Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 12-23-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Well LMP has already given us this first clue: he's a fighter. Hmm... I'm guessing that he's the long lost brother of Eodwine who he use to lockup in the wine cellar and has now come to act his revenge upon Eodwine and his subjects. Am I on the right path?

Nope, wrong, Groin. Where did you get "fighter" from? Not saying you're wrong, not saying you're right; just curious.

You all might find out more by interacting with the character than making guesses here. Kapeesh?

Groin Redbeard · 12-24-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Nope, wrong, Groin. Where did you get "fighter" from? Not saying you're wrong, not saying you're right; just curious.

From you when you replied to Gwathagor.

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Originally Posted by Gwath

Hee hee. Are you prepared to kill him?

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Originally Posted by LMP

Kill him? I don't think that would be too easy...

Oh well, I guess I'll find out who he is soon enough.

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Originally Posted by LMP

You all might find out more by interacting with the character than making guesses here. Kapeesh?

I plan to!

Unfortunately my character is tangled up with the staff fights.

Eönwë · 12-26-2008, 09:24 AM

Hmm... Intriguing, LMP!

*Is intrigued*

Folwren · 12-26-2008, 10:50 AM

Has Nogrod disappeared? I am dying to see how the quarterstaff fight goes and who beats whom between Erbrand and Thornden and whether or not one or the other loses his temper....and all that fun stuff.

-- Foley

Groin Redbeard · 12-26-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Has Nogrod disappeared? I am dying to see how the quarterstaff fight goes and who beats whom between Erbrand and Thornden and whether or not one or the other loses his temper....and all that fun stuff.

Seconded!

Nogrod · 12-27-2008, 11:36 AM

I've not disappeared but even we non-belivers celebrate Christmas / Yule with our families and relatives...

I'm going to try and write the next one today - I have indeed made the randomization already so I only need to turn that piece of data into a narrative. Sorry about the slowness but sometimes RL takes precedence.

Folwren · 12-27-2008, 06:56 PM

Yes, I figured Christmas had bogged everyone down, but I'd been waiting so long that my patience ran out and I decided to give it a slight nudge.

I am glad to hear that you think you'll be able to write something soon.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 12-30-2008, 06:59 PM

Nicely turned tale, Noggie!

Eodwine is a bit disappointed that his right hand man Thornden did not win the quarterstaffs, as no doubt he would had he not come to the rescue of his lord.

Think i'll have Eodwine say that to him at some point....

Folwren · 12-30-2008, 08:28 PM

Oh, it was so close! Very well written, Nogrod! I enjoyed every bout!

I hope Eodwine's not TOO disappointed with Thornden. He was, after all, a little preoccupied.

So...not to seem like I'm rushing it or anything, but I am still anxious and excited about Ginna's dad coming back...are the sword fights next?

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 12-31-2008, 09:06 AM

*Snicker!*

I've posted up for Eodwine.

Noggie, let me know if I should change any words I've put in the mouth of Stigend. I've also given you opportunity to have Stigend protest that Eodwine is too trusting or generous, or what have you ... if you want to go that route. Or not - let me know and I can change the end of my post.

So now you know, Groin!

Not a fighter .... exactly. Rather, a wizard. And if any of you wish to object that there were only five Istari, that may very well be, but I insist upon creative license that there cannot be only 5 wizards in all of middle earth - no one said they all have to be angels from Valinor. Some could be extremely long-lived old men who have come across their abilities in ways that are possible in middle earth.

Nogrod · 12-31-2008, 11:10 AM

Stigend is okay by me. He should be something like that; insecure, not knowing what to do / say or how to act etc. That is conveyed nicely in your post - although there is this, I'm not sure how people at that world would have phrased it...

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"It ain't natural!"

I mean something being "natural" kind of requires the division between natural and un- or supernatural only our scientific culture has brought forwards. But yeah, what could it be then? Odd, weird, confusing...?

And Stigend would not protest to an authority, even less to an authority he admires...

So a wizard then... well I thought of that and made my last post accordingly but in a way that was vague enough that if I was wrong it could have been explained just by Stigend being confused. Interesting!

