[QUOTE=What Exit?]
Gimli and the three remaining dwarves favor quick kills and lets be off.
Merry reminds Gimli, “we actually accepted the surrender of the invisible orc, twould be a foul deed to kill him now.”
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Ghân reminds the party that he won’t accept torturing or killing prisoners, so the invisible orc cannot be killed. Of course he can (and should be) be quickly interrogated, at least to find out how many more troops Gash can call on..
As for the unconscious orcs, Ghân accepts that they have (and will) committed evil acts; that we don’t have time to walk them back for a trial; that we can’t cripple them; and therefore a swift painless execution is justified.
[QUOTE=Elendil’s Heir]
Thoroncir says, “Let us kill the orcs and goblin at once, while they sleep; they will never be anything but evil. I am willing to pursue our escaped foes at once, but would prefer not to go alone, as their numbers are still uncertain. Who will go with me?”
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Ghân is ready, provided we can all agree (and we get some idea of opponent numbers).
Ghân: Oh, for those of you wondering, I couldn’t get my Summon Insects onto Gash becasue I couldn’t see him at first. Also he wasn’t wearing visible metal, so my Heat Metal probably wouldn’t apply.
If anyone (Nathor?) needs further curing, Ghân will cast Goodberry (so he can give individual hit point cures, plus have some spares).
[QUOTE=glee]
As for the unconscious orcs, Ghân accepts that they have (and will) committed evil acts; that we don’t have time to walk them back for a trial; that we can’t cripple them; and therefore a swift painless execution is justified.
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Agreed. Lord Gimli has rank enough and standing with the King for this to be done on his own authority, and it would be merciful if they never awoke.
Sounds like we are in agreement then. The sleepers will never awake with a little too enthusiastic help from the Dwarves (Gwaelur do you join them? For the record Náli is someone you have known for years.)
I misplaced my notes, but reviewing the thread, the only injuries appear to be Nanthor (down 15) and Theogrim (down 6) and of course 4 dead.
Gimli sees to Náli, he moves him to an area of loose rocks and lays him out flat. He then asks for a little help to build a quick and hopefully temporary cairn.
Gimli, "Náli you were young at only 62 and had much to live for and to do with your life. As one of the Dwarves born after the war in the years of renewed hope and cooperation, you were always of positive note and eager to help. You came young to Aglarond and did much work in the short time you had. I will ensure the toy boat you built Princess Fíriel will get to her with honor. Your Mom will know you died honorably and trying to help your companions in a good cause.” He pauses… “We shall slay this evil mage in your honor.”
(Hmm, took a little long for me to complete that post, Theogrim & Gwaelur had not yet checked in when I started)
Gimli, "Náli you were young at only 62 and had much to live for and to do with your life. As one of the Dwarves born after the war in the years of renewed hope and cooperation, you were always of positive note and eager to help. You came young to Aglarond and did much work in the short time you had. I will ensure the toy boat you built Princess Fíriel will get to her with honor. Your Mom will know you died honorably and trying to help your companions in a good cause.” He pauses… “We shall slay this evil mage in your honor.”
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“A fine eulogy Gimli. You’re words do him the honor he deserves.”
[QUOTE=Malacandra]
"To the Halls of Aule,
"Of Mahal the Maker,
"Goes Náli the youthful.
"Faithful to friends,
"Loyal to liege-lord,
"Kindly to children.
"Sit with your fathers
"In honour and glory
"In the place of awaiting;
"That house set aside
"For Aule’s creations
"Of Eru’s adopting -
"Where Elves go not, nor Men,
"Nor even the Valar,
"But only the Khazad
"Till their Maker awakes them
"For Eru’s new service
"At Arda’s unmaking
"When He makes the new Music
"And they join with the Children
“In the World without Ending.”
Seven were the Fathers of the Dwarves. Seven are the stanzas of my song. Rest in peace, Náli.
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"Thank you for the fine song el-
er…Gil-Gandel. I am glad to be fighting alongside an elf as noble as yourself. Náli was a good friend, and a good Dwarf. I had know him many years. You do all the Dwarves of Aglarond an honor with your song. You have my thanks."
Thoroncir raises his sword near the cairn in silent salute to the fallen Dwarf, too soon gone from Middle-earth. He nods with respect to Gil-Gandel: “My friend, by your words you bring great honor to your people, and to the fallen. I thank you.”
[QUOTE=What Exit?]
Merry, “Our comrade is at rest and now we must quickly ask our questions of this invisible orc and be after the mage.”
Folca is looking for the mage and Deor concentrates on that.
Ghân needs to determine what healing he wishes to do for the injured.
Gimli, “How do we make this orc visible? Damn, didn’t have this problem when I was younger, only one certain Hobbit.”
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“Well, we know where he is…what if we throw a blanket overtop of him so we can make out his shape? We can then uncover his head and ask our questions. We don’t need to see him as much as he needs to see us.”
Deor will assist the Dwarves in building a funeral cairn for Nali. All the while, though, keep Folca circling high, looking carefully for Gash as he moves off. Keep looking carefully around this area as well- Gash may be near, setting up an attack.
