The Fourth Age: Ithilien's Bane - Page 4

Eruviel Greenleaf · 08-15-2002, 09:39 PM

ooc: a. 1/8th won't be much help in that regard. b. Please, please, please don't use abbreviations and contemperary phrases. It's really, really annoying. Oh, and are you going North or South? You never said...

Christiana · 08-15-2002, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Christiana
"i shall go w/ Christa 2 the north.will u come w/ us Nimmorn?and who will go w/ Eruwyn?"

ooc:me,Legolas,and u r going north

Eruviel Greenleaf · 08-15-2002, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Christiana
ooc:me,Legolas,and u r going north

ooc: Oh, right...yeah, Christa never said where she was going; I was confused...and is it just the three of us or do we have an army. . .I guess I haven't really been following very closely

Christiana · 08-15-2002, 10:08 PM

ooc:hmm...we have 7,000 mounted wairrors.

bic:We shall lead 3,500 warriors north.

ooc:im not good at terrain! help me eg!

Eruviel Greenleaf · 08-15-2002, 10:14 PM

One of the soldiers approached the two elves, and Christa. "Milady, we cannot ride by night. My men need sleep. We are not elves, to ride about through the night."
Nimmorn laughed. "Perhaps we shall have to make the time for that, then."
Legolas nodded. "I suppose we must consider that they are men. Aye, let us depart at dawn."

ooc: I'll help with terrain, then

Christiana · 08-15-2002, 10:17 PM

ooc:thank u.by

Nariel Starfire · 08-16-2002, 12:00 PM

Eruwyn grimaced. 3500 soldiers to the north would man another 3500 south. So many she did not wish to take.
"To divide our army in half would not be wise. The enemy shall expect a northern attack, and therefore we should indulge their expectations by sending the brunt of our forces there. I would wish only five hundred at the most. The enemy will gather northerly."

Christiana · 08-16-2002, 09:54 PM

"on the other hand,that sounds wise."

ooc:Okay,Nariel,im sorry if im taking control too much.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 08-17-2002, 04:41 AM

"Perhaps," Legolas said, "If we send some to come at them from the South, they will not be expecting that. If you take your five hundred to the South, someone else takes 4,000 around to ambush the enemy, and the remaining 2,500 go to the North to scout the area, and provide back-up support?"

Nimmorn sat down, and waited for the plans to be made--that was not his part. But he thought, instead, of the flaming city and what was happening in the tower of Minas Morgul. He had a curiosity that drove him, and he was almost desperate to seek out an answer. He had an odd feeling about it...he rose, and hesitantly interrupted the three planners. "I wish to go to Minas Morgul."

***Earniel*** · 08-17-2002, 06:25 AM

OOC: I'm a little confused.... Minas Morgul is Minas Ithil, right? Or at least I thought it was. We just came from there, didn't we? What's the use of going back?

Eruviel Greenleaf · 08-17-2002, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eärniel
OOC: I'm a little confused.... Minas Morgul is Minas Ithil, right? Or at least I thought it was. We just came from there, didn't we? What's the use of going back?

Yeah, same city. Actually, at the end of the book, it says that the city was left, because the evil there was too great, but anyway...no, I don't think we all just came from there. Nimmorn didn't, anyway. And there's something in the tower. . .Didn't most of us come from Minas Tirith, though? Anyway, Nimmorn has a reason to go there. Er.

Christiana · 08-17-2002, 02:22 PM

"very well,"Christiana replied.

"Nimmorn,will u come w/ us?"Legolas asked."I think we will ambush the enemy,as u said,w/ 4,000."

ooc:aroundeg? what do u mean"around"?Through the Pass of Cirith Ungol?

Eruviel Greenleaf · 08-17-2002, 02:50 PM

ooc: argh. I need a map! Anyway, Legolas suggested the ambush; not Nimmorn. Nimmorn doesn't do strategic planning--his skill is in personal decisions and such.

But anyway, er, please pay more attention to what I say!

