Bloodstained Elanor Planning/Discussion Thread

[Durelin]

Gotchya.

It think this order will be best…thanks Pio!

Durelin’s Post
Arvedui III’s Post
Firefoot’s Post
Hama of the Riddermark’s Post
Amanduial’s Post – Koran
Aylwen’s Post
Orofaniel’s Post
Kransha’s Post
Alatariel’s Post
Arry’s Post
Fordim’s Post
Amanduial’s Post – Coronswyth

Looks like we’re there…I hope!

[Firefoot]

Yay! This is going to be really fun. When will we be starting then?

[piosenniel]

Bringing this forward:

OUTLINE OF THE GAME:

• Army prepares to march from Dol Guldur (day 1)
• Mirkwood scouts discover army (day 1), and, as it begins to march toward Lorien, they decide to follow (day 2 – 3)
• Lorien envoy is on their way to the Woodmen (days 1 – 3), a good ways outside Lorien on day 1
• Envoy crosses path of army (the two are heading in opposite directions, and it is hard to avoid a large army), and are captured (day 3)
• Small force breaks off to take the captives back to Dol Guldur (day 3)
• Mirkwood scouts, following, are able to ambush (night day 3) this force and rescue the captives
• The scouts learn of the plans: a special force will attack from another direction and assault Caras Galadon (day 4)
• The elven party races back to Lorien from the north at the greatest possible speed – the trolls slow the baddies down (days 4 – 7)
• When they arrive (night day 9), the battle is about to begin:
  When the army reaches the Anduin around mid-day on the 9th day, they stop to put up the floating bridges. They plan to begin the attack soon after dawn the next day. The Mirkwood scouts + Lorien envoy reach the borders of Lorien a little before dusk, and reach Caras Galadon soon after dusk. A council of war then follows during the night.
• The plan of the special force is foiled, and the entire army retreats (day 11)

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TIMEFRAMES:

Time Periods (for a basic idea of the order of things):

Mikwood scout party scouts out and follows army (days 1 – 3)
Envoy captured – a party splits off to take captives back to Dol Guldur (day 3)
Envoy rescued – Plans of evil forces made clear (night of day 3 – day 4)
Race back to Lorien (days 4 – 7)
Defenders warned/inner defenders rescued from surprise attack (night of day 7 – day 8)
Lorien front lines hold off main force (day 9)
Enemy held – Retreat (day 11)
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PLEASE NOTE:

By request of the Barrow Wight, the Planning Thread and Discussion Thread for this game have now been merged.

The Discussion Thread begins at post #135.

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

Durelin

The RPG is now up and open for play.

Did you have any opening requests/instructions/pointers for the players?

~*~ Pio

[Kransha]

Ah, the smell of new roleplaying (is there really a smell? Could I really smell it?).

As I forgot to before, I must profess my thanks to Durelin, and others of course, for manufacturing such an interesting RPG. At the moment, I am plotting conspiritorially with myself about my first chance on the Barrow-Downs to be geniunely 'evil' *is unable to stifle numerous evil laughs*. I will trot off, if no one minds, and wait for a post from Orofaniel, Aylwen, or Aman before making one of my own. Good luck to all! *more evil laughter*

[Durelin]

No instructions, other than to have fun and use spell check!

The above reminder is most definitely directed towards myself.

-Durelin

Oh, and Aman - note the avatar! I read that you liked it (which I'd like to thank you for saying so!), and I did so like it myself, so now its back, better than ever, thanks to my new magical photoshop!

[Orofaniel]

I' terribly sorry, but I won't have computer access from Friday, tomorrow, until Sunday evening. Maybe Monday; this means, of course, that I can’t do any posts. It's so stupid of me to miss the beginning of the game, but unfortunately there is nothing I can do; believe me, if I could chose, it would have been different.

Anyway, I want you to set up saves, where you think it's needed. I'll fill them as soon as possible.

Many thanks,
Orofaniel

[Amanaduial the archer]

Durelin - marvellous! Thanks sugar - and yes, it is still quite as lovely... *stifles a sob*

[Firefoot]

I have a post up for Thorvel. I may edit in a response to Targil once Arvedui gets a post in.

[Durelin]

For now, I will be posting for Targil, since Arvedui has not posted on the discussion thread, and I have not received any PMs or seen posts from Arvedui around the forums. So...until Arvedui reappears, I hope I can successfully roleplay his character without completely ruining what Arvedui had in mind.

