Friends of Nimrodel: Tapestry of Dreams - Discussion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 12-19-2004, 09:07 PM

Sometimes I wish Mellonin would level out. Thank God for Nethwador. He reminds me of Gamba... a lot.

Orual · 12-22-2004, 06:04 PM

I've finally posted! This weekend was crazy (running tech--both matinee and evening performances all weekend), and I had no internet time. Let me know if there was anything else that needed to be addressed in my post that I didn't get to.

littlemanpoet · 12-22-2004, 06:57 PM

I'm away from home and BD without a password memorized - through the weekend. Merry Christmas to all!

Nurumaiel · 12-24-2004, 05:47 PM

We're going off to the Christmas Eve Mass in just a few minutes, and we'll be busy from then on, so I'll give it to you early rather than late.

Merry Christmas!

And from our very own Tiny Tim: "God bless us, everyone!"

littlemanpoet · 12-29-2004, 07:43 PM

Sorry, Imladris! I just can't help myself! I see Aeron as at the most interesting place right now! And I got inspired. If you want me to change anything, please let me know.

The burial will be coming soon, at which time each character will have the opportunity to say something about Gwyllion (how I wish Raefindan was near!). Please give thought to what your character would/will say.

littlemanpoet · 12-30-2004, 06:07 PM

I edited my post # 613 so that Ravion and Erundil would be present for Aeron to exchange glances at the appropriate moment.

Now it's time for words spoken of the newly deceased.

mark12_30 · 12-30-2004, 06:30 PM

Mellonin is tongue tied at the moment.

Aylwen Dreamsong · 12-30-2004, 06:43 PM

I hope it is all right that Bellyn spoke first -- if not, just let me know and I can delete the post.

Happy early New Year, everyone.

-Aylwen

littlemanpoet · 12-30-2004, 06:53 PM

Nice start, Aylwen! Delete? Heck no! The "looks like mother" part was quite throat clenching. Change nothing!

I feel, friends, that not only did we have the holidays, but we've been putting ourselves through a very difficult piece of rpg-ing with writing through the death, mourning, and burial of a beloved character. Imladris, I imagine this has been especially difficult for you. Maybe it has been a slow process, but that may have been for the best. I congratulate you all on what you've been able to add to this during this busy season.

LMP

littlemanpoet · 01-08-2005, 04:59 PM

I hope alak is ok with me putting words in her two Elves' mouths. Also, I hope Nuru is okay with me giving Leafa some words.

Excellent posting everyone. I know this burial and funeral is hard work. Nuru, that was an especially moving song! Well done!

Immy, I'm willing to speak for Aeron if you want me to, but I'd like to give you the chance first. Tell you what, I'll post for Aeron on Monday unless I learn different from you or see you post instead in the meantime, okay? After that, if there's anything you want me to change, we can always do that.

I still have to think about Raefindan. I was having real difficulty thinking of things for Maegeleb to look for, but maybe I can think of something. - LMP

Imladris · 01-08-2005, 05:02 PM

I will try to get a post up for him....

I just have to think about it....but I will....

littlemanpoet · 01-11-2005, 08:04 PM

Marigold gave Aeron the lock of hair so that Gwyllion's ghost may follow him wherever he goes; otherwise it would be drawn constantly back to the body until it goes beyond the walls of the world.

The party will now eat lunch in an informal wake, then pack for their continued trip. It just occurred to me that Marigold could have small gifts for each of them, but I'm not sure I'm up to thinking them all up! I better concentrate on Tharonwe and Raefindan.

After lunch and packing, the party will leave, I suppose, heading south, the Elves following the thought of Raefindan. I'd say they are maybe a day's ride behind them. So they would catch them up late the following day. Sound good?

mark12_30 · 01-11-2005, 09:11 PM

I wouldn't worry about the gifts-- Goldberry didn't give any.

But a song would be good, and maybe a parting shot with the weather.

mark12_30 · 01-12-2005, 07:29 PM

What is going to drive this story now that Amroth is submerged?

