Friends of Nimrodel: Tapestry of Dreams - Discussion

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I find your reasoning that Prince Faramir would not like Arnorian Rangers wandering about Gondor, to be rather persuasive. How have they "gotten away with it" so far? I like the idea of Bergil the Ithilien Ranger, and hope you go with him.

Well, with two votes in favour- and that of LMP and Mark/Helen both, how can I not choose Ranger?

As regards "gotten away with it?"- I would point out that neither Ravion nor Erundil have been acting as official representatives of the King or the Law at any time. They have drawn on the reputation of Rangers- 'tis true, but not in an exactly official capacity. Also, much of the story has taken place outside the Realm of Gondor- I believe the mouths of the Entwash are considered to be Rohirric territory.

It's only now, with the story returned to Gondor and taking place (for the men) in a specifically Gondorian direction that Gondor would likely be involved. 'tis also likely that the disappearance of the women is making a bigger noise in Minas Tirith than Mellondu's disappearance, and thus attracting the attention of the authorities.

I foresee Bergil being very agreeable, and getting along with people- at first. Once a major decision comes up, then I can see him taking sides- and sticking with them.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Question: Are we re-opening the old thread or starting a new one?

[Orual]

Could someone please PM me if I'm needed here, or if we start the game? I'm not checking here as much, as I'm dealing with the loss of a friend right now. Please pray for me and for my friend and his family, and keep me up to date with the game.

Thanks.

~O

[mark12_30]

Originally Posted by Aylwen Dreamsong

Question: Are we re-opening the old thread or starting a new one?

I haven't finished rereading the old thread, and don't have a clear picture of how it ends anymore (or even if it does-- I think we just kind of drifted off...) I could be convinced either way.

Orual-- We're with you. The peace of Christ be with you as you remember, and grieve, and heal, and cherish the memories. Take your time.

[mark12_30]

Tapestry--

lmp and I are both swamped, and trying to find a way to have the game proceed anyway. Please bear with us til we come up with a p-p-p-Plan.

Scheme about the tale and about your characters, do!

Here's praying that Orual is doing okay, all things considered.

[mark12_30]

Aylwen raised the question, are we starting a new thread or continuing the old one. I think the right answer is yes to both... I think the old thread is dangling and incomplete, and we should finish it up, and leave a "cliffhanger" of sorts to get book 2 off to a good start.

So I'm going to ask the original gamers to consider this outline, and how they would weave an end to book one.

Since I'm nose-deep in that, I'll be rereading my last several posts on the thread and considering how I need to wrap things up, Basically everyone should end up aware that another quest is pending; women will stay. Erebemlin will be the driving force, I think. I'm off to find out what he hasn't done yet...

[alaklondewen]

I agree, Helen, that Erebemlin will be a strong force in getting them back onto the second quest. He didn't want to come into the city to begin with and will do whatever he can to get them out of the city. The first major problem with him will be either reaching Amroth or somehow changing Mellondu's mind/heart. I'm sure Mellondu is not going to give up easy.

Now, may I ask what kind of timeline we are looking at to start the process of finishing the first book?

[mark12_30]

Originally Posted by alaklondewen

Now, may I ask what kind of timeline we are looking at to start the process of finishing the first book?

I think the sooner the better. With this team assembled, it would be better to get going, and maintain some momentum.