Blood Run: A Terror Returns Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finduilas · 05-13-2007, 06:32 PM

Oh, I will not include Dunwens character in my bio, untill he decides if he wants a young friend.

Durelin · 05-13-2007, 06:42 PM

A younger brother as a "carry along" of sorts sounds fine with me!

Finduilas · 05-13-2007, 06:46 PM

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Name: His parents named him Aragorn, after the king that had brought peace, but not liking the name, or rather the fact that he was named for a king that lived miles away, he insisted on being called Ash. Last name is Winkle.

Race: Man of Bree

Age: 19

Weapons: A bow, which he uses for hunting, and a knife.

Appearance: About 5’6”, brown eyes, brown hair always tied back. He is kind of thin, but is reasonably strong. He dresses entirely in grey.

Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: He smiles often, but few have heard him laugh. He isn’t easily insulted, unless you say anything that he doesn’t consider praise about his twin sister. As a child he got into several fights for things that didn’t even bother her, but he thought were insulting towards her.

History: When he was younger he explored a great deal, so he knows the surrounding country pretty well. He and his father tend a small farm together, and Ash is steadily taking over more and more work, as his father gets weaker. Ash and Leonora grew up together on the farm and until the sickness of their mother they did almost everything together. They have a younger tag-along brother, age 13 now, named Orin. Their Mother died a few years ago, and their father isn’t in the best of health.

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Finduilas' post:

Ash thought that it was very unfair that when his father was no longer able to help much, something should start attacking the area. Even though only one or two animals on their farm had been killed, many people around Bree had lost animals. Ash hadn’t wanted to come to the meeting, but Father wasn’t able to, so there was nothing for it. At least Leonora was allowed to come.

Ash wasn’t a coward, but he felt very young as the meeting began, even though he saw that there were many other young men in the group. However, he soon forgot himself in the excitement of the meeting. He saw the threat of this new thing, and he saw no reason why he should not be able to find it. After all, he was an ambitious youth.

‘The poor mayor,” thought Ash, “This must be a hard job.”

When the Mayor called for volunteers, Ash waited till a few people had volunteered, then stood up.

“Sir, Leonora and I would be happy to be of any help to the lands and people of Bree. Count us in.” He said this, not noticing that he had volunteered Leonora, without even thinking. A quick look from her told him his mistake, but he saw that it was to late to take it back. He merely smiled apologetically and sat down.

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Dunwen · 05-14-2007, 01:54 AM

Durelin , thanks for the welcome. I am excited to be here! <waves wildly to everyone>

Quote:

Dimturiel, Crystal Heart - What do you think of either of your characters being good friends with Dunwen's Hobbit? Finduilas, Lommy - the same question to you if you're characters are going to be Bree residents.

I PM'd Crystal Heart along these lines, as her character is the same age as Sam (my hobbit). However, I don't want anyone to feel pressured to change their character for this idea! It would be very possible for Sam to have younger friends among the Men. And there will be time for friendships to develop as the game is played out.

Meanwhile, I've got to get my bio & first post finished!!

Thinlómien · 05-14-2007, 04:14 AM

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Name: Leanora Winkle, first name sometimes shortened to Lea

Age: 19

Race: Human of Bree

Gender: Female

Weapons: She has a light hunting bow made of fir. The bow is made for hunting birds and rabbits and other small animals. Leanora has acquired the bow from her favourite uncle Mat, a carpenter, who gave it to her when she turned 12. Leanora also has a knife she usually carries everywhere and setting on a journey like the one she's to face, she has also taken a wooden wandering staff with her.

Appearance: Leanora's hair is chestnut colour, long and wavy. Usually she does not tie it in any way, so it can be pretty tangled at times. Leanora has big, dark brown eyes and an oval-shaped freckled face. She has thin lips and slightly big front teeth.

Leanora is heavier-built than her slim brother and relatively strong for a woman of her age. Leanora prefers red and green in her clothing. Sometimes, especially when she was younger, she shocks people by going around in men's clothes, because she does not like wearing skirts and finds them impractical. If she's to go to the wilderness, she's definitely going to wear trousers.

Personality: Leanora is easy-going, playful, mischevious and curious, but responsible and dutiful as well. She can also be quite serious at times. (See the history-part for more.)

History: Leanora and her twin brother Ash were born on a clear winter morning nineteen years ago. Ash, being some half an hour older than his sister, was the firstborn of the family. Later, Leanora and Ash got a little brother whom their parents named Orin. Leanora, Ash and Orin's father was a farmer and their mother a farmer's wife.
Leanora used to be a dashing, tomboy-ish girl, preferring boys' company on most occasions and being too often in trouble. She spent a lot of time with her twin brother and the other boys who lived nearby, playing in the woods and meadows near their home. Her parents have never been strict with her and she was nver taught too much women's work, beacuse she was disinterested in them. Instead, Leanora has helped her father with her twin brother in the farm work.

As she grew older she started befriending girls as well, but her adventurous and slightly mischevious spirit did not vanish. Leanora has always been outgoing, friendly, playful, curious and a little nasty. However, when her mother fell seriously ill two years ago, she was forced to grow up. As the only woman of the household she had to take up the household chores her mother had always been taking care of. Also, even though she recieved help from her aunt and sometimes from even her father or her twin brother, Leanora was the one to take care of her ill mother. The year of her mother's sickness and her passing away had a great effect on her. There is a seriousness in her eyes that was not there before. Nowadays Leanora does women's work and wears women's clothes without grumbling. She's less childish and less fickle. People who used to know her sometimes wonder where has the crazy, daring, rascal girl gone. The ones who truly know her know that the rascal girl has gone nowhere, she's just grown up to a bit more serious and responsible young woman.

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Thinlómien's post

Leanora looked out of the window, watching a crow fly in the sky. She was deep in thought and hardly listened to the Mayor's words. It was not that she wasn't interested - she was - but the Mayor's speech was very dull and there was nothing new for her as the Mayor's daughter, Jinna, had already told her the latest news.

Leanora was thinking about the issue. Many people had lost animals, mostly sheep. Leanora and her brother's friend Jock had lost his dear dog. What kind of beast can it be? Papa had suggested that the killers were ordinary wolves, who had just become more aggressive, but Leanora couln't agree. It wasn't a satisfactory explanation. Old stories of hill trolls and even more horrible beats of the wilderness kept danicng in her head.

Suddenly Leanora noticed Ash springing up. "Sir, Leanora and I would be happy to be of any help to the lands and people of Bree. Count us in", he said in a steady voice. Leanora cast a quizzical look at him. He sat down and smiled his apologetic smile. Leanora rolled her eyes. Ash never asks my opinion because he always thinks he can assume what I think, Leanora thought, a bit grumpily. Ash looked at her. "Lea?" he asked, looking slightly worried. He seemed to wonder if he had mistaken her feelings about the matter. "It seems we're going, then", she said and grinned. How could her brother have even slightly doubted her love for adventures?

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Crystal Heart · 05-14-2007, 10:26 AM

I like the idea. I would totally be friends with Dunwen's hobbit charrie!

05-13-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 595	Oh, I will not include Dunwens character in my bio, untill he decides if he wants a young friend. __________________ One (1) book of rules and traffic regulations, which may not be bent or broken. ~ The Phantom Tollbooth

05-13-2007, 06:46 PM	#3
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 595	*Linked to Player/Character List ~~ Pio Name: His parents named him Aragorn, after the king that had brought peace, but not liking the name, or rather the fact that he was named for a king that lived miles away, he insisted on being called Ash. Last name is Winkle. Race: Man of Bree Age: 19 Weapons: A bow, which he uses for hunting, and a knife. Appearance: About 5’6”, brown eyes, brown hair always tied back. He is kind of thin, but is reasonably strong. He dresses entirely in grey. Personality/Strengths/Weaknesses: He smiles often, but few have heard him laugh. He isn’t easily insulted, unless you say anything that he doesn’t consider praise about his twin sister. As a child he got into several fights for things that didn’t even bother her, but he thought were insulting towards her. History: When he was younger he explored a great deal, so he knows the surrounding country pretty well. He and his father tend a small farm together, and Ash is steadily taking over more and more work, as his father gets weaker. Ash and Leonora grew up together on the farm and until the sickness of their mother they did almost everything together. They have a younger tag-along brother, age 13 now, named Orin. Their Mother died a few years ago, and their father isn’t in the best of health. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finduilas' post*: Ash thought that it was very unfair that when his father was no longer able to help much, something should start attacking the area. Even though only one or two animals on their farm had been killed, many people around Bree had lost animals. Ash hadn’t wanted to come to the meeting, but Father wasn’t able to, so there was nothing for it. At least Leonora was allowed to come. Ash wasn’t a coward, but he felt very young as the meeting began, even though he saw that there were many other young men in the group. However, he soon forgot himself in the excitement of the meeting. He saw the threat of this new thing, and he saw no reason why he should not be able to find it. After all, he was an ambitious youth. ‘The poor mayor,” thought Ash, “This must be a hard job.” When the Mayor called for volunteers, Ash waited till a few people had volunteered, then stood up. “Sir, Leonora and I would be happy to be of any help to the lands and people of Bree. Count us in.” He said this, not noticing that he had volunteered Leonora, without even thinking. A quick look from her told him his mistake, but he saw that it was to late to take it back. He merely smiled apologetically and sat down. ---------- Last edited by piosenniel; 05-22-2007 at 02:56 AM.*

05-14-2007, 04:14 AM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	*Linked to Character/Player List ~~ Pio Name: Leanora Winkle, first name sometimes shortened to Lea Age: 19 Race: Human of Bree Gender: Female Weapons: She has a light hunting bow made of fir. The bow is made for hunting birds and rabbits and other small animals. Leanora has acquired the bow from her favourite uncle Mat, a carpenter, who gave it to her when she turned 12. Leanora also has a knife she usually carries everywhere and setting on a journey like the one she's to face, she has also taken a wooden wandering staff with her. Appearance: Leanora's hair is chestnut colour, long and wavy. Usually she does not tie it in any way, so it can be pretty tangled at times. Leanora has big, dark brown eyes and an oval-shaped freckled face. She has thin lips and slightly big front teeth. Leanora is heavier-built than her slim brother and relatively strong for a woman of her age. Leanora prefers red and green in her clothing. Sometimes, especially when she was younger, she shocks people by going around in men's clothes, because she does not like wearing skirts and finds them impractical. If she's to go to the wilderness, she's definitely going to wear trousers. Personality: Leanora is easy-going, playful, mischevious and curious, but responsible and dutiful as well. She can also be quite serious at times. (See the history-part for more.) History: Leanora and her twin brother Ash were born on a clear winter morning nineteen years ago. Ash, being some half an hour older than his sister, was the firstborn of the family. Later, Leanora and Ash got a little brother whom their parents named Orin. Leanora, Ash and Orin's father was a farmer and their mother a farmer's wife. Leanora used to be a dashing, tomboy-ish girl, preferring boys' company on most occasions and being too often in trouble. She spent a lot of time with her twin brother and the other boys who lived nearby, playing in the woods and meadows near their home. Her parents have never been strict with her and she was nver taught too much women's work, beacuse she was disinterested in them. Instead, Leanora has helped her father with her twin brother in the farm work. As she grew older she started befriending girls as well, but her adventurous and slightly mischevious spirit did not vanish. Leanora has always been outgoing, friendly, playful, curious and a little nasty. However, when her mother fell seriously ill two years ago, she was forced to grow up. As the only woman of the household she had to take up the household chores her mother had always been taking care of. Also, even though she recieved help from her aunt and sometimes from even her father or her twin brother, Leanora was the one to take care of her ill mother. The year of her mother's sickness and her passing away had a great effect on her. There is a seriousness in her eyes that was not there before. Nowadays Leanora does women's work and wears women's clothes without grumbling. She's less childish and less fickle. People who used to know her sometimes wonder where has the crazy, daring, rascal girl gone. The ones who truly know her know that the rascal girl has gone nowhere, she's just grown up to a bit more serious and responsible young woman. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thinlómien's post** Leanora looked out of the window, watching a crow fly in the sky. She was deep in thought and hardly listened to the Mayor's words. It was not that she wasn't interested - she was - but the Mayor's speech was very dull and there was nothing new for her as the Mayor's daughter, Jinna, had already told her the latest news. Leanora was thinking about the issue. Many people had lost animals, mostly sheep. Leanora and her brother's friend Jock had lost his dear dog. What kind of beast can it be? Papa had suggested that the killers were ordinary wolves, who had just become more aggressive, but Leanora couln't agree. It wasn't a satisfactory explanation. Old stories of hill trolls and even more horrible beats of the wilderness kept danicng in her head. Suddenly Leanora noticed Ash springing up. "Sir, Leanora and I would be happy to be of any help to the lands and people of Bree. Count us in", he said in a steady voice. Leanora cast a quizzical look at him. He sat down and smiled his apologetic smile. Leanora rolled her eyes. Ash never asks my opinion because he always thinks he can assume what I think, Leanora thought, a bit grumpily. Ash looked at her. "Lea?" he asked, looking slightly worried. He seemed to wonder if he had mistaken her feelings about the matter. "It seems we're going, then", she said and grinned. How could her brother have even slightly doubted her love for adventures? ---------- __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris Last edited by Thinlómien; 05-18-2007 at 02:44 AM.

05-14-2007, 10:26 AM	#6
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	I like the idea. I would totally be friends with Dunwen's hobbit charrie! __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

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05-13-2007, 06:42 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	A younger brother as a "carry along" of sorts sounds fine with me!