I originally got this idea from the newest Hobbit movie, so bare with me as I go over this idea.
The Conflict of Greed
Not to say this is in the Middle-Earth universe, but a medieval-fantasy universe. There won't be giant eagles, but the orcs will be like those from Middle-Earth. There will be magic and other races.
My idea consists of this;
The Great Dwarven city was attacked, a refuge city named Dalmir just outside destroyed. The battled waged on for months. The Orcs wanted to take the great stronghold for its mass foundries, vaults, strategic position and defensive capabilities. Truly in a tine of war, it is self sustaining. The Orcs numbers were too great, however, and the Dwarves asked for help. The Men and Elves came to the aid. The Dwarves, the Elven Empire, and the Men of Calthor, locked in a battle with the great Orcish Army. The fighting did end eventually. The ground washed over with red and black blood, the old encampments, and rusty blades... But not without a cost. Before the Men and Elves had arrived, the great Dwarven strongholds gate had been taken down, and the Orcs had flooded the fortress. At the end of the war, the dwarves had been defeated, if not made extinct. The armies of the Elves and Men of Calthor retreated with only enough soldiers to defend their own homes.
While the war was won, it felt like a defeat for the people of this world, not just the Dwarves. But the fortress still stands, its vaults untouched, and the foundries flames extinguished. What will becomw of the fortress? The gold within? Or the near-crumbled refuge city?
The idea is that the dwarves are a mix odlf the dwarves from Elder Scrolls (their technology level), and the culture from Middle-Earth.
I'm think a max of 6 players. Each player will have their own small army, big enough to control and defend the entirety of the Dwarven Fortress, whether they are wanting a new home or an addition to their territory. Perhaps they are at war with another player and it gives them an advantage, or they merely want the riches and the mass foundries inside, or even their home was turned to rumble and controlled by the Orcs. Currently the Orcish Armies have laid waste to many cities except the Elven Realm and the City of Calthor. While most can decide to immediately fight, some could try diplomatic options. Such as... All those who had their cities destroyed get a cut of the gold so they could rebuild or re-arm.
Everyone would be entering the City of Moraldom, a great city just about a days walk or two from the refuge city (Old City of Dalmir, which is mere minutes away from the Dwarven Stronghold gate on horseback). A city that does not participate in the war, but acts as a safe haven from the Orcs. Its military force great, it could have almost rivaled the mass from Calthor, one of the great kingdoms. Upon arrival their armies will make camp outside the walls and their leaders and those they choose accompany them. Upon arrival it will required for each player and their armies to stay at least 3-5 days to give their soldiers rest, as it would be expected they'd been marching for weeks.
On the choice of races I'm willing to allow anything from Middle-Earth and subcategories. Example being Elves and Woodland, Snow, Dark, High, Moon, etc. For Man, I'm willing to allow Men species from The Elder Scrolls.
The players, once at the city, may do as they please as long as they follow the laws of Moraldom, outside the walls... There aren't rules. So if the Player wishes to meet with the King of Moraldom, enter the Tavern, or the market etc, they may.
Magic will also be allowed, and also enchantment (example being to allow magical protection on shields) so everyone has a fair chance.
Lastly, if anyone is good at co-gming something like this and helping to moderate armies, that would be much obliged.
Not to say this is in the Middle-Earth universe, but a medieval-fantasy universe. There won't be giant eagles, but the orcs will be like those from Middle-Earth. There will be magic and other races.
My idea consists of this;
The Great Dwarven city was attacked, a refuge city named Dalmir just outside destroyed. The battled waged on for months. The Orcs wanted to take the great stronghold for its mass foundries, vaults, strategic position and defensive capabilities. Truly in a tine of war, it is self sustaining. The Orcs numbers were too great, however, and the Dwarves asked for help. The Men and Elves came to the aid. The Dwarves, the Elven Empire, and the Men of Calthor, locked in a battle with the great Orcish Army. The fighting did end eventually. The ground washed over with red and black blood, the old encampments, and rusty blades... But not without a cost. Before the Men and Elves had arrived, the great Dwarven strongholds gate had been taken down, and the Orcs had flooded the fortress. At the end of the war, the dwarves had been defeated, if not made extinct. The armies of the Elves and Men of Calthor retreated with only enough soldiers to defend their own homes.
While the war was won, it felt like a defeat for the people of this world, not just the Dwarves. But the fortress still stands, its vaults untouched, and the foundries flames extinguished. What will becomw of the fortress? The gold within? Or the near-crumbled refuge city?
The idea is that the dwarves are a mix odlf the dwarves from Elder Scrolls (their technology level), and the culture from Middle-Earth.
I'm think a max of 6 players. Each player will have their own small army, big enough to control and defend the entirety of the Dwarven Fortress, whether they are wanting a new home or an addition to their territory. Perhaps they are at war with another player and it gives them an advantage, or they merely want the riches and the mass foundries inside, or even their home was turned to rumble and controlled by the Orcs. Currently the Orcish Armies have laid waste to many cities except the Elven Realm and the City of Calthor. While most can decide to immediately fight, some could try diplomatic options. Such as... All those who had their cities destroyed get a cut of the gold so they could rebuild or re-arm.
Everyone would be entering the City of Moraldom, a great city just about a days walk or two from the refuge city (Old City of Dalmir, which is mere minutes away from the Dwarven Stronghold gate on horseback). A city that does not participate in the war, but acts as a safe haven from the Orcs. Its military force great, it could have almost rivaled the mass from Calthor, one of the great kingdoms. Upon arrival their armies will make camp outside the walls and their leaders and those they choose accompany them. Upon arrival it will required for each player and their armies to stay at least 3-5 days to give their soldiers rest, as it would be expected they'd been marching for weeks.
On the choice of races I'm willing to allow anything from Middle-Earth and subcategories. Example being Elves and Woodland, Snow, Dark, High, Moon, etc. For Man, I'm willing to allow Men species from The Elder Scrolls.
The players, once at the city, may do as they please as long as they follow the laws of Moraldom, outside the walls... There aren't rules. So if the Player wishes to meet with the King of Moraldom, enter the Tavern, or the market etc, they may.
Magic will also be allowed, and also enchantment (example being to allow magical protection on shields) so everyone has a fair chance.
Lastly, if anyone is good at co-gming something like this and helping to moderate armies, that would be much obliged.
