"So we come to it... the great battle of our time, in which many things shall pass away." -Theoden, The Return of the King
Northern Mirkwood Forest, Rhovanion, Middle Earth
Night. March 19, the First Year of the Fourth Age
Wet, rainy, cold
Alas that these dark times should be ours. All hope is gone. The end has come.
Faithless and accursed, the dark lord Sauron has unleashed a War across Middle Earth to end all wars and cover the world in shadow. For he would have dominion over all life on this Earth, even unto the ending of the world.
A company of brave young heroes, their former companies scattered and destroyed, have collided together in a desperate retreat through Mirkwood Forest!
They forge their way south from the northernmost edge of the woodland realm where they witnessed in horror an onslaught of orcs and trolls shatter their lines, leaving them no choice but to flee!
The young heroes make for the Elven King's Halls, following the Forest River through the vast, dark and oppressive wood.
There, they seek to regroup and strike out anew against the Enemy with what forces that remain. Behind them, they know not where, an army of Orcs pursue them. Alas, nor do they know the fate of their former companies.
Recent rumours and evil news of the War still ring in their weary heads. Could it be true?!
- "Saruman has betrayed the Men of the West! A vast army of Uruk-Hai has marched forth from Isengard and defeated Rohan, taking Helm's Deep and murdering all within it, including King Theoden!"
"Minas Tirith is fallen! The army of Gondor is destroyed. The steward, his son Boromir, and Gandalf the Wizard are dead!"
"In southern Mirkwood, orcs pour forth from Dol Guldur led by Khamûl, the Ringwraith second in command to the Witch-king of Angmar, and lay siege upon the elves of Lothlorien!"
"To the north, orcs issue forth from the Grey Mountains, and Easterlings cross the Carnen River, and lay siege upon the Men of Dale and the Elves of Northern Mirkwood!"
It is from that northern front that the heroes retreat, and where they expect to return after joining forces with any resistance that remains.
After traveling for days without rest, they come at last within a quarter mile of their destination. And then their hearts fall.
Through the thick canopy of trees, they see the dark sky above the Elven King's Halls is alive with fire! And the wind carries upon it the smell of smoke and the cry of anguished voices in the night!
Introductory Posts and Actions?!
Map of Wilderland:
The dotted red line marks the heroes' path. The red X, their current position.
Map of Middle Earth:
PC Status:
- Elbenarin: Male Dunedain Ranger 2: Move: 9", AC: 3, HP: 30/30, played by ravenn4544
Elbenwin: Male Dunedain Ranger 2: Move: 9", AC: 3, HP: 30/30, played by wolfpack
Folco Boffin: Male Hobbit Thief 3: Move: 9", AC: 3, HP: 21/21, played by Ogre Mage
Gilda 'Gilly' Ironfoot: Female Dwarf Fighter 2: Move: 9", AC: 4, HP: 28/28, played by hedgeknight
Glasik Ironfoot: Male Dwarf Fighter 2: Move: 9", AC: 4, HP: 24/24, played by Scott308
Gilwennen: Female Elven Fighter/Magic-User 1/1: Move: 9", AC: -1, HP: 8/8, Spells: 1/1 1st lvl, played by ChubbyPixie
Naruthirdor Nowe: Male Elven Magic-User 2: Move: 12", AC: 10, HP: 8/8, Spells: 4/4 1st lvl, played by rredmond
Perrin 'Pockets' Hilltopple: Male Hobbit Fighter/Thief 1/2: Move: 9", AC: 8, HP: 14/14, played by dmw71
Therone: Female Elven Fighter 2: Move: 9", AC: -1, HP: 22/22, played by Urson
Tinuwen: Female Elven Fighter/Magic-User 1/1: Move: 9", AC: -1, HP: 7/7, Spells: 3/3 1st lvl, played SocraticLawyer
- None currently.
