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History
As elven folk see time, the century that spanned the end of the third age’s second millennium saw many important events occur in rapid succession. The kingdoms of Arnor were finally overrun by the Witch King of Angmar and the palantiri of Annuminas and Amon Sûl lost. As a result of this, in 1976 Aranath took the title of Chieftain of the Dunedain and gave the remaining heirlooms of Arnor to Elrond for safekeeping. Four years later a darkness was awakened in Khazad-dûm. King Durin VI was slain and his folk driven from their ancestral halls the following year with a terrible loss of dwarven life and lore. The fall of Khazad-dûm also forced many elves to abandon their homes in the green lands around the Dimril Dale in favour of safer refuges. In 2002 the Nazgûl captured Minas Ithil and its palantir after a bitter two year siege. Within fifty years Eärnur, the last king of Gondor, was lost answering the Witch King’s challenge and the era of the Ruling Stewards began.
In 2063 Mithrandir decided to go to Dol Guldur in response to the fears of the Wise that the growing power of Dol Guldur was due to Sauron taking shape again. The Dark Lord retreated before this confrontation to Mordor and there followed a quiet period of four hundred years known as the Watchful Peace. Mithrandir gave to Elrond the fiendish devices that he had recovered from Dol Guldur telling him and Galadriel of the evil that he had encountered there. Reflecting on the tumult of recent events and on Mithrandir’s news from Dol Guldur, the bearers of the Elven Rings decided to create a network of elves to redress this sudden loss of so much lore and to keep a watch on all threats to Nenya, Vilya and Narya. These elves came to be known as the the Tirin Kormi or Watchers of the Rings. Unknown to most historians, it was in hidden reference to them that elven chroniclers originally named the period.
While their aims and the events which caused their formation are well known to many elves and not kept secret from other folk, the Tirin Kormi remain a discrete fellowship about which little is known. Tirin normally only divulge their membership to known colleagues, rarely even to elvenkind and only with compelling reason to non-elves. Tales, whispered among elven folk and seldom repeated even to elf-friends, tell of a hidden store of lore and artifacts guarded by the Tirin. Reputedly the heirlooms of Arnor and the discoveries of Mithrandir in Dol Guldur along with all the documents and artifacts since recovered by the Tirin are preserved there for study. For those not initiated any discussion of the Tirin Kormi will be limited to vague generalities that do not go much beyond these rumours and the established history given above.
OOC note - What follows should be considered knowledge unavailable to non-members! ;)
Names & Symbols
· Formal name: Tirin Kormi - Watchers/Guardians of the Rings (Quenya)
· Informal name: Tirnidri - Guardians of the Jewels (Sindarin)
· Symbol: Three interlocking rings in a triangular formation
Aims
· The search for all lore and artifacts relating to the three Elven Rings and the other rings of power.
· The preservation and use of such lore and artifacts to:
- defend the Elven Rings and all elven folk against any and all threats;
- educate elven folk in the crafting traditions of their heriatage;
- preserve and nurture the natural world.
Fears
· The destruction of elven lands and the three rings.
· The loss by elven folk of lore and artifacts relating to the rings of power and their abuse by the enemies of elven kind.
Structure
· The guild is lead by the three bearers of the Elven Rings Elrond, Galadriel and Mithrandir. Other senior members include Círdain, Celeborn and Thranduil.
· The guild operates wherever elven folk live and its members work as part of a simple, flexible organisation. Given it’s leadership structure the guild has three main areas of operation.
- From Imladris Master Elrond, bearer of Vilya the sapphire ring of water, directs the guild’s efforts throughout Eriador from the Misty mountains to the Great Sea and particularly the watch on Eregion. Under Elrond’s library lies the guild’s most secure meeting place and repository of documents and other artifacts.
- In Loth Lorien Lady Galadriel, bearer of Nenya the adamant ring of air, watches over the guild’s concerns in Rhovanion east of the Misty mountains and north of the River Limlight especially the surveillance of Dol Guldur.
- Mithrandir, the bearer of Narya the ruby ring of fire, organises the guild’s activities in Rohan and Gondor from no single place. These are normally preoccupied with Mordor and increasingly Isengard.
Rules & Customs
· Full guild membership is open only to those of elven race and forbidden to those of evil heart.
· Members must never act contrary to guild interests.
· Members must never divulge guild secrets.
· Players should learn and use basic Sindarin phrases.
Contact
email: ptolomy@MERP.wanadoo.co.uk (http://)
mIRC: #TirinKormi
Cúrandir the bow wanderer is informed a long time now as a member of the 'tirnidri'
Following the paths of his brother Cûferedir isnt the only reason that he left Lorien after 1000 years of staying there without any fighting practise and now wanders around bree and the shire. Mithrandir already has a suspect and ordered not only dunedain rangers to watch the shire but also the members of tirin kormi are alerted!
Lacho calad! Drego morn!
Originally posted by kobe
Ami (having decieved Jonalin) traveled to Rivendell and placed the dark tome In Elrond's care once more. The hearts of men are too easily corrupted, and many clues about Tharbad point to an answer that would be too horrible to be true.
Hopefully, Lord Elrond will be able to make something more of the tome and succeed where others have failed. The infestation of Tharbad must be stopped first before the investigation into why the spiders arrived there can begin.
Originally posted by DM_Olórin
Elrond had words to say regarding the tome... and his musings were not encouraging... he fears that something beyond our ken and power to overcome is stirring in forbidden depths. Something of it, he has had news of at least, in reports brought back by adventurous souls who brave those hellish regions... in the horrors they have met there, cloaked in creeping shadows... in the shapes it leaves in others... in those it has consumed.
Troubled in mind and heart, and fitful in rest, plagued by dreams of forboding, of what, he cannot or will not say... the Lord of Imladris broods upon the will of the Valar, the sign of the White Hart, and the Doom that awaits...
Discretely messengers have been sent out summoning many elves to a council with Master Elrond. If the weak willed men of Tharbad bring danger to Eriador then the Tirnidri must be prepared!
I have got the impression over the past few weeks that there is some misunderstanding about how this fellowship is supposed to run. I thought I'd clear this up now.
The Tirnidri is a DM-led fellowship both in and out of character. In game it is led by DM controlled NPCs and when out of character membership and strategic decisions should be taken by the DM Team.
It is therefore more of an ongoing elven-oriented plot rather than a true player-controlled fellowship. So, if you want to get one of your characters involved, please feel free to contact a member of the DM team (IC or OOC) and/or to post your ideas in this thread. There is no need to involve me at all :)
Silivrendil
01-06-2005, 05:32
The following is the text of a note written in carefully-penned Sindarin tengwar, sealed in wax with the sign of a star, and delivered by the captain of the guard as a favor to its author:
My most esteemed Lord Elrond,
I write with sincerest humility and contrition, to seek a special commission in your service, and in the service of the Valar who have protected us all since before there were days and nights. I present myself as the least among your holy warriors, a paladin trained now nine seasons in the use of blade and shield, and dedicated to a simple life of prayer and healing in the name of the most-sublime Elentari, Queen of the Stars.
But beyond these common devotions, I have also begun a study of the ancient ways--and it is along this latter path that I have found greatest joy: discerning those things hidden in the shadows of past ages, and tracing their influence to our present times and challenges. The histories of certain artifacts and relics I have committed to memory, as well as certain of the subtler nuances of elven tongues--those spoken now and those from the elder days. Finally, I have developed some modest skills as an inquisitor besides, able to discover the truth shrouded in the deeper recesses of troubled hearts, plying both compassion and mercy.
Evidenced by what tests my path has presented me, I trust there are those who will speak to my fonder qualities.
I know not what service these skills might bring to you and your House, but my destiny compels me to ask that you consider this interest of mine, and recommend a course by which I can develop these talents, further your most urgent interests, and to which I can fully commit my heart and all that I have.
If such a commission exists, Lord Elrond, I fervently pray that you will commend me to it, that my truest purpose here in Arda might be revealed, and the blessings of Elbereth might find ever-greater expression.
Your steadfast servant,
Silivrendil
Faithful of Imladris
No in elenath hîlar nan râd gîn
Aaye Silivrendil,
It was with the greatest of interest and joy that I read your letter, for your name has been spoken of well by those who seek my council.
The world around us is changing, with omens and signs all pointing to a gathering darkness. Meddlesome stirrings and unnatural happenings are to be found around every corner and it would seem that the will of men is to be tested terribly in the coming of days. Now more than ever we have to stand vigilant to what transpires directly outside our borders and in the lands furthest from them.
The skills of which you speak, there is always a need but never more so than now, as such I task you to seek out one of our kin known as Vinduil, a lore master held in the greatest of esteem in these halls. To him I entrust your training and acceptance to one of our most important orders, for it is there that I foresee the fullest application of your abilities.
Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo
Elrond
Finare Anduncale
02-06-2005, 12:56
My Lord Elrond
I am writing to report on some of the discoveries I have made concerning the unnatural occurrences in the Trollshaws. Recently, when I had the honour of having an audience with your gracious Lord, you requested that I research into the situation that I told you of; the disturbing happenings in the upland woods.
My research unfortunately has not been very helpful or in any way enlightening. All I have learned is that the area has this area has been inhabited by trolls for several ages, and I found nothing, even in your own Library of Lore, that indicates to any unnatural activity in the past.
With greatest humility I suggest that we look further a field for clues as what caused this occurrence, indeed it seems that the trolls were disturbed as we were at what occurred. The only possibility that comes to my mind is that some great external, and yet hidden force, is causing such things to happen; for I believe the Trollshaws is not an isolated incident.
I will not give up on my task however, and I would like to formally pledge myself to you my Lord and your realm. While I am not as great a warrior as I used to be, I promise I will fight with both mind and sword until this evil has been put down. Indeed, after this evil has been dealt with I would be honoured to continue in your service my great Lord.
You, my Lord, have been gracious and have helped my person many times, and recently you have brought a joy back into my life that I thought had forever perished. For too many years of my life I have been wrought with grief and despair, and now my resolve to aid you and your House have never been stronger.
I would be greatly honoured my Lord if you would accept my pledge of service, as I have never had such a great resolve since my early years, many ages ago. I would humbly ask that you please accept my pledge my Lord.
May the blessings of Ulmo be upon your house my Lord, and may he ever keep this refuge hidden from those of evil intent.
Finàrë Anduncalë
Extract from the journal of Vinduil:
My dear sister Silidril told me the following account of a recent expedition to Tharbad.
Following persistant rumours circulating in Rivendell of disease and plague afflicting Tharbad, three elven followers of the Valar decided independantly to investigate. So it was that Silvrendil a warrior dedicated to Varda, Mana a devotee of Ulmo and my sister Silidril a healer of Este met by chance in the streets of Tharbad.
After inspecting the docks district the three agreed that something needs to be done to alleviate the suffering of the poorer people of Tharbad and went to speak to the mayor about this. However, the mayor would entertain none of their ideas until the three had undertaken what he described as a "treasure hunt" on the Isle of Himling.
Hoping to please the mayor and suspicious of what interest Tharbad has in ancient elven ruins, Silvrendil, Mana and Silidril sailed to Himling and investigated the activities of the mayor's agents on the island.
On their return to Tharbad the three proposed to the mayor that he allow them to esablish a humanitarian mission in the docks district to provide healing and rest to the bodies and spirits of Tharbad's poor. The mayor seemed inclined to accept this offer and admitted that his town was in great need of help. However, the mayor's shadowy councillor changed his mind by whispering doubts and slander into his ear as he came to his decision. The three were suddenly accused of a plot to meddle maliciously in Tharbad's affairs and expelled with threats from the town hall.
Returning to Rivendell much disheartened Mana, Silvrendil and Silidril reported their experiences to Lord Elrond. They gave to him ancient elven artifacts that they had discovered on Himling and warned him of the mayor's interest in the old Noldor ruins. They also told him of their proposal to the mayor and of his strange reaction. Elrond counselled them not to strain his relations with Tharbad by interefering unwelcomely and promised to think on both the question of Himling and on how best to help the people of Tharbad.
Lastly the three asked Elrond to hold the coins which they had raised on their adventures as a fund for the relief of suffering in Tharbad particularly and elsehwere. Lord Elrond agreed and said that he would welcome an further donations from like-minded souls. The fund currently stands at 1600 gold coins.
// Any further donations made should be posted here so that we can keep track of the total, thank you :)
Aaye Finare,
I am heartened that you continue in the task which was set to you and there is wisdom in the insightful comments you have made regarding this matter. On receiving your communication I have given further thought to this and after deliberations with Lord Glorfindel have come to the conclusion that although the root cause of the events you spoke of may well be distant, the events themselves would no doubt require an agent to be in the nearby vicinity.
As such I ask you to redouble your efforts and unveil or destroy this agent of the dark who clearly seeks to eventually gain influence over the adjoining lands by way of terror. I suggest that you become familiar with the inhabitants of the bordering lands and seek the aid of any sheriffs, individuals of influence or others that you may feel able to trust.
After the completion of this task I ask you to return to Imladris so that we may discuss your desire of greater service and aid to our Kin.
Quel fara!
Elrond
Steve-Law
02-06-2005, 18:05
Originally posted by Ptolomy
// Any further donations made should be posted here so that we can keep track of the total, thank you :)
To who would they be made?
They would be made to Lord Elrond I suspect.
Finare Anduncale
02-06-2005, 18:11
My Lord Elrond.
I am writing this short letter to inform you of happenings in Bree Village. It seems that somehow word has got about the unnatural happenings in the Trollshaws, and rumours are flying. How the rumours got out I do not know, since the only people I told of this happening were Silivrendil and yourself, my Lord. Unless others who were in my company have spread the rumours I do not know how this could be know to the villagers.
I was unable to find out where some of the villagers had heard the rumours, and I fear such rumours will alert whoever is behind this to our efforts to track them down.
I have planted a false trail for whoever may be trying to stay hidden, claiming that a 'magic goose of terrible power' is behind the trouble in the Trollshaws. As ridiculous this may sound, my Lord, the Villagers seemed to accept it, and I do not wish to cause a panic. I feel that the notion of a magic goose will not alarm people to same extent as a dark mysterious force.
I will continue my efforts, though I do not think that listening to idle gossip and rumours will get me far. I am going to talk to known magic users in the area; the main one who comes to mind is the owner of the Lorestore in Bree village. I will also be tracking down several of the Shirrifs, they may be able to enlighten me on other happenings in the area.
I will try and send reports as frequently as possible my Lord, and if you know of any other people in the area who may know of something I will be extremely grateful if you could inform me of them my Lord.
Finàrë Anduncalë
Writing from Bree Village.
Finare Anduncale
02-07-2005, 20:45
My Lord Elrond.
I must be breif, but I am writing to you wish some good news. Silivrendil and myself travelled north to Angmar to investigate further into the situation concerning the evil force there. Silivrendil and I sought help from the locals of Forochel, and they gave us shelter, information and aid.
Silivrendil and I then invaded the pits of Angmar, and we did our best to destroy them. We then found the force behind the whole trouble in the north, Morek, a Witch-Wraith of Angmar. Silivrendil and I managed to slay him and his forces, though we ourselves were almost destroyed. We are returning to Imladris with proof of his demise, and hope to have an audience with you soon to bring this matter to a close. It will have to wait to see whether his evil has truely ended.
I hope we have been of a good service to you my Lord, and hope to be able to speak with you soon.
Your loyal servant, Finàrë Anduncalë.
Letter from Elrond to Finàrë Anduncalë
Dear Friend,
Your efforts have not gone unnoticed -- it is our opinion here in Imladris that you will go far, and please accept our praise for the persistance with which you serve our cause.
Hearing of the trouble in the north, I was indeed afraid it may be connected with some wraith returning. You confirm this, and although it brings me great joy to hear that you triumphed, I fear such a triumph may be short-lived, as your opponent didn't (and cannot) die. I expect the trouble in the area will resume (perhaps redoubled) in the near future.
I will be looking for a way to remedy the situation. Once I have researched one or two ideas I have, I shall summon you (and your friends) and explain how the evil could be ended permanently... if you feel up to the task, you would be doing the Lossoth a great service.
Until then, farewell --
Elrond Half-elven of Rivendell
An extract from the diary of Vinduil
A little while ago, as men measure time, Amithiewiel Di'amanesh sent word to Imladris of unusual arcane activity troubling the Lakemen of Esgaroth. Messengers were sent out and soon a band of Imladris' friends had gathered by the Long Lake. Those offering their aid to King Bard that were known to me included Amithiewiel, Argon, Frain, Lolinus, Rufus and Samir. We were joined in Esgaroth by a pair of travellers named Culkett and Aldor.
King Bard directed us to the town's sorceror, the infamous Mythran, for an explanation about the strange beasts that had been terrifying the Lakemen of late. Unfortunately our interview with the old archmage did not go well. He complained that an extra-dimensional realm with which he had been experimenting was slipping from his control. In a fit of pique, provoked by an ill-advised joke from one of my more direct companions, he cast us all into his illusionary realm perhaps hoping that we would resolves his troubles for him.
Mythran's illusions seem all too real when you are in the middle of one, he is still a great master of the arcane regardless of his eccentricities. Despite his power, his creation had been taken over by foul beings that men called demons and devils and we were hard pressed as searched for a way out.
Stumbling through a maze of portals we found ourselves in an icy cavern where we were ambushed by a horde of enemies. We all would have fallen there were it not for the heroism of the stranger Cullkett who scrambled up to a vantage point and rained arrow after arrow down upon our foes who stood gloating over us. In this place I found the fragments of a mighty blade, which I kept thinking that it might shed some light on the power assaulting Mythran's realm.
Shortly after this we encountered a magical recreation of Smaug the Golden, destroyer of Erebor and Esgaroth in the recent past. Even as an illusion, this terrible wyrm proved too much for us and we all fell one by one. We were saved only by the nimbleness of Samir Hall. He pushed each of our prone bodies through a portal before jumping through himself to find us all lying in a heap near the gates of Esgaroth.
Weary and battle sore, our company dispersed to rest and heal its wounds apart from myself, Aldor, Amithiewiel, Rufus and Samir. Driven by heedless curiousity, I persuaded the dwarven smith in Esgaroth to reforge the fragments of the blade that I had found and the result was both unexpected and terrible. The sword bore an inscription in the Black Tongue but written using the Tirth of Daeron, the runic script named after its inventor, the bard of king Thingol the Grey, and last used by Celebrimbor's Gwaith-i-Mirdain in Eregion. The inscription identified the blade as //to be remembered//, a fell weapon used of old by the captains of our ancient enemy and whose terrible memory is preserved in several elven laments for the lands that we have lost.
All my remaining companions agreed that we should hurry back to Imladris to give this terrible weapon to Hir Elrond for safe keeping. There was, however, one dissenting voice. The stranger Aldor tried repeatedly to persuade us to surrender it to him. He claimed to be of the Dunedain and that they know much of such weapons, as if they did not originally learn almost all of their lore from elven teachers! He also claimed to know of a way that its cruel enchantment against my folk could be undone and seemed a little too eager to get his hands on it considering its fell character. His pleas were refused and he left soon after this grumbling to himself and leaving the four of us to face the road home.
Thankfully, considering our burden, the journey to Imladris was largely uneventful. However, as we neared home, we got caught in a storm fiercer than I have seen in hundreds of years up in the high pass above our objective. With all the paths down off the mountain blocked by snowdrifts and snowgiants sporting in the tempest our situation looked grim indeed. We were saved only by the quick wits of young Rufus who melted a small way through one drift by lighting many fires all around it.
Finally arriving in Imladris weary and chilled to the core we were able to give the foul blade to Hir Elrond and tell him our tale. He was understandably delighted that a blade so dangerous to elven kind had been secured for the Tirin. Despite Aldor even showing me a Dunedain broach to prove his claims of heritage, I find the memory of his behaviour over the sword troubling. A weakness runs in the blood of the Edain as wells a many strengths. I shall ask some of the Tirin to ask after him with the Dunedain and the people of Tharbad and the Breelands, surely someone will bring us word of him to Imladris.
Saved by two good freinds and a perfect stranger in short succession, I feel that the Valar must have meant for this weapon to be made safe. What secrets will a further study of it yield I wonder?
// Thanks to all the players involved and DMs Mandos and Aule for a great adventure// :)
Finare Anduncale
15-08-2005, 21:12
My Lord Elrond
I am afraid to say we have made little progress in our efforts against the wraith Morek in recent times. I have seen no evidence of him since Master Silivrendil and I confronted him at his fortress in Angmar, yet we suspect his evil is still present. I have hunted and searched, but have yet to find anything that could be of use in finding a permenant solution. I have only one thing, the former skull of the wraith. I do not know how this may be of use, yet I hope you may be able to make something of it and perhaps use it against the wraith, who is more elusive than ever.
Myself and others, such as Lady Anarial Goldenleaf, the Herald of Imladris wish to meet with you and others of our cause. It has been some time since I have seen Master Silivrendil and Lady Silidril and I wish to do so. There are also others I have yet to meet, such as Master Vinduil. Master Silivrendil speaks very highly of him, and I would wish to meet him. I also understand there are others who I do not know of. I feel I am without direction and allies, since I know few which serves your cause.
Therefore I humbly request an audience with you my Lord, as well as a chance to meet others who serve you. While many will be serving your will, I feel I cannot at the moment without new direction and this brings me great frustration.
I do not wish to sound ungrateful my Lord, for I am not, yet I do wish more guidance in the matter of your service.
Your humble servant,
Finare Anduncale.
Silivrendil
15-08-2005, 23:32
Most esteemed Finàrë,
In so many respects, I regret contacting you in this way, as I fear it will most certainly bring great peril to you—perhaps even mortal danger.
I have, you see, been the past two months in desperate pursuit of an altogether unholy evil—one whom I believe, if successfully captured and interrogated, will offer up important clues as to the present nature and whereabouts of the Wicked Remains of Morek. Twice I have taken very capable comrades to my side in this pursuit, but each has come to a tragic end.
And so it is with a heavy heart that I now ask you to engage the enemy once more with me—for there is no hope for me to proceed alone, and yet I hold out some glimmer of hope that you and I will succeed where those prior partnerships have so grievously failed.
It is a manhunt that will most certainly transpire over the course of many weeks, and involve outings that take us every direction the wind blows. It will bring grave hardship. And if you elect to join me, I'd ask that you secure your family especially carefully, as this foe knows no decency, and might invite agents to strike at any potential weakness.
At your next convenience, contact me with your reply—yes or no—by leaving a note in the crook in the twelfth elm tree (silivrendil@daledavaz.com) that you and I have used for such communication before. Take care that you are not followed. Indicate also what dates and times might be best for our face-to-face meetings to advance this campaign—if you be willing—perhaps we can proceed on a regular [once a week?] schedule, if such is possible for you.
My prayers are that the blessings of Elbereth shine down upon you from the starlit sky, my friend,
Silivrendil
Faithful of Imladris
Silverleaf
18-08-2005, 13:02
My most humble Lord Elrond,
I write to you with news of a recent discovery of a Sindar artifact long thought lost by my people. Nought two nights ago, myself, a Silvan friend, and two knights of Gondor sent by Captain Balros made discovery of a tower in Mirkwood filled with vampires most likely sent by Dol Guldur. These vampires had caused panic to my people, the Sindarin elves of Mirkwood, and stole a most precious scabbard of one of our most magnificent and triumphed blades.
The vampires were difficult to defeat, as well as the many large insects that had come to dwell in that defiled tower, but after a great battle and magical aid, we emerged victorious. I returned the scabbard to a messenger from the Bight, where he returned the scabbard to its rightful place.
I inform you of this, My Lord Elrond, to ask if my "abilities" would be of any use to the Tirnidri. I am a skilled ranger of Mirkwood and other woodlands, with excellent tracking abilities and an aura of stealth unmatched by our people. I wish to join Tirin Kormi for the protection of my people, that they may last and outlive this coming war with the dark forces of Dol Guldur and its spawned minions. And although I have no Valar to call my own, I grant to you my highest dedication and respect, that you may undertake me as a member of the Tirnidri, that I may continue my watch over Dol Guldur. Any information I collect I will send to you, so that if the time arises, Imladris and Lothlorien may come to aid the Sindar.
May the blessings of the Valar be upon you,
Valen De'Vir
Ranger and Protector of Taur-nu-Fuin
Finare Anduncale
19-08-2005, 19:17
My Lord Elrond, Vinduil and Silivrendil
No doubt you have heard about the events that befell me in the recent past; that we have finally uncovered out enemy, a powerful Necromancer, and located their base of operations to the ruins of Ost-in-Edhil. While this encounter nearly cost me my life, more good has come of it since we have now found our foe, and their location.
Master Vinduil, Master Silivrendil and I held council after these events, and Master Vinduil asked me to seek out allies so that we may assail our foe and destroy his evil ways. I have good news, I have met with Argon Balros, Captain of the Knights of Gondor, as an ambassador for Imladris, and he has pledged his support, though I sence somewhat unwillingly. To be frank he did not recieve me very well, and was rather hostile towards me. He also added to tell you that he has 'aided Lord Elrond much in the past', and I took this as rather an arrogent statement. Still, he has pledged his support for whatever our plan is.
I am also seeking to meet with Shirrif Rufus Proudfoot, for I believe the Halflings may be a useful ally in this battle. I would also conclude that the Necromancer may have had some link with the trouble that has recently disrupted the Shire, so they may be willing to pledge some support. I will have to speak to the Shirrifs. I am unwilling to approach any dwarves, well any dwarven leaders for obvious reasons, but I still believe the help of single dwarves may be obtained in this battle.
Lord Vinduil I trust is setting a watch on the northern border of Eregion, though I believe we must act soon if we are to succeed. I fear where the Necromancer may strike next.
I will continue to seek allies in this battle, though I do hope that another council of the Tirindri can be held soon to plan our next move. We must also co-ordinate with our allies.
Your humble servant,
Finàrë Anduncalë
Argon Balros
20-08-2005, 03:28
Quote Finares letter to master Elrond "I have met with Argon Balros, Captain of the Knights of Gondor, as an ambassador for Imladris, and he has pledged his support, though I sence somewhat unwillingly. To be frank he did not recieve me very well, and was rather hostile towards me. He also added to tell you that he has 'aided Lord Elrond much in the past', and I took this as rather an arrogent statement. Still,"
Quote Captain Balros when asked if he will help "of coarse i shall aid master elrond as i have always done in the past"
Quote finares letter to Master Elrond"he has pledged his support for whatever our plan is"
Quote Captain Balros when told of the threat "tell me where it is theni shall send scut to access the threat then despatch a foce to destroy it"
(OOC: i think someones telling porkies don't you?)
Finare Anduncale
20-08-2005, 12:57
(OOC: i think someones telling porkies don't you?)
(OOC: Not at all, not in Finare's mindset. Finare also added at the end of the meeting that Lord Elrond wished to co-ordinate the attack, after Captain Balros said that he wished to send a scout force and destroy the evil, and Finare believed he had obtained an agreement in this matter. Finare may also interpret things differently from how they where intended, and this is one of the common problems in war, lack of correct information and communication. Bear in mind that is completely IC, and I have deliberatly made Finare mis-interpret some information, due to his character and stance. If there is something wrong with this I will stop it, but I didn't think our characters were supposed to have an over-all view of the world, and we were supposed to make them have different attitudes and may interpret things differently from how we ourselves would. If Finare thought (as he did think) that he had Captain Balros' agreement, and they did not completely understand each other well that is bound to lead to interesting problems later down the line.)
// In-Character tension between between men and elves is great. Please let's *everyone* make an effort to keep the Out-Of-Character vibes positive and friendly! Thanks :)
Argon Balros
20-08-2005, 17:55
ooc i understand things can be interpreted differently by different players but it seemed like what you said bore no resemblance to what acyualy transpired that is whi i made my last post, now that i have explained i'd like to say that i could not agree with ptolmy any more than i do and i hope not to be posting here to clarify anything else. thank you
Extract from the diary of Vinduil
I have recently had the pleasure of a rare meeting with one of the Tirnidri's most reclusive watchers, the scholar and craftsman Dregoth Earbril. He has been tasked by Hir Elrond to translate a strange text that has recently come into our possession and came seeking to discuss the mystery with me.
A little while ago, the leader of the periannath's Shirriffs, one Shirriff Took, sent out a call for aid in dealing with a strange series of burglaries and robbings that had been troubling the East Farthing. Silidril was dispatched by Hir Elrond to offer the aid of the Tirnidri. Several others answered the Shirriffs' plea including an eccentric hobbit woman called Frim, Adhemar an initiate of the Knights of Gondor, a quiet warrior called Skyre, a dwarven mercenary and an assortment of other characters.
This party was led by the resourceful Shirriff Rufus Proudfoot and, after an extensive investigation, the source of the trouble was tracked down to the woods that the periannath charmingly call the 'Old Forest'. It transpired that a gang of bandits were using the woods as a base from which to raid the peaceful Shirefolk.
In a short but bloody battle the bandit camp was destroyed, their leader slain and the survivors scattered and driven off into countryside. Now all of this would not merit much concern but strangely a mysterious letter was found on the body of the dead bandit leader. Returning to report (http://forums.wireplay.co.uk/showthread.php3?s=&postid=3208109&highlight=plea#post3208109) to Shirrif Took the letter was given to him but he could not make anything of it. Thanking the adventurers for their help he suggested that the letter be taken to Imladris for examination by Hir Elrond and his loremasters.
Hir Elrond received the party warmly, listened to their tale and examined the letter. He was unable to translate it immediately saying that although the script was elven the words were from an obscure dialect of the black speech which he did not understand. By great fortune the scholar Dregoth was attending Hir Elrond at this time and was present throughout this discussion. Knowing of his great skill with such matters, Hir Elrond gave Dregoth the letter and asked him to translate it.
Contacted by Dregoth, I arranged a meeting with him to discuss Hir Elrond's task. I told him that another text in the black speech written in an elven script had recently been discovered on the evil blade that was recovered from Mythran's realm. Dregoth undertook to make his best efforts to translate the letter but said that the work would take some time. I truly hope he is successful for, even if the two texts are unconnected, the discovery of such a letter in the possession of what appeared to be ordinary bandits is a cause of some concern. Perhaps we shall learn more when the meaning of the letter emerges.
timppako
25-08-2005, 12:39
Following letter was given to Lord Elrond in a sealed envelope.
Nae saian luume' Heru Elrond.
The world is changing. The houses of atani are dwindling and the Shadow is growing again. Even some of our own lesser kin are diminishing! Now is the time that rise once more, heir of Gil-Galad! The atani need our quidance, our teaching, our dicipline if they wish not to fall in to the Shadow.
Sadly I have been absent for too long. But now things are going to change. I have spoken to Heri Gladriel and she quided me here telling here is much to be done. And indeed there is! For among first things I saw was avari who desecrated dunedain graves in the Barrow Downs with some little folk! Has our own kin sunken so low? Heru Elrond, we need now a strong leader who will set us the example and you as the heir of Gil-Galad should be the one!
I now offer to you my help and my skills, use them as you see fit Heru Elrond! Show us that the spirit of Gil-Galad is still among us! That the path he set before us still shines brightly!
Ná Elbereth veria le, ná elenath dín síla erin rád o chuil lín.
-Signed Corintur
//ooc I'm sorry for my english, cannot write as beautifully as I'd like to
Prophet7
26-08-2005, 08:21
A messenger arrived last evening Father. It appears a scout discovered several orc corpses north of the Ettenmoors and upon them was this note, stained by their foul black blood. The note is written by a fine hand, not an orc. It speaks of elven twins, a sight I have not seen in many seasons. Perhaps you should study this.
--Elladan
"If the elven twins will not give up the hunt then it is time that you stopped them. You must not let them reach Angmar. If you do I will skin you alive myself."
A note sent by bird, written in a delicate hand
Corintur -- Goth en gothamin, Astalder!
How good it is to have received your note. You write with a wisdom that does you honour. Times are darkening, whole races are failing -- alas for the spirit of Gil-Galad, which seems so rare in the present times!
With darker times come darker minds, my friend -- and so the news you bear concerning the desecration of Dunedain tombs surprises me little, but worries me a lot.
I would be honoured to accept the service that you so generously offer. Every hand is needed, every pair of eyes, every bow.
I intend to call a meeting of our kin in the next few days -- you would honour me greatly if you could grace it with your presence. More details will reach you as they are decided upon.
Aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle!
- Signed Elrond
The following transpires from an internal council in Master Elrond's household:
- Yes, my son, I received your note... Elven twins, most interesting. A rare occurence among our folk, so it leaves me wondering... whether I.. know them.
- What about the note, father?
- That... I don't know. It seems confusing to me.. who is it from, who is it for? That's something worthy of investigation, I think. The dead orcs suggest that we may have a potential ally...
- Shall we send out scouts to see what they can find, father?
- *nods* Yes, I think that would be best.
DM_Gwaihir
28-12-2005, 14:03
Haldir, First Warder of Loth Lorien, to Erestor, First Councillor of Imladris, all hail.
Greetings from Caras Galadhon sage Erestor, I hope this letter finds you well. I write to tell you that a group of our Sindarin kin has decided to leave the sanctuary of Loth Lorien and begin their final journey westwards.
They currently await the final gathering of all their families in the western glades of Loth Lorien while our scouts look ahead along their road as far as the mountians for signs of danger.
When all the preparations have been made and they are ready to leave, I will send word to you again warning of their imminent departure. Loth Lorien would be very grateful if you could arrange for them to be met on the western slopes of the mountains and escorted to Imladris for a break in their journey. I trust you will be able to make arrangements for them to be escorted through Eriador to Mithlond at a later date when they have recovered from the mountain crossing.
