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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 phantom · 01-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boro

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

Expect the best when Mith is the Queen.

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.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-08-2009, 12:29 PM

So is the phantom now permanently alive?

Oh, I had another question...

Bah, I have to go to class. And I'm teaching it, so I legit have to go.

I'll be back ish5.

Mithalwen · 01-08-2009, 12:33 PM

No he is the Opera Ghost.... see the note to the day start. He can talk and amuse himself but that is all. Really to amuse the moddess. And it is unorthodox but hey ....

I did say there would be a suprise and it has come early. He may effect the dynamics of the game but it won't effect the mechanics. In the head count the ordos are one down.

Ilya · 01-08-2009, 12:30 PM

Brilliant.

And it only works because it's true.

Boromir88 · 01-08-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Expect the best when Mith is the Queen.~tp

To think just how quickly we would have lost your voice, I would suspect the Queen would have been quite cross - may have even mod fired the critic who sent in the choice.

Who would want to kill the phantom? I suspect this list will be quite long, but it will give us a good place to start.

Edit: Crossed with bunches

Nope Lariren, this is a twist we haven't seen before.

the guy who be short · 01-08-2009, 12:31 PM

Now many question to ponder. Look at vote record. Look at why vote Nogrod. Look at why critic want kill phantom.

Before Wild Man ponder these question, Wild Man have some other.

Fea/Phantom. Please explain post 152 and onward discussion, now Noggie, alas, dead.

Shasta - Wild Man expect explanation for why vote him!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-08-2009, 07:20 PM

So ish5 turned into ish8, sorry. I was with my students, then realized I was late for a meeting, then realized I had paperwork that needed to go through, then needed dinner before Bio...

But I'm out of Bio an hour early, so here goes:

Quote:

Originally Posted by the guy who be short

Fea/Phantom. Please explain post 152 and onward discussion, now Noggie, alas, dead.

Okay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom

I believe Fea was asking if I had noticed that Nog had called himself a Divo. I did, and I tried to encourage the idea later ("He'll show you lot how to sing").

Yes. I saw the Divo thing, then the phantom kept making these hints about Nog, and basically what I intended was two fold:

1) I wanted to subtly discern if the phantom knew something, or if he noticed something.

If he knew something, then I wanted to know if he wanted me to keep quiet about it, or if he wanted me to find a way to extricate Noggin, who I was reasonably certain by that point was quite innocent.

If, however, the phantom had merely noticed something (as in, wasn't the Seer, but had picked up on something I thought I'd caught too), I wanted to get his opinion as to whether or not he agreed with my reaction that Nog was innocent.

I did not, however, at any point want to say "Hey OG, are you the Seer? If so, you dreamed of Nogrod, right? If not, from one ordo to another, do you agree with my assessment that he's trustworthy?" Because that would have put everyone I was concerned/curious about at risk.

Hence the veiled questions toward who I thought had a bit more special of a role ("For the first time ever I'm afraid of the cobbler") than others.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilya

I assume the Fea/Opera Ghost exchange was about TP's Lovers ploy?

Actually, I totally missed the Lovers thing. I thought the phantom was the seer. Turns out he was just the phantom. My bad.

the phantom · 01-08-2009, 12:32 PM

Permanently alive? I wouldn't phrase it like that.

I am permanently not a part of the singing competition. You have all intruded upon my world of music.

But that does not mean I cannot single out individuals and help them, or thwart them, depending on how honorable I feel their intentions are.

the phantom · 01-08-2009, 12:35 PM

At his time, I wish to back the voices of TGWBS, Lari, Gollum, and Gwath. Do not eliminate them today.

The first has performed better than any thus far. The second is new to this world, and her interest should not be discouraged. The third voice is new to me, and I wish for time to evaluate it. The fourth is on a whim.

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, 01:11 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	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	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	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	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	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	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	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	#5
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	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	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	#7
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	That's got to be the best thing I've seen happen ever haha __________________ Fenris Penguin

01-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#9
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	#10
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	So is the phantom now permanently alive? Oh, I had another question... Bah, I have to go to class. And I'm teaching it, so I legit have to go. I'll be back ish5. __________________ peace

01-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#11
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	No he is the Opera Ghost.... see the note to the day start. He can talk and amuse himself but that is all. Really to amuse the moddess. And it is unorthodox but hey .... I did say there would be a suprise and it has come early. He may effect the dynamics of the game but it won't effect the mechanics. In the head count the ordos are one down. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#12
Ilya Wight Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the cold Posts: 202	Brilliant. And it only works because it's true. __________________ Arvedui III has walked to Rivendell!

01-08-2009, 12:31 PM	#14
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Now many question to ponder. Look at vote record. Look at why vote Nogrod. Look at why critic want kill phantom. Before Wild Man ponder these question, Wild Man have some other. Fea/Phantom. Please explain post 152 and onward discussion, now Noggie, alas, dead. Shasta - Wild Man expect explanation for why vote him!

01-08-2009, 12:32 PM	#16
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Permanently alive? I wouldn't phrase it like that. I am permanently not a part of the singing competition. You have all intruded upon my world of music. But that does not mean I cannot single out individuals and help them, or thwart them, depending on how honorable I feel their intentions are. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

01-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#17
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	At his time, I wish to back the voices of TGWBS, Lari, Gollum, and Gwath. Do not eliminate them today. The first has performed better than any thus far. The second is new to this world, and her interest should not be discouraged. The third voice is new to me, and I wish for time to evaluate it. The fourth is on a whim. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

01-08-2009, 12:29 PM	#18
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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