Red Flows the Sirannon Planning/Discussion Thread - Page 15 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Folwren · 10-13-2005, 09:05 AM

Alright, I've finally written a post.

Pio, I brought you back into the action. Hope you don't mind.

Arry...I used your character a bit. If you don't like what I had him say, or would like to re-write what he said, feel free to say so.

And about the Dwarves helping the elves...well, I figured that if they're going to be taking Celeborn and his elves all the way to Elrond, they'll want quite a number of Dwarves, in case of attack. Things are dangerous now. So I didn't have the Stonecuts be put in charge of it. If you think that's how it should be, tell me so. I wasn't sure.

-- Folwren

piosenniel · 10-13-2005, 09:30 PM

Folwren

Before I write a post - I'm not sure how it got to be evening time.

Riv originally came home very early in the morning; had the talk with Skald; left with Unna. Bror came in a little while later; Skald was in the midst of getting drunk; Bror and Skald had a talk. Then Viss comes in while the two younger brothers are joking about.

So, perhaps it's near noonish?

~*~ Pio

Folwren · 10-14-2005, 08:45 AM

Ah, yes...time. I was confused on that matter, as you can probably tell. I was actually imagining it to be a very late night at the time being, because I know that Riv got back late. I wasn't patching things together quite right or else I should have realized that it was going to be morning sometime.

I don't think, however, that it's quite noon yet. Probably more mid-morning...around ten, at latest. Hows that sound?

Sorry about getting all messed up. It's entirely my fault. I'll edit my post.

-- Folwren

piosenniel · 10-14-2005, 12:37 PM

Folwren

Thanks for the edit!

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Durelin

Once I have my SAVE filled in, everyone will be in position for the battle, won't they?

Shall we get that going soon?

I was hoping to have this game wrapped up by the end of October. Would that be a possibility?

~*~ Pio

Durelin · 10-14-2005, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pio

Once I have my SAVE filled in, everyone will be in position for the battle, won't they?

Shall we get that going soon?

I was hoping to have this game wrapped up by the end of October. Would that be a possibility?

As long as the Orcs are ready to start the battle, then we can start that as soon as possible. Getting this game finished by the end of October sounds good. My next post will be getting the battle started. Orcs - let me know if you need to make any more posts. I'll put a Save up before my post beginning the battle, if need be.

My post should be up by tomorrow, at the latest.

-Durelin

Mithalwen · 10-14-2005, 01:43 PM

So what is going to happen to the elves in Ost in Edhil ..... ? Bit confused is flight still and option or is it fighting only?

Durelin · 10-14-2005, 01:48 PM

The citizens were told to evacuate...but too late. In a very fluid timeframe, Celebrimbor made his announcement, and now my next post will be early the next morning, even before dawn, when the army attacks. Most of the Elves that intended to flee have not had the chance to. So, they're trapped. If you post about your character fleeing during the day, then you may. Or you can have her be among those trapped. It's up to you, even though I don't yet have any specific plans for any evacuees.

Mithalwen · 10-14-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

The citizens were told to evacuate...but too late. In a very fluid timeframe, Celebrimbor made his announcement, and now my next post will be early the next morning, even before dawn, when the army attacks. Most of the Elves that intended to flee have not had the chance to. So, they're trapped. If you post about your character fleeing during the day, then you may. Or you can have her be among those trapped. It's up to you, even though I don't yet have any specific plans for any evacuees.

Trapped works better ... Okies.....

Folwren · 10-14-2005, 03:17 PM

This is depressing.

CaptainofDespair · 10-14-2005, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

This is depressing.

Depressing things can be morbidly amusing.

On another note, I will have a post prepared soon enough, and then it will be...posted. I'll tie some things up that I wanted to (if they can be fit in coherently), and then I'll bring Angoroth and the Army up to speed on the commencement of the siege/battle.

Durelin · 10-14-2005, 04:18 PM

Alcarillo

I'm afraid that during the writing of my post I came up with an idea for pulling your character into the story with Maegisil, through placing him as getting stuck with 'guard duty' outside Celebrimbor's chambers. Yes, Celebrimbor is going crazy. Of course, I can change this very easily, just thought it might be fun. Is that okay with you, or would you like me to change it?

Firefoot · 10-14-2005, 04:48 PM

I've written up a post to be put into the general save.

~*~*~*~

Evening was nearing by the time Kharn almost literally shoved Grimkul and Ulwakh out of his tent. “Get out of my tent, you foul mountain vermin!” he snarled. Grimkul spared him a slight victorious smile, fury and the need for vengeance still gleaming in his yellow eyes. Kharn quailed under that look for a moment before swinging his whip at the two now-retreating forms.

Ulwakh led the way, threading his way quickly through the camp to put as much distance as possible between them and the captains, mostly Kharn. He wasted no time in cutting with a dagger the rope binding him to Grimkul, then the rope around Grimkul’s hands. Though Grimkul seemed hardly to mind, Ulwakh could not help but notice the way Grimkul’s bloodied legs hardly supported his weight, nearly giving out numerous times. Clearly, his fury still fueled him, but what about when that grew less hot? Battle loomed – Grimkul could hardly fight in such a condition.

Before too long, Ulwakh started looking around for a promising bit of space in the crowded camp. He dared not go too close to the periphery lest Grimkul get any more idiot ideas into his head. When he finally did find one, he sat down carefully, looking around as if worried about taking another Orc’s area. No one immediately disputed the claim and he relaxed somewhat. Grimkul removed his pack and dropped it carelessly on the ground before collapsing beside it, all the while saying not a word. Ulwakh sat uneasily, fearing for the outburst that he feared would surely come.

But it never did. The fading afternoon light faded into dusk, but still Grimkul sat unmoving, staring broodingly into space. Ulwakh grew hungry and tentatively dug into Grimkul’s pack for some dried meat, yet Grimkul still seemed not to notice. Occasionally his hand strayed to his sword hilt, or he might mouth some words Ulwakh couldn’t make out. The muscles in his face were taut, strained. Ulwakh finally tired and laid down to sleep, but Grimkul stared on into the night. The fire of hatred showed clearly in his eyes, not the fickle hatred for a meddlesome or irritating Orc, or for a fool of a commander, or for the Elves and Dwarves against whom he so fiercely fought, but hatred born of long taunting and torment – undying, burning hatred.

Ulwakh wished Grimkul would yell and rage.

Alcarillo · 10-14-2005, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

Alcarillo

I'm afraid that during the writing of my post I came up with an idea for pulling your character into the story with Maegisil, through placing him as getting stuck with 'guard duty' outside Celebrimbor's chambers. Yes, Celebrimbor is going crazy. Of course, I can change this very easily, just thought it might be fun. Is that okay with you, or would you like me to change it?

Um, could you change it? I just had a different scenario for Cainenyo before the battle in my head. Perhaps Maegisil and Cainenyo can meet when the fighting starts? Or perhaps during the battle Cainenyo runs into the palace - burning in places and badly hurt by those catapults - and finds Maegisil? Or something else, maybe? One finds the other wounded in the streets? Perhaps there are roving bands of warriors in the streets, chasing orcs and trying to escape the city, and Maegisil and Cainenyo happen to join together?

Durelin · 10-14-2005, 05:46 PM

Firefoot - Posted.

Alcarillo - Edited.

Arestevana - (If you're still around) I now ask the same question I asked Alcarillo: may Gilduin have been recruited to guard crazy Celebrimbor's chambers, and perhaps hang with Maegisil a bit?

piosenniel · 10-14-2005, 10:19 PM

Folwren, Arry

I filled my original save.

In the new one, I'll get us and Celeborn's warriors to Elrond's troops. Once we're there what does everyone want to do?

I think I'll have Riv hurry back to Khazad-dum. He'll be one of the Dwarves that comes out with King Durin and attacks Sauron's troops from the rear, giving elrond and his people time to gather up what refugees they can and head for the area that will become Rivendell.

Do either of you want to stay with Elrond's guys and fight on that front?

~*~ Pio

piosenniel · 10-15-2005, 11:32 AM

OK - I've filled my second SAVE and gotten us to Lord Elrond's camp.

Riv's going back with some of the other Dwarves - he's left the question open for Skald and Bror about what they'll decide to do.

Mithalwen · 10-15-2005, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

This is depressing.

You're depressed? I am about one post away from killing "my" family ... actually I can't wait

This part of the plot was never going to be cheering.....

Envinyatar · 10-15-2005, 02:43 PM

Alright - it has been mentioned that the Dwarves have been invited to join with the Elves for battle if they wish.

- E -

Folwren · 10-15-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by Mithalwen:
You're depressed? I am about one post away from killing "my" family ... actually I can't wait

This part of the plot was never going to be cheering.....

No, I'm not depressed, but the story itself is depressing. I might be depressed after I read everybody's posts about terror and destruction, but I'm not sad yet.

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Pio and Arry,

Speaking as a little brother - I'll stay if Skald does.

Actually, Arry, even though that's the case, I think we may be able to be in a lot of excitement if we keep our Dwarves with the elves and the fighting. So, I would like to stay. But I don't want to be there all by myself.

-- Folwren

Arry · 10-15-2005, 05:47 PM

I'd like it if Skald stays to fight with Bror.

But, Folwren - can you write about how you want to stay first? Then Arry can have an angsty moment, torn between his little brother and his older.

-- Arry

Folwren · 10-15-2005, 07:23 PM

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But, Folwren - can you write about how you want to stay first? Then Arry can have an angsty moment, torn between his little brother and his older. - Arry

Yeah, I can do that.

Will have it up shortly...

EDIT: Okay, it's done. Clumsily handled, I'm afraid. I didn't know how to put all the emotions that were passing through his head into words. I wish I were a better writer. It was all very vivid in my mind, you know? Oh well. There you go, Arry. I'm looking forward to seeing your post.

-- Folwren

Nurumaiel · 10-16-2005, 03:12 PM

Quick note... my SAVE of 10/14 is filled in.

And excellent writing thus far, everyone!

Folwren · 10-16-2005, 03:25 PM

Great post, Arry!

Envinyatar,

How long are the elves and dwarves going to sit in that one place? Are they staying there that night, or continuing on? How far is it until they come to the black army? They never reach it to the city, do they?

And, in time reference to the beginning of the siege against the city, where are we? Is it the evening before the beginning that Durelin and the Captain have written about? Or is it later that day? Or is it some other time?

If you don't know all these answers, perhaps Durelin or Pio will know.

-- Folwren

Envinyatar · 10-16-2005, 08:58 PM

Once there is a post that the city is attacked - then we can post, say, one post . . . one vague-ish sort of post, of the now combined forces moving toward the city.

I've made it a nebulous X number of days that we are now from the Jewelsmiths.

We won't actually join the fight until the city is overrun by Sauron's army and and what refugees there are are fleeing.

I'm hoping that either CaptainofDespair or Durelin will let us know here on the Discussion thread that this has happened - then we'll launch our attack against Sauron's forces as they turn to destroy us.

At that point, Riv and Dwarven King and all should attack from the rear and draw off the atack against us.

CaptainofDespair · 10-17-2005, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Envinyatar

I'm hoping that either CaptainofDespair or Durelin will let us know here on the Discussion thread that this has happened - then we'll launch our attack against Sauron's forces as they turn to destroy us.

Well, I've begun the first moments of the siege. This will, in a few days (to give all a chance to post reactions and such), lead to another post of mine, in which the city's core elements will be overrun.

Envinyatar · 10-17-2005, 02:30 PM

Folwren

Lord Elrond has paid you a visit!

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I have shamelessly plundered this description of Elrond written by Tolkien. My apologies to the author. I just couldn't do much better than he.

Quote:

The face of Elrond was ageless, neither old nor young, though in it was written the memory of many things both glad and sorrowful. His hair was dark as the shadows of twilight, and upon it was set a circlet of silver; his eyes were grey as a clear evening, and in them was a light like the light of stars. Venerable he seemed as a king crowned with many winters, and yet hale as a tried warrior in the fulness of his strength. He was the Lord of Rivendell and mighty among both Elves and Men.

