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Amanaduial the archer · 06-29-2004, 03:56 PM

Fordim - how long do you think we will be staying as we are? Will we be doing a quick shufti as soon as we get food?

Fordim Hedgethistle · 06-29-2004, 04:07 PM

Good question. . .hmmmm. . .my first real poser as a Game Owner (still love the sound of that).

I had thought that we might use the better part of the first week of the game to get familiar and poke about the Tower so there is no plan to shift ahead soon. The immediate plan is for us to establish some of these interesting conflicts. In a few days (is it OK to leave it that unfixed in stone?) we will move through the Under-Door and into Shelob's Lair. If a week is too long to hang about in the Tower, let me know and we will head out sooner than that.

The one thing we need to work in, to keep it all canonical so that Pio and Child do not do me any harm, is to have some mention of the main gate collapsing (remember when that happened when Frodo and Sam escaped?) I was thinking that as the last of the group comes into the cellars once more we'd hear a crash and then look out to see the arch in ruins.

Note to everyone, though -- Nobody's allowed to see Sam and Frodo running about, or to interact with them in any way. The Mods would definitely have something to say about that!

Aylwen Dreamsong · 06-30-2004, 07:50 AM

Hey everyone! (Bonjour?

)

Yes, Aylwen does live.

I have just returned this morning from my wonderful trip to Québec, and I am working as quickly and efficiently as I can on catching up!

Wow, a great crew of writers indeed!

-Aylwen

Sarin Mithrilanger · 06-30-2004, 12:39 PM

Fordim- I'm curious, I know we are searching for food and supplies but I think I remember Grash saying to "look like orcs". So are we going to undress the orcs?

Fordim Hedgethistle · 06-30-2004, 01:00 PM

Undress 'em, find their closets, raid their dirty laundry -- whatever: the point is to get some clothes and armour and do our level best to look like orcs.

Novnarwen · 06-30-2004, 01:13 PM

Short question:

Sarin - Why doesn't your character, in particular, trust Rhând?

Rhând will be very careful to get everyone to trust him, but I don't he will have too much problems getting this. First of all because he looks like a Gondorian, which means he is not a servant of Sauron. Second: because he speaks Westron/The Common Speech, which would also imply that he is not at all a Southron.

I have no problems with the fact that your character doesn't trust him, but I would be glad if you told me why. If you did, I could be more able to write for Rhând in a way that suits your characters and maybe Rhând can get your character on to his side.

This is of course only a suggestion, but as Rhând (

) is intrested in having everybody trusting him, he would do everything to suck up.

NOTE: Langauge; Rhând speaks both the lanaguage of the Harad and the Common Speech. To all freed prisoners he will speak in the Common Speech.

Will try to have a new post up soon.

Cheers,
Nova

Himaran · 06-30-2004, 04:52 PM

Kransha and Perky Ent

I agree with both of you; the dwarves, thoroughly pessimistic but still holding onto their fighting spirit, should share a sort of comradery that is a step or so short from friendship. Dwali, at least, has given up on friendship, as it only leads to regret and a feeling of loss when one dies.

Anyways, onto the Plot:

In my post, all three dwarves pick up orc clothing and armor; Dwali has a stout axe and a short knife, but I left out what sort of weapons you two picked up. That can be described in one of your next posts. The trio returned to the meeting place with there supplies.

06-29-2004, 03:56 PM	#1
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	Fordim - how long do you think we will be staying as we are? Will we be doing a quick shufti as soon as we get food? __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

06-30-2004, 07:50 AM	#3
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	Hey everyone! (Bonjour?) Yes, Aylwen does live. I have just returned this morning from my wonderful trip to Québec, and I am working as quickly and efficiently as I can on catching up! Wow, a great crew of writers indeed! -Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

06-30-2004, 01:13 PM	#6
Novnarwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In your mouth... Eeeew, by the way. :P Posts: 517	Popping in... Short question: Sarin - Why doesn't your character, in particular, trust Rhând? Rhând will be very careful to get everyone to trust him, but I don't he will have too much problems getting this. First of all because he looks like a Gondorian, which means he is not a servant of Sauron. Second: because he speaks Westron/The Common Speech, which would also imply that he is not at all a Southron. I have no problems with the fact that your character doesn't trust him, but I would be glad if you told me why. If you did, I could be more able to write for Rhând in a way that suits your characters and maybe Rhând can get your character on to his side. This is of course only a suggestion, but as Rhând () is intrested in having everybody trusting him, he would do everything to suck up. NOTE: Langauge; Rhând speaks both the lanaguage of the Harad and the Common Speech. To all freed prisoners he will speak in the Common Speech. Will try to have a new post up soon. Cheers, Nova __________________ Scully: Homer, we're going to ask you a few simple yes or no questions. Do you understand? Homer: Yes. (Lie dectector blows up) AUS Blog Last edited by Novnarwen; 06-30-2004 at 01:24 PM.

06-29-2004, 04:07 PM	#2
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Good question. . .hmmmm. . .my first real poser as a Game Owner (still love the sound of that). I had thought that we might use the better part of the first week of the game to get familiar and poke about the Tower so there is no plan to shift ahead soon. The immediate plan is for us to establish some of these interesting conflicts. In a few days (is it OK to leave it that unfixed in stone?) we will move through the Under-Door and into Shelob's Lair. If a week is too long to hang about in the Tower, let me know and we will head out sooner than that. The one thing we need to work in, to keep it all canonical so that Pio and Child do not do me any harm, is to have some mention of the main gate collapsing (remember when that happened when Frodo and Sam escaped?) I was thinking that as the last of the group comes into the cellars once more we'd hear a crash and then look out to see the arch in ruins. Note to everyone, though -- Nobody's allowed to see Sam and Frodo running about, or to interact with them in any way. The Mods would definitely have something to say about that!

06-30-2004, 12:39 PM	#4
Sarin Mithrilanger Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In the library of Candlekeep. Posts: 31	Fordim- I'm curious, I know we are searching for food and supplies but I think I remember Grash saying to "look like orcs". So are we going to undress the orcs?

06-30-2004, 01:00 PM	#5
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Undress 'em, find their closets, raid their dirty laundry -- whatever: the point is to get some clothes and armour and do our level best to look like orcs.

06-30-2004, 04:52 PM	#7
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Kransha and Perky Ent I agree with both of you; the dwarves, thoroughly pessimistic but still holding onto their fighting spirit, should share a sort of comradery that is a step or so short from friendship. Dwali, at least, has given up on friendship, as it only leads to regret and a feeling of loss when one dies. Anyways, onto the Plot: In my post, all three dwarves pick up orc clothing and armor; Dwali has a stout axe and a short knife, but I left out what sort of weapons you two picked up. That can be described in one of your next posts. The trio returned to the meeting place with there supplies.