Friends of Nimrodel: Tapestry of Dreams - Discussion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 02-03-2005, 03:03 PM

I'm getting frustrated enough to speak up, my friends.

This rp is dragging. The quality of the posts has not diminished, but their frequency has. .... severely.

It seems that I'm the only one initiating anything in terms of plot. If I'm wrong, please feel free to slap my hand and tell me otherwise. Is anyone else going to initiate anything? Or are you waiting for me to do it? I'm tired of being the only one. Somebody esle, please start something.

Nurumaiel · 02-03-2005, 03:43 PM

Well...

*mulls for a few moments*

If Ædegard spoke to Leafa of what you mentioned earlier, that is, that he doesn't think he can marry her because of his hand, or rather the lack of it, perhaps something could come up, even if not directly linked to the central plot.

Er.... I'm not quite sure what's coming up next with Amroth, so Liornung doesn't have very much to do right now, aside from sing songs and tell tales. I think Leafa is the best bet for possible conflict, as far as my characters are concerned.

And I apologise for causing you frustration, lmp. I'll try to be better in the future.

mark12_30 · 02-03-2005, 04:22 PM

I won't start serious conflict until either Mellondu lets Amroth surface, or, Mellonin and Mellondu argue over whether Mellonin should go home. Mellondu will be tempted to go home himself-- unless Amroth surfaces before then; Mellonin will insist on going after Raefindan; Mellondu will come along to look after her despite her insistance that he should go home and not her.

That conflict will come up when they draw near Minas Tirith.

I want to make ***serious*** tracks southward. Conflict is fine, but we need to get through Pelennor, past Minas Tirith, and down to South Gondor. Somebody needs to get to the Paths of the Dead and find Nimrodel, whether in dreams or in real life, and the troop needs to get to either Erech or the elf-havens, to finish off the game.

IMO we are back in travelling mode, and this is a race southward to get to Nimrodel before Tharonwe does. However, Amroth can't drive that race while Amroth is submerged! The motivation will either have to be up to the elves (carrying out their king's last orders) or the friends of Raefindan will have to chase hard after Raefindan who is dragged along by Tharonwe.

If need be, I can do this with Mellonin. This soon after losing Gwyllion it's not really in character for her; she's still in shock and it would take more strength than I designed into her for her to lead the quest at this point.

However, if I have to to get the game moving, that's what I'll do.

littlemanpoet · 02-03-2005, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the responses. I thought I'd stir up the pot a bit. Glad I did.

Nuru, since Leafa is designed as tentative and passive, it's up to Ædegard to initiate. I've been holding off on him, waiting to see someone take initiative.

Tharonwe is readying himself to be captured. The group will catch up to him and Raefindan halfway through the new day. Raefindan's state of hypnotism is not a catatonic state; rather, he will appear to be himself, except modified according to the express wishes of Tharonwe.

I have been wondering what's up with Mellondu. What makes him tick?

Sounds like we need Alak to write her Elves pushing the group.

alaklondewen · 02-03-2005, 09:52 PM

I have meetings and class most of the day tomorrow, but I may be able to get them going by tomorrow night, if not, then it will be Sat. morning for sure. If no one posts before...I'll use my save to add what I have planned for Taitheneb..do you want me to take it to morning, or to the road, or do you want time for dream sequences...?

And I, too, apologize for my lack of posting. I will do my best to do better.

~Alak

Nurumaiel · 02-04-2005, 09:04 PM

I hope the plot twist I have introduced is not a devastating thing from the point of view of playing the game... I'm quite sure it will be rather devastating to at least a few of the characters.

mark12_30 · 02-04-2005, 09:18 PM

Mellondu-- tick? Not very loudly.

He is very passive and pacifistic; he is a dreamer. This is what made him such an easy choice for Amroth; he enjoyed the romance of Amroth's quest for Nimrodel, and eagerly agreed to help Amroth search for his long-lost sweetheart. As long as it was about love and romance and travelling, it was fine.

Swamp-elves, toothy cannibals attacking his sister-- and Amroth's bizarre reaction to Tharonwe's threat-- came crashing into his sweet dream, and he has turned from that dream in horror. If love for Nimrodel could have made Amroth callous toward Mellonin, what good was it? He has dismissed the quest in his mind. He wants to return to the safe, peaceful, comfortable reality that he knew-- the smithy, the manor, the other servants, his sister at hand, his parents nearby. It seems less monotonous now. He will pressure Mellonin to return home.

But the impact on Mellondu's heart of sharing Amroth's memories of Nimrodel was deeper than he knew. She will not be dismissed so easily.

Mellonin is still somewhat in shock, and will be for another several days of travel. When they draw near to Minas Tirith, the nightmare of the swamp will recede. If Raefindan seems well, she will be sorely tempted to return home.

Nurumaiel · 02-05-2005, 10:40 AM

My lads and lassies....

I had originally intended Leafa to slip away unnoticed and, bluntly, become lost in the darkness and in her feelings at this time when the company has their mind on something else. I see that both Aeron and Bella have already seen her and pursued her... and caught her. Is it all right to ask you to let her go unnoticed?

Unless, Aylwen, you'd like to go through with that which I mentioned to you over PM... but that would mean Bella wouldn't catch her just yet.

Aylwen Dreamsong · 02-05-2005, 11:00 AM

Nuru -

That sounds fine to me!

I can edit right away.

-Aylwen

02-03-2005, 03:43 PM	#2
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	Well... mulls for a few moments If Ædegard spoke to Leafa of what you mentioned earlier, that is, that he doesn't think he can marry her because of his hand, or rather the lack of it, perhaps something could come up, even if not directly linked to the central plot. Er.... I'm not quite sure what's coming up next with Amroth, so Liornung doesn't have very much to do right now, aside from sing songs and tell tales. I think Leafa is the best bet for possible conflict, as far as my characters are concerned. And I apologise for causing you frustration, lmp. I'll try to be better in the future. __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

02-03-2005, 04:22 PM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I won't start serious conflict until either Mellondu lets Amroth surface, or, Mellonin and Mellondu argue over whether Mellonin should go home. Mellondu will be tempted to go home himself-- unless Amroth surfaces before then; Mellonin will insist on going after Raefindan; Mellondu will come along to look after her despite her insistance that he should go home and not her. That conflict will come up when they draw near Minas Tirith. I want to make *serious* tracks southward. Conflict is fine, but we need to get through Pelennor, past Minas Tirith, and down to South Gondor. Somebody needs to get to the Paths of the Dead and find Nimrodel, whether in dreams or in real life, and the troop needs to get to either Erech or the elf-havens, to finish off the game. IMO we are back in travelling mode, and this is a race southward to get to Nimrodel before Tharonwe does. However, Amroth can't drive that race while Amroth is submerged! The motivation will either have to be up to the elves (carrying out their king's last orders) or the friends of Raefindan will have to chase hard after Raefindan who is dragged along by Tharonwe. If need be, I can do this with Mellonin. This soon after losing Gwyllion it's not really in character for her; she's still in shock and it would take more strength than I designed into her for her to lead the quest at this point. However, if I have to to get the game moving, that's what I'll do. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 02-03-2005 at 04:26 PM.

02-03-2005, 09:52 PM	#5
alaklondewen Song of Seregon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Following the road less traveled Posts: 1,193	Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'... I have meetings and class most of the day tomorrow, but I may be able to get them going by tomorrow night, if not, then it will be Sat. morning for sure. If no one posts before...I'll use my save to add what I have planned for Taitheneb..do you want me to take it to morning, or to the road, or do you want time for dream sequences...? And I, too, apologize for my lack of posting. I will do my best to do better. ~Alak

02-04-2005, 09:04 PM	#6
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	I hope the plot twist I have introduced is not a devastating thing from the point of view of playing the game... I'm quite sure it will be rather devastating to at least a few of the characters. __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

02-04-2005, 09:18 PM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Mellondu-- tick? Not very loudly. He is very passive and pacifistic; he is a dreamer. This is what made him such an easy choice for Amroth; he enjoyed the romance of Amroth's quest for Nimrodel, and eagerly agreed to help Amroth search for his long-lost sweetheart. As long as it was about love and romance and travelling, it was fine. Swamp-elves, toothy cannibals attacking his sister-- and Amroth's bizarre reaction to Tharonwe's threat-- came crashing into his sweet dream, and he has turned from that dream in horror. If love for Nimrodel could have made Amroth callous toward Mellonin, what good was it? He has dismissed the quest in his mind. He wants to return to the safe, peaceful, comfortable reality that he knew-- the smithy, the manor, the other servants, his sister at hand, his parents nearby. It seems less monotonous now. He will pressure Mellonin to return home. But the impact on Mellondu's heart of sharing Amroth's memories of Nimrodel was deeper than he knew. She will not be dismissed so easily. Mellonin is still somewhat in shock, and will be for another several days of travel. When they draw near to Minas Tirith, the nightmare of the swamp will recede. If Raefindan seems well, she will be sorely tempted to return home. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

02-03-2005, 03:03 PM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm getting frustrated enough to speak up, my friends. This rp is dragging. The quality of the posts has not diminished, but their frequency has. .... severely. It seems that I'm the only one initiating anything in terms of plot. If I'm wrong, please feel free to slap my hand and tell me otherwise. Is anyone else going to initiate anything? Or are you waiting for me to do it? I'm tired of being the only one. Somebody esle, please start something.

02-03-2005, 09:24 PM	#4
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Thanks for the responses. I thought I'd stir up the pot a bit. Glad I did. Nuru, since Leafa is designed as tentative and passive, it's up to Ædegard to initiate. I've been holding off on him, waiting to see someone take initiative. Tharonwe is readying himself to be captured. The group will catch up to him and Raefindan halfway through the new day. Raefindan's state of hypnotism is not a catatonic state; rather, he will appear to be himself, except modified according to the express wishes of Tharonwe. I have been wondering what's up with Mellondu. What makes him tick? Sounds like we need Alak to write her Elves pushing the group.

02-05-2005, 10:40 AM	#8
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	My lads and lassies.... I had originally intended Leafa to slip away unnoticed and, bluntly, become lost in the darkness and in her feelings at this time when the company has their mind on something else. I see that both Aeron and Bella have already seen her and pursued her... and caught her. Is it all right to ask you to let her go unnoticed? Unless, Aylwen, you'd like to go through with that which I mentioned to you over PM... but that would mean Bella wouldn't catch her just yet. __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

02-05-2005, 11:00 AM	#9
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	Nuru - That sounds fine to me! I can edit right away. -Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.