Belin's "Fool's Errand" (Blue Sky discussion)

[Susan Delgado]

Ok, this is my RPG. It takes place just after the War of Wrath.

There's a gang of bandits wandering around. The leader, a Man named Thorondruin, gets wind of the Silmaril currently possesed by Beren and Luthien in Ossiriand. He takes his gang East to try to find (and steal) it. When they get there, he pauses to rob a homestead (or whatever the correct ME term for a solitary house is) of food.

This is where the story starts. I need gang members (any race), Green Elves, some animals maybe. It's fairly open, character-wise.

[ September 29, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[ October 13, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Belin]

The "silent partner" speaks up.

I am a Green Elf named Hithduiniel that lives in said homestead. She is fairly young and silly, and she will cause an unfortuate interference in this house-robbing plan.

I'm a very inexperienced RPGer, so bear with any silliness that ensues.

Anything else? Stats perhaps?

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

This is Thorondruin

Race: Man
Age: 25, 26, somewhere in there
Appearance: Tall, but he appears taller because he's quite thin. He has dark hair, no beard. He likes the color red.
Character: Charismatic, can be charming when he wants to be. Stubborn and argumentative and always has to have his own way.
History: Don't know in particular.
Occupation: bandit and thief. He uses two daggers like swords. Has a habit of cutting peoples' achille's tendons when he's tired of fighting them, particularly when they're using big, heavy, slow, swords.

[ December 25, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Belin]

Hithduiniel.

Race: Green Elf.
Age: maybe 1000 or so.
Appearance: On the short side for an elf. Dark hair, green eyes. Wears green, of course.
Character: Sometimes, she is overly impressed with her own cleverness. Her foolishness fails to make any sort of an impression on her at all. She is a little greedy, a little stubborn, and doesn't always take things as seriously as you might like. That said, she's fairly good at making people like ther,and she really is quite clever and resourceful. She does not have any weapons skills whatsoever.
History: She's lived in her father's house in the woods for her whole life, climbing trees and lording it over her younger sisters.
Occupation: Elfmaiden.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

Yes, I will mention that this is a collaboration between Belin and me. We have a story in plans, but won't tell you all what it is because that would defeat the purpose of making it an RPG. smilies/smile.gif

[Cimmerian]

Here's my character -

Name - Ozracles
Race - Man
Age - 23
Hgt - 6'6
Wt - 260 lbs
Hair - None
Eyes - grey
Appearance - A muscular, barbarian. No hair, wild eyes.
Weapons - Long heavy barbarian sword and massive battle axe.
No armour. "Armour is for weaklings".
Story - A nomadic thief, reaver and slayer. Has no alligiance, could join up in band of thieves etc. for personal gain.

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Susan, you have to set up the basics of a story... like where we are, why we are there and what we will be aiming to do?

This is the tenth RPG I have joined or is it the Eleventh.. ahhh I am obsessed.

[ July 18, 2002: Message edited by: Cimmerian ]

[Susan Delgado]

Ah, very well. This is the story as we'd like it to play out: Thorondruin and his gang go to Ossiriand to steal the Silmaril and stop at this homestead to get food. They are interrupted by Hithduiniel. An argument insues between Hithduiniel and Thorondruin, which is interrupted by the arrival of more Elves. Thorondruin panics and grabs Hithdiuniel as a hostage. When they get out of Ossiriand, he realises what a stupid move that was, since it would cause basically the whole of Ossiriand to chase after him to get her back. Since he has to go back in anyway to get the Silmaril, he thinks he'll just take her back with him, but she will have none of it because she thinks her life wants excitement. That's what we have so far.

[Cimmerian]

Okay, that's a start... then on we inprovise and build a story.
My character Ozracles will join up with your ganag later, at first he will be working alone.
How's that?

Do you have AIM Susan? Pm me if you do...


Ps - You need a more attractive name for the RPG than that what you have set. smilies/wink.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Sounds good.

Yes, we're working on a better name. This one was a spur of the moment decision.

[Belin]

If you have any suggestions for a name, by all means let us know.

Hm.. If you're not going to join the band right away, I hope somebody will....

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Cimmerian]

Ok, maybe I will join your gand from the start.

As for the name..some thing about the silmarils maybe,

[suicidal elf chick]

Am I allowed to join? I wanna be an evil elf!

Name: Kalia
Race: Elf/Evil
Gender: Female
Age: ?
Description: Shoulder-length black hair w/ dark blue streaks, silver eyes that turn red when mad, 5’ 11”, wears nothing but black gowns, black lipstick, black nails, tall black staff wound around w/ emeralds w/ a big one on top, hair is always up in a ponytail, black cloak.
Weapons: long greenish-tinted sword w/ elvish inscriptions, black bow/green arrows, small dagger, black and white magic.
Parents: Mother- Elf Father- pure evil something (I don’t know what to make him that’s pure evil)
History: When she was 5, she learned of her heritage and became ashamed. Started training how to use all kinds of weapons when 7, killed her father for injuring her mother when 15. After that, her mother became ashamed of her. She ran away when she was 20. Came back 5 years later to find that her mom was dead. Left again and began wandering. While traveling, she studies all species she saw, met, or heard of. When 10, her father told her that she shouldn’t exist and tried to kill her.
Personality: Kind, easy to anger, quick to judge, cherishes her few friends, longs for more friends, shy, usually in a dark mood. She’s usually alone and so is quiet. She’s also very shy and vengeful.
Special: Begins glowing black when doing powerful magic, large emerald appears on forehead when doing any magic. Black stallion w/ red eyes that has no name.
Occupation: Sings for a living. Beautiful and enchanting voice.
Valuables: Silver dragon necklace w/ emerald eyes (her father said that it kept her safe from her hidden powers [when he was nice]), small silver ring, black and silver bracelet, thin gold tiara w/ teardrop-shaped emerald hanging down the front.
Extras: None

[Susan Delgado]

She sounds like quite a character. Welcome aboard smilies/smile.gif

Do you have an idea for a better name for this RPG?

[Halbereth Diagona]

That's a cool name, you should keep it.
Ok, profile. I'm bored with nice guy Halbereth so I'm a little evil.
Name: Amanalkarion.
Race:Elf (MALE)
Age: 2900 when this story starts.
Appearance: Tall, often wears flowing silver cape to hide self. Long dark red hair, which reveals deep blue streaks when doing magic. Black eyes, tanned and has thick eye brows, w/ scar on one so he only has half his left brow. Wears traditional Mirkwood clothes.
History: Orphaned when young, and wanders forest of Mirkwood, trying to find family. His father was an elf, and his mother was a direct descendant of Namien, the most evil elf in history. Has also a hint of faery blood, from great-great-great grandmother. Has no friends except (sorry suicidal elf chick, i'm taking liberties) Kalia.
Gear: Clothes, then bow and arrows, and two silver daggers that flash with fire. Also horse, a dark purple horse with silver eyes which he rides bareback.
Special: Has special emblem, which he has as a small statue hung around his neck. It is a dark faery. He uses this to do black and very very very occasionally white magic. Can summon fire. All usual elf stuff, eyesight, hearing, etc.
Personality: Has quick temper and loses it regulaly. He has a softer side, and is a good listener. He doesn't speak much, and when he does it has to be important. He is spontaneous and swift to react. Get's scared only very rarely, but has a huge phobia of a huge black claw which is something to do with
Namien. It haunts his dreams and often causes him to wake up yelling out and kicking around. He dislikes brightness and prefers darkness and dampness. Would be very at home in Moria.

[Susan Delgado]

That great, Halbereth. And thanks for you support of the name.

I'm looking for between five and ten gang members. elf chick and Halbereth, are you members of the gang or imdependent Elves? As soon as I get enough people to join Thorondruin, I can start the RPG, because the Green Elves don't show up instantly anyway.

[Halbereth Diagona]

All the elves, independant, throw your hands up in the air. Independant thanks. But I can still come with you can't I?

[Susan Delgado]

Of course, Halbereth. I just wanted to know where you'd be smilies/smile.gif

[Susan Delgado]

The Silent Partner (Belin) has made a suggestion: She suggests that we start the story earlier, with the formation of Thorondruin's gang, so everybody gets introduced properly. I agree, so that's what we're going to do.

[Halbereth Diagona]

I dinna get it? I'll just come in when I like shall I? It's easier for me.

[Susan Delgado]

Yes, all I meant was that we'd be starting at an earlier point in the story than originally planned. Come in as you normally would. But we need more than four players.

[Halbereth Diagona]

Ohhhh! But I wanna start now! *pouts* Not fair. PEOPLE, COME AND PLAY!!!!! LIKE, NOW!!!!

[Susan Delgado]

I want to start too, Halbereth, but four is too few gang members. I want at least five, with between six and eight being ideal. Hithduiniel's family memebers don't really need independent brains, since we won't see much of them, but I would like to get some people to play Elves on the other side, so there can be intelligent pursuit.

[Halbereth Diagona]

Ok, fair enough.
EVERYONE OUT THERE, GET YOURSELVES IN HERE PROTO SO WE CAN START THE ROLEPLAY.
Please.

[Belin]

Hithduiniel's family memebers don't really need independent brains

Watch it, mortal. smilies/tongue.gif

Seriously, I think it would be good to have a few Green Elves in here; add some dimension to the story, and they'd probably be fun to play.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

Did you want my attention for something, Belin? It seemed like you spoke.... smilies/evil.gif

Yes, that's what I meant precisely. There needs to be players on both sides.

