Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eönwë · 04-09-2008, 09:14 AM

Is mine ok LMP?

Nogrod · 04-09-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Is mine ok LMP?

As the future host of the SMH I'd say it looks fine - unless someone comes with better ME knowledge saying the Druadan would not be around there any more or that they couldn't mix with the eorlings. Well, we have half-dunleding mixing with them already... though some traditional rohanians might say that lord Eodwine is then hosting a mixture of scum and should be "dethroned" for that - maybe that could be one twist in the overall storyline sometime in the future? Possibly the great landlords who have reigned free before the Mead Hall comes to their territories would love to take that as a tool to oust him?

Also I'd agree with elempi with Gwath's character: if you can come up with a story that justifies an elf being around it might be fine. But surely it would be easier to choose a more "normal" character. But as you wish. I have nothing against an elf but he should have a believable story behind him. I mean here is one thing I see the Golden Perch and the Mead Hall to differ: the Mead Hall should surely be fun but also a bit more Tolkienish or "believable" in the world of Tolkien.

Gwathagor · 04-09-2008, 03:25 PM

Precisely. I shall consider.

Nogrod · 04-09-2008, 03:28 PM

I see I had deliberately avoided the word 'realistic'... But in the end I think that is what I mean - as long as you can be realistic in the realm of fantasy...

Gwathagor · 04-09-2008, 03:29 PM

Of course you can!

Nogrod · 04-09-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Of course you can!

Ditto!

Lhunardawen · 04-10-2008, 01:56 AM

NAME: Ginna

AGE/GENDER/RACE/WHERE FROM: 23, female, Eorling from the north of the Middle Emnet

APPEARANCE: Stands 5'8" tall, slender but stronger than she appears, has light blond hair almost reaching her waist, and wide blue eyes. A bit too beautiful for her own good.

BITS OF CHARACTER/HISTORY YOU FEEL MIGHT BE HELPFUL IN DEFINING THE CHARACTER: Ginna is the only child of Randvér, a widower, friend of Eodwine's from the War, and small lord and landholder. She was sent to the Eorl's keeping in hope that she will learn to "behave more properly," and while she does not mind being away from her father, their separation failed to give them a chance to address their worsening estrangement. She is determined and a quick learner, but can be stubborn and headstrong. The loneliness to which she had been accustomed helped her to easily make friends with the people around her, but had also made her highly insecure, which leads her to take advantage of Harreld's feelings for her as she had done with other men before. Too late did she realise, however, how wrongly she had treated the smith, and now desires to win back his friendship, although she has no idea how to go about doing it.

Though she does not admit it, she wants to settle down, but she doubts her father would judge her ready, if indeed he had a mind to give her away in marriage at all.

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LINKED ~*~ Pio

littlemanpoet · 04-09-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Is mine ok LMP?

I - um - am - surprised.

Where is the Old Land? (I should probably check that link) I think it might be very interesting to have a Pukelman around Scarburg. He will feel most not-at-home, I imagine, amongst a scar of rocks, and much swamp land that intends to be drained, and very little woods. Beyond the Scar is plains as far as the eye can see. How will a Dreudan survive in such a forbidding environment?

Eönwë · 04-10-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Where is the Old Land?

By that I mean Old Púkel Land, or Drúwaith Iaur.

Look on this Map of Middle-earth

Between Andrast and Angren (Isen)

Eönwë · 04-10-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I - um - am - surprised.

May I ask why?

littlemanpoet · 04-10-2008, 03:55 AM

Not having known of your fascination with the Druadan, I was surprised that such a one will be showing up at Scarburg. Simple as that.

Eönwë · 04-10-2008, 04:52 AM

Fair enough Elempi.
I'll probably post my character's entry today or tomorrow.

Lhunardawen · 04-10-2008, 06:10 AM

It's either I've imagined Scarburg wrong, or I've overestimated Ginna's lack of sense of direction. (But believe me, a person can be very stupid when it comes to directions: take it from one who knows.) In either case, let me know if it's impossible for her to get lost.

I don't really intend her to be lost for long, anyone could come up during the night to rescue her, perhaps unintentionally. I just wanted to give her a little scare.

Thinlómien · 04-10-2008, 08:10 AM

Hey, this is looking excellent. Welcome, Eönwë and Gwath!

Just to let everybody know, I will write at least one post for Modtryth before the next day, she has to have the debate with Stigend she promised she'd have. I know Noggie's quite busy, so if that is a real problem, we can always co-write so that I do most of the job, or we can write a little and then the discussion can be interrupted and continued later. Modtryth is quite a determined person, so she won't leave starting the discussion at all unless something serious happens... but of course that is a possibility too...

And Lhuna - no, you're not too subtle, I think I have a clue at least...

I've talked with Celuien and she reminded me that she has done proper character descriptions for her characters for the Abduction RPG (and I know where they can be found). Now, should we just use these, or should I shorten them to fit the other character descriptions (Celuien said I can do this if I wish)? Opinions?

littlemanpoet · 04-12-2008, 08:47 PM

So sorry Eonwe.

Just want to point out so that it's clear to everybody: Rowenna as she is currently constituted is not good for Eodwine. She'll only become good for him if and when she changes in character from being self-serving to caring about others. She may be a long way from it, if she ever gets there at all. That doesn't mean that Eodwine won't get tangled up with her. There are too many things he likes about her, and too many things about which he grieves (that she suddenly has to do with) for him to have quite a clear head about her. All that to help understand the post I'm about to write.

piosenniel · 04-12-2008, 09:08 PM

So, Lhunardawen -

I edited your bio for Ginna to indicate her hair color as blond. :-)

~*~ Pio

Folwren · 04-14-2008, 08:36 PM

I love it, Lhuna! As casually as she could, she ran off! Very funny choice of words. Oh dear...forgive me for laughing...I've laughed easily all day.

I'm not shy, Elempi, just busy and with nothing pressing to write.

-- Foley

Thinlómien · 04-15-2008, 12:51 AM

Why do I have to be so busy this week? Why have I made myself so busy this week? Anyway, I'll try to write and if I just don't have time, then I have to write post later and it must be moved to its proper place... Anyway, great to see this hall so active.

littlemanpoet · 04-15-2008, 08:56 AM

What a hilarious pair of posts!

Now Lhuna will have to post yet again!

Groin, there's always the latrine to visit in the night, and who knows whom one might meet? Or just wait if you prefer.

Groin Redbeard · 04-15-2008, 10:27 AM

Very nice posts Eönwë and Lhuna, so much action and it still isn't day yet.

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Groin, there's always the latrine to visit in the night, and who knows whom one might meet? Or just wait if you prefer.

If the urging to post comes too strong I'll see if Erbrand can find it.

Thanks LMP.

04-09-2008, 09:14 AM	#1
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Is mine ok LMP? __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

04-09-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Precisely. I shall consider. __________________ Stories and songs.

04-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#4
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 see I had deliberately avoided the word 'realistic'... But in the end I think that is what I mean - as long as you can be realistic in the realm of fantasy... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

04-09-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Of course you can! __________________ Stories and songs.

04-10-2008, 01:56 AM	#7
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	NAME: Ginna AGE/GENDER/RACE/WHERE FROM: 23, female, Eorling from the north of the Middle Emnet APPEARANCE: Stands 5'8" tall, slender but stronger than she appears, has light blond hair almost reaching her waist, and wide blue eyes. A bit too beautiful for her own good. BITS OF CHARACTER/HISTORY YOU FEEL MIGHT BE HELPFUL IN DEFINING THE CHARACTER: Ginna is the only child of Randvér, a widower, friend of Eodwine's from the War, and small lord and landholder. She was sent to the Eorl's keeping in hope that she will learn to "behave more properly," and while she does not mind being away from her father, their separation failed to give them a chance to address their worsening estrangement. She is determined and a quick learner, but can be stubborn and headstrong. The loneliness to which she had been accustomed helped her to easily make friends with the people around her, but had also made her highly insecure, which leads her to take advantage of Harreld's feelings for her as she had done with other men before. Too late did she realise, however, how wrongly she had treated the smith, and now desires to win back his friendship, although she has no idea how to go about doing it. Though she does not admit it, she wants to settle down, but she doubts her father would judge her ready, if indeed he had a mind to give her away in marriage at all. ------------------------------------------------ *LINKED ~~ Pio** Last edited by piosenniel; 04-12-2008 at 09:05 PM.

04-10-2008, 03:55 AM	#11
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Not having known of your fascination with the Druadan, I was surprised that such a one will be showing up at Scarburg. Simple as that.

04-10-2008, 04:52 AM	#12
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Fair enough Elempi. I'll probably post my character's entry today or tomorrow. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

04-10-2008, 06:10 AM	#13
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	It's either I've imagined Scarburg wrong, or I've overestimated Ginna's lack of sense of direction. (But believe me, a person can be very stupid when it comes to directions: take it from one who knows.) In either case, let me know if it's impossible for her to get lost. I don't really intend her to be lost for long, anyone could come up during the night to rescue her, perhaps unintentionally. I just wanted to give her a little scare.

04-10-2008, 08:10 AM	#14
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Hey, this is looking excellent. Welcome, Eönwë and Gwath! Just to let everybody know, I will write at least one post for Modtryth before the next day, she has to have the debate with Stigend she promised she'd have. I know Noggie's quite busy, so if that is a real problem, we can always co-write so that I do most of the job, or we can write a little and then the discussion can be interrupted and continued later. Modtryth is quite a determined person, so she won't leave starting the discussion at all unless something serious happens... but of course that is a possibility too... And Lhuna - no, you're not too subtle, I think I have a clue at least... I've talked with Celuien and she reminded me that she has done proper character descriptions for her characters for the Abduction RPG (and I know where they can be found). Now, should we just use these, or should I shorten them to fit the other character descriptions (Celuien said I can do this if I wish)? Opinions? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-12-2008, 08:47 PM	#15
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	So sorry Eonwe. Just want to point out so that it's clear to everybody: Rowenna as she is currently constituted is not good for Eodwine. She'll only become good for him if and when she changes in character from being self-serving to caring about others. She may be a long way from it, if she ever gets there at all. That doesn't mean that Eodwine won't get tangled up with her. There are too many things he likes about her, and too many things about which he grieves (that she suddenly has to do with) for him to have quite a clear head about her. All that to help understand the post I'm about to write.

04-12-2008, 09:08 PM	#16
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	So, Lhunardawen - I edited your bio for Ginna to indicate her hair color as blond. :-) ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

04-14-2008, 08:36 PM	#17
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 love it, Lhuna! As casually as she could, she ran off! Very funny choice of words. Oh dear...forgive me for laughing...I've laughed easily all day. I'm not shy, Elempi, just busy and with nothing pressing to write. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

04-15-2008, 12:51 AM	#18
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Why do I have to be so busy this week? Why have I made myself so busy this week? Anyway, I'll try to write and if I just don't have time, then I have to write post later and it must be moved to its proper place... Anyway, great to see this hall so active. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-15-2008, 08:56 AM	#19
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	What a hilarious pair of posts! Now Lhuna will have to post yet again! Groin, there's always the latrine to visit in the night, and who knows whom one might meet? Or just wait if you prefer.