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

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.

TomBrady12 · 07-10-2005, 07:37 PM

Sophia, please clear your PM's.

Thanks

TB12

Himaran · 07-10-2005, 07:44 PM

Sounds good, Regin. I'll get Abarzadan's approval and at least part of the journey into my next post (unless someone else beats me to it).

- Himaran

07-08-2005, 04:38 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#4
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.'"

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

07-09-2005, 06:04 AM	#3
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, 07:37 PM	#6
TomBrady12 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 69	Sophia, please clear your PM's. Thanks TB12

07-10-2005, 07:44 PM	#7
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Sounds good, Regin. I'll get Abarzadan's approval and at least part of the journey into my next post (unless someone else beats me to it). - Himaran