Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 10-14-2010, 01:34 PM

I think lord Athanar would wish not to pursue the fugitives any more himself right now as he needs all the men available for the visits to the landlords, but he'd probably send one man to Edoras to announce the outlaws to the king. And he'd have to leave a few men to guard the Mead Hall just in case the two were murderous and still around. (Remember, he doesn't know them!)

We'll have to check this "Saeryn knew" stuff. If it is that way, then it should be that way.

Heh, a good idea Foley! So if you lmp wish to play for the landlords (one or some of them), it would be great fun!

In that case, we should probably PM something about them as to how we see their situation in respect of the new Mead Hall - and what kind of people they are - so that we work on the same premises. And which one of them would you like to play... so as to decide which encounter we'd be writing all of us?

littlemanpoet · 10-15-2010, 10:08 AM

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Heh, a good idea Foley! So if you lmp wish to play for the landlords (one or some of them), it would be great fun!

In that case, we should probably PM something about them as to how we see their situation in respect of the new Mead Hall - and what kind of people they are - so that we work on the same premises. And which one of them would you like to play... so as to decide which encounter we'd be writing all of us?

I'm willing. The PM idea is good. I don't have oodles of time to really concentrate on the last 6 or so pages of this thread, so any summaries you can offer in that regard would be most helpful.

Allow me to share my opinion in regard to rushing some parts of the story: if there's a writer on this rpg who really wants to write something for a given scenario, and can get some time in to do it, let him/her have a go. The rest of us I would think would be willing to give the writer a couple days.

littlemanpoet · 10-15-2010, 02:13 PM

Sorry, I should have answered another question sooner. Someone asked about timing in regard to news of Eodwine. According to Barbara Strachey's maps, it took the Rohirrim 5 days to get from Edoras to Minas Tirith. They weren't moving slowly. Postal service/messenger service would run probably about the same pace. So Scarburg will get the news of Eodwine's recovery 5 days after it occurs.

I haven't nailed down exactly when he recovers - I just wrote the thing the day I decided to come back. So I could back date the thing and Scarburg could find out any day we choose. Or we could figure on a full five days, whatever seems best. The news will be accompanied by a request for Saeryn to come immediately to Minas Tirith since Eodwine is a long way from being strong enough to travel.

Nogrod · 10-15-2010, 05:09 PM

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Or we could figure on a full five days, whatever seems best. The news will be accompanied by a request for Saeryn to come immediately to Minas Tirith since Eodwine is a long way from being strong enough to travel.

We should go for the full five days...

Any one with a tally of when Eodwine left? I mean are we even as far as when Eodwine might "wake up" on Minas Tirith?

Folwren · 10-17-2010, 08:35 AM

Yeah, he left October 9 from the Mead Hall. He was in Edoras for some time, but we're not sure how long, I would guess two weeks, maybe? Because in that time Saeryn went to Edoras, told the King the trouble, the king made the decision to put a new eorl at Scarburg, and the healer there decided they couldn't do anything for Eodwine. So, then he was shipped off to Minas Tirith, we'll say around October 23rd and got there maybe November 1st (is that too slow?). And now it's November 12. So Saeryn will get word on the 17th, which will be after, I presume, Athanar has made his rounds with the lords.

Nogrod · 10-15-2010, 04:59 PM

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I'm willing. The PM idea is good. I don't have oodles of time to really concentrate on the last 6 or so pages of this thread, so any summaries you can offer in that regard would be most helpful.

I'll PM you on Sunday (Lommy and Greenie are with me this weekend)

And as you -and Legate - said, let's not be too hasty.

Folwren · 10-17-2010, 09:37 PM

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Allow me to share my opinion in regard to rushing some parts of the story: if there's a writer on this rpg who really wants to write something for a given scenario, and can get some time in to do it, let him/her have a go. The rest of us I would think would be willing to give the writer a couple days.

That's a good idea, but unfortunately, any fun scenerio takes two people, usually, and it's so crazy for everyone, nothing seems to be moving forward. I'll brainstorm tomorrow and see what I can figure out to get this train back on the rails and moving again.

-- Foley

Nogrod · 10-18-2010, 10:55 AM

The searchers should come back to the Mead Hall? We could make a couple of short posts on it and then turn on the next Day - unless someone has an idea willing to write on something for the ongoing day still.

We are doing some background planning on the landlords so in a few days (RL) we should be able move forwards to meet them - and sure, people should write on the morning, the feelings of the soldiers getting on a mission...

Legate of Amon Lanc · 10-18-2010, 11:48 AM

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The searchers should come back to the Mead Hall? We could make a couple of short posts on it and then turn on the next Day - unless someone has an idea willing to write on something for the ongoing day still.

I guess that's it, and I guess it's up to the Captains, or we can just pass it by with some description ("so they have returned, reported everything and that was it..."). I think that depends on Foley and Dury. And Nog, I am not sure if you have taken into account what I have said several times or if you take it as part of this "couple of short posts" you mention here, but is Athanar not going to give any "official announcement" or "official position" about Erbrand and Lithor? Like announcing "Erbrand and Lithor are henceforth labelled deserters, whoever finds them should bring them to the justice... and btw hope nobody of you is going to do some similar stupid thing" or something like that?

Nogrod · 10-18-2010, 01:10 PM

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And Nog, I am not sure if you have taken into account what I have said several times or if you take it as part of this "couple of short posts" you mention here, but is Athanar not going to give any "official announcement" or "official position" about Erbrand and Lithor? Like announcing "Erbrand and Lithor are henceforth labelled deserters, whoever finds them should bring them to the justice... and btw hope nobody of you is going to do some similar stupid thing" or something like that?

Well I did say this...

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he'd probably send one man to Edoras to announce the outlaws to the king. And he'd have to leave a few men to guard the Mead Hall just in case the two were murderous and still around. (Remember, he doesn't know them!)

And that would surely contain what you said there, eg. an announcement. What do you think, is there is a shared evening meal (what is the time the searching parties come back)? Or how much buzzing the place would have after that incident?

Okay, making that last question actually answered my question... yes it should be in the evening the announcement is made.

Folwren · 10-18-2010, 06:00 PM

You know, it would be a really good idea for Athanar to tell the household this night that the next day (or soon) he plans to go out and confront the other landlords. I think once the people have something to work for together some of their problems will dissipate.

I've no time to write anything right now, another class is beggining even as I type. Gotta run.

-- Foley

10-14-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
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	I think lord Athanar would wish not to pursue the fugitives any more himself right now as he needs all the men available for the visits to the landlords, but he'd probably send one man to Edoras to announce the outlaws to the king. And he'd have to leave a few men to guard the Mead Hall just in case the two were murderous and still around. (Remember, he doesn't know them!) We'll have to check this "Saeryn knew" stuff. If it is that way, then it should be that way. Heh, a good idea Foley! So if you lmp wish to play for the landlords (one or some of them), it would be great fun! In that case, we should probably PM something about them as to how we see their situation in respect of the new Mead Hall - and what kind of people they are - so that we work on the same premises. And which one of them would you like to play... so as to decide which encounter we'd be writing all of us? __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

10-17-2010, 08:35 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	Yeah, he left October 9 from the Mead Hall. He was in Edoras for some time, but we're not sure how long, I would guess two weeks, maybe? Because in that time Saeryn went to Edoras, told the King the trouble, the king made the decision to put a new eorl at Scarburg, and the healer there decided they couldn't do anything for Eodwine. So, then he was shipped off to Minas Tirith, we'll say around October 23rd and got there maybe November 1st (is that too slow?). And now it's November 12. So Saeryn will get word on the 17th, which will be after, I presume, Athanar has made his rounds with the lords. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-18-2010, 10:55 AM	#8
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	The searchers should come back to the Mead Hall? We could make a couple of short posts on it and then turn on the next Day - unless someone has an idea willing to write on something for the ongoing day still. We are doing some background planning on the landlords so in a few days (RL) we should be able move forwards to meet them - and sure, people should write on the morning, the feelings of the soldiers getting on a mission... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

10-18-2010, 06:00 PM	#11
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	You know, it would be a really good idea for Athanar to tell the household this night that the next day (or soon) he plans to go out and confront the other landlords. I think once the people have something to work for together some of their problems will dissipate. I've no time to write anything right now, another class is beggining even as I type. Gotta run. -- 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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10-15-2010, 02:13 PM	#3
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Sorry, I should have answered another question sooner. Someone asked about timing in regard to news of Eodwine. According to Barbara Strachey's maps, it took the Rohirrim 5 days to get from Edoras to Minas Tirith. They weren't moving slowly. Postal service/messenger service would run probably about the same pace. So Scarburg will get the news of Eodwine's recovery 5 days after it occurs. I haven't nailed down exactly when he recovers - I just wrote the thing the day I decided to come back. So I could back date the thing and Scarburg could find out any day we choose. Or we could figure on a full five days, whatever seems best. The news will be accompanied by a request for Saeryn to come immediately to Minas Tirith since Eodwine is a long way from being strong enough to travel.