The Second Battle OF The Gladden Fields(The Attack Of The New Shadow)

[The Necromancer]

OOC:While I am RPing, my name will be Rytandur, since the Necromancer isn't apropirite for the good side.
IN: Rytandur sat in the heavily burnt Gladden Fields. He remembered the days after Sauron fell. Times were happy, Rytandur the Dwarf had gotten elves (those who stayed), other dwares, and hobbits to drive out most of the evil things lurking in the Misty Mountains and had a few Dwarves even live in the Gladden Fields. The three races also built a stronghold in the Misty Mountains, because a new power was growing in Harad. The stronghold was called Veciso. Then the Orcs came when the Dwarves were away, and set fire to the Gladden Fields. When Rytandur returned to the fields, he sat in shock, as he was now. Presently, Rytandur was pondering about hobbits, as he did alot, when he heard a great horn, and a roaring yell. He knew right away what is was, and he knew the Orcs also had a stronghold he evidently missed. Rytandur sounded his horn, which was indeed, The Horn of Rohan. Hobbits and Dwarves came rushing down the slopes, but Elves were nowhere to be seen. Rytandur let out a war cheer, and both sides charged. Then....

[arisen pheonix]

the sides clash engaged in an inticate dance of death as in most battles acts of heroism are displayed and forgotten in the fight they are joined at the far end of the field by a single person who begins to attack the orcs who are suprised for a moment then they charge the newcomer

[The Necromancer]

Slowly the Orcs begin to take hold until they have the newcomer, Rytandur, and some hobbits together. Then the Orcs start to sing a dreadful, dreadful, song.

'Long ago in dark holes, we were born and so were trolls, now we laugh as they come near, tra! tra! tra! Now we give our battle cry! RAA! RAA! Now we-' Suddenly a great roar came out of the hills from Veciso. 'The Elves! The Elves!' Some young hobbits yelled. But it looked grave, for it looked as though the Elves were fleeing. Suddenly, thousands of Elves stopped, turned, and ran back to Veciso. The battle continued, and the great yelling of Elves and Trolls could be heard. 'We need to get to Veciso!' Yelled Rytandur to a little hobbit. Everyone prepared to charge the Orcs. Then, another horn blew and out of East came men, galloping on horses. The Orcs attacked when the army turned to look, and Rytandur was cut across the ribs.

[arisen pheonix]

the newcomer struggles back to her feet weak from the onslaught she drops her form to save strenght and continues to battle with the maggot folk working slowly but steadily towards the army

[tylerkelly246]

They screamed at the sight of the elves who had hidden themselves under their cloaks of brown and grey. They lungged themselves athe the orcs. The one who made the loud, distinct battle cry, Strlgon, rushed toward the nearest orc. He pulled out the sword thanr'or and sliced right through the orcs large neck. It fell to the ground of the Gladden Fields, black blood coming out of its neck all the way down. It lay. Strlgon, turned to other orcs and ran toward them. He slay many that day, including one of the orc Leaders, Benlaw'or. His clan abandoned his body and ran for the misty mountains. But not before the elves could shoot most of them down with arrows.

[The Necromancer]

OCC:This part of the RP is in Veciso, the great Fortress in the Mountains
IN: 'What news have you?' said Rytandur. He had just woken up. The newcomer had found him, uncouncious and cut across the ribs, and ran him up to the mountains. From there one of the elfs had taken him to the healers rooms and his ribs were slowly being magicly fixed. ' Well, sir,' said an nervous hobbit,(who was the desent of Master Samwise)'the battle has been in our hands for three days now.' 'Three days! How long have I been asleep?!' Yelled Rytandur in rage. 'For that long, sir. Right after you were cut the Dunedain came out of the north, and slew many orcs, along with some elves coming out of our stronghold. The Orcs and about gone, and the trolls have been dead for two days.' Yes, I wondered about the trolls. Who killed them?' Asked Rytandur ' Well sir-'
'Enough of this sir! You know me well Dwindledine son of Samwise! Now who killed the trolls!' 'Well Ry, most of them were killed by the newcomer and Strolgon. One by the dwarves, and one, by(blushing) me.'

[arisen pheonix]

the newcomer comes into the healing rooms tosee how rytandur was doing draped in a heavy cloak only her honey colored eyes gleam out from the shadows 'do not waste your anger on your freind, more battles will come soon enough' she said tossing the hobbit some athelas she had collected to replenish the dwindling supply she stopped a few feet from the bed her eyes seeming to glow brighter the nearer she came

[tylerkelly246]

" Hello. I am Mirank'a. I have come from the misty mountains with grave news... Strlgon then walked in to see all of the company.
" Rytandur, are you all right? Has your side been too badly damaged? Rytandur sat up very slowly. The magic seemed to be working. He no longer needed the herbs to breathe. " Thank you my friend. I am better than I was three days ago. But, how does the battle face up?
Strlgon looked sad. He reached into his elven pouch given to him by Isludaer, the elven wizard. he pulled out a schitmier, the small sword of the small hobbit, web'sle. " Alas, web'sle has fallen to the orcs. He died valiently killing three large orc half-breeds. He will never be forgotten. We buried him on top of the Carkathi'an mounds to the south. May he sleep in peace.
Mirank'a walked over to rytandur and proceeded to speak. This is what she had to say...

[The Necromancer]

'We have figured out who the man is responsible for the Orcs.' Right away Rytandur and the others turned that way. 'Tell who now!' said Rytandur, hoping up and getting his battle gear. ' The dark men of Harad.' Strlgon the elf and the newcomer also got their gear back on, ready to ride. ' Wait before you leave, and pray hear this. The men have moved to Mirkwood, The Iron Mountains, and The North.' Rytandur suddenly knew what to do. 'Strlgon, get your people ready to ride to Mirkwood, for that is where you will fight your part. You newcomer, what your name may be, ride to the North and fly! That is where we are most defensless. Ride into Rohan and gather all folk that will come. Tell them you are a great friend of Rytander Hardshell of The Iron Mountains, they will come. I, I must ride to the Iron Mountains(or hills as hobbits called them). My path will be tough and long, but I can take it. I will ride 'round Mirkwood rather then through it. For I can't afford to lose any Dwarves in battle. From there I will cut Northeast and cross the River Running. Then I will see if I can take some men from Long Lake, since you Strlgon will have all the elves. From Long Lake I should hope to lead a strong army to the Mountains. Whats paths have you to choose?

[The Necromancer]

OCC: Well, I have made my decison. I would like you, Strlgon and newcomer(please state name and race in next post)to make your posts in Veciso and tell me what path you are choosing. Remember, you Strlgon are going to Mirkwood and you newcomer are going to the north.
I thought all our armies(presuming newcomer is a hobbit or man, because we won't have this many elfs.) could take five thousand and leave five hundred here to protect the fort. newcomer, can you be one of the men riding from the east in on the horses that I wrote about in my secound post?
IN: Rytandur the dwarf sat on his horse Durin thinking. He was going to Moria, the old dwarf kingdom( the new one being Veciso) to get more dwarves for the battle of the Mountains. He was leading all of five thousand dwarves to Moria, along with fellow leaders Dain Ironfoot III and Eiviln the Balrog downer. He had killed Durins bane shortly after the fall of Mordor. They had been riding hard for about three hours. Just then Rytandur looked up and saw great fire and smoke flowing out of Moria, even though he was a little less then thirty leagues away. Rytandur, deciding to take tiny rest, got everyone quiet. ' If you look into the west, you can see the flames and smoke of Moria. With the dwarves in Moria, I thought that coming out I would have at least the strength of eight thousand in all. Now it looks as if we won't have any. Shall we go to Moria hoping for somthing good, or head to the hills?' This caused many a mummur. Some said Moria, others said the Iron lands, a small few just wished for home. Suddenly Dain spoke up. 'It is obvious what we must do. There is no chance is saving Moria, so why not fly to the hills?' This caused cheers and boos. Then Ry spoke again. ' No, let us aid our brothers and sisters in Moria.' 'Yay, let us go to Moria, no matter how grim.' said Eiviln. 'Then it is settled! Let us fly to Moria!' Off went the dwarves, what a sight it was indeed, to see dwarves flying this way and that on horses. Indeed eagles for miles round laughed.
' Do you want us to fall, as well as the hills?' Questioned Dain to Rytandur.
' I don't have time to bicker with you, Dain. No one is keeping you here, fly to the land of Iron.' Just then an arrow flew but Dains' head.

[arisen pheonix]

geminii countinued swiftly northward rains beat down across the land they must truely be hard pressed they had merely sent her out didnt ask for her name or anything all light overhaed was obscured making the darkness more freindly to thoose who knew it she did not bother to give them a thought nor did they her

ooc:my caracter is a shifter human mix but my eyes are always the same color

[tylerkelly246]

Strlgon pulled his cloak over his head. He reached into his pouch and pulled out 2 spheres of white crystal. He put it near Rytenderur and gave a low humm.
here my friend, take this and keep in contact with me. this is the sphere of truth given to me by gandalf himself
With that he ran outside and charged toward the guild. Coming out, he had with him 5000 men. Each had a leader of the groups. There were the desert men, the swamp men , the mountain men, the ocean men, and the dark men. These are all bands of men brought together by gandalf to help fight against the shadow. With a loud cry, they ran toward Mikwood and never looked back.