-- 'Many Meetings'; The Fellowship of the Ring

Folwren · 10-18-2005, 07:55 AM

Goodness gracious. Thanks for letting Elrond be nice, Envinyatar.

As for you, Arry......what am I supposed to do now? Skald demands an explanation out of Bror, Bror's still shocked and possibly scared at being addressed by Elrond and then seeing his brother wake up hours too soon...what's he supposed to say?

'Uh...nothing, Skald...just go back to sleep.'

I'll have to think about this one.

-- Folwren

Amanaduial the archer · 10-18-2005, 03:37 PM

Nice posts there starting the seige - and the dwarves keeping up an admirable commentary by terms serious and silly, as ever. I am sorry I haven't made a post for a while, longer than I would have intended - I will join in the seige as soon as I can; homework has me snowed under at the moment. Thursday if I can! Sorry, and thanks for your patience

Encaitare · 10-19-2005, 09:05 PM

Hey, Firefoot, nice post as usual.

I've decided you have my permission to have Grimkul kill Kharn at some point... he really deserves his revenge. Just let me know when you're going to do it, maybe we could work out a fight...

Firefoot · 10-20-2005, 05:43 AM

Sure thing. I'm thinking we let it get into the heart of battle, like when they get to the point of actually invading the city. I'd imagine that would be a lot less ordered, as far as the army goes.

Arry · 10-21-2005, 03:06 AM

I've filled my SAVE.

It will be interesting to see how Bror takes what Skald has said.

I implied in it that we would soon be facing the enemy - so Envinyatar, I guess we'll follow along when you make your post where Elrond's forces attempt to get close to Ost-in-edhil.

-- Arry

Folwren · 10-21-2005, 09:46 AM

Well, I don't know that Bror's taken it particularly well. I've written my post. Hope it's to your satisfaction.

-- Folwren

CaptainofDespair · 10-25-2005, 01:42 PM

Okey doke.

I've posted my post of rallying the troops for the charge, and the beginnings of the skirmish at the gates. Since Angoroth isn't directly part of that action, I've left it up to those character involved in it to detail it.

Soon (within a day or two, I hope), I'll also post an 'after the gate battle, and the city is overrun post'. That'll leave everyone else to flee, die, or continue the streetfighting. Angoroth will have some 'business' to attend to.

Firefoot · 10-25-2005, 05:33 PM

Hey, Alcarillo - you want to work out some kind of fight sequence? If you wanted to start something at the end of your post, I could finish it up (or not, depending...). I don't think either of us wants our characters killed yet, but they can always be separated by the tides of battle.

If so, both Grimkul and Ulwakh would be wielding their scimitars, though other weapons are always at the ready if the need so arises.

Alcarillo · 10-25-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Hey, Alcarillo - you want to work out some kind of fight sequence? If you wanted to start something at the end of your post, I could finish it up (or not, depending...). I don't think either of us wants our characters killed yet, but they can always be separated by the tides of battle.

Great idea! I'll fill in my save as soon as possible. And no, I'm not quite ready to let Cainenyo bite the dust. You wouldn't mind, though, if, say, Grimkul got a nasty cut down his arm? Or if Ulwakh got a bloody nose? You may do the same to Cainenyo if you wish.

Firefoot · 10-25-2005, 06:38 PM

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You wouldn't mind, though, if, say, Grimkul got a nasty cut down his arm? Or if Ulwakh got bloodied nose? You may do the same to Cainenyo if you wish.

Go right ahead.

Kath · 10-26-2005, 04:16 AM

I am so very sorry that I have been so uninvolved in this. I've been quite ill recently and have just not had the energy to think up posts but that's no real excuse. I am even more sorry though that I'm going to miss the battle because it looks like it will be great! If anyone wants to kill off Ugburz they have free rein to do so in any way they like.

