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I do hope the dunedain settle down somewhere near our hold. That way we could neatly support one another and it would make trade and transportation easier
Rings and Grudges (A LOTR/Warhammer Fantasy Crossover)
- Thread starter Mad0Slayer
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- Fantasy
- Location
- Germany
[X] Leave the rangers to help the umgi while the rest of the Throng heads back to the hold
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
- Location
- yorkshire
a few more days
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- Alberta
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- He/Him
[] Head for the hold, (note some 450 Dunedain are gonna escort you)
-Travel through Hobbiton.
I think we have done enough. Even if we stay, we will not accomplish much as we are all exhausted now. Let the umgi and elgi handle the rest.
-Travel through Hobbiton.
I think we have done enough. Even if we stay, we will not accomplish much as we are all exhausted now. Let the umgi and elgi handle the rest.
I mean, he leads Elves, has lived with Elves all his Life, explicitly chose the Elves as his People, etc. Sure, he's half-human and half-elf, but I'm not sure if the Dawi would care about that in light of the Rest...beyond bewilderment about how that's even possible, of course.Eldord Half-elven is famously not an elf.
- Location
- South Africa
Thrones,Grudges and a Strange new land Crossover - Fantasy
A clan of Engineers Thrust into a new land and the unknown. The lands surrounding them and their hold strange and unfamiliar. While Those of the world will come to learn that the Dawi, are not to be trifled with. Especially when their Ire is stoked or when a debt is needed to be repaid. While...
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A new Quest I am starting up feel free to take a look at it and the vote will be open for the next few days. Also, the Reactions to Elrond's status will be so fun to write.
- Location
- Alberta
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- He/Him
you have like three quests in total if you count this one as well. Can you handle it?
- Location
- South Africa
I can. As is I am gonna slow down my updates to Dawi change the game. Mostly because it has a lot going on in the background and is also a quest that needs a bit more thought.
[X] Leave the rangers to help the umgi while the rest of the Throng heads back to the hold
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
That was a very good battle. It's quite fun to read the points where Gotri notices things are different from usual, like with the orcs not acting quite the same as the ones he's used to. I'm really looking forward to further interactions with Elrond and the other dwarfs in the future.
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
That was a very good battle. It's quite fun to read the points where Gotri notices things are different from usual, like with the orcs not acting quite the same as the ones he's used to. I'm really looking forward to further interactions with Elrond and the other dwarfs in the future.
[X] Leave the rangers to help the umgi while the rest of the Throng heads back to the hold
[x] Head for the hold
-[x] Travel through Hobbiton.
[x] Head for the hold
-[x] Travel through Hobbiton.
[X] Leave the rangers to help the umgi while the rest of the Throng heads back to the hold
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
- Location
- South Africa
So I gonna close this vote in 24 Hours. (I look forward to how this could play out as is this has 2-3 more Updates for the Arc before you make it back to the hold. (As you do still need to buy stuff and all that.))
[X] Leave the rangers to help the umgi while the rest of the Throng heads back to the hold
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
- Location
- AxeLand
[X] Leave the rangers to help the umgi while the rest of the Throng heads back to the hold
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
[X] You and a few grumbling guard stay with the Umgi.
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- South Africa
3 hours till the vote closes. (Though I think it rather set so I gonna get to work on it.)
