Golden Perch Discussion Thread

[piosenniel]

Greetings, fellow travelers in the Shire!

This thread will be a place where we can discuss and plan the action and dialogue and what-not that is written on:

The Golden Perch Inn Thread (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=12876)

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All posters to the Inn must submit a Character Description form to this thread when they place their first post on the Inn RPG thread.

See the Link in the following post for the form.

[Folwren]

Information Links for the Inn


1.) About the village of Stock HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470521&postcount=3)
2.) Eastfarthing Map HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470522&postcount=4)
3.) Description of The Golden Perch Inn HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470523&postcount=5)
4.) Time Frame for the Inn RPG – 2957 III/1356 SR HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470525&postcount=7)
5.) Moving time along/Changing the weather HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470526&postcount=8)
6.) Posts “Away” from the Inn HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470527&postcount=9)
7.) Types of characters allowed/not allowed HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470528&postcount=10)
8.) How to describe Tolkien Elves HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470538&postcount=19)
9.) Character Description Form for ALL players HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470530&postcount=12)
10.) The Inn's Staff HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470529&postcount=11)
11.)Shire Months/Dates - HERE (http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/calendar.html)
12.) Shire Reckoning (SR) - how the Hobbits reckon calendar dates - HERE (http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/s/shirereckoning.html)
13.) Reminders for the RPG Thread (SAVES, signatures, smiles/icons, swearing & other very important things) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=471777&postcount=32)

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PLEASE be familiar with the general Guidelines for RP'ing on the Barrow-Downs - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=17170)

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Players . . . . . . . . . . . Characters - a list in progress as each new player is added

Anguirel . . . . . . Mister Gandrio Dwellover - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=488646&postcount=177)

Arry . . . . . . . . . . Wildebrand (Will) Hayward, Ostler/Groundskeeper/Handyman - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470537&postcount=18)

bill_n_sam . . . . . Rusty Smallburrow (Shiriff) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=492617&postcount=235) Now an NPC

blantyr . . . . . . . . Goldie (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=653609&postcount=990)

Bom Tombadillo . . Hamwill (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=648751&postcount=895)

Boromir88 . . . . . Edric Gulwine - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=489319&postcount=191)

Celuien . . . . . . . Primrose Smallburrow, Kitchen assistant - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470533&postcount=15)

Child of the 7th Age . . . Tom (Tolman) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=511024&postcount=333)

Dimturiel . . . . . . . Meliot Tussle - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=474135&postcount=46)

Dunwen . . . . . . . Periwinkle Greenhand of Tuckborough - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=504088&postcount=286)

Durelin . . . . . . . . Reginald Smyth - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=651463&postcount=961); Griffo Tunnely - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=471801&postcount=33)

Envinyatar . . . . . . Tolman (Tolly) Bramble - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=649771&postcount=910); Jack Greymoss; Hithadan - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=471693&postcount=31)

Firefoot . . . . . . . Celandine (Cela) Brandybuck (original Cook, now missing) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470532&postcount=14)

Flame of Udûn . . Arandon (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=646014&postcount=883)

Folwren . . . . . . . Seredic (Dick) Boffin, Inkeeper - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470531&postcount=13); Dick's family - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=475585&postcount=50); Lil (Lilac) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=511001&postcount=332); Ibin (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=646513&postcount=889)

Galadriel55 . . . . . Alferad (Al) Brandybuck - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=649541&postcount=900)

Ghanberryghan . . Aeridor - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=643901&postcount=861)

Kath . . . . . . . . . . Enpauriel Laicirith - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=480855&postcount=81)

Legate of Amon Lanc . . . Rorimac (Rory) Pincup-Brandybuck - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=534309&postcount=539)

Lilly . . . . . . . . . . Madoc & Lila Sandybanks with Taffy and Seren - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=472034&postcount=36); Hugh Mossytoes, Postman - HERE (http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=561939&postcount=719)

MaskedNicci. . . . Alassë - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=515304&postcount=353)

Mithalwen . . . . . .Elintiriel (“Elin”), Angharad (“Annie”) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=649990&postcount=921); Carantilion Laicirith; Mithalwen - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=480867&postcount=84)

mormegil . . . . . . . Kuric Spearhead - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=501176&postcount=264)

Noinkling . . . . . . Bívor, Bávor, Skirvir - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=481062&postcount=94); Mungo Brandybuck - HERE (http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=563168&postcount=733)

piosenniel . . . . . . Iris Puddifoot, Penstemon (Penny) Noakes - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=645336&postcount=876); Rhys & Tanwen (Tanni) Hafgen - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=473663&postcount=42)

Rose . . . . . . . . . Granny Greenhill - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=482277&postcount=120)

Snowdog . . . . . Darrell Largebarrel (http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=670223&postcount=1078)

Tam Lin . . . . . . . Tavrobelion (Tavaro) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=485483&postcount=151)

Tevildo . . . . . . . . Tolman (Tollers) Burrows, Server - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470536&postcount=17); Daisy - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=512038&postcount=342)

TheGreatElvenWarrior . . . Lily Tunneldweller, Ruby Tunneldweller - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=529804&postcount=492)

Tiffany Aching . . . Miribelle Rushybanks - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=556934&postcount=687)

Undómë . . . . . . . Rowan Muddifoot, Server/Maid - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470534&postcount=16)

xMellrynxMaidenx . . Aeron - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=645340&postcount=878)

[piosenniel]

Facts about the village of Stock:

Found in the Eastfarthing of the Shire. It was a large village by Shire standards..

Stock was located specifically in the Marish on the Stockbrook near where it flowed into the Brandywine River.

Two main roads passed through it: the Stock Road that came east from Tuckborough and the Causeway that ran south from the Brandywine Bridge.

Many of the inhabitants of Stock were house-dwellers, like most Hobbits in the Marish.

The Puddifoots were one of the prominent families in Stock.

The farmers around Stock acknowledged the authority of the Master of Buckland across the Brandywine.

The finest beer in the Eastfarthing, it is said, could be found at The Golden Perch in Stock.


information from "The Thain's Book (http://www.tuckborough.net/index.htm)"

[piosenniel]

Map of the Eastfarthing (http://www.nazgul.de/Karte/Mittelerde/Karten/regions/thumbs/imagepages/shire.html)

[piosenniel]

Description of the Inn:

The Golden Perch is the main inn at the village of Stock, located at the intersection of Stock Road and The Causeway. It is very near the Stockbrook and just across the Brandywine River and a little north from Brandy Hall in Bucklebury. It is a well known inn, famous for its beer which was sometimes described as 'the best beer in the Eastfarthing.'

The inn is built against the edge of a hill, the building part with a tall enough ceiling to welcome men and elves, but the door is round, and rather low. Upon entering the building, the character walks into the large Common Room. Directly opposite him is a wide, stone fireplace. To his right is the counter, or bar, behind which, the casks of ale are mounted. Behind the counter, also, is a door leading into the large kitchen.

On the wall with the fireplace in it is a door leading into a hallway that winds into the hill with rooms branching off on either side. Here are located the rooms in which hobbits sleep, also the pantries, wine cellars, and other rooms necessary for the upkeep of the inn are down that way.

On the opposite side that the kitchen is located is another wing that has several rooms for bigger folk to lodge.

The kitchen is large. It has its own door leading outside. Beneath it is a cellar where in are stored apples, potatoes, and other roots and vegetables. There is also a large, walk in pantry attached to the kitchen. Outside the kitchen is a large vegetable and herb garden, easily and quickly accessible.

The stables are located on the side of the yard that the kitchen is on, at right angles with the Inn. Attached to the stables is a large yard that horses can be exercised or let loose in. Hitching posts are also available outside the barn for visitors who will not be long and do not want the horses to be unsaddled and put away.

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SAVE for possible map of Inn

[piosenniel]

Time frame for the Inn:

It is the year 2957 of the Third Age (1356 Shire Reckoning/SR by Hobbit reasoning), 16 years after Bilbo went on his adventure. Frodo is not yet born. Strider is wandering about in the wild and he and Gandalf have met and become friends. The rangers are watching the Shire and not letting any evil things enter. Sauron has declared himself openly and has settled in Mordor.

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May 5 (14 Thrimidge), 1356 SR will be the date that the game starts.

The weather is bright and sunny but with a little cold in the air. Cool enough to have a fire indoors.

[piosenniel]

How time movement and the weather will be handled at the Inn:

The Time at the Inn will be directed as the Innkeeper sees fit. Time will not be moved forward abruptly by the Innkeeper and without being mentioned (and, if necessary, discussed) before hand on the Discussion Thread.

Depending on what is happening at the Inn, some days will be played out in full, others may start in the morning but end up skipping to the evening if nothing is happening and it doesn't cut out any important part of the story line. Then there will be times when the time will be moved forward several days.

If a player has a character who will only realistically be at the inn for a night or two (a passing traveler – elf, dwarf, man), we will try to direct time so that this player gets his or her chance to play in the Inn as much as possible.

This being the case, if you want to join in with a character who will soon be passing on, it may be a good idea to ask on the Discussion Thread how long this particular day is going to be played out, in case time is about to be moved ahead.

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Weather will for the most part be directed by the Innkeeper and can be discussed, too, by the players on the Discussion Thread.

[piosenniel]

Dealing with posts from different places:

If a character who is going to be fairly consistent in the inn or will be returning now and again is somewhere else for a short time, it is possible to write Away posts.

If you have to write an Away post please put at the top of your post in Bold: Away - your character’s name - where he or she is.

For instance:

Away - Seredic Boffin - Hobbiton

Preferably, do all your writing at the Inn or in the Inn’s property. Away posts should only be used when necessary and not over done.

[piosenniel]

Types of characters allowed:

Hobbits
Men
Elves
Dwarves

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Character types that are not allowed:

Orcs
Easterlings, Southrons, and any other men of an evil race
Animals (as main characters)
Any other creature or persons not mentioned in 'Types of characters allowed'; e.g.:
No half-Elven characters. No mixed-type characters. No super-heroes. No assassins. No one all powerful, martial arts proficient, or having any magical traits. Just regular characters with normal abilities for their races only

[piosenniel]

Ongoing staff characters/players for the Inn:


Innkeeper – Seredic (Dick) Boffin – Folwren
Maid - Rowan Muddifoot – Undómë
Server – Tolman (Tollers) Burrows – Tevildo
Ostler/Groundskeeper/Handyman – Wildebrand (Will) Hayward – Arry

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Other ongoing characters which may be used (original writers have left the game and OK'd the use of their character):

Shiriff - Rusty Smallburrow - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=492617&postcount=235)
Kitchen assistant – Primose Smallburrow – HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470533&postcount=15)
Cook – Celandine (Cela) Brandybuck (Disappeared) – HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470532&postcount=14)

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Character Description Form for the Inn

Each player in the Golden Perch will need to submit a brief Character Description form to the Inn’s Discussion Thread. It can be submitted at the same time as you make your first post to the Inn Thread.

Posts for characters who do not have a Character Description put on the Golden Perch Discussion Thread will be sent back to their writers. You may of course repost once your character’s description is on board.

Please use the following form.

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Name:

Age/gender/race/where from:

Appearance (very brief physical description/or as detailed as the player wishes to be):

Bits of character/history you feel might be helpful in defining the character
(again, as brief or detailed as you wish):

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The Innkeeper -- Folwren

NAME: Seredic Boffin (Dick)

AGE: 52

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: A pipe

APPEARANCE: About average height, 3'4". Merry, round face, twinkling brown eyes, brown curly hair. Wears a green, embroidered (though not terribly expensive) waste coat, a white, cotton shirt.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Dick is a merry hobbit, quick to laugh and easy going with most everybody. Loves a big crowd at his inn because it invariably means a lot of orders, and that's good business. He's an honest fellow, however, and generous, too. He's willing to help people in trouble when he possibly can, and when he can't really help them, he does his best to anyway. He loves his wife and children and is protective of them as is his rightful duty to be.

HISTORY – Mainly to do with his Family: Seredic grew up in Hardbottle until he was about 24. At that time he and his older brother (just come of age) moved to Stock, his brother because that’s where the girl he wanted to marry wanted to live (it was near home) and he because he wanted to do something. He fell in love with Lily Goodbody, the old innkeeper’s daughter, and when he was 36, married her. She was the old hobbit’s only child, as well, and he was very pleased with her choice of husband. Dick’s father-in-law taught him everything about the inn and Dick worked by his side faithfully to learn what he needed to know - understanding that when the elderly hobbit retired, he would take his place as owner and innkeeper. At the beginning of the year 1356, when Lilly’s father was 80, he told Dick that it was time that Dick would take over.

In the sixteen years between their marriage and when Dick took possession of the Inn, Dick and Lily had not been childless. They had seven children, three girls and four boys. Their two youngest are twins, a girl and a boy. They do their best with raising them, but seven kids is a lot to look after, and I highly doubt their Mum knows about all of their escapades.

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The Cook – Firefoot

NAME: Celandine (Cela) Brandybuck

AGE: 56

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: None, except maybe a rolling pin…

APPEARANCE: Around average height, somewhat plump. Brown wavy hair often pulled out of her face, brown mischievous eyes.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Celandine is rather eccentric; some might even say slightly touched in the head. For example, she has a habit of periodically rearranging certain items in the kitchen, either for her own amusement or sometimes to confuse the assistant cook. The bustling cook can be absent-minded with things she considers unimportant and is often thinking of several things at once. However, she usually reaches the right conclusions eventually and beneath her exterior has a heart of gold.

She is never, however, absent-minded about her cooking and always knows what is going on in the kitchen. She does like to experiment and sometimes comes up with odd (but usually tasty) concoctions.

HISTORY: Born and raised in Brandy Hall, Celandine has always had an affinity for the unconventional or unusual. She learned how to swim at an early age, thoroughly appalling her mother. As she grew older, she found great enjoyment in scaring off potential suitors that her parents selected. After a few brief relationships (with lads her parents definitely would not have approved of) she decided marriage was not for her and found a job instead as the assistant cook at the Golden Perch. When the head cook died a few years later, Celandine naturally stepped up into the position.

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Assistant Cook – Celuien

NAME: Primrose Smallburrow

AGE: 28

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: None

APPEARANCE: Average height for a Hobbit. Curly dark hair tied with a yellow scarf, brown eyes. Arms and face sometimes red from bending over a hot stove or reaching into an oven. Wears plain, solid Hobbit clothing in brown, green and yellow and a typically flour-dusted apron.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Primrose is a bit flighty and can rapidly shift from good-humored laughter to annoyance. Somewhat short tempered as Hobbits go. But overall, she's good natured and will quickly regret any fits of anger. Said anger mostly results from someone interfering in the kitchen. She's quite proud of her cooking, particularly her baked goods, but eagerly accepts direction from more experienced hands. Skeptical, but once her respect is earned (a typically difficult task), she will listen to whatever she's told. Outgoing and even boisterous at times.

HISTORY: Primrose was the middle child in a large family with five siblings to the household. Often feeling overlooked in the chaos of her family's small house in Stock, she would slip out to ramble the Marish on her own when not busy with chores or other tasks. At 20, she found herself eager to gain independence and came to the Golden Perch looking for a position. Primrose was accepted as assistant cook and she has happily worked under the head cook's guidance for the past 8 years, though Cela's eccentric habit of hiding important items when they are most needed (or so the relatively hot tempered Primrose interpreted her actions) always remained a source of occasional tension in the kitchen.

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Server/Maid – Undómë

NAME: Rowan Muddifoot from Rushey

AGE: 30 (b. 1326 SR; 2926 III)

RACE: Hobbit of good Harfoot stock

GENDER: female

WEAPONS: pair of all purpose scissors tucked in the pocket of her apron, the blades covered in a thin leather sheath; sling and a pouch of nice round river rocks of varying sizes – used mainly to discourage marauding pests in the garden or round the henhouse.

APPEARANCE: 3'2"; a sturdy lass; fair skinned with freckles sprinkled across the nose in summer; dark brown curly hair, shoulder length; hazel eyes; favors dark green skirts, white tunics, a black laced bodice; has a hooded cape of brown wool, the color of cattails.

PERSONALITIES/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Friendly with an easy smile; quick to offer an encouraging word; practical; reliable; quick thinker. Sometimes gives the benefit of the doubt too easily to people she doesn't know well – she does however go by the rule: Once burned, twice shy if she feels they've taken advantage of her.

HISTORY: Rowan had been sent at the age of 27 to spend the year with a cousin from Stock (Emerald) who had just had twin girls (Ruby and Pearl). At the end of that year, with the Mama and babes doing fine, the cousin's husband (Hap Puddifoot), a frequent imbiber at The Golden Perch heard of an opening at the Inn. He put in a good word for Rowan with the Innkeeper. She was taken on and has now been working there for 2 years.

Rowan's family: Father – Tolly Muddifoot (owns a vegetable farm, raises goats, fisherman); Mother – Fern; brother – Hob (32 y/o with an eye on a lass (Poppy Roper) from Rushey); sister – Primula (31 y/o spoken for by Minto Brownlock from Deephallow); sister – Aster (28 y/o); brother Tomsin (26 y/o) - all but Rowan are living on the farm.

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Server – Tevildo

NAME: Tolman (Tollers) Burrows

AGE: 33

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS/EQUIPMENT: Tolman has never wielded a real "weapon" in his life. He did use a slingshot as a boy to chase after small animals.

His true love is fishing. In fact, given half a chance, he would much rather fish than work. He makes sure to stuff a line and hook into his right pocket just in case he gets a chance to run off to the Baranduin.

His proudest possession is his small boat.

APPEARANCE: Tolman has a mop of curly brown hair and large brown eyes. He generally has a mischievous look on his face. He is Stoor in origin, which means that he has a broader and heavier build than is customary for most hobbits his age. His stoutness may also be attributable to the fact that he has a real weakness for sweets and pastries. He generally keeps a bit of food in his left pocket to make sure he doesn't get caught in a jam without a snack.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Tolman, nicknamed Tollers, is an affable young hobbit. He can put in a day of hard work at the Inn. On occasion, however, he sneaks off down to the Baranduin, which is the place in the world he loves best. Here, he spends endless hours swimming, daydreaming, fishing, or rowing a small boat downstream.

FAMILY: Tolman's family, who are farmers, thinks that his obsession with the river is odd. They are of the opinion that, since he has recently turned 33, he should take a bride and settle down on the family farm. Tollers would rather work at the Inn, where he can escape his father's watchful eye. At the Inn, he loves to meet and talk with the various travellers, and occasionally to slip off on his own to the river.

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Ostler/Groundskeeper/Handyman – Arry

NAME: Born Wildebrand Hayward, but prefers to be called Will (from Crickhollow)

AGE: 32 (born 1324 SR; III 2924)

RACE: Hobbit – Fallohide for the most part

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Stout oak walking stick; small bow used for hunting; general purpose knife in a plain leather sheath at his belt.

APPEARANCE: 3' 7"; lightly tanned; thick honey colored curls cropped short; dark brown eyes. Given to wearing brown breeches held up by a plain dark brown belt with a brass buckle; light colored homespun shirt; brown leather vest with many pockets.

PERSONALITIES/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: At first appearance seems a quiet, reserved fellow. He is thoughtful. Not given to hasty judgment; likes to see a job done well. Does have a good sense of humor. Steady hand with the horses, ponies, donkeys; knows how to doctor them. Plays the concertina; nice tenor voice. Fond of the Perch's ale and a good pipeful of Southern Star when he can get it

HISTORY: Been at the Inn for 10 years. His Uncle Wilfrid Longholes, his mother's oldest brother had been the stabler/handyman for many years and had taken Will on as his assistant when the lad was 22. Will has been the stabler/handyman now for 4 years, since his uncle retired.

In addition to his main tasks, Will has found he has some skills as a brewer. And each year he brews up a cask for some of the holidays – his specialties are spruce ale, raspberry ale, and creamy headed dark porter.
He is the last of 7 boys born to Hamson Hayward (a well known pig farmer) and Pearl Longholes Hayward. His brothers (& their wives) starting with the oldest are:

Hamwise – 38 -- Opal
Virgil – 37 -- Buttercup
Eldon – 36 -- Camelia
Meriadoc – 35 -- Ginger
Reginald – 34 -- Sapphire
Fredegar – 33 -- Lily

They all live in Crickhollow and are married. Next year, at the age of 33, he will 'come of age' – his brothers' wives and his mother have no end of suggestions for him concerning suitable/prospective candidates for his wife. Will loves his family dearly, but he is very glad he only sees them by post and does not have to have the constant reminder that he should be thinking hard now about 'settling down'.

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About Elves in Barrow-Downs RPG's:

Please use this description from Tolkien when crafting an Elf:

Return of the King – Appendix F: Tolkien’s description for the Quendi (The Speakers) – the name given to the Elves by themselves after they first awoke in Middle-earth.

“They were a race high and beautiful, the older Children of the world, and among them the Eldar were as Kings, who now are gone: the People of the Great Journey, the People of the Stars. They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finrod; and their voices had more melodies than any mortal voice that is now heard . . .”

Please use this as a guideline for describing your Elven character’s appearance.

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May 5 (14 Thrimidge), 1356 SR will be the morning for the setting of the Inn's first post.

The weather is bright and sunny but with a little cold in the air. Cool enough to have a fire indoors.

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NOTICE

Will open June 1st in RL (Real Life) to take on players . . .


~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

THREAD NOW OPEN FOR POSTING TO ALL - AS OF JUNE 1st

~*~ Pio

[Undómë]

Saw the thread was open and thought I'd check in. :D

This looks great! I can't wait to play Rowan.

I would like to ask one favor . . . that we try to remember not to use each other's characters too much - that is talk for them or act for them. I really like the sort of gaming where one player leaves a sort of "hook" for another to pick up on and carry on with.

Just a thought. Very much looking forward to playing in the Golden Perch.

~ U

[Child of the 7th Age]

Good ideas, Undómë.

I also wanted to offer congratulations to Folwren and everyone else who worked so hard and came up with such interesting characters for regulars at the Inn!

Although I won't be playing an Inn "regular", I certainly hope to have an "outside" character who pops in now and again. Folwren - I have a couple of possibilities in mind. I will drop you a pm shortly and see which direction you prefer that I go before actually posting anything on this thread.

Again, thanks to everyone for their hard work. It will be so interesting to see how the storyline develops.

[Arry]

Yes . . . very excited to have the Perch open for play. I have to say that Hobbit characters are some of my favorites to write.

Looking forward to seeing what Child will 'pop' in with :D

And I'd like to chime in, in favor of what Undómë said about allowing a character's writer to speak and act for him/her.

Am already thinking about my first post . . . :rolleyes: :cool:

By the way - I really like the post with all the links in it. I think it will be very helpful. And I'm supposing that everyone who puts a character description on the discussion thread will be listed there, eh? Will make it much easier to personalize posts that include other characters.

Good work everyone!!

-- Arry

[Firefoot]

Am already thinking about my first post . . . :rolleyes: :cool: Haha, I've already written mine. :D

I'm looking forward to writing with you all - there are some great characters. Celuien, nice to see you as the assistant cook - the last time I had checked, Folwren still didn't know who that was going to be.

[Folwren]

Wow! Glad to see all of you here already! I'd prepared a PM with some stuff in it, including telling you that this thread was open, but I think it's unnecessary now.

Here's the other thing I had to address.

I had one question for you all. Are all of your characters staying at the inn all the time, or do some of you go home at night? Tevildo, Firefoot, Celuien, and Undómë, if your characters stay at the inn, they will be housed somewhere inside the main building, I think. Arry, if your character stays, I think he’ll probably have a room somewhere in the barn and stables so that he can keep an eye on the stock at all time. However, it is entirely possible and not too unlikely that the characters do go home at night, so if you want that, that’s fine.

I’m going to be trying to draw a map of the Inn and its grounds with the stables and barn included, so hopefully we’ll be able to see what it’s like tomorrow or so. I won't have time to do that today.

Undómë and Arry, it is an excellent idea not to play with other people's characters any more than absolutely necessary. I can promise you that I won't do it (excepting that first post, Undómë, sorry), but I can't promise you that new comers won't make conversation for you. (Arry tutored me on this concept, actually. Since playing his little brother in my first RPG I've been careful about playing with anybody's character without permission. . .;) )

And thanks, Child, for the congratulations. It's very exciting and I'm looking forward to it. PM me whenever you want, and with whatever you what.

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

Cela will be staying at the inn.

[Celuien]

Primrose will also be staying at the Inn.

I suppose I should add a history for her. :rolleyes:

~*~

HISTORY: Primrose was the middle child in a large family with five siblings to the household. Often feeling overlooked in the chaos of her family's small house in Stock, she would slip out to ramble the Marish on her own when not busy with chores or other tasks. At 20, she found herself eager to gain independence and came to the Golden Perch looking for a position. Primrose was accepted as assistant cook and she has happily worked under the head cook's guidance for the past 8 years, though Cela's eccentric habit of hiding important items when they are most needed (or so the relatively hot tempered Primrose interpreted her actions) always remained a source of occasional tension in the kitchen.

~*~

If it comes up, Primrose can explain why she doesn't live with her family by telling them that she never knows when the odd guest might want a snack in the middle of the night, and she wants to be ready for anything. ;)

Celuien, nice to see you as the assistant cook
Nice to be here. I'm glad I talked myself into writing the character. :)

[Undómë]

Rowan will need to stay at the Inn. Her family's little farm is about twenty miles south of Stock, in Rushey.

[Folwren]

I did not get around to making out that map. The computer at work has somehow managed to aquire a bad case of . . . well, it's sick. I mean, it has a virus of some sort, and I can hardly work with it. I'll get it fixed hopefully soon. I'm sorry, Pio. Tomorrow, however, I may have time to draw out the map. I'll be home then, but I'll also be busy. I'll do my best.

Tomorrow is also when the Perch opens. Looking forward to it, everyone.

Till then.

-- Folwren

[Envinyatar]

Not a very nice fellow, is Jack! ;)


NAME: Jack Greymoss

AGE: somewhere in his mid thirties

RACE: Man (of Breeland)

GENDER: male

WEAPONS: A blackthorn walking stick with a big knot at the upper end. An oak handled knife with a much sharpened five inch blade, worn in an old leather sheath at his belt. A sling with a pouch of sharp stones also hangs on his belt. A set of pick-locks secreted in the top of his boot.

APPEARANCE: Tall, thin. Spends much of his time hunched over, hiding in shadows. Thinning sandy hair, sallow complexion, a jagged, ill-healed scar on his left cheek gotten in a fight with local farmer and his boys. Dirty appearing – from his scuffed, run down at the heels boots, to his raggedy brown stained breeches, to his once white tunic, now bearing the history of many scrapes, scuffles, and nefarious deeds.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Always on the lookout for easy takings. Would cheat his own dear mother, save for the fact she is more crafty and wicked than he. A cowardly sneak-thief and rumor monger. The sort who likes to ally himself with those who can protect him. But if cornered is a nasty, no holds barred, fighter.

HISTORY: Born and raised in Breeland on a hardscrabble little farm, just outside The Chetwood Forest, near the Midgewater Marshes. In his early twenties he left home looking to make his own way. And that “way” has proved neither easy nor profitable. Still it is better in his opinion than being chained to the life of a farmer or any other such drudging employ. Jack picks up whatever ‘odd’ jobs he can for a hot meal and a hay-pile to sleep in . . . that, and of course, the occasional bits of nefarious pursuit to line his pocket with what coin he can.

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And here is 'one of them Rangers' . . .


NAME: Hithadan

AGE: 50

RACE: Men – Northern Dúnedain

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Long-sword, yew longbow, hunting knife; short iron mail shirt, plain iron helm, plain boiled leather vambraces

APPEARANCE: 6’1”(1.5m); 175 lbs(79kg); well muscled, lean; Black, straight hair; grey eyes; tanned skin. Dresses for working in: grey leggings and tunic; brown leather belt with a brass buckle; soft leather, well worn, knee high boots; grey cloak flecked with black and dark green. For more formal occasions: black tunic, breeches, and boots, black cloak with a small, old silver brooch with six-pointed star engraved on it.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: A reserved man with a dry sense of humor. Careful in his consideration of problems, he prefers to assess them from all sides. If need be he can make any necessary quick decisions as needed.

