Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - Page 53 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-02-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Fea, is that a request?

Yes'm. If it's something that interests you.

Mnemosyne · 12-02-2009, 03:53 PM

Well, as soon as Wynflaed gets word...

Nogrod · 12-02-2009, 04:52 PM

Oh my!

We seem to be sitting on a barrel of black powder - and everyone sitting on it is smoking!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-02-2009, 04:58 PM

Wonderful mess

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Mnemosyne, you are right - they would not go directly to Athanar or his wife, but they might go to Saeryn, and very probably go to Thornden.

Indeed that is what would make sense - but if he was the one to come there, wouldn't it be even a bit... well, worse?

"Why are you plotting something with Thornden?" - "Look, they are attacking Lithor! Can you tell what they are saying?" "No, I can't hear the words. But let's bring help somewhere, quick!" "Master Thornden!" - "So what's going on here?" "HA! Criminal returns to the place of crime! The second conspirator is here!"

Folwren · 12-02-2009, 11:41 PM

Legate, that would be very interesting indeed...but that would cut out the plans for Mnemosyne's character. Besides, I think it'd be more interesting with Wynflaed stepping in.

Hm....I was going to post all the way to the point where the boys tell Thornden. But then I decided that since Lommy and Groin did not have the confrontation worked up to any heat yet, I should not. So, I'm going to post the post the way I have it now and just have things getting started. I can just about promise that as soon as Groin or Lommy or both get at least one post up, I will be able to get my 'rushing in and telling' post pretty quick.

-- Foley

Folwren · 12-03-2009, 01:42 PM

Groin, I laughed aloud with Lithor while reading your post. It suddenly seemed funny to me, too...Good writing.

I can't do anything now, so Lommy....you're up next. *waiting anxiously to see how things transpire*

Thinlómien · 12-05-2009, 06:21 AM

There's your violence. I'm sorry W&W are not being as idiots as they could be

but I told you, they're not total fools and they can be dangerous...

Anyway, Foley, I think now the boys would have enough reason to run for aid.

PS. Groin you may decide if Lithor falls to the ground, I was thinking not ( = that wasn't Wilheard's intention), but if you want him to, go for it...

Folwren · 12-05-2009, 09:30 AM

Sweet! My post is up. Mnymosyne, you can post now.

-- Foley

Mnemosyne · 12-05-2009, 11:55 AM

All right. I have a busy day ahead, but I'll try to sneak something in in the evening.

Groin Redbeard · 12-05-2009, 12:11 PM

Excellent! Lommy and Folwren, both of you did fun posts. My heart was racing with unbridled excitement when I saw that y'all had posted. I shall get something up before tonight.

Looking forward to your post, Mnemosyne! I can't wait to bring Wynflaed into this.

Gwathagor · 12-05-2009, 12:23 PM

Anybody mind if Crabannan joins the altercation? He's in that kind of mood.

Groin Redbeard · 12-05-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Anybody mind if Crabannan joins the altercation? He's in that kind of mood.

I'm fine with it. The more the merrier, or in this case angrier.

I have my post up! I thought of having Lithor do something physical, but I realized that that was more of an Erbrand move. Therefore, I choice to do Lithor's talents and wound the two young men with some insults.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-05-2009, 05:11 PM

Ugh. Is Lithor planning to die?

But even better if Crabannan joins... I am looking forward to this... really curious.

I guess even if nobody else intervenes, this is going to become a major topic among the people and it will influence everybody's opinions a bit more again. I am really looking forward to that.

And I should note here, I know most of the people are from the "old" Scarburg, but you must take into account that the "new" people know nothing about the original inhabitants at all, and even if they don't have any prejudices or bad attitude towards the "old" people, if all they hear is "they speak nastily to lord Athanar", "they gainsay to authorities" and "they fight with the Lord's sons", oh my, we are really just creating the gap between the "old" and "new" ones...

Thinlómien · 12-06-2009, 01:44 PM

Lithor's committing a slow suicide...

I will think of this and post something at least here soon, but for now Gwath's itervention and handling of my characters looks good.

But yes, if there's no intervention really soon, it will be a brawl...

Thinlómien · 12-06-2009, 01:57 PM

Love it, Mnemo.

Mnemosyne · 12-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Wynflaed's on her way.

Foley, I hope you don't mind that I asked Thornden along for backup. It would only be fair to honor the boys' request (she still doesn't know who punched her daughter), plus she doesn't have enough information to know whether it really is her sons or not. And that makes a good show of coruling/transition/whatever.

