Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 04-22-2010, 06:43 PM

If we think of the relative ease we could pass this situation about talking of Lithor, then one of you two, Foley or Dury, could pick on the ending of my last post:

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Originally Posted by me in the actual thread

The two were standing in front of him and exchanging careful glances as they were not quite sure whether they had been given a leave or not.

"Go! Go now!"

So one of you might raise the point exactly there? Athanar has actually given your characters little chances to make any points as he has been basically bossing them the short while they have been in his company so thta place could be as good as any for one - or both - to come forwards with things about Lithor?

And I could edit out the last "Go now"- part from there easily if you thought it better one of your characters would raise his voice before Athanar feels he needs to break the silence to send them off.

But I think the most important consideration is that which Foley went through here a few posts up; what would your character do? Would he open his mouth, would he wait for a better opportunity knowing the risk that entails, would he not say anything?

If you think one of your characters would have actually acted totally differently from what has been written thus far, then let me know and I'll change what is needed. But if the current setting / suggestion would be okay, that would be the easiest way forwards.

But your call.

PS. Eorl: Foley is right. In the last instance you are the one to decide on the injuries, especially now when Groin is not here anymore. We others can offer you different POV's but in the end you decide.

Durelin · 04-22-2010, 07:42 PM

I don't want to be a pain or make this more complicated than it needs to be. I think Coen would say something -- he does NOT like Lithor and would want to give Athanar all the info he could, and isn't daunted by Athanar's anger.

I can post that he says something about it in my next post, and they can discuss it briefly. Or if you'd rather, you can edit in that Coen says that 'There is one other thing, my lord -- Lithor may have been involved.' or something along those lines, and have Athanar respond as you will. (I only suggest the latter in case you want to keep things moving in that way, not cause I want to put the effort onto you or anything!)

Completely up to you. I am also fine with not bothering -- maybe in the mess of things Coen simply forgot. Anything's possible at this point I think.

And I am sorry -- I've kinda botched this up. Anyway, whatever your answer, I will act then and stop asking questions and suggesting various possibilities...

Folwren · 04-22-2010, 09:16 PM

You're not botching anything up, Dury, so don't think it. Have Coen say whatever you want him to say, even if it means asking Nogrod edit his post. That's what role-playing here is all about.

But does Coen know anything definite? All he knows is that Thornden mentioned Lithor's name and then suddenly stopped talking. So he's suspicious, but does he know anything? What will he say to Athanar? "I think Thornden knows something and isn't telling anybody."? That's funny, actually. Makes me chuckle. Funny, but unlikely. So, really, Coen needs to either find out more, or Thornden will have to speak up. (I've decided that Thornden will say something. He's not one to hide anything, even if he thinks it might get him into trouble.)

In fact, chances are Thornden WILL say something right now, even if Coen doesn't. So, let me know if you want to post something, Durelin, and if you don't, then I will. Not tonight, obviously, but tomorrow sometime.

-- Foley

Durelin · 04-22-2010, 10:49 PM

Well, he noticed that Lithor was absent, so he is making assumptions based on his...not liking Lithor.

But in that case (that Thornden would probably speak up), perhaps it would be best for Coen to kinda give Thornden a look to encourage him to speak up (whether or not that's necessary), and Thornden can say what he knows.

That could be what the look is between them that is interpreted by Athanar as them not knowing if they were dismissed...

We might have to ask Legate to edit or place your/my post ahead of his, though, since he has written that Coen and Thornden are heading towards Hilderinc and Aflorgaed. :\ Not that it's a huge deal.

Eorl of Rohan · 04-23-2010, 03:40 AM

Legate, can you make Hilderinc and Áforglaed interact with Scyrr as well as Thornen and Coen? o(^^)o Otherwise, Scyrr will probably be out cold until nightfall. I already have a nightfall post written, but from the way this roleplay is going, it's going to be days (real-time based) till nightfall. As for Scyrr's injuries, let's leave it at this: Most of the injuries are internal, but Erbrand also laid open Scyrr's throat in the heat of the scuffle. This way no one has to edit their post overmuch. Looking forward to everyone's posts!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 04-23-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

We might have to ask Legate to edit or place your/my post ahead of his, though, since he has written that Coen and Thornden are heading towards Hilderinc and Aflorgaed. :\ Not that it's a huge deal.

Nay, I can do whatever, I can edit the post according to what you do or move it later. Just first make the definitive solution and after you are certain that you have the posts the way you want them, then I am going to edit it accordingly

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Originally Posted by Eorl of Rohan

Legate, can you make Hilderinc and Áforglaed interact with Scyrr as well as Thornen and Coen? o(^^)o Otherwise, Scyrr will probably be out cold until nightfall. I already have a nightfall post written, but from the way this roleplay is going, it's going to be days (real-time based) till nightfall. As for Scyrr's injuries, let's leave it at this: Most of the injuries are internal, but Erbrand also laid open Scyrr's throat in the heat of the scuffle. This way no one has to edit their post overmuch. Looking forward to everyone's posts!

Sure I am going to, but I was not planning to do that now, as Scyrr seems to be mostly between fainting and being resuscitated. It certainly does not make sense in the middle of Athanar's outburst to have some random soldiers coming along and starting chatting "hi Scyrr, how are you" when meanwhile the officers are arguing about the pursuit. I think there will be time either after the pursuit (for Hilderinc) or, if Áforglaed is not coming along, I could easily write for him and make him keep company to Scyrr.

But anyway, just relax. It really is not a standard to have ten posts per day... It's certainly bad in this sense to have a character who is currently incapable of taking any action, but maybe you could fill your time with writing about some of Scyrr's half-hallucinatory perception of the events around him, describing some of his inner thoughts (which might be a bit hazy), or something?

Folwren · 04-23-2010, 08:07 AM

I think it would be alright if this were added to the end of Nogrod's post. Since Thornden is just saying what he knows right now, there's not really enough for me to post an entire post. But I'm changing the little bit before Athanar's final command:

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The two officers hesitated. Coenred looked sidelong at Thornden and Thornden glanced towards the ground. Athanar looked from one to the other, not understanding why they waited.

“Go! Go now!”

But Thornden still hesitated. Coenred, too, did not move when he saw that his lieutenant halted. Thornden looked Athanar directly in the eye as he said,

“My lord, I do not think multiple search parties are necessary, because I know which direction he went. And Lithor went with him. I should have spoken earlier, when I saw Lithor riding out, but I had no idea what had transpired here.”

Now, is anyone else curious to know what it'd be like if Thornden DIDN'T say anything now and only spoke up later when Lithor was found to be definitely missing? Or is just me?

04-22-2010, 09:16 PM	#3
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	You're not botching anything up, Dury, so don't think it. Have Coen say whatever you want him to say, even if it means asking Nogrod edit his post. That's what role-playing here is all about. But does Coen know anything definite? All he knows is that Thornden mentioned Lithor's name and then suddenly stopped talking. So he's suspicious, but does he know anything? What will he say to Athanar? "I think Thornden knows something and isn't telling anybody."? That's funny, actually. Makes me chuckle. Funny, but unlikely. So, really, Coen needs to either find out more, or Thornden will have to speak up. (I've decided that Thornden will say something. He's not one to hide anything, even if he thinks it might get him into trouble.) In fact, chances are Thornden WILL say something right now, even if Coen doesn't. So, let me know if you want to post something, Durelin, and if you don't, then I will. Not tonight, obviously, but tomorrow sometime. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

04-22-2010, 07:42 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I don't want to be a pain or make this more complicated than it needs to be. I think Coen would say something -- he does NOT like Lithor and would want to give Athanar all the info he could, and isn't daunted by Athanar's anger. I can post that he says something about it in my next post, and they can discuss it briefly. Or if you'd rather, you can edit in that Coen says that 'There is one other thing, my lord -- Lithor may have been involved.' or something along those lines, and have Athanar respond as you will. (I only suggest the latter in case you want to keep things moving in that way, not cause I want to put the effort onto you or anything!) Completely up to you. I am also fine with not bothering -- maybe in the mess of things Coen simply forgot. Anything's possible at this point I think. And I am sorry -- I've kinda botched this up. Anyway, whatever your answer, I will act then and stop asking questions and suggesting various possibilities...

04-22-2010, 10:49 PM	#4
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Well, he noticed that Lithor was absent, so he is making assumptions based on his...not liking Lithor. But in that case (that Thornden would probably speak up), perhaps it would be best for Coen to kinda give Thornden a look to encourage him to speak up (whether or not that's necessary), and Thornden can say what he knows. That could be what the look is between them that is interpreted by Athanar as them not knowing if they were dismissed... We might have to ask Legate to edit or place your/my post ahead of his, though, since he has written that Coen and Thornden are heading towards Hilderinc and Aflorgaed. :\ Not that it's a huge deal.

04-23-2010, 03:40 AM	#5
Eorl of Rohan Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 602	Legate, can you make Hilderinc and Áforglaed interact with Scyrr as well as Thornen and Coen? o(^^)o Otherwise, Scyrr will probably be out cold until nightfall. I already have a nightfall post written, but from the way this roleplay is going, it's going to be days (real-time based) till nightfall. As for Scyrr's injuries, let's leave it at this: Most of the injuries are internal, but Erbrand also laid open Scyrr's throat in the heat of the scuffle. This way no one has to edit their post overmuch. Looking forward to everyone's posts!