The Search for Hope(RPG)

[Dwarf Lord]

The Summer is waning, and falls hold is getting tighter. THe leaves are turning, and the warm is fading to a chill cold. But all is not well. Among the southern regions a force threatens the lands of many. All races have been beaten back. It is a time for the only hope, and a last ditch effort. A great counsel is being called of all the races. It will be decided there the future actions to be taken.
The counsel will be held at the great cit of Brennen. It is home to many inhabitants of all races. It will be the home of the last muster...


A large dwarf walks up the numerous stairs at the meeting hall of Brennen city. The building is a large complex shaped from marble brought down from the northern borders. The Dwarf reaches the top, and walks through the open oak doors. THe smell of fires, and alchol meets him as he enters. He had been sent to the counsel as the representitive of the dwarven community. He walked further into the building, and deeper into the darkness. The many windows of the hall had been covered for the winter. farther down he could see a large hall. The glare of fire was bright, and many voices could be heard, amplified by the lofty ceilings. He walked through a set of arches into a hall of immense size. MAny people were present. People of all different races. Some sitting, and others huddled around the large fire pits. He walked over to one of the many large dining tables, and seated himself on a stool.

[Nevavarein]

A beautiful elf with black hair came in and sat in a table looking at the fire as though she was lost in thought. Shhe heard footsteps and turned around. There was a dwarf coming in the doors, and she watched as he sat down. There was something familiar about him, though she did not know why.

[HobbitGirl]

A young, female hobbit with curly brown hair and bright green eyes that shone out from beneath her hood stepped into the lofty hall. She threw back the hood on her blue cloak and stood awhile slowly looking around the room. She saw several people, among them an elf with black hair and a large dwarf. She felt rather out-of-sorts, as there were no other hobbits present to strike up a pleasent conversation with. But then agian, times were rarely pleasent anymore...

[Ponte]

A young man with brown hair went into the hall, he had been sent as a representitive for the Lossoth and other men from the north. The man seated at one of the dinnertables.

[Muppsatan]

a man whit black hair n a winged toped helmet walks in slowly and takes a seat att 1 of the dinnertables he is a representativ from gondor
he looks around and he seez a hobbit strange to se one so far away from the hobbits land and an quite beutiful elf he sits next to a man that seems to be jus 21-23 years

[Dwarf Lord]

The dwarf sat alone watching the many peoples. One in particular caught his eye. An elf. The long dark hair seemed oddly familiar, but It was probably only a recollection of a traveller that had passed through his town long ago. He caught the elves eye, but looked away. Near the entrance there appeared a hobbit. The young hobbit seemed out of place among the large warriors, and dressy political leaders. He thought of asking her over, but he had never been one to start up conversations with strangers. He poured himself a glass of ale, and sat back watching the many personalties in the room.

[Anamatar IV]

Into the chamber walked a tall man. He saw many people around of all races. Dwarves, elves, and hobbits. The man (who is called Anamatar by all) sat down arounds the table and waited for the counsel to start.

[Phenix]

a tall elf is walking aound the big room untill He came to Búrun " hi búrun long time seen last what have you been doing al this time?"

[Ponte]

"Phenix, it must have been three years ago since I last saw you, I have almost done nothing, I have lived up in the north and tryed to live a good live, but the last years it has been cold winters and even for the lossoth it's hard times now, the orchs has attacked us sometimes to. What have you been doing? It's nice to see you again."

[Princess Vi]

A tall Elf with long golden blonde hair a pale blue seemingly translucent eyes and wearing a long silver dress and black cloak walks in and sits down next to the fire.

[Phenix]

" oh not much I've helpted some guys whit orcs in gondor and stuff like that"

[Dwarf Lord]

As the talk went on three men in long flowing robes entered through a back door in the hall. THey walked to a podium at the end of the hall, and called themselves to attention. " Excuse me! If I could please have your attention." One of the men called out over the din. " I will try to make this short seeing as we have limited upon our hands. Of course you all know that we are in a predicament. We are under attack by invaders from the south. So far no leader has shone himself. They have numbers to great to count, and have overcome whatever we have thrown at them. At this moment an effort has been made to foil them. An army of elves dwarves, and men have been summoned and sent out against them. It was our only hope, but if the reports are right all hope there was is now smothered. Men upon men have been pouring from the south. Thier numbers are estimated to outnumber ours...five to one." As the last word bellowed from the mans mouth shouts errupted from the crowd. Some gave words of incouragement, and others scorned them for unwise choices. " Please. Everyone Please be quite. We think that it would be best to turn away. To leave our land. We could fight to our deaths, but even now more men are coming up from the south. By tommorow there will be no army to hold them back, and nothing between them, and us. I advise all of you to return to your homes, and save whatever you can. They are expected to reach the city by the end of the week." THe man ended his speach, and looked out to all the grim faces. They were all silent. No one wanted to leave thier home, and move, but they knew that there was no hope for them in fighting.
" so what? I came all this way to be turned back with a message of ill fate, and evil tidings for my city?" A man cried from the back of the room.
" I did not say you couldn't fight, and make a last stand. But I'd advise not to. You would surely die." THe man at the podium said gravely. With that he turned and walked from the room followed by many shouts and questions.
THe Dwarf sat shocked. He could not believe what he heard. "No hope?" he questioned himself. He sat at his table as many of the people in the hall strided to the exits with great haste. He did not want to return home only to tell all his friends that they had to leave thier village. He would not stand for it.

[Anamatar IV]

Anamatar sat in the room silent. He did not want to leave the city. He slowly stood up and walked to the door. Ofcourse the army of the city was a grand one but the force from the south seemed too great. He had to leave. He wanted to fight. He wanted to make an inpenetrable wall of foes to protect the city from all attacks of the present and future. He knew that everyone else who attended the council wanted the same. But it was not possible.

[HobbitGirl]

The hobbit was stunned. There was no hope? How could that be? "Now think, Ashari, think!" she whispered to herself. "There has got to be some other way. There just has to." She ran every option that she could think of over and over in her mind, but the only logical choice was to flee. "I will not stand for it," she said to herself. Suddenly she stood up and said for all to hear, "There has got to be another way!" All eyes turned to look at the young hobbit. There was a brief silence in the room. Ashari was not embarassed; she just stood there, her fists clenched beneath her cloak and her green eyes flashing.

[Phenix]

" yea lets fight them, go home if you like to but I wil stay here and fight."

[Ponte]

"I will stay her and fight together with anyone else who will stay."

[Dwarf Lord]

Most of them that heard it shrugged them off with a menacing look. All of them wanted to stay, and fight, but what's the use destroying themselves, and thier family for nothing. But a few that had heart enough, and courage enough stopped, and gave a questioning look at the hobbit, and the others that felt that a fight should be mustered. But only a few actually stayed thier ground with the hobbit. As the few started to yell in agreement, and old bent figure huddled in one of the corners silenced them with a shout. " Do not be quick to decide. The perils that come from the south are unknown to any of you. If you stand you will fall." He snapped at them. " Your rash decision could mean the destruction of even more people then those who stand against them. LEAVE! Leave while there is still a sun to run under." He shuddered, and fell back in to the shadows watching some of the men turn, and walk from the room.
The dwarf that sat at one of the tables stood up glaring at the man. " Old man, do you have any idea what is at stake. Even if we leave this land what's going to stop them from following. If we stand and fight we will die, but die as bold, and Brave warriors. If we run we will die...but die as cowards running from the inevitable."
The man stepped from his corner. " They do not chase you." He stated in a calm manner. " They come for the power this land has that has lane hidden for centuries. It is the only thing standing betwen them, and true power. That power alone might be the only thing able to stand and fight the invaders. But it has been dormant for so many years. No one can tell if it still harbors the great powers it once did."
"What power do you speak of?" The dwarf asked. He had never heard of an ancient power.
"The powers bestoyed on the men of ancient. More of a kinship. They were given power over the skys, and all that dwells in it. It was a well used power. The men of ancient were noble, and true. THey used only in times of great danger. And it served it's purpose well. But as time passed the men were corrupted, and began to use thier power to gaain wealth, and control over other men. So it goes the unknown giver took the power from the men, and placed a gaurdian to protect it. It would never be allowed in the hands of the men again."
"But wouldn't the gaurdian see that we are in great need. It would surley not stand by, and watch the destruction of all that has come to pass. Would it?" The dwarf asked.
" I cannot say. This power is far beyond any of us, and to old for anyone to remember."
" Isn't there a way to find out. Where is the power hidden?"
" There is a way to find out, but I have never heard of any one even attempting the trip. It is through hard land that the path goes. It lies at the heart of the Misty mountains. Far to the east."
"It's worth a try. Of course it's worth a try. It might be our only hope, and I will not stand by, and watch as my home is destroyed! Will anyone else be by my side. I do not wish to go on a journey alone, but I will if I must."
" If you are to take the journey young dwarf then you will need my assitance." The old man said sitting into his chair.

[Ponte]

"If this it was has to be done then I will help you."

[Phenix]

"Me too."

[Anamatar IV]

Anamatar turned to the dwarf and the old man. "I will come but what time do we have. The mountains of mist are many days journey into the east and yet we have been summoned to leave by threat of attack by sunrise!" He walked over to the dwarf. "If we find this power and we come to a land devoured by evil. A barren wastland with slaves pouring over the hills making waste to what is born anew. What when we come and indeed all hope is lost and the remnants of the city are pursued and slain to the edges of the world?

[Princess Vi]

TInuviel stands up and wlaks to the center, closely followed by a large eagle. "I will go."

[Dwarf Lord]

" I do not know if, and what we will return to good sir, but I know that we should at least try. Unless you see some other option we have I think we should take this one. The journey might be longer then We would wish, but It's in the best interest of all the peoples of the nation." The old man said to Anamatar. " So I see we are all in for the journey then. If still want to go by sun-up then meet me here. We will leave with as great haste as we can manage. If you have a mount bring, if not I will have one for you. Pack stores for two weeks at least. The journey to the misty mountains will not be our final stop. Now go where you must, and rest." The old man sat back in his chair. If you could see his face you would see a smile. His plan had worked. A plan that might save the world. Hopefully no one would die in the process.

[HobbitGirl]

As everyone began to exit the hall, Ashari caught up with the dwarf. "I will go with you on your quest," she said. "I am sorry I did not say so sooner."

[Dwarf Lord]

" Of course good hobbit. all assitance is needed that can be mustered." The dwarf offered his hand to the hobbit. " My name is Perin ironshield, son of Lerin Bricknose."

[HobbitGirl]

The hobbit took Perin's hand and shook it. "I am Ashari Fairbairn of the Tower Hills. I am pleased to meet you, Perin son of Lerin."

[Anamatar IV]

When Anamatar left the room he paced to the dwarf now revealed as perin. "How do we trust this man? I have never seen him in the city yet he shows his face and advises us to go on a dangerous mission when we expect war? I will go but I shall do it warily."

[Muppsatan]

Ulath walks upp to the dwarf saying " i will help u whit the quest"

[Dwarf Lord]

"In my rash desicion I did not take into account if the old man was a traitor, or just a liar. I do not know if we can trust him, and I would not want to go out on a useless journey, and leave my family, and friends to an undesirable fate. But I don't see how running would be any better. At least there is some hope in this journey. I think the only way to solve this is to confront the old man." Perin looked up at anamatar, and then to the man that had come for the quest. " Good meet here at sunrise tommrow bring provisions enough for two weeks. If you do not have a mount a horse will be ready for you. I hope that old man brings a carriage. I am not riding on e of those beasts." Perin said shaking his head.

[Nevavarein]

nev. who was sitting, in her own thoughts suddenly looked up and said "I will come, I have been listening and thinking, and I do not want to go, but if i must, I must" nev. then walked to where Perin was and sat in a chair close to the others. "And I have not introduced myself have I, I am Princess Nevavarein Annúnrhosiel, Elven Princess of the Now lost land of Stars. Daughter of Minyadoion the king of Stars, and Pherdalion, the queen of stars."

[Princess Vi]

"I have not introduced myself either. I am the Princess Tinuviel of Lorien, daughter of Galadriel. I will do whatever necesary to save our homes." Tinuviel's face is like an unstopable storm, showing strentgh and terribleness, but hidden in the center is a place of calm. Her eyes are like a window to many things, or like a deep well. She pulls up her hood on her cloak and leaves.

[HobbitGirl]

Ashari noded to Perin and the others and then exited the hall. She returned to the inn in town where she was staying. Two weeks of provisions satisfying to a hobbit were prepared and put on her pony, Gabriella. The next morning, Ashari saddled and bridled Gabriella, and as an afterthought, saddled one more pony. Maybe Perin will change his mind about horses and ride old Blackwood here, she thought with a smile. She rode to the hall before sunrise on Gabriella, leading Blackwood beside her.

[Dwarf Lord]

"I did not know we had royal company in our midsts. It is an honor to meet all of you. If you do not already know my name I am Perin Ironshield, son of Lerin Bricknose." He bowed down as much as his girth would allow. " For now I am afraid I must go prepare for our journey. I will see you all at sunrise. Farewell." With that he walked from the hall, and into the dark night. He did not realize that he had been there for so long, but that mean he had lesss time to prepare then he thought. So he began to jog. When he finally came to the inn his legs were tired. He had only finished his first journey yesterday, and needed rest. He entered the inn, and called for the keeper. " Excuse me sir, but I am in great need. I was wondering if you would prepare two weeks worth of food for me. I will pay you well." The old inn keeper nodded, and bustled through the common room, and through a pair of swing doors, into what appeared to be the kitchen. He returned minutes later
"When do you need it ready by?" He asked
"By sunrise." Perin said looking at the man.
"It will be ready then." The man turned and walked over to a table full of locals by the look of them, and took orders for drinks. Perin stayed in the common room for awhile sipping at the ale he had bought, but when the room was nearly empty he left the common room, and went to his room. He cralwed into the down bed, and fell asleep.

[Princess Vi]

Tinuviel climbs up a large tree to her temporary flet that she built there for until they left on their quest(OOC: or whatever you'd call it! lol). A large eagle, owl, and hawk fly up to her carrying enough food for 2 weeks. She speaks softly to them "hello Steel Heart, Glorfindel, Golden Arrow. you must go back home and gaurd my horses. I don't think I'll need yuo much on this journey." Her hawk and eagle lower their heads and her owl hoots sadly. "but I *DO* need you to protect my horses." The eagle and hawk quickly look up and fly away, while her owl starts doing a little dance while hooting. Tinuviel laughes. "come on now, yuo don't expect Steel Heart and Brave Arrow to do it by themselves?" Her owl stops dancing and flies off. Tinuviel picks up the food and climbs back down the tree to her jet-black horse at the bottom. She puts the food in the saddle bags, then climbs back up the tree.

[Nevavarein]

nev. then went over to the inn and then to her room to get ready. I got my sword, bow, and checked my supply of arrows. After that, I then went to pack up my horse, Star. When I was finished, I went over to my room yet again, and waited for some sign to start to leave, and then fell asleep.

[Princess Vi]

Tinuviel sits down and looks up at the stars and sings the Balad of Gil-Galad. She waits for a sign taht it's tiem to leave. She eventually falls asleep.

[Anamatar IV]

the sun creapt over the hills the next morning. Anamatar was already awake. He slung his bow over his shoulder and hooked his sword to his belt. He shouldered his pack with 2 weeks of store and a few bundles of arrows. He mounted his horse and trotted to where the counsil had taken place the day before. He saw Perin there already. "Greetings." anamatar said.

[Princess Vi]

Tinuviel stands facing the sunrise, having been awake hours before. she turns and climbs down the tree, mounts her horse, and gallops faster than the wind to the place where the council was. She sees Anamatar and Perin already there. she dismounts and walks over. "greetings." She walks back towards where her horse is and sits down t wait for the others.

[Muppsatan]

ulath came just to see that perin, anamatar and tinuviel being there before him "Greetings" he says who is the ones to come whit us perin

[Princess Vi]

Tinuvie glances at Ulath then looks up towards the sky, then looks back down, waiting for them to leave.

[HobbitGirl]

Ashari arrived at the hall just as the sun was rising. She said her greetings to all present, then turned to Perin. "I know how you are not fond of horses, but I thought that you might ride my other pony Blackwood." Ashari then turned to the pony standing beside her and Gabriella, and said, "Blackwood, are you willing to bear a dwarf for many miles?" The pony, who's color was so dark that you couldn't tell whether he was black or not unless the sun struck his coat just so, nieghed and stamped with excitement. Ashari smiled. "Blackwood seems willing to bear you, Perin, but will you ride him? He is a faithful steed; his pace always remains steady and his footing never falters."

[Nevavarein]

I came with Star just before sunrise, and waited for the others, as I was waiting I thought of why Perin seemed so familiar, but shrugged the thought away as some of the others came

[Dwarf Lord]

"Greetings to all of you. I see that not everyone is present yet. including our guide. When he shows we will leave with or without the rest of our companions. As for your wonderful steed Ashari. I could not pass up such a wonderful offer to ride such a wondeful pony. I will gladly except Blackwood as a companion on our journey." Perin walked to the pony, and began to caress the horses mane. " Besides I will need to ride to keep up with the pace we have set for ourselves." Perin looked to the horizon where the sun was blazing among the fringed ends of the soft white clouds. The many hews, and colors were held dear in his heart. He always had felt some fateful connection to the sun. He began to worry though the guide that he had put so much trust in was showing himself a liar as of now.

[sauronbill]

They were all talking and waiting for the guide to arrive when they all heard someone coming. They all looked to the west and saw a dark rider galoping to them. The dark rider stop right in front of Nev. His horse was as dark as the night as it was his cloath. His two red eyes were the only thing they could see the darkness of his face. The dark rider did not leave the horse he stood and looked them all. After a good look he said with a cavern voice: "Greetings young heroes...I came to talk about business..."

[Dwarf Lord]

Perin looked up from the ground, and began to fiddle with his fingers. "Where was that old fool? Had he really just been an old fool?" Perin questioned himself. He didn't know, but the man had seemed so...he couldn't find the word to fit the discription. All he knew was that he believed him. As his mind began to waver on the subject the wizard could be seen walking from farther down the road. Perin gave a sigh of relief, and stood up from his post on the ground. " He is here!" Perin told all of his companions. " He did not fail us, he finally came."
" Hello." he said with a smile on his face. much different he seemed from when they had first met him. " A fine day this is for traveling." he tightened his belt, and looked to the sky. He looked down at all of the people that had shown up. " Well, what are you waiting for. I think it's about time we started don't you? or do you wanna sit around like bumps on a log all day?" Perins jaw dropped.
" You're at least and hour late!" He cried in frustration. " And you say we are holding you up." Perin bent down, and pick up his pack. He looked at the old man with a cold look of disgust.
" Oh come on now. If were going to be traveling together then I suspect we should start off right! I am Rakool." The old man bowed to them sweeping his hat from his head.

[Princess Vi]

Tinuviel nods sharply to Rakool to show him that she heard him, then turned to the dark rider. Tinuviel dissapears, and a shadow appears in her place. The shadow flattens to the ground, trickles along the ground to behind the dark rider, and rises up and assumes the shape of a tall Elf, and suddenly Tinuviel is back in the place of the shadow. She says quietly in a voice that is both so cold it could freeze a volcano, and hot enough to melt the largest iceburg; it was both soft as melted butter, and hard as the hardest rock. "Who are you, and what do yuo want?"

[sauronbill]

The red eyes of the dark rider looked at Tinuviel with anger.``Greetings to you too princess(not that i care about you even if you were a queen), my business is with the captain of this unusual group... The dark forces have also heard the call of the man of the south and we are very worried.... My dark lord have offered his services as well as his army which will come very helpfull if we decide to fight. He has also offered two of his best warriors to assist you in this trip... Of course all of this will be granted once some of his demands are met....``

[HobbitGirl]

"I, for one, will never accept the help of the dark forces for any reason," Ashari said acidly. "But I am not the leader of this fellowship. Perin? Rakool? What do you say?"

[Neothen]

* Meanwhile in Doroth.*" Your highness there has been sightings of a great army marching from the south of middle earth. At this rate they'le find the portal to our land."* Neothen jumped from his seat.*" If this news is trew then I will go there myself."" But your highness."" No buts, I must protect our clan of wizards."* Neothen walks out the door and enters a portal. He reapears just in sight of a small party. Neothen spotts the black rider and gets a bad feeling.*

[sauronbill]

´´Your tongue is sharp little hobbit,´´said the dark knight without looking at the Hobbitgirl. ´´You should consider your size and strength before saying anything to anybody bigger than you(which is almost everything), why aren´t you in your land where there are no adventures and you have dinner two times a day? You are way over your head coming to this mission.´´The dark knight looked at the far distance, and saw the rider that was coming to join the company. The knight recognized the man inmediatly. His right hand was on his sword now, but his eyes returned to the eyes of the captain of the company.....

[Neothen]

* Neothen was thinking of not joining this company as he walked down the road. He did not want to start a fight but at the same time his own kingdom was at risk too.*

[HobbitGirl]

"I think I can judge for myself what is over my head, thank you very much," said Ashari smoothly. "You understimate me, knight. If you want proof that my capabilities are equal or greater than that of any other warrior, I would be happy to give it to you," she said, gripping her staff. "But that is not the purpose of this quest. If you would like to arrange a duel sometime after all this is over, I would be more than happy to. In the meantime, I am anxious to get underway."

[sauronbill]

The dark knight could not afford to hold the laugh for much longer. A deep loud laugh that was heard all over the forest. That was real funny, one can´t see a hobbit proposing a challenge like if it was a knight or a mage. That was something you don´t see everyday. ´´As i said way over your head´´, said the knight containing the laugh,´´what kind of crazy family do you come from hobbit?For even the famous Tuks had more carefull when refering to something bigger than them....

[Neothen]

* Neothen, was closer to the company now and soon would reach them. He felt that the presence of this knight was good but he still douted it.*

[Nevavarein]

nev. also saw the knight. and looked around at dwarf lord to see what he says about that

[sauronbill]

"What do you think elf?"said the dark knight looking at nev.,"Wouldn't you accept the help of the dark forces in this dark hour?......"

[Nevavarein]

"I dont know. First, if we can trust you, second, there something with you i dont like." nev. said looking at the dark knight

[Neothen]

Neothen finally reachs the company, but only listens and watches the conversation.

[HobbitGirl]

"I will not stand for this!" Ashari said impatiently. "To even consider accepting the help of the dark forces on this quest is betrayal to its purpose. We are here to fight the evil that plagues our land, not to ally with it."

[sauronbill]

"You have forgot, little hobbit, that we are not the evil anymore,"said the dark knight,"the men from the south are the ones we are up against, and it is the wish of the dark forces to contribute in this unusual war....I am only saying that we could form a little alliance for a time, so that way we can fight fair with the forces of the south.....I think this is more than logic, and it would be very wise to accept our help, instead of decline it. You don't want us as an enemy too...

[Nevavarein]

"That depends. For i once knew a person who said he wasnt with the dark side anymore then betrayed me. I almost was killed."

[Neothen]

"That may be true", Neothen finally spoke,"but life is empty without taking chances. If you don't join with the dark forces then realms will fall to this threat including my homeland, which is out of reach to any mortal."

[Dwarf Lord]

"Don't try your evil tricks on us. We are plenty strong, and need no help from our enemies. Yes, I said enemy. You may think that we will except you with an even more powerful enemy on the horizon, but we are not the stupid vermin you are used to working with! Now we must be off. The gates of Brennin city will not stay open for long. I suggest you let us be." Perin gave the rider a stern look.

[Neothen]

"Excuse me master dwarf," Neothen asked. "I was wondering if I could join you on your journey for my land is in danger aswell."

[Nevavarein]

nev. looked from face to face they were all stern and Perin's eyes narrowed as he looked at neothern obviously deciding. nev. then said "he may be help to us, but then again, he could just be lieing and waiting for the perfect time to desert us in battle. So what do you think, Perin."

[Neothen]

"My very kingdom is in danger aswel as yours and I would never desert a battle if my people were on the line." Neothen didn't like the look he was getting from people he new. "I'm sure know that I wouldn't run away right Nev." His eyes narrowed at his friends face.

[Nevavarein]

"yes i believe you." said nev. turning towards the others. Neothern and I have fought battles together. I think he should come. he is very trustworthy."

[sauronbill]

"You are not wise, master dwarf,"said the dark rider,"not wise at all....You have proven indeed that a dwarf mind is as hard as the rocks of Moria....We thought you would be more , open to chances in this time of war....But if trouble is what you want, then that's what you'll have....We, the dark forces promise that we will make your journey 1000 times more difficult, so that when you return, defeated, to your lovely mountain, you'll find nothing but ashes and rocks....I'll say the same to all of you humans and elves, and hobbits...."and with this the ridder turned around and ride his horse south....

[Nevavarein]

nev. watched the knight go away anf then turned back to neothen to see what he has to say