Friends of Nimrodel: Tapestry of Dreams - Discussion

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by alaklondewen

You know, lmp, you bring up a good point, whether it was your intention or not. I had in my head that all the men would pick up and follow Amroth without question (that's the Erebemlin part of me), but you know, why would any of them want to go now? I can maybe see Liornung because of the adventure and song possibilities, but (and of course these are all up to the writers, I'm just talking off my head) Ravion may want to stay where Mellonin is (or he may want to run). Erundil and Aeron would be likely to stay or go with Ravion, no? Taitheneb will go wherever Erebemlin goes. Ædegard will want to go home, but what of Raefindan?

It will be interesting to see who goes with Erebemlin and who wants to stay in Minas Tirith or go home. Of course, if the women disappear, it may bring them all back together, but we might have a couple of days conflict in the meantime.

Now that I've read the whole thing through:

Ædegard will follow Mellondu's lead because of Bethberry's words lending "destiny" to the whole adventure. He would be quite willing to accept Mellondu's word that the quest is over, and set off with Leafa for northern Rohan, but if Mellondu decides to go with Erebemlin, Ædegard will too.

Raefindan has come to believe that he has been brought from the future specificallyl because of the Amroth/Nimrodel story, and is determined to see it through.

I notice that Liornung is feeling homesick.

Aeron has the prophecy from Marigold that he will pierce through every illusion that holds all others back (it sure is good to have Immy back, considering that!).

Ravion and Erundil are Orual's business, of course, and there is no prophecy or promise determining their fate since Mellondu has been found.

Any other thoughts on the matter?

[Orual]

As for my characters, I'll probably let Erundil stay in Gondor. Ravion, on the other hand, will want to stay around Mellonin, and also Aeron, to whom he feels a responsibility.

[Imladris]

Aeron was going to stick with Ravion because of the oath made so long ago :P

Serve Ravion or to the jail! Though, really, his loyalty/service is more out of respect now.

[alaklondewen]

In the spirit of the debate on lembas occuring on the Book 2 discussion thread, I have edited post #233.

Originally, Erebemlin simply requested the bread, but I have edited to reflect the on going discussion.

[alaklondewen]

I made a few more alterations to #233 to make the dialogue more appropriate as that is one of our goals.

[mark12_30]

Alak, I like it.

I'm assuming Erebemlin will lead the quest until/ unless Amroth surfaces; does he express any interest in who else is coming besides Taitheneb and Mellondu? Anything like intentionally assembling a team?

[alaklondewen]

I expect Erebemlin will hold a meeting with the men after Tharonwe is turned in. Even though he has been highly frustrated with the humans, he believes that they were brought together for a reason. Also, having a few more men might be helpful, especially the rangers, if they have any problems on the road.

With that said, Erebemlin will call a meeting and offer the choice to stay or go. I think the only one he'll have an initial problem accepting is Aeron because of his running away, but it's possible that if he touches Aeron's thoughts he may see the changes in the young man that are occuring and be more willing.