Shadow of the West Discussion Thread

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

First, Nova and Oro, I just wanted to say how well you both handled your recent posts: the "under construction" did not last too long, and you integrated the results very nicely.

Now, on to other issues:

As I said a while back, time will be moving forward very soon, I hope as soon as late next week. I'd like to send things forward by about a month in Pashtia, but I don't know how this is going to work for everyone. . .

If this is OK, then there are a few plots going on right now that need to be 'wrapped up' before the jump. So far as I can tell, these are:

1) the panic in the palace over the disappearance of Faroz

2) the meeting of Zamara, Tarkan and Bekah; Zamara revealing news of the 'demon' and asking for an escort to investigate; is Arlome going to join them?

3) conversation between Morgos and Siamak(?); Evrathol going to arrive(?)

4) Korak meeting with Gjeelea to discuss a date for their wedding(?)

Imladris: the Emissary is going to head back to his villa -- the the Lady Arshlous wanted to ask him about his god sooner rather than later, she can go by there. Just a suggestion.

At any rate, let me know if the proposed jump in time is convenient, if it's too much or too little, whatever.

[Bêthberry]

Okay, my post of yesterday has now been completely constructed. *coughs*

I did not bring us up to the meeting of Bekah with the High Priestess and Priest as I felt that Faroz might wish a response to this interview. Yet if Fordim and others think I should move things along, I will be happy to edit.

I should be around more regularly during the week now and able to post once or twice a week. However, for the next six to eight weeks I will be out of town with no internet access roughly every second weekend, starting with the upcoming one, so you can make all the nefarious plans you wish over the weekend and leave me to clean them up during regular business hours.

And a happy new year to everyone on this great game. And thanks especially to Fordim for the treat of gaming here.

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

I knew that I said this would happen last week, but, well, things got interesting all of a sudden! Posting has, however, slackened just a bit in the last few days so I shall move time ahead by a full month on Friday morning EST.

Get ready. . .

[Amanaduial the archer]

Fordim, I am currently in the middle of my mock GCSE exams - this is therefore a slightly hectic time, the reason I haven't been posting. I will be able to make a post on Friday, but before then is a little doubtful.

I apologise for my absence, and thanks for your patience,

- Ax

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Originally Posted by Amanaduial the archer

Fordim, I am currently in the middle of my mock GCSE exams - this is therefore a slightly hectic time, the reason I haven't been posting. I will be able to make a post on Friday, but before then is a little doubtful.

I apologise for my absence, and thanks for your patience,

- Ax

Hey -- no blame here. . .I was just commenting.

For the record: delighted with how the game is going, and looking forward to more.

Aman: study hard. Nothing's more important than your education. *finger waggle*

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Hello Everyone. Me again.

Just a reminder that time will be moving forward by a month in the game as of tomorrow morning. I was thinking of having it begin early in the morning of a bright day right at the beginning of the cool season. Pashtia is, obviously, not a cold place so this means that the temps are still pretty warm, but the days are more comfortable and at night it may sometimes be necessary to put on an extra cloak.

There are two important pieces of news in the kingdom:

First, the King has announced that he has approved the construction of a new temple in honour of the Sky God. Work has already begun on the building not far from the Temple to Rhais.

Second, in the last month, there has been no word or message of or from Alanzia. This, in itself, is not extraordinary between two such bitter rivals, but it is odd that there should be no news from the north. People are beginning to wonder. . .

Still enjoying the game, I hope? I am.

[Amanaduial the archer]

But of course, O Mighty Captain Fordim. Or was it Commander? I forget...

As promised, I have a post up - and early too, darn impressed with myself . I intend to bring myself and Bekah up to speed tomorrow - Bethberry, I intended maybe for Zamara to see Bekah's arm, maybe if she winced or something and it fell, and Zamara realised. She will, of course, promise not to tell, but maybe, as Bekah is a follower of Rhais, she may feel more inclined to talk to the Priestess. I will try not to godplay with your character and shall leave that up to you, simply starting the first part of that conversation. Is that alright with you?

[Amanaduial the archer]

I have posted, after a regretably lengthy silence, which I apologise for. May I just say that, as I have just re-read them all together, the posts the last few weeks have been truly fantastic - would that I could rate you all, but I can't. Truly excellent work. Ooh, plot thickening, plot thickening...*rubs hands gleefully*

I hope my post is alright. Zamara will be making her way to the palace now. But those are dangerous streets now for two women on their own...

[Orofaniel]

Hi

I filled my save; here I've also written a "continue-post". =P

I haven't had this much fun writing in a long time. The story has developed and the plots keep on rolling.

If anyone wants me to edit something give me a hint.

[Novnarwen]

I'm sorry for my absence. Busy times..

I've just posted. Tarkan is not yet aware of the Queen's death, and I will make at least one more post before this is known to him. I hope to post again very soon.

Please let me know if it needs edits!

Aylwen- I didn't know you were expecting me to write an answer from the Priest to Gjeelea's question regarding the Emissary, and I didn't discover the open space you had left after my post before now. I have made a short new paragraph. I hope it was alright. Sorry!

Cheers,
Nova

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

My save is up...

Arlomë, Arshalous, and Zamara, I think, should be joining Gjeelea and the maids to help dress the queen...I don't know what other women would be asked to take part in this phase of the post-death rituals.

In any case, I put in my post that Homay goes to speak with Korak - I remember that in Bethberry's last post, Bekah asks Homay to reveal to him and Arlomë the crimes of the Emissary's men. Since Homay was one of Bethberry's characters, I guess Nuru could handle that conversation. Or, if you'd rather, Nuru, I could post for Homay?



I love snow!
-Aylwen

[Amanaduial the archer]

Oh, the music for this occasion, I feel some good music is required... Is anyone else familiar with the King Arthur Soundtrack? I highly recommend it. Anyway, I feel at this time in the game, 'Budget Meeting' is just the thing required right now...or maybe 'Do You Think I'm Saxon'... And yes, I am aware that the names are truly awful

Zamara is on the way to the Palace now, Aylwen - nicely handled post, by the way. As to the dressing of the Queen...well, we may just have to wing it! But before they get there...well, Zamara and Tayfar, alone in the streets where all sorts of dangers are now lurking...*really, really evil smiley* Well, just a maybe...