Firefoot - Check your PMs, please!

Orofaniel - That is fine. Thank you for letting us know of your absense; I understand completely!

And you're very welcome, Aman!

-Durelin

[Firefoot]

Okay, I have edited my post to bring it in line with Durelin's post for Targil. I think I have everything straightened out now.

[Arry]

Kransha

I'm a little unclear about your post - #25. I assume that Thrákmazh had come upon the little band of Mountain Orcs that Gromwakh is part of. Did you mean to refer to Gromwakh and Snikdul as Uruks?

I had intended for them just to be low ranking, army grunts, not Uruk. My mistake if I was unclear.

-- Arry

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

All right, my friends.

I just wanted to tell you guys so that you didn't think I was disappearing, though I've already informed Durelin of this absence. I'm leaving today on vacation. I'll be back for about a day on Thursday, and I'll use it to maybe (hopefully) get a post up. Then I'm leaving again for a few days. Whoo...

Well, I just wanted to let you all know! If I still have liberty to ask you guys not to kill Ehan...well, hopefully Aman will take care of him...

Have fun!

-Aylwen

[Kransha]

In response to what Arry said:

You're entirely right. That little fact slipped my mind. I'll go back and edit that post for clarity to identify them (nice posts, by the way).

Alright, in case no one noticed (which I doubt at this point), my second game post is up. Not that anyone cares to hear my drabbles, but it does feel strangely good to be horribly bad. Starting to like this 'evil' thing.

[Alatariel Telemnar]

I noticed Kransha: I kind of have to, I'm only playing your character's slave...

Well, anyhow, sorry for the save. Will have a post up in a bit.

[Amanaduial the archer]

but it does feel strangely good to be horribly bad. Starting to like this 'evil' thing.

The bad'uns are often the best to play And of course you were noticed Kransa

Excellent posts, by the way - I've been meaning to say this on the thread for a while but have contented myself with other means. Fordim - I hope my post was alright, I couldn't post on the discussion last night because the internet was acting up on my computer, but if I ever misinterpret Ambarturion, do tell me, I certainly wouldn't mean to. Your posts have been marvellous, by the way

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

but if I ever misinterpret Ambarturion

Without wanting to set off a spate of bunnying, I have to say that one of the joys of RPing is allowing other people to help me find out what 'my' character is like. There have been lots of times when I've been reading someone else's post and found 'my' character saying or doing something that I find surprising, and I usually say "Wow, that is interesting, I wonder why he's acting like that?" Now, there have been occasions where I was a little, shall we say, too surprised by what my character was saying, and I've corrected those, but in most cases I very much enjoy the dynamic and co-operative way we create the characters.

So, Aman, fear not your posts about Ambarturion -- if you stray somewhat from my intentions, these will only serve to enrich the character! Just think how boring Snaveling would have become had he not been 'revealed' as the lost heir of Ar-Pharazon!!! (Again, apologies to others for the more PM-friendly reference to RP-ing in the past.)

BTW -- I too am extremely impressed by all the posts: there are some wonderful characters emerging in this game. I can't wait for Ambarturion to get into the thick of it with those orcs and Uruks (yeah Kransha, I'm looking at you: you want a piece of me? eh? Think you're tough? Come on, come on, gimme your best shot. . .)

[Orofaniel]

Hello

I'm back. Well, I know it's Wednesday...but, I needed some time to catch up.

Um, so Durelin, do you want me to write a post for Herding that you could squeeze in somewhere?

[Durelin]

If you feel that a post is important somewhere in the prior posts, just let me know. If not, just post. Glad you're back!

So, currently, we are missing Arvedui III and Hama of the Riddermark without any word from either...I have already taken on Targil, and already started to use some freedoms when using Hama's character in my post. But now, I will say that Lomarandil is now officially a carry along character that you can use, as well, Firefoot. And anyone, though I hope the envoy and the scout troop don't meet up before Hama's back...

Thanks to everyone else for staying with me...must be difficult.

-Durelin

[Amanaduial the archer]

Durelin, elves, orcs and of course, Southrons,

I am afraid I will be away until Saturday on a camping award thing with school (Duke of Edinburough). Wish me luck, and apologies for my absence.

[Firefoot]

Concerning Hama: I have seen him around the Downs, and I've been wondering why he hasn't been posting. But otherwise, sounds good.

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

I'll ba back in earnest on Friday afternoon. Until then, feel free to have Lomarandil do whatever. I'll read up on it and tell you if there's anything I don't like...

Sorry about my absence, GCSEs and revision has been eating at me recently, and I simply haven't had the time to put in a game post. As i said, I'll be back on Friday!!

Hama

[Durelin]

Glad to hear it, Hama! Look forward to having you back.

Aman - Good luck! , and thank you for letting me know ahead of time.

The army has begun their march to Lorien, and it is dawn, as far as the army and scouts are concerned, at least.

Sorry, but I had to get things moving. If anyone has a post that needs to go before that, just let me know and I can stick it on the beginning of mine. If there are several posts that need placing, I will delete and repost my post after them. That would be the simplest, I think, in that case. But, basically, I hate the idea of having three or four posts in the same post...

-Durelin

[Orofaniel]

My post is up.

If it doesn't correspond to the rest of it, in any way, I'll edit.

Cheers,
Orofaniel

[piosenniel]

Please remove your signatures from every post to the Game thread.

[Hama Of The Riddermark]

Yay!! All my exams are over!!

I'm working up a game post as I speak...

[Durelin]

Hama - Your post is good, but I was wondering if it might be changed to fit mine, as there were some things that needed to be changed to fit better with Calenvasa's character. If moving my post could make your post fit in better, I am of course willing to move it. Thanks! And it's good to have you back!

-Durelin

[Amanaduial the archer]

Durelin - I apologise for not posting over the past few days. I tried last night...and my 3/4 of a page or however long was promptly swallowed when a slip of the finger refreshed the page. Gah! That is the world's most irritating thing...or at least the most irritating forum occurence...

I apologise and will try to have one up tomorrow night - I didn't have the heart or the time to redo last night.

[Durelin]

Oooo, that hurts! I know how that feels...

That's fine, Aman, I understand things can easily get in the way!

-Durelin

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Aman: [Sitting at her computer, staring blankly at a blank screen where before there had been a glittering example or her inimitable style] Note to self: use my word processor then cut and paste.

[Arry]

There is the possibility that at some point in the game, Gromwakh and company would consider selling a few secrets to the Elves.

They're not beyond looking after their own interests and the wholeness of their hides. Especially for the guarantee of safe passage back north through Mirkwood, toward home.

[Amanaduial the archer]

Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

Aman: [Sitting at her computer, staring blankly at a blank screen where before there had been a glittering example or her inimitable style] Note to self: use my word processor then cut and paste.

Ha, inimitable, huh? So that's what they call it now...

And there was little of the blank staring and more of the...*trails away darkly into insane mutter* But indeed, point taken, Fordim - I usually do, for RPGing, long posts or xanga entries...but you know those one or two odd times when you don't? Yeah...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Bonjour, everyone!

I'm alive and back from Québec, and working on catching up...though it doesn't seem like I was missed much! Great posts, and wonderful reading for me!

-Aylwen

[Orofaniel]

I'm alive and back from Québec, and working on catching up...though it doesn't seem like I was missed much! Great posts, and wonderful reading for me!

Woha! Nice. Did you have a good time?

**

My lack of posts in this RPG (so far) is really horrifying. I'm really sorry about that. And I'm afraid my computer access the next week(s) are going to be limited. I'm not sure what to do, but I'll try my best.

Just as you know.

Orofaniel

[Durelin]

Okay, believe it or not, we're only on day 2 in RPG time, based on the game timeline. Day two will soon be coming to an end, though, and that means that the next day, day 3, the envoy and the army can cross paths.

Day 2

...will wrap up with the scouts finding the army stopped for the night. They stop themselves, resting and waiting. This can be a good time for tensions to rise, and conversations to be finished.

The Captains of both the main force and the special force will discuss their plan of action that must soon be put into effect.

The envoy will still be rather bored, I'm afraid, but should be about a day from the Anduin at the end of Day 2.

Day 3

The big thing that must occur is that the envoy is captured. This can happen in many ways... I think the most realistic way would be for scouts sent ahead of the army to find the envoy making their way almost directly along the army's path. The scouts double back and report their findings. It takes a little time for the Captain (of the main force, Orofaniel's character), to put together a small party to overcome the envoy. This party's orders will be to try to take as many as they can alive with as little struggle as possible, and then escort the prisoners back to Dol Guldur after meeting back up with the army. It seems to me that 'Gromwakh and company', Arry, should be among this party.

The other way this could happen, I suppose, would be for the envoy to stumble upon the resting army that night. But this would need a reason for the envoy to be traveling at night, and would, I think, end up a little far fetched.

There are other ways that could work, but I will now simply ask everyone if they have better ideas, or at least ways to smooth these out.

The scouts would then need to make a decision. It seems likely that the scouts will take notice of a separate party breaking off. And it would not be unlikely that thye would decide to follow it immediately. The things they heard about a separate party could spur them to act quickly and follow this party. In following the party closely, I think they could discover that there are prisoners among it. From this they make another decision, and decided to continue following the party, hoping to be able to free the prisoners. A plan must be formed for this...

And then, once the envoy is freed, the real race begins to Lorien, with the scouts knowing most everything about the attack plans. I am hoping that there will be enough reason for a motly group of orcs and easterlings escorting spirited elven prisoners to move slowly...

~

Believe it or not, this was my attempt to straighten things out. I know that most of you are probably having trouble understanding what happens next, as I have been giving little direction as a game owner. I like to give everyone freedom to make the story their own, but I realize that I have also been slacking, and that many of you are finding little to do... I hope this all works out, but it seems it is going to be hard to make it work...

Thanks to everyone for sticking with me!

All questions and comments are welcome...and needed!

-Durelin

[Orofaniel]

The Captains of both the main force and the special force will discuss their plan of action that must soon be put into effect.

Heh..I kind of did that. Although the discussion turned into a...um..well.

I could edit my post though if Aman or Kransha would like me to add something. OR - If I put too much/little into your characters…

Cheers,
Orofaniel

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

The big thing that must occur is that the envoy is captured. This can happen in many ways... I think the most realistic way would be for scouts sent ahead of the army to find the envoy making their way almost directly along the army's path. The scouts double back and report their findings. It takes a little time for the Captain (of the main force, Orofaniel's character), to put together a small party to overcome the envoy. This party's orders will be to try to take as many as they can alive with as little struggle as possible, and then escort the prisoners back to Dol Guldur after meeting back up with the army. It seems to me that 'Gromwakh and company', Arry, should be among this party.

I like this option best myself. Kransha and I have already PMed a bit with ideas for the confrontation between the envoy and the orcs -- it will be a pretty bloody affair as Ambarturion is not just going to let himself be taken prisoner. But prisoner he shall be. . .after depriving a few orcs of their miserable lives.

Aman -- nudge nudge, dearie; Ambarturion's been waiting quite patiently for a reply to his question. . . (Don't make me throw all your wine on the floor -- ooops, wrong RPG.)

[Kransha]

*claps* Very good, post, Orofaniel. Nothing needs changing, as Thrakmazh was used well, and in-character. Only one thing, but you don't need to change it, since I am simply a man who loves to nitpick. Thrakmazh is one-eyed, so he doesn't have 'eyes' per se. But, this is really irrelevant, since no one would notice on first glance. Again, good post, and a good discourse between all the captains.

Durelin, I'm with Fordim here, but I'd like to make a request. If possible, could thrakmazh and Urkrash accompany that force, leading the orcs that go with Herding's Southrons? I have a *ahem* date with some elves and a very sharp knife, so to speak...

[Orofaniel]

*claps* Very good, post, Orofaniel. Nothing needs changing, as Thrakmazh was used well, and in-character. Only one thing, but you don't need to change it, since I am simply a man who loves to nitpick. Thrakmazh is one-eyed, so he doesn't have 'eyes' per se. But, this is really irrelevant, since no one would notice on first glance. Again, good post, and a good discourse between all the captains.

Thank your for such kind words.

About the eye - I think I'll change it, if it's alright with you. I must admit that even though I read through your character profile (and Aman's) while writing it, it must have slipped my mind.

Cheers,
Oro

EDIT: Aman-

"Captain Herding's way of thinking is..." he hesitated, trying to formulate the right words, before giving up. "Frankly, the man reminds me all too strongly of a pair of the most despicable human beings I have ever come into contact with."

Oooo. o.0 - Very nice. I like it.


EDIT II: Your Orc has one eye now Kransha. =)

[Arry]

Gromwakh and co. would be up for the interception of the entourage.

Would any of the Elves hear out a sniveling Orc were he or she to be approached by said Orc about trading favors?