The Sword, The Bow and The Axe

Grey_Wolf · 05-16-2002, 09:43 AM

Here's where the above trilogi will be written.

Prologue to The Sword, The Bow & The Axe

The Terrible wars of the 35th Century had left Earth in horrific state. The nuclear, biological and chemical weapons used in the conflicts had changed Mankind into a degenerate species hardly able to take care of itself.

Now, in 6579, a horrid foe was unleashed upon the hapless remnant of Mankind which now called itself the Makhd. The enemy was reptilian and coldhearted, having no and showing no mercy towards it's prey. Thousands of men, women and children were massacred before the shamans finally forged the Golden Sword, The Silver Bow and The Bronze Axe, which were magical weapons and in the hands of the right wielder would help defeat the Cromando.

These weapons did defeat the Cromando the first time and as time passed the Guardians of the Temple, where the weapons were kept, lessened in vigilance and the weapons disappeared mysteriously.

Centuries passed and unfortunately, the Makhd were not prepared for a second unleashing and yet more horrific massacres. The Shamans gathered and a group of specially chosen tribemembers were sent out on a quest to find the heirlooms.

And so on...

Grey_Wolf · 05-16-2002, 09:49 AM

The Sword

This being the first book of the "Quest of the Heirlooms" trilogi.

Chapter One................Peace

Chapter Two................Fear

Chapter Three.............Invaders

Chapter Four...............Council

Chapter Five................The Calling

Chapter Six..................The Quest

Chapter Seven.............The Mountain

.....These Chapter headings may not be any good, but was the best I could do for now. Hope they will help you begin the story.

Nariel Starfire · 05-16-2002, 11:35 PM

sounds fun. How do I start?

Grey_Wolf · 05-17-2002, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by Nariel Starfire
sounds fun. How do I start?

You can chose any chapter, bu if you want to you can begin with the telling of the peaceful existance of the Makhd before the Second Onslaught. You could Introduce The Main Characters for example.

I don't have any clear idea of their names and personalities yet but with help from fellow 'mooters we can most probably come up with some very good ones.

Faramir · 05-17-2002, 10:43 AM

How is this related to Middle Earth???

Grey_Wolf · 05-17-2002, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by Faramir
How is this related to Middle Earth???

It itsn't related to Middle Earth. This is a completely new story which was transferred to this post because an attempt at writing it was made at General Messages but it was closed before it even begun. And a couple of 'mooters suggested that we write it in this forum instead.

Grey_Wolf · 05-17-2002, 11:34 AM

Here's some names for the Main Characters:

Since The Makhd is divided into clans I thought that Scottish- or Irish-sounding names for them would be nice.

For example:

Of the Humans:

Ian Macdogal, of the 3rd clan of the Temple Guards.
A clan forever disgraced because of the vanished heirlooms. Naturally Ian must be one of the chosen for the Quest to redeem his clan.

And of the Cromando:

N'ta'ch, Commander of the 372nd Bo'org, 10th Nation.

Nariel Starfire · 05-17-2002, 12:18 PM

okay, I'd like to introduce 2 characters.
Of the Makhd:

Corra and Cronan O'Kelley, of the second Clan. The ancestors of this clan took cover during the Terrible Wars. They were mutated slightly be poisoning in their water, however, not as much as the other clans. The Silver Bgow, which was passed on in the O'Kelley family, was lost in the first onslaught when their parents were killed. The O'Kelley twins must reclaim their possessions and avenge their parents in order to redeem their honour within the tribes.

Grey_Wolf · 05-17-2002, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nariel Starfire
okay, I'd like to introduce 2 characters.
Of the Makhd:

Corra and Cronan O'Kelley, of the second Clan. The ancestors of this clan took cover during the Terrible Wars. They were mutated slightly be poisoning in their water, however, not as much as the other clans. The Silver Bgow, which was passed on in the O'Kelley family, was lost in the first onslaught when their parents were killed. The O'Kelley twins must reclaim their possessions and avenge their parents in order to redeem their honour within the tribes.

That's a good plot for Book 2 - The Bow.

Finrod Felagund · 05-17-2002, 02:09 PM

William Laird of the first clan. A chieftain's son with a major ego. Nevertheless he is an amazing warrior and bowman.

The Lairds have always been chieftains (Laird means Lord) but their family was disgraced by some affair involving William's great-grandfather so William is also out to win back family honour.

Grey_Wolf · 05-17-2002, 04:13 PM

A couple of Cromandos:

M'no'och, First Warrior, 372nd Bo'org, 10th Nation.

Bran'ach, Second Warrior, 372nd Bo'org, 10th Nation.

Bran'och, "Brother" of Bran'ach, just a lowly soldier.

Grey_Wolf · 05-17-2002, 04:50 PM

The Bow

This being the second book of the "Quest of the Heirlooms" trilogi

Chapter One................Twins

Chapter Two................Orphans

Chapter Three..............Flight

Chapter Four................Shaman

Chapter Five.................Quest

Chapter Six...................River

Chapter Seven..............Forest

Grey_Wolf · 05-18-2002, 03:33 PM

The Sword

Chapter One

Peace

The village lay in a clearing on the huge peninsula between the Great Lakes. It was surrounded by a wildgrown forest. The houses in the village was lain out in a rectangular pattern with a large square in the middle.
At the eastern end of this square lay the Old Temple. The Guards, that was still posted in front of the doors, was merely an old tradition, since the Sword that was supposed to be guarded, was no longer there.
By the doors of the Old Temple, Hugh and Ian MacDogal stood awaiting the Changing of the Guards.

Nariel Starfire · 05-20-2002, 12:17 PM

Book Two:
The Silver Bow

Chapter One
Twins

Corra smiled at her brother. They had never been alone. Her parents came into the dimly lit room and brought food. It was slimy and green, but nourishing. And the twins had never eaten anything else. They had lived underground all their lives and had never even seen Earth's sun or moon or sky. The Cromando were above ground and the Second Clan had been the wisest, or so the twins were told, to take cover. It was the wisdom of the Bow which led them to this place, and for forty years the Cromando had searched but not found.

Stalker in the Starlight · 06-20-2002, 08:13 PM

Do I have to start The Ax, or can I do the next part of The Sword?

Grey_Wolf · 06-22-2002, 06:00 AM

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Originally posted by Stalker in the Starlight
Do I have to start The Ax, or can I do the next part of The Sword?

Go ahead. Do the next part of The Sword. I didn't think anyone was interested, so I'd sort of given up on the whole thing. But if we can get going again it would be nice.

Arat-Falathion · 06-22-2002, 10:13 AM

I got some "Cyborg" assosiations (the Van Damme movie) when I read the prelude

Though, never the less it seems interesting in a way... hmm...

- Falathion

Nariel Starfire · 06-23-2002, 11:42 AM

It seemed like a year since her last meal. As the only Children of the Second Clan, Cronan and Corra were hidden to preserve their line. The Cromando had attacked, so the twins were put in a secret safe that not even the Second Clan's sensors could detect. All the adults had gone to fight. After forty years, the Cromando had finally found the hideout of the Second Clan Corra didn't even want to think about th eslaughter going on outside the vault. She and her brother withdrew as deep into the labrynth as they could, hoping to get away from the Cromando's bio sensors. They stumbled into a room they had never before seen. In the center there was a strange article. It was gleaming silver with a blinding light.

"WHat do you suppose it is?" asked Corra.
"Maybe it's the Bow." answered Cronan.
At that stark realization, the two fell to their knees and asked the Bow's forgiveness. It did not reply.
THere was a loud noise behind them. The Cromando had found the safe and blown it open. There was no time to wonder how, only time to run. THe children fled as fast as their thirteen-year-old feet could carry them. They soon noticed a small incline in the dirt pathways they were using. THen, the tunnel abruptly stopped. There was a small light coming from above them. The children looked up. A hole! they could crawl out!

So, with last strength, the two climbed onto the surface. Inevitably, they were both blinded by their first sight of the sun. Ignoring what they had been taught, they both squinted their eyes and stared at the glorious yellowish- orange orb in the sky.

Grey_Wolf · 06-24-2002, 10:01 AM

The Axe

This being the Third book in the "Quest of the Heirlooms" trilogi.

Chapter One The Dream

Chapter Two The Vision

Chapter Three The Gathering

Chapter Four The Quest

Chapter Five The Plains

Chapter Six The Desert

Chapter Seven The Salt lakes

Chapter Eight Salvation and Redemption

Epilogue: The Changing of A World

ElfOfMirkwood · 08-07-2002, 07:35 PM

can i introduce a character and come in in the 2nd chapter of THE SWORD

05-16-2002, 09:43 AM	#1
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	The Sword, The Bow and The Axe Here's where the above trilogi will be written. Prologue to The Sword, The Bow & The Axe The Terrible wars of the 35th Century had left Earth in horrific state. The nuclear, biological and chemical weapons used in the conflicts had changed Mankind into a degenerate species hardly able to take care of itself. Now, in 6579, a horrid foe was unleashed upon the hapless remnant of Mankind which now called itself the Makhd. The enemy was reptilian and coldhearted, having no and showing no mercy towards it's prey. Thousands of men, women and children were massacred before the shamans finally forged the Golden Sword, The Silver Bow and The Bronze Axe, which were magical weapons and in the hands of the right wielder would help defeat the Cromando. These weapons did defeat the Cromando the first time and as time passed the Guardians of the Temple, where the weapons were kept, lessened in vigilance and the weapons disappeared mysteriously. Centuries passed and unfortunately, the Makhd were not prepared for a second unleashing and yet more horrific massacres. The Shamans gathered and a group of specially chosen tribemembers were sent out on a quest to find the heirlooms. And so on... Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 05-16-2002 at 09:46 AM.

05-16-2002, 11:35 PM	#3
Nariel Starfire Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: La La Land Posts: 309	sounds fun. How do I start? __________________ It is the failed skydiver who leaves an impression upon the earth. "But what about the R.O.U.Ses?" Yours Truly, The Tisroc -You forgot to say "May he live forever" -That's because I don't want him to live forever! - The Horse and his Boy--C.S. Lewis

05-17-2002, 10:43 AM	#5
Faramir Elven Warrior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ithilien Posts: 353	How is this related to Middle Earth??? __________________ This is the Window of the Sunset, Henneth Annun, fairest of all the falls of Ithilien, land of many fountains."-Faramir, Chapter IV, The Two Towers ========================== FRODO LIVES!!! ========================== YODA IS DA MAN!!! ========================== I Love Jesus!

05-17-2002, 11:34 AM	#7
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	Here's some names for the Main Characters: Since The Makhd is divided into clans I thought that Scottish- or Irish-sounding names for them would be nice. For example: Of the Humans: Ian Macdogal, of the 3rd clan of the Temple Guards. A clan forever disgraced because of the vanished heirlooms. Naturally Ian must be one of the chosen for the Quest to redeem his clan. And of the Cromando: N'ta'ch, Commander of the 372nd Bo'org, 10th Nation. Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 05-17-2002 at 11:38 AM.

05-17-2002, 12:18 PM	#8
Nariel Starfire Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: La La Land Posts: 309	okay, I'd like to introduce 2 characters. Of the Makhd: Corra and Cronan O'Kelley, of the second Clan. The ancestors of this clan took cover during the Terrible Wars. They were mutated slightly be poisoning in their water, however, not as much as the other clans. The Silver Bgow, which was passed on in the O'Kelley family, was lost in the first onslaught when their parents were killed. The O'Kelley twins must reclaim their possessions and avenge their parents in order to redeem their honour within the tribes. __________________ It is the failed skydiver who leaves an impression upon the earth. "But what about the R.O.U.Ses?" Yours Truly, The Tisroc -You forgot to say "May he live forever" -That's because I don't want him to live forever! - The Horse and his Boy--C.S. Lewis Last edited by Nariel Starfire : 05-17-2002 at 12:20 PM.

05-16-2002, 09:49 AM	#2
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	The Sword This being the first book of the "Quest of the Heirlooms" trilogi. Chapter One................Peace Chapter Two................Fear Chapter Three.............Invaders Chapter Four...............Council Chapter Five................The Calling Chapter Six..................The Quest Chapter Seven.............The Mountain .....These Chapter headings may not be any good, but was the best I could do for now. Hope they will help you begin the story.

05-17-2002, 02:09 PM	#10
Finrod Felagund King of Nargothrond Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada! eh? Posts: 2,002	William Laird of the first clan. A chieftain's son with a major ego. Nevertheless he is an amazing warrior and bowman. The Lairds have always been chieftains (Laird means Lord) but their family was disgraced by some affair involving William's great-grandfather so William is also out to win back family honour. __________________ "THE EAGLES ARE COMING, THE EAGLES ARE COMING......AND A MOTH!!!!!" Last edited by Finrod Felagund : 05-17-2002 at 02:11 PM.

05-17-2002, 04:13 PM	#11
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	A couple of Cromandos: M'no'och, First Warrior, 372nd Bo'org, 10th Nation. Bran'ach, Second Warrior, 372nd Bo'org, 10th Nation. Bran'och, "Brother" of Bran'ach, just a lowly soldier.

05-17-2002, 04:50 PM	#12
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	The Bow This being the second book of the "Quest of the Heirlooms" trilogi Chapter One................Twins Chapter Two................Orphans Chapter Three..............Flight Chapter Four................Shaman Chapter Five.................Quest Chapter Six...................River Chapter Seven..............Forest

05-18-2002, 03:33 PM	#13
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	The Sword Chapter One Peace The village lay in a clearing on the huge peninsula between the Great Lakes. It was surrounded by a wildgrown forest. The houses in the village was lain out in a rectangular pattern with a large square in the middle. At the eastern end of this square lay the Old Temple. The Guards, that was still posted in front of the doors, was merely an old tradition, since the Sword that was supposed to be guarded, was no longer there. By the doors of the Old Temple, Hugh and Ian MacDogal stood awaiting the Changing of the Guards. Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 05-21-2002 at 01:13 PM.

05-20-2002, 12:17 PM	#14
Nariel Starfire Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: La La Land Posts: 309	Book Two: The Silver Bow Chapter One Twins Corra smiled at her brother. They had never been alone. Her parents came into the dimly lit room and brought food. It was slimy and green, but nourishing. And the twins had never eaten anything else. They had lived underground all their lives and had never even seen Earth's sun or moon or sky. The Cromando were above ground and the Second Clan had been the wisest, or so the twins were told, to take cover. It was the wisdom of the Bow which led them to this place, and for forty years the Cromando had searched but not found. __________________ It is the failed skydiver who leaves an impression upon the earth. "But what about the R.O.U.Ses?" Yours Truly, The Tisroc -You forgot to say "May he live forever" -That's because I don't want him to live forever! - The Horse and his Boy--C.S. Lewis

06-20-2002, 08:13 PM	#15
Stalker in the Starlight Hobbit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Right behind you! BOO! Posts: 24	A tenative 'Hello' Do I have to start The Ax, or can I do the next part of The Sword? __________________ 'Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing? Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing? Where is the spring and the harevest and the tall corn growing? They have passed like rain on the mountain, like a wind in the meadow; The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow. Who shall gather the smoke of the dead wood burning, Or behold the flowing years from the Sea returning?' -Lament of the Rohirrim, II 132-33 ~CARPE DIEM!~

06-22-2002, 10:13 AM	#17
Arat-Falathion A'mael Dalharen Eldarele Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 707	I got some "Cyborg" assosiations (the Van Damme movie) when I read the prelude Though, never the less it seems interesting in a way... hmm... - Falathion __________________ Atharon, where heroes are born. A constantly evolving forum rpg created by Lief Erikson, Falathion and its players.

06-23-2002, 11:42 AM	#18
Nariel Starfire Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: La La Land Posts: 309	The Silver Bow. It seemed like a year since her last meal. As the only Children of the Second Clan, Cronan and Corra were hidden to preserve their line. The Cromando had attacked, so the twins were put in a secret safe that not even the Second Clan's sensors could detect. All the adults had gone to fight. After forty years, the Cromando had finally found the hideout of the Second Clan Corra didn't even want to think about th eslaughter going on outside the vault. She and her brother withdrew as deep into the labrynth as they could, hoping to get away from the Cromando's bio sensors. They stumbled into a room they had never before seen. In the center there was a strange article. It was gleaming silver with a blinding light. "WHat do you suppose it is?" asked Corra. "Maybe it's the Bow." answered Cronan. At that stark realization, the two fell to their knees and asked the Bow's forgiveness. It did not reply. THere was a loud noise behind them. The Cromando had found the safe and blown it open. There was no time to wonder how, only time to run. THe children fled as fast as their thirteen-year-old feet could carry them. They soon noticed a small incline in the dirt pathways they were using. THen, the tunnel abruptly stopped. There was a small light coming from above them. The children looked up. A hole! they could crawl out! So, with last strength, the two climbed onto the surface. Inevitably, they were both blinded by their first sight of the sun. Ignoring what they had been taught, they both squinted their eyes and stared at the glorious yellowish- orange orb in the sky. __________________ It is the failed skydiver who leaves an impression upon the earth. "But what about the R.O.U.Ses?" Yours Truly, The Tisroc -You forgot to say "May he live forever" -That's because I don't want him to live forever! - The Horse and his Boy--C.S. Lewis

06-24-2002, 10:01 AM	#19
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	The Axe This being the Third book in the "Quest of the Heirlooms" trilogi. Chapter One The Dream Chapter Two The Vision Chapter Three The Gathering Chapter Four The Quest Chapter Five The Plains Chapter Six The Desert Chapter Seven The Salt lakes Chapter Eight Salvation and Redemption Epilogue: The Changing of A World Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 06-24-2002 at 10:08 AM.

08-07-2002, 07:35 PM	#20
ElfOfMirkwood Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 19	can i introduce a character and come in in the 2nd chapter of THE SWORD __________________ I woudlve gone with you My brother... My Captain... My king... I made a promise Mr. Frodo, a promise... dont you leave him Samwise Gamgee, and I dont mean to, I dont mean to. Last edited by ElfOfMirkwood : 08-07-2002 at 07:37 PM.