Breelanders All! Discussion Thread - Part 2

[Child of the 7th Age]

The old thread is not acting correctly. I was unable to add a post to it.

Actually, I tried to add a post and it disappeared. I believed Arestevana's post also disappeared.

We will continue our discussion on this thread. If you haven't read the discussion thread over the weekend, you'll want to refer to the old thread for that, but post anything new here.

Cami

[ November 10, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Can you get the old thread to work? It swallowed up my post.

Cami

[piosenniel]

Here's a quick link to the old discussion thread:

PART 1

And no - it is acting very oddly - let's just leave it closed.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Beren,

Thanks for the quick response. Just let me know where you want it pasted in when you put it on the discussion thread.

Thanks.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

I received a note from Tinuviel. She is swamped with work and won't be able to add to the recruiting post. She hopes to catch up with us later.

So I'll go ahead and paste in the edited post tonight.

Cami

[ November 10, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

Andreth has replied to Berilac. She's also posed a question to Edmund.

Nurumaiel - Please let me know if you want to respond, or if I should do this.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

The revised bandits' recruitment posts are now up in the space for 11/5 at 3:07 am.

The next step is for Beren to join up with the band.

Cami

[Beren87]

And here I am. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] This will go right after Arestevana's post on Nov. 5th

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Minastan's post

He had walked nearly half a league already, into the wood surrounding Bree, and yet Minastan was no better off for it, as there was still not yet a hint of bandits. Yet there was no thought of turning back weighing on his mind, Minastan knew that he had to succeed.

Suddenly the sound of voices carried themselves from the South, only 20 paces off from where Minastan stood listening. A delicate crack echoed through the trees, followed by a sharp curse. "If they're trying to keep quiet, they're doing a poor job of it," he thought to himself. With the grace of a woodsman he stood silently, near invisible among the foliage of the wood. Whispering speech was soon evident as they moved steadily closer.

Finally the broke through a dense patch and into his field of vision. They were moving slowly, looking around them for any hint of movement. With a quick sprint, Minastan was in front of them, a metallic unsheathing ringing throughout the quiet of the forest.

"More Bree-folk!" Minastan barked as he swung his blade at the man, with no intention of hitting. "Bloody, stuck-up, mob!"

"Fool! We're no people of Bree!" shouted the woman as she jumped back. Exactly the answer he was looking for.

"Then what are yous? Supporters from some far-city, I suppose, or mercenaries sent to find me! That uppity mayor still thinks he can be rid of Minastan! He'll get what's coming to him, they all will." His eyes shined with mock-fury as he put forth the charade.

"We're not!" she repeated, "We've the same intentions you do!"

"Kirima!" The man barked, "Don't be shouting off to some highwayman, he could be a spy for all we know." His eyes flashed toward Minastan, doubt playing across his face.

"A spy! For what? What've them imbeciles in the town got to spy on, 'sides me?" Minastan spat the words as he said them. "I was run out of that town months ago."

"Run out? For what?" the woman, Kirima, asked him.

"Thievin', one of them no-good rangers caught me at it. But they won't keep me out, that's for sure." He sheated his sword in mock-regret, playing the words as much as he could. "So then, if you're no folk of Bree, what are you out here in the forest for, there's bandits about."

The man sheated his sword as Minastan did, and then held out his hand to shake. "We're a scouting party, looking for recruits. The refugees at Weathertop need food, and a home, we've been looking to recruit ruffians to help us with that. You may be able to help us."

"Help ya? Hum..I suppose a gang has a better chance than just me, all told." He grasped the other man's hand in his, a smile playing across his lips. "We may be able to help each other out, here. You're grouped up on Weather Top, then?"

Kirima smiled at him, "Yep, you can follow us on up there." She pointed her hand in the direction as she spoke, then nodded towards the man, "This is Rudgar, we two were sent out to meet a group of bandits."

Minastan nodded to them both, then pulled his cloak around him. They were soon creeping through the forest, the three of them watching around for movement.

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While writing this post, I started thinking. Since Minastan will be with the group for a bit, he'll perhaps have a better sense of the hopelessness of the refugees situation. At the end, I think he'll be one of the main callers for giving refugees land.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Beren87,

Thanks for the post. Good going! I changed just one minor point. The main group of refugees is in the Weather Hills, but the scouting party is not far from Bree. I changed that one word to indicate that you are returning to a campsite not too far from Bree.

Posters, especially bandits -

The entire recruiting sequence is now up, including Minastan joining the band. See the post for November 5, at 3:07 a.m.

I will go ahead and welcome the riff-raff back into camp and will urge the ruffians to organize and go out raiding the farmsteads. That's the next thing we need to be doing in the story...

We also have a real recruit who is considering joining up as one of the new bandits. As soon as I know something more, I'll let you know.

I am making the assumption that the new folk would be a rougher lot than the original refugees, and there is the possibility of friction. In the earlier scene, they let the hobbit go without injuring him. I can well imagine these later folk getting "out of hand", against Lotar's and even Guthwine's advise and starting to injure and kill.

What think you?

Cami

[Tinuviel of Denton]

I think you're right, Cami. As soon as I can, I'm going to put up a post where Soran reacts to the new recruits. Negatively. Maybe he could get into a fight?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tinuviel,

I think that's a very good idea. However, you might want to lead up to it gradually. First, post your initial suspicions and dislike. Then later, during the planning or carrying out of the farmstead raids, or right afterwards, you could get into a fight over something that was done or said.

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Pio,

I've finally finished my response to Berilac. Sorry it took so long.

Nurumaiel is still catching up in her own life, and asked that I do this response for Edmund.

Cami

[Child of the 7th Age]

OK, Bandits -

How about one or two posts responding to the bandits' arrival, and then get out and start attacking the farms.

Cami

[Taralphiel]

Thanks for the PM Cami!Sorry if my heads been in the clouds [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Ill get a post up right now. I do think its a great idea to have the newcomers eventually getting more and more hostile. Maybe it will lead Lotar and Guthwine to have to cooperate? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Regarding an alliance between Guthwine and Lotar, miracles have happened so I suppose it's not out of the question! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Good post!

Cami

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[ArwenBaggins]

All:
I just wanted to say that I'll be gone until November 18.

Could you PLEASE carry Alvinac and Kari along until then.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Arwen,

Pio and I will definitely do that. Hurry back!

Cami

[piosenniel]

Bandits

I'll post as Gareth, the recruited Bandit tomorrow, real time. He's been to Big Tom's farm and had a look about on the pretense of becoming a customer.

Who might be interested in taking Gareth into their group of marauders, having overheard his comment about knowing 'just the place to start with'?

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Arestevana]

I have a question for anyone who can answer it:

Should Kandel and/or Kirima recognize Minastan at all from the meeting in Bree, or is he disguised?

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: Arestevana ]

[piosenniel]

Oro and Esgallhugwen

We're moving the town onto the next day - so I've put up SAVES for each of you - you two can gather the children at their homes (Hobbit and Biggies) and set off for school with them.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Nova

I've left a SAVE for Hedgar to be waiting for Berilac that same next day - you can go ahead and have Berilac arrive and the both of you go out to meet the others down by the South Gate, where the hedge repair will begin - the Hobbit children will come in the afternoon after school and help for a few hours.

[ November 13, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Taralphiel]

Are:Thats a good question!!! He did speak a bit then, didnt he?

Hmm...oh, would you like Kandel to join Kirima on sentry duty? He has probably entertained himself enough with those crowds [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Bandits,

Please eyeball Pio's question above and respond.

Our new recruit to the game unfortunately did not work out. So Pio is going to handle Gareth's character for purposes of the attack on the Farroweed farmstead.

Cami

[Esgallhugwen]

Ok no problem, I'll try to get on later today to do a post for the children getting to school with Poppy and Rosie. Would you like Oro and me to make a collaborated post or seperate posts? I just thought because we're going together and all.

[piosenniel]

Esgallhugwen

You and Oro can play this any way you'ld like. Why don't you PM her and let her know what you'ld like to do.

~*~ Pio [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ November 14, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio,

The day is wrapped up.

Poor Edmund! The hard realization that his friends may be headed to the stew pot.....

Cami

[Novnarwen]

Piosenniel- Thank you very much for the save!!

I am really sorry for my long absence, it's been hectic over here. This weekend won't exactly be better, but I'll try to post. Anyway, if you see that my character is needed, and I am not here, please do set up a save. I will fill it in as soon as possible.

Piosenniel- Here is my post for the save you set up for me. (Thank you, thank you, thank you!) Let me know if it needs editing!

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Hedgar

Hedgar paced around nervously in the hallway. In about half an hour, Berliac would be here, to pick him up. The hobbit grinned, he had actually volunteered for this. Hedgar shrugged, not believing this, not one bit. He heard footsteps of his wife, coming from the kitchen. She had been escorting some children to the school this morning, and had just come home. She handed Hedgar a cup of tea, when she found him in this nervous state. "Here you go, dear," she said cheerfully. Rosie was very excited about this, and she seemed to be pleased by Hedgar's 'new-positive' attitude towards the situation.

The male hobbit settled down in his chair, but raised soon, Berliac was here. He said his farewells to his wife, and made his way out, where he greeted Berliac with a firm handshake. The two hobbits left the hole and followed the road.