Encaitare · 10-27-2005, 08:45 PM

Whew. Erbar Telemarth is over at last, and I can put my energies back into this game!

Child of the 7th Age · 10-28-2005, 11:31 AM

Encaitare,

Angoroth has told me to keep an eye on your character.... Any chance of the two of us having a little encounter sometime before the end of this tale? Please pm or post on this thread.

CaptainofDespair....

The gate is just beginning to go. I leave the rest up to you with your greater talents and nastiness.

Child

CaptainofDespair · 10-28-2005, 12:31 PM

Well done, Child!

I have a post ready, which I will be, of course, posting soon. I have to check up on a few things first, but then I will place it on the game thread.

I've decided to skip the actual destruction of the gate, and I've jumped it slightly ahead. Ulrung and the orcs, if they wish, can detail it if they must. I'll be sending Angoroth into the city, with a contingent of guards, where he'll he run into Maegisil. From there, well...you'll see.

10-13-2005, 09:05 AM	#561
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Alright, I've finally written a post. Pio, I brought you back into the action. Hope you don't mind. Arry...I used your character a bit. If you don't like what I had him say, or would like to re-write what he said, feel free to say so. And about the Dwarves helping the elves...well, I figured that if they're going to be taking Celeborn and his elves all the way to Elrond, they'll want quite a number of Dwarves, in case of attack. Things are dangerous now. So I didn't have the Stonecuts be put in charge of it. If you think that's how it should be, tell me so. I wasn't sure. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-13-2005, 09:30 PM	#562
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Folwren Before I write a post - I'm not sure how it got to be evening time. Riv originally came home very early in the morning; had the talk with Skald; left with Unna. Bror came in a little while later; Skald was in the midst of getting drunk; Bror and Skald had a talk. Then Viss comes in while the two younger brothers are joking about. So, perhaps it's near noonish? ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-14-2005, 08:45 AM	#563
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Ah, yes...time. I was confused on that matter, as you can probably tell. I was actually imagining it to be a very late night at the time being, because I know that Riv got back late. I wasn't patching things together quite right or else I should have realized that it was going to be morning sometime. I don't think, however, that it's quite noon yet. Probably more mid-morning...around ten, at latest. Hows that sound? Sorry about getting all messed up. It's entirely my fault. I'll edit my post. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-14-2005, 12:37 PM	#564
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Folwren Thanks for the edit! -------------------- Durelin Once I have my SAVE filled in, everyone will be in position for the battle, won't they? Shall we get that going soon? I was hoping to have this game wrapped up by the end of October. Would that be a possibility? ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-14-2005, 01:43 PM	#566
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	So what is going to happen to the elves in Ost in Edhil ..... ? Bit confused is flight still and option or is it fighting only? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-14-2005, 01:48 PM	#567
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	The citizens were told to evacuate...but too late. In a very fluid timeframe, Celebrimbor made his announcement, and now my next post will be early the next morning, even before dawn, when the army attacks. Most of the Elves that intended to flee have not had the chance to. So, they're trapped. If you post about your character fleeing during the day, then you may. Or you can have her be among those trapped. It's up to you, even though I don't yet have any specific plans for any evacuees.

10-14-2005, 03:17 PM	#569
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	This is depressing. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-14-2005, 04:18 PM	#571
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Alcarillo I'm afraid that during the writing of my post I came up with an idea for pulling your character into the story with Maegisil, through placing him as getting stuck with 'guard duty' outside Celebrimbor's chambers. Yes, Celebrimbor is going crazy. Of course, I can change this very easily, just thought it might be fun. Is that okay with you, or would you like me to change it?

10-14-2005, 04:48 PM	#572
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I've written up a post to be put into the general save. ~~~*~ Evening was nearing by the time Kharn almost literally shoved Grimkul and Ulwakh out of his tent. “Get out of my tent, you foul mountain vermin!” he snarled. Grimkul spared him a slight victorious smile, fury and the need for vengeance still gleaming in his yellow eyes. Kharn quailed under that look for a moment before swinging his whip at the two now-retreating forms. Ulwakh led the way, threading his way quickly through the camp to put as much distance as possible between them and the captains, mostly Kharn. He wasted no time in cutting with a dagger the rope binding him to Grimkul, then the rope around Grimkul’s hands. Though Grimkul seemed hardly to mind, Ulwakh could not help but notice the way Grimkul’s bloodied legs hardly supported his weight, nearly giving out numerous times. Clearly, his fury still fueled him, but what about when that grew less hot? Battle loomed – Grimkul could hardly fight in such a condition. Before too long, Ulwakh started looking around for a promising bit of space in the crowded camp. He dared not go too close to the periphery lest Grimkul get any more idiot ideas into his head. When he finally did find one, he sat down carefully, looking around as if worried about taking another Orc’s area. No one immediately disputed the claim and he relaxed somewhat. Grimkul removed his pack and dropped it carelessly on the ground before collapsing beside it, all the while saying not a word. Ulwakh sat uneasily, fearing for the outburst that he feared would surely come. But it never did. The fading afternoon light faded into dusk, but still Grimkul sat unmoving, staring broodingly into space. Ulwakh grew hungry and tentatively dug into Grimkul’s pack for some dried meat, yet Grimkul still seemed not to notice. Occasionally his hand strayed to his sword hilt, or he might mouth some words Ulwakh couldn’t make out. The muscles in his face were taut, strained. Ulwakh finally tired and laid down to sleep, but Grimkul stared on into the night. The fire of hatred showed clearly in his eyes, not the fickle hatred for a meddlesome or irritating Orc, or for a fool of a commander, or for the Elves and Dwarves against whom he so fiercely fought, but hatred born of long taunting and torment – undying, burning hatred. Ulwakh wished Grimkul would yell and rage.

10-14-2005, 05:46 PM	#574
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Firefoot - Posted. Alcarillo - Edited. Arestevana - (If you're still around) I now ask the same question I asked Alcarillo: may Gilduin have been recruited to guard crazy Celebrimbor's chambers, and perhaps hang with Maegisil a bit?

10-14-2005, 10:19 PM	#575
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Folwren, Arry I filled my original save. In the new one, I'll get us and Celeborn's warriors to Elrond's troops. Once we're there what does everyone want to do? I think I'll have Riv hurry back to Khazad-dum. He'll be one of the Dwarves that comes out with King Durin and attacks Sauron's troops from the rear, giving elrond and his people time to gather up what refugees they can and head for the area that will become Rivendell. Do either of you want to stay with Elrond's guys and fight on that front? ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-15-2005, 11:32 AM	#576
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	OK - I've filled my second SAVE and gotten us to Lord Elrond's camp. Riv's going back with some of the other Dwarves - he's left the question open for Skald and Bror about what they'll decide to do. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-15-2005, 02:43 PM	#578
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	Alright - it has been mentioned that the Dwarves have been invited to join with the Elves for battle if they wish. - E - __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

10-15-2005, 05:47 PM	#580
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	I'd like it if Skald stays to fight with Bror. But, Folwren - can you write about how you want to stay first? Then Arry can have an angsty moment, torn between his little brother and his older. -- Arry __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien

10-16-2005, 03:12 PM	#582
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	Quick note... my SAVE of 10/14 is filled in. And excellent writing thus far, everyone! __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

10-16-2005, 03:25 PM	#583
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Great post, Arry! Envinyatar, How long are the elves and dwarves going to sit in that one place? Are they staying there that night, or continuing on? How far is it until they come to the black army? They never reach it to the city, do they? And, in time reference to the beginning of the siege against the city, where are we? Is it the evening before the beginning that Durelin and the Captain have written about? Or is it later that day? Or is it some other time? If you don't know all these answers, perhaps Durelin or Pio will know. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-16-2005, 08:58 PM	#584
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	Once there is a post that the city is attacked - then we can post, say, one post . . . one vague-ish sort of post, of the now combined forces moving toward the city. I've made it a nebulous X number of days that we are now from the Jewelsmiths. We won't actually join the fight until the city is overrun by Sauron's army and and what refugees there are are fleeing. I'm hoping that either CaptainofDespair or Durelin will let us know here on the Discussion thread that this has happened - then we'll launch our attack against Sauron's forces as they turn to destroy us. At that point, Riv and Dwarven King and all should attack from the rear and draw off the atack against us. __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

