TIG XCIV– Where the Stars Are Strange (Admin thread) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nerwen · 02-06-2012, 06:15 AM

It is the year 2951 of the Third Age. Sauron has declared himself openly, and begun the rebuilding of Barad-dûr. The Empress of Harad welcomes the messengers of the newly-arisen Dark Lord to her court.

But there are enemies in the Palace– spies from the corrupt and decadent lands of the north...

Rôles

Wolves
4 Northern spies, magically disguised as... well, who knows? Courtiers? Dancing girls? Mûmak–handlers? Visiting Corsairs of Umbar? They could be anyone, really.

Gifteds
Trusted servants of the Empress or Dark Lord, who have also disguised themselves the better to ferret out the enemies among them.
–The Envoy of Mordor (Seer).
–The Captain of the Guard (Ranger). Normal ranger. Can self-protect; cannot protect the same person two Nights running.
–The Royal Executioner (Modified Hunter). Logical by Night, illogical by Day.

Special Rôle
The Acolyte. Nature: to be revealed. Maybe. Does not count for either side in the tally.

Rules
Deadline is 12 noon GMT.
All votes must be ++highlighted.
In case of a tie, both parties will be lynched.

The Cast
Boromir88 –Wealthy mûmak breeder.
Sally –Messenger girl.
Galadriel55 –Professional assassin.
Shasta –Particularly attentive guard-lieutenant.
Steve –Court Jester (from Umbar).
Pomegranate –Entertainer.
A Little Green –The Empress's favourite snake-charmer.
Rikae –Empress's handmaiden.
Eruhen –Court eunuch.
Pitchwife –Captain in the "Provisional Royal Númenórean Navy" and emissary of Angamaitë IX, Lord of Umbar.
Lottie –Accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice.
Bom Tombadillo –Greatly afflicted beggar.
Inziladun –Minister of the Treasury.
Lommy! –Court physician.
Nogrod –Camel and coffee trader.
Legate of Amon Lanc –Legate of Khand.

Roles have been sent. IF YOU DIDN'T GET ONE, YOU'RE AN ORDO.

Boromir88 · 02-06-2012, 09:20 AM

Sounds awesome Nerwen.

Sign me up.

satansaloser2005 · 02-06-2012, 01:07 PM

Depending on the DL, I am all over this. Actually, either way, I'm all over this.

Galadriel55 · 02-06-2012, 04:31 PM

Count me in!

Shastanis Althreduin · 02-06-2012, 06:31 PM

Yeah I'm signing up.

Eönwë · 02-06-2012, 07:52 PM

I should probably be able to play this game.

Nerwen · 02-06-2012, 07:57 PM

The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT; that or you might all have to be prepared to wait for the results each Day.

Nerwen · 02-06-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

I should probably be able to play this game.

Good, I've put you in with a question-mark.

Galadriel55 · 02-06-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT; that or you might all have to be prepared to wait for the results each Day.

Oi... that's wee hours for me...

But that guarantees a vote from me each Day - though about 2-7 hours early, depending on the DL. Not a bad thing - I won't have to rush to the computer in the last half hour for once.

satansaloser2005 · 02-06-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT.

....Ouch.

Nerwen · 02-06-2012, 11:30 PM

Alternatively, you can pick the time most convenient for you all, but as I said, you might have to wait a while for the voting results some Days.

Oh, and can everyone please pick an in-game occupation?

Pomegranate · 02-07-2012, 05:48 AM

Oh yeah. I'm in. An entertainer (that is, practically, that dancing girl of yours, sounds like way too much fun).

Galadriel55 · 02-07-2012, 06:25 AM

I'll be a professional assassin.

Nerwen · 02-07-2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I'll be a professional assassin.

Well, that could certainly be a talking point...

satansaloser2005 · 02-07-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I'll be a professional assassin.

No, sweetie. She's talking about the game.

A Little Green · 02-07-2012, 01:19 PM

Me too, please!

Shastanis Althreduin · 02-07-2012, 09:35 PM

Okay, I'll be a particularly attentive guard lieutenant.

Rikae · 02-08-2012, 12:09 AM

Please sign me up!

Boromir88 · 02-08-2012, 03:37 PM

I'll be a wealthy mumak breeder

Eruhen · 02-08-2012, 05:41 PM

Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up.

One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery).

Nerwen · 02-08-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eruhen

Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up.

One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery).

Well, well. Never thought we were going to get a volunteer for that.

I'm sorry about the DL. I might be able to make it some hours earlier, but we'll see.

Galadriel55 · 02-08-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

I'm sorry about the DL. I might be able to make it some hours earlier, but we'll see.

If you make it earlier the Europeans would have to set their alarm clocks to the middle of the night.

I think this DL will work out fine for me. I'll just vote a few hours early. But it's better than knowing that you come home less than half an hour after the Day ends - what happened to me in Boro's game. It's going to be a nice break knowing that I don't have to run anywhere to get the vote in.

Nerwen · 02-08-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

If you make it earlier the Europeans would have to set their alarm clocks to the middle of the night.

True– I think that was a bit of an issue in my previous game, now you mention it.

A Little Green · 02-09-2012, 03:42 AM

At least this European is quite used to weird deadlines anyway - the basic American deadline is something like 6 AM here.

As for occupation - I think I'll be the empress's favourite snake charmer.

Pomegranate · 02-09-2012, 07:20 AM

Oh, Greenie, we can form an performance clique to this palace! Or we might just end up fighting for the bits and pieces that is the arts budget.

Pitchwife · 02-09-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

Visiting Corsairs of Umbar?

Corsairs? Did I hear Corsairs? I must protest against this derogatory term of Northern propaganda being used at your court, Your Imperial Majesty. Let us be known by our true name: the Provisional Royal Númenórean Navy!

Your faithful servant,
Captain P. Itchwife, PRNN
Emissary from His Majesty Angamaitë IX., Lord of Umbar and rightful king of Gondor.

Loslote · 02-09-2012, 03:23 PM

I'm in for sure if this starts after the 20th. Otherwise, it depends on how quickly I end up being able to write the various essays due before then - probably I'll be able to play, but I'll let you know after this weekend.

That said, I'd like to tentatively sign up as an accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice.

Eönwë · 02-09-2012, 04:13 PM

Looks like I'll be able to play then.

Bom Tombadillo · 02-09-2012, 04:41 PM

*sigh* I've been debating with myself over it, but I just know I'm going to regret not being in the game, so sign me up as a leprous, paraplegic, clinically dead, quadriplegic, fructivorous, septuplegic (or whatever he thinks will make him seem most pitiable) beggar.

Inziladun · 02-09-2012, 04:56 PM

I can't guarantee a high degree of activity, but put me down Her Highness's Minister of the Treasury.

satansaloser2005 · 02-10-2012, 02:05 PM

I am your singing telegram!

*bang*

I'll be a messenger girl, if it pleases m'lady.

A Little Green · 02-13-2012, 11:13 AM

Lommy told me to sign her up as a questionmark!

Nerwen · 02-13-2012, 07:33 PM

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

satansaloser2005 · 02-13-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Righto.

Galadriel55 · 02-13-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone?

Spectacular. Amazing. Wonderful. Brilliant. Fabulous. Splendid. Fantastic. Terriffic. Perfect. Werewolfy.

Inziladun · 02-13-2012, 09:57 PM

The early part of next week should be as good a time as any for me.

Bom Tombadillo · 02-13-2012, 10:01 PM

Ehhhrg. I was really really hoping this would start earlier than that, but eh. I can make it work.

Looking forward to it anyways.

Shastanis Althreduin · 02-13-2012, 11:51 PM

That's fine with me, one who is brighter than the moon.

Thinlómien · 02-14-2012, 06:05 AM

I figured I have so much school stuff to do I'm going to procrastinate anyway, and I'm kind of bored of useless stuff like Facebook, winteriscoming.net and DamnYouAutocorrect, so please confirm my participation.

I'll be the court physician.

PS. Last log in in mid-August, last post in late July, last ww game in early July... wow, it's been too long...!

Pomegranate · 02-14-2012, 09:50 AM

I'll be somewhat busy until Wednesday, a friend of mine from Finland is visiting me here, but I can make that work. I'll command him to cook or something while I read and post :P

02-06-2012, 06:15 AM	#1
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	TIG XCIV– Where the Stars Are Strange (Admin thread) It is the year 2951 of the Third Age. Sauron has declared himself openly, and begun the rebuilding of Barad-dûr. The Empress of Harad welcomes the messengers of the newly-arisen Dark Lord to her court. But there are enemies in the Palace– spies from the corrupt and decadent lands of the north... Rôles Wolves 4 Northern spies, magically disguised as... well, who knows? Courtiers? Dancing girls? Mûmak–handlers? Visiting Corsairs of Umbar? They could be anyone, really. Gifteds Trusted servants of the Empress or Dark Lord, who have also disguised themselves the better to ferret out the enemies among them. –The Envoy of Mordor (Seer). –The Captain of the Guard (Ranger). Normal ranger. Can self-protect; cannot protect the same person two Nights running. –The Royal Executioner (Modified Hunter). Logical by Night, illogical by Day. Special Rôle The Acolyte. Nature: to be revealed. Maybe. Does not count for either side in the tally. Rules Deadline is 12 noon GMT. All votes must be ++highlighted. In case of a tie, both parties will be lynched. The Cast Boromir88 –Wealthy mûmak breeder. Sally –Messenger girl. Galadriel55 –Professional assassin. Shasta –Particularly attentive guard-lieutenant. Steve –Court Jester (from Umbar). Pomegranate –Entertainer. A Little Green –The Empress's favourite snake-charmer. Rikae –Empress's handmaiden. Eruhen –Court eunuch. Pitchwife –Captain in the "Provisional Royal Númenórean Navy" and emissary of Angamaitë IX, Lord of Umbar. Lottie –Accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice. Bom Tombadillo –Greatly afflicted beggar. Inziladun –Minister of the Treasury. Lommy! –Court physician. Nogrod –Camel and coffee trader. Legate of Amon Lanc –Legate of Khand. Roles have been sent. IF YOU DIDN'T GET ONE, YOU'RE AN ORDO. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo. Last edited by Nerwen; 02-19-2012 at 09:10 AM.

02-06-2012, 09:20 AM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Sounds awesome Nerwen. Sign me up. __________________ Fenris Penguin

02-06-2012, 01:07 PM	#3
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Depending on the DL, I am all over this. Actually, either way, I'm all over this. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

02-06-2012, 04:31 PM	#4
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,493	Count me in! __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

02-06-2012, 06:31 PM	#5
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Yeah I'm signing up. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

02-06-2012, 07:52 PM	#6
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	I should probably be able to play this game. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

02-06-2012, 07:57 PM	#7
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	The DL will have to be somewhere between 7 AM and 12 AM GMT; that or you might all have to be prepared to wait for the results each Day. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

02-06-2012, 11:30 PM	#11
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Alternatively, you can pick the time most convenient for you all, but as I said, you might have to wait a while for the voting results some Days. Oh, and can everyone please pick an in-game occupation? __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

02-07-2012, 05:48 AM	#12
Pomegranate Wight Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Home (either of them) Posts: 151	Oh yeah. I'm in. An entertainer (that is, practically, that dancing girl of yours, sounds like way too much fun). __________________ But I will run until my feet no longer run no more

02-07-2012, 06:25 AM	#13
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,493	I'll be a professional assassin. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

02-07-2012, 01:19 PM	#16
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Me too, please! __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

02-07-2012, 09:35 PM	#17
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Okay, I'll be a particularly attentive guard lieutenant. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

02-08-2012, 12:09 AM	#18
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Please sign me up!

02-08-2012, 03:37 PM	#19
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	I'll be a wealthy mumak breeder __________________ Fenris Penguin

02-08-2012, 05:41 PM	#20
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	Well, that DL's gonna be a killer, but, what the hey; sign me up. One court eunuch (it's up to you to guess whether it's the position or the surgery). __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

02-09-2012, 03:42 AM	#24
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	At least this European is quite used to weird deadlines anyway - the basic American deadline is something like 6 AM here. As for occupation - I think I'll be the empress's favourite snake charmer. __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

02-09-2012, 07:20 AM	#25
Pomegranate Wight Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Home (either of them) Posts: 151	Oh, Greenie, we can form an performance clique to this palace! Or we might just end up fighting for the bits and pieces that is the arts budget. __________________ But I will run until my feet no longer run no more

02-09-2012, 03:23 PM	#27
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'm in for sure if this starts after the 20th. Otherwise, it depends on how quickly I end up being able to write the various essays due before then - probably I'll be able to play, but I'll let you know after this weekend. That said, I'd like to tentatively sign up as an accident-prone sorcerer's apprentice. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

02-09-2012, 04:13 PM	#28
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Looks like I'll be able to play then. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

02-09-2012, 04:41 PM	#29
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	sigh I've been debating with myself over it, but I just know I'm going to regret not being in the game, so sign me up as a leprous, paraplegic, clinically dead, quadriplegic, fructivorous, septuplegic (or whatever he thinks will make him seem most pitiable) beggar. __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

02-09-2012, 04:56 PM	#30
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I can't guarantee a high degree of activity, but put me down Her Highness's Minister of the Treasury. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

02-10-2012, 02:05 PM	#31
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I am your singing telegram! bang I'll be a messenger girl, if it pleases m'lady. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

02-13-2012, 11:13 AM	#32
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Lommy told me to sign her up as a questionmark! __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

02-13-2012, 07:33 PM	#33
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Update: I'm thinking of starting this early next week. How does that suit everyone? __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

02-13-2012, 09:57 PM	#36
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	The early part of next week should be as good a time as any for me. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

02-13-2012, 10:01 PM	#37
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	Ehhhrg. I was really really hoping this would start earlier than that, but eh. I can make it work. Looking forward to it anyways. __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

02-13-2012, 11:51 PM	#38
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	That's fine with me, one who is brighter than the moon. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

02-14-2012, 06:05 AM	#39
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	A Wight Returns To The Burial Site I figured I have so much school stuff to do I'm going to procrastinate anyway, and I'm kind of bored of useless stuff like Facebook, winteriscoming.net and DamnYouAutocorrect, so please confirm my participation. I'll be the court physician. PS. Last log in in mid-August, last post in late July, last ww game in early July... wow, it's been too long...! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-14-2012, 09:50 AM	#40
Pomegranate Wight Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Home (either of them) Posts: 151	I'll be somewhat busy until Wednesday, a friend of mine from Finland is visiting me here, but I can make that work. I'll command him to cook or something while I read and post :P __________________ But I will run until my feet no longer run no more