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

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.

Durelin · 01-13-2007, 11:51 AM

I'll be posting soon and likely have Khamir run off to help Shae, and then the two can come racing back to help out, unless Brinniel objects.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 01-13-2007, 03:04 PM

Child, Carl's post is up. Sorry to have taken so long with it, but it was a fun one!

Perhaps, Carl and Dirand's alarm at having the slaver so close to the boulders could be a tip off for the enemies? Also the slighter of the two slavers, the one knocked down by the horse, could be either alive or dead. I leave that up to you.

Nogrod · 01-13-2007, 04:01 PM

Good ideas pouring in!

Maybe we should indeed have a breach from where a few slavers break in to the grove. That could also be a natural place for Hadith to try and rise up - whatever would follow from that.

About those who could come to help ie. being still "outside", I think Beloan and Qat fit the description. Last time we met them, they were by the trenches. After that they must have met Dorran to give Fewerth to him to carry away. Then they must have started towards the grove.

Durelin: I like your idea of upgrading Beloan and most of the things you had sketched in the Bio looked just as I have thought him. Maybe a couple of vices too and then some outlooks? I'll try to think of them too.

Folwren · 01-13-2007, 06:22 PM

I had not planned to bring Kwell back until it was all over, but I can if you like.

Not tonight, though. We're watching the Extended RotK tonight for the first time since.....well, two years, at least.

-- Foley

01-13-2007, 09:37 AM	#1
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	#3
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.

01-13-2007, 03:04 PM	#5
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Child, Carl's post is up. Sorry to have taken so long with it, but it was a fun one! Perhaps, Carl and Dirand's alarm at having the slaver so close to the boulders could be a tip off for the enemies? Also the slighter of the two slavers, the one knocked down by the horse, could be either alive or dead. I leave that up to you. Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 01-13-2007 at 03:11 PM.

01-13-2007, 04:01 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	Good ideas pouring in! Maybe we should indeed have a breach from where a few slavers break in to the grove. That could also be a natural place for Hadith to try and rise up - whatever would follow from that. About those who could come to help ie. being still "outside", I think Beloan and Qat fit the description. Last time we met them, they were by the trenches. After that they must have met Dorran to give Fewerth to him to carry away. Then they must have started towards the grove. Durelin: I like your idea of upgrading Beloan and most of the things you had sketched in the Bio looked just as I have thought him. Maybe a couple of vices too and then some outlooks? I'll try to think of them too. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

01-13-2007, 06:22 PM	#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 had not planned to bring Kwell back until it was all over, but I can if you like. Not tonight, though. We're watching the Extended RotK tonight for the first time since.....well, two years, at least. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-13-2007, 11:19 AM	#2
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...

01-13-2007, 11:51 AM	#4
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I'll be posting soon and likely have Khamir run off to help Shae, and then the two can come racing back to help out, unless Brinniel objects.