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satansaloser2005 · 01-07-2009, 12:31 PM

I'm fine with either one, frankly, and there's no way I want a double.

Ack! Rush!

--Noggie

++Menel

Did I make it???

EDIT: don't think so. But TGWBS did. That makes count at....oh, dear, Agan threw in a wrench....

satansaloser2005 · 01-07-2009, 12:34 PM

Mith: Heck. If. I. Know.

So I feel stupid now. I vote Nog to prevent a double lynch, then Menel catches back up so I switch to prevent it STILL, and my vote doesn't even get in on time.

Forget this. I'm going for food. I'll find out who died later.

EDIT: x'd with the moddess. Oooo, so I did make it in on time? Or no?

Mithalwen · 01-07-2009, 01:11 PM

This isn't easy but I am going to make the deadline stand regardless that I was a couple of minutes off. The fairest way is to go by the downs clock.

I like retractable votes since situations can change however I also believe that people should vote in good time and have the courage of their convictions. I don't particulary like double lynches but each player received a substantial number of votes. Therefore both Nogrod and Meneltamarcil will sadly leave us today.

Mithalwen · 01-07-2009, 02:00 PM

There had been much talk and even some singing during the first day of the contest and by the end of the day there were two main candidates for expulsion from the competition. Mithalwen was suprised - nos so much by one - inhabitants of Minas Morgul would have to work hard to make friends and some of the wraith's repertoire had been a little avante garde. The singer from the Old Forest had demonstrated skill in various genres and tongues. Perhaps he had represented too much of a threat.

The two singers moved to the front of the stage to give their farewell duet inspired by their shared devotion and love for the Vala Nienna, patron of those who grieve and swore friendship in place of their rivalry since they shared the same fate. Both had been genuine contestants.

Apologies to Bizet

MENELTARMACIL
C'était le soir!
Dans l'air par la brise attiédi,
Les chanteurs au front inondé de lumière,
Appelaient lentement les autres à choisir
NOGROD
Au fond du opéra
Paré de fleurs et d'or,
Une femme apparaît!
MENELTARMACIL
Une femme apparaît!
NOGROD
Je crois la voir encore!
MENELTARMACIL
Je crois la voir encore!

NOGROD
La foule prosternée
La regarde, etonnée,
Et murmure tous bas:
Voyez, c'est la déesse!
Qui dans l'ombre se dresse
Et vers nous tend les bras!

MENELTARMACIL
Son voile se soulève!
Ô vision! ô rêve!
La foule est à genoux!

MENELTARMACIL & NOGROD
Oui, c'est elle!
C'est la déesse
plus charmante et plus belle!
Oui, c'est elle!
C'est la déesse
qui descend parmi nous!
Son voile se soulève et la foule est à genoux!

NOGROD
Mais à travers la foule
Elle s'ouvre un passage!

MENELTARMACIL
Son long voile déjà
Nous cache son visage!

NOGROD
Mon regard, hélas!
La cherche en vain!

MENELTARMACIL
Elle fuit!

NOGROD
Elle fuit!
Mais dans mon âme soudain
Quelle étrange ardeur s'allume!

MENELTARMACIL
Quel feu nouveau me consume!

NOGROD
Ta main repousse ma main!

MENELTARMACIL
Ta main repousse ma main!

NOGROD
De nos cœurs l'amour s'empare
Et nous change en ennemis!

MENELTARMACIL
Non, que rien ne nous sépare!

NOGROD
Non, rien!

MENELTARMACIL
Que rien ne nous sépare!

NOGROD
Non, rien!

MENELTARMACIL
Jurons de rester amis!
NOGROD
Jurons de rester amis!
MENELTARMACIL
Jurons de rester amis!

MENELTARMACIL & NOGROD
Oh oui, jurons de rester amis!
Oui, c'est elle! C'est la déesse!
En ce jour qui vient nous unir,
Et fidèle à ma promesse,
Comme un frère je veux te chérir!
C'est elle, c'est la déesse
Qui vient en ce jour nous unir!
Oui, partageons le même sort,
Soyons unis jusqu'à la mort!

Mithalwen · 01-07-2009, 02:10 PM

Remaining
Sally, soprano
Lariren , soprano, Ithilien
Feanor of the Peredhil, Belfalas (mezzo-)soprano
Ilya, mezzo-soprano, vales of Anduin.
Brinniel, mezzo-soprano, Harad
Kath contralto
Aganzir, Minas Tirith contralto
Gwathagor (Gwathagorio), lyric tenor/spinto Sindar of Eriador
Shastanis Althreduin (tenor leggierio / lyric tenor)
The Phantom (typically versatile and with great range)
Strongbow, Bowissimo of Lossarnach
Macalaure (Barney Broadbottle), a Bree-lander from Staddle, Baritone
Gollum the Great - bass-baritone
TGWBS - bass, woodwose,
Boromir 88 basso profundo, Rohan
Cailineomer, trouser role, Forodwaith

You're not singing anymore:

Meneltarmacil - baritone err Nazgul from Minal Morgul ORDO
Nogrod - lyric tenor in the end, Old Forest ORDO

Critics will now receive Walter's intelligence and can start plotting.

Soulmates stop talking.

Singer-seer, Critics and Plinge picks ASAP - I would like to get this back on track if poss for a 6pm start tomorrow.

Mithalwen · 01-08-2009, 12:18 PM

After the solemn departure of Menel and Nogrod the other singers retired to their dressing rooms, most to sleep -(one perchance to dream!), one went aspying and three went a plotting. The cloaked and masked Critics at last decided who their victim should be this night and went to their victim's dressing room.

It's occupant was not sleeping but sang a plangent and appropriate aria:

Pastorello d'un povero armento,
pur dorme contento,
sotto l'ombra d'un faggio o d'alloro.
Io, d'un teatro monarca fastoso,
non trovo riposo,
sotto l'ombra di porpora e d'oro.

The beauty of his voice did not stop the critics from making their barbed attacks but to their suprise their jibes did not have the desired effect. The door opened to reveal the Phantom.

"Fools, do you think you can hurt me? Do you think you can make me leave here?"

"What do you mean" demanded the Critics as they pursued him down the stairs and passages of the opera house while making futile and snide comments about his tessitura. He did not respond until he reached the banks of the underground river - a grotto really created by the sea in a chasm of the rock on which Dol Amroth was built. He stepped in to a small boat and cast off.

"Do you mean you are the divo?" , cried the critics.

"You need to ask? You knew I was the Phantom of the Opera! Yes I was a divo but I am not THE Divo. I am the Opera Ghost ."

"Err what does that mean exactly" asked one of the confused critics.

"It means you can't get rid of me, only disenfranchise me" he replied " I won't be able to vote but I am not going anywhere".

the phantom · 01-08-2009, 12:21 PM

Awwww.... did someone want to get rid of me?

Heh heh heh.

Mithalwen · 01-08-2009, 12:22 PM

Remaining
Sally, soprano
Lariren , soprano, Ithilien
Feanor of the Peredhil, Belfalas (mezzo-)soprano
Ilya, mezzo-soprano, vales of Anduin.
Brinniel, mezzo-soprano, Harad
Kath contralto
Aganzir, Minas Tirith contralto
Gwathagor (Gwathagorio), lyric tenor/spinto Sindar of Eriador
Shastanis Althreduin (tenor leggierio / lyric tenor)
Strongbow, Bowissimo of Lossarnach
Macalaure (Barney Broadbottle), a Bree-lander from Staddle, Baritone
Gollum the Great - bass-baritone
TGWBS - bass, woodwose,
Boromir 88 basso profundo, Rohan
Cailineomer, trouser role, Forodwaith

You're not singing anymore:

Meneltarmacil - baritone err Nazgul from Minal Morgul ORDO
Nogrod - lyric tenor in the end, Old Forest ORDO

You're not voting anymore.

The Phantom (Opera Ghost) Err that was the suprise I mentioned. Oh come on you knew I wouldn't want to be parted...

Soulmates may now PM
Critics stop talking.

Deadline ....well I am late again so I will give you till 6.15 by Downs time tomorrow.

Note Phantom may not vote and does not count in the ordo v critic tally. We just have the pleasure of his company.

Boromir88 · 01-08-2009, 12:23 PM

That's got to be the best thing I've seen happen ever haha

the guy who be short · 01-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Ho-Ho-Ho! Wild Man have Deep Laugh!

Although one less innocent, still we can hear theory from phantom! This good, for phantom wise. Like have extra diva/o, singer for all to rally around!

This good new make up for last night double-lynch, think Wild Man.

Lariren Shadow · 01-08-2009, 12:29 PM

Does that usually happen? Not that I'm complaining because the phantom is fun to play with(so I've heard and enjoyed for one day) but has this happened before? Its awesome though. Extra help and such.

01-07-2009, 12:31 PM	#1
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I'm fine with either one, frankly, and there's no way I want a double. Ack! Rush! --Noggie ++Menel Did I make it??? EDIT: don't think so. But TGWBS did. That makes count at....oh, dear, Agan threw in a wrench.... __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

01-07-2009, 12:34 PM	#2
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Mith: Heck. If. I. Know. So I feel stupid now. I vote Nog to prevent a double lynch, then Menel catches back up so I switch to prevent it STILL, and my vote doesn't even get in on time. Forget this. I'm going for food. I'll find out who died later. EDIT: x'd with the moddess. Oooo, so I did make it in on time? Or no? __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

01-07-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	The moddess decides.... This isn't easy but I am going to make the deadline stand regardless that I was a couple of minutes off. The fairest way is to go by the downs clock. I like retractable votes since situations can change however I also believe that people should vote in good time and have the courage of their convictions. I don't particulary like double lynches but each player received a substantial number of votes. Therefore both Nogrod and Meneltamarcil will sadly leave us today. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-07-2009, 02:00 PM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	There had been much talk and even some singing during the first day of the contest and by the end of the day there were two main candidates for expulsion from the competition. Mithalwen was suprised - nos so much by one - inhabitants of Minas Morgul would have to work hard to make friends and some of the wraith's repertoire had been a little avante garde. The singer from the Old Forest had demonstrated skill in various genres and tongues. Perhaps he had represented too much of a threat. The two singers moved to the front of the stage to give their farewell duet inspired by their shared devotion and love for the Vala Nienna, patron of those who grieve and swore friendship in place of their rivalry since they shared the same fate. Both had been genuine contestants. Apologies to Bizet MENELTARMACIL C'était le soir! Dans l'air par la brise attiédi, Les chanteurs au front inondé de lumière, Appelaient lentement les autres à choisir NOGROD Au fond du opéra Paré de fleurs et d'or, Une femme apparaît! MENELTARMACIL Une femme apparaît! NOGROD Je crois la voir encore! MENELTARMACIL Je crois la voir encore! NOGROD La foule prosternée La regarde, etonnée, Et murmure tous bas: Voyez, c'est la déesse! Qui dans l'ombre se dresse Et vers nous tend les bras! MENELTARMACIL Son voile se soulève! Ô vision! ô rêve! La foule est à genoux! MENELTARMACIL & NOGROD Oui, c'est elle! C'est la déesse plus charmante et plus belle! Oui, c'est elle! C'est la déesse qui descend parmi nous! Son voile se soulève et la foule est à genoux! NOGROD Mais à travers la foule Elle s'ouvre un passage! MENELTARMACIL Son long voile déjà Nous cache son visage! NOGROD Mon regard, hélas! La cherche en vain! MENELTARMACIL Elle fuit! NOGROD Elle fuit! Mais dans mon âme soudain Quelle étrange ardeur s'allume! MENELTARMACIL Quel feu nouveau me consume! NOGROD Ta main repousse ma main! MENELTARMACIL Ta main repousse ma main! NOGROD De nos cœurs l'amour s'empare Et nous change en ennemis! MENELTARMACIL Non, que rien ne nous sépare! NOGROD Non, rien! MENELTARMACIL Que rien ne nous sépare! NOGROD Non, rien! MENELTARMACIL Jurons de rester amis! NOGROD Jurons de rester amis! MENELTARMACIL Jurons de rester amis! MENELTARMACIL & NOGROD Oh oui, jurons de rester amis! Oui, c'est elle! C'est la déesse! En ce jour qui vient nous unir, Et fidèle à ma promesse, Comme un frère je veux te chérir! C'est elle, c'est la déesse Qui vient en ce jour nous unir! Oui, partageons le même sort, Soyons unis jusqu'à la mort! __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 01-07-2009 at 02:04 PM.

01-07-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	Night 2 Remaining Sally, soprano Lariren , soprano, Ithilien Feanor of the Peredhil, Belfalas (mezzo-)soprano Ilya, mezzo-soprano, vales of Anduin. Brinniel, mezzo-soprano, Harad Kath contralto Aganzir, Minas Tirith contralto Gwathagor (Gwathagorio), lyric tenor/spinto Sindar of Eriador Shastanis Althreduin (tenor leggierio / lyric tenor) The Phantom (typically versatile and with great range) Strongbow, Bowissimo of Lossarnach Macalaure (Barney Broadbottle), a Bree-lander from Staddle, Baritone Gollum the Great - bass-baritone TGWBS - bass, woodwose, Boromir 88 basso profundo, Rohan Cailineomer, trouser role, Forodwaith You're not singing anymore: Meneltarmacil - baritone err Nazgul from Minal Morgul ORDO Nogrod - lyric tenor in the end, Old Forest ORDO Critics will now receive Walter's intelligence and can start plotting. Soulmates stop talking. Singer-seer, Critics and Plinge picks ASAP - I would like to get this back on track if poss for a 6pm start tomorrow. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 01-07-2009 at 02:36 PM.

01-08-2009, 12:18 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	Music of the Night (reprise). After the solemn departure of Menel and Nogrod the other singers retired to their dressing rooms, most to sleep -(one perchance to dream!), one went aspying and three went a plotting. The cloaked and masked Critics at last decided who their victim should be this night and went to their victim's dressing room. It's occupant was not sleeping but sang a plangent and appropriate aria: Pastorello d'un povero armento, pur dorme contento, sotto l'ombra d'un faggio o d'alloro. Io, d'un teatro monarca fastoso, non trovo riposo, sotto l'ombra di porpora e d'oro. The beauty of his voice did not stop the critics from making their barbed attacks but to their suprise their jibes did not have the desired effect. The door opened to reveal the Phantom. "Fools, do you think you can hurt me? Do you think you can make me leave here?" "What do you mean" demanded the Critics as they pursued him down the stairs and passages of the opera house while making futile and snide comments about his tessitura. He did not respond until he reached the banks of the underground river - a grotto really created by the sea in a chasm of the rock on which Dol Amroth was built. He stepped in to a small boat and cast off. "Do you mean you are the divo?" , cried the critics. "You need to ask? You knew I was the Phantom of the Opera! Yes I was a divo but I am not THE Divo. I am the Opera Ghost ." "Err what does that mean exactly" asked one of the confused critics. "It means you can't get rid of me, only disenfranchise me" he replied " I won't be able to vote but I am not going anywhere". __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 01-08-2009 at 12:36 PM.

01-08-2009, 12:21 PM	#7
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Awwww.... did someone want to get rid of me? Heh heh heh. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

01-08-2009, 12:22 PM	#8
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	Day two begins. Remaining Sally, soprano Lariren , soprano, Ithilien Feanor of the Peredhil, Belfalas (mezzo-)soprano Ilya, mezzo-soprano, vales of Anduin. Brinniel, mezzo-soprano, Harad Kath contralto Aganzir, Minas Tirith contralto Gwathagor (Gwathagorio), lyric tenor/spinto Sindar of Eriador Shastanis Althreduin (tenor leggierio / lyric tenor) Strongbow, Bowissimo of Lossarnach Macalaure (Barney Broadbottle), a Bree-lander from Staddle, Baritone Gollum the Great - bass-baritone TGWBS - bass, woodwose, Boromir 88 basso profundo, Rohan Cailineomer, trouser role, Forodwaith You're not singing anymore: Meneltarmacil - baritone err Nazgul from Minal Morgul ORDO Nogrod - lyric tenor in the end, Old Forest ORDO You're not voting anymore. The Phantom (Opera Ghost) Err that was the suprise I mentioned. Oh come on you knew I wouldn't want to be parted... Soulmates may now PM Critics stop talking. Deadline ....well I am late again so I will give you till 6.15 by Downs time tomorrow. Note Phantom may not vote and does not count in the ordo v critic tally. We just have the pleasure of his company. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 01-08-2009 at 12:31 PM.

01-08-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,522	That's got to be the best thing I've seen happen ever haha __________________ Fenris Penguin

01-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#10
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Ho-Ho-Ho! Wild Man have Deep Laugh! Although one less innocent, still we can hear theory from phantom! This good, for phantom wise. Like have extra diva/o, singer for all to rally around! This good new make up for last night double-lynch, think Wild Man.

01-08-2009, 12:29 PM	#11
Lariren Shadow Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where the day meets the night Posts: 607	Does that usually happen? Not that I'm complaining because the phantom is fun to play with(so I've heard and enjoyed for one day) but has this happened before? Its awesome though. Extra help and such. __________________ Choose treachery, its more fun!

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