The Hills of Evendim Planning/Discussion Thread

[piosenniel]

Please remember to refer to Mirkwood now as Eryn Lasgalen - it was renamed after the War of the Ring, when the Shadow that infested it was lifted.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks for the kind reminder, Pio.

[Esgallhugwen]

Your suggestions raise an interesting question to me: were Elves buried in terms of what they meant to others, or in terms of what was most dear to themselves while they were alive? What would an Elf think about this? Any guesses?

I'm not sure, it may depend on the situation. If conditions allowed they would probably try to bury them in a way and a place that was dear to the deceased. But if that wasn't possible I'm sure they would try to find a means that would still be respectable. Like when Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli sent Boromir down the river Rauros.

But since the company doesn't seem to be pressed by any great matter, it would not be a bad thing for Eswen and perhaps one other to travel to Eryn Lasgalen to return Lira to her homeland. That could be a possible way to end this RP, the group splitting up once again with the bulk going to Bree and the Shire while three or so make their way south to Eryn Lasgalen.

Unless of course it would be best for Esgallhugwen to return with them for her side of the report, then she can go, but I don't think its a very good idea (not to mention least respectful) to be carting around a dead Elf body.

What do you think LMP and anyone else?

Yes, I can actually see all the characters carrying on, somehow. I would really love for Esgallhugwen to be in another RP, she's my very first character that I've made, and this was my first rpg that I've ever played in!

[littlemanpoet]

I'm thinking Eryn Lasgalen is the right home for Lira. I think your point, Eswen, is quite valid that Lira's body should not be carted through Bree. The Elves in the party would find it necessary, it seems to me, to seek out other Elves, using Osanwe, to form a funeral march to Eryn Lasgalen, that would have the feel to it that is seen at the end of LotR when Gandalf, Galadriel, Elrond, and Bilbo pass quietly (like flitting moonbeams) through the Shire at night. So it seems to me that Lira will be borne to the settlement, where Eswen and Lumiel will meet Uien, and there Gorby and Anson and everyone else will be allowed to pay their last respects. From there, the Elves, I think, would make their way to Rivendell, accompanied by any of the party who wish to go there, while the remainder return to Bree. Sound okay?

By the way, Eswen, I've really enjoyed your role in this rpg. Thanks for being a part of it. And I hope that maybe Falowik and Eodwine may meet her again on the road that goes ever on and on. Come to think of it, I'll have to think about what Uien would want, compared to what Falowik would want, in terms of whether to go to Bree or Rivendell! Hmmmm......

[littlemanpoet]

Please do post, Evendim friends. I realize that I sometimes get carried away with supplying all kinds of action, but you can tell me you want to do something different than what I write for your character. And if you're okay with the actions I've described, feel free to fill in details, or to move the story forward. We have one week left before this is complete. We're on schedule, and I'm happy about that.

[Esgallhugwen]

All your ideas are absolutely lovely LMP, it sounds good to me and I like how you've portrayed my character in your post hopefully Lumiel will agree, so that perhaps we could work together on a post, if not I could make up one for the both of us If thats ok with her.

I'm probably going overboard but I've decided to make a lament (or at least a snippet of) for Lira. I've never really written a lament before but I do write poems and prose occasionally, and I'm thinking of doing it in Quenya (just to be complicated), I'm using "Ardalambion of the Tongues of Arda" for reference. I've never written in Quenya, so my rhyming skills could be a bit iffy. Haha, my actual rhyming skills in english are probably a bit iffy too

However, if you find that this could be a bit too much, feel free to stop me, after all it might wind up being a botched attempt.

[littlemanpoet]

Glad you like what I've been doing, Eswen. And by all means, Eswen, proceed with the lament! I'm eager to see what this looks like! I'm wondering if you'd care to present an English translation on the discussion board? Perhaps you'd be willing to entertain suggestions for the lament once it's up?