Life of Gold Discussion Thread - Page 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Sixth Wizard · 11-01-2006, 11:11 PM

Oh my, aren't I a celebrity! Well g'day everyone, I'll get a first post etc. up soon if you don't mind. Sounds like fun.

Hmmm. I wonder what I shall name this character... Sheesh, a Rohan male, I could just use my old one, or his distant grandfather anyways...

Oh, and I won't be here for Saturday until Tuesday (Melbourne Cup Weekend) so the character bio will be up by tomorrow.

Thinlómien · 11-02-2006, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sixth Wizard

Hmmm. I wonder what I shall name this character... Sheesh, a Rohan male, I could just use my old one, or his distant grandfather anyways...

This might help you.

Thinlómien · 11-02-2006, 07:40 AM

Okay, I just realised there are a few things about the general plot that I don't know and I should. So, the basic things:

Where was Thin-Gloomy kidnapped?
He was on his way to the treasure, right?
Where is the treasure hidden?

And then, I've thought about this... If the treasure is big, Thin-Gloomy can't carry it all by himself. So has he hired workforce (with what money? a promise of money to come?) or a cart driver or bought a cart for himself? Has he hired any defenders for himself? (If I was going to the wilderness to get a treasure, I'd definitely want to have a couple of sellswords protecting me, but I'm not that sure about Thin-gloomy who is used to wandering alone...) Or is this all up to me?

Glirdan · 11-02-2006, 03:41 PM

All of it is up too you Lommy. But I am glad you asked as we (as in me and you) can discuss a place where the treasure is hidden. And get Valier involved to see if she had any specific place in mind.

The Sixth Wizard · 11-02-2006, 10:36 PM

Linked to Player/Character List ~*~ Pio

Character Bio & First Post for the game

NAME: Dárin

AGE: 189

RACE: Dwarf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Well equipped, though he is very old. He wields a large axe, a smaller knife and a roundshield. He has light armour, because of the worries of older age, but has fought some battles and retains some of his strength.

APPEARANCE: A normal size for a dwarf, with a long grey beard. He’s quite old and cannot move well, bowed down more than even a normal dwarf. Because of this his movements are stiff and he can only really shamble, not run.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: He is stubborn, and slow to relieve old ties and prejudices. Dárin is very cynical and grumpy much of the time. He has never ridden a horse, does not easily try new things, and almost never seeks glory or adventure, save in need, though this journey is was a strange decision. He can be a strong ally in what he believes in, but his weakness is his stubbornness.

HISTORY: Dárin used to be a dwarf from the Iron Hills, related to Thin-gloomy. After hearing of the race which his relative won, and then hearing of the way which he was captured, Dárin decided that because he had no children and no reason to stay in the Iron Hills, he would track down his old acquaintance and help him escape. It was a strange decision, a compulsive move that he would nearly never had made under normal circumstances, and he may regret it later on in the journey, but Dárin has become poor, and he thinks he might somehow be able to profit from it.

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The Sixth Wizard's post

In a large open field somewhere in Rohan, a small figure was hurrying through the bright sun. Heavily dressed, he was nevertheless in a state of disrepair, and looked as though he had travelled a long way. This was in fact a dwarf known as Dárin of the Iron Hills. And Dárin the Dwarf was in the state of mind that had carried him through the past few weeks. Grumpy.

"Witch-Kings and Necromancers! Elves and Dragons! Spiders and Skin-changers! Goblins and Trolls! I can't take it any more, no I can't, I am too old, too old. Why oh why did I ever begin this journey? I don't like Thin-gloomy! I should've earned my bread at home, or become a builder, ...or something anyway! And curse this infernal grass!" A stream of mixed curses and profanities were dispatched from Dárin as he plucked a few spines from his clothes.

There were many miles behind him, and many a clue from travellers he had met over the disappearance of his second cousin Thin-Gloomy. The main reason Dárin had left the Iron Hills was because of his poverty, brought on because he was terrible when dealing with gold, and the thought he may profit from helping his relative. And somewhere there were some family ties hidden under his gruff exterior. He actually had quite a loyal heart.

Finally he began to draw near to civilisation. Civilisation, he laughed. People of the farms know nothing of stonework! One thing they're good at though, making ale. He hastened toward the nearest Inn, ignoring their stares, and a snuffling horse. A good drink awaited.

