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

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-21-2006, 05:53 AM

I have mentioned a young man in my last post,who will be riding Carl's pony. An escapee who must have worked with horses on the plantation, I should think.

Child, yes Carl will be with the archers.

And Folwren, I will PM you around lunch time with a bit of an idea, if that is alright. Have to get to work just now.

Folwren · 11-21-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilde Bracegirdle

And Folwren, I will PM you around lunch time with a bit of an idea, if that is alright. Have to get to work just now.

Oh, yes, by all means. Go ahead. I usually pop in and out three or four times a day and see if anything new is happening.

-- Folwren

Durelin · 11-21-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

Durelin: What would Adnan think about the situation? I was thinking that the "leaders" would wish to put him into the second row as he's young and inexperienced. Would he be happy about it or wish to be in the front? I could mention something between Hadith and Adnan on that matter, but then I should need to know his basic attitude... (Hadith will be called to the first row)

I think he would be displeased, but Khamir would make sure he didn't argue, and has kind of taken him under his wing. Khamir is going to have to take more of the 'rear' because of his handicap, so they'll keep each other's spirits up. Adnan might speak up about it, though Khamir would help silence him. So, go with whatever you had in mind for Hadith, and then I'll probably follow up soon with a post for Khamir.

Brinniel - You could have one or two more riders as NPCs if you'd like. Rog's and Aiwendil's horses are still free, right? So, make some people up, if you'd like. I'd love to help if you need any, particularly since you'll be so busy and pressed for time. If you'd like, you could even simply toss in a couple names, and perhaps we could work out an extremely short bio for them later? Just to keep track of them. Unless of course they bite the dust...

I'd also just like to make note that my Thanksgiving break will, unfortunately, not be as free as I thought it would due to the death of a classmate...I may still have plenty of time, but things could also turn out even crazier than I expect them to be.

Folwren · 11-21-2006, 12:57 PM

I've been thinking about where Kwell would be. Adnan (Durelin's character) is 15, correct? And he was considered young for the job at hand, right? I didn't really read the post in which he was mentioned (sorry) and with the little glance that I gave it, I got the impression that he was grudgingly given permission. However, this may be because of his failure a few nights ago.

That being said - would Kwell be allowed to go out and help fight? He's only, what, 13? I forget. 12 or 13 anyway. I am not sure that he would be included in the young men asked to fight/ expected to fight / permitted to fight. Can I assume that he would be put back with the women and other children then? I would like an answer as quick as possible so that I could figure out my next post with him.

Thanks!

-- Folwren

EDIT: A post script:

P.S. If knowing what I would prefer would help you decide, then let me tell you. I would prefer it if he had been told that he shouldn't fight and was sent rather unceremoniously (it would be in a rushed fashion because they would have been so busy, 'No, you can't fight, go along with you, boy.') to the place of shelter. Perhaps that'll help you make up your mind.

Nogrod · 11-21-2006, 01:43 PM

I would say Kwell surely belongs to the "safe". And as Child noted, there will be a nasty surprise there as the 5+5 slavers will turn out from behind and either group / both of them find the young, women and the elderly...

So also a place for heroism!

Nogrod · 11-21-2006, 04:25 PM

Save filled.

A a question / a comment.

For the dramaturgy, are those next saves yet to be filled to be "easier" or nearing the battle ones? I mean my post is kind of "here we go"-one, trying to build up the tension and the beginning. So should I move my post at some later date a bit forwards on the thread?

And just to remind and update you my fellows. I have brought forwards a host of named people. You others are free to use them according to your will as they are pure NPCs. (Well I would like to reserve Joshwan to myself as I think I have to kill him, but otherwise)

Beloan is the other leader of the foot soldiers and Khamirs right hand. I think you know him already...

Then there is the "baddie-trio" of Fewerth, Joshwan and Guilledean.

Joshwan is an ex-pirate taken to slavery just a few years ago and seemingly has meddled with the wrong people. His stature has started to show now - and just because he's getting a bit too good a guy I think I will have to kill him.

Fewerth is the "everything to myself with whatever cost" type of guy. He's now in the second row of the foot soldiers. Possibly capable but not the bravest of men.

Guilledean is the nerdiest and weakest of the three and should be among the archers / slingers.

I have also introduced a new guy, Erlech to the foot soldiers. We needed to have at least one or two capable soldiers among our ranks. I have named him and said there is another, bearded and grim former ex-slave. The latter is surely up for grabs to anyone - and Erlech can also be used.

And then there are those women that I have introduced from the beginning of the game, Khala and Cuáran. They are forty somethings (nearing fifty). They are no figthters but might be hard to overcome by the slavers as they are tenacious enough. But they would be the ones to go and help those wounded or otherwise in trouble as they have a caring heart over their fellows. They should reside with the women, children and the elderly gang.

So please use all these as much as you like and in a way you like. They are not copyrighted... (but let me kill Joshwan...)

Folwren · 11-21-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

I would say Kwell surely belongs to the "safe". And as Child noted, there will be a nasty surprise there as the 5+5 slavers will turn out from behind and either group / both of them find the young, women and the elderly...

Haha! Heroism chance or not, Kwell will be impatient and won't like waiting for those slavers to turn up, especially if he thinks they never will.

-- Folwren

11-21-2006, 05:53 AM	#1
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	I have mentioned a young man in my last post,who will be riding Carl's pony. An escapee who must have worked with horses on the plantation, I should think. Child, yes Carl will be with the archers. And Folwren, I will PM you around lunch time with a bit of an idea, if that is alright. Have to get to work just now. Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 11-21-2006 at 05:58 AM.

11-21-2006, 12:57 PM	#4
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've been thinking about where Kwell would be. Adnan (Durelin's character) is 15, correct? And he was considered young for the job at hand, right? I didn't really read the post in which he was mentioned (sorry) and with the little glance that I gave it, I got the impression that he was grudgingly given permission. However, this may be because of his failure a few nights ago. That being said - would Kwell be allowed to go out and help fight? He's only, what, 13? I forget. 12 or 13 anyway. I am not sure that he would be included in the young men asked to fight/ expected to fight / permitted to fight. Can I assume that he would be put back with the women and other children then? I would like an answer as quick as possible so that I could figure out my next post with him. Thanks! -- Folwren EDIT: A post script: P.S. If knowing what I would prefer would help you decide, then let me tell you. I would prefer it if he had been told that he shouldn't fight and was sent rather unceremoniously (it would be in a rushed fashion because they would have been so busy, 'No, you can't fight, go along with you, boy.') to the place of shelter. Perhaps that'll help you make up your mind. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-21-2006, 01:43 PM	#5
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	I would say Kwell surely belongs to the "safe". And as Child noted, there will be a nasty surprise there as the 5+5 slavers will turn out from behind and either group / both of them find the young, women and the elderly... So also a place for heroism! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-21-2006, 04:25 PM	#6
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	Save filled. A a question / a comment. For the dramaturgy, are those next saves yet to be filled to be "easier" or nearing the battle ones? I mean my post is kind of "here we go"-one, trying to build up the tension and the beginning. So should I move my post at some later date a bit forwards on the thread? And just to remind and update you my fellows. I have brought forwards a host of named people. You others are free to use them according to your will as they are pure NPCs. (Well I would like to reserve Joshwan to myself as I think I have to kill him, but otherwise) Beloan is the other leader of the foot soldiers and Khamirs right hand. I think you know him already... Then there is the "baddie-trio" of Fewerth, Joshwan and Guilledean. Joshwan is an ex-pirate taken to slavery just a few years ago and seemingly has meddled with the wrong people. His stature has started to show now - and just because he's getting a bit too good a guy I think I will have to kill him. Fewerth is the "everything to myself with whatever cost" type of guy. He's now in the second row of the foot soldiers. Possibly capable but not the bravest of men. Guilledean is the nerdiest and weakest of the three and should be among the archers / slingers. I have also introduced a new guy, Erlech to the foot soldiers. We needed to have at least one or two capable soldiers among our ranks. I have named him and said there is another, bearded and grim former ex-slave. The latter is surely up for grabs to anyone - and Erlech can also be used. And then there are those women that I have introduced from the beginning of the game, Khala and Cuáran. They are forty somethings (nearing fifty). They are no figthters but might be hard to overcome by the slavers as they are tenacious enough. But they would be the ones to go and help those wounded or otherwise in trouble as they have a caring heart over their fellows. They should reside with the women, children and the elderly gang. So please use all these as much as you like and in a way you like. They are not copyrighted... (but let me kill Joshwan...) __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet... Last edited by Nogrod; 11-21-2006 at 04:29 PM.