The Fellowship of the Fourth Age (Part 1): A New Beginning Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 11-22-2006, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Regin Hardhammer

Nogrod -- Did you want to respond to Ishkur's post about finding the money, or are you tied up now with the fighting scenes? Either way is ok. If you're busy, should I just go ahead and assume Gwerr agrees to take the chest with Ishkur?

If you have ideas / time, go on. The next time I may write something is tomorrow evening. If you haven't written anything by that, I'll try to put in something...

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-22-2006, 11:38 AM

Child - Where does Lindir want his archers?

Child of the 7th Age · 11-22-2006, 01:02 PM

Hilde -

I was kind of thinking the cavalry would be in the lead, the archers would go forward second, and the foot soldiers "last". We don't want archers shooting arrows down on the head of our own troops, but surely those on horseback would come charging out first. Normally, the archers could stay further behind and whisk their arrows over the others, but that's hard to do with this wind.

As to exactly where the archers are positioned or what they are doing, I would think their attention would be on those heading towards the tunnel. Of course, what they don't know yet is that Imak will be attacking them from the "underbelly" of the camp.

I'm very flexible about all this, partially because I am no expert on battle tactics. If you need something in particular to make it work for your character, just go ahead and I promise to follow suit. Also, even though Lindir will be with the archers, there will be moments in the battle when he'll have to deal with the overall battle strategy and problems such as that posed by those unprotected women and children. So I can't promise he won't go charging off at any minute.

Would Carl be the one to take charge of the archers if Lindir is occupied, or are there others who have more experience in battle?

Since it's Thanksgiving this week, I'll be having fun with visitors and cooking and will likely post sporacically till next week when things should fall into place.

Nogrod · 11-22-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Child of the 7th Age

As to exactly where the archers are positioned or what they are doing, I would think their attention would be on those heading towards the tunnel. Of course, what they don't know yet is that Imak will be attacking them from the "underbelly" of the camp.

But if someone attacks those slavers who follow Athwen towards the tunnel before they reach the tunnel, they will surely cease their pursuit and try to go for their attackers. And thence the whole tunnel was dug in vain as no one gets even near it...

So I think all should hold their fire and / or charging until the slavers have reached the tunnel and the first have fallen into it... At least that should be the plan...

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-22-2006, 02:38 PM

Archers might intially be well be placed on both ends of the lines of infantry Nogrod mentions. There they would be free to shoot in order to offer at least some protection to the infantry or cavalry as they round the end of the tunnel, as well at at the victims of the trap. Of course, the wind would present a major problem, and the lack of numbers following Athwen could clue them in that something else might be in the works.

While Carl might prove a crack bowman, I don't know about his accepting a formal leadship role, Child. Unless, of course, it was thrust upon him.

Nogrod, Folwren's post has mentioned some of the slavers reaching the tunnel already. I am wondering if the goodguys on horseback might go in pursuit of the rest of the slavers.

E-gads! We have 1 of the fellowship buried and 1 caught by a slaver. Things are not looking good at this point are they?

Folwren · 11-22-2006, 03:42 PM

Oi! Athwen won't be captured for long, no siree! Dorran will soon be coming to rescue, I've little doubt.

And, yes, the slavers that jumped over the trench are going to be falling into the tunnel without the slightest bit of doubt (at least in my mind). The horses will need a couple strides before they can stop or turn to recover from the jump, and those few strides will take them several yards (consider, each stride is more than six feet, surely!) and the tunnel is not that far from the trench. So....those nine, unfortunate riders are going to go down and probably are going to be thrown in the process.

What about Vror? I am concerned about him. Where, precisely, is he? And does anyone know he's there?

-- Folwren

Nogrod · 11-22-2006, 04:19 PM

Alrighty.

I've posted now. Please do see whether it is okay by you as I have used Khamir a little and in fact made Athwen suffer a hit.

And if the description of the overall battle around the tunnel is ok. with you.

Naturally I will change / edit everything you don't like.

Just a few comments/questions.

Folwren: Hopefully it's okay that Athwen is hit to the ground. In turn you may use Hadith the way you wish as I have ended my post in a most open situation. Just remember that even though Hadith is a somewhat promising soldier, he's not a ready one (so, prone to make mistakes or anyhow being the weaker of the two fighting).

Durelin: Khamir getting as one of the first into the middle of the action sounded right to me. Is it right with you too?

Tevildo: I hope I haven't destroyed Dorran's possible plans of saving Athwen... and I think it's still quite probable that those two will need some help anyhow, at least if yet another slaver would appear on the sight.

PS. I'mstill wishing you to leave the killing of Joshwan to me...

Nogrod · 11-22-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

So....those nine, unfortunate riders are going to go down and probably are going to be thrown in the process.

I was thinking that maybe something like four first ones would fall into the trap and get unsaddled (of those 2-3 have been now killed in my post - but they were the easiest targets, from that on it will become much more harder). The others should be able to stop before the trap as they see what happens? It is against those that Joshwan, Beloan and Khamir are attacking - and thence it should also be one of those who got Athwen.

If Joshwan, Beloan and Khamir manage to engage one slaver each (and four are thrown over by our trap) and one would be taking Athwen, that would leave two slavers loose to do something nasty around there...

11-22-2006, 01:02 PM	#3
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Hilde - I was kind of thinking the cavalry would be in the lead, the archers would go forward second, and the foot soldiers "last". We don't want archers shooting arrows down on the head of our own troops, but surely those on horseback would come charging out first. Normally, the archers could stay further behind and whisk their arrows over the others, but that's hard to do with this wind. As to exactly where the archers are positioned or what they are doing, I would think their attention would be on those heading towards the tunnel. Of course, what they don't know yet is that Imak will be attacking them from the "underbelly" of the camp. I'm very flexible about all this, partially because I am no expert on battle tactics. If you need something in particular to make it work for your character, just go ahead and I promise to follow suit. Also, even though Lindir will be with the archers, there will be moments in the battle when he'll have to deal with the overall battle strategy and problems such as that posed by those unprotected women and children. So I can't promise he won't go charging off at any minute. Would Carl be the one to take charge of the archers if Lindir is occupied, or are there others who have more experience in battle? Since it's Thanksgiving this week, I'll be having fun with visitors and cooking and will likely post sporacically till next week when things should fall into place. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 11-22-2006 at 01:07 PM.

11-22-2006, 03:42 PM	#6
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oi! Athwen won't be captured for long, no siree! Dorran will soon be coming to rescue, I've little doubt. And, yes, the slavers that jumped over the trench are going to be falling into the tunnel without the slightest bit of doubt (at least in my mind). The horses will need a couple strides before they can stop or turn to recover from the jump, and those few strides will take them several yards (consider, each stride is more than six feet, surely!) and the tunnel is not that far from the trench. So....those nine, unfortunate riders are going to go down and probably are going to be thrown in the process. What about Vror? I am concerned about him. Where, precisely, is he? And does anyone know he's there? -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-22-2006, 04:19 PM	#7
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Alrighty. I've posted now. Please do see whether it is okay by you as I have used Khamir a little and in fact made Athwen suffer a hit. And if the description of the overall battle around the tunnel is ok. with you. Naturally I will change / edit everything you don't like. Just a few comments/questions. Folwren: Hopefully it's okay that Athwen is hit to the ground. In turn you may use Hadith the way you wish as I have ended my post in a most open situation. Just remember that even though Hadith is a somewhat promising soldier, he's not a ready one (so, prone to make mistakes or anyhow being the weaker of the two fighting). Durelin: Khamir getting as one of the first into the middle of the action sounded right to me. Is it right with you too? Tevildo: I hope I haven't destroyed Dorran's possible plans of saving Athwen... and I think it's still quite probable that those two will need some help anyhow, at least if yet another slaver would appear on the sight. PS. I'mstill wishing you to leave the killing of Joshwan to me... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-22-2006, 11:38 AM	#2
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Child - Where does Lindir want his archers?

11-22-2006, 02:38 PM	#5
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Archers might intially be well be placed on both ends of the lines of infantry Nogrod mentions. There they would be free to shoot in order to offer at least some protection to the infantry or cavalry as they round the end of the tunnel, as well at at the victims of the trap. Of course, the wind would present a major problem, and the lack of numbers following Athwen could clue them in that something else might be in the works. While Carl might prove a crack bowman, I don't know about his accepting a formal leadship role, Child. Unless, of course, it was thrust upon him. Nogrod, Folwren's post has mentioned some of the slavers reaching the tunnel already. I am wondering if the goodguys on horseback might go in pursuit of the rest of the slavers. E-gads! We have 1 of the fellowship buried and 1 caught by a slaver. Things are not looking good at this point are they?