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Warg: why don't you see about maybe huning down something to eat and perhaps share with the rest? You never know what you might find...
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09-12-2002, 10:39 PM
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There's tons of carnage from which an observant wolf may choose. Freshly roasted, even. I can't speak for Saruman, but surely Wormtongue would approve. Just a modest proposal. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
I will add my first post tomorrow afternoon, so I beg that no one write anything for Leoden or Gurthden until then. I have plans that are approved by Thenamir, and I hope you all will like where it takes the story. I would not have thought about rejoining the RPG, but the standard of writing it has come to is just amazing, and it's really an honor to have been a part and to continue doing so. There isn't a person involved that isn't interesting, unique, and gifted in writing his or her character.
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09-13-2002, 05:32 AM
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ROFLH!!!!!!, Thenamir! (That last H is for 'helplessly'!) I nominate that post, along with several others of yours here on the discussion thread, for archiving when the RPG is finished! On this RPG, even the discussion turns into a game!!
Dwarin, nice change of pace after all the fighting - and quite poetic! Rimbaud, the continuity is very good now, but I am curious about the 'football commentary' - since it's not in your RPG post, would you please post it here for our enjoyment? Please?! Thenamir, one important question for the trip to Ost-in-Edhil - how far is it and approximately how long will it take us to get there? While I'm asking - just where are we?? I'm not sure how to carry on, though assuming we won't have to battle constantly on our way... This is so much fun! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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09-13-2002, 08:58 AM
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Estelyn -- back when Gilthalion was leading us a bit more closely, Arenia was instructed to say that the trip North might take as long as 30 days, since we had no mounts and some were wounded. However, Telefax, the half-brother of Shadowfax, made the journey there and back (at top speed) in a mere 2 days. So it will depend (as all things do in an RPG) on events and circumstances, but it may take some time before we arrive.
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09-13-2002, 10:19 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
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Thenamir, I thought Telefax went to the Ranger camp - is that the same location as the ruined city? I thought not!
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09-13-2002, 11:24 AM
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You haven't read far enough -- Telefax turned and came back to his master some time ago...he stayed at the Ranger camp just long enough for the rangers to place a few items in his saddlebag (a map, among other things) before he raced back to where Kalohern was.
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09-13-2002, 11:45 AM
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Err Thenamir, I think when you said north you meant the ranger camp, Esty was thinking Ost-in-edhil
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09-13-2002, 12:44 PM
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Will anyone pick up the part of Ulfwine? He is still wandering lost in the forest after the Battle of Fire. Unless we decide to make him an unfortunate casualty, of whom no more is found out...unless perhaps the Warg were to discover his body...
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09-13-2002, 12:46 PM
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I'm a little confused at the moment:
Estyln seems to want to proceed north without linking up with anyone else. Thenamir seems to want to go find his wounded friend. Or perhaps I'm getting the wrong impression. Best of luck to you all! Ransom
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09-13-2002, 12:53 PM
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Patience Rimbaud, we've had Ulfwine playerless for almost a year now. If we can wait that long I'm sure we can wait a few more days. I could take him but I had rather hoped Kate could take care of it.
Ransom, I think you did get the wrong impression. I'm sure loose ends will be tied up soon.
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09-13-2002, 01:04 PM
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Ransom, you misunderstood my intentions - the message to Thenamir was that he need not seek Taradan - he is in good hands and the healing will take too much time for him to join the group. Can you please edit your post so that Volkmar reassures Thenamir and they seek to rejoin the rest of the group? Taradan will not be meeting the others till Ost-in-Edhil, I think. Thanks!
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09-13-2002, 01:09 PM
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There seems to be a good bit of confusion going on here. With all of the high quality posters joining the rpg the amount og communication needs to increase also. It might be a good idea to meet in a chat room and hammer out the details of this rpg.
Any suggestions for a time?
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09-13-2002, 01:21 PM
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My appologies. The post has been changed. Now Volkmar and Thenamir are (hopefully) going to link up with everyone else while drawing the enemies away from the injured Taradin & co.
I'm free tonight and most of tommorrow (EDT). [ September 13, 2002: Message edited by: Ransom ]
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09-13-2002, 02:01 PM
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OK, just so we all know what's happening, here's the immediate plans for the next couple of posts.
