The Halls of Council

[Faron]

((So say that. To assume is metagaming.))

[Megloren Istdale]

(That makes no sense but whatever. Honestly, its just pathetic that your character is asking common-sense questions.)


Megloren sighed frustratedly. "Was it not obvious? I corrupted Eomund and took his realm because I wanted Rohan. I was corrupted by greed. But this has broken me out of corruption. Im not like that anymore."

(Thats my main argument. She came to middle-earth and got corrupted by darkness, and this battle has awoken her again, so to speak. I know, I tryed to make it sound less-corney. )

[Faron]

(Ash just wanted to hear her say it 'from the horse's mouth')

Ash leaned back in his chair. "Good. Now if someone else can get her to give proof, we can give this case up, but this much talking tires me out like combat does for others."

[Envin]

"Let there be an end to these bickerings," quietly declared Aragorn. "What the employ of my seeing-stone to reveal the meeting in Orthanc will serve I do not see. We have already decided that she was evil. What we have to decide now is whether she is evil still or not. If she is, then what shall be done. If she is not, what shall be done as well? If to see this meeting is the wish of this council, then so be it - we shall do so. But I would like to hear from Ilmare exactly what Megloren did to anger Enedwaith and Angmar, for swiftly it seems to me that their allegiance changed. Was it genuine? Or are we wreathed in a devious plot? Ilmare shall say."

[Glorfindel]

""I say, if i may say that is, if she is found to be good and her heart pure once again , she lives in Orthanc , but never to take u-p arms agaist us , and to help us when ever needed " said Glorfindel , in the exact words of his Master, all he was at the moement was the puppet.

[Ilmare]

Ilmare raised and went besides Megloren. "The accuser gets accused. The aid, wanted in the considered need of aid is useless now and has now to defend themself. Well than, lets speak about my reasons." She looked at Lord Envinyatar. "Do you remember when I walked into your Citadel to offer you my aid? I said:

I am going to tell you everything about Megloren, Garland and Morsereg. Yes, this bitch starts to feel like the next dark Queen of Middle Earth. And whatever I can do I will see her fall. You know me Arwen and you know, that I am serious right now.'

And well, that was the reason. This woman here is greedy beyond measurement. She tried to manipulate anybody who was dealing with her, no matter if friend and foe. Got rude and loud against everything which was not in her intend and tried to command us like beeing the impress of Middle Earth. Yes, I got deeply annoyed by her behaviour and attitude. And yes, I hate her deep into my bones for her try to command and manipulate me. And I don't wanted to let her have Rohan or any other additional realm. Thats my reasons. And all of you who know me good enough know thats the truth. You wanted to strike, if I may you remember. I just offered you my help. What Morseregs intention was I can only guess. Perhaps he realized that he was manipulated and cheated by her and wanted vengence.

Well, now you know. What else is left? Did I want Rohan? Never thought about. Did I want Arnor? Not really, I just got annoyed by Doren, running around like a frightened chicken and accuse his neigbours for deeds they hadn't done. Yes, I thought its a good idea if he wouldn't rule Arnor anymore. But I didn't do anything but talking with my allies about this. I was never involved in anything of Meglorens deeds. Not in one. Now blame me for discussing to get rid of an annoying man or for offering you my help if you like. Thats all you can blame me about at all. And yes, its a good thing to watch the palantir, because it seems me that Megloren forget that she had the leading rule in the council. I was there, but I didn't even say much more than one or two sentence at all.

Well, its interesting how good people turn against their aid. Maybe I better had left you doing what your business and kept my own."

[Megloren Istdale]

(STOP SAYING I MANIPULATED HIM! I already explained about that!)

Megloren stood also, staring her down. "Your hate is not a valid accusation against me. Your main argument is that I am greedy. Morsereg wanted Arnor. In his desprite attempt to get such a realm, he murdered Albesteen the Silver. I wanted Rohan. I killed Eomund in getting it. If anything he is as guilty as I am. But I assure you, there is no way that I would ever even want to go back to allying with them. I am no longer as I was. No matter what this... snake says, it will not change my nature now. I offered you Rohan and my alliegence. I will do anything you wish to prove my genuity."

