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Post by Rhiannon on Feb 21, 2002 16:38:03 GMT -5
To give our wars a bit more backbone instead of just opening threads and let an orc army appear, there will be a whole adventure with several battles. Like in normal RPGs there will be a storyline you can discover and rp along.
RULES/STUFF
#1 There is a given storyline, including given
speed of progress of the adventure. <br>#2 The 'Art Of War' Rules are to be followed in this
adventure.
#3 Narration will be written in green
#4 Additional information narrator's messages
will be yellow
#5 NPCs showing up will be red
#6 narrator's character will be written in white as usual.
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Post by Rhiannon on Feb 21, 2002 16:48:44 GMT -5
SHADOWS OVER GONDOR
The orcs have been strangely quiet for several weeks now. Something seems to be lying in wait over Mount Doom. Rumors have spread over Middle Earth, breathless messages left by rangers at the meeting points in the woods. Notes speaking of a shadow of terror rising over Gondor, speaking of orc attacks out of the darkness of the woods at night, battle cries in the evening mists rising from the rivers when the night falls. Villages are destroyed, the old and weak slain, the others dragged into the forests. And there are stories of a new kind of orc being bred...
Not long after the first news reach Rivendell, a ragged and wounded messenger arrives, wishing to speak before the Council. He confirmes the rumors that villages in the east parts of Gondor are attacked by small groups of orcs at night. The inhabitants, their cattle and the harvest are taken, the village is burned down. The army of Gondor who has been fighting bravely against the forces of Mordor is diminuished and can’t spread out to fight orcs all over the country. Gondor therefore asks Rivendell for help. Even if the Lord of Rivendell can spare only a small number of warriors, they will be of great help to hunt down the orcs and free the people of Gondor. Now the brave warriors of Rivendell are called to arms to fight the evil rising in the south. Departure will be soon, each hour of hesitation can decide over victory or failure of this mission. Now, who of our bravest warriors will come to help our allies?
Quest #1: Get into Gondor and find out about the orc attacks
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Post by Rhiannon on Feb 21, 2002 16:55:09 GMT -5
*Rides on the place at Lord Elrond's house and writes her name on a roll hanging there* I will go.
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Post by Merlin on Feb 21, 2002 17:07:35 GMT -5
*comes sooring down on Black Pegasus* May I join thy Quest?
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Post by Rhiannon on Feb 21, 2002 18:20:27 GMT -5
Every warrior is welcome. We will need steel and magic on this journey to be successful.
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Post by Jack the Ranger on Feb 21, 2002 22:33:24 GMT -5
*then everyone see's a quill. carefully writting a name that nobody can read. it seems an invisible hand is writing it.* *pops in right next to Rhia giving her a suprised kiss* and how are we? *see's teh quill and the writing* no, no, no, i said english not elemental! come on aren't you usefull at anything! *takes the quill in midwriting and the words disappear. writes name in empty spot* there. *the quill disappears* So Rhia why are you in this war when you havn't been in any others?
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Post by Floryian on Feb 22, 2002 3:34:45 GMT -5
* writes name on the list below Rhiannon's and Jack's.*
I will do all I can to help stop these attacks on the innocent.
If anyone needs any horses, equipment, supplies, please don't hesitate to contact me at the stables.
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Post by coldmercury on Feb 22, 2002 6:40:58 GMT -5
*rides up on Kanarma and signs her name to the list*
I will use my bow and sword to defend those in need from the Dark Shadow of Sauron the deciever! I am ready.
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Post by Rhiannon on Feb 22, 2002 12:30:09 GMT -5
*then everyone see's a quill. carefully writting a name that nobody can read. it seems an invisible hand is writing it.* *pops in right next to Rhia giving her a suprised kiss* and how are we? *see's teh quill and the writing* no, no, no, i said english not elemental! come on aren't you usefull at anything! *takes the quill in midwriting and the words disappear. writes name in empty spot* there. *the quill disappears* So Rhia why are you in this war when you havn't been in any others? *returns kiss and watches the quill with amusement.* I've sure been (and still am) in many wars.... (ooc: the ringchase, the first war against the orcs, etc...I'm just busy to catch up with my non virtual life after all that work plus there is an annual medieval market festival at our city right now. The first of a whole season. They still take this historical stuff pretty serious here...Though I can't imagine why our ancestors held this market in February: right now we have the typical weather situation. Grey and always changing between snow and rain...) You'll have to hurry to reach Gondor in time. Departure will be within two days from the original message. |
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Post by Merlin on Feb 22, 2002 16:30:36 GMT -5
*puts a wierd looking simble and Merlin Beside it,* ok I am ready, whose in charge here?
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Lithrial
Citizen of Rivendell
Noble Elf
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Post by Lithrial on Feb 23, 2002 17:33:36 GMT -5
* flipps from a tree after veiwing the previous events * i may be of some use i am the general fo the war against mordor *signs his name*
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Post by Imrel on Feb 23, 2002 21:29:16 GMT -5
ooc- 1. is it okay if i write in red, like i usually do, even if rpcs are aswell? or should i just use white?
2. whats and rpc? (novice is me...)
ic- *looks about, pulls a pen from her bag and signs "firebird" on the list.*
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Post by Rhiannon on Feb 24, 2002 14:20:55 GMT -5
ooc: an npc is a non-player-character that you can interact with also (some people that will show up during the adventure). I think people will notice the difference between you and e.g. an orc, so it's ok if you write in red.
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Post by Rhiannon on Feb 24, 2002 14:29:59 GMT -5
A small army of brave warriors sets out towards the south. The ride along the Misty Mountains through Dunland is without delay though the hand of the Dark Lord is visible on the land. A shade of grey seems to cover the country and the woods are strangely quiet as if waiting for someting. But now the army has to get past Isengart. The woods and hills around Saruman’s orthanc will be guarded by orcs. The Rivendell warriors have to choose now whether they will try to sneak past or if they try to obtain more information by capturing some orcs.
Be carefull not to get into a battle or otherwise draw Saruman's attention towards you. If he knows you are here, Sauron will, too, and the mission to help Gondor will fail.
The army has just settled down to rest for the night when the scouts come back, reporting a nearby outpost. It's just a mere camp, guarded by a small palisade wall. In the middle of a circle of tents, there are ten orcs sitting around a fire. One of them seems to be in charge.
You can try to capture the orcs to obtain some information from the leader.
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Post by Jack the Ranger on Feb 24, 2002 14:33:04 GMT -5
(so, in other words, we can sneak past the orcs or capture them.)
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