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    Middle Earth FA65 D&D Game: Tenth Adventure – On to the Quest

    First the disclaimer: The thread is for the game itself. Questions and peanut gallery stuff should go on the control thread:
    Middle Earth D&D Game on Domebo: FA63 Setup Thread

    Middle Earth Role playing Game FA 63 & 64 Player Timeline Project.

    First Adventure Thread
    Middle Earth FA63 D&D Game, the Second Adventure, Scouting Ered Lithui
    Middle Earth FA63 D&D Game, Third Adventure, Ered Lithui Mystery Creature
    Middle Earth FA63 D&D Game. Fourth Adventure. Journey to Rivendell
    Middle Earth FA63 D&D Game: Fifth Adventure - War in Goblin Gate.
    Middle Earth FA64 D&D Game: Sixth Adventure - Harrying Harad by Sea
    Middle Earth FA64 D&D Game: Sixth Adventure - Harrying Harad by Sea. conclusion.
    Middle Earth FA64 D&D Game: Seventh Adventure – The Ruins of Old Hatha
    Middle Earth FA64 D&D Game: Eighth Adventure – Adventure in Raj and bringing Peace to the South.
    Middle Earth FA64 D&D Game: Ninth Adventure – Against the Cultists
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    The Role Call
    Bitur son of Bofur - Hoopy Frood- Fighter, Dwarf of Erebor. 8th level Age: 180
    Sir Thoroncir, Knight-Errant– Elendil’s Heir - Fighter, Man of Gondor, a Sea-Knight of Linhir 8th level Age: Nearly 23
    Princess Gilraen (Renee)- NPC – Beautiful young woman of Gondor and trained Healer of Estë 8th level Age: 18
    Gil-Gandel – Malacandra – Bard 9th, Sindar ("Grey Elf") 6th level F/Th Age: 624
    Rorimac Brandybuck - CatInASuit – Hobbit Ranger 8th Age: 46 Meriadoc’s youngest son.
    Mulligan Took – CatInASuit - Burglar, Hobbit (Daughter of Peregrin Took's Sister) 10th level Age: 32 (From a larger family)
    Deor – appleciders – Mage of Rohan (Brother of Theogrim) 9th level Age:22 (From a very large family)
    Ceol – kenobi65 - Paladin of Eonwë 7th level Man of Rohan - Age 26
    Drindoleth – Zuul – Beorning Druid 10th level – age 31. Shape Shifter.
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    Folca: Deor’s really well trained Red Tailed Hawk. He is often invisible.
    Baygir: The very good Heavy War Horse of Thoroncir.
    Cúran: A very swift and well-trained horse of the Elves, Gil-Gandel’s mount.
    Kali: A fine Silver Grey Mare of exception stock. Her lines trace back to Shadowfax. She is Gilraen’s mount.
    Missy: The strange green eyed, white fur cat, companion of Gilraen. It will not talk to Ghân but seems very intelligent and dutiful to Gilraen. She is an excellent night guard and usually invisible now thanks to Deor. She is apparently a descendent of Mirëgol’s ancient cat Warrior.
    Freyja: A Wildcat with Mulligan that is from Ered Lithui. She speaks occasionally.
    Leofwin Paladin’s War Horse of Ceol.
    Hound The Wolf: Animal Friend of Drindoleth, raised from a pup. Her mother was a wolf and sire a warg but she inherited her size from the warg side and more so. The young pup drank Ent draught on several occasions and grew to a great size, a size to perhaps rival Draugluin though not Carcharoth. Larger than even Huan of lore.
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    Cwenhild Shield Maiden of Manwë & Varda with a long mane of blonde tresses. She is a brave and fierce fighter. It is said she fights harder then any man in an effort to prove herself. She is more adept at fighting the undead as the leader of her small order. Varda Star Kindler lends particular favor to those brave enough to stand against the darkness. Rohirrim Paladin of 8th level.
    Wilfrid Rohirrim Paladin of Eonwë 7th level.
    Top Sgt Mandor – Man of Minas Tirith - leads 19 mounted soldiers skilled in logistics and camp engineers. All are on fast horses.
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    Lorliana is a woman of 24 and was raised in the Minas Tirith and has studied for 12 years with the Loremasters. She has a few small magics at her disposal. She studied Elven lore at Rivendell and made a deep study of Kkósal. She is a fairly pretty blond, probably part Rohirrim and part Gondorian but not Dunedain. She is Lawful Good. She is 5'5". Her 2 brothers and some others call her Lorli.
    In her own words: "My father was a scribe and my mother was scribe and they wanted me to have a better education than they got so they trained me well and taught me to love and respect knowledge and when I was 13 the House of Lore excepted me as a student. I was very proud and I enjoy it very much. Now I am trying to bring back more learning and more history of the Dúnedain and where better than Imladris itself? I might have studied to be a Mage but I had spent my whole life studying to be a Sage. I don't think there are any woman wizards or even apprentices anyway."
    She has a few items that help her research including a magic pen and she has actually picked up a few cantrips thanks to Deor's good start and further learning at Rivendell.
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    Some background, it is 65 years since the Bearers of the Three Rings left Middle-earth for the Uttermost West and 66 since Sauron and Barad-Dűr fell.

