The Fellowship of the Fourth Age (Part 1): A New Beginning Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Child of the 7th Age · 07-24-2006, 10:55 AM

I've put up a save to get the fellowship out of camp and a good way along the road. If anyone needs to say something more before we leave camp, just post it on the discussion thread and I'll add it to the beginning of my save.

Folwren · 07-24-2006, 12:18 PM

Thanks, Tevildo, it looks good. Kwell cracks me up. Go ahead and do another post for Azhar if it so pleases you. I may or may not write one for Kwell before the fellowship gets there, so don't wait up for me.

-- Folwren

piosenniel · 07-24-2006, 03:23 PM

Save filled.

Child of the 7th Age · 07-25-2006, 01:47 AM

Save filled.

Any volunteers?

Folwren · 07-25-2006, 07:30 AM

I would like to do it, but I don't think Athwen would volunteer for that. So, I think Athwen won't and she'll just help set up.

I don't see how this can work. From what I understand, this is the morning after the attempted escape by Kwell and Azhar. If the company waits much longer to rescue the two kids, Kwell will have had to face the slavers again and no one's going to be happy with him.

Also, the night before, after they all went in search of the missing donkeys or horses or whatever they were (I never understood clearly just what their mounts were), Imak and the others would have returned, empty handed, I assume, and more furious than ever. What would have happened then? Did they leave Kwell and Azhar alone? Does Ghila tell Imak that the kids tried to escape?

In short - what happens at the slaver's camp to finish the night off?

-- Folwren

Hilde Bracegirdle · 07-25-2006, 10:03 AM

Yes, a little clarification about when exactly it is that the Fellowship arrives may be helpful.

I do think that Carl would volunteer to be part of the group to investigate, (quiet feet, you know), but unfortunately I will not have the writing time soon enough. If anyone wants to carry him along with their character, please feel free to do so.

Child of the 7th Age · 07-25-2006, 11:54 AM

Folwren and Hilde,

You've raised a good question. I do think the timing will work, but it will take a lengthy explanation as to what we see as going on. Plus your question ties into wider planning issues for the story. I think it may be a good time to pull in all the posters on some of these questions relating to plot development.

I've written a long post in answer to you, which also raises some of these planning issues for discussion, but I need to run it by Durelin first, since we've been doing the planning together. As soon as I hear from her, I'll tack it up, and then you and others can respond.

Till then, sit tight on the fellowship plot line.

Oh, yes, and this is for everyone, I will be out of town July 30 - August 4 on family business, but I should have decent computer access. We are staying in a motel with wireless and will be alright unless my son's laptop crashes!

07-24-2006, 10:55 AM	#1
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I've put up a save to get the fellowship out of camp and a good way along the road. If anyone needs to say something more before we leave camp, just post it on the discussion thread and I'll add it to the beginning of my save. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

07-24-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Thanks, Tevildo, it looks good. Kwell cracks me up. Go ahead and do another post for Azhar if it so pleases you. I may or may not write one for Kwell before the fellowship gets there, so don't wait up for me. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-24-2006, 03:23 PM	#3
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Save filled. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

07-25-2006, 07:30 AM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I would like to do it, but I don't think Athwen would volunteer for that. So, I think Athwen won't and she'll just help set up. I don't see how this can work. From what I understand, this is the morning after the attempted escape by Kwell and Azhar. If the company waits much longer to rescue the two kids, Kwell will have had to face the slavers again and no one's going to be happy with him. Also, the night before, after they all went in search of the missing donkeys or horses or whatever they were (I never understood clearly just what their mounts were), Imak and the others would have returned, empty handed, I assume, and more furious than ever. What would have happened then? Did they leave Kwell and Azhar alone? Does Ghila tell Imak that the kids tried to escape? In short - what happens at the slaver's camp to finish the night off? -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-25-2006, 10:03 AM	#6
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Yes, a little clarification about when exactly it is that the Fellowship arrives may be helpful. I do think that Carl would volunteer to be part of the group to investigate, (quiet feet, you know), but unfortunately I will not have the writing time soon enough. If anyone wants to carry him along with their character, please feel free to do so. Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 07-25-2006 at 05:25 PM.

07-25-2006, 01:47 AM	#4
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Save filled. Any volunteers?

07-25-2006, 11:54 AM	#7
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Folwren and Hilde, You've raised a good question. I do think the timing will work, but it will take a lengthy explanation as to what we see as going on. Plus your question ties into wider planning issues for the story. I think it may be a good time to pull in all the posters on some of these questions relating to plot development. I've written a long post in answer to you, which also raises some of these planning issues for discussion, but I need to run it by Durelin first, since we've been doing the planning together. As soon as I hear from her, I'll tack it up, and then you and others can respond. Till then, sit tight on the fellowship plot line. Oh, yes, and this is for everyone, I will be out of town July 30 - August 4 on family business, but I should have decent computer access. We are staying in a motel with wireless and will be alright unless my son's laptop crashes! __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.