Lord of the Rings: Naught but Ashes [OOC/Open/LOTR RP]

[Old Tyrannia]

Sorry I haven't posted, guys, I've been struggling with a bit of writer's block. I'm not sure what to do with the eagles until the Council begins.

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

So, I'm wondering, do we ICly already know about Balin's death?

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

So, I'm wondering, do we ICly already know about Balin's death?

They already kind of knew during the First Council of Elrond. He had been gone for thirty years, without a word heard from him. The Dwarves of Erebor would have their ideas, at least. I don't know how well this expedition was known to the other Dwarves, but I can imagine Durin's Folk keeping it quiet to the other clans, just of security reasons. So they could boast the recapture of Khazad-Dûm when Balin returned, out of they blue. Alas...

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

So, I'm wondering, do we ICly already know about Balin's death?

They already kind of knew during the First Council of Elrond. He had been gone for thirty years, without a word heard from him. The Dwarves of Erebor would have their ideas, at least. I don't know how well this expedition was known to the other Dwarves, but I can imagine Durin's Folk keeping it quiet to the other clans, just of security reasons. So they could boast the recapture of Khazad-Dûm when Balin returned, out of they blue. Alas...

I figured it would be well known to the Dwarves, even the eastern ones. Anyhow, in the cannon they found out once the fellowship entered it, i just need to know wether it has already been discovered (since it could be likely that after Erebor was destroyed they went to seek refuge at Moria since Balin was supposed to be there) or not. Now it has been 6 years and Erebor has been taken so for me it would be very likely that they already found out about Balin's faith, though if not, Gróin will discover it once he travels through Khazad-Dûm to Rivendell.

[Osnil]

They already kind of knew during the First Council of Elrond. He had been gone for thirty years, without a word heard from him. The Dwarves of Erebor would have their ideas, at least. I don't know how well this expedition was known to the other Dwarves, but I can imagine Durin's Folk keeping it quiet to the other clans, just of security reasons. So they could boast the recapture of Khazad-Dûm when Balin returned, out of they blue. Alas...

I figured it would be well known to the Dwarves, even the eastern ones. Anyhow, in the cannon they found out once the fellowship entered it, i just need to know wether it has already been discovered (since it could be likely that after Erebor was destroyed they went to seek refuge at Moria since Balin was supposed to be there) or not. Now it has been 6 years and Erebor has been taken so for me it would be very likely that they already found out about Balin's faith, though if not, Gróin will discover it once he travels through Khazad-Dûm to Rivendell.

Well, no one has entered Moria or come out, so I think it's been assumed that Balin is dead.

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

They already kind of knew during the First Council of Elrond. He had been gone for thirty years, without a word heard from him. The Dwarves of Erebor would have their ideas, at least. I don't know how well this expedition was known to the other Dwarves, but I can imagine Durin's Folk keeping it quiet to the other clans, just of security reasons. So they could boast the recapture of Khazad-Dûm when Balin returned, out of they blue. Alas...

I figured it would be well known to the Dwarves, even the eastern ones. Anyhow, in the cannon they found out once the fellowship entered it, i just need to know wether it has already been discovered (since it could be likely that after Erebor was destroyed they went to seek refuge at Moria since Balin was supposed to be there) or not. Now it has been 6 years and Erebor has been taken so for me it would be very likely that they already found out about Balin's faith, though if not, Gróin will discover it once he travels through Khazad-Dûm to Rivendell.

Well, they confirmed his death when the Fellowship barged through Moria. But, seeing the time that had gone by without word of Balin, much of the Dwarven community assumed he had perished. The tone in the book was very grim when they spoke of Balin. Gloín, who talked to Frodo on the matter, seemed pretty sure no Dwarf had made it. But I think Groín will certainly confirm his demise, and the news will be somewhat of a blow to Dwalin. Also, if you want to, the Dwarves of the East could know of his death, it matters not.

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

I figured it would be well known to the Dwarves, even the eastern ones. Anyhow, in the cannon they found out once the fellowship entered it, i just need to know wether it has already been discovered (since it could be likely that after Erebor was destroyed they went to seek refuge at Moria since Balin was supposed to be there) or not. Now it has been 6 years and Erebor has been taken so for me it would be very likely that they already found out about Balin's faith, though if not, Gróin will discover it once he travels through Khazad-Dûm to Rivendell.

