The Lord Of The Rings: A New Evil

[Samurai Jack]

New cool RPG! Here is the story: Sauron has been brought back and is now after The One Ring! Frodo has teamed up with him! Now Legolas, Aragorn, and whoever else, have to stop Sauron, Saruman, and Frodo, before they get The One Ring! I'll be Legolas and Sauron!

[Nefmariel]

I will just be myself, if you want my full stats look at my RPG profile. but I will join.

[Samurai Jack]

One person so far. Come on, isn't there anybody else out there?!

[Nefmariel]

yeh we need more ppl to help us kill Sauron (:p), frodo, saruman, etc!

[gilgalad]

i dont really know anything about rpg's or profiles o r anything but i'll do it too. tell me how to get started please.

Gilgalad

[MrFrodo]

Ill be the evil frodo or maybe a good one......

but im ready for an adventure

[Nefmariel]

yay more people. gilgalad, an rpg is a role playing game, its like an adventure you do online, was that clear enough?

[Samurai Jack]

There is only an evil Frodo. He turns. Nef is right about an RPG. You play as a character from the book or movie, or your own made up character.

[Nefmariel]

yes, even if you want in the right section you can make up a whole history and statistics of you but not here unless Jack (Sauron, Legolas) says too.

[Samurai Jack]

If anyone wants to post up profile of their character, they can.

[MrFrodo]

Heres my profile........

Name: Roirry Puddifoot (nickname: Pudd)
Creature: Hobbit
Age: 19
Gender: male
Place Born: Shire

Looks: Short Brown hair, Brown eyes, 4ft( slightly tall hobbit)

Weapons: Sword
Magic Yes/No: No

Family:
Father: Riarry Puddifoot
Mother: Gwwniver Puddifoot
Brother: Redo Puddifoot
2 Sisters: Ysina Puddifoot , Clengwen Puddifoot

History: Born in the Shire, was a close friend of Pippin and Merry. L

Personality: Always ready to do or make a joke on fellow travelers. Has a surprisingly good intelligence and wisdom. Likes the race of dwarfs (so he doesn’t have to look up all the time if he is lucky)

Clothing/Armor: Green Elfish Cloak, Leather boots and a gold ring


when do we begin.....

[Samurai Jack]

We'll begin once we get a few more people.

[Nefmariel]

I don't feel like posting mine, but like I said I'm in.

[Aragorn21]

I guess I'll be in also. I think I'll be me.:D

[Nefmariel]

yay people who are themselfs are more original, so good for anyone but to all the others its fine.

[Mablung]

Need any bad guys? Ive always wanted to RP The Witch King or another Nazgul if not though Ill just join as my normal Ranger self.

[Nefmariel]

you could be a Nazgul maybe but ask Jack, or I would like it if you were yourself, like we need more trouble.

[Seraph]

I'll join if you'll have me. I have a specific type of character in mind though.

[Aulë]

I'm in- I'll be my character- "Chokang, son of Dwalin"

[Aragorn21]

How many more ppl do we need?

[Nefmariel]

as many as we can! yay I will have to tell Jack (Sauron, Legolas) about everyone.

[Mablung]

Alright and Ill be both my rangerself and the Nazgul if possible.

[Samurai Jack]

Yay! More peeps! Yeah the more badguys, the better! Anyone can join, I don't mind!

[Nefmariel]

ok just for everyone you can join if you want!

[Aulë]

When shall we start??

So far:

*Samurai Jack- Legolas, Sauron
*Nefmariel- Nefmariel
*MrFrodo- Pudd
*Aragorn21- Aragorn
*Pippin_Took- Chokang
*Mablung- Ranger, Nazgul
*Seraph- ???
*Gilgalad- ???

[Samurai Jack]

I'll start it Tomorrow. A Discussion thread will be made soon.

[Nefmariel]

ok so any other people joining.

[Neothen]

I'll join this is my character.

Name: Canan Whitfurrow
Age: 73
Gender: Male
Weapons: White Staff, Short Valmorian sword, Ancient spell book.
Race: Archmage
Personality: Quiet old man that keeps to himself. Loves teaching his students. Very wise when it comes to ancient weapons Legends etc.
Apearence: White robes with a hood, thick grey traveling cloak, long beard and hair.
History: At his young age he loved to read and he always was at the top of his classes. when he got to a certan age he recieved a family heir loom which is his staff that gains power from each of its new masters.

[Samurai Jack]

Cool! I'll start it today. I didn't start it yesterday cause I want it to be good.

[MrFrodo]

so when are we starting!!!!!!!!!!!! is the question

[Samurai Jack]

Starts now:

Saruman walked up to a large figure in black armour.

"Lord, do you sense that?" Saruman asked.

"Yessssss. The One Ring! It hasn't been destroyed! But wait! There is another after it! Frodo Bagginsssssss!" replied Sauron as he made a fist.

"What should we do with him?" Saruman asked.

"Nothing. He will join us in time." Sauron said as his eyes began to glow an ever brighter red.

[Nefmariel]

*all the way in Rohan her current postition Nefmariel feels the dark lord in mordor, so she summons her friend Legolas and tells him of the danger (thats you Jack!)* we must get to Mordor and quickly.

[Ruveriel]

Count me in too. i will be Strider. when do we begin?

[Aulë]

OOC- Liv, we just started, hon :P

IC- *All the way up in the Iron Hills, Chokang, son of Dwalin, was setting off to go visit his old friend Gimli, in the Glittering Caves. When suddenely, Chokang's pet raven, Thoäc, flew onto his shoulder*

"I bring ill tidings, Chokang, son of Dwalin," said Thoäc, "Word has been spreading that the Dark Lord has reappeared in Mordor!"
"Hmmm, ill tidings indeed, Thoäc! Although we cannot rule out old wives tales," replied Chokang, who would not accept that the Dark Lord could have possibly returned, "We must be prepared in case the rumours are true though, Thoäc, so go to Dain Ironfoot and ask him to be ready to prepare an army of dwarves if called on. I shall travel to the Glittering Caves, and meet up with Gimli, and from there we shall venture into Mordor, and see if the rumours are true. If they are so, then I will send for messengers to ride to Dain and ask for an assemblage of a mighty dwarven army to counter the Dark Lord and his legions!"
"Very well," replied Thoäc, "I wish you luck on your travels, fairwell Chokang, son of Dwalin"

*And so Chokang, son of Dwalin set off from the Iron Hills on his pony, Moja towards the Glittering Caves*

[Mablung]

In Mordor
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The Witch King knelt before the Dark Lord. "Sire... others will be after this Baggins maybe it would be best if we brought him to you the Free Peoples of this land will want him dead as much as we want him alive."

In Rohan
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Lolik set his horse at a fast gallop making for Edoras as fast as he could. The Darkness was rising again and the Rohirrim would need all the help they could get. This wasn't his forest or his territory, but doing what he could here would protect his own. After reaching Edoras he dismounted and went in search of someone who could help point him in the right direction.

[MrFrodo]

In Shire
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What a lovely morning. Good morning mister Bilbo were you off to then *noticeing Bilbo is carrying a bag full of equipment*

"No where...........just a quick vist some where" said Bilbo "Dont mind if i join you" said Pudd........"yes"replied Bilbo.

*At this point Bilbo stride quickens to the point of running* "Hmm wonder what he is up to?"

*Pudd sits back down and continues smoking his pipe*

[Nefmariel]

Rohan
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how could there be a Sauron again? this isn't possible is it? we must still go before its too late!

[Aragorn21]

Rohan
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I agree, there has been a threat growing in my mind. The young hobbit has not the strength to resist such evil, I fear he is in the greatest danger of us all. I fear if we do not stop him soon he will give in.

[Mablung]

Rohan
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Lolik made his way into the Golden Hall and found the three people talking. "You are foolish indeed if you three wish to go to Mordor. A land of death and pestilince filled with an army of orcs for three beings to go up against with a Sauron back again? I'd reccommend a different course of action. Anyway I am Lolik of the Rangers at your service."

[Aragorn21]

Rohan
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The rings is about to fall into the hands of sauron himself, if that happens all will be lost. What road do you suggest we take Lolik?

[Neothen]

Rohan


"The evil that has come is thirsting for revenge so if a smaller group confronts Sauron then he will not expect it." Canan comes in walking on his staff. "What I meen is that Sauron expects a large force to confront him so he will luar Frodo as fast as he can allowing us to move in without being detected." The old man takes a seat and sets his staff down.

[Samurai Jack]

Rohan

"Frodo has already fell into the power of darkness. It is to late for him. We have to find The One Ring before Frodo gets to it! I feel if he does find it, all will be lost," Legolas said with a worried look.

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Mordor

"Yes, bring Frodo to me alive! Take them with you, Witch!" Sauron said as he motioned his hand to a group of Orcs.

[Mablung]

Rohan
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"Sauron must also be searching for the Ring and you want a small band such as this to go against Nazgul and Orcs?"

Mordor
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The Witch King turned swiftly angry about not being able to take the other Nazgul rather than the weakling orcs. He motioned for the orcs to follow him. They instead cowered in the corner away from him. Angry he strides over and picks up one of the orcs and throws it out the window. The other ones get the message and scramble down the stairs. When he has them assembled he takes his black steed and they set off in search of the Hobbit with an Orc tracker in the lead going after the smell of Hobbit that the winds carried to him.

[Aragorn21]

Rohan
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Aragorn bows to the great canan, "These are indeed ill tidings! But tell me, how did frodo come to lose the ring?"

[Samurai Jack]

Rohan

"We still do not know how Frodo lost The One Ring. But when he did lose it, he went mad. Now he's gone for The One Ring. There may not be many of us, but we must stop Sauron and Frodo... at any cost!" said Legolas.

[Aulë]

Glittering Caves
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*As I ride up to the Glittering Caves, Gimli is at the enterance waiting for me.*

"Welcome Chokang, son of Dwalin," said Gimli, "In peaceful times, we would have celebrated your arrival with a mighty feast, but dark times are nigh, and we must leave at once. For as you may have heard, Sauron has reappeared!"
"I heard rumour, but I hoped that it would not be true," replied Chokang, "Are we heading straight to Mordor?"
"Nay," answered Gimli, "We have been summoned to a council in Minas Tirith, I shall be going with you, along with three other dwarves- Thoin, son of Oin; Derin, son of Frerin; and Gralin, son of Balin."
"Let us be swift then, we have many miles to cover!" said Chokang.

*And so Chokang, Gimli, Thoin, Derin and Gralin set off for Minas Tirith*

[Seraph]

Minas Tirith
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A man leaned against the bar in a busy Inn. His silver hair dangled over his eyes. His name was Stratmarrius.
The other patrons were feverishly discussing the troubling rumours.
“They say the White wizard Saruman is with him” one man said.
“Nonsense! He’s dead”.
“So was Sauron” another pointed out.
“Can we withstand the forces of Mordor again?” someone cried.
“King Aragorn Elessar won’t let the city fall,” an older man said.
Stratmarrius listened to the town’s folk’s conversation. They were clearly deeply worried about the startling events in Mordor, and rightly so, the host of Mordor had the power to bring the city to its knees. And they wouldn’t stop there, their goal was nothing less than the domination of all of Middle Earth.
Stratmarrius usually had little concern for other people’s troubles, but this was something that would affect everyone unless Sauron was stopped. He decided to take matters into his own hands. He walked up to the group of people. They turned to face him. He addressed the older man.
“So you think Aragorn can save you?” he asked, with a hint of mockery.
The man looked him in the eye.
“Aye I do, he has never let us down”
“And where is the King?”.
“He is rallying support from the lords of Rohan”.
“So he’s gathering a group to go into Mordor. And I’ll go with them” Stratmarrius thought to himself.

[Aragorn21]

Rohan
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"Come my lords we must make haste to Minas Tirith for that is the first point of attack for the dark lords. The Dwarves are about to arive, from there we can decide on the best course of action."

[MrFrodo]

Shire
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*Walking towards Bilbos Hobbit hole* Hmm what a beautfil morning and hole for that matter!!!

"Mr Frodo Mr Frodo" shouted Pudd unaware that his friend had left that evening in the dead of the night. "Wonder where his upto"...*As Pudd walks into closer to the hole he notices the door is unlocked* "hey what have we here" *as Pudd walks into the the home of Frodo he is greeted by the foul smell of death........there on the floor was Bilbo dead!.......Pudd twitched then swallowed......this was extremly odd....Frodo had gone and Bilbo dead......at this point Pudd felt the unnatural urge to look around* *for hours he searched in vain but there suddenley by Frodos bed was a written letter from Bilbo* It reads as this


Dear Frodo

As you may have heard I am on my way back to the shire after a lovely few months at Rivendell. I am asking you that you prepare to return my gold ring. As you may have heard there is trouble brewing in Mordor again and i therefore warn you that well should both travel to Gondo or Rohan to seek guidence.

Love Bilbo

*Pudd then had a sudden rush of memory and pain...once Pudd had asked to look at the one ring Frodo love so much and Pudd was wound by Frodos* "Of course Frodo must have reacted when Bilbo asked for the ring he didnt mean to kill Bilbo...... did he" *with this knew knowledge Pudd ran out of the house grab his equipment and went on the seach for Frodo follow his tracks and ask fellow hobbits if they had seen him*

[Neothen]

Rohan


"I must tell you this before we leave, Saruman is back and he's using his magic to help luar Frodo into darkness. I have also learned that Frodo hid the ring in a secret spot where only he could find it. We must speak to the kings and have them hold of Mordor until we can put Sauron in his rightful place."

[Mablung]

Edoras
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"Very well... I will represent the Rangers at this meeting to decide what to do next though I still think we are being hasty I don't even know any of your names since none of us except for myself have bothered with introductions!"

Riddermark
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The Witch King could screeched driving the Orcs faster as they made for the Shire certain they would find Frodo somewhere there or clues to his whereabouts. He saw small band of horseman 10 in number riding away towards the capitol of Rohan. Having the main body of the Orcs run onward he took 5 of the strongest Orcs and rode after them. They quickly gained as the Rohan horses were scared by his mere presence and salughtered them all. Then he rode and the Orcs rode back and went with the other group unaware that one of the horseman clung by a thread of life since the Orc didn't check to see if he was dead he barely drug himself onto his mount which came back after the enemies were gone and rode for Edoras which he reached without hinderance barely alive.

[Neothen]

"I'm sorry for not introducing myself." Canan said stopping for a moment. "My name is Canan Whitfurrow, an Archmage and teacher of ancient magic." Canan quickened his pace.

[Aragorn21]

"I also am sorry for not making myself know to you. I am Aragorn son of Arathorn, heir to the throne of Gondor."

[Ruveriel]

Mean while Strider is heading to Rivendell.

[Ruveriel]

Scratch that. Strider here that the Orcs are coming sooner than he planned on them coming!! He catches wind that Frodo Baggins has lost the ring!! So he sets out for the Shire. When he arrives he asks a littke hobbit by the name of Sam where he can find a hobbit called Frodo Baggins.

"Frodo has been missing for bout a week now," says Sam "When we searched the Hobbit hole we found Bilbo Baggins DEAD!!"

"Thank you very much Sam," says Strider "If I were you I would get lots of weapons ready to protect the Shire!! Bad things are about to happen!!!!"

Strider gets on his horse and Gallops off. Heading for Rohan where there is a meeting going on.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: whow alots happened! I read the posts but it took me awhile so can someone catch me up on everything?

[Mablung]

ooc: We should all use the discussion thread for OOC posts from now on. Anyway the Witch King and the Orcs are searching for Frodo and are going through the Gap of Rohan they killed 9 Riders but one just barely made it back to Edoras with the news though no one has discovered him yet. The good side in Rohan are heading to Minas Tirith shortly and are currently telling eachother who they are since that was neglected before :rolleyes:

[Nefmariel]

OOC: ok

IC: I'm Nefmariel Greenwillow

[Mablung]

"Well now that we actually know something about our travelling company I say we must reach Minas Tirith soon to make a decision. From the looks of the oncoming rider it appears the hour is later than we had thought before..." Lolik went down to the gates and helped the injured rider off of his horse then carried him back up to the Halls. "Id recommend we hear what he has to say as well these are no wounds from a bandit."

[Aulë]

*After a few days riding, Chokang, Gimli, Thoin, Derin and Gralin reach the gates of Minas Tirith*

"Halt!" cried the gatekeeper, "What are your names, and what is your business here?"
"I am Gimli, son of Gloin, Elf-friend and Lord of The Glittering Caves, and these are my companians; Chokang, son of Dwalin; Thoin, son of Oin; Derin, son of Frerin; and Gralin, son of Balin," replied Gimli, "We have come here to attend the Council of the King."
"Very well, you may pass," said the Gatekeeper, "Please excuse my wariness, but evil is brewing, and we can't be too carefull."

[Neothen]

Canan walks over to the injured man and examined his wounds like a docter. "I think we should leave as soon as we listen to what this man has to say. His wounds are dimensional, in other words Mordorian weapons wounded him."

[MrFrodo]

Shire
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As Pudd made great haste to follow his friend Frodo he was to slow to really gain and his experience was useless in the wilderness *coming to the conclusion that he should head back he notices a rather odd size footprint in the ground* on further inspection the foot size is obviously not a Hobbits, Humans, Elfs or Dwarfs. "What could this mean, i need a smoke" *sits down for a while smoking* "of course orcssss!!!! ahhh ahhh no Frodo!!" *Pudd instantly got up and picked up pace unaware were he was heading but sure he would meet up with Frodo*

*So Pudd son of Riarry Puddifoot went in pursuit of Frodo*

*So far Pudd had traveled into Buckland’s, Forest he had know exited the forest and was heading towards Gondor*

[Nefmariel]

yes we should here what he has to say then get going as soon as possible as both of you have said. *watches them examine the wounds and come to a conclusion* so what are we going to do?

[Mablung]

Rider
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He gasped as he tried to say something and barely managed to get out what he wanted to say. "Our patrol was riding the Gap of Rohan... when we came upon... a black rider and a host of Orcs going Northwards past Isengard. They slaughtered us we had no chance." The Rider then passed out and was taken away by the healers.

Lolik
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"That means the Nazgul are already hunting Frodo. We must leave now the storm is coming." With that he readied his horse to leave.

[Neothen]

Canan called for his black horse to be sattled. "Your right, the sooner we leave the better. But I'm afraid that some wrong choices are going to be made by the kings if they don't have the right counseling in this kind of matter."

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn also hops onto his horse. "Your right Canan, so I pray you'll be my lead counsiler in the biggest choice I'v ever had to make."

[Nefmariel]

*readies Serrets for departure* yes we should leave and soon. Thinks: I wonder how many of us will die?

[Aulë]

*After reaching Minas Tirith, and finding that the other members of the coucil had not arrived, the 5 dwarves head to the local inn for a taste of the local brew....*

[Seraph]

The inn was a busy hive of activity. As more of the rumours of Sauron’s return were confirmed peoples nerves became more frayed. Stratmarrius had taken up his usual place at the bar.
Five Dwarves entered the bustling inn. They each ordered ale, and began conversing with each other.
“Their here to represent the Dwarves, no doubt” Stratmarrius thought to himself.
“Dwarves!” one drunken man jeered. “Where were they when we needed them before?”
“Bolted up in their caves that’s where. Probably only here now cause they need Gondor’s aid!” the man’s friend replied.
Their other friends all nodded in agreement.
“That’s no way to speak to guests of Gondor. You’ve had too much to drink” one of the other patrons said sternly.
“Mind your own business!” the drunken man said.
The Dwarves managed to restrain themselves for the time being.
“Could be trouble,” Stratmarrius thought, as he sipped his ale.

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith Inn
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After settling down at a table to drink their ales in peace after a long journey, the dwarves were quite annoyed to hear a few crude remarks aimed their way by a few of the locals.

"You'd think," grumbled Gralin, "that the people of Gondor would be a bit more receptive of some allies during these dark times, I have a good mind to head back to the caves, and do something where I'm appreciated."
"Now, now," replied Chokang whilst sipping his ale, "that is just the brew talking."
Gimli looked through the crowd and commented, "It is only a few rebels who are making the ruckus, the rest seem to be a homely sort."
"And remember," noted Chokang, "It's the King who we want to speak to, not this lot. Anyway, this first pint didn't quench my thirst, I'm off to the bar, who else wants another?"
The others, to no surprise, accepted the offer.

As Chokang was nearing the bar, the drunk who initiated the tension, lept at him with a knife. Before he could strike, Chokang, pulled out his axe and hit the drunk on the head with the handle.

"This could be trouble," thought Chokang, as the rest of the inn broke out into a brawl.......

[Neothen]

"I will gladly aid you in this journey, Lord Aragorn, now lets ride." Canan went forth with a stedy speed.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn followed close behind.

[Seraph]

Stratmarrius turned round in time to see the man fall unconscious on the floor. The man’s friends stood up.
“Did you see that? Are you going to let one of those damn mountain dwellers get away with that?” a tall moustached man said.
“I saw it, the Dwarf was only defending himself” one of the other patrons said.
“Let’s teach them a lesson,” the moustached man said. “Whose with us?!”.
Some of the crowd was uncertain.
The troublemakers charged at the Dwarves. Soon the inn had erupted in chaos.
Fists and furniture flew wildly. Some of the other residents fought alongside the Dwarves.
“I’ll cut your beards off!”
The moustached man was sent crashing into a wall, by right hook from one of the Dwarves.
One of the trouble starters lurched into Stratmarrius, who was still standing at the bar drinking, despite the chaos around him.
“Hey!” he exclaimed, angrily.
He violently slammed the man’s head into the side of the bar, and threw him to the floor.
It occurred to him that if he helped the Dwarves they might be able to convince Aragorn and the others to let him join them.
He strode into the melee. One of the men lunged at one of the Dwarves. Stratmarrius kicked over the Dwarf’s head, and kicked the man in the face.

[MrFrodo]

Pudd had been traveling for days he was down to his last supply of food he got from Farmer Maggot. As he approached the Gap of Rohan *unknown to Pudd* the hobbit had proved what a great ability he had for traveling.

"My god what’s that.... their dead" muttered Pudd. Noticing dead horse with no riders* possibly eaten*. Pudd pick up some of them supplies, Pudd had given up in his mind but his heart kept him marching.

*On Pudd went towards Rohan... He was heading to Edoras *

[Nefmariel]

as the group headed toward minas tirith the whole group felt uneasy as if being watched.

[Mablung]

Lolik also felt as though he were being watched. Unbeknownst to any among the party one of the other Nazgul was circling far over head reporting their movements to the Dark Lord Sauron. He greatly wished to slaughter them all now but Sauron wanted them kept alive and followed since they also sought Frodo.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn searches all about him but doesn't see anything, but somehow he still felt uneasy. Something of great evil was drawing near.

OOC: Guys I'm going away for a few days, I'll be back on the 18th or 19th... please don't go to far with out me.

[Nefmariel]

"is it just me or do we feel uneasy as though some evil or maybe good (yeah right) is watching or following us?"

[Aragorn21]

That's most likely it, it's defenately not anything good.

[Neothen]

"Wherever there is good evil is sure to follow. You're right about feeling uneasy, but the wise don't feer until evil is upon them." Canan slows his horse and looks up.

[Nefmariel]

yes but what else is new in this world? lets quicken pace.

[Samurai Jack]

Legolas looked around as he rode on his white horse.

"Something draws near... I can feel it. We must be carefull. The Dark Lord is watching us," Legolas said as he began to ride faster.

[Aulë]

OOC- lol, 8 posts between you, and all we find out is that you sence that something is watching you....

IC-

Minas Tirith Inn
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As the brawl unfolded, Thoin, Derin and Gralin all went to the aid of Chokang. Gimli, on the other hand, sat at the table and finished his ale. After he was satisfied that his pitcher was empty, he calmly picked up his axe and turned to the affray, and shouted
"If any of you wish to continue this fight, then you are welcome to do so, but you will run the risk of losing your head!"
Whilst Gimli distracted the locals, the other dwarves had the sence to grab their own axes, and the locals quickly went back to their chairs.
"Hmmmf!" muttered Derin, "I recommed that we leave right away; there is no use making any more enemies, the ones that we have at the moment are hard enough to handle on their own!"
"I agree," replied Chokang, "And I must thank Gimli sincerly for calming things down a tad."
"No trouble at all," Gimli humbly replied, "let us leave now and see if the King's house can accommodate us."

As the dwarves were leaving the inn, Chokang walked up to the man with silver hair who had assisted him during the brawl.
"Thank you kind sir for saving me the trouble of receiving a fist to the face, it is nice to know that not all of the people who's lands we are trying to save detest us. Chokang at your service."

[Seraph]

Minas Tirith Inn
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Stratmarrius couldn’t help smiling to himself, that his plan had worked. Five new allies.
He bowed low.
“Stratmarrius at yours. If you are here to debate what is to be done about the growing threat from Mordor then we have common purpose. Perhaps we might become travelling companions?”

[Neothen]

Canan picks up his pace aswell, though the evil above didn't threaten them all mages fear it.

[Aulë]

OOC- lol 9 posts now for the uneventful trip from Rohan to Gondor

Naughty Seraph! That wasn't the correct responce!:D (haven't you read The Hobbit?)

IC

Minas Tirith
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Chokang smiled, then replied "Very well, we need as many allies as possible in these times, you may accompany us to the Council; although it might be a while, the other members still haven't arrived from Edoras."

The dwarves and Stratmarrius left the inn and head towards the House of Elissar.

[Mablung]

As the riders went over the next hill Minas Tirith could be seen on the horizon. As they approached the Nazgul that had been following them screeched and flew off to join the other 7 circling the tower. Lolik rode up to the gates and halted waiting to be let in.

[MrFrodo]

To the Hobbits amazement he had could see Edoras. After 3 weeks off walking on foot an amazing feat for any creature let alone a small Hobbit.


As he approach Edoras he could see the busy vibrant people running around frantically preparing from battle???? *A young man walks up to Pudd*

"Good morning there my friend, you seem to have been traveling for days where have you come from" Said an elderly man. "I‘ve come from the Shire in search of my friend Frodo" *At hearing this the old man mutters under his breath "i think you better come with me". Pudd followed and was soon in a dark room with a little window.

*The man introduce himself properly* "I am Neothen your friend is a very sought after man...do you ever remember him carrying a gold ring" said Neothen "Why I do yes why" Chuckled Pudd "The ring is the one ring forged by Sauron himself" said Neothen .Fear fill Pudds eyes he had read the history books he loved history. "The one ring" his throat begin to tighten at the thought "yes and he has risen again in search of his ring" *As Neothen thought to himself, this young hobbit could be useful to my friend Canan who has join a party that have gone to Minas Trith* "right we must leave know... no I must stay.... you will have to go alone" said Neothen "hey what I ‘ve just arrived" said Pudd. "I need you to go to Minas Trith to see an old friend of mine" said Neothen. "I will give you a horse and you must make great haste towards Minas Trith and when you get there you must ask to speak to Canan Whitfurrow" said Neothen.

*So again Pudd was going forth. Pudd had never ridden a horse but some how he manages to stay on the horse, which was a lovely pale white. With the light weight of the Hobbit he was quickly gaining on the party ahead whom by some reason slow down and then suddenly quicken there pace*

[Nefmariel]

Riding up behind Lolik, Nefmariel also waited to be admitted into Minas Tirith.

[Neothen]

"Open the gates," Canan yelled to the guards waiting for a response.

[Seraph]

The gatekeeper looked out and saw Aragorn and his companions.
“Welcome back Lord Aragorn” he said. “Raise the gate”
The gate was raised, and they were admitted to the white city of Minas Tirith.

[Nefmariel]

Nef had never been in Minas Tirith so she stuck with the group who seemed to know their way around.

[Mablung]

Lolik rode towards the inner circle of Minas Tirith to the King's domain so to speak. Looking up into the skies he counted 8 black shapes circling slowly high above. "Well thats where the other 8 are I wonder which one is their leader...."

Shire
----------
The Witch King rode ever onward he could feel the Ring now it was calling him and where the ring was he would find the Hobbit. The Orcs left wanton destruction for the Hobbits in their wake, yet he kept going with a purpose the Ring was close now within a few miles then Lord Sauron would have a new ally.

[Nefmariel]

following Mab and the others Nef kept her mouth shut

[Neothen]

Canan looks up seeing the wraiths far above. He walks up a set of stairs into a great hall where many noble men sit and chat. "Lord Aragorn has come with a solution in these dark times, two solutions must be made in order to stop sauron from gaining the ring. If he gets the ring then no army of any sort can save our land." Canan took a seat at a large table waiting for the conversations to begin.

[Aulë]

Minus Tirith
--------------
The five dwarves and Stratmarrius walk up to the king. Gimli stepped forward, and bowed,
"Welcome back from your journey my lord. I, Gimli, son of Gloin, Elffriend and Lord Of The Glittering Caves have come here to offer the assistance of the race of dwarves to the King in these dark times. With me are Chokang, son of Dwalin, Gralin, son of Balin, Derin, son of Frerin and Thoin, son of Oin who each represent different kingdoms."
"Chokang at your service, my lord" stated Chokang, " I come here representing the dwarves of the Iron Hills, an army is being formed as we speak, and will march as soon as I send message to Dain Ironfoot."
"Very well," replied Aragorn, "but who is the other member of your party?"

*everyone looks at Stratmarrius*

[Samurai Jack]

Minus Tirith
-----------------------------------------------------

"Your army doesn't stand a chance against Sauron and his forces. His power is growing. Once Frodo joins him with The One Ring, I feel we won't be able to stop him," said Legolas.

[Nefmariel]

"No matter what Legolas, you always seem to find a downpoint (OOC: like at Helms deep in the movie: end OOC) if there wasn't any hope of us or anyone beating them once Frodo joins them then why are you here right now?" Nef asked Legolas curriously waiting for a reply.

[MrFrodo]

Days had passed since talking to Neothen and Pudd was thinking he was going in the wrong direction when over the hill he saw Minas Tirith.

His paced quicken he would nearly be there would he find Canan? would the party wait? where was Frodo?

[Neothen]

"The armys are mearly a distration to sauron. Our main goal is to head to Mordor with a group of people and destroy his minions."

[Nefmariel]

still waits for Legolas's reply wondering whats taking him so long to think ;)

[Seraph]

Stratmarrius introduced himself to the others.
“I offer my services to you all, and my advice as well,” he said, trying to be as polite as he could force himself.
“Surely our immediate goal must be to find the ring, before it falls into the hands of the dark lord? If he obtains it there is little hope”.

[Mablung]

"With regards to the One Ring I think we have time. Frodo is completely in it's control now, and will not want to share it with Sauron, so if they get Frodo it will still take him time to find the actual Ring since I'm sure Frodo will hide it well. As much as I hate to say it I believe our goal must be to find Frodo and kill him before he ends up revealing where the Ring is to the Dark Lord for we cannot hope to discover its location before he does."

[Aragorn21]

"What time do you think we have, if Frodo get The Ring all is lost. We must move with all haste possible. Expecially with the wraiths continually watching our every move. The enemy will do all in its power to stop us, let us hope they do not succeed."

[Mablung]

"Frodo cannot wield the One Ring only Sauron may. Frodo having it is of no consequence for he will hide himself and it away then covet it for all eternity."

[Nefmariel]

"I agree we should find Frodo as quickly as possible, and hopefully Sauron won't have found him and/or the ring first"

[Neothen]

"We must find the ring and destroy it. If it falls into the hands of Sauron then he will send his forces to destroy middle-earth. But there is one flaw. Saruman Frodo and Sauron wants the ring if they fight over it then Sarumans forces will be lost and Frodo may try to destroy the ring so no one can have it."

[Mablung]

"Saruman is no fool he will not try and take on the hosts of Mordor. His concern is power if he does not see an opportunity where he can safely seize the Ring he will not make a move since Sauron knows he has a powerful ally he will keep him around as a Lieutenant as he does the Witch King."

[Nefmariel]

"So this is basically what we've said so far, try and find Frodo, and get the ring before anyone else does. So why are we sitting here just discussing it instead of doing it? And when are we going to do it?"

[MrFrodo]

Pudd was approaching Minas Tirith.

The gatekeeper looked out and saw Pudd "on what purpose are you here" Shouted the Gatekeeper.

"I'm here to talk to Canan Whitfurrow " replied Pudd, "he is in a meeting at the moment with Lord Aragorn, you may come in but i suggest you do not stay for long war will soon be close to us". The Gatekeeper opens the gate and Pudd walked in.

*So Pudd waited and waited afraid of the humans.... he would wait for Canan Whitfurrow*

[Aragorn21]

Yes, we are now agreeing on our plan of action. Though we should act soon it would be best not to be to hasty.

[Neothen]

"We should work now but what we need to do is to use our army to distract sauron." Canan feels a sudden impulse from far away. "Excuse me, I will meet you in one hour at the gate." Canan left the room and walked down the hall. A message came in from his friend Neothen.
"Canan, I've sent a hobbit to you." Though the message was short Canan trusted his former pupil. He saw a little hobbit waiting patiently for someone.

[Seraph]

“Supposing we manage to recover the Ring, what are we to do? walk into Mordor to destroy it? Sauron’s eye will be watching every entrance.
So does anyone have any idea where Frodo might be?”

[Aragorn21]

I do not know of any other way, do you? The ring must be destroyed, the only place to do it is mount doom.

[MrFrodo]

Pudd was casual standing around when he seemed a similar yet more powerful feeling one he had felt earlier with Neothn. Looking up Pudd could see a tall man. Pudd walked up "Are you Canan I have been sent by Neothen from he says I may be useful to you" "Following me young hobbit" Canan replied.

[Neothen]

"Do you know Frodo persanly from child hood." Canan asked as he walked down the hall. "Do you hold anything to remember him by."

[MrFrodo]

"If been his friend for some years and the only thing I carried to remember him is this small gold chain which was once worn by Frodo" Passing the chain over to Canan he inspected with great interest.

[Nefmariel]

"I know we shouldn't be hasty but we need to come up with a plan of action! We can't just walk into Mordor with no plan"

[Mablung]

"First we must find the Ring it will not be in Mordor, and they will not have it until Frodo joins them in their quest to conquer. Maybe our new Hobbit companion can tell us where Frodo last was that would be a good starting point."

[Neothen]

"This may be useful in the future but right now I need to knwo of any places that Frodo liked to go to in order to have some peace and quiet." Canan said giving the chain back to Pudd.

[Aragorn21]

Your right we must wait for the return of lord Canan to tell us the news.

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith
--------------

"Shall we send for the dwarven armies?" asked Chokang, "There is no need for this sneaking, the might of dwaven-kind will overbear the enemy!"

[Seraph]

“We may have need of you armies soon enough, our only way into Mordor may be to punch a hole through the enemies line of defence. But until we find he ring secrecy would be more advisable” Stratmarrius said.

[Aulë]

"Very well," replied Chokang, "but where shall we start searching for Frodo? He could be anywhere in Middle Earth! Even in the far east"
"The Blue Istari may have lured him," added Gralin.
"And even if we do find Frodo, how shall we get the ring to Mount Doom?" asked Gimli, "Frodo will most probably not want to destroy the ring, and who here could withstand the ring's power and drop it into the firey pits?"
"I certainly wouldn't trust a man with the Ring Of Power..." muttered Derin.

[MrFrodo]

Pudd though hard well Frodo never really been out of the shire much and he usually does his traveling with Bilbo *A tear rolled down Pudds eye*...of course he could have gone any where he always enjoyed wandering. I think we need to seek a high power to find him or maybe punch a hole through *A very rare occasion for Pudd to get violent* the defense like Stratmarrius suggests.......Frodo would be hidden some where.

[Mablung]

"If Frodo is around the Shire we cannot possibly do that. Those who did not come with us from Edoras do not know this but the Witch King and a host of Orcs have passed through the Gap of Rohan heading that way. We have little hope of finding Frodo before them he is already on the way back to Sauron or close to being captured Im sure."

[Neothen]

"I think our only hope is to have you lead us to one of the places where Frodo liked to stay, maybe he'll be in one of thosse places pondering over the ring." Canan placed his hand on the hobbits shoulder and looked deeply into his eyes. "Maybe that's it, maybe Frodo has hidden in such an obvious place that people are searching in all the wrong places because of the ring. I will take you to the counsel now and you can name the places where Frodo was when He was only a little Hobbit." Canan started towards the door of the counsel room.

[Aragorn21]

"Quiet everyone, i hear the footsteps of lord Canan and Frodo's little friend Pudd. He may have an idea where Frodo is hiding.

[Neothen]

Canan walks into the room where everyone stands waiting for a solution. "I believe that pudd here may be able to lead us to Frodo. Since we can't find the ring we can have Pudd find Frodo, and if what I think is true, then Frodo is hiding with the ring. Pudd, would you tell us what you know."

[Seraph]

Stratmarrius stared at Canan and Pudd sceptically.
“Are we to trust the fate of Middle Earth to a timid halfling and an old man? I seem to recall the last time a Hobbit was given a mission of importance it didn’t end well” he sneered.

[Neothen]

"Apearances can be decieving. I am not like Ganalf, I will stay with Pudd at all times." Canan looked towards stratmarriuss. "Unless you think you can do a better job."

[Nefmariel]

"Yes, looks can be diseaving, so I believe we should give them a try, Pudd is the only one who may know where Frodo is, he knows him and where he would go so Stratmarrius I suggest you keep your mouth closed, and un-sneering until or if there ever is need of it" I snap at Stratmarrius. "Sorry if that sounded rude but its true" I add.

[MrFrodo]

Looking at Canan, Pudd felt more inspiration to think about hidden places.

"Well ......He always enjoyed Buckland. I believe he may have brought a house down there, or maybe he has gone to Weather Top he said he felt peacefulness there after he was wounded there, he has found dealing with the pain easier were he was wounded. I also remember Frodo visiting the Ents with Merry and Pippin in Fangorn. He could be there in one of the Ents home."

*Pudd couldn’t help feeling the wandering eyes of Stratmarrius inspecting Pudd*

"Does this help"

[Aragorn21]

"Yes little hobbit your words are most helpful," Aragorn encourages Pudd, "but these are many options. Can you be sure of at least one of them?"

[Seraph]

OOC: I hope I don’t offend anyone, it’s my character who’s a git not me.

Stratmarrius cast Nefmariel a hateful glance, but kept his mouth shut. He turned to Canan.
“I only hope your faith in this Hobbit doesn’t lead to the death of us all,” he said sternly.

[Neothen]

"As Gandalf once said 'When the wise falter the weak will give a helping hand' If we can't trust the words of a wiseman than we are fool not to try to free our homes. Pudd don't strain yourself, sometimes when you react on your feelings you can attain victory." Canan gives a hard stare at Stratmarrius. His old eyes gave unwavering hope to the people around him.

[Seraph]

“Alright then, Buckland, Weathertop. And Fangorn” Stratmarrius said, repeating Pudd’s words.
“So do we search them one by one, or split up? And when do we leave?”

[Aragorn21]

"We should probably search them one by one, the danger ever grows greater and there is strength in numbers. Where do you think he is most likely to be?"

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith
--------------

Chokang stood up with a jolt. "This is ludicrous! Here we are dawdling about, looking in forests, whilst the enemy gathers his strength! We should be building an army made of men, dwarves and elves to overpower Sauron! It has been done once before when he had the ring, and it can be done again!!!"

[Seraph]

“Sit down” Stratmarrius said to Chokang , in an even tone
“An army isn’t going to help us find the ring. That would only draw the eyes of our enemies towards us. But I do agree preparations should be made for our armies to assemble, we may need them to enter Mordor.
I imagine Frodo will want to be alone, so I think it’s unlikely he’ll be with the Ents, but I really couldn’t say where he might be”.

[Neothen]

"We shouldn't worry about Sauron unless he gets the ring. Pudd will lead us to whatever place he feels necesary. But if some of you would rather make an army and go head on into battle then Sauron will strike harder then ever before. We need to believe in Pudd. If we attack then Sauron will attack. If we don't attack then Sauron wont attack until he gets the ring." Canan looks around the room then looks at Pudd. "Choose a place, your guess is just as good as mine."

[MrFrodo]

Looking back at Canan "Well it has to be Weather Top, I Believe he built a shelter, then mined into the Hill"

It will take us days to get there. However only close friends new of this place. I was one of the few.

[Aragorn21]

"Will you lead us there young hobbit?" Aragorn asked, "You have already shown your traveling capabilities."

[Neothen]

"That is true," Canan said, "After all you came all the way from the Shire."

[Nefmariel]

I grimice back at Stratmarrius then I add "Well Chokang since you really want an army why don't you start making one whilst we look for the ring? Its up to you though but I am looking for the ring"

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith
--------------

Chokang muttered to the other dwarves, then spoke to Canan. "You say that we shall wait for Sauron to get the ring before attacking him! You must be mad! If we want any chance of over running his legions, we must strike now before Frodo hands him the ring. I suggest that a representative of the elves and men here shall start recruiting armies of their own race, another person should gather the help of the ents, hobbits and other minor races, whilst the remainder here search for Frodo. If he is not found within a set time period, the armies shall attack. Gimli, Thoin and Derin will go and gather the dwarven armies. Gralin and I will accompany the party searching for Frodo."

[Neothen]

"I did not say to wait until Sauron gets the ring. I said that he won't attack until he gets the ring. In three days an army of Arlithian sentinels will arive. They will be split up and help the other armys. They are very braod armored men and their fighting abilitys will protected sertan citys. While all of this is happening we must get the ring and destroy it."

[MrFrodo]

"I will lead you, we must set of soon" said Pudd

[Seraph]

“I’d stay, but I don’t think I’ve the requisite skills to inspire the hearts of men” Stratmarrius said with a crooked smile.
“Besides I think I’d be of more use protecting the Halfling”

[Nefmariel]

"So not to be pushy but are we leaving or not?"

[Aragorn21]

"Yes as soon as we know who is coming and who is not, then we'll get our supplies and be off."

[Neothen]

"Well the ones that choose to go will have to protect Pudd, because he is the only one who can withstand the power of the ring."

[Aragorn21]

"I will go and give my life to protect him."

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith
--------------

"I shall also go with him," stated Chokang, "But the other dwarves will go back to their domains and prepare several dwarven armies, which shall be sent to Gondor to hold back the enemy if we fail, and Sauron receives the ring."

[Seraph]

“I’ll go if you’ll have me” Stratmarrius offered.
“At least until we find the ring, then we’ll have more decisions to make.
I wouldn’t be of any use raising an army anyway”.

[MrFrodo]

"Well its settle...we shall leave tommorrow" said Pudd.

*Stratmarrius, Chokang, Aragorn, Canan, Leoglas would set out tommorrow on an epic journey*

00C: Nefmariel was your characters name.

[Mablung]

"I shall come as well... but we must leave stealthily the Nazgul will surely follow us if we do not."

[Neothen]

"Then it's settled, we will meet here tomorrow." Canan left the room.

[Aragorn21]

After the meeting was over Aragorn walks over to Stratmarrius to start a conversation.

OCC: what are you again Stratmarrius?

[Seraph]

OOC: Do you mean what race is he? He’s human. You can find out more about him in the RPG Profiles section, along with everyone else’s profiles. It’s one of the more recent ones.

IC:
Aragorn approaches Stratmarrius.
“Do you wish to speak with me Lord Aragorn?” he said in a haughty voice.

[MrFrodo]

After seeing Canan leave Pudd left himself and went to the nearest Inn. To catch up on some much needed sleep.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn walks up to Stratmarrius with no expresion on his face. "hail Stratmarrius, let us not talk here, we will go elsewhere." Aragorn makes a signal for Stratmarrius to follow.

OOC: I'm going away (again) for a few days dont go to far wihtout me.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: I didn't see my name except for at the ooc part but I am in

IC: I call after Canan "I'm in as well" just to be sure I am in. Then I wander around the castle.

[Neothen]

Canan walks into his room and sets down his staff. Behind him stood Neothen his former pupil.
"You're not serious about going into Mordor."Neothen said
"I have no purpose teaching my classes, I can't stand staying put for this long." Canan replied.
"You're too old to be marching to Mordor where Saruman Sauron and the wraiths lie." Neothen said
"I must go!" Canan said starting to lift his voice."
"What makes you think that you'll survive, at least let me take your place." Neothen was pleading now.
"I know the risks of this mission," Canan takes a deep breath. "I don't mean to abandon the mission."
"Don't tell me you don't care if you die."
"I must do what is necesary to help us win the war."
Neothen looks at Canan in troubled way.
"So you don't care about your safty."
"I only care about the others safty, now leave!"
Neothen did as he was told and left. Canan nelt by his bed and shed a tear in memory of someone he lost in Mordor.

[Nefmariel]

I sense a cry of sadness but knowing who it is I mind my own buisness and wander about some more.

[Neothen]

Canan stopped moarning for the loss of his son and went to sleep.

[Nefmariel]

As I wander about I do nothing wait for something.

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith
---------------
After a good night's rest, Chokang went to see off the other dwarves at the city gate.
"Farewell Gimli, Thoin and Derin. I wish you luck in gathering the dwarven host," said Chokang
"You need not worry, Chokang, for the dwarves of the Glittering Caves will gladly come to the aid of Gondor," replied Gimli.
"I shall return to the Blue Mountains, and seek the assistance of my kin, there is no doubt that they will agree to help," added Derin.
"And the dwarves of Erebor will come too," said Thoin, "and I shall send a messenger to the Iron Hills, so that they may know of your quest."
And so, Gimli, Thoin and Derin set off for their respected lands, and left Chokang and Gralin in the fair dwelling of Minas Tirith.

"I think we should head back to the House of Aragorn, for we shall be leaving soon," said Gralin.
"We shall do so, but knowing the habits of men, we shall find only Legolas and Nefmariel awaiting," replied Chokang.

The two dwarves trekked back up to the top of the city, and their prophecies were almost true.
"Ahh, two elves and a hobbit already here," stated Chokang, "it seems that we misjudged the sleeping habits of this keen Hobbit."
Gralin grinned, then replied, "So for how long shall we await these sleeping Men? For we need to have left before half-noon."

[Aragorn21]

After a short small-talk conversation with Stratmarrius Aragorn goes to bed.

Aragorn awakes as the sun rises, gets dressed, and goes out to scout around. A little later he sees a group of dwarves leaving, and circling in the sky is one lone wraith.

After a short look around Aragorn heads for the house where all should be meeting. When walking into the room Aragorn is suprised to find just about everyone even the hobbit up and ready to go. "We're in for some foggy weather today," Aragorn says, "we should leave in the garb of peasents, that and the fog will cover us from the eyes of the wraith."

[Seraph]

Stratmarrius arrived to join the others. Only Canan and Mablung were absent.
“I’ve been thinking, perhaps it would be best if I stayed behind. And a smaller group may draw less attention to itself” he said.

[Nefmariel]

I think its a good Idea since he's on my badside but I say "It's up to you"

[Neothen]

Canan awoke a bit late due to the time he had spent in the library the night before. He put on his short sword and took his staff. Canan reached the others who were already waiting for him and Mablung. "I'm sorry for being so late, I was hung up in the library last night."

[Nefmariel]

"Its quite fine Canan no need to apologize"

[Mablung]

Lolik hurried in after Canan with his gear and another sword wrapped in a cloth. "Sorry I took, so long I was waiting for a package I sent for right before we left Edoras. It's an ancient blade of the Westernesse. Only a blade such as this one can shatter the invincibility around the Witch King. Unfortunatly since he's the only one who traded his invincibility for power and hes the only one who can be killed in such a way. The others will last until we destroy the One Ring. Anyway we'd best be off before they discover us."

[Nefmariel]

"Yes we should now that everyone is here, lets go, and nice blade Mab your knowledge is great"

[Neothen]

"Pudd must lead us now," Canan said, "You will ride with me Pudd." Canan called for his horse and waited for the others.

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith
--------------

Chokang smiled at the Hobbit. "Which way shall we go? Through the Gap of Rohan?" queried Chokang, " It's just that the Nazgul shall be watching it well. I suggest we go through the Pass of Caradhas, the weather isn't so cruel at this time of year, and the only things we shall have to worry about are stone giants."
"Also, we should send a decoy host ahead of us, to distract the Nazgul overhead."

[Seraph]

“I’ll stay here, I think it’s for the best” Stratmarrius said.
“Pudd, you’re going to have to be more courageous than you’ve ever been”.
He then looked at Nefmariel.
“Try not to get your self killed” he said.
Lastly he faced Aragorn.
“Your city in safe hands” he reassured him.
“Come back here when you return with the ring, and I’ll be waiting” he then turned his back and walked away.

[Aulë]

Minas Tirith (still!)
--------------

"Hmmm, the group is now too small. Only Canan, Nefmariel, Lolik, Aragorn, Pudd and myself," Chokang remarked, "We may need to recruit more warriors!"

[MrFrodo]

Pudd got up on to Canan’s horse. "It has began" Canan shouted. "To the Pass of Caradhas" shouted Pudd. Chokang smiled, as the group swept of Aragorn looked back at Minas Tirith. The group had left just as quickly has arriving. With Canan and Pudd at the front, the others followed.

[Nefmariel]

Before I leave I almost blow up at Stratmarrius and say "Listen I can take care of myself, you can try" I then turn and leave with the others.

[Seraph]

OOC: I haven’t left the thread or anything, my character will jst be doing his own thing for a while.


IC: He turned round to see the eight companions depart through the city gates.
His face was drawn with concern, as he contemplated what would unfold if they failed.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: ok thats fine Stratmarrius sorry if I'm not getting that right oh wait not! hehe lol.

IC: I read his mind from Serrets and my distance and wonder the same thing.

[Aulë]

Misty Mountains
---------------------

As the company were nearing the Pass of Caradhas, Chokang looked towards the sky.
"It seems that Caradhas is in a kind mood," he noted, "If we're lucky, we might not get snowed on at all!"

[Seraph]

OOC: Are we still doing this?

IC:
Minas Tirith
--------------
It had been some time since the company had set out to find the one ring, each knowing that they held the fate or Middle Earth in their hands, and finding it was only the first step.
Stratmarrius stood on the balcony, starring out at the horizon. He was to have been the ninth companion, but had decided to stay behind, for reasons he didn’t go into.
The city was all franticly preparing for the war they knew was coming. But if Sauron obtained the ring any effort would be in vain.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: I think so but Pm Jack or Legolas if you wish

IC: "I hope we do not get snowed on for it will make our journey more perilous and I don't like snow"

[Neothen]

"Me niether," Canan said, "I am not drest in the right robes for this weather at the moment, but I'll manage."

[Mablung]

Lolik pulled his cloak tightly about him. "Mmmm its being forced to turn back, and into Moria. That I'm afraid of. We should keep to the hidden passages as much as we can we do not need to be discovered."

ooc: I havent seen him around so I could take over the role of Sauron and Saruman until he comes back since Im already the Nazgul. Also since Aragorn is no longer active we should bring in another person.

[Nefmariel]

OOC; Who's gonna be Legolas? and Mab I didn't quite understand your last IC message?

[Mablung]

ooc: I guess Lego is up for grab for whoever wants him bring in someone else if you have an idea for someone to do so. And if you will all let me take on the evil role I will have my IC character go the way of Boromir and be martyred. Anyway my IC post meant we should stay behind ridges and things since the flying Nazgul are still out there looking and being in open terrain greatly increases chances of being seen.

[Aragorn21]

OOC: Sorry about that guys!!! I'm back now (well duh)

IC: Mmmm its being forced to turn back, and into Moria. That I'm afraid of. We should keep to the hidden passages as much as we can we do not need to be discovered Your right, with whats in there Moria is not an option. And your also right, being seen is one of the worst things that could happen.

[Nefmariel]

OOC; gotcha, and I would be Legolas but I'm a girl, but if you want I will, don't matter to me, and Mab sure you can be the baddy

IC: I also agree.

[MrFrodo]

The compoany arrive at the pass to find the weather was getting worse. "should we risk it" asked Pudd.

[Nefmariel]

I walk up to the front of the group and look around "I am not sure, it seems safe but the mountain can grow angery in time, what do you all propose?"

[Aragorn21]

"I say we take the mountain path but make sure not to offend it. That way we won't been seen by unfriendly eyes."

[Nefmariel]

" I agree lets go"

[Neothen]

"Lets stay at a steady pace, I don't think Saruman will try and stop us because we are not well known to him."

[Aulë]

As we neared Caradhas, snow began to fall, lightly at first.
"Oh dear," cried Chokang, "It appears that Caradhas the Cruel may not welcome our presence here. We must move quickly!"

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn leads the way over the dangerous pass, about half-way through the path the snow becomes a little heavier, "We would stop for a rest but the snow is getting to heavy we must press on."

[Nefmariel]

I stand whilst the others rest and looks around as the snow slowly gets heavier.

[Aragorn21]

After a short break Aragorn gets the group up and they begin the rest of the journey.

[Nefmariel]

We Treck across the mountain and the snow becomes heavier and heavier "What shall we do" I shout over the howly wind and snow.

ooc: BTW I'm probably not going to be on until the 24th since I will be packing tomorrow to go to Cali for 6 days so I will talk to you guys then, fill me in when I get back.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn shouts back "We must continue! We're almost at the end!"

OCC: Ok we won't go to far without you.

[Neothen]

Canan's beard was now covered in snow and his hood wasn't doing much for him. He couldn't shift the winds without good concentration so all he did was keep up with the group.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn leads the group to the very end of the pass, but doesn't stop untill he's reached a small wood. (The time is about evening)

"We'll rest here tonight, get as much sleep as you can, Legolas Canan and I will take turns keeping watch during the night."

[Neothen]

"I will take the late watch wheneveryone is asleep." Canan said sitting down on a stump and wiping the snow off.

[Aragorn21]

Early in the mornting Aragorn gets everyone up. "Come, we have a ways yet to go. We should reach weather top in two days or so."

[Aulë]

The company then reached the Bruinen River (otherwise known as the Greyflood). It was a wide, fast flowing river, and would be difficult to cross.
"How shall we cross?" inquired Chokang, "Should we travel to Tharbad, go north to Rivendell, or try to cross this monstrosity?"
Gralin looked to the East, and could see the sky darkening.
"Whatever we do, we must do it quickly," Gralin mused, "Frodo may not have much time left!"

[Nefmariel]

ooc: I know not much has happened but my memory is rusty can someone fill me in on whats happening currently?

[Aulë]

We are searching for Frodo.
Pudd thinks that he may be at Weathertop, so we are heading over there.
We left Minas Tirith, and crossed the Caradhas Pass, and have now reached the Greyflood.

[Nefmariel]

ooc: thank you, someone besides me post the next ic one lol.

[Aragorn21]

"There's a shallow ford 2 miles up stream, I'll check ahead, you get some rest and food."

[Neothen]

"I'll come with you," Canan said. Canan insisted on going so he walked close behind Aragorn.

[Nefmariel]

Nef doesn't go but she doesn't want to eat so she wanders over to the water bank and sits and drifts into thought.

[Seraph]

Minas Tirith
--------------

Stratmarrius stood on one of the tall towers, gazing away from the city. There had been no word of the eight companions who set out to retrieve the ring, but considering they were supposed to be travelling covertly that was probably a good thing.
He wondered where they might be now. Perhaps Caradhras, or the river Bruinen if they’d made good progress. The sound of commotion in the city below snapped him out of his thoughts. People were running around shouting. He swiftly ran down the steps.
A young squire ran past. Stratmarrius grabbed him by the arm.
“What on earth is going on? Surely we can’t be under attack?”
“No sir. A patrol of orcs has been spotted just ten miles from here. Riders are being sent out to quash them”.
“Boy, fetch me a horse. I ride with them. And be quick about it!”
He hurried to his room to collect his armour.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn goes to the highest point he can find that over looks the river. "All seems quiet" he says to Canan, "this is the way we'll go."

Aragorn and Canan walk back down the mountain, just as they almost reach the camp an arrow lands right in front of Aragorn's feet. "ORCS!!!" yells Aragorn as he pulls out his sword. A small band of orcs were attacking.

[Nefmariel]

Nefmariel stands up abruptly and gets her bow out and a few arrows and does a tripple shot killing 3 orcs.

[Aulë]

"Gralin, protect Pudd whilst I hold off these retched orcs!" Chokang yelled, before running off to assist the others in slaying the orcs.
"Ahh, it has been a while since my axe last cleaved orc neck." he muttered, before slicing off an orc's head with his war axe.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn ran through the midst of the orcs, taking three orcs legs off, slashing anothers head, ducking, swing left, right, ducking stabbing.

[Nefmariel]

Nef runs towards the fight and keeps shooting a few arrows.

[Neothen]

Canan shot his magic at the far away orcs and he literaly beet the closer ones to death with his staff. Canan soon had to take out his short enchanted sword to hold off the larger numbers. They seemed to come out of no where and Canan hadn't had enough time to study his suroundings.

[Seraph]

Minas Tirith
--------------
At around the time the eight companions were fighting off some orcs, many leagues away a small band of orcs had been spotted in Gondor.
Stratmarrius returned, clad in dark blue armour studded with sharp spikes. His helmet was like an effigy of a hideous bird’s skull, ending in a curved beak like point. His only weapons were 14-inch blades that were attached to the gauntlets.
“The other riders have just left” the youth said.
“Then I’ll have to catch them up”
He mounted the horse the boy had prepared for him.
Stratmarrius rode out of the city in pursuit of the riders. Eventually he caught up to them outside of a patch of woodland. They were already engaging the orcs in combat, which were hopelessly outclassed by the Gondorian cavalry.
The Orcs tried to flee into the woods.
“Don’t let them escape!” Hallar, the rider’s captain instructed, as he decapitated an Orc.
Stratmarrius ran down a retreating Orc and sliced the top of its head off. He grabbed its spear, and threw it like a javelin, impaling another foe.
Hallar dismounted to finish off the last orc with his broad sword.
“Good work men. They must have been spies from Mordor,” he said.
With little warning a group of twenty Warg riders made haste towards the unsuspecting soldiers. Thirty Orcs followed them on foot.
“It’s a trap! Fall back!” Hallar commanded.
They were surrounded, forced towards the trees, were their horses couldn’t manoeuvre. A rider fell, an arrow through his eye.
A Warg pounced at Stratmarrius’ horse. He was sent tumbling to the ground. The Warg lent over him, it’s jaws dripping with saliva. Stratmarrius stabbed his gauntlet spikes through either side of its neck. He then finished its rider. He swiftly surveyed the scene. The Gondorian’s were hopelessly outnumbered. What had been twelve men was now more like nine, including himself. He sensed movement behind him. He spun round to see a Warg diving straight for him. He had no time to react. Everything went black.

[Nefmariel]

As Nef was shooting a few arrows her mind went back to Minas Tirith were Stratmarrius had been and began to survey the scene but there wasn't anything to do about it at the moment so she came back to the fight and helped to finish off the last of the orcs.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn looked around for any stray orcs, he saw one running into the wood a short way of. With one quick movement he drew is shore knife and flung it into him.

"We must move out of here, and aim to reach Wearthtop by early tomorrow morning. If we're lucky the orcs haven't found Frodo yet."

[Nefmariel]

As the others depart, Nef slowly runs behind thinking of what she saw back near Minas Tirith a moment ago but decides not to trouble the others unless they ask if I've seen anything, so she speeds up to catch the group.

[Mablung]

Lolik sees the sky turning a peculiar shade of orange as it began to darken. "Fire in the distance... if they have not found Frodo they have found something else."

[Neothen]

Where is the fire coming from, Lolik?" Canan asked.

[Mablung]

Lolik shook his head. "I have no idea. At this distance it could be coming from Weathertop the Shire or just from a field that a careless hobbit set on fire with a pipe and we would never know."

[Aragorn21]

"Fire? That's not good, if it's coming from weathertop the all is just about lost! Nef can you see where it's coming from? Can you see anything?" When speaking these words Aragorn quickens the companies pace.

[Aulë]

After a few hours travel, Chokang noticed a change in the terrian.
"We have reached the South Downs," he stated, "Weathertop is not far away now."

[Nefmariel]

ooc: is there anywhere in particular you want me to say its coming from?

ic: Nef goes up to a higher point trying to spot where the fire is coming from.

[Mablung]

ooc: Not really just go for it the minion's next move will come anyway.

[Seraph]

Stratmarrius slowly opened his eyes. He starred up at a dank stone ceiling. His head began to throb with pain. He tried to put his hand to his head, but found he couldn’t. He looked down to find his wrists and ankles were bound in chains to the stone slab he was lying on. He was stripped to the waist, there was no sign of his armour. He quickly surveyed his surroundings. He was in a large underground chamber. Four of the Gondorians were also chained up, presumably the only other survivors.
Their Orc captors stood near by.
Stratmarrius wondered how he’d got there. He could remember the Warg diving at him, but nothing more. Then he could vaguely remember half slipping back into consciousness, and seeing the dead Warg on top of him, impaled on his spiked armour, after it had leaped at him.
The Orcs untied one of them. A young man no older than twenty. They dragged him into another room.
“No! Let him go!” Captain Hallar shouted.
The young mans screams resounded through out the chamber, shortly afterwards.

OOC: Someone can play as one of the capture Gondorians if they want.

[Nefmariel]

ooc: not me no thanks

ic: Nef peers out onto the horizon "Its coming from Weathertop it seems" Nef shouts.

[Mablung]

As Nef is looking a dark presence grows in her mind. A dark figure can just be made out in front of the flames. From this figure a dark power erupts and throws her off the tree. Lolik and Canan catch her. "So he is there I suppose."

[Nefmariel]

"Thanks" Nef says as she stands upright.

[Mablung]

"Lets make haste. They are drawing ever closer to Frodo." *The party took off towards the orange colored sky.

[MrFrodo]

occ: My new broadband connection has had a firewall installed and my parents put the parental lock on it. It seem to be stopping me post on the forum room!!!!!!!!!!

AHAHAHAH.....so i'm having problems....Im on at school at the moment.

ICC: we must make haste to weather top.

[Aragorn21]

Aragorn runs with the others sword in hand.

[Neothen]

Canan ran as fast as he could with his staff in hand.

OOC: Welcome back Mr Frodo

[Nefmariel]

Nef dashes to catch up with the others.

ooc: welcome back!

[Mablung]

As the distance between the group and the fire narrowed a loud screech was heard, and the entire group became so deeply scared they could hardly move. From the blackness came the Witch King upon his black steed surronded by a vanguard of Uruk Hai. The entire party's mounts threw their riders off and went bolting into the darkness while the enemies approached as they all tried to break free from their paralyzing terror.

[Seraph]

Several orcs returned from the torture room, their tunics stained with the blood of the young man they had just killed.
“Tell us your masters plans or you’ll be next!” the orc chieftain threatened, with a twisted glint in its eyes.
“There’s nothing we can tell you, and we never would anyway you scum!” Hallar exclaimed.
The orc promptly struck him to the head.
“Perhaps after we torture some more of your men to death you’ll change your mind!”
Stratmarrius turned to Hallar.
“I don’t suppose you have a miraculous escape plan do you?”
“I’m afraid not. Even if we could break free and get our weapons back, that would still leave around thirty orcs for the four of us to combat. But I’ll think of something!”
“Since no one knows we’re here it looks like we’re on our own” Stratmarrius said.
The orcs started to unchain Stratmarrius so they could take him for torture.
“Get off me! I’ll kill you all!”
He was silenced be a savage blow to the ribs.

[Nefmariel]

A pain bolted through my head as Strat was hit, so nef grabbed her head and moaned getting slightly tipsy.

[Neothen]

Canan broke free of his fear and grasped his staff. Though he had his staff up he couldn't speak. Fear was a powerful enemy that seemed to grow stronger every second.

[Mablung]

The Witch King utters some words of the dark language to get the Orcs to respond. They grabbed the Hobbit then left the Witch King alone with the party. From a sheath at his side he drew a pale glowing blade contrasting darkly with his black self.

[Aulë]

It was then that Chokang, who had been scouting ahead of the group came back to find that the Witch-King had appeared, and was fighting with the other members of the company. A few metres away, he could see a group of about 40 Uruk-Hai dragging Pudd away.
"I stand no chance against the mighty Witch-King," muttered Chokang, "The others must fight that battle on their own. I must somehow rescue Pudd!"
With that, Chokang pulled out his war axe, and followed the band of Uruk-Hai.

[Neothen]

Canan muttered some ancient words and pointed his staff at the Witch-King. He unleashed a white flash of magic in a desperate attempted to blind the Witch-King.

[Nefmariel]

Nef shoots a few arrows at him even though it is fewtile (Or however you spell it) but her head is still splitting so her aim is also off.

[Aulë]

As Chokang was following the Uruk-Hai his pony, Moja, came up behind him.
"You may be fat," Chokang mused, "But you sure have your wits!"
And so Chokang hopped onto the pony, and circled around the Uruk-Hai.
He then dismounted, and faced the oncoming Uruk-Hai.
"Come on you filthy maggots!" he yelled, "I can take you all on!"
Chokang then pulled out his war axe and his bearded axe, one in each hand.
"Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd aimênu!!!!!!"