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

littlemanpoet · 07-02-2005, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Himaran on the rpg thread

The "sister" gag would not work because Inzi did not even closely resemble either of the men.

"Gag" is an anachronism, Himmy

The rest of it looks great!

Himaran · 07-02-2005, 09:53 PM

LMP: Duly noted. Himmy, eh? Never heard that one before.

Regin Hardhammer · 07-04-2005, 12:58 AM

Nice post Himaran. One thing is driving me crazy though: when you say his "knew" wife don't you mean "new"? I'm usually not grammar sensitive, but it just stood out.

One other thing: Is Meneltarmacil going to join up with us in a post or are we merely going to carry his character along? I said in my post he would meet us outside the city. If the latter is the case, I will mention in my next post that he has joined with the group.

Also, how long is the journey to Armenelos going to take ?

- Regin

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-07-2005, 05:57 PM

Regin: we're a few hours into the journey, and I remember someone saying that on kariborim, it's about a ten hour trip. I'd say we've got maybe six hours left?

TomBrady12 · 07-07-2005, 05:59 PM

Wow,

That question from Regin lingered for days and then finally i get around to answering only to find that Fea beat me by two minutes! What timing...

I would say, and of course this is only one man's humble opinion, that probably you could skip over the rest of the journey and have the next set of posts upon the arrival to Armenelos...of course this is just a suggestion, perhaps you have something good in store for the trip?

I look forward to seeing what's next...

TB12

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-07-2005, 06:02 PM

You got it.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 07-08-2005, 04:26 PM

I have just pmed a few of the rescuers to let them know how Marsillion and Kathaani plan to get out of their scrape (but still leave lmp in a bit of suspense).

When the details get worked out I'll fill in my post (now just a very rough sketch indeed) and see where things go.

The hour of decision. Alas, the time has come where we really need to decide if we're going to use Alaklondewen's abandoned character, Monoizindu. I think he's a good link and a good way to work ourselves into the prison area. I also think there's a good history between him and Abarpanaru which might be interesting to play out, however, he might be an extra burden as one more writerless character.

Yea or Nay?

--Sophia

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-08-2005, 04:38 PM

As much as I liked the character, I've got to vote ++Nay. (Ah! WW5 has followed me around!)

I think we've got sufficient plot twists being played out right now:

Abarpa with Tar-Miriel
Inzi with Abarza
Kath, Tiru, Marsillion with King's Men
Rescuers trapped outside
Abarpa about to die (that must have been one drawn out torturing of that poor lad)
Elendil in a hurry

Trying to tie up all the loose ends we've created should be quite enough, unless I'm out-voted.

Himaran · 07-13-2005, 04:45 AM

Ah! Double Post!

I'm working on my post, but have two questions:

1. Inzi's new plan is good, but doesn't it scrap the old one about her being Abarzadan's wife?

2. Has Thoronmir rejoined the group yet?

- Himaran

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-13-2005, 07:06 AM

1) pretty much (unless King's Men wander around with their wives)
2) dunno

Regin Hardhammer · 07-14-2005, 11:59 AM

Fea- Why did you end your post with Abarzadan's name?

I am sort of confused as to why we wrote Meneltarmacil's character back into the story if he isn't going to post. As of now he is supposedly with us, but he hasn't done anything. I don't know exactly what to do with Thoronmir. I guess he'll just tag along.

I like the idea of having Inzi being "captured" as it gives us an additional avenue into the dungeon to rescue her husband.

littlemanpoet · 07-17-2005, 10:42 AM

With my last post I've set upTârik taking initiative to find people to help Mabalar escape - with Míriel's artefact - and with Mabalar's Kiribor (which one I can't remember!).

Maybe the Guard that have captured Marsillion, Kathaani, and Tumi (? - I can't keep track of all the names) can be tricked into handing the captives over to Târik and/or his cronies?

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-18-2005, 07:11 AM

*sneaky grin*

Perhaps that could work.

Regin Hardhammer · 07-19-2005, 08:11 PM

So sorry to not have posted in a while. I am on vacation with my family and it is difficult to get computer access. I hope to do better. I will put up a post by tomorrow night.

- Regin

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-01-2005, 12:25 PM

Inzillomi just isn't very happy right now.

So, in order to meet back up with the captive Marsillion, Tiru, and Kathaani...

Either we find them in the dungeons?

Or we run into them while escaping, have a fantastically fun battle sequence, and run for it to Romenna (ride for it, actually)?

Or [fill in the blank]?

I know that TB12 and Soph had mentioned a crazy bit of duex ex machina just inside the gates involving a huge storm and lots of confusion and some villagers that hate Sauron and the king, but now that we've gotten our group to the temple, either that will have to be reconfigured or scrapped.

Either way, LMP gets to have fun writing whatshisyap's post for meeting up with the guy whose name I can't spell (you can tell how much of a perfectionist I am when I'm in a hurry

) and learning that Inzi's headed to prison. Then of course we get to see some heartache.

But we definately need to figure out a plan for getting our two rescuer groups back together.

TomBrady12 · 08-01-2005, 12:40 PM

Count me in for that fantastically fun battle sequence

TB12

littlemanpoet · 08-01-2005, 12:56 PM

time for whatshisyap to meet MoizthenameFeanorcan'tspell.

I'll clean it up later, but I'm gonna have some fun for the moment.

07-04-2005, 12:58 AM	#3
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	Nice post Himaran. One thing is driving me crazy though: when you say his "knew" wife don't you mean "new"? I'm usually not grammar sensitive, but it just stood out. One other thing: Is Meneltarmacil going to join up with us in a post or are we merely going to carry his character along? I said in my post he would meet us outside the city. If the latter is the case, I will mention in my next post that he has joined with the group. Also, how long is the journey to Armenelos going to take ? - Regin __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'"

07-07-2005, 05:57 PM	#4
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Regin: we're a few hours into the journey, and I remember someone saying that on kariborim, it's about a ten hour trip. I'd say we've got maybe six hours left? __________________ peace

07-07-2005, 05:59 PM	#5
TomBrady12 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 69	Wow, That question from Regin lingered for days and then finally i get around to answering only to find that Fea beat me by two minutes! What timing... I would say, and of course this is only one man's humble opinion, that probably you could skip over the rest of the journey and have the next set of posts upon the arrival to Armenelos...of course this is just a suggestion, perhaps you have something good in store for the trip? I look forward to seeing what's next... TB12 Last edited by TomBrady12; 07-07-2005 at 06:03 PM.

07-07-2005, 06:02 PM	#6
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	You got it. __________________ peace

07-08-2005, 04:26 PM	#7
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	I have just pmed a few of the rescuers to let them know how Marsillion and Kathaani plan to get out of their scrape (but still leave lmp in a bit of suspense). When the details get worked out I'll fill in my post (now just a very rough sketch indeed) and see where things go. The hour of decision. Alas, the time has come where we really need to decide if we're going to use Alaklondewen's abandoned character, Monoizindu. I think he's a good link and a good way to work ourselves into the prison area. I also think there's a good history between him and Abarpanaru which might be interesting to play out, however, he might be an extra burden as one more writerless character. Yea or Nay? --Sophia __________________ 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!

07-02-2005, 09:53 PM	#2
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	LMP: Duly noted. Himmy, eh? Never heard that one before.

07-08-2005, 04:38 PM	#8
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	As much as I liked the character, I've got to vote ++Nay. (Ah! WW5 has followed me around!) I think we've got sufficient plot twists being played out right now: Abarpa with Tar-Miriel Inzi with Abarza Kath, Tiru, Marsillion with King's Men Rescuers trapped outside Abarpa about to die (that must have been one drawn out torturing of that poor lad) Elendil in a hurry Trying to tie up all the loose ends we've created should be quite enough, unless I'm out-voted. __________________ peace

07-13-2005, 04:45 AM	#9
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Ah! Double Post! I'm working on my post, but have two questions: 1. Inzi's new plan is good, but doesn't it scrap the old one about her being Abarzadan's wife? 2. Has Thoronmir rejoined the group yet? - Himaran

07-13-2005, 07:06 AM	#10
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	1) pretty much (unless King's Men wander around with their wives) 2) dunno __________________ peace

07-14-2005, 11:59 AM	#11
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	Fea- Why did you end your post with Abarzadan's name? I am sort of confused as to why we wrote Meneltarmacil's character back into the story if he isn't going to post. As of now he is supposedly with us, but he hasn't done anything. I don't know exactly what to do with Thoronmir. I guess he'll just tag along. I like the idea of having Inzi being "captured" as it gives us an additional avenue into the dungeon to rescue her husband. __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'"

07-17-2005, 10:42 AM	#12
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	With my last post I've set upTârik taking initiative to find people to help Mabalar escape - with Míriel's artefact - and with Mabalar's Kiribor (which one I can't remember!). Maybe the Guard that have captured Marsillion, Kathaani, and Tumi (? - I can't keep track of all the names) can be tricked into handing the captives over to Târik and/or his cronies?

07-18-2005, 07:11 AM	#13
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	sneaky grin Perhaps that could work. __________________ peace

07-19-2005, 08:11 PM	#14
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	So sorry to not have posted in a while. I am on vacation with my family and it is difficult to get computer access. I hope to do better. I will put up a post by tomorrow night. - Regin __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'"

08-01-2005, 12:25 PM	#15
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Inzillomi just isn't very happy right now. So, in order to meet back up with the captive Marsillion, Tiru, and Kathaani... Either we find them in the dungeons? Or we run into them while escaping, have a fantastically fun battle sequence, and run for it to Romenna (ride for it, actually)? Or [fill in the blank]? I know that TB12 and Soph had mentioned a crazy bit of duex ex machina just inside the gates involving a huge storm and lots of confusion and some villagers that hate Sauron and the king, but now that we've gotten our group to the temple, either that will have to be reconfigured or scrapped. Either way, LMP gets to have fun writing whatshisyap's post for meeting up with the guy whose name I can't spell (you can tell how much of a perfectionist I am when I'm in a hurry ) and learning that Inzi's headed to prison. Then of course we get to see some heartache. But we definately need to figure out a plan for getting our two rescuer groups back together. __________________ peace

08-01-2005, 12:40 PM	#16
TomBrady12 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 69	Count me in for that fantastically fun battle sequence TB12

08-01-2005, 12:56 PM	#17
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	time for whatshisyap to meet MoizthenameFeanorcan'tspell. I'll clean it up later, but I'm gonna have some fun for the moment.