Mirkwood Endgame Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:07 AM

Eiz' characters

6.) NAME: Muru

AGE: approx. 8,000 yrs. old

RACE: Corrupted Maia

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: Shapeshifter (batlike form), has the power to weave illusions, corrupt-minds and eventually mind-control (but limited). She wields no physical weapon. When bat-like, her claws and teeth are razor sharp.

APPEARANCE: Often in female form, clad in a long black attire. She is extremely tall and pale, her long black & grey hair falling freely about her. Her eyes are as black as coal, and void of any emotion. In bat form, is as large as a dog or goat.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Muru is cold-blooded, and is extremely contemptuous of elven-kind and men. Revelling often in the carnage and chaos she often wroughts around her. She is relentless, and obeys only her Master. Often over-confident of her abilities, often under-estimating her enemies.

HISTORY: Not as old as Sauron, and not as powerful, nevertheless Muru goes far back during the age before Melkor/Morgoth was chained. Having been corrupted by Sauron into his service.

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Eiz' post for Muru

A dark figure flew silently over the treetops. The morning sun was blighted, appearing as if dusk instead of dawn, and so the shape seemed as a dark batlike shape, skimming overhead. An icy breeze followed it, and the leaves rustled dryly, as if afraid to make a sound.

The shape took a more solid form as it reached the ground near the entrance of the fortress. It was a tall female figure, that cast her cold gaze about. She frowned as she noted the encampent at the foothill of Dol Guldor.

"He sends more dogs instead of using stealth," she muttered disapprovingly. "Pity the girl is cautious. It would have been interesting to ensnare one so young with so much talent."

A human maiden had been part of the group the Orc was trying to capture. Wargarz would not have known the group's presence if it had not been for her. But since finding out about the human female, the vampire's interest had gone up. Now Muru had an agenda of her own.

If she could capture and bend the human, it would be a pleasing addition for her Master to use as a tool. It would be better than those weak-willed prisoners the orc had been sending her.

It was always a challenge to corrupt elves. Humans were easier to bend. But sometimes there were those who were exceptional. Far back, she could only recall the tale of Hurin among the few who had been such an exception. It was a great pleasure to finally see them bent in misery.

Yes, she thought silently as she entered the fortress, it would be quite a catch to not only get the elves, but the human as well.

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7.) NAME: Deagon

AGE: approx. 500 yrs.

RACE: Silvan Elf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Bow & arrows, hunting knife

APPEARANCE: Blonde hair, grey eyes. Is in common elven hunting attire and has a dark green cloak.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: He is rather good at fighting with most weapons.

Had been the leader of a scouting group. He was known to be faithful to his friends and would never abandon them in battle.

HISTORY:

He had a younger sister, Elenloth, who had been very dear to him. They had lived at the outskirts of the elven realm of Mirkwood, they no longer had their parents. One day Elenloth was captured by some orcs scourging the edge of Mirkwood. Furious about it, Daegon had tracked them down, but was forced to strike up a deal with the enemy or his sister would die a very slow & painful death.

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Eiz’ post for Deagon

Deagon walked silently through the path in the forest. He had just finished with the patrol, and as usual left the group to be alone. The tall elf was aloof nowadays, even from those who were his friends and companions.

He was in deep thought when he caught sight of Gayahithwen and the other kitchen elves. She waved to another elf. He stopped when he saw who it was- Rinurion. And with him was the elf from Lorien, Laryelion.

Rinurion was the one elf in Mirkwood he had constantly tried to avoid. Everytime they crossed paths, he could see in the other's eyes the distrust. And the heavy guilt he bore pained him as much as the helplessness he felt.

He sighed and walked away. To be alone again. Alone since Elenloth was captured by the enemy. It was because of that fact he had tried to trade Gayahithwen and another elf maiden Amaryllis for her release. Rinurion had foiled that, and with Laryelion's aid, had rescued them. There was an argument between him and the orcs. They refused to take him to Elenloth, nor assure him of her release.

Amaryllis and Gayahithwen had persuaded Rinurion not to deal harshly with him. He had been released after being cleared. The elf maiden had said that the orcs had ambushed them. She had not revealed he had led them to the orcs. She had spoken to him afterwards, but he had kept silent.

What could they do even if he told them that his sister had been captured? Should he seek aid, it would endanger Elenloth's life. He had made a bargain, forced upon him. He had tracked down the orcs, but they were many. His companions were killed or taken, but he was released. And he was promised the freedom of his sister if he fulfilled part of that bargain.

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:08 AM

Great Warg’s character

8.) NAME: Khelek.

AGE: Roughly four to six months at the beginning of the story.

RACE: White wolf of the North.

GENDER: Male.

WEAPONS: I suppose teeth would have to count.

APPEARANCE: A pale, ghostly white coloration for which the white wolves of the North were named for; his features are still rather soft and round; inquisitive blue eyes: a characteristic of wolf pups; a small, compact body, made for preserving body heat, but is swiftly growing into a lean adult wolf.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Still in a state of “puppy hood,” Khelek can be over-zealous at times, and easily excitable, especially with new smells and noises. Not much of a hunter yet, the young wolf lacks experience in subtlety and stealth, preferring the much more direct route of handling problems by tackling them head-on and biting them in the hand (literally, as the case may be), although his small size keeps the pup from being much of a threat to anything. Though small in stature, Khelek is a loyal companion and sees the small fellowship as a sort of adoptive pack.

HISTORY: Born in the far North of Middle-earth, nigh to the region of Forodwaith, and akin to the same wolves that had invaded Eriador in the Fell Winter of TA 2911. He had been taken for breeding purposes among the Wargs, but was found and rescued by Rûdhchamion’s party.

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GreatWarg's post

The forest was incredibly still, as was the air; his sensitive ears could not hear the low mutterings of the trees as they talked amongst themselves, nor could he hear the bated breath of the wind. Occasionally, he would discern some movement on the very edges of his sight, some unusual squirrel hoarding nuts for its winter store, or perhaps even a doe and her fawn passing by before they disappeared into the darkling woods. Or it could be something much nastier.

Sleep eluded him for the better part of an hour, though the pup was exhausted from the day’s march. Khelek thought Mirkwood smelt too musty, felt too stifling, and was in general a Very Bad Place to be in. This practical sentiment only grew as the small company traveled further south, and there were less wild beasts and more things that crept in the dark, out of sight but not out of mind. He found it hard to believe that Elves lived in any part of this murky and unwholesome place, though Khelek had never been very far north where the Wood Elves lived.

Speaking of Wood Elves… The wolf stirred as Rûdhchamion landed, his “puppish” curiosities subdued by lack of sleep, and could only offer the Elf a questioning look. If he was planning on leaving their makeshift campsite alone, Rûdhchamion had another thing coming—it seemed impractical and out of character of the Elf for him to leave Taralphiel and Anarya unprotected.

Sleep lightly. I will scout a bit and forage. Keep alert. Khelek would have liked to insist he come along, or at least persuade Rûdhchamion from leaving, but was simply too tired to argue. Rûdhchamion, after all, knew the ways of the wood better than anyone else. I will not wander far and too long, he promised.

Sighing, the pup yielded and settled down again. I should hope so. Rûdhchamion’s smile, though meant to be reassuring, seemed all too grim.

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:09 AM

CARRY ALONG CHARACTER

1.) NAME: Gayahithwen ----- Carry along character for THALIONYULMA and any other player who has need of her

AGE: Approximate 800 years.

RACE: Silvan Elf.

GENDER: Female.

WEAPONS: A knife.

APPEARANCE: She is on the shorter side for an elf, but otherwise quite typical with black, fairly long hair; grey eyes and fair skin. She is most used to wear dresses, but at the start of our game, she is seen wearing leggings and a tunika, due to recent happenings.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: She is calm and thoughtful and easily gets caught in her own daydreams. She is very friendly and her trust in other people is almost ridiculously high. She is a fairly good cook, but a lousy fighter, and would rather run away than stay and fight - not because she's cowardly, but because she knows her limitations.

HISTORY: She grew up in Mirkwood and her history to this point had been quite uninteresting. She worked as a kitchen-elf in Thranduil's castle, and the most exciting that ever happened was her getting in trouble for daydreaming a few times, and all the interesting guests she'd see around the place.

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:09 AM

CARRY ALONG CHARACTER

2.) Name: Anarya Silverbranch ---------- Carry along character for TARALPHIEL and any other player who has need of her

Silvan elf-maiden whom Thranduil had given special orders to accompany Rudhchamion. It is she who persists in getting Rudhchamion to look deeper into the matter and beyond his oath for revenge

Age: about 250 years

Race: Silvan Elf

Gender: female

Weapons: Bow and arrows, and a small dagger.

Appearance: Tall with golden hair and grayish blue eyes. Clad in common elven attire of Mirkwood.

Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: Very outspoken and somewhat niave.

History: Daughter of an archer of Mirkwood. The arrows crafted by her family is well known. Actually has never even been out of Mirkwood before.

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:10 AM

CARRY ALONG CHARACTER

3.) Name: Laryelion ---------- Carry along character for THALIONYULMA and any other player who has need of him

Age: about 500 years

Race: Silvan Elf

Gender: Male

Weapons: A longbow and a small dagger, both crafted in Lorien.

Appearence: Very tall (about 6'2") About average weight (near 200 lbs.). Extremely bright, green-grey eyes and blonde hair (almost white.) Wears an elven cloak.

Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: Very brave and helpful when a creature is in trouble. Suspicious at first, but after a while he is extremely friendly. Will help almost any creature that is not evil such as dwarves, men, elves, etc.

History: Has grown up like any normal elf. Both his parents loved him and helped him through the hard times. They now live in Lothlorien. His grandparents all still live in Lothlorien except for his Mother's father who was killed by a band of orcs that had been raiding the eaves of the Golden Woods.

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:11 AM

CARRY ALONG CHARACTER

4.) NAME:Amaryllis --- carry-along character for THALIONYULMA and any other player who has need of her

AGE:2,900 yrs.

RACE:Silvan Elf

GENDER:Female

WEAPONS: Usually carries a staff and a small blade

APPEARANCE: Long black hair, usually braided, when unbound reaches nearly behind her knees; her eyes are lightest grey, almost blue

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: A sensitive elf, gentle in her ways, dealing with both woodland creatures and her fellow elvenfolk. Usually avoids confrontaional combats, she is capable of defending herself if need be. Very loyal to her companions, and above all her King and Prince.

HISTORY: Her roots can be traced back to elven lineage that has always been loyal to the ElvenRealm of Greenwood (Mirkwood). Her forefathers have proudly fought for Oropher and Thranduil.

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:16 AM

Character/Player List

SILVAN ELVES

Rudchamion – Thalionyulma

Rinurion – Thalionyulma

Deagon – Eiz

Male Guard patrolling in Mirkwood – ** PLAYER NEEDED **

Male Guard patrolling in Mirkwood – ** PLAYER NEEDED **

Male Warrior FROM LORIEN sent by the Lady to find news regarding the disturbances in Mirkwood that threaten Lorien – ** PLAYER NEEDED **

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HUMANS

Taralphiel – Taralphiel
Eriador – Taralphiel

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ANIMALS

Khelek – GreatWarg

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EVIL CREATURES

Warzgarz - Vitto
Muru – Eiz

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CARRY-ALONG CHARACTERS

Amaryllis – Thalionyulma and any player as needed
Laryelion – Thalionyulma and any player as needed
Gayahithwen – Thalionyulma and any player as needed

Anarya Silverbranch – Taralphiel and any player as needed

02-04-2005, 02:08 AM	#2
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Great Warg’s character 8.) NAME: Khelek. AGE: Roughly four to six months at the beginning of the story. RACE: White wolf of the North. GENDER: Male. WEAPONS: I suppose teeth would have to count. APPEARANCE: A pale, ghostly white coloration for which the white wolves of the North were named for; his features are still rather soft and round; inquisitive blue eyes: a characteristic of wolf pups; a small, compact body, made for preserving body heat, but is swiftly growing into a lean adult wolf. PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Still in a state of “puppy hood,” Khelek can be over-zealous at times, and easily excitable, especially with new smells and noises. Not much of a hunter yet, the young wolf lacks experience in subtlety and stealth, preferring the much more direct route of handling problems by tackling them head-on and biting them in the hand (literally, as the case may be), although his small size keeps the pup from being much of a threat to anything. Though small in stature, Khelek is a loyal companion and sees the small fellowship as a sort of adoptive pack. HISTORY: Born in the far North of Middle-earth, nigh to the region of Forodwaith, and akin to the same wolves that had invaded Eriador in the Fell Winter of TA 2911. He had been taken for breeding purposes among the Wargs, but was found and rescued by Rûdhchamion’s party. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GreatWarg's post The forest was incredibly still, as was the air; his sensitive ears could not hear the low mutterings of the trees as they talked amongst themselves, nor could he hear the bated breath of the wind. Occasionally, he would discern some movement on the very edges of his sight, some unusual squirrel hoarding nuts for its winter store, or perhaps even a doe and her fawn passing by before they disappeared into the darkling woods. Or it could be something much nastier. Sleep eluded him for the better part of an hour, though the pup was exhausted from the day’s march. Khelek thought Mirkwood smelt too musty, felt too stifling, and was in general a Very Bad Place to be in. This practical sentiment only grew as the small company traveled further south, and there were less wild beasts and more things that crept in the dark, out of sight but not out of mind. He found it hard to believe that Elves lived in any part of this murky and unwholesome place, though Khelek had never been very far north where the Wood Elves lived. Speaking of Wood Elves… The wolf stirred as Rûdhchamion landed, his “puppish” curiosities subdued by lack of sleep, and could only offer the Elf a questioning look. If he was planning on leaving their makeshift campsite alone, Rûdhchamion had another thing coming—it seemed impractical and out of character of the Elf for him to leave Taralphiel and Anarya unprotected. Sleep lightly. I will scout a bit and forage. Keep alert. Khelek would have liked to insist he come along, or at least persuade Rûdhchamion from leaving, but was simply too tired to argue. Rûdhchamion, after all, knew the ways of the wood better than anyone else. I will not wander far and too long, he promised. Sighing, the pup yielded and settled down again. I should hope so. Rûdhchamion’s smile, though meant to be reassuring, seemed all too grim. Last edited by piosenniel; 03-31-2005 at 06:01 PM.

