Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 02-08-2011, 08:22 PM

I've been picturing that Athanar and Stedford met in the hall where Faramund holds court. I could be wrong.

I've also been picturing that Faramund's place has the hall in front, and facing the Hall from the road, the stables are to the right, and the cabin of Friduhelm is beyond the stables along with other outbuildings; the paddock is behind both stables and Faramund's hall. At least, that's been my picture.

It might seem strange for the cabin and outbuildings to be beyond the stables; maybe they could be on the OTHER side of the hall from the stables, and a little behind?

Mnemosyne · 02-10-2011, 11:32 AM

Sooooo...

How are things looking on the home front?

I'm asking because Wynflaed is finally itching at my fingertips (and she's normally a patient character) after I unceremoniously withdrew her to prevent further awkward among the old-timers. I have my own ideas of what she might have been doing (and she assumed that Athanar took their sons with him on the expedition), and could probably manage a solo post, but I'd much rather interact with some other writers.

Any takers?

Folwren · 02-10-2011, 01:38 PM

Well, I can tell you where my characters are. Saeryn is still in the kitchen talking with Falco, as are several of the others still at Scarburg.

Javan is somewhere between the stables and the smithy with old Raban and Harreld.

I say, bring Wynflaed back into the action, if you want. She can come into the kitchen on any pretense you give her, I imagine. Possibly she is looking for Lilige?

-- Foley

Mnemosyne · 02-10-2011, 02:07 PM

Thanks, Foley. I'll probably bring her back in later tonight, when I have time to drum up a post. I just get a little concerned as I'm afraid Wynflaed's effect on the "old guard" is stifling conversation (which is why I took her out earlier).

I'm also curious as to Scarburg's housing arrangements for guests like Falco. I'm assuming he'll just put up in the barracks?

Firefoot · 02-10-2011, 02:46 PM

Scyld is still wandering around too. I haven't posted anything for him because I'm honestly not sure where or how he fits into the picture anymore. I've sort of been thinking about just writing him out of the Hall... but maybe I ought to put a little more effort into it than that.

littlemanpoet · 02-10-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Scyld is still wandering around too. I haven't posted anything for him because I'm honestly not sure where or how he fits into the picture anymore. I've sort of been thinking about just writing him out of the Hall... but maybe I ought to put a little more effort into it than that.

Noooooooooo!!!!!!

Don't do that! Scyld is just too good a character! Think of something, anything! Puleeeeeze!

(feeling a little sheepish after all that, but still.....)

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

I'm also curious as to Scarburg's housing arrangements for guests like Falco. I'm assuming he'll just put up in the barracks?

I'd say so.

Nogrod · 02-10-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I've been picturing that Athanar and Stedford met in the hall where Faramund holds court. I could be wrong.

They met on beside the main door, around the stairs leading up. That I think is established in the thread.

Bun on the other issues I think there is no clear-cut view to prevail yet. So it would be up to anyone to decide while posting... I do think both Firefoot's and lmp's designs sound reasonable and usable.

Firefoot · 02-10-2011, 03:42 PM

So where is Athanar now?

Nogrod · 02-10-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

So where is Athanar now?

By the stairs with the two men (two others are around the farther corner looking if anything suspicious is brewing on that direction - and the fifth just took off with Stedford).

And yes, Thornden just came to break him the news on Faramund.

Also, Athanar sent Hilderinc to tell Coen to gather the men to the main door where Athanar now is - and then take a few men and come to Leof to get the horses.

I think it's like that now.

Nogrod · 02-10-2011, 03:57 PM

Btw. the reason for him to gather all the men together in a hurry - if not obvious - is not to leave any of the men isolated in small groups that could be harrassed. If it turned for the worst it would be of upmost importance he had all his men (and horses) together.

*Pokes Lommy on the two walking catastrophies.

*

Actually Athanar is not looking forwards a fight - and will actually do his best to avoid it however things will evolve - but as a veteran military commander he is always preparing for the worst case scenario...

Firefoot · 02-10-2011, 04:08 PM

Got it. Thanks.

Firefoot · 02-11-2011, 01:33 PM

Legate - over to you. Hilderinc doesn't seem to like it much when people challenge him (much less the "stablemaster")... so I thought it might be fun to try and get under his skin a bit.

Folwren · 02-11-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Legate - over to you. Hilderinc doesn't seem to like it much when people challenge him (much less the "stablemaster")... so I thought it might be fun to try and get under his skin a bit.

I wondered if you were doing it on purpose.

I won't interfere. Hehe.