[Ilmare]

Ilmare faced her. "Sure you say this now. Your neck in the rope and no other realm to allie with. But for how long can you pretend you are good Megloren? Your greed is just too strong. You may think you can manipulate them. Maybe you really can. But one or two will figure out what you are and who you are and than you are standing allone again. Thats the price for bad behaviour, Megloren, to be allone and accused. You probably should try not to play with your allies like with puppets, but I guess even for that is your greed to big."

[Megloren Istdale]

"Be quiet you silly girl. You dont know what you are speaking about. If I manipulated one of the allies of light, then it would be clear. Imediate old age, weak, all visable signs. I am in no position to do that. And you know nothing about me nor my 'greed' as you say. Do not tell me how I work. I am here because of Aragorn. Your personal feelings towards me- I dont care a wargs-tail about. This is not about you." She waved a dismissive hand, thereby ignoring what the tramp had to say. "Aragorn, do not ask her opinion, because her hate is her weakness, and there will be no positive comment from her tongue about me. I tell you again, I will do whatever you want to prove that I am being true." She addressed the King of Gondor. Not Ilmare. She had her back to the snake, facing the King.

[Alcorad]

Doren entered through the large doors of the citadel and took his seat. He was accompanied by many of the Dunedain of the North who stood behind him aswell as beside Aragorn, who they recognized as their king. Doren smiled to Aragorn and Ashuron though he was worried that his tardiness would not fare well.

"I am sorry, my King but I slept far to long due to my drinking. I assume that the council has been going on for many hours now and if someone would be so kind to inform me of any news of high import that has been discussed this day, it would be highly appreciated."

A yawn escaped Doren's mouth, he had woken up quite late and left with the clothes he was wearing, namely his Dunedain garb. His hair was rather out of place and it seemed as if he had inhaled a bit too much Old Toby.

[Ilmare]

Ilmare laughed aloud. "That it is! You are going after the King! Well, my Lady of Insanity, I think you try to swallow something much to big for your mouth, even its as big as a stables door and even so dirty. There are many ways for a woman to manipulate, and the fewest of them are by magic. You tries hard to make puppy eyes, but everytime you open your mouth nothing else comes out as harsh commands and arrogant whining. Call me a snake..." she shoke her head.

[vanya]

Arwen raised. "Stop this catfight, Ladies. I mean it. I think we heared much enough of it by now."

[Faron]

"You haven't missed much," Ash said to Doren. "We've got next to nothing from her and Ilmare and Megloren have spent much of the time getting ready to claw each other to death."

[Megloren Istdale]

(Umm... Im not making puppy eyes, nor Im I going after Aragorn. Shes frustrated by trying to explain the painfully obvious. Dont say how my character acts.)

Megloren kept her back to Ilmare. It was quite funny how the snake was so despritely trying to get her in trouble.

[Envin]

"Doren, feel not sheepish about thy tardiness. Here ere Morsereg's arrival at the least art thou. And I, too, know well the dangers of too much Old Toby. I have Longbottom Leaf in my cellars - a much better smoke is it, and thou shalt return home laden with casks."

Aragorn rose and embraced his cousin, and allowed him to sit in a seat beside him. Then to the debate he said this:

"Friends, we now have the reasons for Ilmare's and Megloren's actions. Continued strife will avail naught. It can ne'er be proven for certain of their true allegiance - only time will tell us that. Little enow has this council done to assuage matters. 'Twould be my advice that we disperse now, each to his own home, and let the days play out and decide if either Ilmare or Megloren or both shall remain our ally. I have accepted Megloren's bond that she will be loyal to Gondor, and have taken from her the rule of Rohan. The word of a Lady will be sufficient for me until she gives me reason to think ill of her. Shall we conclude this discussion, then, since little point is left to it?"




{Mark, enter the Trials - you'll face Leggy. Meggy, you too. You can fight Muraz right away.}