The Updates will happen as often as i get them or someone sends me them, please send all info including Alignment and scenerio. I will refer to all characters as "Noname" to conceal identity and will not reveal any info from the game the message is from or the sender for that matter.
Stormy

Oblong stone in blue light, Dark Servant answering, 2950.
Noname was hastening to take cover from a sudden and unseasonal storm when he came across an overgrown (or perhaps hidden!) path. Daring the unexpected opportunity as a welcome respite from the foul weather, he followed the path, finding it to be both narrow and broken. After a brief but difficult trek, he was relieved to enter the small, hidden cave found at the path's end. To his surprise, the cave provided not only shelter from the weather but also an interesting discovery. In the center of the cave was an oblong block of dark stone, engulfed in a faint transparent blue light that covered the entire surface. Upon the stone lay something that did not shine, but attracted his attention nonetheless. The cave seemed almost to be calling him. He couldn't tell what it was, and certainly the item there was a powerful artifact, he thought, but how might one breach the possible protections?

attack PHYSICALLY to drive off any guardians
attack MAGICALLY to dispel any wards
Creep forward silently and REMOVE the item from the stone block
Leap forward and STEAL the item from the stone block
WAIT and see if the shimmering light goes out
Declare your ALLEGIANCE
Say ______________ (only one word)
FLEE

How will Noname react ? (Choose any reaction shown in all CAPS or provide info requested in parenthesis. If no reaction is given, he will be assumed to have chosen "FLEE".)

( the encounter was ignored and 2 900, findart, were given and the arty was gained with this message)

He turned to flee. Just before reaching the cave entrance,
suddenly, a bolt of lightning filled the opening
in blinding light and the boom of close thunder then echoed in his ears.
Stumbling to the opening, he paused and felt some regret for having chosen to
flee the safety and warmth of the cave.

New Riddle, 1000
"They say it was part of a man,
and that it was for those who went by sea.
Where once radiance, then it did wan
leaving unending evening for all to see"

Sneaky, OK the trick is that in the first line, it's not part of a man; it's actually part of Aman. I believe this refers to either a peak (Taniquetil) or a city/lighthouse in Aman that could be seen from Numenor. At the end of the Second Age, Aman was moved beyond the sight of anyone in Middle Earth, thus accounting for the last lines. Problem is I don't have the actual name, let me check in this book.
OK, if I can't come up with anything better, try AVALLONE, which is the eastern most port in Aman (actually Tol Eressea), whose lights and White tower could be seen from Numenor.

If anyone gets the answer please let me know
Thanks to
Kevin Given

Barinax
A friend of mine recently recruited Bairanax by offering 100k gold. Bairanax did not take the gold, BTW. He (the friend) did have 100k to give, however, so maybe that has something to do with it (its one of those games that is going way to long, we have been reduced to screwing with all those interesting encounters nobody has complete info on).

Turukulon, DS answering "MEEK", 2950
"So sorry to disturb you, your eminence. I lost my way and I apologize for disturbing you," he said. Backing slowly toward the entrance, he continued, "I am really no one of any significance, but I must admit that you are the grandest and most powerful creature that I have ever laid eyes upon." When he was about to turn and exit (and count his blessings), the walls seemed to shake as sibilant words issued from the Dragon's mouth. "You may not leave just yet, little one. Your words have given me a most wondrous appetite!" Turukulon looked sneeringly down at the warrior before him. It would be fun to slaughter this puny warrior, he thought. Turukulon watched as the warrior launched an all out attack against what he believed to be the Dragon's weakest points. Suddenly, the warrior doubled over in pain as he was hit by spells of stunning force. Turukulon merely spoke a few words and his opponent fell to the ground gasping for breath and writhing in pain. "You had no chance," he whispered and a ball of fire enveloped his opponent's body. Turukulon turned slowly away and left the scene. The body of his enemy lay wracked and broken on the ground

Mirror and skeleton encounter, Had by Dark Servant, 2950
No name had just bedded down for a good night's rest when his eyes were arrested by a soft glow emanating from over the next hill. Deciding that he had better discover the source of this glow, he picked up his belongings and made his way cautiously over the rise. As he drew closer, he noticed that the glow seemed to be coming from a small cave set back into the hill. He entered the cave ready for anything but halted in amazement when he entered the central chamber. Inside was a large dark mirror with constantly shifting images of people, places, and ancient artifacts. It was from the mirror that the glow was emanating. Across from the mirror stood a skeleton of a giant humanoid decked out in an assortment of intricately carved armor and holding a giant sword in readiness. Finally, between the mirror and the skeleton was a stout door set into the wall and fastened with a stout metal lock formed by an ancient craft. Should Noname

Touch the mirror and call out a name ______________ (Character ID)
Touch the mirror and call out a place ______________ (Hex #)
Touch the mirror and call out an artifact ______________ (Artifact #)
DESTROY the mirror
Try to OPEN the lock on the door
ATTACK the skeleton
STEAL the armor and weapons from the skeleton
FLEE

How will Noname react ? (Choose any reaction shown in all CAPS or provide info requested in parenthesis. If no reaction is given, he will be assumed to have chosen "FLEE".)

Noname Ignored the Encounter and issued 2 900, find artifact, orders and the arty was gained with the following message

Noname decided that this was no place for him and left the place as quickly as possible. There seemed to be no repercussions and no one seemed to follow him.

Gollum Army Encounter
"Yesterday, various troops reported seeing some sort of creature pacing our movements but keeping out of our direct sight and that of the sun. He is reported to be a quick little humanoid that appears somewhat misshapen and warped. He as apparently sneaked into camp and stolen a few of the troop's personal possessions. We have set several traps to see if we can catch the little thief. Last night our traps were for naught. He seemed to be able to find his way in the dark with absolutely no noise. Some of our food was stolen and some personal possessions were apparently taken. I've asked all of the troops and troop leaders to pay careful attention to see if they have lost anything."

As mentioned, Gollum got away with a good chunk of food. He appeared in one of the hexes between the Lonely Mountain and Mirkwood.

Later, Jeff

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