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Kath · 10-15-2012, 02:05 PM

In the days of peace in Valinor a dark evil has grown among Elves and Valar alike. Assumed to be the result of an evil work of Melkor, previously non-violent Elves have turned upon each other in vicious ways. Many of the inhabitants of the land have fled to the relative safety of the mountain home of Manwe. However, at the foot of the mountain, danger lurks in one small village ...

... Rune and Greenie peered out of their homes, glancing suspiciously at each other as they slowly made their way to the fountain that marked the centre of the tiny village that had sprung up over the last few days. Shasta had said the Valar were going to send someone to inform the villagers about the worrying deaths that had marked their departure from their previous homes. They met him hurrying along the road with Boro and all four travellers made sure they kept a safe distance apart. They had all seen the bodies, no culprits had been caught - trust had to be earned now.

sally called out as they arrived. "These are the last ones!" She was speaking to a tall Elf stood at the side of the falling water. Pom and Nerwen moved aside as the final four slid into the small circle that had gathered around the Elf.

"I am Kath." She stated simply. "I have come to tell you what we know of the danger surrounding the village. There are three monsters among you. They are separate and do not know each other ... yet. We have found in other villages that these creatures are drawn to each other and as they meet their power becomes greater and more die."

"But is there no protection?" Cried Coppermirror in horror. skip spence and MCR murmured in agreement.

"In a village this small there is not." Replied Kath. "It is up to you and you alone to stop these creatures. If you can agree amongst yourselves to put one villager to the gallows that villager will be granted death if found to be one of these evil creatures. If that villager is an innocent their soul will be kept safe until such time as the danger is passed. Work well together to save yourselves. Return to your homes and lock your doors. Your task will begin in the morning.""

With that, ignoring any further questions, the Elf stepped into the fountain and vanished amid the water.

The villagers turned to each other, each face holding more suspicion than the last.

Villagers:
Rune
Greenie
Shasta
sally
Boro
Pom
Nerwen
Coppermirror
skip spence
MCR

10-15-2012, 02:05 PM	#1
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	WW: XCVIII ~ Game Thread ~ Death at the Foot of Taniquetil In the days of peace in Valinor a dark evil has grown among Elves and Valar alike. Assumed to be the result of an evil work of Melkor, previously non-violent Elves have turned upon each other in vicious ways. Many of the inhabitants of the land have fled to the relative safety of the mountain home of Manwe. However, at the foot of the mountain, danger lurks in one small village ... ... Rune and Greenie peered out of their homes, glancing suspiciously at each other as they slowly made their way to the fountain that marked the centre of the tiny village that had sprung up over the last few days. Shasta had said the Valar were going to send someone to inform the villagers about the worrying deaths that had marked their departure from their previous homes. They met him hurrying along the road with Boro and all four travellers made sure they kept a safe distance apart. They had all seen the bodies, no culprits had been caught - trust had to be earned now. sally called out as they arrived. "These are the last ones!" She was speaking to a tall Elf stood at the side of the falling water. Pom and Nerwen moved aside as the final four slid into the small circle that had gathered around the Elf. "I am Kath." She stated simply. "I have come to tell you what we know of the danger surrounding the village. There are three monsters among you. They are separate and do not know each other ... yet. We have found in other villages that these creatures are drawn to each other and as they meet their power becomes greater and more die." "But is there no protection?" Cried Coppermirror in horror. skip spence and MCR murmured in agreement. "In a village this small there is not." Replied Kath. "It is up to you and you alone to stop these creatures. If you can agree amongst yourselves to put one villager to the gallows that villager will be granted death if found to be one of these evil creatures. If that villager is an innocent their soul will be kept safe until such time as the danger is passed. Work well together to save yourselves. Return to your homes and lock your doors. Your task will begin in the morning."" With that, ignoring any further questions, the Elf stepped into the fountain and vanished amid the water. The villagers turned to each other, each face holding more suspicion than the last. Villagers: Rune Greenie Shasta sally Boro Pom Nerwen Coppermirror skip spence MCR __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”