I'm a huge fan of LOTR although I'm new to Nation RPing so I'm not too sure how this works. Mind if I watch for a little to learn and then create a warband?

I'm gonna have to put this on hold or you guys continue on without me I got personal stuff going with my mom again.

Sorry for my lack of posting. Have been a bit busy/under the weather. Will get a post up tomorrow at the latest.

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Stronghold: Seregost

Seregost is a place of lava and red rocks. Serving as the eastern gate to the Lilithlad in a gap at the Mithram Spur. It has been said that the Black Uruk's of Barad-dûr came from here, hiding there after the defeat of their master in the Second Age, awaiting his return. At the time of the War of the Ring this structure was a place of Dark Sorcery and continued to serve as the breeding ground for the eltie Black-Uruk-Hai. But with the destruction of the one ring and the fall of Sauron the fortress fell into decay but remained standing on its molten foundations. Serving even now as a great fortress that guards the Eastern Road. The river of Caranduin flows down a mountain close to the fortress, all the way down to the sea of Núrnen. What once served as fuel for the many smithing stations and as a means of transport for supplies, is now mostly used as a source of water.

Commander: Ukshak the Bone Collector

Ukshak stands at seven feet tall, an uncommon sight for Black Uruk-Hai though made much more intmidating as of recent, with the elimination of most of his kin. He is clad in an armour literally made from the bones of those that opposed him, serving as a reminder to those under his command that they too, if not showing unquestionable obedience could suffer a similar fate. The skull of a troll is the most notable piece of his armour, adoring his head like a helmet. The remainder of his armour appears to be a mixture of the standard issue Uruk armour but modified, removing weight and armament to instead make place for several large bones and thus exchanging protection for intimidation. He keeps two large blades hanging from his belt, showing that he prefers to fight using two weapons at once over a single blade. The belt that holds his swords shows an equal display of craftsmanship as the rest of his armour, holding several skulls of different races.

Description: History coming soon, i'm a little pre-occupied for the remainder of the afternoon but I chose to post this regardless to see whether or not its current state is acceptable or needs to be changed.

Hierarchy:

The Black Uruk-Hai make up the leadership and most influental part of the Warband, despite being one of the smallest in terms of numbers. They are the strongest and therefor fit to be at the top, the leadership chain is one of dominance and brute force. If you wish to gain a rank you need to face the former holder of that position and challenge him for it, even the leader can be challenged. Though these duels can often lead to death and are not attempted often. The Uruks keep the group together and ensure that Goblins and humans are not killed or harmed in order to ensure they remain available for duty.

Below the ruling class of the Black Uruk-Hai are the Orcs, large in numbers and chaotic. Wickedness and violence are their nature, and they are known to quarrel and kill each other over petty things. Without firm leadership, Orcs have been known to go into battle in complete disarray and without any semblance of formation or tactics. Their strength in combat comes from numbers and sheer violence. They hold no position of power in the Warband and are subjected to brutal forms of discipline and order to keep them in line and from fighting amongst eachother. To keep them satisfied and obedient they are allowed to push around those below them, the Goblin slaves and Humans.

The Goblins are much like the Humans in terms of status, both are used for construction purposes and have to face their superiors with unquestioning obediance. Goblins however enjoy the privilige of standing above the Humans in rank and even they are allowed to push around the men and woman unfortunate enough to be their slaves. The Humans have little rights and in desperate times could be used a source of food.

Resources:

Most of the resources were simply there when they returned in the aftermath of Sauron's destruction, the large Demi-Trolls and groups of Goblin slaves had been used to oversee the breeding process and the creation of new structures and armament. The Black Uruk-Hai that now serve as the leadership of the fortress already called it their home before being forced to retreat back to the safety of its walls. The only other real resource the stronghold acquired was the army of Orcs and the group of Human slaves whom they simply guided like sheep, to the stronghold with the promise of safety and shelter.

Agenda and concerns:

The river Caranduin flows from the mountains close to the stronghold of Seregost and serves as its only source of water. The large fortress has no source of food and the once fertile lands of the Gorgorth Plains have been all but destroyed and the only viable way left to gather supplies is to follow the Caranduin river down south to more fertile lands, or to travel the rough and harsh Deamon Road to the slave fields.

This puts the Warband at a disadvantageous position, having no usuable land close to the stronghold forces them to seek food elsewhere. Fortunately though, their former position as a breeding ground means they hold large stockpiles of armour and weapons, which could possibly be used to barter. Though the current leadership seeks to use it to wage war and gain themselves a more fortunate position closer to the fertile lands down south.

Resource Allocation:

5 Demi-Trolls (Two points.)
300 Black Uruk-Hai (Three points.)
500 Goblin Slaves (Four points.)
200 Human Slaves (One point.)

There we go. I still need to finish up the history but I have some real life things to tend to, i'll finish it in a few hours. I may even be able to in an hour or so depending on how things proceed.

Has anyone taken the Black Gate or Minis Morguel?