Eorling Mead Hall Planning/Discussion Thread

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Both Noggie's proposal and the reading lessons sound very fine to me.

We just need to intertwine them as there will be not the proposal of the reading lessons known in our supper-table... I'll try to come up with something and possibly my post could then be placed in to some earlier stage of the story?

[littlemanpoet]

I notice that it has been five days since anyone has posted to the EMH thread; which is okay as goodly attention is being paid to the Abduction story. I'll be busy again, with ungodly numbers of hours at work through the weekend, then a 4 day vacation and not back until Wed. 10/18. So if the EOH thread gets posts, or a brief haitus until I return, I guess that's okay. I'll still be paying attention until Sat. morning, so if there's any discussion on this I can take part.

[Folwren]

I thought we were waiting for you to post something.

Or were we waiting for Nogrod, Celuien, and Lommy to write something?

But if we don't have to wait, if I don't have to wait, I've got a post I can write up.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I was waiting for Lommy, Noggie, and Cellie.

Feel free, Follie.

[Celuien]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I was waiting for Lommy, Noggie, and Cellie.

I was waiting for Noggie. I'm not sure if there's something that has to be added in before the lesson offer before I reply to Marenil. I guess I could just post and accept the offer.

[Thinlómien]

If it's only about Noggie and you wish to move on, maybe he could write the post later (he can write it more than 24h from now at the earliest), and pio could place it to a suitable place?

[littlemanpoet]

That sounds good, Lommy. Carry on!

[Celuien]

Lessons will be accepted this evening, after which I think my characters will have everything wrapped up.

[littlemanpoet]

Foley, Medreth being a young lady would not travel by horseback alone. She would have to arrange to go with a traveling party or would need to have some kind of escort.

[Folwren]

I know. The thought came to me as I wrote it, but I was too lazy to deal with it.

I forget quite how far out they are, but I remember thinking (and maybe writing somehwere) that the ride was between two or three hours. In reality, Thornden could escort her and return almost immediately, arriving not long after dark.

Would that be acceptable?

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Yes.

[Celuien]

Noggie: I've just answered for Stigend about the lessons. Let me know if I should edit anything.

[Folwren]

I will be gone until Monday evening.

I have re-written that post, Elempi. If you find anything else that needs to be changed, say it here and then you all can continue writing your posts with the expectations that I will make appropriate changes when I return.

-- Folwren

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by Celuien

Noggie: I've just answered for Stigend about the lessons. Let me know if I should edit anything.

That was good indeed! No reason to edit anything there.

What I thought previously was the problem, was that we ended at the supper-table, discussing what to do there, and now just jumped to making the solution in the evening... But that's no problem to me as we have this now knit neatly together.

[littlemanpoet]

This may be my last chance to post until Wednesday. Tally ho and have fun with your characters and all that. I'm off to the frozen wastes of northern Michigan (in October no less )

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

*checking in to affirm that my heart is still beating*

If I'm needed, please let me know. If left to my own devices, I might entirely miss it. I'm a little more here than not, but that isn't saying much.

[littlemanpoet]

By gum I believe I've double posted. I've given an opening for :

- Celuien to write Garmund,

and for interaction that would involve

- Kath's Kara in the kitchen,

and for anybody who wants to have a hoot at the expense of Garreth who knows women not at all though he thinks otherwise....

Let's have some fun!

[Folwren]

Oh! If only Medreth could have stayed! What fun it would have been. But it was impossible.

Elempi, when would be a good time for Thornden to return and introduce Javan to Eodwine?

In the mean time, Tara and Firefoot, can Javan be with Lys and Leof?

If it's time for me to post, I will try to get something up tomorrow evening, but tomorrow is a very busy day for us here.

-- Folwren

[Firefoot]

Certainly.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Elempi, when would be a good time for Thornden to return and introduce Javan to Eodwine?

Any time once he's returned to the main hall.

[Celuien]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

- Celuien to write Garmund
Let's have some fun!

Tonight or tomorrow. Relatives are visiting whom I haven't seen for a while - it's a long trip from Michigan.

[Taralphiel]

Not a problem, Foley!

I'll follow your lead.

- Tara

[Thinlómien]

Ooh, I want to see the moment Cnebba sees the siamese twins...

Noggie, were you writing a post to be placed after the discussion or not?

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Ooh, I want to see the moment Cnebba sees the siamese twins...

Me too!!!

Noggie, were you writing a post to be placed after the discussion or not?

First I was, then I wasn't... well, maybe I am now anyhow?

I mean yes there is a problem as the discussion at the table at noon was left open and then we had the solution in the evening. So I must write a "dead-end" discussion or one that comes up with a solution that will be cancelled the same evening... Not too motivating, but I think I'll do it just for the consistency of the storyline.

I'll post it here to this thread today. Hopefully Pio or Lommy will move after Lommy's last post (that probably is the most natural place for it).

[Thinlómien]

For me it's all the same who does it. If I do it, I can do it tomorrow.

[Folwren]

Elempi, once Thornden and Lys have finished talking, Thornden will be going in to search for Eodwine. I think it will only be a matter of another post from Tara and then one more from me, but I hope that it will give you all enough time to finish up with Lefun and Ritun. That way, Thornden won't be interupting anything.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Ooh, I want to see the moment Cnebba sees the siamese twins...

Mind you, the word "siamese" may appear in this discussion thread and in ATM rpgs but NOT on the Eorling Mead Hall rpg thread. Please make sure that your Middle Earth character avoids this anachronism.

Not only consistency of the story line, Noggie, but maybe even heightening the inevitable conflict.

Foley, why shouldn't Thornden interrupt anything? It would be especially interesting if he did. Imagine! It would make for very fun writing, don't you think?

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Foley, why shouldn't Thornden interrupt anything? It would be especially interesting if he did. Imagine! It would make for very fun writing, don't you think?

Yes, I can imagine. "Eodwine, I swear it wasn't my idea to bring him back!"

While I was writing the above post, something told me that you would at least think that 'it would make for very fun writing', if not say it right out, and lo and behold, you have!

I'll tell you what, if, by the time Tara and I have finished our short discussion, you all haven't left the twins, I won't avoid interrupting you too much.


-- Folwren

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Not only consistency of the story line, Noggie, but maybe even heightening the inevitable conflict.

You're right! I came up with something but I have to see whether Celuien accepts it first (Lommy accepted on Modryth's part), let's see... I mean there was the funny thing also that Stigend has wished Cnebba to become a carpenter and then Celuien wrote that Stigend was happy to take the offer of education! Hmmm... there must have been something far worse to come without this idea of education then. I have an idea what it would be, but I'll write it down and send it to Celuien first.

[Nogrod]

Okay.

Celuien has checked this and it's ok. by her. Lommy has approved the basic storyline but has not yet seen the post.

So, if Pio (or Lommy?) would put this following post in to the thread after Lommy's post #568, then Lommy could edit Modtryth's lines herself if she so wishes.

So: problem solved + Stigend's fast approval of education explained + family-argument made...

PS. the last things are there to remind of the progress in the construction-works.

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Nogrod's post

Gah! Modryth was tough and crafty as usual. Just a moment before Stigend had been most confident that things were at last going his way but now he wasn’t so sure any more. Indeed he started to have doubts about his success. Everything Modtryth said were both true and reasonable: Cnebba was just eight, carpentry wasn’t the safest of the trades... Stigend felt his leg still aching.

“Maybe Cnebba would do better beginning something else, at least for the time being? You know how he’s interested in all things in nature. Maybe someone here would be willing to teach him those things? Or how he’s interested in all the tales of old and new, or how he likes to count and sort all kinds of things and arrange them. I admire your trade dear husband, but I do think Cnebba’s talents lie elsewhere.” Modryth looked at Stigend challengingly. Garstan frowned. This seemed like a topic those two had argued over quite a few times before and he had no wish to put his head in between the two.

Stigend was indeed preparing himself for defeat. When Modryth took a position this firmly there was no turning her head, at least with means known to Stigend. He swallowed the piece of bread he had been chewing and took a sip of the wine. Then he looked at both Garstan and Modtryth and said half-jokingly, trying to win time to have one more decent argument: “Maybe you should take him with you when you go to the town for your duties?” With that he nodded smilingly to Garstan.

“Yes, why not! Indeed.” Modryth seemed happy with the idea. Stigend stiffened down to his toes. “And Leothern is surely welcome to join us, if that suits you Garstan? They could learn so many things about measures and qualities, and they would meet different people and learn about different characters. And...”

“Allright, Modryth! My son is no merchant... and will not become one!” Stigend was clearly agitated. He dropped his spoon into his bowl somewhat ostentatiously and pushed the bowl away from him like he was about make a leave immediately.

But Garstan laid his hand over Stigend’s and looked at him straight to the eye. Stigend froze back to his seat. “Let’s give her a chance, my friend? Now, she will not turn our children into fraudulent merchants by just taking them to learn a couple of new things on the market!” Stigend hesitated. He didn’t know what to say or do. They were both against him, but they were speaking sense too. Stigend was baffled.

While Stigend was speechless, Garstan continued: “I suggest the following. Modtryth takes Cnebba and Leothern with her to the town, now what is it, once or twice a week?” He turned towards Modtryth with the question. She nodded back to Garstan and immediately flashed a triumphant smile to Stigend. “So on those days I’ll take Garmund with me to learn stonework. Not one child is forced to be separated from the others as the others play and our problem is solved. Doesn’t that sound reasonable to you Stigend?” With that Garstan patted Stigends hand lightly. Stigend withdrew his hand from under Garstan’s but then, after a moment’s hesitation, took hold of it.

“Maybe you’re right my friend. Maybe you’re right my wife.” He glanced to the contendedly smiling Modtryth beside him. “It does solve our problem, and what comes to Cnebba’s future... well he has a lots of it in front of him, days and years to come. Maybe we should not decide that yet...”

So they finished their supper, mainly sharing funny incidents their children had been involved in before the time they had known each other. They were laughing a lot and slowly even Stigend started to regain his usual hearty mood.

“By the way”, Stigend said, when they were getting their empties to the kitchen, “my job of hewing the baulks is getting ready. It will be done in just a couple of days. Then I would need a few pairs of strong hands to aid me to actually put the walls together into a framework. We need to hoist those heavy logs on top of each other and secure them with dowels. The children should be away from the site then. To be sure... I guess I will need to ask lord Eodwine for a couple of men to help me there, but I would really appreciate your help there too Garstan – if your own work allows you to join in.”

“My work with the oven is getting ready, so rest assured, I will be there.” Garstan answered. “I’m looking forwards to it. Maybe I’ll learn something, as you did when you helped me with the brickwork”, with this he smiled to Stigend and he smiled back. Modtryth was smiling too, albeit for very different reasons.

[Thinlómien]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Mind you, the word "siamese" may appear in this discussion thread and in ATM rpgs but NOT on the Eorling Mead Hall rpg thread. Please make sure that your Middle Earth character avoids this anachronism.

Of course, I used it here just to make it clear that I wasn't talking about Garreth and Harreld... (Maybe we could still call them khandese twins? )

Noggie, I placed the post. I did edit a few of Modtryth's lines, but only as little bit.

[Folwren]

Elempi, so you know, Tara told me she probably won't be able to get a post up until Friday. That being the case, it's a good chance that you all will be quite through with trying to figure out the problem with Rilef, and Thornden won't be barging in on anything. Unless, of course, you two contrive to be slow about it and by the time Saturday roles around and I manage to write my next post you aren't done yet. I wouldn't put it below you.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Ooh! Ooh! Trying to get Elempi back for Eodwine picking on Thornden?

Okay, so I know.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Ooh! Ooh! Trying to get Elempi back for Eodwine picking on Thornden?

It's not true! I protest! I never take revenge on anybody!

Okay, so that's not entirely true, but, no, really, it's not to get you back. *chuckle* It is, after all, Tara's doing, not mine.

-- Folwren

[Taralphiel]

Originally Posted by Folwren

It's not true! I protest! I never take revenge on anybody!

Okay, so that's not entirely true, but, no, really, it's not to get you back. *chuckle* It is, after all, Tara's doing, not mine.

-- Folwren

You make me seem so devious! :3 It is poor Lys' doing. And really, could you really be cross at HIM? *giggles*

My post is up. Sorry its so short. I didn't want to cut into anybody else's movements, as I'm imagining Javan and Léof will return shortly.

I'll try my very best to make reply posts as soon as anyone gets them up. Unfortunately I'm looking at a trip to the doctor's, as I took a teensy tumble down the stairs on Wednesday and am left with a limp a little like Lys'...

It's all for inspiration. *wink*

- Tara

[Folwren]

Oh! Poor Tara! I do hope you get better soon. I used to fall down the stairs all the time...when I was about three, I guess. In that house, the stairs were uncarpeted and had sharp and nasty corners. I have scars all over my face from falling!

I wasn't trying to blame you. I was just saying, I wasn't being scheming!

And now that you have gotten your post up a day early, I guess there might still be a chance of Thornden having to interrupt them after all. ( )

Don't worry about it being short, I think it's fine. Also, were you wanting to write yet another post after Thornden replies? Let me know so I can either continue with my post or stop again for you.

-- Folwren

[Taralphiel]

I can easily add in another, Foley. Please write your post, and whatever flows nicely, be it with or without a post from me, go ahead with.

I'll read over and check to see what I need to do.

Oh, and I'll be fine. I just feel a little silly! XD

- Tara

[littlemanpoet]

Shortest post I've made in a good while (at least on the actual rpg), but it just seems like it's Foley's turn. Maybe I'll add some more from Garreth and Harreld if I think of it. Getting late...

[piosenniel]

Bêthberry has offered a seasonal RPG in Rohan – The Veil is Lifted.

It’s a 7th Age game, based loosely around Hallowe’en and open to all comers.

Come join us and have a little fun!

Game Thread – HERE
Discussion Thread – THERE

~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by Elempi

Shortest post I've made in a good while (at least on the actual rpg), but it just seems like it's Foley's turn.

You stinker! I was letter it be your turn!

Well, be that is it may, I'm heading off in two minutes for the ACT testing place and won't be able to take my turn until this afternoon, at the earliest. Tell me if you want Eodwine to come out when Thornden asks him if he can have a word with him, or what. I figure, Thornden will say something like, 'I would speak with you, if you have a moment. There are a couple things I would like to ask you.' And then Eodwine would probably step outside the door? Or say, "Hang on a second," step back inside, tell them he'll be back, and then come out?

Just give me a hint as to what Eodwine will say or do...

-- Folwren