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

Tevildo · 02-27-2007, 07:53 AM

Child,

Dorran will stay in camp, but I'd like to have Azhar come along as her injuries were less serious (and otherwise I wouldn't have anyone to post with in those scences). You can mention her in the planning group if you'd like.

Folwren - could Azhar ride double with Kwell?

I'm assuming we can pick up enough horses roaming around for everyone in the party.

Durelin · 02-27-2007, 10:56 AM

Don't worry about characters being stuck behind. With all three of my characters staying behind, something has to go on.

Child of the 7th Age · 02-27-2007, 03:54 PM

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I was wondering about the rather good point Nogrod brought up earlier, reguarding the remaining slavers ,and the likelyhood that they would return to camp to pick up their stuff before moving on. Has this been addressed?

Thanks, Nogrod and Hilde, for the reminder! Also a special thanks to Nogrod who once suggested that they become bait for the olog-hai. I've put up a save and will dispatch them that way. I am purposely being vague about the numbers in case anyone needs a stray ruffian to show up in a later scene. Imak, by the way, was severely injured but hasn't been seen from since.

Child of the 7th Age · 02-28-2007, 12:21 AM

Save filled. The slavers are no more, and Aiwendil has learned about the chest of gold.

On to the planning session tomorrow.

Folwren · 03-01-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tevildo

Folwren - could Azhar ride double with Kwell?

I'm assuming we can pick up enough horses roaming around for everyone in the party.

If Kwell's ridinga horse, sure she can ride with him.

And I imagine that Athwen'll stay behind with the wounded people, unless this is when everyone's going to be deciding on whether or not they're going to kill the orcs. That's not what's going to happen now, is it?

-- Folwren

Child of the 7th Age · 03-01-2007, 08:19 PM

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And I imagine that Athwen'll stay behind with the wounded people, unless this is when everyone's going to be deciding on whether or not they're going to kill the orcs. That's not what's going to happen now, is it?

No... There will be a preliminary decision made by Lindir and the "advance scouts" not to slay the orcs immediately. That will mainly be Lindir "forcing" the others to stay their hands. The decision will be to wait and have their fate decided by the group as a whole. That's when everyone will get a voice and Aiwendil will come running in at the last minute.

If I can manage to prop my eyes open late tonight after others are snoozing and the house is quiet, I'll get the planning post up.

Durelin · 03-01-2007, 08:30 PM

Don't keep yourself up, Child! And please, let me know if you need/would like any help.

Folwren - If you need something for Athwen to do, specifically, Vror is growing conscious again and Adnan has no idea what to do.

If you have other plans, though, he can certainly be forced to handle it himself.

Folwren · 03-02-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

Folwren - If you need something for Athwen to do, specifically, Vror is growing conscious again and Adnan has no idea what to do.

If you have other plans, though, he can certainly be forced to handle it himself.

I know. I aim to write a post today of some sort, and it may be for Athwen. She will get around to Vror, have no fear.

I've been gone the past three days, so I'm kind of behind on everything...and that also explains why I haven't talked much. But, I'm back now.

-- Folwren

Child of the 7th Age · 03-03-2007, 11:33 AM

OK, I am starting to work on the planning post. I am going to put it up a chunk at a time in one space and revise it as I go along.... I'll let you know when it is actually finished (though you are welcome to read my half done, pre-revision chicken scratches along the way).

First I want to make sure where everyone is. I read back over the thread and also considered how injured someone was. Based on that, this is my best guess as to who is going where.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE FORGOTTEN SOMEONE OR PLACED YOUR CHARACTER IN THE WRONG LIST. I WILL CHANGE OR ADD AS SOON AS YOU TELL ME.

Total good guys: 46 ex-slaves; 7 fellowship members
total orcs: 15

Absent in unknown location
Aiwendil

Staying in camp
Athwen
Dorran
Vror
Hadith
Khamir
Rog
34 NPCs

Going with scouting party
Carl
Lindir
Azhar
Shae
Johari
Beloan
Kwell
5 NPC's

Orcs immediately imprisoned
6 male NPC's

Male orcs on the loose who will attack during the night to try and save the others
Ishkur
Gwerr
Makdush

Female orcs and children still on the loose until the actual "trial"
Grask
female child NPC
Zagra
Mazhg
Ungolt
one female NPC

Is this right?