10-18-2005, 07:55 AM	#587
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Goodness gracious. Thanks for letting Elrond be nice, Envinyatar. As for you, Arry......what am I supposed to do now? Skald demands an explanation out of Bror, Bror's still shocked and possibly scared at being addressed by Elrond and then seeing his brother wake up hours too soon...what's he supposed to say? 'Uh...nothing, Skald...just go back to sleep.' I'll have to think about this one. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-18-2005, 03:37 PM	#588
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	Nice posts there starting the seige - and the dwarves keeping up an admirable commentary by terms serious and silly, as ever. I am sorry I haven't made a post for a while, longer than I would have intended - I will join in the seige as soon as I can; homework has me snowed under at the moment. Thursday if I can! Sorry, and thanks for your patience __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

10-19-2005, 09:05 PM	#589
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Hey, Firefoot, nice post as usual. I've decided you have my permission to have Grimkul kill Kharn at some point... he really deserves his revenge. Just let me know when you're going to do it, maybe we could work out a fight...

10-20-2005, 05:43 AM	#590
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Sure thing. I'm thinking we let it get into the heart of battle, like when they get to the point of actually invading the city. I'd imagine that would be a lot less ordered, as far as the army goes.

10-21-2005, 03:06 AM	#591
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	I've filled my SAVE. It will be interesting to see how Bror takes what Skald has said. I implied in it that we would soon be facing the enemy - so Envinyatar, I guess we'll follow along when you make your post where Elrond's forces attempt to get close to Ost-in-edhil. -- Arry __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien

10-21-2005, 09:46 AM	#592
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Well, I don't know that Bror's taken it particularly well. I've written my post. Hope it's to your satisfaction. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-25-2005, 01:42 PM	#593
CaptainofDespair Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 413	Okey doke. I've posted my post of rallying the troops for the charge, and the beginnings of the skirmish at the gates. Since Angoroth isn't directly part of that action, I've left it up to those character involved in it to detail it. Soon (within a day or two, I hope), I'll also post an 'after the gate battle, and the city is overrun post'. That'll leave everyone else to flee, die, or continue the streetfighting. Angoroth will have some 'business' to attend to.

10-25-2005, 05:33 PM	#594
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Hey, Alcarillo - you want to work out some kind of fight sequence? If you wanted to start something at the end of your post, I could finish it up (or not, depending...). I don't think either of us wants our characters killed yet, but they can always be separated by the tides of battle. If so, both Grimkul and Ulwakh would be wielding their scimitars, though other weapons are always at the ready if the need so arises.

10-26-2005, 04:16 AM	#597
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I am so very sorry that I have been so uninvolved in this. I've been quite ill recently and have just not had the energy to think up posts but that's no real excuse. I am even more sorry though that I'm going to miss the battle because it looks like it will be great! If anyone wants to kill off Ugburz they have free rein to do so in any way they like. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

10-27-2005, 08:45 PM	#598
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Whew. Erbar Telemarth is over at last, and I can put my energies back into this game!

10-28-2005, 11:31 AM	#599
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Encaitare, Angoroth has told me to keep an eye on your character.... Any chance of the two of us having a little encounter sometime before the end of this tale? Please pm or post on this thread. CaptainofDespair.... The gate is just beginning to go. I leave the rest up to you with your greater talents and nastiness. Child

10-28-2005, 12:31 PM	#600
CaptainofDespair Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 413	Well done, Child! I have a post ready, which I will be, of course, posting soon. I have to check up on a few things first, but then I will place it on the game thread. I've decided to skip the actual destruction of the gate, and I've jumped it slightly ahead. Ulrung and the orcs, if they wish, can detail it if they must. I'll be sending Angoroth into the city, with a contingent of guards, where he'll he run into Maegisil. From there, well...you'll see.