Abduction in Edoras Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 10-08-2006, 08:58 PM

I'm quite agreeable to the 'no particular order' strategy. Let the chaos ensue.

I'm rather taken with the idea of Muriel being mistaken for Linduial. What about other mistaken identities? Anything else possible along those lines? Is there any way that the four different groups of Eodwine's patrol could mis-perceive something such that it seems like there are more men allied with Sorn than there really are? For example, maybe Deren's men hear Thornden's men on the other side of a wall and assume that they're Sorn's men, and start up some "friendly fire"?

Taralphiel · 10-09-2006, 04:52 AM

Changes made, Jenny

As far as Sorn and Gurth, details are being worked out. But it is the plan for the meeting to be hid end.

I will try to draw it out as much as seems right, to allow Lin's escape. If Sorn can help the diversion of the rescue party in any way (which may be doubtful as he has he hands full...um...dying

) please let me know.

- Tara

Celuien · 10-09-2006, 05:33 PM

Mistaken identities...

If Garstan keeps up his grin and bear it attitude, he might make himself worn out enough for Eodwine to force a halt.

Would it work for Thornden's party to pick up a trail leading to Eodwine and Garstan in a safely hidden spot to rest?

Folwren · 10-09-2006, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Celuien

Mistaken identities...

If Garstan keeps up his grin and bear it attitude, he might make himself worn out enough for Eodwine to force a halt.

Would it work for Thornden's party to pick up a trail leading to Eodwine and Garstan in a safely hidden spot to rest?

And have him think it's Sorn, possibly? Great scot! That would waste a great deal of time, no doubt. . .

But so would getting Murial (or whatever her name is) mixed up for Lin by Deren.

-- Folwren

littlemanpoet · 10-09-2006, 08:52 PM

I think it would be great fun to do both!

Let the chaos begin!

Firefoot · 10-09-2006, 09:10 PM

I left the end of my post a little ambiguous: Jenny, if there's anything you want Linduial to say in response, go ahead, and you can send Scyld on his way; otherwise, if anyone wants their character to spot Scyld, have at it; if not, he'll uneventfully head around to let Lin out.

Folwren · 10-10-2006, 08:19 AM

Well, I'm find with letting the chaos begin, but I kind of unsure how to go about it.

I want to make a post for Deren first. Our idea with him is that he mistakes Murial for Lin. My question is, how does he manage to do that? First, let me get the facts straight:

Scyld and Lin agree to leave together.
Scyld lets Lin out of the cage.
He hears someone enter the house (is it Osfrid or Deren and his three men?)
Scyld puts Lin into the cellar and orders her to lock the door.

And that's where we are.

Should the person entering the house be Osfrid after all? Perhaps he could run down the stairs and see that Lin is gone. Maybe he thinks Sorn took her someplace and he decides to buy Sorn some time, and runs back upstairs and tells his girl friend lady to pretend to be Lin? If it's not planned that Muriel plays the part of Lin, I can't see Deren being fooled by her. For one thing, her normal way of speaking, as far as I can remember, is not very proper or high-bred, and for another thing, if some strange soldiers come in and mistake her for Lin and start to remove her, she's going to protest. Any woman would.

So, what do you all think? Is Alcarillo around to write and put in his thoughts?

As for Thornden, I think I'll wait on him until Elempi or Celuien post again to figure out where they are and what they're doing for certain. Unless, of course, someone thinks I should not wait. . .

-- Folwren

10-09-2006, 05:33 PM	#3
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Mistaken identities... If Garstan keeps up his grin and bear it attitude, he might make himself worn out enough for Eodwine to force a halt. Would it work for Thornden's party to pick up a trail leading to Eodwine and Garstan in a safely hidden spot to rest? __________________ 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.

10-10-2006, 08:19 AM	#7
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Well, I'm find with letting the chaos begin, but I kind of unsure how to go about it. I want to make a post for Deren first. Our idea with him is that he mistakes Murial for Lin. My question is, how does he manage to do that? First, let me get the facts straight: Scyld and Lin agree to leave together. Scyld lets Lin out of the cage. He hears someone enter the house (is it Osfrid or Deren and his three men?) Scyld puts Lin into the cellar and orders her to lock the door. And that's where we are. Should the person entering the house be Osfrid after all? Perhaps he could run down the stairs and see that Lin is gone. Maybe he thinks Sorn took her someplace and he decides to buy Sorn some time, and runs back upstairs and tells his girl friend lady to pretend to be Lin? If it's not planned that Muriel plays the part of Lin, I can't see Deren being fooled by her. For one thing, her normal way of speaking, as far as I can remember, is not very proper or high-bred, and for another thing, if some strange soldiers come in and mistake her for Lin and start to remove her, she's going to protest. Any woman would. So, what do you all think? Is Alcarillo around to write and put in his thoughts? As for Thornden, I think I'll wait on him until Elempi or Celuien post again to figure out where they are and what they're doing for certain. Unless, of course, someone thinks I should not wait. . . -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-08-2006, 08:58 PM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm quite agreeable to the 'no particular order' strategy. Let the chaos ensue. I'm rather taken with the idea of Muriel being mistaken for Linduial. What about other mistaken identities? Anything else possible along those lines? Is there any way that the four different groups of Eodwine's patrol could mis-perceive something such that it seems like there are more men allied with Sorn than there really are? For example, maybe Deren's men hear Thornden's men on the other side of a wall and assume that they're Sorn's men, and start up some "friendly fire"?

10-09-2006, 04:52 AM	#2
Taralphiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Swan Wood Posts: 649	Changes made, Jenny As far as Sorn and Gurth, details are being worked out. But it is the plan for the meeting to be hid end. I will try to draw it out as much as seems right, to allow Lin's escape. If Sorn can help the diversion of the rescue party in any way (which may be doubtful as he has he hands full...um...dying ) please let me know. - Tara

10-09-2006, 08:52 PM	#5
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I think it would be great fun to do both! Let the chaos begin!

10-09-2006, 09:10 PM	#6
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I left the end of my post a little ambiguous: Jenny, if there's anything you want Linduial to say in response, go ahead, and you can send Scyld on his way; otherwise, if anyone wants their character to spot Scyld, have at it; if not, he'll uneventfully head around to let Lin out.