Shadow of the West Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Orofaniel · 11-18-2004, 09:52 AM

Wow. I thought Rohan games were slower... I was wrong, obviously.

The 19 posts I had to cath up, however, was a great read. Lovely.

(Not 19...Maybe....12?)

So, my first post is up. Please do sue me if I've got anything wrong etc.

Cheers,
Oro

Fordim Hedgethistle · 11-18-2004, 10:53 AM

Following my own dictum, I think that this query belongs in the DT rather than in PM (RPG Acronyms Abound: RPGAA).

Bethberry, I have a question about your post. You have the Emissary hidden from the Queen's eyes and wearing a "ring upon his finger". I am a bit unclear as to what is going on here. Is the Emissary wearing his Ring and thus invisible? Or is he wearing some other, normal ring and hiding in the shadows?

(I thought it important to clarify this in open discussion so that we can all be consistent in our use of the Emissary. If he is already using his Ring to spy on people, that would be important for everyone to know. . .not to mention totally cool!

)

Bêthberry · 11-18-2004, 10:59 AM

Opps, nope, I did not mean to imply he was hidden by virtue--heh--of his Ring. I really meant that he is hiding out in the shrubbery, so to speak. I meant to imply he was relying upon some sort of power it gives him via Annnatar to try to search out people's hidden desires and motivations. I was thinking in particular of your comment that as he speaks for Annatar, his own personal name will not be known.

I shall edit to have him hold the Ring that is around his neck or in his pocket or other some such nifty side step. He does have his own ring, right? Or is it neater that he is using the invisibility thing already?

Fordim Hedgethistle · 11-18-2004, 11:15 AM

Thanks Bb that's much more clear.

To answer your question: he does have his Ring in his possession but obviously is not wearing it. As to should he be using it now or not. . .I don't know. . .it's your post so you can have it however you want it. (Freedom for the writers, remember?

) Whatever you decide to do, the rest of us will write our posts to reflect that decision.

I must say how much fun I am having discovering this culture and the people in it. There are all sorts of things about this world I did not know: a nearby mountain range (I wonder what they look like up close? Or if anyone lives there?); the apparently widespread use of poison; the ornate nature of decoration; the religious practices, and apparently deep religiousity of the women as compared to the men; the extremely compelling sense of dislocation felt by the Avari -- not to mention the host of secondary characters fleshing out the tale.

I sure do hope that the banquet begins soon, as I want to see what happens when these people get together!!!

Bêthberry · 11-18-2004, 12:17 PM

I've made the edit to show that he uses the ring to draw upon Annatar's power to analyse her better. I'm assuming here that the power of reading people's 'heart's desire' will lead to his appealing to those desires as he wishes to draw people under his influence. He becomes invisible but is still not thoroughly used to these space warp jumps.

Having just posted, I believe it will be someone else who can get the party rolling.
;p

Nurumaiel · 11-18-2004, 12:49 PM

That little person is me, Bethberry. I've unoffically started the banquet. (Hurrah?)

Question:
Are we (our characters, that is) just to stride in at our leisure, as we would do at an Inn, or will we be greeted and 'escorted' inside, and then left to mingle with who we choose?

Fordim Hedgethistle · 11-18-2004, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurumaiel

That little person is me, Bethberry. I've unoffically started the banquet. (Hurrah?)

Question:
Are we (our characters, that is) just to stride in at our leisure, as we would do at an Inn, or will we be greeted and 'escorted' inside, and then left to mingle with who we choose?

Seems best to me if we treat it like one of the Inns. So come inside and make yourself comfortable. Be sure to pay attention to who is there ahead of you (or not), and as with the Inns, strike up conversations and begin those plot-lines!

Some info from an earlier post: the banquet is being held in a large hall just off the courtyard. The hall is filled with a number of smaller round tables and we can arrange ourselves around them with whomever we wish (although the Queen's table is, as Bb has pointed out, getting quite full).

Note: remember that this is an eastern country based loosely on the Persian Gulf region. If you want to get into food descriptions (I know I will) try to make sure that you catch the local flavour (pun alert).

Novnarwen · 11-18-2004, 01:24 PM

Great posts everyone! I truly enjoyed reading them. I read 12 posts today... Because everything is moving so fast, I barely get to post! Eeeek! I'll try to do better; I’ll try to post more...

Anyway, just a short note about my post, if you were curious.. or if you weren't.. I've brought another character into the picture; he'll be following Tarkan closely, so do pay heed..

Tarkan has described him as a 'Servant' (from his point of view). Pelin, is not a personal servant though; he is someone who serves in the Temple(s) as well. I did write that in my post. I just thought I'd make it perfectly clear.

Also, I have taken the privilege to let Pelin call Tarkan 'Father'. As Tarkan is older, and have a better position than Pelin, I thought it was suitable. Okay.. maybe not suitable, but I'm having one of days again when superiority is important. Hehe.

Please let me know if my post needs any edits.

Nova

11-18-2004, 09:52 AM	#1
Orofaniel Mighty Mouse of Mordor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lands of the North, where no man can reach.... Posts: 823	o.0 Wow. I thought Rohan games were slower... I was wrong, obviously. The 19 posts I had to cath up, however, was a great read. Lovely. (Not 19...Maybe....12?) So, my first post is up. Please do sue me if I've got anything wrong etc. Cheers, Oro __________________ I lost my old sig...somehow....screams and shouts ..............What is this?- Now isn't this fun? >_< .....and yes, the jumping mouse is my new avatar. ^_^

11-18-2004, 10:53 AM	#2
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Following my own dictum, I think that this query belongs in the DT rather than in PM (RPG Acronyms Abound: RPGAA). Bethberry, I have a question about your post. You have the Emissary hidden from the Queen's eyes and wearing a "ring upon his finger". I am a bit unclear as to what is going on here. Is the Emissary wearing his Ring and thus invisible? Or is he wearing some other, normal ring and hiding in the shadows? (I thought it important to clarify this in open discussion so that we can all be consistent in our use of the Emissary. If he is already using his Ring to spy on people, that would be important for everyone to know. . .not to mention totally cool! ) __________________ Scribbling scrabbling.

11-18-2004, 10:59 AM	#3
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Opps, nope, I did not mean to imply he was hidden by virtue--heh--of his Ring. I really meant that he is hiding out in the shrubbery, so to speak. I meant to imply he was relying upon some sort of power it gives him via Annnatar to try to search out people's hidden desires and motivations. I was thinking in particular of your comment that as he speaks for Annatar, his own personal name will not be known. I shall edit to have him hold the Ring that is around his neck or in his pocket or other some such nifty side step. He does have his own ring, right? Or is it neater that he is using the invisibility thing already? __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away. Last edited by Bêthberry; 11-18-2004 at 11:03 AM.

11-18-2004, 11:15 AM	#4
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Thanks Bb that's much more clear. To answer your question: he does have his Ring in his possession but obviously is not wearing it. As to should he be using it now or not. . .I don't know. . .it's your post so you can have it however you want it. (Freedom for the writers, remember? ) Whatever you decide to do, the rest of us will write our posts to reflect that decision. I must say how much fun I am having discovering this culture and the people in it. There are all sorts of things about this world I did not know: a nearby mountain range (I wonder what they look like up close? Or if anyone lives there?); the apparently widespread use of poison; the ornate nature of decoration; the religious practices, and apparently deep religiousity of the women as compared to the men; the extremely compelling sense of dislocation felt by the Avari -- not to mention the host of secondary characters fleshing out the tale. I sure do hope that the banquet begins soon, as I want to see what happens when these people get together!!! __________________ Scribbling scrabbling.

11-18-2004, 12:17 PM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	I've made the edit to show that he uses the ring to draw upon Annatar's power to analyse her better. I'm assuming here that the power of reading people's 'heart's desire' will lead to his appealing to those desires as he wishes to draw people under his influence. He becomes invisible but is still not thoroughly used to these space warp jumps. Having just posted, I believe it will be someone else who can get the party rolling. ;p __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

11-18-2004, 12:49 PM	#6
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	That little person is me, Bethberry. I've unoffically started the banquet. (Hurrah?) Question: Are we (our characters, that is) just to stride in at our leisure, as we would do at an Inn, or will we be greeted and 'escorted' inside, and then left to mingle with who we choose? __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

11-18-2004, 01:24 PM	#8
Novnarwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In your mouth... Eeeew, by the way. :P Posts: 517	Whee! Great posts everyone! I truly enjoyed reading them. I read 12 posts today... Because everything is moving so fast, I barely get to post! Eeeek! I'll try to do better; I’ll try to post more... Anyway, just a short note about my post, if you were curious.. or if you weren't.. I've brought another character into the picture; he'll be following Tarkan closely, so do pay heed.. Tarkan has described him as a 'Servant' (from his point of view). Pelin, is not a personal servant though; he is someone who serves in the Temple(s) as well. I did write that in my post. I just thought I'd make it perfectly clear. Also, I have taken the privilege to let Pelin call Tarkan 'Father'. As Tarkan is older, and have a better position than Pelin, I thought it was suitable. Okay.. maybe not suitable, but I'm having one of days again when superiority is important. Hehe. Please let me know if my post needs any edits. Nova __________________ Scully: Homer, we're going to ask you a few simple yes or no questions. Do you understand? Homer: Yes. (Lie dectector blows up) AUS Blog