    King Elessar & Queen Arwen are in their prime and young Prince Eldarion is in his early training at age 21. There is still a constant struggle to tame the brown lands, Umbar, Harad, Nurn and the North. The court summers in Evedim near the lake and spend 9 months in Minas Tirith. Aragorn has campaign more often than not in the last 65 years, but far less than the prior 67. He and Arwen have had 4 daughters. Silmariën (FA45), Gilraen (FA47), Telperiën (FA51) & Fíriel (FA55)

    Legolas has removed a small number of his people to Ithilien to support Prince Faramir in this fair land. He visits the courts of Faramir, Elessar, Éomer and Gimli son of Gloin often. His beautiful sister Elenwë is adventuring and rides a Minaras (Unicorn)

    Faramir and Éowyn have two sons: Elboron (FA3) & Caramir (FA7). Both are hardy Warriors. They say that Prince Elboron has the look of his father and Caramir of his mother’s people. Prince Caramir is a great Horseman and loves his visits to his Uncle. Both appear to take strongly after Faramir as they are aging slowly. It has been noted that Éowyn has remained very youthful for all her long years. She could be taken for Éomer’s daughter or even granddaughter rather than his sister. She looks to be in her 50s more than her late 80s. Some wonder if this was a gift of King Elessar’s healing or a reward for slaying the Witch King of Angmar. Faramir is of course still a hale and hardy man. A little over a hundred he too looks to be in his 50s.

    Currently Minas Tirith and their allies are fighting a two front war in the South and a Campaign wiping out orc lairs in Ered Lithui and around Nurn. Gondor is expanding and trying to build up a large force of horseman to supplement the Riders of Rohan. They are building a great road to Rhűn to create trade and build an alliance. They also hope to increase trade to Erebor & Dale. There is a project underway at a slower pace to improve travel along the Anduin. It is expected to take decades. Dark tidings arrived out of Rhűn brought by Hodwain the Beorning Bard. There is apparently unrest and some organized evil activity out near the Sea and beyond.

    Dol Amroth is still the great Principality of Gondor. It is under the wise care of Prince Elphir (TA2987), son of Prince Imrahil of course. Sister to Lothíriel the Queen of Rohan. His eldest son Alphros (TA3017) is the Commodore of the Gondor Fleet and commands the great and swift flagship the Amroth.

    King Éomer has passed away leaving the behind his widow, Queen Lothiriel of Dol Amroth. King Elfwine, his eldest now leads in all things. He is seeking the hand of Silmariën. Elfwine is a tall man of 6' 5" with blond hair and piercing blue eyes. His features show a bit of elvish influence of his mother's side. He speaks with a deep voice and looks to be no more than 30 years old but he is probably 50. He uses a long sword and Gwaelur knows that Elfwine was given a fine chain mail shirt as a gift from Gimli. The Chief Mearas likes the new King, his best son is Prince Elfwine's partner. They think he is a very good human. Prince Éomund is the next in line currently. He is a few years younger than Elfwine and also still single. He is leading a large force of Riders of Rohan on behalf of his brother the King to aid King Elessar in Harad.

    In 61 Samwise Gamgee left Middle-earth via Mithlond. Merry and Pippin got their affairs in order and headed south to live in Gondor. Mulligan Took was among their escort. Samwise’s eldest Grandson Elfstan Fairbairn joined the group after visiting Minas Tirith. Faramir Took son of Pippin is the Thain and the Shire’s greatest Warrior since Meriadoc the Magnificent. Mulligan’s Brother Ponto Took is an excellent archer and a good treasure finder.

    Arnor is repopulating as is the Anduin Valley. The Shire’s population is growing and their produce is helping to feed the North and even the South. They have steady wains heading to and from the Dwarves of Ered Luin. They are even supplying produce and pipe weed to the Grey Havens in exchange for salted & smoked fish.

    Elladan and Elrohir of course remain the Masters of Rivendell and assist in the running of Arnor. They in no way have finished with hunting Orcs. Indeed, they have driven the Goblins far underground with their constant attacks on Goblin Gate and often roam north against Angmar itself. Elladan, Elrohir and Glorfindel seem tireless these days in hunting the scattered remains of these ancient enemies to the North. They often leave the care of Rivendell to the wise Celeborn. He did leave a thriving Sindarin kingdom in Southern Greenwood from where Gil-Gandel most recently hailed.

    Thorin III Stonehelm rules the Durin Folk (Khazad). He rules from Erebor of course. His lords include Gimli in Aglarond, Lord Gíon of the Iron Hill and some lesser lords in the Blue Mountains and Fornost. The Dwarves are again thinking of Khazad-dűm. Dori and Bofur are still alive, but quite venerable and rich. Bofur is acting as the ambassador to Rivendell and Arnor as needed.

    A bridge at Tharbad has been built and the great bridge is nearly rebuilt. Tharbad is already a thriving and growing town under the command of Lord Mayor Ianthír (Bridge Lord). He is Ranger of the North and the son of Aragorn's most loyal friend Halbarad. The population is mostly just men of Eriador. There are small Dwarven and Hobbit communities.

    The Great South road is rebuilt and maintained from Fornost to Minas Tirith. All the additional trade has brought much prosperity to Bree and the town and the Prancing Pony have both expanded. Fornost is still small, but growing. Most of the remaining Northern Dúnedain have moved near Fornost. It is 1000 miles from Bree to Minas Tirith and good roads the whole way now and a network of Inns and King’s Inns allowing for better accommodations then in any time in the last 2000 years. Bree to Thrabad is 200 miles. Tharbad to Gap of Rohan is 325. Gap of Rohan to Edoras is 125and Edoras to Minas Tirith is 350.

    For year 63 FA review & review of The Elendil.


