Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 06-30-2008, 04:47 AM

Rohir is a Gondorian term for, I think, "horserider". That's off the top of my head. But rest assured, Tolkien coined the word.

The "Rohirrim" refer to themselves as the Eorlingas. Singular: Eorling.

By the way, Gwath, Eodwine is about 6 ft one inch, Whereas Harreld is 6 ft 4, and bigger of build.

piosenniel · 06-30-2008, 08:19 AM

As lmp said, Rohir is indeed the singular for Rohirrim.

It is, however, Elvish - the Sindarin singular for Horse-lord ( roch = horse; hîr = lord from Hiswelókë's Sindarin dictionary).

Gwathagor · 06-30-2008, 08:31 AM

Well, good. It seemed right, but I couldn't remember actually reading it anywhere.

Firefoot · 07-01-2008, 01:30 PM

I got a post started today... I thought I was going to have an hour to write when I ended up only having about 10 min.

So that'll either be up late tonight if I'm not too tired or tomorrow morning.

Nogrod · 07-03-2008, 02:25 PM

This is looking absolutely great! Interesting new characters and the old ones seem to be in a good shape (the kids and their fight was plain hilarious!).

So I finally managed to read it all. I'll be sending a post soon on Stigend and the venture for wood. If Lommy can't write something soon I may take Cnebba and continue that scene as well.

Gwathagor · 07-03-2008, 10:56 PM

I'd like RPing advice from the more experienced writers (i.e. everybody except maybe Groin

). I want to get the hang of this, but I keep feeling like my posts aren't always as effective or helpful as they could be...so any suggestions that you think I might find useful, anything at all, would be welcome.

Folwren · 07-04-2008, 07:18 AM

I'll keep that in mind, Gwathagor.

Nogrod, I would greatly appreciate it if you could write for Cnebba (and maybe Garmund some, too). I wrote Lommy a PM and she said it was impossible for her to write anything right now and to pester you if I really wanted a post about the boys. So, here's my pestering. Please write something.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 07-04-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

I'd like RPing advice from the more experienced writers (i.e. everybody except maybe Groin

). I want to get the hang of this, but I keep feeling like my posts aren't always as effective or helpful as they could be...so any suggestions that you think I might find useful, anything at all, would be welcome.

Here's my advice:

#1) Don't take this too seriously.

#2) Live inside your character's skin; see things from his perspective.

#3) Since you're already doing #2, refer back to #1.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-07-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

I'd like RPing advice from the more experienced writers (i.e. everybody except maybe Groin

).

1) Elempi is an invaluable mentor. Cherish him and his advice.

2) Write. Advice is great, but the only way you can learn how to write is to do it. And remember, there's no such thing as bad writing: only writing that could use a hug.

3) When you're stuck on what to write, think about what you would want to read.

4) You already nailed the fourth: don't be afraid to ask for advice. That doesn't mean you have to take it, but the more ideas floating around, the easier it is to be creative.

07-03-2008, 02:25 PM	#5
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	This is looking absolutely great! Interesting new characters and the old ones seem to be in a good shape (the kids and their fight was plain hilarious!). So I finally managed to read it all. I'll be sending a post soon on Stigend and the venture for wood. If Lommy can't write something soon I may take Cnebba and continue that scene as well. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

07-03-2008, 10:56 PM	#6
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	I'd like RPing advice from the more experienced writers (i.e. everybody except maybe Groin ). I want to get the hang of this, but I keep feeling like my posts aren't always as effective or helpful as they could be...so any suggestions that you think I might find useful, anything at all, would be welcome. __________________ Stories and songs.

07-04-2008, 07:18 AM	#7
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I'll keep that in mind, Gwathagor. Nogrod, I would greatly appreciate it if you could write for Cnebba (and maybe Garmund some, too). I wrote Lommy a PM and she said it was impossible for her to write anything right now and to pester you if I really wanted a post about the boys. So, here's my pestering. Please write something. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

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06-30-2008, 04:47 AM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Rohir is a Gondorian term for, I think, "horserider". That's off the top of my head. But rest assured, Tolkien coined the word. The "Rohirrim" refer to themselves as the Eorlingas. Singular: Eorling. By the way, Gwath, Eodwine is about 6 ft one inch, Whereas Harreld is 6 ft 4, and bigger of build. Last edited by littlemanpoet; 06-30-2008 at 04:50 AM.

06-30-2008, 08:19 AM	#2
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	As lmp said, Rohir is indeed the singular for Rohirrim. It is, however, Elvish - the Sindarin singular for Horse-lord ( roch = horse; hîr = lord from Hiswelókë's Sindarin dictionary). __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

06-30-2008, 08:31 AM	#3
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Well, good. It seemed right, but I couldn't remember actually reading it anywhere. __________________ Stories and songs.

07-01-2008, 01:30 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I got a post started today... I thought I was going to have an hour to write when I ended up only having about 10 min. So that'll either be up late tonight if I'm not too tired or tomorrow morning.