Red Flows the Sirannon Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel · 07-05-2005, 02:44 PM

I should think the Orcs could run their own little story line until Ost-in-Edhil is actually besieged.

War of the Elves and Sauron begins and the Three Rings are hidden: SA 1693; Eregion is invaded, Troops of Orcs make their way along the southern edge of the White Mountains - harassing the southwestern parts of Gondor.

By 1695 Sauron is intent upon putting Eriador under his dominion. Easterlings and Southrons are coming into Barad-dur. He has gathered the creatures of Morgoth into Mordor. The armies of Mordor are already sweeping westward and doing battle with any who stand in their way. Their final target will be Lindon.

The outlying areas of Eregion have already been under attack and those refugees are coming into Ost-in-Edhel.

I think the Orcs could run a story line perhaps describing the build up of troops in Mordor, their thoughts on Sauron who is now in residence in Barad-dur (how is he in comparison to their old boss - Morgoth, etc); what do they think of their immediate leaders; what do they think of the Men from the south and east who are joining him; etc. And then move out along the White Mountains heading for the Gap of Rohan and then north over Eregion and finally coming to Ost-in-edhel for the siege. There should be plenty of opportunity for them to be quite bloodthirsty.

Just a suggestion . . .

Folwren · 07-05-2005, 03:27 PM

I'm not an orc, but it sounds like a good suggestion to me.

As to more or less battle....I don't care much. But when you say battle, would that be one battle taking place on one day, or the entire seige/war thing that could last for sometime?

Amanaduial the archer · 07-05-2005, 03:36 PM

Also not an orc, but echoing Folwren's sentiment: sounds like a plan

Folwren - I think I would be right in saying it would be the whole invasion/attack on Eregion: the seige lasted a few years and wasn't so much battle. The battle Durelin was talking about would be the actual action that it all cummulated in.
If that made sense.
And wasn't too horribly misspelt.
*sigh*

Firefoot · 07-05-2005, 03:52 PM

Am an Orc, and it sounds like a plan to me, too.

Durelin · 07-05-2005, 04:24 PM

I said 'the baddies will not have entered the picture yet', didn't I? Well that was rather vague of me. And foolish.

Of course I'd want the baddies in there! I really am losing my mind... Sauron began his invasion of Eriador in 1693, so no matter when we started, the baddies would already be on the move. They'd be carrying themselves on their own mostly, but I know they are more than capable of that when I look at who I have as orc players.

Sounds like a plan, that incorperates all of the above.

Sorry for being rather absent-minded.

-Durelin

Envinyatar · 07-06-2005, 01:52 AM

Orofaniel

Welcome to the Lindon contingent!

I was wondering would you like to start off the Council meeting as your first post? Or shall I take a crack at it, and then you chime in . . .

Either way is fine with me.

- E -

Orofaniel · 07-06-2005, 10:21 AM

Hi everyone.

This will indeed be an interesting game.

I'm looking forwards to it.

Envinyatar
I'm glad you asked.

I see you have written your BIO. So if it's okay with you, I'd prefer if you started to write the first post about the council and the meeting; then I'll continue. I think it'll be more effective that way. You see, in the mean time I'll write my BIO. Then when I'm finished, hopefully your post too, will be finished.

Do you see my way of thinking? :-) I am, however, open for other suggestions.

Cheers,
Oro

07-05-2005, 02:44 PM	#1
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	I should think the Orcs could run their own little story line until Ost-in-Edhil is actually besieged. War of the Elves and Sauron begins and the Three Rings are hidden: SA 1693; Eregion is invaded, Troops of Orcs make their way along the southern edge of the White Mountains - harassing the southwestern parts of Gondor. By 1695 Sauron is intent upon putting Eriador under his dominion. Easterlings and Southrons are coming into Barad-dur. He has gathered the creatures of Morgoth into Mordor. The armies of Mordor are already sweeping westward and doing battle with any who stand in their way. Their final target will be Lindon. The outlying areas of Eregion have already been under attack and those refugees are coming into Ost-in-Edhel. I think the Orcs could run a story line perhaps describing the build up of troops in Mordor, their thoughts on Sauron who is now in residence in Barad-dur (how is he in comparison to their old boss - Morgoth, etc); what do they think of their immediate leaders; what do they think of the Men from the south and east who are joining him; etc. And then move out along the White Mountains heading for the Gap of Rohan and then north over Eregion and finally coming to Ost-in-edhel for the siege. There should be plenty of opportunity for them to be quite bloodthirsty. Just a suggestion . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 07-05-2005 at 06:29 PM.

07-05-2005, 03:27 PM	#2
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I'm not an orc, but it sounds like a good suggestion to me. As to more or less battle....I don't care much. But when you say battle, would that be one battle taking place on one day, or the entire seige/war thing that could last for sometime? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-05-2005, 03:36 PM	#3
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	Also not an orc, but echoing Folwren's sentiment: sounds like a plan Folwren - I think I would be right in saying it would be the whole invasion/attack on Eregion: the seige lasted a few years and wasn't so much battle. The battle Durelin was talking about would be the actual action that it all cummulated in. If that made sense. And wasn't too horribly misspelt. sigh __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

07-06-2005, 01:52 AM	#6
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	Orofaniel Welcome to the Lindon contingent! I was wondering would you like to start off the Council meeting as your first post? Or shall I take a crack at it, and then you chime in . . . Either way is fine with me. - E - __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age' Last edited by Envinyatar; 07-06-2005 at 02:07 AM.

07-06-2005, 10:21 AM	#7
Orofaniel Mighty Mouse of Mordor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lands of the North, where no man can reach.... Posts: 823	Greetings Hi everyone. This will indeed be an interesting game. I'm looking forwards to it. Envinyatar I'm glad you asked. I see you have written your BIO. So if it's okay with you, I'd prefer if you started to write the first post about the council and the meeting; then I'll continue. I think it'll be more effective that way. You see, in the mean time I'll write my BIO. Then when I'm finished, hopefully your post too, will be finished. Do you see my way of thinking? :-) I am, however, open for other suggestions. Cheers, Oro __________________ I lost my old sig...somehow....screams and shouts ..............What is this?- Now isn't this fun? >_< .....and yes, the jumping mouse is my new avatar. ^_^

07-05-2005, 03:52 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Am an Orc, and it sounds like a plan to me, too.

07-05-2005, 04:24 PM	#5
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I said 'the baddies will not have entered the picture yet', didn't I? Well that was rather vague of me. And foolish. Of course I'd want the baddies in there! I really am losing my mind... Sauron began his invasion of Eriador in 1693, so no matter when we started, the baddies would already be on the move. They'd be carrying themselves on their own mostly, but I know they are more than capable of that when I look at who I have as orc players. Sounds like a plan, that incorperates all of the above. Sorry for being rather absent-minded. -Durelin

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