Eorling Mead Hall Planning/Discussion Thread

[Folwren]

What will Thornden be doing with himself throughout today? Will he be with Eodwine the entire time he's up at court, or will be stay at the Mead Hall most of the time and only go to court for part of the day when he's needed (if he's needed, that is). I am guessing that he and Eodwine would have already discussed all this, but I myself am not sure of what would be happening.

-- Folwren

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by Folwren

What will Thornden be doing with himself throughout today? Will he be with Eodwine the entire time he's up at court, or will be stay at the Mead Hall most of the time and only go to court for part of the day when he's needed (if he's needed, that is).

And would that court be assembled physically at the Mead Hall? That would be a nice bit of information anyways to our family coming in a couple of days (RL) from now... That information would change our narration about coming forwards somewhat (is there a mighty hassle around the place, or would it be calm).

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Nogrod

And would that court be assembled physically at the Mead Hall? That would be a nice bit of information anyways to our family coming in a couple of days (RL) from now... That information would change our narration about coming forwards somewhat (is there a mighty hassle around the place, or would it be calm).

I've been assuming so... or else right outside it. After all, the Mead Hall is to Eodwine what Meduseld is to Eomer.

As to Thornden: I'm no expert on Rohirric, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, or any customs of this nature in general, but I would imagine that a Steward would be present at the court with the Lord... though I'm not entirely sure why. Just my vote and feeling, though...

In both cases, I guess it's up to LMP though.

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

I've been assuming so... or else right outside it.
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As to Thornden: I'm no expert on Rohirric, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, or any customs of this nature in general, but I would imagine that a Steward would be present at the court with the Lord

I think both of your hunches are right - at least they feel so. I just came to wonder about the first one because of some posts here, even though I thought that it obviously would be at the Mead Hall - and of the second, I just can't see, what else a steward would be doing on a day like that...

[Folwren]

I've been under the impression that the court might be held at Meduseld, but I realize that I'm not sure of that, either.

Yes, it would make sense that Thornden, as steward, would be with Eodwine at court, but it's not absolutely certain that Thornden is steward. That's one of the things that has to be discovered.

-- Folwren

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Folwren

I've been under the impression that the court might be held at Meduseld, but I realize that I'm not sure of that, either.

Yes, it would make sense that Thornden, as steward, would be with Eodwine at court, but it's not absolutely certain that Thornden is steward. That's one of the things that has to be discovered.

If the court were to be held at Meduseld, it would be Eomer presiding, not Eodwine. After all, Meduseld means literally "Mead Hall", and is the King's Mead Hall. Eodwine has his own, and ought to be using it- unless LMP plans to use the "it's not quite finished, so King Eomer has kindly granted temporary use of Meduseld for Middle Emnet business".

I totally forgot about Thornden's as-yet-unconfirmed official standing... but that would seem to me to mean even more so that he ought to be in attendence... and isn't the deadline for that trial period coming up? If so, would Eodwine be making the announcement now? If so, then Thornden would definitely want to attend, since a formal occassion like this would be the just the time to announce it.

[littlemanpoet]

Eodwine will hold court at the Eorling Mead Hall. Shortly, I hope.

All retainers will be there with him, not least because they find out their fate after a month of service. That includes Thornden.

Formy has it exactly right.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

Perhaps it was common for ladies of this land to wear men's garb and serve in roles taken by commoner women at home, yet he did not see it as being so.

I could have sworn she put on a gown this new Day.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Continuity... who pays attention to that?

I'll go fix it.

[Kath]

All retainers will be there with him, not least because they find out their fate after a month of service. That includes Thornden.

What about Kara, her too? Also what are we doing about Frodides? Originally she was supposed to be leaving but so many people make use of her now it might be worth keeping her on. But that would mean the Hall has two cooks, though that isn't a bad thing.

[JennyHallu]

Really it semed to me like Frodides has been retired for a while now...and I can't see Eodwine just kicking her out. And Kara and Frodides have been developing a mentor/mentee relationship, or so it's seemed to me.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Jenny, how do you want to work Lin and Farahil's meeting?

[JennyHallu]

Umm...is tomorrow an option? No time to think about it today...going to the opera!!!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Of course. Not a problem.

[littlemanpoet]

I've left openings for each of you to do a post featuring your character which ends with coming into the Hall. Please feel free to write one. I'll give it a day for that to happen, on Monday night real time we begin the court proceedings.

Originally Posted by Kath

What about Kara, her too? Also what are we doing about Frodides? Originally she was supposed to be leaving but so many people make use of her now it might be worth keeping her on. But that would mean the Hall has two cooks, though that isn't a bad thing.

We can arrange it that Frodides stays on, and that you are her primary but not only writer. That means Kara and Frodides are also expected at court. Sound good?

[Kath]

Ok that's fine. Um, excuse the idiocy here, but where is Court actually being held? I got confused over that.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Kath

Ok that's fine. Um, excuse the idiocy here, but where is Court actually being held? I got confused over that.

At the Eorling Mead Hall. Under the new roof.

[Thinlómien]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

...on Monday night real time we begin the court proceedings.

LMP, what timezone you're in?

Me and Noggie are posting our characters enter a bit later than we thought, at Monday afternoon. (+3 GMT.)

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

LMP, what timezone you're in?

Me and Noggie are posting our characters enter a bit later than we thought, at Monday afternoon. (+3 GMT.)

Oh. You guys are in Scandinavia? Finland? My Monday night is equivalent to your Tuesday morning, wee hours, I believe. I'm at American Eastern Daylight, which I believe is GMT -5. Is that wrong? Anyway, I think that if you're where I think you are, you're six hours ahead of me.

[Kath]

Cheers lmp, I'll get Kara and Frodides in there some time later tonight or tomorrow.

Hey Lommy and Nogrod - go Finland, woo! Now I do want to live there!

[Thinlómien]

Oh. You guys are in Scandinavia? Finland? My Monday night is equivalent to your Tuesday morning, wee hours, I believe. I'm at American Eastern Daylight, which I believe is GMT -5. Is that wrong? Anyway, I think that if you're where I think you are, you're six hours ahead of me.

In Finland, yes. So when we post the court hasn't begun yet, but the people have started to assemble there already?

Hey Lommy and Nogrod - go Finland, woo! Now I do want to live there!

I did say I should write the "Kath, remember not to ever emigrate to Finland" to my sig. You apparently have a poor memory.

[littlemanpoet]

Formy: "of bother genders"?

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Formy: "of bother genders"?

Oh bother genders!

I guess I'll go fix that, then...

[littlemanpoet]

Is Alcarillo around? Should I just write a post and move on to the next bloke? Or move on to the next bloke until I hear from Alc?

Idea! Who wants to be up next?

[Alcarillo]

Yikes! I hadn't read that last post! Must've missed it somehow.

Sorry! I'll start writing a post pronto!

[Nogrod]

Nice to see that the court has started the proceedings, even though they go with an fairly easy pace...

But no problem. Our little family waits outside for the day's proceedings to end before actively coming in or trying to engage with anyone (but possible NPC's we come to invent if the court takes time). But I can't promise the same thing about Cnebba though... he's a little kid blessed with curiosity and might go about finding out things.

Feel free to come forwards though. Mainly I was thinking about Garstan's children who might get bored during the day and possibly meet Cnebba somewhere around or something...

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[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Er... what's the date in the game? Because if it's past May 1st, we've passed Saeryn and Degas's birthday and they're now 19.

[Formendacil]

Well... I've gone and interjected Náin into the now-noisy proceedings. Dwarves are plain-spoken, or so 'twould seem of this one. I hope I've captured Degas and Garstan aright- and I hope that by dropping a potential bomb with the mention of Degas/Saeryn's family into the mix that I'm not disrupting things TOO much.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm unsure how to proceed. LMP? Leave it for Eodwine to react how he will? Saeryn certainly wishes she had the One Ring so as to become invisible. Degas... well... he's a protective brother that just tried to pick a fight with a man that could easily win and had his right to do so questioned as well as the sharp edge of his words blunted.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

Er... what's the date in the game? Because if it's past May 1st, we've passed Saeryn and Degas's birthday and they're now 19.

It's April 24 game time. And here we are in June already! We're going to have to figure out a way to move this forward maybe an entire quarter of a year pretty soon!

I loved your bit, Formy That bit about an older brother is one that Degas may choose to, or not to, address, depending on how much revenge he cares to have dished his way from Saeryn, I suspect.

I hope I've answered your question, Fea. Post up!

EDIT: Also, I'm aware that having this so centered on Eodwine's court day, the current plot may be causing a lot of you to wait longer than you care to for a chance to post in. I think that after the Saeryn bit, there's still Thornden/Marenil, Æðehild, and Manawyth to deal with, and those could take a while yet. Sorry! I'm trying to think of a way to open things out. I suppose Kath could post anytime she likes since Kara's been sent off to the kitchen. Léof could excuse himself to the stables, I suppose, and Garwine could have action at the door with the milling crowd outside. Other than that, feel free to have your characters do with Formy did. Butt in! (but not too much I hope, or Eodwine will be the laughing stock of Edoras and his first court day will be the talk of the town for eleventy one months!

[JennyHallu]

Don't skip the story forward artificially, please!!! Huge jumps make realistic character development nearly impossible...I, for one, don't mind if the story is not the same as real life time.

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by JennyHallu

Don't skip the story forward artificially, please!!! Huge jumps make realistic character development nearly impossible...I, for one, don't mind if the story is not the same as real life time.

April is also such a nice time of the year, I don't mind at all enjoying it.

Oh- and to Garstan's Keeper (my mind is temporarily absent and I've totally forgotten who you are), I hope the borrowing of your character isn't a problem. 'twas appreciated, anyway.

[Celuien]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

Oh- and to Garstan's Keeper (my mind is temporarily absent and I've totally forgotten who you are), I hope the borrowing of your character isn't a problem. 'twas appreciated, anyway.

Am I so forgettable?

Not a problem at all. Those were his thoughts on the matter.

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Celuien

Am I so forgettable?

Hardly. But forgotting who belongs to whom is quite natural when one is still working at remembering who is whom.

Not a problem at all. Those were his thoughts on the matter.

Delighted to hear it.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

My weekend is guaranteed to be very busy. No more posting from me for at least a few days.

[littlemanpoet]

I'll post something up in the morning. Dog tired right now.

I wish to keep the game time from lagging. I'd prefer to keep it with calendar time, at least to some degree. By having entered the Eorling Mead Hall, you have (perhaps silently) agreed to work with this idea of jumping days. That said, such jumps can certainly be discussed and any difficulties ironed out and resolved to the satisfaction (I would hope) of all. Dispensing with time jumps is not going to happen.

[Folwren]

Elempi, I have a question (or two) before I have Thornden answer.

Are you wanting Jenny's character Marenil to have the stewardship - so it's an older person? - and Thornden only taking pretty much the almsbudsman job and other work, like a regular man at arms or something, around the hall when he doesn't have to go out gathering dues? Or are we going to go ahead and have Thornden take both? I'd like to know before I have him respond. Or. . .you COULD not tell me and we could have Thornden be the first person who Eodwine says, "No, sorry, you didn't do well enough, I can't give you the job." But I would really not prefer that, though I wouldn't be surprised if you decided not to tell me and just said "Let's see how it plays out" although for real, you already have in mind what Eodwine's going to say and do.

Anyway, it's up to you. I'll write a post tomorrow, or whenever you get your answer.

Or. . .well, I already know how he would answer. I'll risk Thornden's embarrassment, write the post tomorrow whether you reply or not, and you can decide if you want an older chap or not.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Are you wanting Jenny's character Marenil to have the stewardship - so it's an older person?

Yes, we're sticking with the idea of Thornden as almbudsman and Marenil as steward. That'll free Thornden up to (I think) what you intended him to be in the first place.

[Nogrod]

I agree with Jenny that we should not be overhasty with the calendar. If the court takes some tome, then it takes. Our characters (lommy's & mine) can wait at the yard - and Cnebba surely will come up with something...