Considered a fair man, who expects others to accept the consequences of their actions. He is a realist, and not a romantic. So said, he does lack a certain sense of compassion for those who rail against what life has dealt them.

HISTORY: Born 2909 TA. Grew up in the Dunedain’s hidden fastness in the Angle. He is not married or promised at this time. He does have a younger brother, Orogil – to whose 2 young daughters, Almiel and Núneth, he is a devoted uncle.

Descended through his father from Estelmo, the squire to Elendur, Isildur’s oldest son. As far back as his family history is remembered, all the males have served as Rangers under the command of the Chieftains. Hithadan has served under Arador, Arathorn II, and now under Aragorn II, who has recently entered the service of Thengel of Rohan under the alias of Thorongil.

One of his areas of charge is the southeastern Bounds of the Shire, extending north toward the Greenhill country and east along the Brandywine. Other Rangers travels often overlapped with his, providing the sharing of recent happenings in Eriador.

The inn in Stock is one of his best sources for information in that area. A quiet way, keen ears, and the willingness to buy the next pint often brought him invaluable bits and pieces of news.

[piosenniel]

Moving this forward:


Reminders for the Inn RPG in play:

Please remove your signature from EVERY post to the RPG thread


Don't use smileys in your RPG posts or icons - e.g., http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon8.gif http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/images/icons/WhiteTree3.gif http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif etc.


Don't use the 'Reason for Editing' function on your RPG posts. If it's critical that other players know that you've changed something, then put a post on the Discussion Thread about your edit.


No OOC (out of character comments) on the RPG thread - use the Discussion Thread.


No SAVES in the Inn.


Swearing, sexual conduct, or obscenity of any kind are absolutely prohibited. There are no exceptions.

. . . I always ask myself if any of these words or euphemisms for cursing would be found in Tolkien's works. So I always say no to cursing and to any 'pseudo-cursing'. They need to keep it clean. -- per The Barrow-Wight

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PLEASE be familiar with the general Guidelines for RP'ing on the Barrow-Downs - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=17170)

[Durelin]

Wonderful! I've wanted a chance to play a hobbit again for a while now...

NAME: Griffo Tunnelly

AGE: 91

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Naught but his shepherd’s crook.

APPEARANCE: Standing at only about 3’1”, Griffo swears he has shrunken in his old age. The hair on his head and his feet has gone completely white, and though it was once very curly, it now simply wavy. He lets it go pretty wild most of the time, so it forms a rather large mess on his head, with many untidy strands and cowlicks sticking up, out, or down. His face is quite rosy, and of course clear of facial hair, thick with wrinkles and creases, some making his face look drawn and as if he is perpetually frowning. Overall, though, it is only a worn look. His eyes are a misty hazel, but are always clear and sharp; his wits are still all about him, and he has a sharp mind. He wears a loose white shirt, normally not quite completely spotless, with a green vest and dark brown pants, and he always carries hid shepherd’s crook with him (though he puts it down and out of the way when he enters the Inn).

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: He’s rather a typical old ‘gaffer,’ except for the small twist being a Took adds to him. He is to a certain extent the ‘strange old man’ type: those who know him find any strangeness to be lovable quirks, those who don’t tend to be wary of him, some even declaring him not all there in the head. But many have been called that, especially in their old age. Griffo can also be labeled as a ‘grumpy’ or ‘crotchety’ old hobbit, and he can be harsh toward strangers. He is not all that quick to trust, but he is kind and normally very civil, though his straightforward tendencies can get in the way of the latter. Griffo says what is on his mind if he feels at all free to do so, but he knows he is not so free when what he wants to say will only make a situation worse, or is will cause unnecessary pain to anyone. His judgment is somewhat loosened when he’s been drinking, though.

HISTORY: Born and raised in Tuckburrow, Griffo consented to moving to the village of Stock with his wife shortly after the two were first married, and continued working in the field he had been raised in: shepherding. His wife, Melilot Underhill, wanted to be closer to her family in Woodhall, and he was not too averse to moving away from his home, being the more adventurous one, and a very loving husband. The two had five children together: three girls and two boys. None of them are more than a few years apart, and all but one have married. His beloved Melilot has now been deceased for a little over six years. It was rather devastating for him; he had always expected to out live her. His children try to see him as often as they can, but they have their hands full with their own families, and only one of Griffo’s sons still lives in Stock. Two of his daughters have tried to talk him into living closer to them or with them, but he refuses. He stays in Stock for his wife, and would never want to be a responsibility for anyone, anyway. He spends most of his time in the Golden Perch Inn – he is either there or tending to the four sheep he still has – having held a love for its beer practically since it was first established. While at the Inn, he loves sharing stories, and sharing words of wisdom from his deceased wife. He is not necessarily trying to ‘drown his sorrows’ through all of his drinking and his time at the Inn, but simply trying to enjoy life in his way, though he can get pretty gloomy at times. And by the evening, a mix of nostalgia and alcohol make it sometimes very difficult to get Griffo to leave the Inn.

[Folwren]

He spends most of his time in the Golden Perch Inn – he is either there or tending to the four sheep he still has – having held a love for its beer practically since it was first established.

He is to a certain extent the ‘strange old man’ type: those who know him find any strangeness to be lovable quirks, those who don’t tend to be wary of him, some even declaring him not all there in the head.

Does Dick get to be one of the one's who knows him well enough to think his strangeness loveable quirks? :D

Glad to see you both here, Durelin and Envinyatar!

I like both your character's, Envinyatar. Especially the ranger. I like rangers a lot. :)

-- Folwren

[Durelin]

Does Dick get to be one of the one's who knows him well enough to think his strangeness loveable quirks?

It would be lovely if he did. Anyone who works in the Inn and/or lives in Stock could have gotten to know him very well over the years, or perhaps, but they could have just as easily avoided him, as well. ;)

EDIT: In my post, I had Griffo set up a chess game. I was not sure if chess exists in Middle-earth, but I could not remember any Middle-earth canon games, so I decided to risk it. Anyone can yell at me, and I'll just edit it out or exchange 'chess' with something else.

[Lilly]

NAMES: Madoc Sandybanks of Girdley Island; Lila Riverbend Sandybanks of Willowbottom

AGE: Madoc – 55; Lila 52

WEAPONS: None, really. Though, Madoc does have a oak walking stick

APPEARANCE: Madoc – 3’4”, brown hair, brown eyes; Lila – 3’3”, brown hair, blue eyes. Typical Hobbit dress

PERSONALITY: The Sandybanks are a jolly couple, very easygoing. Well suited to each other – they often finish each others’ sentences.

HISTORY: Been married for about 20 years. Live on Girdley Island. Have three sons and one daughter – the two oldest children Bran (19) and Dylan (17) are at home with their Uncle taking care of the family’s little herd of goats. The youngest son, Taffy (11) is traveling with them; his job to keep an eye on little Seren (5), his sister. They are traveling to Willowbottom so that Taffy and Seren can meet their grandparents on their mother’s side. They’ve brought two of their prize nannies, a present for Lila’s brother and his family in Willowbottom.

Pony’s name – Marigold

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Will post on the Inn thread tomorrow or so :)

[Lilly]

EDIT: In my post, I had Griffo set up a chess game. I was not sure if chess exists in Middle-earth, but I could not remember any Middle-earth canon games, so I decided to risk it. Anyone can yell at me, and I'll just edit it out or exchange 'chess' with something else.


Little Taffy Sandybanks is very interested in what Griffo is playing. :)

[Folwren]

I'm back, and I'm so sorry I didn't give warning that I was going to be gone for two whole days. I wasn't expecting to be gone that long. I'm really sorry.

But I've gone and read over everything.

Welcome, Lilly and Durelin! Glad to see you. (I know I welcomed Durelin earlier, but not into the game itself. :D )

Firefoot, Arry, Undome, and Celuien - that conversation in the inn about the needed brides was hilarious! As tired and out of humor as I am, it still had me laughing!!

I'm having fun. I hope all you are, too.

Oh, and if you all see anythnig that's wrong with the post I just wrote, then let me know. I'll probably catch it tomorrow when I re-read the entire thread thoroughly - tonight, I just kind of skimmed it and then wrote. I'll probably either write another post tomorrow or add onto that one and put Dick into some real action again, so to speak.

Anyway, I've got to get moving on.

-- Folwren

[Forest Elf]

NAME: Gable/Nolwe Florwen

AGE: 21

RACE: Elf

GENDER: Female

WEAPON: Short Bow

APPEARANCE: Gable Stands just over 5'7. She has thick brown hair that has a tendency to look wavey, and is ussually braided. She's older than she looks, she look's to be about 28 and can be caught wearing boys clothes from time to time. Her round gray always catch the light.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Gable is the sort of person who dreams of adventures, and loves to hear Bilbo's stories about his adventure, and is quite good at story telling herself, though she has never been on an adventure. Sometimes her love for a good adventure can get a little carried away, and when that happens, no one ever knows what to expect from her. She is always ready to help out when someone has a problem, needs a helping hand, or just wants someone to talk to. She trusts just about anyone after talking to them and has always been known to keep a secret, even if others tease her about not telling them. She can be shy around a large crowd of strangers.

HISTORY: Gable was born in Rivendell. When she was younger she was always getting carried away in her daydreams, and every once in awhile she would run away and not come back until late at night, each time claiming to of been doing some heroic deed, though only in her imagination. The stables have always been a place she loves to visit, there is not one horse in their stable that she had not ridden at one point in her life, so she is a good horse rider. When her parents died, she stayed with an elderly pair of hobbits here in the shire, where they nick-named her Gable, and everyone has called her that ever since, though her real name is Nolwe. They were old friends of her parents and her parents had asked them if anything had ever happened to them, that they would take care of her, and she stayed with them for a few years, but they passed away when she was 17, and she has been on her own ever since, but has always kept her sence of adventure. The elderly couple had taught her how to use a short bow and a sling for throwing rocks. For the past few years has been staying in the inn, as Will's assistant.

[Folwren]

Firefoot, if you want to say something further to Dick, then go ahead and do so. If you do not, have him walk out of the kitchen. I left him in there in case you wanted to add something to the conversation. :)

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Dear friends,

I need to write and inform everyone that I will be scarce from Monday to Friday, next (something like the 12th to 16th). I may be able to post something early in the day Monday, but I will not be able to post a single thing (nor will I be able to read anything) from between about 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time Monday to somewhere around 3:00 Friday afternoon. That means, that whatever conversation or interaction Dick is in with another character in the Perch needs to either be resolved by Monday morning, or in such a position that the other player can easily finish up and send Dick on his way for me to pick up later.

While I am gone, please continue as normal. Leave Dick alone if you possibly can. If a new comer comes into the inn, of course Dick will come greet him or her and take an order or something, but don't get into any conversation or anything with him. I'd much appreciate it.

Feel free to ask any questions before I leave.

-- Folwren

[piosenniel]

Here are two new visitors to the Inn - from Sarn Ford.

NAME: Rhys Hafgen

AGE: 37

RACE: Men

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: A thick oaken walking stick; an old, but serviceable sword, plain bladed, which he keeps wrapped in a piece of oilskin beneath the seat of the cart.

APPEARANCE: 5’7”; burly build; Dark auburn hair; dark, icy blue eyes.

PERSONALITY: A plain, good-hearted fellow who enjoys the company of others. Easy to be around; even-tempered. Loves his sister dearly. Plays the fiddle; has a lovely tenor voice.

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NAME: Tanwen (Tanni) Hafgen

AGE: 34

RACE: Men

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: None

APPEARANCE: 5’4”; well proportioned, shapely, comely. Fiery, ginger colored hair; fair skin, with a sprinkling of small sandy freckles across her nose; blue eyes the color of a summer sky.

PERSONALITY: Approachable, friendly. Always a quick smile or laugh and a kind word given at need. Loves to dance; has a rich contralto voice that harmonizes well with her brother’s.

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COMBINED HISTORY: Brother and sister from one of the small villages clustered about Sarn Ford. Their father, Aeddan, is a tradesman and the family runs a small mercantile establishment near the ford. Many of their goods come down the Brandywine, from the Shire and from Bree.

Rhys and Tanwen have been sent out to scout out new sources of goods and to make arrangement for the shipment of the goods to Sarn Ford either by cart or flatboat. Traveling in a covered cart drawn by two grey dappled mares – Nia and Olwen

[Undómë]

Mistress Innkeeper

I hope you won't mind if we move the time of day forward a little while you are gone. So that Will can be delivered his lunch and maybe so Tollers and the scruffy Jack can go fishing if they want to.

What say you?

~ U

[Arry]

Poor Will! :eek: :D

Undómë - would you like me to make a little bio for Granny Bracken? I only meant to use her occasionally as a person from whom Will gets some of his salves and unguents and such.

OR - if you'd like to use her more, feel free to write her up yourself.

-- Arry

[Folwren]

You are quite welcome to move time forward during my absence, granted as you don't jump a week or something. If, in the course of the five days that I am gone, you all write about how the morning and afternoon went and the day rolls into the evening, I don't care, so long as no one complains that the time is moving too quickly or too slowly.

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I feel sorry for poor Will, too. Arry, if you want, Will can always come to Dick if he needs help. :)

I wish I weren't leaving tomorrow morning. I wanted to introduce Dick's family some. . .but I guess that'll have to wait.

-- Folwren

[Dimturiel]

NAME: Meliot Tussle

AGE: 19

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: None, save her sharp tongue, from time to time

APEARANCE: She is short, and plumpish, like all Hobbits. She has long, curly brown hair, and inquisitive brown eyes. She wears long dresses, with flowers sown on them.

PESONALITY/STRENGHTS/WEAKNESSES: She is a very inquisitive creature. She is seldom unhappy, and that only for a short while. Yet she has a sharp tongue, and usually tells people exactly what she thinks. She loves eating and dancing, and spending time at the inn.

HISTORY: She was born in a respectable Hobbit family. She has two older sisters, and two younger brothers. Her father has always spoiled her, and given her all that she wanted. Her eldest sister got married a year before, and moved away to her husband's house. Meliot goes at the inn every day, to look at the guests and to enjoy a most welcome meal, and to be in touch with all the happenings in Middle-earth, and she spends almost all day there.