-- Foley

Nogrod · 02-11-2011, 06:02 PM

Foley: I was pretty careful with Thornden as I was not to sure would he speak openly about any possible doubts he might have and thus made Athanar just guess what he thought. If you think Thornden would have opened his mouth along the lines I wrote Athanar guessing them, I can add things in there.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-12-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Legate - over to you. Hilderinc doesn't seem to like it much when people challenge him (much less the "stablemaster")... so I thought it might be fun to try and get under his skin a bit.

Good, good! I haven't been around now for some time, so gotta read what you people have created meanwhile, but I will try to post soon, hopefully still today...

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-13-2011, 04:37 PM

Okay, looks like the tide of events in the courtyard beat me to it... hm, I wonder if I could still write it in "flashback" or something, but I won't have time to do it today anymore anyway, then tomorrow I will see how it goes, if somebody else doesn't post again...

Firefoot · 02-13-2011, 04:45 PM

Flash-back would work, or either Nogrod or I could edit our posts to include yours where it ought to go, if you post it here.

Folwren · 02-13-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Flash-back would work, or either Nogrod or I could edit our posts to include yours where it ought to go, if you post it here.

This sounds good. I don't want to miss that exchange.

Folwren · 02-11-2011, 06:36 PM

Nogrod, you did well. Please insert what I have added here...

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"Hah, I guess I know what you're thinking... I'm showing myself as a coward to him pledging peace in front of his threads? Let me tell you, I have no problems in acting like a coward in front of a fool if it helps me to get the evidence to nail him in court and keep all my men alive. That's one thing you learn in the battlefield, master Thornden... never lose your men if you don't need to, especially not because of vanity or pride. And even if he got that kind of thoughts into his head he'll be surprised enough to see us all mounted and in readiness to any move he wishes to make before he is able to execute them...."

"You mistake me, my lord. I think it is the right choice not to fight him if at all possible. But what shall you do with his father and with the ledger?"

Athanar looked at Thornden into the eye and nodded. "Just take care of yourself Thornden. I'll be in readiness to send a few men and your horses to get you back if there is any trouble. We will cover for you, you know that. Now go!"

I figured that Athanar saying, "Just take care of yourself" flows well after Thornden queries into his intensions. If you want to change it to, "Just take care of what I told you to" that'd be fine, too, but it's your choice.

-- Foley

Nogrod · 02-11-2011, 07:18 PM

Foley: I changed it into this:

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"You mistake me, my lord. I think it is the right choice not to fight him if at all possible. But what shall you do with his father and with the ledger?" Thornden asked.

Athanar looked at Thornden into the eye and nodded. "Just take care of yourself Thornden. You'l learn that later... Anyway, you should go now. We don't have time to lose. I'll be in readiness to send a few men and your horses to get you back if there is any trouble. We will cover for you, you know that. Now go!"

I think that would be okay?

Others: just keep on turning the wheel forwards!

Also back in Scarburg...

Folwren · 02-11-2011, 07:59 PM

Looks fine, Nogrod. Thanks.

I will attempt to post later this evening.

Folwren · 02-19-2011, 01:15 PM

I'm going to be gone for the next 24 hours or so, so please don't expect any posting from me. I wish I'd had time to post for Saeryn, at least, but it was not to be so. Later, I guess.

-- Foley

Nogrod · 02-22-2011, 06:52 PM

Concerning the situation at Faramund's Hall... were discussing some background issues, lmp and me, concerning the bigger picture behind what happens right now (like why is Friduhelm in a condition he is, why did he give away his lordship, what does he know etc.). As soon as we have something like a decent shared view of it, things will roll forwards on that front again. And I think that will be pretty soon.

Meanwhile, I do suggest you others keep posting. Don't wait for us doing things inside the Hall - there should be a plenty of tension outside the two groups facing each other - or things going on back in Scarburg.

Folwren · 02-24-2011, 08:17 AM

Yes, there may be trouble outside...hehe...Lommy, I brought the thought of Athanar's sons back up to the surface. Perhaps you can post soon?

littlemanpoet · 02-24-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Yes, there may be trouble outside...hehe...Lommy, I brought the thought of Athanar's sons back up to the surface. Perhaps you can post soon?

What a great post!

Love it!

Thinlómien · 02-26-2011, 03:46 PM

Uggh. Folwren you're mean!

I'm trying to catch up now and write today/tomorrow. Just I feel like I should never have taken Wulfric and Wilheard 'cos they're the kind of characters who'd need a lot of attention from their writer and I keep neglecting them!

02-10-2011, 11:32 AM	#2
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Sooooo... How are things looking on the home front? I'm asking because Wynflaed is finally itching at my fingertips (and she's normally a patient character) after I unceremoniously withdrew her to prevent further awkward among the old-timers. I have my own ideas of what she might have been doing (and she assumed that Athanar took their sons with him on the expedition), and could probably manage a solo post, but I'd much rather interact with some other writers. Any takers? __________________ Got corsets?

