Land of Darkness Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Fordim Hedgethistle · 06-30-2004, 01:00 PM

Undress 'em, find their closets, raid their dirty laundry -- whatever: the point is to get some clothes and armour and do our level best to look like orcs.

Novnarwen · 06-30-2004, 01:13 PM

Short question:

Sarin - Why doesn't your character, in particular, trust Rhând?

Rhând will be very careful to get everyone to trust him, but I don't he will have too much problems getting this. First of all because he looks like a Gondorian, which means he is not a servant of Sauron. Second: because he speaks Westron/The Common Speech, which would also imply that he is not at all a Southron.

I have no problems with the fact that your character doesn't trust him, but I would be glad if you told me why. If you did, I could be more able to write for Rhând in a way that suits your characters and maybe Rhând can get your character on to his side.

This is of course only a suggestion, but as Rhând (

) is intrested in having everybody trusting him, he would do everything to suck up.

NOTE: Langauge; Rhând speaks both the lanaguage of the Harad and the Common Speech. To all freed prisoners he will speak in the Common Speech.

Will try to have a new post up soon.

Cheers,
Nova

Himaran · 06-30-2004, 04:52 PM

Kransha and Perky Ent

I agree with both of you; the dwarves, thoroughly pessimistic but still holding onto their fighting spirit, should share a sort of comradery that is a step or so short from friendship. Dwali, at least, has given up on friendship, as it only leads to regret and a feeling of loss when one dies.

Anyways, onto the Plot:

In my post, all three dwarves pick up orc clothing and armor; Dwali has a stout axe and a short knife, but I left out what sort of weapons you two picked up. That can be described in one of your next posts. The trio returned to the meeting place with there supplies.

Sarin Mithrilanger · 06-30-2004, 07:29 PM

Novnarwen- Well in my post I wrote that Zuromor shrugged it off as being weary of company since he's never had it. He has no other reason not to trust him, but at this point he doesn't trust amyone except Grash. He somewhat trusts Grash due to the fact that Grash freed him.

Fordim- Should I edit my post to better describe Zuromor's personal feelings?

Fordim Hedgethistle · 06-30-2004, 07:58 PM

Sarin -- if you would like to edit, then by all means do, but I think that you've answered Nova's question. If you want to expand on Zuromor's personal feelings, then feel free to add a new post and take the little party of Slave-Men out into the courtyard.

Dwarves -- You'll note you've just been presented with a plot twist. Feel free do deal with Lurg as you see fit, but please let him escape alive, as he may be showing up again later. . .

EDIT -- The first version of the post had Lurg coming face to face with the Dwarves in the courtyard, but I've moved it to inside the Tower, as the Elves are still out in the courtyard and the Slaves will soon be out there too. For the moment, I think the Dwarves can handle the orc. After he gets away though, he will run through the courtyard, so if any of the Elves or Men wish to have a crack at him, let me know and get yourselves in position by the gate!

Novnarwen · 07-01-2004, 03:31 AM

Sarin - Sounds good!

I must ask you to edit your last post however. (I know, I know.. I'm really a pain...) It's all my fault, I should have put up a note. But I don't want anyone to know that Rhând's real name is Rhând. Several reasons; it's a Haradrim name, which wouldn't fit when he is pretending to be a Gondorian. Second, because Rhând personally would never give his real name to anyone he didn't know properly.

His name, alias, will be Aldor. (This is originally a name from Rohan, Aldor the Old=Brego's son, which could maybe be Rhând's downfall, if a clever prisoner figures this out at the end...)

Yet again, I'm sorry!!

*asks for forgiveness*

Cheers,
Nova

EDIT: I've filled my save. I have said that Rhând gave a false name to Zuromor, and that he believes that Rhând's name is Aldor. I brought Jeren too. Hope the post was alright. If not, then just tell and I'll edit.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 07-01-2004, 07:57 AM

Himaran -- Neatly done with the orc; just be sure not to 'finish him off' so to speak: The Perky Ent or Kransha may want to get in on the action.

Aylwen -- Jeren seems to have been left behind, and/or evaporated on us. My fault, I should have carried him along a bit better in your absence (glad to see that you apparently enjoyed your visit to la belle province).

Sarin and Nova -- Re the above note to Aylwen, I think we should have Jeren with us in the courtyard so, Sarin, could you edit your post to include Jeren with the group of male slaves?

Everyone -- As I've said, this is my first time round in this role, so I would be very interested in hearing from you all (via PM) how it's going. Am I overmanaging the game? Not giving enough clues, twists, etc? Should we be going more quickly, or are we slipping along too fast? I realise that the game's only two days old, but I would like to get a feel for the dynamics earlier rather than later.