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    Deor Spells:8/6/6/4/2 Cantrips: 24
    First: Comprehend Languages, Magic Missile, Sleep, Shield, Enlarge, Feather Fall, Message, Identify
    Second: Detect Invisibility, Web, Invisibility, Levitate, Long Light, Wizard Lock
    Third: Fly, Fireball, Mass Strength, Tongues, Suggestion, Detect Lies
    Fourth: Mass Sleep, Wall of Fire, Shape Shift, Ice Storm
    Fifth: Cloudkill, Wall of Force


    Gil-Gandel Spells:5/4/3
    1st level: Stunning Discord, Faerie Fire, Entangle, Invisibility to Animals, Pass Without Trace
    2nd level: Song Cycle, Mirror Image, Heat Metal, Obscurement
    3rd level: Fear, Call Lightning, Hold Animal

    Drindoleth Spells:7/6/4/4/2
    1st: Entangle, Purify Water, Predict Weather, Faerie Fire, Detect Magic, Speak With Animals, Detect Animals or Plants.
    2nd: Barkskin, Charm Person/Mammal, Cure Light Wounds, Produce Flame, Fire Trap, Warp Wood.
    3rd: Call Lightning, Plant Growth, Neutralize Poison, Stone Shape.
    4th: Call Woodland Beings, Cure Serious Wounds, Dispel Magic, Speak with Plants.
    5th: Wall of Fire, Transmute Rock to Mud.


    Gilraen Spells: 5/5/4/3
    1st: Cure Lights of double affect; Purify Food & Drink; Detect Magic; Detect Evil, Song of Estë that gives friends a +1 Save and -1 to be hit and damage will discourage others from attacking me even more. It lasts as long as sung. It is similar to the second level chant.
    2nd: Goodberries, Hold Person, Find Traps, Resist Fire, Know Alignment
    3rd: Estë Prayer song: 12”r, last 2r/lvl after done singing, Cure Blind, Remove Curse, Dispel Magic*
    4th: Neut Poison, Cure Serious 4d8+9x1.1, Protection from Evil 10’r
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    July 30 of FA65 The party assembles in Pippin's dining room as a large and private location for a meeting.

    Lorliana has this to say when all are assembled though first she checks her notes:

    “I wish to open with this, ‘Collectively you are a power for good. Beware Kkósal, once he was amongst us but he dreaded death too greatly and fell under Sauron’s influence. His gift for talking helped sway many others to the Dark Lord. Now each of you now enter and take these hidden relics, fight the shadow and bring home the family. So did Lady Vanimeldë prepare for this day.’ This is what Thoroncir and Gilraen reported that day 2 years ago.”

    She pauses and then continues, “I have spent those years researching in Rivendell, at the wholesome house of Lady Vanimeldë Kanotir and back here in Minas Tirith. The Lady Kanotir did indeed seem to have an advisor and friend that was a Wose who spent at least 7 years at Aerdolan Kanotir on Amontari. While he was there another would be wizard visited with them for a chance to exchange knowledge and learn from them. Something happened though and he fled the house. I believe I have found enough information to say the following.”

    “As we already were fairly sure of, Kkósal could not have been one of the Nine. It sounds like he was a very old but yet hale man already in 1524 TA when this fort was still inhabited. Some thought he might already be over 200 years old then.”

    “I am now certain Kkósal and the Mouth of Sauron are not one and the same. Before he went too far down the road of darkness and used foul sorceries to preserve his life, he spent time in the north and studied briefly at the House of Lady Vanimeldë. He was of Númenórean descent and noble in face but not in deeds sadly. It looks like he went to Carn Dum not long after that and then largely disappeared except for a mention that seems to be him in aiding the Black Númenóreans against Gondor. By this time he was looking very drawn and nearly skeletal. The Mouth of Sauron on the other hand was still apparently human in appearance at the Gates unless he was using some powerful Glamour but surely Gandalf and Aragorn at least would have seen through it.”

    “It was that shrewd guess by Thoroncir that set me down the right path; though he was not right in his guesses. It appears Kkósal was a dark sorcerer that had headed east and continued to work for Sauron. Without his master he has found ways to be strong. I also found that we have no knowledge of what happened to the Mouth of Sauron. That is we don’t know what happened to him as the Gates of Mordor collapsed but it appears he may have fled east and is causing grief again. I found enough information from our friends in the East, Hodwain and others that the one once known as the Mouth of Sauron now styles himself as the High Priest of Sauron and is working with a seemingly undead horror that fits well with the little I have found on Kkósal.”

    “Now the part of this story that has me immediately worried, I think Kkósal has left the Mouth of Sauron behind to look after their interests in the East and Kkósal is now working quietly back in the West. Some happenings have occurred in Dol Guldor, Minas Morgul and by reports from Glorfindel in Carn Dűm and elsewhere in Angmar that I think indicated he is actively collecting something of the Witch King’s that Captain Meriadoc and Princess Éowyn did slay. I strongly suspect he will next move on the Barrow Downs between the Shire and Bree. There is some foul item that has aided the barrow wights is my guess that Kkósal wants for himself.”

    “Oh, Glorfindel will be trying to get information from the orcs of Gundabad if Kkósal has been there. I would suspect he has. It was Glorfindel that led an assault this year against Carn Dűm in May and found there was an outside force that had recently been working with them. This raid included Gilraen’s uncles, Elladan and Elrohir and 48 other Elves of note and 32 Rangers of the North, Bjorn the high Druid and Bero the Lord of the Beornings with 130 of his people, Rorimac’s father Captain Meriadoc and the rest of his party, Mulligan’s cousin the Thain Faramir with 100 Hobbit archers, 33 Dwarves of Erebor and perhaps of greatest note, apparently Beorn himself assisted them. He led a large number of bears with him. They then met up with a large army from the north and swept out most of the remaining towns and haunts of the plains of Angmar. Gundabad is largely isolated now as both the Goblin Coal Town in the north and Mt. Nor near Angorn Woods have been routed and indeed Coal Town is collapsed, flooded or on fire. City of Courl was again cleared and in all likelihood broken this time. Mt. Gram to the south and Krand remain clear. ”

    “Should the party be willing to take on the Barrow Downs I advise you seek help and remember this, the curse is great on the items under the wights guard. No one should take more than one item of the accumulated hoards and all the items should be scattered to try and break the dark spells. This is not a case of disrespecting the dead but clearing the land of evil ancient and deadly. One item at least should be most foul and this one must be destroyed. Perhaps Rivendell will have the answer to its destruction of perhaps the magic of your mages and druids. There are no clues or hints as to what this talisman might be though. But we know it is not one of the Rings of Power at least. The item in question if discovered should only be carried by the purest of heart. I am not sure exactly what this means but I am thinking you might need to enlist the aid of a member of the Order of Paladins. It is also possible an Elf of the Light could do the job or perhaps from what we know of the Ring Bearers, a Hobbit might be up to the job.”

    “If I am right about Kkósal he is very capable of fleeing confrontation if needed, it seems he can enter the wraith world leaving behind his physical belonging but still preventing his destruction. I doubt Gilraen can do more than briefly chase him away. It looks like he has taken the dark studies deeper than any save perhaps the Witch King himself and now he hopes to exceed his skill with the aid of doing it as a free agent. Even if this horror is not Kkósal he appears to be a great threat to the free people though hopefully not an immediate one. But I think he is the one we were challenged to stop.”

    She has brought back a gift from Rivendell for Gilraen, “Master Elrohir has sent this for use.” It is the Crest of the House of Aerdolan Kanotir on a pennant: A sword and a plow crossed over a horse. There is a unicorn fighting a small dragon in the upper right corner and a small grove of trees in the lower left. “He said not why just asked me to deliver it unto you.”
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    Elf I am, but neither I nor my kind ever saw the Light of the Trees, and although Bombadil could handle the One Ring itself at no harm to himself, I deem this was inherent in his very nature and not something he could teach to me were I five times the student I am. Still, at least this small but potent blade I bear may prove its worth ere long. I pity the Barrow-wights rather than hate them: the trap they have made for their own souls is not one to be wished on the most dreadful foe, and the best service we can do for them is to despatch them beyond the circles of the world where, perhaps, they may find the peace that is the proper lot of Men. And if they are become that which cannot find such peace - well, then we do them no disservice by consigning them to oblivion.

    We shall do what we can. From what I know of the periain - which is little - it might be that someone of the seed of Master Samwise would be the best to choose, for he withstood the sorest temptation on the borders of the Dark Land itself and was ever steadfast in his duty. Still, that is not a decision we need make here and now. *smiles* Go not to the Elves for advice...
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    Mulligan sighs at Gil-Gandel's comment. "Much as I would like to go adventuring with Elfstan again, his heart is not in it, it belongs to the Shire. Besides, I think he has already played his part in this quest and what travails remain will be faced by Rorimac instead."

    There is a quiet gulp from the corner as Rorimac nervously fingers the hilt of the sword around his waist.

    "Yes, Rorimac, you are carrying HIS Bane, but we will be alongside you all the way." Mulligan pats him on the shoulder affectionately.
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    "Well said, Gil-Gandel. I gladly take up this quest, to bring the wights to a final peace. I do not have any good counsel to give on allies to bring with us, but I will trust the judgment of you, my good friends, on this. I pray that Eonwë will lend strength to me, and to all of us."

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    Elfstan may stay where his heart is, for all of me; did we not fight a war so that all who would might live in peace at home? We have volunteers enough for the task, and no need for pressed men. Rorimac or Ceol, we can decide nearer the time; both are stout of heart and pure of intent, at least as such matters as these run - which is not, I promise you, to damn with faint praise.

    Speech is good and intention better, but neither is aught without action, and we had better ready ourselves for a journey. Rorimac, since you are now become a Ranger of no small standing, would it please you to order our expedition to the North?
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    As Rorimac considers his response, Captain Sir Thoroncir bows and says, "I perforce will go where I am bade, for the glory of Gondor and the favor of my gracious lady. I would again welcome the wise minds, strong arms and brave companionship of you all. If we seek additional allies, though, I believe we should look to the Elves, as I have heard that the evil which dwells in the Barrow-downs holds little terror for them."

    The Sea-knight looks over Gilraen's uncle's banner with great interest. He is eager to begin a new adventure.

