Land of Darkness Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Durelin · 06-28-2004, 06:56 PM

Aman and Captain of Despair - Jordo has fallen under your spell!

Do with him as you will. And I do hope I am not intruding...

-Durelin

Fordim Hedgethistle · 06-28-2004, 07:22 PM

This is actually a response to a PM from Alak about how I was coming up with the Black Speech lingo for Grash -- I thought that it might be a good idea to answer it on the DT just in case there were others wanting to use the B.S. and who desired to strive for some kind of consistency.

There is not, so far as I know, any source of the B.S. other than the two lines of the Ring verse that Gandalf gives us in the "Council of Elrond" so I'm making it up as I go. The only 'rules' I follow are lots of g's and k's and z's -- hard consonants, and unpleasant sounds. I have perforce invented some words so far though:

Krâzduk dakka, nit grankúl -- probably means something like "There is water (dakka?) and food (krazduk?) here; let's take (grankul?) some (nit?)"

grik -- also

fraz -- maybe

I'm not going to do too much of the Black Speech directly as it's really hard to come up with good sounding words -- but perhaps we can come up with a brief lexicon by the end of the game!

Himaran · 07-04-2004, 07:14 AM

Kransha:
Brór and Dwali have returned to the meeting place. Dorim is still somewhere out looking for the orc which just escaped in Sarin's last post.

Himaran

alaklondewen · 07-04-2004, 10:41 AM

Bethberry, would you mind slipping this into the end of your post #29? I would really appreciate it.

EDIT: HAVE PLACED THIS POST FOR YOU -- PIO

~*~*~*~

alaklondewn's post - Lyshka

Lyshka understood naught of the other woman’s words, but she saw strength and pride in her eyes. The Easterling would keep close to her as they would prove to be quite a challenge to overcome together. Following the other woman, Lyshka stepped out into the courtyard and witnessed the remains of the bloody scene.

Corpses littered the dusty ground, and the Easterling walked slowly through them winding her way around their bodies. Many were face down, knives protruding from their blood soaked backs. Others whose faces were shown…wore eternal expressions of anguish. Lyshka was not saddened by the scene, nor was she sick. She was more curious than anything. Taking her bare toe, she nudged one body just to be sure the hideous creature was not faking death and would pounce on her from behind and slash her throat. The Orc lay still, however, its expression remained unchanging.

Kneeling, Lyshka examined its clothing and searched for a weapon. A short broad blade still lay in its hand, and she pried it free to hold in her own palm. The knife was heavy in hand, but the handle fit well. Rising, the Easterling tossed the knife side to side, hand to hand, to get a better feel. She lunged forward and jabbed the empty air, then quickly threw a glance over her shoulder at the other woman…ensuring her actions were not seen.

The woman then searched for clothing. She quickly found a thick leather vest that tied at the breast. The garment was bulky on her small frame, but was satisfactory in length. A large gash had opened the lower back of the vest, but it covered her nicely. As nicely as any Orc garment could do.

Peeling the dark leggings from another body, Lyshka was soon in Orcish attire and ready for more action.

~*~*~*~

EDIT: My SAVE is filled. It is short, but I feel I was able to do much more in the above post to keep her active. I'm looking forward to what is to come.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 07-05-2004, 08:04 AM

Once again let me say it -- great posts everyone!

Grash has begun to marshall people back into the cellars as he (and I) would like to get the company out of the Tower sometime relatively soon. That having been said, there is no mad rush here.

Elves and Co ('Co.' means Durelin

): I like the current developments with your characters, but could you wrap this up within the next couple posts and have everyone return to the cellars? You can either have Grash and Aldor find you all and bring you down, or you can return on your own and meet the two Men as they come up the stairs looking for you. Either way is fine with me.

Nova -- We appear to be cross-posting in the game; I went ahead and put up my post, but will edit it as needed when yours is ready.

Everybody else -- You don't have to wait around on your typing hands for the rest of us to get back; we still need to gather up food and water, so perhaps you could give us a description of what sort of orc-fare we will have to live on for the next while? It might also be nice to see what the Dwarves and humans think of each other.

Novnarwen · 07-05-2004, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Nova -- We appear to be cross-posting in the game; I went ahead and put up my post, but will edit it as needed when yours is ready.

Yes, we did seem to cross post. However, as I hadn't finished mine at the time you posted, I just made the end so that it would fit with yours.. Or at least I think so. Anyway, I am, too, happy to edit if there is anything.

Also, I'm very happy for Grash, thinking that Rhând might be good after all.

Alak - A conflict would be rather neat. But at the time, Rhând will not be willing to confront anyone unless someone (in this case your character and Bêth's(?)) have something to threaten him with. Anyway, currently I have very limited computer access, so I don't know if I have time for much planning right now. But I'm very interested in what you have in mind, so I'll be PMing you when I have my computer back.

Reminder; I will not be able to post before Friday again. (If I'm lucky, I'll manage Thursday!)

Cheers,
Nova

Sarin Mithrilanger · 07-05-2004, 11:17 AM

Fordim- In your post Zuromor states that he lost his blade and needs another,but Zuromor still has the orc sword from before and had thrown a dagger that protruded from a corpse.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 07-05-2004, 11:55 AM

Sarin -- I have edited my post accordingly.

The Perky Ent · 07-07-2004, 06:49 PM

Everyone - Sorry I haven't posted. I have been away from a computer for medical reasons. I should, however, have computer access by Monday. I am still playing. Just give me time!

-Perky

Bêthberry · 07-08-2004, 06:08 AM

Well, I'm not sure if we were supposed to wait for Himaran to finish his post about the collapse or for Fordim to round up all the wandering dwarves and elves. So, I went ahead and posted any way.

I'll be happy to add things about collapses, etc, if need be. I was quite vague about who exactly is with Lyshkya and Darash as I am not sure just where everyone is.

I guess I'm just itchin' to see a spider's lair. *chomps a bit on the bit at being slowed down and offers carrots to others*

07-04-2004, 10:41 AM	#4
alaklondewen Song of Seregon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Following the road less traveled Posts: 1,193	Bethberry, would you mind slipping this into the end of your post #29? I would really appreciate it. EDIT: HAVE PLACED THIS POST FOR YOU -- PIO ~~~~ alaklondewn's post - Lyshka* Lyshka understood naught of the other woman’s words, but she saw strength and pride in her eyes. The Easterling would keep close to her as they would prove to be quite a challenge to overcome together. Following the other woman, Lyshka stepped out into the courtyard and witnessed the remains of the bloody scene. Corpses littered the dusty ground, and the Easterling walked slowly through them winding her way around their bodies. Many were face down, knives protruding from their blood soaked backs. Others whose faces were shown…wore eternal expressions of anguish. Lyshka was not saddened by the scene, nor was she sick. She was more curious than anything. Taking her bare toe, she nudged one body just to be sure the hideous creature was not faking death and would pounce on her from behind and slash her throat. The Orc lay still, however, its expression remained unchanging. Kneeling, Lyshka examined its clothing and searched for a weapon. A short broad blade still lay in its hand, and she pried it free to hold in her own palm. The knife was heavy in hand, but the handle fit well. Rising, the Easterling tossed the knife side to side, hand to hand, to get a better feel. She lunged forward and jabbed the empty air, then quickly threw a glance over her shoulder at the other woman…ensuring her actions were not seen. The woman then searched for clothing. She quickly found a thick leather vest that tied at the breast. The garment was bulky on her small frame, but was satisfactory in length. A large gash had opened the lower back of the vest, but it covered her nicely. As nicely as any Orc garment could do. Peeling the dark leggings from another body, Lyshka was soon in Orcish attire and ready for more action. ~~~~ EDIT: My SAVE is filled. It is short, but I feel I was able to do much more in the above post to keep her active. I'm looking forward to what is to come. __________________ At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away! Last edited by piosenniel; 07-04-2004 at 12:29 PM.*

07-07-2004, 06:49 PM	#9
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Everyone - Sorry I haven't posted. I have been away from a computer for medical reasons. I should, however, have computer access by Monday. I am still playing. Just give me time! -Perky __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-08-2004, 06:08 AM	#10
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Well, I'm not sure if we were supposed to wait for Himaran to finish his post about the collapse or for Fordim to round up all the wandering dwarves and elves. So, I went ahead and posted any way. I'll be happy to add things about collapses, etc, if need be. I was quite vague about who exactly is with Lyshkya and Darash as I am not sure just where everyone is. I guess I'm just itchin' to see a spider's lair. chomps a bit on the bit at being slowed down and offers carrots to others __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

06-28-2004, 06:56 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Aman and Captain of Despair - Jordo has fallen under your spell! Do with him as you will. And I do hope I am not intruding... -Durelin

06-28-2004, 07:22 PM	#2
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	The Black Speech of Mordor This is actually a response to a PM from Alak about how I was coming up with the Black Speech lingo for Grash -- I thought that it might be a good idea to answer it on the DT just in case there were others wanting to use the B.S. and who desired to strive for some kind of consistency. There is not, so far as I know, any source of the B.S. other than the two lines of the Ring verse that Gandalf gives us in the "Council of Elrond" so I'm making it up as I go. The only 'rules' I follow are lots of g's and k's and z's -- hard consonants, and unpleasant sounds. I have perforce invented some words so far though: Krâzduk dakka, nit grankúl -- probably means something like "There is water (dakka?) and food (krazduk?) here; let's take (grankul?) some (nit?)" grik -- also fraz -- maybe I'm not going to do too much of the Black Speech directly as it's really hard to come up with good sounding words -- but perhaps we can come up with a brief lexicon by the end of the game!

07-04-2004, 07:14 AM	#3
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Kransha: Brór and Dwali have returned to the meeting place. Dorim is still somewhere out looking for the orc which just escaped in Sarin's last post. Himaran

07-05-2004, 08:04 AM	#5
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Once again let me say it -- great posts everyone! Grash has begun to marshall people back into the cellars as he (and I) would like to get the company out of the Tower sometime relatively soon. That having been said, there is no mad rush here. Elves and Co ('Co.' means Durelin ): I like the current developments with your characters, but could you wrap this up within the next couple posts and have everyone return to the cellars? You can either have Grash and Aldor find you all and bring you down, or you can return on your own and meet the two Men as they come up the stairs looking for you. Either way is fine with me. Nova -- We appear to be cross-posting in the game; I went ahead and put up my post, but will edit it as needed when yours is ready. Everybody else -- You don't have to wait around on your typing hands for the rest of us to get back; we still need to gather up food and water, so perhaps you could give us a description of what sort of orc-fare we will have to live on for the next while? It might also be nice to see what the Dwarves and humans think of each other.

07-05-2004, 11:17 AM	#7
Sarin Mithrilanger Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In the library of Candlekeep. Posts: 31	Fordim- In your post Zuromor states that he lost his blade and needs another,but Zuromor still has the orc sword from before and had thrown a dagger that protruded from a corpse.

07-05-2004, 11:55 AM	#8
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Sarin -- I have edited my post accordingly.