The Road to Erebor Discussion Thread

[Himaran]

Check the thread. You will see the dangerous scenario that I have set up for the company. This will be the last major setback on the Caradhras, but there my be a few more here and there.

The elves: One of you needs to spot the enemies on the plateau, and spread the word for all with bows to get them ready. Then, everyone sends a speeding volley of shafts upward, killing most of the men (but not Kaldon). Then, the trap will be useless.

[Arvedui III]

um, is anyone gonna post anytime soon?

[maikafanawen]

Allright. I posted. The rangers had their little bonding time so now its the elves' turn. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

-Maikafanawen

[Himaran]

We are done with the Caradhras! We're now at camp, and I will compress time tomorrow. The only thing left is Mirkwood, which will take some time, unless someone has a good idea for a subplot along the way of the wastelands? I'm open to suggestions.

Himaran

[Carlas]

Wow, not a lot of people are sleeping very well, but I guess its a good time to have bad dreams, not too much is going on...yet!

BTW, Arien posted at 3:14 and I posted at 4:13! Yah...that was my revelation of the day! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[Faybevin Bombadil]

Hello everybody!

I'm a friend of Maikafanawen's and she told me to read this RPG. It's really good, you guys are doing a great job!

Love,
Faybevin

[Carlas]

Welcome to the Barrow-downs Faybevin!
Wow, and your first post was here! Aren't we proud! ::sniffles::
Anyways, have fun at the barrowdowns and maybe you can join a new game when one comes out! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Just don't be a Dwarf!Haha, just joking... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ...

[Himaran]

Faybevin: Welome to the Barrowdowns! Its always nice to get a complement!

Maikafanawen: I believe that I have now defined, "rediculously long post" [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Check out the game thread.

Everyone else: It has now been proven that Belfalod was a plant, but he turned away from that path to join ours. His passing was and honorable one.

Soon we will be moving on, bound for Mirkwood.

Himaran

[Himaran]

We need to wrap this game up by April 20ish, so here is a scedule of our last plots to come.

- I compress time, we reach mirkwood.

- We find the old forest road, and take it.

- A member of the company gets captured by Kaldon & com. I will pm the person so it is a surprise to others.

- Everyone thinks the person is lost, looks for them.

- They are found, no one but Kaldon escapes.

- I compress time, we travel through most of mirkwood.

- We are attacked by spiders.

- Arrival at the hall of king Thranduil. We have fun with elves.

- I compress time, we reach Erebor. We find small army (about 300 Uruk Hai) attacking, defeat them easily, build up defenses.

- The larger army (about 5,000) Uruk Hai attack, (we are now inside Erebor), and we have a climatic "Helms Deep Like" battle.

- When all seems lost, the Gondorian army (500 footsoldiers) arrives, and gives us the edge to defeat the army.

- The treasure is given out, and the last posts (the members of the company dispersing) are put in.

-I finish the game by having Bali watch the last one go off, and have him and Eruantalon "Go off over the hill together."

Well, there is the rest of the game, and we need to have it finished in about three weeks. One week for mirkwood, and two for the other stuff. Lets speed this up!

Himaran

[maikafanawen]

The end of the RPG sounds moving, and more exciting! It seems that some of us have abandoned the company! coughcoughKiliBurzdolHathalascoughcough [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Anyways ... as soon as I think of something inteligent to post I will!

Himaran: WOW! You have me beat! But great story. I was moved Bob! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

-Maikafanawen

P.S. Great to see ya Faybevin! Keep on the lookout for RPGs!!

[Himaran]

Here is the game update: We have reached Mirkwood, found the old forest road, and have just entered the forest (it is morning).

This is what needs to happen over the week:


- A member of the company (who is put on watch alone) gets captured by Kaldon & com. I have pm'd the person that will get captured.

- Everyone thinks the person is lost, looks for them.

- They are found, and we slay the men working for Kaldon. Sadly, the mastermind escapes (like usual [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] )


In my opinion, the game has and is going excellently. We are moving along at a splendid rate, while still giving good depth to each topic and place covered.

Kili and Burzdol: You have not posted for over a week. It is Barrow-Downs policy (its harsh, I know), that after two weeks of not posting a player is killed off; if they have not notified the game owner or others why they cannot post. Hurry up and post!

Speaking of that; Is anyone willing (I know, its hard) to let their character die in the last battle?