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    Lorliana looks around, "Are you then willing to go to the Barrow Downs and try to stop Kkósal? I am willing to go as far as Bree with your party if you like to continue to advise along the way in any small way I can and be nearby to aid in identifying the item that Kkósal seeks. There are few here at Minas Tirith that are more skilled and prepared for this fight then those assembled here, oddly enough I wish Meriadoc Brandybuck, Rorimac esteemed father was here and willing to help but it seems appropriate that you Rorimac, his son would work to foil this threat. The King himself is another, but he cannot fight all battles or be in all places at once. Perhaps some of the Elves of Ithilien may be willing to help but they will probably have their own concerns and give some vague advice only in the end. Of all of Gilraen's order none are more powerful against undead and those of the House of Healing are always spread far too thin sadly. Ceol's order of the Knights of Eonwë may be able to provide some help well suited to fighting the ghostly foes though they have but little protection against the magic that I believe Kkósal can bring. You're best hope for help would be to enlist the aid of one like Glorfindel but he seems to be focused on the north in Angmar and Gundabad and is probably already involved in a campaign he leads. There is some small chance of gaining help back at Rivendell, but I am not sure if there is actually enough time. Though when they choose the Elves of the Hunt led by Turgil can ride as swiftly as your friend Gil-Gandel. They are most skilled at fighting those restless spirits of the enemy. But if they are away, the trip to Rivendell may be for naught. Perhaps at Bree we might find aid or at least some few to escort me on to Fornost to look for help for you. We could also perhaps bring a small troop of riders with us from here not to fight the wights but to go on to Fornost."

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    I believe that such as we are, we should try to do all we can. It is not an Elvish saying but one that I heard elsewhere that I believe is most appropriate: Waste no more time seeking the help of legendary heroes. Become one. Was the Ringbearer himself anything more than a retiring country gentleman ere he became the salvation of the Free Peoples?

    Of course the mightiest aid East of the Sea dwells hard by the Barrow-Downs: Iarwain ben-Adar himself. But it is not so much that he has power over the creatures of Darkness as that they have none over him; and he has done much - and far more than his wont - even in accepting me as his pupil. It is not his way to exert himself directly, but perhaps it would avail me to visit him again as we pass by, for I have learned much since he last taught me and he may deem me wise enough to be entrusted with some charm of particular virtue against the wights. With or without, I believe we should make the attempt and trust to the Valar and the One who oversees all our fates.
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    Lorliana responds, "Gil-Gandel, that is brilliant, I believe you may learn more from Iarwain ben-Adar or Tom Bombadil as the Hobbits and the men of Bree know him to hold off the wights then anything I could learn between Rivendell and Minas Tirith. You could ride on to visit him while we rest a day at the Prancing Pony once we get there and meet us back on the road before we turn to the old barrows."


    Gilraen speaks up, "I am willing to go and if the party decides I should I shall ask by brother to arrange for a fast escort to help us on the way. Lorliana research has impressed me. I will also check with my order for aid, in either another healer or at least lore that may help."

    Pippin yawns, coughs and says, "Wait, what now was that about old Tom?"

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    Thain-Emeritus, I mean to visit him, for as you well know, he is daunted less by the Barrow-Wights than any other creature in all the world. I fear only that, being only a Child of Iluvatar (and what Bombadil is none of the Wise can say) I may be unable to profit from his teaching, but it costs nothing to make the attempt and it will be a joy to see the Eldest Of All again.
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    "Ah, oh good, those wights were scary enough to freeze the bones. Tom can handle most anything though. Angela, come here, I have something for you then." Pippin shows a small gold pin in the shape of a leaf and says, "This came from the Great Lady of the Woods and Gandalf did a charm over it on the great road as we were heading for the Shire. He said it would protect me from the spells of the wights should I ever make the mistake of wandering there again. I'm not sure exactly what it does but you are welcome to it, I have little use for such things now. I would offer you my sword, but I gave it to Faramir along with my armor just recently. I'm too old for such things now. I do wish Merry would return soon, he was always the best to share a smoke with."

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    "If we head north by way of Rohan, we can, certainly, see if any of my order would be willing to accompany us on this quest. As the lady Lorliana notes, as Men, we may lack the Elves' resistance to Kkósal's magic, but our training and our devotion to Eonwë does give us some knowledge, and we do not fear such a challenge. I would also note that, in the months in which our party was separated, I have trained my fellow knights of what I learned fighting the undead in the South."

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    Thoroncir grins at Gilraen, delighted to have her say for all to hear that she will be coming along, too. He says, "I would not be averse to another visit to Tom Bombadil, ere we face the ancient horrors of the Barrow-downs. It could not hurt, and very likely would do some good."

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    "I have only heard tales of a Tom Bombadil, which I had assumed to be of the sort of stories told by mothers to their children. It sounds like he is a real being, and that some of you have met him? And, Gil-Gandel, you have studied with him?"

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    I have - and it may be that he is more real than any of us.
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    "Thank you Uncle". Mulligan accepts the Gold leaf and pins it to the front of her shirt, before giving him a hug.

    ~~~

    Rorimac has a wistful look in his eyes.

    "The Barrow Downs are only a few days ride from Buckland, but I have never been there. Sneaking into the Old Forest with a couple of friends was as far as it got and then only just to see what it was like.

    Bree would be the best place to make a base, its close and the Prancing Pony really does serve excellent beer, thank Gandalf. Some in the area might even have ventured onto the Downs in search of treasure and may be able to help. As for Tom Bombadil, I believe you will find him if he wants to be found and not before."

    Gil-Gandel, while I appreciate your trust in me, unlike another, I am just a ranger. The only leading I do is guiding people from one place to another. The trickiest part will be getting in and out before all the invitations turn up in Bree for everyone to come and stay in the Shire."
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    "By all means, let's visit with Old Tom before we venture into the Downs. Any advice he can give us will surely be valuable. Likewise, using Bree as a base of operations makes good sense to me; surely the lively manner of the town will be a welcome respite after the cold and lifeless Downs.

