Red Flows the Sirannon Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

CaptainofDespair · 10-14-2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

This is depressing.

Depressing things can be morbidly amusing.

On another note, I will have a post prepared soon enough, and then it will be...posted. I'll tie some things up that I wanted to (if they can be fit in coherently), and then I'll bring Angoroth and the Army up to speed on the commencement of the siege/battle.

Durelin · 10-14-2005, 04:18 PM

Alcarillo

I'm afraid that during the writing of my post I came up with an idea for pulling your character into the story with Maegisil, through placing him as getting stuck with 'guard duty' outside Celebrimbor's chambers. Yes, Celebrimbor is going crazy. Of course, I can change this very easily, just thought it might be fun. Is that okay with you, or would you like me to change it?

Firefoot · 10-14-2005, 04:48 PM

I've written up a post to be put into the general save.

~*~*~*~

Evening was nearing by the time Kharn almost literally shoved Grimkul and Ulwakh out of his tent. “Get out of my tent, you foul mountain vermin!” he snarled. Grimkul spared him a slight victorious smile, fury and the need for vengeance still gleaming in his yellow eyes. Kharn quailed under that look for a moment before swinging his whip at the two now-retreating forms.

Ulwakh led the way, threading his way quickly through the camp to put as much distance as possible between them and the captains, mostly Kharn. He wasted no time in cutting with a dagger the rope binding him to Grimkul, then the rope around Grimkul’s hands. Though Grimkul seemed hardly to mind, Ulwakh could not help but notice the way Grimkul’s bloodied legs hardly supported his weight, nearly giving out numerous times. Clearly, his fury still fueled him, but what about when that grew less hot? Battle loomed – Grimkul could hardly fight in such a condition.

Before too long, Ulwakh started looking around for a promising bit of space in the crowded camp. He dared not go too close to the periphery lest Grimkul get any more idiot ideas into his head. When he finally did find one, he sat down carefully, looking around as if worried about taking another Orc’s area. No one immediately disputed the claim and he relaxed somewhat. Grimkul removed his pack and dropped it carelessly on the ground before collapsing beside it, all the while saying not a word. Ulwakh sat uneasily, fearing for the outburst that he feared would surely come.

But it never did. The fading afternoon light faded into dusk, but still Grimkul sat unmoving, staring broodingly into space. Ulwakh grew hungry and tentatively dug into Grimkul’s pack for some dried meat, yet Grimkul still seemed not to notice. Occasionally his hand strayed to his sword hilt, or he might mouth some words Ulwakh couldn’t make out. The muscles in his face were taut, strained. Ulwakh finally tired and laid down to sleep, but Grimkul stared on into the night. The fire of hatred showed clearly in his eyes, not the fickle hatred for a meddlesome or irritating Orc, or for a fool of a commander, or for the Elves and Dwarves against whom he so fiercely fought, but hatred born of long taunting and torment – undying, burning hatred.

Ulwakh wished Grimkul would yell and rage.

Alcarillo · 10-14-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durelin

Alcarillo

I'm afraid that during the writing of my post I came up with an idea for pulling your character into the story with Maegisil, through placing him as getting stuck with 'guard duty' outside Celebrimbor's chambers. Yes, Celebrimbor is going crazy. Of course, I can change this very easily, just thought it might be fun. Is that okay with you, or would you like me to change it?

Um, could you change it? I just had a different scenario for Cainenyo before the battle in my head. Perhaps Maegisil and Cainenyo can meet when the fighting starts? Or perhaps during the battle Cainenyo runs into the palace - burning in places and badly hurt by those catapults - and finds Maegisil? Or something else, maybe? One finds the other wounded in the streets? Perhaps there are roving bands of warriors in the streets, chasing orcs and trying to escape the city, and Maegisil and Cainenyo happen to join together?

Durelin · 10-14-2005, 05:46 PM

Firefoot - Posted.

Alcarillo - Edited.

Arestevana - (If you're still around) I now ask the same question I asked Alcarillo: may Gilduin have been recruited to guard crazy Celebrimbor's chambers, and perhaps hang with Maegisil a bit?

piosenniel · 10-14-2005, 10:19 PM

Folwren, Arry

I filled my original save.

