Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 06-04-2012, 03:22 PM

Please excuse me from the story construction for a couple days - father is in hospice and I am far from home, my time is not my own. I will post a for Eodwine in a couple days.

Nogrod · 06-04-2012, 03:52 PM

I'm in no position to judge anyone being off a day or two. And you seem to have more than a good reason for being absent. There is time for fictional characters to the end of the world but not to the real ones.

All my well-wishes to you and your dad. Against the call of Dylan Thomas I do hope he goes gently into that good night.

Galadriel55 · 06-04-2012, 07:09 PM

What Nogrod said. There is no hurry to post, and this should be the last thing on your mind at a time like this. And you know that you have our well-wishes and support, as small as it is, all the time.

littlemanpoet · 06-05-2012, 06:53 AM

Thanks so much for the good thoughts and words, friends.

Galadriel55 · 06-16-2012, 08:51 PM

I've been meaning to ask if any of the writers for other women who would be in the kitchen are around and feel like writing. I thought it would be nice if someone actually pressed Ledwyn into telling her story.

And since the last post was about Harreld, I had a random idea that Theolain could follow Harreld around - without the need for his knowledge or consent, at least at first. I don't know what exactly happens next, but I have all the worst intentions for him.

Are you ok with that, Elempi? If you have other plans for Harreld, I could stalk another character, or just "go exploring".

littlemanpoet · 06-17-2012, 07:00 PM

Stalk as it please you, G55.

I was wondering if there might be anyone who takes exception to my license with a Human being able to do a limited form of osanwe, but nobody has said anything yet.

At any rate, my thought is that Harreld being especially introspective, is able to communicate inside his own mind if an Elf shows up there, but that's his limit. Sound okay?

Galadriel55 · 06-17-2012, 08:10 PM

Actually, I'm really excited to hear more of this osanwe. When I read your post I thought that it would be a totally awesome loop to add to the story - which it already is. I was coming up with possible reasons for why it is there - ranging from "Harreld is just an introspective person" (which is what lmp says) to "he is an indirect (and unknowing) descendant of an Elf, probably Mithrellas, but perhaps of Luthien-through Numenor, so he has more potential than other Humans"... And all kind of crazy combinations in between...

So, in other words, I really like the osanwe discovery. And your post, btw.

I'll write up a post for Theolain today.

piosenniel · 06-17-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I was wondering if there might be anyone who takes exception to my license with a Human being able to do a limited form of osanwe, but nobody has said anything yet.

There has already been an RPG that Mithadan and I and Child of the 7th Age wrote in where a Human was able to do some osanwe. I have no doubt you'll handle your osanwe venture well.

~*~ Pio

Folwren · 06-19-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I've been meaning to ask if any of the writers for other women who would be in the kitchen are around and feel like writing. I thought it would be nice if someone actually pressed Ledwyn into telling her story.

Yes. Coming right up.

Galadriel55 · 06-19-2012, 07:48 PM

Heh, the truth to that is that I forgot that there is a "Middle Emnet" when I was writing the bio, since I used a Third Age map for reference...

Gonna drum something up.

Would Saeryn be curious enough to ask what happened to Theolain?

LMP, I'll post for Theolain too soon. I think it won't be today, but hopefully tomorrow.

littlemanpoet · 06-21-2012, 07:06 PM

Robin? Hmmmm..... where I come from (Michigan) you don't see robins until March, but Rohan is kinda more like France or Missouri for latitude, I suppose. Yeah, I can go with that.

Galadriel55 · 06-21-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Robin? Hmmmm..... where I come from (Michigan) you don't see robins until March, but Rohan is kinda more like France or Missouri for latitude, I suppose. Yeah, I can go with that.

I'm no expert. What kind of bird would be around in cold just-before-it-snows weather? I could change it to a finch or a sparrow or whatever you think best.

Edit: yeah, I checked and it seems I've mixed up all me birds. I think I was thinking of a finch or some such. So I'll change that.

littlemanpoet · 06-21-2012, 07:58 PM

Gold finches or sparrows would work. So would chickadees. Of course, this is Europe 6,000 years ago, so who knows?

Galadriel55 · 06-21-2012, 08:04 PM

All done.

littlemanpoet · 06-22-2012, 04:09 PM

G55, would you please change your post a wee bit? I was planning on precisely the kind of thing as you describe ..... up until he sets him down. There was something I wanted to have happen before he sets him down. If you could just cut away that ending, I'd appreciate it.

Galadriel55 · 06-22-2012, 04:57 PM

Sure thing, Elempi.

I'm curious about what that something is...

littlemanpoet · 06-23-2012, 01:54 PM

Thanks!

Hope you like it.

Folwren · 06-24-2012, 12:05 AM

Great post, Nogrod.

Elempi, your post cracked me up, too, with the brothers. Haha. And, yeah, catching the little tyke will be slightly harder this time, I am thinking....

I hope to post tomorrow, but no promises. It's looking like another busy day.

By the way, in my post when Saeryn is sitting with the lords and ladies at the table, there is a line there I meant to have her THINK something and not say it aloud, but it may have been taken that she actually said it out loud. She didn't...and I edited it to reflect that. Just...wanted to shoot that out there. (I just now re-read my post, which is why I brought this up.)...(I need to go to bed and stop babbling.)

-- Folwren

Galadriel55 · 06-24-2012, 07:58 AM

Aww, poor Harreld!

I'm afraid Foley's right, though; Theolain will be harder to catch, but then I have something in mind for him...

Nog, Athanar's stance on Saeryn reminds me very much of someone I know... well, some two people that I know - one for Athanar and one for Saeryn...

Folwren · 06-24-2012, 04:52 PM

By the way, I'm really excited about when Athanar tries to tell Saeryn not to do the housework anymore. Hahahaha!

Nogrod · 06-24-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

By the way, I'm really excited about when Athanar tries to tell Saeryn not to do the housework anymore. Hahahaha!

Well, he will... and he will also try to persuade Eodwine to come to his side on the issue.

If nothing else works, then he will be making a point about her pregnancy fitting ill with working.

Galadriel55 · 06-24-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

By the way, I'm really excited about when Athanar tries to tell Saeryn not to do the housework anymore. Hahahaha!

Elempi, tell me if you planned for Harreld to approach differently. (For future posts, basically Theolain will keep at that exact distance for a while - even if he follows Harreld around, I think, unless you have something else in mind).

littlemanpoet · 07-08-2012, 05:53 AM

Ugh. I have seen all together too many 'giving birth' scenes on tv. They're all the same. Sorry.

I was thinking more along the lines of outlawry, but on a bigger scale. I realize it's early in the 4th age, but I find it quite interesting that Tolkien imagined youths "playing orc" and such....

06-04-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
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	I'm in no position to judge anyone being off a day or two. And you seem to have more than a good reason for being absent. There is time for fictional characters to the end of the world but not to the real ones. All my well-wishes to you and your dad. Against the call of Dylan Thomas I do hope he goes gently into that good night. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-04-2012, 07:09 PM	#3
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,511	What Nogrod said. There is no hurry to post, and this should be the last thing on your mind at a time like this. And you know that you have our well-wishes and support, as small as it is, all the time. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-16-2012, 08:51 PM	#5
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,511	I've been meaning to ask if any of the writers for other women who would be in the kitchen are around and feel like writing. I thought it would be nice if someone actually pressed Ledwyn into telling her story. And since the last post was about Harreld, I had a random idea that Theolain could follow Harreld around - without the need for his knowledge or consent, at least at first. I don't know what exactly happens next, but I have all the worst intentions for him. Are you ok with that, Elempi? If you have other plans for Harreld, I could stalk another character, or just "go exploring". __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-17-2012, 08:10 PM	#7
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,511	Actually, I'm really excited to hear more of this osanwe. When I read your post I thought that it would be a totally awesome loop to add to the story - which it already is. I was coming up with possible reasons for why it is there - ranging from "Harreld is just an introspective person" (which is what lmp says) to "he is an indirect (and unknowing) descendant of an Elf, probably Mithrellas, but perhaps of Luthien-through Numenor, so he has more potential than other Humans"... And all kind of crazy combinations in between... So, in other words, I really like the osanwe discovery. And your post, btw. I'll write up a post for Theolain today. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-19-2012, 07:48 PM	#10
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,511	Heh, the truth to that is that I forgot that there is a "Middle Emnet" when I was writing the bio, since I used a Third Age map for reference... Gonna drum something up. Would Saeryn be curious enough to ask what happened to Theolain? LMP, I'll post for Theolain too soon. I think it won't be today, but hopefully tomorrow. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-04-2012, 03:22 PM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Please excuse me from the story construction for a couple days - father is in hospice and I am far from home, my time is not my own. I will post a for Eodwine in a couple days.

06-05-2012, 06:53 AM	#4
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Thanks so much for the good thoughts and words, friends.

06-17-2012, 07:00 PM	#6
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Stalk as it please you, G55. I was wondering if there might be anyone who takes exception to my license with a Human being able to do a limited form of osanwe, but nobody has said anything yet. At any rate, my thought is that Harreld being especially introspective, is able to communicate inside his own mind if an Elf shows up there, but that's his limit. Sound okay?

06-21-2012, 07:06 PM	#11
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Robin? Hmmmm..... where I come from (Michigan) you don't see robins until March, but Rohan is kinda more like France or Missouri for latitude, I suppose. Yeah, I can go with that.

06-21-2012, 07:58 PM	#13
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Gold finches or sparrows would work. So would chickadees. Of course, this is Europe 6,000 years ago, so who knows?

06-21-2012, 08:04 PM	#14
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,511	All done. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-22-2012, 04:09 PM	#15
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	G55, would you please change your post a wee bit? I was planning on precisely the kind of thing as you describe ..... up until he sets him down. There was something I wanted to have happen before he sets him down. If you could just cut away that ending, I'd appreciate it.

06-22-2012, 04:57 PM	#16
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,511	Sure thing, Elempi. I'm curious about what that something is... __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 06-22-2012 at 05:05 PM.

06-23-2012, 01:54 PM	#17
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Thanks! Hope you like it.

06-24-2012, 12:05 AM	#18
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Great post, Nogrod. Elempi, your post cracked me up, too, with the brothers. Haha. And, yeah, catching the little tyke will be slightly harder this time, I am thinking.... I hope to post tomorrow, but no promises. It's looking like another busy day. By the way, in my post when Saeryn is sitting with the lords and ladies at the table, there is a line there I meant to have her THINK something and not say it aloud, but it may have been taken that she actually said it out loud. She didn't...and I edited it to reflect that. Just...wanted to shoot that out there. (I just now re-read my post, which is why I brought this up.)...(I need to go to bed and stop babbling.) -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis Last edited by Folwren; 06-24-2012 at 12:10 AM.

06-24-2012, 07:58 AM	#19
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,511	Aww, poor Harreld! I'm afraid Foley's right, though; Theolain will be harder to catch, but then I have something in mind for him... Nog, Athanar's stance on Saeryn reminds me very much of someone I know... well, some two people that I know - one for Athanar and one for Saeryn... __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-24-2012, 04:52 PM	#20
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	By the way, I'm really excited about when Athanar tries to tell Saeryn not to do the housework anymore. Hahahaha! __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-08-2012, 05:53 AM	#23
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Ugh. I have seen all together too many 'giving birth' scenes on tv. They're all the same. Sorry. I was thinking more along the lines of outlawry, but on a bigger scale. I realize it's early in the 4th age, but I find it quite interesting that Tolkien imagined youths "playing orc" and such....