Wight Fright: "Fog on the Barrow-Downs" Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 04-05-2011, 07:37 AM

Ooh Willem is much more of a grizzly than a teddy bear now. Wonder if all the bear references will click into place for someone

Wonder if legends of skin changers have reached Bree?

Durelin · 04-06-2011, 10:24 AM

Aww. *sniffs* This is heading toward a happy ending...

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Wonder if all the bear references will click into place for someone Wonder if legends of skin changers have reached Bree?

I do wonder that. I always find it hard to judge what my characters may pick up on, when I have more information than them I try not to put that information into their heads but I think sometimes I might go too far and make them a bit thick...

Not in this case, though...Edwin and Karl definitely missed a lot of the clues hehe.

Mithalwen · 04-06-2011, 12:21 PM

Still time for things to go awry but I suppose the fat lady may be starting her vocalise

Have got rather fond of of this crew.

Seth's being a bit quiet and he got the full force of Willem's wrath. He is also the source of many of Jess' stories and has more imagination than his brothers. He is my best bet to guess. And be very freaked out. Or maybe Jess will and keep it to herself.

I keep thinking Jessamy is impossibly gullible and naive but she is still very young and has been sheltered. And clearly hasn't been taught not to talk to strange men...

Edit. Spooky, I have just looked at the first page of the thread and noticed that I felt Jess had a dash of VE Bott back at post 5 - which I had forgotten.

Durelin · 04-06-2011, 02:42 PM

I am in no rush to *wrap things up*, and perhaps there is the possibility of another adventure in the future!

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Originally Posted by Mith

I keep thinking Jessamy is impossibly gullible and naive but she is still very young and has been sheltered. And clearly hasn't been taught not to talk to strange men...

I've not been able to help it but to think of Karl as the lone, creepy older man sort who's really not creepy but just misunderstood (like that's some shocking revelation...really what he's been like from the start). I wish there were more Karl's and Willem's in the world.

Though I think there are more than get credit.

Envinyatar · 04-06-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

I am in no rush to *wrap things up*, and perhaps there is the possibility of another adventure in the future!

I'm also enjoying this collection of characters!

Before we end this RP, I think I'll give Jess a little something as a remembrance and as a possible safeguard in times of dire need. I was thinking that it would be interesting if the characters were to meet when Jess was older and on her own - maybe on some adventure. She could use the memento to call for help and see who answers . . .

Mithalwen · 04-07-2011, 04:35 AM

A few Willems in the world would be interesting! Envinyatar's new avatar reminded me of one of our local characters, the snake catcher, Brusher Mills . When people asked him why he lived his life as he did he'd answer "I was born a gardener", but he was also born with a cleft palate and even if there wasn't quite a "Precious Bane" level of prejudice, it must have had an isolating effect.

I like the idea of Jess having another adventure. Despite the frights of this one I don't think she's put off them permanently. Need to think what might set her off again. And while she is unlikely to forget Willem she would love a keepsake. Especially since she didn't find any treasure in a barrow.

Durelin · 04-11-2011, 09:49 PM

I like the idea of an adventure when they are older. Got a hint of Narnia at the thought but really not the same.

Sorry for not posting; lost my momentum and got busy with other things but I will post tomorrow!

What do you think we should do next? Start them heading back toward Bree and see if anyone can start a snowball fight?

04-05-2011, 07:37 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Ooh Willem is much more of a grizzly than a teddy bear now. Wonder if all the bear references will click into place for someone Wonder if legends of skin changers have reached Bree? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-06-2011, 12:21 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Still time for things to go awry but I suppose the fat lady may be starting her vocalise Have got rather fond of of this crew. Seth's being a bit quiet and he got the full force of Willem's wrath. He is also the source of many of Jess' stories and has more imagination than his brothers. He is my best bet to guess. And be very freaked out. Or maybe Jess will and keep it to herself. I keep thinking Jessamy is impossibly gullible and naive but she is still very young and has been sheltered. And clearly hasn't been taught not to talk to strange men... Edit. Spooky, I have just looked at the first page of the thread and noticed that I felt Jess had a dash of VE Bott back at post 5 - which I had forgotten. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 04-07-2011 at 06:38 AM.

04-07-2011, 04:35 AM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	A few Willems in the world would be interesting! Envinyatar's new avatar reminded me of one of our local characters, the snake catcher, Brusher Mills . When people asked him why he lived his life as he did he'd answer "I was born a gardener", but he was also born with a cleft palate and even if there wasn't quite a "Precious Bane" level of prejudice, it must have had an isolating effect. I like the idea of Jess having another adventure. Despite the frights of this one I don't think she's put off them permanently. Need to think what might set her off again. And while she is unlikely to forget Willem she would love a keepsake. Especially since she didn't find any treasure in a barrow. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

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04-11-2011, 09:49 PM	#7
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I like the idea of an adventure when they are older. Got a hint of Narnia at the thought but really not the same. Sorry for not posting; lost my momentum and got busy with other things but I will post tomorrow! What do you think we should do next? Start them heading back toward Bree and see if anyone can start a snowball fight?