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piosenniel · 02-27-2004, 05:00 PM

Mith

Baran and Pio are now caught up timewise to the rest of the storyline.

Baran has been introduced at the Library and can now roam about in it. And he has also been introduced to some of the guards on the seventh level. Pio gave him a short guided tour of the place.

Pio is now back at home. Baran has elected to stay at the Inn in the city.

Hope that suits!

~*~ Pio

Hilde Bracegirdle · 02-27-2004, 06:33 PM

Sounds good to me. Now to get the thing written up. I'm off to Wordland!

***Mithadan*** · 03-01-2004, 04:42 PM

I have filled in my Save. Sorry for the delay.

***Mithadan*** · 03-04-2004, 10:11 AM

Nerindel, please check your PMs.

Child of the 7th Age · 03-04-2004, 04:00 PM

I have taken the liberty of setting my last post in the late spring. I don't believe that we had specified a calendar date for this story. But, if I am mistaken in this, please let me know and I will edit.

piosenniel · 03-04-2004, 06:46 PM

Spring is fine with me!

I've just introduced Rôg's family - their clan's main encampment, if you have Fonstad handy, can be found on pages 38 and 39.

The Eagle's camp right now is at the northern end of the coastal mountain range just south of Umbar.

Rôg's clan has been passing south along the eastern foothills of that mountain range (which Fonstad names the Grey Mountains) trading with various clans along the way. The are now at the southern end of the range and are turning west toward the sea and the forested area that lies there.

It is about 800 miles as the crow flies, so to speak, from the Eagles present place to that forest.

piosenniel · 03-05-2004, 04:21 PM

Right, then, Aiwendil - the two travelers are waiting out the sandstorm . . .

~*~

Pio

Child of the 7th Age · 03-08-2004, 08:52 AM

Pio,

Didn't you provide the original map, the one at the beginning of the discussion thread? This morning, Hilde and I were trying to use it for a geography question, and it seems as if the link is broken.

Could you check on that? Is there anywhere else we can get another online map if that one doesn't work? (I know you have a storehouse of maps!)

Cami/Child

piosenniel · 03-08-2004, 12:40 PM

Unfortunately, that exceedingly helpful and lovely map site is gone . . .

So here are a few other options.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is Second Age from Fonstad:

Map 1

~*~

Also 2nd Age:

Map 2

~*~

Close to the original map – but you need to move the mountain range closer to the west coast (this is more like the southern lands before the sinking of Beleriand:

Map 3

~*~

This gives a good look at the restructured lands after the sinking of Beleriand and Numenor (make sure you expand it to regular size to see all the features):

Map 4

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Personally, I like Map 1 and Map 4

~*~ Pio @ cartography central . . .

***Mithadan*** · 04-01-2004, 12:26 PM

*Mithadan enters planning room, trying to ignore the dust that has accumulated on the floor and the tables.

"HELLOOOO!"

*Echoes ("HE, ELLL, LLLOOO...")

Child of the 7th Age · 04-01-2004, 12:42 PM

Mithadan,

Hello!

I've been wondering for some time what's been bogging us down.

Right now, my characters are in a situation where they can do little to advance the story line. Ráma is stuck in a cave outside Umbar waiting for the errant Gondorians to arrive so we can head out to my clan. Aiwendil and Rôg have been exchanging reflective observations out in the desert to try and stall until some of the other characters get out here! I am ready to hire a "shrink" for the two of them!

You know me, Mithadan. There's probably no one who likes reflective posts more than I do. But I have had my fill of introspection and am dying for some action to occur!

I can see several problems we're dealing with, in addition to the obvious fact that a number of us (including myself) have crowded schedules right now. I think part of the problem is that our characters are still geographically scattered. If we could somehow get them together in one place, I think that things would proceed more quickly, since anyone could help further the storyline.

I also think it might help if there was more communication on the discussion thread. That's one reason I'm posting my ideas here rather than sending them out by pm.

I don't know what you have planned for the Star and the action inside the city. Are there particular individuals whom we're waiting to post? Do we need to send folk a friendly reminder?

After Tuesday night, my own schedule opens up and I will have plenty of time to help and/or write if that is needed.

Any ideas from anyone on how we can get things rolling again?

Sharon

Estelyn Telcontar · 04-01-2004, 12:48 PM

I feel much the same, Sharon - time has passed more slowly in the Corsair city than outside it, as far as I can tell. We're still on the day after the reception! I don't know what to do with Wyrma while I wait for the other strands of the story to continue...

Ealasaide · 04-01-2004, 12:58 PM

As far as I know, Mithadan and Airefalas need to escape from their guards (after dinner), miss sailing with the Star, and then re-connect with Rama. I, for one, have been waiting for Nerindel to post again to get the dinner underway. Having spoken with her recently concerning another matter, I know that Nerindel has been very busy with RL obligations. I'm sure she will have something to post soon.

