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Gil-Galad · 03-25-2008, 01:31 PM

++Halbarad

"My dear ranger, your actions are indeed troubling. After your vote by Galadriel, Elrohir voted Ugluk, which you then joined in accusing Elrohir of his actions. i have a feeling that you would have tried to rally support against Elrohir and to brush aside Galadriel's vote on you. It troubles me to bring the death of a friend, but if you and Ugluk are in league together, then we must act now."

Gandalf looked again to Gildor.

"do not worry friend elf, i will be true to my word and i will express my thoughts the next day. i will say no more in this matter, just have patience."

OOC: i am off to work, so i will come back on to view the aftermath of day one

Nogrod · 03-25-2008, 01:54 PM

Tom had finally caught up with the others. There were no songs this time.

"My old friend Olorin, please start making sense! You're driving old Ben mad soon! This Gildor here is making sense while you are not! I know your legendarium tells us that you have never been caught unawares during the Nights in tight situations like this - at least not on the first Nights of the unrest. But how can you be so sure you're with us toMorrow to share your thoughts? Now what is this puppetry? Are you trying... do you think you can fool old Tom?"

Tom stared at his old friend puzzled. Then he finally let his gaze to wander off the wizard only to pick the two brothers.

"And you two should give us some explanations as well. You Elladan were my top suspect earlier as you happily bandwaggoned others even if I know you're intelligent enough to form your own opinions... so it was just too convenient? And Elrohir, your actions speak louder than you probably wish. And it's not only your vote but the way you have acted - or not acted to be precise - in general toDay."

Tom seemed to grow in stature and size as he spoke even if there were no rhymes this time. It looked like the everlived-man was finally getting interested and ready to jump the occasion. Even scarily so.

"You have not seen the old Tom angry yet... and it has been rare times he has gotten into that mood. But let me promise you'll not forget it if you push him to it." His nostrils were enlargening as he studied the fellowship.

"Now let's talk serious, my friends", he then added looking a bit more mellow again. "This can't go on like this and we should send one of us away this evening. Now who is one of the traitors amongst us? I agree with the hobbit that we should not pick just anyone but if we don't have better candidates I still suggest we decide on someone who doesn't even want to help us in the goial set by the Council. But the better candidates then?"

No, no Tom... you're getting even more un-Tom all the time... settle down, settle down and become what you are...Think of the lillies, of harebells, of Goldberry...

Nogrod · 03-25-2008, 02:04 PM

"Open trust may be a kiss of death if given by those who are true, but it's a stab in the back when voiced by someone who is not. Whatever happens, remember this..."

It seemed Tom had receded down to his own thoughts once again but these words just poured from his lips.

"Just remember this..."

A Little Green · 03-25-2008, 02:30 PM

"Gandalf Greyhame, I thought you were trustworthy but now my heart is doubtful; for all you have said today lacks substance, and hiding your true thoughts does not provoke trust. Indeed it is not what I would expect from one so high and wise.

"Lady Galadriel, my heart is troubled by your behaviour as well as Gandalf's. What is it with these high folk we are told to call the Wise, who yet do not speak their minds clearly but instead lurk in the shadows and hide their true suspicions from us others?

"Lord Elrohir, I do not think you are the only one in here who bears no love for the race of orcs, nor the only one with some grudge to them. Yet, as I said earlier, we must not cast ourselves into that net! Only destruction lies on that path.

"Lord Halbarad, ranger of north, though you give me an uneasy feeling, I do not wish to lynch you yet; for I have no argument against you, and I shall not so completely trust my gut-feelings.

"These four I have to decide upon, or these three to be more exact. I will make my choice soon."

Thinlómien · 03-25-2008, 02:38 PM

"I am greatly troubled. Halbarad and Mithrandir set a shadow on my mind, but I would not like to vote them too quickly. Elrohir has been the least helpful and somewhat hasty, but he doesn't seem very evil to me. In fact, I do not know what to think of him. Uglúk has not been very helpful either, but Curunir has told me that getting killed early on military missions runs in his family, so I would hesitate to say my word against him. But any of these four is a possibility. I need to think it through, but I'm only afraid there's too little time."

edit: xed with Bombadillo

Aganzir · 03-25-2008, 02:41 PM

"Actually, I might vote for Éomer, also. There's an aura of strangeness and deliberate misunderstanding about him - I can't explain it better, but I do not feel too good about him."

