The Reunification of the Entish Bow - Discussion

[The Saucepan Man]

You know, it kind of seems a shame to leave anyone behind in the Pay Havens. But, given the noble, courageous and (of course) downright silly deeds done by Earnur and Orogarn Two in the service of the Quest of the Entish Bow, anything other than a heroic (albeit comedic) end for them in a glorious final confrontation seems somewhat inappropriate to me.

Since it's worked very well so far with other posters including the endeavours of these characters within their posts (witness the prominent role of Orogarn Two in Thena's brilliant latest post), I don't see any reason why they shouldn't stay with the Doomed-Ship ( ) until the bitter (or, more likely, not-so-bitter) end on that continuing basis.

Of course, it means that people will have to take on the role of two or more Velour each (or cut down the number of Velour involved), but I'm sure that would be manageable. (Although I was immensely looking forward to the appearance of Tulk Hogan .)

What does everyone else think?

[Thenamir]

I have to agree. After over two years of sticking with the REB crowd, to lose any of the principals at this late hour would be highly disappointing.

Having said that, knowing how difficult it is for me to make time to do my own Gateskeeper posts, I can hardly volunteer for it myself, my latest post notwithstanding. It was just an idea I had to finally personify Sethamir, and with the Paths-of-the-Dead storyline, Orogarn Two (2!) seemed to take the forefront more so than Gateskeeper.

Speaking of Gateskeeper, there was a long period where I could not post, and still Gateskeeper managed at least a passing mention in the rest of the posts from others, keeping the character alive until I could return, for which I am grateful. I think the same could and should be done for OT2.

[Bêthberry]

But, given the noble, courageous and (of course) downright silly deeds done by Earnur and Orogarn Two in the service of the Quest of the Entish Bow, anything other than a heroic (albeit comedic) end for them in a glorious final confrontation seems somewhat inappropriate to me.

Since it's worked very well so far with other posters including the endeavours of these characters within their posts (witness the prominent role of Orogarn Two in Thena's brilliant latest post), I don't see any reason why they shouldn't stay with the Doomed-Ship ( ) until the bitter (or, more likely, not-so-bitter) end on that continuing basis.

SpM, if you wish to carry Lord Etceteron, I will happily relinquish my post and the plans I've made for his, um, er, manly withdrawal from the Somewhat Leaky Ship. Oh heck, I will do so if anyone here wants him. Leninia? oh,Leninia?

In fact, Iwill assume that you've got 'im now and delete that save.

[The Saucepan Man]

SpM, if you wish to carry Lord Etceteron, I will happily relinquish my post and the plans I've made for his, um, er, manly withdrawal from the Somewhat Leaky Ship.

Er ... like Thena, I find it hard to make time to do my own posts (and I do have two characters already - well more if you count Greedhog, assorted Orcs and villains and yet more planned), and I am most certainly no Squatter, so humbly I must decline.

But I don't think that anyone has to specifically "take over" O2 and Earnur.

Originally Posted by Thenamir

Speaking of Gateskeeper, there was a long period where I could not post, and still Gateskeeper managed at least a passing mention in the rest of the posts from others, keeping the character alive until I could return, for which I am grateful. I think the same could and should be done for OT2.

That's exactly what I meant. They can be "kept alive" in other people's posts ... and, who knows, perhaps BW and Squatter might be enticed out of "retirement" to participate in the long-awaited (and probably a lot longer yet-awaited) final confrontation.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

I've thought about your suggestions and made following decision: No one can write for another character, true - the styles are much too individual. We could take all of them along for the ride, but is it necessary? Some of the characters are essential to further developments, but not all are. Squatter will have limited internet access for the next year, and I do trust that we shall finish this story within that time. That means he won't be back to take over Etceteron anymore - as a matter of fact, I'm not even getting e-mail responses from him now.

Bêthberry came up with a good plot twist which concerns her cameo character in Part 1 and gives Earnur an appropriate ending. I'd like to have her go ahead with that. Since there was a plan for O2's further involvement, we can keep him going along; Thena's post made good use of him, so I agree that it's a good idea not to lose him as well.

I do hope there will be further posts by the rest of you - things are going along with the speed of molasses in the winter!

[Diamond18]

Well, Vogy is most definitely going to write a eulogy for Earnur. He was after all the only living admirer of his poetry for a while there, in his less sober moments.

[Kuruharan]

I do hope there will be further posts by the rest of you - things are going along with the speed of molasses in the winter!

That's customary.

(By the way Diamond, that sig is hilarious.)