>>16891353
>OP's image
>all my love for this quest

Let's do this.

Interesting...

Repost:

You know this is the first time I've taken part in this quest. And you know, when I saw it going on, I thought it was just a horrible crossover game. Like Narrator didn't understand the universe he was in. Canonical mistakes being made left and right. I didn't look at the thread itself just glanced at it.

I was totally wrong, this quest is AMAZING.

>>16891353
Pumps? Hmm.

>>16891353
>"Walls have pumps in them!!!"
Most likely water, at high pressure. How quickly could we beam the team out?
I suppose now all we have to do is open the latches in the correct order, but I swear to god it seems like we're missing something with the 12 statues of the 12 houses with the 12 emblems of their houses. Oh well.

>>16891400

Could be a trap mechanism.

>>16891407
Or a way to make that swirly whirpool work.

>>16891353
>Walls have pumps in them!!!
Could be anything from a final defensive measure, to something mundane, like feeding the fountain that's in the center of this chamber.

Alright, to make sure that we don't accidentally cause problems, let's give our clues to the away team via text messages on the tricorders.

The items held by the statues all SEEM to be in the correct order.
Is there anything we could use to identify specific Houses to their statues, to confirm that they're holding the right object related to their House?

We already confirmed that the statue of Turgon is holding the correct item.

Hm.
The order of the gates would be Wood, Stone, Bronze, Iron, Silver, Gold, and Steel.
And I hope the twelve statues are just decorative, because I have no idea what we should do with them.

>>16891413
Is Glorfindel holding a Golden Flower OP?

>>16891413
Oh, right. Derp. The room has fountains so the pumps just feed those. Thus, the pumps aren't hazardous.

>>16891418
Well, might as well try this.

I just wanna say OP, that you're doing an awesome job.
You have us jumping at shadows, triple-thinking ourselves, wracking our brains to see if we missed some clue that's staring us in the face, and yet we're still having fun.

>>16891420
Indeed he is.

>>16891435
Let's double check the statues just to be sure.

>>16891353
>Sweet Cuppin' Cakes

>>16891447
Oh, well then. Let's open the latches.

>>16891449
Let's first cautiously see if their objects can be moved?
Like is there a way the Aurors can check without touching the statues themselves?

http://valarguild.org/varda/Tolkien/encyc/articles/g/Gondolin/Gondolin7.html

So you are opening the latches in this order?
>>16891418

And leaving the statues alone?

>>16891461
The objects are in open palms and do not seem to be connected to the statues physically.

Well, we know the order for the latches.
As long as all the statues are hold the the right emblems, we're probably good.
Don't touch any of the statue items if they are correct. It could be an anti-thief trick. Tomb raiders start grabbing shit and trigger a death trap.

>>16891478
Leave the items alone. They are likely a trap to catch people looting the phat loot, instead of paying their respects to the dead.
Open the latches in the order listed
>Wood, Stone, Bronze, Iron, Silver, Gold, and Steel.
And bow your head in reverence to the fallen hero.

>>16891488
Good point. Plus assuming legitimate mourners came here, they probably wouldn't want to play a game of mix and match.

>>16891494
>>16891488
Agreeing with these two.
I can't see anything for us to do with the statues and their items, except maybe that we need to open each latch using an item of the House that guarded that Gate, but that sounds too abstract, even for Tolkien elves.

>>16891516
Yeah, if you think about it, the riddles are easy for the royality of Gondolin. So, open the latches in order.

You open the latches in that order and though each comes free, the door will not budge forward.

>>16891531
Hmm.
We must've done something wrong.
What might happen if we opened the latches in reverse order?

>>16891531
Oh, shit...

Well, look on the bright side. We aren't dead.

>>16891531
Hm.
Is there any ominous shaking and/or rumbling?

>>16891531
>the door will not budge forward.
Okay.
Door not opening: bad.
Nothing trying to kill us, yet: good, so far.

Okay, what could we have missed? Maybe something to do with the heart of Finwë and Turgon's statue?

>>16891557
>Maybe something to do with the heart of Finwë and Turgon's statue?
They could be out of order.
Aurors, scan for pressure plates under the statues or joins in the things themselves!

>>16891531
Then we push the door. If pulling doesn't work, you push the door. And vice-versa.

And if that don't work, re-latch everything and then try something else.

>>16891550
Not that you can hear.

Does the chamber have any natural light in it?
Like maybe there are runes that need moonlight to be visible?

>>16891575
>>16891568
No natural light. The light in this tomb seems to come from shimmering jewels set into the walls.

The Aurors use their tricorders, but can locate no pressure plates in the room.

>>16891581
Wonder what we did wrong, then.
The only thing I can think of is closing the latches and reopening them in reverse order, but that might get TRAPS OUT THE ASS overflowin' on us.

This may or may not help.

OP! The statue that is holding the ruby, is it Turgon, or is it Feanor. And, is it Finwe? This is probably useless, but I'm just brainstorming on who it could be.

>>16891589
Yeah, that sounds way too dangerous to try right now.

Is there no elven script in this room?

>>16891594
Oh, it could be Fingon as well.

So the real question is: What are we overlooking?

>>16891594
It is Turgon.

>>16891605
No. Just the wall decorations, the statues with their swords saluting, and the 12 statues presenting the objects as if in offering.

>>16891619
Water. Beleriand is submerged dude. Suprised this place survived. Probably the wards kept it intact

Hm. While Ecthelion loved both flutes and diamonds, that wasn't the symbol of his house.
His House's true symbol was a fountain.

>>16891640
So we need to put the fountain in his hands somehow?

>>16891627
Well, knew that was probably a dead end. Makes sense it's him since he built this place.

>>16891640
YES, well, it's worth a try at least.

>>16891640
...holy shit. You're right. I've read that passage probably 4 times by now, and only now do I see it.

Let's close up the latches again, and then have someone look in that whirlpool in the room, see if there's a place to put that flute.

>>16891673
So we either need to put the fountain in the statue's hands, or the flute in the fountain, or possibly we just pick up the statue and drop it in the fountain :P

Good detective workin' there, lads. We're getting us a Ringil.

Guys guys guys,
quoting OP:
"The objects the statues offer forth are:

1) a swan wing,
2) a black statuette of a mole,
3) a purple feather,
4) a small arch,
5) a green branch,
6) a thick icicle,
7) a flower of pure gold,
8) a flute carved from an immense diamond,
9) a silver harp,
10) a black hammer, and
11) a heart carved from a single huge ruby

There are 12 statues, but 11 objects ...

>>16891653
Sounds like a plan, but I'm paranoid about whether the latches need to be closed in a specific order or not.
Like... I assume doing... whatever we're supposed to do with the flute and whirlpool/fountain is meant to move the water around a bit, perhaps even opening the door with hydraulics, so maybe the door shouldn't be blocked?

Ah crap. In light of this world actually being round, I just got the worst feeling going over the tale of Morgoth from the angle of the Meta.. Ilurambar, invisible Walls of the World.. fourth wall.. the Void, Outside, etc..
My brain is bending at the implications.

>>16891673
There are two stone whirlpools, one for each aqueduct on each wall. The water pours down them and is lost to darkness.

>>16891714
.........

Let me check if this is correct or not.

>>16891714
Hm, that's true. >>16891062
That on purpose OP?

>>16891721
Dude, we are not starting Dagor Dragorath. Least I hope we don't. We may have to return here, cause you guys mentioned those fixers. They might try to stop Dagor Dragorath from happening, thinking they are bettering Middle-Earth because of it.

>>16891714
Sonofabitch, you're right.
How did we miss that?

Hey OP, is that on purpose, or did you just forget one?

>>16891722
So, how do we get the Fountain to where it needs to go?

>>16891714
After careful examination, I found that 'the pillar' and 'the tower of snow' are in fact two different houses, but they were lead by the same guy.
..Actually there should just be eleven statues if that's the case.
That means that one of those statues is an impostor.

>>16891764
I was more concerned that the Door of Night that leads to the Outside is a gateway to the Meta space and all the things that could mean.

>>16891793
Or there are two statues of the one guy.

>>16891766
It is, but not the way you think. I couldn't find a listing for anything about the twelfth house's heraldry/emblem or anything I could use in its stead, and forgot to make one up before hitting submit. I shall rectify that now.

It is holding a silver arrow.

...Alright, remove the flute.

>>16891808
A lot of balls to admit you made a mistake OP. Now answer me this. Who are all the statues of. Are two of the same guy? His name is lost to me at this moment.

>>16891793
Thlim Climbol and Thlim Ith Mindon were still separate houses. Though they shared a leader at the time of the Fall of Gondolin.

>>16891793
>>16891808
I will man up and admit that I missed that, somehow. My mistake. There are 11 statues.

>>16891826
Regardless, the door isn't open.
Is there any way we could potentially put a fountain in the hands of the guy with the flute?

>>16891826
Ok then. No leads at the statues. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm lost.

>>16891824
His name is Penlod, but there's only statue of him.

If you guys wants, I will roll dice to see if Egon can figure out a hint to give you. He is, after all, Egon.

>>16891840
What if we remove the flute and it's revealed that the statue had a fountain built into its hands the whole time?

>>16891826
Thanks OP, it takes a lot of guts and integrity to man up like that.

Alright, now that we have that cleared out, it seems like our next course of action is clear; find some way to replace the flute with a fountain.

Maybe we should have our away team search the room again?

>>16891853
Do it please. I'm lost.

>>16891853
Fine by me.

rolled 14 = 14

>>16891863
Egon rubs his chin and motions for the dry-erase board.

>>16891876
Please tell me low is good.

>>16891876
Egon scribbles onto the board.

"I'm not very sure myself. The only thing I can think of is that given the way the statues are holding the objects, some form of offering must be made?"

>>16891876
Egon does not know anything! Damn.

>>16891876
...He's just going to shrug isn't he?

An offering eh?
The only thing I can think of is taking the flute and playing a song on it.

> The only thing I can think of is that given the way the statues are holding the objects, some form of offering must be made?
Hmm.
The statues are offering things representing their houses or things they like, and also things that are valuable.
What item would represent a typical elven mourner coming here?
Furthermore, where would you PLACE the offering?
If we can find where the offering is to be placed, we can just analyse the residue and molecules of it to see what was offered before.

>>16891916
No pressure plates...Where would it be placed.

>>16891891
High is good, unfortunately.

>>16891893
An offering? Do we unlatch the door and then offer something?

my guess is the worked stone whirlpool

>>16891797
The mind reels.

>>16891938
What would you offer in a whirlpool? Bah.
I don't know enough of the Tolkiens to answer, and would in theory require additional hints.

>>16891927
It's elven magic, brother. First Age elven magic. They don't need pressure plates to have the offering work.

We need better wizards/mages.

Fuck. We're gonna have to bring Ahriman here, aren't we?

>>16891916
>>16891893
Perhaps we are the ones that must make an offering, not fiddling with the other offerings.

...Didn't we just scan a shitload of Elven knowledge?
Can ANON search for Elven funerary practices?

>>16891943
Oh god. Oh lawdy...the possibilities.

>>16891955
...Oh dear god I hope not.

rolled 59 = 59

Egon scribbles on the board again.

>>16891955
Ahriman would probably be VERY intrigued at the prospect of all this ancient elven knowledge.

>introduce offere

Captcha says go with the offerings.

Can the aurors detect where the pipes are? Like namely if they are in places that don't make sense, like within a statue?

>>16891957
Possible, but what would we offer?

ANON, anything in the Rivendell library scans that show what the traditional offering for an elven funeral was?

>>16891979
Maybe what we need to offer is our respect to the deceased?

>>16891960
Why is it that thinking about Chaos and Morgoth leaves an unsettling thought cackling at the back of my mind:
Just as Planned.

rolled 86 = 86

>>16891957
Egon writes, "I think you might be onto something. There doesn't seem to be a place to put offerings here. Perhaps whatever offering is to be made must be offered by the person opening the door? Held up, like the statues."

>>16891979
ANON: "Elven funeral rites have a large amount of symbolism inherent within them. I will attempt to go through the lore and find possible clues, but it will take a long time."

>>16892022
Understood. Wonder what they want.
We could just try a gem from Smaug's horde that we looted, but that doesn't carry any personal significance for us like the items the others are holding.

>>16892022
Damnit... After all Fingolfin did, what could we possibly offer to equal what he gave? Riches, blood, even souls can't rival all he sacrificed, plus the latter two are super un-elfy. I can't think of any object we have, or any object on Middle Earth save a Silmaril, that would be worthy.

>>16892022
We have to offer something that represents us. What represent's /tg/?

>>16891996
Would explain why Chaos is so meta-aware if Melkor had a connection to them and the Valar were meta beings of some sort.

&@$^&(#& >Oromë loved them and gave them the name Eldar (People of the Stars).