Nerwen · 03-25-2008, 02:45 PM

Elladan returned from his scouting expedition to find the company in an uproar, with everyone accusing everyone else. Desperately he tried to work out what was going on.

"My friends," he said finally, "much as it grieves me to say this, I am seized by doubts of Mithrandir's sincerity. His extreme reluctance to state his suspicions, his near-threat to Gildor– it even troubles me that he voted Halbarad because he questioned my brother. Why, even I– knowing well how hard it is for either of us to be objective where Orcs are concerned– think Elrohir should have given some grounds for his vote– as a matter of form, at least.” His voice dropped. "My dear grandmother's vote also seems a little too easy...” He shivered. “...But that way madness lies...

'And yet, it is true that Halbarad has said little of substance, and that his manner makes me uneasy. I know not what to think.

'Master Iarwain I am also not sure of... why does he say I was "bandwaggonning" when I merely commented that he was being unhelpful early in the piece? He was."

EDIT: X'd with Théodred, Lobelia, Éomer, Tom, Gildor and Lobelia again.

A Little Green · 03-25-2008, 02:46 PM

"Well, my lady halfling", said Éomer, "if you do not explain your point better then I cannot try to explain myself and whatever it is about me that makes you uneasy. I have to cast my vote now, so based on reasons stated earlier,

++ Galadriel

because in the end she is the most sinister-looking of my suspects."

x-ed with lord Elladan and lord Bomba-ding-a-dillo

Nogrod · 03-25-2008, 02:46 PM

"Being of one mind might show good judgement
but it might also tell of reason's abandonment
and the treacherous one's achievement...

But new ideas as well
thrown at late hour
are easily thrown to the well
the water of which may turn sour."

satansaloser2005 · 03-25-2008, 02:49 PM

"Once again, my fellows, I feel the need to speak out against a hasty lynching of Halbarad; I may be misguided, but I feel that he warrants an opportunity to prove where his loyalties lie. As I am somewhat hurried in my decision today, I feel the need to express my unease regarding

++Elrohir

"He seems indeed unhelpful and seems, though not outright dangerous, to possess the potential for creating disasters later on in our quest." And with this, Theodred raced off, unsure that he had made the right decision but ready to stand by it (and still repressing the urge to get rid of the irksome Orc.)

Gwathagor · 03-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Halbarad sighed and rested his head in his hands a moment. He needed to think clearly and it was growing difficult to do so as the company muddied the waters of reason with threats and accusations, flung this way and that.

satansaloser2005 · 03-25-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Bombadil

"Now let's talk serious, my friends", he then added looking a bit more mellow again. "This can't go on like this and we should send one of us away this evening. Now who is one of the traitors amongst us? I agree with the hobbit that we should not pick just anyone but if we don't have better candidates I still suggest we decide on someone who doesn't even want to help us in the goial set by the Council. But the better candidates then?"

"My companions, this old man has likely never spoken more sense. I believe Halbarad will prove himself useful. Our journey just begun, I find it rash to make such a case against the fellow, and yet in this case his accusers seem reasonable. Still, I cannot help but consider the role he may play later in the journey. Surely, if we were to go with old Tom's advice, he would be the first to go, as he seems here merely to entertain, yet in my mind's eye I sense an innocence about him." Theodred sighed, having already made up his mind but unwilling to carry out his decision for the moment. "I feel I must reserve judgement a bit longer; I will return to you all with a vote of confidence, or perhaps lack thereof, and we will cast out one of our numbers, in hopes of ridding ourselves of a filthy traitor." Privately, Theodred could not help wondering whether this fellowship had been handpicked by Saruman with the express intent to fail, but for now the traitors were the main concern.

Nogrod · 03-25-2008, 02:37 PM

Old Bombadil couldn't help but laugh when he heard Théodred's reasoning and then he went again singing.

"Oh, you mighty laddie,
come home to old daddy!
With you I both agree
and strongly disagree.
Now let me stroke your hair,
see the bottom of your eyes fair.
There's no evil in there?
Is there?"

But then he shook his head and took the skin once more.

"Oh no, don't get me wrong dear Rohanian master. I'm indeed beginning to think that this northern ranger Halbarad should be spared at least toDay. He eventually tries to do something unlike some others who conveniently hide in the shadows or behind their roles as someone we should think they are." At this point Tom glanced hastily at Eomer as well.

"And anyway these northern men tend to be simple, not those honey-lipped vermins the southern courts, Saruman's pits or elven halls might produce..." He glanced at the two brothers to see whether there was any reaction only to see both of them gone. "So if he's a traitor indeed, we'll be able to spot him later..."

"Olorin, my friend, please share your thoughts for otherwise I need to consider you as one of those I might vote toDay as well."

Finally he took his pipe from his pocket and started filling it. "So the time of decisions draws near... Any ideas you others?"

EDIT: X'd with Lobelia & Eomer

Aganzir · 03-25-2008, 02:27 PM

The first part of the journey was almost at its end, and soon it would be time to vote.

"My options now are Halbarad and Elrohir. Halbarad is more suspicious of those twain, but the easiest choice is not always the right one. I do not feel good voting for Elrohir either, but thus far he has been the least helpful."

03-25-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	++Halbarad "My dear ranger, your actions are indeed troubling. After your vote by Galadriel, Elrohir voted Ugluk, which you then joined in accusing Elrohir of his actions. i have a feeling that you would have tried to rally support against Elrohir and to brush aside Galadriel's vote on you. It troubles me to bring the death of a friend, but if you and Ugluk are in league together, then we must act now." Gandalf looked again to Gildor. "do not worry friend elf, i will be true to my word and i will express my thoughts the next day. i will say no more in this matter, just have patience." OOC: i am off to work, so i will come back on to view the aftermath of day one __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

03-25-2008, 01:54 PM	#2
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	Tom had finally caught up with the others. There were no songs this time. "My old friend Olorin, please start making sense! You're driving old Ben mad soon! This Gildor here is making sense while you are not! I know your legendarium tells us that you have never been caught unawares during the Nights in tight situations like this - at least not on the first Nights of the unrest. But how can you be so sure you're with us toMorrow to share your thoughts? Now what is this puppetry? Are you trying... do you think you can fool old Tom?" Tom stared at his old friend puzzled. Then he finally let his gaze to wander off the wizard only to pick the two brothers. "And you two should give us some explanations as well. You Elladan were my top suspect earlier as you happily bandwaggoned others even if I know you're intelligent enough to form your own opinions... so it was just too convenient? And Elrohir, your actions speak louder than you probably wish. And it's not only your vote but the way you have acted - or not acted to be precise - in general toDay." Tom seemed to grow in stature and size as he spoke even if there were no rhymes this time. It looked like the everlived-man was finally getting interested and ready to jump the occasion. Even scarily so. "You have not seen the old Tom angry yet... and it has been rare times he has gotten into that mood. But let me promise you'll not forget it if you push him to it." His nostrils were enlargening as he studied the fellowship. "Now let's talk serious, my friends", he then added looking a bit more mellow again. "This can't go on like this and we should send one of us away this evening. Now who is one of the traitors amongst us? I agree with the hobbit that we should not pick just anyone but if we don't have better candidates I still suggest we decide on someone who doesn't even want to help us in the goial set by the Council. But the better candidates then?" No, no Tom... you're getting even more un-Tom all the time... settle down, settle down and become what you are...Think of the lillies, of harebells, of Goldberry... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

03-25-2008, 02:04 PM	#3
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	"Open trust may be a kiss of death if given by those who are true, but it's a stab in the back when voiced by someone who is not. Whatever happens, remember this..." It seemed Tom had receded down to his own thoughts once again but these words just poured from his lips. "Just remember this..." __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

03-25-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	"Gandalf Greyhame, I thought you were trustworthy but now my heart is doubtful; for all you have said today lacks substance, and hiding your true thoughts does not provoke trust. Indeed it is not what I would expect from one so high and wise. "Lady Galadriel, my heart is troubled by your behaviour as well as Gandalf's. What is it with these high folk we are told to call the Wise, who yet do not speak their minds clearly but instead lurk in the shadows and hide their true suspicions from us others? "Lord Elrohir, I do not think you are the only one in here who bears no love for the race of orcs, nor the only one with some grudge to them. Yet, as I said earlier, we must not cast ourselves into that net! Only destruction lies on that path. "Lord Halbarad, ranger of north, though you give me an uneasy feeling, I do not wish to lynch you yet; for I have no argument against you, and I shall not so completely trust my gut-feelings. "These four I have to decide upon, or these three to be more exact. I will make my choice soon." __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

