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

Folwren · 11-23-2006, 04:22 PM

I think what Tevildo meant in an above post was that Dorran would be there at the same time as, if not before, Hadith. However, I will try to write a post about Athwen's response to Hadith's coming and trying to rescue her.

It would be fun. But I've little doubt that Dorran will be there soon, and probably before Athwen made any attempt to help Hadith (she's still surprised/in shock and fighting is out of her element anyway. Also, she's probably tied up, as Tevildo also mentioned).

By the way, everyone, I think Athwen might have a dagger or knife after all. I mean, it's not likely that she wouldn't have any weapon whatsover. . . Should I edit into my post that she did try to use it, but he took it away from her? For realisticality's sake? Realisticality isn't a word, so far as I know, so don't go looking for it in a dictionary.

I'm in a somewhat in between time while my rolls rise, so maybe I'll write something now............well, maybe not. I think I should wait for Tevildo to fill his save.

-- Folwren

Nogrod · 11-23-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

I think what Tevildo meant in an above post was that Dorran would be there at the same time as, if not before, Hadith.

We may play this so, but I think it's a bit problematic as the people "around" - meaning the "archers" and the "cavalry" - would have noticed that there are only ten slavers after Athwen. So they should come up with a new master-plan and quick as they see some of the other slavers going X direction (towards themselves? - and those who go around to attack the women and children they couldn't even see in this weather!). This doesn't prevent Dorran getting off the rank and making his own decision to save her wife, but it really is a bold move as he's the leader of the cavalry and he will leave his troops without a leader just to see for his wife...

I mean, why to send our only real surprise asset, the "cavalry" of ours, to attack just ten riders as the foot soldiers can do away with them... at least up to a point. They should tactically not waste their power on the ten slavers already in trouble but to counter the surprise as not all the slavers were after Athwen!

Some nuts to crack indeed...

Folwren · 11-23-2006, 07:52 PM

Oh dear. I really don't know. Tevildo will have to decide for himself.

I still will wait for him to fill his save before I make a post.

-- Folwren

Nogrod · 11-24-2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Oh dear.

Tevildo · 11-24-2006, 03:03 AM

Everyone is forgetting where Dorran is....

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If your heart is set on this, I will not say no. I ask just two things. I will wait till the slavers pass and ride immediately in back of them. I will strip off the insignia of Rohan and dress myself in plain rugged gear such as a common traveler might wear with a hood pulled down over my face. Even if one of the men notices me, he is unlikely to pay attention in the heat of the pursuit. At least that way, if anything happens, I will be right there to help."

He is riding with the slavers and will arrive at the trench just a few paces in back of Athwen. To the blazes with everything else.....he's concerned about Athwen and has set this up with Lindir ahead of time. Anyways, the poor fellow doesn't want to sleep on the couch for 25 years!

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Later Edit:

Thanks Nogrod and Folwren for waiting. I've taken Dorran up to the point where he's racing towards his wife and the battle is about to begin. (I've blamed his slow arrival on the poor horse!) Dorran will just see what others do and respond the best he can. Please feel free to go ahead and post any way you'd like.

Folwren · 11-24-2006, 04:50 PM

Good, good, good. Excellent.

I will try to post either later on this evening or tomorrow morning. I'm at Grandma's house and I'm not sure what people have planned.

I think it was brilliant of you to switch horses. Dorran's horse would certainly have drawn attention to himself. I thought of Bree trying to disguise himself as a pack horse when you mentioned Dorran borrowing Rog's horse.

-- Folwren

Nogrod · 11-24-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

I think it was brilliant of you to switch horses. Dorran's horse would certainly have drawn attention to himself.

Good idea storywise, but really: would a rider give up his familiar and strong horse when there was a battle of life and death ahead? Drawing attention is a thing to be considered, but facing a battle with an old friend and companion should be something much more important... (one you can trust and one you know... not to mention being afraid of what happens to your companion in strange hands)

But surely, suits me well. The situation is opening nicely and we have all the options open. That is good.

11-23-2006, 04:22 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	I think what Tevildo meant in an above post was that Dorran would be there at the same time as, if not before, Hadith. However, I will try to write a post about Athwen's response to Hadith's coming and trying to rescue her. It would be fun. But I've little doubt that Dorran will be there soon, and probably before Athwen made any attempt to help Hadith (she's still surprised/in shock and fighting is out of her element anyway. Also, she's probably tied up, as Tevildo also mentioned). By the way, everyone, I think Athwen might have a dagger or knife after all. I mean, it's not likely that she wouldn't have any weapon whatsover. . . Should I edit into my post that she did try to use it, but he took it away from her? For realisticality's sake? Realisticality isn't a word, so far as I know, so don't go looking for it in a dictionary. I'm in a somewhat in between time while my rolls rise, so maybe I'll write something now............well, maybe not. I think I should wait for Tevildo to fill his save. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-23-2006, 07:52 PM	#3
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh dear. I really don't know. Tevildo will have to decide for himself. I still will wait for him to fill his save before I make a post. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-24-2006, 04:50 PM	#6
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, good, good. Excellent. I will try to post either later on this evening or tomorrow morning. I'm at Grandma's house and I'm not sure what people have planned. I think it was brilliant of you to switch horses. Dorran's horse would certainly have drawn attention to himself. I thought of Bree trying to disguise himself as a pack horse when you mentioned Dorran borrowing Rog's horse. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis