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All PG-13 Stories

Strider — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 01:49:27 GMT

Strider: /* PG13 Stories */

==PG13 Stories==
'''FOR 10+:''' For more advanced readers. Please keep these G - PG-13. Please remove any content that exceeds this.
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! Story !! Number Of Pages !! Note
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|[[ Adventurous adventures in adventure land]]|| 3 || public
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|[[The Adventures of Pinaria]]||4 ||Under Construction Private for now (Just started on my first Adventure.)
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|[[Along the Way to Town]]|| 5 || Private (for now)
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|[[A basic, normal, Create-Your-Own-Adventure]] Or '''Piano Lessons'''|| 30+
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|[[A Role]]|| 17|| (Just began, Public, Just Don't Make These Pages Long)
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|[[Airport Standoff]]||23|| (wip dont edit only me and clay)
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|[[Adventures in Aincrad]]|| 10+ || (WIP, Currently Private)
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|[[Adventure in the City]]|| 30||(Sigh. You may edit, but please do not go crazy. AND KEEP IT G!)
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|[[2012]]||12 ||violent disaster sequences
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|[[ Adventures in Space ]]|| 40 || edit respectfully)
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|[[The Adventures of Wiki High School!]]|| 3 || do not edit yet
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|[[The Amazing Adventure]] || 40 ||pages DO NOT EDIT!!
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|[[ A New Exciting Adventure]] || 27||(Please do not edit)
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|[[The American Revolution]]||38 ||(Work In Progress PLEASE DON'T EDIT)
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|[[An Adventure]]|| 1+ || feel free to edit and try to fit the theme description at [[User:Syberiyxx|Syberiyxx]].
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|[[ Apocalyptic zombie attack]]|| 27 || (Public story please edit)
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|[[At the Mall with Weevil]] || 15+ || [[User:Charlotte5|Charlotte5]] currently editing; WIP)
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|[[Atom Kid|Atom Kid (a super hero adventure)]] || 30+
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|[[Avast!]] A Pirate Story || 180+ || WIP, contact me before editing)
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|[[Average Guy]] || 20+
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|[[The Band]]|| 9+
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|[[Basic American Teen1]]||3
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|[[Elements of the Earth]]|| 3 || public, but see the [[A Guide to EOE|guide]] before editing.
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|[[The Battle of the Best]] || 24+
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|[[ Becoming friends with a Wild horse]]||20 ||(WIP)
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|[[ Black Heart]]||3 ||(WIP DO NOT EDIT)
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|[[Boromir's Quest (an LOTR adventure)]] || 90+
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|[[The Boss]] || 35+
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|[[ Bravery]]|| 5+ || (WIP, please don't edit without permission)
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|[[Character Creation]]|| 50+
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|[[ Clarity]]|| 9+|| Private, please don't edit!!
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|[[Classic Roguelike]]||6 ||(WIP, Please do not edit!)
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|[[ Class Dissmissed]]||3 ||(WIP)
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|[[The Clown]] || 50+
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|[[Create your own world]]|| 6||(WIP feel free to edit)
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|[[To Court!]] ||15 ||(W.I.P. Do not edit)
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|[[Crazy Fantasy Adventure]] || 15+
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||[[Cross the Street]] || 11 ||made by ailenbear123)
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|[[Crusader (an action-adventure fantasy)]] || 337
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|[[Paladin (Crusader 2)|Crusader 2: Paladin]] || 375+ || [[User:I Lion Heart I|I Lion Heart I]] currently editing)
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|[[Crystal Spires]]|| 19||(WIP Do NOT edit
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|[[Cyberspace Invaders]]||11
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|[[DARKNESS]]|| 100+
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|[[The Day]]|| 0 || public
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|[[A Day as a Hobo]] || 15+
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|[[A Day At The Races]] || 16 || completed story, do not edit)
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|[[A Day in the Life (An action adventure story)]] || 45
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|[[ A day in the life of a demigod]]||5 ||WIP PUBLIC
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|[[Day In the Life of a Total Loser]] || 15
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|[[Day of Doom]]||10+ ||Do not edit please By Allbis.
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|[[A Day of not Dying]]|| 38 || (Public!) (Please '''DON'T''' edit without permission)
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|[[Dead Kid]] || 100+
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|[[Death by zombies]] || 40+
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|[[Desperation]]|| 5 || private
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|[[Detective Ryan 1: Life Crystal]] ||13||(W.I.P) Please don't edit
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|[[Digimon Adventure 03]] || 15+
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|[[Digimon Transverse]] || 40+ || open to public; fixed a lot of in-game bugs, making editing the options less of a pain now)
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|[[Dirt biking in the trails]]||6 ||(WIP)
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|[[The Dog House]] || 3+ || Work-in-Progress
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|[[Dragon Ball Adventure]] || 24+ || only edit unmade pages please, add on if you'd like though.)
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|[[Dragonball Z]]||2
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|[[Dragonball Z Adventure]] || 24||(DO NOT EDIT )
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|[[Dr. Dero's Journey]] || 10+ || 100% open to pub.
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|[[ Dr. Who's Life]]|| 8+ || WIP
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|[[ Dragon's Life]]||7 ||(Under Construction)
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|[[Dungeon]] (A CLASSIC DUNGEON CRAWL!)||34+ || '''RECENTLY UPDATED!''')
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|[[Dungeons and Dragons: Tyrrinia]] (Loosely based on D&D version 3.5)|| 14 || ('''WIP''' -- Please Do Not Edit)
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|[[ Dungeon Master ]]|| ||UNDER CONSTRUCTION private
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|[[Easily Random]]||20+
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|[[Elder Fable]]||300+||(W.I.P please do not edit without permission)
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|[[ Endless Possibility]]||20||(Under construction - feel free to edit)
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|[[Escape]]||10+
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|[[ Escaping Beelzebub]]||16 ||(W.I.P)
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|[[Element]] ||28||(W.I.P Free to Editing)
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|[[Element Redux]] ||9||(Just Started)
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|[[An Epic Adventure]] || 50+ || NO EDITING PLEASE. Feel free to play!
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|[[Evolution|Evolution (an adventure of insignificance)]] || 25+
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|[[Evolution II]] || 20
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|[[Faire Isle Adventure]] || 16+ || (WIP Private, Please Do Not Edit)
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|[[Falling Free]] || 2 || (WIP - PLEASE DO NOT EDIT)
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|[[Fantasy Quest]] || 110+
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|[[Fight for Liberty and Freedom]]||54 ||(WIP Please do not edit.)
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|[[food chain train ]]||9 ||(Wip)
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|[[Footsteps]]|| 4 || (Please do not edit, WIP)
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|[[Freedom]] ||42 ||(an experiment of free will)
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|[[ The Furr Adventure ]]|| 6+
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|[[Genesis]] ||29||(WIP, Side project, Under Construction)
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|[[The Ghost Strip]]|| 15|| private
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|[[Gloria]]||15 ||(WIP)
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|[[Grasstealth]]|| 5+||(WIP Paired with [[Grasstealth Items]])
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|[[The Great Adventures of Veredin]] ||12||(WIP, Please don't edit.)
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|[[Greek Hero]]|| ||WIP PRIVATE
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|[[ Greek Myth ]]||25||(WIP please edit)
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|[[Haunted Elementary]]||20+ || WIP, please don't edit)
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|[[Haunted Mountain]]||5 ||New, please don't edit
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|[[Hero of Fillandria]]||0+ || New, editing available soon
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|[[High School 2]]|| 3+ || Feel free to edit.)
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|[[HoboPalooza]]||7 ||(WIP Please do not edit)
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|[[Hobo Sapiens]]||32+ || then proceed to life as a rat)
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|[[HorizonZ]]|| 0 || (WIP. Feel free to add new pages.)
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|[[Humanity]]||38||( General Winthrop has decided to make this unfinished story free for the masses to edit. Just stick to the main idea, and keep it serious...)
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|[[Hunger Games Choose Your Path]]|| 12+ || Private
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|[[ Hunteria's Rising ]]||9 ||WIP Private
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|[[Hunting again for Red October]] || 100+
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|[[iCarly Wikia]] ||4 ||(WIP. DO NOT EDIT.)
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|[[ Imara's life in the naruto world ]]||16 ||(Yeah, just go ahead and edit, but stick to the storyline)
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|[[Infection]] ||141 ||(DO NOT EDIT)
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|[[Is Hunger Your Game?]] || 50+ || DO NOT EDIT
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|[[It begins in the shed]]||2 ||WIP PRIVATE
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|[[It's Create Your Own Adventure Time!]] || 55 ||(partially finished)
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|[[Jacks Story's]] ||1 story|| W.I.P Please Don not edit any of the stories in here, and please remember i have just started
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|[[James Camp]]|| 0 || Private for now (just gettin' started, just me and neaptide on this one, please and thanks)
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|[[Jo-Ann the Librarian (a Comedy)]] || 30+
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|[[ Jimmy's Big Adventure]]||9 ||(Under Construction)
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|[[Keyblade Academy]]||3||(Under Construction, make any edits/add-ons that you see fit)
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|[[Kidnapped!]]|| 26
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|[[THE KINGDOM OF ADVENTURE!]] || 25+
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|[[The Kitty Thief]]||13||(WIP)
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|[[Les rois mages (The Three Kings)]]|| WIP || Private
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|[[LIFE ANEW]]||3||(Under Construction, by WRITER1234)
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|[[Life of a rat]]|| 20+ || now you may edit, but first pass the hobo adventure)
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|[[The Life of a School Kid]]|| 30+ ||'''Updating Again!'''
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|[[Lifestyle Transformation]]|| 1+ || WIP ||Private
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|[[The Light in the Wood]] || 11+
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|[[ Little Miss Disaster]]|| 19+
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|[[Lina Popintop's Adventure]]||10||(Work In Progress PLEASE DO NOT EDIT)
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||[[Livin' like a hobo]]||38||(Do not edit)
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|[[ A Lotr adventure]]|| W.I.P || Please don't edit without permission
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|[[LoA's Adventure]] ||15+
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|[[LOTW]] (Choose your own Lord of the Rings)||3||W.I.P.
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|[[The Lost World]]||0|| WIP, please don't edit yet.
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|[[Life of a queen]]||2+ ||(Do not edit)
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|[[Love and fireballs]] ||58||(s'like...it's not done yet, don't edit,k?)
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|[[A love story]] ||9||(NEW) (Free for all)
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|[[Mad Science Club]]||31||(Under construction, please do not edit yet.)
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|[[A Magesword's Journey]] ||4 ||This may end up as a Mature story if this does happen and I am not aware please move it to Mature. Thank you.
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|[[Magic Keyboard]]||7||(New, under construction, and kinda stupid)
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|[[ Mall Bunny]]||18+
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|[[The many rooms]] || {{PAGESINCAT:The many rooms}}
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|[[Mario's many adventures]] ||20+
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|[[Married Life]] ||10|| New, Please Do Not Edit)
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|[[Medieval Life]] ||11||(W.I.P. Don't Edit This)
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|[[Mega Adventure RPG]] ||2||(WIP. Help wanted)
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|[[The Memory Makers]]||36||(A Science Fiction game about a young man who can't remember his past. WIP--Please DO NOT Edit!)
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|[[Minotaur's Laberynth]] ||18+
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|[[The Mirror]] ||20||Edit all you want. Just keep in the storyline, please!
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|[[Morrowind|Morrowind (An exciting action adventure)]] ||25+
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|[[My Little Pony: Adventures is Magic]] || 7+ || (Work In Progress)(DO NOT EDIT!)
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|[[My WWE]] ||47||(Brand new, feel free to add on.)
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|[[The Mysterious Facility]]|| WIP || DO NOT EDIT! Private Work!!!
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|[[The Mystical quest for Technochocolate]] ||10+
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|[[Myth Maze]] ||1||Do not edit
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|[[Nancy's Notable Narratives]] ||39+||WIP, please don't edit!
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|[[A Normal Life]] ||5
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|[[A Naruto Adventure]] ||WIP|| Please do not edit, thanks!
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|[[Naruto Dating (Girl Version)]] (Romance) ||12|| WIP, so do not edit)
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|[[Naruto Dating (Guy Version)]] (Romance) ||5||(WIP... just started, don't edit!)
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|[[Naruto's Friend, you]]||0+||(wip, feel free to edit, but leave the Namikaze branch alone)
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|[[Believe It (Naruto Love Story)]] (Romance) ||0|| WIP, do not edit)
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|[[New kid]] ||2||( under construction. Don't edit.)
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|[[Night]]||9||(Do not edit/WIP)
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|[[Nightcaps]] ||10+
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|[[Nintendo Quest]]||12||(Under Construction)
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|[[Niro]]||4||(Just Started, please don't edit quite yet)
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|[[No more underwear]] ||5||(free to edit)
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|[[Of Tumbleweeds And Teenagers]] ||4||(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
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|[[Okami: Choose your own adventure]]|| 16 || Private DO NOT EDIT PLEASE!
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|[[ The One Ring]]||10||W.I.P Do not edit or delete anything as of yet!
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|[[Organisation]] ||30+||WIP-DO NOT EDIT!!!!!
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|[[Organism]] ||16+|| WIP, please DO NOT EDIT, Thank you.
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|[[ Pac Man VS E.C.]]||7||(WIP)
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|[[A Penguin Named Evan]] ||15+
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|[[Phoenix Wright: A new adventure]] ||25+||W.I.P. DO NOT EDIT!
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|[[ Pick Pocket]]||8||(WIP Do Not Edit)
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|[[Pirates! A High Seas Adventure]]||50+
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|[[Pirates of the Caribbean (action-adventure)]] ||50+
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|[[Planet of the Apes]]||15+||W.I.P.
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|[[Pokémon]]||5||W.I.P No editing.
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|[[Pokemon Ranger: Lavender Nightmare]]||12||Just started, feel free to add
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|[[My Pokemon Adventure]] ||23||(please do not edit)
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|[[Pokemon Legends]]||47||(W.I.P. Don't edit)
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|[[Pokemon - Your Adventure]] ||45+
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|[[Pokemon - Kanto Adventure]] ||5||(Just started,feel free to edit)
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|[[Pokemon - A Trip Through Time]] ||0||(Semi-Private. Ask before editing.)
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|[[Portal]]||40+
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|[[Prank War Introduction|Prank War]]||5||Public, but please remember to create the proper loop to the next character for retaliation pranks. And, no "adult" pranks.
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|[[Puppy Love]]||8||(Don't edit)
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|[[Quest for the CANDY]] || 8||(It's a wip feel free to edit)
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|[[Quest Life]]||9||(W.I.P, please don't edit)
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|[[Quest of the magician]] ||200+
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|[[Quest of the Ninja]] ||23||(W.I.P., please don't edit!)
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|[[Questscape]] ||4||(W.I.P., Do not edit)
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|[[Ralos]] ||35+
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|[[Random]]||25+
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|[[A Random Adventure of Random Proportions]] ||66||Completed)
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|[[A Random Adventure of Random Proportions 2: More Random]] ||58||(WIP, Feel Free to Edit)
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|[[A Random Day]] ||25+
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|[[Red Mercenary]] ||10+
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|[[ Revolt (A United States Futuristic Revolution Story)]]||5+||PLEASE DO NOT EDIT UNTIL I SAY SO)
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|[[ The Revolutionary war ]]||38||(Under construction, do not edit plz)
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|[[Rick Roll'd Adventure]] ||15||(Completed)
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|[[Rodeo Girl]]||7||(WIP)
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|[[Roleplay]] ||10||(Under Construction...)
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|[[ The Roller coaster]]||14||(WIP)
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|[[Roman Demigod]]||5||(WIP PLEASE EDIT FREELY)
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|[[Russian Blue]]||3|| under construction by projectM1K3, no other editors atm
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|[[ Rusty Armour]]|| ||This is a WORK IN PROGRESS; do not touch Private (for now)
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|[[Ryoko the Psychic Prosecutor]] || 0 ||(work in progress, do not edit)
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|[[Sabatoge (a Star Trek: TNG adventure)]] ||10
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|[[Sailor Moon: Adventures of the Senshi]]||4+||Underconstruction; please do not edit
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|[[Save YouTube Poop!!! ]](Definitely rated PG-13 ||15
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|[[Second Life]]||5+|| please edit!)
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|[[The_secret_island_of_Utobi|The Secret Island of Utobi]] ||38
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|[[sewer wars]]||11||(W.I.P)
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|[[Shadows of the Past]]||5+
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|[[ Show off]]||3||(wip)
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|[[ Silent hill]]||19||(W.I.P)
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|[[Sixty Minutes]]||259
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|[[ Sonic: Ultimate Adventure]]|| ||Under Construction DO NOT EDIT, ASK PERMISSION FIRST! Oh I also need someone to fix my grammar. If you want to help, PM me
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|[[ Soul Savor]]||3||(W.I.P. New)
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|[[space wrecked]]|| 0 ||Open to any one
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|[[Spork| Spork: An RPG]] || 100+ || third town in progress, please don't edit, put any suggestions in Spork discussion)
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|[[Star trek]] (Another adventure) || 65+
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|[[Star Trek: The Original Series]] ||12||(WIP, If you've seen the 60's show, you can go ahead and edit.)
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|[[Star Wars: A New Adventure]] || 17 || a work in progress but I would like people to help as long as they stick to the story)
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|[[Star Wars: Jedi Chronicles ]] || 20+
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|[[Star Wars: Republic]] || 26
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|[[Sticky Adventure]]|| 50+ || Open, but remember: Make a funny story!
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|[[The Story of George Miller]] ||75||(WIP, DO NOT EDIT)
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|[[Story Of My Life]] || 15
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|[[Subject 413]] || 100+ || w.i.p, NOW OPEN TO ADDITIONS)
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|[[Superhero]] || 25+ ||It's public, so you can add on as well)
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|[[Superdickery|Superdickery Superman Adventure]] || 150
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|[[Insert Title| The Supernatural World]]||10||(Under Construction, Don't Touch)
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|[[Superwhodunnit]]||3||please don't edit, at least for now
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|[[Survey]] ||40||(DO NOT EDIT!!!!)
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|[[Survival of the Colossi]] || 10+ || only edit UNWRITTEN (redlinked) pages)
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|-[[ Surviving a Hetalia Dream]]||9||
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|[[Surviving Today]] || 20 || it's not a lot since its only one day)(Finished!)
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|[[Survivng Today: The Traffic Jam|Surviving Today: The Traffic Jam]] || 35+ || Not a sequel(Finished!)
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|[[Tainted]]|| ||Under Construction PLEEEEEEEASE DO NOT EDIT WITH OUT MY PERMISSION!!!!! This is my first story...
Started 6/3/13
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|[[Tales from Ahtora]]|| 1 || W.I.P., Please do not edit
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|[[A Tasty Breakfast]]||20+
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|[[Technomancer]]||11||(Work In Progress)
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|[[Teddy and Ryan's Adventure]]|| 3+ || WORK IN PROGRESS DO NOT TOUCH thank you :-])
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|[[Teehee!]] || 60+ || (Public) (4 Stories in 1)
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|[[Temple of the Forgotten]] ||1||WIP Feel free to edit
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|[[Temporal]]||15||(Work In Progress DO NOT EDIT)
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|[[Time Chase]] ||39||(WIP)
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|[[Tough Luck!]]|| 5+ || private
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||[[The Tournament]]||4|| DO NOT EDIT W.I.P
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||[[The Secret Door]]||0|| WIP, (don't edit without permission)
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|[[Transylvanian terror]]||150+ ||(Public)
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|[[Tribute|Tribute: The Greatest and Best Quest in the World]] || 4
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|[[The Shipping Witches]]||29|| (completed! please don't edit. for a school project.)
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|[[The Trigger And The Hilt]] (a free-roaming action game) || 20+
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|[[To Survive]]||19+ ||(WIP, do not edit without permission)
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|[[To Kill a Salesman]] ||7||Do not edit WIP
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||[[True Dungeon]]||4|| DO NOT EDIT W.I.P
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|[[ Try Not To Die ]]|| 45 || COMPLETED; please don't edit
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|[[ Trying to Wake Up]]|| 25+ || WIP)
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|[[ The Six]]|| 0+ (for now) || WIP
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|[[The Ultimate Battle]] ||65+
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|[[Ultra Invasion!!!]]|| WIP || private
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|[[The Unknown...]]||9||(Under Construct, Do whatever you wish but keep it serious and literate!)
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|[[Vaped!]]||12||(Sci-fi, just started.)
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|[[Vampires Vs. Werewolfs]] ||7||( wip i just started and this is my first story!! so please do NOT edit... please!!!!!!!!!)
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|[[ The Walk]]||13||(W.I.P)
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|[[Wanna be a hobo?]]||20+
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|[[War for Transquent]]|| 0 || Private (Please contact me if you want to edit)
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|[[War of Nations]]|| 65+
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|[[War zone]]|| 20+ ||(W.i.p)(PLEASE DO NOT EDIT)
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|[[Warphole]]|| 5+ || Go [[User:CLOU!7|here]] for what I need you to know before you edit)
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|[[Warrior Cats!]]||3||(hi)
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|[[Warrior Cats evil]]|| (do not edit)
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|-[[ Warrior Cats Survival]]|| (Do NOT edit without my permission)
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|[[Warriors: Your Destiny]]||0||(W.I.P, feel free to edit!)
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|[[What have they done?]]||20+
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|[[What Happens In The Forest]] ||11||(WIP)
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|[[Who Are You?]]||3||(Under Construction, Don't Touch)
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|[[Windy Lea Stories]]||269||(WIP, please don't edit!)
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|[[Wings of Purity]]|| 11 || Public. ~ I'm barely starting out on this, feel free to create different paths for the main character or extend already existing paths. :) Please don't change what you haven't written.
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|[[Worlds End]] (A game of survival)|| 55+
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|[[WW2]] || 6+ || please don't edit unless asked to. Original writers seem to have abanoned this.
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|[[WW2: Night Raid]] || 50+
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|[[XMachetter, the dark figure, and the Jewel]] ||15
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||[[You Need a Job]]||18||(W.I.P)
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|[[You're never getting out]]||12||{Edit to make it as long as possible}
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|[[Your Life]] ||14||(Under Construction, Please Do NOT Edit.)
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|[[ Your Story]]||9||(, Don't Edit, Por favor, 0+ pages)
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|[[Z-Day]] ||3||(Under Construction, by skullphantom)
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|[[ZX1]] || 54+ || PUBLIC!)
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|[[What Do You Want To Do?]]|| ||WIP private

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[[Category:System Pages]]

FOTR/The debt

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:50:11 GMT

Strider: Created page with 'Gandalf explained to Bill that he owed the Fellowship his service - people had died, and it was his fault for selling information. Bill took the position - but out of spite, not…'

Gandalf explained to Bill that he owed the Fellowship his service - people had died, and it was his fault for selling information. Bill took the position - but out of spite, not loyalty.

(Gandalf does not know that Bill plans on betraying the Fellowship as soon as he sees a large opportunity for profit - he agrees their is a debt, but he thinks it is to him)

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* 1

* 2

* 3

...or [[FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|The debt]]

FOTR/restore order to the town

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:46:12 GMT

Strider:

For some reason, Gandalf stays in Bree for a while. This has devastating consequences - Frodo is captured by the Riders, and Aragorn is killed. Now Gandalf has to team up with whoever was in Bree to try and catch up with the Riders. He forms a Fellowship to re-capture the ring, and hopefully rescue Frodo as well. This fellowship is made up of only men and hobbits:

* Gandalf

* Sam, who is focused on saving Frodo at all costs. Part of him also wants revenge for the death of Merry and Pippin.

* Halbarad, Ranger of the North trying to fill Aragorn's shoes.

* Nob, the hobbit who previously workerd at the Prancing Pony. Now he loyally serves Sawm in the same way that Sam used to serve Frodo.

* Mat Heathertoes, a teenager who happens to be very good with a crossbow.

* Goldberry, companion spirit to Tom Bombadil and power water sorceress.

He also has to think of someone new to rally the people and defeat Sauron - and now, it won't be their rightful king. He will have to turn to the Stewards of Gondor.

Bill Ferney is a mercenary - do you pay him for information, or have him join the Fellowship? He deals in coin and information, so he can be a valuable member of the team.

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Kill Bill Ferney

* [[FOTR/The debt|Blackmail him]] into joining the team

* [[FOTR/Bill Ferney|Pay him for information]]

...or [[FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|restore order to the town]]

FOTR/Bill Ferney

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:44:30 GMT

Strider:

When Gandalf offers to reward Bill for information, the mercenary smiled. "I only care about one thing, Wizard - and that's money. There is only one way for me to get the most money I can out of you - and that is to give you the most valuable thing I can offer. And right now - with this rag-tag group you're calling a Fellowship - the thing you need most is me. If you pay me what I'm worth, I'll help you get that halfling back. I already know where they will be keeping him - Isengard. Even better, I know how to get him out. Now, lets talk price."

Gandalf haggled as best he could, but in the end both parties were equally dissatisfied with the result. Considering that a successful compromise, Bill joined the team as the Fellowship's spy - who happened to be willing to do less savory deeds when needed (and compensated).

Along with his new Fellowship, Gandalf set out from Bree at breakneck speed - tracking the Dark Riders, who are also moving fast. By the time the Ringwraith's have reached Isengard, Gandalf and company had almost caught up.

---or [[FOTR/restore order to the town|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|Bill Ferney]]

FOTR/Bill Ferney

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:42:59 GMT

Strider:

When Gandalf offers to reward Bill for information, the mercenary smile. "I only care about one thing, Wizard - and that's money. IThere is only one way for me to get the most money I can out of you - and that is to give you the most valuable thing I can offer. And right now - with this rag-tag group you're calling a fellowship - the thing you need most is me. If you pay me what I'm worth, I'll help you get that halfling back. I alrready know wherre they will be keeping him - Isengard. Even better, I know how to get him out. Now, lets talk price."

Gandalf haggleed as best he could, but in the end both parties were equally disastisfied with the result. Considerting that a succesful compromise, Bill joined the team as the Fellowship's spy - who happened to be willing to do less savoy deeds when needed (and compensated).

Along with his new Fellowship, Gandalf sets out from Bree at breakneck speed - tracking the Dark Riders, who are also moving fast. By the time the Ringwraith's have reached Isengard, Gandalf and company had almost caught up.

---or [[FOTR/restore order to the town|GO BACK]]

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[[Category:FOTR|Bill Ferney]]

FOTR/Bill Ferney

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:42:05 GMT

Strider: Created page with 'When Gandalf offers to reward Bill for information, the mercenary smile. "I only care about one thing, Wizard - and that's money. IThere is only one way for me to get the most …'

When Gandalf offers to reward Bill for information, the mercenary smile. "I only care about one thing, Wizard - and that's money. IThere is only one way for me to get the most money I can out of you - and that is to give you the most valuable thing I can offer. And right now - with this rag-tag group you're calling a fellowship - the thing you need most is me. If you pay me what I'm worth, I'll help you get that halfling back. I alrready know wherre they will be keeping him - Isengard. Even better, I know how to get him out. Now, lets talk price."

Gandalf haggleed as best he could, but in the end both parties were equally disastisfied with the result. Considerting that a succesful compromise, Bill joined the team as the Fellowship's spy - who happened to be willing to do less savoy deeds when needed (and compensated).

Along with his new Fellowship, Gandalf sets out from Bree at breakneck speed - tracking the Dark Riders, who are also moving fast. By the time the Ringwraith's have reached Isengard, Gandalf and company had almost caught up.

---or [[FOTR/Blah|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|Bill Ferney]]

FOTR/restore order to the town

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:35:05 GMT

Strider: Created page with 'For some reason, Gandalf stays in Bree for a while. This has devastating consequences - Frodo is captured by the Riders, and Aragorn is killed. Now Gandalf has to team up with …'

For some reason, Gandalf stays in Bree for a while. This has devastating consequences - Frodo is captured by the Riders, and Aragorn is killed. Now Gandalf has to team up with whoever was in Bree to try and catch up with the Riders. He forms a Fellowship to re-capture the ring, and hopefully rescue Frodo as well. This fellowship is made up of only men and hobbits:

* Gandalf

* Sam, who is focused on saving Frodo at all costs. Part of him also wants revenge for the death of Merry and Pippin.

* Halbarad, Ranger of the North trying to fill Aragorn's shoes.

