@Tapewyrm
Update time.
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The party from Rivendell has traveled by boat down the Anduin, passed through Lothlorien and have now arrived in Fangorn, making contact with an Ent.
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The spy of Saruman has arrived in Esgaroth, and began expanding her network of acquaintances, including on the seedier side of town.
Also, new plot!
So, once upon a time, there was a fortress of Mordor hidden away in the Mountains of Mirkwood, named Sarn Gariwing. Many awesome plots and combat scenes were spawned by its existence, and the forces ICly mustered within.
However, for decades now there has been little threat from the depths of the forest. No warbands unleashed upon the kingdoms of the North, no invasions needing to be quelled, and slowly but surely the lands of Rhovanion have forgotten the grave threat which once stood upon their doorstep. The stronghold remained dormant, presumed empty by those who still really believed in it at all.
At least, until recently. Warg attacks have been plaguing the border towns of the Dale-lands, striking from Mirkwood to slaughter both farmers and their livestock. Efforts to locate the lair or source of these beasts by the Royal Wardens, rangers of the King in Dale have yielded little, and so some have taken thought that perhaps the true lair lies deeper within the forest. Perhaps the halls of Sarn Gariwing are no longer empty. So it is that a taskforce of the soldiers of Dale has been dispatched to seek out the location of the dread fortress of old, and discover what they may about who, if anyone, now occupies it...
And so, throwing it out there, just in case anyone would like to come help with giving the taskforce something to find. Anything from wargs to orcs, spiders to trolls would be welcome. Also soldiers on the human side are welcome. If interested drop me a DM or log onto Elendor during US evening time, and I'm sure we could work something out.