

My post is already deleted and right now I'm confused with the last post, TRR's I think - where/when did that take place????

[Taralphiel]

Kryssal: Hmmm...I am too....TRR could you change it so Laurel is carrying weapons and supplies? Thanks!!


Lyra: Your suggestion for a retrospective post does sound logical. I am a tad confuzzled about it, but as long as you find your family, and find possible someone who will tell Taralphiel you are safe, the alls good smilies/smile.gif

[ September 04, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Arghhhhhh! I HATE my computer! *Kicks Computer*

But...

I did eventually get my darned post edited. Hope its okay. I just don't know what's wrong with my computer anymore...and its just the internet on my computer, not anyone else's in the house. I'll probably relocate to my sister's laptop today until my fix-it all dad gets another look at this computer.

Ugh.

Sorry for the long wait, Tara!
Aylwen

[ September 05, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[maikafanawen]

Tara: Okay, I've posted but I'm buggered as to what the actual times are. I've looked up and down the discussion and RPG thread and I'm caught between the Army's arrival being the 10th day--according to one half of the RPG and the 7th--according to the other. If anyone can clarify? I'll insert the correct time and day. Thanks!

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Ooh, thats a roughie...a three day gap? Lemme look back at the thread and see what I can come up with...

EDIT: I planned the arrival of the army to conincide with Laurel being there. I cant seem to find any incdication of the changing of days in the RPG thread, so Ill use that point to be the catch up.

Laurel and Co left in the mid afternoon to evening to get Cartil, so they would have the cover of darkness. They would return jusy before dawn. Laurel is now sleeping, so when she wakes up, it will be well into the morning?

Does anyone see anything wrong with this? I could be missing things, just let me know if I am.

Ive decided I will put a post in for Lady Taralphiel to get things moving, and also for Cuor.

[ September 09, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Kryssal]

Tara, if you put on a second post for Cuor I think that it got erased somewhere along the line because you only have a ~*~.

Are we still trying to fix all the glitches?

[Taralphiel]

Yah, its because I havent put it there yet. Im still working on what I want him to do next. Nows not the perfect time for him to jump in *smiles*

[Taralphiel]

Time to get planning...

Could everyone get up to speed post wise. I would like everyone that is at the Village to witness the coming of the new army. Laurel will be doing that soon.

Im sending a 'PM spray' about to all of you to see how youre going as far as your chara's.

Lets start the cleanup folks smilies/smile.gif

Tara

[maikafanawen]

PRESENT!!!

Tara: What do I need to do? Is there something I need to post? clarify? I got your PM and I'm still a bit hazy on the times ... should we just make a compromise time to stick to?

Alright then, on we go!

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

I went through the thread just then. I havent got and clear idea on number of days, but I think Ive got the rough events

This is the most recent day passed

Midday to Afternoon: Ilisit found, Rohirrim return with Leena, Fiona and Elena still wandering (they had left the night before)

Evening: Laurel goes to rescue Cartil with the Elves. Annanondowen rides out??

Night: rescue comes back.

Morning: Laurel is back and has rested. Is about where we all should be now.

If anyone thinks this is off, lemme know

The army comes in morning time yes?

After a post from Aylwen, Laurel will head outside, and will probably be talking with Lanaey when they arrive...

[maikafanawen]

I stated that it took Annanoldowen three days to reach the Swan Wood village and the army arrived the morning after Cartil was rescued. That would mean it would be four-five days after Annanoldowen left the Swan House.

I don't think this works. What should I change? What if I took out my post and re-posted it when the days catch up? It would just be impossible for Annanoldowen to leave Swan House, get the army, and return to the village in one and a half days.

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Okay, now I understand. Yeah, that sounds like a plan Maika. I suppose it would make it easiest if you copied that post completely and put it in when the timeline fits.

Is that all solved then?

Any more problems?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

I hope that was OK? Is making it evening alright?

Your turn Manan! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Kryssal]

Wait - have we solved the 2 girls time paradox yet? Or are we kinda ignoring it?

[Taralphiel]

Kryss: I think we have just ignored it smilies/wink.gif I looked the posts over, and I dont see an obvious problem. So it should be fine?

Lyra: Are you in the caves? If so, you would have had to have run into Annunfuin...

[Lyra Greenleaf]

They're on their way to the caves. This was what Annun said about using Annunfuin when I asked:
You're welcome to use Annunfuin in your post! He'll lead the refugees of the Swan House to the caves and then head for the Village to meet Laurel
So that's what I posted. He was the old man (I don't know if Elena ever knew his name).

[Kryssal]

Right-O.

Umm....I don't mean to be dense, but I am. Are we starting on the new day yet? New day for Lanaey and the village I mean.

[ October 03, 2003: Message edited by: Kryssal ]

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou for that Lyra smilies/smile.gif

I think its about the middle of that day anyway....Laurel slept through the morning.

I'll get some posts up soon

[maikafanawen]

Okay, I deleted my post. Tara, do you just want to let me know when it would be a good time to go back up?

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Yup, that sounds good. Just checking though, I'll let you know in three days Swan Wood time yes?

[Taralphiel]

Just to let you know, Im going to edit my last post and add in posts for Herebrand and Ohtaredan (TRR PM me if you see this) as well as Cuor.

Just to let you all know, after a post from Kryssal, Im setting up a general meeting for all soldiers to attend. That will happen before the army of Gondor arrives.

Annun: Perhaps Annunfuin could storm in then? Up to you, I know youre busy

Aylwen: Would you like to put in a post for Cartil before Laurel pops out? Again, up to you.

I also put in something with Cuor running into Gorath and Galain. He'll run off, and the brothers will find Laurel and tell her. Maika, you dont need to post for Gita, she'll come in later smilies/smile.gif

[ October 07, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Kryssal]

I'll wait a day or two for Cartil to reply, then I'll pull Laurel out and give the parameters for the meeting.

