Hard Winters Planning/Discussion Thread

[Firefoot]

I'm putting it in after my post 231 right now.

[Folwren]

Elempi, I had assumed Saeryn would go out with all the others. Unless she was told otherwise - that she should stay in and prepare things for when people were finished (heat water for baths, for instance, and get supper ready) - she would assume that Eodwine also meant her in the all able-bodied people. That's what I had thought, anyway.

Edit: Never mind. I'm figuring it out and writing a post.

I also appreciate the fact that Ruari took one and almost another step after Rowenna told her to stay put. Very Ruari-like. Always pushing the limits.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I can work with whatever adjustments need to be made. Just let me know what you want me to change.

[littlemanpoet]

I'm enjoying the variation of points of view from other writers. Great stuff, Firefoot.

I hope other writers take the cue: just because Eodwine or Saeryn think or perceive a certain thing a certain way, doesn't mean it's actually right.

So have at it, folks.

[Galadriel55]

Sorry for the absence - I should know better than to think I would have time for any writing when I'm visiting family. I'm back to school now, and once the semester gets going a bit I will probably have more time to write. In the meantime, feel free to use or engage my characters as you please; I will be more motivated to find time for writing if there's something happening with them.

[Folwren]

I'm sorry. I feel I really dropped the ball there. Posts coming today.

Elempi, you had my eyes popping there for a sec. I was thinking, "No way! You did NOT introduce a monster!"

I was relieved when it was a dream.

[Firefoot]

^ seconding everything in Folwren's post.

[Folwren]

Firefoot, I don't want to cut in on the action with Rowenna unless you don't think you'll be posting soon. I have an idea what Saeryn would do, but it probably wouldn't be until after Scyld or Leof had a chance to respond.

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

I'm working on it... tonight or tomorrow, I promise.

[Firefoot]

Sending Cerwyn Javan's way...

[Folwren]

I kind of feel like I'm poking at a hornet's nest. Rowenna's always kind of intimidated me.

Also, I will try to post for Javan later today.

[littlemanpoet]

Boy oh boy oh boy, a fight.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Boy oh boy oh boy, a fight.

Yeeeesh. No kidding.

Saeryn's matured. A lot.

But have Rowenna say one more thing....I'm not so sure how well Saeryn will respond.

[Firefoot]

Haha I sort of wish Saeryn had actually said the things she was thinking... loving it.

[littlemanpoet]

I sort of wish Saeryn had said what she was thinking, too. And it's lucky for her that she didn't.

I shall give thought to how Rowenna will respond. And you can count on it: she will.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I sort of wish Saeryn had said what she was thinking, too. And it's lucky for her that she didn't.

If the general consensus is that I ought, I can change it. I'd be more than happy to. I so love conflict.

And, honestly, if she says it, it is more what Eodwine will say and think that I would worry about than what Rowenna will do.

[Folwren]

It's kind of funny. When I first read Elempi's post, I thought Rowenna said that Eodwine should serve everyone, and having interpreted it that way, I wrote the post accordingly. But when I went back and re-read it, I saw what she actually said. I decided to leave it, thinking that perhaps Saeryn, in her current state of mind, could have misinterpreted the words, too.

[Firefoot]

For the record... Léof's always made it sound like he chose to leave. He never told anyone his father made him go.

[Firefoot]

Considering Scyld's next move... lmp, where would Rowenna have gone?

[littlemanpoet]

Considering Scyld's next move... lmp, where would Rowenna have gone?

Out to the scar and beyond. About to write a post about it.

I have a nasty habit of holding down the shift key when I'm thinking of the next thing to write, and my stooopid computer decides to ask me a question I barely notice, and then all H*#l breaks loose and I have to reboot. Grrr. It looks like I was able to post what I had composed up to that point at any rate.

[piosenniel]

Enjoying reading along as your story-line progresses!

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I have a nasty habit of holding down the shift key when I'm thinking of the next thing to write, and my stooopid computer decides to ask me a question I barely notice, and then all H*#l breaks loose and I have to reboot. Grrr. It looks like I was able to post what I had composed up to that point at any rate.

lmp - I thought I was the only one who suffered from this most irritating quirk! You might try this:
Press shift key 5 times; this opens a dialogue box with instructions on how to set-up stickykeys (or to cancel same). Choosing the cancel option did the trick even though Control Panel showed stickykeys as NOT activated.

[Folwren]

This week has been crazy busy, as well as just strangely out of whack schedule-wise. I will give a shot at posting for Javan today or tomorrow. I want to see how things continue with Leof and Cerwyn.

[Folwren]

I wasn't going to post tonight....I was too tired....but then I saw Elempi's post. You're really scrapping for a fight, aren't you?

For some unknown reason, I didn't see your previous post, either, about Rowenna on the scar, and Eodwine waiting for Saeryn. Things are going to be interesting for a while, I see.

And, Firefoot, I am sorry I didn't post for Javan and the rest at that table. I will tomorrow.

