Abduction in Edoras Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Celuien · 07-15-2006, 08:42 AM

I like the idea of Sorn's moving into hiding. We've moved toward finding our culprit awfully quickly.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-15-2006, 08:54 AM

You could always run into conveniently un-travel-in-able weather, or trip over a kid in the road...

Or you could have one of the horses in your group trip over a woodchuck hole, lame himself, and kill his rider and then have to spend a bit of time... I dunno... bringing him back to Edoras rather than lugging around a dead body?

Then again, something like that would probably mean that only one or two of you would be sent back, not particularly slowing the others down.

*ponders*

What if Sorn were to hear that the Queen had sent a group of rescuers out rather than somebody with a nice fat ransom and feigns a letter from her calling them back due to something important ("The package that you were sent to pick up has been delivered safely." or some such) and sends a message-rider out for them? The rider could disappear once they reached Edoras and the mistake could take a lovely amount of time to sort out...

Say they're riding for a day when they get the message calling them back; that's a day's ride back. Then sorting out the confusion. Then the ride back to Sorn's during which he will have moved Lin?

It's a rough sketch, but it could give you time while adding a nice bit of conflict... Everybody likes a nice bit of conflict...

Taralphiel · 07-15-2006, 06:57 PM

I can't speak for those in the investigating party, but would it be plausible for Sorn to throw them off the scent?

With Gurth in his current state, I could have Sorn act as the heart-broken brother/father/uncle searching for his family member. The noise in the carriage would be explained to transporting the poor person to his estate.

This would require Anguriel's permission, which is sadly unavailable. But it's a start to some sort of plan.

Does this make sense?

As for Sorn living...I'm not sure of that myself.

- Tara

littlemanpoet · 07-15-2006, 09:17 PM

Is there some way to revise what has happened already? Such as, could Torim come later? Perhaps a whole week later?

I do like the idea of Sorn throwing the rescuing party off the scent, but it would have to be pretty convincing what with Torim's testimony.

I still think it would be good to have Sorn go into hiding and/or besiegement. The fake letter could be part of his attempt to buy time to go hide.

Bad weather is another option, but again, it would have to be pretty bad.

Folwren · 07-16-2006, 09:39 AM

Oh, I've just glanced over some of the posts about all this planning and I wanted to put in a word that I would love to see either Sorn killed by one of his own men or brought to trial and executed in Edoras for whatever charges would be brought against him for this crime. It would be terrible if he escaped!

To stretch the time out. . .well, is it absolutely necessary? I can't see leaving Lin there for two or three weeks. That seems like a long time. And how long did Sorn say he would let her live before the ransom was paid?

But, actually, that fake letter sounds like a fun twist, and it would give him a chance to escape to some hiding place, in which case, they would once again be delayed in finding him. Think, though, everybody - at that point, now that he knows they don't intend to pay ransom - what is keeping him from just killing her or doing something bad? Will he send another letter saying - 'I've heard about your rescue party. If you don't change your mind and get the ransom to me, you and especially the Lady Linduial will be sorry.'

Anyway, those are just my two cents worth of thoughts.

-- Folwren

Taralphiel · 07-17-2006, 03:39 AM

Quote:

I would love to see either Sorn killed by one of his own men or brought to trial and executed in Edoras for whatever charges would be brought against him for this crime. It would be terrible if he escaped!

I prefer the former very much. If Sorn were imprisoned, he would...do something drastic, if you follow me.

Sorn being betrayed by one of his men (one or two stand out in particular *wink*) seems very fitting.

My post will be up soon.

- Tara

JennyHallu · 07-17-2006, 05:50 AM

Sorry-just catching up on my reading. Our power was out both Saturday and Sunday so...no internet.

07-15-2006, 08:42 AM	#1
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	I like the idea of Sorn's moving into hiding. We've moved toward finding our culprit awfully quickly. __________________ People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff.

07-15-2006, 08:54 AM	#2
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	You could always run into conveniently un-travel-in-able weather, or trip over a kid in the road... Or you could have one of the horses in your group trip over a woodchuck hole, lame himself, and kill his rider and then have to spend a bit of time... I dunno... bringing him back to Edoras rather than lugging around a dead body? Then again, something like that would probably mean that only one or two of you would be sent back, not particularly slowing the others down. ponders What if Sorn were to hear that the Queen had sent a group of rescuers out rather than somebody with a nice fat ransom and feigns a letter from her calling them back due to something important ("The package that you were sent to pick up has been delivered safely." or some such) and sends a message-rider out for them? The rider could disappear once they reached Edoras and the mistake could take a lovely amount of time to sort out... Say they're riding for a day when they get the message calling them back; that's a day's ride back. Then sorting out the confusion. Then the ride back to Sorn's during which he will have moved Lin? It's a rough sketch, but it could give you time while adding a nice bit of conflict... Everybody likes a nice bit of conflict... __________________ peace

07-16-2006, 09:39 AM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh, I've just glanced over some of the posts about all this planning and I wanted to put in a word that I would love to see either Sorn killed by one of his own men or brought to trial and executed in Edoras for whatever charges would be brought against him for this crime. It would be terrible if he escaped! To stretch the time out. . .well, is it absolutely necessary? I can't see leaving Lin there for two or three weeks. That seems like a long time. And how long did Sorn say he would let her live before the ransom was paid? But, actually, that fake letter sounds like a fun twist, and it would give him a chance to escape to some hiding place, in which case, they would once again be delayed in finding him. Think, though, everybody - at that point, now that he knows they don't intend to pay ransom - what is keeping him from just killing her or doing something bad? Will he send another letter saying - 'I've heard about your rescue party. If you don't change your mind and get the ransom to me, you and especially the Lady Linduial will be sorry.' Anyway, those are just my two cents worth of thoughts. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-17-2006, 05:50 AM	#7
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	Sorry-just catching up on my reading. Our power was out both Saturday and Sunday so...no internet. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

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07-15-2006, 06:57 PM	#3
Taralphiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Swan Wood Posts: 649	I can't speak for those in the investigating party, but would it be plausible for Sorn to throw them off the scent? With Gurth in his current state, I could have Sorn act as the heart-broken brother/father/uncle searching for his family member. The noise in the carriage would be explained to transporting the poor person to his estate. This would require Anguriel's permission, which is sadly unavailable. But it's a start to some sort of plan. Does this make sense? As for Sorn living...I'm not sure of that myself. - Tara

07-15-2006, 09:17 PM	#4
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Is there some way to revise what has happened already? Such as, could Torim come later? Perhaps a whole week later? I do like the idea of Sorn throwing the rescuing party off the scent, but it would have to be pretty convincing what with Torim's testimony. I still think it would be good to have Sorn go into hiding and/or besiegement. The fake letter could be part of his attempt to buy time to go hide. Bad weather is another option, but again, it would have to be pretty bad.