# Middle Earth FA63 D&D Game, Third Adventure, Ered Lithui Mystery Creature **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Tags:** middle-earth-game\ **Created:** [June 11, 2008, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564 "2008-06-11T12:37:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/241 "2008-06-27T13:58:37Z")
I agree with your interpretation. By all means, whoever feels sneakiest should follow the orcs and learn more. I don’t think Thoroncir would be best suited for the job, though. ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/242 "2008-06-27T15:26:27Z")
Right! Now we are getting some information to work with. Most important may be a rough time to expect the vampire. Unfortunately, that time is two days away. I’m not sure how much more help we will be able to get before then. I agree that these orcs should be followed. If Riglo is a captive, those are some tough orcs! ---
**Author:** ![Omi\_no\_Kami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a88e4f/32.png) [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/243 "2008-06-27T23:37:34Z")
Well, what’s the weather like right now? Following could mean hearing more conversation, but might it be safer to wait until daybreak and follow the tracks? ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/244 "2008-06-28T00:39:15Z")
Ghân agrees from the conversation that that the Vampire (Grilianch?) may only eat occasionally, and that the orcs are supplying him. Therefore if anyone feels brave (and confident) enough to follow them, then this is worth doing. There is currently no way to gain information around here. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/245 "2008-06-28T17:52:37Z")
I’ve got a nice Invisibility ready for anyone who wants to follow the orcs. Along with most of the others who’ve chimed in, I don’t see any reason to leave until after Riglo has come back, or at least until after he’s missed his return date. Vampires, huh? Somehow, I suspect that Sleep won’t be very effective against one. I’ll keep it loaded in case I need to use it against orcs, but I’ll be using Magic Missile against any Vampire that I see. It’s a weak spell, but it should have an effect. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/246 "2008-06-28T18:23:01Z")
OK, how many of us are confident following orcs without being noticed? And it \*\*really matters \*\* since you will be away from the rest of us and may be spotted by a Vampire… Deor has kindly offered an Invisibility, so maybe the sneakiest one should go first, followed by the second sneakiest using Invisibility and keeping an eye on the front one. Deor, don’t underestimate Magic Missile! It’s really good. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/247 "2008-06-28T18:28:51Z")
Renee, “Perhaps one Elven Ranger and one invisible Hobbit for support? Or can Deor provide two invisibilities? I think he can.” ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/248 "2008-06-28T18:47:23Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] Renee, “Perhaps one Elven Ranger and one invisible Hobbit for support? Or can Deor provide two invisibilities? I think he can.” [/QUOTE] I get the feeling that Gil-Gandel and I are off following the Orcs then. Oh well, Deor, cast away while the Orcs are still near. We will be back as soon as we can I guess. Not getting into trouble along the way I hope. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/249 "2008-06-28T19:10:52Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] Renee, “Perhaps one Elven Ranger and one invisible Hobbit for support? Or can Deor provide two invisibilities? I think he can.” [/QUOTE] Ghân: Only one Invisibility, so they don’t bump into each other. The stealthiest relies purely on natural ability and the Invisible guy watches him. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/250 "2008-06-28T19:18:25Z")
I am perfectly happy to trust my natural abilities and the splendid garments of Lorien. [stepping out of idiom]These threads aren’t just for looking cool in, you know. :D[/sooi] ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/251 "2008-06-28T19:19:27Z")
Elfstan also volunteers to follow the orcs. He’s obviously nervous about it (who wouldn’t be?), but is also eager to make up for the last time. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/252 "2008-06-28T19:23:49Z")
Renee, “I thought Miron was a tracker and Gil-Gandel a bard? You could send both elves and both hobbits if you like. The are all quiet and nearly invisible. I think Mulligan has the most need of the invisibility. The rest of Elven cloaks.” ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/253 "2008-06-28T20:07:17Z")
Ghân: It’s great that there are so many volunteers, but perhaps one scout should stay behind? ---
**Author:** ![Omi\_no\_Kami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a88e4f/32.png) [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/254 "2008-06-28T22:40:54Z")
Miron would usually be jumping out of his knickers to stealthily pursue orcs, but since I’m leaving in a couple of days I thought it might be a bad idea to plunk him into the chase… if the DM thinks we can resolve it before the 4th, though, I’ll happily volunteer IC. ---
**Author:** ![Omi\_no\_Kami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a88e4f/32.png) [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/255 "2008-06-29T05:28:52Z")
Having resolved the timing issue: “I have spent an exceptional amount of time trying not to be seen,” hisses Miron in a rushed whisper, gripping his cloak about himself as if in anticipation, “But I’m not a particularly skilled tracker. Perhaps I should follow the Orcs, and once I’ve returned and reported to the party I can race to report to Caramir, while one of the more experienced trackers helps the group find the lair?” ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/256 "2008-06-29T19:35:05Z")
“Yes, by all means,” whispers Thoroncir. “Good luck!” ---
**Author:** ![Omi\_no\_Kami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a88e4f/32.png) [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/257 "2008-06-29T19:51:45Z")
Having settled things, Miron nods briefly to the assembled group and slips off into the dark, attempting to stealthily follow the orcs. ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/258 "2008-06-29T20:15:15Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] Renee, “I thought Miron was a tracker and Gil-Gandel a bard? You could send both elves and both hobbits if you like. The are all quiet and nearly invisible. I think Mulligan has the most need of the invisibility. The rest of Elven cloaks.” [/QUOTE] An Elf is an Elf. They all look alike to me 😉 Good luck Miron. ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/259 "2008-06-30T09:44:55Z")
PS: This means I’ll stay here and keep an eye on things while others go galavanting off around the countryside following Orcs. Anyone for a bite to eat while we wait 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/260 "2008-06-30T10:14:33Z")
[QUOTE=CatInASuit] PS: This means I’ll stay here and keep an eye on things while others go galavanting off around the countryside following Orcs. Anyone for a bite to eat while we wait 🙂 [/QUOTE] Ghân looks slightly nervous, as he only has 233 Goodberries left. :eek: More seriously, Ghân wishes the trackers luck and will cautiously look for herbs in daylight, especially the ones ofr his paralysing venom, since Miron has expressed an interest. (He is also casting five Goodberry spells at the end of each uneventful day.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564.md?page=14)