Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kath · 11-25-2008, 09:21 AM

Kara in the sack fight:
Strength 3 - there's some there from hefting things about but not much.
Agility 7 - she's light on her feet and used to dodging around things in the kitchen.
Balance 7 - again pretty fair.

Maybe you should put her up against Erbrand, Nog, see how he reacts.

Lhunardawen · 11-25-2008, 05:37 PM

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Maybe you should put her up against Erbrand, Nog, see how he reacts.

Mean, Kath, really mean.

Yes, Noggie, please do.

Groin Redbeard · 11-25-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kath

Maybe you should put her up against Erbrand, Nog, see how he reacts.

I think that he'll faint if anything.

That would be cruel!

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Bring it on.

Thanks for accepting Gwathagor. You are going down now!

Folwren · 11-25-2008, 07:29 PM

Well, I haven't time now to decide ANYTHING for my characters, but I wanted to plead that you not continue with the events quite yet...until I get a chance to catch up.

Sorry I've been so scarce lately - life has been hectic of late. I am home tomorrow and have hope of being able to post.

-- Foley

Folwren · 11-26-2008, 08:27 AM

Alrighty, I've caught up on reading the posts on this thread. I'm not going to use numbers to describe my characters - I don't think that's fair: of course I want my characters to win.

So, for the sack fight: Javan is short, as you all know. He has good balance and agility. However, he is aggressive AND impuslive, so I can totally see him taking a rash swing at someone with the sack and falling off the log because he throws himself off balance when his stroke doesn't do what it's supposed to - does that make sense? Use it as you will. I'd say he has a chance, but he has his draw backs.

For the quarterstaff fight - Thornden is tall and strong and liable to be overbearing if necessary. He is skilled in this form of fighting, being swift with both his eyes and his actions so that he can parry and strike with precision and knowledge.
Please don't have anyone TOO hurt in this.

Will that do?

littlemanpoet · 11-26-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

For the quarterstaff fight - Thornden is tall and strong and liable to be overbearing if necessary. He is skilled in this form of fighting, being swift with both his eyes and his actions so that he can parry and strike with precision and knowledge.
Please don't have anyone TOO hurt in this.

Will that do?

Sounds to me like this is the one Thornden should win.

Folwren · 11-26-2008, 11:17 AM

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Sounds to me like this is the one Thornden should win.

Well, I could be more modest if you wish it, but I just thought... Thornden is a trained soldier, after all, so he can be good at it.

Nogrod · 11-26-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

So, for the sack fight: Javan is short, as you all know. He has good balance and agility. However, he is aggressive AND impuslive, so I can totally see him taking a rash swing at someone with the sack and falling off the log because he throws himself off balance when his stroke doesn't do what it's supposed to - does that make sense? Use it as you will.

I was actually thinking that should happen to someone...

I'm trying to post the sackfight tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Foley

Well, I could be more modest if you wish it, but I just thought... Thornden is a trained soldier, after all, so he can be good at it.

I'm having Thornden one of the favourites in my papers. He's the highest ranking soldier around anyway so he should be quite accomplished in soldiering...

Eönwë · 11-27-2008, 01:57 AM

For Dan:

Stamina=9
Strength=4
Agility=7
Balance=9

Thinlómien · 11-27-2008, 03:51 AM

I have finally managed to read the posts I've missed - and I must say it even wasn't a big job. I should just always read the posts as they come, however busy I am.

Anyway, great job everybody - I like it that people are interacting so much and the posts have been well-written, as always.

I will try to write something for Modtryth and/or Cnebba soon. I think they, especially Cnebba himself, would be excited by Cnebba's late performance in archery.

Folwren · 11-30-2008, 08:20 PM

Nogrod or Lommy, Javan has addressed Cnebba and Garmund with a wager. I thought you'd like to know so you can have either of them answer as you will.

Thinlómien · 12-02-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Nogrod or Lommy, Javan has addressed Cnebba and Garmund with a wager. I thought you'd like to know so you can have either of them answer as you will.

At least I won't have time to post today but we'll try to have one of us doing it soon...

Nogrod · 12-02-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Nogrod or Lommy, Javan has addressed Cnebba and Garmund with a wager. I thought you'd like to know so you can have either of them answer as you will.

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we'll try to have one of us doing it soon...

That looks like a nice one Foley!

I could try to give it a go later today if our little recording session for Brinn doesn't take the whole evening.

Folwren · 12-03-2008, 08:40 PM

Cool! Are you going to edit your post again, or write another one?

This should be fun!

Groin Redbeard · 12-04-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Cool! Are you going to edit your post again, or write another one?

