Eorling Mead Hall Planning/Discussion Thread

[Nogrod]

Yes. That's very true. :DI can already see zillions of ways Cnebba will take offence as he comes to the table and sees the siblings having an eating competition from which he's left out... But that needs to await 'till tomorrow (RL) as it's too late again here.

Celuien: I just love the way you handle this!

[littlemanpoet]

Doesn't Celuien's and mine latest activity count?Yes. But I want more. :smokin:

Be aware what you wish for! We'll be writing even more if you don't hold back your wishes! And then the thread will be filled again with kid-trouble... And the problem with that is......? ;)

As for me, I can hardly wait for Ginna to start flirting with Harreld and Garreth. :D

[Nogrod]

As for me, I can hardly wait for Ginna to start flirting with Harreld and Garreth. :DSo flirting is the thing you need to be happy? :rolleyes:

Isn't Leothern good enough? She's better than most I've seen yet... :cool:

[Folwren]

Haha! Fun stuff, everyone.

Elempi and Lhuna, I foresee some many problems with Ginna - besides the twins, poor darling. This could be amusing. Do you have a lot of plans for her and her misfortunes?

Well, if you're wanting so much for other writers, I'll see if I can write anything for Thornden or Javan. I've hardly worked with Thornden at all today. Tara, are you about?

-- Folwren

[Lhunardawen]

Surely you don't expect her to be at it right away, Elempi - not with Eodwine in the same room! :p

I hope I haven't done ill, putting words into either of the two's mouth.

Foley, I personally don't have a lot of plans. The more troubles, the happier, I masochistically say. :D

[littlemanpoet]

So flirting is the thing you need to be happy? No, just an active rpg. :)

[Thinlómien]

Lhuna, is it okay with you if Ginna and Modtryth had their meal together after everything's done with the meal in the hall and talked a bit? (Or that's what Modtryth plans, but of course there can be surprises...)

[Lhunardawen]

Lhuna, is it okay with you if Ginna and Modtryth had their meal together after everything's done with the meal in the hall and talked a bit? (Or that's what Modtryth plans, but of course there can be surprises...)
Sure. :) (Well, ignoring the "surprises" bit...)

Surprises...hmm...

Ginna's alone at the well. ;) Or is this not an appropriate time and place, Elempi?

[littlemanpoet]

Ginna's alone at the well. ;) Or is this not an appropriate time and place, Elempi?I don't see why not. Frodides might have a thing or two to say about it, though. ;)

[Lhunardawen]

I don't see why not. Frodides might have a thing or two to say about it, though. ;)She doesn't have to know anything. ;)

Would you mind if Harreld goes there? (Ooh, Ginna's writer is biased! :D) I don't know what Garreth and the rest would think of that, or if it's more likely for Garreth to suddenly up and leave. Either of them will do.

[littlemanpoet]

Hmmmm.... this could be interesting. Harreld, eh? How bashful, versus how desperate, or how smitten is he? ;)

[Kath]

She doesn't have to know anything.
Oh she will! Frodides has eyes everywhere. :p

[Lhunardawen]

Hmmmm.... this could be interesting. Harreld, eh? How bashful, versus how desperate, or how smitten is he?Ginna (nor her writer) has no idea. :p


Oh she will! Frodides has eyes everywhere.Come now...it's too early for her to spoil the fun. :p

I might have had a bit too much fun with my last post, though. Feel free to poke, perhaps slap, me.

[Kath]

Come now...it's too early for her to spoil the fun.
It's alright. Her writer is rather snowed under at the moment and has no intention of interrupting! I want to see where this goes. :D

[littlemanpoet]

I might have had a bit too much fun with my last post, though. Feel free to poke, perhaps slap, me.Harreld needs to be more of a bumbling fool (I mean that in the nicest possible way :p ). I sent you a PM about it, Lhuna.

[littlemanpoet]

I am going to take a leave of absence for 40 days, starting Wednesday. For the interim, Kath has graciously accepted responsibility for keeping things going at the Eorling Mead Hall. Please be nice to her.

Eodwine, Falco, and "Rilef" are going to go on a little day (or more) trip to the ruins. The twins, Harreld and Garreth, will still be around for supper. Handle them gently, please.

Any questions?

[Folwren]

Well, yes...one, anyway, and only if you don't mind. Where are you heading for 40 days? A fast? Lent? (Or something like Lent, as you're not Catholic.)

Well, good luck on whatever you're doing. We'll be nice to Kath and gentle with your characters. I will anyway; I won't talk for the other writers.

Oh, makes me think of another necessary question - what do you mean by Gentle? Do not touch them much? Or, when we do use them, make very sure they're in character? Or, don't get them into too much trouble with the authorities? :P

[Formendacil]

Indeed,

It sounds like someone's either giving up the Internet or just RPGs for Lent. Probably a good thing to give up... though for me I fear it would be more of a cop-out than a growth in spirituality.

In other news: Kath, check your PM for a most-belated reply.

[Lhunardawen]

I hope you have a productive time (whatever that means for you) away, Elempi. :)

I'm not too confident about Ginna mingling with the twins without you, so perhaps she can just be a nice girl while you're gone. Or a busy girl, whichever works.

[Kath]

I'm not too confident about Ginna mingling with the twins without you, so perhaps she can just be a nice girl while you're gone. Or a busy girl, whichever works.
And I want to see just how that turns out without writing it myself, so we could perhaps just have the three avoid each other after the well incident?

[littlemanpoet]

And I want to see just how that turns out without writing it myself, so we could perhaps just have the three avoid each other after the well incident?
That works.

My Lenten fast is the computer. Period. The only exception will be my job, and to check emails once per day, so as not to miss important communications. I also will be going on a 36 hour retreat with my wife to St. Gregory's Benedictine Monastery in Three Rivers, Michigan. It's an Episcopal monastery, but the only real difference is that everything's in English.

Thanks for the well wishes!

[Lhunardawen]

And I want to see just how that turns out without writing it myself, so we could perhaps just have the three avoid each other after the well incident?
Works for me, too. Or Frodides could keep Ginna SO busy that she won't even get to see the two.


My last post has been editted, by the way, to make Harreld more of a bumbling fool (as Elempi put it).

[Folwren]

Well...sitting still and not writing anything most certainly won't bring him back any faster. If we write, though, it may help pass the time. (I speak as though we were all mourning after Elempi's loss...;) )

What can be done? Firefoot, should Javan do something exciting to rouse you to write for Leof? Tara, what about Lys? (I've been rather lazy with Thornden, lately...)

Elempi said that Eodwine and Falco with Rileg will be going on a day's outing (or more) to the ruins. I suppose that means we have to finish this day and send them off on their way on the next day. Kath, did he give you directions for this?

What's happening with Nogrod and Celuien and their lovely children and fathers?

Come, come, I'd love to be able to work on this more. I haven't touched the game thread in ages for my own writing... But that's because nothing seems to be happening that my characters can take part in. Of course, it's probably partially my fault.

-- Folwren

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

What's happening with Nogrod and Celuien and their lovely children and fathers?
I'm waiting for Cnebba to come back to the table. :)

[Firefoot]

I'm here to write for Leof... I'm a little at a loss for what to write, though. I'll try to come up with something this weekend - but Folwren, don't wait for me if you can think of something for Javan.

[Kath]

Elempi said that Eodwine and Falco with Rileg will be going on a day's outing (or more) to the ruins. I suppose that means we have to finish this day and send them off on their way on the next day. Kath, did he give you directions for this?
I think he gave us pretty much free reign for two game Days. If we wrap up the storylines of today in the next week or so we could move on by next Sunday. If that's ok with everyone?

Celuien and Noggie - are you ok with getting the children and parents fed and off to bed?

Lhuna and Lommy - I guess you need to finish serving and head back to the kitchen?

Form and I need to finish that post and get Kara and Nain home.

Folwren, Firefoot and Tara as well - perhaps the three of your characters could sit down for dinner and talk over the day? I'm not sure you ever got a chance to show the reaction to meeting Rilef so you could do that there?

I'm just trying to work out where everyone is and what they've been doing. Does this sound like it would work to everyone? Don't want to overstep my role. :)

[Folwren]

Sounds good to me, Kath.

Firefoot, I'll post sometime tomorrow about my characters getting to the table. Thornden and Javan will sit together, and Lys and Leof can, too, if you want them to. What they discuss can be decided upon then.

Kath, are we just going to leap to the next Day?

-- Folwren

[Kath]

Kath, are we just going to leap to the next Day?
Yes I think so. When all the stories from this day are wrapped up I'll probably write Eodwine, Falco, Rilef and Lefun heading off to the ruins and that can start the next day.

[Folwren]

Firefoot, I put some words into Leof's mouth. If you want it changed, I can... Otherwise, answer at your leisure.

I am leaving this evening and will be away from computers for three days. I'll probably return to check everything Thursday evening, but I likely won't be writing anything until Friday. I'll be here the rest of the afternoon, though, so if you do happen to reply before I leave, Firefoot, I'll try hard to make a last answering post before departing.

-- Folwren

[Lhunardawen]

I'm sorry, but I've been quite busy these past few days and will be busy for a few more. Lommy, if you're itching to write, you could bring Ginna back to the kitchen and have her help Modtryth in serving. I promise I'll be back to write for when they eat together. :)

[Thinlómien]

I'm sorry, but I've been quite busy these past few days and will be busy for a few more. Lommy, if you're itching to write, you could bring Ginna back to the kitchen and have her help Modtryth in serving. I promise I'll be back to write for when they eat together. :)Okay, I don't have an uncontrolable itch... ;) I'll write when I have time, in the weekend at the latest.

[Lhunardawen]

Okay, I don't have an uncontrolable itch... ;) I'll write when I have time, in the weekend at the latest.
Apparently I do. :rolleyes: :D I'll be putting up a post in a bit.

[Folwren]

Firefoot,

I've answered your post, I'm glad to say, and I've introduced a new thread of discussion. I believe Kath wants to move time forward on Sunday, but I think we could get a couple more posts in. If we don't finish the conversation, that's fine. I just thought I may as well try.... :D

-- Folwren

[Kath]

It doesn't have to be Sunday. If there are still conversations going on we can leave it a few more days yet.

[Lhunardawen]

Lommy, I wonder if this is the time for Modtryth and Ginna to bond? Not exactly the best time for me, but I'm sure it'll be okay.

[Thinlómien]

Sorry about that, I didn't obviously manage to write in the weekend.

Lommy, I wonder if this is the time for Modtryth and Ginna to bond? Not exactly the best time for me, but I'm sure it'll be okay.The time RL wise or RPG wise? RPG wise they should at least meet and exchange some words, RL wise we don't need to write it that soon, if you're busy right now.

[Folwren]

I'm adding this to the end of my post, #669, on page 17. It's Taraphiel's answer to Thornden's question in that post. Just wanted to let you all know. :D

-- Folwren

---

Taralphiel's post:

Lys chewed on his lip, eyes downcast as he thought on the question. He knew so little about himself, and the thoughts of his possible physical uses were inhibited in part, if not all, but the limp he still carried. He needed strength, but if was to ever come, it would do so with more time. Hrethel was a patient man for good reason. He could not remember any skills he once had…and so it would be left to him…to start over. Just as his sudden start in a dark alley had left the rest of him.

“Thornden…I should like…to learn. I do not know what I am good at. I do not know what…I enjoy. I know I enjoy spending time with you, and Javan and Léof. But I do not think those things would make up skill…” Lys laughed a little and looked up at Thornden.

“I heard…in passing from some of the children…that there are classes. Do you think I’d be able to try to learn? I am much older…but I do not know what I may have once known…”

[Taralphiel]

And to follow up on that...

Jenny: Are you comfortable with Lys joining Marenil's class?

I'm not sure about the current roll of students, but I'd like to ask you all if you think it's a good idea. The age difference is obvious, but I'm hoping for equally obvious reasons it can be overlooked. :P

- Tara

[Firefoot]

Tara - Jenny has not logged onto the Downs in more than a month. I wouldn't expect a reply from her - just go with what you think is right (it's what I had to do with my final soon-to-be-posted post in AiE...). I like the idea of Lys joining the classes.

[Folwren]

Are we all waiting to move on and change the day? Is it possible to do so?

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

I posted for Leof and I think that ought to cap off their conversation if we want to move onto the next Day. I'm ready to.

A question about Eodwine's day trip... do you all think they'll take horses (can Rilef ride...?)? If so, Folwren, that might have an effect on our earlier ideas.

[Folwren]

Hm. Probably. What sort of effects are you thinking? I'm not thinking (or remembering) anything right off the bat just now. I mean, I know our ideas and plots and plans, but we really laid no definite ways of going about it... Are you thinking this is a good place to start?

And if you think it best, we can move to PMing. :D

-- Foley

[Taralphiel]

I'm also keen to know when the day changes. If it's not changing here, can Lys step into the conversation?


Fire: You are right of course. I know Jenny hasn't been around, but I saw it as courtesy to still air my request anyway. I think that Lys right now isn't capable of too much physical work. This seems the most logical thing.

- Tara :)

[Kath]

If you guys are all done we can change tomorrow.

[Folwren]

If you guys are all done we can change tomorrow.

I am ready...

[Thinlómien]

I'm not sure if I and Lhuna are ready... She hasn't replied my question about time yet... Of course we can place the posts later if it's needed, though. :)

[Kath]

Well we'll give Lhuna til tomorrow to reply and then if she hasn't we'll move forward. :)

[Lhunardawen]

I'm here! Sorry, I've been busy, what with the term about to end.

We could probably just PM-build a post, Lommy. What think you? Ginna and Modtryth will just be eating together and talking, right? But I have a feeling it will take too long, so if ever, we might just have to place the post later.

[Kath]

Ok then, give me til I get back to uni tonight (as that's where the post is) and I'll get the end of day up and start the next. Probably around 10/11.

[Kath]

I'm not going to change day now because I want to sort a couple of things out with Hama first. Should be up tomorrow though. :)

[Lhunardawen]

Sorry, I can't do it, not within the next two weeks. Feel free to move the time. :(

[Kath]

Ok. We're now on the next day. I think I got everyone who was supposed to be on the trip gone, if anyone else thought they were meant to be with the group then yell at me so I can include you. :)

We also have a new guest. Folwren, I suspect that with Eodwine gone and Saeryn not around Thornden gets host duties. If that's alright with you?

Lhuna, will Ginna be available to serve Hama or should I have Kara do so?

[Folwren]

We also have a new guest. Folwren, I suspect that with Eodwine gone and Saeryn not around Thornden gets host duties. If that's alright with you?

Oh! Sure, why not! I guess that's definitely reasonable. :)

-- Folwren

[Thinlómien]

Lhuna, that's alright. Then we just have to go on with assuming some things, but I don't think it will be a problem. Or then we can just post about the meeting in retrospective?

[littlemanpoet]

Hiya, just peeking in. I've caught up on this thread, and am about to read the rpg. I have been informed that part of the traditional Lenten fast is to NOT observe it on Sundays, so that's why I'm here, and will be on subsequent Sundays until Easter. Looks like Kath's doing just as well as I knew she'd do. :) Thanks again! Just one little smidgen of a query: Eodwine had intended to ask Modtryth to serve as hostess for the Mead Hall. Having been away for so long, did I forget to have Eodwine make the request? If someone wouldn't mind checking that out..... if not, then Thornden is just the type of fellow to assume that such duties might fall to himself if Eodwine has done nothing about it.

Now to read.....

...... done reading. Fine stuff! And welcome, Hama! :) Carry on.....

[Thinlómien]

Eodwine did not make such request, though we've discussed about it. Maybe he's been too occupied with other things and still wondering about it...?

[Folwren]

So...I can keep my post, correct?

Firefoot, do you want to post next, or may I? I wish to know what you want to do, so I don't jump in with a post before you get a chance.

-- Folrey

[Firefoot]

Oh dear, has it really gotten to be a week? I'm afraid my focus has been slipping a bit here lately.

If you have something in mind, go ahead, Folwren...

[Folwren]

I would rather prefer you to write a post, if you possibly could.

I know how it is to have one's attention slip. That's how it is with me, and that's how it's about to be. I've plunged into another horrible set of writer's block. :(

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

All right. I'll put up a post sometime tonight or tomorrow.

[Thinlómien]

1) Elempí (you seem to hang around here on Sundays, so I'll ask you), what are the duties and the position of the hostess? (my image about this is quite vague)

2) How long have Modtryth, Stigend and Cnebba been in the Mead Hall? Can anyone (Noggie? LMP?) produce some quite reliable estimation or should I do some research and calculate?

[littlemanpoet]

1) Elempí (you seem to hang around here on Sundays, so I'll ask you), what are the duties and the position of the hostess? (my image about this is quite vague)Welcoming guests. Determining whether they're for food & drink or more than that; if the guests are high ranking, keeping track of which rooms are availalable and which are not. Directing the daily help as to the cleaning, scrubbing, laundering, bedding chores for the day (outside the kitchen which is Frodides' kingdom). Don't feel like you have to get too organized about this. It's rpg, not real life.

2) How long have Modtryth, Stigend and Cnebba been in the Mead Hall? Can anyone (Noggie? LMP?) produce some quite reliable estimation or should I do some research and calculate?If M, S, and C arrived AFTER Linduial was rescued, then it has been about two weeks; if they came BEFORE Linduial was captured, it has been about five weeks.

[Kath]

Hi all, I'm sorry but I actually didn't think of this when lmp asked me to take over for a bit ... I'm going to be in Finland for a week! I'll be back on Monday 2nd though and everything looks to be running fine so it should be ok. :)

If there are any problems anyone has, I'll check the thread tomorrow morning and try to deal with them then. Otherwise, see you in a week!

[Mithalwen]

Tara - my next post will be tomorrow now ..I started a new work assignment at short notice today and that has drained my energy - I want my first post to be up to snuff. :D

Do I have to post a bio here?

[Folwren]

Mith,

I don't believe it's required. No one else has done a bio. :) So just bring your character on in.

-- Folwren

[Thinlómien]

What happened to Cnebba and Garmund?

Cel? Noggie?
I think they're sent again to the sheep-shearer today, but how do you two think or feel about this?

[Kath]

Well, I'm back, and it seems we have another new arrival in the form of Mith! Lovely to see you here. :)

Lhuna, are you likely to be free any time soon? I was thinking perhaps a kitchen scene with Frodides, Kara and Ginna, as the latter two have not yet met. Modtryth too perhaps Lommy, if she and Ginna still need to talk.

[Thinlómien]

Modtryth too perhaps Lommy, if she and Ginna still need to talk.Whatever you two prefer. :) I think she has chatted with Ginna probably enough (I and Lhuna just have to write it in retrospect...) but she could well chat more with her. So whiever way you like it.

[Kath]

Ok well I'm going to be internet-less until Tuesday sadly as we're off to visit my gran for Easter, but when I get back if Lhuna is free we can do the post then. :)

[Folwren]

Hoy! Elempi's back, isn't he? This is the end of Lent, is it not?

Not much time actually passed in your absence, Elempi. I enjoyed myself very much, but it seems like few others wrote.

I've gotten really busy of late, so I'm not taking much time in taking the initiative in the games that I'm in. So...pretty much, with me, if nothing's going on with my characters, I'm not going to make something happen. BUT if something comes up that my characters need to reply to, I will write a post, and would be happy to.

I am wondering what happened to Hama of the Riddermark. I hope he returns soon to write.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Yes, I'm back. Taking the threads in the order they come on my CP, if you know what I mean. As to Hama, I don't know. Once before he showed up and posted a couple times and then didn't post again at all. If I see no posts from him by April 15, I will write his character to have gone to Meduseld. I like to keep a clean house, as you well know. Now to read what has transpired in the 2 weeks since I've been here last.

[littlemanpoet]

I've linked to an updated list of characters (http://www.forums.barrowdowns.com./showpost.php?p=448815&postcount=93). I try to revise it as characters come and go. Let me know if there are any inaccuracies with it.

Until dusk sets in, I'll be writing only for Garreth and Harreld, the Smith brothers, since my other (too) many characters are away on holiday, as it were.

Is there a general wish to move this day along? Or not?

[Folwren]

Now that Mith's entered in the scene with my character and Firefoot's and Tara's, I don't know what I want.

I've pretty much accomplished what I need to with Javan for today, so I'm really ready to move on whenever.

-- Folwren

[Taralphiel]

Do you have anything to put in, Fire? It seems it'd be awkward for Lys to answer first, considering he does not have any say on whether Elfthain could be of help.

If you think I should go first, just say so. :)

- Tara

[Lhunardawen]

I'm here. Summer school's starting in a week, and when it does I won't have plenty of time to spend online. Anyone who's unfortunate enough to be doing things/conversing with Ginna is likely to have to always wait. Sorry about that.

I'll be following your lead for now, Kath and Lommy.

[littlemanpoet]

Tara, you could have Lys ignore the direct point of Elfthain's question and Lys could go make acquaintance, if that's in character. Maybe Lys perceives something other than the obvious before everybody's eyes. Just a thought. Take it or leave it.

[Firefoot]

I'm planning on writing RPG posts today - I can have Leof respond.

[Mithalwen]

I can edit him if you like ... he just wants an excuse to join the other boys so anything would do.. in fact he could just ask about Hama....

[Mithalwen]

I have answered Leof in a way that I hope allows for eithe Lys to reply or time to be moved on. Let me know if anyone wants any changes..still feeling my way here ... :D

[littlemanpoet]

Firefoot, you'll want to change the name in your last post from Haleth to Hama. Haleth is dead, killed by Sorn; Hama is alive and well.

But we don't know about Scyld. Is he dead or alive? Wounded still or back to heatlh? On his way to Edoras or still in hiding? (hint hint) :D

I can just about imagine Javan suddenly begging Leof to let him free so the three boys can play tag or something less dangerous to Lys' fragile health.

It has always struck me that ages 10 to 12 are heaven: not yet struck with the throes of pubescence, long enough legs and arms to move fast and dexterously, smart enough to get into all kinds of trouble and then back out of it again. ;) Play it up, my friends! :D

[Firefoot]

I was even the one to write his death. :rolleyes: Fixed.

Concerning Scyld now. :D I guess it's been about three weeks since he left Linduial behind (since AiE wrapped up about a game week before planned) - that would be fair timing, I suppose.

What are we planning on doing with the timeline of the Hall? If we're moving on soon, I'll wait; otherwise, I may well just bring him along on this Day. Either works fine for me.

[Folwren]

I can just about imagine Javan suddenly begging Leof to let him free so the three boys can play tag or something less dangerous to Lys' fragile health.

Ha! Very funny. I can see him doing that, too...

It has always struck me that ages 10 to 12 are heaven: not yet struck with the throes of pubescence, long enough legs and arms to move fast and dexterously, smart enough to get into all kinds of trouble and then back out of it again. ;) Play it up, my friends! :D

My twelfth year was awesome. I just loved it.

And no fears, Javan will be getting himself into trouble enough...Heh...

I'll see about writing a post today sometime.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

The Hall time pace doesn't really matter to me. I can have Eodwine and company return earlier than expected, or I can leave them away and on the new Day that we JUMP to, they will of course be back again. I'd like to do a month's jump unless there is any problem with that. I hope not, because I think it might be kinda fun for us all to do retrospective posts on what happened with and to our characters over the last month. It could be a way of surprising each other a little bit with a big change or three. Thoughts?

[Mithalwen]

Well of course Elfthain isn't a permanent Edoras resident and I wasn't anticipating him staying that long ... however his mother is not of the neurotically overprotective variety (though she would have good cause to be) and since there farm is on the Edoras side of Upbourn which seems to be only a few miles from Edoras and Elfthain is a lucky lad with a speedy pony of his own - I don't see why he shouldn't be able to spend time with his new friends....... as long as he keeps up with his chores and gets home before dark....

[littlemanpoet]

We'll let this Day play out a for a few more RL days and let the lads play. :)

[Firefoot]

Sounds good to me.

[Thinlómien]

Since Kath seemed to have some idea, I'll be waiting for her too.

[Kath]

Welcome back lmp! On Hama, I talked to him quite a bit when he put up that first post but haven't heard from him since. Hopefully he'll return though as his character is the reason for Mith's.

Lommy and Lhuna I am now absolutely free if you want to write. I'll get a post up by the end of the day that can end with the Ginna and Modtryth entering if you like?

[Thinlómien]

Lommy and Lhuna I am now absolutely free if you want to write. I'll get a post up by the end of the day that can end with the Ginna and Modtryth entering if you like?Sounds fine.

[Kath]

Ok, Kara has just met Ginna and Modtryth is also in the kitchen so Lommy or Lhuna, either of you can take over from here. :)

[Mithalwen]

Sorry Elfthain will answer today

[Lhunardawen]

It seems I might actually have more online time this summer than I first thought. :)

I'll be posting during the weekend. You can go ahead with Modtryth if you like, Lommy.

[Thinlómien]

If you're having time, Lhuna, I think it'd be wiser if you wrote before me, since the situation looks like one Ginna - not Modtryth - should react to. I can write after you since I should have rather frequent access to a computer. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Just so you all know what I'm up to:

Right now I'm going back through the main EMH thread to figure out the dates. So far I've figured out the first four of them (which I used to know :rolleyes: ):

March 25 is the Day on which this rpg begins.
April 1 is the next Day written of, on which the wall fell down. Garstan arrived.
April 4 was the next Day, when the injured Lys came, and reconstruction was beginning. Also it was the Day Léof won the horse race, and Linduial was abducted.
April 25 was Eodwine's first Court day.

I'm just at the beginning of it. This take us through the first 7 "pages" and into the 8th. I'm going to list the post numbers for the appropriate days when I have this finished, and link it on the Discussion thread post #1. Soon I plan on us knowing what the date currently is, and I'll keep it current in my own posts (periodically) thence forward. Just by way of general guessing, I think it's some time in early May in Fourth Age 14 right now.

Carry on!

[littlemanpoet]

The year is Fourth Age 15

March 25 - posts 1 - 114Eodwine's first day as Eorl of Middle Emnet

April 1 - posts 115 - 205The hall wall falls down

April 4 - posts 206 - 303The Fair - Léof wins a horse race; Linduial is abducted; Nain arrives

April 25 - posts 304 - 400Eodwine holds court; Stigend, Modtryth, & Cnebba arrive

April 26 - posts 401 - 468Trystan arrives; Linduial leaves; Garstan and Stigend plan the new kitchen

May 22 - posts 469 - 634Garmund, Falco & Thornden discover "Rilef" in the ruins; Javan arrives

May 23 - posts 635 - 705Ginna arrives & Harreld goes moony

May 24 - posts 706 - 852Elfthain arrives; Ritun & Lefun (Ritun) are killed by outlaws; Rowenna is freed & comes to the Hall. Elián arrives.

Events occurring between May 24 & June 24: Ulrich & Withold are hanged; Stigend is made a man of the Hall for a year and a day.

June 24 - posts 853 - 961Eodwine announces Scarburg move; Ginna leads on and drops Harreld; Javan burns the stables down

Events between June 24 & July 8: Eodwine finds an innkeeper (neither of the 2 applicants written of) and orders Stigend to lead the Hall's workers in building a new stable while the women with the help of the children prepare for the move to Scarburg; Eodwine dictates Javan's punishment for burning down the stables.

July 8 - posts 962 - Eodwine and his House arrive at Scarburg and find it in shambles.

[Lhunardawen]

Ginna arrives & Harreld goes moony :D

I had made the bold assumption that the women are yet to have breakfast. At least this gives time for Ginna and Kara to bond.

[littlemanpoet]

And now for a little excitement.....

.....post's up. I expect Thornden to be involved, of course, but others such as Garstan and Stigend and Nain, etc., as you deem appropriate for your characters.

[Folwren]

*CRASH! BANG!* And so something begins.


.....post's up. I expect Thornden to be involved, of course, but others such as Garstan and Stigend and Nain, etc., as you deem appropriate for your characters.

Of course Thornden's going to be involved! And Javan, if he's allowed. I'll try to post this evening.

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

Excitement!

I'll try to get Garstan involved, but it might not happen until Tuesday. I feel so guilty for being away lately. :(

[Folwren]

Alright, a post placed.

Firefoot, I left it open for you to take it from there.
Shoudn't hte general's horse be exempted from the 'every horse saddled' order?

And Elempi, I also left it open for you. I sincerely hope this won't turn into a battle of wills between Falco and Thornden again. :rolleyes: I thought of the scene in the ruins as I wrote him giving his orders. Of course, it would make it interesting indeed if Falco were to disregard Thornden's words....

-- Folwren

[Kath]

I sincerely hope this won't turn into a battle of wills between Falco and Thornden again. I thought of the scene in the ruins as I wrote him giving his orders. Of course, it would make it interesting indeed if Falco were to disregard Thornden's words....
I sort of moved Falco in the post I just made, but I did allude to a possible shouting match between the two just in case anyone wanted to write one. If either of you do want me to cut that out though it's fine. :)

[littlemanpoet]

I had a notion that we just needed a little bit of conflict to rev things up a bit. :)

I'm looking for Firefoot to have Léof determine the number of horses available; it is the ostler's priviledge and responsibility, of course, to determine which horses are actually available. I expect some interesting jostling once we have a horse to rider ratio.

I'll check what's been posted a minute to see what's what.....

Foley, it's a bandaged head, not a bandaged arm. Otherwise, a great post! Same to you, Kath! :)

I'll wait until tomorrow before posting for Falco again. We'll see what else happens in between now and then.

[Firefoot]

Excitement. :D

I'll have a post up tomorrow.

[Formendacil]

Celuien: I've taken the liberty of having Garstan joining the rush to rescue Eodwine, and of having him dash past Náin in the process. If that doesn't work, let me know, and I'll change the names... the character there is of minor importance.

[Folwren]

I had a notion that we just needed a little bit of conflict to rev things up a bit.

Eh...Go ahead then. It will be fun, whatever happens.

And I made the corrections. I had read forearm and not forehead. Oh well.

-- Folwren

[Thinlómien]

What a lovely mess! :D

I hope the things I wrote are okay with everyone and don't contradict anything previously written.

Argh, I just realised it is in contradiction with Form's post... But Form, if you said it's of little importance who the other person in your post is, could you change it? It'd be easier if it's someone else than Garstan, that would make both my and Kath's posts more logical. (Since in Kath's post Kara has to go somewhere to find Garstan.)

Anyway, don't hesitate to ask me edit something: I'll do it and you can go on posting assuming things are different from what I've just written on the game thread since I will only be able to edit tomorrow.

[littlemanpoet]

Nice reactions and action, folks! :)

Formy, how about having Thornden instead of Garstan speak to Nain? I've just reread a few posts, and it looks like that works.

And Foley, apparently Falco DOES have an injured arm, since Javan is not the only one seeing it. It must be that Falco himself has barely noticed it so far, if you take my meaning..... ;)

So after all posts are accounted for, it seems we have Falco with Ginna, Kath, and Frodides in the kitchen; Thornden (if you make the switch) in the mead hall with Nain, and Modtryth returning to the kitchen after sending Garstan and Stigend to the stables. Garwine (Alcarillo's character) may be assumed to have heard in the general bustle, and can be considered to be with. Javan and Léof are readying all the horses they can. Trystan is another somewhat absent character too right now. What would he do? Is there anybody else?

[Kath]

Lommy, when you said Modtryth was going to warn the twins did you mean Ritun and Lefun, 'cause they went to the ruins with Eodwine.

[littlemanpoet]

Right you are, Kath.

[littlemanpoet]

Believe it or not, Mithalwen, one of Eodwine's "quirks" as Eorl of the Middle Emnet is that he does not charge for food and drink, since this is his Eorl's Hall and not an inn. So Elfthain's in luck. ;)

[Nogrod]

Oh my! Things are getting pretty rough around this serene place! :)

As my worst part of the year (with loads and loads of work) is slowly dragging to an end I would just like to inform you that I'm soon back too. So you may count Stigend in with the "rescue mission" as Lommy already wrote.

[Firefoot]

So here's my quandary... like Leof, I'm not really sure if he would realistically ride out with them. Does anyone have a thought about this?

Chances are that Leof will choose to stay at the Hall unless one of the characters mentions to him that he might go with them...

[littlemanpoet]

Falco has stated his opinion on the matter, though no one was really listening. ;)

[Formendacil]

Not a problem... Thorden it is... unless HIS writer has an objection. (I don't THINK I saw one between here and LMP's post). I shall change that.

[Thinlómien]

Lommy, when you said Modtryth was going to warn the twins did you mean Ritun and Lefun, 'cause they went to the ruins with Eodwine.No, I meant Harreld and Garreth, didn't I write it? anyway, I thought Modtryth would think of them as "the twins" and of Lefun and Ritun as "the weird twins" or something like that.

[Thinlómien]

Oh, and Elempí, you seem to have made Kath a permanent inhabitant of the Middle-Earth... ;)

[Lhunardawen]

*thinks to herself* If Frodides gives Ginna her permission, and Harreld and Garreth...

Nothing. :p

[Folwren]

I think that's fine, Form. Just do what e'er you need to.

Falco has stated his opinion on the matter, though no one was really listening.

Yeah, well Thornden's about to give his again...

Firefoot, I think Leof should go. He's old enough to fight and he has a horse! Two good reason. :)

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Oh, and Elempí, you seem to have made Kath a permanent inhabitant of the Middle-Earth... ;)
Ack. :p Kath, you should just change your character's name. :D I'll go fix.

Falco has got the bright idea in his head to go get the Smith twins - coming in my next post ... .sometime relatively soon....

Foley, 2 things.

(1) you followed my erring lead and called Falco Boffin, Falco Baggins! I've made the correction to my post; please do the same.... OR .... leave it in there and Falco will correct Thornden himself, whichever you prefer.

(2) I had plans for Falco to send himself on and errand to fetch Garreth and Harreld, whose Smithy is not on the Mead Hall grounds but a couple hundred yards distant.

When I get home, I'll add something to my post about Manawyth, from FAlco's mouth.

[Folwren]

No! Lommy's character Mydtrodyth or whatever her name is has already gotten the Smith twins!

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

Whichever way sorts out the conversation(s) best is fine with me.

I'll be back to post later...today is turning out to be busier than I thought it would be. :rolleyes:

[Kath]

No, I meant Harreld and Garreth, didn't I write it? anyway, I thought Modtryth would think of them as "the twins" and of Lefun and Ritun as "the weird twins" or something like that.
My apologies Lommy, my mistake. :)

Ack. Kath, you should just change your character's name.
:D At least it doesn't take much changing when it is written wrongly!

Lhuna, Frodides will give her permission, hopefully by the end of the day.

[Folwren]

Foley, 2 things.

(1) you followed my erring lead and called Falco Boffin, Falco Baggins! I've made the correction to my post; please do the same.... OR .... leave it in there and Falco will correct Thornden himself, whichever you prefer.

Aha! I thought his name was Boffin, but you said Baggins so instead of looking it up, I just scratched my head in confusion and wrote it that way.

(2) I had plans for Falco to send himself on and errand to fetch Garreth and Harreld, whose Smithy is not on the Mead Hall grounds but a couple hundred yards distant.

When I get home, I'll add something to my post about Manawyth, from Falco's mouth.

Yes, I knew they were not on the grounds, and I mentioned them entering the courtyard in the middle of the men getting ready to go.

I'll change the Baggins to Boffin and if you want me to change anything concerning the Smiths, let me know.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, Modtryth went to fetch the Smith twins. That's settled.

Falco will seek out Manawyth. I've a PM out to Anguirel to see if he's around and interested.

So Falco will just make a general nuisance of himself.

(Snicker!) I was thinking that Ginna was going to end up at the ruins, get in trouble, and get rescued by Harreld; but it'd be better not to get into heroics with that "aw-shucks" pseudo-relationship. :rolleyes:

I have a meeting all night tonight. I'll check the thread and see if a post is in order today; if not, I'll wait.

[Folwren]

Elempi,

I'm in a quandary. I, as a girl, would make Falco stay home. His arm is bleeding through his bandage! I would especially make him stay home because of what I know about first aid, and how bad it is to cut your arm to the point that it bleeds a lot. And his head is bleeding, too!

On the other hand, I as a LotR reader and fan know how tough hobbits are.

I also know that if Thornden makes Falco stay, goodness KNOWS what YOU'RE going to do to the poor fellow.

What I don't know is how a man would react. What would you do in such a case? Thornden's a man who's carried arms for about two years. He's maybe done a few little things, but he's never seen all out battle or war, surely. He'd probably let a man with such a flesh wound go out, but Falco is a hobbit - he's half Thornden's size. There are enough men for Thornden to work with, in his mind, Falco will only get in the way if he goes. Spy? What on earth does Thornden need a spy for?

I'm leaning towards having Thornden make Falco stay, but before I do that, I want to know if that's realistic for a man to do, and I also want to know if it will seem ridiculous. I can't stand being wrong, Elempi, and I can't stand even more being made to be ridiculous.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Falco is as stubborn as any hobbit will be. Have your character do what your character would do.

About being made to look ridiculous: Falco has not made Thornden look ridiculous. Only Thornden can allow that to happen.

Now here's an additional question to help: how many men can Thornden spare to keep Falco from coming, and for how long? Is it worth the time to force Falco to stay? ;)

[Folwren]

About being made to look ridiculous: Falco has not made Thornden look ridiculous. Only Thornden can allow that to happen.

No, he hasn't yet, but I'm remembering the time in the ruins when I actually blushed on Thornden's account because of what Falco said about him.

Now here's an additional question to help: how many men can Thornden spare to keep Falco from coming, and for how long? Is it worth the time to force Falco to stay? ;)

That's not much of a problem. I think Thornden could do it by himself. It would be possitively hilarious if he could lock him in a room, but I don't know where the keys are kept.

Hm....

Well, I'll go write a post. I think I've got an idea.

EDIT: It's posted. We'll see how that works.

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

Fol - I used Javan a fair bit in my post... let me know if anything's not right.

[Folwren]

I'm fine with what you did, but it seems like Elempi had Falco address Leof before he was quite out of danger. :rolleyes: I'll post tonight.

-- Folwrey

[littlemanpoet]

Firefoot, how many horses?

Foley, how many men?

[Folwren]

Hm...I can name eight right now while I'm on the phone, but there may well be more...

[Firefoot]

I've always imagined the stable as being fairly occupied, so I'd suppose that Leof and Javan saddled up as many horses as they saw men to ride them.

[Folwren]

Elempi, it's probably a good thing you edited....Thornden had lost his temper when Falco threatened Leof.

Anyhow, no, I don't suppose this is the end between Thornden and Falco... I was thinking just now before coming back that there had best be some sort of discussion between Eodwine, Falco, and Thornden before something like this happens again. Of course, when I thought that, I was under the impression that Falco had just told Leof he would lame him, so, that was pretty bad.

Anyhow, I've got to go help make dinner. If no one else does before me, I'll work on a post to get them out and on their way later tonight.

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Alright, I'm about to post. I have no idea what you have planned, Elempi. I don't know where they are, or how many they are, what condition Eodwine and Rilef are in, or anything like that...

So, we'll see what we can do.

Javan's ready for Falco's idea to be sprung upon him. :rolleyes:

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

I was under the impression that Falco had just told Leof he would lame him, so, that was pretty bad. I missed that. :eek:

[Folwren]

lol! You posted your post a minute or so before Elempi posted a post, but he missed your post, so had Falco turn towards Leof and say, rather meanly, if I say so myself, "If you touch that pony, I'll lame you in the other foot" or something along those lines.

And what I wrote next was something along the lines of Thornden not having lost his temper before hand but now..................

But then I got on and checked the thread again and what do you know! Elempi had edited his post and hadn't said anything so savage to Leof.

Edit: Elempi, I believe there are nine riders, at least.
Garreth
Harreld
Thornden
Garwine
Trystan
Garstan
Stigend (sp)
Leof
Nain

Any others there could possibly be? I did not include the General. He's exhausted. But were there possibly any non-player characters that could go out and fight?

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Elempi doesn't say mean things to Léof, Falco does. Make sure you get that right, please. ;)

9 riders (Nain being a passenger) and 8 horses. Perfect. Lucky men at arms. :p

Yes, Foley, you do not have any idea what Eodwine's and Rilef's conditions are. Thornden woudn't.

As a matter of fact, I'm having some doubts about how this can work. My first idea is that Eodwine has holed himself up in that roofless circular chamber, and blocked both entrances with rubble, forcing their enemies to climb over the top or into the trees in order to get at him. Problem is, they could do this pretty easily, and Eodwine would have trouble holding off more than 2 at a time (Rilef 1 or 2 at a time) for long; and he did not take bow and arrows.

The other possibility was that the two climbed the highest trees they could find. I may just have to go with that. So the riders may see smoke in the direction of the ruins, which could suggest any number of things.... Anyway...

[Kath]

Ok Lhuna, you're free to wander the grounds now. :)

[Folwren]

Elempi doesn't say mean things to Léof, Falco does. Make sure you get that right, please. ;)

Oh, yes, I understand. If it were Elempi who said everything Falco did, I'd be quite offended for a few things... ;)

-- Folwrey

[Folwren]

Elempi,

There you have it. Falco's so lucky. And I sincerely hope you appreciate the risk I'm running with Javan now in clear danger of getting into trouble for letting this impudent hobbit trick him into such a thing. ;)

Looks like this will be exciting.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Sure, sure, blame it all on the impudent hobbit; nevermind that he's only giving Javan exactly what he wants. :D

[Folwren]

I shall indeed! Javan wanted to, yes, but he wouldn't have, if Falco hadn't come in and told him to. Falco's the serpent, in this case, and Javan is Eve. :p

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Is everybody waiting for me now?

Hmmmm...... smoke coming from the ruins.....

Falco is off to Meduseld to get aid (whether or not it's needed).....

I'm not going to post right away in case someone else wants to do something first.

[Nogrod]

Is everybody waiting for me now?I have to wait for Monday to get the student-exams out of my hands...

Celuien: if you have time to write something for Garstan before Monday, could you carry Stigend with you as well? I would appreciate that.

Others are free to mention Stigend being along the "rescue-party" or use him to your purposes as well...

[Celuien]

Celuien: if you have time to write something for Garstan before Monday, could you carry Stigend with you as well? I would appreciate that.

Others are free to mention Stigend being along the "rescue-party" or use him to your purposes as well...
I should be able to write something over the weekend...

[littlemanpoet]

I was going to let it go, but I really can't. Foley, it's like this. Regardless of how you see Falco, or how Thornden sees him, Falco does not see himself as 'the serpent'. He is convinced that he's right, and that Thornden has no right whatsoever to do what he did. So in his eyes, it's not a temptation but a right. Therefore, he's not going to try and help Javan "do wrong" without disobeying "the letter of Thornden's law"; instead, he'll try to convince Javan that Thornden had no right to "hijack" his pony. So I need something changed in your post, which of course will change the rest of your post:

“You have a horse, don’t you?” Falco prodded.

needs to be changed to:

"I'm a guest here, young man," said Falco, "and your brother had no call to jail me nor my pony. So he's gone against the Eorl's word in this, see, and you'd be doing no wrong by letting me have what's mine by rights."

What you do with Javan from there is, of course, up to you, but what you have in that post will have to be altered. Sorry (a wee bit). ;)

[Folwren]

lol! Elempi! You didn't have to do that. I was teasing.

But I'll change it, of course, according to what you want. Not now...I'm on my way (or supposed to be on my way) out the door.

So...this evening, when I get back, I'll change my post.

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Well, sir, the edit is done. Javan can't blame it on Falco quite as much now. Does my edit look alright?

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

I really don't know what to do right now. I'm not particularly good at writing battles or fighting scenes. I'd be willing to do a post during it, but if someone else could move in, that'd probably be good. Thornden may be in the lead, but Folwren isn't good at making plans like this. So if I write anything, it'd probably be really poorly done.

Sorry to triple post. :o

-- Foolwren

[Nogrod]

Something like a basic description of the situation around the ruins might be helpful... How many outlaws, what they're doing, are Eodwine and the twins still hiding or captured already, what do the outlaws want; robbing, ransom (taking that they recognise lord Eodwine), just being brutal...?

Lmp and Celuien, I'll PM you in a minute with an idea that's somewhat unrelated to what Thornden and the rescue-party will do...

[littlemanpoet]

I've given you some clues already, Foley. There are about a dozen outlaws (give or take); no horses. Some barking and growling can be heard. Thornden has already been to the ruins, so recall what he saw last time, and throw in some outlaws running about, or under cover and sending arrows flying at the would-be rescuers. This is, by the way, a pretty brutal group, to use Nogrod's word.

Leave Rilef to me, please. None of the party will find him until I reveal his situation.

[Folwren]

I've given you some clues already, Foley. There are about a dozen outlaws (give or take); no horses. Some barking and growling can be heard. Thornden has already been to the ruins, so recall what he saw last time, and throw in some outlaws running about, or under cover and sending arrows flying at the would-be rescuers. This is, by the way, a pretty brutal group, to use Nogrod's word.

I know you've given me clues, but I'm just saying I'm awful at writing such things! But...I'll move forward when I've a chance, if no one else has.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

There's only one way to get better at anything, especially things that scare you. ;) But don't get too worried - we're more than happy to help you make it what it needs to be.

[Nogrod]

Okay. Celuien has not answered yet but with your approval lmp I have moved the two lads towards the center of action as well. If Cel has no time to embark on this we will have to decide whether I try to run this side-plot myself or whether I just delete my last post from the thread.

So don't worry Foley! Even if you don't have the eyes of the hobbit as a scout to help you, you might have the keen eyes of two little kids... :)

[Celuien]

I just got home now to find the PMs.

I like it. Now to read what happened in the hall...

[littlemanpoet]

So don't worry Foley! Even if you don't have the eyes of the hobbit as a scout to help you, you might have the keen eyes of two little kids... :)Hee hee! Now that's interesting. Thornden removed the chance Foley had of Elempi describing what was going on through Falco's eyes. How ironic. :D But you can do it, my dear. Have no doubts. :)

[Folwren]

I'm attempting, I'm attempting. I'm as nervous as can be.

The two little kids won't do our rescuing party any good because they're not with us.

I'm writing a post now and will post it before going to bed...

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

A most commendable effort, Foley. You have set the scene well, and then started the action, allowing your own character to be hurt. What I especially like is how it's from Thornden's point of view, and the reader sees the whole thing through his eyes. Good stuff. :)

[Thinlómien]

:eek: I'm glad Modtryth's not aware what's happening...

[Folwren]

Thank you kindly, Elempi. I'm glad it passes...

Now, forward with you other writers!

-- Folwren

[Nerindel]

oo ooh Exciting!

And a good way to bring Æðelhild back ;)

LMP Æðelhild is on her way to find Falco, hopefully his injuries will be a good enough excuse for her to tag along. If he won't go back with her she'll just have to go along to make sure he makes it back in one piece kinda deal :P What do you think?

[littlemanpoet]

Ah! :) Our healer returns just in the nick of time! Or, perhaps, a couple of nicks ahead of time. Welcome back, Nerindel. I've been thinking about you off an on lately. Glad you're back. Just one minor little thing: Your typing fingers seem to want to spell the Eorl's name "Edowine" ;) No big deal.

[Firefoot]

If someone wouldn't mind jumping in with their character to help Leof... ;)

Welcome back, Nerindel!

[Nogrod]

Okay. We've (Celuien and I) made the two lads come almost to the present of the writing. The shout and the men running in the end of my last post refer to the outlaws getting ready for their ambush on the rescuers from the MH. So we're almost there... :)

I hope it suits you that the twins have been rounded up.

And lmp, where is lord Eodwine? Rounded up as well or free and hiding somewhere? Or will it be a surprise?

Foley & Firefoot: as I wrote in my bio for Stigend he has served as a man of arms when he was younger. He will try to help either of your characters tomorrow (RL) if no one else has had time to do that. So don't worry, the cavalry is coming at the last moment... :rolleyes:

[Nerindel]

Just one minor little thing: Your typing fingers seem to want to spell the Eorl's name "Edowine" No big deal.

yikes :eek: I knew something was outta place. Well d and o have agreed to switch back and our Eorl is once again "Eodwine" ;)

[littlemanpoet]

:D Thank you kindly, Nerindel.

Noggy, Eodwine is free and in hiding somewhere, and will have surprises of his own to deal with.... which will remain a surprise.

I'll post tomorrow.

[Folwren]

Foley & Firefoot: as I wrote in my bio for Stigend he has served as a man of arms when he was younger. He will try to help either of your characters tomorrow (RL) if no one else has had time to do that. So don't worry, the cavalry is coming at the last moment... :rolleyes:

Have him help Leof. Thornden can take care of his man for now.

-- Folwren

[Nogrod]

Have him help Leof. Thornden can take care of his man for now.
That was what I thought indeed.

But sorry Firefoot. I can't do it today as I need to get to sleep now. But I'll try to do it tomorrow (within 24 hours). And if Celuien has nothing against it, I have a plan or two for the kids as well and might try to post something for them tomorrow as well. But if you have time and wish to do it, let this not stop you from continuing...

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, Garmund and Stigend can help Eodwine tie up the man and keep him quiet before going into the tower. Please allow me to write what they find in there from Eodwine's perspective.

Okay, I have a question. Does this tower have a roof? I had imagined the whole place as roofless, but that seems to vary with some descriptions. Well?

[Nogrod]

Okay, Garmund and Stigend can help EodwineGarmund and Stigend? :D

I'll look at this tomorrow... It's coming 2AM here.

EDIT:Okay. I checked it... So garmund and Cnebba can help Eodwine. Alright.

I try to look at the thing tomorrow as I said. But do go on lmp if you have clear ideas and time. If you wish something from our posting (Cel & I) please let us know.

[Firefoot]

Quite all right, Nogrod. I can wait.

[Folwren]

Okay, I have a question. Does this tower have a roof? I had imagined the whole place as roofless, but that seems to vary with some descriptions. Well?

I certainly imagine it roofless... It's a very old ruin, after all.

And I can hardly believe that you knocked out my outlaw after I'd only written with him once. But that's fine. Very exciting. And I'm glad to see that Eodwine is alright and now somewhere that I can at least locate in my mind... before he was just somewhere random.

-- Folwren

[Nogrod]

I certainly imagine it roofless... It's a very old ruin, after all.
So do I. My idea was that there was a doorway that went into the mound so as to actually go downwards... like it is with old buildings: they subside. But the top-levels should have tumbled down or at least the roof should have fallen so no roof on the top but maybe one or two levels with a roof of a kind?

And I can hardly believe that you knocked out my outlaw after I'd only written with him once. But that's fine.Your outlaw?! :) I wrote long parts for the encounter of him and the two boys as well yesterday but they're clearly of no use any more... :rolleyes: But maybe it's better that way as my version of the meeting of the three was pretty nasty. And anyhow we have Lord Eodwine back in the story.

I'll be seeing to both Stigend helping Leof and possibly for the kids with Eodwine this evening. If lmp or Cel wish to continue with the three please let me know so that I don't write the stuff in vain (I'll start with Stigend and Leof anyhow and will not be doing it as a work, so proceeding slowly every now and then...)

[Nogrod]

Okay. I'll post my stuff with the two lads and lord Eodwine first via PM to both of you lmp and Cel. I have also the part with Stigend and Leof written once but as they're both on paper and not on digital format it will take some time to actually write them here.

But if you are in no hurry, please wait a second lmp and Cel.

It's just funny that after a long time of sleeping all the people are rushing in their contributions. But I hope you will understand my worries here this time as I've managed to outdate my stories twice in three days so I just wish to check it this time to not make things in vain.

And Foley, this is nothing as a comment of what you have written... just don't bother even thinking so. The one who writes, writes, and others will need to adjust to that. So you've done nothing wrong to my eye - I myself have been slow between my plans and the execution of them. So don't read it that way..., well anyone.

[Folwren]

And Foley, this is nothing as a comment of what you have written... just don't bother even thinking so. The one who writes, writes, and others will need to adjust to that. So you've done nothing wrong to my eye - I myself have been slow between my plans and the execution of them. So don't read it that way..., well anyone.

Ha! I don't feel guilty. No fears. I ... well, Elempi wouldn't be surprised, anyway, if I do apologize, but I am sorry that you had written something and I jumped in front of you, but I'm not really sorry, if you see what I mean.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

As I said via PM, Noggie, if you have a really good post for Cnebba, Garmund, and Foley's bandit, I'd rather have it posted and Foley and me edit.

[Folwren]

My outlaw is really more like a free for all character. I just wanted to write that one part, because I had a hankering for a cockney accent. Just, when he talks, add h's where they don't belong, and take them off where they do.

-- Folwren

[Nogrod]

Please don't bother. It was probably "really good", but it was also a bit too gory anyway as it ended up with the brute slamming Garmund to the ground with a mighty blow, banging Cnebba to the stonewall and in the end Garmund slashing the hollow of his knee with the shearing knife while he was up to his bussiness with killing Cnebba, sending him down as well. And then the boys would have mashed his head with stones they found from around without thinking, just acting on instinct... Then they would have gotten startled and confused... afraid and terrified of what they'd done.

But as I said. It's nicer this way.

I've already PM'd the next one to lmp & Cel. And much nicer anyway.

[Folwren]

Meep. That would've been violent. :(

I'm glad I stepped in. :D ;)

See, I figured he thought he had time, so he, as my character, was going to play with them, as a cat does a mouse, and if things got dangerous, then he probably would've gotten violent.

But I also thought that if they wanted, they could have tried to kidnap the two kids and turned them into life long outlaws.

-- Folwrey

[Nogrod]

Good you stepped in Foley!

Okay I've written a double-post.

If you Firefoot have somenthing to change please let me know.

And as lmp or Celuien have not strongly disapproved I also decided to send the part with their characters a well as to make some proggress in the overall game.

If you have any reclamations - mainly elempi as I have used your character the most - please inform me and I change what needs to be changed.

[Formendacil]

Let this suffice as a cross-RPGs post...

I kind of had the wind knocked out of my sails with regards to life last weekend, breaking my left leg. I only got out of the hospital yesterday, and I haven't found a comfortable way to sit at the computer, in addition to which I'm very unambitious-feeling and lacking in creative stamina. Perforce, I shall not likely be contributing to much of anything in the near future. Keep me in your prayers.

~Michael A. Joosten~

[Kath]

Oh Form that's not fun at all! :( Hope it gets less uncomfortable soon for you and heals nice and fast.

[littlemanpoet]

I hereby invite all of us to scrawl our monikers on this, Formy's Virtual Cast:

Elllllemmmmmmpiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[littlemanpoet]

Note: This post's info is now edited to add 5 minutes to the time it takes Garmund and Cnebba to get from the farm to the ruins = 15 minutes, not 10.

Okay, I want to "synchronize our watches", so to speak. Here's how I am seeing where everybody is at various arbitrary times:

1pm Eodwine, Rilef and Falco are surprised in the ruins by outlaws; Falco, after briefly defending himself and slipping from grasps, escapes

1:05 Falco is seen riding back to EMH by Garmund and Cnebba; Eodwine breaks free and hides in the brush; Rilef breaks free and lumbers after Eodwine

1:10 Falco brings word to the EMH; Garmund and Cnebba are 1/3 of the way to the ruins; Eodwine hides; Rilef is caught

1:15 word has spread and the horses are being readied; Falco sits in the kitchen whilst all others run hither and thither; Garmund and Cnebba are 2/3 of the way to the ruins

1:20 Garmund and Cnebba arrive at the ruins; & C see Rilef manhandled into the tower; Eodwine's conscience pricks him and he goes back to the tower to help Rilef s; Falco and Thornden argue

1:25 Thornden and the EMH folk are off to the ruin; Falco convinces Javan to go with him to Meduseld; Garmund and Cnebba see Rilef manhandled into the tower

1:30 Falco brings word to Meduseld; Thornden and EMH folk half way to ruin; Garmund & Cnebba are confronted by the bandit; Eodwine tackles and beats the bandit senseless

1:35 Æðelhild hears about the situation; Thornden and company arrive at the ruins; Falco and Javan head back to EMH; Eodwine, Garmund and Cnebba find Rilef injured in the tower ruin and take him out; they are seen.

1:40 Æðelhild begs Hrethel to let her go; Thornden and company are attacked by the outlaws; Falco and Javan bypass EMH; Rilef is recaptured; Eodwine, Garmunc and Cnebba are chased through the woods.

***************

EDIT: There; I like that a little better. Eodwine, Garmund and Cnebba have just about 10 minutes worth of action to take care of, and we're back on track. Sound good?

Former post: So we have a timing problem..... if Garmund and Cnebba move when this scenario shows. If G & C wait a little longer, say 5, 10, or 15 minutes longer, a little bit of our problem disappears. Anybody else want to weigh in on this?

In addition, I'm going to write my next post such that Eodwine, Garmund and Cnebba find Rilef unconscious and wounded, and they have to struggle him out of the tower and into the bracken; but they will be spotted, forced to make a dire choice.... but not tonight; I want to get some feedback on this timeline first.

[Folwren]

Form, I'm so sorry to hear that you broke your leg. That must be terrible. If you don't mind the asking, how'd you manage it?

--

Elempi,

That time line probably makes sense, but that means that we in the rescue party are way early...Shall I hold off a bit until you and Nogrod and Celuien catch up?

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I'm not convinced the timeline's right. It assumes that Garmund and Cnebba could run all the way from the farm to the ruins in only ten minutes. We decided that the ruins were a rough mile outside of Edoras, and that the sheep farm was halfway between the EMH and the outskirsts of Edoras, which would make it, by a rough guess, an 1/8 mile from the end of town, at the most. So could kids age 7-10 run 1 1/8 miles in 10 minutes. Well, no. They may be fast, but they haven't built up that kind of endurance usually. So I think it would make better sense to add on 5 minutes, at the least, maybe 10. Thoughts?

[Celuien]

I'm not convinced the timeline's right. It assumes that Garmund and Cnebba could run all the way from the farm to the ruins in only ten minutes. We decided that the ruins were a rough mile outside of Edoras, and that the sheep farm was halfway between the EMH and the outskirsts of Edoras, which would make it, by a rough guess, an 1/8 mile from the end of town, at the most. So could kids age 7-10 run 1 1/8 miles in 10 minutes. Well, no. They may be fast, but they haven't built up that kind of endurance usually. So I think it would make better sense to add on 5 minutes, at the least, maybe 10. Thoughts?
Adding the extra 5-10 minutes makes sense. Actually, it would probably take me about 10-15 minutes to run a mile now - I really need to use the elevators less. :o

I should be able to post again tomorrow. If anyone has something to post before I'm back, please go ahead. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Wow! Eodwine has a real problem on his hands, and I'm not quite comfortable with any particular way of resolving it. Namely, he has to get the two boys to safety and leave Rilef to an uncertain fate, which could run from merely being imprisoned, to well, killed. How to explain this to such impressionable lads while running for one's life (or there's)? I'll see what I can do. Brrrrrrr! :eek:

[Folwren]

Well, when can we others step in and lend a hand? Please let us know.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Now.

We're all caught up.

I'm sorry to have stopped you all. :( I shoiuldn't have. I could have written a few extra minutes into a post. :rolleyes:

[Nogrod]

Looking brave and tricky indeed. Good!

I think you Cel might continue with the Garstan / Stigend part. I might try to write for Garmund / Cnebba in turn then.

I may have too much to do tomorrow (May 1st) but the next day might be fine.

Surely if you have any ideas go forwards with the kids as well.

[Folwren]

k...I'm about to complete my post. I don't know how realistic it is. I didn't want any good people killed.

Elempi, tell me if what I've written is alright.

Edit: What should I do this outlaw?? I don't really want to kill him - I really dislike having anyone killed.... Any suggestions or ideas?

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Quite simple, really, Foley: what would your character do in this particular situation? What does the plot demand?

[Folwren]

I (and Thornden, too) would like to see him tied up and bundled into the tower where they keep trying to put poor Rilef, but we don't have any rope.

However, I just realized that unless his wound gets bandaged, he's not going to be able to crawl far or do much damage anyway....

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Well there you go. ;)

[Folwren]

So someone else can post now. :)

[littlemanpoet]

I did. I had no idea young Garmund had it in him. Hope my liberties with the two boys is not out of hand.

[littlemanpoet]

Some of you may be rather shocked that Eodwine killed the two outlaws in cold blood. Here's my rationale. Eodwine is the Eorl of the Middle Emnet. He is the judge of all crimes in the realm he governs. He observed for himself that these two intended to do great bodily harm to the two boys, and either enslave or murder them, maybe both in turn. Such crimes are punishable by death.

[Folwren]

Yes, I understand, though, yes, I was (at first) shocked, but that's just because it's so ... hard. They were going to be hung anyway, if he had actually had enough men to capture them and take them home...or do they execute such criminals in some different manner?

Anyway, they were knocked out, I presume? Almost? Oh well.

It was a good post, though.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I have a hunch that a few writers will probably post tonight, but I still have more to do with Eodwine. Problem is, now he has two boys to figure out what to do with and they don't figure well into my plans for plot twists with Eodwine. And they're not my characters, I hate to get too freewheeling with them and do something their writers might protest (as if I haven't already (!) with a twisted ankle and biting! :p

So I guess I'll wait until late tonight before writing, unless I hear otherwise from Nogrod or Stigend (or someone else writes for another character).

[Nerindel]

One quick question, Do any of the resue party have any visable emblem or insigna that links them to the Eorl?

[Folwren]

One quick question, Do any of the resue party have any visable emblem or insigna that links them to the Eorl?

Besides looking respectable and halfway presentable, probably not... I don't think Thornden would, anyway. Others may speak for their own characters if they think differently.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

One quick question, Do any of the resue party have any visable emblem or insigna that links them to the Eorl?From an interview between King Eomer and the Eorl:"And well placed. Now tell me before you go, what is your ensign to be?"

"It is to bear a white horse, a white lyre, and a white alder tree on a green field, the horse to upper left, the lyre to upper right, and the alder tree beneath."This occurred on May 22. The current date of the rpg is May 24 (I think), so nothing has happened yet. Eodwine keeps getting distracted from finding a craftsman or woman who can devise this for him.
:rolleyes:

[Nerindel]

"And well placed. Now tell me before you go, what is your ensign to be?"

"It is to bear a white horse, a white lyre, and a white alder tree on a green field, the horse to upper left, the lyre to upper right, and the alder tree beneath."

cool, that may be useful sometime later.

Folwren, Sorry this post leaves you no interaction with this new character but it is more to put him in the minds of the writers and readers ;) than the actual characters, though they will get their chance :p please let me know if I have anything wrong with Thorden's attributes.

Ps. to everyone who posted on the b'day site thanks! I had a good one, hence the lateness of this post. :D

[Folwren]

Nay, you are quite fine with your latest post, and I thank you for not killing my character with a dart.

However, I'm dreadfully curious as to why he did that. Is he blackmailing Thornden for some strange reason? I guess we'll find out. But, my goodness, how confused my poor, serious young man shall be.

I'll post tomorrow at work. I don't think I've got time tonight.

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Oh, Elempi, how could you?

I posted an extremely short post. I hope it's to your satisfaction. I want to talk them into living, but I don't know how. This has made me cry. :( I like those two very much.

You told my sister you had too many characters, I had no idea you were going to try to fix that problem...

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I'll make you a deal. If you can come up with a believable way of saving their lives, then you can take them over and consider them your own characters.

[Folwren]

No thanks. I'd be quite poor at writing them - we'd all be disappointed - and I can't think of a way to save them. I was just mourning over them. I'll be quiet now.

-- Folwren

[Thinlómien]

I must say I immediately thought of Nerindel's healer character when I read Lefun and Ritun were very seriously wonded/ dying...

[Folwren]

I must say I immediately thought of Nerindel's healer character when I read Lefun and Ritun were very seriously wounded/ dying...

I did, too, but what can she do? What did they do while trying to separate them? Sever them down the middle? What organs were there? What blood vessels? Could she save them?

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

shared organs ruptured. No, it would take Gandalf.

[Folwren]

shared organs ruptured. No, it would take Gandalf.

Yeah, I guessed something along those lines. Gandalf wasn't a healer. That would be Aragorn....or Elrond, even.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Just so everyone feels a little more like they know what's going on (I need it too!):

12 outlaws to start with ..... plus Rowenna and 5 dogs.

EMH folks: Eodwine, Ritun & Lefun, Garmund, Cnebba, Thornden, Stigend, Leof, Garstan, Garreth, and Harreld (7 men, 1 non-fighter (Rilef) & 2 boys).

post 757: Thornden stabs 1 through the heart = 11 outlaws

post 758: Eodwine knocks 1 outlaw unconscious = 11 outlaws (1 unconscious)

post 759: Stigend spears 1 clean through = 10 outlaws (1 unc)

post 760: 2 outlaws chase Eodwine & the boys, 2 recapture Rilef = 10 outlaws (1 unc)

post 764: Thornden attacks outlaws holding Rilef: cuts a hand off 1 outlaw & kills the other = 9 outlaws (1 unc, 1 wounded)

post 765: Eodwine slits the throats of 2 outlaws chasing Garmund & Cnebba = 7 outlaws (1 unc, 1 w)

post 769: "Cedric" kills the wounded bandit and leaves = 5 outlaws (1 unc) + "Cedric".

I'd like to have it such that at least 2 are killed, and 2 surrender (make sure it equals 5), and the unconscious one wakes up to find himself captured (Foley gets to write him); the leader is one of those who surrender. Anybody want to write posts to kill or capture the remainder?

[Folwren]

I'd like to have it such that at least 2 are killed, and 2 surrender (make sure it equals 5), and the unconscious one wakes up to find himself captured (Foley gets to write him); the leader is one of those who surrender. Anybody want to write posts to kill or capture the remainder?

Oh, fun! That's my original chap, isn't it? :D I'll do that either today or tomorrow...I am already due for a post, though, to reply to Firefoot's post.

Elempi, isn't Eodwine with Rowena and the two boys going to come to where Thornden, Leof, and Rilef are soon? We were who you heard in your last post, weren't we? (We being our characters...)

---

Edit - I just posted, and I posted with the assumption that it was Eodwine running towards them. If not, let me know, so Firefoot and I can write our next post accordingly and make it be...someone else.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Oh, fun! That's my original chap, isn't it? :D Yup.
Elempi, isn't Eodwine with Rowena (sic) and the two boys going to come to where Thornden, Leof, and Rilef are soon? We were who you heard in your last post, weren't we? (We being our characters...)Getting our identities confused, are we? ;) It's Eodwine coming, not the boys. Yes, Thornden and Leof are who Eodwine heard.

[littlemanpoet]

I have a plan regarding the capture of the leader and his closest henchman, having to do with them finding Rowenna and the 5 dogs free, along with the 2 boys. So allow me to set that one up. By then everybody from the EMH will be together.

[Nogrod]

I'm going to a "working-holiday" in Turkey on Wednesday for a week (and have some pretty hectic days before it) and I don't know what kind of internet accesses they have there in Antalya. I'll try to hang on if possible and post somethnig but can't promise it.

I try to hold on with you and make my contributions but can't promise anything for a week...

EDIT: I just now saw that things had changed. Good! I try to see if I have a time to snatch for continuing from where the story is right now... there surely seems to bea lot of interesting possibilitiers open right now...

[Folwren]

Yup.
Getting our identities confused, are we? ;) It's Eodwine coming, not the boys. Yes, Thornden and Leof are who Eodwine heard.

Oh. Yes. I meant what was right.

Elempi, I don't think Thornden would leave Rilef alone. Unless they died while he and Leof were tying up the captive. But I'm not jumping to that assumption without you writing it. It's against the rules.

I also don't think that he would send Leof off by himself with the prisoner. So...could you possibly change your post and have Eodwine and the rest bring everyone back to the clearing to where Thornden and Leof would be waiting with their prisoner and Rilef?

Or, perhaps don't do that, since Celuien has already written a post asking where Rilef is... I don't know. Whatever you do, Celuien's going to have to edit her post, too. But I honestly don't think Thornden would leave Rilef like that, and he would send Leof alone with a man.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Good point, Foley. I had thought about Rilef after writing that post, but other business pressed. I'll change my post and Celuien will need to changer hers. Give me till the end of the day, please.

[Folwren]

Good point, Foley. I had thought about Rilef after writing that post, but other business pressed. I'll change my post and Celuien will need to changer hers. Give me till the end of the day, please.

Of course. Take as long as you need. And thanks. :)

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I have altered my post to leave Thornden and Léof back by the ruined tower with Rilef and their prisoner whose name escapes me. I have put Thornden's comment regarding only 11 outlaws accounted for in Stigend's mouth instead. And Eodwine now plans to return by way of the tower to meet up with Thornden and company.

[Celuien]

I've edited my post to redirect the question about Rilef to Eodwine.

[Folwren]

Thanks very much, you two. I appreciate that greatly. I'll probably write a post tomorrow morning... I guess there's a slight chance that I can write one tonight, but it's slight.

Can I bring the group back to the tower to meet Thornden and the rest ?

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I'll take care of getting the group back to the tower, Foley. Right now, I hope. Lessee I have 6 minutes before lunch break is over..... :rolleyes:

[littlemanpoet]

Welcome, Ealasaide! Thanks for joining us! Great first post (as I mentioned via PM already....)!

Okay, there's a little issue of which I feel I'm guilty. I have made a decision as to how Garstan and Stigend will handle the situation vis a vi their boys and Rilef. It doesn't have to be set up the way I did, if you don't want. Sometimes I get on a roll and put words in the mouths of others, which is dangerous. Please know that you can always tell me, "My character wouldn't do/say that." .... as Foley did, quite appropriately, not long ago.

So let me know...

Now back to the new character business. :)

Below are a couple links that you might find useful to orient yourself to how things go around here. The first one is the List of Characters (http://www.forums.barrowdowns.com./showpost.php?p=448815&postcount=93) . The second one is a
General introduction (http://www.forums.barrowdowns.com./showpost.php?p=439978&postcount=1) . I've placed asterisks * by the ones that are pretty necessary background. Enjoy your time among the Eorlingas!

[Formendacil]

The first one is the List of Characters (http://www.forums.barrowdowns.com./showpost.php?p=448815&postcount=93) .

Just visited that link for the first time... possibly in forever... and I've noticed a factual error in Náin's bio: there's no way he could be a goodwill ambassador of Dáin, since Dáin died in the War of the Ring in the Battle of Erebor. Náin is the ambassador of his son, Thorin III Stonehelm.

Just being nitpickety.

And yes, yes I know I really should post something about Náin. Thing is, now that I'm back to a mental state where this is more possible... the rescue mission is over. 'twould be better, perhaps, to focus my energies on even more neglected RPGs for the moment. Maybe.

[Ealasaide]

Thanks, LMP! It's great to be back on the Downs and RPGing again after such a long hiatus. Thanks very much for the links, too. I was just wondering how to get oriented with everyone's characters. That will help quite a lot. :)

To help everyone in getting acquainted with the new character, here is a brief portrait:

Elián comes from Belfalas to the South. He is a slim and wiry young man of roughly 27 years. He is of average height and would be almost pretty but for the recently healed scar from a sword slash just above his left eyebrow. He is deeply sun-tanned with dark blond hair that he wears plaited, seaman-style, in a long qeue down his back, almost to his waist. He has piercing blue eyes and a quick smile, as well as a handful of large and colorful tattoos, all with maritime symbolic significance: a compass star on the inside of his left forearm so that he may never lose his way, an anchor on his left bicep so that he may always return to port, and the sinuous curves of a sea dragon on his right forearm for protection at sea.

Elián has a tendency to dress like a seaman as well, wearing loose linen trousers and shirt, the shirt being usually left open at the throat and cuffs. He also wears tall leather boots and a worn leather jerkin. He carries a leather bag like a messenger’s pouch across his left shoulder and a second, smaller leather pouch tied to his wide leather belt. He wears his sword in a baldric over his right shoulder that buckles over his chest, and a dagger in his belt behind him, concealed by his dark brown cloak. All leather items are stained with sea salt, evidence of a good bit of time spent at sea.

He is a good natured, generally pleasant fellow with a strong sense of self-preservation. He is currently on the run, which is what brings him to Rohan, from a very sketchy past.

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Okay, to help me keep things straight, please let me know if this is correct:

Two groups have just converged in a clearing over what appears to be the bodies of two dead young men: Group One includes Eodwine, Rowena, Garsten, Stigend, Garmund, Cnebba, two dogs, and two prisoners.
Group Two: Thornden, Léof, and one prisoner.

Is there anyone I'm missing?

[Folwren]

Ealasaide, that sounds right... Only I don't know if Rilef could be described as appearing like two young men.

Elempi, what's happening with Javan and Falco? I keep thinking about them when I'm either away from the computer or I'm at the computer but don't have time to write. Can they be arriving at the ruins just about now?

-- Folwren

[Ealasaide]

Ealasaide, that sounds right... Only I don't know if Rilef could be described as appearing like two young men.

Oh, sorry. I had thought that the dead were Lefun and Ritun, who are oft referred to as twins and that share one set of legs between them. Seems to me that, at a glance, they could be mistaken for two separate individuals. ??

[Folwren]

LOL! That's hilarious!

Rilef are Lefun and Ritun! They're twins joined at the hip and may well appear like two people momentarily to the unsuspecting eye. And for short, since they're usually address together, they're called Rilef.

It was all Elempi's idea with the name and the shortening and blending of names, so blame him if you're confused.

-- Folwren

[Ealasaide]

Thank you for the warm welcome to the thread, Folwren. Actually, I discovered that before your rather condescending comeback.

[Folwren]

Thank you for the warm welcome to the thread, Folwren. Actually, I discovered that before your rather condescending comeback.

Ouch. I didn't mean to be condescending, I swear! I'm just easily amused. I do apologize for laughing. I'm sorry if I offended you. :(

And I've got a horrible feeling that this is going to end up in an awful mix up where you didn't mean something and I took it wrong and vice-versa.
But I've got to know - was that statement "Thank you for the warm welcome to the thread" sarcasm?

I didn't mean to be rude or condescending. It was the farthest thing from my mind. Your post was excellent. I'm very glad you joined. How can I make up?

-- Folwren

[Ealasaide]

I am sorry, too -- I have kind of a quick-draw on the sarcasm, so it tends to slip out sometimes on it's own. Also, since I am very direct in expressing myself, nearly 100% of the time I am read as MUCH more intense than I intend whatever I have written. I'm really quite harmless. Laugh away! I am not offended. I just mis-interpreted your laughter as pouncing upon my mistakes and was attempting to defend myself. I realize that sarcasm is definitely not the way to go when the other person cannot see the twinkle in one's eye when it is "said" in writing.

We are perfectly cool. :) No need to worry or make amends.

[Ealasaide]

How about we just delete this entire little exchange and pretend it never happened?

[Folwren]

Excellent! Acceptance of apologies all around. I am glad you were not terribly offended by my laughing. It was not exactly at you, either...

Yes, sarcasm is hard to do successfully over a computer unfortunately. I'm sarcastic myself much of the time, in real life, and one must hold one's self back here, or have cranky mods on to one's self. ;) (There, that was sarcasm...)

Hehe...I'm having too much fun. I'm extremely tired today and probably find more humor than there really is in things.

Accept this and my last post as a real warm welcome. I'm sure you'll be a great asset to the Mead Hall inhabitants and writers.

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

How about we just delete this entire little exchange and pretend it never happened?

Oh, no! One's arguments and disagreements and misunderstandings must remain. They make for awfully funny reading later on.

(Allow another stab of sarcasm) - Elempi always says that conflict is good. It makes things interesting!

Besides, if we've made up, all is well and good, and we needn't worry about anything. The others won't mind, unless Pio comes in and sends the Chat Skwerl on us....

-- Folwren

[Ealasaide]

The Chat Skwerl?!?!? That must be a new innovation since I was last active on the Downs. Sounds truly frightening! :eek:

But Pio knows me well and will probably be rolling her eyes over this whole thing.

I love your attitude re: arguments. Sounds good to me!

I look forward to writing with you very much and thank you (honestly, no sarcasm) for the truly warm welcome.

Now... back to the storyline....

[piosenniel]

Just as a point of information, here's what the Chat Skwerl looks like:


http://forum.barrowdowns.com/images/chatskwerl.jpg


~*~ Pio :D
:rolleyes: ;)

[Folwren]

Nice. Right after bragging by PM that I didn't get off topic very often and don't remember getting a chat skwerl set on me, I get smashed. What apppropriate timing, Pio. ;)

I thought he had a machine gun and army helmet?

-- Folwren

[piosenniel]

His fellow-squirrel is so armed:

http://forum.barrowdowns.com/images/skwerlz05.jpg

& so now, I will stop chatting....

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, class, let's settle down, including the 'nutty' moderator. ;)

And now that we're all nice happy playmates again, I posted last, so it's up to somebody else to do a post.

Conflict is good. .... in somebody else's life. :p

[Folwren]

Oh. Right. A post. Well, I meant to post today, but I had a looooong (extremely boring job) that took most of today for me, so I didn't do it at work. I rode horses when I got home...and then watched Star Wars (sorry), and now I'm going to bed.

Maybe I'll write something tomorrow. But I'd love to see Firefoot write something. Or Celuien or Nogrod.

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

I'll write later on...after a certain graduation ceremony today. This is a cross-RPG announcement. ;)

[Firefoot]

This weekend - promise. :)

Today's the last day of AP testing (!) :D ... so I ought to be having more time after this.

[Ealasaide]

I will try to have something up in the next day or so as well. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Poor Celuien appears to have been rushed. Ah graduations, such a busy time of life. ;)

The little business between Elián and Falco & Javan has me cracking up. :D What fun!

I'll do a Falco post. Anybody want to write into the tableau of Ritun and Lefun? Or should we move on?

[Folwren]

I have time before you move on, I can post concerning Rilef. But if someone moves on before I post, I won't squawk. I'd say, move on when ever is convenient. Do they get a funeral?

And do we actually get to have a part with Falco bringing up Thornden's behavior in the courtyard (and vice-versa) to Eodwine? :D

I find it humorous that you're laughing over our three's encounter. It is funny, but it hasn't quite made me laugh.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I have time before you move on, I can post concerning Rilef. But if someone moves on before I post, I won't squawk. I'd say, move on when ever is convenient. Do they get a funeral? Yes. I think Nogrod might want to have Stigend and Cnebba have a word in.

And do we actually get to have a part with Falco bringing up Thornden's behavior in the courtyard (and vice-versa) to Eodwine?I'm looking forward to that. ;)

I find it humorous that you're laughing over our three's encounter. It is funny, but it hasn't quite made me laugh.:rolleyes: You are much too serious, my dear Foley. ;)

[Folwren]

I'm looking forward to that. ;)

I am, too.

:rolleyes: You are much too serious, my dear Foley. ;)

Well, not really. I laugh a ton, usually. It really isn't hard to make me laugh. And it is humorous, I'll admit that, and your post did make me laugh. And I guess his first comment about Master Bunny-rabbit probably did make me laugh, I just forgot...or something.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Snicker! :D Javan mistaken for a girl. Hee hee! Good one, Ealy (we're kind of in the habit of nicknaming each other with shortened forms of our monikers, so if you have a preferred form, please let us know.). Perfect characterization, by the by, Foley. :)

Oh, Foley, it may be true that we writers know Elián's name, but Javan does not. It looks awkward seeing his real name used in your post.

Shall Elián be the next one to speak, or Falco?