Friends of Nimrodel: Tapestry of Dreams - Discussion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 06-15-2006, 06:31 PM

Marigold across the marshy miles... Nice touch, alak!

alaklondewen · 06-15-2006, 06:43 PM

Thanks Helen!

Do you remember way back on the discussion thread, when Ædegard took a liking to Leafa and you took a bet that everyone in the game would find romance? Well, I had replied that it would take one whopper of a plot twist for Erebemlin...yeah, I believe we've had one or two...or five.

mark12_30 · 06-16-2006, 05:35 PM

Stray thought:

Elessar being who he is, if he caught wind of a scheme to find Nimrodel, he would certainly want in on it. Not that he'd go himself, but he'd be eager to send some soldiers or rangers or... he'd want to help somehow.

There are two possibilities for this:

1. Oh, boy, more new characters; or
2. Erebemlin replies to Elessar that he would like to accept-- Mellondu comments "Oh, great, an audience for my supposed insanity, now I'll never live it down, nor this life debt either"-- and Erebemlin, in a rare moment of emotional sensitivity coupled with good foresight, realizes if Mellondu is uncomfortable, he's less likely to allow Amroth to surface. Erebemlin turns down Elessar's offer in case extra (too many extra??) characters will lock Amroth away for sure.

Maybe something in between happens; Erebemlin accepts a few good men, but not too many. Alak will know!

A little clarification on Mellondu:

When Mellondu first began dreaming that he was Amroth, it was wonderful, adventurous, exciting, challenging, romantic (in the poetic sense, and in the "Gee She's Pretty" sense, both.) He let himself be swept away, gave Amroth all the control he wanted, and relaxed and enjoyed the trip.

Until his sister was threatened, and Amroth made no effort to renounce Nimrodel in order to save Mellonin. In not fighting Tharonwe for Mellonin's life, suddenly Amroth became a bad guy. Lack of trust now means that Mellondu has no interest in giving Amroth control-- none whatsoever.

But now there's this life-debt; he has to serve Erebemlin; so he knows Erebemlin is going to want Amroth back.

Here's a big rub-- until Mellondu begins to trust Amroth again, he may very well be *unable* to allow Amroth to surface, even if he agrees to try. Or-- maybe he can relax long enough for just a glimpse of Amroth before he quenches him again.

This may or may not come up during the week I'm gone but if it does, you're all forearmed.

OK-- in the morning, I'm off for vacation, nine days. Back a week from Sunday night, may not post til Monday morning after that. Enjoy, don't be shy, and here's hoping for lots of reading when I come back! Thanks again to Alak for taking the reins!

Orual · 06-16-2006, 08:20 PM

Do Immy and I need to bring Ravion and Aeron up to the current day? Or, rather, let me rephrase: how quickly to Immy and I need to bring Ravion and Aeron up to the current day?

alaklondewen · 06-16-2006, 08:34 PM

Well, Helen and I were attempting to push the time along in our posts to catch up to Ravion and Aeron. So, if you are writing on the day before, then as soon as you can catch up, do. However, if you want to keep them on the same day as the others, we'll be at nightfall very soon, I hope, and that will even us up. Of course, the more posting the better, at this point.

What do you think?

Imladris · 06-16-2006, 11:35 PM

Just my pidley two cents --

I think it would be awkward to have Aeron and Ravion be ahead of the other main characters, namely Mellonin and co (if I made a time mistake in one of my posts please let me know and I shall edit) and that it would be better for Aeron and Ravion to catch up to the others.

So Orual can write...and if there is not a chance to move the time forward to nightfall (to Mellonin and co) then I'll do it.

alaklondewen · 06-17-2006, 01:25 PM

Immy, that totally works for me...having Ravion and Aeron catch up.

Nuru and Aylwen, the ball is in your court at Mellondu's home. I'll let you decide whether or not to have dinner with them. I can think of good things that can happen both ways.

I'll be leaving in a couple of hours to go visit my Poppy for Father's Day. I'll not have access tonight and most of tomorrow, but I'll check in before I go and when I return.

Happy Father's Day, everyone!

~Alak

06-15-2006, 06:31 PM	#1
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Marigold across the marshy miles... Nice touch, alak! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

06-15-2006, 06:43 PM	#2
alaklondewen Song of Seregon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Following the road less traveled Posts: 1,193	Thanks Helen! Do you remember way back on the discussion thread, when Ædegard took a liking to Leafa and you took a bet that everyone in the game would find romance? Well, I had replied that it would take one whopper of a plot twist for Erebemlin...yeah, I believe we've had one or two...or five. __________________ At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away!

06-16-2006, 05:35 PM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Stray thought: Elessar being who he is, if he caught wind of a scheme to find Nimrodel, he would certainly want in on it. Not that he'd go himself, but he'd be eager to send some soldiers or rangers or... he'd want to help somehow. There are two possibilities for this: 1. Oh, boy, more new characters; or 2. Erebemlin replies to Elessar that he would like to accept-- Mellondu comments "Oh, great, an audience for my supposed insanity, now I'll never live it down, nor this life debt either"-- and Erebemlin, in a rare moment of emotional sensitivity coupled with good foresight, realizes if Mellondu is uncomfortable, he's less likely to allow Amroth to surface. Erebemlin turns down Elessar's offer in case extra (too many extra??) characters will lock Amroth away for sure. Maybe something in between happens; Erebemlin accepts a few good men, but not too many. Alak will know! A little clarification on Mellondu: When Mellondu first began dreaming that he was Amroth, it was wonderful, adventurous, exciting, challenging, romantic (in the poetic sense, and in the "Gee She's Pretty" sense, both.) He let himself be swept away, gave Amroth all the control he wanted, and relaxed and enjoyed the trip. Until his sister was threatened, and Amroth made no effort to renounce Nimrodel in order to save Mellonin. In not fighting Tharonwe for Mellonin's life, suddenly Amroth became a bad guy. Lack of trust now means that Mellondu has no interest in giving Amroth control-- none whatsoever. But now there's this life-debt; he has to serve Erebemlin; so he knows Erebemlin is going to want Amroth back. Here's a big rub-- until Mellondu begins to trust Amroth again, he may very well be unable to allow Amroth to surface, even if he agrees to try. Or-- maybe he can relax long enough for just a glimpse of Amroth before he quenches him again. This may or may not come up during the week I'm gone but if it does, you're all forearmed. OK-- in the morning, I'm off for vacation, nine days. Back a week from Sunday night, may not post til Monday morning after that. Enjoy, don't be shy, and here's hoping for lots of reading when I come back! Thanks again to Alak for taking the reins! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 06-16-2006 at 05:39 PM.

06-16-2006, 08:20 PM	#4
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	Do Immy and I need to bring Ravion and Aeron up to the current day? Or, rather, let me rephrase: how quickly to Immy and I need to bring Ravion and Aeron up to the current day? __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"

06-16-2006, 08:34 PM	#5
alaklondewen Song of Seregon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Following the road less traveled Posts: 1,193	Well, Helen and I were attempting to push the time along in our posts to catch up to Ravion and Aeron. So, if you are writing on the day before, then as soon as you can catch up, do. However, if you want to keep them on the same day as the others, we'll be at nightfall very soon, I hope, and that will even us up. Of course, the more posting the better, at this point. What do you think? __________________ At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away!

06-16-2006, 11:35 PM	#6
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Just my pidley two cents -- I think it would be awkward to have Aeron and Ravion be ahead of the other main characters, namely Mellonin and co (if I made a time mistake in one of my posts please let me know and I shall edit) and that it would be better for Aeron and Ravion to catch up to the others. So Orual can write...and if there is not a chance to move the time forward to nightfall (to Mellonin and co) then I'll do it. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

06-17-2006, 01:25 PM	#7
alaklondewen Song of Seregon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Following the road less traveled Posts: 1,193	Immy, that totally works for me...having Ravion and Aeron catch up. Nuru and Aylwen, the ball is in your court at Mellondu's home. I'll let you decide whether or not to have dinner with them. I can think of good things that can happen both ways. I'll be leaving in a couple of hours to go visit my Poppy for Father's Day. I'll not have access tonight and most of tomorrow, but I'll check in before I go and when I return. Happy Father's Day, everyone! ~Alak __________________ At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away!

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