[Annunfuiniel]

Tara,

It sure is time for Annunfuin to 'storm in'! Whatever it takes I'll write that post soon.

BTW. I have added a little something into my latest post (way back on the thread); the refugees haven't arrived at the caves yet but I'll get that part done soon also.

*curtsies* That's all for now...

~Annun

[maikafanawen]

I'll let you know in three days Swan Wood time yes?

I think so. It will have to be no less than five days since Annanoldowen left the House. So that sounds right, yeah.

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Thanks guys for letting me know

Okay...this is the current day as planned

Its about midday at Laurel's point, and most chara's are up to speed yes?

-Laurel wanders out of the sick house after chatting with Cartil

-Elven brothers mention seeing another cloaked Elf

-Laurel calls a meeting for the next day

-Cuor generally causes trouble (if I decide to post for him)

-All chara's find out about the meeting

- Possibly some sword practice??


I figure if we plan out the day, then its easier to stick to, yeah?


Lyra and Manar: Are you guys at the same time point on the thread? Wasnt it four days sice teh people evacuated Swan House? Im putting you on that timeline becuase you ran away the night before that....

If so, could you put it in your next post? Does that help everything?

[ October 08, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[ October 10, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Taralphiel]

Just wondering why its so quiet... smilies/wink.gif

Lyra and Manar: Do you plan for the girls to bump into Annunfuin?

Aylwen: Do you want Jess to go with Laurel, or should I leave her there with Cartil?

[maikafanawen]

I was just waiting to bring Annanoldowen into the village with the soldiers at your cue Tara. Do you want me to do something with Gita? She is sort of just wandering around...

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Oh yes, please go ahead Maika! Would you end that day for us? It doesnt seem we will be getting someone else to do that any time soon smilies/wink.gif

Perhaps Gita could be working as a hand at the Bath House and bump into Laurel? If thats the case, then I'll have Jesslyn decline and her go on her own.

[maikafanawen]

and bump into Laurel

Do you mean like knock her accidentally? Make eye contact? Will Laurel recognize her? Gita hasn't really shown her face I don't think.

I'll get something up soon. Since I'll be ending the day then, could I go right into when Annanoldowen arrives with her men?

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Yup sure! Though thats only two days? Do you mind shaving off one? Oh, and have her be attending to Laurel and what not. Even bumping into her literally is fine! It might be a little comic *winks*

[Kryssal]

I left Leena's post open ended for any players who have chara's still in the village beside Jess and Cartil. Please write for it, this stagnation is aweful.

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for that post Kryss! Dont edit it...

Is anyone there??? smilies/wink.gif

We really need to work on this story, and get it finished....

Aylwen, do you plan on Jess coming with Laurel

Annun, will you get to the Swan Village, and will you be with Elena and Fiona at any point??

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for the post Aylwen!

Kryssal: Im working on someone finding Leena now, it shouldnt take too long smilies/smile.gif

TRR: Now would be a great time to get a post in for Herebrand and Ohtaredan.

Annun: check PM's please

[Annunfuiniel]

"Well, I'm back!" smilies/smile.gif

Tara - could you paste this post under yours of September 09, 06:32 AM; thanks! smilies/smile.gif (And I know this is extra work but if you could put the italics and such in due place that would be great.) More is coming but I needed to do this post before bringing Annunfuin into the Village. Will post again tomorrow!

~Annun
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Annunfuiniel's post

The refugees of the Swan House reached the foot of the hills in the grey light of early evening. Before them the sheer slopes rose to heights beyond eye's reach, casting shadows that shrouded the forest behind them into sad colourlessness. Annunfuin glanced up, smiling a small, almost triumphant smile; We made it!

* * * * * * *

A grey shadow stood in the opening of one of the largest caves and watched people stream in and out, faces lined with fatigue but freed from despair. For the first time in a long while the Gondorian felt relatively relieved; things seemed to be in better shape than he had dared to even hope for.

For starters the caves were dry, their floors mostly covered with soft sand instead of bare stone. In the light of flickering torches Annunfuin stepped into the cavern and took in every detail of the surroundings. In the middle of the floor he observed a shallow pit lined with round stones; already one of the old men of the company squatted there, setting a fire. Neat stacks of dry wood were placed against the cave's left wall; Enough for days, Annunfuin concluded contently. Finally, in the farthest corner of their refuge the soldier found a mow of clean, dry straw, perfect for simple mattresses to make the wounded's rest a little more comfortable.

During this short inspection the Gondorian's lips curved into a knowing smile; the Lady Taralphiel's hand reached far and her influence was clearly to be seen even in this place in the borders of her realm.

"Sir?" A sudden question interrupted Annunfuin's musings.

"What can I do for you, Briana?" he questioned back, delighted to hear the familiar voice, and turned around to meet the young maiden's glance. But the girl's grave expression made his smile fade and quickly turn into a frown. "Is there something wrong?" he continued, worry colouring his tone though he tried to hide it.

"Yes, I believe so. It's miss Rian... Her sisters are missing."

Annunfuin's brows knitted even closer together as he conceived what the maid was talking about. "That can't be; they must be here somewhere! The House was emptied - and no-one lacked behind on the way here." But even as Annunfuin spoke he saw the weakness of his own logic:

"Unless they left before the evacuation was ordered..." the Gondorian foolishly spoke his thoughts out loud. Upon hearing his words Briana blanched and her eyes grew round as she whispered, quivering: "Then they could be anywhere - and all alone!"

Annunfuin took the girl's trembling hand into his own and pressed it, first sternly, then reassuringly: "Not a word about this to Rian! Just tell her I went to get her sisters." The doubt he saw flash in Briana's eyes was the same that his heart felt - but firmly he pushed this sensation aside and stepped out of the cave, the girl following close behind.

"Have you seen the elf Rudchamion?" Annunfuin turned to question the maiden before she left to find Rian.

