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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 21:57:20 GMT -5
<Draco> (*I have lost) <Baranor> No reason? Is seeing your wife, your children, your land safe, not a big enough reason? <Baranor> We have all lost friends, and I extend my grievances to you, Draco, but do not let it get in the way of your burning desire to scour orc flesh. <Baranor> Let us ride to Umbar and make safe your life. < Draco> I would love to see my wife, I would adore to live seeing my children grow up(though I don't have any right now), but I wold die for Middle Earth <Baranor> Then die with me! < Draco> I do not ride for Orc Slaughter. I ride for the sake of all Middle Earth. And I do not journey to die, I journey to fight so that all who wish for peace may live <Baranor> Die with honor, pride, you'll see them again in the after-life. < Draco> I will not chant death again. I fight for life * Draco boards the ship and prepares to sail * Baranor smiles and heaves his sword in the air "Life!" * Draco does the same * Baranor calls to all the men <Baranor> Men of Gondor, of Rohan, of the forests, and of the mountains. Down this river awaits the most bloodthirsty orc army this world has ever seen. But, standing before me, is a group of soldiers with the heart and skill to defeat them and bring them and their leaders to the deepest pits of Udun. I call to you, men of the West! To fight for your families, for your friends, and for this earth. But mainly, FOR LIFE! FIGHT FOR LIFE!" * Baranor lowers his sword and boards the ship * Baranor walks to Draco < Draco> Quite a speech * Draco laughs a little * Baranor laughs <Baranor> I've been working on it. < Draco> I can tell <Baranor> But, aside from that. <Baranor> Have you been watching the current from the North? <Baranor> It carries strength...strength of which could only be created by ships. <Baranor> And it isn't ours. < Draco> I know <Baranor> We must get ready for any assault. * Baranor shouts to the men on the ship < Draco> Basanistes has a great naval fleet * Draco climbs up to the crows nest and looks out < Draco> I see ships on the horizon. I can't tell how many. Most are smaller attack ships, but there are a few great corsairs < Draco> They raise the banner of the Necromancer * Baranor growls "Few enough for us to defeat them" <Baranor> Men! Drop your oars, we prepare for battle. <Baranor> Gather your bows and arrows, only they will help you now. * Draco looks into the distance at the flag ship. A great Uruk-hai is standing in the distance waving a small Necro flag. He draws his bow and knocks by a glowing arrow < Draco> Good bye * Baranor listens as the army chants in the distance <Baranor> On my call!' * Draco fires. The shot flies straight into the head of the Uruk. He watches the orc fall into the sea with a great splash < Draco> One down Lord Baranor * Baranor smiles "And many more to go <Baranor> FIRE!!!!!! * Draco knocks back five more arrows * Baranor notches back an arrow and lets go * Draco fires all of his arrows into a large crowd of orcs on the flagship. All five connect with deadly accuracy
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 22:07:29 GMT -5
* Baranor watches his arrow fly through the sky and plunge into the chest of a captain < Draco> 6 <Baranor> 2... * Baranor laughs * Draco fires rapidly, each arrow hitting a vital spot * Baranor nocks back a handful of arrows and fires them into the crowd of orcs <Baranor> 5! < Draco> 7,8,9,10,11 < Draco> God I love enchanted arrows * Draco fires at the smaller attack ships closing in * Baranor picks up a stray spear and hauls it as hard as he can as it imbeds in orc into a pole < Draco> 12,13,14,15,16 <Baranor> That's gotta count as two! * Baranor fires arrows as he dodges them <Baranor> 9,10,11,12 < Draco> Baranor, grappling hooks * Baranor nods "Men, get the hooks, pull the ships over. DRAW YOUR SWORDS! * Draco points to the ships that have drawn in close. He draws his sword and jumps to the deck * Draco dodges a hook * Baranor reaches for a grappling hook and throws it on the deck of the orc ship * Baranor feels the ship shake rapidly as he runs to the deck * Baranor sprints off the ship and lands fiercly on the orc one * Baranor draws his sword "Prepare for Hell" * Draco counts the orcs climbing there way on the grappling hook bridge, six in all. He cuts the hook and they all fall in the ocean < Draco> 22 < Draco> ! * Baranor slashes an orc as he dodges a dagger <Baranor> 18! * Draco grabs a stray spear and polevaults onto the nearby ship, beheading two orcs on the way < Draco> 24! * Baranor notices a fierce group or orcs charging at him. Baranor shoves his sword into the pole that is holding up the sail. He leaps and grabs the sword and flips himself on top of it as the orcs runs past him. He jumps down and pulls it down and charges at the orcs. * Baranor runs at the orcs as he imaples two with one blow <Baranor> 20! * Draco slays a few orcs has he runs fo the grappling hook cannon < Draco> 29! * Baranor pulls out the blood stricken sword and cuts off the head of an orc <Baranor> 21 * Draco fires the cannon at a nearby ship and then pulls the wheel hard, turning the ship. The two ships collide. He then jumps back to his ship * Baranor runs up to the flank and reaches for a stray dagger, he picks it up and chucks it into the head of an orc < Draco> That has to be at least 20 * Baranor jumps to the side and grabs the sail rope. He pulls it down, falling on the group of orcs as they fall into the water <Baranor> 31! < Draco> Not bad, but I'm on 49
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 22:12:12 GMT -5
