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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:00:46 GMT -5
* Menel wakes after a few hours of sleep. Her limbs were stronger and her wounds were healing. Standing up, she slings her bag over her shoulder and begins to walk back to the army. Her legs were a bit stiff, but she walked it off. * PrinceLegolas slowly walks back into camp, wishing that he was still back at the stream * Menel calls the orc captain over to her. She sits down with him and talks to him, "I want you to take around 100 others and go to the northern borders. Take torches and fuel. Burn the northern half and return here. We'll let the rest burn slowly. Be quick about it. We don't know when or if the reinforcements will arrive." * eleryn walks back to the clearing. there are many elves now, but alot fewer than there were before the battle * Mattheapar is not afraid for himself, but for Rivendell...that is why he sent a scout to see if anything was wrong * Sphinx looks out of the clearing towards Dol Guldor. He can see the orc hoards are numerous and well fortified. They will attack again and finish off the remaining Mirkwood elves if we cannot launch a successful counterstrike. But he knows that there are not enough soldiers left * Mattheapar is relieved when the scout returns and says that everything is fine * Arawan rides over to Sphinx * Menel begins to wander from her army, hearing something approaching from the north. Her scouts were returning. <Arawan> What is our plan my Lord? We cannot withstand this great army. <Menel> Orc> The northern borders are burning. <Sphinx> I don't know, go speak to someone who is really in charge. Wait, could you do me a favor and take me to Legolas? * Arawan nods "Yes, sir. Sure thing. Follow me" * Sphinx follows Arawan * Arawan leads Sphinx over to wear PrinceLegolas is * Menel nods to the orc and sends them back to the camp <Arawan> Here, my Lord. <Sphinx> Stop calling me "Lord". I am a foot soldier just like you <Arawan> Do you not know, Sphinx? <Sphinx> Apparently I don't <Arawan> I am sorry for calling you Lord, but the men look up to you. You are a great warrior. <Arawan> Anyways, I'll let you to talk. I have matters to attend to. * Kementari climbs up onto a low branch on the tree she was leaning against and looks out into the dark forest. * Sphinx goes over to Prince Legolas * Mattheapar knows not where the enemy will strike next...if he only knew, he would go with his small army of 300 and help * Sphinx can't find Legolas(bad cover I know, but I'm desperate) <Sphinx> Great * Arawan looks at Sphinx <Arawan> He was here a minute ago. I believe he may have went out to spot better camping sites. <Sphinx> If he comes back, tell him that I have gone to Rivendell. I will be back as soon as possible <Arawan> Rivendell? What is going on there? * Sphinx whistles for his horse. King's Bane arrives a few minutes later <Sphinx> Well, hopefully you elves are faithful to one another. I am counting on Elladan's support * Menel returns to her army and takes a seat a ways from them. #My Lord, Mirkwood is taken. Its northern borders are burning.#
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:06:36 GMT -5
* Arawan nods, and goes out looking for PrinceLegolas * Kementari pulls her legs close to her and rests her head on her knees as she still keeps watch for the other elves * Sphinx gets on King's Bane and rides hard for Rivendell. He arrives in three days * Sphinx rides through the streets, heading towards the palace * Arawan goes around yelling "Legolas? PrinceLegolas? Where are you? You have a message." * Mattheapar is in the armory, sharpening Narthail * Kementari thinks "If he yells any louder, he will lead her army right to us.." * Sphinx sees that no one is in the palace. He asks someone where the Lord of Rivendell is. He is disheartened to find that the answer if "Lord Mattheapar is in the armory" <Mattheapar> Evil's Bane....you smite evil once again.. <Mattheapar> shall* <Mattheapar> ()* <Sphinx> *thining*God that complicates matters. I am going to be begging the man who nearly executed me for help * Arawan continues looking for the prince <Sphinx> *thinking*Hmm, what is it with me and propriety wanting me dead. Oh well, no time to worry about that. * Sphinx ties up his horse and walks down to the armory * Mattheapar sheathes Narthail * Sphinx is not sure how to approach this matter <Mattheapar> I will ride to war with my people...one last time <Arawan> Err...where is that prince. * Sphinx stands outside the armory, preparing for whatever is about to happen * Mattheapar turns around to leave and sees Sphinx standing right outside the door <Sphinx> *Thinking*Whatever you do, don't grab your sword. Don't touch the hilt or nothing. <Sphinx> Hello again * Arawan finds the prince and two other elves he recognizing far from the main camp <Arawan> Ah, here you are. <Mattheapar> So..you escape from Rivendell only to come back <Arawan> Sphinx has a message for you. <Mattheapar> you really must want death * Kementari looks back at the elves. They were talking quietly with one another. She turns back and continues to keep watch <Arawan> He said it was urgent. <Sphinx> Actually, that's not why I'm here <PrinceLegolas> what does sphinx have to say <PrinceLegolas> speak <Arawan> He left for Rivendell. <Mattheapar> Why are you here, then? <PrinceLegolas> fool <Arawan> He did not tell me the matter...he just left. <Sphinx> Look, if you are going to execute me, that's your business. But all I ask is that you here me out. Mirkwood is taken. We need help <PrinceLegolas> is this all? <Arawan> Yes... <Arawan> He said he would be back soon... <Mattheapar> So...Mirkwood finally has the guts to ask for help...I was wondering when they would come crawling to us <PrinceLegolas> (dont push me matt) <Arawan> My prince..do you know the matter of this? Why he has gone off to Rivendell.
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:12:22 GMT -5
<Sphinx> *thinking*Say nothing. Say nothing <Mattheapar> *thinking* I did say that I would go wherever there was fighting..... <Arawan> Prince..? <PrinceLegolas> you are dismissed <Sphinx> Well*has a hard time saying this*m'lord, will you ride to their aid <Arawan> But...you didn't answer...my question.... * Mattheapar is enjoying this <PrinceLegolas> it is not for you to know <PrinceLegolas> dismissed * Arawan nods * Arawan walks away <Mattheapar> Mirkwood calls for help... <Sphinx> *thinking*I am going to stab myself right now. Or maybe slit my own throat <Mattheapar> and Rivendell will ride to their aid * Sphinx breathes a sign of relief * Arawan walks back to camp, looking to find someone who knew that of Sphinx's leaving <Mattheapar> but this does not mean that the two have an allegiance <Mattheapar> when was the last time Mirkwood rode to our aid? <Mattheapar> We owe them nothing... <Sphinx> *thinking*When was the last time you guys fought? No, don't say it * Kementari looks up into the tree and climbs higher, until she can climb no higher. She looks out over the forest, seeing smoke from the north <Mattheapar> I only want to keep the battle away from here... * Arawan looks up an sees an elf in a tree..appearing to be gazing into the sky * Kementari climbs back down and jumps from the tree <Sphinx> *Thinking*Good luck <Arawan> My lady...what were you doing? <Mattheapar> You are pardoned for having the guts to come back, but don't push your luck * Sphinx is really getting tired of the bitter chatter, but he must be polite, as to stay alive and save Rivendell <Kementari> The forest is burning. * Arawan nods <Arawan> We cannot win this battle on our own. * Sphinx holds in his anger * Arawan finally got it <Arawan> That's it! <Kementari> The northern borders are but ash. The fire is spreading our way. <Arawan> Sphinx! That's why he went off to Rivendell. To ask the Lord Mattheapar for aid! <Arawan> Our way? When will it be here? <Mattheapar> Come, you will ride with me, as there is no time to lose * Sphinx tries his best not to scream <Sphinx> I am at your side*really, really has a hard time saying this*m'lord * Kementari looks hard at the elf for a moment, and finally speaks, "We have two days at the most...where is the Prince?" * Mattheapar tells one of the new and improved guards to tell everyone <Sphinx> *thinking*I'd rather face a thousand Menel's then do this <Arawan> He's out scouting camping sites, with two others. He is in a crabby mood, I suggest you leave him alone. <Arawan> Why? Are they in danger? <Kementari> He must know of this matter. * Arawan nods <Arawan> I'll ride with you. <Arawan> Although he will not be pleased with my return. <Kementari> Just take me to him. * Mattheapar gathers the 300 elves who will ride with him to Mirkwood <Arawan> Over here, Kementari. By that tree.
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:22:07 GMT -5
* Sphinx gets on his horse. He hates having to ride with this guy * Arawan hides behind his horse * Kementari looks away and goes to the Prince <Arawan> My Lor- I mean, Prince. Kementari has news for you. <Arawan> I'm sorry to bother you again. * Mattheapar rides to Mirkwood with 300 elves........and Sphinx * Kementari looks hard at the Prince, "The forest is burning. The northern borders are gone and the fire is spreading our way." * PrinceLegolas bows his head, soon none of this will be his problem, but now he must lead * Kementari shoots a glare at the Prince before walking away <Arawan> I told you. Crabby crabby crabby...Always crabby that elf is. * Kementari walks past Arawen syaing, "His mood has nothing to do with why I hate him." <Arawan> Come, Kementari, I'll lead you to my tent. We'll talk. * Kementari sighs, she did not wish to talk to anyone at the moment and she was sure to show it. But, she follows Arawan anyway * Sphinx arrives in Mirkwood ashamed and dishonored <Arawan> Now, I understand why someone would be mad the Prince, for his attitude..but why hate? <Kementari> I do not want to talk about it. <Arawan> Erm. <Arawan> Alright. * Mattheapar rides into Mirkwood, head held high * Arawan thinks "No one wants to talk to me..." * Sphinx gets off his horse and leads it to a dark corner * Mattheapar has dark memories of Mirkwood.... * Sphinx gets away from everyone else <Sphinx> I HATE ELVES!!!! * PrinceLegolas hears someone