LoTR in the 4th Age

[From the Adventures in Middle Earth / Eriador Adventures ]  Before leaving Weathertop, they puzzled what to do with the surrendered Breemen and the rescued weary slaves. [natural 20] Kyan insightfully read the Breemen as broken in spirit as he had a ‘heart-to-heart’ discussion, “ Falcor misled you. There is much evil in this world without your involvement. It is best you return to Bree and face the judgement of the Reeve. He rendered only community service for other wayward Breemen who kidnapped the merchant, Weldon. Treat these men you enslaved properly, and they should put in a good word for you. Think you can run away when we leave: know that the Etten is still indebted to us and wouldn’t think twice about making a meal of you .” July 14-20, Hauntings : As they descended the path off of Weathertop, they witnessed the mangled bodies of Cormag’s men the Etten (Thak & Wack) had slaughtered. Yes, their debt had been paid, but the Breemen didn’t need to know that. And while ...

[ From the scenario “ Gloom on Weathertop ”, by Neal Hyde]  July 13, Confessions : Despite Maura’s attempts to say nothing, her men cowered and confessed about the slave labor activities atop Weathertop. “ Falcor fired us as guards on his wagon trains but offered payment to help dig for treasure. Cormag divided us into groups: Maura’s to gather more slave labor, and those atop the hill to keep the men digging night and day. Cormag himself leads the seasoned warriors patrolling the area .”  To the Top : In Kyan’s past travels along the East-West Road , he barely paid attention to Weathertop. He thought about access from the east but remembered rolling hills and rough terrain. They settled for the western path nearby that led into the woods near the base of the hill. They dismounted and left their horses with Calanhir to guard along with their prisoners as they followed the path north.  With sunset bathing the western side of the hill, under the darkness of ...