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

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

piosenniel · 02-04-2005, 02:20 AM

CHARACTERS NEEDED:

2 male Elven guards - patrolling Mirkwood

1 male Elven warrior from Lorien - sent by the Lady for news of the happenings in Mirkwood

Note on Elven characters in Shire Games:

Please use this description from Tolkien when crafting an Elf:

Return of the King – Appendix F: Tolkien’s description for the Quendi (The Speakers) – the name given to the Elves by themselves after they first awoke in Middle-earth.

“They were a race high and beautiful, the older Children of the world, and among them the Eldar were as Kings, who now are gone: the People of the Great Journey, the People of the Stars. They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finrod; and their voices had more melodies than any mortal voice that is now heard . . .”

Please use this as a guideline for describing your Elven character’s appearance.

02-04-2005, 02:08 AM	#1
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	#3
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.

02-04-2005, 02:20 AM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	CHARACTERS NEEDED: 2 male Elven guards - patrolling Mirkwood 1 male Elven warrior from Lorien - sent by the Lady for news of the happenings in Mirkwood Note on Elven characters in Shire Games: Please use this description from Tolkien when crafting an Elf: Return of the King – Appendix F: Tolkien’s description for the Quendi (The Speakers) – the name given to the Elves by themselves after they first awoke in Middle-earth. “They were a race high and beautiful, the older Children of the world, and among them the Eldar were as Kings, who now are gone: the People of the Great Journey, the People of the Stars. They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finrod; and their voices had more melodies than any mortal voice that is now heard . . .” Please use this as a guideline for describing your Elven character’s appearance.

02-04-2005, 02:10 AM	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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