Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Folwren · 11-08-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nienna

So I don't know if rascal is something she would know to call someone so if it glaringly non-period please let me know. Now I can't wait for Javan's reply. I'm having a blast in case anyone was wondering.

I think rascal is fine. But forgive me if I seem prudish or something, but I've noted a few writers inserting the swear-word 'bloody' in some recent posts. That's fine if tempers are running high, and since I'm not really leading this game, my word doesn't carry any weight, but I would personally like to see less/no swearing except on the rarest occasion.

I will write Javan's post now. I'm at my Aunt's house on her computer, so I don't know where to find a word processor (I'm on an Apple computer....) so my post may have some typing mistakes.

Nienna, I'm progressing this fight, I hope you don't mind. If you want more say in what happens, go ahead and post and I can alter what I end up posting in just a few minutes...

-- Foley

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-08-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

Legate - I took a little liberty in moving things forward (assuming Hilderinc just gathered up the men from nearby) and by not having Áforglæd fall in line with the other soldiers. The reasons behind this are up to you because Hilderinc is sort of involved. So of course, let me know if what I did is alright - if not, I will be more than happy to edit.

I figure it might be interesting to have a missing man for a little, whether or not he is purposefully avoiding things. If no one knows where Áforglæd is, Coen will try not to put a hold on everything to find him.

Good, looks fine to me. I will try to think of a post and write something now in the following few hours.

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Originally Posted by Folwren

But forgive me if I seem prudish or something, but I've noted a few writers inserting the swear-word 'bloody' in some recent posts. That's fine if tempers are running high, and since I'm not really leading this game, my word doesn't carry any weight, but I would personally like to see less/no swearing except on the rarest occasion.

One of them would have been me - and in that case, the intention was to sort of make it go with Áforglæd's character, him being suddenly startled by Coen's approach and being probably close to this "earth-bred soldier"-type. I wanted to use some word which would sound plausible (the other variant was something like "damned", but this one sounded better to me and far more appropriate). I think the likes of Áforglæd or the other infamous Scyrr could be somewhat close to this type and thus also their speech, when they are only among themselves (and not for example speaking to their leader), could reflect that (of course not always by any means, but in emotional moments like this).

Nienna · 11-08-2009, 12:43 PM

Foley, thanks for moving the fight along. I post something a bit later. I also edited and Javan is now a vile rascal.

Is that ok?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-08-2009, 01:52 PM

Posted! Dury, I have suggested in my post that Coen also spotted the children's fight, so now he'd have several things for him to react to now

But of course, if you don't want him to notice it, I can edit my post.

As for the location of our missing soldier, of course he can be anywhere, but when I was sort of thinking of what could have happened to him, one logical place would be the kitchen. Especially after what I made him say in my former post, perhaps after washing his face a bit, he decided to get out of sight and the kitchen seemed a good enough place. That would also give opportunity to people from the kitchen to post their interaction or reaction when a random soldier enters the kitchen (possibly sort of looking around, perhaps asking when the meal's going to be ready, and eventually trying if he cannot get some small piece of leftover food from the cooks?), and it could also give Hilderinc the possibility to interact with them if Coen sends him to find Áforglæd, and it could also give some Erbrand chance to be jealous or whatever

(and thus make poor Áforglæd an official beating dummy?). Simply, there is just quite a lot of potential in that.

Nogrod · 11-08-2009, 03:55 PM

I just love this! What a mess!

This is really going to be interesting - well it is already...

I'll write something tomorrow. If anyone wishes to mark lord Athanar walking back to the Hall feel free to take advantage of that...

Durelin · 11-08-2009, 03:55 PM

On the cursing question, technically the debate boils down to no cursing or even fake-cursing is allowed in posts per the Barrow-Wight's rules (though I have been guilty of it in the past).

But anyways - thanks for going along with it Legate, and thank you for bringing to fight to my as well as Coen's attention! There is a lot going on to keep up with, for me... And the kitchens sound like a good possibility hehe. I feel like we're turning this Áforglæd into a real character, and he may need a bio soon (he's just a NPC with a name, right?)!

I have a response ready (Coen is going to get involved, most likely even if someone else steps in first), but want to give Nienna a chance to post before the situation gets hijacked at all. Also, just say the word if there's a problem with Coen getting involved - he just feels he needs to protect Athanar's family and keep an eye on just about everyone.

Folwren · 11-08-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

I have a response ready (Coen is going to get involved, most likely even if someone else steps in first), but want to give Nienna a chance to post before the situation gets hijacked at all. Also, just say the word if there's a problem with Coen getting involved - he just feels he needs to protect Athanar's family and keep an eye on just about everyone.

Nope, that's great. When I originally imagined this scene, the kids were not in the courtyard, but as soon as I realized that a lot of Athanar's men were there, I KNEW someone would get involved almost immediately. In my original draft with Thornden, I had not yet read your post, Dury, about the men falling into formation, so I had some random soldier break it up and then Thornden walk up. As you can see, I altered that. So it'll be perfect for Coen to step in.

Nienna · 11-08-2009, 06:22 PM

I think we are ready for some intervention.

11-08-2009, 12:43 PM	#3
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 642	Foley, thanks for moving the fight along. I post something a bit later. I also edited and Javan is now a vile rascal. Is that ok? __________________ Puddle! Puddle!

11-08-2009, 01:52 PM	#4
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Posted! Dury, I have suggested in my post that Coen also spotted the children's fight, so now he'd have several things for him to react to now But of course, if you don't want him to notice it, I can edit my post. As for the location of our missing soldier, of course he can be anywhere, but when I was sort of thinking of what could have happened to him, one logical place would be the kitchen. Especially after what I made him say in my former post, perhaps after washing his face a bit, he decided to get out of sight and the kitchen seemed a good enough place. That would also give opportunity to people from the kitchen to post their interaction or reaction when a random soldier enters the kitchen (possibly sort of looking around, perhaps asking when the meal's going to be ready, and eventually trying if he cannot get some small piece of leftover food from the cooks?), and it could also give Hilderinc the possibility to interact with them if Coen sends him to find Áforglæd, and it could also give some Erbrand chance to be jealous or whatever (and thus make poor Áforglæd an official beating dummy?). Simply, there is just quite a lot of potential in that. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

11-08-2009, 03:55 PM	#5
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 just love this! What a mess! This is really going to be interesting - well it is already... I'll write something tomorrow. If anyone wishes to mark lord Athanar walking back to the Hall feel free to take advantage of that... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-08-2009, 03:55 PM	#6
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	On the cursing question, technically the debate boils down to no cursing or even fake-cursing is allowed in posts per the Barrow-Wight's rules (though I have been guilty of it in the past). But anyways - thanks for going along with it Legate, and thank you for bringing to fight to my as well as Coen's attention! There is a lot going on to keep up with, for me... And the kitchens sound like a good possibility hehe. I feel like we're turning this Áforglæd into a real character, and he may need a bio soon (he's just a NPC with a name, right?)! I have a response ready (Coen is going to get involved, most likely even if someone else steps in first), but want to give Nienna a chance to post before the situation gets hijacked at all. Also, just say the word if there's a problem with Coen getting involved - he just feels he needs to protect Athanar's family and keep an eye on just about everyone. Last edited by Durelin; 11-08-2009 at 03:59 PM.

11-08-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 642	I think we are ready for some intervention. __________________ Puddle! Puddle!