Land of Darkness Discussion Thread

[Kransha]

'Ullo, 'ullo, 'ullo, just reporting in. I was called away on business this morning, when I posted, and could not clarify in the Discussion Thread my post. Yes, Fordim's analysis is correct. I had to crack open my battered copy of The Return of the King to remind myself of the geography of Cirith Ungol. Based on that, Dwali, Bror, and Dorim have ascended to the second of the three levels of the tower, searching for weapons, armor, etc. They may head back down to the courtyard, but I assumed that it would be alright for some to explore the other sections, since many orcs were slain higher up, thus leaving more behind (if it's all down with Fordim, so to speak).

Perky, Himaran, yes, it's all good. The dwarves, who will obviously dislike the elves and are suspicious of the men, can revel together. All three, as I've noticed, share common pessimism. Many others seem like they might have some hope. I suggest (Fordim, forgive me for manufacturing another hardship for our band), that we dwarfy fellows become a bit more obstinate now that we have numbers. From what I see, Dorim and Dwali are both much colder and more serious after their stay in the tower. Bror can, of course, relate to this, so there is the proposition of a simple comradery (very exclusive conradery) between the trio.

[piosenniel]

Here's a map from Fonstad's Atlas at The Council of Elrond site:

Map of Cirith Ungol

[The Perky Ent]

Kransha and Himaran, yeah, let's get the dwarves paired up. Dorim would prefer dwarves to others. However, don't get him too attached because Dorim doesn't do that anymore

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Hmmm. . .so Grash is a bit sexist, apparently. By Eru, I did not see that coming.

Have fun with that Alak and Bethberry, but try not to hurt Grash -- he is your saviour after all. One might almost call him your knight in shining armour *swoon*

(OK, I'm really going to pay for that one.)

[Amanaduial the archer]

Fordim - how long do you think we will be staying as we are? Will we be doing a quick shufti as soon as we get food?

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Good question. . .hmmmm. . .my first real poser as a Game Owner (still love the sound of that).

I had thought that we might use the better part of the first week of the game to get familiar and poke about the Tower so there is no plan to shift ahead soon. The immediate plan is for us to establish some of these interesting conflicts. In a few days (is it OK to leave it that unfixed in stone?) we will move through the Under-Door and into Shelob's Lair. If a week is too long to hang about in the Tower, let me know and we will head out sooner than that.

The one thing we need to work in, to keep it all canonical so that Pio and Child do not do me any harm, is to have some mention of the main gate collapsing (remember when that happened when Frodo and Sam escaped?) I was thinking that as the last of the group comes into the cellars once more we'd hear a crash and then look out to see the arch in ruins.

Note to everyone, though -- Nobody's allowed to see Sam and Frodo running about, or to interact with them in any way. The Mods would definitely have something to say about that!

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Hey everyone! (Bonjour?)

Yes, Aylwen does live.

I have just returned this morning from my wonderful trip to Québec, and I am working as quickly and efficiently as I can on catching up!

Wow, a great crew of writers indeed!

-Aylwen

[Sarin Mithrilanger]

Fordim- I'm curious, I know we are searching for food and supplies but I think I remember Grash saying to "look like orcs". So are we going to undress the orcs?