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piosenniel · 05-15-2004, 05:17 PM

Child’s post 200:

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Turning towards the men, she dispensed with any word of greeting, and urged them to make haste, "We must leave immediately before the whole city is up. There was someone making inquiries at the Cat's Paw, and I have a feeling that Falasmir would not take kindly to seeing his two Gondorians fleeing from the city. I will take you west of Umbar, where we will find a friendly caravan that can guide you east and north towards the Harad Road. That will lead toward lands familiar to you. My own duty lies with my family. I must travel south and inland to the spot where my clan awaits."

I then moved the group forward with post 201 – the group of three leave with Tinar following them, and Nizar following Tinar.

The group is heading toward (and may be near) the watering hole that Esty spoke of in post 203.

If this is not alright – then please advise and I will remove and rewrite my posts.

Ealasaide · 05-15-2004, 07:20 PM

I read that section of Child's post as the start of a conversation, rather than the start of movement, which is why I am confused. I was under the impression that there would be at least some discussion between Rama & the Gondorians before we moved out.

I'll leave that part up to Child & Mith, though, as it doesn't make that much difference to my character. At this stage, he is just going where his captain tells him to go. I suppose snakes that need slaying can be lurking anywhere...

Child of the 7th Age · 05-15-2004, 07:52 PM

Ealasaide,

Please check your pms and let me know if this will work.

~Child

Ealasaide · 05-15-2004, 08:21 PM

Child~
That will work! Thanks!

Child of the 7th Age · 05-15-2004, 10:11 PM

We are at the oasis and here is the lovely fellow who is visiting us:

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Sand viper

Cerastes vipera

Description: Usually uniformly very pallid, with three rows of darker brown spots

Characteristics: A very small desert dweller that can bury itself in the sand during the day's heat. It is nocturnal, coming out at night to feed on lizards and small desert rodents. It has a short temper and will strike several times. Its venom is hemotoxic.

Habitat: Restricted to desert areas.

Length: Average 45 centimeters, maximum 60 centimeters.

Distribution: Northern Sahara, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, Chad, Somalia, and central Africa.

P.S. Hemotoxic isn't in any of my dictionaries, but I assume it has something to do with me bleeding to death. Somebody better hurry!

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Addenum : I received a kind note from Imladris who'd read the discussion thread and came up with the following explanation off the internet regarding "hemotoxic"....

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Hemotoxic venom attacks the circulatory system and muscle tissue causing excessive scarring, gangrene, permanent disuse of motor skills, and sometimes leads to amputation of the affected area.

Ealasaide · 05-16-2004, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the detailed info, Child & Imladris! That will be very useful.

piosenniel · 05-16-2004, 03:36 PM

Baran has now been sprung.

First sighting of Tattered Star to follow this evening. ( make that Monday in the a.m.)

05-15-2004, 07:20 PM	#2
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	I read that section of Child's post as the start of a conversation, rather than the start of movement, which is why I am confused. I was under the impression that there would be at least some discussion between Rama & the Gondorians before we moved out. I'll leave that part up to Child & Mith, though, as it doesn't make that much difference to my character. At this stage, he is just going where his captain tells him to go. I suppose snakes that need slaying can be lurking anywhere... Last edited by Ealasaide; 05-15-2004 at 07:27 PM.

05-15-2004, 07:52 PM	#3
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Ealasaide, Please check your pms and let me know if this will work. ~Child __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

05-16-2004, 03:36 PM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Baran has now been sprung. First sighting of Tattered Star to follow this evening. ( make that Monday in the a.m.) __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 05-17-2004 at 12:44 AM.

05-15-2004, 08:21 PM	#4
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Child~ That will work! Thanks!

05-16-2004, 12:51 PM	#6
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Thanks for the detailed info, Child & Imladris! That will be very useful.