The Fall of the North Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nuranar · 07-20-2005, 08:25 AM

Thanks, Osse - I'll reply shortly.

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lthough Lissi, as the mother of a hero, is in an archetypically dangerous position

Oo-er?

I thought that would get a rise from you.

I'm refering to the (often untimely) death of the protagonist's mother prior to many stories. For example, Frodo and Harry Potter. There was a very interesting discussion about it a couple years ago.

At this point I have only vague ideas about a post. Should I try to provide a hook-up for Lal? Please let me know if you get a response from her, Aman. Thank you!

Amanaduial the archer · 07-20-2005, 08:50 AM

An interesting idea indeed, dearest mother-mine, an interesting idea indeed...*evil* Lal said that she wasn't sure how to get back into the game, hence her uncertainty of how to return, so if you could provide a 'hook-up' Nuranar, that would be great

- and if you wanted to PM her and just make her aware of what you had done if you decide to do so... And even if Lal chooses not to return, the entrance can just be altered and her absence can be made more permanent.

Good lord, sorry, didn't mean to sound quite so threatening there...

Nuranar · 07-20-2005, 09:47 AM

I think you're better with the idea-hatching, m'dear, so if you have some evil ideas for my poor character, PM me. *sigh* It's a shame, I'm really rather fond of her now...

I'll plan on incorporating Renedwen somehow, then. What about the little people - her son and Gilly? I hate to kill people off, and it certainly wouldn't do Renedwen's mental state any good. But realistically, babies and small children in battle are an insurer's nightmare! If Brander went west, why not one (or both!) of them?

And yes, whatever she chooses - and delaying to choose = no return - we can work her character in or out. I've carried her a little bit, and thought about her a lot, so I think I could manage that best of anyone.

Arry · 07-20-2005, 10:58 AM

. . . sigh . . . no one wants to die . . .

Well, then, the poor wolfies will simply drag down and haul off some anonymous two leggeds and you can name them or not.

-- Arry

Mithalwen · 07-20-2005, 11:05 AM

There is Alak still if Elves aren't too stringy to appeal to wolves..

Lalwendë · 07-21-2005, 01:26 PM

Aman has PM'd me to see if I still want to be involved - and if you'll still have me, then yes I would like to be. Long as you don't all throw things at me... oh go on then, you can chuck some rotten fruit.

I'm just catching up with what's happening, but I reckon it might be feasible that my character has done little so far, with those kids to look after. I might have her be attacked, which would be a good way to get her into the game again, I'm afraid she was a little lost when it came to strategies.

I'd especially like to write in a good death scene if that's the way it all ends up...

Amanaduial the archer · 07-22-2005, 09:56 AM

*hurls rotten tomatoes and boos appreciatively from the back of the auditorium* Welcome back, Lal

Now we could always kill Renedwen's son and have Gilly survive...wow, survey that twist of bitter fate...*evil* But otherwise, besides Alak's character, there are always various minor characters who have been merely mentioned throughout - soldiers and the like, carry-alongs whose deaths would seem a little less unimportant than 'anonymous two-leggeds', whilst at the same time really making very little difference. For example Nevhith, a fourteen year old soldier introduced by Saurreg, although maybe he could be kept for comedy value; Serrane, an older, experienced soldier and colleague and friend of Carthor who I briefly introduced in post #166 - I had a few vague plans for him, but nothing I'm too attached to. *shrugs* Just a thought...

07-20-2005, 08:50 AM	#2
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	An interesting idea indeed, dearest mother-mine, an interesting idea indeed...evil Lal said that she wasn't sure how to get back into the game, hence her uncertainty of how to return, so if you could provide a 'hook-up' Nuranar, that would be great - and if you wanted to PM her and just make her aware of what you had done if you decide to do so... And even if Lal chooses not to return, the entrance can just be altered and her absence can be made more permanent. Good lord, sorry, didn't mean to sound quite so threatening there... __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

07-20-2005, 09:47 AM	#3
Nuranar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: STILL a drought Posts: 529	I think you're better with the idea-hatching, m'dear, so if you have some evil ideas for my poor character, PM me. sigh It's a shame, I'm really rather fond of her now... I'll plan on incorporating Renedwen somehow, then. What about the little people - her son and Gilly? I hate to kill people off, and it certainly wouldn't do Renedwen's mental state any good. But realistically, babies and small children in battle are an insurer's nightmare! If Brander went west, why not one (or both!) of them? And yes, whatever she chooses - and delaying to choose = no return - we can work her character in or out. I've carried her a little bit, and thought about her a lot, so I think I could manage that best of anyone. __________________ I admit it is better fun to punt than be punted, and that a desire to have all the fun is nine-tenths of the law of chivalry. Lord Peter Wimsey

07-20-2005, 10:58 AM	#4
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	. . . sigh . . . no one wants to die . . . Well, then, the poor wolfies will simply drag down and haul off some anonymous two leggeds and you can name them or not. -- Arry __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien

07-20-2005, 11:05 AM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	There is Alak still if Elves aren't too stringy to appeal to wolves.. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-21-2005, 01:26 PM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Aman has PM'd me to see if I still want to be involved - and if you'll still have me, then yes I would like to be. Long as you don't all throw things at me... oh go on then, you can chuck some rotten fruit. I'm just catching up with what's happening, but I reckon it might be feasible that my character has done little so far, with those kids to look after. I might have her be attacked, which would be a good way to get her into the game again, I'm afraid she was a little lost when it came to strategies. I'd especially like to write in a good death scene if that's the way it all ends up... __________________ Gordon's alive!

07-22-2005, 09:56 AM	#7
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	hurls rotten tomatoes and boos appreciatively from the back of the auditorium Welcome back, Lal Now we could always kill Renedwen's son and have Gilly survive...wow, survey that twist of bitter fate...evil But otherwise, besides Alak's character, there are always various minor characters who have been merely mentioned throughout - soldiers and the like, carry-alongs whose deaths would seem a little less unimportant than 'anonymous two-leggeds', whilst at the same time really making very little difference. For example Nevhith, a fourteen year old soldier introduced by Saurreg, although maybe he could be kept for comedy value; Serrane, an older, experienced soldier and colleague and friend of Carthor who I briefly introduced in post #166 - I had a few vague plans for him, but nothing I'm too attached to. shrugs Just a thought... __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

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