# 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:** 26
**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:** [July 11, 2008, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/501 "2008-07-11T19:14:15Z")
[QUOTE=RogueRacer] Can you elaborate a little more on where we are? Did we hear them? If we have just closed the door to the bat cave, aren’t we down some steps from the door to the main hall? [/QUOTE] You just closed the door in the hallway that has the snore door and smithy door off it. So you are in the same passage as them. No torch issues and you hear and see them in the passages torch light. They are approaching you. ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/502 "2008-07-11T19:21:25Z")
So we just closed the door labeled “freshly used door” on the map? Also by “no torch issues”, I’m guessing that we ditched the torch as soon as it wasn’t necessary, right? Thanks. ---
**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:** [July 11, 2008, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/503 "2008-07-11T19:22:12Z")
Yes to both questions. ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/504 "2008-07-11T19:25:55Z")
Elfstan hurriedly whispers, _“let’s flatten ourselves along the opposite wall and be ready to follow these orcs depending on where they go.”_ ---
**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:** [July 11, 2008, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/505 "2008-07-11T19:31:46Z")
[QUOTE=RogueRacer] Elfstan hurriedly whispers, _“let’s flatten ourselves along the opposite wall and be ready to follow these orcs depending on where they go.”_ [/QUOTE] As you wait, out of the way (you hope) the orcs come past you and go through the door that leads to the bats and beetles and those poor little furry animals of course. ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/506 "2008-07-11T19:36:55Z")
_“I think we should follow them.”_ Elfstan slips through the door behind them if there is time, hoping not to bump into Mulligan if he had the same idea. If there wasn’t time, things might get a little trickier (ie. we will have to wait on opening the door and maybe lose the orcs). I really want to know why everything looks so deserted other than the doors showing signs of frequent use. Something hasn’t been adding up. ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/507 "2008-07-11T19:45:32Z")
[QUOTE=RogueRacer] _“I think we should follow them.”_ [/QUOTE] _Agreed_ ---
**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:** [July 11, 2008, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/508 "2008-07-11T19:48:53Z")
The Orcs light two torches and leave the door open behind them. They appear to be carrying large sacks and a fine mesh net. They head right for the bat cave and light a few extra torches on the way. They open the door to the bat cave and go in. Do you follow? ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/509 "2008-07-11T20:08:38Z")
Silly question. 😛 Elfstan ducks back into the bat cave, trying to read the orcs’ body language and stay out of the way of any potential changes in their direction. He’s wondering what these orcs are up to. ---
**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:** [July 11, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/510 "2008-07-11T20:31:45Z")
The Hobbits over hear the Orc discussing how to coordinate their actions to drive a few dozen bats to the the orc with the net so we can make the chief happy. The Orc with the net wants the orcs with the torches to chase the bats to him. He mutters something about if they don’t do their job well that they will end up on Grilianch’s menu. ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/511 "2008-07-11T20:48:06Z")
Elfstan continues to listen to the orcs while avoiding the bat harvest. He will attempt to follow them back out when they leave. ---
**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:** [July 11, 2008, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/512 "2008-07-11T21:06:09Z")
The orcs concentrate of capturing bats and filling up the large sacks. They spend about 15 minutes at it. Do you do anything else in this time? The are making more than enough noise for you and Mulligan to whisper at ease. ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/513 "2008-07-11T21:17:28Z")
_“When they leave, I think we should try to follow so we can see what they are doing with the bats.”_ _“We just need to have our order down through doorways. One of us first with the other a few steps behind.”_ Elfstan also tries to do whatever exploring he can using the light from the orcs’ torches. He checks for drafts or breezes that could indicate openings to the outside. This might be hard to accomplish with the orcs harvesting bats, so safety first. ---
**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:** [July 11, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/514 "2008-07-11T21:21:29Z")
You find the chamber is quite large, from the large main chamber there is a lower section to the right (East), a small tunnel to the West and then a sharp rise to the North that when followed reveals some sunlight sneaking through an entrance you could get out of if you chose. It might be impossible for some of the large party members or orcs though. ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2008, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/515 "2008-07-11T21:47:41Z")
Outstanding! I think it’s time to wait for the orcs to finish harvesting and follow them as far as we can, pending agreement from Mulligan. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2008, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/516 "2008-07-12T04:02:58Z")
As the afternoon wears on, Thoroncir sees the Sun sinking towards the horizon and says quietly to Renee, outside of Hodwain’s hearing, “I worry about our scouts, my lady. We may have to go to their rescue soon.” Has Miron rejoined the party yet, or is he still watching from a distance? ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2008, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/517 "2008-07-12T16:27:38Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] You find the chamber is quite large, from the large main chamber there is a lower section to the right (East), a small tunnel to the West and then a sharp rise to the North that when followed reveals some sunlight sneaking through an entrance you could get out of if you chose. It might be impossible for some of the large party members or orcs though. [/QUOTE] _There’s our backdoor entrance then_ Can we tell what time of day it is from the amount of sunlight. in the sky? _Let’s follow them when they finish, you go three steps behind them, I’ll be six behind them and so three behind you. I wonder if they are hunting for a meal?_ ---
**Author:** ![RogueRacer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/518 "2008-07-12T17:36:10Z")
[QUOTE=CatInASuit] _I wonder if they are hunting for a meal?_ [/QUOTE] _“If that’s their idea of second lunch, I’ll pass.”_ ---
**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:** [July 12, 2008, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/519 "2008-07-12T17:44:34Z")
[QUOTE=Elendil’s Heir] Has Miron rejoined the party yet, or is he still watching from a distance? [/QUOTE] After gathering herbs he’s been stealthily making his way back to the camp. Assuming **What?** thinks enough time has passed for him to have gotten back, he’ll be concealed somewhere within earshot. Blowing a signal whistle or just saying “Yo, Miron” should be more than enough to find him. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564/520 "2008-07-13T18:31:32Z")
Thoroncir excuses himself from the party’s chat with Hodwain, takes out his writing kit and writes down everything he’s learned about Rhun. When he’s done, he realizes he hasn’t seen Miron in awhile. He cups his hands and calls out to the Elf-warrior. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564.md?page=25) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-third-adventure-ered-lithui-mystery-creature/452564.md?page=27)