Mirkwood Endgame Planning/Discussion Thread

[Thalionyulma]

...What I need now is this:

1.Rudchamion- Dark elf, of the Nandor which eventually where known as the Silvan Elves

2.Rinurion - Silvan elf of Thranduil's guard, a captain of one of the patrols (I am thinking of playing this character but will leave his character available to anyone who'll be interested... he'll be needed in the story and I regret having failed to list him in the first place!)

3.Taralphiel - human, young female

4.Eriador - human male

5.Amaryllis - Elf maiden of Thranduil's realm

6.Anarya - Elf maiden of Thranduil's realm

7.Laryelion - An elven warrior from Lorien, sent by the Lady to find news regarding the disturbances in Mirkwood that threaten Lorien

8.Gayahithwen - Elf maiden/kitchen elf of Thranduil's realm

9.*Deagon - Silvan elf of Mirkwood who patrolled the woods, his sister was captured by orcs, being forced to betray the elven kingdom

Villains
Warzgarz - Orc Captain of Sauron's army
Muru - closest being akin to a vampire/vampyre, last of her kind; the name means Primevil Night; original idea came from Thuringwethil- (from BoLT/Lay of Leithian)

- that there are 4 characters open for players to try out for once the proposal is finished and I've put the Game's Discussion Thread up?

- yes that's about right. If there are any who'll be interested in joining but want to use/be a different character than what's listed... it'll be acceptable if the character will fit in the story - right?

[piosenniel]

Thalionyulma

I need you to work on this part of the game now:

Games in the Shire have a limited number of weeks for playing - yours has the maximum of 12 weeks.

Please look at your timeline below and decide how many weeks of your allotted 12 weeks you want to spend on each section.

That way, you as game owner, can keep your game moving forward in a timely manner.

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TIME LINE:

Afterlithe (July) - The story begins near the foothills of Dol Guldor

• within a week Rudhchamion's group discover Muru, as she attacks Taralphiel, in an attempt to capture the young maiden
• the group discovers the Wargriders raiding party
• dark elf discover Warzgarz's patrol whic leads them near the Orc encampent ( are delayed in deciding to head back to Thranduil or continue)
• Rudhchamion decides to continue on, planning to enter the fortress of Dol Guldor after Khelek discovers the hidden path
• The group encounters an ALLY

~*~

August (Wedmath)

• A near capture by a group of orcs, 1 enemy escapes
• several cavern entrances are discovered, a decision is made after some time
• stumbles upon a great spiders lair
• forced to backtrack and choose another cavern
• discover the presence of prisoners, noted the near mindless state of each
• they discover & follow a group of hooded figures leading a small group of what looks like male and female elves & witness to their horror, how the prisoners, human & elven are "bent"

~*~

September (Halimath)

• they catch a glimpse of another group, and 1 who is familiar to Taralphiel
• Encounters Muru & her minions... Muru is slain (vanquished), but for a price 1 companion is badly wounded
• after hiding & resting for some days, the group continues as they decide a rescue
• by another path they come closer to Eriador's prison and a rescue is made
• more tales unfold by Eriador and another freed prisoner
• patrol is tightened, the group is forced to use another path
• they learn of the Nazgul inside
• the group decides to head back to Thranduil

~*~

October (Winterfilth)

• they are met by Warzgarz's troops, Rhud recognizes the orc captain as at his people's slaying, a fierce fight ensues & barely escapes
• are assisted by Lar & Rin back to the Thranduil's Realm, passing through nearly the eaves of Leog Ninglorin/Gladden Fields
• Thranduil is told all of what the group has seen & witnessed, Laryelion bids the King's permission leave to give warning to Lorien

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Also:

CHARACTERS NEEDED – These are the ones for whom there are no present players.