Himaran

[Arvedui III]

Neh, I'll take one for team if y'all want. I didn't make Gromfelt very deep anyway, so my last post would probibly ended up sounding corney. Prefer if he didn't have to die though,I like my dwarf, but I'm willing to let him get killed off.
Arvedui

[Carlas]

I don't think Durin should die, it wouldn't work well with the story, I think. Hes so young(for a dwarf), it would really suck! But it might be interesting if Dain died [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] lol, but only if that works with him!

[Himaran]

I contacted Burzdol (finally!). His computer crashed and he just got it working again yesterday. He will post soon.

As for Kili... I have heard nothing from him. I will pm him, but if he does not get back to me within a few days or post I think we will have found our volunteer for the sacrifice... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Himaran

[maikafanawen]

*ehem* If Burzdol died ... Ani Dao would probably have a heart attack. How many of us did you want to dispose of Himaran? [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Are we going to see any elves in Mirkwood?

-Maikafanawen

[ April 03, 2003: Message edited by: maikafanawen ]

[Hathalas Ashen-Shield]

Sorry i havent posted for so long! I'm in Eastern Canada right now and haven't had access to a computer since now (Im at an internet cafe) I should be back on and RPING in 7-8 days. I dont have time to do a good post in the RP right now or read any of the others. Be back in a week or so!
Hathalas

[Dain Ironfoot]

Durin,

GRR!! You are going to be grounded for 20 years after a remark like that!

Actually, I am willing to let Dain die, although my wife may be a little upset.

Let me know if you want me to croak, and how I should do it.

The late, great Dain.....

[ April 03, 2003: Message edited by: Dain Ironfoot ]

[Himaran]

We will see elves when we reach the hall of Thranduil.

As for deaths, we don't NEED any, but if someone wants to we can arrange for it...

Tomorrow I will post, and the capture will occur...

HImaran

[Arien]

As you probably know I am Kili's sister, I am sorry I forgot to tell you he was on a school trip to Spain and hed no way of reaching a computer. He arrived back this morning and shouted at me! So dont kill him off its not really his fault its mine!

[Carlas]

Dain, I don't want you to die, but if you did, you wouldn't be able to make sure i stay grounded for 20 years! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

EDIT: Oh, and Arien/Kili you wrote Dain instead of Durin! And welcome to Eastern Canada Hathalas! You probably won't see this until your back so where were you staying?

[ April 04, 2003: Message edited by: Carlas ]

[Arien]

That was Kili not me, but I will edit it.

[Burzdol]

Hey everyone. Sorry, computer crashed!

~Burzdol~

[Faybevin Bombadil]

Maikafanawen's using my username again tonight because she's too lazy to switch. *Maikafanawen grins*

Maikafanawen's Post:

so...Ani Dao will be reunited with her long lost Mirkwood family. How long will we be in the palace of Thranduil?

-Maikafanawen

P.S. Faybevin and I are cousins, so if it's not 'illegal' in BarrowDowning policies, I might be posting under her username sometimes for the next three weeks she's visiting. Goodnight!

[ April 05, 2003: Message edited by: Faybevin Bombadil ]

[Himaran]

About 1 week, game time.

Our time, about 3-4 days.


Himaran

[Himaran]

I think we may have to skip the spider attack; we only have about 15 days or so left to play. We will spend about 5 of those in Mirkwood, so if we can finish this fight quickly we can get to Thranduil's hall and have fun there for a little while.

Himaran

[Frodess]

Hey guys, sorry I ahven't posted in a while. I just can't find anywhere to shove in Yanithë without it looking stupid and awkward. So, does anyone have any ideas?

[Carlas]

Hmmm Himaran, there seems to be a typo in your post! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] 'Butzdol' Sorry, I couldn't stop laughing when I read that! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

[maikafanawen]

Himaran: Can I bring some of Ani Dao's old friends into the picture (from when she lived in Mirkwood). Sort of like I did with Annanoldowen. I think it will go along better with the story since she did sort of 'run away' from there a thousand years ago. I also re read the bio for Astarielle and she is from Mirkwood also. Perhaps we should 'reunite' with some of our old friends? Do I need bios for these contemporary characters? I'd only have them for like a week anyways. Just an idea.