screaming about hating elves * Kementari hears horses arive in Mirkwood. She leaves Arawan's tent and sees elves from Rivendell. Her eyes land on Mattheapar, but she looks away and goes off alone again * Mattheapar hears it as well * Sphinx hides in shadows, wishing to be alone * Mattheapar stops a random person <Mattheapar> Excuse me, do you know where Legolas is? <Arawan> WOW! Third person to ask! * Kementari goes to Serke and leads him away from everyone. She gets a good distance away from everyone and looks back and watches the elves <Arawan> He's out scouting camping sites.. <Arawan> Just go! What am I his butler?? * Arawan looks up and sees he is talking to the Lord of Rivendell <Arawan> Er...umm....sorry...er...I didn't know... * Mattheapar smiles * Arawan backs away slowly * Kementari sits down and leans against Serke's legs * Kementari watches in silece as the elves scatter about, and as the fire moves closer to them * Sphinx sees the fire moving close. He can tell battle is coming soon. He just hopes that the two elvish Lords can work out their differences to fight alongside each other <Sphinx> Not likely
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:34:34 GMT -5
* Mattheapar must meet with Legolas to decide their battle strategy.... * Kementari rubs her forehead and stands back up * Mattheapar remembers Helm's Deep....where he met Legolas...and beat Gimli and him in a game * Sphinx goes to find Kementari * Kementari mutters to herself, "There's not much time left..." * Mattheapar rides around, encouraging the elves * Mattheapar rides up to the Rivendell elves, who are sitting, mumbling to one another <Mattheapar> We will win this war...trust me * Mattheapar whispers to himself: "We will win" * Sphinx goes over to Matt * Kementari sighs and begins to walk towards the fire. She stood before it, watching it burn down all in its path <Sphinx> Look, Menel is going to be leading this assualt. Leave her to me. It is I who will kill her * Sphinx leaves Matt * Mattheapar turns around quickly * Mattheapar calls after him: "No!" <Mattheapar> I will kill Menel! <Sphinx> Not likely*calls back* * Kementari watches the fire move closer, but still not moving away
((The next part I must have missed, but my friend logged it for me.))
* Sphinx watches the ranks of orcs position themselves from a less defensive and more offensive setting. They will be ready soon. And the only thing that will stop Menel is two squabbling elves <Sphinx> We are doomed * Luinel begans to think that this is hopeless this is not in her nature she is very scared PrinceLegolas> we are looked upon as weak, because of the enemy's former position at dol guldor, it is said that it could have been prevented if our fprces were more organized <eleryn> we can change that view. <PrinceLegolas> It matters not to me <PrinceLegolas> After this war is over, If i am not killed, I am leaving this place forever * eleryn sighs, and looks away * Toby points up ahead, " Aurora, do you see it! Bree!" * Aurora squints her eyes and looks ahead and then smiles "Yes, Toby, I think it IS Bree" she says relieved <eleryn> wouldnt you like to leave with things settled here? or have it follow you across the sea? <PrinceLegolas> again eleryn, you are right * Toby laughs in happiness for possibly the first time that day and feeling rejuvenated, he urges his pony to go faster * Aurora looks at Toby, who is now in front of her and rides faster to catch up with him <Toby> I'll race you! * Toby speeds his pony slightly faster again, laughing * Aurora rides faster, laughing all the way, she cant wait to get to Bree and sleep in a real bed again <Aurora> Im catching up to you! <Toby> You can't be! * Toby rides faster until he nearly collides with the gates of Bree, stops his pony on a dime and a cloud of dust surrounds him * Aurora coughs as she rides through the dust and smiles at Toby, "I owe you a round at the bar now dont I?" then looks behind her at the rest of the hobbits, which are looking at the two of them in shock... * Toby turns around, wipes the dirt from his curls as best he can and then smiles, "A round at the bar, that's a deal!" <eleryn> i wont let it follow me across the sea. * Aurora smiles and walks slowly into the Prancing Pony <PrinceLegolas> i dont think i could either * PrinceLegolas swallows hard <Toby> Awefully empty here tonight, isn't it.... <eleryn> i will not leave until the elves see eye to eye.
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:41:13 GMT -5
* Aurora goes up to the bar and talks to Barliman, "Id like rooms for 61 hobbits please" she says with a smile <Toby> (Barliman) 61 Hobbits, are you out of your wee little mind? <Aurora> Its only 15 rooms! And we have the money to pay for it! And if you dont let us all stay you will be loosing lots and lots of money we would pay for pints, mushrooms, apples you know *flashes Barliman a smile and a wink* <Toby> (Barliman) Aye, aye, if you can manage to fit yourselves, fine. I've not much business in the past week anyways. * eleryn stands up and walks away. another fight has broken out. <Toby> (Barliman) *does his best to prepare his crew for the onslaught of 61 hungry hobbits* * Aurora smiles and thanks Barliman and turns to sit down by the fire * eleryn walks right in the middle of the squirmish and looks at the mirkwood elves involved. the rivendell elves walk away silently. * Toby sits by Aurora and watches the bar crowd with the hobbit-army, who appear to be in rather good spirits again * PrinceLegolas stands up to adress the mirkwodd soldiers PrinceLegolas walks to the soldier, fire in his eyes <PrinceLegolas> You think this is going to win a war? Your squabbling? Rivendell elves may be total asses, apompus arrogant bastards, but do NOT stoop to their level. You will all be reprimanded for your actions, and if i EVER see anything like this again, you'll all be discharged, are we CLEAR? * eleryn watches silently. * Aurora orders two pints from the bar and a plate of mushrooms and goes back to sit by Toby * PrinceLegolas glares at the soldiers <PrinceLegolas> dismissed <Aurora> Would you care for a mushroom and a pint Toby? <Toby> Very much so * Toby smiles * Aurora smiles back <Toby> Are you sure your side is alright then? * eleryn watches the soldiers walk off. <eleryn> feel any better? <PrinceLegolas> no <PrinceLegolas> i dont PrinceLegolas> knowing that they very well might try it again <PrinceLegolas> and innocent people will die
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:52:25 GMT -5
<Aurora> Well, it's not bleeding anymore, so I suppose I'm alright <Toby> I'm glad Tom Bombadil was with us, or, I'm afraid we would have lost many more. We may have lost the entire battle. eleryn> we can prove that they are no better than us. <Aurora> Im afraid we might have as well. But lets not talk about such things now, we are safe and there will be other times to discuss this. *sips her pint* <PrinceLegolas> let them think what we want <PrinceLegolas> we do not need to prove ourselves to them <PrinceLegolas> we have one enemy in this war <PrinceLegolas> we need not another <eleryn> apparently we have two. if we keep fighting amongst ourselves we will not win. <eleryn> we have to fix this before we are attacked again. * Toby silently toasts to the good health and good fortune of the hobbit army and drinks * Toby drinks slightly more, beginning to now understand the lyric to the drinking song "drown my woe" much better than previously * PrinceLegolas nods * Aurora decides shes had enough food and drink for now, which is highly unusal, stumbles up the stairs to her room <Aurora> Good *hic* night Toby... * Toby raises his mug to Aurora, "sleep well cousin" <Aurora> same to you <eleryn> do you know what it will take to fix this? * Toby continues drinking downstairs, remaining oddly silent, before retreating to bed, and by bed, I mean the floor below where he was just sitting, an hour later <PrinceLegolas> do you? * eleryn nods <PrinceLegolas> then do it <eleryn> i can't <eleryn> you have to. <PrinceLegolas> then tell me what i need to do
((Ok, and she left after that.))
* eleryn walks around, checking on the guard * Menel walks around the camps, telling them to get all their weapons ready. All the fires soon went out and the forest was black * Menel sits atop a boulder under a tree, waiting * Sphinx stares out into the blackness, the only light coming from his pipe * Menel feels her wounds have healed and her strength has returned. She brings her bag around and sets in in her lap. She pulls out a parchment and a quill and begins to wirte <Menel> write* * Sphinx walks around the camp. He looks into the faces of all the soldiers. Whether they are Mirkwood or Rivendell, the expression is the same <Sphinx> They are terrified * Menel draws Ruin and sticks it into the groundin front of her. She then draws her long knives and lays them down beside her sword * Toby wakes up on the hard wood floors of the Prancing Pony, blinking up at the underside of the table, his head tilted at a weird angle against a chair, and rolls over into his tipped over mug of ale from the nght before * eleryn sits under a tree. trying to higher the morale of the guard is useless, so instead, she sharpens her long knives. * Aurora walks down the stairs to get breakfast and sees Toby, on the ground, staring at a tankard "Toby, what on earth are you doing?" * Menel takes out her bow and one arrow. The arrow had dried blood on it. It was the arrow the Prince had shot at her and got her in the leg. She takes the parchment and sticks it onto the arrow and lets it fly into the western part of the forest * Menel sits on a low branch of the tree, just above the boulder * Sphinx sees an arrow hit a free not far from him. He instinctively draws his sword and rushes over to the arrow. He looks at the arrow and sees it has a message on it. He takes it out and brings it to the campfire so it could be read <Sphinx> Oh my God <Sphinx> Captain Eleryn! * Sphinx goes to find Eleryn * eleryn hears her name and rushes to see ho is calling her <Sphinx> Captain Eleryn, I have just recieved a very strange and important message * Menel orders her army to fall back about 500 feet * eleryn looks at spinx and the paper in his hand <eleryn> what does it say? when did you get it? <Sphinx> *reading aloud*To Sphinx, former high knight of Gondor. I am giving you an oppurtunity to travel into my new lands and speak with me privately. No harm will come to you. Signed, Menel <Sphinx> I just saw it <Sphinx> It was on an arrow in a nearby tree <Sphinx> I must go
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 20:59:06 GMT -5
<eleryn> what do you think she will say? <Sphinx> I don't know, but at the very least I can see what we are dealing with first hand. We could use this arrogance in our favor <Sphinx> I must be allowed to go * Menel waits in the low branch of the tree, cloaked, alomst unseen. The moonlight was shinning down through the trees and castsed a glow on Ruin * Toby stands up quickly and tries to squeeze the ale out of his clothes, "Aurora, I was..." and he tries to think of some kind of answer that isn't the truth, which was, drinking profusely last night. "I was testing the absorbancy of our armor?" * Sphinx turns to leave, whistling for his horse * Sphinx gets on his horse and rides towards Menel's camp, not having time to wait for an answer * Aurora looks at Toby again and laughs "Oh, alright. Would you care to get up and have some breakfast before we hed off?" * Menel hears a horse approaching, but she does not move * Sphinx rides slowly into the orc's territory. He hears little rustles here and there <Sphinx> *whisper*They are watching me * Sphinx stops his horse <Sphinx> Where are you? <Sphinx> I don't like to be kept waiting by the likes of you Menel * Menel smiles, "Yes, I have eyes everywhere." <Sphinx> And yet you are a mere puppet * Toby puts his hands on his forehead, suddenly remembering that hangovers do in fact exist, and possibly just from this realization, it started to exist in full swing. "Ahhh.. breakfast. Good. We'll eat somewhere dark." <Sphinx> A pawn in something much greater * Sphinx pays close attention to his surroundings, but does not touch his sword hilt <Menel> Hmm..is that what you think all I am? <Aurora> Dark? Fine, suit yourself, as long as there is food, I will be there. <Sphinx> That's what I know you are. You really disappoint me Menel * Menel stays in the tree, waiting for Sphinx to see her. The moonlight shone down on Ruin's hilt as it was still stuck into the ground * Sphinx sees a glint out of the corner of his eye. It is most likely Ruin, but he does not look in that direction <Menel> Why? Because I was given life again and now fight for a higher power than you'll know? <Sphinx> If this is a trap I kindly ask you to get it over with <Sphinx> Higher power * Sphinx laughs <Sphinx> That fool <Sphinx> Basanistes <Menel> I promised no harm to you. There are no traps around. * Toby smiles and orders a breakfast with all his favorite things, and a second breakfast plate consisting entirely of bacon. <Sphinx> Then why did you call me here <Sphinx> I am in no mood to talk of the good ole days <Aurora> Hungry? <Menel> I told you in the letter. To give us an opprutunity to talk. <Menel> Thats is not why I called you here. <Toby> Always! * Sphinx has a very arrogant smirk on his face. He still has his pipe in his mouth * Menel jumps from the tree onto the boulder. Ruin was right in front of her, but she made no move to grab it * Sphinx looks at Menel
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:10:19 GMT -5
* Menel eyes Sphinx from the shadows of her hood * Sphinx looks over at Menel. He sees the deep hatred she has for all living things and he sighs <Sphinx> I should have killed you in Fangorn. <Menel> Yes, but you didn't. But, you have that choice yet again. <Sphinx> You promised me no harm, so I will do nothing, for now <Sphinx> I don't give up my values so easily
((And.. I have no idea what happened here.. I couldn't find the rest of the conversation. And, after this, people were gone for a bit and it didn't pick back up until a week or so later, so forgive me if it's all... Out of place.))
* Draco awakes from his sleep and walks around the camp, getting everyone ready to ride * Eoden sees Draco up and gathers his things < Draco> Eoden, I need your help * Draco wakes a few Rohirrim < Draco> Come on, get up <Eoden> Yes, Draco? <Eoden> Sorry, I am disoriented. It is still dark out. < Draco> Get everyone up and ready to ride. We leave in four minutes * Eoden nods * Draco whistles for Eden < Draco> Oh, and hand me that horn * Draco points to a Rohan horn nearby * Eoden reaches for it and tosses it over to Draco * Draco catches the horn <Eoden> Come! Riders of Rohan! We ride soon! Gather your things! * Draco blows loudly as he rides by, waking everyone up * Eoden grabs his sword from his tent and rides quickly to Draco's side * Raeowyn gets up and goes to her horse, making sure she has all her things ready and then hops on, something tells her Draco will not wait long before they move on < Draco> Arise sons of the West! Arise and ride to glory and death! <Eoden> Draco, my friend...will our army be enough? <Eoden> Should we not look to the others in our region? For aid? < Draco> We do not have the time. I fear that Baranor's pride and lack of patience will cause him to ride with or without us * Eoden nods < Draco> Besides, there are many reasons why we are moving through the wilderness * Eoden smiles "The Wild Men..." < Draco> *Thinking*The wildmen do not usually fight, but they know that Fangorn burns. They must know. They will fear this as an omen * Draco grins <Eoden> Surely Ghan-Guri-Ghan will help us. * Draco looks around, seeing everyone is ready. He unsheaths his sword, holds it high in the air, and points towards the wilderness. He then kicks Eden and begins his journey * Draco sheaths his weapon and quickens his pace, setting the speed fairly high * Eoden follows Draco through the wilderness < Draco> Keep up! * Eoden whips his horse as he begins to gallop fast, past Draco <Eoden> You keep up! * Draco laughs < Draco> Your little horse can't keep that pace for very long. Eden will out last you my friend
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:17:52 GMT -5
* Eoden smiles and slows his horse * Draco sees the bushes rustle at his side. He knows they are being followed. He rides on, pretending not to notice * Eoden looks to his right and notices a brown figure flash from behind a tree, but then disappear <Eoden> Draco, we're not alone. < Draco> Shhh * Eoden hears Draco telling him to "Shh" and waits for him to speak < Draco> I realize this. Act like you don't see or hear anything*says this whispering* * Eoden nods * Draco rides a few hours, every once and awhile seeing a rustle or a flash of brown <Eoden> Draco, we are entering Rhovanion. * Draco motions a halt and stops < Draco> Would the leader of those who are following us please come out * Ghan_Buri_Ghan slowly steps out from behind a large tree, spear in hand * Eoden turns and smiles <Eoden> I knew it... * Draco dismounts his horse and walks over to GBG. He bows * Eoden does the same * Ghan_Buri_Ghan takes a small step back and watches the men * Eoden sniffs and notices the bad odiferous scent coming off of GBG...pretends not to notice * Ghan_Buri_Ghan returns the bow <Draco> Greetings Lord of the Forest. I am Draco, leader of this small group I bring through your forest. We mean you no harm and wish to simply pass through, as this is the fastest way to Minas Tirith * Ghan_Buri_Ghan nods and waves his spear to the right of him, granting them permission to pass. As he does a few other of his men poke their heads out from bushes and trees to have a look * Eoden rudely speaks up "Will you not help us fight and keep safe your forest? Surely you know the threat of the Necromancer!" < Draco> I have also come to beg for your help in the matters of Middle Earth. Your forest is in great danger wise and noble Ghan Buri Ghan * Draco gives Eoden a stern look * Eoden raises and eyebrow and steps back < Draco> Forgive him, he has loved ones closely linked to this war * Ghan_Buri_Ghan nods, "Hm, yes. Fangorn burns..." * Ghan_Buri_Ghan waves for his men to come out < Draco> Though my friend here speaks rudely, he is right. Your forest is in great danger Ghan Buri Ghan, King of these Lands <Ghan_Buri_Ghan> We help you fight. Before fire comes to our lands. * Draco bows politely again < Draco> Thank you Ghan Buri Ghan <Ghan_Buri_Ghan> We follow behind you. <Eoden> Draco, they don't have any horses. Do not tell me we are going to double up with.... * Draco smiles knowingly < Draco> They don't need horses Eoden <Eoden> No? < Draco> They haven't used horses to keep up with us this whole time * Eoden looks puzzled, but then smiles <Eoden> Ah then, let us ride! To Gondor! * Draco mounts Eden
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:18:08 GMT -5
* Eoden smiles and slows his horse * Draco sees the bushes rustle at his side. He knows they are being followed. He rides on, pretending not to notice * Eoden looks to his right and notices a brown figure flash from behind a tree, but then disappear <Eoden> Draco, we're not alone. < Draco> Shhh * Eoden hears Draco telling him to "Shh" and waits for him to speak < Draco> I realize this. Act like you don't see or hear anything*says this whispering* * Eoden nods * Draco rides a few hours, every once and awhile seeing a rustle or a flash of brown <Eoden> Draco, we are entering Rhovanion. * Draco motions a halt and stops < Draco> Would the leader of those who are following us please come out * Ghan_Buri_Ghan slowly steps out from behind a large tree, spear in hand * Eoden turns and smiles <Eoden> I knew it... * Draco dismounts his horse and walks over to GBG. He bows * Eoden does the same * Ghan_Buri_Ghan takes a small step back and watches the men * Eoden sniffs and notices the bad odiferous scent coming off of GBG...pretends not to notice * Ghan_Buri_Ghan returns the bow <Draco> Greetings Lord of the Forest. I am Draco, leader of this small group I bring through your forest. We mean you no harm and wish to simply pass through, as this is the fastest way to Minas Tirith * Ghan_Buri_Ghan nods and waves his spear to the right of him, granting them permission to pass. As he does a few other of his men poke their heads out from bushes and trees to have a look * Eoden rudely speaks up "Will you not help us fight and keep safe your forest? Surely you know the threat of the Necromancer!" < Draco> I have also come to beg for your help in the matters of Middle Earth. Your forest is in great danger wise and noble Ghan Buri Ghan * Draco gives Eoden a stern look * Eoden raises and eyebrow and steps back < Draco> Forgive him, he has loved ones closely linked to this war * Ghan_Buri_Ghan nods, "Hm, yes. Fangorn burns..." * Ghan_Buri_Ghan waves for his men to come out < Draco> Though my friend here speaks rudely, he is right. Your forest is in great danger Ghan Buri Ghan, King of these Lands <Ghan_Buri_Ghan> We help you fight. Before fire comes to our lands. * Draco bows politely again < Draco> Thank you Ghan Buri Ghan <Ghan_Buri_Ghan> We follow behind you. <Eoden> Draco, they don't have any horses. Do not tell me we are going to double up with.... * Draco smiles knowingly < Draco> They don't need horses Eoden <Eoden> No? < Draco> They haven't used horses to keep up with us this whole time * Eoden looks puzzled, but then smiles <Eoden> Ah then, let us ride! To Gondor! * Draco mounts Eden
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:25:28 GMT -5
< Draco> Move on < Draco> ! * Draco motions the army on towards Gondor * Ghan_Buri_Ghan gathers his men and follows behind the others * Draco arrives on the fields of the Pelennor 2 days later * Eoden looks up and can now see the beautiful white city in the distance and thinks "Weren't we just here..." * Eoden is now known as Baranor * Baranor sees a fairly large army coming across the Pelennor and towards his men set up outside the walls * Draco blows teh horn of Rohan < Draco> (*the) * Baranor smiles and heaves his sword in the air <Baranor> They have come! * Baranor hears many cheers from his vast army
((Wait! I found it!! =D))
* Sphinx looks over at Menel <Sphinx> So, why did you call me here * Arawan lurks in the shadows * Menel keeps her eyes on Sphinx as she draws Ruin from the ground and sheaths it, she then picks up her long knives and sheaths them. A new storm was coming <Menel> I noticed you road in with Lord Mattheapar. * Sphinx stand completely still and calm, hand not on Judgement's hilt. He stares at Menel from under his hat * Sphinx rolls his eyes <Sphinx> Great, even your army saw that * Sphinx hides his shame <Menel> Mirkwood will need all the help it can get...that is if the two armies can stop fighting with each other. <Sphinx> *thinking, hiding his thoughts* I am going to kill him one day. I am going to kill that stupid Lord of Rivendell one day <Sphinx> Look, I don't need you to lecture me on this. I am not in control of the army <Sphinx> I am just here to get you <Sphinx> Don't you think I realize how hopeless we are <Menel> And you've done a fine job trying...three times now you've had that choice * Arawan peers out from behind the tree and watches the two discuss <Sphinx> Your better then I remember, or I would have gotten you the first <Menel> Or you've gotten worse.. * eleryn walks around, talking to random guards <Sphinx> Trying to psych one person out before a battle. Wow, I feel so honored to be chosen * Arawan wonders why the enemies are talking without threat of killing one another <Sphinx> Why didn't you call that Legolas character, or your own sister. Or maybe that captain of the guard Eleryn <Sphinx> They actually might be angered by what your saying * Menel smiles to herself as she climbs back up onto the rock. She sits down and looks back to Sphinx <Sphinx> Is there any purpose to this Menel? I know you didn't just call me out here so we could have an argument <Sphinx> As fun as this is <Menel> An dI know you didnt just come here to talk <Sphinx> I didn't come here to fight <Sphinx> I will kill you when on a field of battle <Menel> And thats why I ordered my army to fall back a ways, so you could not get your eyes on them. <Sphinx> *thinking* ###### it
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:36:25 GMT -5
<Sphinx> You really are more clever then I remember you <Sphinx> Tell me, all those times we rode together, fought together, did anything together, were you planning on betraying me that whole time <Menel> No, I didn't. I held a choice in my hands, the choice that you hold now, and I haven't regreted making the choice I made. But after I died, I was brought back by such evil, evil that now runs through me again. And there are points when you cant go back..when you dont want to go back. <Sphinx> The choice that I hold now? * Sphinx is thrown off his guard by that statement * Menel nods <Sphinx> So, that's why you called me out here. You want me to be in your army * Sphinx looks down at his sword hilt <Sphinx> No <Sphinx> Not right now <Sphinx> Now is not the time * Arawan tries to position himself and accidentally hits his knee on his sword (I know it's odd) and shrieks * Sphinx turns quickly towards the sound of the shriek * Arawan ducks under the bush and tries to hold in his pain * Menel looks over into the brush <Sphinx> *thinking*Great, I have been seen. This will be hard to explain * Sphinx moves between Menel and the bush <Menel> Well, it appears you've brought company. <Sphinx> Whoever is in there, you should really leave quickly <Sphinx> Hey, wasn't my idea * Arawan stands up <Sphinx> You * Menel eyes the elf <Sphinx> I would run if I were you * eleryn talks to more guards to pass the time <Arawan> I'm sorry Sphinx, I was told to go scout land...and...and...I heard you two talking. * PrinceLegolas sleeps someplace <Sphinx> Don't worry about me. Worry about her. She carries a bow, and she is pretty good with it <Arawan> If I'm not mistaken, you are talking to the leader of the army we are fighting... * Sphinx rubs his brow * PrinceLegolas wakes dresses and goes walking around, doing something or other <Sphinx> This is worse then hobbits * Arawan walks over to Menel and draws a sword * Menel 's hand brushes the hilt of her dagger that was in her boot <Arawan> Don't just let her stand there Sphinx! <Menel> You had better get back to camp before death finds you. * Arawan pulls back his sword and shoves it in Menel's direction * Sphinx draws his sword and swings the hilt hard at the head of Arawan * Menel rolls off the rock and stands to the side * Arawan feels a quick sharp pain in his neck, and nothing else * Arawan falls to the ground senseless * Sphinx picks up Arawan and walks towards the camp <Sphinx> I will see you on the battlefield Menel * Menel watches Sphinx until he is out out sight * PrinceLegolas goes to find eleryn
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:47:29 GMT -5
* eleryn walks around aimlessly * PrinceLegolas walks in the opposite direction aimlessly * Menel turns back and heads back to her camp * PrinceLegolas walks on his hands and runs into a guard who just shakes his head and mumbles about how legolas takes after his father...always drunk * PrinceLegolas continues to walk around aimlessly * Kementari walks back into the camp from the dark forest with her hood drawn well over her face. She takes a seat a ways from the fire, in the shadows, watching the two groups of elves carefully * PrinceLegolas runs into eleryn (literally) and stumbles back. Flushing ever so slightly, he bows and apologizes * Kementari brings her knees close to her and rests her chin on her knee * eleryn bows and laughs <eleryn> going somewhere? <PrinceLegolas> nowhere in particular * Kementari wraps her cloak around her legs and closes her eyes <PrinceLegolas> yourself? <eleryn> i was wondering if Sphinx returned. <PrinceLegolas> I do not believe so, i have not seen him lately * Kementari looks up under her hood at a couple gaurds sitting around the fire <PrinceLegolas> what could be taking sphinx so long <eleryn> i do not know. * Kementari hums lightly to herself * PrinceLegolas looks around for sphinx, and then back to eleryn, but says nothing * Kementari watches the Prince * Draco rides into the city with what men he has brought, a couple of thousand maybe < Draco> Where is Lord Baranor? * Draco goes in search of Baranor <Baranor> Soldier: The citadel, he awaits you Lord Draco. < Draco> Thank you * Draco rides to the citadel < Draco> *thinking*This whole Lord Draco thing is really quite annoying. I am no king or of any royalty * Draco puts his horse in a nearby stable and walks into the citadel * Baranor sees Draco leading a vast group of Rohirrim and Wild Men up the citadel * Baranor leaps off his throne and walks to Draco <Baranor> Draco, my friend. You've come. < Draco> Yes, but not with many <Baranor> Indeed, but it is more than expected. < Draco> I would say no more then 3,000 my Lord <Baranor> Ghan Buri Ghan gives us a large addition... < Draco> That is all thanks to the men of the forest <Baranor> How did you persuade him to join forces? < Draco> Indeed < Draco> I had to be really nice * Baranor chuckles < Draco> I treated him with a dignity and respect no one ever gives him <Draco> I treated him as a king should be treated < Baranor> Well, no time for this. My army is waiting in Osgiliath. They have 400 ships off the shores. < Draco> How many men did you find < Draco> My lord <Baranor> Not many. Only 2,000 I found, to add to my already slim army. Much of Gondor has abandoned us.
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:53:01 GMT -5
< Draco> What of Imrahil and Faramir <Baranor> King Imrahil rides with 900 more from Dol Amroth. He will meet us on the Anduin. <Baranor> Lord Faramir is already with our army, he has brought all the rangers he has. < Draco> What of the dwarves? Have any ventured to our lands? < Draco> Or elves of Lorien maybe? <Baranor> We found a small pack hunting for gold in our mountains. They do not wish to fight. <Baranor> Ah, yes, Lord Haldir promised to reinforce us with 300 Elves ready for battle. <Baranor> We must make haste, Basanistes' armies are already moving. < Draco> I know. Discomforting news has reached me from Mirkwood, and I know worse news from Rohan. Both Lord Eomer and his greatest captain Theomere have fallen <Baranor> We must rely on the elves of Mirkwood, or this battle will be surely a difficult one. * Baranor frowns and feels his heart drop <Baranor> Lord Eomer...dead? Who killed him? < Draco> An orc captain <Baranor> Well, I'm sorry to hear that. He was a great man. < Draco> Truly < Draco> What of Treebeard? Does he stay with us? <Baranor> But, battle is upon us now. We must continue on. * Baranor smiles * Draco does not wish to be to hasty and rush in without knowing what he has to do <Baranor> Treebeard has brought 12 ents down to Osgiliath, they will travel by land and scout out Imrahil's army. < Draco> About 6,000 < Draco> That is not many <Baranor> I cannot ask much more of our people. Every able man is already in armor. < Draco> Well then, everything is settled. Let us sail to victory * Baranor smiles and raises his sword * Baranor calls to the army Draco brings * Draco raises his own sword, but remains solemn <Baranor> "Make for Osgiliath. We sail for Umbar, and death! < Draco> *thinking*I don't want to die. I wish Nolamere was here. Fiwen, why did you have to die * Baranor mounts his horse and gallops down to the gate * Baranor whistles as the massive gate is hauled open * Draco chants "Death!" with all the soldiers has he rides, but does not feel the same enthusiasm. Basanistes will have hundreds of thousands of orcs, trolls, wargs, and other fowl creatures. 6,000 is not enough * Baranor holds his sword high in the air as the vast army crosses the Pelennor * Draco rides with Baranor to the ships. His heart is heavy with sorrow. Already he has lost two dear friends and he does not know how Aurora is. He wishes desperately to see his wife * Baranor hops off his horse and walks aboard a ship <Baranor> Draco, Eoden, you ride with me. <Baranor> (Sail* i mean) < Draco> *Thinking* Is this what it has come too? Were all my battles with the Trackers and the great Shadow worthless. Did any of my adventure really end anything? <Draco> Yes my lord * Baranor walks over to Draco <Baranor> Something troubles you. I see it in your eyes. * Baranor nods "You're afraid you will never see your wife again." < Draco> I have two dear friends and may have lost a third. I see no reason why I will live
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