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

Durelin · 01-11-2007, 12:52 PM

Brinniel

Shae hasn't gotten any help yet, has she? Did you have a plan to work it out yourself? If not, I have a plan...actually two plans. One is the obvious: Khamir runs off to find her and "rescue" her. But there's another option, too. Mwaha.

I'll start working on a'something unless you'd rather I not at this point. So just let me know.

Sorry, should've taken the initiative a while ago. But I just finally have a more interesting idea than the (sometimes?) predictable Khamir.

Nogrod · 01-11-2007, 03:14 PM

Firefoot: I've posted now. Check my post to see whether everything is okay with Johari in this final version (it's not exactly the same we talked about but I think near enough).

......
Well Beloan and Qat still... but if anyone of you needs some hands in the battle I believe we could take it as granted that they have joined the others around the grove at this time. I just started thinking, whether it's wise to make a post for two NPC's.

Durelin · 01-11-2007, 04:11 PM

Ah, in my next post I'll be sure to mention at least Beloan, then.

But, speaking of the NPC thing...we can always make Beloan (and Qat) officially "minor" characters with a short bio. Beloan should really be one by now. Perhaps I should write up a quick bio for him and make it official, finally...

Like, how about this (please edit and/or add to it, Nogrod, if you'd like. I'd say he's been more your character than mine):

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Name: Beloan

Age: late 30s-early 40s

Gender: Male

Race: Man of ??

Weapons: Long knife and bow (does he have anything else?)

Appearance: Err... Nogrod? What do you say?

Personality: A natural leader, charismatic, and though persuasive, not forceful. He has a great amount of patience, particularly when it comes to dealing with people. Not confrontational, and seems to prefer letting things happen than actively trying to secure a fate for himself. A gentle man to friends, but ruthless to enemies, particularly due to his hard life as a slave. He is more hopeful than many who have endured such hardship, likely because he is more mentally prepared to endure it. He is not as tough in body as in spirit, though, and cannot withstand as much physical pain as a man like Khamir can.

History: Beloan was among fifteen ex-slaves under Khamir's leadership, and was one of those with the one-armed man the longest. He was essentially Khamir's second in command, and second only because Khamir had ambition while he did not. Even so, Beloan and Khamir were and are friends, both intelligent men who have shared many experiences together. Beloan is more the brains and Khamir is more the brawns, but each is a good combination of the two. Since Khamir has become incapable as a leader, Beloan has filled his place nicely.

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There's a bit...what do you think? Simply my take on his personality and such, so definitely needs revisions. And obviously I ran into some problems...I really don't remember if either of us has described his appearance at all, where he comes from, or anything of that sort.

If you'd rather PM me and discuss it, that's fine with me. And if you think the bio is really not necessary, that's fine with me, too!

Oooh, we can call him a UPC, a Universal Player Character...Universally Played Character...something of that nature. But I think the fellow deserves an upgrade.

Firefoot · 01-11-2007, 04:43 PM

Nogrod, looks fine.

Child of the 7th Age · 01-13-2007, 09:37 AM

Good idea about Beloan.

I am wondering how the fighting should go in the long run. Should we have one big final push by the slavers to break into the part of the grove where the main body of women and children are kept and where Athwen is tending the sick? Up till now, they are just nibbling on the fringes of that section of the grove. If you'd like, I can do a post where Aiwendil describes when the slavers begin this final assault? Presumably, they will eventually be turned back. We could go ahead and resolve the other fighting scenes already under way but have a band of four begin to crack into the center of the grove. Would this work? Also, wouldn't we sadly have some casualties among the non-combattants which we'd want to touch on very briefly? Any other ideas?

If others agree, I'll put up a save for this that I'll likely fill in on Monday. Can anyone think of anything else we need to do in the long run to "tie up" the battle?

Durelin · 01-13-2007, 11:19 AM

I think that sounds like a great idea, Child. We can't have this being easy or anything.

A few casualties are in order... Hmm... *plots*

Perhaps those named characters who have not yet been mentioned in the battle/have not arrived can come running in to help save the day when the slavers begin to break through...

Child of the 7th Age · 01-13-2007, 11:33 AM

Durelin -

That's a good idea about the reappearance of those who are still outside the grove.

I am waiting on Hilde's post but once Lindir is through helping there, he can charge back to the center to fight. Folwren - could you bring Kwell into this? There's also the possibility of people fighting who are in the grove but who haven't fought up till now. Tevildo - perhaps Dorran and/or Azhar??

I also need to check with Pio on Rôg and Aiwendil's stance in all this. Once I get that clarified, I'll put up a save.

01-11-2007, 03:14 PM	#2
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	Firefoot: I've posted now. Check my post to see whether everything is okay with Johari in this final version (it's not exactly the same we talked about but I think near enough). ...... Well Beloan and Qat still... but if anyone of you needs some hands in the battle I believe we could take it as granted that they have joined the others around the grove at this time. I just started thinking, whether it's wise to make a post for two NPC's. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

01-13-2007, 09:37 AM	#5
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Good idea about Beloan. I am wondering how the fighting should go in the long run. Should we have one big final push by the slavers to break into the part of the grove where the main body of women and children are kept and where Athwen is tending the sick? Up till now, they are just nibbling on the fringes of that section of the grove. If you'd like, I can do a post where Aiwendil describes when the slavers begin this final assault? Presumably, they will eventually be turned back. We could go ahead and resolve the other fighting scenes already under way but have a band of four begin to crack into the center of the grove. Would this work? Also, wouldn't we sadly have some casualties among the non-combattants which we'd want to touch on very briefly? Any other ideas? If others agree, I'll put up a save for this that I'll likely fill in on Monday. Can anyone think of anything else we need to do in the long run to "tie up" the battle? __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-13-2007, 11:33 AM	#7
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Durelin - That's a good idea about the reappearance of those who are still outside the grove. I am waiting on Hilde's post but once Lindir is through helping there, he can charge back to the center to fight. Folwren - could you bring Kwell into this? There's also the possibility of people fighting who are in the grove but who haven't fought up till now. Tevildo - perhaps Dorran and/or Azhar?? I also need to check with Pio on Rôg and Aiwendil's stance in all this. Once I get that clarified, I'll put up a save. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-11-2007, 12:52 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Brinniel Shae hasn't gotten any help yet, has she? Did you have a plan to work it out yourself? If not, I have a plan...actually two plans. One is the obvious: Khamir runs off to find her and "rescue" her. But there's another option, too. Mwaha. I'll start working on a'something unless you'd rather I not at this point. So just let me know. Sorry, should've taken the initiative a while ago. But I just finally have a more interesting idea than the (sometimes?) predictable Khamir.

01-11-2007, 04:11 PM	#3
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Ah, in my next post I'll be sure to mention at least Beloan, then. But, speaking of the NPC thing...we can always make Beloan (and Qat) officially "minor" characters with a short bio. Beloan should really be one by now. Perhaps I should write up a quick bio for him and make it official, finally... Like, how about this (please edit and/or add to it, Nogrod, if you'd like. I'd say he's been more your character than mine): ---------------------------------------------------------- Name: Beloan Age: late 30s-early 40s Gender: Male Race: Man of ?? Weapons: Long knife and bow (does he have anything else?) Appearance: Err... Nogrod? What do you say? Personality: A natural leader, charismatic, and though persuasive, not forceful. He has a great amount of patience, particularly when it comes to dealing with people. Not confrontational, and seems to prefer letting things happen than actively trying to secure a fate for himself. A gentle man to friends, but ruthless to enemies, particularly due to his hard life as a slave. He is more hopeful than many who have endured such hardship, likely because he is more mentally prepared to endure it. He is not as tough in body as in spirit, though, and cannot withstand as much physical pain as a man like Khamir can. History: Beloan was among fifteen ex-slaves under Khamir's leadership, and was one of those with the one-armed man the longest. He was essentially Khamir's second in command, and second only because Khamir had ambition while he did not. Even so, Beloan and Khamir were and are friends, both intelligent men who have shared many experiences together. Beloan is more the brains and Khamir is more the brawns, but each is a good combination of the two. Since Khamir has become incapable as a leader, Beloan has filled his place nicely. ---------------------------------------------------------- There's a bit...what do you think? Simply my take on his personality and such, so definitely needs revisions. And obviously I ran into some problems...I really don't remember if either of us has described his appearance at all, where he comes from, or anything of that sort. If you'd rather PM me and discuss it, that's fine with me. And if you think the bio is really not necessary, that's fine with me, too! Oooh, we can call him a UPC, a Universal Player Character...Universally Played Character...something of that nature. But I think the fellow deserves an upgrade.

01-11-2007, 04:43 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Nogrod, looks fine.

01-13-2007, 11:19 AM	#6
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I think that sounds like a great idea, Child. We can't have this being easy or anything. A few casualties are in order... Hmm... plots Perhaps those named characters who have not yet been mentioned in the battle/have not arrived can come running in to help save the day when the slavers begin to break through...