Datain says, "Who is going to start?" Datain looks at you innocently You say, "I will, I'm getting spammed by the channels." ***** Erebor Time + Weather Service ****************************************** ** Real time is: Wed Aug 04 10:06:53 1999, GMT -8 ** Elendor time is: Late Afternoon (about 5 PM ) on Mersday, 21 January 3018. In the Winter sky, Tonight the moon will be last quarter. ****************************************** Erebor Time + Weather Service ***** Erebor ZMO: Khala < OOC Erebor > has disconnected in Khala's Little Nook < The Lonely Mountain > [+COM] You are now set comhaven. Datain says, "i left them" Gumbart did the same, just now. Datain says, "they are giving me a headache today" You say, "Do you want to RP guards or should I pose my arrival in the camp?" Datain says, "say again?" You say, "My pose includes some talk with the sentries guarding the camp, should I assume that they lead me to the camp or do you want to pose for the guards." Datain says, "just assume that they lead you in" Datain can just barely do for him self much less guards too As the sun approaches the western horizon, a lonely dwarf approaches the crossroads from the east. He is riding a pony and leading three other ponies behind him. As he espies the dwarven camp, he stops his mount and takes a look around. He then continues riding towards the next guard on the trail to Emyn-Engrin and greets him. After a short exchange, the guard waves Gumbart on. Slowly, Gumbart approaches Arwin's camp. He dismounts at the edge of the camp and unloads his ponies. Then he looks around, searching for some known faces among the crowd. As he sees Datain, a grin creeps across his face, "Hello there, young dwarf and well met! I am Gumbart, at your service; I've met you in Market Square, Emyn-Engrin." You say, "That was long; further poses will be shorter, I promise! ;)" Datain says, "long is fine with me" Datain says, "are we logging this" Smoke pours from Mt. Doom as the Dark One's evil sorcery lags the game. The smoke clears as good triumphs and the database saves. You say, "I am logging this, but I won't edit it. I need a log showing unedited RP, hehe." Datain says, "We've met you say? Well I mean no disrespect but I remember it not for I was probably full of spirits that day and maybe something else," spouts Datain as he flashes a grin to invite the lonely dwarf. "Let me introduce myself formally, I am Datain son of Burukal. I appoligise for my behavior at the market for I know it couldn't have been good." Datain says, "used the wrong pose command" Datain's age: BORN [#6463v]: December 29 2934 Arwin has connected. Gumbart grins, "No harm done, Datain, son of Burukal. It was quite entertaining, anyway. It was the day I heard from Brican about this expedition by Master Arwin. Are you associated with Master Arwin? I'd like to see him if he is available. If possible I'd like to spend the night here, among my cousins, instead of travelling on on my own." You say, "What a coincidence, Arwin! :]" Datain says, "hi arwin" Arwin says, "Hi ho... I thought you weren't coming :)" You say, "You guys passed me!" Arwin says, "Oh :)" You say, "Want to read the 2-3 poses up to this moment, assuming you want to RP?" Arwin says, "Well, don't let me interrupt... sorry, I can't RP now, lunch is about over. I just needed to get some information, dbrefs and stuff. You be around tonight?" You say, "2 hours at most, I'm in UTC+1, remember?" Datain says, "isnt that strang on the same caravan but never him ICly" Arwin says, "Darn." Arwin says, "Well, my boss is back in the office now, so I'd better get my stuff that I need." Gumbart nods sadly. Arwin passes west through the early evening, . Arwin has left. You say, "We'll make up an excuse for his unwillingness to meet me... :)" "Well i haven't seen him around lately. He is a tough one to see, especially when you need to," Datain speaks from expirence, "but I am sure you can stay here for the night anyway. That is if you dont mind being with a youngin like me." Datain says, "will that work" Datain looks at you. ***** Erebor Time + Weather Service ****************************************** ** Real time is: Wed Aug 04 10:37:04 1999, GMT -8 ** Elendor time is: Early Evening (about 6 PM (early dinner) ) on Mersday, 21 January 3018. In the Winter sky, The fading light of the day casts the sky in a deep azure wherein ye can espy the last quarter moon riding low in the sky. ****************************************** Erebor Time + Weather Service ***** Gumbart grins, "Ah, that will do fine. I'll just keep outside the camp. I have my own provisions, anyway. Will you join me for dinner later tonight?" Erebor ZMO: Ordin < OOC Erebor > has disconnected in Barracks < The Lonely Mountain > "As long as I am welcome I will join." Then Datain looks around and leans in to say, "I dont exactly feel confortable here, there is something strange about this caravan." Datain says, "i forgot to tell you that this caravan has no guards" You say, "Ok, we'll assume that some of the merchants will stand guard, anyway, right?" You say, "Is the camp very small?" Datain says, "oh yeah of course" Datain says, "yep" Datain says, "did you know we had the easterling" Gumbart pauses to look at the scene again. He scans the camp, the few guards in the evening light staring out to espy any movement, the camp fire being lit, the tents. Gumbart says, "I don't see anything peculiar, cousin. Do you expect dangers ahead on this road?" He smirks, "Maybe it is I who should move away? No, I am just joking, the more dwarves we are, the safer we will be, I believe." You say, "Bofa's prisoner?" Datain says, "yeah" You say, "I know about her existence IC, nothing more." Announcement: Ulmo has changed the poll to: Lets change to a Flash Gordon MUSH! Across Middle-earth, Gandalf shouts, "Ok with me. I'll start redescing." Across Middle-earth, Dunhere shouts, "Flash! oh oh oh .... saviour of the universe...." Datain scans the scene only to see that the camp its self looks normal, "Ah yes looks normal to the unknowing eye, but I ask ye, is it normal to have a camp without any trained guards this close to an area of conflict? And furthermore, wouldn't one expect to see the organizer of the camp here some time?" Datain says, "alright lets get to so wierd stuff" The sun dips below the seemingly endless expanse of barreness to your west... Now only the stars and the dim moonlight show the way. Gumbart nods, considering. "It seems unusually quiet, that is true. Are you free to talk about it? You seem to know more than I do." He builds a fire and gets some of his supplies from his bags. After a few minutes he has a small stew cooking. You say, "Sorry, OTP *sniff*" You say, "I want to hear the wierd stuff!!! :)" Datain says, "OTP?" You say, "on the phone..." Datain says, "oh its cool" "Unusually quiet is not the word for it, I would say stupid," Datain puts it bluntly. "Were you aware that Engrin has an esterling prisner from the south, the very lands that we are in conflict with." Datain says, "we're getting there" Gumbart nods, suddenly very serious, "Ah. I see were we are getting to. Yes, I was in fact aware of a prisoner. I heard about her on the trip and later in Emyn-Engrin, too. I never knew what happened to her. Do you recall Bofa?" He laughs, "I am sure you do. Anyway, Bofa was to question the prisoner, it seems. I didn't like this at all, but what can I do." and shrugs. "As to this solitary camp, perhaps Master Arwin thought it wise to travel light and swift? I cannot read minds, but when I left, Master Arwin was still in Emyn-Engrin. Therefore you have travelled far and fast!" "Yes indeed we have traveled swiftly, which may accout for keeping the camp small, but even though I never saw the easterling in the pits, I am sure that I saw her here in this camp over there in that wagon," Datain points to one of the wagons and stares at it for a while. Then after a few brief seconds of staring, Datain open his mouth to speak but changes his mind and closes it quickly, and turn to stir the stew that is cooking on the open flame. Datain says, "ewwwwww creepy" Gumbart gets two wooden bowls and spoons from his bags and sits on a log across the fire. He fills the bowls and hands a spoon and the filled bowl to Datain. Then, looking around for any listeners, he says, "Hm, you weren't on the trip to Buhr Mahrling, were you? Well, on our way back, I overheard a discussion between Master Nori and a stranger from the east. He claimed to have prevented an assassination attempt on an Easterling chieftain. He talked about war amongst the Easterlings. I am sure that the Eye will watch this closely. And therefore we will have to keep an eye on it, too. There is another piece in that puzzle: Do you remember Kang, a Ravenfeather Scout? He is in the dungeon cells of Emyn-Engrin, too. Bofa put him there by orders of Bolindar. It seems that he ignored some orders; I seem to recall that he, too, was involved with this prisoner." You say, "I am liking this very much!!! :)" Datain says, "I do remember seeing an incident between Bolindar and some Ravenfether scout that I knew not on two occasions, the second was when the scout was escorted to jail by Bofa." Datain chuckles, "I heard he tried to run, and right into Bifur. But back to the business at hand, after the festival in Dale I believe we are going to Buhr Mahrling to deliver the easlerling, I say we just kill her here and be done with it though."" Datain says, "i think i got lost in that one, had two phone calls in there" Datain says, "a long one eh?" Gumbart ponders this for some time. Then he says, "I'm not sure about this Easterling. What is Arvin planning? Is he going to get involved in their petty little war off in the east? I am not sure what to think myself. On the one hand, we must protect ourselves against the Dark Lord, but on the other hand, there is no use in dwarven blood flowing for Easterlings." Announcement: Imrahil has changed the poll to: Mablung Dances A Mean Tango You say, "Not really :( Other people bothering me... Let me add to this one!" Datain says, "ko" Gumbart adds, "I wonder wether a war in the east will be good or bad for business..." You say, "I thought a lot about this one... Heh." Erebor ZMO: Khala < OOC Erebor > has connected in Khala's Little Nook < The Lonely Mountain > Datain says, "east and all this time i thought it was in the south" Gumbart grins, "I'll look it up." Datain says, "we are just at war all around hehe" "Unfortunatly, I know nothing of Arwins plans or if the war is going to escalate, but I know I want nothing of it. As for business, a war is always good fo a good salesman but only a traitor would sale to the humans that want all they can get of our weapons. Datain says, "whew i need to practice at this more :)" Gumbart nods, "That's a good reason for going west, actually. Do our cousins back in Emyn-Engrin know about Arwin and the prisoner? I would think that Bofa would never let a merchant, and be he rich and powerfull, bring a prisoner along without any guards at all. He is putting himself -- and you -- at considerable risk, it seems. As soon as you get back into Easterling country you will have to move swiftly and hide better than you have here. I was able to spot the camp from miles away." You say, "Heh, MUSHing improves my English, this is hard work, I claim. :)" ***** Erebor Time + Weather Service ****************************************** ** Real time is: Wed Aug 04 12:04:56 1999, GMT -8 ** Elendor time is: Nighttime (about 11 PM (time for a late night snack) ) on Mersday, 21 January 3018. In the Winter sky, The last quarter moon rides among the stars like a shimmering ship. ****************************************** Erebor Time + Weather Service ***** Erebor ZMO: Khala < OOC Erebor > has connected in Khala's Little Nook < The Lonely Mountain > [+COM] You are no longer set comhaven. Kang pumbles Ahira! Khala smiles and hugs, "I missed the whole thing..so I know nothing ;p" Tardis says, "Hi Gumbart! :)" Ahira wonders what being pumbled is. Kang says, "Getting a beaten" Tivadar waves to gumbart and anyone else that wants to be waved to. Ahira says, "Oohhhh, is that similiar to being pummeled?" Gumbart crawls back into the public channel for some spam, "This haven thing is really quiet!" Tardis smiles, "I got waved at." *faint* Kang nods Kang says, "HEY! i go to public education schools! don't make fun of me!" Ahira says, "Funny.. I can't seem tofind ithere in my dictionary.." Ahira goes to public school too. Randel had a short outburst of spam earlier on, but the Evil hobbits killed it. Khala says, "Hey I taught in public schools for years. Nothing wrong with them" Kang says, "I am in a trade school though" Ahira nopes. You're jez dumb, Kang. Kang says, "we don't learn academics and junk" Erebor ZMO: Jorin < OOC Erebor > has connected in Erebor Raven Shelter < Near The Mountain > Maernus laughs. Tardis turns up his MettalicA and yells at the top of his lungs, "IS THIS LOUD ENOUGH FOR YA!?!" Ahira says, "Yeah, who wants to know howto spell anyway? *ducks*" Khala says, "Yo J!!" Tivadar says, "could be louder" Jorin lags badly, "Heya K! Hey everyone Khala smiles and hugs Maernus didn't hear anything! :) Tardis shhh Jorin grins, "I'm at home today, not feeling well..." :) Tardis wants to play wack-a-mole. :) Gumbart pokes his head out of +com/haven, decides he can't work, RP and have a channel-live, and crawls back into +com/haven... Khala hopes you feel better, "You needed R&R today huh?" Jorin says, "Guess so, thanks :)" Randel says, ",pub how 'bout whack-a-dimple instead?" Khala is thinking about taking some time herself. Gumbart waves to all the spammers on the public channel and crawls back into +com/haven for some RP... Randel says, "pleh" Khala lags now too Looking around to make sure no one is watching still, Datain eases when seeing no one. "I would hope no one at home would sent us to die, for if there is not a clear plan and back-up comming late that is just what is going to happen. Almost makes one want to drink." Datain streches and yawns to get the jitters out of him, and continues, "Let us turn the subject from this to something more... practical. We are having a meeting comming up, maybe it'll explain all this and a whole lot more. Will you be here to meet with us?" Jorin quotes silly commercials, "I think I need a vacation" [+COM] You are now set comhaven. As the two dwarves finish their dinner, the silence of the night decends upon the camp. The fire is doused, the pots and bowls ready for some early-morning dish-washing. Gumbart looks into the glowing embers and says, "It depends, when will that meeting be held? Here in the camp or in Dale, somewhere off the festival? I would certainly like to know what is being played behind our backs, but I'm not sure I want to be dragged into this." Smoke pours from Mt. Doom as the Dark One's evil sorcery lags the game. The smoke clears as good triumphs and the database saves. "Tomorrow morining before we leave out for Dale. As far as you not wanting to get involved that is all your choice and yours alone," Datain glares into the darkness. Then jumping at the sound of and owl, he admits, "This is my first trip out of Engrin." Gumbart smiles, "Don't worry, Datain, son of Burukal. I have travelled the face of Rhovannion for nearly two centuries. I assure you, it is not more dangerous than it has been in the past. If we are cautious, nothing shall happen to us. As to Master Arwin, I hope he is not foolish. Keep your own eyes open and be ready to face whatever is coming your way." After a short pause, he adds, "Involvement is a tricky thing, both to be desired and to be feared. With involvement come commitments, fear of losses, reduction of freedom, but also information, the critical edge when things start shaking loose. I shall be prepared to grab any advantages that offer themselves to me. Tell me more about the prisoner, then. I see that there are still things to be learned, on this quiet winter night." ***** Erebor Time + Weather Service ****************************************** ** Real time is: Wed Aug 04 12:34:17 1999, GMT -8 ** Elendor time is: Midnight (about Time for a Midnight snack ) on Mersday, 21 January 3018. In the Winter sky, The last quarter moon rides through the stars fair unto an iridescent ship. ****************************************** Erebor Time + Weather Service ***** Datain says, "i thought i told you all i knew about qara" You say, "You don't know what she said to Bofa or to Arwin? Rumours? You call her Quara -- I didn't even know her name. If you'll just tell me that, that'll be enough. I won't believe it ICly, of course... :D" You say, "OTOH, it is getting late (IC Midnight), so we might as well end it here and go to sleep... :D" Announcement: Dunhere has changed the poll to: New: Fermented fish mcmuffin "I could stay up all night and talk to you about this, but you my old friend i am sure are ready for some rest. In the morn our Questions will be answered I am sure of it. As for the prisoner all I have failed to mention is her name, Qara, other than that i can tell you no more aside rumors," Datain stands and stretches from the position he has been in for a while. Datain says, "haha old man you are feeble" Erebor ZMO: Belin < IC Erebor > has connected in Dust carrying Belin < Celebannon > Gumbart grins and gets up, pressing his back, "Aye my friend, you are right. It is late and we should rest. Tomorrow will be another day. May Aule guard your sleep." He kicks some dirt into the remaining embers and gets ready to spread his gear close to his ponies. You say, "rubbing his back?" You say, "Anyway, the RP was fantastic, thank you very much!" Datain says, "i need to leave still right" You say, "Huh, say again?" Datain says, "i need to make an exit pose dont i" You say, "Yes. :)" Datain says, "here gose" Datain says, "Datain leaves hehe" You say, "Haha!" Announcement: Gandalf has changed the poll to: Cold Cereal Just Not As Good W/Beer. Realizing that Gumbart has shewed him off, Datain looks arounr one more time and bows to the aged dwarf. "Indeed tomorrow is a new day and an interesting one before it starts. I hope to see you again and in one piece." With that Datain makes his way to a sleeping bag already set out for him and takes to rest quite quickly. Erebor ZMO: Toran < OOC Erebor > has connected in Barracks < The Lonely Mountain > Datain says, "dom dom dom (sinical music)" Datain says, "hehe" Datain says, "i think that was the best Rp i have ever been involved in" Datain says, "i never have poses that long either" You say, "Same here, usually I prefer shorter poses because not much else happens. I guess that's because we were only two instead of more. Anyway, thanks again. I'll go out of +com/haven now and spam the hell out of the other people, hehe!" [+COM] You are no longer set comhaven.