Brotherhood, A Story from The Last Alliance: Discussion Thread

[Bêthberry]

Cuthalion invites you to play his game,
Brotherhood: A Story from the Last Alliance

The time is just before the Last Alliance, the armies of Gil-Galad and Isildur are meeting at Weathertop before going on to Imladris. Two friends,An Elf, Melost a captain in the army of Gil-Galad, and a Man in the service of Isildur are the focus of this RPG. They had become great friends early in the human's life and their friendship had grown through the years. They meet again during this gathering on Weathertop and proceed to Imladris,where the Elf's betrothed is waiting. Even as the leaders of the Last Alliance are making their plans for the assault upon Mordor, Melost and his friend are asked to escort his wife to be to her home in Lothlorien.

The times are dark and the road to Lothlorien is difficult. This RPG will follow the two friends and their charge through this long journey and even through the beginnings of the War itself. The RPG will begin with a
relatively small cast that will be expanded as necessary as the action continues.

This is an invitation only RPG. Those interested in joining may express their interest here and will be contacted by Cuthalion via PM concerning possible open roles.


Initial characters for this RPG


Melost, Elven warrior in the service of Gil-Galad.

Arthain,a human warrior, Melost's close friend, in service to
Isildur.
Tindomerel, Melost's betrothed,(Maikadilwen)

Dorlas,a human boy, squire to Melost's friend.

Thelian, an Elf, Melost's squire.

These are the characters that will start out this RPG, which is based in the time just before the battle of the Last Alliance begins and will continue during the battle itself. I hope to keep the number of players down, as I
am interested in seeing how well an RP based totally on character interaction will work.


First Post

Melost rode at the head of a company of Elves fitted out for war. As he rode, he looked forward into the future for many reasons, not the least of which that his beloved awaited him in Imladris and there he knew they would travelling to soon, there to mingle Lord Elrond's host with that of his own
lord, Gil-Galad.

Afar off he could distinguish Men, standing atop the outpost of Amon Sul, watching for their arrival. The glittering panoply of their armour made a heart-stirring sight as it rode ever closer to the encampment of Isildur. He
began to wonder if he dared hope that the friend he had made years ago would
be among the warriors on the hill-top.

Memories brought a smile to his lips. Memories of a young boy, of noble Numenorian blood, who had sat at his feet, desperate for stories of the Undying Lands. He especially liked those that contained Dragons and valiant
deeds. His father was a warrior and it was plain that the boy already showed great promise in that area as well. His father had been a great ally of Gil-Galad and when he was slain in battle, the boy and his mother had
sought refuge among the Elves then dwelling in the south of Middle Earth. Melost found himself the object of the boy's fascination.

He shook his head, clearing it. Many years of Men that had been and many battles fought. The two had lost touch and Melost wondered why the boy should so suddenly appear this clearly in his mind's eye...this would be the
last place he would ever choose for them to meet...

* * * * * * * *

NB. This game was accepted just before the new RPG format was put into place, and so, while it incorporates all the necessary information for a proposed game, it does not follow the formal proposal format now in place. Bethberry

Cuthalion will inform me when all the gamers are ready to begin and I will then reopen the RPG thread.

[ March 06, 2003: Message edited by: Bethberry ]

[Helkahothion]

As I have stated in the PM I will play Dorlas. Do you need a character dec. or do you already have one?

Greetings,

Anuion

[Mattius]

Hello!

I was interesting in putting my name forward for this RPG because I really would like to participate in a story which is around the time of The Last Alliance. If possible I would greatly like to play as Thelian, Melost's squire. Could you please PM me or reply here to tell me if I have any chance of acceptance or if I have been rejected. Here is a small past post of mine from The Blue Mountains RPG-

The sun was beginning to sink behind the trees of the un-named forest as Mattius rubbed his chin in thought and worry. The tracks had all but disappeared in the dense woodland and darkness was approaching, fast. Mattius didn’t like tracking the Beast in the darkness, not at all. He loosely felt the hilt of his sword, Angmarth, and took security in it. He noticed something on the floor, something small but helpful to him, a small piece of broken flint. He crouched down and took a closer look at it. It seemed Dwarvish in fashion. ‘Strange…’ he thought to himself but his thoughts were cut off when he heard screams coming from the thicket some five hundred yards away. He sprinted forward, not heeding the cuts he was receiving from the branches either side of him and as he got closer to the sounds he realised that the screams were that of a child and probably a small girl at that. At last he burst out into the opening unsheathing Angmarth and caught the glimpse of the Black Beast sprinting back into the forest away from him. Quick as a flash he began to run after the shadow but he was stopped in his tracks by the whining of someone on the ground. He turned around to see the small figure hunched up against a tree. Caught in two minds he quickly sheathed his sword and bent down to the tree. Now he could see that the little girl that he thought had been attacked was in fact a young female Hobbit!

“Are you okay?” Mattius asked sternly. The young hobbit moaned and mumbled ‘yes’ to him, eventually. “Stay here, I will be back soon. Don’t move.” With that Mattius leapt into the woods the way the Beast had taken.

After around thirty minutes Mattius returned to the opening to find the hobbit still sat up against the tree. She looked up and her blonde hair trailed down her face. Mattius helped lift her to her feet.
“You’re a tough little hobbit and no doubt. Perchance you would tell me why you are out here in the un-named woods and how it came about that you were attacked by that Thing that I hunt.”

Thank you- Matt

[Cuthalion]

Our initial cast is now set.

Melost: Cuthalion

Arthain: Amanaduial the Archer

Thelian: Mattias

Dorlas: Helkahothion

Anwanelme: Maikadilwen

Additional casting for a band of outlaws will occur later.
As this is a relation-ship based RPG, it is my hope that we pay close attention to each other's posts. When in doubt, PM each other!
I will PM each of you with certain details aout your character, but I want the two pairs to work with each other closely, Elves and Men. PM me with any and all questions.
As each character's opening post, I'd like a sort of short retrospective bio, about yourself and how you got there. Above all, enjoy!

[ March 12, 2003: Message edited by: Cuthalion ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

Hi all,

Thanks Cuthalion, for inviting me. Heres my character...

Name: Arthain (not sure if Im allowed a surname, so Ill leave it there.)
Race: Man
Age: 35
Descrtiption: Arthain is in the service of Isildur. He is a hardened warrior, but that does not mean he acts like a soldier all the time. He sometimes seems quite sharp, but its just his way, and he is good company, easy going and ready to smile. He is more loyal than most men, if that is truly any judge...a good friend. But he is mannish...
Slightly curly, chestnut brown hair, just past his the bottoms of his ears, very unruly. That and his wide grin give him an almost boyish look. This boyish countenance is somewhat altered by the deep scar running down just above his cheekbone, just below his eye. Said eye is very dark blue, almost navy. Strong bone structure. Tanned skin from being outside often. Not burly or huge, but not weak looking; he has what you might call an athletes build, maybe a little thicker.

EDIT: Ok, something went very wrong when I posted there. About half the post was missing and I have no idea why....
I will repost on the game thread.

[ March 09, 2003: Message edited by: Amanaduial the archer ]

[Cuthalion]

Name: Melost
Race: Sindarin Elf

Description: Not overly tall, Black hair, grey eyes, agile

Weaponry: Bow and Long sword

History: Parents were slain in Doriath, was rescued and brought into the service of Gil-galad at Balar.
Currently serves as part of Gil-galad's personal guard and sometime messenger. Is counted among the greatest in skill with the bow.

He is quiet and contemplative, given to self-deprecating humour and on occasion sings. Is fiercely loyal to Gil-galad and his friend Arthain.


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[Helkahothion]

Name: Dorlas
Race: Man
Age: 23
Descrtiption: Dorlas is kind of a newbie to combat, but he is well trained. He is eager to defend his master and will not give in easely. A real hardhead you might say. He carries a bow, a sword and a small shield. He is dressed in brown and green and wears a helmet. The only armor is a chainmale covering his torso. He left home to serve in the army, because he always wanted to fight. His father was a lumberjack and he did not feel like following in his footsteps. Not much is known of his past, since he only talks to people when asks.

K here it is. Sorry to stay out so long. I hope you don't hate me for it. I was in my coffin, resting.

Greetings,

Anuion

[Mattius]

Hey, sorry for the delay, had to iron out a few odd details! Okay, here is the short bio. for Thelian, squire of Melost.

NAME: Thelian
RACE: Sindarin Elf

DESCRIPTION: Just below average height but agile as a cat, great speed and balance due to height. Black hair, blue eyes.

WEAPONRY: Bow and long sword

HISTORY: Born east of the Blue Mountains came into service of Melost after becomming a travelling ranger. Now fiercly loyal to his master and midly suspicious of races other than elven. Never hides his true feelings about a situation and is willing to tell people how he feels about them- good or bad.

[ March 11, 2003: Message edited by: Mattius ]

[Maikadilwen]

Ok, I finally got it all straight, so here goes.

Name: Anwanelme

Description: Noldorin Elf, born in Nargothrond. She's of average height with dark hair and grey eyes. Rather cold and doesn't care much about others.
Betrothed to Melost, whom she hasn't seen for a long time because of the war.
Her father was in the service of king Finrod Felagund, to whom he was fiercely loyal and he was lost with him during Beren's search for the Silmaril.

After the sack of Nargothrond, Anwanelme fled with her mother to Gondolin and remained there until its fall, where they followed Gil-Galad to Lindon and finally settled in Rivendell.

[Cuthalion]

Merry Meeting to you all!

Now that we are all assembled, I can lay out some further plot and expectations for everyone's delectation.


This is a tale of high tragedy that the two leads will not survive and possibly neither will the two squires. As such, light moments will not be the norm, but only as might occur in usual conversation. Do your best to get to know your character, his/her background, skills, old stories....anything that will lend a "reality" to that character.

This is a good chance to learn more on the Last Alliance, Elvish,whatever. If there are issues you want explored, PM me and where valid, I'll try to include them. Above all, get to know each other and try to stay true to the "feel" of Tolkien.

From where the RPG starts to where it ends on the plain of Dagorlad, nearly anything imginable can happen around the basic guts of the plot, so don't be afraid to suggest things....which brings me the basic plot.

Melost,Arthain and squires will be journeying to Imladris where they will meet up with Melost's betrothed in order to escort she and other women of Imladris to Lorien. From there things go down-hill rapidly. The friends break from in each other in anger, Melost nearly dies and is found by a band of outlaws, Arthain and squires return the their respective armies and proceed with them to the battle Plain, Melost adventures with the outlaws, re-joins the armies and basically after a grand death-scene, that's the deal. Go forth and kick some literary butt!

[Cuthalion]

Welcome to Aylwen, our newest cast member! She has agreed to assume the character of Dorlas. I hope Helka will re-join us later on when further casting is needed. Pull up a computer and join us, dear lady.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hola, Everyone!

Okay...I'm playing Dorlas now! I made lots of changes to Dorlas, and if any are unacceptable, just say so!


Name: Dorlas
Age: 16
Race: Human

Appearance: Having more or less reached his full height, Dorlas stands at about 5’10, with a lanky, muscular build. Depending on the amount of time he’s spent in the sun recently, his skin ranges from a slight tan color to swarthy-brown, and his eyes are stormy grey. His hair is jet black and cut short.

Weaponry: Though partial to the long knives often used by the Elves, Dorlas is quite skilled with a sword. He is also good at running, considering that Arthain always seems to need an errand-runner every now and then. He has great skill with his two Elvish knives, and what’s worse, he knows it and isn’t afraid to show it.

Personality: The best thing that can be said for Dorlas is that he usually means well. He’s typically fairly cheerful, and assumes that almost anyone he meets will want to be his friend. Dorlas also has a hard time concentrating on anything that doesn’t interest him. Dorlas is careful though, in a sense that he tries his hardest not to show his weaknesses so that others can manipulate. Dorlas is quick to be a romantic and/or philosophical should the occasion arise, and often lightens the mood with a simple joke.

History: Dorlas’ father set him in the care of Arthain, to be his squire. Since Dorlas already had two brothers studying with some highly learned professors in Rivendell, his father of modest background found it easiest to send Dorlas as Arthain’s quire.


Heh. There ya go! I'll post tonight if the character changes are all right and such.

Aylwen

[Mattius]

I just posted on the RPG thread before you posted your revised Dorlas profile, is their anything you would like me to change on it?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Nope! Not really...I don't think! I'll post Dorlas' response to Thelian's question tonight after soccer...

Aylwen

EDIT: Since the Cable Company has been having troubles lately, I'll have to wait a bit until we get a stable connection for more than ten seconds. smilies/smile.gif Lo ciento!

[ June 24, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Daniel Telcontar]

Hey! Maika and Cuthalion may remember me. Is it to late to join, or what?

[VanimaEdhel]

Everyone: I'm just writing to let you know that Cuthalion has told me I could play a spot. I was on vacation, so I was too late to respond and accept the character he offered, so he is thinking up a character for me. Just letting you know that I'll be joining you on the road to the Last Alliance (you know I had to join this one, as I had once suggested a Last Alliance RPG in one of the Brainstorm Threads when they were constructing these new Forums)!

[VanimaEdhel]

Here is my character. I'll give some of the information Cuthalion gave me, while putting my own unique little additions onto the brief synopsis...

Name: Menelya
Race: Noldorin
Status: Lesser noble blood
Appearance: She is about 5'10". She has very dark hair, nearly black, and bright grey eyes. Although, as an Elf, she does not look genuinely old, she looks fairly wise, as she has seen a lot.
Personality: Although she is a bit power-hungry at times, she means well. She does want what she considers to be best for her daughter, even if it seems that she is doing a lot of it for herself. She is quietly stubborn and rarely gives in during an argument.
History: Menelya was born in Nargothrond very soon after Finrod Felagund founded the city. She was the daughter of Eregir, who served Finrod even before the founding of Nargothrond, and Daeya, the daughter of a lower nobleman of the Elves. Within the city she met and married Falasir, and unto them Anwanelme was born. Most of the rest of the history has been mentioned by Maika, except that the betrothal of Anwanelme was pushed more by Menelya, thus causing a small amount of tension between the two characters.

If there is anything else you need to know about Menelya, just ask. I'll wait for Maika to post first, as she's more of a major character than Melenya...

[Daniel Telcontar]

(you too, Aman.)
Cu has found me a role, and I am to play Gil-galad. You hopefully know who he is, so I won't post all this info on him. His charater (way of acting, I mean) will develop, I haven't thought it out yet (just found out I am to play him, but that will come).

[Mattius]

I have a simple question, what would you like my next post to be vaguely about as I am at a bit of a block here!

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Wow, once a day. Busy, busy me. Anyhoo, I'll post tonight, hopefully. If not, tomorrow.

[VanimaEdhel]

Sorry, Cuthalion, but I would have to kill myself to post everyday. Also, since, as of now, Maika and I are basically playing off one another only, we're going to have to do an alternating post schedule-type thing until you get there, probably...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Same here. It'd be close to suicide for me to post every single day. I'll honestly try my hardest though! Hopefully we'll get on the road soon!


Aylwen

[ April 04, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Mattius]

I have edited my post so that Thelian and Melost are talking after they leave Gil-galad's company, I hope it is all right. If not I will change it.

[ April 04, 2003: Message edited by: Mattius ]

[Cuthalion]

Better. Except for the fact that Melost and Thelian are about to ride out with the message for Isildur...being Elves we don't need rest per se...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Okay, Okay! I deleted my post.

Next time we'll have a real fun round of shoot-the-arrow-at-the-flying-apple (sarcasm). What do you think even younger people of Middle-Earth than Dorlas would do for fun? Certainly not sword practice. They'd poke each other's eyes out...

Cuthalion, how long did you intend for the game to last? And when will the company be moving? Do we have to wait until you all get back...or later?

Aylwen

[Cuthalion]

It was never my intention for you to delete your post...only to edit. I'm sorry if I offended you, but the point is not what do I think young men in that age would do, but what you think they would do...and also one of the aims here is to remain true to Tolkien. Young men were trained from early child-hood in several areas of arms, otherwise many times they wouldn't survive.

As to what is to happen next...Thelian and I are off to seek Isildur...I had given Archer several options on what to do...if the two of you were to come with us or you were to get a lesson in arms...I left the choice to her. Either way...we'll go, deliver the message, return and then either be sent on ahead to Imladris or re-join the army and ride into Imladris with Gil-Galad and the rest.

Again...my apologies for bringing out your sarcastic side.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Oh, no, forgive me. I didn't quite intend to sound so rude. Honest smilies/biggrin.gif. Sorry.

Aylwen

[Mattius]

Hey I just posted, feel free to tell me to edit because I don't think its that great, I couldn't think of anything to put and kind of rambled on a bit.

[Daniel Telcontar]

I am playing Isildur as well, which is why I made a post about him, since our heroes arrived at his camp. If it needs to be edited or deleted, just let me know, Cu.

[VanimaEdhel]

Can someone tell Maika to check her PM's? It's almost a week since I PM'ed her with no word. I feel funny about posting without her, as, with our characters so closely linked, at least until you reach us, so I have to use her character a bit...Maika: if you're out there: is my post okay?

[VanimaEdhel]

I put in my post! Thank you for "okay"'ing it, Maika! I kind of altered it to meet with your suggestions, if you notice.

[Maikadilwen]

Looks great, Vanima. Exactly what I had in mind! smilies/biggrin.gif
Now I just hope I'm not the only one who found that post funny.... Ah, it's good to be a b*tch! smilies/evil.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Daniel Telcontar]

You already know this, Cu, but to tell everyone and make sure its not forgotten; from May 1 to June 12 I will be in Brazil, and not online very often. So, during that time I won't be able to participate. smilies/frown.gif

[VanimaEdhel]

I await thee, Maika, maya zolotka! It is your post! I'm watching though, everyone: great job, so far!

[Amanaduial the archer]

It would be appreciated if when anyone is going to be gone for awhile, that it be posted here. Thanks!
*winces* I tried, I promise you I tried. The page wouldnt load. Sorry.

Im not sure what Im supposed to be doing now...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Yes, we'll be the tag-alongs (isn't that a girl scout cookie?).

Sorry for my slight disappearance as well, I just wasn't sure what you wanted us to do after we got back to camp, and though maybe when you posted you'd give us a clue. From now on instead of waiting so long I'll just PM you or post here. Sorry!

So, do you want to take the next post, or shall I, Aman?

~Aylwen

[VanimaEdhel]

This is the last post I'll be able to give for some time. I won't be online again for about a week.

[VanimaEdhel]

You have to take a picture of Maika's hand and ring and put it on here somewhere!

And they would have used Sindarin, Cuthalion. I asked in the Chat, and Sharkey said:
<Sharkey-away> "At Mereth Aderthad many counsels were taken in good will, and oaths were sworn of league and friendship; and it is told that at this feast the tongue of the Grey-elves was most spoken even by the Noldor, "
<Sharkey-away> "but the Exiles took the Sindarin tongue in all their daily uses, and the High Speech of the West was spoken only by the lords of the Noldor among themselves. Yet that speech lived ever as a language of lore, wherever any of that people dwelt."

I just wanted to make sure it would be Sindarin rather then Quenya for the exclamations. Thankfully it was Sindarin, as I know no Quenya grammar. I was prepared to learn for the sake of the game though!

And congratulations, yet again! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Mithadan]

Cuthalion, clear your PM box (current limit 10 PMs). Thanks!

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Dude, what is up with all the saves?!?! smilies/biggrin.gif I was going to post a save after school, and then found out that Cuthalion and Maika had already posted saves! Then Aman goes and decides to post one too!

smilies/biggrin.gif

Okay, next time you guys are planning a 'Save' line, let me know. smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/smile.gif

Aylwen

[VanimaEdhel]

Just hop aboard the line! By the way: these saves will not be in place for a tremendously long time, will they? Because I want to see where the story is going to go!

[Cuthalion]

Nay, my dear Vanima, not for long! Archer and Maika are about to steal the show! smilies/biggrin.gif

Btw, Archer...hang back a bit. You can make your move once the Lady shows her displeasure, also our characters need a heart-to-heart very soon.

Matt...have Thelian ready to back up Melost. I'll try to post tonight.

[Maikadilwen]

Archer, if there's anything you wish to discuss concerning future events of this RPG, feel free to PM me. I'd be happy to help out.

Same goes for you, Vanima. smilies/smile.gif

[Cuthalion]

Anyone...go ahead and post. Maika's post will be incidental and should have no bearing on any other character except Melost.

[Bêthberry]

Fellow Rohan gamers,

Our gaming comes with a cost; it is time to reflect on this fact and make some changes to how we run our games.

We RPGers are the most voracious consumers of Barrow Downs resources. We use a game thread, a discussion thread, PMs to plan games, and are constant visitors to the site, often returning more than two or three times a day to keep up with developments in the game in order to prepare our own posts.

Why is this a drain on BD resources? Please take some time to read carefully and reflect seriously upon the Barrow Wight's recent posts in the "Announcements >> The Barrow Downs" forum concerning storage space and bandwidth, chat and discussion, and the costs of running the site, and then change your posting habits.

What are the most beneficial changes in our posting habits? For one, we need to stop using the discussion threads for idle banter, for personal comment. We must restrict our posts to discussion of the games only, that is, to issues of plotting, character interaction, clarification, and notification of absences. For most occasions, we don't need to make multiple posts about why we are absent or how we are doing and we don't need to make a string of 'see ya' posts in reply. For personal comments, we can use the chat room or PMs. A discussion thread that is far longer than a game thread is often a signal of a misuse of the discussion thread.

Please take the time to do several things: Delete posts or run of the mill comments in the discussion thread that have no bearing on the game. Refrain from such posts and comments in future discussions of the games. Limit your daily visits to the thread.

If we all help out, we can ensure that our games remain treasures in the Barrow Downs.

Thanks for being responsible gamers and credible members of the Downs!

Bêthberry

[Cuthalion]

It seems as if writer's block has decimated the cast! I've PM'd Vanima in an attempt to unblock everything. Archer, if you have any questions as to up-coming events, please PM either myself or Maika.

[Amanaduial the archer]

No, I am here...

Not sure what I should be doing now- Melost and Anwaelme are off *together*, and Arthain is a little lost...

(EDIT: Just editing so I can receieve email notifications...)

[ May 27, 2003: Message edited by: Amanaduial the archer ]

[VanimaEdhel]

You can choose what you are worried about, Aman. I figured probably some bad news from fighting some where or something, but whatever you want. And now you can play with Menelya, if you want, as she is pestering you. I have always found it is easier if there is another character so that you can use dialogues if you need to do so. Dorlas and Thelian are still meandering about. They can maybe check out the young Elf maidens if it tickles their fancy. Just an idea on my part.

[Cuthalion]

Actually Archer, I'll come looking for you shortly...

[Cuthalion]

I know you guys are out there...posting in other games. Is there a problem? If so, PLEASE PM either Maika or I.

[Amanaduial the archer]

Posted. I hope that was alright.

[ June 01, 2003: Message edited by: Amanaduial the archer ]

[VanimaEdhel]

Well, as Menelya is basically a minor character, I react mostly off of what you all do. Anyway, I have the rest of the afternoon covered in my last post.

[Cuthalion]

Am now beginning my search for players for the outlaws....Helka will be re-joining us.

[Amanaduial the archer]

And 'Vlad' will be another outlaw, will he not?

If you want a good player, try Envinyatar.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I wanted to be an outlaw when I first saw this. smilies/biggrin.gif Still, Dorlas is cool. I'll post tonight after a Birthday Dinner. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Cuthalion]

Archer, feel free to ask him/her for me, ok? I looked around but couldn't find the name...thanks! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Durelin]

Thanks again for inviting me, Cuthalion! I am to be an outlaw, correct? What do you need for my bio?

I'll be reading the RPG thread...

EDIT: Here's an incredibly short bio, since his character will be developed throughout the game...yeah...

Name: Snyder (Snyd)
Age: 23
Race: Man of a small village in the Westfold

Appearance: Snyd is fairly short, standing at only 5'4" and is very skinny, mostly because of his usually small meals. He is actually fairly handsome, in an almost feminine way, looking close to pretty. He has always hated this fact, but has at times used it to his advantage. He has short reddish-blond hair cropped over his face and grey eyes. He usually wears his green shirt, brown pants, and brown boots, really quite plain, and quite dirty. He rarely carries anything with him besides his knife and bow, and if there is anything else, it is usually food.

Personality/History: Snyder was tried and found guilty of adultery and various thefts in his tiny village. He easily escaped, and the townsfolk let him go, it wasn't worth the trouble. Since his flight from the village, Snyd has grown to be a more active criminal, taking theft on as his way to survive. Still he is a petty-thief, never taking in a large profit. He has killed only a few men, and though he does not like it, he will kill, if necessary to complete his job. Sometimes he will allow himself to be hired to do someone elses dirty work, but he usually works alone. He is a scheming fellow, always trying to find how to get something to his benefit from any and every situation. Snyd remains constantly on the move, so as to not be seen as suspicious. If he keeps his visit short enough, no one will remember him, and he can get away with most anything. He doesn't attempt adultery, or any fun in the hay loft, anymore, though. To risky, and not worth it. He cares most for his own hide, even before his own benefit, but he still has a knack for getting into close calls. Life remains a kind of game for him. He likes to test his luck, take chances, without thinking. When finally back in his right mind, Snyd is on the edge of failure, which means being seen as suspicious or, worse, being caught in the act. At that point, be assured that he will high - tail it out of there!

How is that? I hope it's okay that I put the stuff together, somewhat...

[ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]

[ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]

[Maikadilwen]

Looks great, Durelin. Welcome! smilies/smile.gif

Ok, I finally got a chance to put this thing together so here's the bio for Vlad.
Everything not included is either not important or may turn up during the game.


Name: Vladamar

Age: 32

Race: Man
No one, except himself, really knows where he's from since he's never told anyone. The closest someone ever got to an answer was "around" whereafter he went on with his business.

Description: Tall and slender, with long, curly dark hair. A handsome face though it reveals a hard life with too many fights.
He lost his right eye in a fight and has a rather large scar running from his brow, over the eyelid and down to the cheekbone marking the wound that cost him his eye. Usually wears a patch.
His clothes are dark and weather-stained and along with his scarred face, bring him a well-deserved respect from others.
Besides his bow, he carries his trusted sword and a knife at his side and an extra knife in his boot, but he's not afraid to pick up a good fist-fight if need be.

Vlad has a charismatic personality and can be a charming and merry man, though at other times just as gloomy. Has a great love for women which, through time, has led him into more trouble than good is and is said to be one of the reasons he is now living the life he does.
He sees the small band of men as his "family" and he mostly lets them go about their own business but, if needed, he'll show who's the boss. And he will kill without blinking, swift and merciless as is his nature.

[ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

[Cuthalion]

Heh, heh! Excellent, both of you! I'm looking forward to working with these characters very much!

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

How's this, Cuth? (Your PM box is full smilies/smile.gif)


Name: Jaheira

Age: Early Twenties

Race: Human, from a town near the East Wall of Rohan

Appearance/Weapons/Gear: Jaheira, though frail looking and moderately short, likes to consider herself stronger than any of the men in the group of outlaws. Her long wavy hair is a wine-red sort of auburn color, and her sharp eyes are smoky brown. Jaheira wears trousers that are a bit too big on her; she stole them from someone when she grew out of her old clothes, and a dirt-stained tunic. Jaheira carries perhaps a few too many sharp objects for her own good, but she claims that one can never have enough weapons and tools.

History: Jaheira was the daughter of a locksmith, and when she was young she was tried and convicted for breaking into several small shops and stealing goods. She had gone on these little raids with her friends, and they always used her to get into the merchant’s booths and the shops. One of her supposed friends got caught on one such raid, and claimed that it was Jaheira who planned everything and made her friends go along. When Jaheira was finally penned up in the town’s makeshift jail, she easily broke out overnight, letting loose several guilty criminals along with her. These people formed the core of the little band of criminals, and the group would often pick up members along the way as they traveled.

Personality: Jaheira likes taking on dares and proving that she can do almost anything without getting caught. She enjoys the rush of avoiding capture, and like many of her fellow outlaws, she likes to push her luck. Jaheira will kill if someone gets in her way, or betrays her in some way, but typically her great collection of blades is only for show, for the only thing she needs is energy to run and tools to break into places. Jaheira is always up for a break-in or two, and likes to boast afterwards about her skill and abilities…not to mention whatever she steals. Jaheira is, all in all, boastful and arrogant.

-Aylwen

[Helkahothion]

Okay. Let's give this some serious thought for a change smilies/wink.gif

Name: Fidrohir

Age: 37

Weapons:A two handed axe, short sword ( in his opinion) and a crossbow.

Appearence:
About 2 meters. Large clothes, mostly hanging and even to big for this man's stature. Fidrohir has long blond hair that is hanging loose most of the time. His eyes are green and his body broad. His clothes are mainly brown from dirt, rain and long outside stays. On his stomach is a scar that is a memorial from his near death experience. His height has made him a good lookout and he is always there when things go wrong. His height can impress the ones that are not certain and he always uses this advantage.

History:
Always being very tall, Findrohir stood out at a young age. His parents are poor and a stranger came by. He offered to take Findrohir up as a student and offered them money. His parents agreed. But it soon became clear that the man was not so good as he had pretended to be. He tried to convince Findrohir to steal from people.

He did at first, but as he got bigger, he was noticed many times and the man had no use for him. So he deserted him with a band of angry villagepeople who locked him up. Findrohir felt betrayed by everyone. His parents did not bail him out and the man never returned. Neither did the villagers listen to him.

At the jailbreak, he followed the band of men that escaped. They talked to him and where nice in their own way. Any form of attention was precious to him. When the group has a job or goes stealing, he mostly makes the diversion. Just picking a fight he always wins. He is always there when things go wrong and fights his way back to straighten things.


Suilad,

Anuion

[ June 13, 2003: Message edited by: Helkahothion ]

[Cuthalion]

OK, people...we seem to have the makings of a ruthless outlaw band...let's move along, shall we?

[Amanaduial the archer]

Snyder, hmm? A buffy fan, maybe? smilies/biggrin.gif Nice profiles, all.

Cuthalion, please delete or reply to a few old PMs. Thanks.

[VanimaEdhel]

On June 16th, I will be leaving for my trip to Russia. I will return the 29th (meaning I probably won't come on until the 30th). I just wanted to let you know that I won't be here then! Okay: carry on!

[Mattius]

Hey sorry I haven't posted as frequently as I would like but things have been pretty hectic for the past and next couple of weeks. I am in the middle of my A2 exams which I need to pass so that I can go on to University and move out of my house as well as run up debts of around £10,000!!

I have saved a post to fill in tomorrow night when I have allowed myself some time off.

All the best, Matt.

[Bêthberry]

Vanima, and others who need to take absences,

Just a quick reminder that, if you must be absent, you should not only announce your absence but give the game owner some sense of what to do with your character.

Would it be possible for you to write your posts before you leave and send them to Cuthalion so he can post them for you at the appropriate place in the game?

If you can take a good look at the game plan, perhaps you can plan future moves for your character. This would allow the game to continue without anyone having to carry your character.

Bêthberry

[Durelin]

Buffy? Woops...no, actually. I didn't mean to... My friend likes Buffy, but I've only seen one episode (old Buffy...back when Willow wasn't a lesbian...the better Buffy...) Didn't know I was stealing a name.

Anyway...when should the outlaws post? And how do they come to be together? Or are they...? Sorry, I am a bit of a slow person at times...and don't you say a word, Helky...

[Maikadilwen]

Don't worry, Durelin. Helka won't say a word unless I tell him he's allowed to! smilies/wink.gif

All outlaws will be informed when the time comes. Until then, get into your characters and enjoy.
Any questions, PM Cuthalion or me.

[VanimaEdhel]

Coincidentally, I had just PM'ed Maika about that just before I visited this thread, Bethberry! Anyone else who has any ideas about Menelya is welcome to use her. As she is a very, very minor character that was invented by Cuthalion when I asked if there was anyone that I could play, just mentioning her existence would probably be enough. Just have her poking her nose into other people's business and nagging other people and the like once and a while. smilies/wink.gif

[the real findorfin]

Right, this will be updated but here's a first draft.

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Name: Dyrk

Age: 20ish

Race: Human

Hometown: Large settlement in the East Emnet.

Appearance/Weapons/Gear: tall, dark hair and stubble. He seems young and weak from his appearance but this plays to his advantage. He has several small emerald-hilt daggers placed on his body, which he uses to deadly effect. He can wield a sword and shoot with a bow when necessary as well.
He wears dark clothing and when on jobs usually a grey cloak.

History: His father died before he was born and he grew up with his mother and a step-father, who he hatd. Dyrk has always been smart and because of his innocent looks, has found it easy to sweet-talk older people and swindle younger ones. In his hometown he had worked up a sizeable profit before he was found out. He managed to escape the clutches of the law and his angry step-father and made his way around Rohan on the back of his stolen money, topping up in the towns he passed through.

One night he was attacked by ruffians, who he later found out to be working for his step-father, but he wounded several and killed one. He was much more careful from then on and has a grudge against the man who stole his mother from him.

It was in another of these towns that he met Vlad. They were both trying to sweet-talk the same lady and struck up a friendship, the outcome being full pockets for both of them.

Personality: Dyrk is 'handsome' and a natural charmer. He is quick witted and can read situations well. Since his incounter with hias step-father's ruffians he has taken a harder-edge with strangers but loves the outlaws like a family, especially Vlad, who is like an older brother to him.

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Hope thats ok for a start.

Fin

[Mattius]

I am going to remove my save post as I souldn't leave it over 24 hours but I will have posted by Sunday.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Hey everybody, I am back and ready to play my part as an outlaw. I have made a bio for him, and if there is any problems, Cu, you just have to PM me and I will correct it.

Name: Khalad, 26 years old.

Hometown: Pelargir.

Appearance: Tall númenorian with dark hair, not ugly nor particular handsome. A bit slim, and capable of handling most weapons. Mostly uses a longsword, though, which is a family heirloom.

Background: Khalad comes from a númenorian family, who for generations have been soldiers or guards. His grandfather settled in Pelargir and thus survived the Downfall, and his father later became captain of the guard, whereas Khalad became a normal member. Then one day, his sister did not come home. They found her body in an alley, and there was little doubt she had been raped. In her hand she had a rag from a shirt, which had the emblem of a merchant-family in the city. Khalad went with some other guards to question the family, and saw the son in the house wearing a torn shirt. After questioning him he did not doubt he was guilty, but he pleaded innocent, and the other guards did not wish to arrest him on such basis, fearing the power his father had. Khalad saw red and killed him on the spot. He then surrended to the other guards, knowing that his penalty would probably be death. But at night, in the prison, his father came and, risking his own life and position, helped him to escape and gave him a horse and the family heirloom, a longsword. Khalad rode north and at one time was in Edoras, when he saw a thief trying to steal a woman's money. He stopped the thief, but instead of revealing him, he helped the thief steal a richman's money. The thief introduced him to the outlaw band, and Khalad, although sometimes feeling strange being with them, joined them and does his best to be loyal towards them.

Personality: Khalad is a confused youngster, who loves the law for creating order, yet he has to break it to survive. On his sword there are the words engraved in Quenya: Protector of Peace and Justice, and it symbolizes his torn soul, that hates what he is doing, yet he loves to rob merchants, hating the one that once made him what he is now. He rarely kills, and tries not to break the law when he can avoid it, except ofcourse the one about stealing.

Cuthalion: I made a post in the RPG thread, as Gil-galad. I hope you don't mind, but if there is any problems, just PM me and explain whatever corrections and/or deletions are necessary.

[ June 13, 2003: Message edited by: Daniel Telcontar ]

[Maikadilwen]

Ok, my post is up!

Looks good, people. It's seems we're gathering a really nice group of outlaws.
Good profiles all. Should make for some very interesting posting later on!

Seems we're back up and running! smilies/smile.gif

It is still being discussed exactly when the outlaws will join, but you will all be informed as soon as everything is in place, so hang in there, it won't be long.

[Helkahothion]

my profile is updated and 15 centimeters shorter. I hope this is what you where pointing at Cuth. I think it is okay now right?

Suilad,

Anuion

[Cuthalion]

Archer:"...Her expression had been interested in what he was telling her, and she leant across the table, her hands close to his where they lay clasped in front of him..."

"...Arthain withdrew his hands slightly from where they rested near Anwenelme's, and she did the same, smoothing her dress- or was she wiping them on her dress?..."

Daniel:"Gil-galad guessed that Elendil was deeply concerned for the attack that Gondor was suffering, yet it did not cloud his mind. His advice was spoken in wisdom, and Elrond nodded, approving of what had been said. Isildur did not move, nor speak; but when his and Gil-galad's eyes met, he could read the same desperation in Isildur's eyes. He knew what it was like, to have your home and realm attacked by the armies of Mordor. When it had happened to Gil-galad, the númenorians had aided him, and now it was time to return the favor..."

THIS is what it's all about people...details and the interaction between the characters! Bravo! Brava!

[ June 14, 2003: Message edited by: Cuthalion ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

Thankyou, Cuthalion. smilies/smile.gif

(*cough* Daniel, sig on the RP thread *cough*)

EDIT: I've just noticed something on your profile, Fin. especially Vlad, who is like an older brother to him.
Ah, so thats where the feeling which should have been between Vlad and Kane went, eh Maika? smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/wink.gif

[ June 14, 2003: Message edited by: Amanaduial the archer ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

Maika, when you have filled the save, could you post here please? Otherwise it'll just completely pass me by, as it wont trigger an email message.

[VanimaEdhel]

That was my last post until at least the 30th, I regret to say! I leave tomorrow morning, and return the evening of the 29th. I guess that just leaves me to say: да свидания (da svidanya), my friends!

[Cuthalion]

OK, people! Please read the Revised Rules just to be sure we're all on the same page...and Bethberry has invited the cast to attend a party at the White Horse to celebrate accomplishments made by Rohan writers. See you there!

[VanimaEdhel]

Cuthalion: I sent you a PM with a copy of the edited Post. If you want to delete mine, you can place it wherever you want. I'll be on for about another hour from when this was posted if you need anything else. If not, I apologize, but I've probably left for the airport. Good luck while I am away!

EDITED after Cuthalion's post below (so as not to waste space): It's okay, I understand completely.

[ June 16, 2003: Message edited by: VanimaEdhel ]

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Cuth, your PM box is full. But as I wrote to Mattius through PM I won't be giving up Dorlas, and I was simply waiting for my last Finals to be over. I will be able to post this afternoon, and hopefully Mattius will either make his save fit in with mine or delete his and put it after mine.

WILL post this afternoon after school. Thank Eru for early dismissals.

-Aylwen, who passed every Final (even Science!)

EDIT: Nevermind, Matt! I reread the Game thread and Cu had edited since the last time I was able to read it. So don't worry about all that babble up there ^ Mattius! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ June 18, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[ June 22, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

I will post tonight, I promise!

Wooh, well done on your Finals, Aylwen! I'm still stuck in exams at the moment, as is Mattius. Ugh, Latin tomorrow....that should be a joke....'form the nominative singular of the verb to be completely and utterly stuck during this exam'....

[Maikadilwen]

Since some of you are still stuck with exams, I was wondering if maybe you could post here when you'll be available and when not...?

I think it would be a help to all of us, so we won't bug you about posting. smilies/wink.gif

[Mattius]

I have two exams left, tomorrow and Friday then I am done wil education to Uni in September. I also work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

[Cuthalion]

Marvelous Archer! Unfortunately now the time-line problem can't be fixed though. Aylwen's should have been before Matt's last one. Oh, well....rrrrr!

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Sorry Cu, I should've been quicker... smilies/redface.gif

I'm done with exams now, finally. And almost done with school as well.

-Aylwen

[Mattius]

Cu. I have asked Miss Dreamsong to copy and paste my last post onto the end of her last post so that it will make more sense.

Matt

[Cuthalion]

Excellent! Thanks!

Now for an update: after Maika's next post, Daniel will be posting troop movements through the mountain passes as we head south. Archer, it will be important to stay aware of his progress, since you will be in charge of our party once Melost leaves.

As to the women...I think about a dozen will be sufficient...as long as we don't have like 50 something! smilies/wink.gif

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

My post has been edited to add Matt's post from earlier at the end. smilies/smile.gif

-Aylwen

[Maikadilwen]

Ok, my post is up.
Sorry for the delay.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hey everyone!

Note: Late this Friday evening I will be going on a road trip/ vacation. I will be gone from June 27th - July 7th.

I know I can trust everyone to keep Dorlas-boy in character. He tries his best for dear old Arthain, he means well, honest. smilies/wink.gif Also, if you all introduce the outlaws while I'm in the bitter north (the only place I've ever been where it's been below zero on independance day), Just remember that Jaheira is a locksmith who thinks she is better than everyone else...or just check out her bio.

I'll try to post tomorrow or Friday before I leave, promise.

-Aylwen

[Amanaduial the archer]

Cuthalion, I have altered my post, as you requested. Seriously altered.

[Cuthalion]

Alrighty then....

I was re-reading the rules and noted that all of us are to post 2-3 times weekly...unless there's a problem, or you're a minor character. Just wanted to give everyone the head's-up so we don't get in trouble with the Over-seers.

[VanimaEdhel]

I'm back! And does Menelya count as a minor character? Because not only is she not essential, she is an afterthought as a character, really.

[Cuthalion]

Welcome back! She will be around until they reach Lorien as a regular character.

[Cuthalion]

Has anyone heard from Mattius? If he doesn't show up...I will be forced to re-cast. smilies/frown.gif

[VanimaEdhel]

I posted as you wanted, C. Any recommendations?

I would offer to take the role Mattius had, but I can't promise that I'll be on much this month, and I leave the 25th anyway...

[Cuthalion]

Mattius PM'd me to say he will no longer be on the Downs...Vanima...if you can take up the slack for a bit here?

[VanimaEdhel]

Erm...as I said: I'm gone at the end of July (I'm leaving the 25th), but I'll try. I'll need to reread about Thelian again. And, as I said in PM, I am not sure how much I can post, as I am really busy. If someone has more time, I would suggest giving the character to them. As I said, I'll try though.

And I edited my post, Maika. Is that better?

[Amanaduial the archer]

Mattius will no longer be here- what, at all? Why?

Maika, that was excellently done. Shall I post next, or Cuthalion will you?

[VanimaEdhel]

Firstly: there's nothing Menelya could contribute so she's fast asleep at the moment. Similar deal with Thelian: he would not know how to react except to say "Thelian watched in awe", which would be a fairly useless post, in my eyes.

Secondly: I'm leaving the 23rd or 24th it turns out (a day or two before I thought), so there's an extra day or two that I cannot be here. I return on about the 23rd or 24th of August, so I'll be gone for a whole month.

Just letting you know I'm still out here!

[Cuthalion]

Archer...your post...I bow in your presence.

[Cuthalion]

Maika...your PM box is full again, love...

[Maikadilwen]

Cleared, sorry.

Cuthalion and Archer, that was simply fabulous!
*sigh* I feel so unloved... smilies/frown.gif *sniff*

Vanima, I can think of a lot of things Menelya could do. smilies/wink.gif

[ July 06, 2003: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

You set the groundings, you two. Thanks. smilies/smile.gif

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hey everyone,

As some of you might have noticed, I'm back from vacation. I'm playing catch-up with all my RPGs and I just wanted to say that those last five or ten posts from Maika, Cuth, and Aman were excellent. Wonderful work everyone! Not to mention the reaction from Menelya, who will get no sympathy from Dorlas, I'm afraid smilies/wink.gif. Daniel is doing wonderful as well. Also, I'd be happy to help out with Thelian, but you could always use the list on the first post from the White Horse to recruit another player, Cuth.

-Aylwen

[ July 08, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

Welcome back, sweetie. smilies/smile.gif

[Cuthalion]

Come on people...let's not let this thing start flagging just because we got through that difficult patch...we don't want to lose our momentum here!

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Would you like me to bring it to morning, camp folk? Or would Maika or Vanima like to post before the night is over? Cuth, was that the cue for the bandits?

-Aylwen

[Cuthalion]

Maika will cue the bandits...and yes, you can go ahead and bring us to day-light.

[Amanaduial the archer]

I like your new (well, alright, so not so new, but I forgot to mention it before) avatar, Cuthalion.

Now...Cuthalion...my man...*recieves a glare from Maika and hastily proceeds*

For reasons that I am not entirely sure about (if there actually are any, she was smiling as she said it), my mum has said I cannot post during the week. At all. Now, next week I will be alright, as she's at work, and after that I may eb able to come to some sort of albeit rather patchy agreement with my sister whereby she will print off the new replies for me and I might be able to persuade her to type up my replies. Just so you know I may be a wee bit patchy until I can win my mum around.

*takes a deep breath, eyes closed* pleasedon'tkillme,Cuthalion...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

My sister would never do anything nice like that for me. Hope your mum comes around soon, Aman! smilies/smile.gif

Where to next? Should the group of Elves and two men just keep going towards Lothlorien without a hitch? smilies/redface.gif

-Aylwen

[Cuthalion]

Archer...sweet *also receives a glare from Maika* You have my sympathies. I appreciate your dedication in going through all that in order to post.

Aylwen...yes, the company will continue on to Lothlorien to meet up with the main body of the army. Also...I really like the newly mature Dorlas, excellent!

[Maikadilwen]

*Banging head against wall*

I knew it! I knew it!
This was too good to be true the moment everything started to run smoothly...

Archer, I hope you'll be back soon.

I just received word from Fin, that he won't be able to join after all, because of work.

This just keeps getting better and better....

[Cuthalion]

Until I find replacements for Fin and Vanima...I will take on Thelain and for a post or two, Arthain as well, until Archer re-joins us more regularly. Melost is still out of the picture for now.

[VanimaEdhel]

I'm still here for a good week and a half. Do you want me to carry Thelian until I leave, or are you picking him up right now? I can, of course, still carry Menelya until I leave.

[Cuthalion]

Keep him as long as you can Van...

[Maikadilwen]

Aman told us she wouldnt be able to post so she is excused, but where did everybody else go?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I'm here, but I was the last of the group of travelors to post. I didn't want to double post when there were others from the camp who might want to...?

-Aylwen

Edit: Okay, scratch that, Cu just posted. smilies/smile.gif Okay, so I was the second to last person to post for the traveling people. Does anyone else need/want to?

[ July 16, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Cuthalion]

Alrighty then! The role of Thelian is set. Daniel has graciouly accepted the challenge and Vanima...sweet lady...you have been more than kind in filling in while I found someone to play him. Daniel will take over as soon as Maika posts again.

Now...If either Aylwen..or Vanima as Menelya can take us to evening, we're all set.

To the cast as a whole...soon most of us will be handling dual roles for the rest of the game. We have an RPG to be proud of and you guys have impressed the hell out of me. You're the best! smilies/biggrin.gif

[VanimaEdhel]

Is my transition to evening okay? Do you want me to include any specific action? I'm open to suggestions, as always.

[Cuthalion]

Welcome back Archer...hopefully I handled Arthain well enough in your absence. Can someone take us on to morning?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I'll take us all to morning. Sorry I haven't posted recently, my cousins are in town and we've been showing them the sites. I'll post sometime tonight. smilies/smile.gif

-Aylwen

[ July 29, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Maikadilwen]

Attention all outlaws!!!

First post is up. Fire at will!

[Maikadilwen]

Has anyone heard from Archer?

Or Durelin for that matter?

[Amanaduial the archer]

I am sorry for my absense, I have been in Ireland these past several days. I will also, I regret to say, be away this weekend. I will post on Monday though, as soon as I have read up. I haven't time for further comment, and my post will sadly be rather short, but I will post again on Monday, late, or Tuesday at the latest.

[Helkahothion]

While you are at it, could you kinda go to that little RPG in the Shire called Gondorian housecall? Just a little suggestion.

Cuthalion, I think it would be a fun idea if Jaheira and Fidrohir get more together. Fidrohir is vulnerable to emotion. Melost get's the first bite of course. When will you think the two of them can meet up? Just post to the situation and find a sobbing Fidrohir.

Abedithon le

[Cuthalion]

heh...just don't let Vlad find you two together...

[Cuthalion]

OK everyone...circle the waggons! Crisis time! Helka has been banned for at least a month. We NEED another player!

Loose the hounds!

[Maikadilwen]

...And I'll be gone Aug. 9th - 17th.

This just keeps getting better and better.

[Mithadan]

Cuthalion, please see my PM.

Thanks.

[Durelin]

I'll RP Fidrohir for Helka, as a first or secondary character, or just a carry along. Whatever you think's best, Cuth. And you could get another person to play another character. Or you could have that person play Fidrohir. Or we could just kill 'im.

What're your plans, o mighty gamemaster?

EDIT: Sorry, a grammatical error I couldn't stand looking at.

So, Helka's been banned...knew it was only a matter of time...

[ July 30, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

I can play another character if so wished, would be glad to.

However...I will not be able to do so until the Monday after next. Sorry, everyone, but I am also away from this Friday afternoon until the Monday after next in London and Amsterdam. I am really sorry, and I meant to tell you earlier but was unable to due to my rather dodgy internet connection.

-Aman

[Maikadilwen]

I'm sure we can throw Fid around a bit. smilies/wink.gif

Ok, we're losing players, Archer won't be here next week and I'll be gone the week after that...
We need some serious planning. And a miracle. *breaks down and cries*

[Amanaduial the archer]

Aww, sweetie, don't worry.
It isn't a disaster. Just a minor setback. I don't think it would be possible to get a true 'disaster' that could blight this game.

*Touch wood*

[ July 31, 2003: Message edited by: Amanaduial the archer ]

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I'll be here. smilies/smile.gif

But Cuth (and Maika! Cheer up! smilies/wink.gif), Fidrohir could always be replaced (by good ol' Durelin). And if you want to add more outlaws (since there are what? Five?) you can check out the list on the White Horse thread. Some of those folk are on vacation but most of them are reliable...mostly...yeah... smilies/wink.gif

No worries. Brotherhood is a really great RPG even if we all have slightly disfuntional schedules smilies/wink.gif.

-Aylwen

Edit: Whoa, I think that fills my smilie quota for the month.... smilies/biggrin.gif

[ July 30, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Cuthalion]

Well, I pretty much used up most of the list earlier when I was recruiting for outlaws.

Durelin, you can continue as Snyd...I think Fid has a nasty fate awaiting him, heh, heh... Also...I may have a ringer waiting in the wings...stay tuned!

As you were citizens...back to the game!

[Maikadilwen]

Ok people. I'll be gone for a week, leaving very early tomorrow morning (my time).

I'm not sure I'll be able to post before then, but I'm convinced that you can all do well without me.

I'll see you guys soon.

[Cuthalion]

Sadly, it appears that I too will be gone starting Sunday until probably Friday. I just learned my brother is dying of cancer, so I'll be driving up to see him. I covet your prayers.

[Bêthberry]

I am sure, Cuthalion, that you have the hope and support of everyone here as you make this journey and help your brother make his.

I will be in touch after you return on Friday about your need for gamers.

Bêthberry

[Amanaduial the archer]

Just a question; do you wish us to reach Lorien soon?

Respectfully,
Aman

[Cuthalion]

By all means my dear Archer!

[VanimaEdhel]

I'm back! Menelya got to be strangely silent for a month, I see. Only real action she got was hiding behind some trees (she, surprisingly enough, didn't say anything about being ordered as she was). Well, she'll make up for her out-of-character silence now (muahaha)...

[Cuthalion]

Later today I'm flying to New Hampshire for my brother's funeral...I should return late Friday night. The rest of you...take care! Maika, my love...watch over them!

[Cuthalion]

My thanks to all here in Brotherhood and elsewhere for your thoughts and prayers. My family and I have benefitted greatly from them.

Aylwen, excellent post! And for those of you who may be wondering, Arthain will NOT be leaving the army.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

My post has been filled for both Jaheira and Dorlas now. smilies/smile.gif

Where to next, Cuth?

-Aylwen

[ September 01, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

Arthain will NOT be leaving the army. Well, that does indeed come as a relief! smilies/smile.gif

[VanimaEdhel]

And do you guys have any particular plan as to what the ladies are doing/will do? Because the men are all talking war, but the women most certainly would not be sitting there, listening intently, not speaking unless spoken to. Would they just be enjoying the more comfortable accomodations of Lorien or did one of you have another surprise for them that you need them around for?

[Maikadilwen]

Well, I believe this is just about it. The ladies were going to Lorien. We are now in Lorien.
If any of them will be getting a surprise, it'll be Anwanelme.

[VanimaEdhel]

Okay...then I can have fussy Menelya all comfy, yelling at attendants once again.

[Maikadilwen]

I filled in my save from yesterday, by the way.
Guess I'd better go find a hiding place. smilies/tongue.gif

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Whoooo. Everyone's ganging up on Jaheira...I can see it now: Anwanelme the Sequel...

Post to come soon. Where's Maika gone to?

-Aylwen

[Amanaduial the archer]

Ok...I know I sound hopelessly pathetic, but what should Arthain and Dorlas be doing about now?

[Cuthalion]

Arthain and Dorlas should be readying for battle...the end is not far.

Anwenelme II? Scary! Actually, Maika is working on a post now...just waiting on Daniel.

[Durelin]

Anyways, I hope what Jaheira did was alright, Aylwen...? It seemed to fit, eh? smilies/evil.gif

[ October 06, 2003: Message edited by: Bêthberry ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

Ditto that one, Durelin *snicker snicker*

As you may or may not have noticed, I, erm, haven't been on as much as I usually am. ie. I haven't been on in, what, three weeks? Anyway, this is not a deliberately rude gesture, and is not certainly as rude as it may seem - my computer has, well, died. My entire hard drive was wiped and, even now, as we have a new computer, the internet connection is refusing to work...grrr...

I'm sorry I haven't been here, but fingers crossed, I will be back properly by Sunday evening GMT.

Missing you and once more my apologies,

Aman

[Cuthalion]

Durelin...Vlad and Melost are NOT at the front of the group...I left us behind for a reason. Please edit your post.

[Bêthberry]

Greetings Cuthalion, Maika, and all Game Players,

*nudge, nudge*

Hmm. It's been several weeks--really a month-- since anyone has posted here. Are you all swamped by RL, have you run out of steam, is there a sticking point in the plot which you can't figure out how to jump over, or are you waiting for someone else to post?

If I can help, send me a PM with the info.

This game is too good to let go. It isn't dead, merely sleeping. Wake up!

Bêthberry

[Amanaduial the archer]

I was sort of waiting for Maika to post - in the camp, I'm not altogether sure of whats happening, and the last thing was Gil-Galad calling for Anwenelme to be brought.

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[Maikadilwen]

I've posted!

I've had a lot on my mind lately so I haven't really been around to post and things have only become worse within the last couple of days.
If there is a hell, I'm there right now.

Oh, btw. Saturday I'll be picking up C. at the airport and disappear into a place with absolutely no internet-connection, so... Of course that doesn't mean that you can't make a lot of posts in our absence. smilies/wink.gif

See you guys in a weeks time!

[Bêthberry]

Well, folks, it has been nearly two weeks since the last post on the game thread and Cuthalion has not been around here for several weeks. I know he has had a great loss in his life recently, but I worry that he does not seem to be around here. He has not answered my PM, even after the fateful Danish holiday.

Maika, are you managing the game now? Is there a problem in the game which is causing the delays or RL interruptions? Are people not sure when they should be posting?

I would like to help get the game going again. This one is too good to retire to Elvenhome unfinished.

Would one of the game owners please post here or on the game thread within two days to get this game running?

Bêthberry,
Rohan moderator

[Cuthalion]

Fear not! I'm here!

[Maikadilwen]

O.....K.
Something to adjust to, I must say! smilies/eek.gif
And where did you get that idea, my dear C.?

Hmmm, Archer? Seems we have a "problem"... smilies/tongue.gif smilies/wink.gif

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hey Everyone!

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!

I'll get a post for Jaheira and Dorlas up when I get back from the snowy north.

-Aylwen

[Amanaduial the archer]

Yah. Definitely something to...adjust to.

Excellent post, Cuthalion.
Maika...erm?!

[Bêthberry]

Wow! See what a little nudge does. Great posts, everyone.

[Cuthalion]

A few suggestions for upcoming posts:

Aylwen: Need something from Jaheira..possibly explaining her attitude toward the Elf, DEFINITELY something from Dorlas (who will be joining Arthain in Gil-galad's army).

Durelin: Great posts! Go with your gut!

Daniel: Khalad...I like this guy! We really need to know more as he tries to establish a friendship with Melost. And also...Elendil really needs to show the Elven King that all Men aren't untrustworthy.

Archer: Kudos, woman! Maika found me a star when she suggested you. Arthain needs to stay away from Anwen...I've heard rumours she may try something. smilies/wink.gif From this time forward Arthain will be under constant observation until the final battle. Watch your back.

Maika: Anwen is a challenge...but as you know, there is more to come. Vlad...hopefully he will soften around the edges as Melost begins to confide in him and Khalad.

Vanima: As I wrote to you recently, Menelya is about to go through some major changes...I'm looking for a great series of fiery posts between you and Maika!

Thanks guys...you're awesome! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Amanaduial the archer]

Archer: Kudos, woman! Maika found me a star when she suggested you. Arthain needs to stay away from Anwen...I've heard rumours she may try something. From this time forward Arthain will be under constant observation until the final battle. Watch your back.
First of all, thankyou and smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif. Second of all - pcha! And here's me thinking Ms. Anwenelme was feeling kindly towards the father of her child...

smilies/wink.gif

[VanimaEdhel]

I was going to run my post over with you, C, but your mailbox was full. Is it okay? I didn't know if you wanted anyone else (the twittering "friend" of Menelya) to hear of Anwenelme's problems. I also did not know if you wanted Menelya to hear about it so soon...so just tell me if you want anything changed!

[Cuthalion]

Archer: Oh, she's feeling kindly alright...kindly enough to try to protect her own pride and status.

Vanima: See your PM box.

Maika: Wait for Vanima's revisions before posting for Anwen, could still use a Vlad post though.

[Maikadilwen]

Could still use a someone-else-post so I have some more to put into it...

EDIT: Ok, now I have to know... Am I the only one here having trouble with this particular game- and discussion thread?
I have an ADSL-connection and everything on this forum pops up immediately...except for these two threads. They take forever to load and it's pretty frustrating. Can't help but fear that I soon won't be able to view them anymore.
Anyone else? smilies/confused.gif smilies/frown.gif

[ 12:50 AM November 27, 2003: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

[VanimaEdhel]

Well, I don't have the speediest Internet, so I don't notice it.

And is that better, C?

[Cuthalion]

Yes, Vanima...better, but don't lose sight of Menelya's "past" I really want a post about that.

Aylwen...very nice Dorlas post! Brava!

Archer..interesting...an enemy of Melost? I wouldn't have thought he would see it that way. Rest asssured, Arthain will not die by Melost's hand..indeed, quite the contrary...

[ 8:30 PM November 26, 2003: Message edited by: Cuthalion ]

[Amanaduial the archer]

Aware of it, Cuthalion - but none the less, the will die close, I believe, from what you told me in the outline...just one of those things... smilies/wink.gif

Arthain doesn't see Melost as his enemy, but he thinks Melost would see him as an enemy. And fair enough - wasn't Melost throwing around death threats before?!

EDIT: Lol, loved the post especially Aylwen smilies/smile.gif

[ 4:32 PM November 27, 2003: Message edited by: Amanaduial the archer ]

[Cuthalion]

Posting, anyone??

[VanimaEdhel]

Erm...Maika? I was kind of leaving it up to you to tell Menelya, since it's such an important thing for your character to do.

[Daniel Telcontar]

I'll try and mix something together for Khalad; though I am unsure, C., how Elendil can prove to Gil-galad that some Men are worthy of trust?

[Cuthalion]

By his actions, methinks...

[Daniel Telcontar]

Ah, well, I thought you wanted that in my next post I wrote about Elendil proving that he can be trusted, something specific. I guess we will have to let events unfurl themselves and show what happens.

[Amanaduial the archer]

Cuthalion, may I just ask what will be happening for the men and elves?

[Cuthalion]

Aside from dying in the Battle? Nothing much...why? smilies/wink.gif smilies/evil.gif

[Amanaduial the archer]

Lol, well yes...but now?

[Durelin]

I posted. (And I hope it's alright) Finally, I know, after two weeks! More! And I am truly smacking myself for not making more effort to make time for this RPG, but school has started taking up alot. They lulled me into a sense of securiy, and then hit me hard. So...I'm recovering.

Sorry!

Oh yeah, and...

*smacks self*

Aylwen - I had Snyd have a conversation with Jaheira (mostly so he finds out about what Vlad's doing. Jaheira does know that, right?) I always am afraid I've done something wrong, and so I just wanted to make sure I had Jaheira's character right. Let me know if not, and I'll change anything. Or everything!

Thanks!

And sorry!

-Durelin

[Amanaduial the archer]

Oh, I can't wait for you to get the Lothlorien...heh heh...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Don't be silly, Durelin! Your post is fine; wonderful, in fact. I will definitely have a post up tonight or early tomorrow morning, but if any of the outlaws wish to post I've got no problem with that either, I'll just incorperate it into whatever I've got.

Hah, I can't wait either, Aman. It will be so much fun... smilies/wink.gif

-Aylwen

[edit] My post is up now, let me know if any changes need to be made!

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 10:37 PM December 05, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[VanimaEdhel]

C: do you know if we can expect Maika to post within, oh, say three days for Anwenelme? Or should I go on with the conversation without her?

[Cuthalion]

I'm...hoping she'll be posting soon. She's been working a lot of extrat hours, plus getting ready for her flight to see me over New Years. smilies/biggrin.gif

As to the future in general, I don't want to reveal too much. You guys have been doing incredible work on the few hints I've been giving you. Suffice it to say, the armies are on the verge of moving out and Arthain will be tracked by his vengeful friend. He will probably manage to have a last tete-a-tete with Anwen.

Thelian will be getting really strange pretty soon as his consciebce gnaws at him furtheu for not following his kinsman. It is now essential that Gil-galad and Elendil cement their alliance before battle.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

smilies/frown.gif

Everyone -

My grandfather has passed away and from Thursday to Monday morning I will be in MN attending the funeral and being with family.

Best Holiday Wishes,
Aylwen

[Cuthalion]

Aylwen,

So sorry to hear of your grand-father's passing...I can empathise.

I will be picking up Maika tomorrow in Atlanta. Hopefully I can persuade her to post while she's here. Take care all!

[Durelin]

I'm so sorry Aylwen! I can't say I know what it's like, but... smilies/frown.gif ...could I give you a hug? smilies/smile.gif

Man, it comes in bloody waves!! Its been three weeks, maybe more...and I haven't posted!!!! Luckily, it seems no one elses life is terribly...slow... Before Christmas it was school, during Christmas: forget it! (and my Christmas dragged on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday a bit, too. So here I am on Monday, taking a deep breath. A week from now I will be back in school, with exams starting on Thursday and Friday. Actually, those days might now be so bad, as I hope I won't have that much studying to do, considering I only have two challenging classes...

Anyways, now that you've heard my life story, with all my woes... Sorry! But, I must explain myself, as I have never given you warning before my disappearances. But I really do think I may have my sorry butt in gear for the next starting up again of school.

Thanks! Hope everyone had a happy holiday and has a happy new year! Enjoy life, all ye school children!! smilies/biggrin.gif

&lt;font size=1 color=339966&gt;[ 1:52 PM December 31, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]&lt;/font&gt;

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:04 PM December 31, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Thanks for your comforting words, guys. It's very helpful and appreciated greatly. http://breeunderbreehill.com/2thumbsup.gif

Just waiting on Maika, and then the bandits can get the show on the road! Also, Cuth, do you want Dorlas, Thelian, Arthain, and the armies to just hang tight for a while?

We're losing the game thread to the depths of the Rohan forum! smilies/eek.gif

-Aylwen

[Bêthberry]

Cuthalion,

I have a message to send you regarding a Personal Title but your mailbox is full. Please clear it so I can send the message to you. smilies/smile.gif

Regards,
Bêthberry

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Early congratulations, Cuth! smilies/biggrin.gif A personal title well deserved.

-Aylwen

[Cuthalion]

PM box emptied...believe it or not, I'm still around! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Amanaduial the archer]

Hooray! And congratulations on your PT, Cuthalion - well deserved, and lovely indeed. smilies/smile.gif

Onto the game...
- May I ask what Arthain and Dorlas will be doing at the moment? I know it may seem stupid, but we seem to be in suspended animation.
- Would it be alright for me to take on the part of Fidrohir on the side of the bandits?

smilies/smile.gif

[Maikadilwen]

Sure, please do, Aman. But forgive us for being....less than nice to him from time to time. *snickers*

And yes everyone, I AM working on a post, I just have a lot of work at the moment, so bear with me.

[Cuthalion]

I'm relieved to see all interest has not been lost. Thanks to Archer for taking up the tale once again.

[VanimaEdhel]

Good. So people are back? I kept checking in to see if I could start another post yet (still can't, but it means I probably will be able to soon after I see Anwenelme/Maika's next post).

[Durelin]

I have posted, but, forgive me, as I was not exactly sure of the plan of the invasion of the farmhouse, so...I kind of improvised. So, please correct all of my mistakes.

I had Vlad, Khalad, Fid, and I guess Melost go in through the back door (or something like that), and Snyd and Jaheira would hold the front, in case anything went wrong, slipped past them, or just to employ a kind of pincer movement (or something like that, again). Really, my incapabilities are pathetic...

Thank you, and sorry!

-Durelin smilies/biggrin.gif (feeling quite cheery!)

(sorry also for not posting, but I wasn't feeling bold enough to continue the raid or anything, as I did not know where it was going. Of course, I still don't, but that's entirely my fault.)

[Maikadilwen]

K, people, your whiplashing Balrog is back and I'll go right on with ordering people around! smilies/evil.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

Anwa post is up. Vanima, your go. Durelin, please clear out your PM box asap!

[Daniel Telcontar]

A small question from me: are Khalad and Melost currently outside the farmhouse now, with the rest of them inside? That seems to be the case, though I am unsure if the outlaws would really leave these two alone outside while doing some plundering inside.
So what are the positions of these two?

[Durelin]

Woopsies! Cleared.

Hmmmm...I guess Khalad would have stuck with Melost, and, as Cuthalion pointed out to me in a PM, Melost would not have gone along with it...and there really isn't any way the outlaws could force him to. But if someone stays with Khalad and Melost to watch them, that leaves only three to take care of things. I think we might have to trust Khalad and the elf! smilies/wink.gif

Now I'm not so sure my post makes any sense at all...

[Daniel Telcontar]

I understand what you mean, Durelin. We will see what happens from this. smilies/wink.gif

[Maikadilwen]

Aylwen, Durelin, please check your PM's!

OK, people, we have some problems we need to work out. Durelin and I had worked out some changes for her post to fit in with some already planned stuff, but before she could edit, Aylwen posted (Not your fault, Aylwen, you couldn't know).
I know, I know. I could've been here, I could've posted.

Anyway, to avoid further confusion, I call for a halt for outlaw posts until this has been solved. Feel free to post anything not concerning the outlaws (within the game's storyline, of course! smilies/wink.gif ).

[Amanaduial the archer]

Can I ask what we're doing with Arthain, Dorlas, Thelian, Gil-Galad, Isildur and the army in general then? I'm not really sure what we're meant to be doing on that side..

[Durelin]

Okay! My edit is up!!

Sorry again, everyone. No more will I jump the gun.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

My edit for Jaheira and the bandits is up, with Maika's consent. Also, I second Aman's question about the 'good' guys! smilies/smile.gif

-Aylwen

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:22 PM January 25, 2004: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[Maikadilwen]

Ladies, you have both done a great job. Now I only hope I'll be able to match that.

Concerning your question(s) I can only say, I have no idea! Not my area! smilies/wink.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:33 AM January 29, 2004: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

[Maikadilwen]

Aman, please check your PM's.

[Durelin]

EDIT: I'm back!

[Maikadilwen]

Just wanted to let you know that I am working on a post. I just have a lot of extra work at the moment so it takes some time. But I haven't forgotten or abandoned you guys!:D

[Cuthalion]

I've posted..and I'm taking Melost in a new direction. Hopefully Khalad will be able to convince Vlad of the error of his ways and at least he and Khalad will follow Melost as he tries to join the Elven host.

[VanimaEdhel]

...the wonderful wizard of Z's. Well, Spring Break has come upon me, so I am off on vacation tomorrow morning. Perhaps I'll actually sleep for a change.

I apologize for my lack of "being here"-ness recently. I also regret to say that after my vacation, my attendance will not improve. Besides college visits the second week of break, my new play will be moving into full swing. Luckily, at this point Menelya could very well disappear for at least a time, since her role is not the most important thing at this stage of the story. If you want to use her at all, go right ahead. *Quietly exits the room*

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Woah...

There goes half the team of bandits! :eek:

Jaheira will have something to say to this, and I'll post today sometime.

-Aylwen

P.S. Aman, dear, you mistook the outlaw Jaheira for an easterling named Jerika in your posts. :) Jerika is long gone, though I take part of the blame for making so many of my characters have J names!

[Durelin]

Jerika... Now that brings back memories. :D

This quite a surprising twist. Snyd will not know how to handle this one. I tried to make that very clear in my post, and so...perhaps it was not entirely clear itself...

So how will Vlad, Jaheira, and Snyd now make it to Lorien? Is Vlad going to have a delayed change of heart?

Oh dear...Snyd's going to die of confusion... I might too.

Snyd does not like these plot twists!

;)

-Durelin

[Maikadilwen]

Snyd does not like these plot twists!

Neither do I... *sigh*

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Jerika... Now that brings back memories.

Aye, that it does...:)


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Neither do I... *sigh*

So...what does this mean? Are we going to call for a mass editing spree or are we going to try and make it work somehow? Where were the bandits supposed to be in the end anyway, or was it just a "figure-it-out-as-we-go-along" kind of thing? Because I wasn't really sure so I didn't do anything in my post but have Jaheira look confuzzled.

-Aylwen

[Amanaduial the archer]

And confuzzled is not something that comes easily to Jer- sorry, Jaheira ;) And the references are now edited, Aylwen :)

Although the emphasis is now nicely on the outlaws and this RPG has come back from being dormant (hooray!), can I just ask...what are the soldiers supposed to be doing at this time? I am a little confused as to the status of play with Arthain and Ananwelme, as with Arthain and Gil-galad...

[Cuthalion]

The armies are nearing atate of readiness...Arthain is now with the Elven army, having been barred from his own. Whatever is going on with Anwen is between the two of you.

The splitting of the outlaws was never my intent...but there it is. Those who are following Melost will be following him to certain death, for he has no intention of surviving. Those who follow Vlad must consult with Maika.

[Amanaduial the archer]

Nice post there, Cuthalion :)

[Durelin]

I understand what you mean, Durelin. We will see what happens from this.

Hmmmm...And now I understand what you mean, Daniel. :)

[Cuthalion]

OK, people...time out!

We all need to get on the same page here. To that end, let's take a step back at look at the situation as it stands...

Discounting the characters with the armies, we are now two parties, one under Vlad, one under Melost. Here's what still needs to happen:

1. Melost is still out to kill Arthain, though he will not succeed. he will come close, then realise that he love he bears for his friend won't allow him to and they reconcile.

2. Vanima...please PM Maika.

3. Both Melost and Arthain will die...Melost first. I had originally intended for Vlad to take the news of their deaths to Anwen...but am not sure if that's still happening now.

I need to hear from ALL of you about how to finish this out. All questions and comments are welcome. My thanks!

[Amanaduial the archer]

Cuthalion, you said you originally wanted Vlad to carry the news of the deaths to Anwen: wouldn't this still work if Vlad was to change his mind by some 'awakening of his warrior's soul' ;) and follow Melost? This would involve a fairly explosive arguement with Jaheira though...

[Bêthberry]

Cuthalion, Maika, and all the gamers on Brotherhood,

It has been two weeks since the last post on the game and ten days since anyone replied to the Game Manager's suggestions about how to wrap up this game.

It is a good game but it has been running for a year now. Such a slow pace puts great demands on gamers' time committments and also holds back the forum in that it allows little room for new gamers to move into games. This kind of pace does not create a healthy, vibrant forum.

Please respond on the discussion thread as quickly as possible to plan for the game's conclusion. If no one replies within three days, I will lock the game thread and then consider retiring it to Elvenhome, where it can await its fate.

Bêthberry
Moderator for Rohan

[Amanaduial the archer]

I reply for the sake of continuing this game, although I have already given my initial responce to Cuthalion's question.

The game will still be able to end how it was planned, and it is an ending I like very much - I believe the initial idea was probably for Melost's 'curse' to come true, and for the person Arthain loved most in the world to die in his arms, that person, ironically, being Melost. Vlad and the rest of the outlaws could join the war, to some extent, and it could be Vlad to carry to news of the deaths to Anwanelme, as you wished before: alternatively, the game could maybe end in parallel, with Anwanelme on one side of the story and the battle on the other, ending with the dramatic peak of the two best friends' deaths.

I thought this was the sketchy initial plan - what do you think?

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I think Dorlas should die. Die a slow, and painful death, and learn the hard way that war isn't cool. :D

In any case, I like the idea, but I think Jaheira will follow along if only to be with Vlad. I don't think she'd feel special if he went off and she was left alone and deserted by the former guys. Nope, don't think Jaheira would like that...;)

-Aylwen

[Durelin]

I know that the outlaws were all originally going to end up in Lorien, but...how is that going to happen now? It almost seems that Vlad, Snyd, and Jaheira are out of the story...unless Vlad decides to follow Melost and the 'deserters'. I'd like to see the end of this game with you guys...it's been lots of fun.

In any case, I like the idea, but I think Jaheira will follow along if only to be with Vlad.

And Snyd most certainly won't be left alone. :)

Please forgive the shortness of this post; I will be back to give more input, but I must go to school in a few minutes...

And sorry for the lack of posts lately... :(

-Durelin

[Amanaduial the archer]

I'm afraid I will be away from this Saturday until Sunday 11th. Sorry :(

[Maikadilwen]

Sorry to hear that, Archer.

Aylwen, I took some liberties after you said Jaheira would stay. Tell me if it's wrong and I'll change it.

[Cuthalion]

We're not dead yet, Bethberry! Hang in there with us...if I have to write the entire ending myself ...it'll be done by the end of the month, you have my word.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hmmm, I'll get a post up sometime tonight.

Maika - It's all good, your post is fine as far as Jaheira goes. :)

-Aylwen

[Durelin]

Howdy all! Things have been really slow around here, lately. I think it's because everyone's pretty busy.

Anyway, I am afraid I will be absent from this Wednesday April 7th till the following Monday, April 11th. I will have internet access, but not very often, and I most likely will not be able to post anything of substance...visiting grandparents, you see.

Thanks!

And I will see this RPG to the end, Cuth! I promise!

-Durelin

[Bêthberry]

Very glad to hear that, Cuthalion, and everyone.

If I can help in any way, let me know.

Bethberry

[Maikadilwen]

Hmmm, I'll get a post up sometime tonight.

Uhm....Aylwen? What happened? :confused:

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Apologies...things got hectic. But enough excuses...

Post is up. :)

-Aylwen

[Cuthalion]

Whew..ok, people...we're in the home stretch. Here goes!

I 've PMd Archer with some very specific stuff to follow as Arthain. so she's good...

All outlaws: Continue tracking...you will be captured by a joint party of Elves and men, then brought to Melost who will by that time have reunited with Arthain. He will then plead for the outlaws to have their freedom to do as they please.

Khalad will follow Melost...Fid will choose for himself.

Thelian and Dorlas will follow Melost and Arthain to their deaths.

Vlad and Anwen are the only ones at the last.

This will all take place in the last day of our heroes lives.

[Cuthalion]

OK, people...we have 16 days left. Let's put the puppy to bed, shall we?

[Daniel Telcontar]

Fine with me.

But I am unsure of what happens now. Do we get them to the battle now and kill 'em off? Is there still some delicate sub-plots that we need to post about?

[Cuthalion]

Right now I need you to play Thelian as much as possible.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Alright, I'll let Khalad slide away then, he has nothing to do until the battle anyway, where he can die. :D

But what am I supposed to do with Thelian? sorry for slowing you down, but I'm just unsure about what direction to take him, since I don't know what happens now in the plot, except that in the end they die. And I don't know what the rest of you have planned with especially Melost and Arthain; so I'm afraid of messing up your plans with those guys if I post something with Thelian about them (and there isn't much else for Thelian to do).

[Cuthalion]

Nobody panic! Melost is NOT going to kill Arthain...

Daniel, need you as Thelain to dispatch an armed party to capture Vlad and Co.

[Amanaduial the archer]

Save for Arthain filled.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

it'll be done by the end of the month, you have my word.

Three more days...

I don't want to post until Maika does; I don't want to mess her plans up...

[Maikadilwen]

Everyone, I have removed my save. At this most crucial point, I just can't find the time needed and I don't want you to sit around and wait for me. Don't want this game to be archived unfinished just because I have too much work and RL stuff to deal with. I wish we had more time but fact is that we don't and we'll just have to get the best from that.
I'm proud of you guys!

[Maikadilwen]

Ok, people. Post is up! With some help (a lot) from C. (thank you, dear)
And we're in a hurry. We only have today. And...and.... :eek: :( :eek: *screams*

[Daniel Telcontar]

I'm sorry but my post won't be up today, friday. I got home too late and too tired to make a proper post. tomorrow afternoon I'll be gone as well, so I can't make any posts until tomorrow evening, I fear.

[Maikadilwen]

I sold my soul to Bb so we now have until the 10th. Not one day more.
Come on, people!

[Cuthalion]

My thanks to all involved! We almost made it to the end, but it wasn't to be.

Archer...as Arthain you were truly stellar and I will never forget your incredible contributions to the game.

Daniel...dude...what a guy! You hung in there to the bitter end, a true friend.

Aylwen....your Dorlas was marvelous. I still regret that nothing happened between Jaheira and Melost though...drat that Vlad's charm!

Durelin....you, my dear...are a diamond in the rough. Any game is incredibly blessed to have your talent!

Vanima...thanks for the beautiful translation of the Lay that will now never be seen. My Lady, you shine!


And my beloved Maikadilwen...Melost will carry Anwenelme in his heart even to Mandos' halls.

To you all...we few accomplished a great deal with a very small cast and much of the writing was outstanding! My thanks and may your stars shine brightly.

Your Servant, Cuthalion

[Amanaduial the archer]

Wait, wait, wait...didn't Maika just say we have until the 10th?!

[piosenniel]

Oh, I hope so! Because I just read in Daniel Telcontar's post that the battle had begun.

Don't leave your lurking fan in the lurch!!! :eek:

~*~ Pio