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piosenniel · 09-20-2002, 04:24 PM

Some thoughts on where the story is going:

First, I believe we have resolved the romantic angst occuring between the Elf and the Man. So we can now focus on the main part of the story with them as an accepted 'couple' now. (There is, of course, the question of the dragon and her attitude for Pio to deal with!) [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

I don't know how much we can draw Sauron into this story. We cannot have his ships running about looking for dragons along the coast - especially any time near the approach of the Telerin fleet. I can't see the Teleri wanting a pitched battle with Sauron's fleet. How would that happen anyway without Him knowing then exactly where we were and what was planned. A single report of 20 Elven ships would bring his full force upon us. These are 'spy' ships you speak of and would certainly be in direct contact with Sauron.

I don't think he has his attention on Eru's mount, does he? At least not the caves beneath it. His center of worship is at the top of the mountain, isn't it?

Ancalimon, it seems to me, must not tip his hand to Sauron in any way. Any knowledge of the presence of another maia would surely put Sauron's suspicions into overdrive.

If we do decide to do something along these lines - it should be done very carefully, otherwise our rescue plans will seem completely implausible and impossible.

What do you think?

09-20-2002, 04:24 PM	#9
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Some thoughts on where the story is going: First, I believe we have resolved the romantic angst occuring between the Elf and the Man. So we can now focus on the main part of the story with them as an accepted 'couple' now. (There is, of course, the question of the dragon and her attitude for Pio to deal with!) [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I don't know how much we can draw Sauron into this story. We cannot have his ships running about looking for dragons along the coast - especially any time near the approach of the Telerin fleet. I can't see the Teleri wanting a pitched battle with Sauron's fleet. How would that happen anyway without Him knowing then exactly where we were and what was planned. A single report of 20 Elven ships would bring his full force upon us. These are 'spy' ships you speak of and would certainly be in direct contact with Sauron. I don't think he has his attention on Eru's mount, does he? At least not the caves beneath it. His center of worship is at the top of the mountain, isn't it? Ancalimon, it seems to me, must not tip his hand to Sauron in any way. Any knowledge of the presence of another maia would surely put Sauron's suspicions into overdrive. If we do decide to do something along these lines - it should be done very carefully, otherwise our rescue plans will seem completely implausible and impossible. What do you think? __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.