[Undómë]

Dimturiel

Rowan's spied Meliot and gone over to chat a bit . . .

[Folwren]

Hi, all! I'm back, and doing almost completely well. I haven't posted yet, I know, and I'm sorry for it, but I just now got finished reading a few of the last couple posts that I missed and I am shortly going to be writing a post and putting it up. Not now, because I just got called for dessert, but I will do it afterwards while they're all watching the RotK.

As for everything at the inn - it seems like everything is under good order and people are having fun and everything is going smoothly. Good, good. I'm glad to see it.

I'll have that post up soon!

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Tevildo, I sincerely hope that Tollers is not napping when Dick finds him. . .he'll be looking for him soon, I think.

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Meet Dick's family . . .

NAME: Lilly Boffin

AGE: 49

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: Occasionally wields a broom or rolling pin.

APPEARANCE: Lilly is 3 feet tall, brown hair, brown eyes, merry face. She wears a white shirt with a green or yellow or blue, laced up bodice over it, and a skirt to match its color.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Lilly is a very happy, merry wife and mother. She’s kind and forgiving and altogether too soft for her own good and the good of her seven children. She loves her family dearly and is quite willing to do almost anything for any one of them. She takes compassion on almost everyone and is willing to trust everybody, in which sense she is gullible and childish, but it’s all with good intent and the incapability of (and the lack of wanting to) thinking ill of anybody.
HISTORY: Lilly is the daughter of the old innkeeper, Treffic Goodbody. When she was 33 she married Seredic Boffin. Since then, she’s had seven children. From oldest to youngest, they are:


1. Treffic (Treffy) -14
2. Lavender (Aven) -13
3. Seredic (Reddie) -11
4. Findlingar (Fred) -10
5. Maple -8
6. Dorlind -5
7. Daisy -5

Their characters will be seen as the story progresses, I think. . .

All of them have brown hair, brown eyes, except Maple, who has green eyes.

Dorlind is the older twin. . .by some number of minutes, I don't know how many. :)

[Folwren]

I'm leaving again tomorrow morning, not to return until Friday afternoon.

During my absense, carry on as necessary. The Day can move forward at whatever pace is best for everyone involved. Do not take a large time jump while I am gone.

Tevildo: When Tollers reports to Dick when he is finished, Dick will probably give him another job to do (in the kitchen, as we discussed. . .you and Firefoot and Celuien may have fun with that). He will, however, let him off later in the afternoon to take his fishing trip.

Everyone: Assume Dick is working in or around the Common Room while I'm gone. There's not much else for him to do, I'm guessing. If a huge disaster strikes the inn (PLEASE don't do that when I'm gone!), then, of course, he will have to be there. But I'd really, really like to not have the Perch burn down when I'm not there to write about it.

If anything happens today, or before my leaving tomorrow morning, I may get another post in, but I highly doubt it. So, I'll bid my farewell now. So long, until Friday.

-- Folwren

[Tevildo]

I'd really, really like to not have the Perch burn down when I'm not there to write about it.

Surely, you don't think we would do such a dastardly deed! At least not when the Inn has only been open for a few weeks...... :D

Good luck on your trip.

[Envinyatar]

See you on your return, Folwren! :)

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Undómë & Dimturiel

Alright you nosy little Hobbits - I've written a post letting you know what old Jack has on him.

Do some sweet-talking and see if you can get him to scrub up!


- E -

[Undómë]

Yes! See you when you get back F! Have fun!!

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Dimturiel

Go ahead and decide on a signal and have me knock at 'Jack's' door if you want to.

I'm dying to know what that parchment is all about..... :cool:


~ U

[Folwren]

Surely, you don't think we would do such a dastardly deed! At least not when the Inn has only been open for a few weeks...... :D

Good luck on your trip.

Well, I'd HOPE not, but one can't be certain with a lot like you, especially with someone like Jack in your midsts. ;)

You all have fun yourselves.

-- Foley

[Celuien]

Posting a notice:

As some of you might know, I'm leaving town for a course at one of my school's satellite campuses on July 5th. I've just been informed by a classmate that the non-academic site blocking portion of the firewall in the dorm there has been further restricted than it was last year. So I have no idea if I'll be able to access the Downs while I'm there from July 5-28. This could be problematic for the Inn, but I have a possible solution.

I've given my email address to JennyHallu (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/member.php?u=5231), and also given her permission to share my contact information with Folwren if I'm unable to access the site.

The first thing I'm going to do when I arrive at the dorm is test my ability to access the Downs, which probably shows how obsessed I am with this forum. :p If I've disappeared for more than a couple of days after July 5th, that means the site is blocked. I will post to this thread by July 8th to let everyone know that I'm here if the site isn't blocked. But if posts are needed for the Inn and I'm blocked, Folwren, would you be willing to PM Jenny for my email address, send me copies of posts that need my attention, and then post my replies here for me? :)

Hopefully, this convoluted scheme won't be needed. But I wouldn't want to leave the kitchen and Will storylines stuck if I'm blocked from coming here.

Please let me know if this is a feasible solution, or if you'd all prefer to send Primrose on a visit to her family if I can't get here. :)

[Firefoot]

Please let me know if this is a feasible solution, or if you'd all prefer to send Primrose on a visit to her family if I can't get here. :) It sounds fine to me...

I should have a post up for Cela in a bit.

[Tevildo]

Forest Elf - please check your pm's. I have a sneaky idea for our characters! :eek:

[Folwren]

Celuien - that's fine. July 9th I'll write Jenny if you have not gotten back to us.

There's one problem - July 10 - 15 I won't have much access, either. . .but really, there's not that much going on here that that'll be a problem. After that, I'll be able to keep you covered. That alright? If not, you'll have to ask someone else to send you the posts and post yours. But, it really is good if I can do it, because I have to read all the posts anyway.

Tevildo. . .

More sneaking behind my back, hey? :mad:

Actually, that's alright. It makes things exciting.

And . . . gosh, I'd like to find out what's up with this falling off the barn roof thing. :p I hope Will is alright. Dick is going to be run haywire before noon at the rate his workers are getting themselves into trouble.

I do not think I will be able to write a post this evening. I am dreadfully behind in everything. Tomorrow, however, I should be able to catch up on everything. So, Undome and Dimturiel, I'm sorry to keep you both waiting again, but I should be able to post about Daisy and Dorlind then, as well as Dick.

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

Celuien - that's fine. July 9th I'll write Jenny if you have not gotten back to us.

There's one problem - July 10 - 15 I won't have much access, either. . .but really, there's not that much going on here that that'll be a problem. After that, I'll be able to keep you covered. That alright? If not, you'll have to ask someone else to send you the posts and post yours. But, it really is good if I can do it, because I have to read all the posts anyway.
That's all fine. Thanks! I hope there I'll be able to get here - long term withdrawal from the black and green screen might be too much for me. :)

Prim hopes Will is alright too. ;)

[Firefoot]

Cela? Stay put? Are you kidding? ;) Cela has them starting to move Prim and Will inside... seems like a better place to treat them than out in the inn yard. But if you all think it would be better for them not to be moved, say so. I don't claim to be a medical expert. :)

[Folwren]

Cela? Stay put? Are you kidding? ;) Cela has them starting to move Prim and Will inside... seems like a better place to treat them than out in the inn yard. But if you all think it would be better for them not to be moved, say so. I don't claim to be a medical expert. :)

Well, I wasn't really expecting to be obeyed. That's alright if you move them. I don't know a ton about medical stuff, either, and I doubt any of the hobbits would. They would have moved them and then gone for the doctor, never thinking it might be detrimental to their health if they moved them.

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

Well, I wasn't really expecting to be obeyed. That's alright if you move them. I don't know a ton about medical stuff, either, and I doubt any of the hobbits would. They would have moved them and then gone for the doctor, never thinking it might be detrimental to their health if they moved them.

-- Folwren

Well, I think the main reason to avoid moving trauma victims is to avoid worsening spinal injury if there are injuries to the vertebrae. Primrose definitely doesn't have any. I'm guessing Will has been moving his head around on his own by now, so he probably doesn't have a problem there either. ;)

And yes, I am here. Reports of a firewall have been greatly exaggerated. Such unreliable sources. Sheesh. :D

[Firefoot]

Oh good. I'm glad you can access the site... why would anyone want to block the Downs, anyway? ;)

And ah, the benefits of having a med school student among us... :cool: ;)

[Folwren]

Arry, is your character's wrist actually broken or just strained badly?

After this Day is mostly played out (we're rounding towards noon now) what do people think of moving it forward a week or so? Perhaps put Primrose and Will back on the mending track a bit with this day of horrible accidents and happenings behind us?

For the rest of the day, I was thinking that we would wait until Jack Greymoss (Envinyatar, are you around?) got finished up with his bath and whether or not Meliot and Rowan were caught half way through the act in his room, and get that episode all wrapped up, and then skipped on until later in the afternoon, at which time, Tollers could probably go fishing and then come back and we could have a fried fish dinner. (That's what you were planning, yes?)

If any of you don't want to go on like that and just continue as we were, you can voice your opinion. While Jack, Meliot, and Rowan were finishing up, of course, all of the rest of us players would just be writing as normal.

Did that make sense? I'm distracted right now and am not writing very clearly at all. If there are any questions, don't hesitate to ask. And also don't hesitate to put up any disagreements.

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

That all makes sense, Folwren. :)

I'm fine with moving ahead a week.

[Firefoot]

Sounds fine to me, too.

Concerning Master Puddifoot - anyone feel free to use him... :)

[Arry]

Folwren

That's fine with me.

I think I'll just have one of Will's fingers broken and the wrist badly strained.

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Forest Elf

Maybe your character can finish up the section of the stable roof that Will was working on. You'll need to mend the ladder, finishing spreading the tar over the bare roof, then put the wooden shingles back on.

[Undómë]

I don't think Rowan and Meliot should be caught yet -- they have to scheme over that little map they found in Jack's pocket.

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Dimturiel

If you haven't written your escape back to the common room by tomorrow, I can do it late tomorrow night.

[Envinyatar]

I've gotten old Jack out of the tub and back to the common room.

Dimturiel

I've written it so that as he starts down the corridor he sees someone just barely, someone going out the door to the common room. If you want, you can use that for yourself, or sneak out after he's already gone.

[Folwren]

What needs to be accomplished before we can move it to later afternoon?

What about you who are in the common room? Durelin, Lily? What do you two think of moving time forward a bit? Durelin's character may well sit there all day, but what about you, Lily? And Pio, too! What does everyone think?

--Folwren

[Lilly]

I'll just have Taffy's mother call him away to help with something for a while. He and Griffo can meet up again later.

[Tevildo]

Tevildo will be very, very happy to have time move forward. That way, he can say in one sentence that Tollers finished moving the furniture and served out his time in the kitchen already. He can complain about it under his breath, if you'd like. :p Next point of business....go get Jack and off to fishing!

[piosenniel]

My characters, 'Rhys and Tanwen', and I think Envin's 'Hithadan' will be fine with a forward jump. We can have finished our meal and find something more active to do.

[Durelin]

Ah, thanks Lily, for wrapping that up. Yes, moving ahead any length of time is fine by me. Griffo's schedule is...flexible... :rolleyes: :p

[Folwren]

I think that covers everyone at the inn, then. I'll post sometime today that the day has passed and afternoon is rolling on - probably coming near four o'clock. Supper will begin to be served between five and six, probably. Of course, there is tea and ale and cakes and bread and stuff like to be had if anyone does want to eat. :)

I'll get that post up after lunch, probably. If anyone does happen to want to write something, you can either do so before my post, or tell me to hold up here on the Discussion thread until you are able to.

-- Folwren

[Dimturiel]

Sorry, I have just been on a trip so I had no time to write anything. I promise I will do it tomorrow- I'm too tired now.

Envinyatar

Good idea. I will use it.

[Tevildo]

Envinyatar,

Sorry I am late with that boat. Hope to post this evening. I hope Folwren doesn't move the time forward this afternoon.

Tollers/Tevildo

[Folwren]

Oh, no, I'm not moving time again until later on in the afternoon or evening of this Day in the inn. It's now, as you know, somewhere around 4:00 though.

I'm back if you all didn't notice and I'm sorry I haven't yet posted. I will try to tomorrow.

-- Folwren

[Tevildo]

My fishing post is up and Jack (Envinyatar) can answer.

Tollers is hoping to bring a mess of fish back to the Inn for supper, since they can be fried up very quickly. Perhaps, it will atone for his lazy behavior in the morning.

[Kath]

Hi! Hope you don't mind us popping in unannounced :) Mith and I have a couple of characters that are very interested in joining you.

BIO:


Name: Enpauriel in formal company, but Laicirith, or more usually Cir, when among friends.

Age: 47

Race: Elf

Gender: Female

Weapons: Just the standard bow and quiver of arrows, and while she is skilled with them they are rarely used.

Appearance: Pale skin and long, dark hair which is usually left to hang unhindered down her back, but is tied back into a braid if playing music. Tall and slim with grey eyes as is usual for her kind. Wears boyish clothes, finding them more comfortable for the adventures she and her brother get up to.

Personality/strengths/weaknesses: A bit of a troublemaker, always on the look out for something exciting and new and is intensely curious, which can make for a bad combination along with her mischievous streak. Enjoys the company of others, but won’t suffer fools gladly. Has a tongue that has got her into trouble on more than one occasion, but is often used to excuse the same weakness in her brother. Can be bossy, and is especially fond of getting one up on Cir, continually reminding him of that fact that she is a few minutes older than him. Has a good sense of humour and is quickly moved to laughter. Has some skill with most musical instruments.

History: Born to Gilthalion and Enhiriel, Enpauriel is one of a set of twins, the other being her brother, Carantilion, and the two grew up in Rivendell. Their most recent bout of trouble making has led to their attachment to a group of palantiri pilgrims, on their way to Mithlond. The twin’s aunt Mithalwen, sister to Gilthalion, lives there, and they are to stay with her.

[Folwren]

Yay! Welcome aboard, Kath! And Mith, too, whenever you arrive. :)

Cheers!

-- Folwren

[Kath]

Thanks Folwren :)

Mith should be around soon.

[Mithalwen]

Character Description Form for the Inn

~*~

NAME: Carantilion Laicirith

AGE: 47

RACE: Elf - Noldorin (mainly - dash of Telerin in the mix)
GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Bow, quiver and a knife ( a gift from his father but not as sharp as that master craftsman usually crafts them).

APPEARANCE: A male version of his twin Enpauriel but as they are not quite full grown and wear similar clothing the differences are less obvious than they might be. He too has grey eyes, an aquiline nose, and dark hair that he wears cut to just below his shoulders, shorter than his sister and even than most male elves since he is too lazy to be bothered with the braiding.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Has his sister's sense of mischief but her bossy nature and his slightly indolent nature has led him to be generally more passive and follow her into misadventure rather than being the main instigator. Nevertheless his reputation of being dreamier and less troublesome ( the latter not really justified) has been turned top good advantage by the pair since his sleepier image masks a mind and tongue as sharp as his sister's . He is good at heart and well meaning but doesn't think through the consequences of his actions.

HISTORY: Son of Gilthalion (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=395362&postcount=2048) and Enhiriel Amilya. Nephew of Mithalwen

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NAME: Mithalwen (from Inn Post) - HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=366730&postcount=1115)

Mithalwen has been away from Mithlond only as long as it takes to get there by pony & trap. She came to meet the twins who travelled as far as the Shire from rivendell with pilgrims to the palantir plus a couple of days. So she probably left a couple of weeks ago at most.

Now Mithalwen is a craftswoman - specialist in musical instruments but since that would have small demand relatively I have imagined a lot of her "bread and butter" work is in more practical day to day items in wood and metal. To add leather too it might stretch her skills but I bet she would have made the buckles and would surely know the leather worker since Mithlond would have been a tiny community at that time. They might even be the type of thing she would use her self though more for support and protection when using tools.

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(to be completed tomorrow ..sorry..)

[Firefoot]

Kath/Mithalwen - do both twins go by the name Cir? I'm a little confused...

[Kath]

Kath/Mithalwen - do both twins go by the name Cir? I'm a little confused...
They do indeed Firefoot and as for the confusion, well, that's the general idea :D

[Firefoot]

Oh dear... :confused: :D

[Kath]

Don't worry :) In the future we'll be writing separate posts so it might get a little less confusing, depending on how cruel we're feeling.

Oh and Mith will be replying to Dick tomorrow, Folwren.

[Folwren]

That's fine, Kath, and I was wondering the same thing as Firefoot. And 'Oh dear' is absolutely right.

-- Foley

[piosenniel]

Kath -

Just to clarify something in your post:

She had also seen what looked very much like a ranger being almost interviewed by a pair of hobbits, and she was itching to get inside and find out what was going on.

The Ranger is sitting with my two characters, Rhys and Tanni (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=473663&postcount=42), who are of the race of Men. If that's who you are referring to...

[Mithalwen]

Yes .... I will answer and complete my bio after work ....
The shared name Laicirith was the result of some creativity with the name generator. It true elvish meaning is probably irrelevant but the english wasn't.. Kath shall we tell them? And Carantilion was the product of an edited version of my own name. Not sure of the Caran but the link with the errant Maia of the moon seemed appropriate!

[Kath]

Ok pio I've changed that, thanks for catching it.

Mith, we could tell them now, or we could see if they can work it out :D

[Mithalwen]

Well baby brother has got a round in - I hope I haven't misused Dick, Folwren ..let me know if you want anything changed ....

[Noinkling]

Here are my characters - 3 Dwarves from The Lonely Mountain:


NAME: Bívor

AGE: 75

RACE: Dwarf – House of Durin/Longbeard clan

GENDER: male

WEAPONS: stout pick axe and a large oaken club

APPEARANCE: @ 5’ and very broad statured; masses of dark brown hair pulled back in a short pony tail at the nape of his neck; full beard worn in 2 braids; dark eyes; black breeches, grey tunic, dark brown leather boots, brown vest. Has the standard iron helm, short mail shirt, small round shield. Hooded, purple cape.

PERSONALITY: Outgoing for a Dwarf. Plays the flute. Loves to eat, is very strong.

HISTORY: Bávor’s older brother. Nephew of Nori, one of Thorin II Oakenshield’s companions. Comes from The Lonely Mountain

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NAME: Bávor

AGE: 74

RACE: Dwarf – House of Durin

GENDER: male

WEAPONS: short sword and pick axe

APPEARANCE: @5’ 1”; nearly as thick as his brother in stature; dark brown hair, long beard braided in a single braid; dark eyed; ruddy cheeks. Dresses much like his brother. Purple cape.

PERSONALITY: Loves a good joke, laughs easily. Enjoys ale and is very fond of pipeweed. Does not play an instrument, but loves to sing

HISTORY: Same as his brother, Bívor

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NAME: Skirvir, Skjald's son

AGE: 70

RACE: Dwarf – House of Durin

GENDER: male

WEAPONS: mattock and a long knife

APPEARANCE: @4’ 10”, built like a barrel; reddish brown hair, wild and curly, barely restrained by a thick leather thong at the back of his neck. Bushy red-brown beard worn long and unbraided. Icy blue eyes. Dark brown breeches, light green tunic, black leather boots. Russet colored leather vest. Iron helm, small round shield, thick, boiled leather vest used for battle. Wears a grey, hooded cape with a long dark blue tassel hanging from the point of the hood.

PERSONALITY: A bit of a dandy; fancies himself a ladies’ man and laments the fact there are not more eligible Dwarven women to admire his finer traits. Fond of Dwarven spirits and ale. Hard worker, but when the work is done, loves a good party with singing and music and dancing. Plays the flute, as does his cousin Bívor. Is known to recite impromptu poems when the spirit and the spirits take hold of him.

HISTORY: cousin to Bívor and Bávor; nephew of Ori, one of Thorin II Oakenshield’s companions. Comes from The Lonely Mountain.

[Folwren]

Welcome, Noinkling! Glad to see you here. I think I'll enjoy reading your dwarven characters. I love dwarves. :D

If you will, please check your PMs. I'll be sending you something shortly.

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

Just to let you all know, I'm going to be away and unable to post until next Saturday. (That probably makes it a good thing that Prim and Will are getting out of the kitchen...) I don't foresee a lot of need for Cela in that timeframe, but if there is, a small amount of carrying will be fine. :)

[Glirdan]

Well, I've been deabting with myself if I should join this wonderful new Inn and, obviously, the "should" side won out. :rolleyes:

Character Description Form for the Inn

NAME: Kár Oakenarrow

AGE: 120

RACE: Dwarf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: a walking stick (which he made himself) made out of an oak tree, a chisel which has been passed down father to son for countless generations, an axe he carries with him for protection and a sling and pouch full of pebbles.

APPEARANCE: Rather short, brown beard. Dark brown eyes. Axe tied to his back. Grey belt holding up dark green pants. Chisel attached to the belt, pouch of pebbles tied to it along with the sling. Dark green shirt which is covered by a red vest. Red hat coverin his messy brown hair.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Weaknesses - Wants to see the good in everyone, still a young naive dwarf. Strengths - Pretty agile, his eyesight, his hearing and his ability to think things through in desperate situations. Personality - He's very sensitive, is really in tuned with his emotions. Even though he still rather young, he is still rather intelligent. Quick to laughter and happiness, yet also quick to sadness and anger. Overall (other than his sensitivity), completely like a normal Dwarf.

HISTORY: Nothing too interesting. Born in the Blue Mountains. Was supposed to become a Miner like his father. Instead, he decided to go exploring as he was still a young Dwarf (in their standards that is) and still had many years before he could settle down. He brought this idea to his father's attention. His father, on the other hand, didn't like the idea and tried to discourage him from it. Eventually, he ran away and is now travelling. One poitn of interest, however, is that he was adopted by his "father". He did not know his real parents and he did not know what happened to them which is another reason for his venturing; to discover his past.

Hope that's enough for everyone.

[Folwren]

Lilly, I am so sorry for not posting again in the past couple days. I will try to do that this afternoon. If do not end up managing it, I promise that tomorrow morning, I'll get a post up.

And I'll also be writing something for Dick inside the inn, for all you new comers. :)

Glirdan, I am very happy to see you here. Welcome!

-- Folwren

[Kath]

Hey I noticed in some posts the names are bolded, is this something we're all supposed to be doing?

[piosenniel]

If you want to call attention to someone that you've mentioned their character, you can put the character's name in bold -- either that, or draw the writer's attention to your post on the discussion thread.

~*~ Pio

[Kath]

Ah ok, thanks pio.

[Mithalwen]

Well I am afraid that the fine beer may be helping to make my young elf a little maudlin... :rolleyes:

[Folwren]

Glirdan! I've finally responded to your character. Sorry it took me forever.

Kath, I'm fully caught up, so I've also responded to Cir, too.

Noinkling, I realize that one of your dwarves mentioned taking a nap before supper, but I'm not sure if one of them got up for not, so I've mentioned them in my post as still sitting at their table and suggested to Glirdan's character that he go over and meet them.

-- Folwren

[Glirdan]

Quite alright Folwren, quite alright.

Noinkling, if you don't mind, I shall go over and introduce myself to you, shall I?

[Folwren]

I'd go ahead if I were you, Glirdan. :)

-- Folwren

[Glirdan]

I was just doing that actually. Consider myself introduced.

[Folwren]

I had originally planned for there only to be six inn people, the Cook, two servers (Rowan and Tollers), Primrose, who is both the cook's helper and half a server, too, I guess, if she's needed, and Will to take care of outside jobs. However, I have noted a few times now in which some random 'server' is mentioned and made use of when neither Tollers or Rowan, and much less Primrose now with a broken leg, is around to be of service (that can't be happening often). If you all think it would be a good idea, we can go ahead and add a non-player character to the inn helpers and make her or him just a random character that anyone can use when they need to.

I don't know that that is necessary, though. If everyone does their job, there shouldn't more gaps than Dick can fill when his helpers are buse elsewhere. When I thought about what people I would need, I was keeping in mind the inn at Bree - The Prancing Pony. There, if you'll recall, Tolkien only mentions Butterbur and his two hobbit helpers. I don't think it's possible that there could have been only those three working there, because they would need someone, supposedly, in the kitchen, but I did take that into account.

So - do you think we should add a NPC to the inn to have grab whatever random orders fly out? You all can tell me if they think it should be a boy or girl (if you care), and I'll come up with the name, age, and whatever else as will be necessary, and then s/he'll be able to be used. My personal opinion is that we could handle it admireably with what characters we have, but everyone has to have the understanding that there are no other people working at the inn than Dick, Cela, Primrose, Tollers, Rowan, and Will. . .and occasionally Lilly, when she pops in.

-- Folwren

EDIT: Ah, by the way, thought I'd remind everyone - Signatures need to be removed from all posts in the Golden Perch. I know it's generally Pio who ups and says it, but I decided to this time, since I happened to be here before her.

[Tevildo]

Whoops! I think Tollers is the "guilty party" who referred to the anonymous server in the Inn. I am careful about using someone else's particular character without checking first since I've made some blunders of this type before. :D . But using a character with a brief nod to their regular job is not a problem, and I can certainly do that, if it's better. Please let me know if I should briefly edit.

Anyways, definitely don't change the general set up if it works well overall.

[Folwren]

Whoops! I think Tollers is the "guilty party" who referred to the anonymous server in the Inn. I am careful about using someone else's particular character without checking first since I've made some blunders of this type before. :D . But using a character with a brief nod to their regular job is not a problem, and I can certainly do that, if it's better. Please let me know if I should briefly edit.

lol! Yes, you were one of the guilty party, but I'm not mad. ;) Others have done it merely because that's how it's been done at the Green Dragon all this time - they would walk in and some unplayed character would tend to them.

Yes, it is good that you're careful about using other people's characters. I need to be more careful myself, actually, but we need to also be careful about not adding characters that aren't actually there. . .it's not too big of a problem, but I'd like to know all the people who work at the inn. But because an extra character who's not played by anyone would be convenient for times like this, I am seriously considering adding one. But it would be really nice to have all the inn personel played out by people.

You may need to briefly edit sometime, but don't do so yet.

Anyways, definitely don't change the general set up if it works well overall.

Okay. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. :)

Any other opinions from any one else?

-- Folwren

[Kath]

It can be quite hard to keep track of where all the characters are, and certainly hard to get served when no one is available to do it :D Still, so long as we keep an eye out and people are willing to edit or post around a mistake then I don't think you need to resort to a NPC, Folwren.

[Folwren]

Arry!!! It IS soup on the menu! Fish stew, from what I recollect, and though it's not exactly soup, it is kind of flowy! (I don't think that's a word.)

Fish stew is reeeaalllyyy good, by the way.

-- Folwren

[Arry]

Removed the post - bowls of stuff won't work.

Sorry!!

[Folwren]

You didn't have to remove it, my dear fellow! I was looking forward to seeing a humorous catasrophe take place. But I guess not.

Don't be sorry. It afforded me a good laugh. ;)

-- Folwren

[Arry]

No problem . . .

Celuien - Will has left a little something in passing on the sleeping beauty's lap ;)

[Glirdan]

I added a bit to the end of my character description at the end of the "History" section.

[Celuien]

Celuien - Will has left a little something in passing on the sleeping beauty's lap ;)
How sweet. :D

EDIT: I'll reply either late tomorrow night or Saturday. I have to pack my car now for the trip home tomorrow. :)

[Kath]

Is anyone in the Inn liable to have instruments of some kind? Just so that when it is time for Mith and I to earn our keep we might have some company doing it.

[Folwren]

Maybe one of the dwarves? Tollers, maybe? Dick may have played something, long ago, but he wouldn't be any good now. He likes dancing, though, so if you play some lively music he might pull Lilly up there and dance. :D I had been thinking that one of his kids might be old enough to play, but I'm afraid not. His oldest son is only 14.

I'm looking forward to it!

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Have I ever mentioned which twin was older? If not, then I'm saying now that Dorlind is older than Daisy. Don't know yet by how many minutes, but he is older, unless I've already said somewhere that Daisy is.

I'll put that in the post where I introduced Dick's whole family. . .

-- Folwren

[Rose]

With piosenniel’s permission, I’ve taken the character she mentioned, Granny Greenhill (the honeymaker her Rhys and Tanni were going to see), and fleshed her out into a character who will come in now and again to visit The Golden Perch.

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NAME: Penstemon Greenhill (Nana Penny to her grandchildren; Granny Greenhill to her neighbors; Penny, to her closest friends)

AGE: 92

RACE: Hobbit, mostly Harfoot with a smattering of Fallohide

GENDER: female

WEAPONS: None really. Has a yew wood (http://blake.hailmail.net/native_wood/image/104_0467.jpg) walking stick she uses to get around and a pair of garden shears in her generous apron pocket with which she cuts flowers and herbs

APPEARANCE: 2’10” tall; light brown skin; bright brown eyes; pleasantly wrinkled face which more often than not is graced with a wide, generous smile. The thick brown curly hair of her younger years has now turned to a snowy mass. Partial to one piece, long-sleeved dresses in deep lavenders and cobalt blues; always wears a plain white pinafore apron with two large pockets on the skirt.

PERSONALITY: She is a happy person; rarely ruffled by circumstance. Sharp-witted; sharp eyed, there are few things that escape her notice. Very social, has a wide circle of acquaintances; loves parties, food, a half pint of dark ale now and then, and a pipeful of Southern Star when she relaxes.

HISTORY: Granny Greenhill was wed to Rowlie Greenhil; she has been a widow these many years. She has five grown sons, all living on little farms near her; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lives about five or six miles from Stock, southwest along the Stockbrook. Her family has always lived in the area. She lives on a small part of her oldest son’s land in a modest, one roomed house. She has a large garden with vegetables, flowers, and herbs. A number of her great-grandchildren come every day to help their Nana with the weeding, watering, and harvesting. She is a beekeeper and has seven hives. Her red clover honey and apple blossom honey are of some renown in her part of the Shire.

[Kath]

Noinkling, hope you don't mind the interruption!

[Folwren]

I apologize to everyone. I am behind in my writing.

Firefoot, I realize that my last post is apparently behind everyone else in the time of the evening, but I think if we both stay on top of it in the next one or two posts, we'll be quite quickly up with everyone else. What do you say?

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

Works for me. I should have a post up a little later on tonight. Ha, this ought to be fun.

[Folwren]

Ha, this ought to be fun.

Yes, I thought so. :D

If your post is not put up TOO late this evening, I might have time to write one after you! (If that's necessary, of course.)

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

Should Primrose and Will wait outside until the Cela/Dick scene plays out? :D

[Folwren]

May be a good idea. But then again, it might add some excitement if someone else walks in in the middle of it. However, I've no idea how violent Cela is going to get over this. ;) You all decide and do whatever you feel like it.

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Haha! Brilliant - brilliant! What a mix up, hey? *chuckle*

Anyhow, I do not think that I am going to manage a post this evening. If I do not, then someone go ahead and write one without waiting for me - Celuien or Arry. . .

-- Folwren

EDIT: Ne'er mind! I got my chance and snuck back downstairs and the post is written and up. Take it away, chaps!

[Tevildo]

I am removing this earlier post from the thread and tucking it away on the discussion thread, since this is an awkward time to ask such a question. I don't have a working word right now, so can't save it on my own computer. Will put it back up once the Innkeeper is freed up.

Hope this is alright.

____________

By the middle of the supper hour, Tolers had lost all count of the number of bowls of fish stew and flagons of ale that he'd served up to the customers of the Golden Perch. He felt that his dedicated service in the common room definitely made up for any small mistakes he'd made earlier in the day. But no matter how hard he worked, Tollers could not get his mind off the gold coin with the hammer and anvil that he had tucked inside his vest pocket.

He pulled out the silver shilling that Skirvir had given him in payment for the ale. The image on that coin was so close to the picture on the other that it almost took Tollers' breath away. He had deposited twelve pence in the Inn's money box from his own leather pouch so he could keep the silver shilling for himself. Holding the golden coin in one palm and the silver shilling in the other, Tollers could see that, although the pictures of the hammer were not an exact match, they were very, very close.

A bold plan began to take shape in Tollers' mind. He must be extremely careful. It would do him no good to tell the Dwarf where he'd found the coin. But perhaps if he spun an imaginative tale he could get a bit more information out of that fellow Skirvir or one of his buddies that might help him identify exactly what this thing was. It would have to be a wild and wooly tale that had no connection to the Inn, the Stock Brook, or even the Shire. And he would need to speak with the Dwarf in private, not here in the middle of a crowded room with so many nosey hobbits about who loved to pry into their neighbors' business.

The first place to start was to find out what room the Dwarves would be occupying in the Inn. Tollers' eyes darted over to Master Dick. Trying to sound as casual as possible, he sauntered over and asked, "Those nice Dwarves, especially the one named Skirvir....you wouldn't happen to know what room they will be staying in tonight?"

[Folwren]

OH! I am so sorry, Tevildo! I did mean to answer your question, but I totally forgot. :( Sorry.

Yes, we should definitely address that later. I apologize.

-- Folwren

[Tevildo]

Folwren,

No problem at all. I'll look for an appropriate time to slot up my post once the discussion is wrapped up. I figured I had blundered into a "pre-existing" dialogue.

[Glirdan]

Sorry about the shortest post ever, but I can't really think of anything to add to it. If I do, I'll add it.

[Mithalwen]

Kath ..... I will post something for my Cir ASAP - tomorrow if I can but do post again if you want ..I am not quite sure how he is going to cope with being seen as a spoilt brat again even after his best attempts at courtesy and good manners :p

[Folwren]

Kath ..... I will post something for my Cir ASAP - tomorrow if I can but do post again if you want ..I am not quite sure how he is going to cope with being seen as a spoilt brat again even after his best attempts at courtesy and good manners :p

Well, I sincerely hope he copes somewhat well because I've no idea what a few little hobbits will be able to do if some guest Dwarves and Elves decide to make war on each other. :rolleyes:

;)

[Firefoot]

Cela would get to shake her spoon at someone other than Dick. ;)

[Mithalwen]

Cela would get to shake her spoon at someone other than Dick. ;)


Oh he isn't a violent character ... more a choice between throwing himself in the brandywine or thinking since trying to be good doesn't get him any credit he may as well throw himself into his time AWOL with more enthusiasm. He isn't nasty just young and thoughtless and misunderstood ;)

[Kath]

Not at all Mith, I'm happy to wait. I want to see how your Cir reacts to this. :)

[Tevildo]

Thanks for that "latch" Folwren. I wasn't sure how I was going to get back to you with my question.

[Volo]

I thought of joining your merry group, but it's really crowded and I think, that for the next game it's better to put a new topic into "Roleplaying" and in that thread have all the characters conversations and such in different topics. I mean that you put something like "Blue Chair Inn" in "Roleplaying" and put a new topic there for each conversation between characters there and have a main topic for what and where whoever is doing.

Well, enough of that, went offtopic...



Anyway, meet:


NAME: Colren Borsson

AGE: looks like 40

RACE: Man

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: None

APPEARANCE: Rather tall for a human; pale skin; gray eyes
with some brown; brown hair with some gray, little curly, moderatly
long, over shoulder length; short black curly beard; a short
red scar from tip of right eye downwards; skinny; old simple
clothes; always seems to have a coin in the pocket.

PERSONALITIES/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Usually quiet, but sometimes
really talkative; helpfull; sometimes looks into the distance and
seems completely empty, occasionally yells for no seeming reason and
mumbles things to himself; looks at weapons with hate; eats little.

[Volo]

And sorry for changing the time, but by the time Colren comes, it's already getting dark. Punch me if I'm wrong.

[Folwren]

Hi, Volo! Glad to see you here. :) You'll figure your way around the Perch, croweded or no, I've little doubt.

And sorry for changing the time, but by the time Colren comes, it's already getting dark. Punch me if I'm wrong.

Hm. No, that should be fine, I think. :) Unless others see a problem? Supper is getting on by that time and everyone is well into it.

Thanks for that "latch" Folwren. I wasn't sure how I was going to get back to you with my question.

You're welcome, ol' chap. You quite deserved it from me.

-- Folwren

[Volo]

Complain to me if I do something wrong, or just stupidly. This is my first RPG, ever. I designed Colren for a rather long time (ok, I'll not lie, just few days...), but now that I have to write, it seems much harder then I thought... Well, most is Colren's history which you can try to ask about yourself (if he ever wakes up).

[Tevildo]

Welcome, Volo!

I am afraid that once again Tollers is not going to get the answer to his question about the Dwarves, but I couldn't just leave the poor fellow sprawling on the floor.

[Folwren]

Welcome, Volo!

I am afraid that once again Tollers is not going to get the answer to his question about the Dwarves, but I couldn't just leave the poor fellow sprawling on the floor.

I am so sorry!!!!!!!!!!! Argh! I'll try very, very, very hard to get an answer to you before I leave tomorrow.

Speaking of which - I am going to be leaving tomorrow on a long vacation (won't be returning until something like the 27th) and I may or may not have access long enough to post here. I will let you know. . .sometime. . .if you don't hear from me by Monday, then you should know that, no I don't have access. :D

I'll go see what's happening at the moment, though. . .

-- Folwren

[Tevildo]

Folwren,

Don't worry! I was just laughing at myself for having Tollers cutting away from Dick to help the stranger. And if you don't get an answer up before your vacation, it will be fine, since there is no particular rush (plus I could always have Tollers sneak about on his own and discover where the Dwarves are once it turns to night).

Have a good time, and the staff will try to behave while you are gone. :D

Tevildo

[Folwren]

Ha! You had better behave! I AM coming back, you know, and I don't want to have to call all of you in to fire you all at once!! ;)

-- Foley

[Tevildo]

Volo -

I hope I got him off to a bed the way you wanted. If you'd like to make changes, just let me know.

Tevildo

[Kath]

Hey, I'm probably not going to have net access for the next week so Mith, if you wouldn't mind writing for my Cir? I'll be back on Thursday, thanks!

[Mithalwen]

Sorry yes no problem .. real life has been bowling googlies but should ease up now....

[Mithalwen]

at last ..sorry, I have posted for the Cirs and now have the irresistable urge to go home and have mushrooms on toast for supper... :D

Thanks Undome for the interraction - will have the twins explore after a few more posts are up.....

[Kath]

Looks like I'll have to read what's been going on! Just popping in to say I'm back. :)

[Tam Lin]

Looking forward to gaming on the Barrow-Downs.

:)

Will bring Tavaro to The Golden Perch soon -

NAME: Tavrobelion, his original name (or at least one of them); Most often called Tavaro now

AGE: Quite old

RACE: Elven

GENDER: male

WEAPONS: None, save for the small knife he uses to sharpen his quills

APPEARANCE: 1.7m (6’7”); 95kg (210lbs); medium frame; finely chiseled facial features; sea-grey eyes; hair dark as a raven’s wing, worn in a long plait down his back. Soft grey green tunic worn over brown breeches and belted with a twice wrapped belt of plain brown leather secured with a worn brass clasp. Knee high boots, brown, scuffed, comfortably worn. Long, hooded grey cloak flecked with browns, blacks, and greens; the clasp is worked in silver and set with mother-of-pearl on its face.

Carries a large brown leather satchel of soft leather filled with pages of parchment and vellum and a small pouch within, holding pens and inkstones and fine sand. Slung over his other shoulder is a larger leather pouch his traveling needs within and a small harp (http://www.haverford.edu/engl/faculty/Sherman/Irish/harp.jpg), wrapped in a soft, sea blue, finely woven stole. Uses a tall hawthorn staff as he walks along.

PERSONALITY: An inviting personality; enjoys engaging people in conversation. Thoughtful; given to periods of quiet retreat when he is writing, though he will gladly lay aside his task and call for wine should someone want to talk.

History: Well traveled. Given to collecting tales from whatever local population he finds himself in – prose, verse, song all happily recorded. Has most recently spent time in the Old Forest, east of Buckland, visiting old friends.

[Folwren]

Hi all. I haven't yet had any time to catch up on all the posts at the Perch and I haven't caught up here on the Discussion Thread, and I don't have any time at all now to write what I'm writing.

I wanted to tell you, though, so you don't have to wait another day and a half for me to finally get on with some time, go ahead and move forward a bit. I think we should be getting onto the stories and music and whatnot. Finish whatever conversations are going on and we can go onward.

Have got to be running. So long!

-- Folwren

[Kath]

Ok. I'll go have the Cir's root around for some intruments and then we'll be ready to go.

[Noinkling]

Kath

About your character looking at Skirvir - he's gone out to the front porch with the two children, to tell stories.

[Kath]

Gah! I knew I'd have missed something, I'll go edit that.

[Mithalwen]

Ok. I'll go have the Cir's root around for some intruments and then we'll be ready to go.

Kath, were you not the grammar Termagant? Or do you not take the zero- tolerance approach to punctuation? :p I think Carantilion will grab the harp as being the nearest thing to a guitar...

[Kath]

Err, oops! :D Apostrophes were always my weak point. Anyway good to see you back! Been trying to PM you for three days :rolleyes:

[Volo]

Sorry for the long post.

And the hobbit Colren bumped into is Tollers, just to be on the safe side.

[Tevildo]

If someone wants to find Tollers' coin, I have no objection at all as long as they give it back to him.

Otherwise, Tollers himself will retrieve it in a post or two. :rolleyes:

[Glirdan]

I'll find it. Just wait until I'm done playing music with the others. :)

[Tevildo]

Many thanks, Glirdan! No problem with the wait as I need to do some posts in another game.

In the meantime, anyone is welcome to grill Tollers, though he will likely come up with an unbelievable response. :D

[Mithalwen]

Let me know if I have finished Skirvir's tale prematurely I can edit ... in the meantime I have taken advantage of Dowland :rolleyes:

[Noinkling]

Mithalwen

Yet when the the appreciation for Skirvir's tale that held interest for all the diverse folk gathered at the Perch, seeing as hobbits, men, elves and dwarves had all featured, (the elves not in a wholly positive light it had to be said) had subsided, Carantilion found his voice and lost his self-consciousness in the delight of making music for an appreciative audience.

