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Ealasaide · 05-12-2004, 04:05 PM

Child - in terms of demonstrable "desert savvy" as you put it... Airefalas is a professional sailor, therefore he has an entirely different set of knowledge and skills than the average desert dweller. At the same time, he is neither stupid nor easily frightened. I get the impression that Ráma thinks he is both, but if it would make her feel better to have him to kill a snake for her, then he will be happy to oblige.

Some of his skills that would translate well to the desert: navigation, weapons & fighting, climbing, knot-tying, anything to do with knowledge of or predicting of the wind. He's a good strategist and usually pretty insightful. He just doesn't much like camels. Oh, and he would also be good at being frugal with water as on long ocean voyages, one generally does have a very limited daily ration of fresh water. As far as finding a good spot for digging a well? Ya got the wrong guy.

He's a very quick study and can learn desert skills given the opportunity, but expecting him to be like a Bedouin right out of the bag, so to speak, when he comes from the ocean is a little optimistic.

Esty - I don't know what the others have planned, but that sounds good to me. Hilde & I have a subplot in mind that we have created based on the notion that Mithadan & Airefalas would end up (somehow) in the Eagle encampment. If they don't end up there then I suppose Hilde & I can adjust, but that's the assumption I was operating on.

Child of the 7th Age · 05-12-2004, 05:09 PM

Ealasaide,

How about "savvy" without the adjective "desert"?

Some variation on the snake sounds fine -- just something to show Airefalas has quick wits and is not easily frightened as well as to establish more respect on Ráma's part. Since Ráma has had less contact with Airefalas than Mithadan, and their initial introduction did not go smoothly, that type of response by Airefalas would be especially noted.

Having Airefalas predict the high winds would be interesting, but unfortunately we've just finished with a dust storm so that wouldn't fit in well.

I am trying to start softening Ráma's attitude, since the Men will need a defender after we reach the camp.

~Child

P.S. As far as I know, we're heading for the Eagle camp, unless Mithadan has something else in mind.

piosenniel · 05-12-2004, 06:08 PM

Ealasaide

Airefalas has a hitchhiker in his pack! A small brown lizard - Mus'ad.

Desert Air Traffic Alert!

There is a pigeon in hot pursuit - following the sparrow, Tinar, keeping any eye on the Gondorians.

Ealasaide · 05-12-2004, 06:22 PM

Child - savvy on its own sounds great! I will address the snake scenario in my next post. In the meantime...

Mithadan - I am planning to hold my snake post until after you have posted with Mithadan regarding the Gondorians' meeting with Ráma and the issue of the caravan, etc. Please let me know if you would rather I did not. Otherwise, I will just look for your post.

Pio - small brown lizard has been noted! Only snakes shall be slain, no lizards...

***Mithadan*** · 05-13-2004, 06:31 AM

I probably will not have time to post until tomorrow at the earliest.

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small brown lizard has been noted! Only snakes shall be slain, no lizards

I have not made that promise on behalf of Mithadan...

Ealasaide · 05-13-2004, 07:33 AM

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I probably will not have time to post until tomorrow at the earliest.

Okay! No hurry.

Estelyn Telcontar · 05-13-2004, 07:43 AM

The sparrow has disappeared and Tinar has taken another step in maturing. I'd prefer that the others don't discover his presence at the oasis yet. Since Wyrma will be going to the Maenwaith city soon, I'd like to keep her son on the Gondorians' trail. Child, Mith, Ealasaide, I'm assuming that you will be arriving there on your journey.

05-12-2004, 05:09 PM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Ealasaide, How about "savvy" without the adjective "desert"? Some variation on the snake sounds fine -- just something to show Airefalas has quick wits and is not easily frightened as well as to establish more respect on Ráma's part. Since Ráma has had less contact with Airefalas than Mithadan, and their initial introduction did not go smoothly, that type of response by Airefalas would be especially noted. Having Airefalas predict the high winds would be interesting, but unfortunately we've just finished with a dust storm so that wouldn't fit in well. I am trying to start softening Ráma's attitude, since the Men will need a defender after we reach the camp. ~Child P.S. As far as I know, we're heading for the Eagle camp, unless Mithadan has something else in mind. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 05-12-2004 at 05:12 PM.

05-12-2004, 06:08 PM	#3
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Ealasaide Airefalas has a hitchhiker in his pack! A small brown lizard - Mus'ad. Desert Air Traffic Alert! There is a pigeon in hot pursuit - following the sparrow, Tinar, keeping any eye on the Gondorians. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

05-13-2004, 07:43 AM	#7
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	The sparrow has disappeared and Tinar has taken another step in maturing. I'd prefer that the others don't discover his presence at the oasis yet. Since Wyrma will be going to the Maenwaith city soon, I'd like to keep her son on the Gondorians' trail. Child, Mith, Ealasaide, I'm assuming that you will be arriving there on your journey. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

05-12-2004, 04:05 PM	#1
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Child - in terms of demonstrable "desert savvy" as you put it... Airefalas is a professional sailor, therefore he has an entirely different set of knowledge and skills than the average desert dweller. At the same time, he is neither stupid nor easily frightened. I get the impression that Ráma thinks he is both, but if it would make her feel better to have him to kill a snake for her, then he will be happy to oblige. Some of his skills that would translate well to the desert: navigation, weapons & fighting, climbing, knot-tying, anything to do with knowledge of or predicting of the wind. He's a good strategist and usually pretty insightful. He just doesn't much like camels. Oh, and he would also be good at being frugal with water as on long ocean voyages, one generally does have a very limited daily ration of fresh water. As far as finding a good spot for digging a well? Ya got the wrong guy. He's a very quick study and can learn desert skills given the opportunity, but expecting him to be like a Bedouin right out of the bag, so to speak, when he comes from the ocean is a little optimistic. Esty - I don't know what the others have planned, but that sounds good to me. Hilde & I have a subplot in mind that we have created based on the notion that Mithadan & Airefalas would end up (somehow) in the Eagle encampment. If they don't end up there then I suppose Hilde & I can adjust, but that's the assumption I was operating on.

05-12-2004, 06:22 PM	#4
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Child - savvy on its own sounds great! I will address the snake scenario in my next post. In the meantime... Mithadan - I am planning to hold my snake post until after you have posted with Mithadan regarding the Gondorians' meeting with Ráma and the issue of the caravan, etc. Please let me know if you would rather I did not. Otherwise, I will just look for your post. Pio - small brown lizard has been noted! Only snakes shall be slain, no lizards...