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07-21-2005, 10:50 PM | #241 |
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Pio, that sounds fine to me. I'll put in a post or two before that to describe what's going on.
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07-22-2005, 01:12 AM | #242 |
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Dwarves, Lorien elves, Orcs
Let's clarify something right now -- the story line for the Dwarves is not running on the same timeline as the Elven-smiths. And neither is the Lorien Elves timeline. (Once the Dwarves and Lorien Elves travel through the mines and out to Ost-in-Edhel then we can all synchronize on the time of day, etc.) And the Lindon Elves at present are way off in left-field somewhere . . . At present - it is morning for the Elvensmiths. The Dwarves, on the other hand, have just finished supper in their timeline and will be going the following day to fetch the Lorien Elves when they reach the place where the Celebrant River runs into the Mirrormere. It's 40 miles from gate to gate according to Tolkien. It will take the Dwarves 2 1/2 days from where they are (near the West-gate of Moria) to cross under the mountain and reach the East-gate of Moria (near the upper end of the Mirrormere). It will also take the Lorien Elves about 2 1/2 days from the northwestern perimeter of Lorien to reach the spot by the Mirrormere where the Dwarves will pick them up. *** So, we can take as long as it needs to get the Dwarves and Elves in position to meet, depending on what each of those groups want to cover. *** The Orcs can either surprise the Elves as they near the Mirrormere and the Dwarves rush out to their aid. Or the Dwarves and Elves can meet and be ambushed from the hills as the group passes along the western edge of the Mirrormere heading for the East-gate to Moria. Just surprise us Orcs - it's more fun that way! How does this sound to everyone concerned? ------ DWARVES I think as we travel through the mines each day, we should pick up other Dwarves to take with us. How about 20 other Dwarves? Some should be friends for each of us. (We can all invent a battle buddy - no need to write a bio for them.) That way when we meet the Orcs, some Dwarves can be badly injured and perhaps 2 or 3 die who are our friends. It should fuel our anger even more. What do you think? Any other suggestions? --- LORIEN ELVES - Arestevana and Seth Cotton You have 100 Elves with you, correct? 60 archers and 40 swordsmen all on foot - + wooden carts with supplies drawn by horses. Will it be Celeborn who leads the group this time? What do you think about the plan for the battle before the Dwarves and Elves reach the safety of Moria? Any suggestions?
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07-22-2005, 01:18 AM | #243 |
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Left field? Are we now mixing baseball and Tolkien? - E -
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07-22-2005, 02:34 AM | #244 |
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That sounds alright to me -- battle buddy and all.
I just saw Riv suggested Bror and Skald go ahead of the other two to raise more Dwarves for the expedition. That's fine with me. How about you, Folwren? -- Arry
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07-22-2005, 07:26 AM | #245 |
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I think that's alright, but if there is anything added to the RPG since last night, I've not read it and I can't right now. Mom's in a frenzy to get out of here this morning so I don't have any computer time. Nuts. I'll be back later this evening. Just do what ever, it'll probably be alright.
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07-22-2005, 09:48 AM | #246 | |
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07-22-2005, 10:41 AM | #247 |
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I think the pace of the game will slow down a bit - there's always a flurry of posting at the very start. We won't move on without you. Still waiting to hear from the Elves of Lorien about the makeshift plans. ~*~ Pio
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07-22-2005, 05:03 PM | #248 | |
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Just came home from my little trip. Haven't had computer access for six days. Sorry about that. =/ Will catch up tomorrow, I promise. Envinyatar - Quote:
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07-22-2005, 08:02 PM | #249 |
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Okay, well, I'm back now from a grand day out. What fun.
I just finished reading the posts that I had not previously read and I think it would be fine if Skald and Bror went off ahead together...however, it might not be a wise decision to send out the hue and cry and I think I'll have Bror say so. Can our dwarves not start leaving until we hear from the Lorien Elves? -Folwren
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07-23-2005, 05:42 PM | #250 |
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Filled in my save from yesterday.
Edited if needed. Have a nice weekend, Oro
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07-23-2005, 11:25 PM | #252 |
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arestevana Would you like to start moving the Lorien Elves toward the Mirrormere. We'll get the Dwarves moving through the caverns. Perhaps by the end of the coming week we can engage the Orcs . . . we'll just have to see how much it will take to get our three groups coordinated. ~*~ Pio
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07-24-2005, 01:12 AM | #254 |
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I've filled my SAVE.
I won't be on tomorrow (or rather today, I guess, since it's after midnight now). Will be able to put up a post the following day as needed. -- Arry
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07-24-2005, 04:49 PM | #255 | |
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Other than that, I've no other comments or ideas at the present.
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07-25-2005, 01:00 PM | #256 |
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Pio needs to patent this Battle Buddy System of hers.
Just a note to Alcarillo: I see that Cainenyo has made his way to the *silversmith part of town*...hopefully Narisiel and Maegisil will run into you? |
07-26-2005, 01:06 PM | #257 | |
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07-26-2005, 01:43 PM | #259 | |
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07-26-2005, 03:48 PM | #260 | |
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07-26-2005, 10:23 PM | #263 |
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I filled in my save. I'm sure the two brothers still around will be able to weigh in...
P.S.- I made sure I typed "Bror" this time.
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07-27-2005, 08:06 AM | #264 |
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Just a quickie note to say I'm back from London having performed in the Royal Albert Hall (wheee!), and I'll catch up as soon as possible.
As for sentiment...well, Narisiel's husband is already gone...*evil*
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07-27-2005, 12:01 PM | #265 |
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Welcome back, Aman!
