Eorling Mead Hall Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 04-25-2006, 05:34 PM

If Wistan's farm is two day's walk, isn't it safe to assume that Thornden rode horse to the place? Why then would Thornden need a new horse from Wistan's stables? Or did he walk, and is this actually two days after the horse fair? Or correct me if I'm just being dense or something....

Undómë · 04-25-2006, 05:41 PM

Perhaps the man likes to walk

At least a horse was never mentioned in connection with him coming to the Farm . . .

Perhaps he parked it at the end of the lane that enters into the farm proper.

So, Folwren - what would you like to do?

JennyHallu · 04-25-2006, 05:53 PM

I'm so cheerfully hoping that Rose becomes at the very least a recurring character. She's so practical and has a lovely ironic sense of humor...and she's well-adjusted, which can be a rare commodity in a RP.

Folwren · 04-25-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Undómë

Perhaps the man likes to walk

At least a horse was never mentioned in connection with him coming to the Farm . . .

Perhaps he parked it at the end of the lane that enters into the farm proper.

So, Folwren - what would you like to do?

Oh, sigh. Well, the simple fact is, I had at first thought Thornden would go on foot. But then as my posts progressed, I realized that he probably would need a horse, but I didn't go back and fix it. As it turns out, therefore, Thornden is horseless where he really would need a horse. Should I go back and change things a bit? It would take a little while for me to fix everything up. That post in which we found horses in the barn, Undome, I could fix without having to alter any of the later posts that we have written. I can also fix the earlier posts so that you will not have to edit any of your posts to accomodate this problem.

Or, (now this statement is going to show such laziness that I should be ashamed to say it and you can jump on me quite sharply if you like for it) could we just ignore it and pretend it were otherwise and he could do it all on foot? Next time Thornden has to go out to collect alms, I could take a horse.

Jenny, I too hope that Rose is a recurring character. That would be great!

-- Folwren

Celuien · 04-25-2006, 07:42 PM

Catching up on developments...

Garstan's going to eventually get out that question about the kitchen, but I think I'm going to wait for a response to the question about the party first.

Undómë · 04-25-2006, 08:13 PM

Folwren –

Why don’t you just mention Thornden dismounting before he knocks on the door at Dunstede - that should cover the fact that he does indeed have a horse.

Then in Post 266:

I’ll just change this:

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‘Well, then,’ she said, her voice a bit muffled as she bent down to untie her cuffs once again, her long blond hair falling forward to hide her face. She stood up, pushing the wavy masses away from her cheeks and stuffed the leather thongs in her pocket. ‘I’ll just fetch a pair of horses for us from the barn. Or better yet, why don’t you come with me and take your pick, Master Thornden.’

To this:

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‘Well, then,’ she said, her voice a bit muffled as she bent down to untie her cuffs once again, her long blond hair falling forward to hide her face. She stood up, pushing the wavy masses away from her cheeks and stuffed the leather thongs in her pocket. ‘I’ll just fetch a horse for myself from the barn. Why don’t you bring your own along, Master Thornden, and we’ll start off from there.’

And you can then edit your ‘in the barn’ post as you wish . . .

How does that sound?

~ U

Folwren · 04-25-2006, 08:42 PM

Well, I guess. But not tonight. Tomorrow I'll fix it. I promise.

Edit: Firefoot, if Thornden were to take a horse, he would have taken one from the stables. However, Thornden doesn't have a horse, at least I didn't write him with one. He could have had one, but I don't know what good a horse would have done someone who had been a guard for a year. He'd probably sold his horse to get some extra pocket money towards the beginning of his entrance into Edoras and it's only been a little over a week since he's left Meduseld and he hasn't bought another one (pity he's gone during the horse fair, eh?) So, what I want to know is which horse is available that Thornden might take from the stables? Eodwine's old war horse probably needs to stretch his legs, but would Eodwine let him go with him?

I would want to say that Thornden has a horse from the very beginning, in post #207, when he first starts out from the Mead Hall. In which case, I'll write that he had told Leof that he would need a horse at the crack of dawn the next day and when he walks out, Leof will be leading the horse out of the stables. I realize your little character still has a few hard feelings against Thornden - would it be alright if I added some dry remarks on his side?

Quote:

'Good morning, Leof!' (Thornden's in high spirits this morning...had a good night's sleep.) Leof nodded and slipped the reins over the horse's head. 'How's the foot this morning?'

'Very well, sir,' the ostler replied. . .

Something along those lines.

LMP: Would you object to Eodwine's horse being used?

-- Folwren

littlemanpoet · 04-26-2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

LMP: Would you object to Eodwine's horse being used?

Not at all. I was going to suggest it. His name is Flíthaf. A chestnut charger, I think I described him as.... (?) Eodwine would offer him saying that Flíthaf needs to get out more than the mead hall lord has a chance to.

littlemanpoet · 04-28-2006, 10:23 PM

Most sorry for not getting a post up. It's too late and my brain is fried on questions of ultimates.

I'll be on personal retreat most of Saturday and Sunday, so a reply to Garstan must wait. I'm sorry. I'll be back Sunday night and will make this first priority then.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-30-2006, 03:59 PM

When should Degas arrive bearing both bad news and a tired child?

piosenniel · 05-11-2006, 10:49 AM

~*~ A Round of Applause! ~*~

Just to let all know, three new writers have been added to the Rohan Gamers' List:

Thinlómien

Dunwen

Anguirel

For their excellent work in a recent Shire game.

~*~ Pio

Nogrod · 05-11-2006, 02:48 PM

Congrats to the new Rohanians!
(I'll try to follow you one day)

But some thoughts about my characters entry.

- I think my character has been attending the fair and seeks just a place to overnight to begin with. I think it would be too simple, if he would just come in and ask for work (and somehow just happening to be kind of a right person needed). I believe we can come up with something to make him stay for awhile. Maybe tomorrow, there would be some construction work requiring someone who knows how to handle carpenter's tools, maybe you would need an extra man at arms tomorrow for some reason, maybe something else...?

- It's probably the same from my character's point of view, whether you change the day before or after he arrives. In the first case he must have had somewhat a joyful night and have slept somewhere out there - and would be coming to the Mead Hall to get some breakfast (he might then be having some headache too

). In the second case he surely would be just searching for a place to overnight - and would come in after the fair is closed.

04-25-2006, 05:53 PM	#3
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	I'm so cheerfully hoping that Rose becomes at the very least a recurring character. She's so practical and has a lovely ironic sense of humor...and she's well-adjusted, which can be a rare commodity in a RP. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

04-25-2006, 07:42 PM	#5
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Catching up on developments... Garstan's going to eventually get out that question about the kitchen, but I think I'm going to wait for a response to the question about the party first. __________________ People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff.

04-30-2006, 03:59 PM	#10
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	When should Degas arrive bearing both bad news and a tired child? __________________ peace

04-25-2006, 05:34 PM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	If Wistan's farm is two day's walk, isn't it safe to assume that Thornden rode horse to the place? Why then would Thornden need a new horse from Wistan's stables? Or did he walk, and is this actually two days after the horse fair? Or correct me if I'm just being dense or something....

04-25-2006, 05:41 PM	#2
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Perhaps the man likes to walk At least a horse was never mentioned in connection with him coming to the Farm . . . Perhaps he parked it at the end of the lane that enters into the farm proper. So, Folwren - what would you like to do? __________________ Young she was and yet not so. The braids of her dark hair were touched by no frost, her white arms and clear face were flawless and smooth, and the light of stars was in her bright eyes, grey as a cloudless night . . .

04-28-2006, 10:23 PM	#9
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Most sorry for not getting a post up. It's too late and my brain is fried on questions of ultimates. I'll be on personal retreat most of Saturday and Sunday, so a reply to Garstan must wait. I'm sorry. I'll be back Sunday night and will make this first priority then.

05-11-2006, 10:49 AM	#11
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	*~~ A Round of Applause! ~~* Just to let all know, three new writers have been added to the Rohan Gamers' List: Thinlómien Dunwen Anguirel For their excellent work in a recent Shire game. ~*~ Pio

05-11-2006, 02:48 PM	#12
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Congrats to the new Rohanians! (I'll try to follow you one day) But some thoughts about my characters entry. - I think my character has been attending the fair and seeks just a place to overnight to begin with. I think it would be too simple, if he would just come in and ask for work (and somehow just happening to be kind of a right person needed). I believe we can come up with something to make him stay for awhile. Maybe tomorrow, there would be some construction work requiring someone who knows how to handle carpenter's tools, maybe you would need an extra man at arms tomorrow for some reason, maybe something else...? - It's probably the same from my character's point of view, whether you change the day before or after he arrives. In the first case he must have had somewhat a joyful night and have slept somewhere out there - and would be coming to the Mead Hall to get some breakfast (he might then be having some headache too ). In the second case he surely would be just searching for a place to overnight - and would come in after the fair is closed.