Island of Sorrow Planning/Discussion Thread - Page 5 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Envinyatar · 09-25-2005, 02:19 PM

Pio

I'll follow on your lead. Or if I get a chance to post first, you can follow on mine.

- E -

Child of the 7th Age · 09-26-2005, 03:28 AM

Things are still up and down here. Warner Cable wouldn't let me on most of the evening, either dial-up or broadband. (It was apparently a glitch for the whole neighborhood, since my friend had similar problems.)

But when I got up to check in the middle of the night, it cooperated so my save is finally filled. The helm is lying unnoticed on the ground if any greedy Orcs want to grab it.

Child of the 7th Age · 09-30-2005, 12:11 AM

Anguirel,

I had a question about something said in your recent post. Please check your pms and advise.

Child

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-01-2005, 06:12 PM

I filled in my save. One question... Pio, in post 106, you mentioned that Tasa's orcs have no weapons... any chance you could change that? I had a random stroke of "hey, one of the orcs should have the blade that scarred her" inspiration, and I'd hate to ignore it...

piosenniel · 10-01-2005, 06:29 PM

Done, Fea!

A number of the little wretches now are armed.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-01-2005, 06:38 PM

Three cheers!

Child of the 7th Age · 10-04-2005, 09:41 AM

I apologize for my unfilled save. I intended to fill it this morning but other business arose. I will try to fill in later today. This post will not affect later action in the story. It will merely reflect the fact that Lindir is having physical and mental problems.....in other words, a post filled with angst.

Child of the 7th Age · 10-05-2005, 11:53 AM

Save finally filled. Lindir is hurting, physically and otherwise.

Envinyatar and Anguirel- I have used your characters in ways that seem to go along with what's is said later on the thread. If you'd like me to change or modify anything, please let me know and I will do so.

Envinyatar · 10-05-2005, 05:49 PM

Child

Orëmir and his brother have come over to Lindir. Orëmir has asked if Lindir will allow him to treat his wound.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-06-2005, 09:50 PM

Poor Anguirel and his fruitless save-patience. I deleted my save. Since I'll be out of town this weekend, I thought it a bit unfair to leave it there. I thought I'd be able to get it filled yesterday, but that really turned out well.

I'll try for a post Monday.

Child of the 7th Age · 10-10-2005, 12:58 AM

Envinyatar and others,

Well, I guess there's more than one way to squirm out of writing a lengthy post!

Lindir is "dead" on the ground. Whether he is really deceased or has just lost a lot of blood, I will leave that up to you, my fellow gamers. I've never turned a character over to the mercy of other writers and I thought it might be an interesting thing to do.

Even if you choose to tend to my wounds, I would ask that you let me lie unconscious for a bit. Drag me along if you need to or leave me be by the side of the cliff, whatever works best. Would the houseless ones have an interest in a body that is half dead and half alive? I do not know, but it is possible. And would Lindir perhaps in his unconscious state have some ability to speak with these spirits? Again I do not know.

Any suggestions, ideas would be appreciated.

Should you kill me off, please give me a decent funeral before the game ends, if that is possible.

Anguirel · 10-10-2005, 01:24 AM

I don't intend to let you die...we'll haggle with Coavalta and see how things go...but yes, you can lie unconscious for the while...

Child of the 7th Age · 10-10-2005, 11:45 AM

Thanks, Anguirel. I'm glad to hear someone will be dragging along my prostrate body. I'll remember to keep breathing, and who knows what dreams I'll have?

Anguirel · 10-10-2005, 12:02 PM

Actually, I think Malris is justified to be pretty hacked off about the Helm...but resentment'll be thrown aside for now. Next stop, the cheery singing soldiers in the gatehouse; they'll give us a clue where help for Lindir and a safe resting point can be found.

I'll get up a post by tomorrow night. In the meantime, feel free to react to Lindir's collapse.

One interesting thing-by now night has well and truly fallen. We may have to rest soon, probably in the gatehouse, before we've found any hope of healing Lindir, and that's bound to cause a bit of argument.

Also there's the second snatch of Maglor's song to consider, which few but Malris have brought up so far. Malris, of course, will immediately be suggesting finding Maglor to heal Lindir; others may be more cautious...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-10-2005, 12:12 PM

Others more cautious indeed. Though I haven't yet found time for a post, Tasa's not all together happy with Malris at the moment. She's got some fantastic emotions rampaging right now... torn between "Ooooh, Malris (sigh) he's always right" and "What was he thinking dragging us here, and where does he get off yelling at us when we just got away from evil spirits trying to hack our souls from our bodies?" and leaning more towards the latter.

Anguirel · 10-10-2005, 12:26 PM

I happen to think Malris has got a decent foundation for yelling. Fine, the expedition may have been his idea, but so was the drive for the courtyard, and the Helm most certainly wasn't anything to do with him. The fact that Lindir's gone and semi-died has now made his rage at the same time worse and more difficult to express, since even Malris knows he can't hector a corpse, so his anger will channel itself into finding a way to heal Lindir as quickly as possible...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-10-2005, 02:53 PM

Hey, I'm not saying that Tasa's actually right in being mad, but she's scared. That's cause for some misplaced anger, certainly. And besides... the more anger, the more strife, the more interesting story line.

Anguirel · 10-10-2005, 02:55 PM

I think on that...we can all agree!

Not for nothing did we follow the Sons of Feanor...

piosenniel · 10-13-2005, 11:48 AM

Child

Let me know if you need Endamir's ramblings edited to fit in with your 'dreams'.

~*~ Pio

Child of the 7th Age · 10-15-2005, 09:37 AM

Pio,

I think we are on the same page here. No need for an edit.

Teeheehee....Lindir has beaten you all up the hill and into the fortress!

Child

Anguirel · 10-15-2005, 10:13 AM

Argh! Does that mean you've killed his body off? In that case Malris will be in trouble...especially with that mutinous Lomwe...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-15-2005, 10:33 AM

Oh posh. It's not like we aren't all going to meet back up in Valinor anyway.

piosenniel · 10-15-2005, 10:35 AM

Well, his spirit might be wandering - but I don't think the body is dead . . .

It's mine . . . I wants it . . .

~*~ Pio

Anguirel · 10-15-2005, 10:35 AM

Weeell...a few of us might end up haunting Himring...depends on how things go...

EDIT: Ulp!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-15-2005, 10:38 AM

I think if Tasa were to haunt Himring, Malris's dead wife might have an issue with it. Though that could be entertaining...

Anguirel · 10-15-2005, 10:42 AM

Have you seen Blithe Spirit?!

piosenniel · 10-15-2005, 10:44 AM

Yes, well . . . Giledhel might not be averse to try booting Tasa's fëa out with the help of her 3 faithful servants and using her body . . .

Anguirel · 10-15-2005, 10:46 AM

Elvira's methods were eerily similar. But who's our Arcati?

Maglor??

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-15-2005, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piosenniel

Yes, well . . . Giledhel might not be averse to try booting Tasa's fëa out with the help of her 3 faithful servants and using her body . . .

Ooh... I like that idea. What, I wonder, would Malris do in that situation? Rejoice at the prospect of Giledhel in corporeal form? Crumble inside at the prospect of one of his best and oldest friends being torn body from spirit?

Who, oh who, would he choose, had he to choose between his dead wife and living friend?

I think Giledhel ought to try it, if only because now I really want to see how Ang would approach it.

Anguirel · 10-15-2005, 11:13 AM

Malris would stroll off, happy to have removed the vexing problem of women from his life, and shortly afterwards die in a car accident and join them...

Child of the 7th Age · 10-15-2005, 11:47 AM

I wouldn't say Lindir's body is quite dead yet. But if you folk don't hurry up and get the poor Elf some help, it may be very soon!

piosenniel · 10-15-2005, 11:55 AM

A quick question - is Lindir right or left handed?

Envinyatar · 10-15-2005, 01:44 PM

So, Lindir has left the building . . .

Ashukh, Zlog, Gorgu would be happy to assist the fair Lady Giledhel in taking care of the Elvish tramp and her moonie eyes . . .

Child of the 7th Age · 10-16-2005, 07:37 AM

Pio,

Left-handed.....

piosenniel · 10-16-2005, 01:36 PM

Now that he's beginning to get the hang of it - Ingir is being none too careful with this new vehicle.

After all, he's armed and there are all of you to consider as potential bearers for his fëa should this one not work out . . .

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-17-2005, 08:24 AM

Ah, but my hroa seems to be claimed already. Does he plan to duke it out with Giledhel if all else fails?

Anguirel · 10-21-2005, 01:16 AM

I won't be able to fill in my SAVE till Wednesday...basically in essence it should end with Lindir being confirmed in possession of his body, and the Elves being told that to heal him they must find a character called "the Diviner". But actually I wouldn't mind if we paused till I got back.

Envinyatar · 10-21-2005, 12:24 PM

Wednesday is fine with me.

- E -

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-21-2005, 01:09 PM

Wednesday is also fine with me. I understand entirely, as that which is referred to as a Progrèss Rëpôrt in anachronistic terms has quite insistently informed me that I need to spend a little more time on Psych studying and a little less on here. That's why you won't see much writing out of me for awhile.

Child of the 7th Age · 10-21-2005, 02:03 PM

Schedule sounds fine.

Also, good luck on the studying, Feanor.

09-25-2005, 02:19 PM	#161
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	Pio I'll follow on your lead. Or if I get a chance to post first, you can follow on mine. - E - __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

09-26-2005, 03:28 AM	#162
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Things are still up and down here. Warner Cable wouldn't let me on most of the evening, either dial-up or broadband. (It was apparently a glitch for the whole neighborhood, since my friend had similar problems.) But when I got up to check in the middle of the night, it cooperated so my save is finally filled. The helm is lying unnoticed on the ground if any greedy Orcs want to grab it. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

09-30-2005, 12:11 AM	#163
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Anguirel, I had a question about something said in your recent post. Please check your pms and advise. Child __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-01-2005, 06:12 PM	#164
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I filled in my save. One question... Pio, in post 106, you mentioned that Tasa's orcs have no weapons... any chance you could change that? I had a random stroke of "hey, one of the orcs should have the blade that scarred her" inspiration, and I'd hate to ignore it... __________________ peace

10-01-2005, 06:29 PM	#165
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Done, Fea! A number of the little wretches now are armed. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-01-2005, 06:38 PM	#166
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Three cheers! __________________ peace

10-04-2005, 09:41 AM	#167
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I apologize for my unfilled save. I intended to fill it this morning but other business arose. I will try to fill in later today. This post will not affect later action in the story. It will merely reflect the fact that Lindir is having physical and mental problems.....in other words, a post filled with angst. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-05-2005, 11:53 AM	#168
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Save finally filled. Lindir is hurting, physically and otherwise. Envinyatar and Anguirel- I have used your characters in ways that seem to go along with what's is said later on the thread. If you'd like me to change or modify anything, please let me know and I will do so.

10-05-2005, 05:49 PM	#169
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	Child Orëmir and his brother have come over to Lindir. Orëmir has asked if Lindir will allow him to treat his wound. __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

10-06-2005, 09:50 PM	#170
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Poor Anguirel and his fruitless save-patience. I deleted my save. Since I'll be out of town this weekend, I thought it a bit unfair to leave it there. I thought I'd be able to get it filled yesterday, but that really turned out well. I'll try for a post Monday. __________________ peace

10-10-2005, 12:58 AM	#171
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	You decide..... Envinyatar and others, Well, I guess there's more than one way to squirm out of writing a lengthy post! Lindir is "dead" on the ground. Whether he is really deceased or has just lost a lot of blood, I will leave that up to you, my fellow gamers. I've never turned a character over to the mercy of other writers and I thought it might be an interesting thing to do. Even if you choose to tend to my wounds, I would ask that you let me lie unconscious for a bit. Drag me along if you need to or leave me be by the side of the cliff, whatever works best. Would the houseless ones have an interest in a body that is half dead and half alive? I do not know, but it is possible. And would Lindir perhaps in his unconscious state have some ability to speak with these spirits? Again I do not know. Any suggestions, ideas would be appreciated. Should you kill me off, please give me a decent funeral before the game ends, if that is possible. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-10-2005, 01:24 AM	#172
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I don't intend to let you die...we'll haggle with Coavalta and see how things go...but yes, you can lie unconscious for the while... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-10-2005, 11:45 AM	#173
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Thanks, Anguirel. I'm glad to hear someone will be dragging along my prostrate body. I'll remember to keep breathing, and who knows what dreams I'll have? __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-10-2005, 12:02 PM	#174
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Actually, I think Malris is justified to be pretty hacked off about the Helm...but resentment'll be thrown aside for now. Next stop, the cheery singing soldiers in the gatehouse; they'll give us a clue where help for Lindir and a safe resting point can be found. I'll get up a post by tomorrow night. In the meantime, feel free to react to Lindir's collapse. One interesting thing-by now night has well and truly fallen. We may have to rest soon, probably in the gatehouse, before we've found any hope of healing Lindir, and that's bound to cause a bit of argument. Also there's the second snatch of Maglor's song to consider, which few but Malris have brought up so far. Malris, of course, will immediately be suggesting finding Maglor to heal Lindir; others may be more cautious... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-10-2005, 12:12 PM	#175
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Others more cautious indeed. Though I haven't yet found time for a post, Tasa's not all together happy with Malris at the moment. She's got some fantastic emotions rampaging right now... torn between "Ooooh, Malris (sigh) he's always right" and "What was he thinking dragging us here, and where does he get off yelling at us when we just got away from evil spirits trying to hack our souls from our bodies?" and leaning more towards the latter. __________________ peace