"So, do you think we'll manage to keep those bandits out of our town?" Hedgar asked, having a certain doubt in his tone. He could remember how he once had escaped from clutches of the Witch King. It had been a horrible time, where he had been afraid constantly. It was still tearing on him, in other words; it was not a very good memory. The worst part was that now something horrible was yet again threatening him. But this time he had a son and a wife, whom he both loved dearly; he had much more to lose now.

Berliac answered optimistically, eyeing out of the corner of his eyes, Hedgar's worried expression. The two of them walked on, changing the subject to something which concerned merrier things.

Hedgar grinned as they approached the South Gate, where some other Hobbits waited for them. The reparation of the hedge was about to begin.

"Some of the children will be here later this afternoon. They are currently at school," Berliac announced. "But I guess we'll have to try to get something done while we're waiting for them.." he continued. They had a good laugh; everyone was getting in the right mood to help this town being prepared for whatever was lurking there, on the outside.

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Thank you once again!

Nova

[Eruantalon]

Cami Pio

I have just started a new job. They have me working a lot. I have to get situated and everything with them. I will probaly be in twice or so a week. I really don't have any choice in this matter.

Hopefully it will all settle down and I'll be able to come here every day again. Even if its only for an hour or somthing. I really enjoy this game and am not going anywhere. I hope one of you can send me a personal message and let me know exactly what my charctor needs to post to keep the game going.

Again I'm sorry but this is a really good job and I have to prove myself there to show them I am a serious person with my work. I'll probaly be here on the week ends. Still they'll have me working at least 50 hour weeks and probaly exta time to get the things done they need.

I started four days ago and haven't gotten a chance till tonight to get to tell you.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Eruantalon,

Thanks for the heads up. Good luck on the job.

I'll try to keep you updated through pms.

Tara,

Sorry to be such a laggard with my save for Guthwine. I'll fill it in tomorrow.

Cami

[ November 14, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Child of the 7th Age]

I filled in my reponse to Lotar's "insult" and provided a possible lead-in for Gareth.

Cami

[piosenniel]

Bandits

Gareth has given out his info on the pig farmer's place.

Now all the bandits need do is organize and then raid it. I'd prefer that no one got killed or captured of the Farroweeds, but you can pretty much burn and pillage the farm. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

[Nurumaiel]

I've been reading the game for a few days now, and I think I have a good enough sense to be able to pick up on Edmund now. I gather that the latest installment for him is his thoughts to rescue the conies, correct? Thanks for handling him while I caught up on everything! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[Taralphiel]

I got in a post for Lotar where he heads of to plan the specifics. Is it okay the raid takes place the next evening?

I hopr you dont mind having Kandel on sentry duty to Are [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[Child of the 7th Age]

Tara,

That sounds reasonable to me... Pio is playing Gareth and I'm sure will let you know if she sees any problems.

I've also responded as Guthwine to that nasty Lotar!

Nuru,

Glad to have you back for real. I'll be sending through a pm with some details on Edmund and that coney.

Cami

[ November 16, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

[Taralphiel]

Ooh, I see a good spat coming on! *grins*

Ill post Lotars sulking and occasional planning of the raid afetr I get a reply fro Are [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[piosenniel]

Plan away, boss! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Gareth is yours to command!!!

[piosenniel]

Children

Berilac has gotten you to the hedge and you have broken into teams, filling in a few holes.

I've left some saves as needed if you want to do a little post about the work.

[Arestevana]

Tara- No, I don't mind at all! I'm sorry I haven't responded quicker. I'll make sure to get a post up sometime tomorrow afternoon.

[Nurumaiel]

If it's all right, I'd like to do an Edmund post about how he's working on the hedge and catch those few pleasant words between Kali and Edmund that Pio mentioned in her post. EDIT: I've just gone to my mailbox and found I did get a PM from you after all. Perhaps I'll have to reset the option of having private messages sent to my inbox. Sorry about that! [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img]

Pio, would you prefer to PM you my post, or should I just place it here on the discussion thread?

Thanks!

[ November 18, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ]

[piosenniel]

Nuru

If you would put it on the discussion thread, that would be great!

~*~ Pio

[Chathol-linn]

Hello, Harald is back, along with Telien and Willofain.

My post is about Harald meeting the Hobbits who helped repair the Hedge. Then he realizes what a big job the ditch is, and how thin they are all spread. He has an idea for defending the town. Should I post it here? Is this a good direction? What do you think? - Chathol-linn

[Child of the 7th Age]

Chatholl-linn,

Welcome back! Good to see you posting again.

Check your pms for further discussion on that post....

Cami