The Fellowship of the Fourth Age (Part 1): A New Beginning Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tevildo · 12-01-2006, 12:28 AM

Save filled for Azhar.

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LATER EDIT: I changed my earlier post for Azhar so that she actually makes a promise to Aiwendil. Here. I've also put up another post....

Child of the 7th Age · 12-02-2006, 09:50 AM

My save is filled. I wanted to do a post for Imak and friends. But before I put up a save, I wanted to make sure where people are.

Folwren -- You discussion post summarising what Athwen saw was very helpful.

First, I made the assumption that with the strong winds and visibility so low, it's been impossible for large groups of the good or bad guys to stay together. That's why we are so split up. Plus, we're fighting over a relatively large stretch of land with relatively few players: it's not an organized battle field....more like guerilla war and small skirmishes intermixed.

I am having a hard time envisioning where all the slavers are and who is dead. Don't know if anyone else is having this problem. I thought I would put down what I thought I knew and see where I was wrong.

This is how I read it. Of the five slavers who came in from the northern edge of camp looking for women and children, two have been killed by Nasim and company courtesy of Durelin. That means we have three slavers still wandering.
around looking for women and children.

Of the ten who orginally attacked the camp at the tunnel, about five (?) have been killed, 1 has taken off towards the south and joined up with those riders (this was in the post I just did) and the remaining four are still fighting somewhere near the tunnel.

Of the group of ten coming in from the south, I am assuming about 3 of them already headed towards the tunnel and will reinforce the men there. Another 5 from the southern group are heading to the northwest of camp Two of these will cause more trouble for Nasim and crew; two will be trying to find and attack the women and children. Imak is also with them but he will eventually become separated from that group, since we have a special treat reserved for him.

Lindir has also spotted another 2 slavers still in the south who are just about to ride northward. In posts I haven't written yet, Lindir and archers will take care of two of them: one in one attack and one in the other. One slaver will still be left alive--the one who escaped from the tunnel and ran south to join them.

So basically we have 7 slavers dead at this point, 2 more going to die at the hands of Lindir and the archers, and 15 left alive (?)

Durelin and everyone else

Does this sound right? Or have I forgotten something? I've never posted in such detail about one battle and it's hard to keep track of everyone. I don't care about precise numbers -- if we misplace one or two that's fine -- but I wanted to make sure I've got the basic groups right.

We aren't at that point yet, but shall we have the last standoff and fight be in the grove with the women and children?

Folwren · 12-02-2006, 10:50 AM

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Of the group of ten coming in from the south, I am assuming about 3 of them already headed towards the tunnel and will reinforce the men there. Another 5 from the southern group are heading to the northwest of camp Two of these will cause more trouble for Nasim and crew; two will be trying to find and attack the women and children. Imak is also with them but he will eventually become separated from that group, since we have a special treat reserved for him.

Lindir has also spotted another 2 slavers still in the south who are just about to ride northward. In posts I haven't written yet, Lindir and archers will take care of two of them: one in one attack and one in the other. One slaver will still be left alive--the one who escaped from the tunnel and ran south to join them.

You understand that it is part of this group that Carl and his archers ran up agains and that Hamin was part of, right? Just wanted to make sure.

There are only three slavers now busy looking for the women and children? I'd better change what I had Athwen see, then. I was thinking that there were about seven, but I guess that's not possible.

I think it all looks good, Child. I am not planning on posting again for Athwen until Pio's written for Rog...if she can't manage it, then I guess I could go on. And as for Kwell...I'll post sometime, I guess. He'll probably head back to where he's supposed to be, but he's not going to arrive at the grove until it's pretty much too late. The slaver's will already have arrived and most the fighting will be done. So I have to wait for his next post, too.

But that's alright.

I'm fine with that.

-- Folwren

Durelin · 12-02-2006, 11:16 AM

Child - Sounds right to me. About the only adjustment I have to make is that Nasim and co. will have quite a bit of trouble taking down those two slavers, so if anyone's in the right place at the right time they could stop by and help out. Otherwise, we can simply move on and consider them taken care of.

Though I think one of Nasim and co. will have fallen in the process...

Nogrod · 12-02-2006, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Foley

There are only three slavers now busy looking for the women and children?

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Originally Posted by Child

So basically we have 7 slavers dead at this point, 2 more going to die at the hands of Lindir and the archers, and 15 left alive (?)

I would surely increase the number of slavers heading for the women and children...

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Originally Posted by Child

We aren't at that point yet, but shall we have the last standoff and fight be in the grove with the women and children?

I'd vote for this, or then having two "last stands", another being around the tunnels (at least if some slavers are getting there to help their comrades).

Otherwise, all this makes sense, at least to me.

Nogrod · 12-02-2006, 11:30 AM

About the tunnel-fight... There seems to be many of the capable escapee-fighters there: Beloan, Joshwan, Erlech, the bearded one at least... (=the first row - Hadith) I'm still wishing to kill Joshwan there (as I have time for it). But anyone could write the story of Beloan fex. About Fewerth I'm not sure about, whether he went with Khamir, Adnan & others from the second row or whether he sticked with the first row guys as I have written earlier him helping the bearded one in a fight...

Anyhow, at this moment it looks like from the 10 original attackers (those who trailed Athwen):
1 killed by Joshwan in to the tunnel by spear
1 killed by Beloan as he tried to rise up from the ground
1 killed by the bearded one and Fewerth
1 killed by Dorran
X killed by those helping Carl?

So some reinforcements for the slavers might do good to the fight there? Of those escapees at the site we do not need to spare anyone if we so decide. It would be sad to lose Beloan, but that should also be an open possibility. In the end too powerful NPC's are not so good to have around?

Durelin · 12-02-2006, 11:32 AM

There could be as many as eight if we simply say that more went with Imak than didn't, right? I'd say 5 are enough to make a lot LOT of trouble, though. Even three can make a good deal, too, really. And remember - they're not expecting resistance from the women and children. They don't know Rog and Aiwendil are there...nor do they know who they are.

If we wanted more, though...

There have been 5 killed around the tunnel. There are 4 more there 1 took off toward the south. (?)

Two slavers came from the south and attacked Nasim and co.

2-4 die at the hands of the archers?

That shoud leave at least 8 more slavers, right? Plus Imak.

I feel like I'm forgetting something, though...

Edit: Actually, make that six (at least) killed around the tunnel...Khamir and Adnan each took out one. I think we're going to have to keep it at three, unless we just fudge numbers. Perhaps no on should make it in time to help the women and children...and Rog and Aiwendil will have to save the day. Should be nerve-wracking enough, right?

Nogrod · 12-02-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

There have been 5 killed around the tunnel. There are 4 more there 1 took off toward the south. (?)
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That shoud leave at least 8 more slavers, right? Plus Imak.
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Edit: Actually, make that six killed around the tunnel...Khamir and Adnan each took out one. I think we're going to have to keep it at three. And perhaps no on should make it in time to help the women and children...and Rog and Aiwendil will have to save the day. Should be nerve-wracking enough, right?

If we have only three slavers left at the tunnel vs. 4-6 (depending from Dorran and Fewerth) of ours, our guys should stand a chance. If a couple of more slavers would ride in, it would make it much more interesting... What do you think? I could be ready to write parts of that fight with Beloan, Joshwan & co. now as Hadith is a bit out of the game. Although I would like to write something for Hadith too as something happens back there where he is with Athwen.

Foley: Is it possible that Athwen would try to help Hadith a bit? If he would regain some consciousness he might be foolhardy enough to try and join the fight as the slavers attack the women and the children (or look for Johari

).

PS. Rog and Aiwendil taking what, 10+ slavers... Quite a feat?

Folwren · 12-02-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

... Although I would like to write something for Hadith too as something happens back there where he is with Athwen.

Foley: Is it possible that Athwen would try to help Hadith a bit? If he would regain some consciousness he might be foolhardy enough to try and join the fight as the slavers attack the women and the children (or look for Johari

).

I can try. His left shoulder is cut, right? The slaver swung at him, intending to cut off his head, and Hadith dodged, so it came at an angle and hit him pretty much right at the shoulder joint...or am I wrong? Was it below or above that? Come to think of it, we'd better make it below the joint or else I'll be at a loss as to what to do. It's got to be a pretty severe slice. How bad are you picturing it?

EDIT: Oh, yes, Durelin: I believe it was your idea to not have anyone else show up in time to help Aiwendil and Rog? Well, I for one can say that Kwell will not be there in time to help, except at the very end. Athwen will be present, but she doesn't fight, really.

-- Folwren

Folwren · 12-11-2006, 11:06 AM

What can be done to move this forward a little bit? Athwen is waiting for the attack on the women and children or for more wounded people.

Kwell is...waiting for me to write about him. I'm waiting for the slaver's to almost finish their attack on the women and children.

Can something be done?

-- Folwren

Brinniel · 12-02-2006, 10:13 PM

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Anyhow, at this moment it looks like from the 10 original attackers (those who trailed Athwen):
1 killed by Joshwan in to the tunnel by spear
1 killed by Beloan as he tried to rise up from the ground
1 killed by the bearded one and Fewerth
1 killed by Dorran
X killed by those helping Carl?

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Actually, make that six (at least) killed around the tunnel...Khamir and Adnan each took out one.

Make that seven. Don't forget Shae took out slaver one near the tunnel.

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If it's going to be about ten then I think I'll have Nasim and co. (and maybe Khamir) make it in time to help.

Unless Aiwendil is going to pull another trick from his sleeve. Rôg will certainly have plenty, but I don't think they'll be quite enough...

Or unless others simply get there first.

Shae will be able to get there in time to do some damage, but she could definitely use the help of Nasim and Co.

Nogrod · 12-03-2006, 10:03 AM

Okay. I will be posting soon to make the "final battle" in front of the tunnels...

There will be five escapees against three slavers. All the slavers will die, two of the escapees (Joshwan and Erlech) will die too and one (Fewerth) will be badly wounded.

Tevildo: Should Dorran pick Fewerth up as he seems to be the only wounded alive after this "tunnel-battle"? I'll end the post in such a way that you can bring Dorran in. Beloan and Qat ("the bearded one" as Hadith referred him to) are both NPC's so use them as you wish...

Nogrod · 12-04-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brinniel

Make that seven. Don't forget Shae took out slaver one near the tunnel.

I read some of the latest posts that I hadn't had but a cursory look before and I'm afraid we would have to make that count at least to eight or nine as Khamir and Adnan killed one together and we are led to understand that Adnan killed one himself (the one who cut his fingers).

So as it stands now, there were at least 11-12 riders following Athwen and they're all dead. This all has been written.

We seem to be pretty efficient bunch of escapees!

But I see that as no problem anyway. Maybe there were like 27 slavers to begin with?

12-01-2006, 12:28 AM	#1
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	Save filled for Azhar. *********** LATER EDIT:** I changed my earlier post for Azhar so that she actually makes a promise to Aiwendil. Here. I've also put up another post.... __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table. Last edited by Tevildo; 12-01-2006 at 01:36 PM.

12-02-2006, 09:50 AM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	My save is filled. I wanted to do a post for Imak and friends. But before I put up a save, I wanted to make sure where people are. Folwren -- You discussion post summarising what Athwen saw was very helpful. First, I made the assumption that with the strong winds and visibility so low, it's been impossible for large groups of the good or bad guys to stay together. That's why we are so split up. Plus, we're fighting over a relatively large stretch of land with relatively few players: it's not an organized battle field....more like guerilla war and small skirmishes intermixed. I am having a hard time envisioning where all the slavers are and who is dead. Don't know if anyone else is having this problem. I thought I would put down what I thought I knew and see where I was wrong. This is how I read it. Of the five slavers who came in from the northern edge of camp looking for women and children, two have been killed by Nasim and company courtesy of Durelin. That means we have three slavers still wandering. around looking for women and children. Of the ten who orginally attacked the camp at the tunnel, about five (?) have been killed, 1 has taken off towards the south and joined up with those riders (this was in the post I just did) and the remaining four are still fighting somewhere near the tunnel. Of the group of ten coming in from the south, I am assuming about 3 of them already headed towards the tunnel and will reinforce the men there. Another 5 from the southern group are heading to the northwest of camp Two of these will cause more trouble for Nasim and crew; two will be trying to find and attack the women and children. Imak is also with them but he will eventually become separated from that group, since we have a special treat reserved for him. Lindir has also spotted another 2 slavers still in the south who are just about to ride northward. In posts I haven't written yet, Lindir and archers will take care of two of them: one in one attack and one in the other. One slaver will still be left alive--the one who escaped from the tunnel and ran south to join them. So basically we have 7 slavers dead at this point, 2 more going to die at the hands of Lindir and the archers, and 15 left alive (?) Durelin and everyone else Does this sound right? Or have I forgotten something? I've never posted in such detail about one battle and it's hard to keep track of everyone. I don't care about precise numbers -- if we misplace one or two that's fine -- but I wanted to make sure I've got the basic groups right. We aren't at that point yet, but shall we have the last standoff and fight be in the grove with the women and children? __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 12-02-2006 at 10:30 AM.

12-02-2006, 11:30 AM	#6
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	About the tunnel-fight... There seems to be many of the capable escapee-fighters there: Beloan, Joshwan, Erlech, the bearded one at least... (=the first row - Hadith) I'm still wishing to kill Joshwan there (as I have time for it). But anyone could write the story of Beloan fex. About Fewerth I'm not sure about, whether he went with Khamir, Adnan & others from the second row or whether he sticked with the first row guys as I have written earlier him helping the bearded one in a fight... Anyhow, at this moment it looks like from the 10 original attackers (those who trailed Athwen): 1 killed by Joshwan in to the tunnel by spear 1 killed by Beloan as he tried to rise up from the ground 1 killed by the bearded one and Fewerth 1 killed by Dorran X killed by those helping Carl? So some reinforcements for the slavers might do good to the fight there? Of those escapees at the site we do not need to spare anyone if we so decide. It would be sad to lose Beloan, but that should also be an open possibility. In the end too powerful NPC's are not so good to have around? __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

12-02-2006, 11:32 AM	#7
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	There could be as many as eight if we simply say that more went with Imak than didn't, right? I'd say 5 are enough to make a lot LOT of trouble, though. Even three can make a good deal, too, really. And remember - they're not expecting resistance from the women and children. They don't know Rog and Aiwendil are there...nor do they know who they are. If we wanted more, though... There have been 5 killed around the tunnel. There are 4 more there 1 took off toward the south. (?) Two slavers came from the south and attacked Nasim and co. 2-4 die at the hands of the archers? That shoud leave at least 8 more slavers, right? Plus Imak. I feel like I'm forgetting something, though... Edit: Actually, make that six (at least) killed around the tunnel...Khamir and Adnan each took out one. I think we're going to have to keep it at three, unless we just fudge numbers. Perhaps no on should make it in time to help the women and children...and Rog and Aiwendil will have to save the day. Should be nerve-wracking enough, right? Last edited by Durelin; 12-02-2006 at 11:41 AM.

12-11-2006, 11:06 AM	#10
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	What can be done to move this forward a little bit? Athwen is waiting for the attack on the women and children or for more wounded people. Kwell is...waiting for me to write about him. I'm waiting for the slaver's to almost finish their attack on the women and children. Can something be done? -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-02-2006, 11:16 AM	#4
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Child - Sounds right to me. About the only adjustment I have to make is that Nasim and co. will have quite a bit of trouble taking down those two slavers, so if anyone's in the right place at the right time they could stop by and help out. Otherwise, we can simply move on and consider them taken care of. Though I think one of Nasim and co. will have fallen in the process...

12-03-2006, 10:03 AM	#12
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	Okay. I will be posting soon to make the "final battle" in front of the tunnels... There will be five escapees against three slavers. All the slavers will die, two of the escapees (Joshwan and Erlech) will die too and one (Fewerth) will be badly wounded. Tevildo: Should Dorran pick Fewerth up as he seems to be the only wounded alive after this "tunnel-battle"? I'll end the post in such a way that you can bring Dorran in. Beloan and Qat ("the bearded one" as Hadith referred him to) are both NPC's so use them as you wish... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...