Well, no one has entered Moria or come out, so I think it's been assumed that Balin is dead.

The question i have is more wether or not Balin's death has been confirmed.

I figured it would be well known to the Dwarves, even the eastern ones. Anyhow, in the cannon they found out once the fellowship entered it, i just need to know wether it has already been discovered (since it could be likely that after Erebor was destroyed they went to seek refuge at Moria since Balin was supposed to be there) or not. Now it has been 6 years and Erebor has been taken so for me it would be very likely that they already found out about Balin's faith, though if not, Gróin will discover it once he travels through Khazad-Dûm to Rivendell.

Well, they confirmed his death when the Fellowship barged through Moria. But, seeing the time that had gone by without word of Balin, much of the Dwarven community assumed he had perished. The tone in the book was very grim when they spoke of Balin. Gloín, who talked to Frodo on the matter, seemed pretty sure no Dwarf had made it. But I think Groín will certainly confirm his demise, and the news will be somewhat of a blow to Dwalin. Also, if you want to, the Dwarves of the East could know of his death, it matters not.

Yeah, but ICly we're 6 years later then the lore, and after the fall of Erebor i would assume that those survived would have sought refuge with Balin in Moria, or at least some of them.
In this case Balin's death would be confirmed already, though i just want to be sure. Gróin will travel through Moria either way but wether or not he knows for sure about Balin's death can change alot when it comes to the post about his trip through Moria.

[The Starlight]

Sorry I haven't been very active in posting, but now that I'm on break, I'll be more free.

[Shaggai]

I will be less busy from now on, so I can start posting.

[Rizoshia]

Hmm. Wondering what I should do with my merry band of idiots.

[Elerian]

Hmm. Wondering what I should do with my merry band of idiots.

Kill some Orcs!

(I'd suggest going to Lothlorien or try to take back some of Gondor)

[Rizoshia]

Hmm. Wondering what I should do with my merry band of idiots.

Kill some Orcs!

(I'd suggest going to Lothlorien or try to take back some of Gondor)

Our current objective is the recruitment of civilian personnel such as Blacksmiths and some Military recruits. We will probably conduct raids on mines to get our newer recruits armor. I dunno.

[Liecthenbourg]

I'll aim to post later.

[Nuridia]

Sorry I haven't posted in so long, I was waiting for a reply to my last one.

[The Starlight]

Sorry I haven't posted in so long, I was waiting for a reply to my last one.

Sorry, my bad. Do you want Elrond to respond, or do you want to go somewhere else.

[Nuridia]

I'd like him to respond, I actually want Niellune to stick around for the council.

[The Starlight]

I'd like him to respond, I actually want Niellune to stick around for the council.

Ok then, post will be coming shortly.

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

@Star,

Has Balin's death be confirmed yet or is it still an assumption?

[The Starlight]

@Star,

Has Balin's death be confirmed yet or is it still an assumption?

Assumed, as no one has gone into Moria.

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

@Star,

Has Balin's death be confirmed yet or is it still an assumption?

Assumed, as no one has gone into Moria.

Okay, expect Gróin to confirm it then once he travels through Moria to Rivendell

[The Intergalactic Russian Empire]

Boromir shall be going to the council, not that he knows it.

[Liecthenbourg]

Post will be up at some point today.

[Osnil]

When is Starlight going to begin the Council? And Starlight, how long do you think it will take to get from Bree to Rivendell?

[The Starlight]

When is Starlight going to begin the Council? And Starlight, how long do you think it will take to get from Bree to Rivendell?

I'll let anyone who wants to post up to today. Then tomorrow morning, I'll teleport everyone who wants to be there to Rivendell and we can begin.
No more than a week, I believe. 3-5 days?

[Osnil]

When is Starlight going to begin the Council? And Starlight, how long do you think it will take to get from Bree to Rivendell?

I'll let anyone who wants to post up to today. Then tomorrow morning, I'll teleport everyone who wants to be there to Rivendell and we can begin.
No more than a week, I believe. 3-5 days?

Well, I'm waiting for Lloyd the Wayfarer to finish a drink, but I asked New Armezia whether he wanted to wait for you to begin the Council or have a post about our arrival. I sent it last night. Should I just post without him or wait?