[Susan Delgado]

Maybe we should do more advertising....

edit: I have added the link to my sig smilies/smile.gif

[ July 13, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[GreatWarg]

*perks ears up* Anyone say they might have use of an animal? smilies/biggrin.gif I play a wolf pup in two RPGs, so you can say I'm quite experienced.

Name: Khelek
Species: Timber Wolf
From: The Valley of Rivendell
Summary: Seperated from his pack, this wolf pup is cared for by Elves in Rivendell. Using the wolf's senses, Khelek is very agile, strong, stealthy, and can hunt small game, such as rabbits and birds. Coming from a pack of wolves whom are wise and a good friend to Rangers and the Elven-kind, Khelek's loyalty is unrivaled. He can communicate with normal folk through mind-speech. Khelek is identifiable by his white fur, and especially large paws.

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[Susan Delgado]

Ooh, good! Wolf senses are always useful smilies/smile.gif
Which side do you want to play for?

[GreatWarg]

Ian't it kind of obvious who's side? Growing up in Rivendell should hint it. Watch out thieves and bandits, Khelek's on your trail! *grins and shows all of his pointy teeth* Hehe...

[Belin]

Oh, good, a wolf! Your stance is interesting... Are you pro-Green Elf or simply anti-bandit??... (btw, when was Rivendell built? Does it exist yet??)

Green Elves, Green Elves, where are you? Please note: Green Elves need not necessarily be "good," just irritable. What I'd like is an interesting cast on both sides, and infighting is certainly a possibility.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

I thought that's where you might be, GW smilies/smile.gif

Not only that, infighting makes for great drama. Well, interesting drama, anyway.
All we need our Green Elves to be is anti-bandit, as Belin put it. All they need is a desire to save their woman from the thieving mortal...everything else about them is up in the air.

[suicidal elf chick]

Cool, thanks Susan Delgado! I'll be an independent elf, ok? But if I need to, I'll join up with Cimmerian and be in the gang. I just wanna join in!

[Susan Delgado]

That's fine, SEC. Everyone who wants to join is welcome to smilies/smile.gif

[Halbereth Diagona]

C'nwe START yet? I wanna start!!

[Susan Delgado]

Yes, Halbereth. Give me half an hour and then i'll start it. I'm impatient too, you know smilies/smile.gif

[Halbereth Diagona]

What do you need the half hour for? Sorry, I'm just dead nosy.
My RPG's going well, int it?

[Susan Delgado]

I don't, really....I just really want to get JUST ONE MORE PERSON. One more, that's all...Ah, well.

It's going excellently. I'm really enjoying it.

[Manelwen]

Hey, can I join here?

Name: Himelilek (Cold star of Ice)

Age: ??

Gender: Female (I haven't had a female character in a LONG time.)

Eye Colour: Silver

Hair Colour: Silver

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 120lbs

Weapons: A Pendulum (It is a long dagger like blade that is attached to a long chain. At the end of the chain is a small morningstar ball. The dagger opens when it is thrown and then when it hits an object, the impact causes it to close. When she pulls on it it rips and does a lot of damage.) The weapon can be used in short and long range battle. And a long bow for really long distances that her Pendulum can't reach.

Armor: Silver chest plate with her family crest on it. (A silver star burst around a garland of Holly.) Black arm and leg protectors that have silver adornments on them and one gauntlet on her left hand and a gauntlet on her right that has her index and middle fingers left bare so she could shoot better. She has a horse named Celebdil and a falcon named Moth.

Other: She is laughs easily and talks and cajowls a lot. Many people think that she doesn't suit her name but in battle she's another story.

Story: She's just a long for the ride. No fancy-shamcy stuff. Her family is alive and well, they still are in the Undying Lands.

[Susan Delgado]

Welcome! smilies/smile.gif
Gee...that Pendulum sounds bad. Which side are you on?

[Rosseiliantiel]

Name: Dineniel
Age: the elvish equivelant of late teenage
Race: Rogue elf
Appearence: average height, thin, dark blue eyes, long wavy black hair, prefers wearing dark blue, black, silver and scarlet clothing. dangly silver earings (must have dangly silver earrings!always!)
Weapon: two long daggers
Story: is a wandering, rogue-ish runaway elf, bumps into the gang of silmaril-stealers, probably will join them.

[Manelwen]

I dunno...I suppose we'll have to wait and see...I think I am on your side. Maybe a baddie. Hm. I haven't quite decided.

[ July 14, 2002: Message edited by: Manelwen ]

[Susan Delgado]

Welcome, Rosseilantiel smilies/smile.gif

Well, we'll just have to see when it comes to it. You could be a spy smilies/smile.gif

[ July 14, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Rosseiliantiel]

Oo, that'd be fun! Spy... hmmm...
O well, thanks for letting me join in! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Susan Delgado]

But of course. The more the merrier smilies/smile.gif

[Ivy of the Woods]

Name: Ivy
Race: Man
Age: about 24
Appearance: long very dark brown, usually tied in braid. Of average height and dark forest green eyes.
Character: Kind, likes to do things for the good cause but will do anything for friends or even for herself even if means making a few bad decisions.
History: There is a price on her head and she is under a false identity. She ment her friend Lander in Rohan and they have been travelling together ever since
Occupation: mostly on the run but she plays the harp for money when she needs it.

[navmarien]

hey, could i play? i have an elf character that you might be able to use.
name: Ollea Stormfire
age: 1400 years old
appearance: long golden hair with very thin dark streaks throughout, usually worn up so that its out of the way. wears a dark green cloak and is often mistaken to be a boy. is in the habit of wearing the attire of a human soldier due to extensive traveling. carries a bow and a sword. a bit small for an elf, but is fast as lightning in a fight.
wears a small, flat light blue jewel on a chain around her neck that allows her to channel her powers.
history: allegedly, her lineage can be traced back to Osse, and has the ability to summon powerful storms. is one of the good elves, but is prone to working as a double agent; however, she only relays important, vital information to those who serve the light. Fairly quiet, able to keep a calm temperment unless in the heat of battle, and a good listener.
What do you think?

"Tiro! El eria e mor.
I 'lir en el luitha 'uren.
Ai! Anirion..."

[Susan Delgado]

Sounds good, and welcome to the Downs smilies/smile.gif

[navmarien]

hey, you read the dark tower series delgado? i luved that series, ive been waiting for book 5 forever. (oops, sorry about the off-topic thing) smilies/eek.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Wizard and Glass is one of my very favorite King books smilies/smile.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Ivy, you sound like a good guy smilies/smile.gif

[navmarien]

Wizard and Glass is really different from most of the stuff King writes though. That book focused on the love story and family issues, while alot of them have horror first, with plot as a (very close) second.

[Susan Delgado]

True...my other favorites are Rose Madder, Eye of the Dragon and IT, if that shows you my interest a little better smilies/smile.gif

[Belin]

What a day! I've really fallen behind! Welcome aboard, all of you! I like the variety of motives; I think when you come down to it, we're all spies here really. smilies/wink.gif

Rosseil, I must say, the stolen horse is very funny.

In any case, I'm beginning to wish I could join in now (no wonder nobody wants to be a Green Elf yet), so I think I'll create a temporary character:

Remdil, of another race of Men. He is a bouncer of about 35, of great physical strength and little imagination. He's never considered the Silmarils in his life. He grew up in the small town in which we are presently, and he developed a strong affection for the inn you are currently turning into a rather disreputable den of plotters. In fact, it was partially owned by his uncle, who had no great affection for Remdil's father but was rather fond of the boy himself and essentially brought him up in the barroom of the inn. However, Remdil, an unambitious lad, never showed any interest in running the place, much less owning it, but the idea of being a bouncer very much appealed to him, and the rest is history. On the other hand, unfortuately, he isn't a very good bouncer, as should be obvious from the goings-on in here. Also, he's a little overly attached to the other side of the bar. His elderly uncle, however, will always defend him against all detractors as "a good steady lad, and none of your tricksters."

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

I think I like him already smilies/smile.gif

[Cimmerian]

Whoa, this RPG is up and running before learning to walk... now I have so much to read before my first post...man!

Anyway, Ozzy will join up with your gang soon.

[Susan Delgado]

I sense great conflict coming between us, Ozracles smilies/smile.gif

As per GreatWarg's repeated requests that he not be left alone with a bunch of nasty people who all seem to want to kill him, I have given him a companion.

Name: His old life is over and his new one is just beginning. As a result, his old name is useless and he doesn't have a new one yet.
Species: Dog
Appearance: White with black points (meaning black marks on his ears and face, legs, and tail)
Age: Still really a puppy. Maybe about six months old.
Abilities: Nothing special beyond the normal pack talents: that of a hive mentality, which includes mindspeech (the normal kind, not the kind that allows Khelek to communicate with the Elves) and an instinctive pooling of talents. He is eager to please and eager to learn, though.

[Susan Delgado]

Hey, Elves, us mortal(s) can't hear what you're saying when you mindspeak. Can't you speak out loud?

[Cimmerian]

Let's see, since you haven't really come up with a scheme of things and everyone seems to be standing around talking and a few showing off their pyrotechnic skills. I suggest that we as a band of vandals raise hell all around whereever we are and make a name for ourselves. And then, and only then should a group of good characters rise to challenge us. If we have goodies among us trying to nip things in the bud, we end up being a very poor band of brigands with no future at all.
Besides I don't think thieving vandal groups had any noble elves with them ever.

