The Ambassador's Son Discussion Thread

[Earendil Halfelven]

Ok, both sasser worms are dead and purged from my pc and a post is up. Doran is on the way and he saw some action too. I ended my post when his ships got hit from the storm, in case you couldn't tell.

[Nuranar]

Anytime, Durelin. Thanks for letting me use Rakein - he did come in useful - and I'm glad you liked the post.

Wherefore art thou, Earendil? And where is Papa Doran? We're waiting on you for the action to commence.

In the meantime, anyone can write a pre-invasion post. Just make sure you beat Earendil to the punch, or we'll have a cockeyed story line!

~ Nuranar

[Earendil Halfelven]

Sorry. I was denied internet access yesterday but it will not happen again! I guess the Gondorians get an extra day but have no fear!-My post will be up as soon as I get home today! Watch out, Papa D is on the way!

[Earendil Halfelven]

Ok-it may be a day late but the post is up. The hunt is on! Let's get this going, people. We're almost near the end.

[Amanaduial the archer]

I'm sorry for not filling my save - I spent a ridiculous amount of time at church yesterday (doing a concert) and had guests today, so have left it a wee bit late to fill that save adequately. Really sorry But I promise I will post tomorrow night (unless my computer dies or...the apocalypse comes or something...)

[Himaran]

I will post for Graring and Jurex tomorrow.

Very busy today, but had to let you know.

Himaran.

[Earendil Halfelven]

ALL BATTLING NEEDS TO BE OVER BY THURSDAY MAY 27, SO DO NOT PROCRASTINATE IF YOU CAN HELP IT!!!!!!

Voting has confirmed that Devon is going to die in the fighting, so do I have any volunteers to post for Maika until Devon gets it? He'll die in a desperate fight with Doran, so I'll post the death scene. Of course, if Maika happens to show up, then he'll more than possibly survive. Any volunteers to include Devon in their character's posts?


DON'T FORGET-ALL BATTLING ENDS THIS THURDAY. THAT GIVES US FOUR DAYS TO FINISH IT UP. HURRY!!!!!!!!

[Nuranar]

Well, I was all ready to post a nice housekeeping discussion entry, but my brain short-circuited and I managed to lose it. Never mind how.

Earendil, as far as posting for Devon goes, we're all supposed to be carrying his character along. Do you mean specifically to write from his point of view, leading into the duel? Or do you just want to make sure that he's included in the battle posts before you finish him off? If so, I'll make sure to at least do that; depending on what develops and when I get in on the battle I can have him trying to find Doran during the fight.

Two things that came up:

The Gondorians come in on the end of the battle and save the day, right? Well, I had a nice line of reasoning written out for how they're going to be at the right place at the right time, but I lost it. Here's what I remember:

* Telson sent a message to Faramir, way back on 12-21-03; in response, a Gondorian fleet, complete with troops, has arrived at and subdued Umbar.
* They figure out pretty quick where Doran has gone, and most of the fleet sets out and finishes off the corsairs.
* From prisoners, etc., they hear about the North Wind. Adding together pointers I'm not going to list, they figure out where to go and arrive on the island in the nick of time.

This is only a proposal. Any thoughts?

The other thing is, once more, the question of Who's Going To Last The Night. I assume you corsair players will handle your particular characters, as will Aman, Arvedui, and myself. We've already decided Devon's going to buy it, so here's the rest:

Avershire
Loliway
Sedal
Rilgari
Orda
Rakein

We must assume Avershire and Loliway are up for grabs, too, unless Maika comes back and says otherwise. Now, how serious is this battle, and what corresponding casualties should be inflict? Remember, the corsairs have real weapons and the Gondorians have few. I say, out of 10 Gondorians, we ought to have minimum 2 or 3 die; that means 1 or 2 out of that list (unless Aman, Arvedui, or myself volunteer for annihilation). Anyone have some ideas?

My only thoughts concern Sedal: With a couple broken ribs, he can either be immobilized and probably be unnoticed until the end, or he can insist on fighting when he sees what they're up against. I assume that, as a surgeon, he knows what he can handle - or that he can't handle it and has decided to be heroic.

Oh, and Orda has been pretty protective of him, so that may work into an out for the youngster. Poignant death scene, anyone? Or maybe it'll get too heavy with Devon going out in a blaze of glory.

And as far as my character goes, I'd really prefer it if he survived the game. I'm rather fond of him and may use him again; also, he's my first successfully played character. I'm not averse to him being wounded again, though. Anything short of the seriously crippling - like losing a leg or something - and I'm taking suggestions.

Not trying to slow the game down - anything but that, believe me! - but I would like to have a few things sorted out first. This is the last battle, and as such ought to be a little more scripted, to ensure that it makes sense and we don't lose our continuity. Please keep up the good work - I'd appreciate some feedback here.

Carrying on,
Nuranar

[Himaran]

Important:

Corsairs spotted the sentry
Sentry ran
Corsairs followed the sentry

Whoever posts next needs to bring the corsairs to the campsite for the final battle.

Then the gondorian army arrives....... in the middle? I will post again tomorrow, or later today if others do so.

Himaran

[Amanaduial the archer]

*Itching to start the battle*

I actually would very much like to keep Sedal and Orda - please?! I thought maybe at some point Callath could spot them and, thinking them dead (maybe unconcious etc?), he would feel even more jazzed off and attack all the more fervently But...if he must go, take...Orda? Also, I would still suggest chopping off Avershire - I think it would make a rather poignant scene...

Wait - would this change plans too much?: Say Avershire faces Doran in single combat, and Doran, playing dirty, manages to defeat Avershire, giving him a fatal blow. Devon leaps forward, spending Avershire's last moments with him, before he rises and fights Doran in Avershire's place...killing Doran? Would that be too drastically changed? I just think it would make quite a nice peak...

[Nuranar]

Thanks for your clear instructions, Himaran! It's nice to know where to pick up the story as all the threads come together.

Aman, I don't have a problem with keeping Sedal and Orda. I like 'em too! I especially like the idea about Avershire. It'd be a nice touch, especially after his defeat of - what was the corsair captain's name? - emphasizing just how deadly a enemy Doran really is. He's kinda had a small part in this later bit. How's that with you, Earendil?

Assuming there are no objections, would you be able to handle Avershire's death, Aman? Then Earendil can pick it up and finish off Doran and Devon. Assuming Arvedui won't post in the next few hours, then, I'll go ahead and take us into action sometime tonight, setting it up for you.

But we still need to ax at least one other character. Let's leave Maika Loliway; no point in killing all her people. So will it be Rilgari, or Rakein? I like both, but I'd hate for Callath to lose another friend. So, Durelin, can Rakein go down in a blaze of glory, a lá Marx?

~ Nuranar

[Amanaduial the archer]

Yes, I'm done now. The last few posts, like so many which have graced this thread, have been excellent - Earendil, that last post was especially excellent. Is everyone done now? If not, can I suggest that the last few posts are placed before Earendil's last one - it seems an excellent ending point, an excellent last line to the whole game. What do you think? Pio, would this be possible?

Thank you so much for this game, all of you. Maybe we stopped and started a few times, and sure there were breaks, but that doesn't stop the writing collectively here from being immensely enjoyable. Callath was one of my favourite creations when I first 'wrote' him, ("who wrote this character? Did you write these characters? Ah, well, you found a proper character writer to do yours..." ), but you allowed me to play him to an even fuller potential than I could have guessed. As for me, well, several of you have helped me learn a few more things about role-playing, so cheers. You have been a joy and a delight to work with, all of you.

Thanks.

- Amanaduial, a.k.a. Callath Harres.

[piosenniel]

That would be fine . . . if anyone else posts - Earendil can move his post after theirs or I will move posts as needed when I get home from work tonight.

~*~ Pio

[piosenniel]

I have closed the game to further posting - Arvedui's post seemed a good conclusion.

Well done game, everyone!

~*~ Pio

[Durelin]

I think everyone deserves a pat on the back, and a round of applause!

Excellent game, everyone! It was lots of fun, for the time I was a part of it. And I'm very glad I was able to be a part of it.

-Durelin

[Arvedui III]

Indeed. Twas an honor, and I really hope to see all of you in future games.
Arvedui