"Last time I saw him he was there," Briana gestured towards a bend in a narrow trail on their right; "In the first cave just around that corner."

* * * * * * *

Annunfuin found the dark elf in the cave, organising the first night watch. The refugees' only hope rested in staying hidden, yet they had to know what was going on outside. See, but stay unseen... the Gondorian reflected instinctively as he watched Rudchamion deliver orders to the guards. First shift took their leave: a grey, bent man, leaning heavily on a staff which seemed to be his only weapon, and a boy, who had seen no more than fifteen summers, trying to appear a stern man but fear behind his eyes. Annunfuin's eyes saw of their steps before turning to face the elf.

"Rudchamion, a word with you..." he began and gestured the elf to follow him into the open air. "I had planned on staying here for the night - just in case…" Annunfuin could feel Rudchamion's dark eyes on him and he sought them in the gathering darkness to meet their gaze.

"The plan has changed." The elf quoth solemnly after a moment of silence. Annunfuin nodded and went on to explain 'why'. Just minutes later the two mounted their steeds and began a wild race back towards the Swan House.

* * * * * * *

They flew across the forest, Rudchamion in the lead and Annunfuin following blindly behind, trusting wholly on Fëadûr's instincts. The Wood seemed to be on their side still; it opened in front of them, it let them pass. Yet darkness was all over them as they finally were back at the Swan House. And the House was nothing but a darker shade against the grey, starless sky. Lifeless, abandoned it seemed; not a single flame in a window welcomed the travellers. Annunfuin dismounted Fëadûr, suddenly thankful of the darkness that veiled his pained expression and obvious limp. He managed to the arched doorway and leaned heavily on the cold wall.

There was a soft, chinking sound - a sound so familiar in the soldier's ear that he didn't even realize hearing it before his own blade was drawn. Steel flashed in the darkness.

"Step in and die cursed." The voice was cold and hollow like… Death! Death has come for me! Mad fear nearly took the Gondorian. But his nature wouldn't give in; the soldier inside didn't let the sword fall, he didn’t step back.

"This you won't take from me!" The voice croaked again – but this time there were anger and despair filling the dread emptiness. And Annunfuin understood.

"Swan Lady! This is friend not foe!" He backed a step from under the arch's shadow into the yard; "Friend of Alphirion." And even as Annunfuin spoke the moon suddenly broke free from the hold of the clouds, bringing its light to testify to the man's words. Rudchamion was now also there, standing beside the Gondorian, sword drawn from its sheath but resting on his side.

"Friend…" Lady Taralphiel's whisper echoed from the darkness. The Swan Lady seemed to come to their sight like from under the surface of black waters; slowly she departed from the shadows, as if unwilling to leave their safety, and stopped in front of them. Finally believing her own eyes she lowered her sword and sighed with relief; "Thank gods!"

* * * * * * *

Swords were sheathed and Rudchamion lit torches to lighten the darkness that had yet again thickened as the moon slid back to its hide behind the clouds.

"But what are you doing here? I thought you meant to stay there over night," Taralphiel questioned Annunfuin as the three moved into the House. Annunfuin began to tell her about the missing girls but she soon interrupted him: "Yes, they have left…for the Village, for their home. Foolish girls!" Annunfuin glanced at her, though he knew without looking that her words held more worry than blame. "No use to take after them now; in this darkness you would just ride past them. They are not stupid," Taralphiel continued, contradicting her own previous words so that Annunfuin couldn't help but smile; "They will seek refuge, they will hide…and they will survive." Annunfuin's smile was gone.

"From the bottom of my heart I hope so…" he spoke, staring at the flickering flames of his torch. They walked through the passages, Lady Taralphiel leading her guest to his room. Rudchamion wished them good night and left for his chamber on his own.

"I will ride out with the sunrise." Annunfuin addressed Taralphiel as they arrived at his door. "Rudchamion has agreed to stay here; You will not be left alone again." Annunfuin paused, then coughed uneasily; "And I'm sorry we scared You like that…"

Taralphiel's face hardened with these words, her eyes narrowing as she recollected their encounter; and as she spoke her voice was strangely distant:

"I was not scared; I was ready." But then her features relaxed and her lips curved to a sad smile; "But yet it wasn't my time to go… Good night, my friend; and fair rest to thee."

"Good night, M'lady…" Annunfuin whispered and watched as she drew away from him, silently like a ghost.

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[maikafanawen]

Okay, I'm going to have Gita 'find out' about that meeting while Laurel and Jesslyn are bathing. Would it be all right if she spied on it? I think once she figures out what they're planning without the GOndorians (the village doesn't know they're coming, right?) then she can tell the wild men their desperate plans. That way the wild men will be ready for a weak and easy fight.

When Annanoldowen brings the army into the village, Gita will not be there, she'll be delivering the message to the King etc. Does this sound good? I'll get my post up now but I know you said you wanted to wait for the army to come until after the meeting. I'll stay alert then for my cue.

I'm also going to end the day so the meeting can happen soon. I hope this is okay. All right! smilies/wink.gif

-Maikafanawen

[Taralphiel]

Annun: Its all there! Thankyou for that post!

Maika: That is a wonderful idea! Please go ahead!! The timing does work out well.


Aylwen: WOuld you be able to put in a reply for Jess?

Once I have that I can end Laurel's day, perhaps put a post in for Cuor and Herebrand. And get this meeting planned smilies/smile.gif

[ November 11, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Yup! I'll get a post up this afternoon! See, we can do this! It's all coming together... smilies/biggrin.gif

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

Okay, Im all ready to start the meeting...

Can everyone please post their attendance?

Annun: Have you got any more posts for Annunfuin, or shall we proceed?

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for that jump start Kryssal!

I am posting for Laurel soon

Ill also be doing the PM rounds yet again...

