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Himaran · 06-01-2004, 08:22 AM

Dwarves/Travelers: Get us to the sea, following these instructions

Whoever posts for the dwarves next needs to move us through the Canyon. In the Canyon there is a side path that leads east. The dwarves look at it, wondering where it leads. It leads to the Rhunian's Cave Entrance. Thus, a dwarf might have a premonition that evil lingers in that passage. But either way, the dwarves ignore it and continue through the canyon to its end. Then they see the sun shining brightly on the ground.

POST!

4 weeks left to go. I have worked out a schedule, and we can finish comfortably on time if people continue to post regularly.

Himaran

Saraphim · 06-01-2004, 12:46 PM

I had Nephil lay out plans with Maulká in my last post. If they do not correspond with things already in motion, I'll edit swiftly, but I figured I'd get things in motion a bit.

Carlas · 06-01-2004, 05:21 PM

We finally made it to the sea of Ruhn, and before any dwarves went mad too!

But good things never seem to last...

Himaran- Just so you know: The next 2 or 3 weeks I'll be having exams, EQAO, and all that fun end of the year stuff. I should be able to still post regularly and if not then you can just carry my character along, but I don't think there should be a problem.

Himaran · 06-01-2004, 05:24 PM

[B]The secret of the Sea of Rhun has been revealed.[/I]

My post covers a long time period. If anyone wants anything to happen BEFORE Bestialen attacks, post it on the Discussion Thread, and I will put it in the game.

Rhunians:

Bestialen attacked alone. Perhaps, after watching the battle and seeing what good fighters the dwarves are, you have a double take and decide to head back to the caves. Then the dwarves find your tracks and follow you to the entrance.

BTW, Aresteva, I made us of your putting the snake in Durin's pack...

Carlas:

Thanks for the notice. I doubt there will be a problem.

Himaran

bilbo_baggins · 06-02-2004, 10:19 AM

I am willing to post soon, Himaran. If Bestialen comes alone, can we still kill him, even if he is a pretty major character? Thanks.

I am rarin' to go and kill some Rhunians.

Himaran · 06-03-2004, 08:48 AM

Bilbo: YES! Post away! Have the company fight Bestialen (he attacked alone because he was horried that we desecrated the sacred waters) and kill him!

Eruwen has not posted in any thread since April 24th (I think?). Her character (in my last post) attacked the travelers.

Himaran

Will Witfoot · 06-03-2004, 11:26 AM

I'd like this post put in before the death of Kain and the attack of Bestialan. I'll make another post later tonight or on tommorow morning.

EDIT BY PIO - The following post is now on the game.

Will Witfoot's post

Gortek marched on moodily beside the straggling line formed by his ragged and weary comrades, taking his sword to any bush or clump of weeds blocking his path. He swatted at a huge beetle possessed of a metallic sheen crawling on the back of his neck and spat out a curse. The accursed jungle was slowly wearing the party down, and even the mad dwarf's endurance was stretched to the limit.

He glanced at the young dwarves shuffling along like corpses with a gait crippled by the heat and eyes dimmed by fatigue and hardship. He knew that it was undeniably worse for the beardlings, who were not used to such hardship and danger. He wondered if they would be the breaking point for this party, the part from whence would begin the destruction of this expedition.
While Bali was a natural and able leader, the group lacked the bonding and camaraderie so desperately vital to any adventurers. You could never know when your life was going to be in the hands of your companions, after all, and the group was only as strong as it's weakest member.

The party continued to progress with a pace crippled by the harshness of the surrounding environment. After trudging on for what seemed like eternity they reached a well trodden path which seemed to head to the east. They stopped for a moment to debate about their next course and Gortek slumped down onto a boulder lying by the side of the path. It was important to harbor one's strength and rest whenever possible when facing such a cruel aspect of nature.
He felt more weary than he could ever remember feeling, in body as well as in spirit. Normally his indomitable happiness prevented him from loosing heart and gave him the strength to go on, but here, in this green, rotting hell that was the jungle he couldn't help feeling his age.

Hearing a bestial screech sounding from farther along the debated path, the group quickly changed their decision to take up along it. Instead, Bali and Haenir led them along the floor of the Canyon yawning in front of them and the march continued.
Gortek was jerked from his reverie by cries of "The Sea!" and "We found it at last!". Almost not daring to believe his ears he glanced up and spotted the silvery gleam visible from between the great trees, a gleam that could only point out to one thing.

With a new found vigor, Gortek joined the rest of the party in a wild dash for the Sea. Soon the trees parted to make way for the expanse of fine, white sand that was the shore. Gortek gained back his cheerfulness in an eye blink, giving a wild whoop of joy. Even the devil-spawned insects had been left behind into the jungle.

The moment Bali exclaimed that the water was drinkable, Gortek plunged his entire head into it, gulping and swallowing greedily. He resurfaced and hastily pulled off his leather gauntlets and plunged in again, this time sinking his arms into the sweet water up to the elbows. The coolness felt unbelievably good after weeks spent in the humid jungle.

After drinking enough and bathing in the Sea Gortek sat on the golden sand of it's shores, smoking the last of his tobacco. Behind him a few of the young dwarves were setting up the tent and getting a fire going. It looked like they might yet conquer this land.

Arestevana · 06-04-2004, 09:53 AM

Here is a post to be fit into the relevant save.
_____________

EDIT BY PIO: This post has been placed on the game

“Bestialán!” Maulká breathed, watching the man charge the loathsome creatures who had desecrated the sacred waters. Maulká watched, thinking, He is a fool, but only if he is killed. If he is victorious, he will be called hero. Aloud she said, “It seems we have found Bestialán.”
“He is outnumbered,” said Nephil. “He will be killed.”
“Yes, and he doesn’t need our help to do that,” Maulká replied. “I have no wish to die fighting beside a fool.”

They watched as the dwarves recovered from Bestialán’s wild attack. Once the element of surprise had faded, numbers quickly turned the battle. Even the native warrior’s superior reach and skill brought down only a few of his opponents, whether dead or merely injured Maulká could not tell.

She and Nephil watched the battle impassively. Bestialán fought well, but he was soon overwhelmed. The faint moon was sinking when Nephil murmured, “Spirits protect his spirit,” and the sounds of battle were silenced. Maulká observed the creatures return warily to their camp. “They fight with more skill than I had expected, and their numbers are too great for us to overcome.” She noted. “We should return to the caves. Others will join the fight when they hear of the sullying of the sacred water, and Bestialán’s family should know of his death.”

Nephil agreed, and they crept past the creature that stood guard nearby, moving more quickly as they reached the canyon entrance. They hurried toward the eastern tunnel, merging with shadows in the hour before dawn.

_____________

Anyone- I will not be able to post again until sometime on Monday. Please feel free to carry Maulká if it becomes neccessary.

06-01-2004, 08:22 AM	#1
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Dwarves/Travelers: Get us to the sea, following these instructions Whoever posts for the dwarves next needs to move us through the Canyon. In the Canyon there is a side path that leads east. The dwarves look at it, wondering where it leads. It leads to the Rhunian's Cave Entrance. Thus, a dwarf might have a premonition that evil lingers in that passage. But either way, the dwarves ignore it and continue through the canyon to its end. Then they see the sun shining brightly on the ground. POST! 4 weeks left to go. I have worked out a schedule, and we can finish comfortably on time if people continue to post regularly. Himaran Last edited by Himaran; 06-01-2004 at 08:27 AM.

06-01-2004, 12:46 PM	#2
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	I had Nephil lay out plans with Maulká in my last post. If they do not correspond with things already in motion, I'll edit swiftly, but I figured I'd get things in motion a bit. __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

06-01-2004, 05:21 PM	#3
Carlas Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lost in the Fog of the Downs Posts: 359	Water! We finally made it to the sea of Ruhn, and before any dwarves went mad too! But good things never seem to last... Himaran- Just so you know: The next 2 or 3 weeks I'll be having exams, EQAO, and all that fun end of the year stuff. I should be able to still post regularly and if not then you can just carry my character along, but I don't think there should be a problem. __________________ 七転八起...

06-01-2004, 05:24 PM	#4
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	[B]The secret of the Sea of Rhun has been revealed.[/I] My post covers a long time period. If anyone wants anything to happen BEFORE Bestialen attacks, post it on the Discussion Thread, and I will put it in the game. Rhunians: Bestialen attacked alone. Perhaps, after watching the battle and seeing what good fighters the dwarves are, you have a double take and decide to head back to the caves. Then the dwarves find your tracks and follow you to the entrance. BTW, Aresteva, I made us of your putting the snake in Durin's pack... Carlas: Thanks for the notice. I doubt there will be a problem. Himaran Last edited by Himaran; 06-01-2004 at 05:27 PM.

06-02-2004, 10:19 AM	#5
bilbo_baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: In my front hallway, grabbing my staff, about to head out my door Posts: 275	I am willing to post soon, Himaran. If Bestialen comes alone, can we still kill him, even if he is a pretty major character? Thanks. I am rarin' to go and kill some Rhunians. __________________ "For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and with more knowledge comes more grief."

