The Fall of the North Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 07-21-2005, 01:26 PM

Aman has PM'd me to see if I still want to be involved - and if you'll still have me, then yes I would like to be. Long as you don't all throw things at me... oh go on then, you can chuck some rotten fruit.

I'm just catching up with what's happening, but I reckon it might be feasible that my character has done little so far, with those kids to look after. I might have her be attacked, which would be a good way to get her into the game again, I'm afraid she was a little lost when it came to strategies.

I'd especially like to write in a good death scene if that's the way it all ends up...

Amanaduial the archer · 07-22-2005, 09:56 AM

*hurls rotten tomatoes and boos appreciatively from the back of the auditorium* Welcome back, Lal

Now we could always kill Renedwen's son and have Gilly survive...wow, survey that twist of bitter fate...*evil* But otherwise, besides Alak's character, there are always various minor characters who have been merely mentioned throughout - soldiers and the like, carry-alongs whose deaths would seem a little less unimportant than 'anonymous two-leggeds', whilst at the same time really making very little difference. For example Nevhith, a fourteen year old soldier introduced by Saurreg, although maybe he could be kept for comedy value; Serrane, an older, experienced soldier and colleague and friend of Carthor who I briefly introduced in post #166 - I had a few vague plans for him, but nothing I'm too attached to. *shrugs* Just a thought...

Mithalwen · 07-22-2005, 12:44 PM

Nilp, Has Bethiril gone with the king? Will leave my post ambiguous....

Nuranar · 07-22-2005, 01:11 PM

I've got some fermenting pears on the ground beneath our trees outside... But as much fun as it would be to chunk them at you, Lal, I'd rather stalk the thievin' squirrels with an airsoft pistol. And really, who am I to throw stones?

Don't mean to mimic bloodthirsty Aman but I'm all in favor of losing one or both of the kids. They're a lot of excess baggage for Renedwen to tote around. Seriously, with children you're saddled with carry-along characters that you can't easily drop by the way. It might be easier to write if you only had your character to deal with.

Aman does make a good point about the other characters who've been created. Even if Arry's beasts don't get one of the [currently] played characters, we don't have to invent new ones. To be extra evil... wouldn't the nasty wolves like something young and tender?

Lal, I'm not going to be able to post today, although tomorrow's likely.

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my character has done little so far, with those kids to look after. I might have her be attacked,

Why don't you just decide what you want to do with the kids and write it up? They could've been killed (or lost) in the tunnels, or something could happen with the wolves (per Arry's OK, I guess). Work Lissi in if you want to.

Aman, I don't think Faerim or Lissi have interacted in quite a while. Any thoughts on how he's feeling toward her, or even if he's thought of her at all? He seems pretty preoccupied with Elves at present.

Just mi dos pesetas, take it or leave it.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 07-23-2005, 10:55 AM

Bethiril's going with you, then she's going with the ships.

Sorry about leaving that ambigious . . .

Nuranar · 07-23-2005, 09:17 PM

I've posted, although I'm afraid it's not much. Either Lal or Aman can link up with the end of it; I'd love to interact with either of you. I need to sign off and I couldn't think of a better way to end it.

Amanaduial the archer · 07-27-2005, 09:35 AM

Nuranar, I've replied to your link - I hope this is alright

07-22-2005, 09:56 AM	#2
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	hurls rotten tomatoes and boos appreciatively from the back of the auditorium Welcome back, Lal Now we could always kill Renedwen's son and have Gilly survive...wow, survey that twist of bitter fate...evil But otherwise, besides Alak's character, there are always various minor characters who have been merely mentioned throughout - soldiers and the like, carry-alongs whose deaths would seem a little less unimportant than 'anonymous two-leggeds', whilst at the same time really making very little difference. For example Nevhith, a fourteen year old soldier introduced by Saurreg, although maybe he could be kept for comedy value; Serrane, an older, experienced soldier and colleague and friend of Carthor who I briefly introduced in post #166 - I had a few vague plans for him, but nothing I'm too attached to. shrugs Just a thought... __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

07-22-2005, 12:44 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Nilp, Has Bethiril gone with the king? Will leave my post ambiguous.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-23-2005, 10:55 AM	#5
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Mithalwen: Bethiril's going with you, then she's going with the ships. Sorry about leaving that ambigious . . . __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

07-23-2005, 09:17 PM	#6
Nuranar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: STILL a drought Posts: 529	I've posted, although I'm afraid it's not much. Either Lal or Aman can link up with the end of it; I'd love to interact with either of you. I need to sign off and I couldn't think of a better way to end it. __________________ I admit it is better fun to punt than be punted, and that a desire to have all the fun is nine-tenths of the law of chivalry. Lord Peter Wimsey

07-27-2005, 09:35 AM	#7
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	Nuranar, I've replied to your link - I hope this is alright __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

07-21-2005, 01:26 PM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Aman has PM'd me to see if I still want to be involved - and if you'll still have me, then yes I would like to be. Long as you don't all throw things at me... oh go on then, you can chuck some rotten fruit. I'm just catching up with what's happening, but I reckon it might be feasible that my character has done little so far, with those kids to look after. I might have her be attacked, which would be a good way to get her into the game again, I'm afraid she was a little lost when it came to strategies. I'd especially like to write in a good death scene if that's the way it all ends up... __________________ Gordon's alive!