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    Bitur agrees with the plan of making Bree our base of operations

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    Let us ready ourselves for a trip to Bree then. Put most of us in a loose bunch together, where the knights can keep their eyes on the spellcasters and Mulligan. Rory can go on ahead and I will bring up the rear as over most going I can catch up very easily while putting myself on the best flank for action. If Hound is willing to accompany Rorimac then so much the better for spotting trouble before we walk into it, and if Folca will go aloft at intervals that will help all the more. Drindoleth, are you willing to scout from the air at times?

    I have not visited the Prancing Pony. Ale is not my usual drink but if Gandalf's seven-year blessing has truly originated a noble tradition then I will gladly sample it when we get there.
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    Pippin speaks up once more, "That ale was good even before the blessing. The Butterbars had a good skill at brewing indeed and gain more as the years passed."


    I'm going to assume Drindoleth is good with this.

    Gilraen makes arrangements for an escort of 20 mounted soldiers skilled in logistics and camp engineers. Additionally there will be additional horses picked up in Rohan to speed us on the way.

    Lorliana, "Do you wish me to go along? Do you have any other questions?"

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    "Speaking only for myself," the Sea-knight captain says, "you would be most welcome to come along, Lorliana. And I will vouch that the ale at the Prancing Pony would please the tongue of the most discriminating Elf."
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    Then I shall be sure to sing its praises - and bless the house where events of such destiny took place, and see what fruit sprang from Barliman the thrice worthy and beloved. Lorliana, I look forward to your company for you are plainly a lover of lore and we will doubtless have much to talk about on our way.

    Sir Thoroncir, would you oversee these soldiers of our escort? Liaise with their officer or sergeant; I look forward to the luxury of properly-engineered camps by the way
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    "So, heading for Bree it is. One question, do we take the same road as last time or something slightly less interesting in terms of adventure?" asks Mulligan
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    Thoroncir bows a little to Gil-Gandel. "I shall duly inquire."

    Who commands the cavalry and camp engineers? I presume Thoroncir would hold authority over him, but maybe not.

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    Top Sgt Mandor leads the group under Capt Thoroncir for Princess Gilraen, house of Telcontar. Note none are actually cavalry.

    He first approaches with a deep bow, "Hail your Highness."

    Then when she acknowledges he continues, "I have the honor to lead a detached escort to Bree with 3 dispatch bags. We will use the King's road north making use of the King's Inns when possible but as per your wishes of course. We were told to look to Captain Thoroncir for leadership and advise him on camp prep when inns are not an option. We are honored to be chosen for this escort duty and all use fast horses and spares. We are honored to serve with heroes of the realm and informed that no less then Meriadoc the Magnificent’s son Rorimac Brandybuck is to be considered the second officer if he is willing to accept service as a detached lieutenant to the Rightful King of Arnor and it's great Province the Shire."

    "We expect the run to Bree to be peaceful and swift. I understand we are to coordinate with your spell casters to ensure safe camps, particularly the Beorning Druid Drindoleth and Elven Bard Gil-Gandel. We hope Bitur son of Bofur will check our preparations and make suggestions to improve our technique. We look forward greatly to a safe trip north to Bree."

    The party could be ready to depart August 1st of FA65.
    Total trip is 1000 miles as Minas Tirith to Edoras is 350 & to Gap of Rohan is 125 & to Tharbad is 325 & to Bree is 200
    The party can probably complete the trip in 20 days of travel as light war horse speed. (24”) Bitur and both Hobbits would need rides though.
    At Pony speeds (15”) it will take 30 days instead.
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    Wow. 70 miles per day would give the Pony Express serious competition.

    Cúran can easily manage a hobbit as well as myself, for I ride light, but a Dwarf in full gear is another matter and we had better rely on one of the magnificent steeds of Rohan for Bitur.

    Sergeant Mandor, thank you. Generally for camp-grounds we shall prefer light cover where we can easily see and not be seen, and where the woodland magics that Drindoleth and I know (but chiefly Drindoleth!) may be of use. Since my Cúran can easily keep pace and even a little to spare, I shall arrange that Rorimac and I will scout ahead for a suitable location towards the end of each day's journey.
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    Bitur will happily assist the Sergeant with any preperations that need to be made for the trip.

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    Quote Originally posted by What Exit? View post

    Lorliana, "Do you wish me to go along? Do you have any other questions?"
    "I hope you will come along; I don't doubt that there are things we'll need help interpreting and your assistance will be valuable."

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    Lorliana smiles, "I'll be happy to help though I will stay in Bree. I'm not brave enough for the downs."

    Top Sgt Mandor is thankful for the support and starts talking shop with Bitur in particular. He seems to recognize a fellow veteran campaigner and natural NCO.

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    As we will be traveling with a large number of horses, Ceol will offer his expertise with horses to Sgt. Mandor, to assist in the care and handling of our "herd" during the journey.

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    I was going to use the archaic spelling "serjeant," but the modern spelling seems to have taken root. No matter.

    Thoroncir introduces himself to Top Sgt. Mandor, and explains that Gil-Gandel is the overall commander of our party. The Sea-knight captain asks Mandor about each of his men before meeting them, too. He assembles them, carries out an informal inspection and says, "Thank you for your service to the Princess and the rest of this party. I look forward to working with you to ensure a safe passage for all. I know each of you can be depended upon to do your duty for the King and his realm."

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    Bitur will share tales with the Sergeant of his adventures both before and after traveling with Gil-Gandel's band. He will also inquire as to whether or not the Sergeant has ever been involved in a siege.