06-03-2004, 08:48 AM	#6
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Bilbo: YES! Post away! Have the company fight Bestialen (he attacked alone because he was horried that we desecrated the sacred waters) and kill him! Eruwen has not posted in any thread since April 24th (I think?). Her character (in my last post) attacked the travelers. Himaran

06-03-2004, 11:26 AM	#7
Will Witfoot Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fornost Posts: 67	I'd like this post put in before the death of Kain and the attack of Bestialan. I'll make another post later tonight or on tommorow morning. EDIT BY PIO - The following post is now on the game. Will Witfoot's post Gortek marched on moodily beside the straggling line formed by his ragged and weary comrades, taking his sword to any bush or clump of weeds blocking his path. He swatted at a huge beetle possessed of a metallic sheen crawling on the back of his neck and spat out a curse. The accursed jungle was slowly wearing the party down, and even the mad dwarf's endurance was stretched to the limit. He glanced at the young dwarves shuffling along like corpses with a gait crippled by the heat and eyes dimmed by fatigue and hardship. He knew that it was undeniably worse for the beardlings, who were not used to such hardship and danger. He wondered if they would be the breaking point for this party, the part from whence would begin the destruction of this expedition. While Bali was a natural and able leader, the group lacked the bonding and camaraderie so desperately vital to any adventurers. You could never know when your life was going to be in the hands of your companions, after all, and the group was only as strong as it's weakest member. The party continued to progress with a pace crippled by the harshness of the surrounding environment. After trudging on for what seemed like eternity they reached a well trodden path which seemed to head to the east. They stopped for a moment to debate about their next course and Gortek slumped down onto a boulder lying by the side of the path. It was important to harbor one's strength and rest whenever possible when facing such a cruel aspect of nature. He felt more weary than he could ever remember feeling, in body as well as in spirit. Normally his indomitable happiness prevented him from loosing heart and gave him the strength to go on, but here, in this green, rotting hell that was the jungle he couldn't help feeling his age. Hearing a bestial screech sounding from farther along the debated path, the group quickly changed their decision to take up along it. Instead, Bali and Haenir led them along the floor of the Canyon yawning in front of them and the march continued. Gortek was jerked from his reverie by cries of "The Sea!" and "We found it at last!". Almost not daring to believe his ears he glanced up and spotted the silvery gleam visible from between the great trees, a gleam that could only point out to one thing. With a new found vigor, Gortek joined the rest of the party in a wild dash for the Sea. Soon the trees parted to make way for the expanse of fine, white sand that was the shore. Gortek gained back his cheerfulness in an eye blink, giving a wild whoop of joy. Even the devil-spawned insects had been left behind into the jungle. The moment Bali exclaimed that the water was drinkable, Gortek plunged his entire head into it, gulping and swallowing greedily. He resurfaced and hastily pulled off his leather gauntlets and plunged in again, this time sinking his arms into the sweet water up to the elbows. The coolness felt unbelievably good after weeks spent in the humid jungle. After drinking enough and bathing in the Sea Gortek sat on the golden sand of it's shores, smoking the last of his tobacco. Behind him a few of the young dwarves were setting up the tent and getting a fire going. It looked like they might yet conquer this land. __________________ Herein, it is said, the power of Ulmo was shown. For he gathered tidings of all that passed in Beleriand, and every stream that flowed from Middle-earth to the Great Sea was to him a messenger, both to and fro Last edited by piosenniel; 06-03-2004 at 12:51 PM.

06-04-2004, 09:53 AM	#8
Arestevana Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: West over water Posts: 486	Here is a post to be fit into the relevant save. _____________ EDIT BY PIO: This post has been placed on the game “Bestialán!” Maulká breathed, watching the man charge the loathsome creatures who had desecrated the sacred waters. Maulká watched, thinking, He is a fool, but only if he is killed. If he is victorious, he will be called hero. Aloud she said, “It seems we have found Bestialán.” “He is outnumbered,” said Nephil. “He will be killed.” “Yes, and he doesn’t need our help to do that,” Maulká replied. “I have no wish to die fighting beside a fool.” They watched as the dwarves recovered from Bestialán’s wild attack. Once the element of surprise had faded, numbers quickly turned the battle. Even the native warrior’s superior reach and skill brought down only a few of his opponents, whether dead or merely injured Maulká could not tell. She and Nephil watched the battle impassively. Bestialán fought well, but he was soon overwhelmed. The faint moon was sinking when Nephil murmured, “Spirits protect his spirit,” and the sounds of battle were silenced. Maulká observed the creatures return warily to their camp. “They fight with more skill than I had expected, and their numbers are too great for us to overcome.” She noted. “We should return to the caves. Others will join the fight when they hear of the sullying of the sacred water, and Bestialán’s family should know of his death.” Nephil agreed, and they crept past the creature that stood guard nearby, moving more quickly as they reached the canyon entrance. They hurried toward the eastern tunnel, merging with shadows in the hour before dawn. _____________ Anyone- I will not be able to post again until sometime on Monday. Please feel free to carry Maulká if it becomes neccessary. Last edited by piosenniel; 06-04-2004 at 11:17 AM.