Lyra Greenleaf and Manardariel: Please clean out your inboxes, or let me know what is going to happen with Elena and Fiona smilies/smile.gif

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

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Tara -

This is so last minute, but my family has decided to make use of the week off of school and take a trip to MN to visit ailing relatives. I will be back by Wednesday, but I won't have much internet access.

Sorry it's such short notice!

-Aylwen

P.S. Do what you will with Jess and Cartil during the meeting. Jess will attend, but I think Cartil will stay in bed. I'll get a post up for them upon my return.

[ November 21, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou for letting us know Aylwen! Ill carry Jess along, and have Laurel come visit after the meeting smilies/smile.gif

[Taralphiel]

Everyone:The post for the start of the meeting is now up! Everyone come in and voice an opinion...

Lyra and Manar: Are you still with us? We would like to see where the two girls are.

Maika:I apologise that you have had to wait so long! The meeting hopefully wont take too long, and then the army can arrive!

Annun: Is Annunfuin going to arrive before the end of the meeting? And will he be with Elena and Fiona?

Kryss: Nows the time for Leena and Lanaey to say their piece! Hopefully we can keep the ball rolling smilies/smile.gif

[Taralphiel]

*sigh*

This is getting very rediculous.

I have decided to finish this with the help of Kyrssal and Aylwen.

Anyone else who wishes to help let me know. Ive tried contacting everyone, but its falling on deaf ears

I truly wish I didnt have to do this. This RPG started out so well.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:56 AM December 14, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hey,

Taralphiel and I were talking about getting this game to a successful ending, and since all the former players have dropped like flies, we need to finish this and carry all the characters along.

Okay, so what we can do is make posts planned here with all the info we need to get this game finished. We can split this up between whichever people are still here if you want, but any way we do it, this is going to need the input from everyone who is still here to play:

1) We decide exactly what will happen to each character during the battle. (Live, die, amputation, serious wounds, etc.) Any character that has no owner is completely susceptible to death, since they give up their character to the owner if they disappear for more than two weeks. It's Tara's desicion, though.

2) We decide exactly where every character who survives will go after the battle is over/won (?). (Home, with another character, or help with Alphirion, etc.)

3) On the same note, we decide what will happen to Alphirion in the aftermath.

4) We mention how many people are left, how many casualties there were, and what the damage to Alphirion was.

5) The biggest one of all: the interactions in battle. (ie, so and so got pushed back behind the river (hypothetical) things like that.)

This really seems like a lot, I know, but a lot of it is also interchangeable and overlapping.

Right, let's get to work!

-Aylwen

[Kryssal]

I'm going to kill Leena. Lanaey will live with no more serious injuries and will stay to help rebuild longer. Lanaey's horse will be injured and have to be put out of its misery after the battle is over. The brothers will leave right after the battle basically, and one may have an arm in a sling or some such. Those are my chara's that I know of.
I think that all villagers left should live since they're going to be in hiding. A good part of the armies could have injuries and such, but I don't think more than a 1/4 of them should die, at the most. That's just me though.
Umm....that's about all I've got so far.

[Kryssal]

Also, we've already basically done all the damage reports of the village from the previous attack. I don't think it should change. Maybe at the end start a big hunting party for food or something. The forest around the camp should be damaged, maybe even a small fire during the fight? So, for me, I think the village and people should stay the same till the end of the game. However, it may not in with the view of the game.

[Taralphiel]

Okay...for the chara's Im writing for...

Herebrand will stay, but maybe Ohtaredan will be killed.

Annanoldowen will head back with Lanaey.

What say you two about Elena and Fiona???


EDIT: I though just to be more constructive, I would put up a rough plan of how the story should end.....


* Meeting ends. The Gondorian saviours arrive soon after.

*An attack is planned quickly, to play on the element of surprise.

*The Final Battle of Alphirion (this could be a post on its own, but you catch my meaning)

*during this point, Cuor manages to drag Laurel off, and someone rescues her, killing him (any volunteers? smilies/wink.gif )

*The battle is won, the Wild Men driven out.

*Cleanup begins, and consequent celebration smilies/biggrin.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:17 AM December 15, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

smilies/frown.gif

Everyone (well, Tara and Kryssal) -

My grandfather has passed away and from Thursday to Monday morning I will be in MN attending the funeral and being with family. I'll continue helping with the plans to wrap up Swan Wood when I return.

Best Holiday Wishes,
Aylwen

[Kryssal]

I'm sorry for your loss Aylwen, thank you for your dedication.

Tara: where is Annanoldowen going with Lanaey? In the fighting groups right?

Lanaey can save Laurel if you like, forming a bond between them which would make Lanaey want to stay more. If you want anyone else to save her, that's just fine with me.

Anyone else?

[Taralphiel]

I meant them going back home. Unless Annanoldowen heads back before Lanaey. Thats now completely up to us!

Im worried about the characters Elena and Fiona. I think Ill finish their tale happily ASAP. What was to happen was that Annunfuin finds them and sends a message to Taralphiel that they are safe.

EDIT: Eep! You startled me there Lyra! smilies/wink.gif

Welcome back! Im relieved youre here! smilies/smile.gif

You can see what I posted above. What do you think we should do? And have you heard from Manar?

That means Annunfuiniel's participation...or should we go ahead without her?

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:18 PM December 19, 2003: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Hey, I'm sorry I haven't been around. I don't really have any excuses so I won't try... what would you like me to do? I'll just go and read the thread now actually (would have made sense to do that first, right?) so I know what's happening...

If you still want to sort it out yourself, Tara, you can though.

[Kryssal]

Lanaey isn't going home silly. We've talked about this, she's staying at the village for an extended period of time smilies/wink.gif

[Taralphiel]

ya ya, thats what I mean. Shall Annanoldowen stay for the same length of time as her?


Lyra: If you still wish to participate, we would be very grateful smilies/smile.gif

[Kryssal]

That's up to you. I don't really care either way as she is not my character, but would she stay for that long?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Should the girls have gone to the caves? Or have the people moved on by now?

[Taralphiel]

The people from the Swan House are in the caves, but there is no post describing and of the Villagers going that way. Thats about to happen.

Fiona and Elena are there, correct?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Hold on, so the people from the house are at the caves, and Elena and Fiona, but the villagers aren't there yet? Is that right?

So if I posted Elena and Fiona worrying about their families that would make sense?

[Taralphiel]

Yes, that would make sense. What you could also mention is that you find either Rudhchamion or Annunfuin, and tell them to let Taralphiel know they are safe, so she doesnt have to worry.

I shall slip that in earlier in the RP, so the time doesnt lag too much, just edit a past post perhaps? If there isnt one, let me know smilies/smile.gif

[Lyra Greenleaf]

If I post here, you can put it after one of your posts at whichever point you want- is that OK?

****************

"They'll all be alright" Elena said quietly, half to herself. She thought it had perhaps been the hundredth time that day she had said it, or Fiona had said it. Elena hoped that if they said it enough it would be true and her Papa and Fiona's family would be well.

Really she felt a weight in her middle, a sort of knot of fear which tried to tell her that they wouldn't be alright. From snatches of conversation she had overheard from men who came in to talk she knew that men from the village were fighting the bandits- Fiona had looked proud at that, her Papa fighting, but Elena was scared- and a lot of the village was destroyed and people were probably killed. When they saw that little girls the men didn't talk about such things, but Elena thought it might be true anyway. They WILL be well, she told herself silently. It did help.

The people from the Swan House were also at the caves with them, although not the nice lady. Annunfuin had visited them and talked to Fiona for hours. Elena liked him, but he was a bit scary and fierce. he seemed very glad to see that they were alright, and told them that the people in the house had been worried when they left. Elena was quite proud that she didn't start crying from guilt.

One of the maids liked to brush and wash Elena's hair, and Elena liked her to do it but she didn't want Fiona to think that she had gone completely back to the old Elena so she was trying really hard not to start crying. It was really hard though.

"They will be alright" she said out loud again, fiercely, and Fiona took her hand.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Ahhhh I'm back! Thanks for waiting, everyone! smilies/wink.gif

So, we need someone to post about the villagers going to the caves to join the people of the Swan House, right? Tara, do you need someone to do that, or were you planning on doing so? Because if you need me to I'll make a post about all the villagers dashing off to their haven in the caves! smilies/smile.gif

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

Lyra: Thankyou for that post. I will look for a nice place to put it and have it up shortly!

Aylwen: Yes. Please put in a post! Maybe Jesslyn deciding what part she should play in all this? Thats up to your choosing.

A general question to all... has anyone seen Annunfuiniel? We could most certainly need her now smilies/smile.gif

[Kryssal]

Not I

[Taralphiel]

I just got a PM from Child of the 7th Age, and apparently Annunfuiniel is inundated with work and the like, and has been unreachable. So she is being searched for! smilies/smile.gif

I have added in that post Lyra, its before the last post for Taralphiel

[Kryssal]

So, who's to write next?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Me! I'll be posting for the villagers going to the caves and maybe for Jess and Cartil. My post will be up before tonight, sorry for the delay!

-Aylwen

Edit: My post is up, let me know if any of you need something changed. smilies/smile.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:10 PM December 30, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou Aylwen.

I shall put a post up to clarify all plans.

Sorry it has taken me so long to put in a post, especially to you Kryssal, I know you made that post a while ago!

Just to put it here:

We have the groups that are attacking, three from memory. They go through the trees and ambush the camp.

And Jesslyns archers will be nearer to the city in case all goes ill.

Now, I have to place a post where Annanoldowen arrives with the men of Gondor, ill have that in as well.

They will be a fourth group in the attack.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Aylwen: I hope my post is an OK use of Adela and Stefan?

It was actually Elena who was supposed to say: "She's probably hiding somewhere," she said brightly. "probably in the woods! I mean, we are well but your family and my Papa were probably worried about us. There must be people all over the place!"
But I think it works just as well the other way, so don't change it unless you want to.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Lyra: Yep! It's all good. And, Oops to the Fiona/Elena thing...I knew that (my response everytime I mess up...)! smilies/wink.gif Sorry bout that! I'll post again for Adela and Stefan soon, and then I'll probably edit to include any conversation with my other chara's.

-Aylwen

[Kryssal]

How soon are we attacking?

[Taralphiel]

The attack?

In SW time, exactly a day

just as night comes the groups will head in.

Ill start preparing what roughly should happen, just for your info *nods*

Oh, and we need a 'rescue' group for Laurel.

Ill also put a post under my last one for Annunfuin. Is it okay if he bumps into Leena and Lanaey??

[Lyra Greenleaf]

So Tara, will anything "happen" to the people in the caves? I mean attacks or anything?

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:48 AM January 06, 2004: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ]

[Taralphiel]

At the most those people will encounter a handful of fleeing Wild Men, and possibly be able to help some injured Rohirrim or Gondorian soldiers. But no major battle.


Aylwen: Would you like to post more for Cartil? If you do just let me know, otherwise Ill wrap up the night smilies/wink.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:50 AM January 08, 2004: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Taralphiel]

Thankies Aylwen! Ill conjour up a response!

I just wanted to bring all of you, even if your chara's wont actually be fighting, into the development of this battle scene. My thinking is that the more opinions the better!

Okay, I should first set the scene:

The encampment of the Wild Men is in what the people call the 'Southern Confines'. It is cornered on three sides by forest. The side not backed faces towards the mountains, away from the Village. This means that most of the attacks have been troops of Wild Men fading in and out through the trees.

So, what needs to be figured is who attacks where?

Im assuming the Rohirrim would be horsed, as would some of the Gondorians.

What do you all think?