If I'm not able to write a short post leading the stranger to Thornden before you Foley, you should feel free to take that as granted (and if you wish, to write a line or two for Stigend bringing him to Thornden).

I mean Legate is visiting us and now also Aganzir and couple of other Lommy's friends (+ Greenie of course) are here to celebrate the new year and I have first some catering - and then some partying - to do with them.

Happy new year everyone!

littlemanpoet · 01-02-2009, 10:43 AM

I've adjusted my latest post to show Stigend accepting Eodwine's decision. I would appreciate someone else posting so that I don't double post (champing at the bit).

Folwren · 01-02-2009, 05:50 PM

I posted for you, Elempi - now you won't have to double post.

If I put any false words into anyone's mouth, just let me know. I thought that Eodwemer's answer was like him, though. I could be wrong.

-- Folwren

littlemanpoet · 01-02-2009, 06:50 PM

All right, the post I've been trying to get to is now up. With a twist.

Enjoy.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-02-2009, 07:30 PM

Aww, my own little Saeryn all grown up and not emotionally broken any more...

She appears so much healthier under Foley's charge...

I'll have to ponder this idea another time, and avoid the conclusion that Foley is more emotionally stable than I am.

*watches excitedly*

littlemanpoet · 01-02-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

Aww, my own little Saeryn all grown up and not emotionally broken any more...

She appears so much healthier under Foley's charge...

I'll have to ponder this idea another time, and avoid the conclusion that Foley is more emotionally stable than I am.

*watches excitedly*

Hah! Nothing of the sort. Messed up is more interesting to write. Right?

Folwren · 01-03-2009, 05:31 PM

lol! I really have no idea what you two were expecting, or what else she could have said at such a moment, but whatever the case is, I've posted. I hope no one is expecting.

-- Foley

(What WERE you thinking of? Her being embarrassed and running off and not knowing what to answer?)

Gwathagor · 01-03-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

I hope no one is expecting.

Well, I'd bet Saeryn will be pretty soon.

littlemanpoet · 01-05-2009, 10:43 AM

My oh my, Foley, now you've gone and done it.

How will Rowenna respond? How does she think the other women will react? Her writer must give this some thought.....

Thinlómien · 01-06-2009, 02:39 PM

This is getting brilliant. I think I'll post someday this week since I'm back roaming these barrows... if you Kath haven't written by then, I will take the liberty of responding for Frodides along the lines Elempi suggested.

littlemanpoet · 01-08-2009, 05:55 AM

You're welcome on the tidbit.

Eodwine, being of the Eorlingas = Rohirric knight: he is most handy with spear of course, since that was Eorling cavalry mode. However, all Eorlingas know the sword and so Eodwine is a veteran in its use. He has not had much need in the last 15 years (since the War), but he like any other Eorling knows to keep his skills "oiled" through daily sparring and the like. We haven't written any posts like that, but it certainly can come up as if it had occurred on a regular basis. A warlike people don't stop being warlike just because there's no war....

While we wait for Gwath on the sword fight, let's do some research on Anglo-Saxon wedding cermonies. I won't get a chance today (I don't think), but if there's anybody who wants to beat me to the punch, feel free.

Folwren · 01-08-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

While we wait for Gwath on the sword fight, let's do some research on Anglo-Saxon wedding cermonies. I won't get a chance today (I don't think), but if there's anybody who wants to beat me to the punch, feel free.

I will, if I have time, but I don't know if I will have any time. We'll see.

By the bye, (is it by the bye, or by the by?) Nogrod or Lommy, what are your thoughts on my suggestion above about the boys being 'up to mischief', as Lommy puts it, over whether or not Thornden lost or won?

