Updated 04/18/2004

These are the writings of a roleplaying group that was inspired by the the "Lord of the Rings" fanfic "Ring Around the Merry," by Emma.  We rewrite and retell Emma's tale from the alternating perspective of each of the characters--Merry, Frodo, Samwise and Pippin. The group consists of Merry The Magnificent (Merry),  Kris Spirit (Frodo), Cailen Braern (Sam) and Kal Calliope (Pippin). In Emma's original story, a Ring-corrupted Merry hijacks the Ring Quest at its very beginning and imprisons Frodo, Pippin and Sam at Crickhollow to prevent the Ring from leaving the Shire.  Merry uses a variety of mental and physical torments to bring the other hobbits in line with his grand plans for the Ring, with varying success. We use certain chapters, summarized below, as the jumping-off points for our adventures.

The Old Forest: This game picks up at Chapter 19, wherein Frodo and Sam have just made their escape from Crickhollow into the Old Forest. This forest is dangerous and they are wary, but little do they know that the worst danger of all--Merry--is right behind them. They thought they had left him safely locked in his room, but they had not counted on Pippin's loyalty to the corrupted Hobbit. Rounds: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 (continued below)

Shortcut To Misery: A continuation of the game begun above, this game roughly follows Chapter 20, "Shortcut to Misery".  Sam is on the verge of being devoured by Old Man Willow, and only Merry can save him. But the price Merry wants for his help is high, indeed. Will Frodo agree to it, or take Sam's advice and flee? Click here to go to the most recent round, #2

Illustration from Chapter 5, "Second Breakfast and Unjust Desserts", of "Ring Around The Merry".