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

Folwren · 11-14-2006, 12:41 PM

That's fine with me, Hilde.

How long is the tunnel, approximately, does anyone have an idea?

Regin Hardhammer · 11-17-2006, 07:01 AM

I've brought the slavers up near the edge of camp. I'll be going back now to post for my orcs so anyone is free to use them in their fighting scenes.

- Regin

Durelin · 11-17-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilde

Folwren and Durelin, I have put up a save for Carl, in which to make mention of a small portion of the tunnel having to be filled in. I wasn't sure if we were going that route or not in order to have Athwen's horse jump safely.

Ah yes, that sounds good. And that gives me a new idea...

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Originally Posted by Folwren

How long is the tunnel, approximately, does anyone have an idea?

Hmm...good question! Perhaps about 10 meters? I don't quite know. I'm terrible with spatial reasoning. I don't want it to be unbelievable that it was dug in a pretty short amount of time, but I also want it to be believably long, so that it might do some real damage to the slavers.

Really, the tunnel's purpose is only to slow down and take out a few (and there are only about 25...my imagination keeps making the group larger), so I think 10 meters or even a little less will serve enough of a purpose, as long as the slavers are led right over it (which is the plan, of course).

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-17-2006, 02:58 PM

Carl's save has been filled.

Folwren · 11-17-2006, 04:12 PM

Good post, Hilde. However, I realize now that it's very unlikely that Athwen will be able to see the cut blanket or the situation, due to the bad visuality of wind and sand.

I still need to figure out just how this mad dash is going to end. Later today I plan to have a post up.

-- Folwren

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-17-2006, 04:22 PM

Folwren, just let me know if Carl should leave something else, as well. His vest maybe?

Folwren · 11-18-2006, 09:41 AM

I don't know. The only possible way for Athwen to see it is if the cloth is brightly colored, but even then, the chances are slim that she'll be able to spot it. She will probably be riding with her head half down and her eyes half shut to keep the blowing wind and sand out of her face and eyes. Also, with all this sand blowing about, a piece of cloth might be covered up with sand.

By the way - are we saying that they did tell Athwen about the broken tunnel and this safe place of crossing?

And is there not only a tunnel but also a trench that the horses have to get over?

I am very sorry that I didn't write anything yesterday. Stuff came up. And today, I can make no promises. Unexpected complications popped up in my sister-in-laws birth-giving, so I'm slightly distracted with worry and excitement both. If I can't write a post, I'll at least put up a save.

-- Folwren

11-14-2006, 12:41 PM	#1
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	That's fine with me, Hilde. How long is the tunnel, approximately, does anyone have an idea? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-17-2006, 07:01 AM	#2
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	I've brought the slavers up near the edge of camp. I'll be going back now to post for my orcs so anyone is free to use them in their fighting scenes. - 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.'"

11-17-2006, 04:12 PM	#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	Good post, Hilde. However, I realize now that it's very unlikely that Athwen will be able to see the cut blanket or the situation, due to the bad visuality of wind and sand. I still need to figure out just how this mad dash is going to end. Later today I plan to have a post up. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-18-2006, 09:41 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	I don't know. The only possible way for Athwen to see it is if the cloth is brightly colored, but even then, the chances are slim that she'll be able to spot it. She will probably be riding with her head half down and her eyes half shut to keep the blowing wind and sand out of her face and eyes. Also, with all this sand blowing about, a piece of cloth might be covered up with sand. By the way - are we saying that they did tell Athwen about the broken tunnel and this safe place of crossing? And is there not only a tunnel but also a trench that the horses have to get over? I am very sorry that I didn't write anything yesterday. Stuff came up. And today, I can make no promises. Unexpected complications popped up in my sister-in-laws birth-giving, so I'm slightly distracted with worry and excitement both. If I can't write a post, I'll at least put up a save. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-17-2006, 02:58 PM	#4
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Carl's save has been filled.

11-17-2006, 04:22 PM	#6
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Folwren, just let me know if Carl should leave something else, as well. His vest maybe?