03-25-2008, 02:38 PM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	"I am greatly troubled. Halbarad and Mithrandir set a shadow on my mind, but I would not like to vote them too quickly. Elrohir has been the least helpful and somewhat hasty, but he doesn't seem very evil to me. In fact, I do not know what to think of him. Uglúk has not been very helpful either, but Curunir has told me that getting killed early on military missions runs in his family, so I would hesitate to say my word against him. But any of these four is a possibility. I need to think it through, but I'm only afraid there's too little time." edit: xed with Bombadillo __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-25-2008, 02:41 PM	#6
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	"Actually, I might vote for Éomer, also. There's an aura of strangeness and deliberate misunderstanding about him - I can't explain it better, but I do not feel too good about him." __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

03-25-2008, 02:45 PM	#7
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Elladan returned from his scouting expedition to find the company in an uproar, with everyone accusing everyone else. Desperately he tried to work out what was going on. "My friends," he said finally, "much as it grieves me to say this, I am seized by doubts of Mithrandir's sincerity. His extreme reluctance to state his suspicions, his near-threat to Gildor– it even troubles me that he voted Halbarad because he questioned my brother. Why, even I– knowing well how hard it is for either of us to be objective where Orcs are concerned– think Elrohir should have given some grounds for his vote– as a matter of form, at least.” His voice dropped. "My dear grandmother's vote also seems a little too easy...” He shivered. “...But that way madness lies... 'And yet, it is true that Halbarad has said little of substance, and that his manner makes me uneasy. I know not what to think. 'Master Iarwain I am also not sure of... why does he say I was "bandwaggonning" when I merely commented that he was being unhelpful early in the piece? He was." EDIT: X'd with Théodred, Lobelia, Éomer, Tom, Gildor and Lobelia again. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo. Last edited by Nerwen; 03-25-2008 at 02:49 PM.

03-25-2008, 02:46 PM	#8
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	"Well, my lady halfling", said Éomer, "if you do not explain your point better then I cannot try to explain myself and whatever it is about me that makes you uneasy. I have to cast my vote now, so based on reasons stated earlier, ++ Galadriel because in the end she is the most sinister-looking of my suspects." x-ed with lord Elladan and lord Bomba-ding-a-dillo __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

03-25-2008, 02:49 PM	#10
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	"Once again, my fellows, I feel the need to speak out against a hasty lynching of Halbarad; I may be misguided, but I feel that he warrants an opportunity to prove where his loyalties lie. As I am somewhat hurried in my decision today, I feel the need to express my unease regarding ++Elrohir "He seems indeed unhelpful and seems, though not outright dangerous, to possess the potential for creating disasters later on in our quest." And with this, Theodred raced off, unsure that he had made the right decision but ready to stand by it (and still repressing the urge to get rid of the irksome Orc.) __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

03-25-2008, 02:11 PM	#11
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Halbarad sighed and rested his head in his hands a moment. He needed to think clearly and it was growing difficult to do so as the company muddied the waters of reason with threats and accusations, flung this way and that. __________________ Stories and songs.

03-25-2008, 02:37 PM	#13
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	Old Bombadil couldn't help but laugh when he heard Théodred's reasoning and then he went again singing. "Oh, you mighty laddie, come home to old daddy! With you I both agree and strongly disagree. Now let me stroke your hair, see the bottom of your eyes fair. There's no evil in there? Is there?" But then he shook his head and took the skin once more. "Oh no, don't get me wrong dear Rohanian master. I'm indeed beginning to think that this northern ranger Halbarad should be spared at least toDay. He eventually tries to do something unlike some others who conveniently hide in the shadows or behind their roles as someone we should think they are." At this point Tom glanced hastily at Eomer as well. "And anyway these northern men tend to be simple, not those honey-lipped vermins the southern courts, Saruman's pits or elven halls might produce..." He glanced at the two brothers to see whether there was any reaction only to see both of them gone. "So if he's a traitor indeed, we'll be able to spot him later..." "Olorin, my friend, please share your thoughts for otherwise I need to consider you as one of those I might vote toDay as well." Finally he took his pipe from his pocket and started filling it. "So the time of decisions draws near... Any ideas you others?" EDIT: X'd with Lobelia & Eomer __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

03-25-2008, 02:27 PM	#14
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	The first part of the journey was almost at its end, and soon it would be time to vote. "My options now are Halbarad and Elrohir. Halbarad is more suspicious of those twain, but the easiest choice is not always the right one. I do not feel good voting for Elrohir either, but thus far he has been the least helpful." __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.