-- Foley

12-26-2008, 09:24 AM	#3
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Hmm... Intriguing, LMP! Is intrigued __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

12-26-2008, 10:50 AM	#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	Has Nogrod disappeared? I am dying to see how the quarterstaff fight goes and who beats whom between Erbrand and Thornden and whether or not one or the other loses his temper....and all that fun stuff. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-27-2008, 11:36 AM	#6
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've not disappeared but even we non-belivers celebrate Christmas / Yule with our families and relatives... I'm going to try and write the next one today - I have indeed made the randomization already so I only need to turn that piece of data into a narrative. Sorry about the slowness but sometimes RL takes precedence. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

12-27-2008, 06:56 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	Yes, I figured Christmas had bogged everyone down, but I'd been waiting so long that my patience ran out and I decided to give it a slight nudge. I am glad to hear that you think you'll be able to write something soon. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-30-2008, 08:28 PM	#9
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh, it was so close! Very well written, Nogrod! I enjoyed every bout! I hope Eodwine's not TOO disappointed with Thornden. He was, after all, a little preoccupied. So...not to seem like I'm rushing it or anything, but I am still anxious and excited about Ginna's dad coming back...are the sword fights next? -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-30-2008, 06:59 PM	#8
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Nicely turned tale, Noggie! Eodwine is a bit disappointed that his right hand man Thornden did not win the quarterstaffs, as no doubt he would had he not come to the rescue of his lord. Think i'll have Eodwine say that to him at some point....

12-31-2008, 09:06 AM	#10
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Snicker! I've posted up for Eodwine. Noggie, let me know if I should change any words I've put in the mouth of Stigend. I've also given you opportunity to have Stigend protest that Eodwine is too trusting or generous, or what have you ... if you want to go that route. Or not - let me know and I can change the end of my post. So now you know, Groin! Not a fighter .... exactly. Rather, a wizard. And if any of you wish to object that there were only five Istari, that may very well be, but I insist upon creative license that there cannot be only 5 wizards in all of middle earth - no one said they all have to be angels from Valinor. Some could be extremely long-lived old men who have come across their abilities in ways that are possible in middle earth.

01-02-2009, 10:43 AM	#12
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I've adjusted my latest post to show Stigend accepting Eodwine's decision. I would appreciate someone else posting so that I don't double post (champing at the bit).

01-02-2009, 05:50 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	I posted for you, Elempi - now you won't have to double post. If I put any false words into anyone's mouth, just let me know. I thought that Eodwemer's answer was like him, though. I could be wrong. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-02-2009, 06:50 PM	#14
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	All right, the post I've been trying to get to is now up. With a twist. Enjoy.

01-02-2009, 07:30 PM	#15
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Aww, my own little Saeryn all grown up and not emotionally broken any more... She appears so much healthier under Foley's charge... I'll have to ponder this idea another time, and avoid the conclusion that Foley is more emotionally stable than I am. watches excitedly __________________ peace

01-03-2009, 05:31 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	lol! I really have no idea what you two were expecting, or what else she could have said at such a moment, but whatever the case is, I've posted. I hope no one is expecting. -- Foley (What WERE you thinking of? Her being embarrassed and running off and not knowing what to answer?) __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-05-2009, 10:43 AM	#19
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	My oh my, Foley, now you've gone and done it. How will Rowenna respond? How does she think the other women will react? Her writer must give this some thought.....

01-06-2009, 02:39 PM	#20
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	This is getting brilliant. I think I'll post someday this week since I'm back roaming these barrows... if you Kath haven't written by then, I will take the liberty of responding for Frodides along the lines Elempi suggested. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

01-08-2009, 05:55 AM	#21
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	You're welcome on the tidbit. Eodwine, being of the Eorlingas = Rohirric knight: he is most handy with spear of course, since that was Eorling cavalry mode. However, all Eorlingas know the sword and so Eodwine is a veteran in its use. He has not had much need in the last 15 years (since the War), but he like any other Eorling knows to keep his skills "oiled" through daily sparring and the like. We haven't written any posts like that, but it certainly can come up as if it had occurred on a regular basis. A warlike people don't stop being warlike just because there's no war.... While we wait for Gwath on the sword fight, let's do some research on Anglo-Saxon wedding cermonies. I won't get a chance today (I don't think), but if there's anybody who wants to beat me to the punch, feel free.