Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

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.

Folwren · 12-05-2008, 12:12 PM

Haha! I am really getting a kick out of this one.

Thornden's kept his cool, mostly. I have doubt about Erbrand, though, unless he listens up. People could have an unexpected competition on their hands, wot wot? And Eodwine's gone, which makes it even more humorous because no one's really there to stop it (I mean, they can, and should, if it escalates to a fight, but no one of authority is there). But he's due back any moment.
Yes, indeed, this could be very interesting. *grins and rubs hands together with gleeful anticipation*

And, by the way, you left the 'n' off of Crabbannan again.

-- Foley

Groin Redbeard · 12-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Whoa, you sure told me off, Folwren, what a post!

I'm going to have to think about Erbrand's response, I want it to be justified, however slight that might be, in his eyes on why he confronted Thornden. This is so much fun, I'll be back with a response as soon as I come up with one.

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And, by the way, you left the 'n' off of Crabbannan again.

I'll never learn!

Folwren · 12-05-2008, 01:34 PM

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Whoa, you sure told me off, Folwren, what a post!

I'm going to have to think about Erbrand's response, I want it to be justified, however slight that might be, in his eyes on why he confronted Thornden. This is so much fun, I'll be back with a response as soon as I come up with one.

Yeah, sorry about that. Just remember - Thornden told Erbrand off, I didn't do so to you. I often take my character's stuff personally, too, so I may understand what you're feeling.

But it is fun.

Thinlómien · 12-05-2008, 03:43 PM

Oh, Groin and Foley, you're being incredibly funny.

But I must admit I'm on Thornden's side...

Kath · 12-05-2008, 04:38 PM

Aww come on, Erbrand's all het up after his fight. His blood is boiling and then another man seems to be making moves on 'his' woman? I'd hate it but I'd understand it.

littlemanpoet · 12-05-2008, 05:13 PM

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And Eodwine's gone, which makes it even more humorous because no one's really there to stop it (I mean, they can, and should, if it escalates to a fight, but no one of authority is there). But he's due back any moment.

On the contrary, Eodwine and Degas have been back since before the dagger throwing contest; they just haven't said or done much. Eodwine is not far, and he will take action if and when he chooses to.

Folwren · 12-05-2008, 05:15 PM

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On the contrary, Eodwine and Degas have been back since before the dagger throwing contest; they just haven't said or done much. Eodwine is not far, and he will take action if and when he chooses to.

Oh. I didn't realize that. Okay, that's alright.

littlemanpoet · 12-05-2008, 05:18 PM

Regardless, Thornden is Eodwine's second command and therefore IS AN AUTHORITY in Scarburg. Erbrand should by now know this, and should also know that (even he forgets for the moment

) that to pick a fight with Thornden is tantamount to insubordination, and therefore punishable as the Eorl sees fit.

Folwren · 12-05-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Regardless, Thornden is Eodwine's second command and therefore IS AN AUTHORITY in Scarburg. Erbrand should by now know this, and should also know that (even he forgets for the moment

) that to pick a fight with Thornden is tantamount to insubordination, and therefore punishable as the Eorl sees fit.

Elempi! Don't scare 'im! I'd be fine if it were me, 'cause I'd go ahead and have my character do my worst just to see what would happen. (You know the whole deal about curiosity killing the cat?) But I don't know about Groin...he might be more timid than I.

12-04-2008, 09:31 PM	#1
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, 12:12 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	Haha! I am really getting a kick out of this one. Thornden's kept his cool, mostly. I have doubt about Erbrand, though, unless he listens up. People could have an unexpected competition on their hands, wot wot? And Eodwine's gone, which makes it even more humorous because no one's really there to stop it (I mean, they can, and should, if it escalates to a fight, but no one of authority is there). But he's due back any moment. Yes, indeed, this could be very interesting. grins and rubs hands together with gleeful anticipation And, by the way, you left the 'n' off of Crabbannan again. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-05-2008, 03:43 PM	#7
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Oh, Groin and Foley, you're being incredibly funny. But I must admit I'm on Thornden's side... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-05-2008, 04:38 PM	#8
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Aww come on, Erbrand's all het up after his fight. His blood is boiling and then another man seems to be making moves on 'his' woman? I'd hate it but I'd understand it. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

12-05-2008, 10:43 AM	#2
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.

12-05-2008, 05:18 PM	#11
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Regardless, Thornden is Eodwine's second command and therefore IS AN AUTHORITY in Scarburg. Erbrand should by now know this, and should also know that (even he forgets for the moment ) that to pick a fight with Thornden is tantamount to insubordination, and therefore punishable as the Eorl sees fit.