The King's Players - Discussion/Planning Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Pitchwife · 04-09-2011, 01:57 PM

Nerwen, just noticed you had Asta take Coldan's script, which I said in my #155 he didn't have with him during the quarrel. But it makes sense that she'd need to consult it even if he doesn't, and besides it's a nice idea that he'll have to get it back from her sooner or later. I'll edit my posts to agree with yours. (And I hope your work load will ease soon.)

Fea, whatever it is that's bothering you, I hope it'll all work out!

Anguirel · 04-09-2011, 04:07 PM

I didn't initially intend it to be this way, but I'm going to be writing Sador as much as, probably indeed more than, Cirdacil, so you'd best have a quick profile:

NAME: Goes by the nickname of Sador in reference to his lameness, apparently by his own choice. This might seem an odd thing to do, but then, you don't know his birth name. His legal title while his father lives is Lord Sador of Burlach, but as a second son, he has few prospects afterwards.

AGE/GENDER/RACE/WHERE FROM: Twenty four year old Man of Gondor, born and bred in the Citadel itself (indeed, born into privilege within the Houses of Healing).

APPEARANCE: Handsome, but in miniature for the men of Gondor; shorter even than his none too impressive looking father, at about five feet seven inches. His bright, intelligent green eyes and long, very pale blond hair, however, are extremely attractive looking - if not at all reminiscent of the blood of Numenor.

BITS OF CHARACTER/HISTORY YOU FEEL MIGHT BE HELPFUL IN DEFINING THE CHARACTER: Sador is the youngest of his four siblings; Ecsichil is in his forties, Aerwen mid thirties (these two are half-siblings from Cirdacil's prior marriage), Circilie twenty-eight. His birth killed his mother, Aerin. His leg failed to grow properly. He is his father's favoured son, easily outstripping his dull elder brother Ecsichil. He is jolly clever and perhaps rather inclined to show this compensation off, but otherwise very courteous. He seems to work very hard, and nobody - his doting father included - is ever quite sure what at.

Boromir88 · 04-09-2011, 06:41 PM

So, all this crazy drama is no doubt going to make Branor want to start drowning in liquor again. Therian's gonna go off in a fuss, and Bran will eventually let slip to Aldarion about Coldan's fits with the script.

Post coming momentarily.

Nerwen · 04-09-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Nerwen, just noticed you had Asta take Coldan's script, which I said in my #155 he didn't have with him during the quarrel. But it makes sense that she'd need to consult it even if he doesn't, and besides it's a nice idea that he'll have to get it back from her sooner or later. I'll edit my posts to agree with yours. (And I hope your work load will ease soon.)

Sorry, didn't notice!

Mnemosyne · 04-10-2011, 01:40 AM

Hope to get something up for Rollan tomorrow, if my addled brain can take it.

Something occurred to me as I was writing the latest post... Depending on how successful we want our venture to be, what about using Elanor as a source (if someone runs into her at market or something)? She'd probably be over-eager to share, have practically memorized the Red Book (which, of course, isn't in Gondor), and would think she knew exactly what her father and the King wanted to see. Then, and as soon as the idea popped into my head the character wandered into my headspace and immediately insinuated that she wanted to play her father in the play, preferably without anyone else knowing until the performance (because clearly, as one of the Queen's ladies in waiting, she has all the time in the world...).

On the one hand, it could be fun; on the other hand I think it'd almost make our job too easy. On the gripping hand, I could see her turning into a Purist of the Worst Kind, which could be loads of fun once we try to translate this onstage and everyone starts bickering even more. At any rate, it's not my decision to make as Brinn won't be traveling that far, and I see no reason for Rollan to interact with her. But it was, at least, an idea to throw out into the wind.

Dimturiel · 04-10-2011, 11:08 AM

Apologies for vanishing off the face of the earth like this. I really didn't mean to but, my Internet connection kept dying on me this week. Now that the problem is (hopefully) solved, I'll have something posted by tommorow evening at the latest.

the phantom · 04-11-2011, 02:07 PM

All right, Boro, Ang, Pitch- you guys decide who is going to react first to the outburst and how.

Anguirel · 04-11-2011, 02:17 PM

not S.'s immediate concern, I'll let him sit tight and listen good for now

Pitchwife · 04-11-2011, 02:27 PM

Post in the writing right now. I picture Coldan sitting by himself in a corner a few tables away, but close enough to overhear at least some of Aldarion's tirade. I've wavered on whether he wouldn't be past the point of caring by now, but on further consideration, I think he's drunk enough to pick a fight.

the phantom · 04-11-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitch

I've wavered on whether he wouldn't be past the point of caring by now, but on further consideration, I think he's drunk enough to pick a fight.

Hoo boy... Well, Mnemo, remember that little chat we had about possible disaster? I'd say there's serious trouble brewing.

04-09-2011, 04:07 PM	#2
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I didn't initially intend it to be this way, but I'm going to be writing Sador as much as, probably indeed more than, Cirdacil, so you'd best have a quick profile: NAME: Goes by the nickname of Sador in reference to his lameness, apparently by his own choice. This might seem an odd thing to do, but then, you don't know his birth name. His legal title while his father lives is Lord Sador of Burlach, but as a second son, he has few prospects afterwards. AGE/GENDER/RACE/WHERE FROM: Twenty four year old Man of Gondor, born and bred in the Citadel itself (indeed, born into privilege within the Houses of Healing). APPEARANCE: Handsome, but in miniature for the men of Gondor; shorter even than his none too impressive looking father, at about five feet seven inches. His bright, intelligent green eyes and long, very pale blond hair, however, are extremely attractive looking - if not at all reminiscent of the blood of Numenor. BITS OF CHARACTER/HISTORY YOU FEEL MIGHT BE HELPFUL IN DEFINING THE CHARACTER: Sador is the youngest of his four siblings; Ecsichil is in his forties, Aerwen mid thirties (these two are half-siblings from Cirdacil's prior marriage), Circilie twenty-eight. His birth killed his mother, Aerin. His leg failed to grow properly. He is his father's favoured son, easily outstripping his dull elder brother Ecsichil. He is jolly clever and perhaps rather inclined to show this compensation off, but otherwise very courteous. He seems to work very hard, and nobody - his doting father included - is ever quite sure what at. __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

04-09-2011, 06:41 PM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	So, all this crazy drama is no doubt going to make Branor want to start drowning in liquor again. Therian's gonna go off in a fuss, and Bran will eventually let slip to Aldarion about Coldan's fits with the script. Post coming momentarily. __________________ Fenris Penguin

04-10-2011, 01:40 AM	#5
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Hope to get something up for Rollan tomorrow, if my addled brain can take it. Something occurred to me as I was writing the latest post... Depending on how successful we want our venture to be, what about using Elanor as a source (if someone runs into her at market or something)? She'd probably be over-eager to share, have practically memorized the Red Book (which, of course, isn't in Gondor), and would think she knew exactly what her father and the King wanted to see. Then, and as soon as the idea popped into my head the character wandered into my headspace and immediately insinuated that she wanted to play her father in the play, preferably without anyone else knowing until the performance (because clearly, as one of the Queen's ladies in waiting, she has all the time in the world...). On the one hand, it could be fun; on the other hand I think it'd almost make our job too easy. On the gripping hand, I could see her turning into a Purist of the Worst Kind, which could be loads of fun once we try to translate this onstage and everyone starts bickering even more. At any rate, it's not my decision to make as Brinn won't be traveling that far, and I see no reason for Rollan to interact with her. But it was, at least, an idea to throw out into the wind. __________________ Got corsets?

04-10-2011, 11:08 AM	#6
Dimturiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2005 Location: the road less travelled by Posts: 910	Apologies for vanishing off the face of the earth like this. I really didn't mean to but, my Internet connection kept dying on me this week. Now that the problem is (hopefully) solved, I'll have something posted by tommorow evening at the latest. __________________ Is this the end? No more the hunt, the journey and the goal? That terrifies me most: no more the goal! -Ray Bradbury, Leviathan '99

04-11-2011, 02:07 PM	#7
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	All right, Boro, Ang, Pitch- you guys decide who is going to react first to the outburst and how. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-09-2011, 01:57 PM	#1
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Nerwen, just noticed you had Asta take Coldan's script, which I said in my #155 he didn't have with him during the quarrel. But it makes sense that she'd need to consult it even if he doesn't, and besides it's a nice idea that he'll have to get it back from her sooner or later. I'll edit my posts to agree with yours. (And I hope your work load will ease soon.) Fea, whatever it is that's bothering you, I hope it'll all work out! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

04-11-2011, 02:17 PM	#8
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	not S.'s immediate concern, I'll let him sit tight and listen good for now __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

04-11-2011, 02:27 PM	#9
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Post in the writing right now. I picture Coldan sitting by himself in a corner a few tables away, but close enough to overhear at least some of Aldarion's tirade. I've wavered on whether he wouldn't be past the point of caring by now, but on further consideration, I think he's drunk enough to pick a fight. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI