The Lingering Darkness Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ealasaide · 09-21-2004, 06:59 AM

Thanks, Hilde and Nerindel!

October 14th of this year? Oh, drat it... hee-hee

All righty then.. in order to make sure that we get finished in time, we should probably make up some kind of a time table.

As for myself, I can see probably two more posts for Barrold Ferny - one to catch up with Naiore, collect "his reward" and go; one when he is killed.

Concerning Naiore, I am not sure how many posts I will need to do. At this writing, I am thinking: one to continue her flight alone after cutting Barrold Ferny loose; one when she is cornered at last. After that, maybe one or two more(?) as we conclude the end game. Nerindel - as the main architect of the end game, if you have any specific ideas on how this will play out, please PM me. Everdawn - you, too! Otherwise, I guess we will wing it based on what we have already sketched out.

For Benia, I would say probably two more posts, three at the outside: one when she is traveling alone with Barrold Ferny; one when she is reunited with Dúlrain. Lastly, I will probably want to write a wrap-up post from her point of view when the action is complete.

That comes to slightly over two posts a week from me, minimum. I will plan my schedule accordingly.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 09-21-2004, 10:59 AM

Seeing as Gilly and Menecin are not crucial to the plot, I will post where necessary along the way. I think 2 or 3 for Gilly excluding the current 'Save'. Menecin will depend largely on What goes on with Amandur, Vanwe and Co., but I do not see more than 3 for him.

Nerindel? Do not wait for me to post with Menecin before carrying on with Amandur's group. I'm seriously bogged down in RL, and will insert a post later if required.

Nerindel · 09-22-2004, 02:43 AM

Actually I'm waiting for Everdawns post for Avanill before I can continue with Amandur Et al and I need to see Gilly's save before I can get Dúlrain moving!

ok I have worked out an outline for the end game based on a number of pm's and so forth, let me know if you see any changes needed!

End game outline

Amandur's group

1. Amandur Et al leave Rivendell, finding Dir and discovering the fates of Kaldir and Rauthain.

2. Léspheria and Naiore sense each others presence and a fierce unseen battle ensues, as Amandurs group moves to corner Naiore.

4. Naiore cornered, grabs Vanwe! Vanwe vainly attempts to reason with her mother and discover why she need her question answered at such higha price!

5. Avanill seeing an oppertunity as Naiore is distracted by her daughter, Takes his deadly shot.

6. Vanwe slips from her mother's grasp into the arms of Léspheria and is then attacked by an enraged Ménecin.

7. Vanwe show's pity and compassion and stops her father from delivering the deadly blow.

8. Lespheria speaks to Naiore pointing out all that she has lost in persuit of an answer that was within her to begin with, She then turns her back on Naiore.

9. Naiore incensed and blaming Léspheria for Vanwe's pity strikes out at Léspheria.

10. Naiore is killed! (I won't say here who kill's her, I don't what to spoil it for our fangirl

but the rest of you know.

)

11. End post.

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Dúlrain Et al

1. Dulrain with the help of Toby and Gilly go after Benia.

2. Dúlrain kills Barrold and they free Benia

3. Dulrain confesses his love to Benia and she compassionately counsells him not to continue Kaldir's revenge and they all head back to Rivendell.

4. end post

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piosenniel · 09-22-2004, 03:22 AM

. . . another secret, eh . . .

Hilde Bracegirdle · 09-22-2004, 03:39 AM

Quote:

I need to see Gilly's save before I can get Dúlrain moving!

Eek!

So far I've a bit scribbled on a notepad.... and a fist full of directions on where I want to go....

Everdawn · 09-22-2004, 06:36 AM

...Avanill earns his pardon and promises never to do an evil deed again... in a very Jack Sparrow-esk ending...

Sorry guys I took so long!!! Save is filled!!!

How long exactly have we been going on this game?

Ealasaide · 09-22-2004, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Eek! So far I've a bit scribbled on a notepad.... and a fist full of directions on where I want to go....

How about "Oh, crumb...there goes my ride back to The Shire..." haha

Everdawn - we have been at this for a year. We started in September of last year. The planning thread opened, I believe, in July 2003.

Nerindel - thanks for the detailed outline!!!! That should help quite a lot.

09-22-2004, 03:22 AM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	. . . another secret, eh . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

09-22-2004, 06:36 AM	#6
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	...Avanill earns his pardon and promises never to do an evil deed again... in a very Jack Sparrow-esk ending... Sorry guys I took so long!!! Save is filled!!! How long exactly have we been going on this game? __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

09-21-2004, 06:59 AM	#1
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Thanks, Hilde and Nerindel! October 14th of this year? Oh, drat it... hee-hee All righty then.. in order to make sure that we get finished in time, we should probably make up some kind of a time table. As for myself, I can see probably two more posts for Barrold Ferny - one to catch up with Naiore, collect "his reward" and go; one when he is killed. Concerning Naiore, I am not sure how many posts I will need to do. At this writing, I am thinking: one to continue her flight alone after cutting Barrold Ferny loose; one when she is cornered at last. After that, maybe one or two more(?) as we conclude the end game. Nerindel - as the main architect of the end game, if you have any specific ideas on how this will play out, please PM me. Everdawn - you, too! Otherwise, I guess we will wing it based on what we have already sketched out. For Benia, I would say probably two more posts, three at the outside: one when she is traveling alone with Barrold Ferny; one when she is reunited with Dúlrain. Lastly, I will probably want to write a wrap-up post from her point of view when the action is complete. That comes to slightly over two posts a week from me, minimum. I will plan my schedule accordingly.

09-21-2004, 10:59 AM	#2
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Seeing as Gilly and Menecin are not crucial to the plot, I will post where necessary along the way. I think 2 or 3 for Gilly excluding the current 'Save'. Menecin will depend largely on What goes on with Amandur, Vanwe and Co., but I do not see more than 3 for him. Nerindel? Do not wait for me to post with Menecin before carrying on with Amandur's group. I'm seriously bogged down in RL, and will insert a post later if required.

09-22-2004, 02:43 AM	#3
Nerindel Spirited Weaver of Fates Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In an endless sea of dreams! Posts: 827	Actually I'm waiting for Everdawns post for Avanill before I can continue with Amandur Et al and I need to see Gilly's save before I can get Dúlrain moving! ok I have worked out an outline for the end game based on a number of pm's and so forth, let me know if you see any changes needed! End game outline Amandur's group 1. Amandur Et al leave Rivendell, finding Dir and discovering the fates of Kaldir and Rauthain. 2. Léspheria and Naiore sense each others presence and a fierce unseen battle ensues, as Amandurs group moves to corner Naiore. 4. Naiore cornered, grabs Vanwe! Vanwe vainly attempts to reason with her mother and discover why she need her question answered at such higha price! 5. Avanill seeing an oppertunity as Naiore is distracted by her daughter, Takes his deadly shot. 6. Vanwe slips from her mother's grasp into the arms of Léspheria and is then attacked by an enraged Ménecin. 7. Vanwe show's pity and compassion and stops her father from delivering the deadly blow. 8. Lespheria speaks to Naiore pointing out all that she has lost in persuit of an answer that was within her to begin with, She then turns her back on Naiore. 9. Naiore incensed and blaming Léspheria for Vanwe's pity strikes out at Léspheria. 10. Naiore is killed! (I won't say here who kill's her, I don't what to spoil it for our fangirl but the rest of you know. ) 11. End post. ******************************* Dúlrain Et al 1. Dulrain with the help of Toby and Gilly go after Benia. 2. Dúlrain kills Barrold and they free Benia 3. Dulrain confesses his love to Benia and she compassionately counsells him not to continue Kaldir's revenge and they all head back to Rivendell. 4. end post ************************************