Durelin, Nogrod - Will you both be carrying Beloan, or just one of you?

Of those in the scouting party, who would be the one to first discover a sleeping/drunk orc and draw his/her sword to slay him? Would this be one of the characters listed or a NPC we devise? Which of our characters would realistically do this?

We seem to have a shortage of "real" males in the scouting party. I think they all fought so bravely that many were wounded.

Are there any more "real" males going with the scouting party or will we be using NPC's for that purpose?

Brinniel · 03-04-2007, 05:30 PM

Hmm...lately I've been thinking that perhaps due to her injuries that Shae should stay behind as well. But then again, that'll make one less in the scouting party and though, I don't know how much you really need her (and hey, I won't deny that having her in the scouting party would be more fun for me). Of course, her injuries are quite treatable so this could be fixed with a brief mention of Athwen's healing skills. It can go either way, I don't really mind...I'm just trying to be realistic here...

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Of those in the scouting party, who would be the one to first discover a sleeping/drunk orc and draw his/her sword to slay him? Would this be one of the characters listed or a NPC we devise? Which of our characters would realistically do this?

If Shae does indeed end up going with the scouting party, I will volunteer her for this role. As I've mentioned previously, she has a huge grudge against orcs, and for a good reason. And as we've all discovered, Shae does have a tendency to act before she thinks...

02-27-2007, 07:53 AM	#1
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	Child, Dorran will stay in camp, but I'd like to have Azhar come along as her injuries were less serious (and otherwise I wouldn't have anyone to post with in those scences). You can mention her in the planning group if you'd like. Folwren - could Azhar ride double with Kwell? I'm assuming we can pick up enough horses roaming around for everyone in the party. __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table.

02-28-2007, 12:21 AM	#4
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Save filled. The slavers are no more, and Aiwendil has learned about the chest of gold. On to the planning session tomorrow. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

03-03-2007, 11:33 AM	#9
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	OK, I am starting to work on the planning post. I am going to put it up a chunk at a time in one space and revise it as I go along.... I'll let you know when it is actually finished (though you are welcome to read my half done, pre-revision chicken scratches along the way). First I want to make sure where everyone is. I read back over the thread and also considered how injured someone was. Based on that, this is my best guess as to who is going where. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE FORGOTTEN SOMEONE OR PLACED YOUR CHARACTER IN THE WRONG LIST. I WILL CHANGE OR ADD AS SOON AS YOU TELL ME. Total good guys: 46 ex-slaves; 7 fellowship members total orcs: 15 Absent in unknown location Aiwendil Staying in camp Athwen Dorran Vror Hadith Khamir Rog 34 NPCs Going with scouting party Carl Lindir Azhar Shae Johari Beloan Kwell 5 NPC's Orcs immediately imprisoned 6 male NPC's Male orcs on the loose who will attack during the night to try and save the others Ishkur Gwerr Makdush Female orcs and children still on the loose until the actual "trial" Grask female child NPC Zagra Mazhg Ungolt one female NPC Is this right? Durelin, Nogrod - Will you both be carrying Beloan, or just one of you? Of those in the scouting party, who would be the one to first discover a sleeping/drunk orc and draw his/her sword to slay him? Would this be one of the characters listed or a NPC we devise? Which of our characters would realistically do this? We seem to have a shortage of "real" males in the scouting party. I think they all fought so bravely that many were wounded. Are there any more "real" males going with the scouting party or will we be using NPC's for that purpose? __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 03-03-2007 at 11:36 AM.

02-27-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Don't worry about characters being stuck behind. With all three of my characters staying behind, something has to go on.

03-01-2007, 08:30 PM	#7
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Don't keep yourself up, Child! And please, let me know if you need/would like any help. Folwren - If you need something for Athwen to do, specifically, Vror is growing conscious again and Adnan has no idea what to do. If you have other plans, though, he can certainly be forced to handle it himself.