I have made it widely known in Loth Lorien that volunteers are needed to escort this party over the mountains to Imladris, I am sure you will do the same there. I hope that between us we are able to find enough willing souls to guard these peaceful folk.
On the subject that we discussed during my last visit, I will trust no more to paper than this reminder of what one of these travellers carries.
May Araw guide your path,
Haldir
//OOC:
For details of this event please see the Events and Gatherings Timetable thread (http://forums.wireplay.co.uk/showthread.php3?postid=3238594#post3238594)
*A dark clothed figure stands muttering to himself*
"So some of . . . them . . . need aid, maybe this will be another step along my path to . . ."
*He starts off towards Lothlorien, scrubbing absentmindedly at his hands as he goes*
Silverleaf
28-12-2005, 15:16
*A sturdy looking Elf ranger looks towards the sky*
"The Great Eagles soar towards the North.."
*Looking down at the ground again, he grips his bow and makes his way towards Lothlorien*
Cindi Angelheart
29-12-2005, 06:45
My Dear Lord Elrond,
I ask with all humilty to be permited to follow my beloved Silivrendil in all his undertakings. I know I am not worthy of memebership in your service but my heart will break if I am forced to be apart from him for any more than a few days. I am without question the least of your servants but I do hold dear the health of our people, from where stems all the things I hold dear. I do not claim to fully understand all that this entails but Silvrendil is my guide in these things and I honor and cherish his beliefs. I beg that you do not exclude me from this part of his life, for I know such service could well consume him, if that is to be I too wish to be consumed for I will have no more reason to live. I place myself at your mercy oh great Lord. As proof of my devotion I would like to pledge 2000 gold coins to your cause.
Your servant Lauralea
DM_Gwaihir
30-12-2005, 04:45
*Elrond hands the letter to Erestor smiling nostalgically* Ah, this reminds me of when I first met my dear Celebrian.
*after a pause for thought the elf-lord pens a reply*
Greetings Lauralea,
I had thought my old heart too hardened by long seperation from my own love to be so moved by your letter but again, and to my joy, I am proved wrong.
I fear that our situations in these matters are opposite. For while I am far from my lady Celebrian I yet have hope of rejoining her one day. You, however, may spend your days with the noble Silivrendil yet I deem his heart already given to service of another, greater mistress, the blessed Elentári. Yet I am gladdened by your concern for the welfare of our people and welcome any who will follow the principles espoused by that good warrior in their defence.
I have given Silivrendil leave to seek your aid in his duties, I hope that your devotion will prove a support to his efforts rather than a grief to you both. My counsel is this. Seek not to press the matter urgently with one so devoted, rather offer your friendship and sympathy. Who knows what may grow of this in time if it is so fated.
My thanks for your generous offer of a donation. However, at this time I am accepting no more as our plans for their use are still being discussed in the council.
Half a moon hence, some of the Galadhrim will gather in the western glades of Loth Lorien to begin their final journey west. I bid you meet them then, if you may, and escort them safely through the mountain passes to this valley. This would be a great service to all our people.
I hope you will come to see that your own thread has its place, which none may fully understand, in Vairë's great tapestry.
Respectfully,
Elrond Peredhil
DM_Gwaihir
17-01-2006, 11:01
A stir was caused in Rivendell by the recent visit of two great eagles who departed after speaking with Erestor briefly, one eastward and the second to the west. This fine sight, combined with tales from the valley's guards of a recent skirmish near the Ford of Bruinen, has set many rumours flying among the people of the valley.
Erestor, First Councillor of Imladris, to Haldir, First Warden of the Inner gates of Loth Lorien, all hail and greeting from Imladris!
I hope this letter finds you and all the Galadhrim well. My master Elrond has asked me to send you his warmest thanks for welcoming all those that came in answer to your call to help Finculin, Rumilnen and their kinfolk journey to our valley.
By the accounts we received from these loyal travellers and their wards, their road took a winding course and was not uneventful. Therefore it is with great relief that I write now to tell you that the pilgrims, as they have elected to call their fellowship in thanks to Silivrendil's so naming them, have all arrived safely in Imladris with no losses. Some have suffered minor injuries and one of Rumilnen's kin was sadly more seriously hurt by orcish arrows near the Gap of Angren yet most are little more than wearied from the rigours of a long journey through forest and over mountain.
Of graver concern, is that it seems clear this journey did not go unmarked. One Beornin, a man of Beorn's folk, sensing the forest astir with crebain, met the pilgrims between Celebrant and Nimrodel. There also appeared Adanoth, again offering aid we did not seek, this time from the rangers of the Dunedain. Not two days after Finculin and Rumilnen had arrived, a cumahtar spotted two men, one a particularly barbaric looking warrior, and a huge armoured beast guessed to be a great orc or another breed of glamhoth; these three were watching the Ford of Bruinen, a few short leagues to Imladris!
They were clearly no simple brigands, as they let a pair of travelling dwarves pass unmolested and even offered them gold not to warn anyone of their presence. To my dismay, one of them reportedly accepted and we certainly heard no word from them! The love of dwarves for gold remains fixed in this changing world it seems. Near the foothills, the cumahtar spoke a brief warning to Caril Peir of Imladris and sent him in the direction of the hurrying dwarves. I am hopeful that he might have overtaken them before the mountains and would be eager to hear any report he might make.
As it happened, I needed to send word to the captain of the Dunedain of the pilgrims' intention to pass through the lands they guard on the road to Mithlond. By good fortune, as it then appeared, another of the rangers was visiting Imladris and agreed to take a message to his captain. Just as our scouts were preparing to help the ranger slip past the three guarding the western bank, disasterously, they crossed the ford to join an even larger band approaching from the south. Discovered, the ranger fell back towards Imladris and a war party from Elrohir's tower that had emerged to challenge the now sizeable force pursuing him.
In the confusion of the ensuing battle, the Dunedain tried to dash past his pursuers but the more disciplined southerner spotted this and ordered him caught. The brave ranger was soon beaten to the ground and captured but he got far enough to allow us to recover our wounded before any were too far gone. The bravery of Beothor will be long remembered in Imladris.
Harrying their rearguard, our scouts drove them into the Trollshaws where they waited for nightfall and the pursuit to fall back. A large company was seen crossing the ford under cover of darkness and at dawn a trail of blood was discovered leading towards Eregion. My hope is that they mean to keep him alive for a Dunedain ring was found pressed between the roots of a tree where they went to ground in the Shaws. Yet what drew our scout's attention were the blood stains at the foot of the tree and I fear what he might tell them under further torture.
The ranger knows a famous mirdain of Ost-in-Edhil has recently arrived in Imladris from Caras Galadhon and intends to continue to Mithlond. Thankfully I did not tell him of Finculin's guidance in our 'explorations' of the ruins. How any other than elven kind knew of his departure from Loth Lorien, I cannot guess. Yet both Beornin and Adanoth had heard rumours and appeared near the Dimril Dale, though I am reluctant to cast doubt on the good faith of any of the Dunedain or Beornings without proof. Unless the Dark Lord's arm has grown long indeed, I fear we may face other enemies Haldir.
Elrond is being urged by the council to order the path to Imladris from the foothills, that used to be open to all visitors, to be concealed amongst the rocks. The help of the great eagles has been called to bring this letter to you in all safety and also by their wings an account has been sent to the Captain of the Dunedain. They are invited to establish a small camp near the ford to watch the road.
Saying that his heart foretold the Ford of Bruinen would soon have some greater part to play, Hir Elrond is currently in reflection at the source of the river. It troubles me when the foresight of his ancestors comes to the Peredhil, for often in such times Bruinen's song becomes strange and deep.
Ulmo and all the Valar keep you and your kin in peace,
Erestor
DM_Gwaihir
17-01-2006, 11:14
A noticed is fixed outside the guesthouse in Rivendell bearing the following proclamation in both Sindarin and the common speech.
Anyone providing information leading to the location of a ranger of the Dunedain recently abducted by force near the Ford of Bruinen will be rewarded with either two thousand gold coins or a single item of their choice from my personal armoury.
May Araw guide you,
Elrohir Peredhilion
Cindi Angelheart
08-02-2006, 03:35
My Dearest Lord Elrond
Well after much work and searching I was finally able to give Vinduil the potion that you ordered me take to him. That being the elixer made to make orcs stronger , but which seems quite addictive, found by Silivrendil, myself and some S & S memebers, 2 atani and a hobbit. After he produced his ring I was convinced he was the elf that I sought, I advised him of your request, that he examine it and report his findings. I can only hope that this has not endagered him or *gulp* me.
*The following letter in Sindarin is rather vague and clearly meant for someone already familiar with what it pertains to.*
Greetings Lauralea,
I am heartened to hear that whom you sought on my behest has been found. I am sure that you’re actions after acquiring the "item" have gone unnoticed and the contact you have made will be able to advise you wisely. Unfortunately I must press for urgency in getting information on this matter as I am receiving word of activities to the east of Mithlond which are most unusual for those quite lands and I have reason to believe that they may be associated with the item in your care.
Respectfully,
Elrond Peredhil
Cindi Angelheart
13-02-2006, 05:11
My Dearest Lord Elrond,
There is a new developement in this Uruk plot which I fear we must consider a failure. A large force of Uruks decended apon the Mountains just North of Edoras with 5 of the elixered ones at the front. It seems they sought the blood of a Dragon for a potion of some sort. By fortune, I encountered a large group of both the Fair Folk and Atanis that had gone to investigate unrelated orc movements. This group was led by some Knights of Gondor included the one Silivrendil and I helped in our last Mission, I believe he is called Nord. We advanced as far into the cavern as we could before the Uruks arrived in large force when this Nord decided we should allow them to take the Dragons blood while we took cover. By the accounts of the scout who watched..Astafin I believe, the 5 Uruks dosed with the Elixer defeated the great Dragon alone, though they were greatly wounded, the villians then extracted as much blood as they could from the Great beast, filling a barrel. The army then left the cavern collapsing sections as they went to slow our departute and eventually made thier escape. We also managed escape but not before we defeated the Great beasts youngling , many Uruks, and the Giants and Orcs native to that region. Apon our arrival back in Edoras, we informed the standing Captain of the events that had transpired, he was both upset with the news and the realisation that both our people and the Knights of Gondor had been aware of this new developement with the Uruks for some time and niether had informed them. As you may recall , at the end of our last mission I was under the impression that the Gondorians would inform the other Atani chiefs, but this does not seem to be the case, I am not sure if this was by design or oversight, I have assured them that in the future no such assumptions will be made. To his credit, the Knight Nord took full responsibility for the oversight. I then informed the Captain of all of our finding regarding this Elixer , its use and its side effects, though I did not reveal what we know of its contents, it is not clear what the S&S or Gondorians did with thier vial of the Elixer. The final result I am afraid is a major set back in the relations of our 3 kingdoms and the advancement of whatever dasterdly plan the Uruk commander was acting out. The Horsemen intend to hold council shortly and ask that we have a representive there to inform them of our findings and conclusions, and though I find the Atani difficult allies I do understand how important they are in this great conflict. Only your great wisdom cand mend this break in relations and perhaps set about a course to correct this growing problem. I have sent word to Vinduil to attend you immediatly so that he can inform you of his findings in time for this council, I myself will also attemp to find him and bring him to you in haste. I apologize if I have failed you in this my Lord but I am not the leader that my beloved Silivrendil is, nor do I have his wisdom, but I shall be before you when I have seen to Vinduils attendance and you may pass judgement on me then.
Your loyal servant
Lauralea Tirr'eir
OOC Excellent post giving the elven perspective Cindi :).
A Rohirrim ranger arrives in Rivendell, leaving a message for Vinduil of the elves.
Vinduil of the elves,
In the name of King Theoden I ask you’re attendance for a council to discuss the matters of the Uruk potion and incident involving the dragons blood which I am sure you must by now be aware of. We have reason to believe that the dragons blood at least may be in the Wold and would like it destroyed before those behind its acquisition put it to whatever evil use they have in mind. Our alchemists have also found some of the substance employed in the Uruk potion left to us by Captain Argon of the Knights of Gondor but one component eludes them to its nature. We are also requesting attendance from the Knights and hope that they will answer our call.
You may bring to attendance or send in you’re name any whom you trust and whose council you would except.
(There follows a date and location for the gathering)
Eomer
Lord and Third Marshal of the Riddermark
DM_Gwaihir
22-02-2006, 01:47
First Counsellor Erestor was recently seen taking delivery of a locked box brought from Mithlond by one Mithfindel.
First Counsellor Erestor will have given any well trusted elves visting Rivendell recently the following note.
Greeting, I hope this finds you well and in good heart!
The Rohirrim have called for the counsel of their allies in response to several recent encounters with strange orcs in Enedwaith, Rohan and Anorien. [There follows a date and location for the gathering.] (http://forums.wireplay.com/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=60&day=2006-2-22&c=3)
In these times, it is more important than ever that our few remaining allies see a demonstration of the friendship of elvenkind. All who have any knowledge of this matter or who simply wish to accompany a delegation from Mithlond and Imladris are invited to gather in the Hall of Fire in Imladris well before the time appointed for the council.
I hope to meet you there yet I may be delayed as I am currently attending the dwarves of Erebor on another, far happier, matter of which I hope to share more soon.
If I am unable to reach Imladris in good time, I ask those assembled to proceed to Rohan to represent our peoples at the council. Erestor has a written account of my findings on the composition of the elixer at the heart of this matter that he can give to any who undertake this task in my absence.
Aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle!
Vinduil Galdirion
Cindi Angelheart
23-02-2006, 04:33
My Dearest Lord Elrond
I have attended the meeting of the Horselord as was your command and I would say that it was for the most part positive. I chose to excercise my right to bring a guest by taking my friend Miss Pippy Smalls of the Shire. In hind sight this proved a fortunate decision as we learned new facts about the movements of our unknown enemy and that this terroble plot has reached as far abroad as the humble Shire. Much was discussed at the meeting that will be unknown to you so I will begin with Miss Smalls revelations.
It seems that some atani had made thier way to the Shire in an attempt to aquire some of thier precious pipe weed for use in this elixer, the agent was an atani named Ferney that lives in nearby Bree. According to Miss Smalls, she and a Shirriff stopped the transaction and were able to find out that the intended buyers were a woman and a man, the man having a missing eye and hand. Its seems the Shire was working to further our cause without thier knowledge, but in doing so have done us a great service in impeding thier supply of this herb. The council concluded that Miss Smalls should further pressure this Ferney for more information, but that the Shire was not to be included in greater actions, so that it may remain unnotticed, the reasons for this was not clear except that was the Horse Chiefs desire, perhaps you understand more fully, I'm sure you do.
The Marshell also revealed some intresting facts that are also most troubling. It seems the barrels of Drake blood that I had previously reported came into the posession of a White Drake. Some atani agents of our unknown enemy , as I recall referred to in the letters as "S" , purchased the barrels from this Drake and took them somewhere into the area know as the Wold, you will recall previous strange happening in this area in which I have been involved and reported. It was reported that the Horsemen lost many men in this movement and have concluded that the blood made its way to whatever foul place this elixer is being made in.
It was with this that our dear friend Vinduil revealed knowledge of an old Numenoreon stronghold that lies underground somewhere in this area, the council concluded that this is the likely chosen place to make the elixer. A dangerous location considering its proximity to both Rohan and Gondor. The council requested that I lead a party of our people to search for the entrance and observe the activities in the area. I task I accepted on your behalf knowing the importance of this situation to you, I hope I chose correctly. I would suggest that there are others more suitable to lead such an exersion and will make no plans until you confirm your desire for me to do so, and outline my authority in the matter if I am to do so.
The natural conclusion of this search is so that we may attack the stronghold and destroy the supply of the elixer before it can be used in a major attack. It was the hope of the council that all of our peoples would contribute in such a task, I made no commitment of warriors on our behalf as I do not know our own strength at this time, nor would I recommend risking our people under the command of the Knights of Gondor, who continue to confirm all my worst fears about them as an ally, but I will try to set my personal feelings aside for this report. I did however state that I knew such an act would be of great importance to you, and that you would no doubt feel such action should be taken, leaving you as much leaway as I thought possible without offending the atani .
Last and least, the Knights of Gondor. In truth I see little constructive energy they brought to this meeting , thier contribution being to check with thier contacts "the S & S " to invesitgate imports of the ingredients, which should have been done already, but it seems they did not analyse the elixer as we did. To suggest meddling in the affairs of Tharbads politics so that a more friendly leader was in charge (not seeing that this instability may create an opportunity for the enemy to attack), an idea I made clear we were not in favour of. Lastly, the suggestion of sending battalions of men ( Rohans men I might add) to police the Wold. Thier leader, Argon I believe he is called, finished the meeting off by insulting the Marshall, suggesting his Falcons were better suited to returning messages to Edoras than the Marshalls, I must confess this arrogance forced me to lose my composure.
It is a tribute to the Marshall that the meeting kept the order that it did, and that he was seemingly not offended by our heated discussion that sometimes came close to anger. Though I do not think relations were weakened by the meeting, they were unfortunately by no means brought closer. With Rohan on the hand I believe progress was made and the sting of thier exclusion has begun to heal. I think this Marshall is a wise and reasonable atani and an excellent ally, he is no doubt a fine commander in war. On your behalf I gave the atani HorseChief a blue elf stone to symbolize a virtue that all our people would required. I am certain the significance was not lost on him and it was well recieved. I also imparted your well wishes to the Chief and his clan, the Knights of Gondor, and to the Steward of Gondor. I am sure there were many things that I could have done better My Lord, but I can assure you I did my best in this, I only hope it was enough. I have been assigned a falcon to return news of the scouting mission on the Wold, I shall give a quick assesment before reporting to you directly where I can recieve your verdicts and your council. I hope that in no way have I overstepped my bounds or earned your displeasure, I wish only that I could have done more.
Your Loyal Servant
Lauralea Tirr'eir
OOC
Nice post of the Council gathering Cindi :). Thanks.
Just one correction which could lead to future misunderstandings in the plot. No one knows that Ferny is an agent of Saruman and Ferny himself doesn’t know who the barrels were ultimately for. To him the whole affair was a welcome opportunity to make an extortionate profit, which unfortunately for him was thwarted by the two hobbits.
I wont respond IC to your post as I think DM_Gwaihir is best placed to do that. ;).
Cindi Angelheart
28-02-2006, 22:24
One fateful day in Erabor our lives forever changed,
unwittingly I searched a store not knowing what would come,
and then you entered the tiny shop, your courage filled the room,
our eyes did meet, my spirit sang, and I began to swoon,
Oh Silivrendil, there you are, my whole life I did wait,
all this time so incomplete, not yet knowing what would pass,
but here you are, my missing piece, the stranger I have always known,
Do you see this also ? of course you must, but do you know your heart ?
My path forever changed, my will no longer mine, no longer incomplete.
You read the tale with bardic skill, your voice was like the wind,
now I see, this is a dream, then I shall never wake, for life could never be this grand
But then you finish , and you stir, this is not a dream
I know I have moved you, I am not alone, and yet I see your doubt,
Silivrendil hear your heart ! my soul begins to shout,
But then you leave , you wished me well, then set apon your way,
I want to cry, to scream aloud, but I know you will not be stopped,
so long ago that day does seem, the child I was is gone.
Oh Silivrendil I have not the words, to show you all you have done,
How you move me, how you have changed me, how you have shaped my course,
You too are marked, that much I see,
a man that knew not fear, but now you do, if just for me
And now the day approaches soon, our bond for all to see
such happiness you have given me my Love,
I pray it is the same for thee
Lauralea Tirr'eir
Evrilo split the recently discovered antidote potion to the Uruk Elixir in to three parts.
He gave two parts to Rofan for transport to Rohan and Gondor, one part he has sent to the Tirin Kormi.
Tirin Kormi, Rohan and Gondor have now received the samples and are hard at work to try and find a way to best utilise it in the limited time they have.
//checkout "nothing venture nothing gained" in this thread. (http://forums.wireplay.co.uk/showthread.php?t=306112&page=9)
A member of the S&S hands a message to Evrilo for delivery to the Lords in Rivendell, in the message, Rofan respectfully requests that the elves provide representation for the following (http://forums.wireplay.co.uk/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=71&day=2006-3-8&c=3).
Cindi Angelheart
09-03-2006, 06:30
My Dearest Lord Elrond
I have just attended the latest meeting in Edoras and am encouraged by the outcome. The man known as Rofan hosted the event which was attended by Capt Balros, Sir Nord, Idril,our kinsman Galdir, a hobbit named Bilbo and myself. The meeting opened with the revelation by this hobbit that he had been assigned to follow "the man" by the S&S, I assume he is an agent of thiers. The hobbit followed "the man" to a Uruk encampment near Helms Deep, it seems this is the point for his communications with his mysterious superiors. Bilbo took advantage of an opportunity to aquire one of these letters from the fellow known to us as "S" . It seems the attack on the Wold was not the great failure that it at first seemed, that the conflict with the Uruks while we were in the fortress depleted thier force of Elixer ehanced Uruks greatly. If the contents of the letters are to be believed they will abandon further developement and apply the resources to other tasks, potions of some sort were implied. It seems that they think another attack on the Wold is unlikely and therefore the defences will be unprepared , they will instead focus thier attention to the mischief and unrest that is currently underway in Tharbad.
The Marshall comanded that Captain Balros and I , as equal partners , plan a response and set it into motion. I immediatly suggested we stage a simultanious attack on the two spots and then applying our joint resources to the problems in Tharbad. Captain Balros dismissed my idea stating the camp was unimportant and that we should attack the wold in full force and then set about change in Tharbad. Much discussion ensued and the notion of ambushing "the Man" when next he was in Helms Deep, was put forward by myself and the Hobbit. The idea captured the imagination of the good Captain as he made it clear he desired "the man" dead and with much urgency. It was later revealed his hatred of this man was a result of an attack on his son, the good knight Ivan, which was orchestrated by "the man" . He agreed that the attack on the camp would be useful but insisted that "the man" be killed during the operation. I suggested that the captain command the "important" operation in the wold, while I command the much less important attack in Helms Deep, he accepted this plan with the stipulation I bring about "the mans death". I reluctantly agreed. My intention is to allow "the man" to escape so that he can be followed perhaps exposing the identity of his master in his path of escape. My desire was to capture him if he chose the way directly to Tharbad, but before I could fully express this, the Captain walked out in anger, thus leaving me with the commitment of killing "the man".