This could be a good RPG with a negative theme, if we build it the right way.

[Belin]

Okay. Of Remdil. First of all, I should make clear to you, Cim, that he's not trying to stop evil plans, particularly; he'd just like evil (or should I say, troublemaking) people to get out of his town.
Second of all, my, my, but he's in a tight spot. Feel free to kill him if you get the urge, but be warned: that very likely will lead to people following you around, which you may not want.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Rosseiliantiel]

Besides I don't think thieving vandal groups had any noble elves with them ever

You can one elf off the Noble List, Dineniel's DEFINEITELY not noble. she's a horse thief, after all.

[GreatWarg]

Hey, I'm independant! Anyways... yea, um, yea. You wouldn't want to hear conversations between Elves and animals. smilies/biggrin.gif It ruins the mystery of it. 'Sides, I can't talk! So i have to use body motions much more often and describe stuff using the senses of the wolf. Don't worry, I won't let them kill you. It's too early for anyoen to die yet. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Manelwen]

Uh, I think I will add my two cents to Halbereth. I know what Cimm said to you and I know he had a point. No one is picking on you but you are blowing everything out of proportion. You know, Elrond, Galadriel, Celeborn, Gil-Galad, Feanor, Thranduil, Cirdan, and many others are very, very, very powerful elves in Tolkien's stories but did you ever hear of them chucking fire balls at one another? The only fire balls anyone threw made poor Bilbo dodge for cover! And that was a dragon!!

We are all mature writers here (or at least I think so) And I think that in order to have a good character, you don't need to blow everyone out of the water with wicked-cool magic. Sure, its good to be different, and needless to say, your character is unique but you must respect the wishes of others and remember that they are there to have a good time too.

Now! Onward with the story!! Let's go and get the silmaril, ya'all!!

Sincerely,
Manelwen

[ July 16, 2002: Message edited by: Manelwen ]

[Belin]

Don't worry, I won't let them kill you. It's too early for anyoen to die yet. smilies/biggrin.gif
Awww... thanks, GW. Poor old Remdil, don't know what he was thinking.....

Halbereth-- As an RPG novice, I'm not really able to say whether your pyrotecnics are overboard or whether they violate RPG etiquette. I would, however, like to ask you (and Cimmerian as well) to please not take these matters personally. I'm sure nobody wants a Discussion brawl. Let's leave the fighting to our characters!!

--Belin Ibaimendi

[GreatWarg]

I'm being careful... I just know Galadriel and Elrond, promise! And I don't have any magic... luckily. It takes skill to survive! Something you peeps don't have if you have to use magic! ^-^

[Susan Delgado]

GreatWarg, I am insulted at your summary rejection of my dog. Why do you think I'm making fun of you?

Listen people, this is my RPG. I don't want any infighting; if you have personal problems, leave them outside or I will ask you to leave the game. We must all remain civil, and personal vituperation is not conducive to that goal.

[tangerine]

GW, im on the same side as you, but i cant just come out and say it in the story. im just planning to stick it out until someone figures me out or i have a good excuse for taking off, and go back to my own side. Don't worry Cim, i won't mess around with your plans too much. Im trying to keep cover and im outnumbered 5:1, and it might arouse suspision if too many storms come popping out of thin air.

[Cimmerian]

What storms? If you're playing Ororo Munroe, I'm doing a Sabretooth, so there. smilies/redface.gif


Come on, Susan. Let's kill some fat merchants and wreak havoc at the inn, before we go to steal the Silmaril.
We're antisocials here, we don't need an honour code against killing. smilies/redface.gif

Do we? smilies/confused.gif

[tangerine]

Huh? i dont get it. My character can summon storms, my character description is on this page.

[Manelwen]

Here! Here! I side with Cim! Let's make 'em cry for mommy!! Yippie!

[GreatWarg]

Sorry about that. I think I have allies on a different scale. But in any case, with some good posts, we can make this RPG real good. I'm trying not to intervene too early for my own good. After all, I can't take all them by myself, even with Ollea on my side. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Kettle of fish]

I'm not going to list my attributes, or even what side I am on, as you would not instinctively and absolutely accurately catgorise a complete stranger you met in the inn. Needless to say, my actions and motives are not always clear cut.

Let the games begin.

Oh, and my character is called Rastus.

[Cimmerian]

Well, Rastus... the norm here is to post your character details here and then wait to be approved by the RPG starter.

As for your character, he better not be an omnipotent, god-gifted, gary lou coming on with all guns blazing .


Ahhh.... okay, Thor and Ozracles will butt heads soon.

I'm sharpening the axe and my hands are soaking wet..... grahh!

[Susan Delgado]

If you call me Thor again, I'll start calling you Oz. If you don't mind, go ahead and call me Thor, but in your quest to eliminate omnipotent, god-like characters, is it wise to call me by the name of an actual God? smilies/smile.gif

[Halbereth Diagona]

Remarkable idea-let's go kill someone.
And Manelwen, I did say that my character had some faery blood, so i can chuck fireballs, thanks. Not meaning to be rude.

[GreatWarg]

Well, I guess we have some magic users here. But go easy on me if we come across each other; one wolf by himself can't possibly beat all of you! smilies/biggrin.gif

[GreatWarg]

Well, that was easier than I expected. But I'd wager that a barbarian would think that he could beat a wolf. Not so, boys! (and girls) You've got one cunning wolf to deal with! Ah, and the truth has been revealed! Let's kick some rogue butt!

[tangerine]

Ouch! thanx GW!!! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif i'd appreciate not getting killed off...if thats alright with everyone. i guess im more directly on Khelek's side now.

[Susan Delgado]

He actually wasn't lying, elf chick. Thorondruin is a very practical person and simply having you away from him and his plans is enough to satisfy him. Khelek on the other hand....
How did she get his dagger into his shoulder from where she was lying on the ground?

[tangerine]

I know, but most people dont have much trust in someone who just stabbed them. She doesn't exactly trust anyone in the group much other than Khelek, so she's gonna expect the worst, if not from Thornodruin then from someone else. I'm just doing this from her perspective.
Oh, and she managed to reach his shoulder because she turned over, took the knife out and chucked it at him.

[ July 18, 2002: Message edited by: tangerine ]

[Susan Delgado]

Fair enough.

Of course....how stupid of me not to think of that; Thorondruin has been doing it the entire time smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Cimmerian]

Allright, I have had it with all these goodie two shoes ruining our party, grrrraaahh. It ends now.

The wolf is dead, even the vultures could not pick the pieces after the barbarian and wild elf dealt with him.

We are rich, Thoronduin, lets drown ourselves in ale.

Thus spake Ozracles!

[Susan Delgado]

Lordy, Cim, when you get into a character, you don't mess around.

[Cimmerian]

Yes, I do..that's the general idea of role play. We are not realising our alter egoaic fantasies here, but expressing our writing skills and creative ideas.

After all writer role plays through all his characters in the story, doesn't he?

Ozracles is a mean, obscene fighting machine. Extremely insensitive, granite hearted and absolutely ruthless and those are his positive qualities. smilies/wink.gif

[Susan Delgado]

In short, a Barbarian.

[Lady Death]

Hi Susan,
Cimmerian asked me to join this RPG. Can I play as Remdil's daughter whom you people will kidnap?

[Halbereth Diagona]

I'm going away from 2morrow to monday, so don't kill me please.
Apart from that, you are free to bend my character to you're will. Within reason. I'm not crying, or apologising.

[Susan Delgado]

Welcome, Lady Death!
but the kidnapping actually comes later, and since both Remdil's family and Hithduiniel are Belin's domain, we'll have to ask her. smilies/smile.gif

edit: Hey, no reason she can't join voluntarilly, or with Remdil!

[ July 19, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[GreatWarg]

What do I do now that someone just killed me?

[Susan Delgado]

Want to be reincarnated in a puppy?

[GreatWarg]

Hm, is it possible for me to just be reincarnated as myself? Elves can do that; for example Glorfindel.

[Susan Delgado]

But you are not an Elf, you are a wolf. Glorfindel was a freak; a lone occurance, an author's mistake, so we really can't say that "Elves can do that", and there's a perfectly good puppy already available.

(Honestly, I have no idea why the litte guy is so important to me...)

[Cimmerian]

The revellry continues. Huzzah!

The wolf had to be killed to further the plot, Warg. If the plans keep getting nipped in the bud how will we advance this game.

As for opposition, sure, I welcome it. But let a gang of ruffians establish themselves.

When Thorondriun was waitng for people to join his gang in the bar, he wasn't shouting out aloud that he intended to loot and plunder. Rogues similar to him would understand what he wants when he says "I have a job, I need men for it," so they would ally with him. Powerful elf lords couldn't care less about such.

So far Susan, Belin, Manelwen and I have stuck with that theme. I don't think that elves with elemental powers would join a group of cheap hoods like us to thwart our meagre robbery plans, let alone a talking wolf.

Allow the gang of vandals to get established, then you goodie good goods can form a countering team. It's lame if half the gang have intentions to ruin every plan we make.

Let's get a good game going.

[ July 20, 2002: Message edited by: Cimmerian ]

[suicidal elf chick]

Hey, I'm gonna be gone for a while. About a month, starting this Sunday. If I can't get online, do waht you will with my character, just no killing or ditching. Oh, and go see the new RPG I'm starting. It's called Middle Earth Adventures RPG Discussion.

[ July 20, 2002: Message edited by: suicidal elf chick ]

[Lady Death]

Here's my character -

Name - Livia ??