10-10-2005, 12:26 PM	#176
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I happen to think Malris has got a decent foundation for yelling. Fine, the expedition may have been his idea, but so was the drive for the courtyard, and the Helm most certainly wasn't anything to do with him. The fact that Lindir's gone and semi-died has now made his rage at the same time worse and more difficult to express, since even Malris knows he can't hector a corpse, so his anger will channel itself into finding a way to heal Lindir as quickly as possible... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-10-2005, 02:53 PM	#177
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Hey, I'm not saying that Tasa's actually right in being mad, but she's scared. That's cause for some misplaced anger, certainly. And besides... the more anger, the more strife, the more interesting story line. __________________ peace

10-10-2005, 02:55 PM	#178
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I think on that...we can all agree! Not for nothing did we follow the Sons of Feanor... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-13-2005, 11:48 AM	#179
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Child Let me know if you need Endamir's ramblings edited to fit in with your 'dreams'. ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-15-2005, 09:37 AM	#180
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Pio, I think we are on the same page here. No need for an edit. Teeheehee....Lindir has beaten you all up the hill and into the fortress! Child __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-15-2005, 10:13 AM	#181
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Argh! Does that mean you've killed his body off? In that case Malris will be in trouble...especially with that mutinous Lomwe... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-15-2005, 10:33 AM	#182
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Oh posh. It's not like we aren't all going to meet back up in Valinor anyway. __________________ peace

10-15-2005, 10:35 AM	#183
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Well, his spirit might be wandering - but I don't think the body is dead . . . It's mine . . . I wants it . . . ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-15-2005, 10:35 AM	#184
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Weeell...a few of us might end up haunting Himring...depends on how things go... EDIT: Ulp! __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-15-2005, 10:38 AM	#185
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I think if Tasa were to haunt Himring, Malris's dead wife might have an issue with it. Though that could be entertaining... __________________ peace

10-15-2005, 10:42 AM	#186
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Have you seen Blithe Spirit?! __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-15-2005, 10:44 AM	#187
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Yes, well . . . Giledhel might not be averse to try booting Tasa's fëa out with the help of her 3 faithful servants and using her body . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-15-2005, 10:46 AM	#188
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Elvira's methods were eerily similar. But who's our Arcati? Maglor?? __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-15-2005, 11:13 AM	#190
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Malris would stroll off, happy to have removed the vexing problem of women from his life, and shortly afterwards die in a car accident and join them... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-15-2005, 11:47 AM	#191
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I wouldn't say Lindir's body is quite dead yet. But if you folk don't hurry up and get the poor Elf some help, it may be very soon! __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-15-2005, 11:55 AM	#192
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	A quick question - is Lindir right or left handed? __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-15-2005, 01:44 PM	#193
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	So, Lindir has left the building . . . Ashukh, Zlog, Gorgu would be happy to assist the fair Lady Giledhel in taking care of the Elvish tramp and her moonie eyes . . . __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

10-16-2005, 07:37 AM	#194
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Pio, Left-handed..... __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-16-2005, 01:36 PM	#195
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Now that he's beginning to get the hang of it - Ingir is being none too careful with this new vehicle. After all, he's armed and there are all of you to consider as potential bearers for his fëa should this one not work out . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-17-2005, 08:24 AM	#196
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Ah, but my hroa seems to be claimed already. Does he plan to duke it out with Giledhel if all else fails? __________________ peace