02-04-2005, 02:09 AM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	CARRY ALONG CHARACTER 2.) Name: Anarya Silverbranch ---------- Carry along character for TARALPHIEL and any other player who has need of her Silvan elf-maiden whom Thranduil had given special orders to accompany Rudhchamion. It is she who persists in getting Rudhchamion to look deeper into the matter and beyond his oath for revenge Age: about 250 years Race: Silvan Elf Gender: female Weapons: Bow and arrows, and a small dagger. Appearance: Tall with golden hair and grayish blue eyes. Clad in common elven attire of Mirkwood. Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: Very outspoken and somewhat niave. History: Daughter of an archer of Mirkwood. The arrows crafted by her family is well known. Actually has never even been out of Mirkwood before.

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02-04-2005, 02:07 AM	#1
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Eiz' characters 6.) NAME: Muru AGE: approx. 8,000 yrs. old RACE: Corrupted Maia GENDER: Female WEAPONS: Shapeshifter (batlike form), has the power to weave illusions, corrupt-minds and eventually mind-control (but limited). She wields no physical weapon. When bat-like, her claws and teeth are razor sharp. APPEARANCE: Often in female form, clad in a long black attire. She is extremely tall and pale, her long black & grey hair falling freely about her. Her eyes are as black as coal, and void of any emotion. In bat form, is as large as a dog or goat. PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Muru is cold-blooded, and is extremely contemptuous of elven-kind and men. Revelling often in the carnage and chaos she often wroughts around her. She is relentless, and obeys only her Master. Often over-confident of her abilities, often under-estimating her enemies. HISTORY: Not as old as Sauron, and not as powerful, nevertheless Muru goes far back during the age before Melkor/Morgoth was chained. Having been corrupted by Sauron into his service. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eiz' post for Muru A dark figure flew silently over the treetops. The morning sun was blighted, appearing as if dusk instead of dawn, and so the shape seemed as a dark batlike shape, skimming overhead. An icy breeze followed it, and the leaves rustled dryly, as if afraid to make a sound. The shape took a more solid form as it reached the ground near the entrance of the fortress. It was a tall female figure, that cast her cold gaze about. She frowned as she noted the encampent at the foothill of Dol Guldor. "He sends more dogs instead of using stealth," she muttered disapprovingly. "Pity the girl is cautious. It would have been interesting to ensnare one so young with so much talent." A human maiden had been part of the group the Orc was trying to capture. Wargarz would not have known the group's presence if it had not been for her. But since finding out about the human female, the vampire's interest had gone up. Now Muru had an agenda of her own. If she could capture and bend the human, it would be a pleasing addition for her Master to use as a tool. It would be better than those weak-willed prisoners the orc had been sending her. It was always a challenge to corrupt elves. Humans were easier to bend. But sometimes there were those who were exceptional. Far back, she could only recall the tale of Hurin among the few who had been such an exception. It was a great pleasure to finally see them bent in misery. Yes, she thought silently as she entered the fortress, it would be quite a catch to not only get the elves, but the human as well. --------------- 7.) NAME: Deagon AGE: approx. 500 yrs. RACE: Silvan Elf GENDER: Male WEAPONS: Bow & arrows, hunting knife APPEARANCE: Blonde hair, grey eyes. Is in common elven hunting attire and has a dark green cloak. PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: He is rather good at fighting with most weapons. Had been the leader of a scouting group. He was known to be faithful to his friends and would never abandon them in battle. HISTORY: He had a younger sister, Elenloth, who had been very dear to him. They had lived at the outskirts of the elven realm of Mirkwood, they no longer had their parents. One day Elenloth was captured by some orcs scourging the edge of Mirkwood. Furious about it, Daegon had tracked them down, but was forced to strike up a deal with the enemy or his sister would die a very slow & painful death. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eiz’ post for Deagon Deagon walked silently through the path in the forest. He had just finished with the patrol, and as usual left the group to be alone. The tall elf was aloof nowadays, even from those who were his friends and companions. He was in deep thought when he caught sight of Gayahithwen and the other kitchen elves. She waved to another elf. He stopped when he saw who it was- Rinurion. And with him was the elf from Lorien, Laryelion. Rinurion was the one elf in Mirkwood he had constantly tried to avoid. Everytime they crossed paths, he could see in the other's eyes the distrust. And the heavy guilt he bore pained him as much as the helplessness he felt. He sighed and walked away. To be alone again. Alone since Elenloth was captured by the enemy. It was because of that fact he had tried to trade Gayahithwen and another elf maiden Amaryllis for her release. Rinurion had foiled that, and with Laryelion's aid, had rescued them. There was an argument between him and the orcs. They refused to take him to Elenloth, nor assure him of her release. Amaryllis and Gayahithwen had persuaded Rinurion not to deal harshly with him. He had been released after being cleared. The elf maiden had said that the orcs had ambushed them. She had not revealed he had led them to the orcs. She had spoken to him afterwards, but he had kept silent. What could they do even if he told them that his sister had been captured? Should he seek aid, it would endanger Elenloth's life. He had made a bargain, forced upon him. He had tracked down the orcs, but they were many. His companions were killed or taken, but he was released. And he was promised the freedom of his sister if he fulfilled part of that bargain.

02-04-2005, 02:10 AM	#5
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	CARRY ALONG CHARACTER 3.) Name: Laryelion ---------- Carry along character for THALIONYULMA and any other player who has need of him Age: about 500 years Race: Silvan Elf Gender: Male Weapons: A longbow and a small dagger, both crafted in Lorien. Appearence: Very tall (about 6'2") About average weight (near 200 lbs.). Extremely bright, green-grey eyes and blonde hair (almost white.) Wears an elven cloak. Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: Very brave and helpful when a creature is in trouble. Suspicious at first, but after a while he is extremely friendly. Will help almost any creature that is not evil such as dwarves, men, elves, etc. History: Has grown up like any normal elf. Both his parents loved him and helped him through the hard times. They now live in Lothlorien. His grandparents all still live in Lothlorien except for his Mother's father who was killed by a band of orcs that had been raiding the eaves of the Golden Woods.

02-04-2005, 02:11 AM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	CARRY ALONG CHARACTER 4.) NAME:Amaryllis --- carry-along character for THALIONYULMA and any other player who has need of her AGE:2,900 yrs. RACE:Silvan Elf GENDER:Female WEAPONS: Usually carries a staff and a small blade APPEARANCE: Long black hair, usually braided, when unbound reaches nearly behind her knees; her eyes are lightest grey, almost blue PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: A sensitive elf, gentle in her ways, dealing with both woodland creatures and her fellow elvenfolk. Usually avoids confrontaional combats, she is capable of defending herself if need be. Very loyal to her companions, and above all her King and Prince. HISTORY: Her roots can be traced back to elven lineage that has always been loyal to the ElvenRealm of Greenwood (Mirkwood). Her forefathers have proudly fought for Oropher and Thranduil.

02-04-2005, 02:16 AM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Character/Player List SILVAN ELVES Rudchamion – Thalionyulma Rinurion – Thalionyulma Deagon – Eiz Male Guard patrolling in Mirkwood – PLAYER NEEDED Male Guard patrolling in Mirkwood – PLAYER NEEDED Male Warrior FROM LORIEN sent by the Lady to find news regarding the disturbances in Mirkwood that threaten Lorien – PLAYER NEEDED ~~ HUMANS Taralphiel – Taralphiel* Eriador – Taralphiel ~~ ANIMALS Khelek – GreatWarg* ~~ EVIL CREATURES Warzgarz - Vitto* Muru – Eiz ~~ CARRY-ALONG CHARACTERS Amaryllis – Thalionyulma and any player as needed* Laryelion – Thalionyulma and any player as needed Gayahithwen – Thalionyulma and any player as needed Anarya Silverbranch – Taralphiel and any player as needed