Tapestry of Dreams, Part 2 Discussion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-13-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Well, it has been a useful break from this pursuit, but I wouldn't mind getting back to it. Is there anybody else interested in bringing this along?

I'm here and rather apologetic about how little self-motivation I seem to be having just now. It's more that school started again and I was testing out new classes (four are pleasant, two are not) and seeing what my schedule/time is like (conducive to projects).

I'm thinking about the story. The storm's over and the Elf/man/girl are moving on. The others aren't so terribly far behind them. But I'm loathe to follow them all step by step through the mountains, across the desert, to the canyon of the crescent moo-- I mean... Is it possible that we could summarize (artistically, obviously) and shift our various companies to a next key place or event? I find myself thinking that a change of scenery (quite literally) might spark up a bit more paced enthusiasm.

And if it's just the two of us, enthusiasm is especially important to keep us on track and writing and happy and etcetera.

mark12_30 · 01-14-2008, 04:56 AM

I'm watching. It's just that I have no idea what to do. I don't have the big picture anymore.

We've got Erebemlin's party; Tharonwe's party; and Ædegard/ Ravion's party. And Nimrodel's party. I've pretty much lost track of Amroth, since i've lost track of the big picture.

littlemanpoet · 01-14-2008, 09:17 PM

Okay, I'm fine with the scene change. It's the southern slope that they are coming down, now, and it can be a much milder climate. Think of it this way: once they pass a certain point, they are surprised to find a very sudden point at which the snow begins, say at the final ridge upward, and the southern slope is, if not spring like, at least not covered in snow. And they enter the "spillway" of the Gilraen, with its many cascading streams and waterfalls. Sound inspirational?

Helen, we have tried to artistically draw together the Ravion and Erebemlin parties. You may now consider the one to have found the other.

I think an interesting post would be an exchange of information between the two parties, in particular the news from Erebemlin, Bergil, or Mellondu, that Aeron is dead and Raefindan has turned murderer and traitor, which of course Ædegard, Ravion, Mellonin and the others will find it hard to accept ... and Jorje won't believe it for a moment, I might add.

Once they argue all of this out, they can push through to where the three holed up, discover it, and realized they're not at all far behind.

And of course sprinkle all of this with dreams of Nimrodel and Mithrellas and now Angela, with Aeron and Gwyllion ghosting the vale.

So...

next post: discussion and argument and disagreement amongst the now unified chasing party. Helen, can you attempt to write this? Or shall we do a three-way PM post which Helen can then post to the rpg thread?

next post #2: The three descend into a stream filled, waterfally, almost springlike mountain slope into the Gilraen valley - either Fea or Elempi (or both) can write this.

next post #3: The chasers can finally catch sight of the chased, (not too) far below them on the mountain slope, and give fresh chase.

next post #4: They come all at a sudden to the vale, which is still a good ways up the mountain slope, but in a relatively verdant climate.

After this the climax may ensue. Sound like a plan?

littlemanpoet · 01-15-2008, 04:58 AM

Helen, I just had another thought. Mellondu has to wonder why Raefindan tried to kill him. Wouldn't this have been enough to stir up Amroth?

mark12_30 · 01-16-2008, 05:20 AM

For the next step I think three-way PM post will be best, although it will take some time -- can you cc me at work with just plain text?-- but I think you two will help me get the big flick back.

THis is something that's been hanging over my head, a bit. I do want to finish it. It is refreshing to think that we are so close to an end. Thank you both for continuing on this even when I was wrapped up in RL, and being happy to help me out here in my glassy-eyed state.

littlemanpoet · 01-16-2008, 09:38 AM

cc you in plain text? You're talking to a computer user, not a geek. I know as much about computers as a driver about cars.

Do you mean to PM you in plain text? I take it there's an option for that? Or do you want us to email you?

mark12_30 · 01-17-2008, 03:04 AM

Email will work. Sorry bout that. PMs will also work as long as you're willing to be verry verry patient, preciousss, because there's about a day's delay in when I get my notification.... Fea, if you email lmp, and he emails me, then I'll get you my addresses.

littlemanpoet · 01-21-2008, 06:59 PM

Formendacil, we would be most pleased if you could post a reply to the question in Helen's most recent post.

littlemanpoet · 02-09-2008, 05:54 PM

So what are we gonna do about this?

Formendacil · 02-11-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

So what are we gonna do about this?

About the specific question Helen asked? No idea. Bergil's job is to answer them is they ask, not to decide to ask or not. If pressed, though, he'll probably--as you predict--deny the charge that Tharonwë is messing with his mind, but admit the possibility.

If you're asking about general plot movement... don't look at me.

(Basically, I'm only posting to indicate that I am, in fact, checking in daily to see if there's anything I should be doing... )

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-11-2008, 11:50 AM

I just wanted to briefly shove my head through the door (brick wall I've been banging it against?) and let you guys know that while I didn't die, I've got to duck out entirely (as in not even looking) for the next two to three weeks (midterms exams and reviews which are substantially more critical than usual).

And can somebody please assign the USPS to Mordor? Because the express package I was promised would be delivered last Wednesday didn't get here until Thursday but I didn't find out about it until Saturday, after which I had to wait until today to go get it, but when I got there... they had lost it. And I really need it.

My life!

So that's where I am. Big tests and big stress.

So good luck! I love you all. Please wish me happy thoughts? I'll be back as soon as I'm able.

littlemanpoet · 02-13-2008, 04:55 AM

Duly noted, commiserated, wished for, and prayed for. See you all in about three weeks, I suppose...

littlemanpoet · 02-24-2008, 08:53 PM

I'm going to be leaving the Barrowdowns soon. Nothing wrong, it's just time. But before I do so, I'm going to wrap up my commitments here, which consist of 4 rpgs, including this one. Although this one appears to be closest to its ending, I have a hunch that it may be the last one that concludes.

Anyway, just letting you know. When I depart I'll be leaving my email address and xanga link behind; I think most of you know them already anyway, but there it is.

mark12_30 · 02-25-2008, 06:44 AM

Believe me, I so understand. My "spring" is waving a mace at me, like the one the Witch-King waved at Eowyn.....

Nevertheless: I'm honored that you want to finish up.

So:

What's next?

littlemanpoet · 02-25-2008, 09:39 AM

Fea will be back next week. I can post for Roy once, to get the threesome moving ahead of the pursuers. Once Fea's back we can continue the Indil/Roy/Tharonwe part. In the meantime, we can write the 2 parties slogging through the snow by the treacherous chasm and through the pass, and they can check out the little cave where the 3 stayed, and then start down the mountain and discover that they leave the snow behind almost immediately. And then Erebemlin (and perhaps others) can spot the three ahead in the distance; and the chase ensues in earnest.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 03-12-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I'm going to be leaving the Barrowdowns soon. Nothing wrong, it's just time. But before I do so, I'm going to wrap up my commitments here, which consist of 4 rpgs, including this one.

Essentially, and to be concise: ditto.

Like you said, Elempi, it's just time. Maybe it's been time for a while.

This is my last commitment. I want to finish before I disappear. April 10th is my tentative 'last day.' Do you think we can finish before then? It's been a long ride, and I was only even on board for the last part of it...

If we can't finish by then, it'll need to be finished without me.

Until then, I'm going to check out the story thread and see what I can do.

littlemanpoet · 03-12-2008, 08:27 PM

From the cave to the vale should not take much, and the vale itself may not take much, depending. If you need to exit before the story is done, Fea, I suppose I can probably use your posts as a guide as to how to handle Indil. Then again, I have this thing in my head that when Indil arrives, Angela's "ghost" is going to enter into her little body, and then who knows what may happen? My bet is unity and completion, and some incredible words from one so young.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 03-12-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

If you need to exit before the story is done, Fea, I suppose I can probably use your posts as a guide as to how to handle Indil.

I hope we're done before I go. I'd love to guarantee that I could be around until we finish officially artistically completely wonderfully and everything, except I'm moving to Brooklyn in a month and won't have internet access, so when I have to go, it'll really be gone.

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Then again, I have this thing in my head that when Indil arrives, Angela's "ghost" is going to enter into her little body, and then who knows what may happen? My bet is unity and completion, and some incredible words from one so young.

Okay. You should give me a heads up of what sort of incredible words you have in mind. Or we can co-post like we've done and fiddle with it that way. Or whatever works. I'm open to creative ways of functioning.

littlemanpoet · 02-28-2008, 06:57 PM

I had forgotten that Roy had resolved to hold Tharonwe in the cave until the others arrived. That "holding" is now accomplished, and the next post or series of posts brings the pursuers to the cave where they will find the three, and then a most interesting discussion will ensue. After that, we could narrate a quick journey to the Vale, write the climax, and denouement. I think we could have this done by the end of March.

01-16-2008, 05:20 AM	#5
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	For the next step I think three-way PM post will be best, although it will take some time -- can you cc me at work with just plain text?-- but I think you two will help me get the big flick back. THis is something that's been hanging over my head, a bit. I do want to finish it. It is refreshing to think that we are so close to an end. Thank you both for continuing on this even when I was wrapped up in RL, and being happy to help me out here in my glassy-eyed state. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

01-17-2008, 03:04 AM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Email will work. Sorry bout that. PMs will also work as long as you're willing to be verry verry patient, preciousss, because there's about a day's delay in when I get my notification.... Fea, if you email lmp, and he emails me, then I'll get you my addresses. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

02-11-2008, 11:50 AM	#11
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I just wanted to briefly shove my head through the door (brick wall I've been banging it against?) and let you guys know that while I didn't die, I've got to duck out entirely (as in not even looking) for the next two to three weeks (midterms exams and reviews which are substantially more critical than usual). And can somebody please assign the USPS to Mordor? Because the express package I was promised would be delivered last Wednesday didn't get here until Thursday but I didn't find out about it until Saturday, after which I had to wait until today to go get it, but when I got there... they had lost it. And I really need it. My life! So that's where I am. Big tests and big stress. So good luck! I love you all. Please wish me happy thoughts? I'll be back as soon as I'm able. __________________ peace

02-25-2008, 06:44 AM	#14
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Believe me, I so understand. My "spring" is waving a mace at me, like the one the Witch-King waved at Eowyn..... Nevertheless: I'm honored that you want to finish up. So: What's next? __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

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01-14-2008, 04:56 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I'm watching. It's just that I have no idea what to do. I don't have the big picture anymore. We've got Erebemlin's party; Tharonwe's party; and Ædegard/ Ravion's party. And Nimrodel's party. I've pretty much lost track of Amroth, since i've lost track of the big picture. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

01-14-2008, 09:17 PM	#3
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Okay, I'm fine with the scene change. It's the southern slope that they are coming down, now, and it can be a much milder climate. Think of it this way: once they pass a certain point, they are surprised to find a very sudden point at which the snow begins, say at the final ridge upward, and the southern slope is, if not spring like, at least not covered in snow. And they enter the "spillway" of the Gilraen, with its many cascading streams and waterfalls. Sound inspirational? Helen, we have tried to artistically draw together the Ravion and Erebemlin parties. You may now consider the one to have found the other. I think an interesting post would be an exchange of information between the two parties, in particular the news from Erebemlin, Bergil, or Mellondu, that Aeron is dead and Raefindan has turned murderer and traitor, which of course Ædegard, Ravion, Mellonin and the others will find it hard to accept ... and Jorje won't believe it for a moment, I might add. Once they argue all of this out, they can push through to where the three holed up, discover it, and realized they're not at all far behind. And of course sprinkle all of this with dreams of Nimrodel and Mithrellas and now Angela, with Aeron and Gwyllion ghosting the vale. So... next post: discussion and argument and disagreement amongst the now unified chasing party. Helen, can you attempt to write this? Or shall we do a three-way PM post which Helen can then post to the rpg thread? next post #2: The three descend into a stream filled, waterfally, almost springlike mountain slope into the Gilraen valley - either Fea or Elempi (or both) can write this. next post #3: The chasers can finally catch sight of the chased, (not too) far below them on the mountain slope, and give fresh chase. next post #4: They come all at a sudden to the vale, which is still a good ways up the mountain slope, but in a relatively verdant climate. After this the climax may ensue. Sound like a plan?

01-15-2008, 04:58 AM	#4
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Helen, I just had another thought. Mellondu has to wonder why Raefindan tried to kill him. Wouldn't this have been enough to stir up Amroth?

01-16-2008, 09:38 AM	#6
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	cc you in plain text? You're talking to a computer user, not a geek. I know as much about computers as a driver about cars. Do you mean to PM you in plain text? I take it there's an option for that? Or do you want us to email you?

01-21-2008, 06:59 PM	#8
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Formendacil, we would be most pleased if you could post a reply to the question in Helen's most recent post.

02-09-2008, 05:54 PM	#9
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	So what are we gonna do about this?

02-13-2008, 04:55 AM	#12
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Duly noted, commiserated, wished for, and prayed for. See you all in about three weeks, I suppose...

02-24-2008, 08:53 PM	#13
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm going to be leaving the Barrowdowns soon. Nothing wrong, it's just time. But before I do so, I'm going to wrap up my commitments here, which consist of 4 rpgs, including this one. Although this one appears to be closest to its ending, I have a hunch that it may be the last one that concludes. Anyway, just letting you know. When I depart I'll be leaving my email address and xanga link behind; I think most of you know them already anyway, but there it is.

02-25-2008, 09:39 AM	#15
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Fea will be back next week. I can post for Roy once, to get the threesome moving ahead of the pursuers. Once Fea's back we can continue the Indil/Roy/Tharonwe part. In the meantime, we can write the 2 parties slogging through the snow by the treacherous chasm and through the pass, and they can check out the little cave where the 3 stayed, and then start down the mountain and discover that they leave the snow behind almost immediately. And then Erebemlin (and perhaps others) can spot the three ahead in the distance; and the chase ensues in earnest.

03-12-2008, 08:27 PM	#17
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	From the cave to the vale should not take much, and the vale itself may not take much, depending. If you need to exit before the story is done, Fea, I suppose I can probably use your posts as a guide as to how to handle Indil. Then again, I have this thing in my head that when Indil arrives, Angela's "ghost" is going to enter into her little body, and then who knows what may happen? My bet is unity and completion, and some incredible words from one so young.

02-28-2008, 06:57 PM	#19
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I had forgotten that Roy had resolved to hold Tharonwe in the cave until the others arrived. That "holding" is now accomplished, and the next post or series of posts brings the pursuers to the cave where they will find the three, and then a most interesting discussion will ensue. After that, we could narrate a quick journey to the Vale, write the climax, and denouement. I think we could have this done by the end of March.