Outracing the Flames Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel · 01-21-2006, 12:22 AM

The purpose of the story is to: Bring news of the destruction of outlying villages to King Theoden at Edoras

This means we will know the story is over when: The message is delivered (or if there is interest in continued play – when the messengers are reunited with their villages)

piosenniel · 01-21-2006, 12:23 AM

Starting Location: The far eastern borders of Rohan, somewhere near the Wold. (See Map)

Likely destination: Edoras – the King’s Hall

piosenniel · 01-21-2006, 12:24 AM

Timeframes:

This game takes place in the Third Age, very late autumn, of the year just prior to the start of the War of the Ring. (The War of the Ring begins in June of 3018 TA)

The storyline itself or plot covers about a month to a month and a half.

This game requires a time commitment of three (3) months from me, the game owner, and from the major players.

piosenniel · 01-21-2006, 12:25 AM

Other thoughts:

We would most likely be from farming villages (raising crops and small animals) - not horse raisers. The outlying lands are a little harsher than the grassy lands nearer to Edoras.

Women would be as likely to know how to wield weapons as the men, though I don't think they would be able to become professional soldiers in the employ of the March-warden.

Weapons would probably be simpler than those of the professional army - plain steel swords, hunting bows, knives; stout sharpened wood staves - the sorts of things farmers might have in their family armory.

I was thinking we would be about 200 or 250 miles from Edoras, possibly up near the Wold.

I'd like our route from the eastern border to take us toward where the Snowbourne River intersects the Entwash. We can ride along the Snowbourne, then, to Edoras. The Snowbourne River is that little white dotted line that connects, on the first map below, to the Entwash River, and goes straight to Edoras.

piosenniel · 01-21-2006, 12:26 AM

MAPS:

Map 1

Map 2

Map 3

piosenniel · 01-21-2006, 12:33 AM

Here are a couple of name lists for reference in making up Rohirric names for your character.

Old English name lists:

MALE

FEMALE

~*~

Anglo-Saxon name lists:

MALE

FEMALE

piosenniel · 01-21-2006, 12:37 AM

Dedicated Players: (Their character bios and First Posts will need to be on board before the Discussion Thread is opened.)

1.) Farael
2.) Maeggaladiel
3.) Naria
4.) Tevildo
5.) Undómë
6.) Valier
7.) Arry
8.) Eowyn Skywalker
9.) Nogrod

01-21-2006, 12:24 AM	#3
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Timeframes: This game takes place in the Third Age, very late autumn, of the year just prior to the start of the War of the Ring. (The War of the Ring begins in June of 3018 TA) The storyline itself or plot covers about a month to a month and a half. This game requires a time commitment of three (3) months from me, the game owner, and from the major players. Last edited by piosenniel; 05-31-2006 at 09:01 AM.

01-21-2006, 12:26 AM	#5
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	MAPS: Map 1 Map 2 Map 3 Last edited by piosenniel; 02-06-2006 at 04:11 AM.

01-21-2006, 12:37 AM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Dedicated Players: (Their character bios and First Posts will need to be on board before the Discussion Thread is opened.) 1.) Farael 2.) Maeggaladiel 3.) Naria 4.) Tevildo 5.) Undómë 6.) Valier 7.) Arry 8.) Eowyn Skywalker 9.) Nogrod Last edited by piosenniel; 01-25-2006 at 08:07 PM.

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01-21-2006, 12:22 AM	#1
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	The purpose of the story is to: Bring news of the destruction of outlying villages to King Theoden at Edoras This means we will know the story is over when: The message is delivered (or if there is interest in continued play – when the messengers are reunited with their villages)

01-21-2006, 12:23 AM	#2
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Starting Location: The far eastern borders of Rohan, somewhere near the Wold. (See Map) Likely destination: Edoras – the King’s Hall

01-21-2006, 12:25 AM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Other thoughts: We would most likely be from farming villages (raising crops and small animals) - not horse raisers. The outlying lands are a little harsher than the grassy lands nearer to Edoras. Women would be as likely to know how to wield weapons as the men, though I don't think they would be able to become professional soldiers in the employ of the March-warden. Weapons would probably be simpler than those of the professional army - plain steel swords, hunting bows, knives; stout sharpened wood staves - the sorts of things farmers might have in their family armory. I was thinking we would be about 200 or 250 miles from Edoras, possibly up near the Wold. I'd like our route from the eastern border to take us toward where the Snowbourne River intersects the Entwash. We can ride along the Snowbourne, then, to Edoras. The Snowbourne River is that little white dotted line that connects, on the first map below, to the Entwash River, and goes straight to Edoras.

01-21-2006, 12:33 AM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Here are a couple of name lists for reference in making up Rohirric names for your character. Old English name lists: MALE FEMALE ~~ Anglo-Saxon name lists*: MALE FEMALE