Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Groin Redbeard · 12-15-2009, 11:42 AM

I have posted for Lithor, Foley. If Athanar does decide to call Javan forward, I really have a defense for him.

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Posted! The ball is on your side, Groin. I think this is really quite fun

Looking forward to what we are going to make out of this... (and as for Erbrand's plans, for the record, I think Hilderinc would be a good person to tell this to - just for your, player's information. It doesn't have to be rightaway, but in any case, I think it would work. Still we can keep some of the misunderstandings unresolved even until later, though)

I'll start on a post as soon as I have a free moment!

Folwren · 12-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Ha. Lithor amuses me.

I need you to change something...your post said:

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“Now if Athanar and Wynflaed have enough sense about them, which in this case I doubt, they will keep the fact that Javan was the bully quiet; however, if they do not, then dealing with Wulfric and Wilheard is punishment enough. They will break your brother’s hand if they have half the chance.”

The effect of his rambling came to him quickly. Thornden was no longer looking at him but was staring away and breathing hard the way men do when aggravated. Lithor would have laughed if he had not known that Thornden would be seriously offended at this.

Although upset, Thornden really wouldn't show such obvious signs of anger. Well, maybe he would, but not that kind. So...stick this in:

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They will break your brother's hand if they have half the chance."

The effect of his rambling came to him quickly when Thornden lifted his head sharply to look him in the face. His lips tightened in a hard line and his eyes flashed as he glanced about the hall for either of the eorl's sons. "Wulfric or Wilheard, you mean?" Thornden said, looking back at Lithor. Lithor nodded. (or whatever you want) Thornden shut his mouth and clenched his jaw, reverting his eyes to the fire once again.

And then I can see Lithor going ahead and asking why Javan did what he did, maybe to distract Thornden from the idea of the two young-men breaking Javan's hand. (By the way, Lommy, if you happen to read this - if you want your two characters to survive with all their limbs in tact, do not have them do anything like that to Javan. I would be furious, much less Thornden...and Saeryn...)

I'll see about posting before going to school today.

-- Folwren

Nogrod · 12-15-2009, 03:33 PM

Still frantically busy in RL... prolly a day or two more.

I had time to read up though and it looks good as ever.

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Originally Posted by Foley

Sure, I'll start a post by PM, if that's what you mean.

Yup!

Hoping to join the fray sooner than later.

Mnemo & Nienna, if you have any time to think what Aedre would tell her parents in the morning about the incident & whether she should join the hearing (and what would be Wynflaed's stance on that), please PM about it.

Durelin · 12-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Sorry I've been scarce. I'll be busy till the end of this week and then I'll have more time.

I cleared my PM box, sorry! I'll look at things and write as soon as possible.

Groin Redbeard · 12-16-2009, 10:12 AM

The misunderstanding continues!

Did you want Erbrand to stay Gwath? I can easily change my post, I just did not know what to write. As for Hildernic's misconceptions of Erbrand, I say we leave it as it is and not go out of our way to correct it. Misunderstandings are common in life and in this case Hildernic is not too far off.

Folwren · 12-16-2009, 10:17 AM

Either I don't write Thornden well, or he is an unfortunate man who is often misunderstood.

That's an interesting suggestion you had Lithor make, Groin. I'll have to think about how I respond. Will post later...after I've written this paper for school.

-- Folwren

Gwathagor · 12-16-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

The misunderstanding continues!

Did you want Erbrand to stay Gwath? I can easily change my post, I just did not know what to write. As for Hildernic's misconceptions of Erbrand, I say we leave it as it is and not go out of our way to correct it. Misunderstandings are common in life and in this case Hildernic is not too far off.

I don't care. Whatever you want to do.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-16-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

The misunderstanding continues!

Did you want Erbrand to stay Gwath? I can easily change my post, I just did not know what to write. As for Hildernic's misconceptions of Erbrand, I say we leave it as it is and not go out of our way to correct it. Misunderstandings are common in life and in this case Hildernic is not too far off.

Okay, I have some time I can dedicate to posting now again at last, so I am going to read what happened and possibly post

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-17-2009, 07:05 AM

By the way, Gwath (or anybody), just a note - Hilderinc is not a totally "looks like all others" Eorling (you can read his description) - notably his hair is not blonde, but more like light brown, and it is not long, but shorter (whatever cultural implications long hair might have among the Rohirrim, his is just considerably shorter than usual), and his eyes are simply dark (I think, however, that might be common even among some of the fair-haired Rohirrim). He is also not so overtly tall, may be even shorter than Crabannan? (Probably if so, then not by much, but still?)

It is not that he would be so strikingly different or anything (he is far from looking like a half-Dunlending or anything like that), and he is definitely an Eorling (he likely has some "typically Rohirric" features discerneable easily especially by an outsider), it just seems that the recessive genes have somehow lost the battle in his case

(Hmm... I may as well edit his bio with this somehow "advanced explanatory stuff".)

That's not to say, Crabannan still can percieve him like a "Rohir like all the others", as to the outsiders things can seem a lot different (to some Haradian, for example Hilderinc's hair would still seem incredibly fair), depends on what features they focus in, but anyway, this is just to say that "tall with long blonde hair" stereotype won't exactly work here.

12-16-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	The misunderstanding continues! Did you want Erbrand to stay Gwath? I can easily change my post, I just did not know what to write. As for Hildernic's misconceptions of Erbrand, I say we leave it as it is and not go out of our way to correct it. Misunderstandings are common in life and in this case Hildernic is not too far off. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

12-16-2009, 10:17 AM	#6
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Either I don't write Thornden well, or he is an unfortunate man who is often misunderstood. That's an interesting suggestion you had Lithor make, Groin. I'll have to think about how I respond. Will post later...after I've written this paper for school. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-17-2009, 07:05 AM	#9
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	By the way, Gwath (or anybody), just a note - Hilderinc is not a totally "looks like all others" Eorling (you can read his description) - notably his hair is not blonde, but more like light brown, and it is not long, but shorter (whatever cultural implications long hair might have among the Rohirrim, his is just considerably shorter than usual), and his eyes are simply dark (I think, however, that might be common even among some of the fair-haired Rohirrim). He is also not so overtly tall, may be even shorter than Crabannan? (Probably if so, then not by much, but still?) It is not that he would be so strikingly different or anything (he is far from looking like a half-Dunlending or anything like that), and he is definitely an Eorling (he likely has some "typically Rohirric" features discerneable easily especially by an outsider), it just seems that the recessive genes have somehow lost the battle in his case (Hmm... I may as well edit his bio with this somehow "advanced explanatory stuff".) That's not to say, Crabannan still can percieve him like a "Rohir like all the others", as to the outsiders things can seem a lot different (to some Haradian, for example Hilderinc's hair would still seem incredibly fair), depends on what features they focus in, but anyway, this is just to say that "tall with long blonde hair" stereotype won't exactly work here. __________________ "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

12-15-2009, 05:14 PM	#4
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Sorry I've been scarce. I'll be busy till the end of this week and then I'll have more time. I cleared my PM box, sorry! I'll look at things and write as soon as possible.