New Silm. 2002 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aiwendil · 10-14-2001, 10:13 AM

Well I'm still here as well, though alas unable to contribute very much in the past couple of weeks. As for how to proceed now, we still have a few issues to resolve with regard to the Fall of Gondolin:

1. A couple of name questions, most importantly the seven names of Gondolin;
2. Some questions of canon, such as: 'was the Way of Escape permanently closed before the battle?';
3. The mechanical dragon question;
4. Most problematically, the Balrog question.

Perhaps we can have some discussion of these simultaneously with the more technical textual discussions? That would allow, I think, for some members without the time or desire to engage in the more technical work to nevertheless contribute.

A question for jallanite: are you currently working on the section between Tuor's arrival and the battle? If not, I would be happy to take that section, though the free time in which I might be able to do it will be a little more limited than in the past.

Lindil: I like the idea of reviving the old 'Principles' thread for a vote.

10-14-2001, 10:13 AM	#3
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	Well I'm still here as well, though alas unable to contribute very much in the past couple of weeks. As for how to proceed now, we still have a few issues to resolve with regard to the Fall of Gondolin: 1. A couple of name questions, most importantly the seven names of Gondolin; 2. Some questions of canon, such as: 'was the Way of Escape permanently closed before the battle?'; 3. The mechanical dragon question; 4. Most problematically, the Balrog question. Perhaps we can have some discussion of these simultaneously with the more technical textual discussions? That would allow, I think, for some members without the time or desire to engage in the more technical work to nevertheless contribute. A question for jallanite: are you currently working on the section between Tuor's arrival and the battle? If not, I would be happy to take that section, though the free time in which I might be able to do it will be a little more limited than in the past. Lindil: I like the idea of reviving the old 'Principles' thread for a vote.