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Thinlómien · 11-03-2006, 07:48 AM

Okay. I'll think about the kidnapping and Thin-Gloomy's possible hired work force.

I will write the post once I have the location, but I can't probably get online during the weekend since I have no net access home right now.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-04-2006, 06:48 AM

Linked to Player/Character List ~*~ Pio

NAME: Éomeléo

AGE: 24.

RACE: Man (Gondorian).

GENDER: Male.

WEAPONS: Sword and crossbow.

APPEARANCE: Tall and proud; wavy, brown hair and clean-shaven (to start with anyway). Wears royal blue clothes including a cloak and feathered-hat. Has a golden ocarina on a chain around his neck.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Self-important, but good-natured. Sometimes brave, but fairly easily frightened. Good physical strength and decent wits about him; but unable to see the wider picture and also lazy.

HISTORY: Éomeléo abandoned his sheltered life in the Gondorian nobility to participate in the race for the Great Golden Hoard. He had enjoyed a special relationship with another competitor, named Valesseka, but they had parted with several loose ends left very much untied. He led an unstable life since then, unwilling to return openly to Gondor. He relished the chance to get involved in another adventure.

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Eomer of the Rohirrim's post

Éomeléo sauntered up the path whistling cheerily, some would say obnoxiously, considering the circumstances. He could not possibly comprehend such a viewpoint, though. At the moment he was caught up with the question of why some clouds were pink. He hadn't the faintest idea, but it amused and puzzled him no end. The suffering of others was as locked in a cage. Very prepared was he not to look inside.

He had been staying in Rohan for a few months now. He thought it pleasant, far less stuffy than Gondor. He was only slightly worried that his whereabouts would be revealed. His contacts in Rohan were all well-off and settled. It was unlikely that any of them were going to betray him to his family (especially since his family were notoriously resentful of the Rohirrim). Yes, Rohan was good.

When he got the communiqué detailing the plight of Thin-Gloomy, he was more than happy to help. The lure of a great reward was obviously pressing, but Éomeléo did honestly feel a degree of empathy with the Dwarf. He realised that he would have suffered the same misfortune had he been skillful enough to claim the treasure. Also, he had nothing better to do with his time. His best friend Holaert had gone off for a few weeks on business and so the opportunity for great fun in Rohan was diminished.

There was also the Valesseka issue but Éomeléo couldn't quite clarify that yet.

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Crystal Heart · 11-06-2006, 08:05 AM

Hi Eomer! I'm Crystal Heart - co owner of this game.

When will you fill in the post?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-06-2006, 08:18 AM

As soon as I can.

piosenniel · 11-06-2006, 12:31 PM

Once Eomer's and The 6th's posts are done - do you need to fill the other open character spots, or will the players you have be enough?

~*~ Pio

Glirdan · 11-06-2006, 02:06 PM

Hmmm, we now have seven players. If we got one person to fill in the Cabin owner's spot then we are set.

Crystal Heart · 11-06-2006, 02:10 PM

Do you know anyone else we could ask to fill in that spot?

Glirdan · 11-06-2006, 02:28 PM

I can't think of anyone...does anyone else have any idea's?

Thinlómien · 11-07-2006, 04:25 AM

Glirdan, I'd like to repeat, check the Golden Perch. What about Lilly or Rose, for example?

A question: who sent the messages to Thin-Gloomy's "friends" and co-contestants?

And in case someone's interested:
The Great Golden Hoard game thread
The Great Golden Hoard discussion/planning thread

My first post will be up tomorrow, sfter I've got a few replies from Valier (the Great Golden Hoard game moderator).

Crystal Heart · 11-07-2006, 05:11 PM

Glirdan - you know these perspective gamers better than I do. Would you be willing to send out the invite from both of us?

Glirdan · 11-07-2006, 07:49 PM

I have sent one out to Lilly but she has not responded as of yet. And yes, I will send the invites out for the both of us Crystal.

The Sixth Wizard · 11-08-2006, 02:45 AM

It would be good if we could get another Dwarf along to help my character relate...

Thinlómien · 11-08-2006, 03:16 AM

Placed with character bio post ~*~ Pio

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Thinlómien's post

When Thin-Gloomy had won the race for the hoard, all the things he had could thought of had been the victory and what to do with the prize. The reality had hit him the next day. How was he to carry the enormous treasure home? And what was 'home' for him? Did he really wish to return to the Iron Hills? Where else could he go?