-Maikafanawen

[Himaran]

Of course, bring in old friends! Bali also knows an elf that may live here, and so do Astarielle, Ani Dao, Burzdol, and possibly Hathalas. I don't know, but other members of the company could also know elves living here.

Knowone needs character descriptions - but remember, most warriors are gone from Thranduil's hall, fighting their own conflict that was told in Search For the Lost Messenger RPG. The others are already at Erebor. Thus, only a few warriors will still be here.

[Burzdol]

Are you people happy, I posted here now.

~Burzdol~

[maikafanawen]

HOLD IT!! I've got a post! It's a bit long me thinks and might take me a while to do. I'll repost the second I finish. But until then, just wait for me please. Thank you so much.

-Maikafanawen

[maikafanawen]

Noooo! Burzdol!! You ruined it! Ah! And Himaran gave us a peaceful entrance. I worked all day through school on this post. WAAAHHH. Even during lunch! I had to explain to three diferent people what I was doing and why I wasn't talking. None of them had heard of RPGs and I had to tell each of them what it was! I was called "weird" all 3 times too and now I can't post it! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I don't know what to do. *sob* I'm so upset guys. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

*sigh* Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to post it here I guess. And Himaran, if you will, place it beneath your last post. I'll rearrange it so Burzdol's fits too. *sigh* It's okay though, I'm over it. I'm officially one of those psycho writers that really gets into a story. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Sorry I'm such a pain [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Sincerely,
Maikafanawen

[Child of the 7th Age]

Maika,

The trials and tribulations of writing! I have also had that happen to me.

Piosenniel and I can also cut and paste posts anywhere on the thread. If you post it here, I will paste it in anywhere you request with a note at the top explaining that it's your post. Just tell me exactly where you want it.

Then, I'll erase the duplicate post from here. Hope this helps.

Cami, Shire Mod

[ April 07, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[maikafanawen]

Okay. Here it is. Do what you can and what you will with it Himaran. Thank you so much.


Post:

Gheriwen ran through the woods, her boot clad feet barely touching the forest floor. Like many of the other Mirkwoodians, Gheriwen could find her way through the Black Forest like a spider could its web.

Gheriwen caught her breath in her throat as she swung herself up on a branch. Ascending it with the agility of a cat, she broke the canopy and gazed out over the wood. The wind whipped through her long white-blonde hair as she took in the scene. A thin trail of smoke wound up into the sky. She narrowed her eyes. Silent as a ghost, she slid down the tree and followed her trail back to the palace.

Crossing the bridge, and appearing in front of the gate in the form of a shadow, she whispered the password, and the invisible door swung inwards. She slipped inside and the door shut tightly behind her, blending into its original form. The guards nodded their greetings towards her as she made her way to the throne room of Thranduil.

“Gheriwen,” she said to the bodyguards, “Tracker.” The elf heard the messenger on the other side of the door run to inform the king of her desired audience. About a minute later, three knocks came from the within, and Gheriwen was permitted entrance.

The large double doors opened up into a room, ornately decorated with gold and silver vine motifs that encircled the entity of the room. A thick green carpet led to a large gold chair in which sat a thin, but regal looking man.

On his head was a crown of berries and red leaves, for autumn was come again. In the spring he wore a crown of woodland flowers. In his hand he held a carven staff of oak.

Gheriwen fell before him in a long and graceful bow.

“My king,” she drawled. Gheriwen was not fond of the old fashioned king. She preferred to interact with the outside races, though she was the only one in the noble court who thought that. Missing her mocking remark, the king gestured for her to stand.

“Tell me what you will.” Gheriwen told him of the trail of smoke she had spied on the southern side of the forest. Thranduil gazed at her, expecting more. He narrowed his eyebrows then and said,

“Do you have another instinctive feeling—”

“Of something coming my lord? Yes, I do.” She kept her eyes averted from the face of her king out of respect.

“Unfortunately, you have never been wrong. We must have company.” He gestured to his messenger and spoke quickly with him. Then he waved his staff and dismissed Gheriwen. “I am sending out the regular group of trackers: Rhanduin, Syverwen, Ghanden, Perragorn, and you. Bring me our visitors.”


The company was spotted on the second day. Rhanduin, Syverwen, Ghanden, and Perragorn ran back to tell the king. Gheriwen stayed to make sure the company meant no harm, and did not enter the palace until she had the king’s consent.

