"The Hearts Of Men....."

**ccllnply** · July 30, 2007, 06:02 AM

This is a just a story based around the Middle-Earth that The Fourth Age team gave to us. Its not an ARR because I thought this would be more interesting. I'm not great at writing stories(I'm 13 and Irish. What do you expect?

) so if its a waste of your time then sorry!

. I already have an idea but I don't have the screenshots I want yet so I'll just give you the Prolugue

Prolugue:

Year 244 of the Fourth Age, Osgiliath, The Words of Cemendur of the Woods

The world is changing. The age of peace is, now, but a distant memoir. I have had little rest lately. The hear the Men of the White Tower speak. They talk about those in the land of Mordor. The Men of Adûnabâr. These people disgrace themselves. They are not but farmers, hunters and craftsmen who's dream for power and wealth has gone too far. They are lead by this, Baranor the Tyrant. These people turned against the Reunited Kingdom for no reason. We gave them a good live inside the walls of Minas Tirith. It is not just this that worries me. I have been told that the Haradrim are gaining in the south. Their forces are taking all in their path. That path leads to Ithilien and there is not the number of rangers that once defended it. Not only this, but I have unconfirmed reports that the Corsairs from Umbar, under the leadership of the Haradrim, have land south of Dol Amroth. This is disturbing news indeed. If we are to survive this time, we must we ruthless and without mercy.......

Well hoped you liked it I'll post Chapter one either today or tomorrow I just have to get the screenshots! Please post your thoughts and anyway you think I can improve this!

**ccllnply** · July 31, 2007, 09:43 AM

Chapter 2: The Crossings Of Evil

Year 244 of the Fourth Age, South Ithilien Bridge, The Words of Aeglln Ranger of the Ithilien.

The sky is darker here. Something in my mind feels foul. Like there is dread in the air. The deserts of Harad are the least of my worries. Word has spread though the wind of these unignorable reports of orcs seen entering Mordor. I ask myself, what is calling these creatures back? But of course the worries of our people come first. The hunters and fishermen of this river are getting worried of the reports of Haradrim coming north. So I have been sent here, to see what these Haradrim are doing, what there intentions are. Although I do not like to take my mind away from Mordor, I...... I have been given a task and must complete it. Its been two days waiting at this river and yet nothing. Not even a trader. But today my prey reviled themselves but in a form I do not like

When my men told me of these "invaders" I ordered our camp to be taken down. Leave no trace of our presents. Then I could go back to North Ithilien to see of these orc rumors. But I have a feeling we will rest here tonight!

**The Vandal Returns** · July 31, 2007, 10:32 AM

cool,

nice avatar by the way

this is a good idea though

**ccllnply** · July 31, 2007, 10:57 AM

Thanks! This is only part one of Chapter one. Still another surpise to come

**ljuboja** · August 01, 2007, 01:30 PM

i might give this a shot

**ccllnply** · August 04, 2007, 01:36 PM

I woke the next morning, not to the birds that usually woke me, but to horns in the distance. They sounded to me like Royal Horns but I would have been told of any military movements in Ithilien. As I began to come to my senses, one of my men sat down beside me. "My Lord, your must wake." He said "What is it Malorn?" I said "There is some you must see my Lord." Malorn Said

As I we walked though the forest I could hear the horns even louder and the sound of marching in the distance. "We need your orders my Lord." Malorn said just as we got to the edge of the forest. When we got past the trees I could see that we might have a problem.

"Men of Harad!" shouted the Adûnabâr general. "Leave this land now. Or face the Royal Armies of Adûnabâr!" "How did they know Malorn?" said Aeglln. "The hunters, they will do anything to get their produce" said Malorn. "The Haradirm were stopping them from hunting." "Quick Malorn go back to the camp, tell the men we must leave!"

"Your ignorance will cost you men of Harad!" shouted the Adûnabâr general. "Archers!". The men of Harad began to cost the river in numbers but left their mumakil on the other side. The river would be full of bodies as the Royal Archers started firing and as they did the armies met

The two armies fought like dogs. Neither could pull though the other. Then on the other side of the river I saw the mumakil readying. Just then I heard. "My Lord" said Malorn, who had two horses. As I got into my saddle the rest of the men came up behind us. "We ride north, north to Osgiliath!" As we rode away I could hear the roars of the Mumakil.

So what you think. Thats only part 2 of the chapter 1 so chapter 2 "The Battle of The Princes" coming up

**ccllnply** · August 20, 2007, 06:07 PM

Well seeing as I have a lot of spare time I think I'll start off Chapter 3. Don't worry it won't be as bad as the was chapter(I hope ) I'll keep the conversations to a minimum. So......

Chapter 3: The Battle of the Princes. Part 1: Dol Amroth

The sun gleamed though the clouds unusually late in the morning. A dark shadow floated over Dol Amroth that blighted the people's hearts.However today was Market Day. A small festival which would no doubt rise the people's spirits. As the Sun began to break though the clouds six riders rode to though the city gates to the palace in the city center. There they were to meet with the Prince, Aglahad.

Ranger Galor: My Lord. We have news for you.

Prince Aglahad: Ah! Rangers. Come, tell me what message you bring.

Ranger Galor: Well, an fleet of Corsair ships has been spotted, not far south of the Bay of Belfalas.

Prince Aglahad: What? When were these seen?

Ranger Galor: Not two days ago my lord. They were seen by two fishermen.

Prince Aglahad: Fishermen? How do we know they are telling the truth? They may just wish us to protext them while they work!

Ranger Galor: Thats what we thought. Until we saw them ourselves. They appear to be getting closer to the shore. I wouldn't be suprised if they have already landed.

Prince Aglahad: I see. Well we most continue with the festival

Ranger Galor: But my lord.......

Prince Aglahad: Enough Ranger! I said we will deal with it after the festival.

As Aglahad walked back into the palace, Galor stood, staring at him stunned. Eventually Galor turned to hismen and said. "Ranger! We ride south!"

So, any better? I know its really short but I'm not great at this

**boofhead** · August 26, 2007, 03:23 AM

Keep it up ccllnply - more screenies!

I am surprised this mod forum is so quiet, as the mod honestly kicks arse!

No posts here for FATW in nearly a week? What the hell is going on?