Thread:Eras of Arda Team/@comment-31790499-20171019205323

In continuation to my previous application, the story of Goredhil moves on...

IGN: _Mimix

Applying for: Leadership of the Guldar Orcs faction.

Title: Black Lord of Guldar

Hi, I'm Mimix. You probably know me, I have been in the community a long time. I formerly applied for leadership of the Utumno Remnant and was accepted. After time, I eventually gave up that role. But the friends I made in the evil factions were good and I am still attached to them and had it not been closed, I would have joined Guldar on day one. Dol Guldur is easily my favorite evil faction, if not my favorite faction. I would like to apply for this role due to my experience as a leader, which my former UR members would confirm. I am honest and have large ambitions. I enjoy leading and creating a community and would take this role seriously. I am active as well, on almost daily, just not on mondays and wednesdays. Now, onto the lore. This is a direct continuation of my previous application, so if you have not read that I encourage you do. This also uses some odd lore about the Guldar from the First Age Server wiki page. Please read that as well.

In the time that followed Goredhil's appointed leadership over his gang of rough orcs, many battles were fought and valiantly won by Goredhil. But they came at a cost. For Goredhil's supply of orcish warriors and murderers was not indefinite. Eventually there came a time he bit off more than he could chew and near all of his soldiers were slain in a battle with House Bor edain. Mad with rage, Goredhil used the bodies of his comrades and sacrificed live orcs to make his escape. In his opinion, he was far superior and his life was too valuable to waste on a skirmish against the secondborn, the shortlived. He made flight back to Angband to plea for more troops. He returned, but Melkor was expecting it. He was pleased with Goredhil's deeds in battle and the countless number of men and dwarves slain. He later made it clear that it was a test for Goredhil, and now his new task was at hand. Melkor described a story: He let orcs loose from Dor Daedeloth to roam the land, their goal to kill, pillage, and make life worse for the Children of Illuvitar. He described a particularly strong race of orcs, ones that were set above the rest with great individual might and some strength in black magic. These were the Guldar, who turned from their task and were drawn to a mysterious wood by a spell. They have not returned to Angband, and have settled in the woods of Guldar. Melkor's spies had been sent out in Goredhil's absence and revealed that a Umaiar claiming to be a Sorceress who used a spell to bind them to her order. Melkor then tasked Goredhil with uniting these orcs under Melkor, and testing the allegiance of this so called enchantress to Melkor. Goredhil said few words, but accepted his task. Arming himself with light rations and his cleaver, he mounted a great wolf and set off for the woods. He travelled quickly, for he did not beleive in wasting time. Within a short period of time, he arrived at the woods, and despite trying to remain blankfaced at all times, he had to marvel at the woods. There was clearly a curse laid on them and the waters were poisoned. Light itself was blocked out. Some of the lesser spawn of Ungoliant even resided there. Yet nothing came too close to this stranger who claimed to be a messenger of Melkor King of Evil. As he drew deeper into the wood he gaped in surprise at a great fortress in a hill, the domain of the sorceress, Castle Nightshade. Goredhil dismounted and came to the gate and called for the lord of the castle to come forth. He proudly stated his task and own importance. He then waited. When in reality it was only minutes, it seemed hours. Moans came through the woods and darkness reigned. Seconds later, the gate opened. He followed a path up the hill and came to the entrance, where two stocky and strong orcs stood. A good example of the powerful Guldar orcs, thought Goredhil. He met up with the Sorceress, who was in fact a Umaiar. She stated she was no enemy of Melkor, but did not take exact friendship. She feared Melkor greatly. Goredhil made threats of Melkor's power and eventually the sorceress backed down. The two both saw great potential in each other and the sorceress finally after long debate agreed to lend the aid of Guldar to Angband. Even more pleasing, Goredhil was selected to rule alongside her the Guldar. With warriors at his hand once more, he returned to Angband with an orc of proof. Melkor confirmed his leadership of Guldar and sent him back to inhabit Castle Nightshade and bring misery to the Noldor south of there.

Note that I have already begun progress building Castle Nightshade. Thanks for reading, and if accepted, thank you!! 