Island of Sorrow Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Envinyatar · 03-27-2006, 03:43 PM

Child

I'm a little unclear -- how does Namo think Giledhel has been faithless to her husband and family. Orc brain here is not processing that.

Child of the 7th Age · 03-27-2006, 04:54 PM

Dear Orc,

Here is how Namo views things.....

From Namo's perspective, Giledhel was "faithless" to husband and family in refusing his initial call to come to Mandos. I am assuming these are the values with which Elves are raised: to return to the Halls of Mandos when death strikes. To remain houseless and drifting would seem to be contary to the path laid out for Elvenkind. He feels she should have obediently returned to Mandos and encouraged the Orcseys to come with her as well.

I know we have a plotline that we must bury the bodies in order for them to find peace. But I am assuming that they would initially have been free to fly to Mandos. The need for burial only came after their extended stay.

Oh, my! I hope you don't think that Namo was referring to her relations with the gentlemen Orcs. Namo, for all his grim demeanor, is not so indelicate, and, although Gildedhel's behavior is certainly daft, she is very much a well behaved lady!

If you prefer different wording, or have problems with these ideas, let me know and I will try to edit. Alternately, you are welcome to raise this question in the story....

Namo (the guy with the scythe)

Envinyatar · 03-28-2006, 03:25 AM

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Oh, my! I hope you don't think that Namo was referring to her relations with the gentlemen Orcs.

Have mercy! That was absolutely hilarious! I never even thought of that.

Anyways - thanks for giving me a peek into the doom-meister's brain . . .

Envinyatar · 04-03-2006, 02:13 AM

SAVE filled

Child of the 7th Age · 04-09-2006, 11:51 PM

Save finally filled.

Envinyatar - My Elvish is less than stellar. Do I have the meaning of the name right? I will edit as needed.

Anguirel · 04-10-2006, 01:11 AM

I'm back. Taranta ra. Will get abreast now!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-10-2006, 06:32 AM

Welcome back, Ang. Since you're here and that means my story line is back, I have to beg forgiveness to delay. It's finals week and I'm pretty well dying right now.

03-27-2006, 03:43 PM	#1
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	Child I'm a little unclear -- how does Namo think Giledhel has been faithless to her husband and family. Orc brain here is not processing that. __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

03-27-2006, 04:54 PM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Dear Orc, Here is how Namo views things..... From Namo's perspective, Giledhel was "faithless" to husband and family in refusing his initial call to come to Mandos. I am assuming these are the values with which Elves are raised: to return to the Halls of Mandos when death strikes. To remain houseless and drifting would seem to be contary to the path laid out for Elvenkind. He feels she should have obediently returned to Mandos and encouraged the Orcseys to come with her as well. I know we have a plotline that we must bury the bodies in order for them to find peace. But I am assuming that they would initially have been free to fly to Mandos. The need for burial only came after their extended stay. Oh, my! I hope you don't think that Namo was referring to her relations with the gentlemen Orcs. Namo, for all his grim demeanor, is not so indelicate, and, although Gildedhel's behavior is certainly daft, she is very much a well behaved lady! If you prefer different wording, or have problems with these ideas, let me know and I will try to edit. Alternately, you are welcome to raise this question in the story.... Namo (the guy with the scythe) __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 03-27-2006 at 05:39 PM.

04-03-2006, 02:13 AM	#4
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	SAVE filled __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

04-09-2006, 11:51 PM	#5
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Save finally filled. Envinyatar - My Elvish is less than stellar. Do I have the meaning of the name right? I will edit as needed. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

04-10-2006, 01:11 AM	#6
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I'm back. Taranta ra. Will get abreast now! __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

04-10-2006, 06:32 AM	#7
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Welcome back, Ang. Since you're here and that means my story line is back, I have to beg forgiveness to delay. It's finals week and I'm pretty well dying right now.