02-10-2011, 01:38 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	Well, I can tell you where my characters are. Saeryn is still in the kitchen talking with Falco, as are several of the others still at Scarburg. Javan is somewhere between the stables and the smithy with old Raban and Harreld. I say, bring Wynflaed back into the action, if you want. She can come into the kitchen on any pretense you give her, I imagine. Possibly she is looking for Lilige? -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

02-10-2011, 02:07 PM	#4
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Thanks, Foley. I'll probably bring her back in later tonight, when I have time to drum up a post. I just get a little concerned as I'm afraid Wynflaed's effect on the "old guard" is stifling conversation (which is why I took her out earlier). I'm also curious as to Scarburg's housing arrangements for guests like Falco. I'm assuming he'll just put up in the barracks? __________________ Got corsets?

02-10-2011, 03:57 PM	#10
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	Btw. the reason for him to gather all the men together in a hurry - if not obvious - is not to leave any of the men isolated in small groups that could be harrassed. If it turned for the worst it would be of upmost importance he had all his men (and horses) together. Pokes Lommy* on the two walking catastrophies. * Actually Athanar is not looking forwards a fight - and will actually do his best to avoid it however things will evolve - but as a veteran military commander he is always preparing for the worst case scenario... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

02-11-2011, 06:02 PM	#14
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	Foley: I was pretty careful with Thornden as I was not to sure would he speak openly about any possible doubts he might have and thus made Athanar just guess what he thought. If you think Thornden would have opened his mouth along the lines I wrote Athanar guessing them, I can add things in there. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

02-08-2011, 08:22 PM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I've been picturing that Athanar and Stedford met in the hall where Faramund holds court. I could be wrong. I've also been picturing that Faramund's place has the hall in front, and facing the Hall from the road, the stables are to the right, and the cabin of Friduhelm is beyond the stables along with other outbuildings; the paddock is behind both stables and Faramund's hall. At least, that's been my picture. It might seem strange for the cabin and outbuildings to be beyond the stables; maybe they could be on the OTHER side of the hall from the stables, and a little behind?

02-10-2011, 02:46 PM	#5
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Scyld is still wandering around too. I haven't posted anything for him because I'm honestly not sure where or how he fits into the picture anymore. I've sort of been thinking about just writing him out of the Hall... but maybe I ought to put a little more effort into it than that.

02-10-2011, 03:42 PM	#8
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	So where is Athanar now?

02-10-2011, 04:08 PM	#11
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Got it. Thanks.

02-11-2011, 01:33 PM	#12
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Legate - over to you. Hilderinc doesn't seem to like it much when people challenge him (much less the "stablemaster")... so I thought it might be fun to try and get under his skin a bit.

02-13-2011, 04:37 PM	#16
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Okay, looks like the tide of events in the courtyard beat me to it... hm, I wonder if I could still write it in "flashback" or something, but I won't have time to do it today anymore anyway, then tomorrow I will see how it goes, if somebody else doesn't post again... __________________ "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

02-13-2011, 04:45 PM	#17
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Flash-back would work, or either Nogrod or I could edit our posts to include yours where it ought to go, if you post it here.

02-11-2011, 07:59 PM	#21
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Looks fine, Nogrod. Thanks. I will attempt to post later this evening. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

02-19-2011, 01:15 PM	#22
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I'm going to be gone for the next 24 hours or so, so please don't expect any posting from me. I wish I'd had time to post for Saeryn, at least, but it was not to be so. Later, I guess. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

02-22-2011, 06:52 PM	#23
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	Concerning the situation at Faramund's Hall... were discussing some background issues, lmp and me, concerning the bigger picture behind what happens right now (like why is Friduhelm in a condition he is, why did he give away his lordship, what does he know etc.). As soon as we have something like a decent shared view of it, things will roll forwards on that front again. And I think that will be pretty soon. Meanwhile, I do suggest you others keep posting. Don't wait for us doing things inside the Hall - there should be a plenty of tension outside the two groups facing each other - or things going on back in Scarburg. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

02-24-2011, 08:17 AM	#24
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Yes, there may be trouble outside...hehe...Lommy, I brought the thought of Athanar's sons back up to the surface. Perhaps you can post soon? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

02-26-2011, 03:46 PM	#26
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Uggh. Folwren you're mean! I'm trying to catch up now and write today/tomorrow. Just I feel like I should never have taken Wulfric and Wilheard 'cos they're the kind of characters who'd need a lot of attention from their writer and I keep neglecting them! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris