TIG XCIV– Where the Stars Are Strange (Admin thread) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nerwen · 02-06-2012, 06:15 AM

It is the year 2951 of the Third Age. Sauron has declared himself openly, and begun the rebuilding of Barad-dûr. The Empress of Harad welcomes the messengers of the newly-arisen Dark Lord to her court.

But there are enemies in the Palace– spies from the corrupt and decadent lands of the north...

Rôles

Wolves
4 Northern spies, magically disguised as... well, who knows? Courtiers? Dancing girls? Mûmak–handlers? Visiting Corsairs of Umbar? They could be anyone, really.

Gifteds
Trusted servants of the Empress or Dark Lord, who have also disguised themselves the better to ferret out the enemies among them.
–The Envoy of Mordor (Seer).
–The Captain of the Guard (Ranger). Normal ranger. Can self-protect; cannot protect the same person two Nights running.
–The Royal Executioner (Modified Hunter). Logical by Night, illogical by Day.

Special Rôle
The Acolyte. Nature: to be revealed. Maybe. Does not count for either side in the tally.

Rules
Deadline is 12 noon GMT.
All votes must be ++highlighted.
In case of a tie, both parties will be lynched.

The Cast
Boromir88 –Wealthy mûmak breeder.
Sally –Messenger girl.
Galadriel55 –Professional assassin.
Shasta –Particularly attentive guard-lieutenant.
Steve –Court Jester (from Umbar).
Pomegranate –Entertainer.
A Little Green –The Empress's favourite snake-charmer.
Rikae –Empress's handmaiden.
Eruhen –Court eunuch.
Pitchwife –Captain in the "Provisional Royal Númenórean Navy" and emissary of Angamaitë IX, Lord of Umbar.
Lottie –Accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice.
Bom Tombadillo –Greatly afflicted beggar.
Inziladun –Minister of the Treasury.
Lommy! –Court physician.
Nogrod –Camel and coffee trader.
Legate of Amon Lanc –Legate of Khand.

Roles have been sent. IF YOU DIDN'T GET ONE, YOU'RE AN ORDO.

Boromir88 · 02-06-2012, 09:20 AM

Sounds awesome Nerwen.

Sign me up.

satansaloser2005 · 02-06-2012, 01:07 PM

Depending on the DL, I am all over this. Actually, either way, I'm all over this.

Galadriel55 · 02-06-2012, 04:31 PM

Count me in!

Shastanis Althreduin · 02-06-2012, 06:31 PM

Yeah I'm signing up.

Eönwë · 02-06-2012, 07:52 PM

I should probably be able to play this game.

Nerwen · 02-06-2012, 07:57 PM

The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT; that or you might all have to be prepared to wait for the results each Day.

Boromir88 · 02-08-2012, 03:37 PM

I'll be a wealthy mumak breeder

Eruhen · 02-08-2012, 05:41 PM

Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up.

One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery).

Nerwen · 02-08-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eruhen

Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up.

One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery).

Well, well. Never thought we were going to get a volunteer for that.

I'm sorry about the DL. I might be able to make it some hours earlier, but we'll see.

Galadriel55 · 02-08-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

I'm sorry about the DL. I might be able to make it some hours earlier, but we'll see.

If you make it earlier the Europeans would have to set their alarm clocks to the middle of the night.

I think this DL will work out fine for me. I'll just vote a few hours early. But it's better than knowing that you come home less than half an hour after the Day ends - what happened to me in Boro's game. It's going to be a nice break knowing that I don't have to run anywhere to get the vote in.

Nerwen · 02-08-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

If you make it earlier the Europeans would have to set their alarm clocks to the middle of the night.

True– I think that was a bit of an issue in my previous game, now you mention it.

satansaloser2005 · 02-10-2012, 02:05 PM

I am your singing telegram!

*bang*

I'll be a messenger girl, if it pleases m'lady.

A Little Green · 02-13-2012, 11:13 AM

Lommy told me to sign her up as a questionmark!

Nerwen · 02-13-2012, 07:33 PM

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

satansaloser2005 · 02-13-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Righto.

Galadriel55 · 02-13-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Spectacular. Amazing. Wonderful. Brilliant. Fabulous. Splendid. Fantastic. Terriffic. Perfect. Werewolfy.

Inziladun · 02-13-2012, 09:57 PM

The early part of next week should be as good a time as any for me.

Eönwë · 02-14-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Sounds good.

Eruhen · 02-16-2012, 02:16 PM

Actually, Thinny, I think both of us had our last WW game back then. Valley Forge, right?