* * *

The company stood at the edge of the forest before it broke away to the little clearing before the great drawbridge that led to the door of the palace.

“Ani Dao,” whispered Bali. “You go.” Nodding, Ani Dao wrapped her cloak around her and emerged from the shadows, making her way slowly towards the gate. Suddenly, like a bolt of lightening from a cloud, an elf shot out of the shadows by the gate and barreled into Ani Dao. Yelling out, Ani Dao recovered quickly and drew her knives. The source of attack was not to be seen. She motioned for the company to stay back and looked around once more. Swinging from the top of the nearest pine, a pair of boots hit Ani Dao in the back, throwing her to the ground. Cursing she rolled over and caught sight of a figure crouching before her in the long shadows. She sheathed her knives and laid her hands out before her palms up, as a sign of disarmament.

“Draw your sword fool,” commanded the shadow. Judging by its voice, it was a she-shadow. Ani Dao peered into the shadows. Two gray eyes stared back. “Fine.” Shooting like an arrow, the figure leapt towards Ani Dao. The assassin kicked out, throwing the figure off her course. The assailant landed on her feet and charged again. Ani Dao threw out a punch that the figure blocked easily. They fought hard for a good minute, giving every kick-punch combination they each knew. Ani Dao had the disadvantage because she did not know whom she was fighting, if she should harm the person, or simply defend herself, and she had been caught off-guard. Finally the figure got the better of the elf and pinned her to the ground, her fist raised in a final punch. The two had rolled into a sliver of light, and the shadow caught a glimpse of the elf’s face. Gasping, she stood up quickly. It was Gheriwen. Ani Dao’s eyes narrowed and she stood as well.

“You!” shouted Gheriwen angrily as she stared amazed at Ani Dao.

“Nice to see you too, Gheriwen,” drawled the assassin. In anger, Gheriwen advanced towards Ani Dao, but an arrow was pointed towards her throat and she stopped suddenly.

“I’d stay back if I were you, she-elf!” Astarielle had emerged as well and was now at Ani Dao’s side. The assassin laughed.

“Very good. But don’t hurt her Astarielle. She means no harm I’m sure.” Ani Dao faced the stone gate.

“Now, Gheriwen, my old friend. How do you open this again?” Gheriwen shouted the password in elvish and the gates swung open to reveal large stone hall. The entire company entered. The guards were young and new, the original having been sent off. Neither recognized Ani Dao. Instead they looked suspiciously at the company. Syverwen snickered at the site of Gheriwen being held at arrow point by another she-elf.

They were brought before Thranduil who welcomed Astarielle kindly, and bid her release Gheriwen. She did so reluctantly then bowed before the king. The elf king ignored Ani Dao. Obviously he remembered her, and also that she had ‘abandoned’ Mirkwood. He looked right past his ex-assassin towards Bali.


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OCC: Thranduil doesn’t enjoy visitors. Especially dwarves. I don’t think he’d just let us enter Mirkwood unquestioned. Not sure how you want the king to greet you Himaran, but I think he should be suspicious before he accepts the presence of five dwarves in his palace.

[ April 07, 2003: Message edited by: maikafanawen ]

[maikafanawen]

Dear Cami,

Thank you so so so so so much. I hope it works. Paste it right after Himaran's if you can please. Thanks again.

-Maikafanawen

[Burzdol]

I was just going to delete it. You didn't have to go through all that. I am sorry, I posted right after I posted on the Discussion Thread and you posted after that. We got off early from school and I posted then.

~Burzdol~

[Himaran]

Maikafanawen: Don't worry about it, I will post it under my own.

Himaran

[Himaran]

Oh, and I don't know if anyone noticed, but in Bali's story he did mention that he was good friends with Thranduil and the elves there, so I doubt if there would be any tension between them.

[Burzdol]

You, a social dwarf? Didn't see that coming!

~Burzdol~

[Faybevin Bombadil]

*Faybevin rolls eyes* "Get your own username Fanawen!"

Maikafanawen's Post

I was just going to say that of course Thranduil is friends with Bali. He helped Thorin liberate the Lonely Mountain did he not? *hits forehead* doh! Anyways, I was just kidding about that Burzdol. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Just a frantic writer's moment. Thank you so much Himaran!!

-Maikafanawen

Faybevin: Yeah right okay ... my turn!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]