MiddleEarth: Eriador campaign

  MEE-S4E3: Researching Ancestry uncovers a Black-sheep in the Family June 6th, 2965 : The fellowship returned to Rivendell, armed with their report of Fornost and the ‘Green Company of Archers’ out of the Shire. ·          23 years since Bilbo returned from his quest. Now armed with a Hobbit Marching tune to add to his growing journal. ·          Axel received word that young Théoden of Rohan (now 17) is being groomed for leadership. While his sister , Théodwyn, just turned 2 . And that the ranger Thorongil ( Aragorn , aka Strider) completed his 8-year service to Lord Thengel of Rohan. The ranger now journeys south for service to Ecthelion II, in his 12 th year as Steward of Gondor. ·          Meanwhile, a raven brought news to Vogar that Bain, son of ‘King Bard the Bowman’ of Dale, has turned 40 and has proven himself of royal lineage.   Vogar  (Bill) Dwarf Warrior…  Shadow Weakness (Resentful) Zim  (Tony) Hobbit Treasure Hunter Ric

May 11 th , 2965 : Lorig moved amongst his companions tending wounds. Till Mud happened to notice the small face peering from the escape tunnel. That just as quickly withdrew from sight. Soon followed by the echoing noise of Orc voices. Vogar  (Bill) Dwarf Warrior…  Shadow Weakness (Resentful) Zim  (Tony) Hobbit Treasure Hunter Ricfried  (Brian) Woodsman Warden… absent Lorig  (Matt) Dwarf Scholar Mud  (Duane) Wood Elf Wanderer Axel  (Geoff) Rohanian Warrior Vogar stood ready to confront the eventual Orc swarm, when Mud announced, “Over here! There’s another passage beyond the Palantir room.” Zim took the lead as scout while Axel held onto Mud’s shoulder who guided him thru the darkened passages. The dwarves brought up the rear, pausing to listen to the progress of the Orcs, “Sounds like they’re delayed clearing that escape tunnel.” Single file down steps that opened unto natural caverns. Fe

Late 2964 thru late March, 2965 : Almost a year had passed since the fellowship last convened. Most had gone their separate ways for their own respite from the growing Shadow that had weakened their souls. But they had all agreed to re-unite in Rivendell to check upon the tunnel threat. Vogar  (Bill) Dwarf Warrior…  Shadow Weakness (Resentful) Zim  (Tony) Hobbit Treasure Hunter Ricfried  (Brian) Woodsman Warden… absent Lorig  (Matt) Dwarf Scholar Mud  (Duane) Wood Elf Wanderer Axel  (Geoff) Rohanian Warrior March 21, 2965 : Astronomers and scholars mark the Vernal equinox as when days and nights are of equal length. Farmers recognize it as the start of spring growing season. The Hidden Valley of Rivendell was a place of timeless peace. So it was quite surprising for the fellowship to hear raised voices coming from the Hall-of-Fire . “Though Elves may be wise, they do not know all that has ha