Also, go ahead and start when you're ready. I'm waiting.

Galadriel55 · 02-16-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

In case of a tie, both parties will be lynched.

What happens if it's a 3-way tie? Do all 3 get lynched?

Nerwen · 02-17-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

What happens if it's a 3-way tie? Do all 3 get lynched?

Yes!

Eruhen · 02-17-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Yes!

satansaloser2005 · 02-17-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Yes!

Oh, God, oh, God, we're all going to die?

Eönwë · 02-17-2012, 03:34 PM

Ok, I think I'll be a Fool. From the Court of Umbar, since I doubt there's a Haradrin (Haradrian?) equivalent.

Boromir88 · 02-17-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Ok, I think I'll be a Fool. From the Court of Umbar, since I doubt there's a Haradrin (Haradrian?) equivalent.

Haradrion, I believe, if you want the Sindarin equivalent of "Sons of Harad." But Fool of Harad..might just be Fool of Harad.

02-06-2012, 06:15 AM	#1
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	TIG XCIV– Where the Stars Are Strange (Admin thread) It is the year 2951 of the Third Age. Sauron has declared himself openly, and begun the rebuilding of Barad-dûr. The Empress of Harad welcomes the messengers of the newly-arisen Dark Lord to her court. But there are enemies in the Palace– spies from the corrupt and decadent lands of the north... Rôles Wolves 4 Northern spies, magically disguised as... well, who knows? Courtiers? Dancing girls? Mûmak–handlers? Visiting Corsairs of Umbar? They could be anyone, really. Gifteds Trusted servants of the Empress or Dark Lord, who have also disguised themselves the better to ferret out the enemies among them. –The Envoy of Mordor (Seer). –The Captain of the Guard (Ranger). Normal ranger. Can self-protect; cannot protect the same person two Nights running. –The Royal Executioner (Modified Hunter). Logical by Night, illogical by Day. Special Rôle The Acolyte. Nature: to be revealed. Maybe. Does not count for either side in the tally. Rules Deadline is 12 noon GMT. All votes must be ++highlighted. In case of a tie, both parties will be lynched. The Cast Boromir88 –Wealthy mûmak breeder. Sally –Messenger girl. Galadriel55 –Professional assassin. Shasta –Particularly attentive guard-lieutenant. Steve –Court Jester (from Umbar). Pomegranate –Entertainer. A Little Green –The Empress's favourite snake-charmer. Rikae –Empress's handmaiden. Eruhen –Court eunuch. Pitchwife –Captain in the "Provisional Royal Númenórean Navy" and emissary of Angamaitë IX, Lord of Umbar. Lottie –Accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice. Bom Tombadillo –Greatly afflicted beggar. Inziladun –Minister of the Treasury. Lommy! –Court physician. Nogrod –Camel and coffee trader. Legate of Amon Lanc –Legate of Khand. Roles have been sent. IF YOU DIDN'T GET ONE, YOU'RE AN ORDO. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo. Last edited by Nerwen; 02-19-2012 at 09:10 AM.

02-06-2012, 09:20 AM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	Sounds awesome Nerwen. Sign me up. __________________ Fenris Penguin

02-06-2012, 01:07 PM	#3
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Depending on the DL, I am all over this. Actually, either way, I'm all over this. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

02-06-2012, 04:31 PM	#4
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,401	Count me in! __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

02-06-2012, 06:31 PM	#5
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Yeah I'm signing up. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

02-06-2012, 07:52 PM	#6
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	I should probably be able to play this game. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

02-06-2012, 07:57 PM	#7
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT; that or you might all have to be prepared to wait for the results each Day. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

02-08-2012, 03:37 PM	#8
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	I'll be a wealthy mumak breeder __________________ Fenris Penguin

02-08-2012, 05:41 PM	#9
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up. One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery). __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

02-10-2012, 02:05 PM	#13
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I am your singing telegram! bang I'll be a messenger girl, if it pleases m'lady. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

02-13-2012, 11:13 AM	#14
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Lommy told me to sign her up as a questionmark! __________________ "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."

02-13-2012, 07:33 PM	#15
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone? __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

02-13-2012, 09:57 PM	#18
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	The early part of next week should be as good a time as any for me. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

02-16-2012, 02:16 PM	#20
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	Actually, Thinny, I think both of us had our last WW game back then. Valley Forge, right? Also, go ahead and start when you're ready. I'm waiting. __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

02-17-2012, 03:34 PM	#25
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Ok, I think I'll be a Fool. From the Court of Umbar, since I doubt there's a Haradrin (Haradrian?) equivalent. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place