The Black Steel

In the boarders Far Chetwood, a marauding band of orcs had made camp and settled, posing a dire threat to the people of Bree. So bold they were that they roamed the lands openly, both day and night, preying on unwary travellers and farmlands dotted across the Bree-fields. They were merciless, cruel and ruthless. Rather than take prisoners, they sought to strike horror into the hearts of their enemies by mounting their heads on spikes. Action was required, although it may be too late.

Those Who Were Left Behind

Several hours had passed since Tiverton was captured and robbed by the brigands upon the road. To most within the camp, the hobbit remained bound and starved and of very little interest to the villains. Little did they know that he sat with Tutt, one of their own, drafting a letter to a farmer’s daughter.

Days 10-12

My dear Cedwyn,

Days 6-9

It was worse than we could have imagined. Some force of Undead descended on Ost Guruth while the Orcs blocked the road - scattering its people, the Eglain, across the plains. Refugees were already turning up outside the Forsaken Inn with early reports of the catastrophe.

Days 4-5

Right. I have to get this down. It is important that we have a record. Once I get this done, then I can rest.