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"That sounds like a good plan Galadhon. Rest and then find the small folk." Mar follows along to see if a better place to camp can be found.

"That's a beautiful piece of jewelry." Mar holds up her torch and looks around. "Do we want to rest here tonight or move somewhere else to camp?"

Mar attacks with her Long Handled Axe one handed. "Your undeath ends tonight creature."

Attack: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2, 4, 5) + (9) = 20
Open Stance Axe Damage One Handed 5, Injury 18

I understand about life getting in the way. I hope the job hunts goes well, and a quick recovery for your mother.

Battle: 1d12 ⇒ 10

Mar axe in one hand and torch in the other takes up an open stance,
and swings at the wight. "That creature is certainty frightful, but no match for us."

Axe: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (3, 5, 6) + (6) = 20
Open Stance
Axe Damage 5, Injury 18/20

"The Dead you say. Like what we encountered before? Are you positive it will appear in the ring? Do you want us to wait inside the ring with the creature or wait until it appears and leap in before the oil is lit?" Mar makes sure her shield is strapped to her back and takes the torch.

Lore: 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (3) + (4) = 7
Do they look Dwarven?

"These ruins are all over the mountains. Hopefully we can find the missing company soon."

Mar looks disgusted at at the behavior of the man, but tries to hide it. She hands over some of her supper to him. "What brings you to these parts sir? Are you traveling alone?"

Courtesy: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (6, 5, 3) + (7) = 21
I think it makes sense.

Bonus Die: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Just enough to get 14.

I had a successful lore role. Can I use it?

Fatigue: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2, 6, 4) + (1) = 13 Can I use Mountaineer to succeed at this check?

Travel/Guide: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) + (9) = 15

Mar leads the group out of the Inn the next morning. "My family travels these roads and paths regularly." She leads the group through the pre-determined path. Her steps get lighter as they near the mountains.

Mar laughs at the hobbit and the man. Everyone knows hobbits can eat their weight every day. I don't know where they put it.

"I might be able to assist with partners in trade Dody. My family are usually traveling merchants, and trade is in our blood. After we find your brother we should speak." Mar stays and drinks a couple more ales as she chats with Dody.

Lore: 1d6 + 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (2) + (8) + 5 = 15
I'm still confused on the advancement points. I thought you had to get a six on the skill die to earn one.

"We are honored to search for your brother. We'll do our best to return him and your goods safely. What type of ruins? Are the dwarven perhaps?"

Courtesty: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (4, 6, 1) + (6) = 17
Success and an AP

Insight: 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (1) + (7) = 8

This is the first time I want to use a trait. Mountaineer. I would like to discuss the High Pass, and where he might have done off the trail. If applicable does that give me a bonus die? I'm thinking of using the travel skill.

If you need replacement players. I think you know where to find a couple.

Ah. It would depend on days and times, but sounds like fun.

Is it on PbP or Roll20?

That's so funny Brandy. I really want to try Emerald Spire, but I don't have the home game group to try it.

I don't mind. The only issue is Roll20 doesn't work well with phones so people might need to be able to move other people. We might want the ability to move everyone's token just in case someone can't do it themselves. I have an account already, and have used it for a couple of play by posts.

"Do you think you will be going back to the Lonely Mountain soon? We came from there a few months ago, in company of Balin. We invited the Beornings and Eagles to a meeting of the Five Armies in the fall." she continues to eat and drink in the company of her fellow dwarves until late into the evening.

Once finished with the meal and the visit she joins her fellows in speaking to Dody. "I gather you have a tail to tell that should only be told once?"

Insight: 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2) + (2) = 4

Mar is equally stumped by the riddle. "I should know this one I'm sure."

Insight: 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (3) + (3) = 6

Mar stays seated with the dwarves drinking and telling tales. After a bit she mentions, "A Woodsman friend Bregdan mentioned some dwarven travelers who had found a former outpost of our people in a place called North Downs. Are you those travelers? I'd like to hear more of this outpost. I long to see the old places of the dwarves."

Mar joins Anariel as he speaks with the dwarves. "Good day kinsmen. How are the food and drink here at the Inn? Are your travels treating you well? We've just traveled from the home of the Woodsmen. I find them to be fine companions, and good fellows."

Courtesy: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (5, 3, 5) + (5) = 18

"Yes I've heard tell of the Inn. Bregdan mentioned it. He also mentioned that some fellow dwarves were headed in that direction. They may have information on a lost dwarven town. I'd like to seek them out and see what they have to say. Who knows what may be found in that outpost. We should send messages to our Fellows to meet us here so we can travel together to the Inn." She begins to examine and pack her belongings.

"Congratulations on your increased status with your people."

Did I get a title?

Maybe. It's got some cool cosmetics and an awesome dragon horse this year. The scavenger hunt may be a too high level, but you can do the usual Anniversary stuff like the envelopes, firework, and delivery quests. You can also knock someone into next week at the Beer Brawl in Thorin's Gate.

For those of you who have played LOTRO in the past, the 10th Anniversary event is going on. I've played for six of the 10. I'm having a blast riding through Bree, and the Shire. This game is still one of the most beautiful I've played.

Edit: If you are playing on Landroval or want to play. (It's free to play, and really helped Middle Earth come alive for me.) Friend Alinniel. :)

We're still waiting on Hanar's adventure phase choices aren't we? I don't want to send the message to the fellowship if not everyone is done with their adventure phase.

LM: Do we have time to investigate the inn before the Gathering of the Five Armies? I assume we're invited to that.

Edit: I can see the adventure hook hanging before us, but I want to make sure we aren't going to be late for our very important date. :)

Craft: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (4, 2, 6) + (9) = 21

Title sounds interesting. Let's go with title.

I'd like to hunt with the Woodsmen. I pulled that from your list. I don't have the book. I don't know what that involves.

"I will be honored to spend the season waiting for the Gathering with your people Shepherd. It's a long journey to my home in the Grey Mountains. Perhaps I can create some trade between our peoples while I spend time with your people." Mar laughs. "If nothing else, I can help sharpen your swords better." She travels to the Hall with The Shepherd.

I think I have it.

Experience Spent:
6 Raise Valour to 3. Gain Fell Handed Mastry
6 Raise Axe Weapon skill to 3

Advancement points:
Raise Insight to 1. 4 Points
I'm going to hold on to the other 6 I have. I need to save up to level my crafting to 4.

Fellowship Phase:
I'd like to go hunting with the Woodsmen, and spend the season with The Shepherd's people. I don't have access to the book so please tell me what that entails.

In response to Brady's Fellowship pool hope question. I'm not down any hope so I don't have an issue with you using Fellowship Points to regain hope.

Do do fellowship points do anything else? Haven't gotten very far in that chapter yet.

Insight: 1d12 ⇒ 2
Lore: 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (1) + (4) = 5

Mar having no insight into the best way to approach the eagles stands quietly and waits to see who will speak first.

Travel/Guide: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (5, 1, 5) + (12) = 23
Trave/Fatigue: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (3, 4, 5) + (5) = 17

I think I've stolen Anariel's luck. The sacrifice to the dice gods worked.

Mar studies the land and speaks with Balin and Merovech about the best way to make it to the Eagles Eyre in the best time, and smoothest ways.

Courtesy: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2, 6, 2) + (9) = 19

Mar moves next to Anariel.

She bows, and speaks to Beorn. Well met sir Beorn. It’s an honor to meet one so great as you. Your legend is known far and wide. Thank you for taking the time to meet with us. We have traveled as a fellowship from the Lonely Mountain with two purposes. The first is to invite representatives of those who fought at the Battle of Five Armies to the Gathering of Five Armies. This meeting will be held held later this year. Balin has the information for you about the time of the Gathering. We are on our way to invite a representative of the Eagles as well. While we are traveling we are also to determine the conditions of the Old Forest Road.

@Hanar I hope I didn't swoop the repair job for Wolfbiter away from you. As a fellow dwarf, if there's something dwarfish you want to do, chime right in. I'll work with you to iron it out.

Travel/Guide Roll: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2, 4, 5) + (7) = 18
Travel Fatigue: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) + (12) = 20
Lore Beorn: 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2) + (7) = 9

Mar enjoys the trip to Beorn's home. The sun is shining and the way is pleasant. The finds the travel refreshing.

Mar takes the pieces of Wolfbiter. I take on the task to repair this for my companion The Shepard's kin with pleasure. It is a fine weapon and it will take some time, but on my family honor I will return it to you repaired." She spends the days with the Woodmen helping to make simple repairs on weapons and armor. She shows them some simple ways to repair their items better. Simple things that even the youngest dwarf child knows.

Craft: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (1, 6, 4) + (8) = 19

Do you need a guide roll to find Beorn's place?

Insight: 1d12 ⇒ 1

"Well met Bredgan. It's an honor to meet the brother of one who survived, and somehow held on to such a magnificent piece of history through out it all. It was an honor for a simple dwarf to be able to examine it. Even in it's current state Wolfbighter is an amazing piece of craftsmanship. It would be my honor to work to repair it to it's former glory." She bows in great respect for the Woodsman.

Courtesy: 3d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (6, 1, 6) + (9) = 22

"We've been traveling for just a short while. We found a village with a bell that had the touch of Shadow upon it. And two groups of orcs. The Shadows are growing longer."

Riddle: 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (1) + (11) = 12

Protection: 5d6 + 1 + 1d12 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 5, 2) + 1 + (3) = 18 Protection is my armour rating plus my helmet, yes?

She grunts as the blow hits, but it does not go through. Her dwarven armour is strong, and does what it was made to do.

Mar is surprised to see the man living in a tree. She bows properly to him, and introduces herself. "I am Mar the dwarf. It's a pleasure to meet you." She studies the walls. "You are quite the artist."

Search: 2d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (4, 6) + (6) = 16
Insight: 1d12 ⇒ 2

Mar moves next to The Shephard and gently takes the pieces of the axe head from him. "Such weapons want to be wielded. If you would like, I can try to repair it. Work at makeing it a great weapon again." she offers with great respect for the weapon.

Could I use my craft skill during the Fellowship phase to try to repair this? That is if The Shepard wants me to work on it of course.

Mar roars her battle cry, and swings her long handled axe at the orc closest to her. She keeps her shield up in defense. "Back to the darkness you evil scum."

Long Handled Axe: 2d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (2, 1) + (9) = 12
Open Stance

I think I understand.

Mar pulls out her Long-handled Axe puts on her shield and stands next to fellow dwarf Hanar at the door of the tower as the Orcs approach. She yells a Dwarven battle cry. "Samradthmîn."

Axe: 2d6 + 1d6 + 1d12 ⇒ (6, 1) + (6) + (7) = 20
I think you said we got an extra dice even if our battle role failed. With that this is an extra ordinary success. I think. Still trying to figure this battle stuff out.

Damage 5 from the axe one handed, 7 twice from my Favored Body rating for a total of 19 fatigue to the orc attacking me. Did I figure that right? What do the injury ratings mean?

Battle: 1d12 ⇒ 2
One fatigue from my previous roll.

Mar runs all out with the fellowship. She is tired and worn out that when she arrives at the tower area. I have no spear or bow. I would be of no use in an opening volley at a distance from the tower. Fighting in the open does not appeal to me. The stairs are not an option that I like. What about the inn? Archers could not reach us."

Mar nods in satisfaction as the goblins and orcs fall. "That should teach them. What was the horn for? We should pursue the fleeing orc. It's just him against many. Surely we can take him down."

No points of battle. Mar has no idea that we may be in trouble.
Athletics: 1d12 ⇒ 11