Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mnemosyne · 11-17-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

As for a little Latinate - maybe Wynflaed had been sent to Minas Tirith or some other Gondorian court during her youth, and her personal thoughts sometimes took a more learned turn? Or not? Eh.

Honestly, the problem is that I tend to maintain class/education distinctions through the use of Latinate words, and it's hard to make the shift when writing about the Eorlingas. I'm pretty proud of some of the adjustments I've made earlier, but I realized I'd put this one off long enough to get too hung up on the matter and just posted. I may go back and revise, though, as soon as my brain is in better working order.

Firefoot · 11-17-2010, 10:46 PM

That post took much too long to write... it sat half-finished on my desktop for about two days.

Some combination of getting busy and writer's block...

Durelin · 11-17-2010, 11:03 PM

I guess I'll actually check-in as well! I have really wanted to post for Coen as the soldiers have set out and might do so tomorrow.

My senior paper is due on monday, so...things have been a little crazy this week. It's going okay though and I'll not disappear on you completely. Though since I have been putting off my other papers till after this is 'finished'...bleh.

Anyway...less whining and more posting in my very near future.

Lhunardawen · 11-17-2010, 11:49 PM

I'm having trouble with time and internet connection lately, but I'll try to get a post up this weekend. Is Lommy around? I think I'll need her.

Folwren · 11-18-2010, 11:26 AM

Sweetness. Everyone is rallying up. That's great.

Lommy is probably around somewhere on the Downs, but I don't know if she checks this regularly or not. I'd PM her if I were you to let her know you needed her.

I do not know when I will be able to post next. I'll try really hard to do it in the near future, but I have lots of things due today and Monday plus a wedding this weekend, which means rehearsal, dinner, wedding, and reception.

It'll be crazy.

-- Foley

Lhunardawen · 11-20-2010, 09:02 AM

I know I said I will be posting this weekend, and it's already weekend for me, but it's been a really tough week. Two of my professors back in undergrad passed away (within 36 hours of each other), one of them was caught in a crossfire (EDIT: "crossfire" was the press release, but many - including me - believe that it was a case of mistaken identity) while doing field work and the other had hepatocellular carcinoma.

I never imagined how much this will affect us who have already graduated and haven't seen them for a long time, but somehow it still hurts a lot. It's been hard for me to focus on studying, which is not good considering I have an exam on Monday. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm making excuses. I'll try to post as soon as I am able, hopefully within the week.

Folwren · 11-20-2010, 10:25 AM

It's okay, Lhuna. We understand. I'm sorry to hear about the deaths of your professors. Don't worry about this RPG until you're ready to think about it again.

Good luck on your exam.

-- Foley

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-20-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Lommy is probably around somewhere on the Downs, but I don't know if she checks this regularly or not. I'd PM her if I were you to let her know you needed her.

Lommy's been having a week holiday just now, but I can tell her to check the 'Downs if she's needed. Likewise with me, I have to check what's been written around here in the last few days and then see if I should/can post. Unfortunately, it might not be today or tomorrow still, though, as I have lots of things to do right these days... but I hope to get back to you all as soon as time permits!

Nogrod · 11-22-2010, 03:52 PM

The real life has really thrown me here and there 24/7 for the last week (or two) but it should be over in two days or so.

Feel free to ride towards Tancred's estate in the meantime... if you wish. I'll try to come up with a post later this week with what lord Athanar is thinking about the visit - and what we might possibly expect from Tancred. It will be up to lmp to then deliver what Tancred will say and do, and if I read the signs right, he might have a surprise or two to us... Looking forwards to it!

But anyway, keep up the discussions in Scarburg and on the road between the soldiers.

Folwren · 11-29-2010, 06:48 PM

Mnemosyne,

I posted something...it's not much and it may not be enough for you to go on. If it's not, let me know and we should decide what we want this tour to cover and what needs to be said.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 12-01-2010, 05:15 PM

And Lommy shows up "with both barrels blazing". Nice stuff! Fun!

Looking forward to seeing how Lhuna deals with Modtryth poking Ginna.....

hint hint hint.....

littlemanpoet · 12-09-2010, 06:30 PM

Yeah so I couldn't resist bringing Falco Boffin back. I need enough characters to keep me busy when the going gets slow on the thread. What can I say?

Folwren · 12-10-2010, 05:28 PM

Nogrod, if you're anywhere nearby, you may want to check the thread. It looks like your line of soldiers might be disintegrating. I haven't decided what to do with my soldiers....

Folwren · 12-21-2010, 06:24 PM

Hullo, folks. Who's around to post? I could post for Javan at the Mead hall and have him spot Falco trotting in, if you all would like...?

11-18-2010, 11:26 AM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Sweetness. Everyone is rallying up. That's great. Lommy is probably around somewhere on the Downs, but I don't know if she checks this regularly or not. I'd PM her if I were you to let her know you needed her. I do not know when I will be able to post next. I'll try really hard to do it in the near future, but I have lots of things due today and Monday plus a wedding this weekend, which means rehearsal, dinner, wedding, and reception. It'll be crazy. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-20-2010, 09:02 AM	#6
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I know I said I will be posting this weekend, and it's already weekend for me, but it's been a really tough week. Two of my professors back in undergrad passed away (within 36 hours of each other), one of them was caught in a crossfire (EDIT: "crossfire" was the press release, but many - including me - believe that it was a case of mistaken identity) while doing field work and the other had hepatocellular carcinoma. I never imagined how much this will affect us who have already graduated and haven't seen them for a long time, but somehow it still hurts a lot. It's been hard for me to focus on studying, which is not good considering I have an exam on Monday. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm making excuses. I'll try to post as soon as I am able, hopefully within the week. Last edited by Lhunardawen; 11-20-2010 at 09:46 AM.

11-20-2010, 10:25 AM	#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	It's okay, Lhuna. We understand. I'm sorry to hear about the deaths of your professors. Don't worry about this RPG until you're ready to think about it again. Good luck on your exam. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-22-2010, 03:52 PM	#9
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	The real life has really thrown me here and there 24/7 for the last week (or two) but it should be over in two days or so. Feel free to ride towards Tancred's estate in the meantime... if you wish. I'll try to come up with a post later this week with what lord Athanar is thinking about the visit - and what we might possibly expect from Tancred. It will be up to lmp to then deliver what Tancred will say and do, and if I read the signs right, he might have a surprise or two to us... Looking forwards to it! But anyway, keep up the discussions in Scarburg and on the road between the soldiers. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-29-2010, 06:48 PM	#10
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Mnemosyne, I posted something...it's not much and it may not be enough for you to go on. If it's not, let me know and we should decide what we want this tour to cover and what needs to be said. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-17-2010, 10:46 PM	#2
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	That post took much too long to write... it sat half-finished on my desktop for about two days. Some combination of getting busy and writer's block...

11-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#3
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I guess I'll actually check-in as well! I have really wanted to post for Coen as the soldiers have set out and might do so tomorrow. My senior paper is due on monday, so...things have been a little crazy this week. It's going okay though and I'll not disappear on you completely. Though since I have been putting off my other papers till after this is 'finished'...bleh. Anyway...less whining and more posting in my very near future.

11-17-2010, 11:49 PM	#4
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I'm having trouble with time and internet connection lately, but I'll try to get a post up this weekend. Is Lommy around? I think I'll need her.

12-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#11
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	And Lommy shows up "with both barrels blazing". Nice stuff! Fun! Looking forward to seeing how Lhuna deals with Modtryth poking Ginna..... hint hint hint.....

12-09-2010, 06:30 PM	#12
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Yeah so I couldn't resist bringing Falco Boffin back. I need enough characters to keep me busy when the going gets slow on the thread. What can I say?

12-10-2010, 05:28 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	Nogrod, if you're anywhere nearby, you may want to check the thread. It looks like your line of soldiers might be disintegrating. I haven't decided what to do with my soldiers.... __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-21-2010, 06:24 PM	#14
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Hullo, folks. Who's around to post? I could post for Javan at the Mead hall and have him spot Falco trotting in, if you all would like...? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis