As you near the woods of Lothlorien, the rolling fields give way to silver barked trees and the streams that wind their way down the hill, meander into the trees' grey shadows. A silence seems to hang in the air around the woods, for no birds sing here and the paths that creep their way between the trees soon fade into the thickening undergrowth, their destination shrouded by a curling mist that lingers around the roots of each tree. This is a place of great mystery, a home for the rarely seen Galadhrim of Lothlorien. You have come this far. One more step will set you upon the path that leads into the woods and eventually to the heart of Lothlorien itself.
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This is a free RPG thread. In this thread you can create and develop your own storylines, either by yourself or with others. Develop your character here, play out your own stories and scenarios. Be creative.
Below are a list of areas where you may wish to set your stories, or you may just wish to refer to them or travel through them. Use them to help develop your stories.
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Keep all posts of a decent length and content.If your storyline has a title, put it at the top of your posts.
This thread is set in the third age.
Have fun.
Places of Lothlorien
The Guard flets
At the north, south, east and west borders of the woods, unseen amongst a dense cluster of silver mallyrn are the flets of the Lorien Guard. It is here that the soldiers of Lothlorien stand guard, waiting and perpared should any stranger attempt to pass into the woods. Tread softly here if you wish to make your way deeper into the woods, for the elves have keen hearing and a ready bow.
(Only host members may post as soldiers at the flets)
The Nimrodel
Named after the elven maiden,the silver waters of this gentle stream are said to have healing properties and a paddle in the cool depths will ease the weariness of a traveler's feet. Entering the woods in the north west, the stream is neither wide, deep nor fast flowing but as you follow its path you will come across its tumbling waterfalls, where rainbows can be seen in the spray and golden flowers float upon the water. Rest awhile here.
The Celebrant
Flowing towards the southeast, this fast flowing and icy cold river cannot be waded across and yet its depths must be spanned should you wish to reach Caras Galadhon. If you are lucky you may be able to find one of the strong rope bridges left by the Galadhrim. Horses cannot pass beyond this point. Smooth paths can be found on both banks.
The Anduin
The great river. If you follow the Celebrant you will come to the Anduin, a great, wide, fast flowing river down which the swan boats of the elves can sometimes be seen sailing.
The Hythe of Lothlorien
Located on the tongue of the Naith, by the banks of the Celebrant, the white stones and white wooden platforms of the Hythe can be found. It is here that the swan boats and grey boats of Lothlorien are tethered with hithlum rope. It acts as a small port for Lothlorien and goods are shipped to and from the Hythe to the Anduin and beyond. Occasionally, a swan boat can be seen sailing slowly from the Hythe towards the river, carrying the silver clad elves who are bound for the west. Their songs can be heard across the waters of the Celebrant.
Cerin Amroth
Rising from a grassy clearing in the trees, the hill of Cerin Amroth stands solitary and magestic. A ring of silver, white trees forms and outer circle, but these are dwarfed by the giant mallyrn that grow to form an inner circle. Yellow elanor and pale niphredil flowers grow in abundance here, sprinkling the ground with silver and gold petals.
The Glade
Just before you reach Caras Galadhon, you come to a circular clearing of grass, where the mallyrn do not grow. It is here that you will sometimes find the elves gathering to sing and recite poetry or to play their music.
The White Bridge
Outside the gates of Caras Galadhon there stands a white bridge, across which you must walk should you wish to pass into the realm of the Galadhrim.
Caras Galadhon
The Egladil. The dwelling place of the Galadhrim. It is here that the tallest and mightiest of the mallorn grow. Silver stairways and ladders lead up to the tops of the trees, where numerous telain have been built. Should you be granted access to Caras Galadhon you will find here the greatest of all the elven crafters. Weavers spin and fashion the cloaks of the elves, jewelers craft the brooches and circlets that adorn the heads of the Galadhrim, fletchers carve the arrows for the bows of the Guards and beneath the trees, the fire pits of the blacksmiths and armourers blaze continuously as the sound of hammer on metal reverberates throughout the trees. The laments of the elves fill the air, their songs sorrowful yet compelling to listen to. This is a magical and mystical place.
Caras Galadhon- The Hall of the Lord and Lady
Rising above all the other trees, a mighty mallorn holds a flet of great size and upon this platform a mighty hall has been built. Within this silver hall live Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. If you come in friendship, you may be granted a meeting with the Lord and Lady.
Did I just copy/paste this from an old Lothlorien thread in the Way Back Machine? Dang straight I did. Do the rules matter? Not particularly. Do what you want! Make up new locations! Just Be Nice, and don't go too crazy.
Generally just post your location at any given time, bold people's names so they know you're talking about them. You probably know the drill.
Galadhrim 4evar!