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Do you still think GalCiv 1 is fun even with GalCiv II out?
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The Prancing Pony (Fellowship of the Ring Empire Thread)
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#100  by Veteran Disciple777 - 2/3/2004 3:44:06 PM

MMM.. Cuban..... Romeon y Juliet? or some of those horrible ones?


Montecristo, Partagas and H-Upmman, Romeo y Julieta are to soft. Some bottles of Havana Club and Bacardi were used to bribe the pirates when they intercepted the shipments close to FOTR borders.

      
#101  by Veteran Disciple777 - 2/3/2004 3:49:57 PM

The Diplomats took 100, to celebrate this milestone 2 freighters with Cuban Matusalem Carta Oro rum has been donated to the Prancing Ponny as a gesture of goodwill and friendship.

      
#102  by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/3/2004 4:54:54 PM

Finally time to go home for the day...whew! It's been a long day.

Take care everyone.

                          
#103  by Veteran vincible - 2/3/2004 7:54:41 PM

I'm back! Whee!

I was going to yell at you folks for letting the thread fall off the first page in my absence. Then I saw the new Empires forum. Good for Stardock for listening! Eventually...

Anyway, I'm downloading AP now. This is more of a self-teaser than anything else, since I won't get to play it for the next couple days, but this extended absence has made me really anxious to start playing again!

Meanwhile, in my copious spare time I've been rereading Bujold's Vorkosigan books. Are you all familiar with them? If not, you should go out and buy them--it's space opera at its finest.

                        
#104  by Citizen Hurley - 2/3/2004 7:58:43 PM

If not, you should go out and buy them--it's space opera at its finest


I think your are in the wrong empire!! That is on our reading list.

                      
#105  by Veteran vincible - 2/3/2004 8:06:01 PM

Yes, it's a very Special Forces theme... What else is on your reading list? Or is that classified information?

                        
#106  by Veteran vincible - 2/3/2004 8:06:26 PM

Hey, someone gave me a black shield! How flattering.

                        
#107  by Citizen Wild Wombat - 2/3/2004 8:44:07 PM

Well, you're a masochistic kinda guy! Welcome back!Oh...does this mean I have to start playing again?

                          
#108  by Citizen Hurley - 2/3/2004 9:12:34 PM

Or is that classified information?


All information is classified!!!!

It just depends what level, we know where you live!

                      
#109  by Citizen Greldon - 2/3/2004 10:24:44 PM

Hey, someone gave me a black shield! How flattering.




                          
#110  by Ambassador Ray the Wanderer - 2/4/2004 12:30:53 AM

Greldon,

For your contributions to the Fellowship, I'm pleased to induct you into the Fellowship Council.



                        
#111  by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/4/2004 8:11:40 AM

Greldon,

Congratulations on your new post!! You'll make the Fellowship an excellent Councilmember!!



                          
#112  by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/4/2004 8:51:54 AM

A Duty Complete

Theoden smiled. It had been quite a while since he'd had a reason to. But, seeing his friend Greldon accepted into the Fellowship Council was a welcome distraction.

His mind deep in thought, Theoden turned and walked out of the hall. He had been struggling with a decision for a while now, not quite knowing what path his journey should take. Theoden was a warrior and not accustomed to a life of leisure. He'd felt that his travels had come to a standstill. And this made him feel very tired.

He thought back on his journeys and again smiled. The adventures he'd been on with the Fellowship were too numerous to count. He'd joined the Fellowship seeking such adventures and he had not been disappointed. The long struggle with the pirate scourge had ended in victory. Theoden thought about those pirates from G.R.O.S.S. and remembered them to be a fun group, full of life and vigor. A sharp wit and a sharp tongue could be counted on when visited by those bucanneers. But their fall had somehow taken much of the life from them. The victory had been achieved, but the taste of victory for Theoden was somewhat bitter.

Then there was the battle with Special Forces. Truly epic, thought Theoden. A struggle between the two most powerful forces in the Metaverse. Oddly, though, it was not the same as the adventures he'd had with G.R.O.S.S. It was almost too civilized for his tastes. Theoden frowned. Civilized warfare. Is that what it had all come down to? Shaking his head, he entered his personal quarters solemnly.

A Farewell

Theoden knew deep in his heart was he must do. He'd talked to the Council in private concerning his plan. They all agreed it would be for the best. A warrior who felt trapped was indeed a travesty. He could no longer bear feeling like this. Theoden began placing his personal effects into his travelling chest.

What would the others think? Theoden was sure it would be a sad parting. He didn't want anyone to think it was a rash decision. Nor did he want any of the Fellowship to think it was because he had any hard feelings. Nothing had made Theoden happier than being in the Fellowship and that's why this decision was so difficult. He certainly didn't want his friends, Greldon and Terl to think any less of him. Their recent exploits with the Criminal Task Force had proven that the Fellowship was strong and vibrant. Theoden knew the Fellowship would be well taken care of. And that was extremely important to him.

The Journey Begins

With a last look at the now darkened Fellowship Halls, Theoden rode toward the starship hangar. He was grateful to Ray for supplying him with a small colony fleet with which to begin his new adventure. Behind him, he could hear a party just getting wound up in the Prancing Pony. Though Theoden was leaving, he was sure his shadow would darken the tavern often. Though he was leaving, he would never truly be gone.

Theoden's crew locked the hatch and the ship lifted off in silence. He thought it would be better this way. He knew the Fellowship would find his letter on his door and though it would be a shock, they would understand his reasons.

Theoden needed to make his own way in the Metaverse. He looked down at his sword, custom crafted in the finest armory of the Fellowship. He read the inscription on the hilt again. "For Honor and Justice". He once again smiled. His journey would lead him again into danger and the thought of that eased his mind. He hoped someday to be joined by like minded adventurers, but he knew his journey would be quite lonely for now. Theoden was satisfied with being alone for the time being. For now, there were quadrants of the galaxy that needed exploring.

"Into the deep, helmsman. Our adventure begins."

                          
#113  by Veteran Terl - 2/4/2004 9:27:52 AM

At the Prancing Pony, Terl sat alone at his table quietly sipping his mug of ale. "It is odd" he thought to himself, "I suddenly feel a sense of loss." He arose from the table and went outside the inn. He saw the running lights of Theoden's ship as it lifted from the ground silently. He watched as the lights grew dimmer and the ship became smaller as it lifted off towards the heavens. Terl knew in his newfound heart what was happening.

He raised his mug to the departing ship and said "Farewell my friend. Good luck on the adventures yet to come. Fight well, fight bravely, and live life to its fullest. I hope our paths shall cross many more times. And so you know, there shall always be a spot here at the Pony should your travels bring you through this sector."

Good luck Theoden!

Congratulations also to you, Greldon. Will you still be able to serve in the FoTRCTF?

                    
#114  by Veteran Disciple777 - 2/4/2004 9:30:03 AM

Good luck my old friend Terl, pay us a visit whenever you can.

      
#115  by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/4/2004 9:30:10 AM

Hey, Terl! Don't worry, I'll be visiting the Pony a lot. The best ale in the Metaverse!

                          
#116  by Veteran Disciple777 - 2/4/2004 9:33:10 AM

Good luck Theoden may the Spirit of the Almighty Creator of the Guardians be with you.

      
#117  by Citizen Nastavnik - 2/4/2004 9:44:23 AM

Theoden, good luck with your new Empire. Honor and Justice are in good hands

Hello Terl. You're drinking alone? Do you mind if I join you? -- it's a bit sad to drink alone, specially during farewells.


Shalom, maybe I'm mistaken, but I think I saw a post of yours where you say you have a Terror star that won't move. I cannot find the thread, but I saw this in the strategies forum, maybe it will help:
(if I'm wrong, never mind, there is a lot of work latelly, I guess my brain is overheating and I'm imaginating things)

"#31 by Citizen AmulekBird - 2/1/2004 10:18:56 AM

This is a late entry, but a while back the discussion was about if UP outlaws TS. If you have terror stars and lose the vote, your terror stars stop where they are. They become round, stationary, irritating starbases. The TS ban eventually wears off, but it will kill your idea if they get banned."
[Message Edited]

                        
#118  by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/4/2004 9:59:29 AM

Honor and Justice are in good hands


Thanks, Nastavnik!

                          
#119  by Veteran Disciple777 - 2/4/2004 10:11:01 AM

Thanks Nastavnik, hmm I forgot if they got that vote or not, could be. Thanks again. I like you ne logo Theoden. Nice Guardian style, very good.

      
#120  by Veteran Terl - 2/4/2004 10:24:55 AM

Hello Terl. You're drinking alone? Do you mind if I join you? -- it's a bit sad to drink alone, specially during farewells.


Sure, join me. Yes farewells are difficult to bear at times. There is a bond among warriors and parting becomes difficult. It tends to make one leap to join the quest...

                    
#121  by Diplomat Peace Phoenix - 2/4/2004 10:50:43 AM

Have you checked the empires ranking? The departure of Theoden has bring the FotR closer to the MWC than to the SF

                          
#122  by Veteran Theoden of Rohan - 2/4/2004 10:57:06 AM

It tends to make one leap to join the quest...


Terl (and everybody),

The Fellowship has been home for me for a very long time. If you or any other Fellowship member would like to join the Guardians, I would most certainly welcome you. I don't want to harm the Fellowship in any way, though so if anyone wants to join me in my quest, I want you to fully consider everything.

Kind of a weird recruiting message, huh? I just don't want to see the Fellowship fail. I certainly have very mixed feelings.

                          
#123  by Citizen Nastavnik - 2/4/2004 10:58:02 AM

There is a bond among warriors and parting becomes difficult.


Yes, I understand.
Darmok and Jalad, at Tanagra (... a Star Trek reference from my trekie days, one episode that always come back to my mind because you see it everywhere: it's the story of two men for whom a shared danger helps in creating a bond and even friendship)

It tends to make one leap to join the quest...


Many quest are worth porsuing. Sometimes having new challenges helps.
Yet one thing is for sure: the departure (or only intermittent presence) of so many of the fellowship founders makes it all "feel" different. But honorable warriors like these must follow their path, wherever it takes them.

                        
#124  by Citizen Nastavnik - 2/4/2004 11:03:36 AM

Have you checked the empires ranking? The departure of Theoden has bring the FotR closer to the MWC than to the SF


Yope. The old scores' decrease is turning into some real hemorrhagy .
On the other hand, this has been the destiny of all empires throught out history. Things do need to change to stay alive (thus, things do need to change in order to stay the same... even if under a different form )

                        
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