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

No worries, Folwren... I've been a bit short on energy and creative juices myself this week. Yesterday I tried to write for Scyld for probably a half hour and all I ended up with was word mush.

[littlemanpoet]

Sorry, I had meant to have Rowenna looking above Saeryn's head in my previous post but forgot the detail.

I'm pretty much following this character rather than dictating her or planning her. So it goes.

[Folwren]

Again, I missed Elempi's post on the game thread. Not sure why. Anyway, thankfully I checked before going to bed.

Elempi, I don't know if Eodwine is showing his bad mood at all, but Saeryn is oblivious if he is.

Firefoot, I brought Leof into the circle at the younger people's table.

-- Foley

[littlemanpoet]

Yes, Eodwine is waiting and not showing a thing, and Saeryn is oblivious. Perfect set up.

[littlemanpoet]

I'd like us to wrap up this Day soon, if we can.

What still needs to happen?

I've just been scanning a little bit about Anglo-Saxon culture, such as sleeping arrangements. Apparently, actual beds were very unusual, reserved for lords and ladies. Most everybody slept on straw mattresses that lay on the floor.

Does this fit your imagining of Scarburg?

[Firefoot]

I was going to try and set up a fight between Léof and Cerwyn but that might be set up better for the next day. Unless Folwren has anywhere she'd like to go with this I could easily edit my last post to wrap that up. Scyld is fine for the night as well.

[Galadriel55]

I am very sorry about my lack of posting lately. I sort of regret introducing a new character to the Hall because I had such grand plans for him but can't get enough time and energy to compose something other than lab reports (second year chemistry labs suck). In addition to everything, I am also in the process of a lot of paperwork for hopefully going overseas for a semester. I'm not sure how long this craziness will last, but in the meantime feel free to treat my characters as NPCs and use them however you want, since they story will probably develop quite a bit before I have my creativity and time back.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I am very sorry about my lack of posting lately. I sort of regret introducing a new character to the Hall because I had such grand plans for him but can't get enough time and energy to compose something other than lab reports (second year chemistry labs suck). In addition to everything, I am also in the process of a lot of paperwork for hopefully going overseas for a semester. I'm not sure how long this craziness will last, but in the meantime feel free to treat my characters as NPCs and use them however you want, since they story will probably develop quite a bit before I have my creativity and time back.

So long as you come back SOMETIME.

Originally Posted by Elempi

I've just been scanning a little bit about Anglo-Saxon culture, such as sleeping arrangements. Apparently, actual beds were very unusual, reserved for lords and ladies. Most everybody slept on straw mattresses that lay on the floor.

Does this fit your imagining of Scarburg?

Yep, that's fine.

I'm good with the day ending. I am a little curious about the twins' whereabouts, but we don't have to worry about that.

[Firefoot]

Post edited; I'm ready to end the day whenever everyone else is.

As far as sleeping arrangements, it's not what I had imagined but that doesn't mean it doesn't make sense... seems especially reasonable in a country like Rohan that is more field that forest and wood relatively scarce (I think?).

[Folwren]

Well. I guess we writers were duly warned. *sigh* Poor people.

Probably won't post today. Maybe tomorrow evening.

-- Folwren

[Folwren]

So are they successful in getting the wagons out or not? If not, what's plan B?

[Firefoot]

Sorry if that wasn't clear... the men couldn't push them free but maybe the horses can pull them out.

[Galadriel55]

Ok, so you know what I said about not being able to write? I still can't, but it's just too tempting sometimes.

No clue who the other man is. Maybe it's not a man at all.

Also, not sure if I misinterpreted something... but I imagine that lighting and sound aren't the best in this setting. Is there anything specific that was done to light the way outdoors? Or is everyone stumbling about, hoping to find their way by touch and memory?

[Folwren]

Sorry, Firefoot - your post was clear. I am just not sure yet if even horses can pull it out, and I figured instead of assuming and doing something someone else didn't think was right, we could figure that out here. It would be better for everyone involved if they could pull the wagons out. It will make a lot of difficulties if they can't.

Glad to see you active, Gal55!

[Firefoot]

I think Gal's idea with the board of wood is a good one, though given the shortage of wood after the winter they may need to salvage another of the carts for the right sort of plank.

Maybe a short way up the road it's a high enough elevation to not be wholly flooded? Anyone have more experience than me with dirt roads - how much of a quag would it be? Will the horses have any luck once the wagons (loaded down) get as far as the road?

[Folwren]

Our roads all have gravel on them, and one can usually drive on them, so long as they're not underwater. Put boards down is a good idea. I haven't read her post yet.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Ok, so you know what I said about not being able to write? I still can't, but it's just too tempting sometimes.

No clue who the other man is. Maybe it's not a man at all.

Also, not sure if I misinterpreted something... but I imagine that lighting and sound aren't the best in this setting. Is there anything specific that was done to light the way outdoors? Or is everyone stumbling about, hoping to find their way by touch and memory?

It's pretty much dark. Maybe people have lanterns (they existed at the Long expected party), but that would be about it.