That being said, would it help for me to go ahead & post with Airefalas? I suppose I could try to move things along, but as neither Host nor Captain, Airefalas is in not much of a position to instigate much action at this point.

***Mithadan*** · 04-01-2004, 01:01 PM

We need to get through Dinner at Korpulfr's home. This will require Nerindel to post, and myself and Ealesaide to respond. From there, its a matter of a few posts to reach the Star's departure and get events moving in Umbar so that pieces of the Southern contingent can be reunited, if only temporarily.

Matters in the North are stalled until we can get the Star back to Gondor, though there are a few things we can do in the interim. Once the Star gets underway, we can speed up the timeline to assist the Northerners in heading South.

I think that Estelyn and Nerindel need to discuss what direction the Wyrma contingent are going to move in. I am available to discuss this issue as are Pio and Child, I'm sure. Some brainstorming will be needed there.

piosenniel · 04-09-2004, 02:23 AM

Mith

Can you bring Pio and Baran current with the happenings in Umbar?

I’ve placed them meeting in the Inn 2 weeks prior to the party/reception at the Hall of Feasts (Merethrond) the King has planned for the new traders from Rhûn, Khand, and Near Harad and some of the prominent merchant families from Gondor.

Pio would like to invite Baran to accompany her. Go ahead and use my character as needed. She can introduce him to the King and others at the party. Many of whom I’m sure will grumble at the presence of a Shapechanger in Minas Tirith and even more so, one at the King’s party.

If you can get us through the bulk of the party from Baran’s viewpoint that would be great. I’d planned for the King’s party to take place the same night as the dinner in Umbar with Mithadan and Airefalas at Korpulfr’s.

Please also check your email.

~*~ Pio

Estelyn Telcontar · 04-12-2004, 11:49 AM

I moved my save for Tinar to be after Ealasaide's post - it will be filled by tomorrow. Sorry, but family visiting for Easter kept me from writing over the weekend...

piosenniel · 04-12-2004, 12:17 PM

Alrighty then, the Gondor contingent is at last current with the time in Umbar.

Nerindel · 04-13-2004, 11:13 AM

The save I have up is not for Korpulfr, but for my eagle character.

I hope to have it filled sometime tomorrow.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 03-08-2004, 03:08 PM

Many thanks!

EDIT: I have amended the last post for Thorn to make his whereabouts sufficently more vague.

Nerindel · 03-10-2004, 07:24 PM

okies everyone

I have just introduced a new character which I have been discussing with child, you may have noticed that I have refrained from putting a name to this character, this is done intentionally to add to the mystery of the character, Who she is and what role she plays will be reveiled as the story progresses.

For now all anyone should see is a large brown eagle with a pale golden wash on the back of her head and neck and her tail feathers are faintly banded. She is roughly about 2 feet in length and weighs about 10 pounds, with a wing span of about 5 feet.

***Mithadan*** · 03-11-2004, 07:47 PM

I have filled in my save. Nerindel, Mithadan likes his meat medium rare.

Ealasaide · 03-12-2004, 09:05 AM

Airefalas is a vegetarian. (Just kidding!

)

piosenniel · 03-12-2004, 10:42 AM

Piosenniel and Rôg will be gone from 3/12 through 3/18 . . .

Ealasaide · 03-16-2004, 07:46 AM

This is just to let everyone know that I have made a couple of changes to my last post from Airefalas. For some reason I had been thinking that Airefalas & Mithadan had not been allowed to bring their own weapons with them into the palace. Having read the latest from Mith, I see that I was mistaken, so I have changed my post to reflect that.

Also,

Quote:

Behind them, the light of the setting sun which entered the windows was oddly red and the curtains were rustled by a rising wind.

Nice touch, Mithadan!

Nerindel · 03-19-2004, 09:49 AM

Ok I have finally managed to fill my save.

Sorry Mithadan, Ealasaide but I was not able to bring him to the same time frame as your characters, as I require some input from Esty's character's before the meal begins.

Well Esty it looks like the ball's now in your court.

~Nerindel

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-19-2004, 11:01 AM

I'm very sorry that I haven't been able to post for Wyrma, everyone. Two weeks absence were planned, since I had US family visiting, but since then, illness in the family has been keeping me too busy to do more than one thing at a time. I will do my best to get some planning done for Wyrma and allies and to post ASAP. Nerindel, Tinar would be delighted to join Kor for dinner - I will post that very soon.

Nerindel · 03-26-2004, 08:09 AM

Ok Mithadan, Ealasaide Korpulfr awaits your arrival.

