[Thenamir]

Thanks, Este!

To the rest, Thenamir and his group are rejoining the rest near to sunset. That gives us some time (story wise) to make camp one more night. Before we move on northward, let's see if we can resolve any remaining issues that might lie between characters -- a good chance for some character development, show a bit more of your character to the reader than they have seen. Try to favor interaction with other characters, rather than narrative exposition, to open up some new threads we can explore while we travel.

I was of the mind that once we got moving again, I would write a post like, "And so after many days of uneventful hiking northward..." to get us nearer to our destination, but now I am not so sure. There are a couple of scenarios that I'd like to open up (of course, you'll have to wait to find out what they are) that will involve Saruman continuing to oppose us, but in different ways -- less battle, more cunning and deviousness. I'll try to write them into the story as we proceed - just react to them the way your character would.

The only thing giving me trouble at this point is giving Arenia a larger role so that Leighlei has somthin to post! Am I reading this wrong or is there a developing love interest between Arenia and Kalohern? that's a good start, but this is not (strictly) a romance novel, and Arenia needs a role to play in our band. She is the most under-used character so far, and I don't want Leighlei to feel left out. Ideas and suggestions are welcomed.

As always, great posts everyone (even yours, Rimbaud!) and glad to see continued participation from all. Once Barrow-Wight jumps in, that should make things more interesting as well. Have a great weekend everyone! I'm looking forward to the Home-Improvement-Weekend-From-Hades, Part Six this weekend, but I'll check in often. Keep up the good work!

Thenamir of Rohan
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