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

[Bearon]

Guys I'm going to make my next post but I need a name for my dragon. ;5

[Asyir]

Yes I am aware. I'm essentially preparing my lines for a battle, which will come eventually.

My advice to you, coordinate it with Lunas, if you're actually going to do it. In warning I must tell you, in the last RP I tried to attack across the River as Lorien. I got across, but failed prettily badly. You won't be able to retreat quickly if it goes wrong, which, knowing from experience, G-tech will try his utmost to do.

My thoughts exactly. I'm hoping Lunas will respond to me quickly.

[New Armarzia]

You know. I kinda wish the Names of the Nazgul were canon, then it would be easier to address them, like Akhorahil.

I could come up with a name or use one of those established names. I just like the cryptic titles and the mystery behind them when used without a name. And G-Tech suggested one I thought was amazing so went with it along with a couple of my own.

[The black lands of Mordor]

You know. I kinda wish the Names of the Nazgul were canon, then it would be easier to address them, like Akhorahil.

I could come up with a name or use one of those established names. I just like the cryptic titles and the mystery behind them when used without a name. And G-Tech suggested one I thought was amazing so went with it along with a couple of my own.

From what I understand, the names a lot of people give to them are. Murazor (the Witch-king himself), Dwar, Ji Indur, Akhorahil, Hoarmurath, Adunaphel, Ren and Uvatha.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Yes I am aware. I'm essentially preparing my lines for a battle, which will come eventually.

My advice to you, coordinate it with Lunas, if you're actually going to do it. In warning I must tell you, in the last RP I tried to attack across the River as Lorien. I got across, but failed prettily badly. You won't be able to retreat quickly if it goes wrong, which, knowing from experience, G-tech will try his utmost to do.

Ah yes, good times, good times. Now you know not to open gaps in your shield wall; a fine learning experience.

[The black lands of Mordor]

I will get around to posting again tomorrow.


Also I have been thinking, am I allowed to have more then one evil character? Because my gaze has been cast upon Saruman. It would be interesting to see him rebel against Sauron and form his own group, or even rejoin with good just to take down sauron, then betray them again.

[G-Tech Corporation]

I will get around to posting again tomorrow.


Also I have been thinking, am I allowed to have more then one evil character? Because my gaze has been cast upon Saruman. It would be interesting to see him rebel against Sauron and form his own group, or even rejoin with good just to take down sauron, then betray them again.

Heh. Both of those scenarios would be interesting.

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

I'll post only about the arrival of Gróin at Erebor/Dale for today, the rest will be included in tomorrows post.

Wasn't Erebor and Dale taken over?

It indeed is, though Gróin comes from the Red Mountains, therefor he has no problems with soldiers from Rhûn. In the area he will meet up with some survivors from Dale who lead him to Lothlorien and tell him about the council and such.

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btw. Who RP's as Rhûn?
Just asking since i'll be dealing alot with him/her, especially at the beginning.

[Liecthenbourg]

Wasn't Erebor and Dale taken over?

It indeed is, though Gróin comes from the Red Mountains, therefor he has no problems with soldiers from Rhûn. In the area he will meet up with some survivors from Dale who lead him to Lothlorien and tell him about the council and such.

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btw. Who RP's as Rhûn?
Just asking since i'll be dealing alot with him/her, especially at the beginning.

I'm playing Rhun. What do you need?

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

It indeed is, though Gróin comes from the Red Mountains, therefor he has no problems with soldiers from Rhûn. In the area he will meet up with some survivors from Dale who lead him to Lothlorien and tell him about the council and such.

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btw. Who RP's as Rhûn?
Just asking since i'll be dealing alot with him/her, especially at the beginning.

I'm playing Rhun. What do you need?

Ah okay, i'm gonna propose you a deal in the coming posts.
I want to build a hold in the mountians near the Sea of Rhûn as a stop for dwarves traveling from east to west and vise versa. Now in return i can offer you like 30% of the mining output for free.
Note that the dwarves building it (Stonefoots with support from the Blacklocks) don't know about Erebor being attacked and taken by Rhûn. Only the Stiffbeards know that and they are still keeping it to themselves for now.

Also, if you have any internal issues or so that don't concern dwarves directly, please hire the Blacklocks

[Liecthenbourg]

I'm playing Rhun. What do you need?

Ah okay, i'm gonna propose you a deal in the coming posts.
I want to build a hold in the mountians near the Sea of Rhûn as a stop for dwarves traveling from east to west and vise versa. Now in return i can offer you like 30% of the mining output for free.
Note that the dwarves building it (Stonefoots with support from the Blacklocks) don't know about Erebor being attacked and taken by Rhûn. Only the Stiffbeards know that and they are still keeping it to themselves for now.

Also, if you have any internal issues or so that don't concern dwarves directly, please hire the Blacklocks

Alright. Will this be sent via letter or do you want me to have a party of Rhunic Men encounter Groin?

[The Seleucids (Ancient)]

Ah okay, i'm gonna propose you a deal in the coming posts.
I want to build a hold in the mountians near the Sea of Rhûn as a stop for dwarves traveling from east to west and vise versa. Now in return i can offer you like 30% of the mining output for free.
Note that the dwarves building it (Stonefoots with support from the Blacklocks) don't know about Erebor being attacked and taken by Rhûn. Only the Stiffbeards know that and they are still keeping it to themselves for now.

Also, if you have any internal issues or so that don't concern dwarves directly, please hire the Blacklocks

Alright. Will this be sent via letter or do you want me to have a party of Rhunic Men encounter Groin?

Oh no, Gróin won't be part of it (He's a Stiffbeard)
I'll probably send Ûzdul, Son of Uzûd II Stonesmith, Lord of Dakhûd, Heir of Ruzûlizar, Heir of Azûl-Dûm, Heir of Azaldurûk (Heir of the Stonefoots) to the capital of Rhûn with the proposal, it will probably take another post or two though since the Blacklocks have will have to sign the support of this plan aswell.

[The Starlight]

Guys I'm going to make my next post but I need a name for my dragon. ;5

You kinda have to submit an app before posting in the IC, Bearon...

[G-Tech Corporation]

And that it was plausible? Especially if we're talking proper siege catapults and trebuchets near the water's edge, instead of in fortresses some distance away.

As I said, outskirts.

It matters little. I'm preparing my forces to attempt to expel you back across the river. I'm just waiting for Lunas to post.

I look forward to seeing the first inkling of the stratagems of my foes. A more interesting matter I cannot think of to assess.

[Lunas Legion]

I'll post later today or tomorrow.

[The Starlight]

Making a map now.

[Elerian]

I've gotta go pretty soon, but I'll be getting a post up in a few hours.

[Bearon]

Puff the magic dragon? I'm floundering guys...

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

Puff the magic dragon? I'm floundering guys...

Cinnogoth would be a proper name for your dragon, I think. I won't translate if for you, though... It would hurt your feelings.

[Shaggai]

Puff the magic dragon? I'm floundering guys...

Cinnogoth would be a proper name for your dragon, I think. I won't translate if for you, though... It would hurt your feelings.

What does it mean? -goth means enemy, but what does cinno- mean?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Cinnogoth would be a proper name for your dragon, I think. I won't translate if for you, though... It would hurt your feelings.

What does it mean? -goth means enemy, but what does cinno- mean?

Made of cinnabar.

Obs.

Oh, Shaggai, would you be interesting in dominion over the Grey Mountains for the Spiders?

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

Cinnogoth would be a proper name for your dragon, I think. I won't translate if for you, though... It would hurt your feelings.

What does it mean? -goth means enemy, but what does cinno- mean?

Cinnog means small. Cinnoggoth might have been more correct, with my noobish levels of knowledge on Sindarin, but I just removed a G for aestetics.

[Bearon]

What does it mean? -goth means enemy, but what does cinno- mean?

Cinnog means small. Cinnoggoth might have been more correct, with my noobish levels of knowledge on Sindarin, but I just removed a G for aestetics.

Cinnogoth? I like it.

[Shaggai]

What does it mean? -goth means enemy, but what does cinno- mean?

Made of cinnabar.

Obs.

Oh, Shaggai, would you be interesting in dominion over the Grey Mountains for the Spiders?

Sure. Also, could we add a map to the OP? I'm getting a bit confused about what to do, since I don't know where much is and I don't have the early goal of conquering the Elves.

[Delsola]

So this thread grabbed my attention since I adore the forces of evil in LotR, but apparently Saruman has been promoted to King of Nowhere and every other villain is blindly loyal to the Dark Lord, not to mention taken...

So I've come up with two interesting scenarios.

In the North, beyond the Barrow-downs in the lands once known as Angmar, evil scattered for one thousand years has begun to re-emerge. Sauron has sent lieutenants to Carn Dûm, former seat to the Witch-King's vast army during his war on Arnor, to rally the northern Orcs, Wild-men, and other evil peoples prepared to bow to the Dark Lord, in order to open an new front with the Free Peoples. But an unexpected crisis has shocked the upstart realm, as ancient evils, dating back to the time of Morgoth, have crossed into Angmar from the frozen lands of Forodwaith, claiming to have fled the destruction of Angband in the First Age. Amongst them are the descendants of Draugluin and the lady Thuringwethil, the Werewolves and the Vampires, as well as their host of 'snow-orcs', who lived in the cold North since the destruction of their ancient master in the First Age. Compelled now to travel South, these outsiders comprise a volatile faction in the Legions of Angmar, the Dark Lord unsure of whether to trust his new-found allies.

Or, alternately...

The fall from grace of Saruman of Many Colours, most powerful of the Istari, came quickly and suddenly. The destruction of Helms Deep, the scouring of Rohan, the continued loyalty of the Dunlendings and the rapid growth of Isengard's military capacity under Saruman's watchful eye promised a glorious future for the Army of the White Hand. However, Sauron could never be sure of the loyalty Saruman, the same wizard who had already turned on the Free Peoples and possessed power significant enough to tip the scales in Sauron's continued conflict. Sent South as an envoy to Harad, Saruman was made a bit-player and had his position as Lord of Orthanc filled by his main political rival for Sauron's favour, the Witch-King of Angmar. The Uruk-Hai legions bred along the Isen were transferred to various legions under the Witch-Kings umbrella of control. However, the armies bred by Saruman had become not only an efficient fighting force, but had quickly forged an identity for themselves. Bred stronger and more intelligent than the lowly Orcs and Goblins of Mordor and Moria, the Uruk-Hai were not as inclined to bow to the Dark Lord out of blind fear as their lesser cousins did. Whilst most of Isengard's legions did not care for whom they served, provided man-flesh was provided at the end of the day, the Uruk-Hai Lurtz, Saruman's former second-in-command and field commander of Isengard's vast armies, found issue with the rule of the Witch-King. The Ringwraith very quickly replaced the Uruk-Hai commanding caste with other Nazgûl, further disenchanting the first and most intelligent of the Isengard Uruk-Hai. Soon the Ringwraiths allowed their attention to move on from the glories of Rohan's conquest and marched their armies onwards, in aid of the Dark Lord Sauron's continued war effort. But Lurtz did not accompany them. Instead he led the Uruk-Hai Scouts, formerly Saruman's elite front-line infantry, along with any who would follow him, South into the land of Gondor. Carrying the Mark of the White Hand, Lurtz and the Scouts seek out their true master, Saruman, and will not stop their long march until the wizard that gave them life is restored to glory.