Nimmorn glanced at Legolas. "I cannot. Something calls me to Minas Morgul; I must heed this call. I feel there is something there I need to do. All I await is your permission."
Legolas nodded. "Though we greatly need your skill with us, I say you may go. Good luck to you--may the stars shine upon your path."
Nimmorn nodded. "I thank you. Fare well, and luck be with you in your task as well. Cuio mae, Lady Christa."

Nimmorn went to his horse, and soon had left, riding East to the burning city.

Christiana · 08-18-2002, 01:16 PM

ooc

kay,guess we'll wait for NS.im going awat for 1 week,dont do too mugh without me!bye!

***Earniel*** · 08-27-2002, 03:18 PM

OOC: I hope I got it sort of right, this thread is a little confusing.

The rest watched Nimmorn depart. Imarwen wondered just what the elf had to go to Minas Morgul for. It didn't sound like such a nice place. But hey, it was his choice.

Meanwhile the other leaders broke up the meeting. Eruwyn would go south and Revamir would accompany her. And so would about a 1000 soldiers. The remaining 6000 would follow Christa and Legolas north. The next morning, before dawn the army was already divided and ready and eager to go.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 08-28-2002, 02:43 AM

Nimmorn rode swiftly, enjoying the evening air as he sped on toward the burning city, almost forgetting the danger of his quest. But his odd feeling about the tower was not the only thing that drove him toward that accursed place. He needed to get away from some of the company; he preffered his solitude and was easily annoyed by others at times.

Nariel · 08-30-2002, 02:43 PM

Early in the morning, the groups rode forth, Eruwyn to the south with about a thousand, and Legolas, Christa, and about six thousands riding north. Eruwyn longed to see her father again before she left, but knew it was not possible. As they rode, she and Revamir spent many hours speaking, relating stories of their growing up, since they had not seen one another in many a year...

***Earniel*** · 09-21-2002, 04:23 PM

OOC: Nariel? what happened to your Nariel Starfire adres?

Eruwyn had sent out scouts who checked out the lands ahead. It was important that the enemy didn't learn of the small southren army until it was too late.

Imarwen knelt next to Fergred on the ground. "What is it?" "Ashes." said the rider. "There was a fire here, a few days ago. But it was camouflaged afterwards. Orcs never do that, so it isn't orcs we're fighting." "Who then?" asked Imarwen. The rider shrugged. "I don't know, but we better report this back." Both rohirrim ascended their horses and rode back to camp. Eruwyn and Remavir already awaited the arrival of scouts.

"We've found the remains of a fire, a few miles ahead. It must have been a few days old. It was well hidden." reported Imarwen. Another pair of scouts reported a simular sight a few miles more to the east. Some scouts never came back at all.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 09-21-2002, 04:35 PM

ooc: I'm a little confused as to how far away from Minas Morgul we are, so I'm assuming close enough to get to non-stop...

Nimmorn rode on until he reached the tower. Smoke rose from the city surrounding it, and he heard screams...He shook his head and dismounted from his tired horse. There was a stream here, and he led the horse to it so it could drink.

Now he had to face the horror of the tower.

Nariel · 09-23-2002, 10:33 PM

Eruwyn was concerned about the scouts that didn't return. Someone now knew they were here. And that didn't make her very happy. Heading up an army, even one this small, separated her from her troops. There was no one to share her burden. No one to give her counsel. She wished Legolas had come along. He would have been useful.

Before long, they came upon an open meadow. And there were the bodies of her scouts, on poles, as warnings to her. They knew.