Someone please stop my brain from continuing to make connections like this, my head will explode.

Though if any canon were to have a deep meta connection, the one credited for inspiring so many others makes sense.

>>16892044
Does the Transspace Guard have an emblem?

>>16892044
Do 'we' as in the character within the quest who is giving the orders and doing most of the talking, even exist as a corporeal person?
Because if an offering needs to be made, it is our place to make it, not any of our subordinates.

If we do have a physical body, let's get down there and try offering up our badge maybe?

What if we take water from one of the streams and either put it in the other, on a statue, etc or just hold it up like egon says?

>>16892039
>Silmaril
OH MY JESUS, OH LORD. THE IDEAS, THE POSSIBILITIES.

I don't think it's about offering something of great value, it's about what represents us.

BUT HOT DAMN TAKING A SILMARIL FROM THE OCEAN. OH LAWDY.

>>16892044
The Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer.

Either that, or A *Cat bone statue* encircled with bands and spikes of Cat leather and with an engraving of cheese.

>>16892022
The statues all have something that the person valued, that felt represented who they were and what their House was best represented by.
Especially Ecthelion holding up a flute rather than a fountain.

So perhaps we need to:
1. Unlock the latches in the proper order.
2a. Offer up what defines us, TG.
OR
2b. Offer up something that a mourning Noldor would offer.

water might represent the tears of the mourners?

>>16892089
Worth a shot. Let's try it.

>>16892077
Unfortunately, we can't find the Simaril's magical signature being that they are both in dormant states.
...I'd still like to take the Arkenstone, just to check if it is one or not, but it's probably a bad idea because the dwarves probably have Thorin's tomb under constant guard.

>>16892039
"Maybe nothing CAN equal what Fingolfin gave..." Egon muses.

>>16892080
Wait a second, how about we offer up "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkein to represent the Transpace Guard? We keep canon canon, repersented by itself.

> /tg open up your dice bags and offer up a die

>>16892080
2a sounds right.
Do as the statues do, offer an emblem of our 'house' to show our honor and respect for the one whose tomb we seek to enter. A sign of loyalty to his ideals.

>What represent's /tg/?

We go down there.
And we shave our neckbeard.

>>16892109
The universe would collapse if that book was here. Least that's how I see it.

>>16892105
Sounds like op wants us to hold up our empty hands, representing that nothing a mourner can orrer can equal what this hero gave/did.

>>16892105
So it would be possible to kneel, with grief in our hearts, and offer nothing but our memories and respects?

>>16892096
Not something we need to offer anyway. Not even the nobles are able to offer anything grand enough.

>>16892114
This one is probably right.

>>16892119
This one is truly hilarious.

>>16892109
>>16892105
Alright, I'm thinking it's one of these two.
Either a copy of LotR, or simply our hand upraised, empty, to show that there is nothing of ours that could equal Fingolfin's sacrifice.

>>16892105
...It's worth a shot.
Let's offer the door that which can equal Fingolfin's selfless heroism: nothing.

>>16892143
How are you going about offering the door nothing?

>>16892167
Get into the same stance as one of the statues, and think of the selfless acts Fingolfin performed.
I know this probably isn't the right answer but hell, it's worth a shot.
How's ANON doing on those Elven Funery practices?

>>16892167
I suggest taking the same position the statues are in, either in front of the door, alongside them, or across from them.

Seems like a reasonable course of action.

>>16892167
Mirror the pose of the statues, only with nothing in hand?
Part of me feels that a pose of supplication would be more suited, but I'm not sure whether or not Fingolfin would think that such reverence is better suited towards the Valar instead of him.

rolled 47 = 47

>>16892183
Your away team assumes positions of supplication, meditating on the acts Fingolfin performed.

Though nothing seems to have changed, you get the feeling that something has. One of the Aurors scribbles, "I feel like we're being watched."

>>16892212
>"I feel like we're being watched."
Okay...sounds like we just activated the security system.
Do we open the latches now?
Or try to offer something of ours?

>>16892212
Oh shit.

I'm mystified as to what this could mean.

>>16892212
Of course we are, we derped up the funery offer 3 times. I wouldn't be surprised if we get blow'd up if we fuck it up once more.
Close the latches, wait for ANON to get back on what the proper offering would be, offer that and gogo. I'm ashamed to admit, but we failed this last test.

>>16892167
Crap. Who was the one who made the offering?
All the statues are of leaders, not their servants.
Even though it's enormously risky, we might need to go down there in person.

>>16892212
Open the Latches.
If we win, yay!
If we fail, port out.

should one of us be offering while the others are standing in salute, like the other statues with swords?

> feels like we're being watched, by statues, oh god, weeping angels! Ahhhh......

>>16892240
As it pains me to say it, if worse comes to worse, we may have to defile this tomb. The Tolkienfag in me would die so much if that happened, and a great sadness shall be shared by all I feel.

rolled 9 = 9

Egon frowns, pulling out a PKE meter. The meter starts beeping and Egon hastily writes, "Not alone."

>>16892267
Wights most likely.

Start brain storming brothers, time is short.

I just thought of the most terrifying possibility of all.
What if we have to... explain ourselves?
Like we want the sword not to destroy evil (in this world at least) but to pretty much serve as a huge distraction so we can commit theft, again, not for the purpose of fighting evil, but to placate a terrifying sorcerer who is most decidedly immoral.

rolled 3 = 3

Egon begins to scribble something else on the board.

ANON: "Working..."

>>16892267
That's not good.
That's REALLY not good.

Can ANON tighten the search parameters on the library scrolls?
Restrict them to funerary rights of the Noldor during the First Age.

>>16892280
At least you thought Egon was scribbling something to tell you, but he's actually just drawing a picture of Slimer eating a cheeseburger.

>>16892267
>9
Welp, drop a camera, open the latches, port out.
Next step is to take the damn place by force. Sad, because we almost had it, too.

Aw fuck, we've been judged and found wanting, haven't we?

>>16892287
Shorten that to the time of Gondolin.

>>16892289
There come the bad rolls.
We're about to be eaten by wights aren't we?

>>16892289
Well if he's not worried, let's see how this plays out.

A ghostly image of an elf in tattered robes, with shining mail under the finery slowly emerges from the wall. He does not match up to any records of famous elves, and does not make any hostile moves. He seems merely to watch you, curiously.

can we beam down egons ghostbusting gear to the away team?
If possible get ready to beam it down, or the team up, at a moments notice from either us, or any team member with a tricorder or other suitible comms device.

>>16892308
Non-hostile, eh.
How quickly/slowly could ANON translate the blurb/intro/dedication of the Silmarillion into Elvish?

>>16892308
Oh lawdy...

>>16892308
Ask Egon to suppress his ghost busting instincts, for now.
Er..
Help us Tolkienfag Kenobi, you're our only hope.

>>16892308
So he's not Fingolfin?
Could he be one of Fingolfin's sons?
Let's say hello.

>>16892328
I wish I could, but it's so late, and my mind is so hazy. I can't think of anything that would relate to this, or help us in anyway. Ahh I'm useless!

>>16892308
Looks llike we've got the ghost of either a hero, or a tomb guardian.


State our case and hope for the best?
Might be best to do it silently to begin with, before we try talking. (warning at the entryway says be quiet)
If it's unresponsive, maybe try the door again?

>>16892331
I can say he isn't one of Fingolfin's sons. His children are Turgon Fingon, Aredhel, and Argon

>>16892342
No, we shouldn't do anything until ANON finishes that search.

Egon should have his proton pack, but he shouldn't charge it yet.

>>16892350
Techincally, Argon's name would be Arakáno because he died before he could get a new one.

rolled 15 = 15

The elf continues to watch as you frantically think of what to do.

>>16892352
Isn't egon still on the ship?

>>16892360
I'm not perfect you know. I'm suprised myself I remember their names from my own memory.

>>16892368
No, he's with the away team.

rolled 91 = 91

>>16892362
ANON: "I am unable to locate any piece of information that would seem to be of assistance. The funerary rites for great heroes are customized to them, with there being no true standard. It is part of the glory due them."

The ghost gestures to the door, and makes the offering sign.

>>16892362
The EMH, can he change his holographic form to display what we type, translated into either Quenya or Sindarin?

>>16892377
OH GOD!

I'm torn between this meaning either we passed the final test or we need to offer something else as a last chance to proceed.

>>16892377
Alright, so we've got to offer something, right?
Have everyone in the away team offer their Transpace Guard combadge?
Or should one of us Meta agents beam down, and offer up our own badge?

>>16892399
Let's try the latter I guess?

>>16892405
let's do that!!

>>16892377
We should offer a copy of the Silmarillion. Remembrance of Fingolfin's sacrifice is the only thing we have worthy of him.

>>16892377
Hmm. Well, I'm stumped.

We could combine valuable collector's dice while remembering the sacrifices Fingolfin made. That's honestly all I can think of and I feel like a moron for not knowing.

>>16892387
>either we passed the final test or we need to offer something else
If the latches are open but the door is still closed, then we probably haven't passed yet.

>>16892409
Ditto on everything you just said. I think we need to offer something of personal value, also have all our subortinates salute, think that should be correct as well.

rolled 80 = 80

>>16892399
When you attempt to beam down, the teleportation engineer grimaces.

"Uh... sir? There's... some form of passive ward around the tomb. We cannot beam inside it. I can beam you to the entrance and you can walk down, though."

The ghost gestures to the door, and then puts his hands over his heart.

>>16892377
Should we try the offerings again, try to communicate directly with ghost-elf, or something else?
It SEEMS friendly, but elves are tricky buggers.

Offering ideas: Water (tear symbolism), Nothing (heroic symbolism), Whatever elves find valuable(probably going to screw us if we try it)
Other ideas: he might be saying use something from the statues on the door, might be saying the statues need something done to them to open the door, or it might be mimicing us

Do we have a dataslate with a wireless link to the ongoing storm? There should be a way to attempt communication with the ghost.

>>16892423
Oh, oh um that means. That means. Dammit I can't remember.

We should offer up something quick though.

>>16892423
>and then puts his hands over his heart.
Offer something dear to yourself.
Well, I'm all for option: Beam the quest's protagonist down and offer our own collective dice, Silmarilion copy, and bearded neck.

>>16892423
This makes me think you guys with the "something of ours we value" plan is what it wants, or it wants us to bring it the big shiny heart from the statues, or it is going to rip out our hearts if we screw up again

>>16892423
Maybe we need to do the same as him?
Make the offering at the door and then hold it to our heart?
I still think we should include some emblem to represent us. If the team there doesn't have one specific to TG, Egon could offer his Ghostbuster patch, it would have about the same meaning to him.

>>16892438
Seconding this. Honestly, it's the best chance we got.

>>16892423
Take the chance. We have to offer something precious to ourselves.

Beam down with our Transpace Guard medallion, walk in, and offer that.
It represents who we are, what we are, what we define ourselves as: Transpace Guard, defenders of Canon.

>>16892452
thirding!

>>16892453
Let's go for it.

>>16892445
I think it's about giving something of personal value of the leader's from the leader himself.

Hell, just putting our own personal neck on the line is a hell of an offering.
But if we fuck this up, it's curtains.

>>16892453
I suspect the badge is the best option, because as it stands, we are an anonymous everyman, like we don't have a name, shape, or even gender really. Our position as a member of the Transpace Guard is literally the only thing we have to define us.

rolled 95 = 95

>>16892456
>>16892452
>>16892438
One of you beams down with dice and Silmarilion copy in hand, marching down into the room to present the items. The ghostly elf seems a bit confused. He looks over all of you and then puts his palm to his forehead before walking over to the statue of Turgon and the ruby heart and waiting.

>>16892453
I believe in you bro

>>16892480
Now I'm just dumbfounded as all hell.

>>16892480
...Do we... rip out our own heart?
No that's stupid.
I guess we just take the heart and show it to the door?

>>16892492
me too bro

>>16892480
Welp, here we go.
Wonder what OP keeps rolling for.
Offer up our stuff, give thanks for the sacrifice, and pray we don't get instagibbed.

>>16892492
Scratch that. He wants us to get the heart. I just realized it.

Offer the shiny heart to the door, symbolizing the feelings we have for the deceased hero?

>>16892480
Reach for the heart and check to see how he responds?

>>16892480
I'm willing to bet that the solution to the puzzle is something so bleeding obvious that I'll slap myself for overlooking it. OP is probably frustrated at how we're not picking up on his hints.

>>16892480
Oh geeze.
Did an undead elf just face-palm at us?

Okay, so, I guess we're supposed to switch the items, or at least, take the heart and offer it to the door?

>>16892480
How did I not notice this before.
>then puts his palm to his forehead
He just facepalmed.

>>16891353
Hey there, OPs pic.
How's yer hammer hangin'?

>>16892507
You take the ruby heart and offer it to the door. The door shines with a silver light and begins to slide open as the elf gestures for you to put the heart back and then walks through the open doorway.

>>16892531
Put the heart back, of course.

How hard was OP facepalming at us for failing the puzzle?

>>16892531
oh...fuck did we beat the Puzzle?

>>16892531

Make sure to sheepishly wave at the elf ghost before we walk through the door. Guy was a big help.

>>16892531
We do as the glowing ghost elf commands, of course.

>>16892531
Well let's walk through the door I suppose.

>>16892531
VICTORY! WE HAVE VICTORY!

>statues of heroes that we must offer items to in the correct order

Anyone else think of this?

You know that when that ghost goes back to the office with the other magical guardians, he's going to be all like "I cannot BELIEVE some of these mourners nowadays! I think an Orc would have picked up the hints sooner."
"Calm down, Finargon. They can't have been THAT stupid."
"Oh no, Arfin? I had to literally go over to the statue, point at the heart, then at the door."
"....okay, yeah, that's pretty stupid."

Give the elf a bow I guess?

>>16892531
>One of you beams down
Well Tolkienfag, I think that is you.
Go forth to the tomb of the hero.

>>16892556
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that the ghost of an elf is being so helpful to humans who are attempting to enter his tomb.

>>16892561
And that is 'bow' as in the gesture of respect, not 'bow' as in the weapon stereotypically associated with elves.

>>16892531
Put the heart back, and walk through the door.
If we're going to be seen as stupid as some 17th-century European inbred noble, may as well have the bravery that goes along with it.

>>16892566
What makes you think that? I'm no one special, just a man who enjoys Tolkien.

>>16892583
that's the point, you know more than we do

What thought process did OP expect us to take, in order to get us to offer the Heart to the Door?

>>16892590
I feel so loved. Now let's do this:
>>16892578
And get this done with.

>>16892595
Maybe it was a symbolic representation of our hearts? Since nothing we had could equal it?

>>16892595
That the thing mourners were giving is their feelings, so we should offer a heart to represent that?

That of the things in the room, taht the heart has to most relevence to a greif stricken elf?

>>16892595
Probably along the lines of: tomb of Fingolfin, made by Turgon, who would be better to make a funerary offering to Fingolfin than his own son?

You enter the Tomb of Fingolfin. It is a circular chamber with a high ceiling cut with shafts to let in sunlight. An intricate system of mirrors not only reflects the light to better see by, but makes the upper portion of the room glimmer like diamonds. The walls are carved with images of Fingolfin throughout his life, climaxing with the terrible battle against Morgoth. In the center of the room is a tower of piled stones, a cairn. On top of this cairn, is a naked sword, glittering as the light plays over it.

The luminous form of the elf is stands by the cairn.

>>16892620
Crap, that ghost is still here isn't it?
Is it still forbidden to speak?

>>16892615
>mfw I realize the only thing more valuable than the ultimate sacrifice is the love shared between a Son and his Father.

>>16892620
Let's try to explain that great evil has been loosed on the land, and that the sword that smote evil is needed once more.

Or, we could, you know, grab it and run.

>>16892627
Too bad we don't know sign language. Do we know elven sign language?

>>16892628
it's okay bro, take your time

>>16892629
While that would be hilarious, I doubt we're fast enough.
Maybe we could explain that we are, in essence, defenders of fate, given the thankless task of ensuring that what will be, will be, no matter how terrible it is?
And so to protect the world from a knowledge-hungry sorcerer who has lived over ten thousand bloody years in the grim darkness of a universe that knows only war, the time has come for the Cold Star to be drawn once more?

>>16892620
Walk up to the cairn.
Lay down our TG medallion/commbadge/badge atop the cairn.
Stand back.
Salute.
Nod to the ghost.
Reach out hand to grasp for Ringil.
Hope that ghost does not stop us.

>>16892620
Write in Sindarin "Evil again. Sword needed for a day. Will give sword back." on a dustboard or on the ground.

I like this image a little better than OP's, but still, OP's is still pretty great.

Anyways. Can anyone think of a way to communicate with the Elf Wight?

>>16892639
We startrek universal translators, and all that delicious language data from the elven library we scanned for that space marine dude.
We should be able to at least get the point across.

Does legimancy work on ghosts?

Dude, we have Egon.

Have him capture the ghost and let's just take the sword. Then when we're done, we put the sword back, release the ghost by remote, and gtfo.

>>16892664
NO NO NO NO NO
DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING WITHOUT THAT GHOSTS PERMISSION!
We don't want it to get stroppy and start attacking us when we could just tell it shits fucked and needs unfucking with MAGIC SWORD

>>16892666
Wait a second now, let's not make any promises about returning the sword unless it's absolutely necessary.

>>16892686
I'd rather not.

>>16892696
Even if it's not a Canon ghost, I think the dead deserve more respect than that.

>>16891721
>>Ilurambar
>>Walls of the World
>> OVER THE WORLD WALL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFc5Mz6-5WY

Shit man, so meta. It makes sense in a roundabout, insane point of view.

>>16892666
You write that in Elvish and show it to the ghostly elf. He responds in a whisper that is translated by your Trektranslators.

"You may speak quietly within this chamber. It is permitted, human. It was... somewhat obvious you were not here to pay your respects, though I had hoped otherwise. Long has it been since a visitor graced these halls."

There is one robot whose regular attacks can break the "walls of the world".

>>16892708
While it is true that we had at least some ulterior motives, we do still wish to offer our respects to him.
Did you know that there are countless worlds out there, of elves, men, dwarves, and many more races?
And yet amongst them, rare indeed is the hero that can rival the deeds of Fingolfin.

>>16892708
"Evil has returned, Guardian. The seeds of Morgoth flourish. The great blade Ringil is needed once more. I wish that I could grace these halls at a different time so that my mind is not clouded by such worries. Shall we be permitted to take the blade, Guardian? Perhaps, one day, I can return to simply honor the memory of Fingolfin."

>>16892708
Well let's introduce ourselves, enthusiastically thank him for his assistance, and than politely ask his name?

>>16892708
"I apologize in advance for the presumptousness of the words that I'm about to say.

<deep breath>

We humbly request the sword, Ringil. We require it to save not only Middle-Earth, but other worlds from evil."

>>16892735
This.

>>16892708
Why'd we have to promise to bring the sword back?

