Outracing the Flames Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Arry · 06-09-2006, 10:44 PM

The villages were headed toward Edoras; that was their original plan. They still think the King is his own man. They know nothing of Grima and his influence on Théoden.

The villages were not taking the same route as the riders - they were moving east and a little southward in their route and moving very slowly - carts, flocks and most afoot.

Please read my last post. Théodred and his men will see to it that they (both villages) are intercepted and escorted to Hengistham, whose lord Sighebert is NOT under the influence of Grima. Théodred will divert the 2 villages from their path toward Edoras. He is well aware that his Father will most likely not allow the villages to entreat him to be taken under his protection. So, Théodred will take them to one of the lords who will see to the protection of fellow Men of the Mark.

Hengistham is a hill fortress as is Edoras - there is much land (rolling plains) about it which is farmed and used for raising horses. There will be room for the small villages of Bregoware and Wulfham to set up a rude camp about the foot of the grassy hill where Sighebert has his home and mead hall. He may even welcome the addition of more Riders to swell the ranks of his own defensive troops. When war comes to Rohan from Isengard I don't think that Hengistham will be hit. It lies about 2 1/2 - 3 days ride north of Edoras, It will not be in the path of the attacking army of Saruman.

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This game is set in the late autumn of the year 3017 III Age. Grima has been 'advising' Théoden,now, since 3014 III Age.

In 2 years, 3019 III Age, Théodred will be slain by Saruman's forces at the First Battle of the Isen. About 5 days later, will be when Gandalf comes to see Théoden along with Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas

I doubt the Villages understand at present that a big war is coming, but they do understand that something has stirred up the foes of the Free Peoples and is trying to kill them off little by little.

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How about I say that it will be about 2 weeks after the companions arrive at Hengistham, perhaps just a little more before the 2 Villages arrive at Hengistham. That way - if Sythric and Osmod wish, they can ride out to join with them as they march in. There should be some sort of news come to Hengistham that a large group of refugees is heading their way under the protection of Théodred. And let's assume for our purposes that Théodred has sent word or already spoken with Sighebert about the refugees arrival and that Sighebert has said yes.

Can everyone please try to make this work for them. And honestly it should not be a problem if you skip far enough ahead for your Epilog - which should deal primarily with what your character is doing in some future year of your choice.

Nogrod · 06-10-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Arry

Can everyone please try to make this work for them. And honestly it should not be a problem if you skip far enough ahead for your Epilog - which should deal primarily with what your character is doing in some future year of your choice.

No problem. Sorry, I seem to be able to make a mountain out of a molehill everytime I just ask a question about some detail that seem to me to be a bit odd...

I try to post mine today - tomorrow.

Nogrod · 06-10-2006, 07:32 AM

I've been planning my last post and would like to enquire you about certain points.

Bregowarians: Is it ok with you if I write that the Bregos have been attacked once during their journey? It would have been a small band of orcs at the ferry making a "hit and run"-attack, targeting the children, the women and the elderly. I would need that kind of twist in my narration. I came up with a death-tally of 11 Bregos, but that might be anything else too.

Arry: Can I assume that the general "call to arms" will reach Hengistham too, and that all the riders will be called? That would include Sythric - and he should surely ride to the Pelennor Fields. I think his story could actually end there...

Folwren · 06-10-2006, 07:59 AM

Oh. Oh my. We're farther off from when the Riders goes off to war than I thought. Well, I'm glad you told us. Thanks for putting up the time line type thing, Arry.

I'll use it and will work on my post. I will probably not have it up on the thread until next weekend, though, because I'm going to be leaving home Monday morning. But I promise I'll have it up before June 24!!

-- Folwren

Farael · 06-10-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

Bregowarians: Is it ok with you if I write that the Bregos have been attacked once during their journey? It would have been a small band of orcs at the ferry making a "hit and run"-attack, targeting the children, the women and the elderly. I would need that kind of twist in my narration. I came up with a death-tally of 11 Bregos, but that might be anything else too.

I don't know about that... you'll have to ask Undome. Also, Osmod will not go around looking for the village as, Arry said, Theodred would have directed them to where they were anyway.

Folwren · 06-10-2006, 11:38 AM

For anyone who wants the information - Athwen is going to be staying at Hengistham from now until the end of the war. I don't know what people are planning to do in their posts, where they're going to be, or what other character info they'll need to write their posts, but I didn't think it'd do anyone any harm to know where my character was.

-- Folwren

Nogrod · 06-10-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Farael

I don't know about that... you'll have to ask Undome. Also, Osmod will not go around looking for the village as, Arry said, Theodred would have directed them to where they were anyway.

Well Undómë said Meghan will not venture to meet the Bregos either. That's clear now. But maybe I could write our now-NPCs to go with Sythric - or he might go alone as well? That might even be more like him at the situation. He's just menaced to see his children alive and well that he just can't sit and wait. And now you may see why I need the little skirmish with the orcs during the Brego-village's journey...

Arry · 06-10-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

Arry: Can I assume that the general "call to arms" will reach Hengistham too, and that all the riders will be called? That would include Sythric - and he should surely ride to the Pelennor Fields. I think his story could actually end there...

I would imagine that that would be fine; especially since Sythric is an experienced Rider.

And yes – you may use all the characters whose writers have gone absent – “Fion” and “Eostre” (Eowyn Skywalker has not posted to the game or RPG since March 9th)

I think it will be fine, too, to have an attack on the Bregoware villagers – as long as none of Osmod’s or Meghan’s family are killed (they can handle that themselves if they want to).

Undómë · 06-10-2006, 07:27 PM

Nogrod

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Originally Posted by Arry

I think it will be fine, too, to have an attack on the Bregoware villagers – as long as none of Osmod’s or Meghan’s family are killed (they can handle that themselves if they want to).

Yes, it will be alright with me if there is an Orc attack on the villagers

Nogrod · 06-11-2006, 03:25 AM

Thanks Arry! I'll try to post my final post today.

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I think it will be fine, too, to have an attack on the Bregoware villagers – as long as none of Osmod’s or Meghan’s family are killed (they can handle that themselves if they want to).

I think that kind of goes without saying... I won't be making a catalogue of people dead on that skirmish.

But if they (Farael & Undómë) want to build something like a sad twist to their last posts, that surely affords them the possibility of doing so.

06-09-2006, 10:44 PM	#1
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	The villages *were* headed toward Edoras; that was their original plan. They still think the King is his own man. They know nothing of Grima and his influence on Théoden. The villages were not taking the same route as the riders - they were moving east and a little southward in their route and moving very slowly - carts, flocks and most afoot. Please read my last post. Théodred and his men will see to it that they (both villages) are intercepted and escorted to Hengistham, whose lord Sighebert is NOT under the influence of Grima. Théodred will divert the 2 villages from their path toward Edoras. He is well aware that his Father will most likely not allow the villages to entreat him to be taken under his protection. So, Théodred will take them to one of the lords who will see to the protection of fellow Men of the Mark. Hengistham is a hill fortress as is Edoras - there is much land (rolling plains) about it which is farmed and used for raising horses. There will be room for the small villages of Bregoware and Wulfham to set up a rude camp about the foot of the grassy hill where Sighebert has his home and mead hall. He may even welcome the addition of more Riders to swell the ranks of his own defensive troops. When war comes to Rohan from Isengard I don't think that Hengistham will be hit. It lies about 2 1/2 - 3 days ride north of Edoras, It will not be in the path of the attacking army of Saruman. --------- This game is set in the late autumn of the year 3017 III Age. Grima has been 'advising' Théoden,now, since 3014 III Age. In 2 years, 3019 III Age, Théodred will be slain by Saruman's forces at the First Battle of the Isen. About 5 days later, will be when Gandalf comes to see Théoden along with Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas I doubt the Villages understand at present that a big war is coming, but they do understand that something has stirred up the foes of the Free Peoples and is trying to kill them off little by little. --------- How about I say that it will be about 2 weeks after the companions arrive at Hengistham, perhaps just a little more before the 2 Villages arrive at Hengistham. That way - if Sythric and Osmod wish, they can ride out to join with them as they march in. There should be some sort of news come to Hengistham that a large group of refugees is heading their way under the protection of Théodred. And let's assume for our purposes that Théodred has sent word or already spoken with Sighebert about the refugees arrival and that Sighebert has said yes. Can everyone please try to make this work for them. And honestly it should not be a problem if you skip far enough ahead for your Epilog - which should deal primarily with what your character is doing in some future year of your choice. __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien

06-10-2006, 07:59 AM	#4
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh. Oh my. We're farther off from when the Riders goes off to war than I thought. Well, I'm glad you told us. Thanks for putting up the time line type thing, Arry. I'll use it and will work on my post. I will probably not have it up on the thread until next weekend, though, because I'm going to be leaving home Monday morning. But I promise I'll have it up before June 24!! -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

06-10-2006, 11:38 AM	#6
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	For anyone who wants the information - Athwen is going to be staying at Hengistham from now until the end of the war. I don't know what people are planning to do in their posts, where they're going to be, or what other character info they'll need to write their posts, but I didn't think it'd do anyone any harm to know where my character was. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

06-10-2006, 07:32 AM	#3
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	I've been planning my last post and would like to enquire you about certain points. Bregowarians: Is it ok with you if I write that the Bregos have been attacked once during their journey? It would have been a small band of orcs at the ferry making a "hit and run"-attack, targeting the children, the women and the elderly. I would need that kind of twist in my narration. I came up with a death-tally of 11 Bregos, but that might be anything else too. Arry: Can I assume that the general "call to arms" will reach Hengistham too, and that all the riders will be called? That would include Sythric - and he should surely ride to the Pelennor Fields. I think his story could actually end there...