* Nob, the hobbit who previously workerd at the Prancing Pony. Now he loyally serves Sawm in the same way that Sam used to serve Frodo.

* Mat Heathertoes, a teenager who happens to be very good with a crossbow.

* Goldberry, companion spirit to Tom Bombadil and power water sorceress.

He also has to think of someone new to rally the people and defeat Sauron - and now, it won't be their rightful king. He will have to turn to the Stewards of Gondor.

Bill Ferney is a mercenary - do you pay him for information, or have him join the Fellowship? He deals in coin and information, so he can be a valuable member of the team.

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Kill Bill Ferney

* Blackmail him into joining the team

* [[FOTR/Bill Ferney|Pay him for information]]

...or [[FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|restore order to the town]]

FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:04:18 GMT

Strider:

After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard. He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.

Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move. Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf cannot stay, and he cannot go - so Gandalf engages in [[FOTR/_TP40-Capture and Escape|battle with Sauruman]].

* [[FOTR/Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron|Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron]], and starts operating as a double agent - agreeing to provide the location of The One Ring (but planning to lie).

* [[FOTR/Gandalf escapes|Gandalf escapes]], and must decide in which direction to flee.

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR| TP30-Confrontation at Isengard]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/ TP40-battle with Sauruman

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:03:37 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ TP40-battle with Sauruman moved to FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape

#REDIRECT [[FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape]]

FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:03:37 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ TP40-battle with Sauruman moved to FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape

Sauruman proves to be too much for Gandalf, and he is overpowered. Gandalf is imprisoned atop Orthanc, allowing weeks to pass in which the hobbits and Aragorn do not know where Gandalf is. He is finally rescued by Gwaihier the eagle and taken to Edoras in Rohan. There, the king Theoden grants Gandalf any horse he wishes - and he claims (and tames) Shadowfax. There is only one place to go - Gandalf must get back to the Shire as quickly as possible, to confirm that the hobbits are still safe.

By the time Gandalf reaches the Shire, the hobbits have left. After consulting with the Gaffer and others, Gandalf races ahead to Bree. The place is a mess - Aragorn and the hobbits left only a few days before, and the town was attacked by dark riders and evil men that very night. The people of the town ask Gandalf to stay and help them, and they are in a desperate state.

Gandalf weighs his options - reminding himself that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. If he stays to liberate Bree from the evil men who have taken advantage of the chaos by taking over, he will be delayed in ariving at Rivendell. Aragorn and Elrond are highly capable - plus, they are backed up by heroes like Glorfindel. Can they truly manages without Gandalf's help?

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf has to trust Aragorn to get the hobbits to Rivendell. As a result, [[FOTR/ TP50-The Council of Elrond|Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell]], in order to clear the road of any dark riders and provide early warning to Elrond.

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/assist Aragorn|assist Aragorn]], leaving Shadowfax in Bree and venturing into the wilderness. He is only slightly faster than Aragorn and the hobbits, so it takes him more time than expected to catch up.

* Gandolf cannot bear to leave the people of Bree in the state they are in. He stays for a few days to [[FOTR/restore order to the town|restore order to the town]], even further trusting Aragorn's ability to avoid trouble when staying off the road.

...or [[FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR| TP40-battle with Sauruman]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:02:48 GMT

Strider:

After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard. He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.

Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move. Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf cannot stay, and he cannot go - so Gandalf engages in [[FOTR/_TP40-battle with Sauruman|battle with Sauruman]].

* [[FOTR/Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron|Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron]], and starts operating as a double agent - agreeing to provide the location of The One Ring (but planning to lie).

* [[FOTR/Gandalf escapes|Gandalf escapes]], and must decide in which direction to flee.

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR| TP30-Confrontation at Isengard]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:02:11 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard moved to FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard

#REDIRECT [[FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard]]

FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:02:11 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard moved to FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard

After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard. He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.

Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move. Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf cannot stay, and he cannot go - so Gandalf engages in [[FOTR/_TP40-battle with Sauruman|battle with Sauruman]].

* [[FOTR/Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron|Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron]], and starts operating as a double agent - agreeing to provide the location of The One Ring (but planning to lie).

* [[FOTR/Gandalf escapes|Gandalf escapes]], and must decide in which direction to flee.

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR| TP30-travel to Isengard]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/assist Aragorn

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:58:17 GMT

Strider: Created page with 'It takes many days, but Gandalf eventually catches up with Aragorn and the hobbits - and just in time. They are under attack at Weathertop, and the Witch King is bearing down on…'

It takes many days, but Gandalf eventually catches up with Aragorn and the hobbits - and just in time. They are under attack at Weathertop, and the Witch King is bearing down on a terrified Frodo. Just before he strikes, Gandalf calls out the name he was known by when he was a man. The lead Ringwraith turns and taunts Gandalf, stating "no man can kill me." Gandalf responds, "I am no man." and then slashes Glamdring between the cloaked figure's shoulder's and head. The Witch King is defeated (quite early in the war), and the other Ringwraiths flee. Frodo is safe and sound, and the party can continue on to Rivendell.

Because Frodo does not need any time to heal, Gandalf and Elrond start discussing plans immediately. The invited members to the council, including dwarves and men, have not yet arrived - but Gandalf decides to make a decision without them.

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Approach the eagles (use existing branch - from Gray Havens)

* All-elven SWAT team to Isengard (use existing branch)

* Elrond wears the ring (re-use ending)

* NEW/UNIQUE

...or [[FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard|GO BACK]]

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[[Category:FOTR| TP40-battle with Sauruman]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:47:09 GMT

Strider:

FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:44:49 GMT

Strider:

Sauruman proves to be too much for Gandalf, and he is overpowered. Gandalf is imprisoned atop Orthanc, allowing weeks to pass in which the hobbits and Aragorn do not know where Gandalf is. He is finally rescued by Gwaihier the eagle and taken to Edoras in Rohan. There, the king Theoden grants Gandalf any horse he wishes - and he claims (and tames) Shadowfax. There is only one place to go - Gandalf must get back to the Shire as quickly as possible, to confirm that the hobbits are still safe.

By the time Gandalf reaches the Shire, the hobbits have left. After consulting with the Gaffer and others, Gandalf races ahead to Bree. The place is a mess - Aragorn and the hobbits left only a few days before, and the town was attacked by dark riders and evil men that very night. The people of the town ask Gandalf to stay and help them, and they are in a desperate state.

Gandalf weighs his options - reminding himself that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. If he stays to liberate Bree from the evil men who have taken advantage of the chaos by taking over, he will be delayed in ariving at Rivendell. Aragorn and Elrond are highly capable - plus, they are backed up by heroes like Glorfindel. Can they truly manages without Gandalf's help?

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf has to trust Aragorn to get the hobbits to Rivendell. As a result, [[FOTR/ TP50-The Council of Elrond|Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell]], in order to clear the road of any dark riders and provide early warning to Elrond.

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/ assist Aragorn|assist Aragorn]], leaving Shadowfax in Bree and venturing into the wilderness. He is only slightly faster than Aragorn and the hobbits, so it takes him more time than expected to catch up.

* Gandolf cannot bear to leave the people of Bree in the state they are in. He stays for a few days to [[FOTR/ restore order to the town|restore order to the town]], even further trusting Aragorn's ability to avoid trouble when staying off the road.

...or [[FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR| TP40-battle with Sauruman]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/ TP50-Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:44:14 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ TP50-Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell moved to FOTR/ TP50-The Council of Elrond

#REDIRECT [[FOTR/ TP50-The Council of Elrond]]

FOTR/ TP50-The Council of Elrond

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:44:14 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ TP50-Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell moved to FOTR/ TP50-The Council of Elrond

Realizing that Aragorn would take the hobbits off of the main road, Gandalf races ahead once again - with a dark rider on his tail. He reaches Weathertop, a ruined tower which he is certain Aragorn would use as shelter when passing through the area. After leaving a sign that only Aragorn would recognize, Gandalf is attacked by four dark riders. He manages to escape, leading them away towards Rivendell. The black horse are no match for Shadowfax, and are soon left behind.

When Gandalf reaches Rivendell, he immediately updates Elrond and Glorfindel. The elven lord races back into the wilderness to try and assist Aragorn, giving Elrond and Gandalf more time to discuss recent events. They agree that the ring must be destroyed - and that a small, stealthy force would be best equipped to accomplish that. What they disagree on is the makeup of the force - Elrond trusts only elves and Aragorn with the task, while Gandalf prefers a more diverse fellowship.

A few days later, Glorfinel returns with an injured and unconscious Frodo - and Gandalf assists Elrond cast a spell that wipes out all nine Ringwraiths. When Frodo has mostly recovered from his wound, the council of Elrond is convened.

The council must make an important decision. The dwarves, elves, and men in attendance seem unable to agree - all want to take a different course of action. No one seems willing to make the most difficult choice - carrying the Ring to Mordor, and destroying it. That plan would rely on Frodo, who by this time had proven that he can carry the ring great distances without ill effect. But Frodo had just been injured, and was barely recovered - with that kind of wound, which would permanently impair even a strong man, how could he possible survive such a journey? As Gandalf is pondering these options, he glances down at Frodo. The young hobbit, who has already been through so much, is about to speak up - and Gandalf knows what he is going to say. He has only a moment to interrupt Frodo, saving him from volunteering to join a hopeless quest. And if he does volunteer, which group should provide the necessary protection?

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandalf knows that the best option is for Frodo to continue carrying the Ring towards Mordor. Based on what he has heard in the Council, he trusts Boromir enough to support [[LOTW/a Fellowship made up of all of the free peoples|a Fellowship made up of all of the free peoples]].

* Gandalf does not trust Boromir, and instead insists upon [[LOTW/an all-elf fellowship led by Glorfindel|an all-elf fellowship led by Glorfindel]]. He and the Dwarves will travel south to Isengard, launching a sneak attack on Sauruman and his Uruk-hai army.

* Before Frodo can speak, Gandalf proposes an alternative idea - that the Elves go on offense, with [[LOTW/Elrond wielding the One Ring|Elrond wielding the One Ring]].

* Gandalf does not think Frodo is ready to carry the ring further, regardless of the company that protects him. He interrupts Frodo, stating that [[LOTW/the Ring must remain hidden in Rivendell|the Ring must remain hidden in Rivendell]] a while longer.

...or [[FOTR/ TP40-battle with Sauruman|GO BACK]]

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[[Category:FOTR| TP50-Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/ TP50-The Council of Elrond

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:41:58 GMT

Strider:

FOTR/Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:37:24 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf takes a huge risk, and leads Sauruman to believe that he is willing to turn evil. He leverages the power of his magic ring, giving an inspiring speech in favor of Sauron's goals. Sauruman is convinced, and only requires the location of the ring in order to completely trust Gandalf.

Gandalf hesitated. He had an opportunity to divert Sauruman's forces away from the Ring - but what would make the best diversion? The most logical location is Eriabor, since the ring was known to have been there at one time - but doing that would doom the people living in the surrounding area to relentless attacks. While frantically trying to think of a well-defended place that would suffer fewer casualties, the Gray Havens popped into Gandalf's head. It would take months for any significant force to travel that distance - and the elven defenses would be ready for them. That could allow the ringbearer to slip further east, getting closer and closer to Mordor and Mount Doom.

Gandalf was torn, and needed to provide an answer fast - but which one? Just as he was about to panic, he thought of one more story - that instead of heading towards Mordor, the ring was going north to Angmar. He would claim that fire drakes had been spotted nearby, most likely ones that had survived the attack on Gondolin centuries before. As everyone knew, Gandalf's lie would continue, the breath of a fire drake can destroy even the rings of power. Would Sauruman believe it? How well learned was he in dragons and ring-lore? He had recently become obsessed with the ring - wouldn't he know that it could ''only'' be destroyed in Mt. Doom?

== Decision ==

What should Gandalf do?

* Gandalf selects [[FOTR/Erebor|Erebor]], the Lonely Mountain - claiming the hobbit never returned home after Smaug was killed.

* Gandalf says [[FOTR/the Ring is at the Gray Havens|the Ring is at the Gray Havens]], because it will take Saruman's forces the longest time to get there.

* Gandalf tells Sauruman that [[FOTR/the ring is going north|the ring is going north]], where they will find one of the fire drakes that attacked Gondolin and use it's breath to destroy the ring (which, unbeknownst to Sauruman, would actually work on the other rings of power - but not The One Ring).

...or [[FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron]]

FOTR/ TP40-Capture and Escape

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:36:55 GMT

Strider:

Sauruman proves to be too much for Gandalf, and he is overpowered. Gandalf is imprisoned atop Orthanc, allowing weeks to pass in which the hobbits and Aragorn do not know where Gandalf is. He is finally rescued by Gwaihier the eagle and taken to Edoras in Rohan. There, the king Theoden grants Gandalf any horse he wishes - and he claims (and tames) Shadowfax. There is only one place to go - Gandalf must get back to the Shire as quickly as possible, to confirm that the hobbits are still safe.

By the time Gandalf reaches the Shire, the hobbits have left. After consulting with the Gaffer and others, Gandalf races ahead to Bree. The place is a mess - Aragorn and the hobbits left only a few days before, and the town was attacked by dark riders and evil men that very night. The people of the town ask Gandalf to stay and help them, and they are in a desperate state.

Gandalf weighs his options - reminding himself that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. If he stays to liberate Bree from the evil men who have taken advantage of the chaos by taking over, he will be delayed in ariving at Rivendell. Aragorn and Elrond are highly capable - plus, they are backed up by heroes like Glorfindel. Can they truly manages without Gandalf's help?

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf has to trust Aragorn to get the hobbits to Rivendell. As a result, [[FOTR/ TP50-Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell|Gandalf races ahead to Rivendell]], in order to clear the road of any dark riders and provide early warning to Elrond.

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/ assist Aragorn|assist Aragorn]], leaving Shadowfax in Bree and venturing into the wilderness. He is only slightly faster than Aragorn and the hobbits, so it takes him more time than expected to catch up.

* Gandolf cannot bear to leave the people of Bree in the state they are in. He stays for a few days to [[FOTR/ restore order to the town|restore order to the town]], even further trusting Aragorn's ability to avoid trouble when staying off the road.

...or [[FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR| TP40-battle with Sauruman]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/Gandalf escapes

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:35:10 GMT

Strider: Created page with 'Gandalf manages to grab the Palantir and cast an illusion spell that allows him to get away - and luckily, Sauruman does not have any horses close to as fast as Shadowfax. == D…'

Gandalf manages to grab the Palantir and cast an illusion spell that allows him to get away - and luckily, Sauruman does not have any horses close to as fast as Shadowfax.

== Decision ==

What should Gandalf do?

* Go back to Rivendell

* Go to Minas Tirith

* Go back to the Shire

...or [[FOTR/ TP30-travel to Isengard|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|Gandalf escapes]]

FOTR/attack Isengard

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:30:11 GMT

Strider: Created page with 'The manipulation of Radagast has Gandalf convinced that Sauruman has gone too far, and can no longer be trusted. He considers the Palantir that may still be in Orthanc. Elrond…'

The manipulation of Radagast has Gandalf convinced that Sauruman has gone too far, and can no longer be trusted. He considers the Palantir that may still be in Orthanc.

Elrond does not take much convincing. Like Gandalf, he has long suspected Sauruman's loyalty and felt concern regarding his quest for additional power.

Elrond rally's the troops - Legolas was already in Rivendell for an upcoming council, and so was available to lead the archer contingent during the attack on Isengard. Gandalf wanted a preemptive strike - before Sauruman's army was ready, he wanted to destroy his machines of war.

After the vistory - what to do with the Palantir?

== Decision ==

What should Gandalf do?

* Use it to attempt to see Frodo, and find out if he is OK

* Use it to look for Sauron, and make him afraid.

* Use it to see what other Palantir's still exist

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|attack Isengard]]

FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:23:01 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf decides that the Ring cannot remain in the Shire. It has to go, and Frodo has to carry it. Frodo will be a hardy ringbearer - he is young and resilient, and has a good spirit that will want to help save the world.

This conclusion comes to him quickly - and he immediately sits Frodo down to explain the situation. As Gandalf expected, Frodo agrees to serve as ringbearer - what he did not expect was the gardener, Samwise Gamgee, tagging along as well.

Gandalf spends 2 months helping Frodo devise a plan to sneak out of the Shire with the Ring. He plan is to escort Frodo to Rivendell, meeting his friend Aragorn there. As the departure date approached, Gandalf decided to scout ahead and confirm that the roads near the Shire were safe. He told Frodo, "I am going down beyond the southern borders to get some news." On this journey, which was intended to be quick, he ran into Radagast the Brown - who implored him to seek the council of Sauruman. He was so insistent that Gandalf actually became somewhat suspicious of Radagast's intentions.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. What should Gandalf do?

* Gandalf trusts Butterbur and agrees with Radagst - he will [[FOTR/_TP30-travel to Isengard|travel to Isengard]] to meet with Sauruman the White.

* He is too worried about the hobbits to risk their harm - so [[FOTR/Gandalf stays in Bree|Gandalf stays in Bree]].

* Gandalf becomes suspicious of Sauruman, and travels to Rivendell in order to convince Elrond to [[FOTR/attack Isengard|attack Isengard]]. Upon arrival, he sends Aragorn back to Bree to watch over the hobbits.

...or [[FOTR/ TP10-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]

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[[Category:FOTR| TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire]]
[[Category: Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/Gandalf stays in Bree

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:21:46 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf begins to wonder about the strange behavior of individuals in Bree, and decides to investigate - knowing that the hobbits will catch up with him in a few days. He and Aragorn get valuable time together, to plan their next move and consider additional options to present to Elrond.

After some time, the Hobbits do arrive - after having quite an adventure in the Barrow-Downs. Gandalf introduces them to Strider, and they consider their next move.

(Gandalf does not know it, but the Ringwraiths avoided Bree because of his presence - they are on the surrounding roads, though)

Gandalf fears that Ringwraiths are most likely on the road to Rivendell and south to Isenguard. After learning more about the Nazgul from the evil men in Bree, he wants to avoid those two roads at all costs.

== Decision ==

What should Gandalf do?

* Travel north into the wilderness, towards Goblin Town

* Travel south into the wilderness, into the old forest - looking for Tom Bombadil

* Stay in Bree, and await the attack from the Ringwraiths.

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire|GO BACK]]

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Gandalf begins to wonder about the strange behavior of individuals in Bree, and decides to investigate - knowing that the hobbits will catch up with him in a few days. He and Aragorn get valuable time together, to plan their next move and consider additional options to present to Elrond.

After some time, the Hobbits do arrive - after having quite an adventure in the Barrow-Downs. Gandalf introduces them to Strider, and they consider their next move.

(Gandalf does not know it, but the Ringwraiths avoided Bree because of his presence - they are on the surrounding roads, though)

Gandalf fears that Ringwraiths are most likely on the road to Rivendell and south to Isenguard. After learning more about the Nazgul from the evil men in Bree, he wants to avoid those two roads at all costs.

== Decision ==

What should Gandalf do?

* Travel north into the wilderness, towards Goblin Town

* Travel south into the wilderness, into the old forest - looking for Tom Bombadil

* Stay in Bree, and await the attack from the Ringwraiths.

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|Gandalf stays in Bree]]

FOTR/Gandalf stays in Bree

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:20:10 GMT

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Gandalf begins to wonder about the strange behavior of individuals in Bree, and decides to investigate - knowing that the hobbits will catch up with him in a few days. He and Aragorn get valuable time together, to plan their next move and consider additional options to present to Elrond.

After some time, the Hobbits do arrive - after having quite an adventure in the Barrow-Downs. Gandalf introduces them to Strider, and they consider their next move.

(Gandalf does not know it, but the Ringwraiths avoided Bree because of his presence - they are on the surrounding roads, though)

Gandalf fears that Ringwraiths are most likely on the road to Rivendell and south to Isenguard. After learning more about the Nazgul from the evil men in Bree, he wants to avoid those two roads at all costs.

== Decision ==

What should Gandalf do?

* Travel north into the wilderness, towards Goblin Town

* Travel south into the wilderness, into the old forest - looking for Tom Bombadil

* Stay in Bree, and await the attack from the Ringwraiths.

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]

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[[Category:FOTR|Gandalf stays in Bree]]

FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:01:32 GMT

Strider:

After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard. He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.

Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move. Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf cannot stay, and he cannot go - so Gandalf engages in [[FOTR/_TP40-battle with Sauruman|battle with Sauruman]].

* [[FOTR/Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron|Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron]], and starts operating as a double agent - agreeing to provide the location of The One Ring (but planning to lie).

* [[FOTR/Gandalf escapes|Gandalf escapes]], and must decide in which direction to flee.

...or [[FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire|GO BACK]]

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[[Category:FOTR| TP30-travel to Isengard]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/ TP10-What was lost is found

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:00:25 GMT

Strider:

== The Fellowship of the Ring ==

This is part 1 of [[LOTW|The Lord of the Wiki]] by Trey Long.

In a tower in the forest there lived a Wizard. Well, not really a Wizard - although that is what most people called him. Gandalf the Grey was a actually an Istari, one of the five Maiar spirits in human form that were sent to Middle-earth to oppose Sauron. Also known as The Lord of the Rings, Sauron was a fallen Maia who sought to conquer the world through death and destruction. It was Gandalf's mission to rally the free peoples of Middle-Earth (elves, dwarves, men, and hobbits) against him.

Gandalf appeared as an old, gray-haired man who required a staff to walk - but as an Istari, he wielded demi-god like power and a magic ring. The ring was called Narya, the ring of power, and it allowed him to rally and influence leaders of men and elves.

Gandalf did not actually live in the tower - but he had been a guest in Thranduil's halls for some time. The Elven King was holding an important prisoner, whom Gandalf and his friend Aragorn had been interrogating. Aragorn was one of the last Numenorian men, and the rightful heir to the Kingdom of Gondor. Gandalf had recruited Aragorn in 2956, when he was only 25 years old.

Gandalf and Aragorn had long suspected that the dark lord Sauron was growing in strength. Aragorn had captured Gollum, a pitiful but dangerous creature, in the nearby marshes. After interrogating him, they realized that Sauron was once again seeking the Ring. Sauron had also recently captured Gollum, and realized that the former hobbit had owned the One Ring (calling it his "Precious") for hundreds of years. Sauron tortured Gollum, and learned two names from him: "Baggins" and "Shire." When he realized he could learn no more, he released Gollum - not out of pity, but in hopes that he would also find the ring (with Sauron's spies and agents watching his every move).

Gandalf knew that if Sauron found the One Ring, his power would be unstoppable - and he would cover the world in death and darkness. He remembered the magic ring that his little friend Bilbo had found in Moria years ago, and begrudgingly left to his nephew Frodo just 17 years earlier. Gandalf now feared that it may be the One Ring that Sauron had forged, lost, and was looking for. He immediately traveled back to The Shire, to confirm his suspicion - one way or the other. Upon arriving at Bag-End, Gandalf had Frodo place the ring in the hot fireplace - which, instead of melting (as any other golden ring world), simply revealed the Black Tongue script. The appearance of that script proved that it was the One Ring to rule them all. Instantly, Gandalf's worst fear came true - the most powerful weapon in the world was in the Shire, and he was the only being in Middle-earth who knew it.

Gandalf considered his options. He knew the ring stored most of Sauron's power, and destroying it would end his enemy for good. That was literally what he was placed in Middle-earth to do - but he was to do it indirectly, by providing advice and support. The problem is, there is only one way to destroy such an artifact - and it was virtually impossible. Someone would have to get the ring to Mount Doom, and throw it into the lava. Mount Doom was in the middle of Mordor, which was literally the most barren and dangerous place in Middle-earth - surrounded by impassible mountains and protected by the well-guarded Black Gate. Disregarding that insurmountable challenge, how could he even transport the ring to Mordor? If he carried it, the temptation to wield it would quickly become too great. One thought gave him hope - he had noticed that the ring had barely impacted Bilbo, who had used it here and there for dozens of years. As another weak but resilient hobbit, perhaps Frodo could carry it the ring for a while - without doing too much damage to the little fellow. It would certainly have ''some'' impact - the One Ring stored an unspeakable amount of evil, after all. It seemed dangerous and foolish, but maybe he and Frodo could get the ring at least to Rivendell - then Gandalf and Elrond, the king of that Elven realm, could help devise and execute a plan to destroy it.

But maybe he ''should'' wield the Ring? He was already a powerful spirit, so the magnifying effect of the ring would increase his abilities to an unimaginable degree. On his finger, the ring would instantly place the Ringwraiths under his control - as well as every other being wearing a ring of power at the time (which could include incredibly powerful eleven lords and dwarven kings). He would become invincible in battle - and most mortal beings would flee from him in terror. The effect on Narnia would be multiplied, so that instead of simply inspiring others, he would be able to control the minds of anyone - even the most powerful men and elves. He could use this power to raise an enormous army - one that would feel no fear as it attacked Mordor. He would easily breach the Black Gate, climb mount doom, and... ''would he be able to destroy the Ring?''

He knew any travel would be treacherous. The Shire is so far from Mordor, it would take months for the Ringwraiths to find it. He could summon the Ents and the Rangers. They could put up a strong defense - for a while. Eventually, they would have to leave the Shire with the Ring - but where else could they go? Perhaps Cirdan the Shipwright would allow the ring to be transported to the undying lands - the one place Sauron and his forces could never reach? That would doom the mortal men to years of war with Sauron's forces - a war that they may not survive. Sauron would never stop searching for the ring, even if he had to destroy every dwelling and kill every elf, dwarf, and man in Middle-earth. Also, would Cirdan allow passage?

He was so unsure. His decision in this moment would have far-reaching implications - was even equipped to make it? Perhaps he should do nothing, and quickly seek out other council. No one else knew the Ring was here - it would be safe for a while longer. The more he thought about it, he probably had weeks - maybe even months. How long would the ring be safe in the Shire if he left it under care of the Rangers? Perhaps he could seek out the advice of Sauruman, or even the entire White Council. Or he could prepare the men of Rohan and Gondor for war. Maybe the elven Lords would have ideas that he has not thought of. These were all fine reasons to leave the ring in the Shire for a while.

== Decision ==

'''Which choice should Gandalf make?''' As will always be the case, the first choice listed is Tolkien's Path.

* Gandalf should [[FOTR/_TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire|get the ring out of the Shire]]. He and Frodo can carefully devise a plan to slip away without drawing too much attention.

* Gandalf can't make the poor hobbit carry the ring on a treacherous journey. Instead, they will [[FOTR/fortify and defend the Shire|fortify and defend the Shire]].

* Gandalf will leave the Ring in the Shire, setting out to [[FOTR/seek the counsel of others|seek the counsel of others]].

* Gandalf will place the ring on his finger, and feel it's power magnify his own - making him an [[FOTR/unstoppable force for good|unstoppable force for good]].

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Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:59:16 GMT

Strider:

A surprising urge leaps in Gandalf's chest as he realizes how powerful the artifact in front of him is. With this ring, he can destroy Sauron - and bring order to the rest of the world. He will accomplish his mission as a Maiar - and he would be one of the few to do so.

"Frodo, give me the ring." Of course, the little hobbit hesitates - not only becuase of the natural urge to covet the One Ring, but also because he is genuinely surprised that Gandalf wants it. "Why," Frodo asks. "What are you going to do with it?"

"I am going to use it, dear Frodo. You see, it is a powerful weapon - and it is the only thing that can defeat our enemy in the east. He forged it, long ago - and in it he placed most of his power. It will make me strong enough to defeat him, and bring peace to every part of Middle-earth."

Frodo found himself knowing that was a good idea, but not liking it nonetheless - for some reason, he simply did not want Gandalf to wear the ring. He had no idea why. "No," he found himself saying. "Bilbo left it to me. It's mine. It's... precious to me."

Gandalf's mind had already started to consider how powerful he would become once he was wearing the Ring. There was no time for delay - he ''needed'' to be wearing it right away. He could not be bothered with this young, immature, complaining hobbit - so he killed him, and took the Ring. Now, Gandalf only needed to decide what to do first with his new-found power.

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Travel to Rivendell

* Travel to the Gray Havens

* Travel to Isengard

...or [[FOTR/ TP10-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]

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[[Category:FOTR|unstoppable force for good]]

FOTR/seek the counsel of others

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:45:22 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf began arrangements for a meeting of the White Council at the Gray Havens. This had to be done in utter secrecy, so that the enemy would not know that the leaders of the free peoples were convening in one place - even if that place was protected by some of the strongest magic in the world.

Careful communication took a long time, and it was some months before he could arrange for all of the members of the White Council to be with Cirdan at the Gray Havens. Cirdan never left his post, and sent counselors to White Council meetings held elsewhere. By arranging for this meeting to take place in his city, Gandalf was making it clear that Cirdan had to participate in person - sending the signal that the topic was urgent.

Before he left Hobitton, he met with Strider - who had strengthened the watch of rangers protecting the Shire. Gandalf had planned all along for the Ring to stay in the Shire, guarded by the little hobbits - who were least likely to be corrupted by it. He did not want the ring to be nearby the members of the White Council, who were literally the most powerful beings in Middle Earth (after Sauron).

As often happens, Gandalf's plan does not work out. The Shire is attacked by the Ringwraiths - and many hobbits are killed in the defense. Gandalf must bring Frodo and Sam with him - but as they are trying to escape Hobbiton, they are trapped. Gandalf and Strider draw swords, and prepare to defend Frodo and Sam - knowing that they are surely outnumbered, and that their adventure is over before it even got out of the Shire. At the last moment, Galadrial appears - and uses the white phial against the riders, who are severely injured and retreat. She is travelling alone to avoid notice, and had seen the burning fires of the Shire on her way to the Grey Havens. Now, she forms a Fellowship with Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam - and they begin the journey to the Gray Havens. On the road, Gandalf discusses what to do about the Ring with Aragorn and Galadrial.

== Decision ==

'''What should the Fellowship do about the Ring?'''

* Bring it to the White Council, and let them know [[FOTR/they have the Ring with them| they have the Ring with them]].

* Lie, and say [[FOTR/the Ring is still in Hobbiton|the Ring is still in Hobbiton]].

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/Galadrial has the Ring|give the Ring to Galadrial]] right away - She can use it to destroy Sauron's mind.

...or [[FOTR/ TP10-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|seek the counsel of others]]

FOTR/fortify and defend the Shire

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:44:43 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf is afraid of what could happen if he leaves Frodo alone, or tries to take him into the wilderness before he is ready. So, he sends word to Bree (via a dwarf passing through) that defense forces are needed, and that Aragorn is to rally the Rangers and other Men of the North to defend the Shire.

After a short time, the Rangers (led by Halbarad) arrive in the Shire - large, stern men who look well-traveled and grim. They arrive just in time - as the Ringwraiths are about to attack, the Rangers organize hobbit archers with flaming arrows for a defense. The battle is costly, but the Ringwraiths are thwarted.

(There is a downside to their victory - for the enemy now knows there is something worth defending in the Shire. Gandalf does not know it, but Sauruman is getting ready to push his Uruk-Hai forces north to attack the Shire and claim the ring.)

In the chaos, men controlled by the Ringwraiths take over Bree, making that part of the Shire impassable.

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Even though it is riskuy, [[FOTR/stay in the Shire|stay in the Shire]] to work out your next move.

* Seek out [[FOTR/Tom Bombadil|Tom Bombadil]].

* Travel [[FOTR/south with the Rangers|south with the Rangers]] to speak with Sauruman.

...or [[FOTR/ TP10-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]

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FOTR/ TP20-get the Ring out of the Shire

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:44:11 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf decides that the Ring cannot remain in the Shire. It has to go, and Frodo has to carry it. Frodo will be a hardy ringbearer - he is young and resilient, and has a good spirit that will want to help save the world.

This conclusion comes to him quickly - and he immediately sits Frodo down to explain the situation. As Gandalf expected, Frodo agrees to serve as ringbearer - what he did not expect was the gardener, Samwise Gamgee, tagging along as well.

Gandalf spends 2 months helping Frodo devise a plan to sneak out of the Shire with the Ring. He plan is to escort Frodo to Rivendell, meeting his friend Aragorn there. As the departure date approached, Gandalf decided to scout ahead and confirm that the roads near the Shire were safe. He told Frodo, "I am going down beyond the southern borders to get some news." On this journey, which was intended to be quick, he ran into Radagast the Brown - who implored him to seek the council of Sauruman. He was so insistent that Gandalf actually became somewhat suspicious of Radagast's intentions.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. What should Gandalf do?

* Gandalf trusts Butterbur and agrees with Radagst - he will [[FOTR/_TP30-travel to Isengard|travel to Isengard]] to meet with Sauruman the White.

* He is too worried about the hobbits to risk their harm - so [[FOTR/ Gandalf stays in Bree|Gandalf stays in Bree]].

* Gandalf becomes suspicious of Sauruman, and travels to Rivendell in order to convince Elrond to [[FOTR/ attack Isengard|attack Isengard]]. Upon arrival, he sends Aragorn back to Bree to watch over the hobbits.

...or [[FOTR/ TP10-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]

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FOTR/Galadrial has the Ring

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:42:14 GMT

Strider:

Galadrial slips the ring on her finger - and instantly feels the magnification of her existing powers. She can suddenly read the thoughts of everyone in Middle-earth at once - and is dismayed by what she hears. Worse, she can see the future of each individual - and can see the terrible and selfish decisions that are made over and over again. In half a moment, Galadrial has gone mad - and can see only one answer to her madness. Everyone around her is evil - so she must strike them all down. Using her augmented ability t get inside the heads of others, she scrambles the most powerful mind in her vicinity - which happens to be Gandalf's. His human body collapses to the floor, his staff clattering as it hits the ground. His Maiar spirit drifts away, to seek another form and hopeful resume the fight against Sauron.

'''THE END'''

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Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:35:13 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf began arrangements for a meeting of the White Council at the Gray Havens. This had to be done in utter secrecy, so that the enemy would not know that the leaders of the free peoples were convening in one place - even if that place was protected by some of the strongest magic in the world.

Careful communication took a long time, and it was some months before he could arrange for all of the members of the White Council to be with Cirdan at the Gray Havens. Cirdan never left his post, and sent counselors to White Council meetings held elsewhere. By arranging for this meeting to take place in his city, Gandalf was making it clear that Cirdan had to participate in person - sending the signal that the topic was urgent.

Before he left Hobitton, he met with Strider - who had strengthened the watch of rangers protecting the Shire. Gandalf had planned all along for the Ring to stay in the Shire, guarded by the little hobbits - who were least likely to be corrupted by it. He did not want the ring to be nearby the members of the White Council, who were literally the most powerful beings in Middle Earth (after Sauron).

As often happens, Gandalf's plan does not work out. The Shire is attacked by the Ringwraiths - and many hobbits are killed in the defense. Gandalf must bring Frodo and Sam with him - but as they are trying to escape Hobbiton, they are trapped. Gandalf and Strider draw swords, and prepare to defend Frodo and Sam - knowing that they are surely outnumbered, and that their adventure is over before it even got out of the Shire. At the last moment, Galadrial appears - and uses the white phial against the riders, who are severely injured and retreat. She is travelling alone to avoid notice, and had seen the burning fires of the Shire on her way to the Grey Havens. Now, she forms a Fellowship with Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam - and they begin the journey to the Gray Havens. On the road, Gandalf discusses what to do about the Ring with Aragorn and Galadrial.

== Decision ==

'''What should the Fellowship do about the Ring?'''

* Bring it to the White Council, and let them know [[FOTR/they have the Ring with them| they have the Ring with them]].

* Lie, and say [[FOTR/the Ring is still in Hobbiton|the Ring is still in Hobbiton]].

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/Galadrial has the Ring|give the Ring to Galadrial]] right away - She can use it to destroy Sauron's mind.

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|seek the counsel of others]]

FOTR/fortify and defend the Shire

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:30:39 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf is afraid of what could happen if he leaves Frodo alone, or tries to take him into the wilderness before he is ready. So, he sends word to Bree (via a dwarf passing through) that defense forces are needed, and that Aragorn is to rally the Rangers and other Men of the North to defend the Shire.

After a short time, the Rangers (led by Halbarad) arrive in the Shire - large, stern men who look well-traveled and grim. They arrive just in time - as the Ringwraiths are about to attack, the Rangers organize hobbit archers with flaming arrows for a defense. The battle is costly, but the Ringwraiths are thwarted.

(There is a downside to their victory - for the enemy now knows there is something worth defending in the Shire. Gandalf does not know it, but Sauruman is getting ready to push his Uruk-Hai forces north to attack the Shire and claim the ring.)

In the chaos, men controlled by the Ringwraiths take over Bree, making that part of the Shire impassable.

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Even though it is riskuy, [[FOTR/stay in the Shire|stay in the Shire]] to work out your next move.

* Seek out [[FOTR/Tom Bombadil|Tom Bombadil]].

* Travel [[FOTR/south with the Rangers|south with the Rangers]] to speak with Sauruman.

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|fortify and defend the Shire]]

TTT

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== The Two Towers ==

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ROTK

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== The Return of the King ==

This is part 3 of [[LOTW|The Lord of the Wiki]] by Trey Long.

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LOTW

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:20:34 GMT

Strider:

== The Lord of the Wiki ==

This is a fan-fiction version of each of the Lord of the Rings books, told from the first person (not omniscient) perspective of one of the main protagonists. Each choice represents an opportunity for departure from the choices made by the main character in Tolkien's books. In each case, the first choice is the option taken by the character in the book. In this way, the reader can decide when they want to deviate from the story in the book, while enjoying the story from a slightly different perspective.

If you edit this wiki, please create a new choice at one of the existing choices. From that point on, you should only create your own choices - you should not "re-join" an existing story. As you add additional follow-up options in your story, others may edit your pages as well (by adding options).

To avoid having ads on this free website, the administrator has wisely set a throttle on page refresh rates. That means you can't quickly click through this (or any other) story. If you are reading each page and carefully considering each option, this should not be an issue at all. Just be warned, if you are moving too fast, you may see the following message:

'''Page loads per second hit - limit 2. Wait a moment or two and try reloading'''

== The War of the Ring - your way ==

As indicated above, each story has a different main character. You will control the keys decisions that character makes, only knowing what they know. In some cases, this requires inventing main story ("Tolkien's Path") details that are only alluded to in appendices and other Tolkien writings.

'''Gandalf''' watches over the ringbearer and leads the expedition to destroy it in [[FOTR/_TP10-What was lost is found|The Fellowship of the Ring]].

'''Aragorn''' attempts to rescue Merry and Pippin and liberates Rohan in [[TTT/_TP10-An impossible decision|The Two Towers]].

'''Frodo''' sneaks through Mordor, destroys the Ring, and liberates The Shire in [[ROTK/_TP10-A cold awakening|The Return of the King]].

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FOTR/fortify and defend the Shire

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:16:08 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf is afraid of what could happen if he leaves Frodo alone, or tries to take him into the wilderness before he is ready. So, he sends word to Bree (via a dwarf passing through) that defense forces are needed, and that Aragorn is to rally the Rangers and other Men of the North to defend the Shire.

After a short time, the Rangers arrive in the Shire - large, stern men who look well-traveled and grim. They arrive just in time - as the Ringwraiths are about to attack, the Rangers organize hobbit archers with flaming arrows for a defense. The battle is costly, but the Ringwraiths are thwarted.

(There is a downside to their victory - for the enemy now knows there is something worth defending in the Shire. Gandalf does not know it, but Sauruman is getting ready to push his Uruk-Hai forces north to attack the Shire and claim the ring.)

In the chaos, men controlled by the Ringwraiths take over Bree, making that part of the Shire impassable.

== Decision ==

'''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Even thgough it is riskuy, [[FOTR/stay in the Shire|stay in the Shire]] to work out your next move.

* Seek out [[FOTR/Tom Bombadil|Tom Bombadil]].

* Travel [[FOTR/south with the Rangers|south with the Rangers]] to speak with Sauruman.

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|fortify and defend the Shire]]

LOTW: Old Isengard Page

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Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:01:14 GMT

Strider: LOTW: Old Isengard Page moved to FOTR/fortify and defend the Shire

After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard. He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.

Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move. Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. What should Gandalf do?

* Gandolf cannot stay, and he cannot go - so Gandalf engages in [[LOTW/battle with Sauruman|battle with Sauruman]].

* [[LOTW/Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron|Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron]], and starts operating as a double agent - agreeing to provide the location of The One Ring (but planning to lie).

* [[LOTW/Gandalf escapes|Gandalf escapes]], and must decide in which direction to flee.

[[Category:LOTW|Old Isengard Page]]

FOTR/ TP30-Confrontation at Isengard

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:59:33 GMT

Strider:

After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard. He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.

Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move. Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.

== Decision ==

You are still on Tolkien's path. '''What should Gandalf do?'''

* Gandolf cannot stay, and he cannot go - so Gandalf engages in [[FOTR/_TP40-battle with Sauruman|battle with Sauruman]].

* [[FOTR/Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron|Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Sauron]], and starts operating as a double agent - agreeing to provide the location of The One Ring (but planning to lie).

* [[FOTR/Gandalf escapes|Gandalf escapes]], and must decide in which direction to flee.

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR| TP30-travel to Isengard]]
[[Category:Tolkien's Path]]

FOTR/seek the counsel of others

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:58:13 GMT

Strider:

Gandalf began arrangements for a meeting of the White Council at the Gray Havens. This had to be done in utter secrecy, so that the enemy would not know that the leaders of the free peoples were convening in one place - even if that place was protected by some of the strongest magic in the world.

Careful communication took a long time, and it was some months before he could arrange for all of the members of the White Council to be with Cirdan at the Gray Havens. Cirdan never left his post, and sent counselors to WHite Council meetings held elsewhere. My arranging this meeting to take place in his city, Gandalf was sending a signal that the topic was urgent.

Before he left Hobitton, he met with Strider - who had strengthened the watch of rangers protecting the Shire. Gandalf had planned all along for the Ring to stay in the Shire, guarded by the little hobbits - who were least likely to be corrupted by it. He did not want the ring to be nearby the members of the Council, who were literally the most powerful beings in Middle Earth after Sauron.

As often happens, Gandalf's plan does not work out. The Shire is attacked by the Ringwraiths - and many hobbits are killed in the defense. Gandalf must bring Frodo and Sam with him - but as they are trying to escape Hobbiton, they are trapped. Gandalf and Strider draw swords, and prepare to defend Frodo and Sam - knowing that they are surely outnumbered, and that their adventure is over before it even got out of the Shire. At the last moment, Galadrial appears - and use the white phial against the riders, who are severely injured and retreat. She is travelling along to avoid notice, and had seen the burning fires of the Shire on her way to the Grey Havens. Now, she forms a Fellowship with Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam - and they begin the journey to the Gray Havens. On the road, Gandalf discusses what to do about the Ring with Aragorn and Galadrial.

== Decision ==

'''What should the Fellowship do about the Ring?'''

* Bring it to the White Council, and let them know [[FOTR/they have the Ring with them| they have the Ring with them]].

* Lie, and say [[FOTR/the Ring is still in Hobbiton|the Ring is still in Hobbiton]].

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/give the Ring to Galadrial|give the Ring to Galadrial]] right away - She can use it to destroy Sauron's mind.

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR|seek the counsel of others]]

FOTR/ seek the counsel of others

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:57:31 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ seek the counsel of others moved to FOTR/seek the counsel of others

#REDIRECT [[FOTR/seek the counsel of others]]

FOTR/seek the counsel of others

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:57:31 GMT

Strider: FOTR/ seek the counsel of others moved to FOTR/seek the counsel of others

Gandalf began arrangements for a meeting of the White Council at the Gray Havens. This had to be done in utter secrecy, so that the enemy would not know that the leaders of the free peoples were convening in one place - even if that place was protected by some of the strongest magic in the world.

Careful communication took a long time, and it was some months before he could arrange for all of the members of the White Council to be with Cirdan at the Gray Havens. Cirdan never left his post, and sent counselors to WHite Council meetings held elsewhere. My arranging this meeting to take place in his city, Gandalf was sending a signal that the topic was urgent.

Before he left Hobitton, he met with Strider - who had strengthened the watch of rangers protecting the Shire. Gandalf had planned all along for the Ring to stay in the Shire, guarded by the little hobbits - who were least likely to be corrupted by it. He did not want the ring to be nearby the members of the Council, who were literally the most powerful beings in Middle Earth after Sauron.

As often happens, Gandalf's plan does not work out. The Shire is attacked by the Ringwraiths - and many hobbits are killed in the defense. Gandalf must bring Frodo and Sam with him - but as they are trying to escape Hobbiton, they are trapped. Gandalf and Strider draw swords, and prepare to defend Frodo and Sam - knowing that they are surely outnumbered, and that their adventure is over before it even got out of the Shire. At the last moment, Galadrial appears - and use the white phial against the riders, who are severely injured and retreat. She is travelling along to avoid notice, and had seen the burning fires of the Shire on her way to the Grey Havens. Now, she forms a Fellowship with Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam - and they begin the journey to the Gray Havens. On the road, Gandalf discusses what to do about the Ring with Aragorn and Galadrial.

== Decision ==

'''What should the Fellowship do about the Ring?'''

* Bring it to the White Council, and let them know [[FOTR/ they have the Ring with them| they have the Ring with them]].

* Lie, and say [[FOTR/ the Ring is still in Hobbiton|the Ring is still in Hobbiton]].

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/ give the Ring to Galadrial|give the Ring to Galadrial]] right away - She can use it to destroy Sauron's mind.

[[Category:LOTW]]
[[Category:FOTR/ seek the counsel of others]]

FOTR/the crossing of Caradhras

Strider — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:55:48 GMT

Strider:

The fellowship presses on, but at great cost. Gandalf's human body is too frail to help anyone but himself, and all of his energy is spent casting protection spells against the hurling boulders and blinding snow. Aragorn carries Frodo, and Legolas carries Sam - but Boromir and Gimli are not strong enough to both carry Merry and Pippin and keep moving forward. Both refuse to leave the young hobbits behind. The rest of the fellowship continues on without them, and hopes for the best.

Finally, the five remaining members of the fellowship reach the Dimrill Stair that leads down into Azanulbizar, near the exit from Moria. They pause briefly and mourn the loss of four of their companions - a terrible cost indeed. As they leave the valley, they pass the doors to Moria and wonder if that option would have somehow been even worse.

Accompanied by Gandalf, the party arrives in Lothlorien. Gandalf consults with Galadriel - together, they peer into her mirror and try to interpret the visions they see. It was clear that the quest must continue - but there were many ways that could be undertaken.

== Decision ==

What should Gandalf do?

* Accept Galadrial's gifts (which are much more suited to subterfuge and combat) and [[FOTR/continue towards Mordor|continue towards Mordor]].

* Travel with a battalion of Lorien Archers [[FOTR/to Minas Tirith|to Minas Tirith]], preparing to help defend the city against Sauron's looming attack.

* Gandalf gives the [[FOTR/ring to Galadrial|ring to Galadrial]], asking her to wield it against Sauron.

* Gandalf decides to [[FOTR/hide the ring in Lorien|hide the ring in Lorien]].

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[[Category:FOTR|the crossing of Caradhras]]