Race - Human

Age - 18

Ht - 5'7

Wt - Unrevealed, slender build

Hair - Black, in messy curls

Eyes - Green

Dress - Poorly dressed in old work clothes.

History - The only (possible adopted)daughter of Remdil, she has worked in the inn all her life, which is boring and dull. She often dislikes all the unsavoruy people that frequent their inn, but they needed the business.

[Belin]

Lady Death... I am the much fabled and seldom seen Belin Ibaimendi, invisible guardian of the game. smilies/smile.gif

My conception of Remdil's daughter was as a fourteen-year-old redhead, who has a special connection with dogs and a hopeless crush on the inn's groom, who's quite a bit older than she is (as a result, she spends quite a bit of time hanging around the stables). Would you care to come to a compromise? I won't be particularly stubborn. Not really. smilies/wink.gif ..I like the crush on the groom, though, so I'd like it if you kept that. Maybe sixteen years old with dark reddish hair? In any case, welcome to the game. Livia, hm? Very interesting name, very Antony and Cleopatra smilies/smile.gif

Ket-- Well, that was certainly interesting. I also find your decline to submit stats interesting.. at the risk of sounding anti-RPG, I think I approve! ..Do I smell a plot twist? Will you be back to play your father? Ah, suspense!

Susan--Thoronduin's getting a bit paranoid there, is he? I suppose he's right, of course.. but I wonder, hm, will his band drive him over the edge? smilies/biggrin.gif (actually, that would be kind of fun, wouldn't it?)

Cim--Cheap hoods with delusions of grandeur, don't forget the delusions of grandeur. smilies/wink.gif ..After all, their loot is fairly important, so I don't think a LITTLE opposition, even from kind of scary people, is completely ludicrous. On the other hand, you notice, they didn't immediately run off to gather armies. (Note: Please do not take this opportunity to gather your armies.)
BTW, I've been wondering for a while...where do barbarians come from in Middle-Earth? Are you related to the Rohirrim?

GW--Oh, come on, be the puppy... at least you can probably befriend Livia!

Incidentally, Remdil is techincally not the innkeeper, he's just the bouncer. Ah, well. Nice work, people. Keep it up. smilies/smile.gif

--Belin Ibaimendi

Duly noted, Susan.

[ July 23, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[ July 25, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

Well, Ozracles has already tried to usurp his place...who's to say he wouldn't steal the loot too? I can just imagine this man going batty...

[Manelwen]

*grumbles and does her best to look grumpy* I was in the middle of writing a post and it was really funny but a sudden storm in my area knocked out the darn power and didn't come back on for, like, five hours...I'll post again though...

-Manelwen

[Cimmerian]

Yes Yes, Belin. One has to be deluded to act as a barbaric cheap hood in the first place and Ozracles is the extremist in that area.

Barbarians are not a race but a kind of lifestyle, as in Rangers, Heralds, Knights, Paladins etc. A Barbarian is a person with very little social skills, no manners and a very abrasive nature. He takes what he likes; kills first and asks questions next week. That's what Oz is all about, possibly from Gondor or Rohan or from wherever humans dwelt in the War of Wrath period of time.

Watch your back, Thor.

Missed you Himel.

Let's rumble!

[Susan Delgado]

*ahem* Co-Moderator, it's "Thorondruin", not "Thoronduil". Are you trying to think of "Thranduil"?

[Susan Delgado]

I think I'll not post here for a couple days. I'm not going on vacation or anything, I just need a little down time after the last thing I wrote. smilies/confused.gif

[GreatWarg]

Oh fine, I'll be a puppy. But you know, Elves are supposed to be close with nature and everything. Oh, one thing. If I'm 'reincarnated' as a puppy, do I have memory of my past life, or just a foolish little puppy?

[Susan Delgado]

I didn't really mean "reincarnated" in the Hindu sense, but just that you take him over and control him. He is young andfoolsih, but he's a smart little dog, and the Elves can hear when he speaks to them (I guess). And this way, at least you'd still be in the game.

[Cimmerian]

When do we make for the Silmaril?

[Susan Delgado]

All right, I need someone to play Gondeithel, The head of the Guard in the town we're currently in (let's call it Garolin). GW? Kettle? Want another role?

[ August 01, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Phoenix Solitude]

Umm...the title of this RPG sounded good, so I'd like to join please. Ok, I am Here. BTW, I realise this pro is not very good, but I'm still working on this character. I'll be part of the evil ppl who are stealing the Simaril. If thats ok with you?
Name: Carathon.
Age: 20 or so.
Eyes: black. Hungry looking.
Hair: Browny red, kind of foxy colour. Looks like it hasn't been cut in ages, tumbles round his face in disarray.
Other features: Pointed nose, very good sense of smell. Ragged clothes, slim face, almost gaunt. Constantly looks hungry.
History: Raised by wild foxes and wolves. Half elf, half man. Is very alert. Does not realise that he is doing wrong. He simply wants food, and so Thoroduin and his gang take advantage of his hunger and naivety. Then one person in the gang could tell him about their reality, maybe? Just ideas here.
Abilities: Has superb sight and hearing. An expert Mandolin player. Not bad at fighting.
Weapons: Only a couple of small daggers, but they are lethal in his hands.
Ok, so I'd really love to join, please!

[ September 17, 2002: Message edited by: Phoenix Solitude ]

[Susan Delgado]

Absolutely, Welcome! We're very glad to have you aboard for this revival. smilies/smile.gif

[Rosseiliantiel]

Ok, Dineniel's sort of been abandoned, so is it ok if she follows along behind and plots to steal the silmaril all by herself or something?

[ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Rosseiliantiel ]

[Belin]

Welcome back, Rosseil! It's good to see you again. I think everyone thought you'd disappeared, since you hadn't posted for awhile even before the RPG started sinking like a rock..

It sounds good to me, although I can see that this story is going to be more and more splintered as time goes on and everyone wanders off in other directions. That should be all right, though, since they're still involved with the same things. I wonder how Dineniel came to be abandonded? This may require an explanation.

*looks around for Lady Death and Manelwen, speaking of disappearing artists*

Incidentally, I have noticed a slightly irritating discrepency that we'll have to take care of if we ever try to edit this thing.. alerooms did not have counters in them until the late nineteenth century! ..hmmm....

Anyway, on with the mayhem!

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ September 06, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Rosseiliantiel]

Well, I guess cause Dineniel disappeared for a bit around the time of the caravan thing, they kindof stopped trusting her and simply snuck out without telling her...hmmm...

[Cimmerian]

Speaking of aleroom counters, Belin... horses were ridden without the stirrups until the chinese invetion of them was discovered by the British in the 16th century. But there are stories that are set in 10,000BC that feature legions of stirrupped horses.

It's called artistic licsence. Besides are we really sure of what the sands of time have decided to hide away and what it has left outside for us to find... smilies/wink.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Rossielantiel, I'm so glad you're back!

How do you feel about Dineniel rejoining the brigands? We could definitely use her skills and it would make things a bit smoother. Or, she could try joining up with Remdil and his rescue operation, but I don't know how likely he'd be to trust her...
It's just that I don't want half a dozen plots going at the same time; it's messy and hard to keep track of and the more groups of people there are wandering around, the more splintered (to use Belin's word) it gets. Also, to have Dineliel wandering around by herself limits her possibilities because she won't be interacting with any of the other characters. So, unless everyone wants to do some recruiting to get Dineniel her own gang to go after the Silmaril themselves, I'd rather not have anyone by him- or her-self.

Actually, the idea of having two separate groups going after the same thing isn't a bad one. It could be like a race.

Rereading this, I realise it seems a bit self-contradictory. All it really boils down to is, yes, Dineniel can stay away from all the existing groups of people if you want, but at the same time, I'd rather not have her alone by herself.

[Rosseiliantiel]

Hmmm...this is a situation...

(Wow, that was a pointless post)
Maybe she could rejoin the original group, and then try to take the Silmaril by herself at the end...or she could find someone or someone-s to go along with her...

[Belin]

lol, lol, and lol! I actually just had the same idea of her being recruited by Remdil.. talk about great minds thinking alike. smilies/wink.gif That would certainly make some interesting things happen.. he wouldn't trust her, of course, but she could certainly be useful. And the other two ideas are also ones I like. Oh, my. I think it's up to none other than you, Rosseilantiel. See what happens when you oversleep? smilies/biggrin.gif

I'm inclined to think we have enough brigands, though.. although the flavor of your group, were you to form another, would probably be very different, and Susan's point about a race is a good one, so, um, you decide. In any case, I'm sure you'll do a good job. smilies/smile.gif Up to me, though, I would encourage you to join either the brigands or Remdil.

Cimmerian-- Heh, you're quite right, of course, and I'm sure that this isn't even close to being the only discrepency in here (hey, if we were going historically, it might even be a stretch to have domesicated horses, no?). Thanks for reminding me. smilies/wink.gif But for some reason it sticks in my mind (because I'm crazy, no doubt)... I don't think there was a counter in the Prancing Pony, yesee. Let's see, the whole town, and the inn in particular, had a very different atmosphere before the invasion of you lot and your dangerous ilk smilies/tongue.gif ... maybe it was put in recently, to protect the barkeeper?? ..hehe, a rather pitiful effort, but very typical of the way this town deals with things, as far as I can tell.

Now... I'm slightly hesitant to do this, seeing how well it worked before smilies/rolleyes.gif , but I have another part or three that I'd like to advertise.. can we have an Eolinda? I don't think she'll stand for her husband simply wandering off, and if someone wanted to play her she could come along and be interesting. She's a woman of sound good sense and several small abilities, although rather inexperienced.. her dedication to any project she undertakes and her shrewd intelligence have made her a very good wife, and a lot of people resent that she married Remdil. She isn't beautiful, though. It would be nice to have SOMEBODY populating Neniant, as well, assuming I ever get there. Any takers??

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ September 07, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Rosseiliantiel]

Ok, I think Dineiel should join up with Remdil et al, and maybe not entirely to her liking. Sound good?

[Susan Delgado]

Sounds good to me smilies/smile.gif

[Susan Delgado]

I am editing the tile of this RPG so it's a little more descriptive. Let me know what you all think.

[Rosseiliantiel]

Poifect! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
Definately more descriptive, that's for sure. It has a nice ring to it.

[Susan Delgado]

I just realised how similar my updated title is to Birdie's title...honestly, that was not my intention. I just wanted to keep the old name and have the new one as well, and "Quest for the Silmaril" sounded so good... Ah, well. smilies/tongue.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Since Belin had no bites for Eolinda, I have decided to play her.

I hope you all don't mind doubling up on roles, because once we get to Osiriand, we're going to need some Green Elves to mount a pursuit after the kidnapping brigands. We're not there yet, so it's not an immediate need, but think about it, and if it's something you think you'd be interested in, let me or Belin know (or just post it here in the discussion smilies/smile.gif), so we can figure out exactly how many Elves we'll have and/or their level of characterization (meaning whether they're real, fleshed out characters or just names controlled as a unit, in the manner of Yerniel Venea's troupe of Orcs in the old Gondor RPG).

[Cimmerian]

Nah, 'Quest for the Silmaril' is too plain.

Doubling up on characters sounds great!

[Susan Delgado]

Geez, Cim, nothing pleases you, does it?

[Belin]

Why can't we have something REALLY descriptive, like "Kidnappings Galore!!" ? smilies/biggrin.gif

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

Very Well smilies/biggrin.gif

(Are you really serious?)

[Cimmerian]

Well, yeah! But Kidnappings galore is lame cos we only have one kidnapping done so far... how about "To steal a Silmaril"

and that's all. smilies/wink.gif

[Kettle of fish]

I'll just play Livia until Lady D returns.

[Susan Delgado]

All right.
Welcome back, Kettle
smilies/smile.gif

[Kettle of fish]

Lady D has returned.
So I'll play Himelilek just until Manelwen returns.

[Susan Delgado]

Let it go, Cim. I said he could play Himelilek until Manelwen returns. If you want her to play her own character so badly, reach out into the depths of cyberspace and drag her back here instead of just complaining about her not being here. That would make everyone happy.

[Cimmerian]

I will play Himelilek's part until Manelwen returns. She and I have often discussed character development and we often think alike in certains aspects, especially when portraying negative and troubled characters.

No offense to Kettle, but he can create a new character. In RPG that's not a problem.

[Susan Delgado]

That's very forward. Don't you think you should ask the owner of the game before making a decision of this sort?

[Cimmerian]

That was a statement, supplemented with valid reasons. And since you have now agreed to it, I am going to do it. smilies/tongue.gif

Thank you, Miss Delgado!

[Susan Delgado]

<wanders off to bed, muttering about power-crazed Argentines>

Come, Pinky, we must prepare for tomorrow night!

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

[ September 14, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Cimmerian]

The same thing we think of every night, Brayen! (hehe)

And it's Argentines not --neans. smilies/wink.gif

Right, so Himel and Oz are mine. smilies/cool.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Well I think so, Brain, but if we do that won't our ears start growing too fast?

Noted. smilies/cool.gif

Ya, ya. Go one now.
Who would you like to play, KoF? I suggest you make a character in Neniant so Remdil & company have someone to talk to when they get there.

[Belin]

I thought it was argentinos? (Not, of course, to be confused with unconscious Argentinians!!)
Actually, I am a lab mouse on stilts.

(Are you really serious?)

Not in the slightest. smilies/tongue.gif That was me at my most facetious... you have to watch out for it, you see. But there have been two kidnappings, Livia's and, um, "Razawyn's". A bit less conventional, but I do count it. Anyway, I like "Fool's Errand" (although, Susan, MY fool isn't the only one, you know!)... small typo there in the title, btw.

Poor Ket.. I'm very sorry about this. Look, there should be a big juicy char for you in Neniant.. I'm thinking some kind of no-good slimy trickster person,but of course feel free to develop the character however you want! And please don't feel unwelcome because of all the juggling; it's bad planning, is all. I know I'm very glad to have you.

And I've been pretty negligent, haven't I? Well, I'll try to post soon. For now.. back to Chartism! (no, really!)

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ September 14, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

Frightening. smilies/rolleyes.gif

Have I not known you long enough to know when you're being facetious? It was the way you kept mentioning it...but you got your title. Happy now? Noo, what do you mean, there's a typo? You think by "fool's" I'm referring to a specific character, but I'm not. The possesive refers to the title itself. It's your title, "Fool's Errand", so it turns into "Belin's Fool's Errand", not "Belin's Fools Errand". Oh. Crap. Why are you always right? grrr

Dineniel was not kidnapped.

What are you talking about, Chartism?

[ September 14, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Belin]

Well, Cim seemed a little confused (about my facetiousness, silly).

Facetious again! You'll notice that I spell it "Fool's Errand" myself... I just wasn't sure about the "Belin's." And as for the typo..actually, I was referring to "Bkue". Forgive me for mentioning it, but it's been bothering me for days......

Well, impressed then. Close enough.

--Belin Ibaimendi,
breathing a sigh of relief for the change of the spelling.

[ September 14, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

One would think he would know, being from that country. smilies/rolleyes.gif
edit: Ohhh. I see. One should always make sure to speak clearly smilies/tongue.gif

Oh. My. God! How did I miss that???

[ September 14, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Phoenix Solitude]

Look, will you all shut up about the title! It doesn't matter what the title is, as long as the RPG is fun! And I've noticed that no-one's posted in that since yesterday but loads of posts here! Come on people get your act together!

[Cimmerian]

Hey Sol, who are you bossing around?

The title does matter... people do judge books by their cover. I wouldn't bother about RPGs that are titled "roaming around rivendell," or "lounging in lothlorien,"

An interesting name draws people to the RPG.
And you should talk about posting everyday, all hidden on the tree, just wait till you come down... Oz has got a nice switch handy for you. smilies/evil.gif


Susan and Belin - What's the joke about Argentines???

[Kettle of fish]

Lab mice on stilts? Moulin Rouge references?
Argintines??!??

This just became very twilight zone.

Is the lab mice on stilts thing kind of their way of stealthily infiltrating the 'cheese cubes on toothpicks' club - sort of the wolf in sheepskin thing? Ok, I've had far too much caffeine

Ed: Spelling. Aarrgggh.

[ September 15, 2002: Message edited by: Kettle of fish ]

[Rosseiliantiel]

Cheese cubes? I think I missed something...

[Susan Delgado]

No one here (except possibly Cim) watches Pinky and The Brain? Criminal...

Of course the title matters. An interesting title draws people in to see what the game is about and, Sol, your own intro post said you came here because the title was interesting, and in any case, the discussion about it is over. I'm not changing it more and your complaint is too late. And as for posting, well, you could have done it.

Oh, don't mind us, Cim. Belin and I have known each other for some time and we have certain inside jokes that are very hard to explain to others. <shrug>

Oh, KoF, please explain "Cheese Cubes on Toothpicks Club"

[ September 15, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Kettle of fish]

Mice on stilts. Cheese cubes on toothpicks.
I'm sure we are all aware that sometimes at gatherings, people have plates of nibblies. Often consisting of cheese cubes or tiny bits of sausage - on toothpicks - ala easy to pick up and no sticky fingers.

So look at it from the mouse's point of view. It goes near the cheese, and the cheese cubes start panicing. The cheese cubes probably have sentries or scouts or something to warn of mouse sightings so that the rest of the cheese can scatter and hide. But, aha! Cheese is not very intelligent. So the mouse only has to trick the cheese cubes just enough so that it can get close enough. And it infiltrates the cheese cube community by somehow tricking the cheese cubes that it is one of them. *drum roll*
So it goes on stilts - to mimic the toothpick effect (ok, so it needs at least two stilts - but look at it from a side view. Plus - even with multiple stilts/toothpicks it could just be a mutant cheese on pick.)
Voila!! Cheese on stick costume.

Ok - I blame this on Belin. He started with the lab mouse on stilts image. So naturally I had to figure out why they were on stilts...

[Susan Delgado]

Ahh, I understand now. Your post made me laugh smilies/smile.gif

It's from "Pinky and The Brain".

Belin's a "she".

smilies/biggrin.gif

[Belin]

Hahahahaha! That's FANTASTIC!

Kettle of fish--I'm quite pleased to take the blame for such an entertaining story!

As far as the Argentine joke, it is indeed a "Moulin Rouge" reference, as correctly identified by Ket (or Kof, don't know which you prefer).. a cookie for the kettle!