1.) Anarya ------- Elf maiden of Thranduil's realm

2.) Laryelion ------- An elven warrior from Lorien, sent by the Lady to find news regarding the disturbances in Mirkwood that threaten Lorien

3.) Gayahithwen ------- Elf maiden/kitchen elf of Thranduil's realm

4.) Deagon ------- Silvan elf of Mirkwood who patrolled the woods, his sister was captured by orcs, being forced to betray the elven kingdom

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It’s too much to ask newcomers to be familiar with the former Mirkwood Game and the characters so -

Instead of having people pick up the above characters – why don’t we do this:

CHARACTERS NEEDED

3 Silvan Elves of Mirkwood – males

(Guards/warriors who are on patrol in Mirkwood)

~*~

1 Elf of Lorien – male

(An elven warrior from Lorien, sent by the Lady to find news regarding the disturbances in Mirkwood that threaten Lorien)

[Thalionyulma]

PIO,

I need to edit the following characters who are part of core the group:

1. Khelek - the white wolf-pup who had become an exception to the rule, and a faithful companion to Rudhchamion.

2. Anarya - is the Silvan elf-maiden whom Thranduil had given special orders to accompany Rudhchamion. It is she who persists in getting Rudhchamion to look deeper into the matter and beyond his oath for revenge.

**This is one reason why Anarya's character is important. And I haven't found anyone who can play the character.

Khelek's creator (GreatWarg) has answered my invitation (just in time too, cause I was about ready in playing a wolf-pup!).


I plan to keep Amaryllis (and the Silvan elves busy in Mirkwood too):
Other characters, or rather, antagonists that will be attacking Amaryllis group will be attacked up until Muru is "vanquished" and Warzgarz defeated. They'll assist the main characters back to Thranduil's kingdom by giving aid just in time before the pursuing enemies attempt their capture.

How does this sound?

Anything else I've missed?

It’s too much to ask newcomers to be familiar with the former Mirkwood Game and the characters so -

Agreed.

[piosenniel]

REQUEST # 1


Thalionyulma

So, the character list now looks like this, correct?:


DEDICATED CHARACTERS

Character ------- Player

1.) Rudchamion ------- Thalionyulma

• Dark elf, of the Nandor which eventually where known as the Silvan Elves

2.) Rinurion ------- Thalionyulma

• Silvan elf of Thranduil's guard, a captain of one of the patrols

3.) Taralphiel ------- Taralphiel

• human, young female

4.) Eriador ------- Taralphiel

• human male

5.) Amaryllis ------- Amaryllis

• Elf maiden of Thranduil's realm

6.) Warzgarz ------- Vitto

• Orc Captain of Sauron's army

7.) Muru ------- Eiz

• closest being akin to a vampire/vampyre, last of her kind; the name means Primevil Night; original idea came from Thuringwethil- (from BoLT/Lay of Leithian)
• Please note – this will be an evil creature/possibly a corrupted maia who is capable of taking on bat form – She will not be a modern type/blood-sucking vampire of the Anne Rice/Dracula sort.

8.) Khelek ------- Great Warg

• white wolf-pup who had become an exception to the rule, and a faithful companion to Rudhchamion

9.) Anarya ------- No Player As Yet

• Silvan elf-maiden whom Thranduil had given special orders to accompany Rudhchamion. It is she who persists in getting Rudhchamion to look deeper into the matter and beyond his oath for revenge

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ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS NEEDED

2 Silvan Elves of Mirkwood – males

(Guards/warriors who are on patrol in Mirkwood)

~*~

1 Elf of Lorien – male

(An elven warrior from Lorien, sent by the Lady to find news regarding the disturbances in Mirkwood that threaten Lorien)

~*~

• Note on Elven characters in Shire Games:
  
  Please use this description from Tolkien when crafting an Elf:
  
  Return of the King – Appendix F: Tolkien’s description for the Quendi (The Speakers) – the name given to the Elves by themselves after they first awoke in Middle-earth.
  
  “They were a race high and beautiful, the older Children of the world, and among them the Eldar were as Kings, who now are gone: the People of the Great Journey, the People of the Stars. They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finrod; and their voices had more melodies than any mortal voice that is now heard . . .”
  
  Please use this as a guideline for describing your Elven character’s appearance.

[piosenniel]

REQUEST #2

Thalionyulma

I need you to work on this part of the game now:

Games in the Shire have a limited number of weeks for playing - yours has the maximum of 12 weeks.

Please look at your timeline below and decide how many weeks of your allotted 12 weeks you want to spend on each section.

That way, you as game owner, can keep your game moving forward in a timely manner.

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TIME LINE:

Afterlithe (July) - The story begins near the foothills of Dol Guldor - HOW MANY OF YOUR 12 WEEKS FOR THIS SECTION?

• within a week Rudhchamion's group discover Muru, as she attacks Taralphiel, in an attempt to capture the young maiden
• the group discovers the Wargriders raiding party
• dark elf discover Warzgarz's patrol whic leads them near the Orc encampent ( are delayed in deciding to head back to Thranduil or continue)
• Rudhchamion decides to continue on, planning to enter the fortress of Dol Guldor after Khelek discovers the hidden path
• The group encounters an ALLY

~*~

August (Wedmath) - HOW MANY OF YOUR 12 WEEKS FOR THIS SECTION?

• A near capture by a group of orcs, 1 enemy escapes
• several cavern entrances are discovered, a decision is made after some time
• stumbles upon a great spiders lair
• forced to backtrack and choose another cavern
• discover the presence of prisoners, noted the near mindless state of each
• they discover & follow a group of hooded figures leading a small group of what looks like male and female elves & witness to their horror, how the prisoners, human & elven are "bent"

~*~

September (Halimath) - HOW MANY OF YOUR 12 WEEKS FOR THIS SECTION?

• they catch a glimpse of another group, and 1 who is familiar to Taralphiel
• Encounters Muru & her minions... Muru is slain (vanquished), but for a price 1 companion is badly wounded
• after hiding & resting for some days, the group continues as they decide a rescue
• by another path they come closer to Eriador's prison and a rescue is made
• more tales unfold by Eriador and another freed prisoner
• patrol is tightened, the group is forced to use another path
• they learn of the Nazgul inside
• the group decides to head back to Thranduil

~*~

October (Winterfilth) - HOW MANY OF YOUR 12 WEEKS FOR THIS SECTION?

• they are met by Warzgarz's troops, Rhud recognizes the orc captain as at his people's slaying, a fierce fight ensues & barely escapes
• are assisted by Lar & Rin back to the Thranduil's Realm, passing through nearly the eaves of Leog Ninglorin/Gladden Fields
• Thranduil is told all of what the group has seen & witnessed, Laryelion bids the King's permission leave to give warning to Lorien

[Thalionyulma]

Here's the suggested Timeline:

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TIME LINE:

Afterlithe (July) - The story begins near the foothills of Dol Guldor - 2 WEEKS

Within a week Rudhchamion's group discover Muru, as she attacks Taralphiel, in an attempt to capture the young maiden

The group discovers the Wargriders raiding party

Dark elf discover Warzgarz's patrol which leads them near the Orc encampent ( are delayed in deciding to head back to Thranduil or continue)

Rudhchamion decides to continue on, planning to enter the fortress of Dol Guldor after Khelek discovers the hidden path

The group encounters an ALLY

~*~

August (Wedmath) - 4 WEEKS

A near capture by a group of orcs, 1 enemy escapes

Several cavern entrances are discovered, a decision is made after some time
stumbles upon a great spiders lair

Forced to backtrack and choose another cavern

Discover the presence of prisoners, noted the near mindless state of each

They discover & follow a group of hooded figures leading a small group of what looks like male and female elves & witness to their horror, how the prisoners, human & elven are "bent"

~*~

September (Halimath) - 4 WEEKS

They catch a glimpse of another group, and 1 who is familiar to Taralphiel

Encounter Muru & her minions... Muru is slain (vanquished), but for a price 1 companion is badly wounded

After hiding & resting for some days, the group continues as they decide a rescue
by another path they come closer to Eriador's prison and a rescue is made

More tales unfold by Eriador and another freed prisoner

Patrol is tightened, the group is forced to use another path

They learn of the Nazgul inside

The group decides to head back to Thranduil

~*~

October (Winterfilth) - 2 WEEKS

They are met by Warzgarz's troops, Rhud recognizes the orc captain as at his people's slaying, a fierce fight ensues & barely escapes

Are assisted by Lar & Rin back to the Thranduil's Realm, passing through nearly the eaves of Leog Ninglorin/Gladden Fields

Thranduil is told all of what the group has seen & witnessed, Laryelion bids the King's permission leave to give warning to Lorien

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-- Does this look realistic?

[piosenniel]

This looks good to me - giving the main part of your time allotment to the middlesections of your story is good.

It's mainly for your benefit as the owner, that you make this decision - so that you can prod the storyline along when it needs to be prodded.

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I'm going to ask now - that each of your Dedicated Players:

Taralphiel

Vitto

Eiz

Fair Amaryllis (this is the player you mean when you refer to Amaryllis, correct?)

GreatWarg

check into this thread with an "I'm Here!" post.

You will all need to start on your Character Bios - which I'll discuss when you've all checked in.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio