Experimental Planning Thread: The Princess Guard - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 05-29-2003, 06:21 PM

All right, Manardariel, one complete bio for a sister of Denethor coming right up.

I do have a few questions on how to competently write it however.

Numenorean Aging- How old is old? According to Tolkien at this point Denethor is in his 40s, Finduilas is 26. According to the site Alak found, Denethor's sisters were both older than him. Is this too old for them to be considered among the young ladies of Minas Tirith? Should they be married?

Second Question, Two is better than one? I think it would be fun to write both of Denethor's sisters and make them move as a unit almost. This could work regardless of their age or marital status. Each one would have less individual characterization, but together they'd be a force to be reckoned with. Yes? No?

I do need feedback rather soon if I'm to get a bio to Manardariel tomorrow, however. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]

Sophia

05-29-2003, 06:21 PM	#11
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	All right, Manardariel, one complete bio for a sister of Denethor coming right up. I do have a few questions on how to competently write it however. Numenorean Aging- How old is old? According to Tolkien at this point Denethor is in his 40s, Finduilas is 26. According to the site Alak found, Denethor's sisters were both older than him. Is this too old for them to be considered among the young ladies of Minas Tirith? Should they be married? Second Question, Two is better than one? I think it would be fun to write both of Denethor's sisters and make them move as a unit almost. This could work regardless of their age or marital status. Each one would have less individual characterization, but together they'd be a force to be reckoned with. Yes? No? I do need feedback rather soon if I'm to get a bio to Manardariel tomorrow, however. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] Sophia __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!