Shadow of the West Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nurumaiel · 11-12-2004, 12:13 PM

I was (getting ahead of myself and) thinking about what kind of first post I could do, and I found to my horror that, while I know my character fairly well, I don't know his situation in life. The Customs and Manners from the proposal clears up all the basics, but I have one or two (or a few) questions.

Considering that this Lord I play (and also the Lady that Imladris will play) has wealth and some lands, how would his situation differ from other people? Would he simply have wealth and lands, and maybe a bigger house? Or would there be more, such as some sort of plantation or something? Would he actually be somewhat similar to lords of long ago, and possess his own little 'kingdom,' even if the King were the ultimate ruler? Would he have 'servants,' of a sort at least? Would he, being a man, actually work, or would he, being a wealthy man, be able to stay about at home and sit on his richly-coloured cushions all day, or maybe ride about on his fine steed? Also I gather that his parents, if living, would live in the same home as he?

That's all!

For now... *mad laughter, and a swirl of the Black Cloak I have donned in honour of my Deathday*

11-12-2004, 12:13 PM	#19
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	Some questions about these wealthy people I was (getting ahead of myself and) thinking about what kind of first post I could do, and I found to my horror that, while I know my character fairly well, I don't know his situation in life. The Customs and Manners from the proposal clears up all the basics, but I have one or two (or a few) questions. Considering that this Lord I play (and also the Lady that Imladris will play) has wealth and some lands, how would his situation differ from other people? Would he simply have wealth and lands, and maybe a bigger house? Or would there be more, such as some sort of plantation or something? Would he actually be somewhat similar to lords of long ago, and possess his own little 'kingdom,' even if the King were the ultimate ruler? Would he have 'servants,' of a sort at least? Would he, being a man, actually work, or would he, being a wealthy man, be able to stay about at home and sit on his richly-coloured cushions all day, or maybe ride about on his fine steed? Also I gather that his parents, if living, would live in the same home as he? That's all! For now... mad laughter, and a swirl of the Black Cloak I have donned in honour of my Deathday __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.