Gandalf: Breathe the free air again, my friend.
Theoden: [stands up from the throne] Dark have been my dreams of late.
[looks at his hands]
Gandalf: Your fingers would remember their old strength better... if they grasped your sword
The council convened in the great hall of Edoras
What are your orders Theoden King? asked the council.
The marks of Rohan are ours to own, govern and protect. Once an escort is ready prepare a settling party for the Westmark and bring into our domain the mighty horse herds we discovered
Build Order Warrior, Settler, Immortal
Meantime set our wise men to the study of delving deep into the hills for I would have them build me a mighty fortress against the evils that surround us
research Wheel, Mining, Bronze Working, Masonry
And send out riders to the south to see if there is news of Gondor and if they will honour our bonds and treaties of old
It will be done Theoden king, but what message for Queen Victoria of the west asked the council.
Well if she is fair of face then let our peace be sealed with marriage to Eomer to bring our houses together replied Theoden.
Unfortunately sire our explorers bring news that if we mix our bloodlines with hers it will bring a whole new meaning to the phrase horsewomen of Rohan the council advance warily.
You mean
Yes Lord, she has a face like a Bulldog chewing a wasp replied the council.
Umm then perhaps one for Grima Wormtongue to marry
Report.
Our exploring scout had a close encounter on his way to the south but survived.
And later beat Victoria to a hut which was nice
And became even nicer with this extremely well themed bit of luck
Build went finish worker, warrior, Settler, Immortal
Dont you just love river side financial horse pastures- just about as good a tile as the early game gives
Helms Deep was founded on Yellow Dot
Heres where we have got to in southern exploration
Research went Mining, Bronze Working (no copper in sight surprise, surprise) and Masonry with an eye on Pyramids