No need for apologies my friend. Even if the story were to end at this point and never pick up again, it has been extremely fun, well done, and exactly what I had hoped for. I hope your real life endeavors come to satisfactory conclusions in your favor. I'll keep you in my prayers.

In reply to Eru (msg # 10):

Totally understand, and appreciate all of the wit, charm, and creativity you've put into this already. Props for taking the necessary steps to balance life well.

My personal storm has abated somewhat, though I'm still dealing with some emotional water damage.  However, school is ending for the summer and I feel like trying to continue on.  Anyone still here?

Present, welcome back. Glad things have settled down a bit for you!
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Red three, standing by.

Red four standing by

Yes, as you will.

Naow we jus be needin' tha wee one

(anyone know him outside of rpol?)
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I do, I can ping him and see what his status is. I think he may be out of town right now though :)

Phineas snaps out of his slumber and somehow immediately to attention with a snappy salute, which looks completely out of place on him. "Ready for action!"

Oh, OOC. Riiiiiight.

Gold Leader, this is Rogue Squadron. We are go for launch.

Weapons hot boys! Just like we practiced in the table top simulations!

Stay on target.

Stay on target....

I've got a bad feeling about this…

No, I'm here.  Been herding cats (small children) all weekend.

Klale, let me know if you can't see your new thread: Chapter 6.1 - Forging the Future.  If you can, feel free to start posting in it.

I plan to split up the group for a bit, run you solo or in pairs for this chapter.  This will give each of you a chance to develop your characters a bit more, find out who and what they are in relation to the duchies, which are an integral part of this era in Middle Earth history.  I'm hoping for a lot more player led story in this chapter so that we can find a balance between us moving forward.  Feel free to take your character where they wish to go within the limits of the evens surrounding you.  Each of you will be given a set of challenges to face that I hope will give you opportunity to grow your characters and draw out their personalities more.

When we come back together for chapter 7, the characters should be significantly more powerful and comfortable with themselves within the framework of the changes going on in the duchies and in the world.  Including the return of magic.

That sounds like a great idea.  I would love to have a chance to build on my character.  I really like Ano from a mechanical stand point, but I'm starting to realize the quiet monk who is good at fighting doesn't have much to offer the group outside of combat or from a role playing perspective.  I would be glad to expand his range a little bit through some roleplaying.

dis gone be gud

Each of you should now be able to see the chapter 6 sub-thread that applies to your character.  Feel free to start posting there.

In reply to Eru (msg # 32):

Will OOC chats still be carried out in the general chapter 6 thread, or will be using OOC sub-threads for the mini-chapters?

To preserve my sanity, OOC will remain here.

Shoot, I did roll for initiative earlier today when I posted but forgot to include it in my post.  Now I feel really dumb forgetting to post a roll like that.

Tell you what, I should have checked the dice roller, too, so let's do these guys on the current initiative however it washes out, then we'll move forward from here to the next group with that other.  Will that work?

Ya that sound good.

In some instances, I'm going to have to try to keep the timelines parallel, especially here early on.  Later in chapter 6, perhaps not so much.  If I don't post in your thread, or if the story seems to move a bit slow, for a couple days here and there, I apologize.