Wilderness, Weathertop, and Wild Things Discussion Thread

[Kransha]

A plan, m'lud! A plan!

Here is a little, simple, to-the-point layout of what might happen. O troll brethren, if you have any contension, please clarify. Otherwise, the orcs will be going with this:

In the beginning, I estimate that there were around 100 orcs. If there had been much more, than there would have been little point in trying to make monet off raiding, since the funds would be thinly distributed. So, I'm just gonna say that all 24 of the orcs, minus Kransha, at Dagor Teryggond, where either killed, or too tuckered out to be in action again so soon. Something around twenty were killed at the Fifth - or Sixth or Seventh - Battle of Amon Sul. So, roughly 50 remain. That's a lot, and they're all going in. So, that's 50 orcs against a few men and Elves.

Lousy odds, but the KEM will gain the upper hand.

I suggest that Bazzog be knocked out early on. The orcs are strong, but the Elves, and 'dem dirty tarks, are smart. They would be able to single out the leader. Those who can fight, ought to head for Bazzog, if they're not busy with the trolls. If they all gang up, or more than one at least, they can take him down (he's large and strong, but very slow and not graceful enough to maneuver against +1 combatants). Leaderless, the remaining orcs, probably over 30 of them, would be somewhat disoriented. That way, it will be easier for the KEM to survive until the Rivendell/Rangers/Whatever arrive and wipe them out.

Kransha, though (the character) does not have to be knocked out immediately. Being semi-mute, he's not much of a leader, just eminent. Also, Grathgrob may die, so if anyone steps forward, he's all yours. He's really more the brains behind the orcs, and would probably be lousy in a fight. I actually think he would be the ideal orc for ol' Andas Loudwater to dispatch, considering, but, that's up to y'all. So, in the long run, I would really appreciate it if:
1. 2-4 people volunteered to fight and eventually kill Bazzog.
2. 1 person volunteered to have a mono-a-mono duel with Kransha, ending in his death.
3. 1 person volunteered to put an untimely end to Grathgrob, who is not much of a fighter, really.

[Saurreg]

I'll take up the challenge and try to dispatch Grathgrob.

Envinyatar and Nuranar, when you take the RPG to the ford, would one of you please post a vivid geographical layout of the last battlefield? I've got some ideas in mind but that depends on natural features and topography.

[Envinyatar]

rutslegolas

Aidwain has been sent to Rivendell. Elven warriors will return with him, along with a small party of Rangers who were also there.

What do you say to 5 rangers and 10 Elves - all with horses? The numbers can be adjusted as wanted.

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Anyone

Can you get us near now to the Ford of Bruinen? It should be evening by the time the river comes in sight. And much like what was in the movie - a forested area giving on to a rocky river's edge with some clear beach along some stretches on the western side. The water is shallow enough, of course, to ford. There should be forest also on the eastern edge.



Situate us just prior to the ford crossing and begin the battle if you wish, or at least sight the Orcs and Trolls as they begin to advance on the companions . . .

As Nuranar said - the Orcs will nearly overwhelm the companions. Then Aidwain and the cavalry should come charging in across the river and drive back the Orcs.

Do we want all their leaders killed? Or should one survive, taking what's left of his little band of marauders back west to recuperate, regroup, and begin their little reign of terror again?

Just a thought.

[Nuranar]

Kransha, great plan. Perhaps Tarondo is the fitting one to battle Kransha? Although I quail at the thought of comparison with your superb swashbuckling style. Luinien is unwounded and can help bring down Bazzog - that is, if no Trolls have other plans. Fordim, have you any thoughts about the suggestion in my PM?

Picking up on Envinyatar's suggestion: Kransha, when you write your ending/after battle post(s), you may want to raise up another leader from among the survivors. Either that, or not kill off the leaders you've got.

We will plan on 10 Elves and 5 Rangers, fully armed (bows & swords) and mounted, as reinforcements.

Primrose and Fordim, I need to know what fate you have in mind for your Trolls.

Edit: I just checked my PM's, and rutslegolas has not read the message I sent him on Friday. So don't wait on him to post anything specific.

[Primrose Bolger]

Grimm and Broga will survive the skirmish.

In fact, in my last post - they are thinking that perhaps they should carve out a little bit of the territory north of Bree-land for themselves.

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

*sheepishly pops his head in*

Given my less than full effort in the latter stages of this game, I think it only fair to offer up Arrald and Dim as sword-fodder for the good guys. I will try my utmost to have a post up soon in which they enter the fray, and then I will leave it to you all to dispose of them as you will. . .

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

All right, my final post is up. I say "final' because I think that it is time for Arrald and Dim to go the way of all evil creatures in the Days of the King. . .which is a fancy way of saying their time is up, their numbers have been called, they're going home *insert euphemism for death here*

I will watch their fate unfold with great interest. All I ask is that they get at least a few good hacks in, and that they go down swinging. Oh -- and a crushed Elf or two wouldn't be at all a bad thing!