--foggy

littlemanpoet · 01-12-2005, 08:12 PM

1. The word of those who made their promises to help him find Nimrodel.

2. Also, Ædegard's oath. That will drive the story too.

3. Characterization - after the manner of fantasy would be cool - see this thread if you want to know what I mean. For example, how do various characters mirror others? We've already set up some interesting pairings: Ravion and Mellonin; Aeron and Gwyllion (still works with her ghost); Aeron and Ravion; Liornung and Leafa; Ædegard and Leafa; Bellyn and Nethwador; Nethwador and Amroth; Erebemlin and Taitheneb. Mellondu and Mellonin. Mellondu and Ravion! Just to name a few. What are the primary "types", if you will, of each character? I'll take a stab, and correct me as you wish:

Raefindan: noble foreigner
Aeron: irascible youth
Ædegard: traditional Rohirrim
Leafa: tentative sweetheart
Liornung: lighthearted minstrel
Ravion: flawed leader
Erundil: wise counsellor
Amroth: resolute hero
Erebemlin: distant but loyal Elf-lord
Taitheneb: approachable Elf
Mellonin: passionate sister
Mellondu: protective brother
Bellyn: thoughtful friend
Nethwador: intense youth

Who did I miss? How might these various characters reveal/mirror others?

4. New people? We don't have to, but that notion is what brought Marigold into being.

5. For the Elves, trying to unsubmerge Amroth - and Mellondu's resistance?

littlemanpoet · 01-16-2005, 07:50 PM

How many horses do we have? Who is riding with whom? I've lost track.

Raefindan and Tharonwe are on foot ahead.
Mellondu (Amroth) and Mellonin ride Echo.
Ædegard has his mount, the name of which I forget off hand.

What of ...
Aeron
Leafa
Liornung
Ravion
Erundil
Erebemlin
Taitheneb
Bellynd
Nethwador?

alaklondewen · 01-16-2005, 08:50 PM

Erebemlin and Taitheneb each have their own horse.

Aylwen Dreamsong · 01-16-2005, 09:46 PM

...I'm pretty sure both Bella and Liornung left home on horses.

Quote:

From a short distance, two more riders were watching Ædegard take his leave. The one, being Liornung, touched the shoulder of the other, being Bellyn, and gestured to the group of people and horses.

Unless I've totally missed something and we've ditched our horses completely?

I hope not...poor horses...

-Aylwen

mark12_30 · 01-17-2005, 07:09 AM

Nethwador has his lanky chestnut (Name___).

Ravion has Gond.

Erundil previously had no horse, he must be riding behind or with somebody.
Aeron previously had no horse, he must be riding behind or with somebody.
Mellonin had no horse which is why she is behind Mellondu on tall chestnut Echo (originally Ædegard's packhorse. Generous Ædegard/ pesumptuous Amroth. )

The Rohan group was all mounted, but the Minas Tirith group had only one horse (Gond.)

I had guessed that the elves would do some hard and fast bargaining, perhaps using some of Mellonin's money (fromthe sale of the family shield.) Maybe the reason they are willing to bargain might be that Erundil and Aeron are riding behind Taitheneb and Erebemlin?

12-19-2004, 09:07 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	Sometimes I wish Mellonin would level out. Thank God for Nethwador. He reminds me of Gamba... a lot. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

12-22-2004, 06:04 PM	#2
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	I've finally posted! This weekend was crazy (running tech--both matinee and evening performances all weekend), and I had no internet time. Let me know if there was anything else that needed to be addressed in my post that I didn't get to. __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"

12-24-2004, 05:47 PM	#4
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	We're going off to the Christmas Eve Mass in just a few minutes, and we'll be busy from then on, so I'll give it to you early rather than late. Merry Christmas! And from our very own Tiny Tim: "God bless us, everyone!" __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

12-29-2004, 07:43 PM	#5
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Apology Sorry, Imladris! I just can't help myself! I see Aeron as at the most interesting place right now! And I got inspired. If you want me to change anything, please let me know. The burial will be coming soon, at which time each character will have the opportunity to say something about Gwyllion (how I wish Raefindan was near!). Please give thought to what your character would/will say.

12-30-2004, 06:30 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	Mellonin is tongue tied at the moment. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

12-22-2004, 06:57 PM	#3
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm away from home and BD without a password memorized - through the weekend. Merry Christmas to all!

12-30-2004, 06:07 PM	#6
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I edited my post # 613 so that Ravion and Erundil would be present for Aeron to exchange glances at the appropriate moment. Now it's time for words spoken of the newly deceased.

12-30-2004, 06:43 PM	#8
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	I hope it is all right that Bellyn spoke first -- if not, just let me know and I can delete the post. Happy early New Year, everyone. -Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

12-30-2004, 06:53 PM	#9
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Nice start, Aylwen! Delete? Heck no! The "looks like mother" part was quite throat clenching. Change nothing! I feel, friends, that not only did we have the holidays, but we've been putting ourselves through a very difficult piece of rpg-ing with writing through the death, mourning, and burial of a beloved character. Imladris, I imagine this has been especially difficult for you. Maybe it has been a slow process, but that may have been for the best. I congratulate you all on what you've been able to add to this during this busy season. LMP

01-08-2005, 04:59 PM	#10
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I hope alak is ok with me putting words in her two Elves' mouths. Also, I hope Nuru is okay with me giving Leafa some words. Excellent posting everyone. I know this burial and funeral is hard work. Nuru, that was an especially moving song! Well done! Immy, I'm willing to speak for Aeron if you want me to, but I'd like to give you the chance first. Tell you what, I'll post for Aeron on Monday unless I learn different from you or see you post instead in the meantime, okay? After that, if there's anything you want me to change, we can always do that. I still have to think about Raefindan. I was having real difficulty thinking of things for Maegeleb to look for, but maybe I can think of something. - LMP

01-08-2005, 05:02 PM	#11
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	I will try to get a post up for him.... I just have to think about it....but I will.... __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

01-11-2005, 08:04 PM	#12
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Marigold gave Aeron the lock of hair so that Gwyllion's ghost may follow him wherever he goes; otherwise it would be drawn constantly back to the body until it goes beyond the walls of the world. The party will now eat lunch in an informal wake, then pack for their continued trip. It just occurred to me that Marigold could have small gifts for each of them, but I'm not sure I'm up to thinking them all up! I better concentrate on Tharonwe and Raefindan. After lunch and packing, the party will leave, I suppose, heading south, the Elves following the thought of Raefindan. I'd say they are maybe a day's ride behind them. So they would catch them up late the following day. Sound good?

01-11-2005, 09:11 PM	#13
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	I wouldn't worry about the gifts-- Goldberry didn't give any. But a song would be good, and maybe a parting shot with the weather. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

01-12-2005, 07:29 PM	#14
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	What is going to drive this story now that Amroth is submerged? --foggy __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 01-12-2005 at 07:33 PM.

01-12-2005, 08:12 PM	#15
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	driving the story 1. The word of those who made their promises to help him find Nimrodel. 2. Also, Ædegard's oath. That will drive the story too. 3. Characterization - after the manner of fantasy would be cool - see this thread if you want to know what I mean. For example, how do various characters mirror others? We've already set up some interesting pairings: Ravion and Mellonin; Aeron and Gwyllion (still works with her ghost); Aeron and Ravion; Liornung and Leafa; Ædegard and Leafa; Bellyn and Nethwador; Nethwador and Amroth; Erebemlin and Taitheneb. Mellondu and Mellonin. Mellondu and Ravion! Just to name a few. What are the primary "types", if you will, of each character? I'll take a stab, and correct me as you wish: Raefindan: noble foreigner Aeron: irascible youth Ædegard: traditional Rohirrim Leafa: tentative sweetheart Liornung: lighthearted minstrel Ravion: flawed leader Erundil: wise counsellor Amroth: resolute hero Erebemlin: distant but loyal Elf-lord Taitheneb: approachable Elf Mellonin: passionate sister Mellondu: protective brother Bellyn: thoughtful friend Nethwador: intense youth Who did I miss? How might these various characters reveal/mirror others? 4. New people? We don't have to, but that notion is what brought Marigold into being. 5. For the Elves, trying to unsubmerge Amroth - and Mellondu's resistance?

01-16-2005, 07:50 PM	#16
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	How many horses do we have? Who is riding with whom? I've lost track. Raefindan and Tharonwe are on foot ahead. Mellondu (Amroth) and Mellonin ride Echo. Ædegard has his mount, the name of which I forget off hand. What of ... Aeron Leafa Liornung Ravion Erundil Erebemlin Taitheneb Bellynd Nethwador?

01-16-2005, 08:50 PM	#17
alaklondewen Song of Seregon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Following the road less traveled Posts: 1,193	Erebemlin and Taitheneb each have their own horse. __________________ 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 alaklondewen; 01-16-2005 at 08:51 PM. Reason: they only have one horse each, not many...

01-17-2005, 07:09 AM	#19
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	Nethwador has his lanky chestnut (Name___). Ravion has Gond. Erundil previously had no horse, he must be riding behind or with somebody. Aeron previously had no horse, he must be riding behind or with somebody. Mellonin had no horse which is why she is behind Mellondu on tall chestnut Echo (originally Ædegard's packhorse. Generous Ædegard/ pesumptuous Amroth. ) The Rohan group was all mounted, but the Minas Tirith group had only one horse (Gond.) I had guessed that the elves would do some hard and fast bargaining, perhaps using some of Mellonin's money (fromthe sale of the family shield.) Maybe the reason they are willing to bargain might be that Erundil and Aeron are riding behind Taitheneb and Erebemlin? __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.