He had had no idea what to do, so he had started from the smallest of matters. He had begged an audience from King Malvegil of Arthedain. He had told the King he was about to establish a trade caravan carrying coal, and needed a few wagons and able drivers. King Malvegil had agreed after a little while. He had probably wanted to seem generous and, after all, he had owed Thin-Gloomy quite a lot of his knowledge of the Angmarian army.

Thin-Gloomy had made a fatal mistake. Instead of asking the king for guards to protect him he had decided to hire some sellswords from Annúminas after he had got the treasure. He had not expected that the knowledge of the prize and his victory had already been heard by ears whose owners bore little good intention.

The day had been a beautiful one, more beautiful that it had been for weeks. The sun had shone and there had been no clouds. Even Thin-Gloomy couldn't have expected an attack on such a lovely day. I have doubtlessly become softer and lost all my wits, if I ever had any, Thin-Gloomy thought later. He was angry with himself and well, gloomy.

The attackers had hidden in the trees and shot the wagon drivers before their attack was even noticed. Thin-Gloomy had managed to hit one with a bolt from his crossbow, when a shrill female voice had called: "Drop your crossbow right now, or there'll be five arrows through your heart." Thin-Gloomy dropped the bow. It was from old memory. When the bulliers had attacked him, he had always given up to shorten his torment.

"Thomas and Jack, tie the dwarf and see that he's not harmed... yet. Cover his eyes and his mouth too so that he can't scream for help", the same shrill voice had ordered. "Mica, help Samson down and to one of the wagons. We'll take just one wagon. When you've done that, stay here and look after the remaining beasts and wagons. Thomas and Jack will come back to help you to fetch them."

All had been done as the shrill-voiced woman had bidden. She obviously had a firm grip over the four men. A nice little harem she has, Thin-Gloomy thought dryly.

The journey to their destination hadn't been long, but it had been uncomfortable. The only pleasure for Thin-Gloomy had been hearing the wounded man, Samson, wailing with every bump the wagon took before the woman ruined it and told the man to shut up.

In their destination, Thin-Gloomy had been carried at least a few stairs down and locked in a cell.

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Glirdan, if there's anything that you wish me to change, please tell me. I chose to write both the jolly traveling and the kidnapping in one post so that they would fit the general timeline better. Is that ok with you?

I also noticed that the kidnapper gang will be mostly described and defined by me (since my character's spending most time with them). I hope no one minds it. I'll make them a disgusting bunch of idiots you don't mind killing or doing whatever you're going to do to them...

Glirdan · 11-08-2006, 06:24 AM

Lommy, that was perfect!! I couldn't have asked for better! As for the kidnappers themselves, I was hoping you'd make them out (other than Cilia) to be idiots and you're doing superb with it. Thank you!

Thinlómien · 11-08-2006, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glirdan

I was hoping you'd make them out (other than Cilia) to be idiots and you're doing superb with it.

I'm wondering if that's a real praise or not...

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-09-2006, 10:41 AM

First post up. Almost forgot how much fun it is to write for that guy.

Crystal Heart · 11-09-2006, 11:06 PM

Hey Glirdan do we have a full cast now?

Naria · 11-10-2006, 12:32 AM

If I'm not to late, I would like to play. I don't really care which character spot I get, anything will do

I would however, like to keep Narleah if that's alright. She was such a "playful" lil dwarf

and it was fun to write her every day.

piosenniel · 11-10-2006, 01:01 AM

I'm going to chime in here about female Dwarves.

Because this is a Shire RPG, players need to try to approximate what Tolkien has told us about the character types. Female Dwarves were extremely rare and never known to interact with other races.

Glirdan and I discussed that any Dwarves in this quest game would need to be male.

Naria - you can either be a male dwarf. Or if you wish a female role, how about the cabin owner the group meets up with and who joins them:

Quote:

We find a cabin which appears to abandoned but is really owned by (male or female) character. After that, all of us, including the cabin owner, continue on North towards Tharbad for the cabin owner had informed us that he/she saw a group of people heading in that direction.

-- from THIS post.

Thinlómien · 11-10-2006, 01:54 AM

What about Narleah's twin brother Narleoh?

Anyway, I'm glad to see you in this game, Naria.

piosenniel · 11-10-2006, 02:01 AM

Good idea, Thinlómien.

