Post by Ogre40 on Sept 7, 2004 2:38:47 GMT 1
Instead of getting Sarumon all fired up to go after Rohan, Sauron instead made a move to the North, tasking an Easterling army to take the Iron Hills, and to follow up against Erebor (Lonely Mountain). If that proved successful, they were to make a run at Dale and/or the Woodland Realm.
The Easterlings crashed into the Iron Hills, driving the Dwarves back to their Stronghold at Lonely Mountain. The Men of the North, not thinking much of the Dwarves, and still a bit wary (with visions of the Battle of Five Armies still a not too distant memory), only watched as the mighty army of Easterlings marched on Erebor.
King Brand’s Men showed up to help bolster the men of Dale, but they seemed content in defense. The men of the north were still not inclined to go to the aid of the Dwarves.
Meanwhile, the Fellowship made its way south, avoiding Moria and taking the High Pass and into the Goblin’s Gate. An Orc patrol found the fellowship and Boromir fell in the defense. But his valor was instrumental in driving off the patrol. Shortly after the death of Boromir, word reached the fellowship of the peril to the Dwarves in the east. Gandalf and Strider held council with Gimli and Legolas. Gimli was all fired up to go fight, but it was decided that the army of men building up in Dale were the main need, and Gimli would not do well in rallying the men. But the Hobbits could activate the men. So Legolas (for protection and speed) and Pippin (for kinship/negotiation skills) broke from the fellowship and made haste to raise the alarm amongst the Men of the North. And none too soon. The mighty Easterling army had besieged Erebor, which would soon fall without aid from the outside. Legolas and Pippin arrived in Dale, and Pippin’s fine art of negotiation, not to mention his kinship with the “burglar” that saved Dale from Smaug those many years ago, “activated” the men and brought them to war.
Lead by Rangers, as well as the skill of Legolas and Pippin, the men marched North, catching the Easterlings besieging Erebor by surprise with a “Help Unlooked For” event. In a glorious battle, as Dwarves fought on the ramparts of Erebor, keeping some of the Easterlings engaged, Rangers, Men of Dale, Hobbit, and Elf fell upon the lines of the Easterlings with devastating effect. The Easterlings were routed, fleeing back into the Iron Hills. The Dwarves, and Erebor, were saved!
However, Sauron’s other forces were moving. Alas, as the Northern army of men threw the Easterlings away from Erebor, a fleet of Corsairs from Umbar landed a massive Southron Army at the gates of Dol Amroth, and immediately laid siege. The end seemed near. But Prince Imrahil arrived (event card) with his elite Gondorian cavalry, and through paths unknown to the Southrons was able sneak past the siege armies (after a quick rules check to see if “event” musters could indeed bolster a stronghold under siege), adding to the defense of Dol Amroth. Now the battle turned from a Southron “cake walk” into a serious engagement. The going would be difficult for Sauron. In the meantime, Orcs gathered across from Osgiliath, in preparation for an assault of Minas Tirith. And Orcs and Trolls of Dol Guldor began rolling their siege engines toward Lorien.
The Elves, although active, felt little inclination to muster armies. Only Elrond of Rivendale seemed to see the seriousness of the gathering dark forces, re-enforcing his stronghold against attack. But the real need was Lorien. The “Lady”, already eyeing the Grey Havens and beyond, did little to prepare. The Orcs and Trolls were soon upon them, forcing the Elves into the stronghold.
As Lorien came under siege, the fellowship skirted the western side of Lorien, and were revealed once again. This time Gandalf sacrificed himself to allow the remaining fellowship to escape. Strider took the lead and continued the advance to Mordor.
As the fellowship made its way south, dark days befell the Free People. Lorien was overrun by the Orcs, inciting the Elves to war....too late!! Soon thereafter, although the Gondorians fought bravely in holding Dol Amroth for many precious days, Prince Imrahil could not hold back the flood of evil forces. Dol Amroth fell to the Southrons. This news reached Strider just as the fellowship reached Mordor. Strider discussed events with Gimli and decided the heir of Isildur could best serve in Minas Tirith. Gimli agreed. Strider broke off for Minas Tirith and Gimli became the fellowship’s guide.
As Gimli and the Hobbits made their way onto the plains of Gorogoroth, Strider entered Minas Tirith. The people of Gondor welcomed him and crowned him king. Aragorn had returned!
The Gondor armies, thanks to the valiant deeds of Prince Imrahil at Dol Amroth, were able to sound the muster call across Gondor. As Aragorn took the throne, the Gondorian forces arrayed at Minas Tirith were truly splendid. Their banners flooded the Pelinor fields. Arrayed against this force were the dark lord’s great armies pouring forth from Mordor. Although orcs and trolls quickly overran Osgiliath, the entrenched army of Gondor proved too tough and Sauron’s initial attack failed and faltered.
Around about this time, the fellowship was found again, and Gimli and Merry fell. Golum then moved in to guide Frodo and Sam on their last steps of the journey.
The dark lord’s armies at Osgiliath regrouped and began a new attack against the Gondor army. Gondor held, but the Southrons were moving out of Dol Amroth, quickly overrunning Lamedon, Pelargir and Lassarnach, and were approaching Minas Tirith from the South. Aragorn was about to sound the call to bring all Gondor armies into Minas Tirith to hold off the final assaults when Frodo made it to Mount Doom, tossed the ring in, and Sauron was defeated.
