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Eomer of the Rohirrim · 02-23-2006, 10:50 AM

Ha ha! What a majestic title!

So this post is about Farael. His actions and the response to those actions have been quite interesting.

He comes out with a blistering attack on Aiwendil, which — while I don't think is particularly strong — is still pretty interesting. Nevertheless, general reaction to the attack is peculiar:

-Aiwendil shrugs it off, basically saying 'You're wrong'

-Celuien deduces that Farael is very probably innocent.

-Nilpaurion declares that Farael is likely innocent.

-Lhunardawen declares that Farael is innocent.

-No-one else questions Farael.

I thought that maybe Farael was one of the Seers and had dreamt of Aiwendil. We now know that he is not the True Seer and I'd like him to re-evaluate his case against Aiwendil today; see if he attacks or retreats.

But why has nothing come of the Farael controversy? As soon as LMP makes his case against Boromir people attack on both sides; as soon as Mormegil attacks LMP many many words are exchanged and suspicion is thrown on all sides. What's so different about this case?

Because if a wolf can simply attack someone particulary strongly — by posting convincingly that so-and-so is a wolf — and that's all he/she has to do in order to be labelled 'Too bold to be a wolf', then he/she's going to get an easy ride.

I could be way off here; but it's something that struck me as I read the entire thread again. There seems to be a discrepancy here. Please share your thoughts.

Edit to add: Farael has just posted but I didn't see it.

02-23-2006, 10:50 AM	#11
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Ferocious Farael Fails to Fan Flames Ha ha! What a majestic title! So this post is about Farael. His actions and the response to those actions have been quite interesting. He comes out with a blistering attack on Aiwendil, which — while I don't think is particularly strong — is still pretty interesting. Nevertheless, general reaction to the attack is peculiar: -Aiwendil shrugs it off, basically saying 'You're wrong' -Celuien deduces that Farael is very probably innocent. -Nilpaurion declares that Farael is likely innocent. -Lhunardawen declares that Farael is innocent. -No-one else questions Farael. I thought that maybe Farael was one of the Seers and had dreamt of Aiwendil. We now know that he is not the True Seer and I'd like him to re-evaluate his case against Aiwendil today; see if he attacks or retreats. But why has nothing come of the Farael controversy? As soon as LMP makes his case against Boromir people attack on both sides; as soon as Mormegil attacks LMP many many words are exchanged and suspicion is thrown on all sides. What's so different about this case? Because if a wolf can simply attack someone particulary strongly — by posting convincingly that so-and-so is a wolf — and that's all he/she has to do in order to be labelled 'Too bold to be a wolf', then he/she's going to get an easy ride. I could be way off here; but it's something that struck me as I read the entire thread again. There seems to be a discrepancy here. Please share your thoughts. Edit to add: Farael has just posted but I didn't see it. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond Last edited by Eomer of the Rohirrim; 02-23-2006 at 10:57 AM. Reason: Two 'particulars in the same half of a sentence—just awful...