Prisoner of Númenor Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Feanor of the Peredhil · 06-29-2005, 06:59 AM

The Eagles could come.

More seriously though... the sewers have been shot down because of over-use and sheer difficulty.

We could do the hiding-in-plain-view approach, but that already failed where the King's Men didn't believe that the group was another bunch of them.

Our idea needs to be creative, clever, and unused (which means those darned Eagles need to stay put).

I'd say it would be better to avoid being overtly sneaky, but not to be too obvious. Is there a place in the city that these three would have reason to go? Once they're in the city, we can work from there. It's just getting them in without getting them in prison.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 06-29-2005, 02:05 PM

Hm, I wasn't familiar with Halls of Evendim. There's a bit of a gap in my Downs RP experience.

So no sewers, then.

Could something be done with Monoizindu? Alaklondewen isn't with us anymore, but we still have her character description to work with. If he is in fact an old friend of Abar's, Inzi might know of him, and where to find him? Getting in that far would be a start.

Meneltarmacil · 06-29-2005, 02:49 PM

I returned from my road trip yesterday, so I'm not officially gone yet.

Maybe some kind of disguise might work? Like, if Sauron's priests/loyal servants/whatever wear something like black cloaks that conceal people's faces well enough?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 06-29-2005, 03:56 PM

Ah, well then, welcome back Menel and Thoronmir. We weren't sure whether you intended to have written out your character or whether that's just what it looked like.

With Thoronmir and Inzi both accompanying the rescue party, we're short a Karibor. Perhaps someone would be up for going double? Or if an inferior horse were used the Armenelos trip would take longer than a day, although they would arrive at the city early on day 2 (which could perhaps be advantageous).

Feanor of the Peredhil · 06-30-2005, 08:12 AM

I'll ride double, if need be. I also just had the idea (conclusion?) that Inzi will need to be disguised. It just wouldn't fly to have the wife of an important political prisoner (both in disgrace) come riding into town. That said, she'll need a new "role" in the group, as it would be the most foolish thing ever to have a higher-up in the Faithful chain of command, so to speak, in the spot-light. Perhaps the well-disguised wife of one of the others? Thoronmir (welcome back Menel) is too well known to be paired with someone also very well known. Azar has a wife and kid. That leaves Abarza as a possible "husband". Or she could be a sister, or even maid, though maids doubtlessly wouldn't travel with a group of men.

What do you guys think?

littlemanpoet · 06-30-2005, 01:54 PM

I'm pretty sure Menel has exited the game. I see no signs to the contrary. Can someone tell me what the point is in carrying this (now) nonplayer character, writerless? Are we carrying him along just to have someone to kill off later?

EDIT: Sorry, Menel, I somehow didn't see your post. Nevermind the above. Welcome back!

EDIT #2: I like Menel's idea regarding disguises. I'm sure we can come up with something along those lines. Let's be creative, eh? Surely there's some reference toward Numenorean garb in the Legendarium?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 06-30-2005, 11:52 PM

Fea- I think wife or sister would be the best option, yes. Sister could work for either Azarmano or Abarzadan, if Inzi wants more choice in it. Although I think Inzi's being forced to play Abarzadan's wife could be very interesting, considering his 'ambiguous' role thus far. The interactions from that could be revealing.

Menel, LMP- I think disguises would probably be the best course as well. Although they would want to be very inconspicuous disguises I would think, (low(er) class city residents perhaps?), and then try to get into the city in the middle of a crowd when they're less likely to be noticed? Priests are also an interesting idea, Menel. Since not a lot is given about the nature of the "cult", we would have a little leeway to work with their concealability.

Sophe

06-29-2005, 06:59 AM	#1
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	The Eagles could come. More seriously though... the sewers have been shot down because of over-use and sheer difficulty. We could do the hiding-in-plain-view approach, but that already failed where the King's Men didn't believe that the group was another bunch of them. Our idea needs to be creative, clever, and unused (which means those darned Eagles need to stay put). I'd say it would be better to avoid being overtly sneaky, but not to be too obvious. Is there a place in the city that these three would have reason to go? Once they're in the city, we can work from there. It's just getting them in without getting them in prison. __________________ peace Last edited by Feanor of the Peredhil; 06-29-2005 at 07:47 AM.

06-29-2005, 02:49 PM	#3
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	I returned from my road trip yesterday, so I'm not officially gone yet. Maybe some kind of disguise might work? Like, if Sauron's priests/loyal servants/whatever wear something like black cloaks that conceal people's faces well enough? __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

06-29-2005, 03:56 PM	#4
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Ah, well then, welcome back Menel and Thoronmir. We weren't sure whether you intended to have written out your character or whether that's just what it looked like. With Thoronmir and Inzi both accompanying the rescue party, we're short a Karibor. Perhaps someone would be up for going double? Or if an inferior horse were used the Armenelos trip would take longer than a day, although they would arrive at the city early on day 2 (which could perhaps be advantageous). __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

06-30-2005, 08:12 AM	#5
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I'll ride double, if need be. I also just had the idea (conclusion?) that Inzi will need to be disguised. It just wouldn't fly to have the wife of an important political prisoner (both in disgrace) come riding into town. That said, she'll need a new "role" in the group, as it would be the most foolish thing ever to have a higher-up in the Faithful chain of command, so to speak, in the spot-light. Perhaps the well-disguised wife of one of the others? Thoronmir (welcome back Menel) is too well known to be paired with someone also very well known. Azar has a wife and kid. That leaves Abarza as a possible "husband". Or she could be a sister, or even maid, though maids doubtlessly wouldn't travel with a group of men. What do you guys think? __________________ peace

06-30-2005, 01:54 PM	#6
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm pretty sure Menel has exited the game. I see no signs to the contrary. Can someone tell me what the point is in carrying this (now) nonplayer character, writerless? Are we carrying him along just to have someone to kill off later? EDIT: Sorry, Menel, I somehow didn't see your post. Nevermind the above. Welcome back! EDIT #2: I like Menel's idea regarding disguises. I'm sure we can come up with something along those lines. Let's be creative, eh? Surely there's some reference toward Numenorean garb in the Legendarium? Last edited by littlemanpoet; 06-30-2005 at 01:59 PM.

06-29-2005, 02:05 PM	#2
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Hm, I wasn't familiar with Halls of Evendim. There's a bit of a gap in my Downs RP experience. So no sewers, then. Could something be done with Monoizindu? Alaklondewen isn't with us anymore, but we still have her character description to work with. If he is in fact an old friend of Abar's, Inzi might know of him, and where to find him? Getting in that far would be a start. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

06-30-2005, 11:52 PM	#7
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Disguises Fea- I think wife or sister would be the best option, yes. Sister could work for either Azarmano or Abarzadan, if Inzi wants more choice in it. Although I think Inzi's being forced to play Abarzadan's wife could be very interesting, considering his 'ambiguous' role thus far. The interactions from that could be revealing. Menel, LMP- I think disguises would probably be the best course as well. Although they would want to be very inconspicuous disguises I would think, (low(er) class city residents perhaps?), and then try to get into the city in the middle of a crowd when they're less likely to be noticed? Priests are also an interesting idea, Menel. Since not a lot is given about the nature of the "cult", we would have a little leeway to work with their concealability. Sophe __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!