08-15-2002, 09:39 PM	#61
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	ooc: a. 1/8th won't be much help in that regard. b. Please, please, please don't use abbreviations and contemperary phrases. It's really, really annoying. Oh, and are you going North or South? You never said... __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

08-15-2002, 10:08 PM	#64
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	ooc:hmm...we have 7,000 mounted wairrors. bic:We shall lead 3,500 warriors north. ooc:im not good at terrain! help me eg! __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

08-15-2002, 10:14 PM	#65
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	One of the soldiers approached the two elves, and Christa. "Milady, we cannot ride by night. My men need sleep. We are not elves, to ride about through the night." Nimmorn laughed. "Perhaps we shall have to make the time for that, then." Legolas nodded. "I suppose we must consider that they are men. Aye, let us depart at dawn." ooc: I'll help with terrain, then __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

08-15-2002, 10:17 PM	#66
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	ooc:thank u.by __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

08-16-2002, 12:00 PM	#67
Nariel Starfire Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: La La Land Posts: 309	Eruwyn grimaced. 3500 soldiers to the north would man another 3500 south. So many she did not wish to take. "To divide our army in half would not be wise. The enemy shall expect a northern attack, and therefore we should indulge their expectations by sending the brunt of our forces there. I would wish only five hundred at the most. The enemy will gather northerly." __________________ 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

08-16-2002, 09:54 PM	#68
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	"on the other hand,that sounds wise." ooc:Okay,Nariel,im sorry if im taking control too much. __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

08-17-2002, 04:41 AM	#69
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	"Perhaps," Legolas said, "If we send some to come at them from the South, they will not be expecting that. If you take your five hundred to the South, someone else takes 4,000 around to ambush the enemy, and the remaining 2,500 go to the North to scout the area, and provide back-up support?" Nimmorn sat down, and waited for the plans to be made--that was not his part. But he thought, instead, of the flaming city and what was happening in the tower of Minas Morgul. He had a curiosity that drove him, and he was almost desperate to seek out an answer. He had an odd feeling about it...he rose, and hesitantly interrupted the three planners. "I wish to go to Minas Morgul." __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

08-17-2002, 06:25 AM	#70
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	OOC: I'm a little confused.... Minas Morgul is Minas Ithil, right? Or at least I thought it was. We just came from there, didn't we? What's the use of going back? __________________ We are not things.

08-17-2002, 02:22 PM	#72
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	"very well,"Christiana replied. "Nimmorn,will u come w/ us?"Legolas asked."I think we will ambush the enemy,as u said,w/ 4,000." ooc:aroundeg? what do u mean"around"?Through the Pass of Cirith Ungol? __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

08-17-2002, 02:50 PM	#73
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	ooc: argh. I need a map! Anyway, Legolas suggested the ambush; not Nimmorn. Nimmorn doesn't do strategic planning--his skill is in personal decisions and such. But anyway, er, please pay more attention to what I say! Nimmorn glanced at Legolas. "I cannot. Something calls me to Minas Morgul; I must heed this call. I feel there is something there I need to do. All I await is your permission." Legolas nodded. "Though we greatly need your skill with us, I say you may go. Good luck to you--may the stars shine upon your path." Nimmorn nodded. "I thank you. Fare well, and luck be with you in your task as well. Cuio mae, Lady Christa." Nimmorn went to his horse, and soon had left, riding East to the burning city. __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

08-18-2002, 01:16 PM	#74
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	oockay,guess we'll wait for NS.im going awat for 1 week,dont do too mugh without me!bye! __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

08-27-2002, 03:18 PM	#75
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	OOC: I hope I got it sort of right, this thread is a little confusing. The rest watched Nimmorn depart. Imarwen wondered just what the elf had to go to Minas Morgul for. It didn't sound like such a nice place. But hey, it was his choice. Meanwhile the other leaders broke up the meeting. Eruwyn would go south and Revamir would accompany her. And so would about a 1000 soldiers. The remaining 6000 would follow Christa and Legolas north. The next morning, before dawn the army was already divided and ready and eager to go. __________________ We are not things.

08-28-2002, 02:43 AM	#76
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	Nimmorn rode swiftly, enjoying the evening air as he sped on toward the burning city, almost forgetting the danger of his quest. But his odd feeling about the tower was not the only thing that drove him toward that accursed place. He needed to get away from some of the company; he preffered his solitude and was easily annoyed by others at times. __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

08-30-2002, 02:43 PM	#77
Nariel Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the custody of the Knights who say "Ni!" They want a shrubbery. Posts: 365	Early in the morning, the groups rode forth, Eruwyn to the south with about a thousand, and Legolas, Christa, and about six thousands riding north. Eruwyn longed to see her father again before she left, but knew it was not possible. As they rode, she and Revamir spent many hours speaking, relating stories of their growing up, since they had not seen one another in many a year... __________________ I'M NOT A PIRATE! I'M A REDISTRIBUTION ECONOMIST! Marketing Supervisor and Everything Girl for Entmoot's "Lord of the Rings" Avatar Courtesy of "Ye Olde Avatare Shoppe" Sounds like a job for... UBERGEEK!" (special thanks to Finrod Felagund!) I try to make everyone's day a bit more surreal. Funny Error Messages... "Cannot find REALITY.SYS...Universe Halted." "Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue..." "Bad Command or File Name. Good try, though." "WARNING: Keyboard Not Attached. Press F10 to Continue." "I have a spelling checker It came with my PC; It plainly marks four my revue Mistakes I cannot sea. I've run this poem threw it, I'm sure your pleased too no, Its letter perfect in it's weigh, My checker tolled me sew." -Janet Minor "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." "There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."

09-21-2002, 04:23 PM	#78
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	OOC: Nariel? what happened to your Nariel Starfire adres? Eruwyn had sent out scouts who checked out the lands ahead. It was important that the enemy didn't learn of the small southren army until it was too late. Imarwen knelt next to Fergred on the ground. "What is it?" "Ashes." said the rider. "There was a fire here, a few days ago. But it was camouflaged afterwards. Orcs never do that, so it isn't orcs we're fighting." "Who then?" asked Imarwen. The rider shrugged. "I don't know, but we better report this back." Both rohirrim ascended their horses and rode back to camp. Eruwyn and Remavir already awaited the arrival of scouts. "We've found the remains of a fire, a few miles ahead. It must have been a few days old. It was well hidden." reported Imarwen. Another pair of scouts reported a simular sight a few miles more to the east. Some scouts never came back at all. __________________ We are not things. Last edited by Earniel : 09-21-2002 at 04:25 PM.

09-21-2002, 04:35 PM	#79
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	ooc: I'm a little confused as to how far away from Minas Morgul we are, so I'm assuming close enough to get to non-stop... Nimmorn rode on until he reached the tower. Smoke rose from the city surrounding it, and he heard screams...He shook his head and dismounted from his tired horse. There was a stream here, and he led the horse to it so it could drink. Now he had to face the horror of the tower. __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

09-23-2002, 10:33 PM	#80
Nariel Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the custody of the Knights who say "Ni!" They want a shrubbery. Posts: 365	Eruwyn was concerned about the scouts that didn't return. Someone now knew they were here. And that didn't make her very happy. Heading up an army, even one this small, separated her from her troops. There was no one to share her burden. No one to give her counsel. She wished Legolas had come along. He would have been useful. Before long, they came upon an open meadow. And there were the bodies of her scouts, on poles, as warnings to her. They knew. __________________ I'M NOT A PIRATE! I'M A REDISTRIBUTION ECONOMIST! Marketing Supervisor and Everything Girl for Entmoot's "Lord of the Rings" Avatar Courtesy of "Ye Olde Avatare Shoppe" Sounds like a job for... UBERGEEK!" (special thanks to Finrod Felagund!) I try to make everyone's day a bit more surreal. Funny Error Messages... "Cannot find REALITY.SYS...Universe Halted." "Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue..." "Bad Command or File Name. Good try, though." "WARNING: Keyboard Not Attached. Press F10 to Continue." "I have a spelling checker It came with my PC; It plainly marks four my revue Mistakes I cannot sea. I've run this poem threw it, I'm sure your pleased too no, Its letter perfect in it's weigh, My checker tolled me sew." -Janet Minor "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." "There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."

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