[Kryssal]

Lanaey would probably want to go around to the furthest side with few horses, including hers. How are we coordinating the attacks exactly? Sun position or call signal or something? I'd go against call signal 'cause it alerts the entire camp, but if it's all we got *shrug* And exactly how many men will be in each group?

[Taralphiel]

Im not entirely sure....there are no specified numbers for wither army

We have three groups yes?

The only number that I can remember is that the Rohirrim are close to 500 possibly. So make it 400 to account for losses?

If so, half would have horses, and will be with the Gondorians that have them also. That will be the group Lanaey leads.

As far as signalling, flaming arrow?

It should be coordinated that those in the trees go first, then as the Wild Men are driven back, the horses close them in

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

As far as signalling, flaming arrow?

One of Jess' archers can shoot that flaming arrow, if it is agreed upon to be the signal! smilies/wink.gif

In any case I think Jesslyn will have thirty or so archers, but if this number is wrong just let me know! smilies/biggrin.gif

-Aylwen

[Edit: 1200th post! yay!]

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:23 PM January 13, 2004: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Taralphiel]

(( *huggles for Aylwen* whoo! Congrats!!))

Exactly my sentiment! Have one of Jessly'ns archers shoot that arrow, to signal the Rohirrim and Gondorians to charge.

Temporary lapse of memory, who were the group leaders? Lanaey, Laurel, and Herebrand? smilies/wink.gif

I shall have a post up to end the night soon *nods*

[Kryssal]

Leena has one too - lol!

[Taralphiel]

Oh right! That was it! *nods*

Leena, Lanaey, Laurel, and Herebrand.

Yes yes, sort of representing each people *grins*

Okay, on with that night ending post, and one for Herebrand methinks.

[Kryssal]

I'm just waiting for the Herebrand post so I can incorporate that into my own smilies/wink.gif

[Taralphiel]

I just put in in Kryss! I also wrote up the return of Annunfuin!!! smilies/smile.gif He will be there with Laurel in what Ive called 'The Last Stand'

smilies/biggrin.gif

Everyone getting excited?? *giggles*

Oh, Ill wait for Cartil to chat with Laurel again before I post more smilies/smile.gif

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

For my post - is is okay if I also bring it to morning with Jesslyn and the archers preparing to leave for their job in the 'Last Stand'? I just wanted to make sure!

-Aylwen

Edit: Kryssal brought morning, so it's all good. I'll post tomorrow about Jesslyn's reply to the brothers and the archers' early departure.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 11:05 PM January 18, 2004: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Taralphiel]

Okay....next posts should be everyone setting out! smilies/smile.gif

So we can get the groups right:

Rohirrim on horseback (Herebrand): Ohtaredan.

Gondorians on horseback (Lanaey): Annanoldowen, Lanaey, and Gellick.

Rohirrim on foot (Laurel): Cartil, Annunfuin.

Gondorians on foot (Leena)


Any changes?

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 4:01 AM February 09, 2004: Message edited by: Taralphiel ]

[Taralphiel]

Ill get the ball rolling, now assuming you guys dont need any changes made smilies/smile.gif

Lyra: Feel free to post inbetween us. It would be excellent to get the mood of tension in the camp going smilies/smile.gif

For all the people in the battle scene, here is a rough idea for posting, if you can call it that:

-Laurel takes on Wild King and wins *cheers* ;P

- Arrow is fired, all companies run into the battle

-Laurel is nabbed by Cuor, Gita following

-Cartil and any others rescue her (volunteers?)

- The horsemen and soldiers overwhealm the Wild Men, and drive them out/ kill most of them. Leena and Lanaey posting that victory here would be excellent smilies/smile.gif

-Laurel returns to see the battle won!

After that, we should have a few happy ending posties *grins*

Anyone wants to tweak with it, nows your chance!

[Kryssal]

Leena is going to die. You know, fyi. Also, Tara, you might want to put in the arrow before you start fighting. It gives a go for the rest of us.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Sorry sorry sorry. I've had loads of computer issues, but I'm back now (again)!

Aylwen: About your PM back at the old site (the whole move was a surprise, but there you go!), shall we go for a fight then? Does this sound plausible: Adela starts crying and saying that everyone is going to die or something, Fiona gets upset and shakes her shoulders or something, and Stefan steps in. Then we have a fight going? (Or something!)

[Kryssal]

Our benevolent leader, Tara, is having new forum problems and cannot currently log on. So, we'll do without a bit. I'll make her add in the flying arrow when she gets back on. Everyone post for the fights :)

[Taralphiel]

Im back!

:)

Reset my password, and managed to get back in.

Aylwen: Would you be able to post? I need more war descriptions before I move on, and it would be nice to see Jesslyn and Cartil doing their bit!

Kryss: Im off to edit in the arrow right now, so if you havent posted already, head off!

Just to clarify, you do know Leena isnt on horse, and that her group is already fighting?

[Kryssal]

Lol, ya I knew that. Then again, with the arrow they'll all be fighting.

[Kryssal]

Umm....teehee. I forgot about Annanoldowen. My bad. So I went back and added that she and Lanaey got separated right at the beginning. I'll put her in the next round of posts. Hope to get them in tomorrow.

[Taralphiel]

Wait! Arent I supposed to be posting for Annanoldowen?

*giggles*

Im losing track!

Aylwen: Will you have Cartil noticing Laurel is gone?

Who will be in the group that gets her back?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Originally posted by Taralphiel
Aylwen: Will you have Cartil noticing Laurel is gone?

Who will be in the group that gets her back? [/B]

Yuppers. And of course Cartil shall be in the group. Not sure about Jesslyn though...

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

Thanks!

Its completely up to you if Jess comes or not, I just didnt want to leave the option out :)

Kryss: Do you want anyone going along?

[Kryssal]

going along with what exactly?