[The Necromancer]

Rytandur stopped, and told Eivilyn to hold the group. Ry rode back on Durin about 500 feet, and picked up the arrow. Riding back to the front, the three leaders conversed. Never had any of them seen it, and it seemed to be made of mithril. 'ON!' Yelled Rytandur. They reached the bridge and saw nothing except smoke. Eivilyn rode forward to Moria and saw many dwarves working. 'It is ok my friends!' He called back, and right away Rytandur rode up. Dain was less quick to the front. 'What is going on here, my good dwarves!' The dwarves just continued working. 'You, young dwarf, speak to me!' The dwarf looked up, and there was anger in his eyes, and he could tell this was not one of their kind. 'Speak!' Eivilyn thundered. 'For I am Eivilyn! Balrog killer!' At this dwarves looked up, and many drew their swords. Then Dain spoke. ' We may have long ago made friends, but I can see you made alliances with men, dark men. We will leave.' And so the dwarves turned in sorrow.

[arisen pheonix]

geminii passed a few riders she slowed and cried go! ride to our aid her outstreched illuminated left hand pointed towards the south rumor passed quickly that a shadow rider was gathering help for the battles at gladden feilds by the end of the fourth day she had gathered 300 calvery and 150 mounted archers

ooc:am i supposed to bring these people back to the feild or what?

[The Necromancer]

OOC: No, you ride to the north to fight the evil men of Harad, just as Strlgon is riding to Mirkwood(Strlgon can you change it to elves) to fight Harad, and I am riding to the Iron Hills to fight. Strlgon it is your turn to post.

[tylerkelly246]

Strlgon pulls out the sphere of truth and puts it in the palm of his hand. It starts to emit a low white glow.
Rytandur, can you hear me. It is strlgon. I have reached Mirkwood. There seems to be a deep shadow that covers the land. I ask what you would like of me to do? I have come into contact with a small pack of southernly dwarfs. They have the mark of Gandalf on their wrist. They are friends of the alliance.

With that, strlgon stood on top of a mound with him band of elves and dwarfs. He looked down across the valley. To his eyes, he could see very little due to a great shadow. He led these and himself down very slowly into the heart of Mirkwood and found little hope.

[arisen pheonix]

geminii led those willing to come towards the men of harad only resting when her horse could go on no more it was nearing sunset on the second day when they found the campshe bid the warriors to wait choosing nine of the swiftest and most silent she took them into camp they carefully went through the campstealing weapons and horses soaking supply tents in oil and sabotaging war and seige machines then they retreated back to their own camp to prepare for the suprise attack

just before dawn horns sounded all around the camp it was dangerous spreading their troops this thin but it was the only way they could think of as soon the enemy was scurrying around looking for the army that wasnt to be seen she ordered the arrows loosed flaming shafts fell on the oil soaked tents creating confusion it was time to begin the plan she sounded a single note on a horn a small detachment from the south end of the enclosure rode down staying long enough to do damage then dissappering into the shadows on the east side of the feild the same thing was done with such presion that it appaeared to be only one small phalanax reapering all over the camp this attack strategy was shortlived for as soon as the sun rose the retreating soldiers would give away their positoion

[tylerkelly246]

Down the hill they traveled. At Strlgon's right hand Gorfendo'r, the new dwarf that he had come into contact with started coughing. He was not used to the smoke coming out of Mirkwood.
"Master Strlgon, how is it that there is no one around?
Strlgon answered"I do not know.
With that they, came closer to the forest of Mirkwood. Out of the air, came a loud shrill. Many Dragos (Dragons) flew out of the shadow. They had on their back, black mages. Under their breath, one could hear the chants of magic.
"ENUDA NEDA ECUFTRO JUTA'O
With that, loud thunder rolled into view traveling toward the company. Strlgon had no choice but to retreat back over the hill and think of what to do next...

[arisen pheonix]

as dawn approached geminii had the detatchmens withdraw this was the tricky part as the sun rose over the horizon she gave the signal to charge they were out numbered almost four to one she was counting on superior skills to win this one she didnt like the oods a bit but she at least would face them she drew her sword and rode up to the front lines as the armies crashed her sword caught the first of the on comers in the chest he sould be happy she thought he had a quick death she smiled to herself and went on counting on fiffteen she got an arrow in her shoulder she ripped the arrow out it was odd far to light even for a good shaft she decided to keep it and find out what devilry was behind it a cry rang out behind her she whirled her second in command was about to get gutted she grabbed a spear from someones cold flesh it seemed like she would catch him on aware but at the last moment he turned the spear went through his side but not before he could throw his knife at herit sliced across the side of her neck the loss of blood was dizzying the last thing she remebered was her second, brego shaking himself lose of his attackers body and rushing to her aid then she desende into the cool blackness

[whiterider]

whiterider had travelled a long and dark road .His horse and his men (200)were weary but at last he had reached mirkwood ,a shadow lay on the land but soon enough he heard the sound of soldiers in the distance .Not knowing if they were friend or foe he released a messanger pigeon with a message that only an ally could read
"I whiterider come witrhe 200 srong warriors of the dundain and I offer my services to you Strlgon for to rid this land of the forces of evil.
We are camped on the Nothern boundaries ,use the pigeon to reply and we shall move out at your word" WR

[tylerkelly246]

Everything looked grim. Blackness was everywhere. The dragos were cirlcling around everything and evryone. Something had to be done.

[Ecthelion]

Whne all looked gloom many saw a black shadowy figure riding in on a night black horse. It was Nain one of the strongest dwarves of The North. He jumped off his horse and turned his attention to the Dragos. He grabbed a dead man's bow and arrow's and shot at the Dragos not trying to do any damage. Soon, as he expected a Drago swooped down, Nain reached in his cloack and pulled out a sharp axe. He threw it a *plop* the sorcerer fell to the ground. As the dragon kept coming Nain shot a black mist at the beast, devouring it's skin. He wispered a spell and up lept the bone dragon. Like a puppet master Nain ordered the dragon around fighting others slowly, but surely taking them out.

[whiterider]

whiterider and his men waited patiently wondering what could be delaying a response

[arisen pheonix]

geminii woke groggily from the cool blackness she sat up gingerly studing the plain fabric of the tent where was she? her weapons were in a pile near the table with the maps she moved clusily to her feet and over to the table someone stepped into the tent it was brego and from the look of him he had resently been in the feild "what happened' she demanded

[whiterider]

Whiterider having waited long enough decided to move out .Suddenly one of His scouts returned with reports of battle .At once whiterider and his men were on horseback and were in formation galloping toward the dim of the fighting .They arrived in time to see dragons circling in the air ,ignoring them,whiterider and his company galloped forward to observe the battle more closely ,trying to find those in charge whome he could aid

[arisen pheonix]

not waiting for brego to answer she got up and picked up her weapons he folowed her as she stepped outside the tent survaying the area brego said she had only been out for two watches and not much had changed she reached up fingering the bandages on her neck damp with blood a scout came in she went over to see what news he brought

[whiterider]

Greetings , the scout announced saluting. I have come from my commander Whiterider bearing this message(which he began to read aloud)
"I Whiterider have come with 200 elite Dunedain warriors skilled in archery ,fighting on horseback and single combat. I have come to offer my services for your worthy cause .Although my numbers are few you will find that these are no ordinary warriors but warriors of exceptional valour and skill .I wait now in a location close by for your response "
WR
with that the messanger waited to take back a message to whiterider

[arisen pheonix]

geminii heartened by the news quickly scribled a note of acceptance and sent the messenger on the way

[whiterider]

Whiterider began to move out having received the note and was quickly on his way.The terrain was hard but soon he was within a ew miles of his allies camp .Suddenly a noise to his right disturbed him and it took whiterider a moment to realise he was being ambushed by a small band of orcs.The orcs had obviously underestimated their strength and were easily dispatched,however he found this to be grim tidings as it meant there must be a far greater force close by.With this they spurred on there horsesd and reaching the cmp reported to Gemini to tell the grim news

[arisen pheonix]

"damn the maggot folk! winds curse them! rot their eyes!"geminii muttered upon hereing the news continued a string of colorful and vivid curses as she showed whiterider(?) to the war tent where brego and the luetenents(sp?) were waiting

[Ecthelion]

Nain walked into the tent bloodied and bruised. He reported that most of the Dragos were down ,but some had prevailed. He asked for a chair and quickly fell asleep in it.

[whiterider]

Whiterider viewed the maps which lay on the tables ." These orcs are too close for comfort and I believe we shall have to eleminate them quickly.Seeing how we met a patrol party it means they musn't have any strong defences set up but are merly relying on manpower to defend themselves temporarly ,which also indicates they will attack soon.A swift ambush may be the best approach but looking at these maps perhaps we could sneak some catapults and mangonels up there and bombard them as their location seems to be in a valley,what do ye think?"

[arisen pheonix]

she nodded "we will need to scout the area" she walked out of the tent "are you afraid of heights?"

[whiterider]

"Not really ,why?" ,he follows Gemini out of the tent as she leads the way

[arisen pheonix]

"because i think a little aeril(sp?) scouting is in order" changes into a giant black eagle

[whiterider]

(yes for once some one else cant spell something :D .Its aerial my friend)

Whiterider jumps back in astonishment ,what on middle-earth is this ,
how did you do that ?

[arisen pheonix]

"i am half shifter and the only half blood of mi kind you will find"

[whiterider]

whiterider sits upon geminis back who then very swiftly takes flight and soon they are well above the ground ,leaving the people looking like ants below

[arisen pheonix]

"where do you think they are?"she said as she flew a large circle over the area

[whiterider]

"There" instructed Whiterider ,pointing to a deep valley surrounded by a ring of hills .They could just about make out a camp from there height but it was quite obviously an orc camp

[arisen pheonix]

"hold on" geminii went into a step dive toward the camp and landed on a small cliff where they could see the orcs without being spotted "should we stir them up a bit?"

[whiterider]

Sure why not , a little confusion cant do any harm ,i'll let you do the honours of starting

[arisen pheonix]

"lets see what are orcs most afraid of??"

[whiterider]

How about some fire !
With that Benjamin(my rp name) held up his staff and chanting a spell released a ball of fire down into the midst of the camp ,it struck the ground and splattered asunder like an egg , igniting everything it touched." ah ha that will shock them ,wait until they try to quench it" he chuckled with a grin , "water only spreads it"

[arisen pheonix]

turns into an ice eagle and is about to fly down and watch up close when she remembers benjamin cant shift so she turns into a large ice eagla and asks him if he wants to come

[whiterider]

"Sure , lets go" ,he says with a grin

[arisen pheonix]

once they were in the air again she went into a dive and pulled up 40 feet above the camp watching them scurry around like ants

[whiterider]

Their position is perfect for bombardment.I think we should pull back to our camp and bring up our catapults and Archers

[arisen pheonix]

geminii flew back towards the camp landing near where they had began and began to make arrangements

[whiterider]

Benjamin began to give out orders and soon a division of catapults ballistas ans maogonels were making their way to the mountain where the orcs where situated .two divisons of heavy archers accompanied them and three sub divisions of lancers went for protection .The convoy moved slowly as they were under heavy camouflage but soon they were in position

[arisen pheonix]

geminiii sprouted wings from her back and flew up in front to direct the assult with benjamin comanding also from the ground

[whiterider]

soon all was ready ,gemini hovered over head and then gave the signal by swooping backwards .With that , a noise like thunder errupted as every catapult let loose ,firing volley after volley of rocks and jars of lighting oil.The archers then stepped in and fired several quivers of lighting arrows.Soon the orc camp was like an inferno.However a small band of orcs were making an escape .quickly Benjamin ,organised his lancers and withinn an instant they were bearing down upon the orcs .The lancers broke into formation whilst galloping at full speed and soon the orcs were surrounded and slaughtered within a few seconds

[The Necromancer]

The inferno was slowly burning out, when out of the south a roar came with a sudden blackness. A dwarf, riding on a black horse rode straight through the camp and into the west. He was severly bruised, but looked ever strong. His axe was covered in blood, and he looked as though death was on his doorstep. There was the foul stench of Mordor on his body. Five dwarfs rode behind quickly on black horses, all looking the same. Finally the lead dwarf calappsed. A black smoke grew in the east.

[whiterider]

The growing darkness troubled benjamin. It was an ill omen and a sign of trouble to come

[The Necromancer]

When it was dark, a pounding sensation in Rytandurs head told him that he was alive. "After all the dark things," he mumbled, "I am very lucky to be breathing. Now I must figure out where I am." He was just about to look at a map when...

[The Necromancer]

When it was dark, a pounding sensation in Rytandurs head told him that he was alive. "After all the dark things," he mumbled, "I am very lucky to be breathing. Now I must figure out where I am." He was just about to look at a map when...

[whiterider]

When suddenly he was surrounded by a team of lancers .Quickly he was captured and taken to a camp .A stout warrior escorted him to a nearby tent .* Greetings sir*,I am Benjamin Cammander of some of the forces which you have seeen ,and may I ask you what you were doing here ?
because you are lucky to be alive ,my lancers nearly sliced you up as the thought you to be an orc in the darkness

[The Necromancer]

The Dwarf pulled his axe and had a glint of danger in his eyes. He said defensivly"I could slay you all if need be. Now tell me where I am. For I am Rytandur, Orc Slayer."