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- South Africa
Vote closed
Dammaz Kron (Book of Grudges)
- Location
- South Africa
Dammaz Kron (Book of Grudges)
Grudge: The battle of Sava crossing - After merging with the High Kings Throng, you were tasked with assisting the Elgi in a winter war against the fallen Umgi. To this task, you took like a beardling to stone. Your efforts despite being a crippled throng, allowed the Kislevites to hold the crossing long enough for the Elgi to make their strike into the heart of the fallen horde. While it was a futile effort, it bought alliance of order more time to prepare Kislevs defenses before the enemy could meet them at the gates Your losses thankfully were minimal. But still, 30 Dawi of the clan fell that day. 15000 scalps of fallen Umgi must be taken before this grudge is settled. (2389/15000 Progress so far)
Grudge: The battle of Rakhov - Your clan was but one of many to form the Vanguard of the Great Throng to march on the fallen Umgi. To this task, your clan did well as your war machines slew many a daemon and fallen umgi. Though a Greater Daemon broke the line it was the fallen umgi to kill those of your clan. Your clan Numbering 55 fewer than at the start of the battle. 27 500 scalps of the fallen umgi must be taken before this grudge is settled. (9321/27 500 Progress so far)
Grudge: The Fall of Karak Grom - Your last home fell to an urk Waaagh! many of your kin and clan butchered within its halls. leaving many of your clan without a home once more and far fewer than you had ever been. This Grudge can only be settled with the death of their vile race. Though this will take many generations to achieve, your clan swears that at least 5000 urk/grobi scalps will be collected every decade to avenge this grudge. (26477/5000 Grudge settled for 5 Decades)
Grudge: Honoring the Fallen - Kazakal Droni Mingol - The Battle of the Thundering Watchtower saw many a grobi crushed under the dawi boot and volley fire of the umgi. Though few were lost the umgi still lost those among them in buying the time needed for the Throng to truly face them. You will avenge their fallen and honor their sacrifice with the taking of 5600 Grobi scalps. (5600/5600 Progress so far)
Grudge: They Burned the Ale farms and house -During the battle of the Thundering watchtower a group of grobi went around the Throng and its umgi allies to strike at the simple hobbits burning their farms used in the making of ale and much of their winter stores. The Destruction of sample Ale is worthy of a grudge but to deny the clan the drink is an insult too far. This Grudge can only be settled with the taking of 10 000 Grobi scalps. (10 000/10 000 Progress so far)
Grudge Written: The Sacrificed dawi
The urk's of Ered-luin and their pet daemon have struck down many honorable dawi of the clan in battle for this insult the Clan demands eight thousand urk heads to settle this Grudge. (8000/8000)
Grudge: The Silent peak has claimed dawi of old, this shall not stand and since no dawi of our fallen kin their Grudge falls to us, We shall right this wrong by ensuring the peak shall claim no more. (Progress to removing the peak from existence: 8/8)
Grudge: Shaming of Karak Lhune - The dwarves of Erebor have dared to slander the works of our clan. They insinuate our kvinn are wild, and our menfolk are weak-willed. While the former is true, coming with great pride on the silverplaits behalf, their tone is most insulting. Furthermore, they unjustly demand tribute where there is none owed. While we have paid off our wayward rangers debts in full; let none be fooled into thinking we shall ever submit to the Lonely Mountain, be it by right or tribute. Let it be known that only the highest form of dawiguild in all of the Karaz Ankor will be accepted in order for this grudge to be ended. An apology.
Grudge: A Holds Lament – The Grobi of Morgoroth have shamed us and dealt our kin a most Grivious blow, the halls of our hold tarnished with the blood of our clan and that of those who seeked respite and relations with us. This insult will not stand and for the repeated offence of Slaying our kin. I declare that the grobi of Skarrenruf Karag (Blue Mountains) owe the clan no less than twenty-nine thousand of their heads. (21 606/29 000)
Grudge:Grudge: Raid of Buzra-Dum- The urks of the deep have dared to take the life of seven members of our clan, most of them young but a few elders fell to their blades and for such an Insult it is demanded that no less than 800 grobi scalps be taken in recompense. (1400/1400)
Updated As of Turn 19 Start
Grudge: The battle of Sava crossing - After merging with the High Kings Throng, you were tasked with assisting the Elgi in a winter war against the fallen Umgi. To this task, you took like a beardling to stone. Your efforts despite being a crippled throng, allowed the Kislevites to hold the crossing long enough for the Elgi to make their strike into the heart of the fallen horde. While it was a futile effort, it bought alliance of order more time to prepare Kislevs defenses before the enemy could meet them at the gates Your losses thankfully were minimal. But still, 30 Dawi of the clan fell that day. 15000 scalps of fallen Umgi must be taken before this grudge is settled. (2389/15000 Progress so far)
Grudge: The battle of Rakhov - Your clan was but one of many to form the Vanguard of the Great Throng to march on the fallen Umgi. To this task, your clan did well as your war machines slew many a daemon and fallen umgi. Though a Greater Daemon broke the line it was the fallen umgi to kill those of your clan. Your clan Numbering 55 fewer than at the start of the battle. 27 500 scalps of the fallen umgi must be taken before this grudge is settled. (9321/27 500 Progress so far)
The urk's of Ered-luin and their pet daemon have struck down many honorable dawi of the clan in battle for this insult the Clan demands eight thousand urk heads to settle this Grudge. (8000/8000)
Grudge: Shaming of Karak Lhune - The dwarves of Erebor have dared to slander the works of our clan. They insinuate our kvinn are wild, and our menfolk are weak-willed. While the former is true, coming with great pride on the silverplaits behalf, their tone is most insulting. Furthermore, they unjustly demand tribute where there is none owed. While we have paid off our wayward rangers debts in full; let none be fooled into thinking we shall ever submit to the Lonely Mountain, be it by right or tribute. Let it be known that only the highest form of dawiguild in all of the Karaz Ankor will be accepted in order for this grudge to be ended. An apology.
Grudge: A Holds Lament – The Grobi of Morgoroth have shamed us and dealt our kin a most Grivious blow, the halls of our hold tarnished with the blood of our clan and that of those who seeked respite and relations with us. This insult will not stand and for the repeated offence of Slaying our kin. I declare that the grobi of Skarrenruf Karag (Blue Mountains) owe the clan no less than twenty-nine thousand of their heads. (21 606/29 000)
Grudge:
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- Anchorage, Alaska
holy shit...we do not fuck around...time to go kll the grobi...and how the fuck are we goig to settle the Fallen Umgi grudges?!?
Agmar, Easterlings, Haradrim, Umbari corsairs, Dunlanders arguably. There are more fallen Umgi in Middle Earth than there are unfallen ones.
the best Grudge
The Dawi March to war- Part 3- Discoveries and a Grudge
- Location
- South Africa
The Dawi March to war- Part 3- Discoveries and Grudges
The sun shined above you, the clouds having long departed in the night. The last vestiges of the storm had ended long ago. While around you the umgi prepared for their departure, Arathorn hard at work as he talked with his commanders nearby. Many of them following his orders without question.
Turning away from him, you focused on watching as a few of your friends and kin departed for the hold, along with a number of umgi with them. As they departed it was clear how much the battle had changed their mood, with many of both Dawi and Umgi talking openly, and in some portions even singing with great cheer between one another. The garazi especially among them clung close to your kin, some of the elders even sporting tiny green ribbons, as their charges darted around them in joy. The guardedness of the umgi to your people having fallen away completely after the celebration. Glancing away from your kin you turned to focus on the elgi that had returned. Their leader, a confusing benevolent raven-headed elgi, having returned alongside a small number of his troop only a few days ago, while the main party was led by his children to aid the umgi further north.
It was a smart decision, even if you had to watch yourself more carefully around camp. Can't have Elgi think you're going soft. No doubt if there was another warboss nearby it wouldn't take much for a new Waaagh to begin again, from the routed remnants. Though why the Elgi decided to spend so much time talking with you and your kin was strange. Bah, probably the same breed as Teclis, too scholarly for their own good. Still, he had been useful in some regards, between the constant talk about your healers (and the talking too when he'd attempted to enter those tents), and kin. The Orcs had been on your mind for a while, they were different, a little too much so. The lack of their usual war-cries and equipment a worrying factor. You were sure that had these grobi been equipped as they usually had then the Throng would have been wiped out. Your concerns had piqued the interest of Elrond quite quickly, and while he'd been shady with a few things, you'd eventually developed a mutual acquaintanceship, particularly over the topic of Grobkulls. His wife having been captured and tortured by a tribe only a few centuries back. A fate your grandfather (on Ma's side) had faced while on route to Nuln.
While no doubt the Elgi thought he came away the greater from your talks, it had been enlightening. Your clan lacked not in skill or courage, but the grobi should have been more of a challenge, with at least a small core of urk among them. While the elf had heard rumors of 'Black Uruk's' to the south near Mordor, and the forests of the Greenwood, in all his 6,000 years he'd never faced urks, save the white orcs of Gundabad. Ancestors, this land was truly strange. Shaking your head you moved back towards your camp, the rangers already having departed to deal with the grobi. The Umgi had been quite surprised at your plans of staying to 'see it through, even more so when your rangers had departed before first light following the victory feast
You found Bjorn organizing your equipment as well as securing the Throng's gold in the event that you would need it. "Elder, is everything secured?" You asked while leaning against a nearby pillar for support. The sound of birds chirping around you as the wind seemed to pick up.
Bjorn let out an annoyed grunt before turning to you. "Secured! There's nothing to secure but ale and food. Also, keep an eye on those damned elgi, I swear I saw that leader of theirs eyeing up my beloved rune ax." He Grumbled to you as he glanced warily at the few elgi around the umgi.
You nodded glancing at them anxiously. "We will watch them then, never know what they could be You nodded glancing at them cautiously. "We will watch them then. I'll have words with the Elf, but till then stay on your guard. Never know what they could be up to, but make sure if the peace is broken, it will not be by Dawi hands." You said lowly while turning back to focus on him. "Though should they try anything. There will be a reckoning and grudges will be set right." Your voice rumbling.
Bjorn grinned eagerly while nodding though as he went to speak he stopped before jutting his chin off to the side. "Looks like the umgi is done. We can talk later my Thane, but I think it would be best if we knew where we were going." He said while going back to the inventory.
Glancing behind you spotted Arathorn approaching you the umgi looking far more relaxed than any time you had seen him in the last week. The umgi looking at you strangely, while giving you a slight nod. "Thane Gotri, Lord Elrond's scouts have reported that the goblins are retreating back to their hovels." He said though a dark look seems to come over him. "Sadly it seems in the night that a few hundred of the goblins snuck past us and assaulted the hobbits lands." His voice pained.
You shook your head before spitting to the side. "The Grobi will do as Grobi do. Still, those hobbit fellows seemed a little ill-prepared for such a thing. I assume many were lost?" You asked while your hand itched for the Damaz Kron, the hobbit from the umgi town having been a rather nice fellow to talk to and they had some good ale.
Arthorn Grimaced while shaking his head. "A few perished it seems the goblins were shaken and injured when they attacked. Thankfully the real damage was only done to some of their larger farms. Though from what was spotted it seems their farms for ale were all but destroyed in the region while a good portion of their winter stores were lost. So it is not as bad as it could have been.
You nodded while unhooking the Damaz Kron from your hip. Looking for the next open part ignoring some of the older entries you found the section for the grobi and made a small cut on your finger. This was just one more grudge that would need to be settled, and losing some of that promised ale was a worthy grudge.
Arathorn seemed rather worried and curious as to what was been wrote and glanced at it. Not that you minded as he would not understand. He only spoke up once you had completed writing the grudge. "Master dwarf, what are you doing?"
You glanced at the umgi in confusion surely your kin still kept a Damaz Kron for situations like this. Shrugging. "What's it look like umgi theirs grudges to be settled and the destruction of good ale can only be answered with blood." You stated firmly while the umgi only seemed to grow more confused and worried at your actions. Ignoring him you went back to writing the required grudges while also making a few plans to talk with your kin.
Grudge: Honoring the Fallen - Kazakal Droni Mingol - The Battle of the Thundering Watchtower saw many a grobi crushed under the dawi boot and volley fire of the umgi. Though few were lost the umgi still lost those among them in buying the time needed for the Throng to truly face them. You will avenge their fallen and honor their sacrifice with the taking of 5600 Grobi scalps. (0/5600 Progress so far)
Grudge: They Burned the Ale farms and house -During the battle of the Thundering watchtower a group of grobi went around the Throng and its umgi allies to strike at the simple hobbits burning their farms used in the making of ale and much of their winter stores. The Destruction of sample Ale is worthy of a grudge but to deny the clan the drink is an insult too far. This Grudge can only be settled with the taking of 10 000 Grobi scalps. (0/10 000 Progress so far)
***
You jumped off the back of the elgi wagon, nodding in appreciation of the thing. The lack of magic used in its construction surprising as even you had to admit that it was decently built for an elgi. Though how all the elgi around you seemed rather humble was rather strange as you had yet to deal with a boastful elgi. Or even one that spoke down to you, though there was some hostility among them. Not much you admitted but it was there as it seemed more of them were rather perplexed at you having come to the aid of the umgi. Which was downright worrying the dawi were the allies of the umgi and while elgi helped they had little to do with them.
Shaking your head there were other things to discuss and Elrond was ahead and you had let the issue lie long enough the journey having left you contemplating how to approach the elgi about his interest in your people's runes. Looking around you found him talking with one of his commander's, the wazzock dressed in far too much gold for your liking but he had seemed skilled enough. You waited patiently for the elgi to end his discussion with his kin and watched as the elgi commander nodded to you before departing.
Elrond turned to face you his grin growing wider as his eyes sparkled eagerly. No doubt eager to learn more about your old home, which was something you had gotten used to as you exchanged information. Nodding you stared him in the eyes. "Elrond, anything I should know about, or are things calm at the moment?" You questioned while finding a large stone to take a seat on.
Elrond gestured to one of his kin while looking at you. "A few orcs but they were dealt with quickly. Though Glorfindal is going to search for more of them in case they set up any ambushes, especially with the darkness that has encroached on these lands as of late." He said while looking at you.
Nodding you got comfortable. "So. What is your interest in my people's runes, Many of my elders have noted your eyes lingering on them. Why?" You asked staring at him closely your ax within reach should he try anything.
Elrond blinked as he leaned forward eagerly, the elf appearing almost giddy. "In all the Millenia of my years, I have seen many runes of your people, but in all that time there has only been one weapon I have seen such runes." You perked a brow at that, the elf now capturing your attention. "It was within a tome detailing the battle of Nírnaeth Arnoediad of the first age." The words of course meaning very little to you... Why was this reminding you of the time you'd tried to talk with Teclis? "Within this tome, was depicted a blade upon which sat runes that adorned its head. It is said that during the battle is was able to injure Glaurung 'The father of Wyrms', whose scales along were larger than entire houses" That... That caught your attention. "So I apologize..." Ancestors, even Teclis didn't do that. "If I caused your elders any discomfort, but surely you can understand why I would be interested. ...and if it's not too much to ask, could you tell me where they came from?." He said with a cough, the gleam in his eyes a familiar sight having had to endure the antics of loremasters and engineers eager to learn more.
You scratched your beard in thought as you processed the information before shrugging. "While I share kin with them, I am no runesmith. It was not my place, nor was I chosen as an apprentice, so I know little of their craft, but rest assured the knowledge of runes is no secret among my people." You chuckled pointing to some on your Az and armor. "Any Dawi can carve runes, talismanic as they are. But Powered runes are restricted solely to the Guild of Runesmiths." He looked pensively at you in thought, as you continued. "You would not happen to have the blade itself, a weapon from the golden age is a rare thing indeed." You got up and paced, wringing your wrists. "The art of runesmithing is a rather guarded art even among their guild and is something not even my clan know. Which is disappointing, as there's a fair few devices I'd like enruned." You looked longingly to the west where the clans cannon continued on its way back to the hold. "Though sadly it is not as common as it was in the ancestor days, and the prices demanded by guild members is exorbitant to say the least. Why the ones used by my clan were gifted to us by an apprentice of Thorek Ironbrow himself." Your voice was filled with pride as you spoke though a tone of sorrow seemed to resonate through you. "Sadly we paid for what we received, and while I'm sure they will serve my clan far longer than that of my life, I doubt they'll hold more than a flicker of power by the time my grandsons go grey." You look up to the concerned Elgi. "If you wish to know more, I would suggest searching out Snorri, he is our resident loremaster and bound to know more than I." You said with finality.
Elrond nodded as he seemed to back away from you a look of worry spread across his features. "I see, though I suppose it is best and I look forward to those discussions in the future. Though they will have to wait. We are not far from Fornost now and it has no doubt been taken despite Arassuil's best efforts. There may also be a chance that the slumbering weights that dwell there have awakened with his people's return." He said as he shifted from the friendly loremaster to a commander.
You let out a nod as you felt a fire in your belly rise. "I see, so the grobi have decided to work with the dead then. You will have to forgive me Lord Elron I have to let Agnar know so that he may prepare my kin for the coming fight." You said sharply much to the surprise of Elron who only seemed to nod.
Leaving behind the elgi, your hand spasmed as it went for your weapon. The thought of grobi and the dead working as one a worrying and strange occurrence. Hopefully, Agnar and his fellow Cult hood were up to the task to come. Still, you were not there yet and things needed to be handled before you could truely settle everything.
What do you do for the rest of the Trip towards Fornost
Talking with Elrond: (Choose 2)
-Set up a meeting for Trade once the hold is up and running
-Talk With Lord Elrond on the History of the World
-Talk With Lord Elrond on the current status of the area (Misty mountain and to the East)
-Talk With Lord Elrond about the history of your clan
-Talk With Lord Elrond about the Runic blades and other rare finds through history.
-Talk With Lord Elrond about your fellow kin in these lands
-Write-in
Talking with Arathorn I: (Choose 2)
-Set up a meeting for Trade once the hold is up and running
-Brooch the Topic of how and where you can find them and if they will remain near the hold
-Talk with the umgi about finding out what dwells near the hold. (Eriador Area Threats)
-Talk with the Arathorn about his people and why they do not settle
-Offer an alliance towards the Umgi
-Write-in
Dealing with your Kin: (Choose 1)
-Practice with the grumbling guard so you're better with your hammer
-Keep the peace between your kin and the Elgi
-Speak with your Friends. (Logan and Alric)
What will you do once you reach Fornost: There is bound to be a few holdout grobi and other threats that the elgi have yet to deal with. So having a plan before arriving is bound to get things going faster.
[] Lead the charge in clearing out any Threats (Take the Front lines once again no matter the Threat)
[] Focus on the grobi and urk. (Reactionary force against Angmar host)
[] Focus on the Undead if there are any (Reactionary force against the dead)(Gazul and his chants will aid you in This)
How will you reach the hold once all threats are dealt with.
[] Through Bree (Chance to buy stuff) (Chance of a Grudge if things go poorly) (Chance to meet a few of your kin.)
[] Through Hobbiton (Chance to buy some stuff and establish a trade deal which includes ale)
[] Through the Wilds (No Threats you go straight back to the hold with some Dunedain)
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The sun shined above you, the clouds having long departed in the night. The last vestiges of the storm had ended long ago. While around you the umgi prepared for their departure, Arathorn hard at work as he talked with his commanders nearby. Many of them following his orders without question.
Turning away from him, you focused on watching as a few of your friends and kin departed for the hold, along with a number of umgi with them. As they departed it was clear how much the battle had changed their mood, with many of both Dawi and Umgi talking openly, and in some portions even singing with great cheer between one another. The garazi especially among them clung close to your kin, some of the elders even sporting tiny green ribbons, as their charges darted around them in joy. The guardedness of the umgi to your people having fallen away completely after the celebration. Glancing away from your kin you turned to focus on the elgi that had returned. Their leader, a confusing benevolent raven-headed elgi, having returned alongside a small number of his troop only a few days ago, while the main party was led by his children to aid the umgi further north.
It was a smart decision, even if you had to watch yourself more carefully around camp. Can't have Elgi think you're going soft. No doubt if there was another warboss nearby it wouldn't take much for a new Waaagh to begin again, from the routed remnants. Though why the Elgi decided to spend so much time talking with you and your kin was strange. Bah, probably the same breed as Teclis, too scholarly for their own good. Still, he had been useful in some regards, between the constant talk about your healers (and the talking too when he'd attempted to enter those tents), and kin. The Orcs had been on your mind for a while, they were different, a little too much so. The lack of their usual war-cries and equipment a worrying factor. You were sure that had these grobi been equipped as they usually had then the Throng would have been wiped out. Your concerns had piqued the interest of Elrond quite quickly, and while he'd been shady with a few things, you'd eventually developed a mutual acquaintanceship, particularly over the topic of Grobkulls. His wife having been captured and tortured by a tribe only a few centuries back. A fate your grandfather (on Ma's side) had faced while on route to Nuln.
While no doubt the Elgi thought he came away the greater from your talks, it had been enlightening. Your clan lacked not in skill or courage, but the grobi should have been more of a challenge, with at least a small core of urk among them. While the elf had heard rumors of 'Black Uruk's' to the south near Mordor, and the forests of the Greenwood, in all his 6,000 years he'd never faced urks, save the white orcs of Gundabad. Ancestors, this land was truly strange. Shaking your head you moved back towards your camp, the rangers already having departed to deal with the grobi. The Umgi had been quite surprised at your plans of staying to 'see it through, even more so when your rangers had departed before first light following the victory feast
You found Bjorn organizing your equipment as well as securing the Throng's gold in the event that you would need it. "Elder, is everything secured?" You asked while leaning against a nearby pillar for support. The sound of birds chirping around you as the wind seemed to pick up.
Bjorn let out an annoyed grunt before turning to you. "Secured! There's nothing to secure but ale and food. Also, keep an eye on those damned elgi, I swear I saw that leader of theirs eyeing up my beloved rune ax." He Grumbled to you as he glanced warily at the few elgi around the umgi.
You nodded glancing at them anxiously. "We will watch them then, never know what they could be You nodded glancing at them cautiously. "We will watch them then. I'll have words with the Elf, but till then stay on your guard. Never know what they could be up to, but make sure if the peace is broken, it will not be by Dawi hands." You said lowly while turning back to focus on him. "Though should they try anything. There will be a reckoning and grudges will be set right." Your voice rumbling.
Bjorn grinned eagerly while nodding though as he went to speak he stopped before jutting his chin off to the side. "Looks like the umgi is done. We can talk later my Thane, but I think it would be best if we knew where we were going." He said while going back to the inventory.
Glancing behind you spotted Arathorn approaching you the umgi looking far more relaxed than any time you had seen him in the last week. The umgi looking at you strangely, while giving you a slight nod. "Thane Gotri, Lord Elrond's scouts have reported that the goblins are retreating back to their hovels." He said though a dark look seems to come over him. "Sadly it seems in the night that a few hundred of the goblins snuck past us and assaulted the hobbits lands." His voice pained.
You shook your head before spitting to the side. "The Grobi will do as Grobi do. Still, those hobbit fellows seemed a little ill-prepared for such a thing. I assume many were lost?" You asked while your hand itched for the Damaz Kron, the hobbit from the umgi town having been a rather nice fellow to talk to and they had some good ale.
Arthorn Grimaced while shaking his head. "A few perished it seems the goblins were shaken and injured when they attacked. Thankfully the real damage was only done to some of their larger farms. Though from what was spotted it seems their farms for ale were all but destroyed in the region while a good portion of their winter stores were lost. So it is not as bad as it could have been.
You nodded while unhooking the Damaz Kron from your hip. Looking for the next open part ignoring some of the older entries you found the section for the grobi and made a small cut on your finger. This was just one more grudge that would need to be settled, and losing some of that promised ale was a worthy grudge.
Arathorn seemed rather worried and curious as to what was been wrote and glanced at it. Not that you minded as he would not understand. He only spoke up once you had completed writing the grudge. "Master dwarf, what are you doing?"
You glanced at the umgi in confusion surely your kin still kept a Damaz Kron for situations like this. Shrugging. "What's it look like umgi theirs grudges to be settled and the destruction of good ale can only be answered with blood." You stated firmly while the umgi only seemed to grow more confused and worried at your actions. Ignoring him you went back to writing the required grudges while also making a few plans to talk with your kin.
Grudge: Honoring the Fallen - Kazakal Droni Mingol - The Battle of the Thundering Watchtower saw many a grobi crushed under the dawi boot and volley fire of the umgi. Though few were lost the umgi still lost those among them in buying the time needed for the Throng to truly face them. You will avenge their fallen and honor their sacrifice with the taking of 5600 Grobi scalps. (0/5600 Progress so far)
Grudge: They Burned the Ale farms and house -During the battle of the Thundering watchtower a group of grobi went around the Throng and its umgi allies to strike at the simple hobbits burning their farms used in the making of ale and much of their winter stores. The Destruction of sample Ale is worthy of a grudge but to deny the clan the drink is an insult too far. This Grudge can only be settled with the taking of 10 000 Grobi scalps. (0/10 000 Progress so far)
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You jumped off the back of the elgi wagon, nodding in appreciation of the thing. The lack of magic used in its construction surprising as even you had to admit that it was decently built for an elgi. Though how all the elgi around you seemed rather humble was rather strange as you had yet to deal with a boastful elgi. Or even one that spoke down to you, though there was some hostility among them. Not much you admitted but it was there as it seemed more of them were rather perplexed at you having come to the aid of the umgi. Which was downright worrying the dawi were the allies of the umgi and while elgi helped they had little to do with them.
Shaking your head there were other things to discuss and Elrond was ahead and you had let the issue lie long enough the journey having left you contemplating how to approach the elgi about his interest in your people's runes. Looking around you found him talking with one of his commander's, the wazzock dressed in far too much gold for your liking but he had seemed skilled enough. You waited patiently for the elgi to end his discussion with his kin and watched as the elgi commander nodded to you before departing.
Elrond turned to face you his grin growing wider as his eyes sparkled eagerly. No doubt eager to learn more about your old home, which was something you had gotten used to as you exchanged information. Nodding you stared him in the eyes. "Elrond, anything I should know about, or are things calm at the moment?" You questioned while finding a large stone to take a seat on.
Elrond gestured to one of his kin while looking at you. "A few orcs but they were dealt with quickly. Though Glorfindal is going to search for more of them in case they set up any ambushes, especially with the darkness that has encroached on these lands as of late." He said while looking at you.
Nodding you got comfortable. "So. What is your interest in my people's runes, Many of my elders have noted your eyes lingering on them. Why?" You asked staring at him closely your ax within reach should he try anything.
Elrond blinked as he leaned forward eagerly, the elf appearing almost giddy. "In all the Millenia of my years, I have seen many runes of your people, but in all that time there has only been one weapon I have seen such runes." You perked a brow at that, the elf now capturing your attention. "It was within a tome detailing the battle of Nírnaeth Arnoediad of the first age." The words of course meaning very little to you... Why was this reminding you of the time you'd tried to talk with Teclis? "Within this tome, was depicted a blade upon which sat runes that adorned its head. It is said that during the battle is was able to injure Glaurung 'The father of Wyrms', whose scales along were larger than entire houses" That... That caught your attention. "So I apologize..." Ancestors, even Teclis didn't do that. "If I caused your elders any discomfort, but surely you can understand why I would be interested. ...and if it's not too much to ask, could you tell me where they came from?." He said with a cough, the gleam in his eyes a familiar sight having had to endure the antics of loremasters and engineers eager to learn more.
You scratched your beard in thought as you processed the information before shrugging. "While I share kin with them, I am no runesmith. It was not my place, nor was I chosen as an apprentice, so I know little of their craft, but rest assured the knowledge of runes is no secret among my people." You chuckled pointing to some on your Az and armor. "Any Dawi can carve runes, talismanic as they are. But Powered runes are restricted solely to the Guild of Runesmiths." He looked pensively at you in thought, as you continued. "You would not happen to have the blade itself, a weapon from the golden age is a rare thing indeed." You got up and paced, wringing your wrists. "The art of runesmithing is a rather guarded art even among their guild and is something not even my clan know. Which is disappointing, as there's a fair few devices I'd like enruned." You looked longingly to the west where the clans cannon continued on its way back to the hold. "Though sadly it is not as common as it was in the ancestor days, and the prices demanded by guild members is exorbitant to say the least. Why the ones used by my clan were gifted to us by an apprentice of Thorek Ironbrow himself." Your voice was filled with pride as you spoke though a tone of sorrow seemed to resonate through you. "Sadly we paid for what we received, and while I'm sure they will serve my clan far longer than that of my life, I doubt they'll hold more than a flicker of power by the time my grandsons go grey." You look up to the concerned Elgi. "If you wish to know more, I would suggest searching out Snorri, he is our resident loremaster and bound to know more than I." You said with finality.
Elrond nodded as he seemed to back away from you a look of worry spread across his features. "I see, though I suppose it is best and I look forward to those discussions in the future. Though they will have to wait. We are not far from Fornost now and it has no doubt been taken despite Arassuil's best efforts. There may also be a chance that the slumbering weights that dwell there have awakened with his people's return." He said as he shifted from the friendly loremaster to a commander.
You let out a nod as you felt a fire in your belly rise. "I see, so the grobi have decided to work with the dead then. You will have to forgive me Lord Elron I have to let Agnar know so that he may prepare my kin for the coming fight." You said sharply much to the surprise of Elron who only seemed to nod.
Leaving behind the elgi, your hand spasmed as it went for your weapon. The thought of grobi and the dead working as one a worrying and strange occurrence. Hopefully, Agnar and his fellow Cult hood were up to the task to come. Still, you were not there yet and things needed to be handled before you could truely settle everything.
What do you do for the rest of the Trip towards Fornost
Talking with Elrond: (Choose 2)
-Set up a meeting for Trade once the hold is up and running
-Talk With Lord Elrond on the History of the World
-Talk With Lord Elrond on the current status of the area (Misty mountain and to the East)
-Talk With Lord Elrond about the history of your clan
-Talk With Lord Elrond about the Runic blades and other rare finds through history.
-Talk With Lord Elrond about your fellow kin in these lands
-Write-in
Talking with Arathorn I: (Choose 2)
-Set up a meeting for Trade once the hold is up and running
-Brooch the Topic of how and where you can find them and if they will remain near the hold
-Talk with the umgi about finding out what dwells near the hold. (Eriador Area Threats)
-Talk with the Arathorn about his people and why they do not settle
-Offer an alliance towards the Umgi
-Write-in
Dealing with your Kin: (Choose 1)
-Practice with the grumbling guard so you're better with your hammer
-Keep the peace between your kin and the Elgi
-Speak with your Friends. (Logan and Alric)
What will you do once you reach Fornost: There is bound to be a few holdout grobi and other threats that the elgi have yet to deal with. So having a plan before arriving is bound to get things going faster.
[] Lead the charge in clearing out any Threats (Take the Front lines once again no matter the Threat)
[] Focus on the grobi and urk. (Reactionary force against Angmar host)
[] Focus on the Undead if there are any (Reactionary force against the dead)(Gazul and his chants will aid you in This)
How will you reach the hold once all threats are dealt with.
[] Through Bree (Chance to buy stuff) (Chance of a Grudge if things go poorly) (Chance to meet a few of your kin.)
[] Through Hobbiton (Chance to buy some stuff and establish a trade deal which includes ale)
[] Through the Wilds (No Threats you go straight back to the hold with some Dunedain)
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