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Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

@Daft Monarch I accepted @Pirouette. Still in the works she's got all the basics.

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

I'm sorry about the the wall text! Tell me if anything is confusing!

@josephb @13org @Daft Monarch @Andreyich

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

It's up. Now for posting order? None really. But if you get into a conversation betwix each other... Don't take up the entire Rp page!

IE. Basically it's going to be I post, you all post reacting to my post or each other, then I post again.

Everyone got that, righto?

@josephb @13org @Daft Monarch @Andreyich @Pirouette

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

The jangle of harness, and clatter of wagons filled the road as a caravan pass through the hills and forests along the Misty Mountains. Following the Green way to it's end in Minas Tirth was the set task in mind for the caravan master. A well to do trader and merchant by the name of Giles Wigby. His hair was sadly thinning right in the back, making a odd look if Master Wigby didn't wear a stout cap which he was obliged to do as often as possible to cover this fact. Giles was a rather jolly man, with a belly too big for his waistband, and a inclination to what people wanted. And when people are worried about being attacked along the road side, and wanting to travel to a new area to start lives fresh... Why, what better way than to journey in a caravan? It would be a tad slower of course but that was not to worry. Larger numbers would be safer against banditry of the Dunlanders and the worries of roving bands of orcs. Yrch as the elves commonly call them.

As the over cast sky warned of a oncoming storm, heavy with rain. Casting a worried look upon the grey sky, Giles Wigby was hopeful to reach the thicker part of the small woods they were transiting through. Smaller villages and farmsteads would come out to barter and much in his favor. Few traders passed through, so when they did it was profitable to the trader. To pick up extra stores of provisions, perhaps rarities or that well crafted item. All bought at a low priced to be sold for triple the profit at a city. Thus was why they were so close to the Mountains and not the Green Way high road. Though, Giles was pleased most of the group had decided to join him. For the patch of the road they were missing was told to be active and heavily so with banditry, so thus he was able to make a profit and avoid a loss. It was a good day to be a trader.

And thus behind the portly trader and his few wagons were the wagons and horses of various traveling folk and farm families in transit. Barrels of goods upon the wagons, pots hanging and women spinning or knitting as the carts bounced along the road. The few children about running to and fro, or simply sticking to the wagon. Men calling to one another and guiding/minding the beasts of the caravan. They were looking for a new life or traveling to see family or for some reason the caravan master really did not truly care. Mixed among them was a group best left avoided, but even Giles could not argue the fact their aid would be of use if they were attacked. Darcyn Telcontar was a cruel and hated man by many. A womanizer would be a kind way to put his traits. A pig would be most accurate term. Tall for a man, his face was covered with a unkempt beard and hair that could be under any color under the grim. His eyes however kept woman farther away was his eyes. Plain and dark but the utter hatred and disgusting loathing for all things sent chills down the spine of many a person. But Darcyn was not alone, with him were several other men some of which were horsed, some which were not. Orc hunters all of them. They got the money, and drank it away. Laughing and boasting over their kills. A crew of killers and not one with a decent heart. Through out traveling with the caravan Darcyn had made his hatred of the Elves and Dwarves in the group quite plan. Treating the single elf like a pretty boy, and often making suggestive jokes about him. It was well known amongst his acquaintances that Darcyn truly hated elves, and considered Dwarves a relation to goblins. When camp was set, he and his crew drank and laughed and brawled. Keeping to their own fire lest one or two wander off to proposition a woman of the caravan. They had few friends in the group.

At the very end of the caravan, and noticeably throughout the travel keeping far away from Darcyn Telcontar was a lone figure. Walking with a mindless purpose other than to follow the caravan was a hooded and cloaked figure. Sometimes riding a cart, other times walking. The young being kept to their self. Most assumed them a traveling farmer's lad. Perhaps a orphan or perhaps traveling to family elsewhere. At the start and every so often Darcyn's group would come at the supposed lad. Jesting and shoving him about before boring and moving to a new interest. The being never raised their voice to the group nor to anyone really. Wearing a cloak, thread bare like the rest of their clothing, they kept the hood low over the face. The few glances now and then, split seconds, revealed parts of a face that was beautiful. Truly a pretty boy. It was no wonder the boy kept their face hidden with Darcyn in the group. A bow on their back with a quiver, were the only weapons and every so often one of Darcyn's would dump the young lad's quiver and laugh while they scrambled after the scuffed and marred arrows. Everything about the young lad looked worn, used, battered, and beaten.

Giles gave a weary sigh and looked onward, they most likely would be able to make another hour of travel. The trader would be blasted if they didn't take it. Every hour would count, especially if the roads turned to mud. It was just as well as it was later in the day. A camp would soon be needed to be made as well.

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

@josephb accepted

7 foot 11 inches, would be tall evem for a elf. Might not be a bad idea to shave the height a bit, but eh. Thingol was 9 foot reportedly. @Daft Monarch i trust you to make that call as i personally recall glorfindel being tall as well.

Dang it tolkien give us values on hight not just tall, taller, and tallest!

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

@Pirouette accepted!

@13org lovely, toss Agarwaen in the char tab.

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

@13org Wee! Long! What's his height in feet/inches? (Is newb)

Good, but this group... It would be small. Not well known, probably scoffed at by certain groups. I'm not too keen on it to be honest, but I'll allow it.

Edit: Toss up a last name.

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

@13org I feel you on the big finger syndrome and I'm the same and a woman. -.-"

Alright I'll allow him, Just flesh him out with all that in the CS. The bow still would need to be smaller. You're traveling and that giant bastard would be a HUGE burden even for a Elf. Also note what provisions, money, (horse or no), you have in equipment. If you have it? Note it. Even when the Rp is going. The claws I'll allow, but you cannot slice hands off with them, that'd be going through bone and be a bit much. You'll also suffer penalty while wearing them and trying to use sword or dagger. Grip would be off. I would toss in a sword or such.

And yes you can insert your character into battles and such, just no major roles. Ie. No blood ties, no being a long lost sibling or something. No wire nor husband.

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

@13org Fix up your appearance. Eye color, actual hieght in measurement (There is a reason for this), It's what we see. Equipment, add in what you have on you. What we see and what we don't. Detail, detail detail! Also, Bio. Summarize! Don't write the story (Though I do like it. Toss it in a hider). And Spell check.

Now for the problems. What type of elf are you? Silvian, Nandor? Note that in your race. Also Age. Note that you were born shortly before the third age and the war that Isildur was slain in. So did your parents die in it? What's the organization/group you made? Why is it not in the books? I'll be honest, your parents and even yourself would have been helping with that war. I like the idea, but rather than being born to it. Could the war against Sauron have turned Agarwaen to this mission?

Now the armor is alright, just typical Mirkwood armor. The claws, No. I like the idea, but they will simply LOOK that way, they will have no power, no real danger other than what any other gauntlet can do. That's the limitation. As for the bow, Giant bow that slays dragons. A normal long bow, perhaps reinforced, with strong bolts can do that. The bow is a no. Perhaps having claimed a strong reinforced bow? Or special bolts?

Also, you're a elf. As a elf of your years, are you skilled in sword? Spear? Shield? Where do you originally hail from? Where were you during the last war of the second era? What were you doing the rest of the time?

Fix it up and reapply, I do like the character!

@Pirouette@josephb Get character sheets. I may expand to 6 if I hear back from dwjonez.

Over the Misty Mountains [LOTR] [Hobbit]

@Vertical Lovely, note that I put the thread up and we'll be starting tomorrow. Late joiners will be worked in, so no worries.