Index of Campaign 1

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Aldorn, Dorwinrim Human Bard

Andrahil, Dunedain Human Ranger

Bairagläth, Beorning Human Warrior

Baldôr, Dwarf Warrior

Fëalókë, Noldo Elf Warrior

Gavrad, Dunlending Human Animist

Lornath, Sindar Elf Scout

Olaf, Beorning Human Warrior

Pendergast the Purple, Human Wizard

Tippy Rumlover, Dwarf Unknown

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Young, enthusastic, full of life, and dedicated skirt-chaser, Aldorn is out to see the world, meet new friends, impress as many people as he can, and just maybe get lucky!

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Aside from dottering old Pendergast, Andrahil is the oldest and most experienced human in the party. He is closed about his background; when asked, he volunteers he is from the North, but adds nothing more. His motives are as much a mystery as his background. He has a dislike for the world in general, and expresses it often to as many people as offend him - which are many. But his intelligence and insight are valued by the party.

Andrahil's weapon of choice is a morningstar.

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Tall, solidly built, and stunningly handsome in his blonde hair and beard, Bairagläth joined the party shortly after Baldôr killed Tippy avenging his family's honour. He is searching the troll-shaws in the faint hope of finding his wife alive, for she was carried off by Uruks in a raid on their farm.

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Young for a Dwarf, Baldôr is out to avenge his family honour. His father Balric had joined up with a Man, who had filled the old Dwarf's head with tales of a rich silver mine in the north reaches of the Misty Mountains, and was never seen again. Balric had taken with him a hundred gold ("for supplies," was the Man's reason for needing the money.)

Now Baldôr is searching over Middle-Earth for a Man named Druce, who has a scar over his right eye. He also carries a map, a copy of the one the Man had given his father, that purports to show the approximate location of the mine.

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From the most noble race of Elves, Fëalókë is out to purge as much of the evil from Middle-Earth as he can. Often haughty and arrogant, especially when dealing with Men, he nonetheless posesses a tremendous range of skills and talents that make him an invaluable member of the party. In fighting, strategy, and casting spells, few among the party are his equal.

Other members of the party often refer to him as "Fëalókë the Wonder-Elf."

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Outcast both in his own land and abroad, Gavrad is truly alone in the world. His closest companion is a pet lynx (wildcat) named Kyrna. Gavrad is a Dunlending, a race of men scorned throughout much of Middle-Earth. Add to this his own brooding and sour nature (rare for a Dunlending), it is surprising the other members of the party tolerate him at all. But he is not useless: his skills as a healer have been useful on many occasions.

Gavrad carries with him an amulet that lets him cast a spell to summon a small animal once a day, and a set of four oghum stones for warding off evil spirits.

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Like much of his race, Lornath is a happy-go-lucky Elf. He came from Mirkwood looking for adventure, and adventure he has found. Very young for an Elf, and from a shelterd background, Lornath constantly exasperates the rest of the party with his silly suggestions and absurd ideas. If he lives long enough to actually grow up, he may become a useful scout.

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Big and strong as a bull, but not quite as smart as one, Olaf is the person the party puts in front when the fights break out. At all other times they keep a watchful eye on him, often as not thankful that his pet dog keeps him more or less in line. More a man of action than speech, Olaf rarely uses complete or coherent sentences. When he does talk, he often wonders about the mystical powers he believes have been bestowed the iron tent pegs he carries.

Olaf's weapons of choice are a large battle-hammer and a large battle-axe.

Olaf's dog was killed by a warg on day 29 of the campaign. Olaf was killed by an Orc arrow on day 39 of the campaign.

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Old, a bit feeble, and almost blind, Pendergast embarked late on his career as a Wizard and Alchemist. He looks like a wizard: long white beard, white hair scrambling to escape from under his large pointed hat. But he is no Gandalf. He experiments with chemicals and compounds, ever looking for things that go bang. He wanders along with the party in hopes of finding new and exotic ingredients for his experiments.

In battle, Pendergast prefers to cast spells, but he also carries a bow and arrow.

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Aside from his name, Tippy does not really know who he is. He was found in the deeps of Moria suffering from deep amnesia. Around his neck he wears a slate that reads, "I have been sober for *** days," which he carefully updates every day. A bit of a poet, he amuses himself by writing rhymes that insult pompous Elves.

Tippy was killed by Baldôr on day 58 of the campaign.

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Day 1 Tuesday Angrenost.

Party came together and made plans to go into the mountains with Pendergast

Day 2 Wednesday Into the mountains.

Camped overnight, fought a large wolf.

Day 3 Thursday Higher into the mountains.

Saw merchants, crossed the river, camped at the base of a tunnel.

Day 4 Friday Orc hold.

Investigated altar. Ambushed Orc patrol (4 orcs killed.) Battle at the forge (11 Orcs killed.) Found an opal, spell scroll (10th level organ repair,) and a war hammer.

Day 5 Saturday Higher into the mountains.

Foraged for herbs and found (among other things) hoak-foer. Saw 25' tall statue. Battle at the cabin (8 orcs killed.)

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Day 6 Sunday To Angrenost.

Food low, so party turned back. Overnight at the orc-hold.

Day 7 Monday To Angrenost.

Fight with the bandits (7 bandits killed.) Olaf injured. Found troll tracks.

Day 8 Tuesday Angrenost.

Put Olaf to bed to recuperate.

Day 9 Wednesday Angrenost.

Sold hoak-foer to herbalist for 385 g.p. and outfitted party with horses.

Day 10 Thursday Angrenost.

Stayed in town for Olaf's convalescense.

Day 11 Friday Angrenost.

Stayed in town for Olaf's convalescense.

Day 12 Saturday Angrenost.

Stayed in town for Olaf's convalescense.

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Day 13 Sunday Angrenost.

Stayed in town for Olaf's convalescense.

Day 14 Monday Troll hunting.

Battle with the trolls (2 trolls killed.) Explored troll-hold: found red velvet cloak, blue gem, and X2 channelling multiplier staff. Rescued Angus.

Day 15 Tuesday To Angrenost.

Met patrol. Did not get to town before nightfall.

Day 16 Wednesday Angrenost.

Showed troll heads to town guard. Met Governor.

Day 17 Thursday Angrenost.

Commissioned by the Governor to find Angus. Exploded stink-bomb at Pendergast's house. Fight at the wild boar inn (1 loser killed.) Found Angus.

Day 18 Friday To Dunlostír.

Escorting and protecting some merchants. Met some hobbits. Night quiet.

Day 19 Saturday To Dunlostír.

Climbed plateau. Battle with orc patrol (9 Orcs killed.)

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Day 20 Sunday To Dunlostír.

Travel uneventful. Met a ghost during the night.

Day 21 Monday Dunlostír.

Aldorn looked for love but had no luck. Fëalókë met lieutenant and learned about the altar at the barrow.

Day 22 Tuesday To the Barrow.

overnight interrupted by animals.

Day 23 Wednesday The Barrow.

Met the Guardians and explored the barrow; found dagger, +1 channelling brooch, and signet ring. Ghost scared Gavrad. Conferred with Ghost that night.

Day 24 Thursday The Barrow.

Determined the nature of Gavrad's ogum-stones. Defaced altar, cremated king, spread out the treasure. Took 80 ancient silver coins. Conferred with Ghost again.

Day 25 Friday Return to Dunlostír.

Olaf challenged bar patrons to arm wrestling contest.

Day 26 Saturday Dunlostír.

Olaf lost town-wide arm wrestling contest. Learned about an orc-hold to the north of town.

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Day 27 Sunday To Orc-hold.

Travelled north toward an orc-hold.

Day 28 Monday To Orc-hold.

1st battle at the halfway barn (9 Orcs killed.) Found chain mail; given to Olaf. Saw broken wagon and some dead people. Overnight on the river bank; all quiet.

Day 29 Tuesday To Orc-hold.

2nd battle at the halfway barn (5 Orcs killed.) Found and destroyed shade helm. 3rd battle at the halfway barn (4 Orcs, 4 wargs killed; Olaf's dog killed by warg.)

Day 30 Wednesday To Orc-hold.

(4th Orc found and killed.) Travelled north again. Foraged for herbs. Saw great eagle at night.

Day 31 Thursday Orc-hold.

The battle at the northern Orc-hold (approx 8 Orcs and 4 wargs killed.) Found two +5 swords.

Day 32 Friday Orc-Hold.

Found +5 sword (Icetongue) and Helm of Domination. Destroyed the helm. Started back south.

Day 33 Saturday Dunlostír.

Buying supplies, selling some extra goods. Aldorn told the story of the fight with the trolls, with special effects by Pendergast.

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Day 34 Sunday To Angrenost.

Travel uneventful. Fought Troll (1 Troll killed.)

Day 35 Monday To Angrenost: side trip to troll-hold.

Fought Trolls (3 Trolls killed.) Found powerful Gem. Decided to take the Gem to Lórien.

Day 36 Tuesday Angrenost.

Burned red velvet cloak. Olaf ordered a set of good armour.

Day 37 Wednesday Angrenost.

Consulted with Governor about the gem, who in turn consulted with Minas Tirith. Governor urged the party to start out for Lórien as soon as possible.

Day 38 Thursday Angrenost.

Waited the day in Angrenost for the armourer to prepare Olaf's plate mail.

Day 39 Friday To Lórien: Over the pass.

Found Orc-hold. The Long Ride. Ambush on the Hill-Top (12 Orcs killed.) Beath of Olaf.

Day 40 Saturday To Lórien: Fangorn forest.

Gavrad talked with tree. Fought orc patrol (6 orcs killed.) Baldôr joins the party.

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Day 41 Sunday To Lórien: Fangorn forest.

Met Calenardon patrol and the old man of the forest. Fëalókë talked to a tree.

Day 42 Monday To Lórien: Fangorn forest.

Met Treebeard, who urged the party on to Lórien with all possible speed.

Day 43 Tuesday To Lórien: Fangorn forest.

Reached the banks of the River Limlight.

Day 44 Wednesday To Lórien: North of Fanghorn.

Forded Limlight and travelled north all day. Spent night on the plain.

Day 45 Thursday To Lórien: Across the plain.

Spent the night on the plain. Met Elven scouts.

Day 46 Friday Lórien.

Headed east along the River Celebrant. Spent night in the forest south of the River. Met Narwin. Gavrad cast dream spell about the Gem.

Day 47 Saturday Lórien.

Met Galadriel; learned the nature of the Gem. Started journey to Moria. Battle in the forest (5 Men killed.)

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Day 48 Sunday To Moria: South of Lórien.

Fight at the Cleft (9 Orcs killed.)

Day 49 Monday To Moria: The foothills of the Misty Mountains.

Ambush at the Elven Fort (4 Men killed, 4 taken prisioner by the Elves.)

Day 50 Tuesday To Moria: In the Misty Mountains.

Met Tippy Rumlover.

Day 51 Wednesday To Moria: In the Misty Mountains.

Debated how to get two Elves and four Men into the Dwarven kingdom.

Day 52 Thursday Moria.

Met Dwarven Patrol. Entered Moria with no problems.

Day 53 Friday Moria.

Baldôr replaced his shield. Pendergast investigated the nature of the mysterious Dunlostír substance. Departed that afternoon.

Day 54 Saturday Moria: To the West Gate.

Travelled all day. Pendergast built a new sunburst.

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Day 55 Sunday Moria: To the West Gate.

Reached the gate and stayed there overnight. Purchased extra rations.

Day 56 Monday To Rivendell: North of Dunland.

Met old lady who lived by hersellf in an untamed land.

Day 57 Tuesday To Rivendell: The Priest, some Trolls, and a bear.

Battle at the Bridge (10 wargs killed.) Met priest and reset standing stone. Battle with the Trolls (3 trolls killed.)

Day 58 Wednesday To Rivendell: Two Troll-holds and the Witch-King.

Death of Tippy Rumlover. Battle at the Troll-Cave(15 Orcs killed.)

Day 59 Thursday To Rivendell: Stopover in a small farming town.

Warned residents of the farming town of danger from trolls.

Day 60 Friday To Rivendell: Stopover in a small farming town.

Scouted for Trolls. Battle with five Trolls (5 trolls killed.)

Day 61 Saturday To Rivendell: Stopover in a small farming town.

Rested in the town for the day. Bairagläth joins the party.

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Day 62 Sunday To Rivendell: Heading north.

Found the tomb of a Lord and Lady of Ost-In-Edhil.

Day 63 Monday To Rivendell: Heading north.

Battle in an abandoned mine (3 skeletons killed.)

Day 64 Tuesday To Rivendell: Heading north.

Encounter with a malicious man. Battle at the Great East Road. Aldorn killed. (10 Orcs killed)

Day 65 Wednesday Rivendell: The End of the Adventure.

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