Alcarillo - Good plan. I do hope Esgal is able to post soon. I've PMed her to see if she's alive. Last edited by Durelin; 07-27-2005 at 12:07 PM. |
07-28-2005, 03:22 AM | #266 |
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Good posts! I've moved us on to mid-winter in my latest post - getting the last of the troops to Mithlond . . . - E -
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07-28-2005, 12:05 PM | #267 |
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Would one of you like to wake us up early in the a.m. (game-time) and get your party going? ~*~ Arestevana and Seth C By the middle of next week, real time, can you have the Elves of Lorien entering the Nanduhirion Valley & nearing the southern edge of the Mirrormere. The Dwarves will meet you there. ~*~ Encai, Firefoot, and Kath Did you want to do some posts before the battle happens? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A little info about The valley/dale: Nanduhirion is what the Elves named the valley in which the Mirrormere (Kheled-zâram to the Dwarves) lies. In Common Speech, it's the Dimrill Dale. The Dwarves call it Azanulbizar. ---- The river that runs from the Mirrormere through Lorien is called The Celebrant by the Elves, The Silverlode in Common Speech, and Kibil-nâla by the Dwarves.
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07-28-2005, 12:11 PM | #268 |
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As in, early for us here humans and tomorrow (July 29) morning? 'Early' needs defining. We don't all live in the same time zones... I can get up at six, if that's what you mean, but it might be seven or eight to other people.
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07-28-2005, 12:20 PM | #269 |
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Oh, sorry! Should have been more specific . . . . . . EDITED the previous post!
I meant game-time . . . early morning for the Dwarves. So . . . any of us troglodytes (in the best sense of the word, of course) can get us going on our next day in the game and at any time convenient for the writer in real-time.
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07-28-2005, 12:58 PM | #270 |
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I was about to say that we shouldn't wait until tomorrow. lol! Thanks for the clarification, Pio.
Ic an take the lead if Arry doesn't mind the risk of Bror doing something (not so terrible) to Skald. Otherwise, Arry should take it for at least us two. What do you think, Arry? Pio's last post gave me every excuse to let my dwarf do what ever he pleased to Skald, because evidently, your dwarf deserves it. (hehehehe)
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07-28-2005, 02:58 PM | #271 |
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Well, Arry, it's too late to defend your character. I couldn't wait any more. I guess now all you have to do is avenge him.
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07-28-2005, 03:17 PM | #272 |
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*splutter . . .
Just you wait, li'l bro! Revenge is a dish best served cold . . . ♥ Skald
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07-28-2005, 03:44 PM | #273 |
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Don't take too long in at least posting. You can hold off your revenge if you think it's best cold (it puts me through a lot of pain waiting, though), but please don't keep the dwarves excursion from beginning. -Folwren Last edited by Folwren; 07-28-2005 at 09:11 PM. |
07-28-2005, 10:44 PM | #274 |
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I've put up my first post. The orcs are currently preparing to set up a temporary camp while they wait for the Lorien orcs to arrive. I made it a regiment of approximately 1000 orcs -- if anyone thinks this is too large, let me know. Also, there are five companies, each with a lieutenant to look after that group. Firefoot and Kath -- if you want one of your characters to assume one of these roles, feel free to "promote" him or create a carry-along. This way we could get some more interaction.
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07-29-2005, 02:15 AM | #275 |
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1000 Orcs is far too many for our little band of Dwarves and Elves. We would be massacred!
There are about 100 Elves and probably only 20 to 25 Dwarves - and some of those will be positioned at the East-gate and close it should the Orcs come too close. Can a smaller band of Orcs be dispatched to see what's going on in the valley and be the ones who engage us? ~*~ Pio
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07-29-2005, 05:27 AM | #276 |
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I'd agree that 1000 is too many; 100-200 sounds like a better number. We're supposed to lose this battle, after all.
Edit: I have a post up. I certainly don't see my primary character as a leadership type, so I just left them in the regular contingent. I went ahead and used the character Lushurd you created, Encai, for my Orcs' company leader, if that's all right. Last edited by Firefoot; 07-29-2005 at 06:32 AM. |
07-29-2005, 08:28 AM | #277 |
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I've done my post and have made myself a scout just so we don't have to write a scout report. I thought it might speed things along a little. If anyone feels I should change it feel free to tell me as I wasn't entirely sure whether the Elves had been sending out scouts of their own.
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07-29-2005, 11:45 AM | #278 |
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Aman - Wonderful post. Just one thing: the times conflict in our posts. My posts make it morning. But I love your post and your descriptions of evening so much...I could change my posts. Which would work better for you and what you had in mind?
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07-29-2005, 12:05 PM | #279 |
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I've started us off. Skald has gone north a ways to pick up two of his friends - Bildr and Bisi Grimsteel. He's made plans to meet with up with Bror and whomever he's gathered up in the chamber just before the King's Bridge. It should take a day (game-time) for them to get there. Do you want to move us on to that time? Another day of travel after that should bring us near the Eastern chambers and the gate. Skald has two forges he wants to visit there to pick up some old friends from the Brassbeards and the Hardhammers. By then we should be able to meet Riv and Orin and exit Moria to find the Elves.
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07-29-2005, 12:14 PM | #280 |
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Arry,
Thank you. I've read the post and it looks good. I will go ahead and move them on to the end of the day, then, and bring a few of Bror's acquaintances with him. I can't do that just now, though. I should get a post up later on this afternoon. ------------------------------------------------------- Encaitare, Firefoot, and Kath, Good posts!! I particularly like your character's, Firefoot. But, like the others said, 1000 is a bit much for us few dwarves and troop of elves... -Folwren
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