Despite council from all present including Sir Nord, that the murder would not serve us well and may even endanger the situation in Tharbad, the Captain would not conceed this point. I fear he was not at his best due to two factors, his passionate hatred due to the attack on his son, and his indignation at my being set as his equal and his lack of absolute authority. I left the meeting after imploring his Knight Sir Nord to ask the Captain to reconsider his position on "the man" and to impart this message with all urgency, I trust that he will do so as he seemed sympathetic with my views.
I then reported the conclusion with the Marshall. The Marshall, who continues to impress me with his wisdom agreed with our course of action and also shared the concern at the risk of killing "the man". He commended my patience and efforts and seems genuinely pleased with my contribution. He also seemed equally concerned with the behavior of the Captain and unimpressed, a trend that cannot continue or the effectiveness of our "Alliance" will be greatly deminished if not shattered.
My Lord, the result of all this is I have offered up a small force of our people to attack this camp which I am to lead, I have little doubt I can recruit a band of younger elves eager to prove their worth, and to serve the good of thier people, or perhaps the Tirin Kormi of Ilmadris could deal with the matter. This of course is only speculation as I await your decision and approval of all these matters. If the resources of our people cannot be spared in this then I can assemble a band of friends and allies I have garnered over the years, but I suggest the show of solidarity would have immense value.
I also ask My Lord that I be given some clearer guidelines in these matters so that I may better understand the resources at my disposal. I should not like to promise something on your behalf and find later that it is not possible. I believe some definition of my position would make these tasks easier if they are to continue as well as enhance my credibility with our allies. I am certain my lack of title or rank impedes my relationship with Lord Balros, as is illustrated by his lack of response to the gift I sent to him, and his yelling at me during the meeting. Perhaps assigning someone with a place in our military would be more effective as they would have both a better knowledge of our capabilities, and perhaps higher esteem from the allies with which we deal. I of course yield to your wisdom as always in this, for these are just my conclusions based on what I have seen, I naturally do not have the benifit of your unique perspective, nor would presume to know better.
I make haste to Ilmadris now my Lord that I may begin to assemble a team for the task at hand, for we shall have to be at ready when we become aware that "the man" intends to move. I will await your council and judgement then.
Your Most Loyal Servant
Lauralea melethril Silivrendil
Greetings Lauralea
I have been commanded by Lord Elrond to guide and instruct you in matters raised in your recent letter.
First we are particularly curious about this hobbit, Bilbo. We also know of a hobbit by this name. You will, with the utmost urgency relate all you know of this individual to us. On a related matter, you are commanded to play down any involvement of the Shire folk in your activities and speak of the Shire as little as possible in your dealings. The reasons for this even I know little of but the command is direct from Lord Elrond on the request of Mithrandir.
The news from Bilbo is indeed welcome and offers us relief from a full scale war with an unknown enemy we are ill prepared for. The wisdom of the Lord Marshal in placing you and Captain Argon in joint command in this matter is apparent to us, he has offered you both an opportunity to, as the humans say, work out your differences. He knows full well that any friction between you two would jeopardise not only joint operations but co-operation on a wider scale also and has chosen the current events to resolve them or bring them out in to the open so that ohter representatives can be requested from Gondor and Rivendell.
As regards the Captain, we are advised by those of our kin who know him that he is a man of action and not of words. It is his prowess, courage and relentlessness on the battlefield which have earned him the loyalty of not only his men but many others. Do not expect great wisdom from his words, especially when matters of the heart are concerned. However, there are those whose advice he has been known to take even when his heart is against it, look to them for aid if you ever feel the Captain is being unreasonable, which I am sure will be often. I have taken the liberty to look in to this matter and I have the following names: Our own kin Vinduil, Sir Gregoire Althan, Frain Hairylobes and Sir Nord Ashald. You certainly did the correct thing to let the matter rest until the Captain was in a better frame of mind. As regards your mention of discrepancy of rank between you and the Captain and its part in his actions at the meeting, I am seeking council if this is in his character and will then decide accordingly.
For your part in the upcoming activity, you have full authority to recruit and lead those of our kin able to aid you.
Finally, regarding the S&S, it is known to us that they wish to control precisely when to act on Man. They have in the past voiced great concern of the turmoil which may result in Tharbad, if they do not have majority support of the populace when indirectly acting against the Mayor by removing Man. You would do well to tread carefully if the final decision is to remove Man, lest the S&S act in a way to maintain their support in the city. In this you may wish the council of Valen and Galia who act for the Tirin within the S&S.
Erestor.
DM_Gwaihir
14-03-2006, 03:24
Copies of a letter are delivered to Cirdan, Galadriel and Thranduil by the eagles of Gwaihir. On first inspection the letter contains a cheerful, rambling account of Lindir's last performance and other social news from Rivendell. However, when read under the light of the next waxing moon, runes of Daeron's cirth are revealled on the parchment. Application of the Tirin's substitution cipher to these runes produce the following message in Feanorean tengwar.
The guardians of the Three have been active in recent moons and their ranks strengthen as many of our kin, sensing the changes afoot in our world come forward to offer their service in defence of that which remains to us. I write to inform you of their news.
Silivrendil, sadron of Imladris, has been charged with command of our efforts to support the Rohirrim against the mysterious orcish attacks that have plagued them of late. In recognition of his tireless years of service in matters too numerous to list here and the weight of this latest burden, I have seen fit to grant him a ring of the Master Guardians.
Lord Shipwright, I understand one of your own Masters, Vinduil Galdirion, has delivered a good quantity of an antidote to the orcish elixer to Evrilo, a friend of ours in Tharbad.
Of the Guardians, Finare Anduncale, who was charged with nurturing our alliance with Gondor, has not been seen since leaving this valley bound for Minas Tirith many moons ago. It is feared that some harm may have befallen him on his journey south.
Dregoth Earbril is entirely occupied with the restoration of our library here. Such is his devotion to his research that we can only hope for his presence anywhere else very occasionally.
Teclis Alethas is currently tending to his troubled brother's condition in Mithlond with the aid of Silidril, the Guardian responsible for identifying the ingredients of the elixer used by the orcish raiders. It is my hope that his brother will recover enough to allow Teclis some freedom to travel again before too long.
The most recent addition to the ranks of the Guardians is Lauralea, a daughter of this valley. Her energetic efforts to build our people's friendship with the Rohirrim in the face of challenges from foe and friend alike are doubly to be commended considering her lack of experience in such delicate matters.
Three who, each in several ways, have helped our cause recently have been initiated into the first secrets of the guardians' fellowship. Among them two of your folk Lord beyond the Long River, one Galdir Feannur notably saved an ancient relic from the mayor of Tharbad's looting the halls of the Glint of Metal. Another, Galia Sentholin, has managed over time to gain the trust of the invalid lady Silversword. This may yet prove vital in our efforts to deliver her safely to the Knights of Gondor. The healer Alasse recently lead a party that recovered the document of Finculin's that we have long spoken of and hope will aid in his search among the halls of the Mirdain.
Others also emerge as spirits of courage in all its forms yet time prevents me from setting out their deeds here. I trust you will all take comfort, as I do, in this reassurance that the Watchful Peace remains as resolutely kept as ever before.
I pray it may it long remain so,
Elrond Peredhil
Cindi Angelheart
15-03-2006, 21:12
My Lord Elrond
I have just met with Captain Balros, and it seems he has placed authority over the attack on the Wold in the hands of Sir Nord. Sir Nord favours allowing the man to live, good news to our friends in Tharbad and in Rohan. I would advise you send whomever is in command of the attack at Helms Deep to meet with Sir Nord as quickly as possible. I hope you find the new development as encouraging as I do.
Your humble servant
Lauarlea melethril Silivrendil
Greetings Luaralea.
It would seem that you have not received my previous letter. As Silivrendil’s Second, and in his absence, you have the authority to make arrangements for whatever aid is needed by the Horse Lords. Please continue to proceed in this matter with caution, wisdom and diplomatic diligence.
The valar be with you and guide you,
Erestor.
karakedi
17-03-2006, 03:09
A report to Master Elrond
Hir nin:
I am following up my oral report to you with a brief note to put what I told you on the record. As I told you, Rofan is no more, and you know more than I how dire that news is. I was present at the farce of a trial under the aegis of Man, and was part of an intense effort to avert the inevitable.
Rofan was accused of inciting riots in Tharbad and encouraging a goblin invasion. It was obvious that the the accusers had set up the riots and suborned witnesses, whose truthfulness was, shall we say, clearly open to question. In fact, it was obvious that either they were lying or had been bribed or threatened. I had no chance to bring that to light, nor did we have any opportunity to provide a meaningful defense. Rofan was found guilty by the puppet of a Mayor and sentenced to a summary execution. He died with dignity and grace, but that makes the loss to us no less.
There is more, and none of it good. The Mayor of Tharbad is fully in the power of Man, who appears to have cast a glamor on him. He is but a puppet now. Equally bad, those involved in this tragedy appear to be trafficking in Gort. They have addicted a number of innocents and seem to make free use of this vile drug to bend others to their will.
The people of Tharbad resent Man but also fear him. They are unlikely to rebel, but their hatred of him and his misrule will surely grow.
I remain firmly at your service,
Alasse
OOC thanks for that post Karakedi, nicely sums up the happenings from one perspective.
Just a couple of corrections which could lead to future plot problems for DMs if not highlighted.
Only two people were definitely known to be on Gort, Rofan’s brother and his lover.
All that any in the court could have gathered regarding the Mayors condition is that he is under "Mans" influence. Anything more would be guess work under those conditions.
:)
Steve-Law
17-03-2006, 10:42
I would add an outsider's perspective, if I may? (and only coming into this story half-way through (or near the end?)) that there was also some doubt (in some of the audience at least) as to whether the executed man, claiming to be "Chal" was actually "Rofan" or his twin brother - general confusion as to identity anyway, not sure I remember the name Rofan being mentioned in court?.
Jach, for one, seemed to credit this possibility - his sister's twins being infamous in their village for impersonating each other. (Jach wasn't, mind you, in the slightest bit interested in the whole, "puppet" or miscarriage of justice thing (most of it just whizzing over his fickle and somewhat self-centered head) he was only there to be entertained for the most part and didn't see these "larger" events as being anything to do with him :) )
//Probably would have been better to post your (welcome) perspective in the whats going on in the world thread with a linked ref here. This being the Tirin thread :P.
Steve-Law
17-03-2006, 12:02
I'll move it if you clean up (delete it and related posts ;) ) (Sorry about that, wasn't totally paying attention)
No props, just wanted to give you heads up. :) I've done it myself often enough to know how easy it is.
karakedi
17-03-2006, 14:31
DM_Araw writes:
All that any in the court could have gathered regarding the Mayors condition is that he is under "Mans" influence. Anything more would be guess work under those conditions.
Alasse observed that the Mayor seemed to be behaving as if drugged and so made a point of moving near him to assess his condition. She found that he was not drugged but that his state was highly unnatural, and she detected signs of something more than normal influence. Using her elven sensitivity to 'magic' and her healer's skills, she has thus made an informed inference that there is something more than ordinary charisma at work and that it has earmarks of a spell. She has shared this perception among the elves, but it need not reach beyond them.
If this is still inconvenient for the DMs, we can leave it that she reports that the Mayor is apparently under Man's nearly complete control and that he does not appear to be drugged.
I'd repair the original post, but there appears to be no edit function.
karakedi
17-03-2006, 15:04
Sometime after the report to Elrond and Erestor, Lauralea asked Alasse to travel to Tharbad to take charge of some of the famous elixir that Evrilo was holding for the Tirin Kormi. Riding a fast horse, she arrived in Tharbad and entered the troubled city, well camouflaged by a hooded mantle made of Lorien cloth. There she identified herself to Evrilo, who passed on to her a goodly supply of the substance. Her horse bore her quickly and without incident back to Rivendell, and the box of potions is now safely in Lauralea's possession.
//Regarding the mayors condition, if what the character is doing is making educated guesses due to her skill and "elven" abilities thats fine. The educated guess aspect does need to be stressed in the rp though. Any definitive conclusion should be arrived at through a DM. During an event players assume things at their own risk ;) or the characters at least, and if they spread rumours without caveats they could take hits on their reputations with their leaders.
Finally I would like to request that if this discussion needs to be continued a thread be started as we must refrain from ruining the subject of this thread.
DM_Gwaihir
17-03-2006, 15:28
*The following notice in Sindarin is posted prominently beside the bar in the guesthouse of Rivendell.*
Reports of recent events in Tharbad have gravely concerned Master Elrond. It is feared that there may be elements within the town's authorities that may not wish our people well.
Master Elrond has asked me to warn all elven travellers visiting or travelling through Tharbad that they should take great care not to incur the displeasure of any of the town's officials or citizens.
This latest news, combined with the recent abduction of a traveller near the Ford of Bruinen by a party that then returned to Tharbad, has finally convinced Master Elrond of the necessity of concealing the last path to our valley that, until now, had remained open to all.
All travellers are kindly requested to take great care not to reveal the locations of the paths leading to this valley to any that are not well trusted by them.
May the Valar shield this valley and its people from all harm,
Erestor, First Counsellor of Imladris.
*There follows a single sentence in Westron*
All travellers are kindly requested to take great care not to reveal the locations of the paths leading to this valley to any that are not well trusted by them.
DM_Gwaihir
17-03-2006, 15:31
*The following notice is quietly distributed by Amanir to any elves passing through the guesthouse in Rivendell.*
Any elven folk of stout heart and a willingness to serve in the protection of our people's interests are urged to gather one week before the midsummer moon at a small camp that our cumahtar will establish in Calenardhon just north of the gates of Edoras.
We have promised the Rohirrim to strike against an encampment of orcs that has been sighted near the great coomb known by men as Helm's Deep. It is hoped that the destruction of their camp may finally see an end to the raids that these orcs have been launching throughout the wider region for many weeks now. As a peaceful solution to the presence of the orcish camp is highly unlikely, only those ready to assume the risks of battle should answer this call.
Those willing to aid in this task should journey to the camp of our cumahtar at the time and place given. There they should report to Lauralea who has been assigned responsibility for our relations with the Rohirrim as the deputy of Hir Silivrendil, the overall commander in this matter.
Should you answer this call, I wish you all the blessings of the Valar in your endeavours,
Elrohir, Commander of the southern borders.
*A detailed map of the West Emnet is attached, it is marked at a spot a very short distance north of the gates of Edoras with the symbol of three interlocking rings. Below this are details of an exact date. (http://forums.wireplay.com/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=75&day=2006-3-19&c=3)*
.///ooc ok tomorow I.e sunday i'm hoping we can finish the quests that araw started but sadly could nort finish as he is too down heartened to dm anylonger probably be about 8 or 9ish gmt time
karakedi
27-03-2006, 17:24
Memorandum to Elrond:
Hir Elrond:
I bring grievous news, another setback to our plans. I present it in narrative form; when you are available for interview, I shall report in person.
At Edoras gathered a party of elves, men, and a dwarf to undertake the long-planned attack on an orc camp near Helm's Deep at which the Man was expected to be present. Before departure, Lauralea, who was in command of the party, asked Alasse to carry the party's banner and appointed her alternate in case Lauralea fell. Needless to say, Alasse hoped devoutly that such would not be the case.
The party, consisting of Lauralea, Alasse, Galia, Sereg-Mirth Almir, Kyle Gallagher, Sir Nord Ashland (sp?), the hobbit Pippy, and the dwarf Thur*, met first with Captain Damas of Gondor to confirm the mission and then departed for Helm's Deep. They expected to find a smallish camp of ordinary uruks; instead they were met by a veritable army of elixir-enhanced uruk fighters of exceptional power. Though they knew that they were outnumbered and would probably be overwhelmed, they chose to kill as many of the foul creatures as they could. Lauralea set up a viable line of battle, and this plan was followed. The first wave of orcs was slain, many of them by the doughty Sir Nord, who seemed to have the favor of the Valar, for the orcs could not touch him. The others were badly wounded and hors de combat until healed by those who could walk.
At this time, distraught by the grievous loss of her fiancee and by the defeat just suffered, Lauralea berated herself for her failure of leadership, a point of view shared by no one else in the party. She would hear no comfort but fled shouting that she would take the ships West. Though dismayed and deeply concerned about their leader, the party had to return to the immediate situation, though they followed Lauralea for a short distance until she disappeared from sight.
After a short respite during which the company tended their wounds and regrouped, the next wave of orcs was brought in by none other than a small figure thought to be the Man. Again, all fought valiantly, and Sir Nord again enjoyed an astonishing invulnerability--even when the others fell to dire wounds--and thus slew a great many of the foe. While the party members lay wounded, the shadowy figure was seen to walk among them gloating at their fall.
Fortunately, before even Sir Nord was overwhelmed, Captain Balros arrived from his victory in The Wold and dispatched the remaining uruks. He and his men applied further healing, and of course those who had been patched up helped heal their companions. The individual thought to be the Man was spotted leaving the area, and the party gave chase. They followed him into Fangorn Forest, but there they lost his track. There, however, Alasse and Sir Nord agreed that further steps would be needed, but both agreed with Kyle when he suggested that the open woods were no place to have detailed discussions of the matter.
All then returned to Edoras, where they briefed Captain Damas on the day's disasters, mitigated only by the survival of all who had left Edoras for Helm's Deep. Hir Vinduil was there waiting with Captain Damas, so he heard the report the party gave. There it was agreed that the elves, Knights of Gondor, and such representatives of the hobbits and dwarves as were deemed appropriate by their communities would meet to discuss further strategy in a month's time, in Edoras. Alasse strongly encouraged the leaders, especially those of Men, to look to their own ranks for information leaks and conduits of misinformation such as that which had led the company into such an ambush.
All then departed to report to their various lords; Alasse took the opportunity to brief Vinduil on the day's events after they had reached the borders of Lorien, where some discussion might be safe. Vinduil was especially concerned about Lauralea and her welfare; he said he would take next steps for the losses to Tirin Kormi under advisement. Galia and Kyle arrived part-way through the discussion. Kyle was included in view of his status as an elf-friend, though Alasse and Vinduil became more discreet.
Upon their arrival in Imladris, Galia and Alasse sought Hir Elrond, but he was not available for a meeting.
That is my report, Hir Nin, and I hope that I shall be able to deliver it in person soon, though at your convenience of course.
Most respectfully,
Alasse, of the Healers of Imladris
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*OOC: forgive me if I have omitted anyone. If I have, I will edit the text to make the needed changes. This is done on the basis of my memory on the following day.
Duin Flamestone
02-04-2006, 22:58
Aaye tur Elrond,
I greet you in the name of Amon Lind. Rumors of a secret fellowship responsible for defending the Three Elven Rings and all elven folk came recently to my people. I do not know if these rumors are true and that is the reason why I am writing this letter, maybe your ageless wisdom can help me to answer this question.
I dedicated all of my life to the forges since the days of Ost-in-Edhil. But my soul still burns in pain every time I hear of the minions of The Black Enemy. I will never forget what they did with our people in Eregion. I was there, I have seen everything…
If these rumors are true I would like to find and join this fellowship. I am one of the few representatives of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain still living in Middle-Earth, it would be a honor to search and protect our people’s artifacts, to defend the Three Rings of Power and to use my magic to destroy all of the Black Enemy’s servants. It would be a honor to serve under this fellowship’s name.
Aa i' iva en' Elbereth Gilthoniel suor llie,
Fënowe son of Fënwe.
karakedi
19-04-2006, 17:24
Hir Erestor
I write to you from Esgaroth, where we have discovered a situation that has brought dismay into our hearts. In short, there seems to be growing--and virulent--hatred among the Lakemen toward the elves who are their neighbors. We have at least some evidence that it is being fostered, though we cannot be sure by whom. The dark tower to the southwest comes to mind, of course.
As you may remember, the dwarf Naighin Snakeater arrived in Imladris full of rage about a woman he had found dead near the Old Forest Road in East Mirkwood, a lock of elven hair clutched in his hair. He said that he could find no elves to inquire of in Mirkwood, so he had made his way to Imladris to see what he could learn. There he met Kyle, Galia, and me; we attempted to calm him with some success, but we had to tell him that no one in Imladris would have any information about the circumstances. Of course, we immediately thought of a crude effort to stir up discord between the woodelves and their human neighbors.
Fortunately, Hir Elrond had time for us, and he dispatched us to investigate the situation and take what steps we could. Master Naighin was able to lead us to the spot where the corpse still lay, somewhat the worse for weather and animal predation. Inspection showed a combination of slash and bludgeoning wounds.
A contingent of woodelves had returned and had restored the camp. We agreed with them that we would take the dead woman to Laketown to seek information about who she might be and return her to her kin if she was one of theirs. Master Naighin built a wagon in record time, but while he was busy with that project, there was an incursion of orcs heading to Dol Guldur with some chained Beorning thralls. They attacked the camp and were slain by our combined forces, though unfortunately they managed to kill their captives, depriving us of what we might have learned from them. Inspection showed that the dead woman had probably been manacled at some time before her death, suggesting that she might have also been enslaved for a time and prompting more guesses about how she came to die.
A contingent of woodelves arrived from Thranduil, tasked with dealing with the rumors of trouble in the vicinity. I showed him my brooch and had his attention for a short while, but he was preoccupied with the immediate military situation and gave little attention to the political implications. I hope that he will still report to the Court on the apparent attempt to provoke trouble among the folk of the area.
Finally, we returned the woman to Esgaroth, where the gate guard recognized her as the daughter of the miller. It was there that we came to realize how much hatred seemed to be building up for Galia's kin. The grief-enraged father was implacable in his hostility to the elves in general and to Galia and me in particular. Fortunately Kyle was able to talk with him as a fellow human, and finally he left. Further evidence of the trouble came when his equally grief-stricken wife came to apologize for his manner to us and say that though there was ill-feeling toward the woodelves, her grandmother had told her of how fair and kind they really were.
It is our hope that we will be able to investigate further to find the causes and sources of this growing friction. We also need to talk with the elves themselves and, if possible, the Beornings, to see how far this matter extends.
We all look forward to hearing from you about your wishes and for those of Hir Elrond in this matter.
With greatest respect and with regret for being the sender of bad news,
Isaniel
misterroboto2
05-05-2006, 01:08
Aaye tur Hir Elrond,
It is very sadly that I must announce the following news to you. I was recently entangled in a series of events that might very well strain our relations with the proud people of Erebor. I had recently crafted a couple of axes in order to give them to the Erebor guards as a token of gratitude when I met two acquaintances. The two dwarves Rahkn and Rugni offered to escort me to Erebor, for , as you know, I'm not too great on self-defence. When we arrived to Mirkwood, we noticed a few shady characters apparently fleeing from someone or something. with their disappearance, we decided to move on when we found the most ghastly of sights. At least ten wood elves were laying on the road, murdered. To our surprise, we found a dwarf there who was very mad at the elves for some reason.
He said that he had found a stolen necklace on the slain elf captain as well as two incriminating letters. Despite my attempts to calm him down and explain how we found suspicious characters earlier, he took the corpse with him to erebor. We followed him there and reported to the Thain's subordonate. I was able to make my point accross and he charged my two companions and I with the mission to investigate the matter. The two suspects names are Sauraquen and Grendel.
I hope that you may be able to provide me with some advice, milord, for I am not sure what to do.
Sincerely yours,
Sereg-Mirth Almir
Hir Elrond,
I am writing to you in thanks for inviting me to join the secret fellowship Tirin Kormi. As you know the task escorting Hir Finculin was a success (with the aid of other such loyal warriors Artaher, Hirilorn and Fenowe). I will be glad to pledge my skills toward the cause that is held so dearly in all our hearts. Should there ever be the need to summon me as my current role, a Herald of your House, allow me to deliver any messages or gifts you may wish to send, escort any guest or companion, and fight any evil that may oppose our kin.
At your service,
Signed : Anarial Goldenleaf
Silverleaf
10-05-2006, 20:32
My Hir Elrond,
I write to you from the city of Minas Tirith in the far western kingdom of Gondor. It is both with regret and joy that I bring you news from the White City.
Most recently, I and my fellow Tirnidri Galia Sentholin, Sereg-Mirth, Artaher, and a fellow kin by the name of Illumielle Dy'ner dealt with the most serious threat of orcs sent from Mordor that had taken control of the Woses' home of Druadan Forest. While scouting the forest, I had been seen by an orc with particular keen eyes and was forced to flee into the Pelennor Fields, upon which I happened to find my fellow kin who were on their way to Minas Tirith. Our combined forces managed to defeat the orcs in the forest with ease, and even now the Woses prepare to reoccupy their beautiful home blessed by Yavanna Herself.
A few days later, upon leaving the White City, I came upon a Knight of Gondor known to me in the past by the name of Sir Nord Ashald. By sheer chance he was on his way to the southern borders of Harad, where he was to take control of a bridge key to the defence of Gondor's borders from the Haradrim warriors. Interested in the situation, I followed Sir Nord and did my best to aid in this capturing. The battle which we fought was fierce and bloody. Although the Haradrim raiders far outnumbered us, the Knights of Gondor along with Sir Nord's careful and excellent tactics helped win the day. I believe the common saying, "Quality, not quantity" can be approprietely used here. I myself experienced the full heat of battle as I fought along side some of the finest Ithilien rangers that Gondor has to offer. Together our bows struck down the many crossbowmen who defended the high cliffs looking down upon the bridge. The battle concluded with Sir Nord slaying the Haradrim Blade Master, who appeared to be the leader of the Haradrim warriors, with a hefty blow from his sword.
With the battle concluded, Nord Ashald and I set up a defence perimeter in case of a suddent counter-attack from Harad, and headed towards Minas Tirith to debrief with Argon Balros, the Captain of the Knights of Gondor. As a representative of Imladris, I told the fine captain that Imladris was pleased to aid in Gondor's battle and hope that the relations between our two nations will be improved by this. Captain Balros especially sends his warm regards and humble thanks. As our debriefing ended, Captain Balros put Sir Nord in charge of the new defences of the bridge taken.
Hir Elrond, I would ask that you would send aid to the setting up of this bridge. Whether it be spare archers that you could possibly afford to send or merely supplies of fine herbs or food and arms that would help the soldiers and knights in combat, is your ultimate choice. However, this bridge is a key structure towards the defence of Gondor. Losing it again would mean that the Haradrim would once again have an advantage over Gondor, and would surely have the initiative against Minas Tirith should they press an attack. Now that Gondor controls this bridge, they hold the initiative and Minas Tirith will be forewarned of any attacks from Harad. Sending any supplies would also further strengthen the relationship between Imladris and Gondor.
Should you have need of me as an emissary in this situation, I would be more than willing to help towards this cause which I am already involved in. The blessings of Yavanna upon you and your household.
Faithfully yours,
Valen De'Vir of Eryn Lasgalen
DM_Olórin
10-05-2006, 20:56
Excellent post. sorry i missed it :)
Mhyradin
14-05-2006, 12:47
Galia Wandered from the Hall of Fire to the library paddling through the stream between as she did so, lost in her thought. Elrond was in a meeting with his advisors and her news could wait until he emerged. She took another sip from the spirits bottle before entering, already being familiar with the quiet dissapproval with which her drinking in the library had been received before.
Galia's bare feet left soggy footprints on the carpet as she made her way to the desk. The librarian lowered his book for a moment and slowly shook his head but said nothing. She sat down and whistfully gazed at the moon peeping through the window far above and desperatley tried to remember what she'd come in here for. She had been talking to... There was toast, and another. She nodded to herself and and uncorked the inkwell.
Hir Elrond.
I have recently had the pleasure of meeting a kinsman of mine here at Imladris. He tells me he is known to your sons and they will testify that he is a valued friend to Imladris, Astafin is his name. Now, as you are doubtless aware I have been making my home here of recent months. I have been avoiding Thranduil's court for personal reas...
Galia sighed deeply and and took out a letter that had been left for her shortly before leaving Thranduil's court. It was now battered, dog eared and tear stained but still readable.
Forgive me Galia, I cannot love you. She knows. This must stop.
She looked furtively around and took another sip from her spirits bottle. She took a deep breath and swore to throw the painful message onto the next fire she made, just as she had many times before. She wiped a tear and copied all but the last sentance to a new piece of paper. The unfinished letter was screwed into a tight ball and she continued:
In the interests of maintaining our connections within the Greenwood in my absence I have Inducted Astafin into the first tier of the Tirin Kormi. He has been appraised of our concerns regarding Erebor and Esgaroth but he is not yet privy to any secrets other than those conferred by our brooch, as is proper at this stage. I look forward to introducing you both and am confident that you will find him worthy and of good heart.
Faithfully yours. Galia Sentholin.
Galia left the letter with Elrohir and then secreted herself in the trees by the waters edge in the valley itself, as she often did when she wanted to be alone. She could witness the comings and goings of Imladris from this position while at the same time choosing what people she was to involve herself with. She uncorked another bottle of wine and again started to count the many reasons she now called this home.
Finare Anduncale
22-06-2006, 18:59
Hir Elrond, and my other friends,
I cannot convey how it good it is to have returned from my travels, I have missed Imladris dearly. The whole valley seems even more beautiful than I remember, though I would guess that is down to homesickness. It certainly seems you have been busy while I was gone, the new archives look wonderful and I am most impressed with all that has been done in my absence. I am really looking forward to pouring over the books and papers, but of course I looking forward to catching up with the Tirin in the near future.
It has deeply saddened me to hear of Silivrendil's unknown fate, he was like a brother to me and I know I will miss him dearly. It seems that I have not met many of you before either, and that does just emphasise how long I have been absent. I have met with Lady Galia and Lady Isaniel, though I hope to be able to meet with the rest of you soon.
I would offer this proposition to you my Lord, that perhaps a large council of the Tirin be arranged in the future, not only for my benefit but to discuss how process is or is not being made, as there seems to be a large number of issues facing the Tirin at this time. I do not wish to make this urgent, as I understand you are very busy but it would still be a momentous thing to do. I leave this with you, my Lord. I was also thinking of writing an account of my travels for me to tell or read, for there was a lot more detail as you can imagine than I expressed to you in our meeting my Lord Elrond.
I hope you meet with you all soon, and safe travels until then.
Yours,
Finare Anduncale.
The following call to council is delivered to those members of the Tirin Kormi whose whereabouts are known and within reach.
“I hope this letter finds you well and in good spirit.
Matters have come to my attention from Lord Glorfindel for which you are called immediately to attend council. I cannot go in to great detail for obvious reasons but suffice it to say that the anticipated interest of the enemy has turned to the many secrets of Moria.
Erestor”
A date and time (http://forums.wireplay.co.uk/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=103&day=2006-6-27&c=3)for the gathering follows.
The Tirin council gathered and discussed the interest of the enemy in the depths of Moria. Those present were agreed that Tirin members should be fully active in any forthcoming actions in case lore pertinent to their own cause came to light, for little is known of the secrets of Moria, and of course to give assistance in efforts to thwart the enemies own cause.
It has come to the attention of the Tirin that troubles caused by orcs, hillmen and bandits in the Misty Mountain passes are a misdirection attempt for some other activity. A torn and barely legible parchment found on the body of a dead bandit leader made mention of Eregion and trailed of with “lesser r….”
Alerted to the possibility of some one seeking a lesser ring of power, Tirin are now directed to thwarting this. It was agreed that it would be particularly useful if one of these bandit leaders could be captured for questioning. If such an opportunity arises, you are ordered to take it and contact Unien for the captives interrogation.
Finare Anduncale
03-08-2006, 11:55
Hir Elrond,
I am writing to inform you of a disturbing discovery that a group of elves, including myself have stumbled across. It has come to our attention that the mayor of Tharbad has been conducting 'treasure hunting' expiditions to the isle of Himling, with the desire of uncovering old elven artefacts.
While this is an insult to the fallen culture of that land, that the old ancient treasures of the Noldor should be disturbed, there appears to be something even more dark behind it. We managed to find a young man, by the name of Aston who claims he has been on one of the expeditions for the mayor, and has provided us with much information on ths subject. According to him, the mayor has been selling these artefacts, some which may be powerful and dangerous to traders and 'thugs' in an underground black market. There is even suspicion he has been selling these items to men of the south, rather than back to the elves themselves.
This concerns me, for a number of reasons. Firstly, and perhaps most trivially, I do not at all like the idea of a bunch of unworthy money grubbers defouling the old isle, and such expeditions should be stopped. Anoter greater concern is why the mayor wants these items, and what he is doing with them. It appears he just being greedy, which would not be surprising, and is too stupid, which also would be not be surprising, to sell them off to the highest bidder, who happens to be those who do not take kindly to elves. It has also crossed my mind that he has been more calculating than this. I know the mayor has a great dislike of elves, and I am more concerned that perhaps there is something darker than this, and he has allied himself with those who are not friends of the elves.
Perhaps I am thinking too much on the matter, but it is disturbing me greatly and I wish to seek your counsel on the matter. It has already been suggested that perhaps we could get an insider into the office of the mayor to try and uncover what is going on, though I am sure your judgement on the matter with be best. Several elves, led by Lady Eldawen of Lothlorien have already made plans to journey to Himling and uncover as many of these artefacts as possible and bring them to Imladris.
I hope you will help us bring this matter to light, and advise us on what is to be done.
Your faithful servant,
Finàre.
DM_Gwaihir
03-08-2006, 21:14
Hail Finare,
I thank you for bring this new information on the mayor's intentions towards the Himling Isle to my attention. As you know, these expeditions have troubled our councils for many moons now.
We have never been able to learn what it is the mayor seeks as all our kind a