* Draco stabs an orc behind him * Baranor laughs < Draco> 50 <Baranor> Jump back onto his ship and goes back to back with Draco, fighting off orcs * Baranor slays a few more <Baranor> 40! < Draco> Baranor, the remaining ships are retreating * Baranor nods "We still have some left here" * Draco slays a few orcs and then goes back to firing arrows * Baranor stabs an orc in the neck and moves his sword up as it comes out his forehead < Draco> 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 * Baranor rips out the head and throws it through the floorboard * Baranor grabs his bow and fires at the remaining orcs < Draco> Not bad <Baranor> 57,58,58,60! < Draco> Behind you! <Baranor> (I skipped 59!) * Baranor turns and gets decked my and orc * Draco fires at an orc right behind Baranor. It goes through the orcs head and hits another orc in the neck * Baranor Falls to the ground, still holding the dagger * Baranor jumps up and throws the dagger into the orc's chest < Draco> 63 <Baranor> Thanks! * Draco runs over to Baranor and holds his hand out <Baranor> You wish! * Baranor jumps up and fires at more orcs <Baranor> 61,62, 63! <Baranor> We are tied, my friend! * Draco continues to fire, shooting two arrows at a time < Draco> 65, 67, 69, 71 < Draco> Not anymore * Baranor there are only a few left, finish them! * Baranor hits a few more <Baranor> 64, 65,66,67,68,67,70 * Draco draws his sword and slays orcs with his sword in one hand and an arrow in the other < Draco> 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 * Baranor kicks his sword up to him as he slays more orcs <Baranor> 71,72,73,74,75,76,77 <Baranor> Only two left! I need them both! * Baranor grabs for an arrow and throws it into the head of one <Baranor> We are tied! * Baranor reaches for his last arrow to kill the last orc * Draco throws his sword in the chesto fhte other < Draco> (*of the other) < Draco> 79 < Draco> Sorry < Draco> Not quite * Baranor puts down his bow and smiles <Baranor> You beat me this time my friend, but not the next. * Baranor draws his sword and raises it in the aie <Baranor> (air*) < Draco> Not likely <Baranor> VICTORY! VICTORY! VICTORY FOR GONDOR! * Draco looks out over the ships < Draco> We lost one <Baranor> Which one was it? < Draco> One of the smaller ones. But it still had 500 men on it
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 22:17:39 GMT -5
*Kementari still sits against a tree a good ways away from the rest of the elves. She draws her hood well over her face and pulls her legs up close to her and rests her head on her knees. She takes her cloak and wraps it about her legs. She was now well blended into her surroundings. Everything was now quiet, except for the exchanging of words between a few elves. * Sphinx looks over in the distance and sees Kementari. He puts the unconscious elf down and goes over to her * Arawan awakens with a large red bump on his head "What happened..." * Kementari watches Sphinx from beneath her hood as he walks over to her * Arawan tries to get up but is too disoriented to move <Sphinx> Trying to hide yourself <Kementari> For the moment. * Arawan eventually gets up and walks over to an elf (which he doesn't know it's Sphinx) <Arawan> What? Wha...where am I? <Sphinx> Mirkwood * Kementari galnces over at the elf <Arawan> Who are you? * Sphinx laughs <Sphinx> Sereg <Arawan> Oh, ok! I'll leave you too alone now! * Arawan stumbles away and walks into a tree * Kementari slightly smiles <Sphinx> May I hide with you <Sphinx> I am going to be in pretty deep trouble here pretty soon * Kementari nods for Sphinx to sit beside her <Kementari> Why? * Sphinx sits down <Sphinx> I spoke with your sister <Kementari> Without clashing out into battle? <Sphinx> Yes * Sphinx tells the whole story of the messaged arrow and such <Kementari> Ah...and what did she have to say when you saw her? <Sphinx> I think she wanted me to fight her? <Kementari> ..Oh? <Sphinx> I don't know. It made me really tired is all I know <Kementari> You should rest while you can. Who knows when she will launch her next strike.. <Sphinx> To think I once traveled with her. I befriended her. Now my only purpose in life is to kill her <Sphinx> What are your thoughts Kementari <Sphinx> You seem to feel nothing when you hear of us speaking of her death, but I know it affects you somehow <Sphinx> You live in shade Kementari, much like your sister <Kementari> Well, I suppose you know her better than I. I Being older than her, I tried to teach her the ways of the forest with the short time we spent toether. But, she is a threat. Sister or not, I will fight against her. <Sphinx> Really? * Kementari nods <Sphinx> #Look, if you are not truly with us I will let you leave right now and not say a word to anyone. I just need to know the truth# <Sphinx> I can't handle the lies anymore <Sphinx> I need some honesty * Kementari looks over at Sphinx <Kementari> What makes you think I'm not with you? <Sphinx> Paranoia <Sphinx> I don't want to be fooled again <Kementari> I assure you, you can put a little trust in me. I will not betray my people. <Sphinx> Whatever you answer could be a lie. I don't know. But I will trust whatever your answer is * Arawan gets up and walks to Sphinx side "I wont tell anyone. Just please dont hurt me" <Sphinx> Look, you can go ahead and report me to Legolas. I am not going to do anything to you. I hit you over the head to save your life <Sphinx> Menel would have beheaded you * Arawan nods * Arawan walks away...but sneaks into a bush, listening to the conversation <Sphinx> *Thinking*That guy is horrible at hiding
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 22:28:52 GMT -5
<Sphinx> I asked you the question Kementari because I don't trust the feelings I got when I was with Menel <Sphinx> I was so tempted to rush right to her side and fight against all who tried to kill her <Sphinx> For an instance I didn't care about good or evil. I didn't care about Middle Earth <Kementari> You can trust me, or you can not. But I've given you my word that I will not end up betraying you. <Sphinx> I trust you. It is myself I don't trust <Sphinx> You are not your sister, though you look just like her. But she has made her decision and you have made yours
(And a little time jump here..With the introduction of a new character)
* eleryn wonders around, talking to random guards * Drulak dons his....'outfit' * Menel walks around her camp, getting her army ready. The sun was rising. They would attack this morning. She positioned them a little differently this time, hoping it would give her the batter advantage <Menel> better* * Sphinx rides around the camp, trying to encourage the soldiers. He sees in their eyes that they are terrified <Sphinx> *Thinking*We can't win this battle * Arawan awakens with an achy headache * eleryn encourages them * Kementari gathers her things and mounts Serke. She still stood off to the side from everyone, watching as they also got ready * Arawan looks at the sky and sees it is early morning, and the army is probably already getting ready * Arawan yawns and stumbles onto his horse * Sphinx prepares his horse behind a tree, thinking to use his jump out of hiding tactic * Arawan trots away from the group and to Kementari <Arawan> Are you ready? <Menel> We will have around 100 archers head out first and hide in the trees around the camp. <Kementari> Ready as I'll ever be, I guess. And you? <Sphinx> *thinking*Hmm, what is she going to do. She won't just attack us head on. She has a plan <Arawan> Ready, but nervous. The biggest battle I ever fought was a skirmish with my older brother. <Menel> Those of you with shields will cover the archers on the ground and the swordsmen. * eleryn wlaks around some more, talking to every guard she sees <Menel> Break out into groups. You seen before that Sphinx tends to break up the larger groups. * Sphinx gets off his horse, goes out into the forest, and climbs a tree. He has taken with him a bow, and he watches the ground carefully <Menel> Keep low to the ground and encircle the camp just as we did here. <Arawan> Kementari, will you ride with me into battle? <Arawan> I want to be with someone, I don't want to die alone. * Menel sees a shadow pass over the trees, she could tell it was her beast. But, he was useless in the forest * Sphinx waits, quietly, carefully. He doesn't have many shots, so he will have to hit the orc captains * eleryn looks for Sphinx <Kementari> I can't promise anything here. But, I'll do my best. * Arawan nods <Menel> Try to keep your armor from clanking until everyone in that camp knows you are there. <Menel> If you see scouts, take them down before they can run back to tell the others ehat is happening. * Menel thinks shes said enough. Her army was ready. She drew Ruin and got her army into position and began to move in <Arawan> Well, our armies are moving. Let's go Kementari.
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Post by Menel on Jun 28, 2005 22:41:24 GMT -5
* Arawan whips his horse and gallops over to his rank. * eleryn takes her stand with her army * Kementari nods, gives Serke a little kick and rides behind Arawan, Runya drawn * Arawan unsheaths his two long daggers, one bent to the left, the other to the right * Sphinx watches the bushes begin to move. He can tell the armies are starting to move. He sees a large Uruk captain barely through the bushes. He takes careful aim and fires * Menel waves her army on to start circling and breaking off into small groups. The archers took their places in the trees and the rest continued to move in from the ground * Sphinx hears a quick grunt and then a loud thud <Sphinx> Well, that's one * Sphinx takes aim again, looking for another captain * eleryn orders for shields to be raised <Menel> Orc> My Lady, the ranks have positioned themselves around the camp. * Arawan continues to ride, towards the forest, closer to battle * Sphinx fires and sees another orc captain fall * Arawan sheaths his daggers and grabs his shield * Kementari does nothing. She keeps her sword out. She had no sheild and felt she didnt need one * Sphinx prepares another arrow, watching very carefully for archers. He sees a group of them trying to flank the elves, so he takes careful aim and shoots the leader in the head. He then proceeds to shoot two more arrows, one killing an orc and the other hitting it in the leg * Menel signals the ranks to move in behind the camp. She was hidden behind a tree and could see the elven army. * Sphinx fires at another important looking orc. The orc falls dead with an arrow in his chest * Menel looks over and sees the archers falling. She ordered for sheilds and launched the attack * Sphinx moves to another tree, giving him a better angle on the orcs * Arawan waits for an order to attack * Sphinx shoots another orc dead * Arawan waits for his order to ride into battle * eleryn orders to attack * Arawan rips out his daggers and grins * Arawan screams "CHARGE" at the top of his lungs and rides into the forest * Sphinx shoots down another orc. He then sees five or six arrows hit the tree he was just in. He fires two more arrows, each killing an orc captain, and then moves to another tree * Menel orders a few small groups to run in as the five large groups behind her break off into smaller groups and charge into the camp * lonelyelf notches a bow to his arrow........i mean an arrow to his bow * eleryn fires arrows at the attackers * Arawan leaps over some bushes and slices up an orc * lonelyelf fires randomly at orcs * Arawan spins and remembers the moves his brother taught him * Arawan rolls and hops up, shoving a dagger through an orc's chest * Sphinx moves from tree to tree until he is finally a good ways behind the orcs. We whistles for King's Bane. When his horse comes, trampling a few orcs, he jumps down on it and draws Judgement. It glows fiercely in the morning light. He charges the orcs from behind, beheading two quickly * Arawan rips it out and hacks at more orcs * eleryn continues to fire, ordering to fire and attack at will * Sphinx uses his guerrila tree tactic with his horse to slay orc captains, moving his way up to the front of the battle * Arawan sees two fierce orcs charging at him from two angles, Arawan throws his sword into a tree and runs to it. He jumps and grabs onto the sword, and swings himself over one orc, hewing his head.
