Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Firefoot · 09-05-2008, 01:23 PM

I'm gonna have to think about this one...

Gwathagor · 09-05-2008, 03:11 PM

"

" is right, Firefoot. Wow.

Groin Redbeard · 09-05-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

"

" is right, Firefoot. Wow.

I couldn't have said it better, Gwathagor!

I never saw that one coming. Nice job with your post Elempi, Folwren, and Firefoot, you're all handling this brilliantly.

Groin Redbeard · 09-06-2008, 12:50 PM

Question: is Rowenna really leaving, or is Saeryn going to stop her?

littlemanpoet · 09-06-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Question: is Rowenna really leaving, or is Saeryn going to stop her?

We shall have to see. One thing does seem evident to me: Saeryn will have a choice to make, whether to keep talking with Rowenna in hopes of persuading her to return, or be in the horse race - but not both. It's up to Foley (based on a PM post a-building) which way that will go.

Folwren · 09-06-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

We shall have to see. One thing does seem evident to me: Saeryn will have a choice to make, whether to keep talking with Rowenna in hopes of persuading her to return, or be in the horse race - but not both. It's up to Foley (based on a PM post a-building) which way that will go.

Huh. I hadn't thought about that. Well, now that Rowenna's NOT in the race, all the reasons Saeryn had to be in it seem gone.

Still, it'd be fun. Oh well.

Yeah, we're writing a post, and although Elempi may know what Rowenna ends up deciding upon, I do not.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 09-07-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

Huh. I hadn't thought about that. Well, now that Rowenna's NOT in the race, all the reasons Saeryn had to be in it seem gone.

Still, it'd be fun. Oh well.

Yeah, we're writing a post, and although Elempi may know what Rowenna ends up deciding upon, I do not.

-- Foley

If you're willing to follow an idea I have, which has 3 parts:

1) Rowenna comes from the Folde; her father's farm was close to the White Mountains, and very prosperous, but an easy target for brigands. Should the land of her growing up years come up in S & R's talk, Saeryn could make the connection that they both come from the same place.

2) A 50 mile journey by foot, without food or drink is extremely dangerous for a woman alone, even Rowenna.

Saeryn could realize that there is not convincing Rowenna to return to Scarburg permanently, but wait until others travel to Edoras.

3) Eodwine and Degas are going to Edoras on the morrow, and thence Degas on to the Folde. Rowenna could be escorted there by Degas, and perhaps some arrangements be made for her to be given back the lands of her father.

Yes, this means that Rowenna would fall out of the Scarburg tale. However, that actually makes sense, though I never planned on it (it just seems to have worked out from the story itself), since I am eventually going to leave this forum for good. There are now only 2 other rpgs that hold me here, both of which are winding down at extremely slow paces, but are winding down nonetheless. So Rowenna can go, and thereafter, Eodwine and Harreld are the only characters of mine that need to be written by those of you who remain.

Folwren · 09-05-2008, 05:12 PM

I got that post up sooner than I expected...

Elempi, I thought that if you were willing, we should write a PM built post about the conversation/confrontation between Saeryn and Rowenna. That is, if Eodwine lets her go...

littlemanpoet · 09-07-2008, 01:16 PM

Please don't wait for Foley's and my pm post. Let's carry on with the horse race and any other posts anybody wants to write. Saeryn and Rowenna are out of the horse race.

Groin Redbeard · 09-07-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Please don't wait for Foley's and my pm post. Let's carry on with the horse race and any other posts anybody wants to write. Saeryn and Rowenna are out of the horse race.

That leaves Erbrand, Eodwine, Javan, Léof, Crabannan, Degas, Aethelstan, and Matrim for the race. I'll get a post up for Lithor getting things ready.

Folwren · 09-07-2008, 02:59 PM

Yes. As soon as everyone says everyone is ready for the horse race and at the site of the race, I'll go ahead and write the race. ...That is what the caretakers are to do - write the actual event in one post?

littlemanpoet · 09-07-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

Yes. As soon as everyone says everyone is ready for the horse race and at the site of the race, I'll go ahead and write the race. ...That is what the caretakers are to do - write the actual event in one post?

Correct.

I've updated the list and listed them in order of when they will occur. The races first, as Lithor has said; after that, the "throwing" games, and then the "weapons" games

I've also claimed care taking of the three-legged race. Anybody else who wants to claim another game, please do so.

NEWLY UPDATED LIST:

1. Horse Race Erbrand, Eodwine, Javan, Léof, Crabannan, Degas, Aethelstan, Matrim--> FOLWREN

2. Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Osmund, Degas, Matrim--> ___________

3. Three Legged Race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna, Léoðern, Degas, Wilcred --> ELEMPI

4. Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan, Saeryn, Erbrand --> GRÓIN

5. Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> LOMMY

6. Spear Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> _________

7. Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, Matrim--> FIREFOOT

8. Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Osmund--> ELEMPI

9. Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend, Kara--> NOGROD

10. Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> GRÓIN

11. Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Garstan, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> __________

12. Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Degas, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim--> GWATHAGOR

13. Dancing

14. Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas, Wilcred

Folwren · 09-09-2008, 09:05 PM

Well...there is my best shot. I hope it suffices. *fleeting smile* I knew it needed to be gotten up as soon as possible, so I did it tonight. If, sometime later, I think I could redo it better, I will.

Edit: Erbrand was in the race, right?

-- Foley

Groin Redbeard · 09-10-2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

Edit: Erbrand was in the race, right?

Yep, great job Folwren. I enjoyed the post almost as much as a real horse race.

The foot race is next then, right?

littlemanpoet · 09-10-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Yep, great job Folwren. I enjoyed the post almost as much as a real horse race.

Agreed. Don't change a thing, Foley.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin

The foot race is next then, right?

Yep. I'll work it up tonight. Might have it posted tonight, too.

Folwren · 09-10-2008, 05:38 PM

The foot race could conceivably take place right there where the horse race just happened.

Groin Redbeard · 09-10-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

The foot race could conceivably take place right there where the horse race just happened.

Yes, the same with the Three- legged race.

Nogrod, I'd be happy to take charge of the Javelin throwing if you want to take the Staff fight. I don't have any experience in either, so it would be nice if we had someone who did.

I won't be able to get a post up for Erbrand tomorrow, but I'll do it as soon as I can, with his post race thoughts. Gwathagor, I'd very much like to here your characters view on the race, since there was so much focus on you Crabanna, or rather your horse: Horse!

Nogrod · 09-11-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I won't be able to get a post up for Erbrand tomorrow, but I'll do it as soon as I can, with his post race thoughts. Gwathagor, I'd very much like to here your characters view on the race, since there was so much focus on you Crabanna, or rather your horse: Horse!

I think it would be nice to give people some breathing space between the games - a day or two (RL) to make exactly these "post-race" comments if they wish. They will build the characters for the writer as well as to us others.

Quote:

Nogrod, I'd be happy to take charge of the Javelin throwing if you want to take the Staff fight. I don't have any experience in either, so it would be nice if we had someone who did.

Go on Groin if no one else claims it. I'd be happy to have the staff-fight.

littlemanpoet · 09-22-2008, 09:27 AM

In my humble opinion, since the longer distance runners are involved in both the three legged race & archery, they're so beat right now that lunch ought to come before anything. Consider that an executive decision.

LUNCH TIME!

....or whatever they called it in Rohan....

Folwren · 09-22-2008, 10:20 AM

"S - T...What comes after T?"

"Dinner!"

"What? Dinner time?"

"It's dinner time!"

"No, it's not!"

"Oh."

Okay, lunch sound superb. And they wouldn't call it lunch, I don't think, it'd be either the noon time meal or dinner.

-- Foley

Nogrod · 09-22-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

In my humble opinion, since the longer distance runners are involved in both the three legged race & archery, they're so beat right now that lunch ought to come before anything. Consider that an executive decision.

A good idea.

I'll try to post tomorrow for the kids at least. If anyone feels to engage the boys or Stigend / Garstan feel free to go for it.

Groin Redbeard · 09-22-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

In my humble opinion, since the longer distance runners are involved in both the three legged race & archery, they're so beat right now that lunch ought to come before anything. Consider that an executive decision.

LUNCH TIME!

You remind me of that scene in Gone With The Wind where the forman is arguing about who says it's quit'n time!

Sounds like a good decision!

I'll get my post up today, I've been stalling for so long.

Nogrod · 09-23-2008, 12:08 PM

An angsty youngster decided to go off with a bang and shot ten people in a school in Finland before aiming the gun to his own head. Somehow as a teacher I'm not feeling able to concentrate in an RPG-post right now even if I promised. Sorry.

But do go on, I'll catch up soon.

littlemanpoet · 09-23-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

An angsty youngster decided to go off with a bang and shot ten people in a school in Finland before aiming the gun to his own head. Somehow as a teacher I'm not feeling able to concentrate in an RPG-post right now even if I promised. Sorry.

But do go on, I'll catch up soon.

It puts us in memory of Columbine and others since. Take care.

EDIT: Okay, Groin has written the three legged race as next before lunch. So be it. (so much for executive orders

....) I haven't time to write a post tonight, but I want to have Eodwine look for Saeryn and Rowenna and convince Rowenna to partner with him for the three legged race after all. We'll see how that goes....

Folwren · 09-23-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

An angsty youngster decided to go off with a bang and shot ten people in a school in Finland before aiming the gun to his own head. Somehow as a teacher I'm not feeling able to concentrate in an RPG-post right now even if I promised. Sorry.

I heard about that in Bible class today. How awful. How far was it from you? I'm glad you're safe.

---------

Elempi, I agree - Rowenna and Saeryn need to come back into the story.

09-05-2008, 03:11 PM	#2
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	"" is right, Firefoot. Wow. __________________ Stories and songs.

09-06-2008, 12:50 PM	#4
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Question: is Rowenna really leaving, or is Saeryn going to stop her? __________________ 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

09-05-2008, 05:12 PM	#8
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 got that post up sooner than I expected... Elempi, I thought that if you were willing, we should write a PM built post about the conversation/confrontation between Saeryn and Rowenna. That is, if Eodwine lets her go... __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

09-07-2008, 02:59 PM	#11
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Yes. As soon as everyone says everyone is ready for the horse race and at the site of the race, I'll go ahead and write the race. ...That is what the caretakers are to do - write the actual event in one post? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

09-09-2008, 09:05 PM	#13
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Well...there is my best shot. I hope it suffices. fleeting smile I knew it needed to be gotten up as soon as possible, so I did it tonight. If, sometime later, I think I could redo it better, I will. Edit: Erbrand was in the race, right? -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis Last edited by Folwren; 09-09-2008 at 09:22 PM.

09-05-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I'm gonna have to think about this one...

09-07-2008, 01:16 PM	#9
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Please don't wait for Foley's and my pm post. Let's carry on with the horse race and any other posts anybody wants to write. Saeryn and Rowenna are out of the horse race.

09-10-2008, 05:38 PM	#16
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	The foot race could conceivably take place right there where the horse race just happened. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

09-22-2008, 09:27 AM	#19
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	In my humble opinion, since the longer distance runners are involved in both the three legged race & archery, they're so beat right now that lunch ought to come before anything. Consider that an executive decision. LUNCH TIME! ....or whatever they called it in Rohan....

09-22-2008, 10:20 AM	#20
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	"S - T...What comes after T?" "Dinner!" "What? Dinner time?" "It's dinner time!" "No, it's not!" "Oh." Okay, lunch sound superb. And they wouldn't call it lunch, I don't think, it'd be either the noon time meal or dinner. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

09-23-2008, 12:08 PM	#23
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	An angsty youngster decided to go off with a bang and shot ten people in a school in Finland before aiming the gun to his own head. Somehow as a teacher I'm not feeling able to concentrate in an RPG-post right now even if I promised. Sorry. But do go on, I'll catch up soon. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...