Cailín and Eomer would like to announce their engagement - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 02-01-2010, 03:21 PM

Hello all. Wonderful news! Cailín and myself, Eomer of the Rohirrim, have recently become engaged to be wed. There are a few Downers who already knew we were on that path but now, with the acquisition of a beautiful ring, it's official enough to announce to our favourite internet community.

Though Cailín is not an active poster these days, preferring to haunt these parts silently, she was rather busy on here a few years ago - especially in the Werewolf games. In fact, that's where we first met! You know how it goes: he's the wolf, she's the Seer, she dreams of him, they are both massacred bloodily, and it's all very romantic.

When it emerged on the 'What do you assign to Mordor?' thread that Cailín was negotiating a year abroad in Aberdeen, Scotland (or God's Ain Toon as it's usually called) we started PMing, and chatted amiably enough to decide an RL meeting might be appropriate. Things went swimmingly, and a few weeks later we were an item. Her year at Aberdeen University ended, and I decided to return with her to her homeland of the Netherlands in 2007.

We've since realised that we can put up with each other well enough, and have agreed to take the plunge into marriage. So there you have it. We understand it's not the most original thing, the whole Barrow Downs wedding, but we thought you'd like to know.

So thank you Barrow Downs!

Inziladun · 02-01-2010, 03:24 PM

Congratulations! All the best to both of you!

Formendacil · 02-01-2010, 03:31 PM

In the same way that the two of you jumped on the Downs Couple Bandwaggon nice and early, I'd like to hop aboard the congratulations bandwaggon before that gets passé, and offer my sincerest congratulations to you both, Eomer and Cailín.

Although, like as not, most of us wouldn't be able to make such an event, can we hope for getting gold-lettered invitations to the wedding, ala the Long-Awaited Party?

Pitchwife · 02-01-2010, 03:47 PM

Yeah, another Downer couple! Congratulations and all the best, Eomer and Cailín!

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Originally Posted by Eomer

We understand it's not the most original thing, the whole Barrow Downs wedding, but we thought you'd like to know.

Well, marriage as such is dreadfully unoriginal and bourgeois

; it's also more adventurous and challenging than any WW game, but I'm sure you two will do fine! At least each of you will understand when the other becomes unavailable for about two weeks and raves about votes and suspicions in their sleep...

Mnemosyne · 02-01-2010, 03:54 PM

Felicitations!!!

Nogrod · 02-01-2010, 04:10 PM

We have not many 'Downer marriages (three or four?), but of those few two are ignited by the WereWolf!

Remember all that talk how the game arouses feelings - as far as the mods needing to occasionally come forwards because of some heated feelings... but they clearly can heat this way as well!

Congrats to you both and may you live in happiness for everafter!

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 02-01-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

You know how it goes: he's the wolf, she's the Seer, she dreams of him, they are both massacred bloodily, and it's all very romantic.

And I thought my husband and I had a... peculiar first meeting, catching each other's eye across a VERY crowded room during a party at a science fiction convention in Minneapolis, love at first sight.

Congratulations to both of you. I wish you at least as much happiness as we've known together, and we're going on 33 years this year.

Durelin · 02-01-2010, 07:43 PM

About time.

Congratulations!!! Here's to many, many wonderful years together!

Loslote · 02-01-2010, 08:04 PM

Congratulations to the both of you! A Downer wedding is such a lovely thing. My best wishes to you!

wilwarin538 · 02-01-2010, 09:18 PM

Oh my, how amazing!!!!!

Congratulations to both of you!!! May you have many many many long and happy years together!

Thinlómien · 02-24-2010, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

About time.

Oi! She beat me to saying it.

(Well, no wonder since I'm like three weeks late. I wonder if it's a sign, last time there was a BD engagement, I also found out a few weeks later. maybe I'm cursed.

)

Anyway, lots of congrats to you darlings! And of course: awwww.

Kitanna · 02-24-2010, 07:47 AM

Many congratulations!

satansaloser2005 · 02-02-2010, 10:46 PM

Congrats, you troublemakers!

*glomps you both*

Joseph · 02-03-2010, 05:24 AM

wow! lucky Cailín and Eomer good luck hope it all goes well.

Brinniel · 02-05-2010, 09:51 AM

Well, this is no surprise. In fact, I've been wondering for quite some time when there'd be some sort of announcement from you two. Congrats, Cailin and Eomer! I'm glad to hear you've found happiness together and I wish you two the very best.

Oh and btw, if I ever find myself if the Netherlands again, I'll definitely have to look you guys up. I'm still sad we never got the chance to meet two years ago, especially considering I passed right through where you live multiple times..

Macalaure · 02-23-2010, 11:22 PM

Ai! I missed this thread!

Congratulations to you from both of us!

Who cares about "original"? All good things deserve to be copied.

Lush · 02-26-2010, 05:33 AM

Awww, you guys! Many happy years together to you! In love is a great place to be.

Boromir88 · 03-03-2010, 06:54 PM

So this one time I just saw this thread and it feels very belated, but congradulations Eomer and Cailin! *refrains from making gushy comments...recomposes* <3 Boro, both of you get back here soon now, ya here?

Snowdog · 03-04-2010, 04:33 PM

Congratulations you two! Enjoy each other through life!

Cailín · 08-05-2011, 11:29 AM

We always planned to do this but it never happened (mostly because everyone seems to be on Facebook nowadays).

But here for anyone who is interested is how a couple of Downers looked on their wedding day

And showing off the outfits:

Inziladun · 08-05-2011, 11:56 AM

Outstanding! I don't think I could wear a kilt half as well.

Best wishes for your future happiness.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 08-06-2011, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

You know how it goes: he's the wolf, she's the Seer, she dreams of him, they are both massacred bloodily, and it's all very romantic.

Hm, and I remember distinctly that in the very next game you're the evil Hunter (Cailín's words) and she's a Wolf. And you took each other out on the second Night.

My friends, if that wasn't kismet, then I'll still say it was.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 08-10-2011, 09:25 AM

Thanks everyone! I can assure you that we included a detailed description of the Downs and Werewolf during the ceremony.

Bêthberry · 08-10-2011, 11:16 AM

Rarely have I ever seen my tartan worn so handsomely--or perhaps the reflected beauty of Cailin brings it out.

Faramir Jones · 08-10-2011, 02:42 PM

Congratulations and all my best wishes to you both!

Pitchwife · 08-11-2011, 03:38 PM

Awww, you two look smashing! Congratulations and best wishes for your future together!

02-01-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Cailín and Eomer would like to announce their engagement Hello all. Wonderful news! Cailín and myself, Eomer of the Rohirrim, have recently become engaged to be wed. There are a few Downers who already knew we were on that path but now, with the acquisition of a beautiful ring, it's official enough to announce to our favourite internet community. Though Cailín is not an active poster these days, preferring to haunt these parts silently, she was rather busy on here a few years ago - especially in the Werewolf games. In fact, that's where we first met! You know how it goes: he's the wolf, she's the Seer, she dreams of him, they are both massacred bloodily, and it's all very romantic. When it emerged on the 'What do you assign to Mordor?' thread that Cailín was negotiating a year abroad in Aberdeen, Scotland (or God's Ain Toon as it's usually called) we started PMing, and chatted amiably enough to decide an RL meeting might be appropriate. Things went swimmingly, and a few weeks later we were an item. Her year at Aberdeen University ended, and I decided to return with her to her homeland of the Netherlands in 2007. We've since realised that we can put up with each other well enough, and have agreed to take the plunge into marriage. So there you have it. We understand it's not the most original thing, the whole Barrow Downs wedding, but we thought you'd like to know. So thank you Barrow Downs! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

02-01-2010, 03:24 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Congratulations! All the best to both of you! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

02-01-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,326	In the same way that the two of you jumped on the Downs Couple Bandwaggon nice and early, I'd like to hop aboard the congratulations bandwaggon before that gets passé, and offer my sincerest congratulations to you both, Eomer and Cailín. Although, like as not, most of us wouldn't be able to make such an event, can we hope for getting gold-lettered invitations to the wedding, ala the Long-Awaited Party? __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

02-01-2010, 03:54 PM	#5
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Felicitations!!! __________________ Got corsets?

02-01-2010, 04:10 PM	#6
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	We have not many 'Downer marriages (three or four?), but of those few two are ignited by the WereWolf! Remember all that talk how the game arouses feelings - as far as the mods needing to occasionally come forwards because of some heated feelings... but they clearly can heat this way as well! Congrats to you both and may you live in happiness for everafter! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

02-01-2010, 07:43 PM	#8
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	About time. Congratulations!!! Here's to many, many wonderful years together!

02-01-2010, 08:04 PM	#9
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Congratulations to the both of you! A Downer wedding is such a lovely thing. My best wishes to you! __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

02-01-2010, 09:18 PM	#10
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Oh my, how amazing!!!!! Congratulations to both of you!!! May you have many many many long and happy years together! __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

02-24-2010, 07:47 AM	#12
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	Many congratulations! __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

02-02-2010, 10:46 PM	#13
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Congrats, you troublemakers! glomps you both __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

02-03-2010, 05:24 AM	#14
Joseph Newly Deceased Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Wales (United Kingdom) Posts: 8	Cailín and Eomer wow! lucky Cailín and Eomer good luck hope it all goes well.

02-05-2010, 09:51 AM	#15
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Well, this is no surprise. In fact, I've been wondering for quite some time when there'd be some sort of announcement from you two. Congrats, Cailin and Eomer! I'm glad to hear you've found happiness together and I wish you two the very best. Oh and btw, if I ever find myself if the Netherlands again, I'll definitely have to look you guys up. I'm still sad we never got the chance to meet two years ago, especially considering I passed right through where you live multiple times.. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

02-23-2010, 11:22 PM	#16
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	Ai! I missed this thread! Congratulations to you from both of us! Who cares about "original"? All good things deserve to be copied.

02-26-2010, 05:33 AM	#17
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Awww, you guys! Many happy years together to you! In love is a great place to be. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

03-03-2010, 06:54 PM	#18
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	So this one time I just saw this thread and it feels very belated, but congradulations Eomer and Cailin! refrains from making gushy comments...recomposes <3 Boro, both of you get back here soon now, ya here? __________________ Fenris Penguin

03-04-2010, 04:33 PM	#19
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 632	Congratulations you two! Enjoy each other through life!

08-05-2011, 11:29 AM	#20
Cailín Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lurking in the shadows. Posts: 711	We always planned to do this but it never happened (mostly because everyone seems to be on Facebook nowadays). But here for anyone who is interested is how a couple of Downers looked on their wedding day And showing off the outfits:

08-05-2011, 11:56 AM	#21
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Outstanding! I don't think I could wear a kilt half as well. Best wishes for your future happiness. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

08-10-2011, 09:25 AM	#23
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Thanks everyone! I can assure you that we included a detailed description of the Downs and Werewolf during the ceremony. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

08-10-2011, 11:16 AM	#24
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,997	Rarely have I ever seen my tartan worn so handsomely--or perhaps the reflected beauty of Cailin brings it out. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

08-10-2011, 02:42 PM	#25
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Great news! Congratulations and all my best wishes to you both!

08-11-2011, 03:38 PM	#26
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	Awww, you two look smashing! Congratulations and best wishes for your future together! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI