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McCaber · 03-13-2008, 07:39 PM

You should be fine, as Théodred died a good four months after the council of Elrond.

Nerwen · 03-13-2008, 08:27 PM

You're fine, time-wise. And Théodred was in the film, so you should be able to get an avatar. The problem is that there's not all that much said about him, and his only direct appearance in the books is in Unfinished Tales, describing the battle where he was killed... er... which now never happened...

Here's what we do know about "you"–

–You're forty-one years old.
–You're an experienced warrior and commander; in fact you're Second Marshall of the Mark (second-in-command after the King).
–You're devoted to your father, and did your best to counter Gríma Wormtongue's influence on him.
–Saruman saw you (with Éomer) as the main obstacle to his conquest of Rohan. At the first battle of the Fords of Isen, he gave special orders that you were to be killed at all costs. (Or rather, he would have done so, had this battle taken place in our version.)
–You're brave– had you, in fact, died, it would have been a very heroic death.
–You're quite likely rather suspicious of Elves.
–Until recently, you would have thought hobbits were a myth.

I hope this helps.

Gwathagor · 03-13-2008, 09:39 PM

If there's still room, then sign up Gwathagor (ME). I might play as Halbarad, but I'll have to consider; there are so many options.

Gwathagor · 03-13-2008, 09:43 PM

Better idea! I'm going to play as BEOWULF! Example of in-character play: "I kill stuff! Gold is good! Dragons destroy inherently flawed pre-christian civilizations!" Ha ha. Man, that would be sweet.

Nerwen · 03-13-2008, 09:53 PM

Welcome aboard, Gwathagor.

And, sorry, but no, you can't play Beowulf.

Lily, if you want to be somebody... er... ethically challenged, let us say, what about Gríma?

satansaloser2005 · 03-13-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Lily, if you want to be somebody... er... ethically challenged, let us say, what about Gríma?

Oh gravy, that'd be fun. *plots*

Nerwen · 03-13-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

Oh gravy, that'd be fun. *plots*

It would, of course, be quite out of character for Théodred not to want to lynch Gríma...

satansaloser2005 · 03-13-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Better idea! I'm going to play as BEOWULF! Example of in-character play: "I kill stuff! Gold is good! Dragons destroy inherently flawed pre-christian civilizations!" Ha ha. Man, that would be sweet.

See a therapist, dearie. See a therapist.

Thanks for the help all! Emily gave me a bunch of bio stuff, so I should be (hopefully) okay as far as my character goes. But there was some stuff in there that she'd told me and I'd forgotten already. Blasted midterms draining my brain.

03-13-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	You should be fine, as Théodred died a good four months after the council of Elrond. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

03-13-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	You're fine, time-wise. And Théodred was in the film, so you should be able to get an avatar. The problem is that there's not all that much said about him, and his only direct appearance in the books is in Unfinished Tales, describing the battle where he was killed... er... which now never happened... Here's what we do know about "you"– –You're forty-one years old. –You're an experienced warrior and commander; in fact you're Second Marshall of the Mark (second-in-command after the King). –You're devoted to your father, and did your best to counter Gríma Wormtongue's influence on him. –Saruman saw you (with Éomer) as the main obstacle to his conquest of Rohan. At the first battle of the Fords of Isen, he gave special orders that you were to be killed at all costs. (Or rather, he would have done so, had this battle taken place in our version.) –You're brave– had you, in fact, died, it would have been a very heroic death. –You're quite likely rather suspicious of Elves. –Until recently, you would have thought hobbits were a myth. I hope this helps. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

03-13-2008, 09:39 PM	#3
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	If there's still room, then sign up Gwathagor (ME). I might play as Halbarad, but I'll have to consider; there are so many options. __________________ Stories and songs.

03-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#4
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Better idea! I'm going to play as BEOWULF! Example of in-character play: "I kill stuff! Gold is good! Dragons destroy inherently flawed pre-christian civilizations!" Ha ha. Man, that would be sweet. __________________ Stories and songs.

03-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#5
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Welcome aboard, Gwathagor. And, sorry, but no, you can't play Beowulf. Lily, if you want to be somebody... er... ethically challenged, let us say, what about Gríma? __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.