Shadows Rise
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 18:09
Originally posted by Sly
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| Hail Melkor! |
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| Shadows rise in the East, disquiet falls on the |
| lands of Middle-earth. And as men turn on elves and |
| elves turn on men, all about the greedy dwarves |
| fill their chests and their pockets with the spoils |
| of disharmony, showing not, allegiance nor loyalty, |
| to no one. |
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| As the distrust deepens, the malevolence grows, and |
| corruption and malice comes to consume all. Yet |
| now, are the fates of Arda sealed? |
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| Saruman the White picked wisely and as was foretold |
| now basks in the glory of the Dark Lord's vision |
| and so too have the men of Rohan and their king |
| succumbed to the rich designs of the Black Master's |
| plan. And all those who scoffed at His magnanimity, |
| where are ye now? |
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| Doom, boom, doom go the drums in the deep. The |
| balrog of Moria has awakened, The Fellowship is |
| scattered and broken and the Maiar Gandalf cast |
| into the abyss at Khazad-dum. |
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| The armies of Mordor have besieged Osgiliath, the |
| bridge lies in ruin as the enemies of the East |
| sever their link across the Anduin and trap |
| themselves in the city of Minas Tirith. |
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| There is no hope. The docks at Harlond cannot save |
| you, the Corsairs are on route to round the enemy |
| ships of the West. Now may you join us, before it |
| is too late? Lay down your arms and give up your |
| weapons. Annatar, the Lord of Gifts, in His |
| benevolence, may yet allow you to scrub the pits of |
| Barad-dur with your tongues. And those who have yet |
| to surrender all fight and all hope, may volunteer |
| for target practice with the dark armies of the |
| East. |
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| Nine Riders on fell beasts and armies of Orcs, |
| Haradrim and Uruk-Hai shall come to meet you on the |
| Fields of Pelennor. Surrender now or know this: |
| Interfere not with the Minions of Barad-dur! None |
| may touch the robes of the Dark Lord's Elite with |
| impunity! |
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| Tread not lightly beneath His gaze! The night is |
| coming. Ware the shadows... |
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| By order of the Nine. |
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