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mark12_30 · 03-24-2004, 10:27 PM

When Aeron was caught stealing the hat, he was asked for his name-- he said "Faran." He lied, of course, but in the intervening posts he was referred to as Faran til he finally admitted his real name.

Point-Of-View, I guess.

Speaking of Aeron, the hat, and his real name... who are these shadowy pursuers that he so fears? Could the fear of them give him added impetus to leave Minas Tirith as soon as possible? Even if it means agreeing to do what Ravion orders him to do? Is he frightened enough that Ravion could get a deal out of him-- say, Ravion's protection for Aeron's obedience?

Imladris · 03-24-2004, 10:31 PM

Heh, I guess I wasn't too clear about Aeron.

He stole an expensive ring from a wealthy merchant in Minas Tirth. Naturally, the merchant wants it back. I had indeed planned that Aeron would join them just to evade his persuers. Yes, I do believe that Aeron would make a deal -- but only if the deal included his sister...

Sorry I wasn't clear.

mark12_30 · 03-25-2004, 06:09 AM

My good Imladris, you probably WERE clear, I have brain-like-sieve, remember?

So-- looks like we've got enough to get out of the city. Orual, you can proceed with "indenturing" Aeron. Once that is settled, the four can relax and chat over some ale, and Mellonin can ask for news about her brother (the current excitement has temporarily diverted her...)

So... this be the plan: Aeron's enslavement; Ravion's revelation; a day of hasty preparations; and-- departure!

I was going to suggest that Aeron foot the bill for the preparations, but he will no longer have his hefty coin bag, will he... shucks.

Raefindan and Mellonin as yet have no weapons, do they? Hmmm. I was going to have Mellonin buy a knife, and outfumbled it.

Orual-- I'm glad Ravion is the sort that has premonitions! It'll come in handy for lots of plot twists, I hope? I **love** writing in response to surprises...

Imladris · 03-25-2004, 08:46 AM

Actually, Aeron still has the money he stole from the Inn. From your last post, Mellonin suspects he was the one that stole it, but she, as yet, have no solid proof. So, if you wish, Aeron can still foot the bill...

mark12_30 · 03-25-2004, 09:42 AM

Morien is watching, and even if he wasn't, the other three wouldn't do that. Unless someone can think of a believable plot twist in which Aeron can lie like a rug and pin the blame on someone else-- and who would believe him, since he has the amount of the Inn's earnings in his pouch? It would have to be some story.

Unless he can pull that off, we will have to scrounge. None of our characters are particularly rich... Mellonin has a few coins put by, Raefindan I don't know. I don't think Mellonin has anything she could sell... who knows, we may end up doing chores-for-food as we travel!

Orual, Ravion can hunt, right? Venison, rabbit, maybe some birds...

We could all get pretty hungry along the road. Or sick of meat.

Imladris · 03-25-2004, 07:38 PM

I'm sorry my post is so short...I wrote it up last night and I couldn't think of anything more to say...

Of course, Aeron isn't going to give the money over just like that, so he decided to imply that another person did it...hope that is okay with everyone.

Cheers!
Istawen

mark12_30 · 03-25-2004, 08:38 PM

Istawen, your post was long enough to do what you wanted to do with your character-- and that's exactly long enough! Good post! I'm looking forward to Orual's response.

How is the Rohan team doing? Do you want to catch up to Mellon/Amroth, or shall I keep him ahead for a little longer? His mannish body won't be able to keep ahead of those horses for much longer anyway. I should think they'd catch him fairly soon.

03-24-2004, 10:27 PM	#1
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	When Aeron was caught stealing the hat, he was asked for his name-- he said "Faran." He lied, of course, but in the intervening posts he was referred to as Faran til he finally admitted his real name. Point-Of-View, I guess. Speaking of Aeron, the hat, and his real name... who are these shadowy pursuers that he so fears? Could the fear of them give him added impetus to leave Minas Tirith as soon as possible? Even if it means agreeing to do what Ravion orders him to do? Is he frightened enough that Ravion could get a deal out of him-- say, Ravion's protection for Aeron's obedience? __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

03-24-2004, 10:31 PM	#2
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Heh, I guess I wasn't too clear about Aeron. He stole an expensive ring from a wealthy merchant in Minas Tirth. Naturally, the merchant wants it back. I had indeed planned that Aeron would join them just to evade his persuers. Yes, I do believe that Aeron would make a deal -- but only if the deal included his sister... Sorry I wasn't clear. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

03-25-2004, 06:09 AM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	gaining momentum? My good Imladris, you probably WERE clear, I have brain-like-sieve, remember? So-- looks like we've got enough to get out of the city. Orual, you can proceed with "indenturing" Aeron. Once that is settled, the four can relax and chat over some ale, and Mellonin can ask for news about her brother (the current excitement has temporarily diverted her...) So... this be the plan: Aeron's enslavement; Ravion's revelation; a day of hasty preparations; and-- departure! I was going to suggest that Aeron foot the bill for the preparations, but he will no longer have his hefty coin bag, will he... shucks. Raefindan and Mellonin as yet have no weapons, do they? Hmmm. I was going to have Mellonin buy a knife, and outfumbled it. Orual-- I'm glad Ravion is the sort that has premonitions! It'll come in handy for lots of plot twists, I hope? I love writing in response to surprises... Last edited by mark12_30; 03-25-2004 at 06:15 AM.

03-25-2004, 08:46 AM	#4
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Actually, Aeron still has the money he stole from the Inn. From your last post, Mellonin suspects he was the one that stole it, but she, as yet, have no solid proof. So, if you wish, Aeron can still foot the bill... __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

03-25-2004, 09:42 AM	#5
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	the bag Morien is watching, and even if he wasn't, the other three wouldn't do that. Unless someone can think of a believable plot twist in which Aeron can lie like a rug and pin the blame on someone else-- and who would believe him, since he has the amount of the Inn's earnings in his pouch? It would have to be some story. Unless he can pull that off, we will have to scrounge. None of our characters are particularly rich... Mellonin has a few coins put by, Raefindan I don't know. I don't think Mellonin has anything she could sell... who knows, we may end up doing chores-for-food as we travel! Orual, Ravion can hunt, right? Venison, rabbit, maybe some birds... We could all get pretty hungry along the road. Or sick of meat. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

03-25-2004, 07:38 PM	#6
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	I'm sorry my post is so short...I wrote it up last night and I couldn't think of anything more to say... Of course, Aeron isn't going to give the money over just like that, so he decided to imply that another person did it...hope that is okay with everyone. Cheers! Istawen __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

03-25-2004, 08:38 PM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Istawen, your post was long enough to do what you wanted to do with your character-- and that's exactly long enough! Good post! I'm looking forward to Orual's response. How is the Rohan team doing? Do you want to catch up to Mellon/Amroth, or shall I keep him ahead for a little longer? His mannish body won't be able to keep ahead of those horses for much longer anyway. I should think they'd catch him fairly soon. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.