Wight Fright: "Fog on the Barrow-Downs" Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 04-07-2011, 04:35 AM

A few Willems in the world would be interesting! Envinyatar's new avatar reminded me of one of our local characters, the snake catcher, Brusher Mills . When people asked him why he lived his life as he did he'd answer "I was born a gardener", but he was also born with a cleft palate and even if there wasn't quite a "Precious Bane" level of prejudice, it must have had an isolating effect.

I like the idea of Jess having another adventure. Despite the frights of this one I don't think she's put off them permanently. Need to think what might set her off again. And while she is unlikely to forget Willem she would love a keepsake. Especially since she didn't find any treasure in a barrow.

04-07-2011, 04:35 AM	#34
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	A few Willems in the world would be interesting! Envinyatar's new avatar reminded me of one of our local characters, the snake catcher, Brusher Mills . When people asked him why he lived his life as he did he'd answer "I was born a gardener", but he was also born with a cleft palate and even if there wasn't quite a "Precious Bane" level of prejudice, it must have had an isolating effect. I like the idea of Jess having another adventure. Despite the frights of this one I don't think she's put off them permanently. Need to think what might set her off again. And while she is unlikely to forget Willem she would love a keepsake. Especially since she didn't find any treasure in a barrow. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace