Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 07-19-2008, 05:36 PM

I just read your post with Javan, Foley.

Great!

It looks very good to me and I hope the others agree.

There is a host of chances how we could make the things evolve to any direction we wish...

Nogrod · 07-19-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

There is a host of chances how we could make the things evolve to any direction we wish...

Looking at Foley's latest post: Cnebba is eight!

An easy way to bring this to a good drama! Cnebba knows how to ride Snowstreak to be sure but to shoot arrows while riding... at the age of eight?

Now he's sure Snowstreak has changed after the fire to become so much more easily startled - one of the reasons he has hated Javan so much as Snowstreak had always been dear to him - and will blame javan for it. And he's not erred in that: the horse has changed in the hands of a young bloke even if it can still behave - about - with the adults!

In a sense his claim is a rightful one (and it might need admitting by those who have power over him?) but surely he uses it to distract the notice away from his own failures...

Gwathagor · 07-19-2008, 06:15 PM

Well, Groin, I had originally expected Crabannan and Erbrand to become good friends, but I'm having fun with this.

Maybe something will bring them together as well - mirroring the story of Javan and Co...interesting...

Thinlómien · 07-20-2008, 10:17 AM

Gwath and Groin - you amuse me.

Foley, Nog, LMP - you all seem to be acting like there was still something to discuss about this issue. Isn't it settled yet? Isn't it fine as it is?

Folwren · 07-20-2008, 12:00 PM

We just like wasting lots of words.

No, no, I'm kidding. We were thinking of different ways things could happen. There are eight characters involved in this, you understand, and we coud potentially discuss how each different one acted in the situation.

The only thing that is NOT fine just where it is is the present state of things. But I think that that's been figured out in my latest post.

Nogrod, I'll fix Cnebba's age. Garmund is 9, right?
You're thoughts concerning Snowstreak is interesting. That can definitely be incorporated.

Thinlómien · 07-20-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Nogrod, I'll fix Cnebba's age. Garmund is 9, right?
You're thoughts concerning Snowstreak is interesting. That can definitely be incorporated.

Except that they were my thoughts, actually...

Anyway, Nog you said:

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Now he's sure Snowstreak has changed after the fire to become so much more easily startled

Wouldn't just "more easily startled" be okay?

No need to exaggerate things...

Folwren · 07-20-2008, 01:44 PM

My two cents about the horse's apparent spookiness:

Chances are, the fire would not have damaged his ability to respond to proper handling. If he were to become more spooky, I would think it would only relate to fire or the sound of crackling, and the smell of smoke. In fact, if you really want him to be affected by the fire, then the smell of smoke would probably be what bothered him the most.

Now, it is absolutely possible that if Cnebba was the only one handling Snowstreak for most of the time, then Snowstreak could become less trust worthy. If Cnebba's handling is inconsistant, maybe a little rough at times, or just doesn't happen very often, then Snowstreak could easily turn more skiddish.
I think Nogrod insinuated that in his above post - that Snowstreak's behavior has something to do with Cnebba's handling and not all of it is due to the fire.

So...those are just my ideas concerning this, based on my own horse handling and experience. We can fling it out the window, of course, as this is purely pretend.

Groin Redbeard · 07-24-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Well, Groin, I had originally expected Crabannan and Erbrand to become good friends, but I'm having fun with this.

Maybe something will bring them together as well - mirroring the story of Javan and Co...interesting...

Sorry about that Gwathagor, I was thinking about making them friends but then I thought that Crabannan's hellraising attitude wouldn't sit well with Erbrand's mild manners.

Groin Redbeard · 07-24-2008, 06:14 PM

I'm terribly sorry for keeping you held up Form. I'll post as soon as possible and get things underway. Very exciting stuff!

Folwren · 07-26-2008, 08:12 PM

Things have been silent for over thiryt-five hours. What's next? Who needs to post?

-- Foley

Gwathagor · 07-26-2008, 10:09 PM

Me. I need to post. Having finished my 70 hour work week (

), I will now have time.

07-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
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 just read your post with Javan, Foley. Great! It looks very good to me and I hope the others agree. There is a host of chances how we could make the things evolve to any direction we wish... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

07-19-2008, 06:15 PM	#3
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Well, Groin, I had originally expected Crabannan and Erbrand to become good friends, but I'm having fun with this. Maybe something will bring them together as well - mirroring the story of Javan and Co...interesting... __________________ Stories and songs.

07-20-2008, 10:17 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Gwath and Groin - you amuse me. Foley, Nog, LMP - you all seem to be acting like there was still something to discuss about this issue. Isn't it settled yet? Isn't it fine as it is? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

07-20-2008, 12:00 PM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	We just like wasting lots of words. No, no, I'm kidding. We were thinking of different ways things could happen. There are eight characters involved in this, you understand, and we coud potentially discuss how each different one acted in the situation. The only thing that is NOT fine just where it is is the present state of things. But I think that that's been figured out in my latest post. Nogrod, I'll fix Cnebba's age. Garmund is 9, right? You're thoughts concerning Snowstreak is interesting. That can definitely be incorporated. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-20-2008, 01:44 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	My two cents about the horse's apparent spookiness: Chances are, the fire would not have damaged his ability to respond to proper handling. If he were to become more spooky, I would think it would only relate to fire or the sound of crackling, and the smell of smoke. In fact, if you really want him to be affected by the fire, then the smell of smoke would probably be what bothered him the most. Now, it is absolutely possible that if Cnebba was the only one handling Snowstreak for most of the time, then Snowstreak could become less trust worthy. If Cnebba's handling is inconsistant, maybe a little rough at times, or just doesn't happen very often, then Snowstreak could easily turn more skiddish. I think Nogrod insinuated that in his above post - that Snowstreak's behavior has something to do with Cnebba's handling and not all of it is due to the fire. So...those are just my ideas concerning this, based on my own horse handling and experience. We can fling it out the window, of course, as this is purely pretend. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-24-2008, 06:14 PM	#9
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I'm terribly sorry for keeping you held up Form. I'll post as soon as possible and get things underway. Very exciting stuff! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

07-26-2008, 08:12 PM	#10
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Things have been silent for over thiryt-five hours. What's next? Who needs to post? -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#11
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Me. I need to post. Having finished my 70 hour work week (), I will now have time. __________________ Stories and songs.