(Love your new avvie

)

~*~ Pio

The Sixth Wizard · 11-10-2006, 03:30 AM

Incidentally my post is up, just an ego thing seeing the FIRST POST NEEDED sign after my name...

Crystal Heart · 11-10-2006, 07:38 AM

LOL Sixth. That's awesome.

This should be an exciting game.

Naria · 11-10-2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

how about the cabin owner the group meets up with and who joins them:

That sounds ok with me Pio!

I'll get my character bio up as soon as I get my brain together today

Glirdan · 11-10-2006, 02:29 PM

And with that, we can start as soon as everyone gets their posts up. Thank you everyone for joining! I am quite excited about this game (and I have another one planned for after this one [Crystal, I'll need to talk to you about that later on]) so I'm quite extatic about this. So, without further ado, I pronounce signing up officialy closed and the game officially opened!!

piosenniel · 11-10-2006, 07:04 PM

Glirdan and Crystal

Please arrange the posts now here on the Discussion Thread by PLAYER name in the order you want them to appear on the game.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

NOTE:

Naria only needs to put a CHARACTER BIO up for the game to start.

Thinlómien · 11-11-2006, 05:38 AM

Might I propose that my post'd be the last one, since it's quite different (situation-wise) from the others?

Glirdan · 11-11-2006, 07:27 AM

I agree completely Lommy.

Crystal, how about this?:

Glirdan
Crystal Heart
Valesse
Eomer of the Rohirrim
Cordelia Harrison
The Sixth Wizard
Thinlomien

Crystal Heart · 11-11-2006, 10:34 AM

Looks great to me Glirdan.

piosenniel · 11-11-2006, 01:40 PM

Naria

Please get your character bio up ASAP, please.

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Crystal Heart · 11-12-2006, 08:47 PM

Posting order:

Glirdan I can not post due to the fact that my charrie is waiting for yours to answer me. Do you think that after that we really need to have an order at this point?

Cordelia Harrison · 11-12-2006, 08:47 PM

Cool the game begins! I'm sooooooo excited!!

The Sixth Wizard · 11-13-2006, 03:29 AM

Yay, the second RPG I've been in has started!

Dang, this officially means I am the only dwarf, bar Thin-Gloomy who (?) won't appear 'till the end.

Shall we have some sort of posting order, say, once its your turn you have to post within 16 hours or something, I don't know...

~THE SIXTH WIZARD

Thinlómien · 11-13-2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sixth Wizard

Yay, the second RPG I've been in has started!

I could say the same...

As to a posting order, I think one will only hinder us. But that's of course just my opinion.

(By the way, do you say "as to" or "as for" in English? I'm a bit confused about that.)

Crystal Heart · 11-13-2006, 02:21 PM

It probably should.

However, I can not post until Glirdan has posted. That is the only posting order that is in place.

Shall we start this game folks?

11-02-2006, 07:40 AM	#43
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Okay, I just realised there are a few things about the general plot that I don't know and I should. So, the basic things: Where was Thin-Gloomy kidnapped? He was on his way to the treasure, right? Where is the treasure hidden? And then, I've thought about this... If the treasure is big, Thin-Gloomy can't carry it all by himself. So has he hired workforce (with what money? a promise of money to come?) or a cart driver or bought a cart for himself? Has he hired any defenders for himself? (If I was going to the wilderness to get a treasure, I'd definitely want to have a couple of sellswords protecting me, but I'm not that sure about Thin-gloomy who is used to wandering alone...) Or is this all up to me? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-02-2006, 10:36 PM	#45
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	*Linked to Player/Character List ~~ Pio Character Bio & First Post for the game NAME: Dárin AGE: 189 RACE: Dwarf GENDER: Male WEAPONS: Well equipped, though he is very old. He wields a large axe, a smaller knife and a roundshield. He has light armour, because of the worries of older age, but has fought some battles and retains some of his strength. APPEARANCE: A normal size for a dwarf, with a long grey beard. He’s quite old and cannot move well, bowed down more than even a normal dwarf. Because of this his movements are stiff and he can only really shamble, not run. PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: He is stubborn, and slow to relieve old ties and prejudices. Dárin is very cynical and grumpy much of the time. He has never ridden a horse, does not easily try new things, and almost never seeks glory or adventure, save in need, though this journey is was a strange decision. He can be a strong ally in what he believes in, but his weakness is his stubbornness. HISTORY: Dárin used to be a dwarf from the Iron Hills, related to Thin-gloomy. After hearing of the race which his relative won, and then hearing of the way which he was captured, Dárin decided that because he had no children and no reason to stay in the Iron Hills, he would track down his old acquaintance and help him escape. It was a strange decision, a compulsive move that he would nearly never had made under normal circumstances, and he may regret it later on in the journey, but Dárin has become poor, and he thinks he might somehow be able to profit from it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Sixth Wizard's post** In a large open field somewhere in Rohan, a small figure was hurrying through the bright sun. Heavily dressed, he was nevertheless in a state of disrepair, and looked as though he had travelled a long way. This was in fact a dwarf known as Dárin of the Iron Hills. And Dárin the Dwarf was in the state of mind that had carried him through the past few weeks. Grumpy. "Witch-Kings and Necromancers! Elves and Dragons! Spiders and Skin-changers! Goblins and Trolls! I can't take it any more, no I can't, I am too old, too old. Why oh why did I ever begin this journey? I don't like Thin-gloomy! I should've earned my bread at home, or become a builder, ...or something anyway! And curse this infernal grass!" A stream of mixed curses and profanities were dispatched from Dárin as he plucked a few spines from his clothes. There were many miles behind him, and many a clue from travellers he had met over the disappearance of his second cousin Thin-Gloomy. The main reason Dárin had left the Iron Hills was because of his poverty, brought on because he was terrible when dealing with gold, and the thought he may profit from helping his relative. And somewhere there were some family ties hidden under his gruff exterior. He actually had quite a loyal heart. Finally he began to draw near to civilisation. Civilisation, he laughed. People of the farms know nothing of stonework! One thing they're good at though, making ale. He hastened toward the nearest Inn, ignoring their stares, and a snuffling horse. A good drink awaited. ----- Last edited by The Sixth Wizard; 03-08-2007 at 03:14 AM.

11-03-2006, 07:48 AM	#46
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Okay. I'll think about the kidnapping and Thin-Gloomy's possible hired work force. I will write the post once I have the location, but I can't probably get online during the weekend since I have no net access home right now. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-04-2006, 06:48 AM	#47
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	*Linked to Player/Character List ~~ Pio NAME: Éomeléo AGE: 24. RACE: Man (Gondorian). GENDER: Male. WEAPONS: Sword and crossbow. APPEARANCE: Tall and proud; wavy, brown hair and clean-shaven (to start with anyway). Wears royal blue clothes including a cloak and feathered-hat. Has a golden ocarina on a chain around his neck. PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Self-important, but good-natured. Sometimes brave, but fairly easily frightened. Good physical strength and decent wits about him; but unable to see the wider picture and also lazy. HISTORY: Éomeléo abandoned his sheltered life in the Gondorian nobility to participate in the race for the Great Golden Hoard. He had enjoyed a special relationship with another competitor, named Valesseka, but they had parted with several loose ends left very much untied. He led an unstable life since then, unwilling to return openly to Gondor. He relished the chance to get involved in another adventure. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eomer of the Rohirrim's post** Éomeléo sauntered up the path whistling cheerily, some would say obnoxiously, considering the circumstances. He could not possibly comprehend such a viewpoint, though. At the moment he was caught up with the question of why some clouds were pink. He hadn't the faintest idea, but it amused and puzzled him no end. The suffering of others was as locked in a cage. Very prepared was he not to look inside. He had been staying in Rohan for a few months now. He thought it pleasant, far less stuffy than Gondor. He was only slightly worried that his whereabouts would be revealed. His contacts in Rohan were all well-off and settled. It was unlikely that any of them were going to betray him to his family (especially since his family were notoriously resentful of the Rohirrim). Yes, Rohan was good. When he got the communiqué detailing the plight of Thin-Gloomy, he was more than happy to help. The lure of a great reward was obviously pressing, but Éomeléo did honestly feel a degree of empathy with the Dwarf. He realised that he would have suffered the same misfortune had he been skillful enough to claim the treasure. Also, he had nothing better to do with his time. His best friend Holaert had gone off for a few weeks on business and so the opportunity for great fun in Rohan was diminished. There was also the Valesseka issue but Éomeléo couldn't quite clarify that yet. ----- Last edited by piosenniel; 11-10-2006 at 12:08 AM.

11-06-2006, 08:05 AM	#48
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Hi Eomer! I'm Crystal Heart - co owner of this game. When will you fill in the post? __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

11-01-2006, 11:11 PM	#41
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	Oh my, aren't I a celebrity! Well g'day everyone, I'll get a first post etc. up soon if you don't mind. Sounds like fun. Hmmm. I wonder what I shall name this character... Sheesh, a Rohan male, I could just use my old one, or his distant grandfather anyways... Oh, and I won't be here for Saturday until Tuesday (Melbourne Cup Weekend) so the character bio will be up by tomorrow.

11-02-2006, 03:41 PM	#44
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	All of it is up too you Lommy. But I am glad you asked as we (as in me and you) can discuss a place where the treasure is hidden. And get Valier involved to see if she had any specific place in mind.

11-06-2006, 08:18 AM	#49
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	As soon as I can. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-06-2006, 12:31 PM	#50
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Once Eomer's and The 6th's posts are done - do you need to fill the other open character spots, or will the players you have be enough? ~~ 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. Last edited by piosenniel; 11-07-2006 at 02:56 AM.*

11-06-2006, 02:06 PM	#51
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Hmmm, we now have seven players. If we got one person to fill in the Cabin owner's spot then we are set.

11-06-2006, 02:10 PM	#52
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Do you know anyone else we could ask to fill in that spot? __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

11-06-2006, 02:28 PM	#53
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	I can't think of anyone...does anyone else have any idea's?

11-07-2006, 04:25 AM	#54
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Glirdan, I'd like to repeat, check the Golden Perch. What about Lilly or Rose, for example? A question: who sent the messages to Thin-Gloomy's "friends" and co-contestants? And in case someone's interested: The Great Golden Hoard game thread The Great Golden Hoard discussion/planning thread My first post will be up tomorrow, sfter I've got a few replies from Valier (the Great Golden Hoard game moderator). __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris Last edited by Thinlómien; 11-07-2006 at 04:39 AM.

11-07-2006, 05:11 PM	#55
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Glirdan - you know these perspective gamers better than I do. Would you be willing to send out the invite from both of us? __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

11-07-2006, 07:49 PM	#56
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	I have sent one out to Lilly but she has not responded as of yet. And yes, I will send the invites out for the both of us Crystal.

11-08-2006, 02:45 AM	#57
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	It would be good if we could get another Dwarf along to help my character relate...

11-08-2006, 03:16 AM	#58
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	First post coming... *Placed with character bio post ~~ Pio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thinlómien's post** When Thin-Gloomy had won the race for the hoard, all the things he had could thought of had been the victory and what to do with the prize. The reality had hit him the next day. How was he to carry the enormous treasure home? And what was 'home' for him? Did he really wish to return to the Iron Hills? Where else could he go? He had had no idea what to do, so he had started from the smallest of matters. He had begged an audience from King Malvegil of Arthedain. He had told the King he was about to establish a trade caravan carrying coal, and needed a few wagons and able drivers. King Malvegil had agreed after a little while. He had probably wanted to seem generous and, after all, he had owed Thin-Gloomy quite a lot of his knowledge of the Angmarian army. Thin-Gloomy had made a fatal mistake. Instead of asking the king for guards to protect him he had decided to hire some sellswords from Annúminas after he had got the treasure. He had not expected that the knowledge of the prize and his victory had already been heard by ears whose owners bore little good intention. The day had been a beautiful one, more beautiful that it had been for weeks. The sun had shone and there had been no clouds. Even Thin-Gloomy couldn't have expected an attack on such a lovely day. I have doubtlessly become softer and lost all my wits, if I ever had any, Thin-Gloomy thought later. He was angry with himself and well, gloomy. The attackers had hidden in the trees and shot the wagon drivers before their attack was even noticed. Thin-Gloomy had managed to hit one with a bolt from his crossbow, when a shrill female voice had called: "Drop your crossbow right now, or there'll be five arrows through your heart." Thin-Gloomy dropped the bow. It was from old memory. When the bulliers had attacked him, he had always given up to shorten his torment. "Thomas and Jack, tie the dwarf and see that he's not harmed... yet. Cover his eyes and his mouth too so that he can't scream for help", the same shrill voice had ordered. "Mica, help Samson down and to one of the wagons. We'll take just one wagon. When you've done that, stay here and look after the remaining beasts and wagons. Thomas and Jack will come back to help you to fetch them." All had been done as the shrill-voiced woman had bidden. She obviously had a firm grip over the four men. A nice little harem she has, Thin-Gloomy thought dryly. The journey to their destination hadn't been long, but it had been uncomfortable. The only pleasure for Thin-Gloomy had been hearing the wounded man, Samson, wailing with every bump the wagon took before the woman ruined it and told the man to shut up. In their destination, Thin-Gloomy had been carried at least a few stairs down and locked in a cell. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glirdan, if there's anything that you wish me to change, please tell me. I chose to write both the jolly traveling and the kidnapping in one post so that they would fit the general timeline better. Is that ok with you? I also noticed that the kidnapper gang will be mostly described and defined by me (since my character's spending most time with them). I hope no one minds it. I'll make them a disgusting bunch of idiots you don't mind killing or doing whatever you're going to do to them... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris Last edited by piosenniel; 11-08-2006 at 04:12 AM.

11-08-2006, 06:24 AM	#59
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Lommy, that was perfect!! I couldn't have asked for better! As for the kidnappers themselves, I was hoping you'd make them out (other than Cilia) to be idiots and you're doing superb with it. Thank you!

11-09-2006, 10:41 AM	#61
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	First post up. Almost forgot how much fun it is to write for that guy. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-09-2006, 11:06 PM	#62
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Hey Glirdan do we have a full cast now? __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

11-10-2006, 12:32 AM	#63
Naria Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 500	If I'm not to late, I would like to play. I don't really care which character spot I get, anything will do I would however, like to keep Narleah if that's alright. She was such a "playful" lil dwarf and it was fun to write her every day. __________________ MONEY Anyone who says it doesn't buy happiness.....is probably broke.

11-10-2006, 01:54 AM	#65
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	What about Narleah's twin brother Narleoh? Anyway, I'm glad to see you in this game, Naria. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-10-2006, 02:01 AM	#66
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Good idea, Thinlómien. (Love your new avvie ) ~*~ 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.

11-10-2006, 03:30 AM	#67
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	Incidentally my post is up, just an ego thing seeing the FIRST POST NEEDED sign after my name...

11-10-2006, 07:38 AM	#68
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	LOL Sixth. That's awesome. This should be an exciting game. __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

11-10-2006, 02:29 PM	#70
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	And with that, we can start as soon as everyone gets their posts up. Thank you everyone for joining! I am quite excited about this game (and I have another one planned for after this one [Crystal, I'll need to talk to you about that later on]) so I'm quite extatic about this. So, without further ado, I pronounce signing up officialy closed and the game officially opened!!

11-10-2006, 07:04 PM	#71
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Glirdan and Crystal Please arrange the posts now here on the Discussion Thread by PLAYER name in the order you want them to appear on the game. Thanks! ~~ Pio NOTE:* Naria only needs to put a CHARACTER BIO up for the game to start. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 11-10-2006 at 07:16 PM.

11-11-2006, 05:38 AM	#72
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Might I propose that my post'd be the last one, since it's quite different (situation-wise) from the others? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-11-2006, 07:27 AM	#73
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	I agree completely Lommy. Crystal, how about this?: Glirdan Crystal Heart Valesse Eomer of the Rohirrim Cordelia Harrison The Sixth Wizard Thinlomien

11-11-2006, 10:34 AM	#74
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Looks great to me Glirdan. __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

11-12-2006, 08:47 PM	#76
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Posting order: Glirdan I can not post due to the fact that my charrie is waiting for yours to answer me. Do you think that after that we really need to have an order at this point? __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

11-12-2006, 08:47 PM	#77
Cordelia Harrison Wight Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 126	Cool the game begins! I'm sooooooo excited!!

11-13-2006, 03:29 AM	#78
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	Yay, the second RPG I've been in has started! Dang, this officially means I am the only dwarf, bar Thin-Gloomy who (?) won't appear 'till the end. Shall we have some sort of posting order, say, once its your turn you have to post within 16 hours or something, I don't know... ~THE SIXTH WIZARD

11-13-2006, 02:21 PM	#80
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	It probably should. However, I can not post until Glirdan has posted. That is the only posting order that is in place. Shall we start this game folks? __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."