[Taralphiel]

Sorry Ive taken so long to reply

Just to go along with Cartil to save Laurel's butt. Annunfuin may tag along too :)

[Kryssal]

Nah, I figured you guys had it covered ;) No need to crowd all the chara's. I'll finish up the actual fighting then :)

[Taralphiel]

Yes, if you could please!

What will happen is once Laurel is free, she will walk out onto the battle being won

Also, feel free to have Herebrand in your posts too, as far as interacting with him. I will post for him as well of course.


Aylwen: Could you please put in a post for Cartil going to look for Laurel?

[Kryssal]

I'll put him in when Leena dies. Who's next for posting?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I suppose it's me, but I regret to say that it will have to wait until Sunday. I'll be away at church from tonight to tomorrow night doing the Thirty-Hour Famine, so I'll post sometime on Sunday.

-Aylwen

Edit: Okay, so I got quite busy. Didn't mean to! Sorry. I'll definitely post on Tuesday though since it's election day and there's no school.

[Kryssal]

I would really like if we could wrap this game up soon, because it's taking time, you know. I'm going to wrap up the fights in two to three posts, more towards the two. I'm just waiting for Aylwen to start.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

So sorry! I agree with Kryssal, and I know I promised to post, it's just been a bit hectic this week with spring sports starting, but I'll get a post up tonight, and this time I'll get it up!

-Aylwen

[Kryssal]

I got called away as I was writing this, so I finished Galain's. I'll write the next one tomorrow where most will meet up, Leena will die, and I'll finish the current fighting.

Good luck with the Laurel escapade!

Aylwen, did I not pay attention or was Jesslyn dying completely a surprise? Well, it was to me. Good writing. *thumbs up*

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Gracias, and yes, it was a spontaneous killing off of Jesslyn on my part...:D

Great job, Kryssal. Tara, just lead Laurel wherever and Cartil will follow! :)

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

It was surprise indeed!

I really have to apologize to you both..and to the Roan gamers...

I do not believe I have done a very good job of keeping this game on trac. We well exceeded our finish target, and we are lapsing. I am very sorry I let this happen and I too, want to finish this story as soon as possible

Thankyou for finishing up the fighting Kryss, it was just what needed to be done!

Ill get some posts in now!

:)

EDIT:

I have two posts up. One is for the armies, the other for Laurel.

Ive left a space open for Cartil to make his move Aylwen

:)

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hey Tara,

I did a lot that involved actions from both Laurel and Cuor in my post. If any of them seem out of character or not cool with you let me know and I'll edit gladly. Also, I was going to continue on with Laurel using the daggers to kill Cuor, but trailed off as I wasn't sure if you had special plans with Cuor's death (he is dying, right?). :)

Kryssal,

Great posts! :D

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

I second that!

*applauds*

I have posted Cuor dying, and while editing the last posts I made, put Annunfuin in there.

My idea on what happens next is this.

We carry the bodies of the fallen to Taralphiel's house. From there Im not so sure.

Do you think Leena should go back to Gondor? And what of Jesslyn? Im not sure it makes sense to bury them there...and from what I remember, Thagon's funeral was not actually posted.

After that, we'll have a happy mopping up! ::):

[Kryssal]

We could have Thagon's body simply decomposing (or lying if it sounds better ;) at the House. I personally don't care where Leena gets burried, though her family might. *shrugs* Like I said, I personally don't care. :D Good posts yourselves ;)

[Taralphiel]

hmm...

Well, I dont know if Thagon would be decomposing.... Im no biology student though ;)

I think Ill have Gellick take them back to Gondor together, that sounds all nicey-like :)

[Kryssal]

Tara me baps, as soon as someone dies they start to decompose. Starting with the bacteria in the stomach to start eating all the organs. Basically, your body eats itself from the inside out, slowly. Just in case you wanted to know. ;)

[Taralphiel]

*reads*

*pauses*

They'll be buried.....quickly!!!!!

:p

Aylwen: Do you wish to take the stage next? :)

Then I shall post Gita's end. She stumbles in on the wrong Elf ;)

[Kryssal]

Which Elf would this be? Rud? Or one of mine? lol

[Taralphiel]

*giggles*

Rud, yes.

I wanted him to play some part in it :)

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I'll try and put a post up tonight or sometime tomorrow. If either of you want to post before then, feel free and I'll just add it to my post. :)

-Aylwen

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for the posts Aylwen

I made a reply. I will go further with the post if you give the word. As far as Cartil and Laurel talking to Taralphiel.

From there we bury the dead, and close it all up

[Kryssal]

I personally didn't want to dwell on the fields too much. I hope it's ok what I did, if not, I can always edit/delete. I'll write a much longer post soon, but school starts again soon and I need to write some papers. I'm thinking I'll get one up tomorrow.

Also, Aylwen, Annunfuin is a male human, I was confused with:
by the Elf's sudden change
"Cartil," Annunfuin began, but her voice stopped

See you in the posts ;)

~Kryss

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Ooopsies. :) Must have been pretty tired when I posted. It will be edited, no worries!

-Aylwen

[Kryssal]

Yes, yes Tara, I am a bit evil, but if you don't want Taralphiel to speak I'll edit.....but I thought it was kinda natural for her to do so. Anyhow, any problems, let me know.

[Taralphiel]

Perfect Kryssal! No changes needed!

I have put Rudhchamions two cents in there

Aylwen, I didnt want to control Cartil all that much, so I hope my post is okay. Plase let me know if you wish to put a response in ie will Cartil stay, does he want Jesslyn to be buried there....

Also Kryssal, will Lanaey be staying for a small while? And do you wish to put that in? Annanoldowen will head off home, as will Herebrand and Ohtaredan and Gellick. They will be put in my last post, so you do not have to worrry about them.

Ill also take care of Gorath and Galain.

Almost done!!!! :D

[Kryssal]

Sure, sure, now you take them all off my hands ;) I'll put it in that Lanaey will stay for awhile....she doesn't know how long yet

[Taralphiel]

eek! Sorry for my absense. Im just getting used to a new Year of University

Aylwen: Do you want to post a reply? Its fine if you dont, just let me know if you have any preferences of how you want Cartil to end up, and Ill chuck it in

Kryss: Do you want to post for them? *giggles*

I just felt bad that you had to post for so many characters!

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I'd post, but I don't want to make you guys wait for me until I get time to post. I just don't want to hold you up, so if you guys want to wrap up everything in the next two, maybe three days, go ahead. I just want Cartil to end up staying with Laurel. :)

If I do get time though I'll squeeze a post in!

[Kryssal]

Nah, you'd know better than me what they'd do anyway. I will put them in saying a goodbye to Lanaey or vice versa probably. I'm just waiting for Taralphiel to give her speach thingy to the people at the new buriel grounds.

[Taralphiel]

Ill post Cartil going to the house, and the speech

Kryss: Are the brothers there? When I figure out what they are up to Ill have Rudhchamion tell them he is off, and they can follow if they like

I also cant remember where Annanoldowen is....

Im putting the speech in now, but its an incomplete post

Id like you to post before I close it up Aylwen. I dont want to wrap up Cartil's story, as I dont think I'd do it justice

:)

[Kryssal]

Gorath is recovering in the house.

At the moment, Annanodolwen is with Lanaey at the speach, she'll go back to helping the wounded I'd imagine.

Galain is seeing to the burning of the bodies.

I left out him breaking down tents and stuff because I figured the settlers would want to go through and take anything that could help them. I know they probably wouldn't want to, but it is practical since their village was hurt so badly.

I'll bring back Galain, who will be with his brother. I can write out their leaving an' all if you like.

I'll post tomorrow.

[Taralphiel]

Okay... *thinks*

Ill have Rudhchamion visit Gorath tell them as soon as he is fit that tey will leave.

I was thinking that maybe by that time Annanoldowen would have done her job and leave with the brothers and Rudhchamion as well.

Sound good?

Im adding to my post now.

[Kryssal]

Lets get this finished ;). I have finals coming up rather quickly and would like to not have too much to do. I'm especially overloading myself because I'm leaving school a week early, so I have to finish everything uber early.

I'm just a-waitin'

~Kryss

[Taralphiel]

I have stuff to study for as well...blergh....

Well Kryss, your characters are almost finished, arent they? I think one more post aught to do it *nods*

Aylwen: Could you post for Cartil? Make it your last if you like, and then Ill wrap it up with a post for Laurel and Taralphiel.

Oh, and if I go missing for a few days, please forgive me! Compie is on the fritz :P

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

No problemo. I'll get one up today, but there's not much for finishing Cartil's part in this story, so it might be a bit short. :)

-Aylwen

Edit: Yup, I posted. It's quite short, I apologize. Cartil has left the building. ;)

[Taralphiel]

Thankyou so much Aylwen, your post wasnt to short. Just perfect!

Its been a pleasure, and thanks for all your help!

Kryss: Do you have any more to add?

[Kryssal]

Just to see the Elves off I suppose and starting a new town (promising type entry from Laurel or Taralphiel I'd suspect)

[Kryssal]

don't mean to be a pooper, but wouldn't Cartil take his sister home first? Then return to Swan Wood?

[Taralphiel]

hmm....you have a point *noddity*

How does this sound? In my last post I have Laurel leaving with Cartil to take Jess home? Thinking about it, they would need help, so Annunfuin would come along?

How would they do something like that? A cart I suppose......

Thanks for that Kryss!

Do you want to put the next post in?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Heee, Cartil has so little respect for the dead! :p ;)

Wonderful point, Kryss. Sounds fine though, Tara...

Oh, and I never got to say my farewells! 'Twas a pleasure playing with everyone, and I hope to RP with you guys again! Bravo, for us hanging in there till the end, even when everyone else dropped out! Yay! :D

-Aylwen

[Kryssal]

Sure, I'll put the next one in. I'll have Laurel and Taralphiel ask to help be in charge of rebuilding (if that's cool, I'll have it they've heard she's planning on staying anyway). Then that'll give Laurel the opportunity to go with Cartil.

For Jess, in a closed coffin would be best. Also might want to load that puppy with flowers to help temporarily. I can put that in as well.

Aylwen, thank you for sticking it through with us :) I love this thing and am so going to print it up. Long sucker too - lol.

Anyhow, for my post I'll put in Lanaey ordering some willing helpers to go around and loot the deserted encampment and such and have Laurel and Taralphiel come up and make their request for her to formerly help. Then Laurel will tell of her plans and such. We'll pack up Jesslyn and Lanaey will say something then I'll cut off so that you can finish the talk and then head off with any messages you want Tara.

Sound good?

[Kryssal]

Once I get the go ahead, I'll post ;)

[Taralphiel]

*begs forgiveness from Kryss*

Yes, most certainly! Go ahead!

Im sorry, I have had a bad weekend, and a worse week ahead *giggles*

You actually love this story that much? I thought you would have been shockingly annoyed with me by now!!! :P

[Kryssal]

annoyed? I'll post within the next few days. If anything, I'm annoyed with all the people who couldn't stick it through. If you know what I mean ;)

Then again, I really did enjoy playing all those other characters :D

[Taralphiel]

*sniffles and applauds*

BRILLIANT! *grins*

that was so cute!!! Now lets see what ending I can come up with....

[Taralphiel]

And so ends our story, Kryssal!

I really considered you a co-manager in all of this!! You really helped me keep this alive, and now we have a happy ending to show for it!

*huggles you tight*

Thakyou to every writer who made an impact on this, we are grateful!

[piosenniel]

Well done, Tara, Kryssal, and Aylwen!

~*~ Pio :)

[Bêthberry]

Indeed, well done and a course well-stayed, Writers of the Mark.

And now, ... to Elvenhome.