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 22:12:40 GMT -5
* Arawan snatches the sword from the tree and grabs his bow, then fires at the other orc's head * Arawan puts his bow back and unsheaths his daggers * Arawan yells a great battle cry and hunts for more blood * Sphinx sees a group of orc archers again trying to sneak behind the elves. He rides into them, jumps off his horse, and knocks most of them down. He then stands and begins to fight with them, about 10 in all * Arawan reaches the brush where most of the action has started, he hacks upwards and then downwards, slaying two orcs at a time * Sphinx stabs an orc through the chest, grabs his crossbow, and shoots an orc in the face. He then takes the orcs knife and fights the remaining 8 with two weapons * Arawan sees an arrow flying at his head from a distance, he ducks and jumps up, only to get pelted with an arrow in the leg * Arawan hops to the side and rips out the arrow and cracks it on his knee * Sphinx gouges an orc eye out and then proceeds to hew the head off another. He sees an orc trying to shoot him with an arrow, so he throws the knife in it's neck * Arawan yells and grabs for his daggers <Sphinx> Okay, that's 5 more * eleryn continues to fire. * lonelyelf kicks an orc to the ground and shoots it through the head * Sphinx ducks an orc blow but is stabbed in the shoulder. He staggers backwards and takes two arrows in the legs and chest * Arawan limps to a tree where he rests against it, fighting off orcs charging at him * Sphinx charges, slaying two orcs with one blow. He then takes out an arrow and throws it at an orc. It hits him in the eye. The remaining two run off, but he picks up a crossbow and shoots them both dead * Arawan sees Sphinx get hit across the field, though they have a hatrid for one another he is still a fellow shoulder * lonelyelf unleashes his long knives into the orc masses * Sphinx falls to his knees in excrutiating pain <Sphinx> Ah, bastards * Arawan fights through the hordes, trying to get to Sphinx <Arawan> Behind you! Watch out! * eleryn runs out of arrows and takes out her long knives * lonelyelf fires at the orcs that surround sphinx * eleryn ducks a blow and stabs the oncoming orc in the stomach * Sphinx stands, rather slowly. He hears Arawan's words and turns quickly, impaling his sword in an orc stomach <Sphinx> Thank you * Arawan nods, and turns to slash another orc * lonelyelf blocks a sword with his blades but suffers a slash to the hand * Sphinx mounts his horse quickly and rides into the fray, slashing his way through the ranks * lonelyelf quickly decapitates the orc * Arawan jumps over the dead bodies, remembering what his brother had told him "Don't look at the ground, always look up, towards your enemy" * eleryn slashes and stabs * Arawan looks at the ground for one quick second and feels a great sting unleash upon his side * Sphinx gets hit in the legs and lower body by spears, swords, and arrows, but does not notice. He rides down many orcs * Arawan is stunned, and falls to the ground * Arawan 's face lays buried in the dirt, and arrow in this stomach <Sphinx> FLEE FOR YOUR LIVES YOU MAGGOTS!!!! * eleryn sees the orcs begin to run off, and in the distance hears Menel yell for the retreat. she runs and catches menel's glance before her and her army ride off, defeated. * lonelyelf blinks * eleryn runs to go see the wounded
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 22:21:56 GMT -5
* Arawan lays there, motionless, nearly unconcious * Sphinx sees the orcs retreat. He turns his horse and slowly rides back to camp, still unaware of how much blood he has lost * eleryn sees Arawan on the ground and runs over to him * lonelyelf is far away from them but starts running over * Sphinx rides back into the camp. He then falls off his horse, unconscious from blood loss * Arawan tries to speak up, with a little sarcasm "I...didn't think...it would..hurt this much" * eleryn rolls him over carefully * Arawan breathes heavily, now looking at eleryn's face <Arawan> Thank you..M'lady. * eleryn winces, but smiles <Arawan> Am I....dead? <eleryn> no <eleryn> you'll be alright * lonelyelf runs up to arawan with the classic legolas face * Arawan nods and closes his eyes * eleryn looks at the wound. the arrow has to come out, now. <Arawan> Alright. Make it quick. * eleryn rips it out and quickly starts bandaging it and applying pressure * Arawan screams and begins panting <Arawan> That..hurt..more..than the shot... * lonelyelf blinks <eleryn> its ok * eleryn continues to wrap bandages around him * Arawan sighs and goes to his knees * Arawan slowly gets to his feet, although very shaky <eleryn> keep you hand on it * eleryn helps him steady himself * Sphinx dreams of his past, of helpless innocents running from his blade. Of little children without parents, crying and begging for the dead mother to hold them * Arawan gets to his feet and thanks eleryn * lonelyelf is ...there <Arawan> I'll be ok..just a little..worn down. * lonelyelf looks to arawan and nods * lonelyelf smiles at eleryn <lonelyelf> its been a while... * eleryn bows slightly and sees lonely * eleryn freezes * Arawan limps to his horse, slowly gets on, and leans against its mane as it rides back to camp * lonelyelf smiles * eleryn 's eyes widen * lonelyelf 's eyes did that a long time ago <eleryn> i thought you were... dead.. is it really you?? *touches his arm* <eleryn> AH! * eleryn gives him a HUGE hug * lonelyelf hugs her back Hugely <eleryn> oh no <eleryn> where is Sphinx? * Sphinx tries to wake up, but he has lost so much blood he doesn't have the strength to open his eyes <eleryn> come on we have to find him <lonelyelf> who is sphinx? * lonelyelf suddenly looks very concerned <eleryn> just come on *runs off to camp* * Arawan jumps off his horse, not seeing Sphinx lying on the ground, and goes into his tent * eleryn finds Sphinx by a tree and fears he is already dead * eleryn kneels beside him * lonelyelf steps on Sphinx as he walks by... (JK!!)
(Ok, ok.. But ya've got to have little humor!)
* Sphinx breathes slowly and very quietly, barely audible * lonelyelf has never had good enough healing powers.. * eleryn sees kementari beside him * Dernwine is still on that ship with the rest of her countrymen... sitting on the stern, dangling her legs over the water... musing over the recent life-changing events
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 22:33:33 GMT -5
* eleryn quickly starts ripping and cutting her cloak into bandages, as she has no more. she bandages the areas bleeding most, giving kementari some so she could help * eleryn and kementari bandage Sphinx all up * Aurora can see a clearing in Mirkwood coming up and hears familiar voices, lights her pipe once more and continues to the clearing, Toby and the rest of the hobbit army close behind * Sphinx still can't open his eyes. He is very weak and is breathing is getting slower. Bandages are not enough * Arawan pops out of his tent and walks to the group hovering around Sphinx..he just stands there and watches * Toby takes a puffs of his pipe and smiles, "This has been, by far, the best day of travel ever." * eleryn looks at kementari. she has nothing left, no herbs, no bandages * Aurora nods and then looks ahead "Oh my...what has happened here?" * Arawan knows of an herb to help Sphinx, but decided to keep it to himself <eleryn> *kementari pulls out a few hebs and sticks them in Sphinx's mouth* * lonelyelf wants a dwarf to toss... * Sphinx coughs most of the herbs out * Sphinx cough up blood with the herbs * Toby takes a long puff of his pipe, "Well, it looks like they've been busy around here. Doesn't it? I bet they'll appreciate the mushrooms and pipes we brought them!" * Sphinx feels a little strength return <Sphinx> Ouch * lonelyelf dons his cloak and keeps to the shadows * Arawan walks away from the group and sees a small army of hobbits coming through the forest * lonelyelf can smell hobbit weed from miles away....lets not go into their feet now shall we? <eleryn> *kementari takes out another one. "open you mouth Sphinx, this will help."* * Toby quiets down the army, who seems to have taken to singing a very loud and offkey version of a Green Dragon drinking song * Sphinx tries to open his mouth, but even his jaw feels really heavy * Arawan hears an awful song being sung from the army * Sphinx barely opens his eyes and sees the elves surrounding him. He points to his horse <Sphinx> Bag, there * eleryn goes and gets the bag off of Sphinx's horse * Aurora sees people up ahead and motions to Toby to be quiet, at least for a little bit "Come on, lets ride up there, quickly" * Arawan marches to the hobbit army and yells "Who is your leader?" * eleryn opens it up and looks through it <eleryn> what does he want? * Dernwine jumps when her brother suddenly taps her on the shoulder... "Mind if I join you, stableboy?" <Sphinx> *As sarcastic as he can be*Ale <Arawan> Who is your leader? <Sphinx> Herbs * Toby rides behind Aurora quietly, but definitely not putting his pipe away, looking at the battle grounds, and noting that it looks like a win for the hometeam * Dernwine smiles... perhaps she should reveal herself... now that her father is dead... <Arawan> Answer! Who...is..your...leader? * eleryn nearly throws the bag at him but continues to look for the herbs * Aurora rides out in front and looks at the elf "I...I am" she says * Toby looks at Aurora
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 22:48:06 GMT -5
* Arawan looks to the hobbit * Toby stops his pony immediately * eleryn takes them out and hands them to kementari <Arawan> What business do you have here in Mirkwood, you should be tending to your ponies in the Shire. * Dernwine look over at Elfwine as he squints at the horizon, trying to see the shoreline... "What news, brother? Are we still going to Umbar?" <eleryn> i have to go greet the perian * eleryn runs off to see the halflings * eleryn sees Arawan and sighs. <eleryn> suilad perian! * lonelyelf observes the halflings on their 'horses' from a distance * Arawan turns and sees eleryn "Well, uh...this is my leader, Eleryn" * Sphinx is treated by Kementari with herbs. He begins to slowly feel better. Some strength returns <Sphinx> I need to rest * Aurora 's cheeks colour and she stares at the elf with hate in her eyes * eleryn walks up to who she presumes is the leader * Sphinx is helped by Kemen and a couple of elf soldiers to a bed * eleryn dismisses Arawan * Arawan nods and walks away <eleryn> sorry about that, i was attempting to help a fallen soldier. * Arawan turns and holds up three fingers to Aurora "Read between the lines!" * Arawan walks back to camp <eleryn> i am eleryn, captain of the gaurd <eleryn> *guard * Toby whispers, "Eru" * lonelyelf chuckles * Toby says, "So that is our welcome for defeating the barrow wights!!" <Sphinx> (omg . Eleryn, slay him) * Aurora looks at eleryn and says "I am Aurora Took of the Shire, and this is my cousin Toby...we were directed here by the elves of Rivendell, I was told a friend of mine could be found here...his name is Sphinx. Have you seen him?" * Aurora looks at Toby and silently prays him to be quiet * eleryn nods. "yes, i have. follow me back to camp and i'll find him for you." * eleryn turns and leads the way * Aurora nods and follows eleryn, bidding the rest of the hobbits to follow * Arawan nods and shoves a dagger in his throat * Toby catches Aurora's glance and decides to keep quiet * lonelyelf looks at sphinx * eleryn reaches the camp and leads Aurora and Toby to Sphinx's bed * Dernwine glances north again, then back at Elfwine when he takes her by the hand... "Tolwyn... we have changed course we are going to Dol Amroth." She gasps... whispers "Mother's homeland? Where... where..." Elfwine smiles halfheartedly and squeezes her hand, "Yes, where our grandfather lives, and the uncles we've only heard stories about... we will finally meet them!" * lonelyelf stands back. * eleryn leaves them and goes to find lonely * Toby looks down at Sphinx, and can't help but to whispers, "Sphinx.. " upon recognizing his face * Sphinx awakes and sees Toby <Sphinx> I have died and gone to Hell * eleryn looks around * Sphinx barely keeps his eyes open * Toby doens't get the joke, "You haven't died my friend! You'll be fine, and we have brought the hobbitry-in-arms! " * lonelyelf stands behind a tree * Sphinx gives eleryn a "Please kill me now" look * Aurora looks at Sphinx and tries to smile "Sphinx, ar- are you alright? What has happened here?" <Sphinx> I had a run in with a spear, and then an arrow, and then a sword <Sphinx> It wasn't fun
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 23:11:56 GMT -5
* Sphinx thinks of something suddenly <Sphinx> Aurora, any news of Draco? <Aurora> None that I have heard. We have been traveling as fast as we can but still no word, I wish I could say otherwise... <Sphinx> Well, I'm glad to see your okay. And you Toby Took, it is nice to see you alive, I think * Toby looks to Aurora, "Wait cousin! We recieved the letter several days back!" <Aurora> Actually....*reaches into her bag and pulls out a letter that she recieved a short while ago and hands it to Sphinx* I do believe we have had word * Sphinx reads the letter <Sphinx> So they are going to Umbar <Sphinx> We can't wait here any longer <Aurora> But youre hurt...Are you sure you can? Sphinx> Of course I can <Sphinx> I still have to kill Menel <Sphinx> We must make for Umbar <Sphinx> All of us * Toby shudders at the name "Menel" that he heard mentioned frequently at the council <Sphinx> All peoples of the North must be gathered * lonelybrbelf is now known as lonelyelf * Aurora nods and goes to get her troops ready once more <Sphinx> Elves, Hobbits, Dwarves * Sphinx tries to get out of bed, but ends up falling down in pain <Toby> Can we not just stop for perhaps, one night, have a nice supper, then a nice dinner, .. get back on our feet? <Sphinx> NO! <Sphinx> We must move quickly * Toby jumps with a start * Toby offers a hand to Sphinx * Sphinx gets to his feet, shakily, and stands tall * Sphinx slaps the hand away <Sphinx> I don't need your help * Toby sighs and puts his hand in his overcoat pocket * Sphinx limps over to his horse and takes a few more herbs to finish the healing process
((Little time jump here.....))
* Sphinx sits up from a bed. He obviously passed out after leaving his tent and was carried back. He sees Kemen sleeping in a chair not far from him. His whole body aches, and he can barely move <Sphinx> Ouch * eleryn walks around trying to find lonely, begining to believe she was dreaming * lonelyelf sees eleryn and smiles
((And a name change... Lonely is Drulak for those of you who don't know))
* Sphinx feels light headed still <Sphinx> I lost more blood then I thought * eleryn stops and sighs * Sphinx again tries to get up, but does not have the strength <Sphinx> *thinking*How am I going to kill Menel in this condition * Drulak steps out from behind a tree in front of eleryn * Aurora walks about the camp and studies it as well as the people in it, some of them she knows, others she doesnt. "How are we going to do this..." she whispers almost silently
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 23:18:32 GMT -5
* eleryn laughs <eleryn> finally found you * Drulak smiles <Drulak> how long has it been?.. * Aurora comes up beside Sphinx, "You doing any better?" <eleryn> entirely too long <Drulak> ..yes.. <Drulak> but it was necessary to stay hidden.. * eleryn tilts her head but decides not to ask * Toby sits just outside the camp beside a small cooking fire, frying tomatoes and mushrooms <Sphinx> Not sure, I might be better, and I might be dead * Drulak quickly decides to change the subject <Drulak> how have you been? <Aurora> Well, I hope youre better then.. <Sphinx> I do to <Sphinx> Hey, could you get me some water, or ask someone to, or something <eleryn> busy as of late. plenty of battles, traveling... the prince always asks for me to acompany him. <Aurora> Sure, I'll be right back <Drulak> ah..the prince * Drulak ponders something for a fleeting second but quickly puts it aside <Sphinx> Thank you * Aurora goes away for a short time and when she returns she carries a cup of cool water for Sphinx and smiles * Kementari wakes up but, she does not open her eyes. She listens to the things around her and thinks about what had happened that morning * Sphinx smiles, weakly, and takes the water * Toby sings to himself as he cooks and watches the folks in the camp <Sphinx> Thank you Aurora. Your a jewel among your kind <Drulak> how is he faring? * Sphinx sips the water, feeling it's coolness refreshing his aching muscles and bones * eleryn half laughs. "Same as always." * Drulak nods * Aurora smiles again and says "Im going to go check how Toby is doing, you try to relax alright?" * Kementari feels a slight pain in her leg. Must have been a wound she hadn't treated yet <Sphinx> Tell him I said Hi <Aurora> I will <Sphinx> I am curious of how he will react * Sphinx can barely stay awake, but feels he must. He continues to sip the water * Kementari opens her eyes but doesn't move