Help with an idea
I am thinking of a chronicle set just before Angmar attacks in 1409. I have three characters: 1 Dunadan, 1 Elf, and 1 Half-Elf. I've created an NPC that will trail them and make their lives miserable. He is, in fact, a vampire and a spy for the Witch King who attaches himself with the party as a trusted comrade.
I've been thinking of different ways this "friend" could cause trouble, then picked up my Atlas of Middle Earth and saw that Rivendell was besieged in 1376 and thought, "Let's figure out how to get this guy into Rivendell." Now, my characters will be responsible for the siege.
What can anyone tell me about the siege? How long it lasted? Who was involved? How do I get this guy in without Elrond figure out who or what he is so he can do his mission? I've thought of small scenes where the PCs see him strolling down the street, deep in thought when he is actually pacing off distances (much like VC infiltrators do in the movies).
Any and all help is requested and greatly appreciated.
dustin
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