(1) Dwarin & Co. are going to stay put on Elwood's advice so that... (2) Elwood and the Warg can track down Thenamir and Volkmar and... (3) lead them back to Dwarin & Co. (4) Kate (onewhitetree) will post shortly using Gurthden and Leoden -- HANDS OFF these characters until she does so. (5) I am taking over Ulfwine until a suitable player is found (hint hint, BW) He will probably plunder the dead body of Storwolos for money and/or weapons before rushing to rejoin the group, which he will do soon. Posts within this framework thru the weekend. I will redouble my efforts to get the next direction from Gilthlaion. Good work, all, great posts!
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09-13-2002, 02:11 PM
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GreatWarg - before I post Elwood & the Warg's scene/activity, I want to give you a little room for your post. If you get a chance, go for it! Elwood has found you in the forest and is going to ask you for help in finding missing companions. The ones found will turn out to be Thenamir and our new member Volkmar/Ransom.
I look forward to your post.
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09-13-2002, 09:28 PM
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No problem Rimbaud. I already mentioned in an earlier post that Khelek noticed Thenamir was not with the group. PM to me what you're planning to do, or else I will have to figure it out for myself. And as any Elf knows, a Warg that has only enough wits to run from a fuzzie, probably can't figure out what an Elf has up his sleeve.
Everyone Else - Yes, a meeting in the chat room would be nice. However, with community service working in an animal shelter, I will have to find time in my busy schedule.
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09-13-2002, 09:34 PM
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Actually GW we got everything worked out in a chat already. Rimbaud can inform you on the details and how they pertain to you
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09-15-2002, 10:44 PM
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The Perilous Poet
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Apologies for the delay over the weekend. There will be an Elwood post tomorrow.
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09-16-2002, 06:37 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
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...meanwhile, back at the ranch...
New Taradan post is up!
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09-17-2002, 04:05 PM
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Master Rimbaud,
I am puzzled. You are writing skillfully for Elwood, but your last post missed on two important areas. One, you left the post hainging for a reply from Elwood, who is being played at present by yourself. I almost took up a reply to write as Elwood! Secondly, your post follows the one in which Volkmar and I have already discovered Ulfwine, so there should be the three of us, unless you'd like me to rearrange the posts, which could be a bit trickier for editing this time. Just wondering if Elwood might have lost an eye in the fight...
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09-18-2002, 07:57 AM
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The Perilous Poet
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Thenamir and others - my apologies. I posted in haste. My last few posts, as I am sure has been noted, have been of considerably shorter length and of arguably inferior quality. These have been rushed jobs, I wish to participate but am pressed for time. The post will be corrected.
Thank you for your timely advice. Regarding my unusually muddled ending - I was interrupted and never found the time yesterday to complete. Bear with me; we deceased French Radicals work on a different timescale... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Edited: the above smiley resembles indeed the victim of a horrendously mistaken 'eye-ectomy'... [ September 18, 2002: Message edited by: Rimbaud ]
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One last nit-pick, Rim:
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Thenamir of Rohan Member of the Birch John Society "Preserving Wooden Privvys!!"
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09-18-2002, 03:05 PM
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Thenamir,
 Picnic at the Bonfire Glade starts this Wednesday in the Freestyle RPG Room at around 5ish EDT. I would enjoying seeing you and a goodly representation of the Rohanian contingent there! Bethberry
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09-18-2002, 03:15 PM
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The Perilous Poet
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Corrected, Thenamir. You are all lucky to have your posts viewed next to my extraordinary incompetencies; you can't fail but look like masters.
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09-20-2002, 06:14 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
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Great post, Thenamir!! You've picked the various threads up very nicely! Let's keep it moving! (Gone for two days - will post when I'm back.)
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09-20-2002, 09:30 AM
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Thanks, Este!
To the rest, Thenamir and his group are rejoining the rest near to sunset. That gives us some time (story wise) to make camp one more night. Before we move on northward, let's see if we can resolve any remaining issues that might lie between characters -- a good chance for some character development, show a bit more of your character to the reader than they have seen. Try to favor interaction with other characters, rather than narrative exposition, to open up some new threads we can explore while we travel. I was of the mind that once we got moving again, I would write a post like, "And so after many days of uneventful hiking northward..." to get us nearer to our destination, but now I am not so sure. There are a couple of scenarios that I'd like to open up (of course, you'll have to wait to find out what they are) that will involve Saruman continuing to oppose us, but in different ways -- less battle, more cunning and deviousness. I'll try to write them into the story as we proceed - just react to them the way your character would. The only thing giving me trouble at this point is giving Arenia a larger role so that Leighlei has somthin to post! Am I reading this wrong or is there a developing love interest between Arenia and Kalohern? that's a good start, but this is not (strictly) a romance novel, and Arenia needs a role to play in our band. She is the most under-used character so far, and I don't want Leighlei to feel left out. Ideas and suggestions are welcomed. As always, great posts everyone (even yours, Rimbaud!) and glad to see continued participation from all. Once Barrow-Wight jumps in, that should make things more interesting as well. Have a great weekend everyone! I'm looking forward to the Home-Improvement-Weekend-From-Hades, Part Six this weekend, but I'll check in often. Keep up the good work! Thenamir of Rohan Life-Member of the Rohan Chiropractic Awareness League "Keep your head held high! (It's good for our business)"
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09-20-2002, 01:05 PM
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09-23-2002, 08:05 AM
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New post up - I took some liberties to get us moving. If there was a time for the "they marched for several days" post, this would be it. Leighlei, if you are reading, as Thenamir says, do feel free to post for your character. I am sorry that she has been a little neglected. A conversation with Kalohern would be great.
Hope to see some posts today/this week! ~Rimbaud Rohan Polo Squad
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09-24-2002, 01:57 PM
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New Taradan post is up. Thenamir, I need some information on our approximate location, so I can get Taradan moving somehow. One possibility would be a river, with Andros rowing while he continues to rest. How about it?
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09-30-2002, 07:24 PM
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Sorry my OPs and Chat-WIghts and Moderators! Very busy with community service. I should hope that you didn't move along too fast for this poor Warg to keep up? I'll post as soon as I'm done reading your bazillion or so new posts.
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About a month ago, Thenamir said to me:
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10-08-2002, 08:29 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
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*Estelyn waves* Here, here! It would be great to have you on board, Bethberry! Not that this RPG is moving much at the moment, but do not fear - it appears to be immortal, even if it's not about elves!
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The Perilous Poet
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Please, Bb, it would be marvellous were you to join us.
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10-08-2002, 04:37 PM
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VERY VERY SORRY! New post to come soon! Saruman is not finished trying to stop us yet.
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Thank you, Estelyn and Rimbaud, for your welcomes, but, um, do I have Thenamir's formal okay? And if so, who do I play? And do I submit anything to Thenamir before posting?
Bethberry [ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: Bethberry ]
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* A Cloaked Guest enters encircled in rising pipeweed smoke *
Greetings Thenamir: Is there room for one more? I too would like to join this fine RPG, and would consider it an honor and a privilege to be in such good company. At your Service, Gandalf the Grey [ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ] |
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[Thenamir looks askance at the smoke-wreathed wizard's visage]
Although it may seem presumptuous to ask a wizard for his credentials, I'd like to see some of your RP posts before I admit you to our august company. If you have done any posting in other RPG threads, let me know which ones. If your writing is as good as your entrance, then you are most welcome. [ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: Thenamir ]
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10-08-2002, 07:40 PM
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Thenamir:
I am the originator and threadmaster of the On Patrol RPG, which is now in the process of being archived. If you like, I can pick out one or two of my favorite posts from that RPG and send them to you via PM. Also, if you wish, I will gladly send you via PM copies of posts I've made from a long-running RPG from another Tolkien forum. As for Bethberry, I assume you're well acquainted with her worth already, and therefore I hope you will duly accept her. Gandalf the Grey |
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10-08-2002, 07:48 PM
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That's good enough for me. On Patrol, though I have not read it due to my time constraints, was recommended to me by someone whose opinions I respect as one of the better RPGs on the Forum at that time.
So, where to go from here: read up if you have not already, both the RPG and the discussion -- not too onerous a task, sionce the RP is only a mere 5 pages in length at the moment. Then post here with suggestions on whether you wish to take over an existing character who is not already being played, or enter as a new character. Of the current cast, I believe Borleg, Smrtan, Ulfwine, and one or two others are available. Let me know, and we'll work you in one way or another!
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I would be happy with either Borleg or Ulfwine ... * bows * that is, if you would like me to enter the RPG right away. I also appreciate your offer to allow me to create a new character ... this I can do, but it would take some thinking over.
As for Bethberry, she was a major reason for the success of On Patrol ... [ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ] |
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