Of the fellowship, including Frodo and Sam, the survivors were Aragorn, Legolas, and Pippin. The latter two still leading the armies of the north, maintaining a watchful eye on the remnants of the Easterling army encamped in the Iron Hills.
And so ended the third age.....
The Easterlings crashed into the Iron Hills, driving the Dwarves back to their Stronghold at Lonely Mountain. The Men of the North, not thinking much of the Dwarves, and still a bit wary (with visions of the Battle of Five Armies still a not too distant memory), only watched as the mighty army of Easterlings marched on Erebor.
King Brand’s Men showed up to help bolster the men of Dale, but they seemed content in defense. The men of the north were still not inclined to go to the aid of the Dwarves.
Meanwhile, the Fellowship made its way south, avoiding Moria and taking the High Pass and into the Goblin’s Gate. An Orc patrol found the fellowship and Boromir fell in the defense. But his valor was instrumental in driving off the patrol. Shortly after the death of Boromir, word reached the fellowship of the peril to the Dwarves in the east. Gandalf and Strider held council with Gimli and Legolas. Gimli was all fired up to go fight, but it was decided that the army of men building up in Dale were the main need, and Gimli would not do well in rallying the men. But the Hobbits could activate the men. So Legolas (for protection and speed) and Pippin (for kinship/negotiation skills) broke from the fellowship and made haste to raise the alarm amongst the Men of the North. And none too soon. The mighty Easterling army had besieged Erebor, which would soon fall without aid from the outside. Legolas and Pippin arrived in Dale, and Pippin’s fine art of negotiation, not to mention his kinship with the “burglar” that saved Dale from Smaug those many years ago, “activated” the men and brought them to war.
Lead by Rangers, as well as the skill of Legolas and Pippin, the men marched North, catching the Easterlings besieging Erebor by surprise with a “Help Unlooked For” event. In a glorious battle, as Dwarves fought on the ramparts of Erebor, keeping some of the Easterlings engaged, Rangers, Men of Dale, Hobbit, and Elf fell upon the lines of the Easterlings with devastating effect. The Easterlings were routed, fleeing back into the Iron Hills. The Dwarves, and Erebor, were saved!
However, Sauron’s other forces were moving. Alas, as the Northern army of men threw the Easterlings away from Erebor, a fleet of Corsairs from Umbar landed a massive Southron Army at the gates of Dol Amroth, and immediately laid siege. The end seemed near. But Prince Imrahil arrived (event card) with his elite Gondorian cavalry, and through paths unknown to the Southrons was able sneak past the siege armies (after a quick rules check to see if “event” musters could indeed bolster a stronghold under siege), adding to the defense of Dol Amroth. Now the battle turned from a Southron “cake walk” into a serious engagement. The going would be difficult for Sauron. In the meantime, Orcs gathered across from Osgiliath, in preparation for an assault of Minas Tirith. And Orcs and Trolls of Dol Guldor began rolling their siege engines toward Lorien.
The Elves, although active, felt little inclination to muster armies. Only Elrond of Rivendale seemed to see the seriousness of the gathering dark forces, re-enforcing his stronghold against attack. But the real need was Lorien. The “Lady”, already eyeing the Grey Havens and beyond, did little to prepare. The Orcs and Trolls were soon upon them, forcing the Elves into the stronghold.
As Lorien came under siege, the fellowship skirted the western side of Lorien, and were revealed once again. This time Gandalf sacrificed himself to allow the remaining fellowship to escape. Strider took the lead and continued the advance to Mordor.
As the fellowship made its way south, dark days befell the Free People. Lorien was overrun by the Orcs, inciting the Elves to war....too late!! Soon thereafter, although the Gondorians fought bravely in holding Dol Amroth for many precious days, Prince Imrahil could not hold back the flood of evil forces. Dol Amroth fell to the Southrons. This news reached Strider just as the fellowship reached Mordor. Strider discussed events with Gimli and decided the heir of Isildur could best serve in Minas Tirith. Gimli agreed. Strider broke off for Minas Tirith and Gimli became the fellowship’s guide.
As Gimli and the Hobbits made their way onto the plains of Gorogoroth, Strider entered Minas Tirith. The people of Gondor welcomed him and crowned him king. Aragorn had returned!
The Gondor armies, thanks to the valiant deeds of Prince Imrahil at Dol Amroth, were able to sound the muster call across Gondor. As Aragorn took the throne, the Gondorian forces arrayed at Minas Tirith were truly splendid. Their banners flooded the Pelinor fields. Arrayed against this force were the dark lord’s great armies pouring forth from Mordor. Although orcs and trolls quickly overran Osgiliath, the entrenched army of Gondor proved too tough and Sauron’s initial attack failed and faltered.
Around about this time, the fellowship was found again, and Gimli and Merry fell. Golum then moved in to guide Frodo and Sam on their last steps of the journey.
The dark lord’s armies at Osgiliath regrouped and began a new attack against the Gondor army. Gondor held, but the Southrons were moving out of Dol Amroth, quickly overrunning Lamedon, Pelargir and Lassarnach, and were approaching Minas Tirith from the South. Aragorn was about to sound the call to bring all Gondor armies into Minas Tirith to hold off the final assaults when Frodo made it to Mount Doom, tossed the ring in, and Sauron was defeated.
Of the fellowship, including Frodo and Sam, the survivors were Aragorn, Legolas, and Pippin. The latter two still leading the armies of the north, maintaining a watchful eye on the remnants of the Easterling army encamped in the Iron Hills.
And so ended the third age.....