"I'm sorry that your kin could not come here for this. You may be happy to know that a descendant of yours still lives, and your line is assured for, oh, the next two to three hundred years at least.
"But yes, you might remember a certain servant of Morgoth by the name of Sauron? He's up to no good again, and we'd like to use your sword in causing him some grief."

>>16892724
>>16892735
>>16892737
>>16892741
Who shall win I wonder?

>>16892708
"Gorthaur has risen again in the east, and is marshaling a force greater than any can hope to match. Our only hope of defeating him is a swift strike, but against a foe such as he only the mightiest weapons will do. We have come to ask that Ringil (Ringril?) be lent for this purpose, after which we will return the blade."

Everything is technically true.

>>16892741
>>16892735
we somehow combine these two posts

>>16892724
This is true.

Also, it's 3am. Call it here for today, pick up tomorrow?
Also, do any of the Reasonable Marines know how to wield an ancient sword? They probably do, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

The idea is, Reasonable Marines (one with Ringil) and X-com soldiers stage an obvious attack at Barad-dur to draw the attention of Sauron.
While Sauron's gaze is elsewhere, Tosh and the Aurors teleport into Barad-dur and start searching for one of the Dwarf's rings.
I'd strongly recommend getting some kind of steel box to put the ring in as soon as it's found, to prevent whoever carries it from immediately putting it on under its influence.

We get the ring, give it to Ahriman, who HOPEFULLY agrees to leave this world. It's entirely possible he puts the f*cking thing on and then immediately attacks us, so an Orbital Bombardment solution should be prepared.

Then we put the Sword back, and fly off to base for our mission complete screen.

Lol you guys.
We almost autosaged the 2nd thread as well.
Lots of participation tonight.

>>16892756
"I apologize in advance for the presumptousness of the words that I'm about to say. Evil has returned, Guardian. The seeds of Morgoth flourish. The great blade Ringil is needed once more. I wish that I could grace these halls at a different time so that my mind is not clouded by such worries. Shall we be permitted to take the blade, Guardian? Perhaps, one day, I can return to simply honor the memory of Fingolfin. We humbly request the sword, Ringil. We require it to save not only Middle-Earth, but other worlds from evil."
>Done.

>>16892720
>>16892704
Stop reading ahead!

>>16892724
>>16892735
"I had feared as much. Perhaps it is fortune then, that you failed the last ritual. When you offered nothing but gratitude, it stirred me awake. Had you attempted a false offering of one of the other House's items, or even worse had tried to STEAL one of them..." the ghost trails off, shaking his head. "All the same. I cannot allow you to just walk out of here with the blade, no matter what the threat. Present who is to wield it to me."

>>16892761
I feel that Ringil could do a lot more good, if it came with us.
It's not going to do anything more in this Canon, but it's power can still be wielded to defend the fabric of reality.

>>16892775
looks much better

>>16892708
Even after Melkor's final defeat, evil remains in Middle Earth. His servant, Sauron, who you may know as Mairon, has spread his darkness across the world and threatens to consume it.
The good news is that Sauron's defeat is as inevitable as the sunrise, and he will meet the fate of his master soon enough.
The bad news is that a being from outside Arda, no... outside Eä has come to this land, and seeks to disrupt fate's design for the sake of knowledge. This being is a sorcerer who has lasted ten thousand years in a grim and dark universe that knows only war, where even hope is just another chain to bind you to the cruel and laughing gods.
To remove this interloper, and to destroy similar intruders who would make a mockery of destiny, I fear I have no choice but to request you let us take the blade Ringil so that it's icy blade can once more taste the flesh of the wicked who would impose their design on the innocent.

>>16892761
I'd like to wrap this up if you guys are game. You're very close to closing the book on the tomb.

Yes, the Reasonable Marines know how to wield swords. Just because their doctrine prefers ranged combat and non-lethal tactics does not mean they don't have 4 WS. So I guess you must choose between a Knight Inductor and Demoman.

>>16892777
Hrm.

Who's our best swordsman?

>>16892777
I don't think a drunken black Irishman is the symbol of heroism that the Guardian needs to be presented with. We need a worthy champion, a man of valor, and honor, who shall always put others above himself in any situation.

>>16892777
>Present who is to wield it to me
While I would have liked to have seen the Demoman wielding it, I suppose seriousness needs to win out here.

My three suggestions:
1. Star-Lord - Hero character, well-versed in many different combat systems
2. Spike - Hero character, got at close-combat
3. Knights Inductor squad leader - superhuman reflexes, speed, and strength. Also extreme dedication to duty and the protection of the innocent.

show him the BLU Demo, then.

>>16892797
The best swordsman of the Knights Inductor. I don't want a drunk Scot to be touching a epically legendary sword.

>>16892777
...New plan. Instead of the Demo-Man, let's send Star-Lord down here.

>>16892807
indeed

>>16892803
Star-Lord is a good choice too, Either the KI or Starlord

I read the Knights Inductor stories. So, I vote for the best swordsman of the Reasonable Marines to be brought forth to the Guardian.

OP, does this Guardian look blind?
>hehehehe

>>16892810
Seconding this. Star Lord has a history of being granted ridiculous powers by semi-mystic entities. He's well suited to getting the sword.

>>16892815
>>16892807
Shouldn't we also consider Hero characters?
Specifically Star-Lord?

Checking his bio, it says that Star-Lord is a master fencer.
So he has some experience with a blade.
But a Knight Inductor might be better.

Aye, between a Knight Inductor and Star-Lord.

>>16892827
Actually from a slightly metagamey perspective, a Knight Inductor would be a better choice, since that would cause the Knight to become a hero, like Mouse did maybe?

...On second thought, never mind. Let's send Peter Quill down here.

Fencing isn't done with that kind of sword.

I vote for the KI leader.

>>16892797
Reasonable Marine seems the best bet imo. Whoever is good with a sword and has performed heroic deeds.

ANON: "Why not send both, stating we have two champions ready to take up the blade."

Maybe we should send both down if the ghost doesn't like one of them?
But have the Knight go first.

>>16892831
Hm. That does tip me toward him, but the Reasonable Marines.. argh. Bit drawn here.

Gonna vote for the KI.

>>16892841
However, a Knight Inductor has enhanced speed, strength, and reflexes, things that Star-Lord no longer has now that his cybernetic augments were removed when he fought against Phalanx.

>>16892851
Yes

hands down, it's gonna be a KI


my vote for Knight Inductor

>>16892851
I'm going to bed, and I think this might be the best option. Also let the Guardian choose who gets to weild it.

I still want the KI to take it though

>>16892851
Sounds good, the KI gets first priority.
Shame about the Demo-Man, but after all we've been through, it would feel almost more sacrilegious than funny.

>>16892851
>Send both, have ghost choose
Brilliant!
Let's do that. Otherwise we're going to be deadlocked for a while.

>>16892851
>>16892852
ok let's send them both

>>16892851
Great idea, he's much more qualified than us to determine who be worthy.

One of the Knight Inductor's best swordsmen is called away from his squad along with Star-Lord. Both make the trip down to see the Guardian. He looks over the two, then speaks.

"Impressive looking, to be sure. If you prove that you have the skill necessary to do the blade honor with a test, then I may lend the sword out to you. However, you must return it in 100 year's time. And if you choose to undertake the test, know that you take your very life into your hands, for one must be willing to take such risks to fully battle Evil."

>>16892896
>100 years time
...I think we can manage that.

Are Star-Lord and the Knight comfortable with proceeding?

>>16892896
hah.

Like there's any test on Middle Earth than even comes close to the rigors of Astartes training.

>>16892799
Wish you brought Amuro along instead of Char now, huh?

>>16892857
Hm, we could get him new augments, but that's a matter for another time.

>>16892909
I completely forgot that Char works for us now as well.

>>16892896
It is fully up to Star-Lord and the Knight, this is a completely voluntary choice.

As for returning it within 100 years, we'll need to have ANON put a reminder on our calendar.

>>16892910
Augments? Starlord doesn't need augments!

Let the two of them decide between themselves who gets to try the test.

>>16892909
Come to think of it, Char was a pro fencer too, wasn't he? Ah well, these are better choices despite the Newtype shenanigans.

>>16892907

Slowly both Star-Lord and the massive form of the Astartes nod their heads. The Guardian gestures to the offering room. "You two stand out there and ready your blades. No other weapons. This is a test of swordsmanship. You others stand here, outside of danger."

Star-Lord winces as he realizes he doesn't have a sword at the moment.

>>16892922
I love that panel.
Thanks to it I only hear Star-Lord in the voice one of my player's uses for certain characters that fit right in with that style.

Can an Auror transfigure one of Star-Lord's guns into a sword?
Or... anything we have into a sword?

>>16892945
>>16892930
Scan the ruin of Gondolin for Anguirel, it was lost in that battle.

>>16892930
"Transporter chief, is that interference field still up? Can you beam down a sword for Star-Lord?"

"Any particular sword type you want, Star-Lord? I think we still have a few lightsabers from the Executor, if you want to give them a go."

>>16892955
We'll get to that later, we're concentrating on Ringil right now.

Just remind us afterwards and we'll try to get to it.

Teleport a sword to the entrance then Accio sword.

>>16892955
Technically, pretty much any sword recovered from there should be nice, magic swords were all they made. Some are just better than others.

>We had a heroic master fencer and we didn't give him a lightsaber

It's not just the elf who is facepalming now.

>>16892978
Do we even own any swords? I mean we have lightsabers, which are ridiculously hard to wield without very specific training, and there are chainswords which are probably too heavy and unwieldy for Star-Lord.
Unless Char brought his fancy sword with him, we might be out of luck.

>>16892978
Your crew grabs the first sword it can find in the armory, one of the drow scimitars taken from the Shadowrun world, and beam it down where it is quickly spelled away to Star-Lord's hands.

"Are you ready?" the Guardian asks.

>>16892984
The article on lightsabers mentions how they're very difficult to use because of their gyroscopic effect, the odd balance due to being a plasma sword, and the extreme danger of the blade.
Also, as a European-style champion fencer, the regular lightsaber would not fit into his hand well, resulting in difficulty in wielding in his preferred style.

If you want to wield a lightsaber with the modern European-style fencing, you'll need to modify the hilt to resemble Count Dooku's.

>>16892984
But lightsabers require special training due to having a weightless blade that can cut through more or less anything.
Can you understand why you would have to adjust your balance and such a bit with those variables in mind?

>>16893000
Oh yeah, we did loot some swords didn't we?
Well if our challengers are ready, so are we.

>>16893000
Next time we're at Sector HQ, we're getting those pesky Federation safety protocols removed so we can use the matter replicators to construct swords.

>>16893000
We're ready if the two champions are ready.

MORTAL KOMBAT!

rolled 19, 36 = 55

"Then let it begin," the ghost says as he puts a hand to the open door. A chilling wind begins to blow through the halls as ghostly elves step forward from the statues, elegant elvish blades in hand. Without emotion or words, they begin to advance on the Knight Inductor and Star-Lord.

>>16893039
...Yeah that's a rough start right there.

While I suppose having the training to properly wield a sword is crucial, for some reason I figured there would be a test of character or something.
Does that come later?

>>16893039
Well, this is off to an inauspicious start.

>>16893039
Our characters...
... they both die, don't they.
Welp, gogo Nannybags.

Hasn't the /tg/ dice filled us with enough misery in the last thread? We are making a terrible impression on all these spectral elves.

>>16893075
Well, we could've given the sword to Bumbles the clumsy Auror and he would've rolled a 99 or something.

rolled 95, 55 = 150

There are twelve foes in all, one for each of the Houses of Gondolin. They split into two groups, six for each would-be hero.

The ghostly elves lunge at the Knight Inductor and Star-Lord. The Knight Inductor turns to take the blows on his armor, trusting in the ceramite to protect him, but the phantom blades pass through him and into him. He winces as he feels strength being sapped away, but his hardened will and stamina allows him to remain standing.

"Skill is being tested here. With the blade. Not armor," the Guardian whispers. "If you must defend, use your sword to do it."

Star-Lord does only moderately better, dodging aside a few slashes with skilled footwork, only to take a lunge in the arm. He grunts, but makes no other sign of pain.

>>16893059
Star-Lord still has a dose of Red too. Though I'd prefer it not come up.

>>16893093
The Knight Inductor just used a power attack to Shut. Down. Everything. didn't he?

>>16893093
So the Knight is the first and Star-Lord the second?
Looks like the Knight Inductor took the Guardian's lesson to heart, and Star-Lord's doing a bit better.

After this we need to recruit a dedicated melee combatant.

>>16893093
Yet another sign that the /tg/ dice are sentient and seek to 'improve' stories in what ways they see fit.

rolled 92, 53 = 145

>>16893093
With a sudden roar of primal ferocity, the Knight Inductor swings his chainsword in a devastating offensive, batting aside one phantom blade, which turns material on contact with the KI's own sword, and slicing off his head. Already turning as he moves forward, he catches another ghost elf with a slash as he moves, intercepting the dead swordsman before he move to strike. Another dead enemy lunges at him, but with a show of agility, the Space Marine dances aside.

"Impressive... Most impressive. I suppose you did not need your armor after all," the Guardian muses.

Star-Lord does better as well, his footwork increasing in speed as he manages to dodge or parry aside each of the ghostly elves' attempts to attack him. However, he does not manage to take the offensive yet.

>>16893122
...This guy totally just earned name privileges.

>>16893093
>>16893122
Dayam.
You know what this means don't you?
That Knight Inductor is going to need a name after this.

>>16893122
Welp, the Knight Inductor wins.
Everyone go home.

>>16893122
>2 90's in a row
Yeah! Show the Elfdar how it's done!

>>16893122

Theres our Champion right there.

Now to garb him in the best gear we can get.

rolled 72, 45 = 117

>>16893122
Star-Lord continues to dance in and out of battle, landing a few minor hits, but no killing blows as he barely manages to avoid getting hit time and time again.

The Knight-Inductor continues to battle through the elven band, executing a devastating overhead slash that sends the ghostly warrior of the Hammer of Wrath back to his rest. The remaining three ghosts attempt to flank the Space Marine, but he responds to this by lunging forward and impaling the front-most ghost on his chainsword, pulling the mechanical blade out and throwing the body at the others with a smooth motion that disrupts the last two ghosts.

>>16893093
Welp, I feel we should have gotten Nasuverse's Sir Gawain.

>95, 92

We're well into autosage, so it's time to wrap up here.
We can sack Barad-dur tomorrow.

The best part is that in his initial roll, the Knight didn't even try to dodge, but just was confident in his armor, so it's pretty much like
>Oh, you mean I have to -try-? All right then.

>>16893139
>Elfdar
I feel a disturbance in the verse.

Question for anyone in the know:

How would we rate Kisuke (Oboro Muramasa) as a swordsman compared to what we have in our roster?

>>16893176
Hard to tell. After a certain point, you stop becoming a 'swordsman' and start being a 'destruction-focused mage who uses a sword as a focus'. Does Kisuke cross that line?

>>16893152
The Knight Inductor manages to claim the unlives of his last two foes in a completely practical fashion. In the split-second they are disoriented by the body throw, he charges them, slashing into one and cleaving into the next with a single powerful attack.

Star-Lord takes a chance and executes a long lunge at one of his opponents. He manages to impale the undead warrior and he fades to nothing, but in doing so, he is unable to recover quickly enough to avoid being open. The ghostly elves slide a phantom blade into his side and he roars in pain. Fury in his eyes, he turns and slashes into another ghost that fades only to leave himself open again.

Another blow comes, and this time, Star-Lord hits the ground, gasping. The four elves around him raise their weapons for a killing blow...

...and the Knight Inductor is there, leaping towards the battle and standing over Star-Lord. With a fierce roar, he joins the battle, cutting into one of the elves as Star-Lord regains his feet and gets back into the fight. Between the two, the ghosts are no more.

>>16893152
Star-Lord continues holding his own.
The Knights Inductor keeps tearing ass.

Argh, I can't stay up any longer.
Good luck and go team go.

Also, get that marine a name and a character sheet that shows his mad bonuses to swordplay. The guy is a natural.

>>16893206
Reasonable Marine
Get equipped with
Ringil Sword

>>16893206
...What's a way to let Star-Lord know that we still find his performance very impressive (indeed, he probably did better than most of our other troops would have, and we didn't even hire him for swordsmanship) without it seeming patronizing?

Also, fuck yeah Knight Inductor.

The dice might be dictating it, but OP tells their beautifully.

>>16893188
He could be useful in our lineup? Fate/Zero Lancelot perhaps too?

I don't think we need to worry about getting anybody else to wield it, this guy just earned the crap out of it.

The Guardian steps forward.

"You have passed the trial by combat. And you have hinted at your soul's worthiness as well, by aiding your companion. It would've been in your interest to let him fail, since that would secure yourself as the sole wielder of Ringil. But you came to his aid despite that, and shown a spark of virtue. Approach, hero, and take up Ringil. But know this. If ever you turn the blade to evil ends, it will cease to serve you just as you ceased to serve a cause greater than yourself."

The ghost floats to the top of the cairn and looks down. Ringil seems to glitter with anticipation as it floats off the rock pile and into the air in front of the Space Marine.

>>16893237
Actually I find this little sidequest as a whole tremendously entertaining. OP's done a great job making Ringil something we have to struggle for, and portraying it as something -worth- struggling for.
Like even with our complete failure to solve the final puzzle I was still enjoying myself, instead of getting frustrated.

>>16893252

>>16893252
Was this guy a living elf once, or is he the spirit of the sword? Like I know that Glamdring had a voice of its own... At least I'm pretty sure it did.

>>16893252
Good game, lads. See ya tomorrow!

Alright! Now that we've gotten the incredibly important and valuable ancient sword, we can proceed to use it in a distraction by smacking the Black Gate with its pommel and try to sell Sauron some marine-scout cookies.

Everyone will be so busy watching Sauron feast on delicious gingersnaps that they won't notice the miles-long vessel hovering behind the Eye.

>>16893271
You could ask him.

OK, I've got to call it here. Tomorrow your Space Marine claims not only Ringil, but a name as well. That's right, boys.

The Lad's Got Talent.

You've got your second Original hero.

>>16893270
I shall now call our swordsmarine, Lincanous Mastosordi. At least until someone slaps me and tells me a proper name.

>>16893284
G'night OP, sleep well, you've earned it!
Gah, I really should have been sleeping hours ago.

>>16893286
I think he should have a name, but also a moniker which references this victory.

>>16893359

It is worth noting that this blade was named after one of the Lamps of the Valar, which first illuminated the world until being cast down by Melkor.

Middle Earth does seem to have a thing for swords making a comeback, don't they?

>>16895927
>Middle Earth does seem to have a thing for swords making a comeback, don't they?
If the Storm's sensors can be tuned to elven magic and we can detect other elven swords that were lost with the Fall of Gondolin, a LOT more are going to be making a comeback.

And actually, the more the better. The more magical, obviously First Age Noldor swords that suddenly show up on the northern frontier of Mordor, the more that Sauron is going to pay attention.

>>16896024
The problem is that I don't know how well even elvish steel can overcome hundreds (thousands?) of years of saltwater exposure.