Ahem.. now that we've gotten thoroughly off topic... would you like to post a description of the character who will join us in Neniant? We'll probably be there soon; it isn't that far away. If I can, I'll post something interesting in the RPG thread by tomorrow smilies/rolleyes.gif ..such delays on my part...sigh

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

<sigh>...everyone keeps telling me to see that movie...now they're making references I have no hope of understanding. smilies/rolleyes.gif

Why wait until tomorrow to post? Come on, people, Susan needs her fix. smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/eek.gif

[Kettle of fish]

Arrrgggh - so sorry Belin.
*note to self. Belin is a she.*

Here we go.

Name: Doesn't have one. However, several outraged merchants and shopowners have often waved their fists at him as he skipped quickly away and called him 'You dirty street urchin' (Please note, the word 'dirty' has often been substituted for other words).
Age: Around eight or so - age is not an issue on the streets - only size, stealth and charm. And of stealth and charm, this little fellow has plenty.
Gen Description: Small, skinny, covered in a layer dirt. Unkempt floppy hair - unknown colour due to the dirt. Dressed in rags, no shoes. Small pouch on inside of clothes for treasures - these include the typical treasures of an eight year old boy - a few small coins, one foreign; a piece of glass smoothed by the sea, a perfectly spherical piece of amber, green string, piece of flint, a rusty fishing hook.

[Susan Delgado]

I can see ways this boy can be useful to Remdil & company...such creatures as he gather information quite well and easily. Can we call him "Yusurch"? Or simply, "Urchin"? Ah, let's wait and see. smilies/smile.gif

*Note: no offense meant by designation "creature". It was simply a description.*

[Kettle of fish]

I will struggle against convention and the tide of popular opinion.

Susan, do NOT see Moulin Rouge.

(Hey, you didn't say I had to agree with the advice or that I had to substantiate it with any reasons.)

[Susan Delgado]

Always the course of wisdom.

Why not? smilies/smile.gif

[Phoenix Solitude]

OK! Point taken, and I am humbly sorry.
Cough *not*cough. smilies/evil.gif

[Kettle of fish]

Nasty cough you have there Phoe.
Apparently there is a new medical procedure to get rid of that - I believe it involves surgically removing your throat. Or was it your lungs? I forget...

[Phoenix Solitude]

Ha..ha...like, omigod you're so witty. smilies/rolleyes.gif
I'm just kidding. I am sorry. But it did seem like no-one else was posting. Anyway, on with the story, dudes!

[Lady Death]

Hi, is someone else playing Livia?

[Kettle of fish]

Nope, she's all yours.

[Belin]

All right, I'll admit to being a little confused. Um... why are they brawling? Hm, those brigands, they're just riding along peacefully one moment and fighting the next......

I read Susan's original answer to Cimmerian's post, and I would like to say, first of all: Calm down, calm, calm, when I snap my fingers you will be very, very calm and rational, all of you. Second of all, um, I mean first smilies/wink.gif, there seem to be some problems with disagreement of characterization. My own first reaction is to deal with such matters by imposing (or at least proposing) rules, such as: If a player strongly and sincerely feels that his or her character has been seriously misrepresented in a major way, he or she may request revision of the offending post. This rule would be only invoked at important times; for instance, if the use of the word "sweeting" makes my hair stand on end and I don't believe anybody would ever use it, ever, under any circumstances, I would NOT invoke this rule (did it exist) because this is a very minor thing. The current one seems to be a bigger deal and a possible candidate for the rule (which, of course, does not exist).

Of course, approving or rejecting this rule or any other important course of action like that is up to Susan and it is not up to any of the rest of us.

Ahem. Welcome back, Lady Death, and post whenever you're ready.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ September 17, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

I do not know why they're brawling.
That sounds like an excellent idea, which we can implement immediately. Thank you, Belin.

Cim, please feel free to inaugurate it.

I changed the line you found objectionable, Belin. All you had to do was ask.

Edit: Just to be very clear: what I object to is not the existance of the fight; that's just fine. What I onject to is the content of the fight.

[ September 18, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Cimmerian]

Strong male lead figures in a story always contradict each other and try to be better than the other one at all times, be it on the side of good or bad.

Thorondruin attacked Ozracles for leering at Livia, whom he wanted for himself. Oz fought back because his position in the group would be threatened if he allowed himself to get whipped. It's a guy thing, and it's prevalent in real life. Trust me.

This is just role play. The same as acting. We play the part, the part doesn't play us. I am not Ozracles, Andoras or Azradreth... I merely play their parts for a while.

If you're not pleased by the way your character has been interpreted, try to write around it and through it. Take it as a challenge to show off your creativity. Don't get all mopey about it, it's just a game.

[Susan Delgado]

To Cim, who, as always, wants to kill people: We have more pressing needs at the moment. A healer would be nice. I'm not saying Throndruin wouldn't like to find the horse thieves and get Oz's horse back, but he is obove all a practical man, and if they run off and leave Oz behind (since he wouldn't be able to fight), he'd bleed to death, and you wouldn't want that, would you?

[Cimmerian]

Himelilek may be a crazy, demented elf but she does know to pack for all kinds of emergencies as elves do.
Ozracles isn't the kind to forgive and forget, ever. He's off to hunt some horse thieves.

Warning: Imminent bloodshed and graphic violence in next RPG post. smilies/wink.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Thorondruin looked over at Carathon, who gulped hard and looked away. He’d rather have Livia ride behind him, but Ozracles might as well throw the boy off his horse and take it all for himself. But if he placed the girl with Carathon, they may just run away, Thorondruin thought for a while. He surely did not want to have Ozracles sitting behind him.

The obvious answer, of course, is for Himelilek to carry Carathon, but I guess it doesn't matter now smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Susan Delgado]

The wind flows in the air,
Like the fire on the hearth,
Like the water in the streams,
Like the stones in the earth,
Like the laughter in my heart,
Like the love I feel for you.

I read the page,
It shows me the world,
It gives me an empire,
I listen to its music,
I taste all its colors,
It allows me to fly.

We stand on the shore,
Always together,
Though 1000 miles separates us.
But by the will of our people,
None of it matters.
We are together.

late-night doggeral, and it kinda falls apart at the end, but, hey, it's mine smilies/smile.gif

[Cimmerian]

Well, to Ozracles, Thor is a big dummy and vice versa.

Hey, nice limerick? Heh heh!

What happened to the others, Susan? It's been just you and me since last friday. smilies/confused.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Well, yes, that's true. There's a serious lack of respect going on here smilies/smile.gif

Well, thanks smilies/smile.gif
Although it's not a limerick...a limerick would be:

There once was a man from Nantucket.
Whose head was made of a bucket.
His wife had a wish,
For some very nice fish,
And she grabbed his bucket and tucket!
(hey! I wrote this one too! smilies/smile.gif )

Well, I know Belin's really busy with school, but I don't know about the others.

[ September 23, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Susan Delgado]

I completely forgot about that knife she had hidden...grr. I guess it's better that way, because Thor never knew about it. He certainly knows now! Fool girl. I loved the "help me, kind sirs!" geez, what an idiot

[Cimmerian]

I wrote Carathon as the one who picked up Ozracles lost knife. Or was there a sequence where Livia took someone else's knife. Hm, do I have to read from page one all over again? smilies/confused.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Livia swiped a knife and hid it in her sleeve before they left the inn.

[Susan Delgado]

Much better, Pheonix. Thank you. I deleted my post in the game thread.

If you're confused, ask someone; I'm happy to help and everyone else it too, right guys? smilies/smile.gif

[ September 26, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Cimmerian]

Oz and Himel are waiting for Thor's answer and the next phase of their plan. smilies/wink.gif

[Susan Delgado]

I have headed off Tangerine's attempt to rejoin us. We're getting on quite well without her and her cohorts.

[Cimmerian]

Thank you, Susan. This game does not need to go down that road again.

When are we gearing up for the great theft?

[Susan Delgado]

I'll post this afternoon; I don't have time right now

[Kettle of fish]

Jolly good. That will bring us from the evil depths of the second page.

[Susan Delgado]

curses!

[Childlike Empress]

I've been watching this rpg for a couple weeks now and it looks interesting, though quiet. Can I join it?

[ October 10, 2002: Message edited by: Childlike Empress ]

[Susan Delgado]

Sure you can. Welcome aboard smilies/smile.gif

[Childlike Empress]

Ok, but what do I do? should I come up with a cahracter or do you give me one? I thought you'd tell me or I'd of asked before.

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Childlike Empress ]

[Susan Delgado]

Sorry, I was in a hurry. Why don't you come up with your own character and post its bio here so we can all see it.

[Susan Delgado]

Sorry, I was in a hurry. Why don't you come up with your own character and post its bio here so we can all see it.

[Childlike Empress]

Oh, alright. I'll think about it.

ok, I came up wiyth one.

name: Lenilos
race: Elf
gender/age/appearance: male/elf, so it doesn't matter/on the short side, like everyone else in his family, dark hair, blue eyes
origin: the farm that everyone just escaped from
He's the brother of the elf that just ran away with the thieves and he's chasing after them in secret so he can get his sister back.

Is this ok?

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Childlike Empress ]

[Cimmerian]

Hm...yeawn... yeah, it's fine, Childlike. Another skull to crack is always welcome.

Susan, it's been more than a week... post already.

[Childlike Empress]

"yeawn" "skull cracking"? Am I doomed here? smilies/smile.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Ya, you might want to change into something a little less attractive to the barbarians in our midst smilies/smile.gif

I'm trying, Cim....

[Belin]

I think a LOT of people are doomed here as far as Ozracles is concerned. Then again, he seems to have taken more damage than almost any other character so far, soo.. smilies/tongue.gif . Then again, of course, neither of my characters is sensible enough to be afraid of him.

