OK, I'm in thinking mode tonight. Concerning the rescue of the sacrificial hobbits: I'm thinking that a last minute save on the night of the rescue would be more suitable. If we were to rescue anyone earlier, it would put the prison in an uproar, cause the guards to be on high alert, etc. Not a good situation if we are planning a mass break-out. Everything should be as close to "normal" right up to the last minute.
Now, as to the rescue itself: a Black Dragon descending on the mountain and rescuing the "sacrifices" at the last minute would be pretty cool, right?
Also, what about the "Man sacrifices"? I'd rescue them, too, right? And maybe in gratitude they will agree when the Dragon orders them to repay the favor by helping the Hobbits in their rebellion?
Helen, do you have any ideas on the last sacrifices. You know the cave hobbit characters. They are your "babies", do you want it to be main characters, or just a couple of hobbits we haven't met yet? And as for the Men: some of those "nice" guards that you have mentioned?
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