Wilderness, Weathertop, and Wild Things Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Saurreg · 10-21-2004, 01:32 AM

Question: is the battle taking place at the summit of the hill beside Weathertop, or some distant downhill between the woods and the hillside clearing?

ED: I'll wait and see if anyone else wants to deliver his/her coup de grâce to a very unfortunate orc before posting. Am I right to say that so far only Primrose's trolls are leading the assault supported by a small number of orcs?

Can we see more orcs?

Kransha · 10-21-2004, 05:18 AM

There are currently no orcs on Weathertop.

If anyone puts a post up after my save, that person may assume that there are orcs on the summit. I have already described the dimensions of the second wave (See Post #217 above). My save, unfortunately, cannot be filled until tonight, so do not wait for it to be filled if you want to do some hacking at the orc company.

Saurreg · 10-21-2004, 09:53 AM

Ooooohhh...

Fordim just threw a curve ball. Nasty.

On the side note:

Save the farmer! Save the farmer!

Envinyatar · 10-21-2004, 10:43 AM

About Veryadan's injuries:

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The lone Orc had circled round him, and arcing his jagged blade in a two handed grip cut the Ranger deeply on his flank. Aidwain had by this time brought down the Orc with a deeply driven arrow. Veryadan’s sword slipped from his grasp as he clutched his bleeding side. He staggered back from the Troll whose leering face now looked down on him with a sort of feral glee. The foul creature swept his club round about, catching Veryadan hard on his upper arm.

The Ranger has a long, deep gash on his left flank from the Orc blade and possibly a fractured upper left arm where the Troll whacked him. Also he is probably not conscious at the moment since he was thrown on a pile of rocks by the blow.

piosenniel · 10-21-2004, 11:03 AM

Kransha's plan for the reinforcements from earlier on the discussion thread:

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After Luinien, Thoronmir, and Menecar arrive, he'll send in a larger second wave, which will include Kransha and Bubkur (which means, in short "watch out!").

. . . The second wave will consist of Kransha, Bubkur, and 6 other orcs. 8 in all. But, save Kransha and Bubkur, the orcs are not the most lithe warriors. Speed and agility can beat most of them.[/b]

So: there are 6 Orc underlings to be done in.

Plus the fiercesome Orc duo of Kransha and Bubka, whom you can fight, but not kill.

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rutslegolas

How many arrows does your quiver hold? Your character should probably take time out to gather a few of his arrows back.

Alaksoron · 10-21-2004, 03:27 PM

I understand you're busy, Pio, but could you please answer these questions:

1) approx. how many orcs are there and 2) what is a tark?

Thanks!

Psst, Saurreg - farmer saved, farmer saved

rutslegolas: if you do regather your arrows, I would advise you to do so quickly (orc blood is like acid and will corrode metal if given enough time) Just a thought.

Kransha · 10-21-2004, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaksoron

I understand you're busy, Pio, but could you please answer these questions:

1) approx. how many orcs are there and 2) what is a tark?

I'll feel those. 8 orcs in all: Kransha, Bubkur, and 6 nameless ones. Tark is the Black Speech (orcish) word for "man on Numenorean descent." In other words: tark most likely means 'Dunadan,' the plural being 'Dunedain.'

Save to be filled shortly.

10-21-2004, 01:32 AM	#1
Saurreg Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In self imposed exile... Posts: 465	Question: is the battle taking place at the summit of the hill beside Weathertop, or some distant downhill between the woods and the hillside clearing? ED: I'll wait and see if anyone else wants to deliver his/her coup de grâce to a very unfortunate orc before posting. Am I right to say that so far only Primrose's trolls are leading the assault supported by a small number of orcs? Can we see more orcs? __________________ "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. " ~Voltaire Last edited by Saurreg; 10-21-2004 at 04:39 AM.

10-21-2004, 09:53 AM	#3
Saurreg Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In self imposed exile... Posts: 465	Ooooohhh... Fordim just threw a curve ball. Nasty. On the side note: Save the farmer! Save the farmer! __________________ "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. " ~Voltaire

10-21-2004, 03:27 PM	#6
Alaksoron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 73	Pio: Query I understand you're busy, Pio, but could you please answer these questions: 1) approx. how many orcs are there and 2) what is a tark? Thanks! Psst, Saurreg - farmer saved, farmer saved rutslegolas: if you do regather your arrows, I would advise you to do so quickly (orc blood is like acid and will corrode metal if given enough time) Just a thought.

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10-21-2004, 05:18 AM	#2
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	There are currently no orcs on Weathertop. If anyone puts a post up after my save, that person may assume that there are orcs on the summit. I have already described the dimensions of the second wave (See Post #217 above). My save, unfortunately, cannot be filled until tonight, so do not wait for it to be filled if you want to do some hacking at the orc company. __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies