RP training: ALL MUST COME AND READ. No exceptions

[Anamatar IV]

okay we will start the rp training now. I have decided NOT to have different levels of rp training (apprentice, craftman...) but rather to have 1 huge test at the end ;) But no rp levels. Just character levels. So Azog, why dont you start us off with a FEW rp terms.

[Azog]

Sure Anamatar.

Roleplaying- Known as RPing, RPGing, etc. There are multiple forms of role-playing, such as Dungeons & Dragons (paper and pencil role-playing), Final Fantasy (Role Playing Game in which you play against a computer who generates enemies and somewhat restricts the storyline), or what we have here on TTF (Message Board, person to person storyline like role-playing).

For those of you who still do not understand, think of forum role playing as a group of people writing a book, with each person giving input about thier chosen character.

In Character- Known as IC or FIC, etc. In Character is basically staying your character throughout the entire RP. Anything that you want to say SHOULD BE POSTED IN THE DISCUSSION THREAD (Also may be called the OOC Thread).

and the opposite of IC

Out-of-Character- Known as OOC, or a mistaken OC. Out of Character is Real Life Discussion, not involved in the storyline. Many times, a person may put OOC and type what they want to, ranging from asking a question to delivering an insult. Anything like this should be taken up in the Discussion thread.

These are some basic terms that you should know before attempting to RP.

HALT- This has multiple meanings. It could be spoken IC, meaning that one of the characters wants the party to stop. It also might be put OOC, meaning that everyone MUST stop posting until the disagreement or confusion is settled. For now, only trainers will be allowed to use this command, and it will be used so we can slow down and tell you younguns (;)) what you are doing wrong, or right.

*RP Profile-* An RP Profile is the profile that one creates for a character who will pay in the RP. An RP rofile usually has the minimum of

Name
Race
Gender
Age
Appearance
Personality
Magic
Weapon
History

[Anamatar IV]

I will now list the rp rules. You must abide by these unless you have permission from other members. But for now you MUST abide by them:

#1 Permission

I. Before starting any role-play, any person wishing to begin an RP must send a private message to Ciryaher with a plot outline and request to begin the story. You will be answered as soon as possible with a verdict and any pertinant comments.

II. Any RP that has not been cleared through me will be deleted WITHOUT WARNING, THE INSTANT IT IS FOUND. Save yourself some embarrasment and heartache and ASK before you post a new RP.

III. Joining an RP is simple. In most cases, in the first post of the RP or its discussion there will be a notice to PM the author or post your request in the thread itself. Please look at an RP before you ask "How do I join?"

#2 Thread Limits

I. An RP may have no more than two threads--one for the story and another for the discussion. They should be named using the following format where 'x' is the assigned number of the RP:



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RP#x - <Title>
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RP#x - Discussion
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II. The story thread is for the story, and the discussion thread is for discussions about the RP for which it was made ONLY. All out-of-character talk should be in the Discussion, and it should pertain to the story ONLY. No chatting.

#3 The Story

I. STAY IN-CHARACTER!!!!! This cannot be stressed enough. There are no Coca-colas, Adidas shoes, Remington shotguns, M1 Abrams main-battle tanks, Lamborghini Countaches, Doritos, Titanium, etc. in middle-earth...SO DON'T PUT THEM THERE!

II. Do not kill, speak for, or manipulate another persons primary (the main characters a person uses) or secondary (supporting characters that have a large role) characters without their permission. Tertiary (characters that have only short appearances and minor roles) characters should only be killed, spoken for, or manipulated when needed.

III. Do not use ridiculous numbers, strengthes, or characteristics for anything. For example, an army of five million psychic orcs wielding sub-machine pistols. Make the story something that is believable.

IV. Do not make your character(s) invincible. Be willing to let them be harmed or influenced for the worse if the story would be made better for it.

V. Follow the storyline. Do not deviate severely without the RP author's permission.

VI. You may have more than one character, and in more than one RP.

#4 Other

I. If the RP author asks you to make a change, do so. If the change is questioned or wrongly imposed, either party may send a private message to Ciryaher.

II. If a moderator requests that a change be made (language, content, etc.), please do so. If the poster of the subject in question wishes to submit a reason for the content/language/etc., they are welcome to--but the moderator's decision is final.

III. All in-character arguments shall be kept in-character. If an argument becomes out-of-character, it should be restricted to the discussion. If this argument is severe, it shall be restricted to private messages. Any personal attacks or other matters that break the Forum Rules shall be swiftly and thoroughly dealt with.

[Azog]

Here are some Examples of Bad Posts or Good Posts with errors:
#1-Spelling and magical overuse.(One of my beginning RP posts in Light in the Darkness)

Vaughn sheathed his sword and walked up to Kurayami. He had a fire in his eyes that could not be quenched. Vaughn waved his hand and a ring of fire surrounded him and Kurayami.(Magic Overuse MO#1) He raised his hand and spoke a short phrase. A bolt of lightning struck Kurayami and left the body of Javlynn smoldered by the heat.(MO#2) Kurayami raised Javlynn's body again, and sent a great fiery disc at Vaughn.(MO#3) Vaughn dove to the side, but was hit by the disc. His arm wass(Spelling SP#1) badly burnt and a large wound dwelled where the fiery curse had hit. He held the wound with his hand and spoke again. The wound healed and there was no appearance of a burn.(Slight MO#4) Vaughn spread his arms and raised them with great force. A large meteor came down and crushed Kurayami,(MO#5) but it had no effect on the creature, for he could pass through stone. Kurayami uttered a slow mournful phrase. All suddenly went silent. Vaughn tensed, and looked around. He saw a great streak of red and silver flying at him. It was a dragon, the same dragon Javlynn had slain.(Oh No, Another Dragon!!! MO#6) Vaughn held out his hand and an icy shield (MO#7) appeared(should have been a .) The dragon hit the shield with full force, cousing(SP#2) Vaughn to fly far back. Vaughn was up quickly and drew his sword. He dove at the dragon hacking and slashing. The dragon, startled by the sudden fury of his opponent dove back. From his wounds blood spilt, staining the ground with a remembrance of the dragon that lived twice.

The dragon then came with incredible fury, for it was in pain and knew the thorn that had inflicted it. A hate grew in him. Hate of Vaughn. Hate of Javlynn. Hate of Kurayami for bringin(SP#3) this torment upon him. His lungs filled with blood and he fell at the feet of Vaughn. Vaughn turned to Kurayami and once again, sheathed his sword. His face dripped with blood and sweat. His body began to tire, and he fell to his knees. He could feel death, and looked up. Kurayami hovered above him and laughed. He spoke to Vaughn in a haughty manner, "You have fooled yourself, thinking you could defat(SP#4) one who cannot be defeated." Vaughn stood painfully, for his body was battered and torn from the fight. He spit in the face of Kurayami. You will never have me. Vaughn began to float in the air.(MO#8) He closed his eyes and rested there. Suddenly his eyes opened.

That was a good post, but the magical overuse is odd. Also, the spelling mistakes make it less professional. It is always good to spell check and proofread. Another mistake was that the dialogue (speaking) was contained in the paragraph, when It should have been in its own paragraph.



#2- Sentence Spacing (This was one of my posts used for an RP example in another thread)

Make your posts long, not to an extreme, but enough to get in depth in your post topic or scene. A post with only two or three lines doesn't look good.

Don't cram your posts. It is easier on the reader if spacing is used between the two sentence bodies. Here is an example of what not to do.

Example 1:
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Bob sat silently in the booth. He checked the time on his watch, waiting for two to strike. The golden watch hands ticked ever so slowly. A bead of sweat trickled down his forehead. He was startled when a woman tapped his shoulder. "Sir." "Yes" "Your coffee." "Huh... What? Oh!" His coffee lay on the floor, the cup tipped and lidless. Bob stood and pulled out a pistol. "Don't mess with me!!! I am having a bad day!!!" He fired a few shots at the window, sending glass shards onto the concrete outside.
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It would be so much easier to read if it were spaced, allowing breaks from reading for the viewer.


Example 2:
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Bob sat silently in the booth. He checked the time on his watch, waiting for two to strike. The golden watch hands ticked ever so slowly. A bead of sweat trickled down his forehead. He was startled when a woman tapped his shoulder.

"Sir."
"Yes"
"Your coffee."
"Huh... What? Oh!"

His coffee lay on the floor, with the cup tipped and lidless. Bob stood and pulled out a pistol.

"Don't mess with me!!! I am having a bad day!!!"

He fired a few shots at the window, sending glass shards onto the concrete outside.
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More of Azog's Insight will be coming soon. ;)

[Nenya Evenstar]

I have a few things to add to the wonderful guidelines my fellow trainers have already written out. Azog already touched on the importance of spelling, and I would like to enunciate this even more. Spelling is one of the most important parts of a good RP post. If you have written out a post which is brilliant in itself but in which the spelling is bad, then the entire post loses its influence.

In conjunction with spelling comes good grammar. Grammar is essential! You should not say, "he were walking down the street," but, "he was walking down the street." Choose your words correctly. Incorrect grammar makes for a post that is hard to read.

Use creativity. Look at this post:
Jargon saw the horse. He caught it and rode away on it towards town. He finally had a horse!
This in itself is boring and short. Now, look at this:
Jargon was unsure of where his life was headed. He was horse-less, miles from the nearest town, and without any supplies save a small canteen of water. He prayed to Iluvatar for safety, and it came even in the midst of his prayer. Hoof beats drummed into his skull like the beating of a heart, and that very heart brought life back into Jargon's defeated mind. He sprang to his feet with open eyes only to see the body of a white horse, main streaming in the wind, galloping towards him from across the grassy prairie. The horse galloped up to the astounded Jargon whinnying and stamping, life flowing from its every vein. "Iluvatar! Thank-you!" Jargon cried, the tears flowing from his face in response to the miracle of hope sent to him from above.

The horse whinnied yet again as though he were impatiently trying to say, "We must hurry!"

"You have come to me beyond all hope! I shall name you Hopeful, The Miracle," Jargon cried as he mounted the horse and spurred him on towards the west. "For out of no hope you have come to me and brought me hope!" Hopeful whinnied and dashed westward carrying his rider ever on towards the Town of Dreams, the destination where Jargon could bring light and hope to the people who needed him most.
See what I mean? Let your imagination flow! Try to use different words in different parts of the post. For example: I have called the Town of Dreams the Town of Dreams only once and have likened it to a destination the second time I referred to it. Make pictures out of your words: I have likened hoof beats to the beating of a heart. Try to broaden your vocabulary so that you can make exciting and creative posts using pictures, analogies, and synonyms (words having the same meaning).

[Anamatar IV]

I will post some tips for rps (btw--we are still on the intrroduction part to rping now. We'll start the training soon. THEN youre in for it;););))

~Speak like the people in that time period would: "The wind was feirce and it whistled past the knights ears, yet they heard naught but the wizards voices" instead of "The wind blew past the knights ears but the could only hear the wizards voices"

~SPELL CHECK. Just a simple one. Try to spell correctly.

~Follow the flow of the rp: "A band of hideous orcs jumped at the knights. They all engaged in harsh combat." then the next post-"Anamatar cut the head of one orc but another pricked his arm with a spear. These beasts were hard to fend off" instead of the last post being "The knights fought a hard battle but soon the orcs were defeated." Let battles go on for a few posts.

~Read carefully. It makes an rp post seem, well, inexperienced if after you say "The 4 orcs ran from the warrior" someone else says "The warrior killed the 4 orcs."

~Use a thesorus. Youd be surprised how much this helps

~Describe your battles!!!!!!!: "Anamatar clashed swords with an many times until he managed to stab the fell thing through the stomach" sounds better than "Anamatar fought and orc and killed it"

~Describe everything

~If another player starts implying something do not change the subject. It usually means they have something in mind.

~ Don't spam it, unless you wanna be hated. Post more than 2 or 3 sentences in a post.

~ Usually rp's have a certain feel to them, for instance. Forever Fallin has a funny, but somewhat cold feeling to it. And it is important to keep that feel through out the whole thing.

~An rp post doesnt have to be fighting. Infact if theres already been one or 2 climaxes (points of high excitment) it HURTS an rp to have someone post another fight.

~Using different languages is always a plus for rps. Like Elvish or whatnot.

I may post more later so keep checking:)

[Goldberry344]

*hopes she's allowed to post here even if she isnt a trainer*

All these rules are awesome, but just to add to what Anamatar just said....keep in mind that if you do post in another language, not everyone understands what you are saying. sometimes this is intentional, but even if it is, the character is supposed to be in the dark, not the player. It would be aweful nice if you provided a translation a well.

[Azog]

This is a very essential thing to do when using dialogue.

Every time that a different person begins speaking, it begins a new paragraph.


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"Hello," said 'N'.
"Greetings, N," said 'M'.
"How is life?" asked 'N'.
"Die!" 'M' said, pulling a large spear from the armory rack and impaling 'N' with it.
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Just an example, although not the best scenario there.;)

[Anamatar IV]

I think it is time to start the trainin. How about everyone (aside frfom trainers and grand council members) post an rp post right now for this scenario without further training. Here is the scenario:

As you are about to finish off the last of the orcs a cave troll runs into the chamber (you have one other person with you) and the troll has a sword and a spear. Make an rp post.

[Phenix]

Leon picked up his silver daggers and throwed on of them at the big cave troll. It hit it on the shoulder and slowed it down a bit

"naroth shoot him" he yelled at the tall elf, dressed in green clothes holding a a bow.

naroth layed two arrows on the bow and shoot them agains the now bleeding moster but even doe both arows sank deep in to the monsters body it just keept moving towards them.
sudently the troll throwed its spear agains Leon. he tryed to jump awaybut got hit in the right leg. leonthen began to mumble a spell and soon a small fire wall had appered right in front of the troll, blocking its way. neothen then shoot a arow right betwine the eyes and the beast fell dead to the ground.
but meanwile the two elves had fought the troll teh last orc had moved around them and now he ran up behind the two and atacked.

"Naroth, whatch out" leon yelled when he discoverd the orc. but it was to late and the orcs sword flew througt the air hiting him in the back . leon trowed his last dagger on the orc, who fell dead to the ground, and ran over to his fallen friend.

he buried him under nearby tree and continued the jurney to the city in the west.

(was this good)

[Anamatar IV]

here is how this will work. Since you have had no TRAINING yet the trainers will take your post and give you constrctive critisism. I expect 17 posts for this scenario. For those who dont provide one I may add a pelantly to the test. Phenix:

leonthen began to mumble a spell and soon a small fire wall had appered right in front of the troll, blocking its way

That is an example of magical overuse-even if you are a wizard. Its a good post. I'd suggest deescribing things more especially the battle. This could have easily been a very long rp post.:)

[Phenix]

okay I'll keep that in mind, thanx.

[Ciryaher]

You should have just provided a link to the rules...it would have been easier than cutting and pasting, An ;)

I also have a correction. There is a difference between IC and FIC. IC simply refers to being in-character and playing your role in a story. FIC is slightly different. Instead of being in one story, you are in an ongoing series of role-played situations, such as the Great Wars and the Government Councils. In these particular areas, you become your character. You do simple things that don't always involve fighting; in fact, you're usually conferring with your fellows, discussing and taking part in diplomacy, or other similar things. OOC is strictly forbidden in the Gov't Councils and Wars. There are discussions for the wars, and there is almost nothing at all to be discussed OOC in the Counsels (and if there is, it should be done with Private Messages). If you have a OOC note or post in a Gov't Council, please delete it and do not do it again :)

If there's anything else anyone needs to know, I--your resident RP guru--am here to help, especially if even your most excellent trainers here in the Heren Istarion are stumped by inquisitivity ;)

[Anamatar IV]

Originally posted by Ciryaher
You should have just provided a link to the rules...it would have been easier than cutting and pasting, An ;)


But then it wouldnt be Heren Istarion training. And I set up an ooc threda for the temple of Heren Istarion rp in the guild so I think we've taken care of that front.;)

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Ive already posted two RPs in the RP simulation thread... can I just use those as part of the training instead of having to create a whole new one?

[Anamatar IV]

they are different things. I'd say to post your reply to this scenario.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

The Troll emerged from the doorway, roaring ferociously. The great beast was purplish in color, and was covered with green mossy legions on its back. The Troll wielded both a great sword and a black spear which gleamed in the sunlight from the small window above the chamber.

Dain tossed the last Orc's corpse to the ground and threw out Baruk-zaram in front of him. The mirrored axe shone in the sunlight, reflecting the light into a dazzling spectacle of colors. With one mighty swipe, Dain Ironfoot hewed the Troll's right limb in half, black blood bubbled out from the wound.

Unphazed, the Troll threw its weapons to the ground and picked the Dwarf up in his mighty grasp and squeezed. Not even the mithril jacket Dain wore could shield him from the beast's iron clutch. Baruk-zaram fell to the stony floor with a metallic clang, and the colors reflecting off its blade set the many pillars aflame with yellow, purple, and red.

The massive pillar behind the Troll started to shake. The axe had projected a beam of red light on the base of the pillar, causing its foundation to weaken. Dust billowed up from the base, and the pillar collapsed, bringing the ceiling with it.

The Troll emitted a loud bellow as the stones piled on top of it. Dain was released from its grasp, and immediatly ran for his axe. The Troll glared up from underneath the stones, and Dain planted his axe between the foul beast's eyes.

OOC: i was in a rush, so sorry if that was crappy

[Eliot]

"Lord Symarth slowly walked into the dark cave. The dark cavern was littered with Orcish and Elvish corpes.

He unsheathed his long-sword when a huge black cave-troll lumbered out of his small dwelling while eating his morning meal. It picked up a large boulder and threw it at the man. He barely dodged it as it slammed the wall behind him. The warrior charged towards the troll.

As Lord Symarth came forward, the troll picked up a spiked ball on a chain. The roaring beast swung it around in circles, and it smashed Symarth's shield. With his razor sharp sword, the skilled knight swiftly cut off the hand of the creature."

That post wasn't the greatest, but I have to go now. I hope it's OK.

[Azog]

<<<AZOG'S ADVICE>>>

Dain- Is Barak-Khazdum a magical axe??? Or was that light just a coincidence.

Eliot- A hit from a troll, even if blocked by a shield would completely crush not only your shield, but you as well.

[Eliot]

Oh, okay. :D

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Sure Baruk-zaram is magical, but only in the sense that it cannot be stained. With the light, I was trying to show how the axe reflected the sunlight (Baruk-zaram means Mirrored Axe). Kinda like a mirror relects a beam of light, so did Dain's axe, it just reflects it in prettier colors. :p

[Rasec]

As Rasec killed the last of the orcs inside the cold chamber, and many of them were lying on the floor, a cave troll appeared in the entrance, revealing itself mad and ready to kill some elves. Perceiving that they were in great danger, but knowing they could in some way strike the troll, Rasec and Ellemäniel looked at each other and nodded. This meant that they were ready to move on and attack the troll. Rasec set three arrows in his bow and so did Ellemäniel. The Elf-Human walked to the west wall of the chamber, while Elle went to the east. Rasec loosed his three arrows towards the head of the troll, and it got very disturbed. It shook its head strongly, and just as swift as the wind another three arrows came into its direction, entering its mouth. Dark warm blood started sliding on the troll's disgusting body. But it did not give up. It walked towards Rasec with its sword and started trying to cut his head off. Rasec dropped his bow to the ground and unsheated his long gleaming sword, Galáphix. For a short time, he fought with the tall monster of darkness before him, but then he made a sign to Elle and he instantly understood Rasec. As a matter of seconds, the valiant elf had leapt on the troll's back, as Rasec distracted it, and then he quickly inserted his sword in its dark head. The monster shook his head strongly again, but this time it had no chance to survive. With a great noise, it fell to the ground, as Ellemäniel leapt back near Rasec safely.
- We shall not stay here any longer, for more creatures may come to the chamber. Orcs and Wargs are used to come here during the day, to hide from the Sun. Let us move on and find a place to rest.
Having said that, they left the chamber and felt the freshing air outside and so they felt their hearts comforted.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Rasec- I may not be a trainer or anything, but space!!!

SPACE SPACE SPACE!

Your post is a giant block that I just dont feel like reading because of it. If you spaced every new idea, then it would be more readable

[Azog]

Here you go Dain

Originally posted by Rasec
As Rasec killed the last of the orcs inside the cold chamber, and many of them were lying on the floor, a cave troll appeared in the entrance, revealing itself mad and ready to kill some elves.

Perceiving that they were in great danger, but knowing they could in some way strike the troll, Rasec and Ellemäniel looked at each other and nodded. This meant that they were ready to move on and attack the troll. Rasec set three arrows in his bow and so did Ellemäniel.

The Elf-Human walked to the west wall of the chamber, while Elle went to the east. Rasec loosed his three arrows towards the head of the troll, and it got very disturbed. It shook its head strongly, and just as swift as the wind another three arrows came into its direction, entering its mouth. Dark warm blood started sliding on the troll's disgusting body. But it did not give up.

It walked towards Rasec with its sword and started trying to cut his head off. Rasec dropped his bow to the ground and unsheated his long gleaming sword, Galáphix.

For a short time, he fought with the tall monster of darkness before him, but then he made a sign to Elle and he instantly understood Rasec. In a matter of seconds, the valiant elf had leapt on the troll's back, as Rasec distracted it, and then he quickly inserted his sword in its dark head.

The monster shook his head strongly again, but this time it had no chance to survive. With a great noise, it fell to the ground, as Ellemäniel leapt back near Rasec safely.

- We shall not stay here any longer, for more creatures may come to the chamber. Orcs and Wargs are used to come here during the day, to hide from the Sun. Let us move on and find a place to rest.

Having said that, they left the chamber and felt the freshing air outside and so they felt their hearts comforted.

#1- Read it again before you post it.
#2- Who said - We shall not stay here any longer, for more creatures may come to the chamber. Orcs and Wargs are used to come here during the day, to hide from the Sun. Let us move on and find a place to rest.?
#3- Nice Post.

[Anamatar IV]

yes right now I would actually prefer if trainers wouldnt get advice in THIS thread and that people dont edit their posts. I want to be able to know how you rp on your own now. 3 people have posted. Iknow there are more than 3people in this guild.

[Rasec]

Ok, thank you for the advices, guys, but I did not understand some of them. You are right about the space, Dáin. I will try to make my posts more readable, thanks.

#1- Read it again before you post it.

Why is that?! I think there is no spelling mistake, is there?

#2- Who said - We shall not stay here any longer, for more creatures may come to the chamber. Orcs and Wargs are used to come here during the day, to hide from the Sun. Let us move on and find a place to rest.?

I forgot to say who. Actually, I think it would be obvious it was Rasec, since I AM RASEC. Anyway...

#3- Nice Post.

Thank you.

[Anamatar IV]

This is really getting *quite* annoying. Kudos to those members who have posted a reply. I have posted at least 3 times for members to post a reply. You arent getting graded on it-noting to fear. You can post a single sentence and it wont hurt you. It might maim the trainers respect for you as an rper but it wont hurt your grade. COME ON PEOPLE POST! I will be sending pms to all members who have not posted. And if they do not post their reply in one week I will count them as month long inactive members and they will be suspended for a week. I know you all want to be in the Heren Istarion rps but you cant unless you finish training--so hurry up and you'll be in the rp soon!

[Maeglin]

ooc: your highness Anamatar, I am here now.


IC: Glorfindel watched, with Lhunsoroniel beside him, as a great cave troll entered the chamber. He quickly strung his bow and held an arrow at the ready while Lhun drew her mithril sword. Glorfindel took aim and was about to let an arrow fly at the troll's head when it suddenly thrust his spear at his hand, the blow forced him to turn and at the same moment the arrow was released, it flew straight into the heart of Lhunsoroniel, she staggered for a moment, then fell to her knees and died.

Now he was extremely upset and in a mad rage, he drew his sword, Glorsil, and in the other hand he held a great spiked mace. Glorfindel charged at the great beast and sliced towards the stomach, but the blow was blocked by the great ugly brute. The Elvish warrior retreated and prepared to charge again, he got a running start and then took a great leap toward the creature's neck, but as he flew the troll sliced quickly downward and Glorfindel lost his hand along with his sword.

He took the mace in his remaining hand, but he was in too much pain for the moment to try for another attack, so as the troll swung quickly down toward him he ran through the monster's legs. Then the troll, being a stupid creature and not realizing where his enemy had gone, began walking around aimlessly searching, while Glorfindel was really right behind him the whole time. So while the troll was searching the warrior swung the mace in circles above his head, and when he felt it had generated enough speed he released it from his grasp, the spiked weapon hit the troll cleanly in the back of the head, blood began to gush from the beast, and then, suddenly, it dropped dead to the ground, Glorfindel then went and picked up his companion and buried her outside.


ooc: how was that?

[Anamatar IV]

it was fine. Remember azog: No advice yet.:p write what you were gonna say down and say it later.

[Goldberry344]

As Goldberry slashed at the neck of the orc she was battling, Eanthoros gasped and fell to his knees, his sword through the belly of the last orc. The orc Goldberry had been fighting fell, headless, to the floor of the chamber. She smirked grimly down at Eanthoros and he smiled weakly back. Suddenly a crash shook the floor as rocks came tumbling down on the pair. Goldberry looked up into the eyes of a cave troll, huge and ferocious. A cry escaped Goldberry's weary lips, and out of the corner of her eye she saw Eanthoros stand slowly.

Goldberry set her teeth grimly, sheithed her sword and grabbed her bow off her back. Knocking an arrow, she pulled the bowstring to the corner of her eye, waiting for the best moment, she shot the beast in the eye, and swiftly reloaded her bow. Infuriated, the troll swept the ground with his sword. Thinking swiftly, Goldberry darted out of the way, glancing back for Eanthoros. To her dismay, the elf was sluggish with blood loss. She watched in horror as the troll's sword hit Eanthoros with a blow from head to knees. The elf fell, covered in blood and lifeless.

"NO!" Goldberry screamed, rushing over to her life-long friend. "nonono," she wept.

An earsplitting roar crashed through the cave, Goldberry looked up at the troll, once more drawing her bow. She aimed her arrow at the beast's heart, and with speed fast and true, the arrow lodged itself there.
While the beast was reeling, Goldberry slung her bow over her shoulder, picked up Eanthoros and ran through the troll's legs and out of the chamber to safety. She heard the beast fall to the ground with a yell as she fled to the stairs.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

They were good posts, I have never seen you guys post before. Or maybe its because I havent been around all that long... But anyways I thought they were great. Check out the RP Simulation Thread too, its good practice.

[Ecthelion]

The Gondorian man, Ecthelion, had just slaughtered the last orc when he heard the sound from behind him. He turned around with his two scimitars in hand and stared up at the mighty cave troll. The great troll lifted one hand and was going to go for the kill, but a short dwarf, Nain Ironfoot, had unleashed his mighty throwing axes hitting the troll in the stomach and arms. The troll yelled in pain and swung a giant arm at the dwarf knocking Nain off his feet. Ecthelion had finally regained his wits and was scanning the ground, soon he found what he wanted. Ecthelion lifted up a large spear that littered the ground and thrust in the back of the troll. The troll instinctivly swung around its spear and knicked Ecthelion in his left arm. One of Ecthelions two mighty scimitars fell to the ground with a clang. The dwarf Nain grew furious and leaped onto the giant trolls back wailing around his axe slashing the troll all around his head and neck. Ecthelion took the scimitar in his right hand. He took a second to get his aim and in an instant the scimitar went flying and thrusted clean through the trolls head nearly missing Nains own head. Ecthelion and Nain checked eachothers wounds and regained their weapons. With a sigh and a tightening of their belts they made their way out of the cave into the fresh air and sunlight.