Once she does arrive and sees her sons, she'll handle them from there on her own. I'm not sure how Thornden would fit into this, though, especially if eventually Wynflaed takes her sons' reports of treason seriously.

Mnemosyne · 12-06-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Love it, Mnemo.

Hehehe... wait till we meet up!

Thinlómien · 12-06-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Hehehe... wait till we meet up!

I'm waiting for that... the guys necessarily aren't!

Nogrod · 12-06-2009, 03:25 PM

This is interesting indeed!

But others should have something to do while this little drama unfolds outside... for I don't think all the people should rush out there. Feel free to come up with any interactions or just private thoughts...

One thing that comes to my mind is whether Degas would discuss with Athanar as he would probably have come down from his seat for the meal and thus sit on the same table?

Folwren · 12-06-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Foley, I hope you don't mind that I asked Thornden along for backup. It would only be fair to honor the boys' request (she still doesn't know who punched her daughter), plus she doesn't have enough information to know whether it really is her sons or not. And that makes a good show of coruling/transition/whatever.

That's fine. I'm inclined to not post yet and wait for others to post and just see how things carry on. I often feel like I rush things by posting too quick or something.

-- Foley

Gwathagor · 12-06-2009, 07:26 PM

I took the Cyrano cue from you, Groin. Hope you don't mind, it worked out pretty well.

Folwren · 12-06-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

I took the Cyrano cue from you, Groin. Hope you don't mind, it worked out pretty well.

I am so amazed. In my entire life, I have never met anyone outside my family who knew about Cyrano, and here, apparently, in one day, I have discovered two others...

Groin Redbeard · 12-06-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

I took the Cyrano cue from you, Groin. Hope you don't mind, it worked out pretty well.

Thank you Gwath! I finally get to meet someone who knows Shakespeare, Shaara, and Bergerac!

Gwathagor · 12-06-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Thank you Gwath! I finally get to meet someone who knows Shakespeare, Shaara, and Bergerac!

Remnants of a classical education, to quote Sayers.

Groin Redbeard · 12-06-2009, 08:37 PM

Great post, Mnemo!

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

And I should note here, I know most of the people are from the "old" Scarburg, but you must take into account that the "new" people know nothing about the original inhabitants at all, and even if they don't have any prejudices or bad attitude towards the "old" people, if all they hear is "they speak nastily to lord Athanar", "they gainsay to authorities" and "they fight with the Lord's sons", oh my, we are really just creating the gap between the "old" and "new" ones...

Indeed, but the same goes for the newcomers. After all, these brawls never broke out until the newcomers came to town.

So much tradition in one day is being tossed aside. I do not know about you, but I HATE it when a good working system is tossed aside, especially when it is to dabble in something that is uncertain of success. As long as our characters feel as if they are being stepped on, they'll bite the heel of person who stepped on them! Folwren's characters will be of great importance in this new hall. For the future, my characters will try to do a little more bonding with the newcomers (Lithor has already made enough enemies

). Though such obvious bullying by Athanar's sons would be punished, even in the old hall.

Folwren · 12-06-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate

And I should note here, I know most of the people are from the "old" Scarburg, but you must take into account that the "new" people know nothing about the original inhabitants at all, and even if they don't have any prejudices or bad attitude towards the "old" people, if all they hear is "they speak nastily to lord Athanar", "they gainsay to authorities" and "they fight with the Lord's sons", oh my, we are really just creating the gap between the "old" and "new" ones...

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Indeed, but the same goes for the newcomers. After all, these brawls never broke out until the newcomers came to town. So much tradition in one day is being tossed aside. I do not know about you, but I HATE it when a good working system is tossed aside, especially when it is to dabble in something that is uncertain of success. As long as our characters feel as if they are being stepped on, they'll bite the heel of person who stepped on them!

Great points, both of you - points which I had already considered. Something I love is that many of the new characters also have new writers, who also know very little about the old characters, which means that the writers may well have some of the same misconceptions as the characters. It's awesome.

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Folwren's characters will be of great importance in this new hall. For the future, my characters will try to do a little more bonding with the newcomers (Lithor has already made enough enemies

). Though such obvious bullying by Athanar's sons would be punished, even in the old hall.

Eh, I'm trying.

Poor Lithor. The thing that gets me the most is that he is just trying to make friends, and everyone keeps taking him wrong and making him an enemy. That would be a sore trial for anyone.
Such bullying would be punished, even in the old hall, you are right. I think that it would have been interesting to see what Eodwine's reaction would have been. I, for one, think that Saeryn will be very, very angry. If nothing is done about them, it will be hard for her to hold Javan (who appears to have been guilty of a similar crime of bullying Aedre) to a higher standard, when Athanar's own sons are permitted to do something like this to Lithor. But I speak too swiftly - we don't yet know what is going to happen.

-- Foley

EDIT: Adding - I hope you post something, Groin, tonight (or soon) before Thornden and Wynflaed come out. But, then again, I guess it's really Lommy who needs to post for the two W's next. (I don't know if I'll ever be able to remember their names.) Is she still alive in WW? I think she needs to be voted off/lynched. *innocent whistling face*

Mnemosyne · 12-06-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

I am so amazed. In my entire life, I have never met anyone outside my family who knew about Cyrano, and here, apparently, in one day, I have discovered two others...

Three.

Groin Redbeard · 12-06-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Three.

Can I hear four?

Very good point Folwren. I say that we don't force people to write one way or the other, just go with the flow.

I won't have a post tonight but I will work on one and have it up tomorrow morning.

Gwathagor · 12-06-2009, 09:03 PM

Let's have a party.

Folwren · 12-06-2009, 09:04 PM

Looks like we are having a party. What time is it for you three - Groin, Gwath, and Mnymosyne?

EDIT: I have an idea. Let's see if we can get a chat skwerl in this far corner of the Downs!

Gwathagor · 12-06-2009, 09:07 PM

7:00 Pst

Folwren · 12-06-2009, 09:15 PM

Thought so. I'm at 9:00 (about) P.M.

Mnemosyne · 12-06-2009, 09:56 PM

Ugh, unfortunately my attention really cannot be on this thread at the moment. Currently on page 3 out of 10 pages discussing Coriolanus from a pomo perspective...

Gwathagor · 12-06-2009, 10:01 PM

I am also in throes of paper-writing - analyzing various story elements in Pan's Labyrinth.

Mnemosyne · 12-06-2009, 10:04 PM

Gosh. I'm jealous...

Traditional storyline analysis, Joseph Campbell, or "Ohmivalarit'sallametaphorforpuberty"?

Gwathagor · 12-06-2009, 10:11 PM

None of those. It's a short paper and doesn't involve a general approach to the story - just identifying and discussing various specific story elements (ala Lajos Egri) within the film.

Mnemosyne · 12-06-2009, 10:14 PM

If it's short then I'm especially jealous. Early page 4 now...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-06-2009, 10:18 PM

Really, guys, I majored in literature. I read everything.

Gwathagor · 12-06-2009, 10:23 PM

You win. There was never any question. We're squabbling over second place.

Mnemosyne · 12-06-2009, 10:27 PM

Plus we're trying to make Foley feel loved for reading and knowing Cyrano.

12-02-2009, 03:53 PM	#2082
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Well, as soon as Wynflaed gets word... __________________ Got corsets?

12-02-2009, 04:52 PM	#2083
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	Oh my! We seem to be sitting on a barrel of black powder - and everyone sitting on it is smoking! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

12-02-2009, 11:41 PM	#2085
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Legate, that would be very interesting indeed...but that would cut out the plans for Mnemosyne's character. Besides, I think it'd be more interesting with Wynflaed stepping in. Hm....I was going to post all the way to the point where the boys tell Thornden. But then I decided that since Lommy and Groin did not have the confrontation worked up to any heat yet, I should not. So, I'm going to post the post the way I have it now and just have things getting started. I can just about promise that as soon as Groin or Lommy or both get at least one post up, I will be able to get my 'rushing in and telling' post pretty quick. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-03-2009, 01:42 PM	#2086
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Groin, I laughed aloud with Lithor while reading your post. It suddenly seemed funny to me, too...Good writing. I can't do anything now, so Lommy....you're up next. waiting anxiously to see how things transpire __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-05-2009, 06:21 AM	#2087
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	There's your violence. I'm sorry W&W are not being as idiots as they could be but I told you, they're not total fools and they can be dangerous... Anyway, Foley, I think now the boys would have enough reason to run for aid. PS. Groin you may decide if Lithor falls to the ground, I was thinking not ( = that wasn't Wilheard's intention), but if you want him to, go for it... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-05-2009, 09:30 AM	#2088
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Sweet! My post is up. Mnymosyne, you can post now. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-05-2009, 11:55 AM	#2089
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	All right. I have a busy day ahead, but I'll try to sneak something in in the evening. __________________ Got corsets?

12-05-2009, 12:11 PM	#2090
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Excellent! Lommy and Folwren, both of you did fun posts. My heart was racing with unbridled excitement when I saw that y'all had posted. I shall get something up before tonight. Looking forward to your post, Mnemosyne! I can't wait to bring Wynflaed into this. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

12-05-2009, 12:23 PM	#2091
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Anybody mind if Crabannan joins the altercation? He's in that kind of mood. __________________ Stories and songs.

12-05-2009, 05:11 PM	#2093
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Ugh. Is Lithor planning to die? But even better if Crabannan joins... I am looking forward to this... really curious. I guess even if nobody else intervenes, this is going to become a major topic among the people and it will influence everybody's opinions a bit more again. I am really looking forward to that. And I should note here, I know most of the people are from the "old" Scarburg, but you must take into account that the "new" people know nothing about the original inhabitants at all, and even if they don't have any prejudices or bad attitude towards the "old" people, if all they hear is "they speak nastily to lord Athanar", "they gainsay to authorities" and "they fight with the Lord's sons", oh my, we are really just creating the gap between the "old" and "new" ones... __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

12-06-2009, 01:44 PM	#2094
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Lithor's committing a slow suicide... I will think of this and post something at least here soon, but for now Gwath's itervention and handling of my characters looks good. But yes, if there's no intervention really soon, it will be a brawl... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-06-2009, 01:57 PM	#2095
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Love it, Mnemo. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-06-2009, 01:58 PM	#2096
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Wynflaed's on her way. Foley, I hope you don't mind that I asked Thornden along for backup. It would only be fair to honor the boys' request (she still doesn't know who punched her daughter), plus she doesn't have enough information to know whether it really is her sons or not. And that makes a good show of coruling/transition/whatever. Once she does arrive and sees her sons, she'll handle them from there on her own. I'm not sure how Thornden would fit into this, though, especially if eventually Wynflaed takes her sons' reports of treason seriously. __________________ Got corsets?

12-06-2009, 03:25 PM	#2099
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	This is interesting indeed! But others should have something to do while this little drama unfolds outside... for I don't think all the people should rush out there. Feel free to come up with any interactions or just private thoughts... One thing that comes to my mind is whether Degas would discuss with Athanar as he would probably have come down from his seat for the meal and thus sit on the same table? __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

12-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#2101
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	I took the Cyrano cue from you, Groin. Hope you don't mind, it worked out pretty well. __________________ Stories and songs.

12-06-2009, 09:03 PM	#2109
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Let's have a party. __________________ Stories and songs.

12-06-2009, 09:04 PM	#2110
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Looks like we are having a party. What time is it for you three - Groin, Gwath, and Mnymosyne? EDIT: I have an idea. Let's see if we can get a chat skwerl in this far corner of the Downs! __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#2111
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	7:00 Pst __________________ Stories and songs.

12-06-2009, 09:15 PM	#2112
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Thought so. I'm at 9:00 (about) P.M. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-06-2009, 09:56 PM	#2113
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Ugh, unfortunately my attention really cannot be on this thread at the moment. Currently on page 3 out of 10 pages discussing Coriolanus from a pomo perspective... __________________ Got corsets?

12-06-2009, 10:01 PM	#2114
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	I am also in throes of paper-writing - analyzing various story elements in Pan's Labyrinth. __________________ Stories and songs.

12-06-2009, 10:04 PM	#2115
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Gosh. I'm jealous... Traditional storyline analysis, Joseph Campbell, or "Ohmivalarit'sallametaphorforpuberty"? __________________ Got corsets?

12-06-2009, 10:11 PM	#2116
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	None of those. It's a short paper and doesn't involve a general approach to the story - just identifying and discussing various specific story elements (ala Lajos Egri) within the film. __________________ Stories and songs.

12-06-2009, 10:14 PM	#2117
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	If it's short then I'm especially jealous. Early page 4 now... __________________ Got corsets?

12-06-2009, 10:18 PM	#2118
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Four Really, guys, I majored in literature. I read everything. __________________ peace

12-06-2009, 10:23 PM	#2119
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	You win. There was never any question. We're squabbling over second place. __________________ Stories and songs.

12-06-2009, 10:27 PM	#2120
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Plus we're trying to make Foley feel loved for reading and knowing Cyrano. __________________ Got corsets?