Nice to see you, Childlike Empress! I think you have a great idea for a character (then again, I'm the one that's been pushing for Green-Elven pursuit since the beginning of the game), but I'd like to hear more about him. What's he like? And why does he choose to go in secret when he could probably raise a little posse if he wanted (aside, of course, from the fact that we've nobody to play them smilies/wink.gif ) ?

Clarification for the more vehement anti-superpowerites among us.. Hithduiniel is not really communicating with the horse in a truly telepathic way, just noticing it with her more intense kind of elfly noticing. And then again, we don't really know how much of this is her own projection either. She's a little like egoist me in that you can generally assume that most of what she says or thinks can be traced back ultimately to an idea about herself. smilies/wink.gif

I'll post as Remdil as soon as I can. Apologies for my long absence.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Childlike Empress]

I guess I thought it would be interesting drama to have him follow in secret instead of make himself known. Or maybe he thinks (rightly, from what everyone seems to be saying) he'll be killed if he shows himself?

[Belin]

Well, naturally he wouldn't show himself to the brigands, that would be silly. I was wondering why he didn't gather up a band of doughty laiquendi to come with him. Or did you mean that he thought his band would be seen? That makes sense (I'll get it eventually, really smilies/rolleyes.gif ).

Anyway, it would be nice if you'd post a little personality description. After that, feel free to jump in. smilies/smile.gif

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Childlike Empress]

Yes, that's what I meant. It's much harder for a group to hide than an individual. Especially with Elves around. Also, he didn't think of it before he ran off.

A personality? I guess i didn't think of that. Obviously he's impulsive, he ran away without thinking of the consequences or telling anyone he was going. Not really a "look before you leap" sort of person. This pretty much describes his whole outlook. It's kind of a stupid way for an immortal being to behave, but what the heck

[Childlike Empress]

Are they travelling on a treeless plain? That would make it much more difficult to sneak around.

[Susan Delgado]

He's only impulsive? There must be other facets to his personality than just that.

I thought we were going through a forest. Although
"The huge empty treeless expanse of the plain stretched out before her"
certainly makes it look like a plain, doesn't it? Well, I'm willing to go with it.

[Belin]

Erhm, ahem, apologies, that was based on some idea of mine about her difficulties in transitioning... I wasn't very clear really about where we were riding but I had had this earlier idea that they might want to get out of the forest and away from elven pursuit.. anyway, yes, that was rather silly of me and I can change it.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

So we are travelling through a forest? Your capacity to confuse always amazes me... smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/wink.gif

[Susan Delgado]

I'd like to direct everyone's attention to this (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000867) thread. We have been recognised. smilies/wink.gif

[Childlike Empress]

Ok, if we're going on a plain, my idea to sneak around won't work, they'd see him. I'll give it some more thought, or maybe just let my fingers do the talking and see what comes. Sort of like-what's it called? sponteneous writing, or automatic writing, or something.

[Childlike Empress]

How's that?

[Belin]

Wow, I think I deserve a prize for "most confusing person on the Barrow-Downs." Some clarification. Hithduiniel and Lenilos, being Laiquendi, are of course starting from Ossiriand. I concieved of them as living near a rather obscure edge of the forest. The brigands are somewhat lost but know, I think, that they want a completely different part of Ossiriand, the one where they expect to find Beren and Luthien (and good luck to them, heh). My understanding was that they would get out of the forest as quickly as possible, since they realize that it's occupied by a lot of people who aren't likely think much of them and might well raise an alarm (or an army). So they wanted (in my idea that I somehow imagined that everyone was sharing with me) wanted to skirt the edges until they came close to where they wanted to be. This will be difficult, of course, since they don't know where that may be.. I guess they could try asking Hithduiniel if they're desperate.

Please note, also, that "treeless" is a relative term; even the sparser edges of the forest begin to look a little like a savannah when you're a Green Elf.

Not a bad introduction, Childlike Empress. He seems very young, but that's quite suitable, since Hithduiniel's unusual point of view is an important part of her character and I don't see why it shouldn't be part of her brother's as well, and he definitely comes off as a brother of hers!

Before attempting to steal any horses, though, I'd advise you to consider the fate of the previous group of horse thieves....

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Cimmerian]

Horse thieves?
Just point the way... heh heh!

[Susan Delgado]

Cim, you wouldn't kill of our newest player less than a week after she joined, would you? How uncivilised smilies/smile.gif

[Cimmerian]

Exactly, Susan!

I'll be posting in a week.

[Rosseiliantiel]

(*stomps around with a sign reading "Unfair Prejudice Against Horse-Theives" and is trampled by a horde of angry horse-owners*)

[Susan Delgado]

Well, I suppose you are a barbarian smilies/smile.gif

That's cute, Ross, very cute smilies/smile.gif

I will also be posting when Inspiration strikes me (mean old Muse....why's he have to be so violent all the time?)

[Phoenix Solitude]

I'm sorry I have to leave the Downs. I leave my character Carathon to Halbereth. Thanks for a great time.
LOVE SOL

[Susan Delgado]

Ok. Sorry to see you go. Why are you leaving?

[Belin]

Also, does Halbereth know about this?

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Halbereth Diagona]

I do. We're mates of the Downs, and she can only reach the Net by my computer. But her family just moved, so we can only see each other monthly. She reckoned it would be best to just leave, rather than post monthly.
I'll be happy to play Carathon, although I know she's a better RPGer than me!

[Susan Delgado]

Oh, don't worry, Hal. I'm sure you'll do fine smilies/smile.gif

[Cimmerian]

We thought that a shadow of doubt hung over Sol's head, but it was just an angel whose wings hid the sun.

Good job getting Carathon away from the group, Susan. He was getting rather irritating. Either Oz or Himel would have done him an injury soon enough.


Will be posting in the RPG next week. Keep the fires burning! smilies/cool.gif

[Belin]

Mind your manners, Mr. Barbarian. I happen to like Carathon, and think he'll probably have quite interesting interactions with Lenilos.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ November 10, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Childlike Empress]

I like the language barrier idea. It makes for much more interesting interactions between them. Really, how would you interpret someone whose language you couldn't understand waving a knife at you? smilies/smile.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Hal, I wish you'd give Carathon more credit for intelligence. He is ignorant, yes, but that's understandable; he was raised by animals. But being ignorant does not make him stupid and he's certainly not a "dim, good natured, extremely naive ten year old".

Give the poor guy a break.

[Susan Delgado]

All right, folks, we've just passed the four month mark. I think it's time we started winding it down, especially with the changes the Powers are going to institute.
I don't mean we have to finish in a day, but perhaps think about what the ending might be like.

[Cimmerian]

Winding it down is a good idea. What's the plan?

[Susan Delgado]

Be assured there is one. Belin and I are discussing how much to reveal.

[Childlike Empress]

Oh, now I'm sorry I came to this game so late. It's certainly been fun, though.

[Dorathain_Flamesword]

Tallon Fireaxe

Name: Tallon Fireaxe

Garrison: The Mines of Moria

Rank: Adventurer/Fighter/Explorer

Gender: Male

Age: 33 (Frodo’s Age)

Race: Dwarf of Moria

Height: 3” 6’

Appearance: A 3 ft. 6 in. nomadic Dwarf. He has sort of a long beard, short legs, strong arms, and semi-huge muscles, blue eyes, brown scraggly hair and an extremely handsome face.

Weapons: 2 axes. An enchanted one-handed axe enveloped by a small flame when fighting enemies given to him by his father, and another regular but strong axe. He also has a shield with his family’s emblem on it.

Armor: He is clad with a steel helm with horns on it, a Mithril shirt, Mithril leggings, leather gloves, black leather boots, leather brown leather sleeves and a black Elven cloak. He carries his normal axe on his back and his enchanted axe by his side. He also carries, on his back on top of the normal axe, a backpack full of journey equipment.

History: After the time period of the Lord of the Rings, the Dwarves were rekindled and decided to wipe out every Orc in the Mines of Moria, and reclaim it as the Dwarves’ once again. By the fifth year of the revival, the Mines were emptied of Orcs, and the glitter of jewels and treasures upon the walls of the Mines were brought once again. When the sixth year came, an army of Mordor Orc, in a last attempt for survival, attacked the Moria Mines and claimed the Mines from the Dwarves, the darkness and evil of the Mines was once again rekindled. The Dwarves were either killed or driven out of the Mines. One year after the desecration of the Dwarves’ once mighty Mines, two Dwarves, Lisbeth Moonhammer and Kallon Fireaxe met, married and gave birth to Tallon Fireaxe. After the death of Kallon and Lisbeth, Tallon went on to seek more Dwarves and other races to once again, rekindle the Dwarves’ spirits, and retake the Mines of Moria for the last time, and never give it up. He also seeks Gimli, son of Gloin and wishes to share adventures with him.

Personality: A nice Dwarf who will willingly give his life so that others may have happiness. His wish to cleanse Moria is a great example: He will give his life fighting, so that the Dwarves will once again claim their home, and the king will once again, claim his throne. He loves to travel and will try new things. He believes that life is a great adventure, and that everything has a purpose.

[Belin]

It's been nice to have you along, Empress, however briefly, and this game isn't over yet! There is still time for Lenilos to do something important (as I hear you're discussing with Susan). smilies/smile.gif

Dorathain Flamesword.. hello there, and welcome to the 'Downs. Your character is an interesting one, but this game may not be the best fit for him. For one thing, this is not the Third Age. For another, the game is beginning to draw to a close, and we could really only accept you if you manage to convince us that Tallon has a place in the rest of this story. At the moment, I'm not even sure how you wanted him to meet up with any of our numerous groups of characters, or what you wanted to do with him.

If you'd like to make a case for him, or to create another character that you could plausibly bring in, feel free to do so (although keep in mind that this story is getting close to its ending). Otherwise, good luck in finding an RPG that you like, and perhaps our paths will cross again.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ November 17, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

You obviously put some thought into your character. You might even consider making your Dwarf the star in his own game.

[Susan Delgado]

After much discussion, We have decided that this game will last until 20th Dec, on which date, I or Belin will make a final post and ask Mithadan (or whomever is relevant) to close it and move it to Elvenhome.
We must be finished by that date, so everyone should start posting more often. If any of you have further questions, please feel free to pm one of us; we will happily answer them.

[Cimmerian]

It's about time, the rust on Oz's sword needs a buffing.

[Susan Delgado]

I don't see that you are in any position to complain about the way the game has been going.

[Cimmerian]

Ozracles lived by the Sword,

Ozracles killed by the Sword

and
Ozracles died by the Sw...er... what?

a dagger... a bloomin' dagger...

The humanity!

Sigh!

[ November 26, 2002: Message edited by: Cimmerian ]

[Susan Delgado]

*removes her hat*
I'd like to proffer a moment of silence for our fallen comrade. May he find what he seeks beyond the circles of the world.

[Cimmerian]

Susan, Belin - That was beautifully executed. Good Luck with the rest of the game. May it make a fine FanFic.

This is the second RPG I had to die for, but they were worth it. I couldn't have asked for better company on either.

Regarding Himelilek - Since this character's originator isn't claiming her, do with her as the story requires.

Thank you all for a great game.

[Belin]

Having silently observed the moment of silence (these things are difficult to do in a written medium, aren't they?), I suppose I should re-welcome Cimmerian in the person of Himelilek.

Also, if we're to finish this game up by Dec. 20, we all need to post a little more frequently (including that slacker Belin smilies/tongue.gif ), so let's have some posts come up in the RPG thread soon! I haven't heard from some of you in a while.

Also.... Public Service Announcement. I'm sure you've all noticed that the forum looks different now. There's all kinds of interesting things going on in the new forums, and I'd like to encourage all of you to drop into the White Horse or the Green Dragon (possibly even the Seventh Star) and see what's going on. There are some really interesting games starting in the Shire (For instance, Dwarin's looking for a few good dwarves in a game I'd join myself if I didn't have a "two RPG's at a time" rule), and proposals are needed in Rohan, so I'd like to urge anyone who feels like taking on another game to check it out.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ November 25, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[ November 26, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Childlike Empress]

Whoa, there's been some changes since I was on last! Nothing less than the complete reorginization of the rpgs and Ozracles died! Sorry, Cimmerian. smilies/confused.gif

[ November 26, 2002: Message edited by: Childlike Empress ]

[Rosseiliantiel]

Okay, I know that I disappeared for a while, I've been quite sick for said while, and it seemed to affect my brain because I had post-block. Very sorry. All better now, although even paler then per usual and very tired.
Even though I'm back, I probably won't be posting very much because exams are starting next week which limits my time severely. But I'll try. smilies/biggrin.gif

Very sorry about Ozracles having 'passed on'

[ December 01, 2002: Message edited by: Rosseiliantiel ]

[Cimmerian]

And Ozracles loves you all! *sniff*

[Susan Delgado]

*rolls her eyes at the barbarous one*

[ December 01, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Belin]

Awwww.

I'm sorry to hear you've been sick, Rosseil, and I hope to see a Dineniel post soon. It's nice to have you back.

Good to see you too, Halbereth.. it's been a while. As to your suggestion...

>I was thinking it might be interesting if Carathon ended up in love with Livia, but obviously he doesn't know what it is he feels. Livia can either love him back, or only like him as a friend, or just not like him. Carathon is probably around 17 now I think of it, but he acts more like 10 cos he was raised by wolves.<

It might be interesting, indeed, but remember that Livia already has an unrequited crush on the groom at the inn (who, mysteriously, seems to speak Sindarin...), and she's not precisely in the most romantic of moods at the moment. But, hey, that's not insurmountable (see also: Eowyn).

One more thing.. she's not an elf.......

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Rosseiliantiel]

Um, so eventually all of the seperate groups will have to meet up. When, where, and how will we do this? Any suggestions? I seem to be drawing a blank, as per usual.

I'm sorry to hear you've been sick, Rosseil, and I hope to see a Dineniel post soon. It's nice to have you back.

Thanks, it's nice to be back smilies/biggrin.gif

[Cimmerian]

Himelilek wants the silmarils all for her greedy self. And she's mean.

Ooh, love in the air. Love!

Can I play with madness! That's Himelilek's philosophy.

Ooc - I got some hard knocks playing football today, that's foot ball (where ye awnlee yeuse yer feeth, laddies), so I might be out of my normal frame of mind for a few days.

Kill them all! ...oops, that was Oz from the grave. Belin save me.

[Rosseiliantiel]

Well, that one's far gone smilies/biggrin.gif
Meuw...starting to feel a bit 'distressed ferret', probably cos of exams. Here's my schedule:
-Come home, meaning to study
-Eat
-Study
-Twitch
-Cry
-Sleep
-Cram
-Cry
-Write exam
Will go blow things up to make me feel better.

[ December 04, 2002: Message edited by: Rosseiliantiel ]

[Belin]

Rosseil, I can see that you and I have a lot in common. What I find myself doing is taking out some of my crying time and using it to write RPG posts. I recommend it highly smilies/smile.gif. The twitching seems to be absolutely necessary, however....


As to your very good question about the future plot, I had a plan which went as follows.

As Lenilos, Carathon, Livia, and Hithduiniel go west (they've decided to take Livia home, Remdil, Eolinda, Dineniel, and the boy are riding east. Meanwhile, the brigands ride off in search of the Silmaril, behaving quarrelsomely. Eventually, they get to a cottage that's unmistakably that of Beren and Luthien and discover that it's all abandoned and cobwebby. They're not pleased. They set upon each other, quarrelsomely.
Whoever's left plunders the cottage and carries off what they find.

While this is going on, the other two groups meet up, purely by accident. Tearful reunion. Lenilos wants to go home. Hithduiniel runs off, since she wants to go west instead. She's stopped, however. Maybe she can have a nice talk with Dineniel. Everyone, in the words of Mithadan, is happy or sad and goes home. Where exactly home is, for some of these characters, is still a question of interpretation, and I could see it leading to a sequel, if the significant participants were so inclined.

Feel free to comment, criticize, or (better yet) suggest revisions.

Also: Childlike Empress, I have decided to edit my post so that I steal one horse (previously, I wasn't stealing any), so that's how many the girls have brought. Hithduiniel unfortunately refuses to ride it, though.

All right, on to the end! This should be exciting....

--Belin Ibaimendi

[ December 06, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[ December 06, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

Of course, this is slightly out of date, as Oz is already dead. But that's not important.

[Belin]

You're giving away your omniscience, Susan. This is the revised version. smilies/wink.gif

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

No it's not....

[Belin]

Well, there's no mention of Oz, or of death.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

the three brigands ride off in search of the Silmaril, behaving quarrelsomely. Eventually, they get to a cottage that's unmistakably that of Beren and Luthien and discover that it's all abandoned and cobwebby. They're not pleased. They set upon each other, quarrelsomely.
Whoever's left plunders the cottage and carries off what they find.

This implies that all three brigands go to the cottage and it is there that people die. But People have already died.

[Belin]

Or that, as you've suggested, one of them runs away. These things are really the same, I think. And it certainly doesn't imply it as strongly as it did when you read it and it had "somebody is killed" attached to it.

Of course, it makes little difference to the rest of us, as you're playing both the characters involved.

--Belin Ibaimendi

Edit: Oh, except for the word "three"... I missed that. Heh.

[ December 06, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ]

[Susan Delgado]

No, I suppose it doesn't matter. I just value precision, you know. smilies/smile.gif

"three"...now you see what I'm saying

[ December 06, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Rosseiliantiel]

Well, now that THATs all been resolved smilies/biggrin.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Indeed smilies/smile.gif

But if you just edit it slightly in your mind to reflect recent events, there's our plan.

[Rosseiliantiel]

Works for me smilies/smile.gif

[Belin]

Post in the RPG!

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

Hey, we have 12 days left! (The Twelve Days Of Bluesky?)
Anyway, we must finish.

[ December 09, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Susan Delgado]

ALL PLAYERS: PLEASE POST!

[ December 09, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Susan Delgado]

Welcome back, Hal, and congrats on becoming a Ghost Prince. smilies/smile.gif

[Susan Delgado]

Waiting for Belin's return.

[Belin]

We finally got off of page six!

Susan, would you please polish off the ending?

And anybody else who's still hanging around this game... if you've got anything left to say, say it now. We're almost done here.

This was my first real game, and it was my baby, and it's been a pleasure to play with you people. I hope our paths cross again, and thank you for a great time.

--Belin Ibaimendi

[Susan Delgado]

We did spend an extraordinary amount of time on page six... smilies/smile.gif

I'd also like to thank everybody for such a good time. I'll remember this game for a long time.

[ January 04, 2003: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]