Recap: The Gap of Rohan and Meeting Akmentu

Short Version:

The group rides towards the Gap of Rohan, intending to enter the Wose forest and retrieve a shield artifact. However, some disagreeable weather holds us up in a cave. Soon, a floating island is barreling towards us, and a Man in Black Armor with a palantir, already possessing several artifacts, is demanding all of our artifacts, on pain of death. After many attempts, we find that magic and weapons have no effect on his impenetrable armor, and he seems to control even gravity itself. The group is forced to return with him to his floating castle, where half of the group swears loyalty to him, and begins a new quest to seek artifacts for him. The other half of the group is thrown in prison, awaiting their fates.

Long Version:

Recap: Helm's Deep and the Princess's Near Capture

Written by Jon

Helm's Deep: The short version -

After leaving the tombs of Edoras, we seek a blue Ocarina in Helm's Deep. Along the way, we acquire a ring, and learn that a demon-summoning disk is missing, presumably also acquired by the Lich-King. We uncover and foil a plot to kidnap Princess Ardwinna for ransom, and as a result obtain a black mask which allows the wearer to multiply himself as much as he wants. After an exhaustive search of the city, we find the Ocarina on a ledge in the Horn of Helm Hammerhand, and give the Ocarina to Deanna for safekeeping.

Recap: Edoras and the Lich King

Written by Jon, in the viewpoint of Allen

Short Version: The team arrived in Edoras, only to discover that the Royal Tombs were in danger.  The team rushed to help Faramir, Eowyn and Eomer against the Lich-King, but the Lich-King's abilities prevented the team from winning the battle, as the Lich-King escaped without a wound and with both artifacts.

Recap: Love and Peace....with Orcs?

The Short Version: The group traveled for a day or two, then rested at an inn, where much discussion was had, particularly with a merchant who had just come from buying items from peaceful orcs at the Path of the Dead. The group went there, and after some negotiations were able to acquire the Crown. We now go forth to Edoras. (Bob played the part of Brunhilda for this performance.)

Recap: Lily von Skull and the Sword of Light

The Short Version: The Team, over a series of battles, were able to defeat Lily Von Skull and her bandit forces, and acquire the Sword. The team continued its poor trend of letting bad guys live, and escorted Lily Von Skull back to the Capital. After a little shopping and talking, the group headed to Edoras...via the Path of the Dead.

Recap: A Hairy Entanglement

The Short Version: The team discovers that the Princess has been put under a curse, and the team is able to defeat the sorcerer behind it. The team then heads to a bandit fortress to the south to acquire the next artifact, a powerful sword.

Recap: And So, Our Story Begins

This is the recap of the very first session. For all recaps, there will be a short version and a long version written after the Jump Break.

The Short Version: The Team is summoned by King Aragorn to go on a quest to retrieve powerful relics due to a vision, after preventing a poor assassination attempt. The team acquires its first artifact in Minas Tirith, but there is a potential problem.