06-30-2004, 01:13 PM	#2
Novnarwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In your mouth... Eeeew, by the way. :P Posts: 517	Popping in... Short question: Sarin - Why doesn't your character, in particular, trust Rhând? Rhând will be very careful to get everyone to trust him, but I don't he will have too much problems getting this. First of all because he looks like a Gondorian, which means he is not a servant of Sauron. Second: because he speaks Westron/The Common Speech, which would also imply that he is not at all a Southron. I have no problems with the fact that your character doesn't trust him, but I would be glad if you told me why. If you did, I could be more able to write for Rhând in a way that suits your characters and maybe Rhând can get your character on to his side. This is of course only a suggestion, but as Rhând () is intrested in having everybody trusting him, he would do everything to suck up. NOTE: Langauge; Rhând speaks both the lanaguage of the Harad and the Common Speech. To all freed prisoners he will speak in the Common Speech. Will try to have a new post up soon. Cheers, Nova __________________ Scully: Homer, we're going to ask you a few simple yes or no questions. Do you understand? Homer: Yes. (Lie dectector blows up) AUS Blog Last edited by Novnarwen; 06-30-2004 at 01:24 PM.

06-30-2004, 07:29 PM	#4
Sarin Mithrilanger Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In the library of Candlekeep. Posts: 31	No problem Novnarwen- Well in my post I wrote that Zuromor shrugged it off as being weary of company since he's never had it. He has no other reason not to trust him, but at this point he doesn't trust amyone except Grash. He somewhat trusts Grash due to the fact that Grash freed him. Fordim- Should I edit my post to better describe Zuromor's personal feelings?

06-30-2004, 07:58 PM	#5
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Sarin -- if you would like to edit, then by all means do, but I think that you've answered Nova's question. If you want to expand on Zuromor's personal feelings, then feel free to add a new post and take the little party of Slave-Men out into the courtyard. Dwarves -- You'll note you've just been presented with a plot twist. Feel free do deal with Lurg as you see fit, but please let him escape alive, as he may be showing up again later. . . EDIT -- The first version of the post had Lurg coming face to face with the Dwarves in the courtyard, but I've moved it to inside the Tower, as the Elves are still out in the courtyard and the Slaves will soon be out there too. For the moment, I think the Dwarves can handle the orc. After he gets away though, he will run through the courtyard, so if any of the Elves or Men wish to have a crack at him, let me know and get yourselves in position by the gate! Last edited by Fordim Hedgethistle; 06-30-2004 at 08:03 PM.

07-01-2004, 03:31 AM	#6
Novnarwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In your mouth... Eeeew, by the way. :P Posts: 517	Sarin - Sounds good! I must ask you to edit your last post however. (I know, I know.. I'm really a pain...) It's all my fault, I should have put up a note. But I don't want anyone to know that Rhând's real name is Rhând. Several reasons; it's a Haradrim name, which wouldn't fit when he is pretending to be a Gondorian. Second, because Rhând personally would never give his real name to anyone he didn't know properly. His name, alias, will be Aldor. (This is originally a name from Rohan, Aldor the Old=Brego's son, which could maybe be Rhând's downfall, if a clever prisoner figures this out at the end...) Yet again, I'm sorry!! asks for forgiveness Cheers, Nova EDIT: I've filled my save. I have said that Rhând gave a false name to Zuromor, and that he believes that Rhând's name is Aldor. I brought Jeren too. Hope the post was alright. If not, then just tell and I'll edit. __________________ Scully: Homer, we're going to ask you a few simple yes or no questions. Do you understand? Homer: Yes. (Lie dectector blows up) AUS Blog Last edited by Novnarwen; 07-01-2004 at 11:02 AM.

07-01-2004, 07:57 AM	#7
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Some Notes Himaran -- Neatly done with the orc; just be sure not to 'finish him off' so to speak: The Perky Ent or Kransha may want to get in on the action. Aylwen -- Jeren seems to have been left behind, and/or evaporated on us. My fault, I should have carried him along a bit better in your absence (glad to see that you apparently enjoyed your visit to la belle province). Sarin and Nova -- Re the above note to Aylwen, I think we should have Jeren with us in the courtyard so, Sarin, could you edit your post to include Jeren with the group of male slaves? Everyone -- As I've said, this is my first time round in this role, so I would be very interested in hearing from you all (via PM) how it's going. Am I overmanaging the game? Not giving enough clues, twists, etc? Should we be going more quickly, or are we slipping along too fast? I realise that the game's only two days old, but I would like to get a feel for the dynamics earlier rather than later.

06-30-2004, 01:00 PM	#1
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Undress 'em, find their closets, raid their dirty laundry -- whatever: the point is to get some clothes and armour and do our level best to look like orcs.

06-30-2004, 04:52 PM	#3
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Kransha and Perky Ent I agree with both of you; the dwarves, thoroughly pessimistic but still holding onto their fighting spirit, should share a sort of comradery that is a step or so short from friendship. Dwali, at least, has given up on friendship, as it only leads to regret and a feeling of loss when one dies. Anyways, onto the Plot: In my post, all three dwarves pick up orc clothing and armor; Dwali has a stout axe and a short knife, but I left out what sort of weapons you two picked up. That can be described in one of your next posts. The trio returned to the meeting place with there supplies.