A Land to Call Their Own Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Child of the 7th Age · 03-08-2004, 02:12 PM

With posters concentrated in just two families (plus Marcho), we will probably make heavier use of carry-alongs than in most other games. I think Alak's idea of a carry-along child/young person is a good one. Fortunately, she's given us the Boffin family who have eight children, so there's plenty of choices here.

Let's just go ahead and fill in the names and ages of those children. Then anyone can use them as needed. I'll take a stab at it. If anyone has strong preferences for other names or ages, let me know.

Also, I will periodically drag this list forward with us on the discussion thread. That way, you won't have to look very far to find the names and characters you'll need.

It's even possible this list will grow slightly (not too much) once things get going.

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Alak's "Approved" Carry-alongs

Ponto Bracegirdle - A young Bree merchant who hopes to gain business by losing his competition and having new trade with Elves and Men. Newly married to the young Belba Banks.

Ruby Hornblower and her two small children are leaving Bree after her husband was killed in a farming accident. She is being pressured by the Big Folk to sell her land, and she is finally giving in.

Fredigar Headstrong is a local deputy in Bree, who hopes he can organize the new law once they arrive at the White Downs. This hobbit is known for being rash in his decisions.

Ferdibrand Boffin, his wife, Peony, and their eight children are leaving their small house in town in hopes of finding land large enough for their still growing family.

Boffin children:

Lilac, girl, 20
Bolco, boy, 19
Nick, boy, 13
Daisy, girl, 12
Rose, girl, 9
Hob, 7
Opal, 6
Edmund, 3

And perhaps another on the way??? Since Rose Gamgee gave birth to her last child when she was all of fifty-eight, that means Peony would be about 53 and could still have a few more babies to go!

Does this look right and give us the ages we need?

03-08-2004, 02:12 PM	#11
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	With posters concentrated in just two families (plus Marcho), we will probably make heavier use of carry-alongs than in most other games. I think Alak's idea of a carry-along child/young person is a good one. Fortunately, she's given us the Boffin family who have eight children, so there's plenty of choices here. Let's just go ahead and fill in the names and ages of those children. Then anyone can use them as needed. I'll take a stab at it. If anyone has strong preferences for other names or ages, let me know. Also, I will periodically drag this list forward with us on the discussion thread. That way, you won't have to look very far to find the names and characters you'll need. It's even possible this list will grow slightly (not too much) once things get going. ******************************************** Alak's "Approved" Carry-alongs** Ponto Bracegirdle - A young Bree merchant who hopes to gain business by losing his competition and having new trade with Elves and Men. Newly married to the young Belba Banks. Ruby Hornblower and her two small children are leaving Bree after her husband was killed in a farming accident. She is being pressured by the Big Folk to sell her land, and she is finally giving in. Fredigar Headstrong is a local deputy in Bree, who hopes he can organize the new law once they arrive at the White Downs. This hobbit is known for being rash in his decisions. Ferdibrand Boffin, his wife, Peony, and their eight children are leaving their small house in town in hopes of finding land large enough for their still growing family. Boffin children: Lilac, girl, 20 Bolco, boy, 19 Nick, boy, 13 Daisy, girl, 12 Rose, girl, 9 Hob, 7 Opal, 6 Edmund, 3 And perhaps another on the way??? Since Rose Gamgee gave birth to her last child when she was all of fifty-eight, that means Peony would be about 53 and could still have a few more babies to go! Does this look right and give us the ages we need? __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.