Skirvir was outside the inn, on the porch, telling his story to the four Hobbit children. The only other listeners were Arry’s and Celuien’s characters standing in the doorway, Tam Lin's Elf wandered up, and at the end, the innkeeper’s wife. His tale ended (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=486037&postcount=282) out there and now the children and he have come back into the inn.

So . . . did you mean your Elves came out to the front of the inn, too?

[Mithalwen]

Sorry I misunderstood another post ...will modify actually will remove since can't redo til this afternoon...

And I actually missed the whole crucial post of yours Noinkling and another clue so need to rework ...
Kath I've bagged the harp but if youwant ot proceed go without me!

[Tevildo]

Forest Elf, Volo,

The ball is in your court. :)

[Lilly]

Kath & Mith

Little Taffy has crept up to the tabel where the Dwarves and Elves are and blurted out a question to Cir and Cir.

[Valesse]

(I hope, I hope I'm doing this right. If not just delete me :( )

NAME: Valesseka

AGE: 20 (365 day calendar)/24 (300 day calendar)

RACE: Human

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: A "stave" which is actually the remains of a broken pitch fork and a hatchet.

APPEARANCE: Long mousey brown hair with a fair face. Muscular and tall build, but not completely free of "pudge". She proudly wears a glittering brooch which is glaringly out of place on her weather and care worn clothing.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Vain and quick to assumption, perhaps even a bit fickle in her thinking, Valesseka is used to hard work and long hours, but apparently not used to much casual interaction with different races or social classes from her own, but she is learning.

HISTORY: Coming from a rural group who aren't prone to much travel, Valesseka once secretly joinned an challenge which lead her across Arda. Now back near her homeland, Valesseka's pace has slowed dramatically.

She is the second daughter, and fourth child of her parent's, who raised each of their children to have good manners and common courtesy-- even if Valesseka does forget this at times.

[Volo]

Hurray! Some famous people joining! Or is it so Valesse? Is Valleseka the same person as in The Great Golden Horde?

[Valesse]

Why yes-indeed-y it is, Volo. :p

[Volo]

By the way, how do we use money here so that it's Tolkien-like. Aren't some of us using too big coins to pay for stuff. I mean, a pony costs four silver pennies in Bree and even to Butterbur 30 silver pennies was a big summ. Ok, I know there is more information on this matter elsewhere, but just to tell the other members about the use of too big money...

Colren paid with a golden coin, because he doesn't have smaller money.

[Folwren]

Welcome, Vallesse. Glad to see a new person joining. :)

I don't know about the money question, Volo. I really don't keep sharp tabs on forms of currency in any story that I've ever written. I should, really, but I don't. Do you really want me to find out?

-- Folwren

[Volo]

Not really, I'm not soooo much into Tolkien that I can't enjoy my time with a "mistake" like this... :) Just to clarify this matter in case I messed up.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Hi, there! I am no expert on Shire money, but I know a bit about medieval currency. However, this is not the last word on things, but my personal opinion....

The Shire would likely have had copper pennies and haypennies, silver pennies (undoubtedly worth more) and something equivalent to a gold sovereign. Also possibly a three penney piece, four penney piece, and a six pence. The penney would have been the basic unit of coinage.

Tolkien mentions that "silver pennies" were paid out in the purchase of Bill the Pony. A pony is a fairly large purchase. Likely copper pennies would be used for food and for a night's lodging. Silver pennies would only be involved with larger purchases or a longer stay at the Inn. Gold coins would normally be reserved for larger transactions. You'd get a lot of change back if you paid for a night's lodgings with a gold coin!

The actual value of medieval coins was their weight in precious metal. This is unlike modern money, which is a "token" currency. However, Tolkien seems to have set the Shire in a "later period" than a place like Rohan so the money may have been more standardized. Of course, the guests at the Inn would also bring currency from their homelands so you probably had a real mishmash of different coins!


I'll try and check and see if I can see any links with more information. If anyone has more precise info, please go ahead and share it too. Hope this helps.

EDIT. Can't seem to find any pertinent links. The Shire Post website does sell "imaginery" shire coins of the type described above. Pio may possibly have more info on this (or she may not :) )

Cami Goodchild, Shire Mod

[Mithalwen]

Lily, My Cir is talking to Taffy to make sure he knows what he is asking for!

[Kath]

Aw does that mean we're not singing the song you posted before? I liked that one.

[Mithalwen]

Aw does that mean we're not singing the song you posted before? I liked that one.


Oh yes I shall fit that in but I think I shall have to take Taffy's sad and raise it... that was one of the jollier lute songs ..

[Anguirel]

I had a brief period playing with a Hobbit at the Dragon, Artifondo Dwellover, who was in fact my first character here. My Golden Percher-who will drop in, I fear, only occasionally-is his grandfather.

NAME: Mister Gandrio Dwellover

AGE: 38

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Male

APPEARANCE: Gandrio is stocky and of normal Hobbit height, but moves with determined grace. Wiry brown hair in some abundance covers his hair and feet. His green eyes look rather wary, but his smile is reassuring. He dresses neatly but in plain enough clothes, dirtied often by the toils of the field.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: A proud and upright Hobbit, Gandrio is strictly truthful and can sometimes seem priggish and stern. He has rarely been heard to laugh. He has an exceedingly good ear, though, and can play the flute and viol well enough; singing he finds slightly disreputable, though he appreciates it in others. Young Mr Dwellover is known everywhere for a hard worker, a reliable hand and a credit to his mother Romilia, but perhaps slightly dull company. He has few close friends outside his family. Gandrio is known for very good taste in wine and cheese, though he does not overindulge in either.

HISTORY: Gandrio is the only child of Ernifondo and Romilia Dwellover, due to the early death of his father, who married late. He has been brought up strictly and correctly by his mother Romilia to look after the Dwellover farm with conscientiousness. His main companions are his cousins, older married men; he is unused, it must be said, to the company of Hobbit lasses. After coming of age five years ago, he has been seen at the Golden Perch more often, but more because it is the sort of thing a fully-grown Hobbit should do than because he actually enjoys it.

[Mithalwen]

Kath, I have had Cir take on the usurpers with the fall of Gil galad ... so I think the mood will soon need lightening before everyone starts crying in their beer!!

If you want that lute song it is here (http://www.recmusic.org/lieder/get_text.html?TextId=365) I substituted Arien for Cynthia....

[Forest Elf]

Sorry that I haven't been here to post, my laptop's internet isn't working...and I'm on vacation, so it's been kinda hard to find time to post...I was planning on posting when I'm not doing anything, but with the laptop's net not working, it'll be a bit. But I will post today!

[Folwren]

Vallesse, don't go anywhere with your character yet. . .I didn't see your post until today and now I'm getting around to writing one in reply. Later this evening I'll have Dick over to see to your character. :)

-- Folwren

[Kath]

Ok thanks Mith. I'll pop that up in a post when it looks like it'll fit.

[Mithalwen]

That is ok .... will you post nest or are you too tied up with stuff.... I think I should probably say something to Taffy ... which might have been best at the end of my last post...

[Kath]

I can post now, or at least soon, might have to run for tea in a minute, but if you PM me with what you wanted to say to Taffy I can include it in mine.

[Lilly]

I'll hold off then with Taffy's comments until one or the other of the Cirs says what you want to say. :)

- Lilly

[Mithalwen]

oh Lilly you don't have to.. I was only going to ask Taffy what he thought of it so I am quite happy for you to post that if you want to get going before Kath!

[Kath]

Lilly that would probably be better so why don't you go ahead and post. Just put in Cir's question and run with it. :)

[Lilly]

Rather than speak for Cir, I had Taffy come up with a question of his own.

:D

- Lilly

[Mithalwen]

Ok ..Taffy has his answer, and Kath can start something a bit more cheerful...

[Kath]

Alright Mith, we're cheering the audience back up again. :D

[Farael]

Well, it's been a while since I last wrote on an RPG.... good ol' Osmod, he suffered through my inexperience as a writer. Will my newborn character fare any better? only time will tell... but one thing is for sure. Reading through the last fifty or so posts of the Perch I've decided that... I want in!

Disclaimer: I would like to note that anyone who wants to interact with me (and you all are encouraged to do so) should keep in mind that I am on a busy schedule and that I might take a few days to respond to any post. Furthermore, I'm trying to commit myself to writing only well thought-out posts, which makes things all the worse. Yet one thing I can guarantee you, I'll do my best to make it worth the wait! Let's just hope my best goes better than poor ol' Robby's (read below)

NAME: Robby Appledore

AGE: Early twenties

RACE: Human

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: None

APPEARANCE: A young, fit man, Robby is one to get lost in a crowd. Or at least a crowd of men, he might stick out among hobbits as he is somewhat taller than most. Hobbits that is, he is not too tall for a man. He has brown hair to go along with brown eyes and a big broad smile always at the ready.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Robby is a musician. Or so he will tell anyone who asks. And many other people who did not ask but he thought they should now as well. Now, his accomplishments as a musician are well… there are no accomplishments to speak of. Yet unabated Robby has decided that what he lacks is not skill but inspiration, and so he has set himself on the road with naught but some money and the clothes on his back.

HISTORY: (Can be as brief as you wish): Robby is the seventh, and youngest son of the Appledore family. As such, there has never been much work around the farm for him, partially due to his six able-bodied older brothers taking up all the good jobs and partially because of a genuine lack of interest in the farming business. It would be difficult for one to say that his artistic vocation was nurtured in his home, and so Robby finally built up courage to leave. Walking without a guide or a map, he has gone looking for adventures at the unlikeliest place of all. The Shire.

[Boromir88]

Reading through the last fifty or so posts of the Perch I've decided that... I want in!
I felt the same. :)

Name: Edric Gulwine ('Eddie' to his closest friends and family)

Age: 53

Race: Human - Rohan

Gender: Male

Appearance: Edric is taller than your average man from Rohan with light brown hair (that is starting to get grey roots). However, his face fits his jolly personality as there are barely any signs of aging, and he has a radiant youthful appearance. He has a dark skin tone and bright blue eyes that still contain that 'glimmer' of hope.

Personality/Strength/Weaknesses: Edric is a jolly man, always trying to make conversation and meet new people. Sometimes once you get into a conversation with Eddie it's hard to get him to stop, as people don't want to be rude and cut him off. However, with Eddie around it's hard to get in a word. No one wants to stop him, as he is such a nice and sweet man always looking for conversation. However, sometimes his constant chatter and a need to talk gets annoying. Especially when Edric starts forcing his own opinion and starts interrupting everyone else.

History: Edric is the oldest of four other siblings (all of whom are sisters). At the age of 15 his father, Elric, passed away leaving him as the only male in the family. After the death of his mother (Freda), when Edric was 40, he decided there was no reason to stay in Rohan anymore. As he soon got tired of King Fengel and all of his sisters now had families of their own. That's when Eddie decided to go to Minas Tirith, as many of his friends had gone to Gondor to get away from Fengel. But not too long after, the grave and grim people of Gondor was not right for his personality. He felt unhappy and that he was growing tired and worse...bored. So, Edric decided to pack up what he could carry again, and this time set out West to find the place that was right for him.

[piosenniel]

OK, I think I've got everyone's character listed/linked HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=470475&postcount=2).

Let me know if I've missed anyone.

Welcome to all the newcomers to the Perch! :)

~*~ Pio :D


In the still of the night, in the world's ancient light . . . I'll be with you when the deal goes down . . . ~ Bob Dylan

[Folwren]

I am very happy to see you three (Anguirel -whenever you hop into the game -, Farael, and Boromir) join us! Hope you enjoy your stay. :D

And thanks, Pio, for your links and all.

I hope to post sometime this afternoon, but seeing as time has fled from me all day as it is, I highly doubt I'll have time. If I do not get a post up today, someone else is going to have to let Farael's character into the Perch, because I probably won't be able to do it sooner than Sunday, and even then, it might be late. :(

-- Folwren

[Volo]

Sorry for writing a rather bad post, but I just had to answer Tollers... This is my first "RPG" (I know it isn't one really) ever and I'm out of lie-ideas. Just that I have invented a story of some kind for Colren and now it's hard to invent an other unreal story for him... Please don't ask much more about him at the moment, please. I'm really out of ideas, don't challenge me now.

[Tevildo]

Ah, Volo, you are off the hook. Gable has returned! I've rudely elbowed my way into the conversation at the table, but feel free to respond or ignore as the spirit moves you.

[Tam Lin]

Noinkling - I've used the three Dwarves sparingly as we agreed.

Carry on as you wish.

[piosenniel]

Volo

Check your PM's please.

~*~ Pio, Shire Moderator

[Volo]

Yes, sorry. I'll try not to make a mistake (like that) again.

[Folwren]

How far are people from finishing up conversations? Are you all ready to move on?

I am sorry about my next to no posting for Dick. ... I find there are no excuses.

Anyhow, tell me when everyone thinks things are winding down enough to close the day and we can go to the next day. . .

-- Folwren

[Volo]

I think Colren won't be saying much today after he gets an answer. I have a strange feeling that he'll go to read some letters, that can be any day any time.

[Firefoot]

I was starting to think the same thing, Fol.

[Noinkling]

Fine with me if time moves on

[Lilly]

That will be ok with me - my little family will be leaving anyway that coming day.

[piosenniel]

I'll put up a closing post for Rhys and Tanni for this 'evening' at the Inn.

[Tam Lin]

Done, too.

Noinkling, we can just handle any 'conversations and impressions in retrospect the following day if need be.

[Undómë]

So, is the Inn going forward just a day or will it be more?

Rowan, can of course, move on to any time.

[Folwren]

I have nothing planned, so we can just go to the next day so that people who have characters staying just one night will have more time to write, if they so wish.

I still need to hear from Boromir and Farael. Is it alright with you two if we go to the next day?

-- Folwren

[Farael]

Well, the ball is on Boromir's field... I'm fine if he decides to call it a night.

Boro feel free to say that both headed out to their rooms after your answer

[Boromir88]

Folwren, I'm fine with moving on to the next day.