In the new one, I'll get us and Celeborn's warriors to Elrond's troops. Once we're there what does everyone want to do?

I think I'll have Riv hurry back to Khazad-dum. He'll be one of the Dwarves that comes out with King Durin and attacks Sauron's troops from the rear, giving elrond and his people time to gather up what refugees they can and head for the area that will become Rivendell.

Do either of you want to stay with Elrond's guys and fight on that front?

~*~ Pio

piosenniel · 10-15-2005, 11:32 AM

OK - I've filled my second SAVE and gotten us to Lord Elrond's camp.

Riv's going back with some of the other Dwarves - he's left the question open for Skald and Bror about what they'll decide to do.

10-14-2005, 10:19 PM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Folwren, Arry I filled my original save. In the new one, I'll get us and Celeborn's warriors to Elrond's troops. Once we're there what does everyone want to do? I think I'll have Riv hurry back to Khazad-dum. He'll be one of the Dwarves that comes out with King Durin and attacks Sauron's troops from the rear, giving elrond and his people time to gather up what refugees they can and head for the area that will become Rivendell. Do either of you want to stay with Elrond's guys and fight on that front? ~*~ 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.

10-15-2005, 11:32 AM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	OK - I've filled my second SAVE and gotten us to Lord Elrond's camp. Riv's going back with some of the other Dwarves - he's left the question open for Skald and Bror about what they'll decide to do. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

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10-14-2005, 04:18 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Alcarillo I'm afraid that during the writing of my post I came up with an idea for pulling your character into the story with Maegisil, through placing him as getting stuck with 'guard duty' outside Celebrimbor's chambers. Yes, Celebrimbor is going crazy. Of course, I can change this very easily, just thought it might be fun. Is that okay with you, or would you like me to change it?

10-14-2005, 04:48 PM	#3
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I've written up a post to be put into the general save. ~~~*~ Evening was nearing by the time Kharn almost literally shoved Grimkul and Ulwakh out of his tent. “Get out of my tent, you foul mountain vermin!” he snarled. Grimkul spared him a slight victorious smile, fury and the need for vengeance still gleaming in his yellow eyes. Kharn quailed under that look for a moment before swinging his whip at the two now-retreating forms. Ulwakh led the way, threading his way quickly through the camp to put as much distance as possible between them and the captains, mostly Kharn. He wasted no time in cutting with a dagger the rope binding him to Grimkul, then the rope around Grimkul’s hands. Though Grimkul seemed hardly to mind, Ulwakh could not help but notice the way Grimkul’s bloodied legs hardly supported his weight, nearly giving out numerous times. Clearly, his fury still fueled him, but what about when that grew less hot? Battle loomed – Grimkul could hardly fight in such a condition. Before too long, Ulwakh started looking around for a promising bit of space in the crowded camp. He dared not go too close to the periphery lest Grimkul get any more idiot ideas into his head. When he finally did find one, he sat down carefully, looking around as if worried about taking another Orc’s area. No one immediately disputed the claim and he relaxed somewhat. Grimkul removed his pack and dropped it carelessly on the ground before collapsing beside it, all the while saying not a word. Ulwakh sat uneasily, fearing for the outburst that he feared would surely come. But it never did. The fading afternoon light faded into dusk, but still Grimkul sat unmoving, staring broodingly into space. Ulwakh grew hungry and tentatively dug into Grimkul’s pack for some dried meat, yet Grimkul still seemed not to notice. Occasionally his hand strayed to his sword hilt, or he might mouth some words Ulwakh couldn’t make out. The muscles in his face were taut, strained. Ulwakh finally tired and laid down to sleep, but Grimkul stared on into the night. The fire of hatred showed clearly in his eyes, not the fickle hatred for a meddlesome or irritating Orc, or for a fool of a commander, or for the Elves and Dwarves against whom he so fiercely fought, but hatred born of long taunting and torment – undying, burning hatred. Ulwakh wished Grimkul would yell and rage.

10-14-2005, 05:46 PM	#5
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Firefoot - Posted. Alcarillo - Edited. Arestevana - (If you're still around) I now ask the same question I asked Alcarillo: may Gilduin have been recruited to guard crazy Celebrimbor's chambers, and perhaps hang with Maegisil a bit?