    "Nothing compares with being besieged when it comes to proving one's mettle. Open battle becomes almost automatic for veterans such as us. Years of training and experience hone your skills to the point where it's all second nature. But a siege, that's something entirely different. You are surrounded and pent in--rendered largely powerless. The enemy will take you out as soon as you leave the protection of your fortress. But no matter how many stores and provisions you have, you can't hold out indefinitely. The enemy doesn't have to attack you, they just have to be patient until you run out of supplies or go stir-crazy. It's not something I would ever wish on a friend to experience, but I can't say in the end I regret having to go through it."
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    Mandor and another older vet starting telling tales of the sieges they were part of. Mandor remember the siege of Gorthny Mountain when he was still a lad. We had these rebels locked down hard with over a thousand Riders of the Mark for support as this was in their land. But the Rohirrim are not great at breaking sieges and got some help from the King. So we are building fortifications, traps and tunnels for 2 weeks when Gimli leads a 100 Dwarves of Aglarond up and blasts open the Tower Fort at Gorthny in no time flat. It was amazing. You're people are unmatched in engineering that is for sure.

    Another time, my company was down in Umbar and we were making good time sapping their curtain wall and then I heard this odd rumble. "What could that be?" I said. A fellow, name of Ban said, "Sounds almost like water running underground." I realized quick as you can that the defenders must have a huge water reserve and were trying to drown us. "Out men, Out!" We ran like a Ring Wraith was after us and with no more then a minute to spare our tunnels were flooded out. But that was OK, we waited a day and went back to work on the now soft soil and built a huge fire up under their wall and it came tumbling down by nightfall. They surrendered at that point.

    Ban was a good man, caught an orc spear in Nurn though. He had to retire. He's a farmer on the Ithilien side of Osgiliath now.

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    August 8th of FA65.
    The party makes good time to Edoras and hope to swap out most of the spare horses. The road is very well traveled at this time of year and busier then any recall seeing it. From Minas Tirith to the Bridge at Firien woods the King's Inns are all complete. The town looks prosperous and as Ceol & Deor know, it is. Doer is not sure if Theogrim has returned for the south yet.

    The Golden Hall of Meduseld is shining in brilliant sunshine on top of the hill on which Edoras is built. King Elfwine sends an invitation to the party to stay the night at the new guest lodge and to dine with himself and the Queen. It is clear this is a polite command to Deor and Ceol though.


    Based on inquiries made it is determined that Gwaelur is back home at Aglarond. Lorliana thinks a party member should try to either get him to join in or trade of his helm Rilthol for use in the party against Kkósal. He was a part of the prophesy and Rilthol had many abilities.

    Rilthol the Helm of Brilliance
    is an ancient helm made by the Dwarves of Belegost it will aid a brave Dwarf with +2 Protection, gives saves vs. Undead drains as Paralysis (no bonus); Fire Resistance: +4 Saves, -2HP/die, (at least 1). Enhances Dwarven abilities and vision. Will light up for up to 1hr like a torch. Once per day will Light Blast doing 6d6 damage to undead in 30’r. Recharge requires a 2nd level Light spell or 8 hrs in sunlight.

    He also had a wand of light so he could recharge the helm himself.


    Lorliana suggests, "Gil-Gandel could ride ahead and probably persuade him to join us or Drindoleth could fly there very quickly and try to convince him. What do our leaders say?"




    Just a few notes:
    1) If the party recruits him, I will play Gwaelur as an NPC unless NAF1138 finds time to play again.

    2) Between Minas Tirith and the Firien Bridge they run every 15 miles. Between the bridge and Edoras, Rohan has wooden inns that are privately run every 10 miles. But every 50 or so they have a well made stone inn similiar to the King's Inns. For Edoras to the Gap of Rohan they are still under construction but there is one never more then 20 miles apart.

    The King’s Inns run every 15 miles from the south of Tharbad north to Fornost. Additionally between Bree and Weathertop they are spaced every 12 miles.

    Many are still under construction though and eventually they will go south to Rohan and Isengard and East all the way to the River Running.

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    I think Gwaelur will not take much persuading. I'll gladly go and see him myself - it will be good to catch up on each other's news.
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    While on the journey, Rorimac is still considering the offer before him to take service in the army of Arnor. It takes his mind off the journey, but he is of a mind to take the option. Though he may speak with his father first.

    Mulligan just enjoys the journey, although things have changed. Sometimes, home is home.
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    Good luck, Gil-Gandel. It'll be nice to adventure with my old friend again. I doubt you'll need any help convincing him, but let him know that I'd personally appreciate it if he joins us.

    Besides, we need more dwarfs in this band anyway.

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    Ceol views the "request" from the King and Queen as an honor, rather than an order. Along with his cousin Deor, Ceol gladly leads his friends to Meduseld for the dinner with his liege.

    He is certainly in favor of recruiting any assistance from Gwaelur that might be had.

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    Thoroncir is glad to see Edoras again, and looks forward to the feast. He is sure that Gilraen will do her parents proud before the royal family of Rohan.

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    While visting Edoras, Rorimac will ask Thoroncir and Ceol, "Given what we are about to face, Ceol, would it be possibly to ask for more assistance from your order in facing down the Barrow Wights and the evil we are likely to face there? Certainly while we wait for Gil-Gandel and Gwaelur to meet us. I have no doubt that Gil-Gandel could do the journey quicker than any, but I don't believe Gwaelur will be quite so fast. "
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    "That was my thought, as well, Rorimac. I will start by asking my superiors in my éored, but it is a topic which I may also broach to King Elfwine, if our conversation with him goes well."

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    Drindoleth will try to keep track of Gil-Gandel and then the party can make arrangement to meet Gwaelur and Gil-Gandel closer to Aglarond to keep from losing time.

    The day goes quickly and the party freshens up and joins the King and Queen in repast. It is an excellent meal with lamb, beef and pork served and a variety of vegetable dishes. There is even plenty of Pipe-weed, Longbottom Leaf, Old Toby, Southern Star and Garden Tower. King Elfwine seems happy with the conversation and engages both Hobbits especially in talking about the Shire and Pipe-weed. He discovers that Angelica Took has spent some time recently with the other Princesses and asks many questions about them but always returning to Silmariën and who she danced with at the Ball and any other tidbits Angelica is willing and able to share.

    He had seen Deor very recently but does have some word for him. "Your brother Theogrim is doing well, he took injury in battle in the south but has healed and is returning by ship and should be home for a time before the winter. He has done proud by family and the Mark."

    This looks to be a good time for Ceol or others to ask for help.

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    Unless there is assigned seating, Thoroncir will try to sit next to the lissome Gilraen, and will see that she is well-fed and well-entertained. At the appropriate time, he rises and proposes a toast: "To the King and the people of Rohan, horsemen without equal and Gondor's truest friends!"

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    During the dinner, when the topic of the party's upcoming mission comes up, Ceol will address King Elfwine.

    "My liege, we are headed to the Barrow-Downs, which lie to the east of the Shire. We have learned that a foul dark sorcerer who once served Sauron, by the name of Kkósal, seeks some talisman of power which may lie buried in the Downs. It is our goal to deprive him of this item, and to destroy it, if at all possible. We also seek to do what we can to bring the undead who still slumber in the Barrow-Downs to their final rest."

    "Knowing that we will need to face these undead, as well as Kkósal himself, I humbly ask if there are any of my fellow Knights who are particularly strong of heart, and might accompany us on this quest, by your leave."

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    The King thinks it over for a bit and then says, "I will put out the word to the 3 orders of Holy Knights asking for a volunteer to assist you. I think we'll have many to choose from in the end."

    He gives toast back to Gondor and Arnor.


    The word goes out before dinner is complete of the quest the party is on, by the next morning before the party is ready to leave, 3 brave knight ride up:

    Ethelwine of Oromë. An older man in Dwarven plate mail mounted on a marvelous horse. He appears armed with long spear and long sword and a spiked buckler. He is an expert horseman and hunter with a little tracking ability and is skilled especially in hunting the signs of the undead, but the wights are probably not too hard to locate come to think of it.

    Cwenhild Shield Maiden of Manwë & Varda. A warrior in the mold of Éowyn herself. She might be 30. She is tall standing 5 feet and 11 inches with a long mane of blonde tresses. She is dressed in chain mail and blue clothes beneath. She carries bow, lance and swords. Ceol knows she is brave and a fierce fighter. It is said she fights harder then any man in an effort to prove herself. She is more adept at fighting the undead as the leader of her small order. Varda Star Kindler lends particular favor to those brave enough to stand against the darkness.

    Wilfrid is the third and is a fellow Knight of Eönwë. He is a near match for Ceol. Ceol knows him the best.

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    Meanwhile Gil-Gandel will soon reach Algarond and when there has no problems being allowed in to see Gwaelur. Gwaelur seems hesitant to leave as he is studying in the armoury. What does Gil-Gandel say to him? Lorliana seemed to feel the Helm at least is vital but maybe not the person. One way or the other Gil-Gandel should plan to meet the party on the way to the Gap of Rohan.

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    Thoroncir greets the three. "Hail, knights of Rohan! I am Thoroncir, a knight-errant of Gondor. Thank you for your willingness to serve. Please tell us why you wish to go in harm's way to the Barrow-downs."

    Might all three come with us, or are we expected to choose one or two?

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    Deor is heartened to hear that his brother Theogrim is doing well enough in the South; the injury doesn't worry him because he knows that Theogrim would be proud to have taken it in the service of the King and the Mark. He's likewise happy to dine again with the King and Queen-- though he sees them frequently enough as the Wizard of the Mark, it's nice to see them as guests, instead of his usual more official visits. He'll make a point of asking Lorliana to sit with him at dinner, and show her (and any others who wish to see it) his recently expanded tower. The gardens do get a little wild with no one to tend them, but in some ways they're all the prettier for it.

    Deor has no strong opinions about the knights who have presented themselves; all seem rather capable and reliable. Ethelwine might be slightly less suited; as noted, we're unlikely to have trouble finding the wights, and we do have our own tracker.

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    Angelica is happy to give Elfwine details and such on the princesses.

    As for the three knights, tracking the wights is not likely to be a problem, fighting them off is. But if they are going to be fighting them, it would be preferable to have someone cool in combat and not always looking to prove themselves. Oh, and be able to take orders from Thoroncir and Gil-Gandel.
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    Ceol knows based on Angelica's criteria Ethelwine would be the biggest problem though he might be the best overall knight. He is used to leading and is just below the rank of a Marshall.

    Wilfred will be the least problem but is the least of the 3 knights.

    Cwenhild is probably the best suited to fighting the wights. She could possibly be convinced that as a part of proving herself she would need to follow the orders of the party leaders.

    As far as numbers, it was expected the party would pick one but probably they could ask for the boon of two.


    One of Deor's young cousins offers to keep the grounds of the tower neat for but a gold piece per month.
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