Thank you Farael, I'll get a post up where Robby and Edric go up before the end of today. :)

[Folwren]

Alright, excellent. Thanks, everybody, for getting back so quickly. I think I'll move time forward tomorrow, then. But if anyone who hasn't said anything here yet has an objection to that, please say so, and I can wait on it.

-- Folwren

[Tevildo]

I've done a brief wrap-up post for Tollers and am looking forward to a new day.

[Folwren]

Oh my goodness! I totally forgot! I'm so sorry. I'll try very hard to get a post up this evening still. I'm so sorry. Oh golly. My cheeks just got very hot. :o

I'll have a moving time forward post sometime this evening if all goes my way. :)

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

Volo, your post belonged with the previous evening, so I've moved my post and the next day is begun.

It's morning now, everyone.

Weather is fair. A nice wind and large, fleecy white clouds blowing over head.

-- Folwren

[Volo]

Um yea, sorry (again, I really tend to mess around a lot), just thought that this could have been posted there... Well, now I'll know how this works better. :o

[Tevildo]

Folwren,

Could you check your pm's. Thanks.

Tevildo

[Tevildo]

I said there was a hole in the part of the High Hay located not too far from Stock. I hope this is alright. I have an atlas that shows the hedge extending up that far north.

[Folwren]

Oh, lovely, gents! Quite a wonderful plot twist here, Forest elf. :) I haven't had a chance to read everyone's posts since the wolves attacked, but it's looking good! Don't die anyone, please. ;)

-- Folwren

[Volo]

I made Colren (who is Naren to you btw) be the hero, fe:s post just asked Colren to come and it wen't well with his "history" you don't know yet.

[Lalaith]

Please may I introduce to the good folk of the Golden Perch Inn:

Lily Bunce
Hobbit
Age 28
Itinerant farm labourer

Lily was born in Hardbottle, of unremarkable yeoman stock. As a child, she was befriended by the considerably more aristocratic offspring of the North-Took clan who lived nearby. A pretty, good-natured little thing, she was petted and made much of at Took Hall – in fact, as her mother said worriedly, her head was thoroughly turned by the stories of adventure she heard there. Young Lily became discontent, finding her family and village life humdrum and unexciting. Full of dreams of a glamorous future, she left home at an early age. Alas, poor Lily never found any fame or fortune in the Shire; instead, she has scraped a living going from place to place looking for seasonal farm jobs. Her bonny youthful bloom vanished during years of hard work in the open air – she is sturdy, sunburnt and weather-beaten. Still, despite everything, Lily retains an endearing quality of cheerful optimism. She also retains one dream - that some kind lady or gentleman, in one of her places of work, might find the time to teach her her letters.

Lily will shortly be making her appearance at the Golden Perch. Unfortunately I am finding the Downs slow as molasses in January today, I'm not even sure if I'll manage to get this post up. I'll get something on the main thread as soon as technical problems allow.

[bill_n_sam]

Hello to all! I hope my first post was OK.

[Mithalwen]

Kath..are you able to post or do you want me to get the Cirs started on the day?

[piosenniel]

bill_n_sam

That was a nice post.

However -

Please put up a Character bio for your character on this thread. You really needed to have done that before you posted to the Inn.

Please do one now, and post it before you do any more writing on the Inn thread.

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Here's the form:

Character Description Form for the Inn

Each player in the Golden Perch will need to submit a brief Character Description form to the Inn’s Discussion Thread. It can be submitted at the same time as you make your first post to the Inn Thread.

Posts for characters who do not have a Character Description put on the Golden Perch Discussion Thread will be sent back to their writers. You may of course repost once your character’s description is on board.

Please use the following form.

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NAME:

AGE:

RACE: (Only those character types listed by the Innkeeper will be acceptable: Hobbits, Men, Elves, or Dwarves. NO Orcs; Easterlings, Southrons, and any other men of an evil race; Animals - as main characters; or Any other creature or persons not mentioned in 'Types of characters allowed')


GENDER:

WEAPONS: (No magical, super-hero, mithril weapons. Just good solid Middle-earth weapons and armor only that is appropriate to the race of the character and the time period. Hobbits, for example, do not have swords or armor)

APPEARANCE:

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: (No half-Elven characters. No mixed-type characters. No super-heroes. No assassins. No one all powerful, martial arts proficient, or having any magical traits. Just regular characters with normal abilities for their races only)

HISTORY: (Can be as brief as you wish)


~*~ piosenniel, Shire moderator

[Kath]

I am able Mith but if you would like to be the annoying little brother please go ahead. :D

[Mithalwen]

I am able Mith but if you would like to be the annoying little brother please go ahead. :D


Well I probably won't be around until Thursday now..... so I leave it up to you if you want to post before then.- I can be annoying anytime;) -which Cir will be the grouch I wonder?

[Kath]

Ok Mith, I'll get a post up now. :)

[Volo]

Hmm... You should read the posts more carefully. There were four wolves that attacked the village and only three that were killed/chased out. I didn't mention the fourth, it seems that it's still in the stable. :/

[bill_n_sam]

Piosenniel - I'll get a bio up as soon as I'm able, probably not before Friday. Sorry, I didn't realize I should have put one up. :o
And I changed my IC post to take out any reference to the number of wolves involved.

[Kath]

Was that directed at me Volo? If so, note that I wrote 'thinking the danger past'. Cir doesn't know what happened so she assumes it has been dealt with.

[Volo]

No Kath, it's rather to Farael, but also everybody else, just that there is a wolf in the stable still by my understanding, unles we want to just leave the whole episode at that...

[Kath]

Ah ok, well I'm sure Mith's Cir can have fun dealing with that. :D

[Folwren]

I'm so far behind on my RPG writnig it isn't funny. I'll try to get a post up on the Perch today.

Welcome, bill_n_sam. I really liked your first post and am looking forward to seeing your Character Description.

-- Folwren

[Farael]

No Kath, it's rather to Farael, but also everybody else, just that there is a wolf in the stable still by my understanding, unles we want to just leave the whole episode at that...
Well, my bad Volo but the scene looked rather dealt with, although I did not keep the tally of the wolves killed/driven out. I'll be more careful next time around, but perhaps you'd consider editting your post to make the fourth one go away? or perhaps he's hidden in the barn, looking for another opportunity to pounce on his pray.... that's up to you all guys to deal with as you wish, Robby will want nothing to do with the action, other than writing about it after it's all done (and safe).

[Folwren]

I think it's fine, what's been written. I've gone on. The general populace think everything's been taken care of, and if there's one wolf still lurking about, that's fine. He can come into the light later. I thought Cir was going to take him down or something. . .

-- Folwren

[Strider]

Forgive me for the change in subject, but might I interject with a few questions? I've been absent from the BD for too long and from the roleplay for even longer. I posted once or twice in The Green Dragon, but my contributions never amounted to much. What ever happened to The Green Dragon, and is this its novel equivalent?

xStrider

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Strider - please check your PM's

~*~ piosenniel, Shire moderator

[bill_n_sam]

Here is the BIO for Rusty Smallburrow:

name: Rufus "Rusty" Smallburrow

age: middle age for a hobbit, say around 50

race: hobbit

gender: male

weapons: utility knife, like a hunting knife, and a stout walking stick/staff, a bow when needed

appearance: typical middle age hobbit male, about 3 1/2 feet tall, a bit of a belly, dark brown curly hair, brown eyes, wears knee length breeches, shirt, vest, jacket, no shoes, pointy ears, neither handsome nor ugly (as hobbits go)

personality: generally good natured but can be a bit officious and self important when it comes to his role as shiriff. likes to wander around the area and gossip, flirt with the female hobbit servers at the various inns, likes nothing better than to spend an evening chatting, drinking good beer and singing. Is suspicious of strangers somewhat, at least those not of the hobbit variety

history: born and raised on a farm near Stock. Applied to become a shiriif seven or eight years ago. Single, no children, lives by himself at the local holding place (ie hobbit jail) which, as it never gets used as such, he lives in the one "cell" which he has decorated and made very cosy for himself. He hopes he will never have to detain anyone for then he'd have no place to sleep.

[piosenniel]

Thanks, bill_n_sam! I've put the link to your character bio on this thread's first page.

~*~ Pio

[Mithalwen]

Ah ok, well I'm sure Mith's Cir can have fun dealing with that. :D

Hmmm well I am not sure he has the nous to track a wolf alone and I doubt that he would have the heart to kill one in cold blood ... are all wolves in Middle Earth inherently evil?

[Folwren]

Hmmm well I am not sure he has the nous to track a wolf alone and I doubt that he would have the heart to kill one in cold blood ... are all wolves in Middle Earth inherently evil?

You'll have to decide all those questions, dear. If you want a tame wolf, have one. It's not very likely. Of course, he doesn't have to be inherently evil. I imagine. Just somewhat. :p

You can do what you like. If you don't want to go hunting down a remaining wolf, I think everyone's posts are general enough, we can say they all were driven off. Can't we?

-- Folwren

[Tiffany Aching]

Hello! I’d like to introduce you to my gentle-lady Hobbit:


NAME: Miribelle Rushybanks

AGE: A respectable 65 or so

RACE: Hobbit, mostly of the Fallohide strain

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: She carries a rather large carpetbag (http://www.artisanstreet.com/miva/graphics/00000001/MET273.jpg) she made herself - one with a variety of necessary objects, large and small, tucked tightly within. ‘One never knows when a mathom might be needed!’ is her thought It could hardly be called a weapon, but were she to swing at someone and her bag connect soundly, the poor ‘someone’ might feel as if they had the stuffing quite thoroughly knocked out of them.

APPEARANCE: Tall and slender, carries herself with a certain authority. Fair skin, pale blue eyes, graying honey blond curls held back from her face with a dark blue and green striped gross-grain ribbon. Favors dark green skirts with a navy vest and crisp white blouse beneath.

PERSONALITY: Reserved; appreciates good manners and all those sorts of things that make easy a social interaction. Respectful of others; she expects the best of others and for the most part is not let down. Has a good sense of humor, loves a good joke or even the good-natured prank. She’s a gentle-lady Hobbit with sure sense of herself, of her expectations, her strengths, and of course her short comings.

HISTORY: She is a spinster, both by the fact she has never married and because her life long occupation has been centered about the spinning of wool and the weaving of fabrics. Her fabrics are much prized by the local community of Stock.

She ran a Dame School for many years for the neighboring children. But these later years she has devoted herself fully to her spinning and weaving and has opened a small fabric shop in the village where she offers for sale or barter both her fabrics and those of other weavers in the community.

[Folwren]

Welcome aboard, Tiffany. Glad to see you here.

I willl not be around much until Monday evening, everybody. I'm sorry I haven't posted (Dick wasn't directly called for any answers, I don't think), but I will plan to get a post up come Monday. Until then (and after then, too), have fun!

-- Folwren

[Mithalwen]

You can do what you like. If you don't want to go hunting down a remaining wolf, I think everyone's posts are general enough, we can say they all were driven off. Can't we?

-- Folwren


Well now I have posted what I think will be my final darker days post (3 posts after what I thought would be my last post.... ) I will do something with my Cir... he could use a walk even if he doesn't find a wuluf.....

[Kath]

I'm off for a bit, back on Tuesday. Mith you have free reign over my Cir if she's needed, otherwise let her sleep. :)

[Mithalwen]

Sorry Kath, due to my Father's accident my online time will be curtailed for a while.. so don't wait for me if you want to get on.. just have Cir gone walkabout and he will expalin when he gets back..

[Folwren]

Does anyone want to claim the locket that Gable and the Sheriff are about to be asking about? If no one does, then I might put in another character. Unless, Forest Elf, you have something else in mind.

-- Folwren

[Esgallhugwen]

I couldn't pass up the opportunity after being away for so long. So here'e my character bio. :D

NAME: Lossefalme

AGE: 20

RACE: Human

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: A belt of finely crafted throwing daggers and a long sword

APPEARANCE: Very close to six feet. Lossefalme has auburn hair a fair ways down her back and because of it's weight it doesn't start to show it's natural waviness until half way down. Her eyes are amber brown. Her complexion is pale with a light smackering of freckles on her face and arms. She is often mistaken for being sad or angry, except when that is actually the case.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Lossefalme is very shy but quite the 'firecracker' once you get to know her. She knows actions speak louder than words but doesn't feel there's no point to a good conversation. She can be a little self conscious and doesn't keep eye contact too well with people she is unfamiliar with. A fierce fighter when the situation calls for, but relatively subdued and aloof to the casual observer.

HISTORY: Primarily raised by her mother, her father left her at a young age for reasons unknown. Her mother taught her to be strong both in mind and spirit. A close friend of the family was willing to teach her the basics and some of the finer details of swordplay. Lossefalme has always felt a strong connection with nature and doesn't miss the company of people very often. That's not to say she doesn't enjoy a hearty meal, the hearth a good story or conversation.

[Forest Elf]

Does anyone want to claim the locket that Gable and the Sheriff are about to be asking about? If no one does, then I might put in another character. Unless, Forest Elf, you have something else in mind.

-- Folwren

Actually, Folwren, the locket is that of the injured pony's owner, who is still missing.

[Folwren]

Actually, Folwren, the locket is that of the injured pony's owner, who is still missing.

Excellent. So, you are not expecting or hoping that someone in the Common Room will speak up? I just didn't want you and B&S left hanging with no one offering to take it.

-- Folwren

[ninja91]

NAME: Tarathiel Caldorien

AGE: 54

RACE: Elf of Mirkwood

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Gleaming longsword and longbow

APPEARANCE: Around 6 feet tall and average build for an elf, piercing eyes, black hair, and fast, quiet runner

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Tarathiel cannot stand orcs. (bad experience with them in the Mirkwood). Fascinated with the stars and the sea at night. Wishes to one day travel into the far east. Soft spot for music (not hobbit-tavern music, mind you). Tarathiel's fondest memory is stargazing at the Carrock with his friends who died in a raid 40 years before...

HISTORY: Son of Aleyir and Innovindil (^_^), trained in combat by uncle Rorluil.

[piosenniel]

ninja91

Please check your PM's.

~*~ Pio, shire Moderator

[ninja91]

Sorry about that, Piosenniel .
I was getting caught up in my imagination, and Final Fantasy music was playing in my head... :o