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Introduction
Rumors of Mirkwood is a roleplaying event on Landroval server on November 21st at Imlad Gelair, the Elves of Rivendell reputation area.
Premise
The new expansion Siege of Mirkwood will be changing the game world in a number of ways. Chief among them is that we will be questing into Southern Mirkwood. This event is an in-character council to discuss the troubling news from Mirkwood. In the books and the Movies, there was a Council of Elrond, where the fate of the One Ring was decided. This is a similar event.
Where and When
November 21st, Imlad Gelair, Time TBD
Who will be there
- The Lonely Mountain Band
- Tirn en Taur
- The Mithril Guard
- The Oathsworn
- Seven Stars
- Glory of the Longbeards
How to Prepare
Decide what brings your character. Do you have some news from Mirkwood? Do you bring warning of a danger? Or have you some council to advise? Or perhaps you seek some question that the council may address?
What to expect
This is a council type RP event. It is held in the Gazebo in Imlad Gelair. Harperella will address the council, and then members may take turns speaking. You may address the council from the center of the circle. When someone is in the center, you may respond to their speech, but do not derail the topic until they have had their say. Individuals or delegations may each take the center until each who wishes to speak has spoken once. At this point, we will put up and actions for debate and finally make decisions as a council.
There was a Council of Esteldin held about a year ago. You can see it in pictures here:
What you get out of it
If you are looking for a device to tie your own storyline or that of your kin to Siege of Mirkwood, this is it!
Known Plot threads
- Harperiel, an Elf of Nan Elmoth dwelt in Mirkwood for a time. She finally left with the coming of the White Council, for their light exposed the rotten heart of the wood and she could not bear the shadows after that. Tales from the Wood
- Harperella, unacknowledged scion of King Brand of Dale, has braved spiders and worse to find her way to the Dunedain of the north. She has braved her way across Mirkwood 3 times now and has gained the enmity of the spiders there. Read about it here: Harperella's Harrowing Tales
- The Dwarves of Landroval are on the trail of a stolen relic from the Lonely Mountain. All clues lead us to believe that one of the Dark Riders who dwell in Dol Guldur plans to pervert it to suit some nefarious plan of their’s. The Mithril Guard has been dispatched, amongst others, to stop this plot. We will send a representative to your council. Just tell us when; and send a guide so we’re not used as target pin cushion by the Elves; we’ll do our best to be there.
- Astleigh of The Lonely Mountain Band is officially appointed bard, appointed to observe and compose an epic ditty from whatever may come to pass.
- The Tirn en Taur is the last elven company from the original battle against the Necromancer (Sauron). They have been sent to Lorien to aid the Galdrhim in the assault on Southern Mirkwood.
- Panhil son of Panhalg Lieutenant First class of the Estelldin rangers ventured into mirkwood returning with grave news he was asked to attend the Council in Imlad Gelair to reveal what he saw.
- Javelarry, a Postman from Hobbiton, will be trying to stay out of the way and sketching some pictures for a set of commemorative stamps.
- Glorenthir will be in attendance at this evening's council, representing the Elven Diplomatic Corps. Though diplomacy with the creatures of Mirkwood seems unlikely, we would still like to have a member in attendance.
