Prisoner of Númenor Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-07-2005, 06:02 PM

You got it.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 07-08-2005, 04:26 PM

I have just pmed a few of the rescuers to let them know how Marsillion and Kathaani plan to get out of their scrape (but still leave lmp in a bit of suspense).

When the details get worked out I'll fill in my post (now just a very rough sketch indeed) and see where things go.

The hour of decision. Alas, the time has come where we really need to decide if we're going to use Alaklondewen's abandoned character, Monoizindu. I think he's a good link and a good way to work ourselves into the prison area. I also think there's a good history between him and Abarpanaru which might be interesting to play out, however, he might be an extra burden as one more writerless character.

Yea or Nay?

--Sophia

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-08-2005, 04:38 PM

As much as I liked the character, I've got to vote ++Nay. (Ah! WW5 has followed me around!)

I think we've got sufficient plot twists being played out right now:

Abarpa with Tar-Miriel
Inzi with Abarza
Kath, Tiru, Marsillion with King's Men
Rescuers trapped outside
Abarpa about to die (that must have been one drawn out torturing of that poor lad)
Elendil in a hurry

Trying to tie up all the loose ends we've created should be quite enough, unless I'm out-voted.

Meneltarmacil · 07-08-2005, 07:14 PM

I will be away starting Sunday and will not return until the 15th, so I'd like to post sometime in the next couple of days. However, I cannot really see myself posting something that agrees with the storyline until we figure out some feasable way of secretly entering the city. I proposed a "dress up as the bad guys" idea a while back, and there were the thoughts on the sewers, but it doesn't seem like we've agreed on anything yet. I still think the "dress up as the bad guys" idea might work, though it's admittedly a little overused in popular movies (ex: Star Wars)

littlemanpoet · 07-09-2005, 06:04 AM

Menel's idea has merit.

Another thought too: Numenor isn't filled up with only rich Numenoreans. The only way any society can exist is for there to be an underclass that does all the dirty work. Just imagine how many disaffected poor folk there must be on the outskirts of the great city, happy to help people who are (1) against the powers that be (2) willing to do all they can for the disaffected. It also adds a good moral aspect to the group's story possibilities.

Yes, this idea has been just as overused as all the rest, but it just seems like it probably has more potential for interesting story.

Regin Hardhammer · 07-10-2005, 02:34 PM

I put up my new post.

With regards to the disaffected poor. In my proposal I suggest that we ambush a small group of guards and take their clothing. Perhaps while we do this, one of us could get in trouble and be rescued by one of the poor citizens who hates the king? It might change Azarmanô's opinion about being stranded without anyone around them to help.

I suggest that we sneak into the city through Noirian, the Valley of Tombs. It seems like a good, secluded place. I mean who takes a path that runs through tombs?

Tell me if this is okay.

- Regin

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-10-2005, 02:43 PM

Go for it.

07-07-2005, 06:02 PM	#1
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	You got it. __________________ peace

07-08-2005, 04:26 PM	#2
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	I have just pmed a few of the rescuers to let them know how Marsillion and Kathaani plan to get out of their scrape (but still leave lmp in a bit of suspense). When the details get worked out I'll fill in my post (now just a very rough sketch indeed) and see where things go. The hour of decision. Alas, the time has come where we really need to decide if we're going to use Alaklondewen's abandoned character, Monoizindu. I think he's a good link and a good way to work ourselves into the prison area. I also think there's a good history between him and Abarpanaru which might be interesting to play out, however, he might be an extra burden as one more writerless character. Yea or Nay? --Sophia __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

07-08-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	As much as I liked the character, I've got to vote ++Nay. (Ah! WW5 has followed me around!) I think we've got sufficient plot twists being played out right now: Abarpa with Tar-Miriel Inzi with Abarza Kath, Tiru, Marsillion with King's Men Rescuers trapped outside Abarpa about to die (that must have been one drawn out torturing of that poor lad) Elendil in a hurry Trying to tie up all the loose ends we've created should be quite enough, unless I'm out-voted. __________________ peace

07-08-2005, 07:14 PM	#4
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	I will be away starting Sunday and will not return until the 15th, so I'd like to post sometime in the next couple of days. However, I cannot really see myself posting something that agrees with the storyline until we figure out some feasable way of secretly entering the city. I proposed a "dress up as the bad guys" idea a while back, and there were the thoughts on the sewers, but it doesn't seem like we've agreed on anything yet. I still think the "dress up as the bad guys" idea might work, though it's admittedly a little overused in popular movies (ex: Star Wars) __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

07-10-2005, 02:34 PM	#6
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	I put up my new post. With regards to the disaffected poor. In my proposal I suggest that we ambush a small group of guards and take their clothing. Perhaps while we do this, one of us could get in trouble and be rescued by one of the poor citizens who hates the king? It might change Azarmanô's opinion about being stranded without anyone around them to help. I suggest that we sneak into the city through Noirian, the Valley of Tombs. It seems like a good, secluded place. I mean who takes a path that runs through tombs? Tell me if this is okay. - Regin __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'"

07-09-2005, 06:04 AM	#5
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Menel's idea has merit. Another thought too: Numenor isn't filled up with only rich Numenoreans. The only way any society can exist is for there to be an underclass that does all the dirty work. Just imagine how many disaffected poor folk there must be on the outskirts of the great city, happy to help people who are (1) against the powers that be (2) willing to do all they can for the disaffected. It also adds a good moral aspect to the group's story possibilities. Yes, this idea has been just as overused as all the rest, but it just seems like it probably has more potential for interesting story.

07-10-2005, 02:43 PM	#7
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Go for it. __________________ peace