Hard Winters Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 08-30-2015, 06:14 AM

I suppose there are other ways than the royal we to evoke Linduial's native arrogance.

Mithalwen · 08-30-2015, 07:53 AM

Oh well if off-putting were the intention...

Aragorn uses the third person and Gil-galad uses I , I think, but he is writjng to a fellow king not a subject.

Undómë · 08-30-2015, 11:56 AM

Arry, Envin - check your PM's - let's see what we can cobble together...

littlemanpoet · 08-30-2015, 02:53 PM

Greetings, Eorl Eodwine

I hope this missive finds you well.

It is with mixed feelings that I write this, for I do not relish the memory of my kidnapping. However, I remember with fondness the hospitality afforded me at your warm, if plain, Mead Hall. I also remember with gratitude he whom you know as Nydfara, whose real name is Scyld, for it is through his kindness and skill that I am alive today.

I was imprisoned by the dastard Sorn for ransom, and Scyld was at first my jailor. However, he did not like Sorn nor relish the evil man's ways, and helped me to escape, and protected me from murder at the hand of Sorn.

By the time you arrived at Scarburg, with the assistance of Scyld I had accomplished my freedom. I offered, at that time, to defend his innocence and honor, but in his natural humility he requested that I not do so.

I invited Scyld to stay on at Dol Amroth, and would happily have placed him in a good situation. However, he was determined to return to Scarburg, though why he would wish to live in such a backwater, I have no idea. I mean no disrespect to you for living there Eodwine, as you have been assigned to the place and would no doubt prefer a better.

Since Scyld is indeed determined to return to you, with full pleasure, I take it upon myself to do as I offered then, and swear to his uprightness, faithfulness, decency, honor, good heart, and above all, innocence. I hope that you will accept this letter in its intent, and declare Scyld to be not guilty of any crime, but instead a hero and a man of honor.

sincerely, Princess Linduial of Dol Amroth

Firefoot · 08-30-2015, 05:42 PM

Sounds good - go with it.

08-30-2015, 07:53 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Oh well if off-putting were the intention... Aragorn uses the third person and Gil-galad uses I , I think, but he is writjng to a fellow king not a subject. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-30-2015, 11:56 AM	#3
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Arry, Envin - check your PM's - let's see what we can cobble together... __________________ Young she was and yet not so. The braids of her dark hair were touched by no frost, her white arms and clear face were flawless and smooth, and the light of stars was in her bright eyes, grey as a cloudless night . . .

08-30-2015, 02:53 PM	#4
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	2nd try Greetings, Eorl Eodwine I hope this missive finds you well. It is with mixed feelings that I write this, for I do not relish the memory of my kidnapping. However, I remember with fondness the hospitality afforded me at your warm, if plain, Mead Hall. I also remember with gratitude he whom you know as Nydfara, whose real name is Scyld, for it is through his kindness and skill that I am alive today. I was imprisoned by the dastard Sorn for ransom, and Scyld was at first my jailor. However, he did not like Sorn nor relish the evil man's ways, and helped me to escape, and protected me from murder at the hand of Sorn. By the time you arrived at Scarburg, with the assistance of Scyld I had accomplished my freedom. I offered, at that time, to defend his innocence and honor, but in his natural humility he requested that I not do so. I invited Scyld to stay on at Dol Amroth, and would happily have placed him in a good situation. However, he was determined to return to Scarburg, though why he would wish to live in such a backwater, I have no idea. I mean no disrespect to you for living there Eodwine, as you have been assigned to the place and would no doubt prefer a better. Since Scyld is indeed determined to return to you, with full pleasure, I take it upon myself to do as I offered then, and swear to his uprightness, faithfulness, decency, honor, good heart, and above all, innocence. I hope that you will accept this letter in its intent, and declare Scyld to be not guilty of any crime, but instead a hero and a man of honor. sincerely, Princess Linduial of Dol Amroth

08-30-2015, 06:14 AM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I suppose there are other ways than the royal we to evoke Linduial's native arrogance.

08-30-2015, 05:42 PM	#5
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Sounds good - go with it.