from the postition in which she was sleeping * Aurora goes off to find Toby and finds him quickly thanks to the heavenly smell of tomatoes and mushrooms "I thought I might find you here Toby" * Sphinx looks over at Kementari and sees her eyes open <Sphinx> Hi <Toby> Aurora, I made you an afternoon snack! * Kementari looks over at Sphinx and sits up in the chair <Kementari> Hello. Feeling any better? <Aurora> Thanks! It smells wonderful <Sphinx> Not really <Sphinx> Or, at least I don't know * eleryn starts to ask where Drulak went but stops. <Sphinx> I am not near death, but I can barely move <Aurora> Oh, by the way, Sphinx said to tell you he said "Hi". * Sphinx ponders for a second which is the worst <Kementari> ..I might have some herbs left that might help, if you want them.. <Sphinx> Okay, I guess I am a little better <Sphinx> Don't worry * Drulak cuts her off "i have traveled far to seek you..when i heard your army was nearing mirkwood i made haste.." <Sphinx> Save them, you may need them later * Sphinx sips some more water <Toby> He did?? *serves Aurora her snack, and takes some for himself* <Sphinx> We did the impossible today, you realize that * Aurora begins to eat the delicious meal and nods, "He did, just now when I went over to see how he was doing"
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 23:27:53 GMT -5
<eleryn> we needed all the help we could get. Menel defeated us and wounded the prince * Kementari leans foreward in the chair. Her leg was still aching and had some kind of wound in it. She did well in hiding the little pain that came from it * Kementari nods, "Yes." <Sphinx> Are you alright * Sphinx senses something, but can't name what * Kementari nods again, "Yes, I'm fine." <Sphinx> If you aren't, it's okay * Drulak stares off into the distance for a moment..and then shudders at some sudden horrible memory <Toby> And how -is- he doing? Last night he looked terrible. Not that he ever looks good. But last night he looked especially terrible <Sphinx> I have never really talked with you for very long, yet you have saved my life twice <Drulak> Menel IS very powerful <Sphinx> I am in your debt <Aurora> He looks better, still hurt though. <eleryn> i have killed her once. others have killed her as well, but she is still here. * Kementari nods while glancing at her leg <Toby> I assume there are Elvish healers here <Sphinx> (Just smile and nod Lonely, we don't know how it happened either. She's like Jason or something) <Toby> There are many people around <Aurora> Yes, there are. We are in very good company. * Drulak manages a nod..but he seems distracted..clearly bothered by something <eleryn> what is it? <Drulak> im not..sure yet * Menel walks across the opens fields of the Brown Lands. It was the second time she was defeated in that forest. Her beast was hoovering over head, she calls him down, mounts him and flies over whats lefts of her army * Basanistes sits in his tower, tapping his fingers on his throne. He is enraged, but will wait to take out his anger on the one who deserves it * Toby eats his snack, "Do you think he'd like me to visit him?" Basanistes> That foolish Nazgul better hurry and get her back here * Aurora smiles and tooks at Toby, "You never know until you go over there and try" * Menel sees another fell beast on the skies, it was coming at her. She lands her beast and watches as the Witch-King lands beside her * eleryn starts heading back to camp <Menel> Witch-King> Lord Basanistes wishes to see you in Purgos. He must have word immediantly. * Toby nods to Aurora, and gets up, "Put the fire out for me? I'm going to visit Sphinx!" * Drulak follows * Menel nods and snaps the reins in her hands. She gives it a tight jerk and the beast takes off again. She flies to the tower as the rest of her army trails behind <Aurora> Alright * Menel builds up what power she has left as she knows what is next. She dismounts her beast and walks up the stairs into the Tower * Aurora puts the fire out and rests against a rock "I'll just relax here for a bit" as she begins to fall asleep * Dernwine sits on the stern of the ship still, talkig to her brother... just got the news they are going to Dol Amroth * Menel stands in the doorway with her arms crossed over her chest * Toby trots off happily to find Sphinx, calling "SPHINX! SPHINX!" all over the camp
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 23:37:29 GMT -5
* Basanistes sits in his throne, slouching, with his head rested on his palm. He is in full battle armour, a large red suit of steel, and at his side is his large axe, Kakos * Menel eyes Basanistes up and down before walking in. She doesnt even bother to bow * Basanistes sees Menel's insolence, but does not care * Basanistes stands <Basanistes> Well, how goes the campaign in Mirkwood? * Menel stares at Basanistes <Menel> I think you know how it goes. <Menel> Or else, you would have not called me here. <Basanistes> Yes, but I want to hear you say it * eleryn notices that Drulak's hand is cut and stops <eleryn> why didnt you tell me? <Menel> ..I failed. * Dernwine turns to Elfwine... "Mama used to talk about Dol Amroth and our grandfather all the tiem when I was little... she would tell me stories" <Drulak> i didnt want to bother you..its nothing i havent experienced before really.. <Basanistes> Yes, you did. Oh, another question. Is anyone dead, Sphinx, Eleryn, Legolas, Mattheapar? * Drulak smiles * Menel grits her teeth, "No." * eleryn looks around for something to use as a bandage <eleryn> there will be some at camp * Drulak rips a piece off his cloak for her <Basanistes> No, they aren't. So, you can't defeat Mirkwood or kill anyone of importance, but you can invite one of the enemy into your camp <Basanistes> And not kill him either * eleryn smiles and wraps his hand up nice a tight * Drulak flexes his hand * Menel turns her head away, pretending to be looking at something else * Dernwine smiles, continues talking to Elfwine.. "She would tell me about walks on the beach with her papa and brothers... do you think our uncles are still alive, elfwine?" <Basanistes> Look at me when I am speaking to you * Menel shift's her eyes back to Basanistes <Dernwine> *Elfwine squeezes his sister's hand... "I do not know... i hope so... it will be hard to tell them of mother's death..." <Drulak> thank you old friend <Basanistes> I feel I made a mistake bring you back to life <Dernwine> But she died so long ago... *turns to Elfwine, tears in her eyes* Elfwine, I barely remember what her face looks like... it has been far too long <Basanistes> I should have left you and that fool Saiven dead * Baranor looks out over the helm, to the vast sea standing in front of him <Basanistes> Sphinx is twice the soldier you are, maybe I should have spoken with him about joining my army <Drulak> its been a long time since i saw anyone close to me <Menel> But, you didn't. If you want to fix what you think is a mistake, do it now. <Basanistes> Your insolence is beginning to annoy me * Menel raises her eyebrow * Basanistes picks up Kakos, the really big freak'n axe <Dernwine> *Elfwine reaches under her helmet and wipes away her tears... "Do not worry, sister... perhaps we shall see her soon... in these great battles we most likely will die..." * eleryn starts wondering about where he went * Drulak knows what she is thinking * Menel eyes the axe and looks back up to Basanistes * Dernwine smiles at him... "Now death seems a reassuring thought... " sighs <Basanistes> You think you could defeat me, don't you <Basanistes> That is why you show no fear <Menel> If that is why you think I show no fear.
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Post by Menel on Jun 29, 2005 23:46:37 GMT -5
* Baranor gaez out over the horizon and can now see a small port forming into shape "Dol Amroth! Land ho!" * Basanistes pops his neck. His bones cracking echo thoughout the tower <Basanistes> (Oh, by the by, the Necro is about 8 feet tall, just so you all know) <Dernwine> *Elfwine squeezes her hand once more, "Tolwyn, now that father is d-.... gone.... have you considered revealing your identity?" * Dernwine sighs, "I will think on it brother... come, land's been sighted... let us go see the home of our mother" * Baranor glances behind him and sees Lord Eomer's son, talking with a stableboy * Baranor sighs and walks over to the boys * Menel blinks and eyes the axe once more. She made no move to draw Ruin. She made no move to do anything in fact.. <Toby> (( toby is running around the camp trying to find his "friend" Sphinx)) * eleryn looks around at the troops scattered about the camp. many are injured. she sighs, knowing they will have to march again soon for anoher battle. * Dernwine and Elfwine stand and hurry to the railing(?), Elfwine going over to some marshals/captains to talk, herself standing alone * Drulak nods to eleryn <Drulak> do what you must <Basanistes> Silent, that's a change * Baranor walks over to the boys * Dernwine adjusts her helm * Drulak smiles <Baranor> Lord Elfwine, I give you my most sincerest of apologies, for your father's passing. <Baranor> He was a great man, and he'll be missed <eleryn> there is nothing left to do. i just have to wait for the order from legolas to march * Baranor puts his hand on his shoulder * Elfwine bows slightly to Baranor... "Thank you... I miss him greatly... as do all the Eorlingas" <Baranor> I am sure you do, and time for great grievance will be needed. But now, I call upon you, Lord of Rohan, to bear arms and help me fight this war. * Basanistes swings his axe down on the floor, shattering tile a foot away from Menel * Elfwine is almost the spitting image of his Father in the War... * Drulak collapses * Baranor smiles and turns to the stableboy <Baranor> You do not have to fight. It is your choice, my lad. * Elfwine grins, and unsheathes Guthwine quickly, "I shall fight... till victory or death!" * Menel looks down at the shattered tile, and back up at Basanistes. She began to think (sheildng her thoughts, of course) of her mind spell and if she was capable of trying it on the Necromancer * Drulak sways slightly and blinks * Dernwine watches the Gondorian converse w/ her brother about TEN FEET AWAY... smiles * eleryn tilts her head <Drulak> well i must rest a while..i am quite weary * Baranor trots back to the helm "Make dock for Dol Amroth!" * Drulak dares not mention the gigantic scar on his chest... * Basanistes holds the axe on his shoulders, not guarding himself or anything * Drulak begins to walk away, but collapses from sheer exhaustion...which is rare for him * eleryn nods "there is a tent you can use up ahead" * Dernwine looks at her reflection in the water... checking her disguise... thinks "it's been 6 years and still none but Elfwine know... they have never seen through it unless I show them myself..* * eleryn runs over * Baranor turns and sees his men close the sails and turn the oars west * Drulak is sweating feverishly <eleryn> Drulak whats wrong? * Dernwine checks her sword, bow, quiver... yup all ready * Dernwine does Spongebob yell... "I'm READY!"
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