This should be fun!

I think write another one, hopefully by tonight!

Folwren · 12-04-2008, 09:31 PM

Groin...that was absolutely hilarious... I had to have Thornden laugh at least once or twice, because I was laughing myself. Quite an awkward, hilarious situation. Oh dear me. Have him answer however you will, I am really open to any sort of scene you want to make out of this.

Nogrod, I have posted for Javan.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 12-05-2008, 10:43 AM

Hope this isn't too late.

Harreld is a little out of his element in the quarterstaff fight. He's a tradesman, not an warrior. Whereas his dexterity is above average, he has little experience with a quarterstaff, so does not know tricks and moves. It will all be instinct for him, which means he's at a disadvantage. His strength will not help him much.

Eodwine is a soldier by profession and has had training in quarterstaff. He is above average in dexterity, but not much. Quarterstaff is not something he keeps in practice with, but he knows the skills. He might be perhaps a half step slower than the young guys due to his age.

Groin Redbeard · 12-05-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Groin...that was absolutely hilarious... I had to have Thornden laugh at least once or twice, because I was laughing myself. Quite an awkward, hilarious situation. Oh dear me. Have him answer however you will, I am really open to any sort of scene you want to make out of this.

I thought about Erbrand resorting to physical violence but that would be carrying it too far.

I've got my response up for Erbrand, he's behaving quite selfishly so feel free to respond in whatever way you deem fit!

Thornden is handling this quite well so far, let's see if he can keep his cool for long.

11-25-2008, 09:21 AM	#1
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Kara in the sack fight: Strength 3 - there's some there from hefting things about but not much. Agility 7 - she's light on her feet and used to dodging around things in the kitchen. Balance 7 - again pretty fair. Maybe you should put her up against Erbrand, Nog, see how he reacts. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

11-25-2008, 07:29 PM	#4
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, I haven't time now to decide ANYTHING for my characters, but I wanted to plead that you not continue with the events quite yet...until I get a chance to catch up. Sorry I've been so scarce lately - life has been hectic of late. I am home tomorrow and have hope of being able to post. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-26-2008, 08:27 AM	#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	Alrighty, I've caught up on reading the posts on this thread. I'm not going to use numbers to describe my characters - I don't think that's fair: of course I want my characters to win. So, for the sack fight: Javan is short, as you all know. He has good balance and agility. However, he is aggressive AND impuslive, so I can totally see him taking a rash swing at someone with the sack and falling off the log because he throws himself off balance when his stroke doesn't do what it's supposed to - does that make sense? Use it as you will. I'd say he has a chance, but he has his draw backs. For the quarterstaff fight - Thornden is tall and strong and liable to be overbearing if necessary. He is skilled in this form of fighting, being swift with both his eyes and his actions so that he can parry and strike with precision and knowledge. Please don't have anyone TOO hurt in this. Will that do? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-27-2008, 01:57 AM	#9
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	For Dan: Stamina=9 Strength=4 Agility=7 Balance=9 __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

11-27-2008, 03:51 AM	#10
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I have finally managed to read the posts I've missed - and I must say it even wasn't a big job. I should just always read the posts as they come, however busy I am. Anyway, great job everybody - I like it that people are interacting so much and the posts have been well-written, as always. I will try to write something for Modtryth and/or Cnebba soon. I think they, especially Cnebba himself, would be excited by Cnebba's late performance in archery. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-30-2008, 08:20 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	Nogrod or Lommy, Javan has addressed Cnebba and Garmund with a wager. I thought you'd like to know so you can have either of them answer as you will. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-03-2008, 08:40 PM	#14
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Cool! Are you going to edit your post again, or write another one? This should be fun! __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-04-2008, 09:31 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	Groin...that was absolutely hilarious... I had to have Thornden laugh at least once or twice, because I was laughing myself. Quite an awkward, hilarious situation. Oh dear me. Have him answer however you will, I am really open to any sort of scene you want to make out of this. Nogrod, I have posted for Javan. -- 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; 12-04-2008 at 09:48 PM.

12-05-2008, 10:43 AM	#17
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Hope this isn't too late. Harreld is a little out of his element in the quarterstaff fight. He's a tradesman, not an warrior. Whereas his dexterity is above average, he has little experience with a quarterstaff, so does not know tricks and moves. It will all be instinct for him, which means he's at a disadvantage. His strength will not help him much. Eodwine is a soldier by profession and has had training in quarterstaff. He is above average in dexterity, but not much. Quarterstaff is not something he keeps in practice with, but he knows the skills. He might be perhaps a half step slower than the young guys due to his age.