Golden Perch Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gaurcrist · 05-13-2009, 05:30 PM

Thank you Mithalwen for allowing me and others to describe our characters. Gaurcrist is an elf, who is a scholar and has written books such as "The Evil of Sauron". Gaurcrist also would like to fight, but is restricted from this by his father.

Mithalwen · 05-14-2009, 03:10 PM

Hi Gaurcrist! Oh goodness, I have no authority here, I am just hoping to encourage a little activity!

Folwren is the Innkeeper who is very helpful at integrating new arrivals and is responsible for moving time on and so on which is why I hope we will have her input once she has time - I wasn't a teacher for very long but I can't get out of the habit of being perhaps over concerned with peoples exams

Need less to say I wasn't always so conscientious with my own... I'll stop fussing now Foley I promise!

Since you are a new arrival to the downs as well as the Perch, I suggest you take a look at the first dozen posts at the beginning of the thread and get an idea of the set up. You will also find a full character description for your character which Piosenniel will link to with the others. This fuller description will help other characters to interact with yours more easily since they will know what you look like and if you come from the same place which may affect how they respond.. For example an elf from Rivendell is unlikely to be a complete stranger to another Rivendell elf - the community is too small and the lives are too long - they would be bound to know each other by sight at least, whereas two individuals from Rohan might easily be total strangers to each other.

Gaurcrist · 05-14-2009, 05:30 PM

Mithalwen, I do not seem to be getting any response from Piosenniel about joining an RPG. Do you have any suggestions?

Gaurcrist · 05-14-2009, 06:08 PM

NAME: Norfast

AGE: 54

RACE: High Elf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Steel long sword, longbow, leather armour

APPEARANCE: "They were a race high and beautiful, the older Children of the world, and among them the Eldar were as Kings, who now are gone: the People of the Great Journey, the People of the Stars. They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finrod; and their voices had more melodies than any mortal voice that is now heard . . .” His hair colour is blond, his leg muscles well developed as well as his arms, though more-so on his right arm, and he has a strong torso. His clothing consists of common brown trousers and a white shirt.

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Strong with bow, weak hand to hand, wise, good at talking, good at running.

HISTORY: Has a father who is a hunter and a nomad, travelled with him.

Gaurcrist · 05-14-2009, 06:09 PM

Is that correct? Will I get a character now?

Mithalwen · 05-15-2009, 10:06 AM

Guarcrist, I think what happens is that when someone starts a new RPG, those on the list are contacted. I don't know if any new ones are in the pipeline since the RPG forum has been quiet recently with mainly a few old games drawing slowly to a close. Pio is around but not necessarily on a daily basis - I am sure she will get in touch.

Maybe if we get the Inn thread revitalised new games will start. However you will need to post in the Golden Perch a bit before joining any new game.

As for your profile, it isn't my call but the description seems to be the general guidlines for elves. I would suggest you need to be more specific and let us know what your elf looks like eg height, hair colour, colour of clothing maybe. Is he a high elf or silvan? thinking about this might help you develop the history a little.

Gaurcrist · 05-15-2009, 10:36 AM

Thank you Mithalwen. I just have one more question, how can we revitalize the Golden Perch?

05-14-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Hi Gaurcrist! Oh goodness, I have no authority here, I am just hoping to encourage a little activity! Folwren is the Innkeeper who is very helpful at integrating new arrivals and is responsible for moving time on and so on which is why I hope we will have her input once she has time - I wasn't a teacher for very long but I can't get out of the habit of being perhaps over concerned with peoples exams Need less to say I wasn't always so conscientious with my own... I'll stop fussing now Foley I promise! Since you are a new arrival to the downs as well as the Perch, I suggest you take a look at the first dozen posts at the beginning of the thread and get an idea of the set up. You will also find a full character description for your character which Piosenniel will link to with the others. This fuller description will help other characters to interact with yours more easily since they will know what you look like and if you come from the same place which may affect how they respond.. For example an elf from Rivendell is unlikely to be a complete stranger to another Rivendell elf - the community is too small and the lives are too long - they would be bound to know each other by sight at least, whereas two individuals from Rohan might easily be total strangers to each other. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-14-2009, 05:30 PM	#3
Gaurcrist Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40	I do not seem to be getting any response! Mithalwen, I do not seem to be getting any response from Piosenniel about joining an RPG. Do you have any suggestions?

05-14-2009, 06:08 PM	#4
Gaurcrist Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40	I forgot to submit a character description! NAME: Norfast AGE: 54 RACE: High Elf GENDER: Male WEAPONS: Steel long sword, longbow, leather armour APPEARANCE: "They were a race high and beautiful, the older Children of the world, and among them the Eldar were as Kings, who now are gone: the People of the Great Journey, the People of the Stars. They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finrod; and their voices had more melodies than any mortal voice that is now heard . . .” His hair colour is blond, his leg muscles well developed as well as his arms, though more-so on his right arm, and he has a strong torso. His clothing consists of common brown trousers and a white shirt. PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Strong with bow, weak hand to hand, wise, good at talking, good at running. HISTORY: Has a father who is a hunter and a nomad, travelled with him. Last edited by Gaurcrist; 05-15-2009 at 10:41 AM.

05-15-2009, 10:06 AM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Guarcrist, I think what happens is that when someone starts a new RPG, those on the list are contacted. I don't know if any new ones are in the pipeline since the RPG forum has been quiet recently with mainly a few old games drawing slowly to a close. Pio is around but not necessarily on a daily basis - I am sure she will get in touch. Maybe if we get the Inn thread revitalised new games will start. However you will need to post in the Golden Perch a bit before joining any new game. As for your profile, it isn't my call but the description seems to be the general guidlines for elves. I would suggest you need to be more specific and let us know what your elf looks like eg height, hair colour, colour of clothing maybe. Is he a high elf or silvan? thinking about this might help you develop the history a little. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-13-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
Gaurcrist Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40	Thank you Mithalwen for allowing me and others to describe our characters. Gaurcrist is an elf, who is a scholar and has written books such as "The Evil of Sauron". Gaurcrist also would like to fight, but is restricted from this by his father.

05-14-2009, 06:09 PM	#5
Gaurcrist Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40	Is that correct? Will I get a character now?

05-15-2009, 10:36 AM	#7
Gaurcrist Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40	Thank you Mithalwen. I just have one more question, how can we revitalize the Golden Perch?