Hope you both like roasted camel or perhaps honey glazed mountain goat!

Ealasaide · 03-26-2004, 09:00 AM

Yum!

02-27-2004, 05:00 PM	#1
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Mith Baran and Pio are now caught up timewise to the rest of the storyline. Baran has been introduced at the Library and can now roam about in it. And he has also been introduced to some of the guards on the seventh level. Pio gave him a short guided tour of the place. Pio is now back at home. Baran has elected to stay at the Inn in the city. Hope that suits! ~*~ 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.

03-01-2004, 04:42 PM	#3
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,396	I have filled in my Save. Sorry for the delay. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

03-04-2004, 10:11 AM	#4
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,396	Nerindel, please check your PMs. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

03-04-2004, 04:00 PM	#5
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I have taken the liberty of setting my last post in the late spring. I don't believe that we had specified a calendar date for this story. But, if I am mistaken in this, please let me know and I will edit. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

03-04-2004, 06:46 PM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Spring is fine with me! I've just introduced Rôg's family - their clan's main encampment, if you have Fonstad handy, can be found on pages 38 and 39. The Eagle's camp right now is at the northern end of the coastal mountain range just south of Umbar. Rôg's clan has been passing south along the eastern foothills of that mountain range (which Fonstad names the Grey Mountains) trading with various clans along the way. The are now at the southern end of the range and are turning west toward the sea and the forested area that lies there. It is about 800 miles as the crow flies, so to speak, from the Eagles present place to that forest. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-27-2004, 06:33 PM	#2
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Sounds good to me. Now to get the thing written up. I'm off to Wordland!

03-05-2004, 04:21 PM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Right, then, Aiwendil - the two travelers are waiting out the sandstorm . . . ~*~ 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.

03-08-2004, 08:52 AM	#8
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Pio, Didn't you provide the original map, the one at the beginning of the discussion thread? This morning, Hilde and I were trying to use it for a geography question, and it seems as if the link is broken. Could you check on that? Is there anywhere else we can get another online map if that one doesn't work? (I know you have a storehouse of maps!) Cami/Child __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

03-08-2004, 12:40 PM	#9
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Unfortunately, that exceedingly helpful and lovely map site is gone . . . So here are a few other options. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is Second Age from Fonstad: Map 1 ~~ Also 2nd Age: Map 2 ~~ Close to the original map – but you need to move the mountain range closer to the west coast (this is more like the southern lands before the sinking of Beleriand: Map 3 ~~ This gives a good look at the restructured lands after the sinking of Beleriand and Numenor (make sure you expand it to regular size to see all the features): Map 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personally, I like Map 1 and Map 4 ~~ Pio @ cartography central . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

04-01-2004, 12:26 PM	#10
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,396	Mithadan enters planning room, trying to ignore the dust that has accumulated on the floor and the tables. "HELLOOOO!" Echoes ("HE, ELLL, LLLOOO...") __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

04-01-2004, 12:42 PM	#11
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Mithadan, Hello! I've been wondering for some time what's been bogging us down. Right now, my characters are in a situation where they can do little to advance the story line. Ráma is stuck in a cave outside Umbar waiting for the errant Gondorians to arrive so we can head out to my clan. Aiwendil and Rôg have been exchanging reflective observations out in the desert to try and stall until some of the other characters get out here! I am ready to hire a "shrink" for the two of them! You know me, Mithadan. There's probably no one who likes reflective posts more than I do. But I have had my fill of introspection and am dying for some action to occur! I can see several problems we're dealing with, in addition to the obvious fact that a number of us (including myself) have crowded schedules right now. I think part of the problem is that our characters are still geographically scattered. If we could somehow get them together in one place, I think that things would proceed more quickly, since anyone could help further the storyline. I also think it might help if there was more communication on the discussion thread. That's one reason I'm posting my ideas here rather than sending them out by pm. I don't know what you have planned for the Star and the action inside the city. Are there particular individuals whom we're waiting to post? Do we need to send folk a friendly reminder? After Tuesday night, my own schedule opens up and I will have plenty of time to help and/or write if that is needed. Any ideas from anyone on how we can get things rolling again? Sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

04-01-2004, 12:48 PM	#12
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I feel much the same, Sharon - time has passed more slowly in the Corsair city than outside it, as far as I can tell. We're still on the day after the reception! I don't know what to do with Wyrma while I wait for the other strands of the story to continue... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

04-01-2004, 12:58 PM	#13
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	As far as I know, Mithadan and Airefalas need to escape from their guards (after dinner), miss sailing with the Star, and then re-connect with Rama. I, for one, have been waiting for Nerindel to post again to get the dinner underway. Having spoken with her recently concerning another matter, I know that Nerindel has been very busy with RL obligations. I'm sure she will have something to post soon. That being said, would it help for me to go ahead & post with Airefalas? I suppose I could try to move things along, but as neither Host nor Captain, Airefalas is in not much of a position to instigate much action at this point.

04-01-2004, 01:01 PM	#14
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,396	We need to get through Dinner at Korpulfr's home. This will require Nerindel to post, and myself and Ealesaide to respond. From there, its a matter of a few posts to reach the Star's departure and get events moving in Umbar so that pieces of the Southern contingent can be reunited, if only temporarily. Matters in the North are stalled until we can get the Star back to Gondor, though there are a few things we can do in the interim. Once the Star gets underway, we can speed up the timeline to assist the Northerners in heading South. I think that Estelyn and Nerindel need to discuss what direction the Wyrma contingent are going to move in. I am available to discuss this issue as are Pio and Child, I'm sure. Some brainstorming will be needed there. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

04-09-2004, 02:23 AM	#15
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Mith Can you bring Pio and Baran current with the happenings in Umbar? I’ve placed them meeting in the Inn 2 weeks prior to the party/reception at the Hall of Feasts (Merethrond) the King has planned for the new traders from Rhûn, Khand, and Near Harad and some of the prominent merchant families from Gondor. Pio would like to invite Baran to accompany her. Go ahead and use my character as needed. She can introduce him to the King and others at the party. Many of whom I’m sure will grumble at the presence of a Shapechanger in Minas Tirith and even more so, one at the King’s party. If you can get us through the bulk of the party from Baran’s viewpoint that would be great. I’d planned for the King’s party to take place the same night as the dinner in Umbar with Mithadan and Airefalas at Korpulfr’s. Please also check your email. ~~ 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. Last edited by piosenniel; 04-09-2004 at 02:54 AM.*

04-12-2004, 11:49 AM	#16
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I moved my save for Tinar to be after Ealasaide's post - it will be filled by tomorrow. Sorry, but family visiting for Easter kept me from writing over the weekend... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

04-12-2004, 12:17 PM	#17
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Alrighty then, the Gondor contingent is at last current with the time in Umbar.

04-13-2004, 11:13 AM	#18
Nerindel Spirited Weaver of Fates Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In an endless sea of dreams! Posts: 827	The save I have up is not for Korpulfr, but for my eagle character. I hope to have it filled sometime tomorrow. __________________ "Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live" ~ Mark Twain.

03-08-2004, 03:08 PM	#19
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Many thanks! EDIT: I have amended the last post for Thorn to make his whereabouts sufficently more vague. Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 03-08-2004 at 06:04 PM.

03-10-2004, 07:24 PM	#20
Nerindel Spirited Weaver of Fates Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In an endless sea of dreams! Posts: 827	okies everyone I have just introduced a new character which I have been discussing with child, you may have noticed that I have refrained from putting a name to this character, this is done intentionally to add to the mystery of the character, Who she is and what role she plays will be reveiled as the story progresses. For now all anyone should see is a large brown eagle with a pale golden wash on the back of her head and neck and her tail feathers are faintly banded. She is roughly about 2 feet in length and weighs about 10 pounds, with a wing span of about 5 feet. __________________ "Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live" ~ Mark Twain.

03-11-2004, 07:47 PM	#21
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,396	I have filled in my save. Nerindel, Mithadan likes his meat medium rare. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

03-12-2004, 09:05 AM	#22
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Airefalas is a vegetarian. (Just kidding! )

03-12-2004, 10:42 AM	#23
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Piosenniel and Rôg will be gone from 3/12 through 3/18 . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

03-19-2004, 09:49 AM	#25
Nerindel Spirited Weaver of Fates Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In an endless sea of dreams! Posts: 827	Ok I have finally managed to fill my save. Sorry Mithadan, Ealasaide but I was not able to bring him to the same time frame as your characters, as I require some input from Esty's character's before the meal begins. Well Esty it looks like the ball's now in your court. ~Nerindel __________________ "Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live" ~ Mark Twain.

03-19-2004, 11:01 AM	#26
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I'm very sorry that I haven't been able to post for Wyrma, everyone. Two weeks absence were planned, since I had US family visiting, but since then, illness in the family has been keeping me too busy to do more than one thing at a time. I will do my best to get some planning done for Wyrma and allies and to post ASAP. Nerindel, Tinar would be delighted to join Kor for dinner - I will post that very soon. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

03-26-2004, 08:09 AM	#27
Nerindel Spirited Weaver of Fates Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In an endless sea of dreams! Posts: 827	Ok Mithadan, Ealasaide Korpulfr awaits your arrival. Hope you both like roasted camel or perhaps honey glazed mountain goat! __________________ "Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live" ~ Mark Twain.

03-26-2004, 09:00 AM	#28
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Yum!

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