Abduction in Edoras Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 07-09-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Celuien

Very nice twist.

I'll edit my filled in save later so that Garstan's comments to Torim still make sense, given that he would probably know about what was going on.

Are they still being followed in the current day? Knowing where they're headed could be useful information now that the clear connection to Sorn is in place.

Well, that's a problem. I intend to write a follow-up post in which Eodwine recommends to Haleth that Bertwald and Hilda be watched and followed. In fact, Firefoot, what say you and I PM-build that post? And we can see where it leads? It's going to be perhaps tricky to keep this lead from developing into too much by Day 4 when Torim finally comes forward, but we'll do what we can to not mess with that, right Firefoot?

Firefoot · 07-09-2006, 07:50 PM

Sounds good to me.

I'm slowly realizing the implications of this though... they're followed, then they don't leave the city like they say... perhaps they somehow manage to lose those following them - do they assume they've left the city? And then they're able to actually leave because out-bound traffic wasn't being so well monitored? Hm...

Or what if Haleth decides not to have them trailed?

I'm not sure about reasoning here, but talk about a mistake...

littlemanpoet · 07-09-2006, 08:08 PM

Haleth saying "no" would be the simplest way to take care of it. I would be fine with that. However, such a decision will no doubt have implications down the road. .... which could be fun. I'll PM you and that'll give you a chance to have Haleth respond as you see fit.

Firefoot · 07-09-2006, 09:32 PM

Alrighty, this needs to be placed after Folwren's and LMP's post above...

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Firefoot's post

Upon his return to the Mead Hall, Eodwine went directly to Haleth and asked him to his own rooms for a talk in private. Once there, Eodwine went straight to the point.

"I know not if you heard Bertwald's own words as to the greeting he and his wife were given at the Gate. I spoke to Deren who was the very guard this Hilda claims to have mistreated her; or I should say, this Bertwald claims that Deren was, shall we say, overzealous. Deren told me that it seemed this Bertwald talked more than need be. That suggests to me that he may be crafting a bed of lies, as they say. I admit that I have no other call to think ill of the man, but these are bad times. So I would ask of you that the couple be watched. Maybe they will lead us to the fiend who has taken Linduial."

Haleth hesitated. Where did one draw the moral line? "In normal times, such would not even be thought on," he answered slowly. "As like as not it is simply an innocent couple staying here the night. Would not watching them be near the same as questioning those nobles on our list simply because they meet our guidelines?" But then what had been the point of guards at the gates of Edoras if Haleth was not going to take their word when someone seemed suspicious? "I would be loath to have them followed in the case that they are innocent people. But if they do not leave the Mead Hall in the morning, then yes, have them watched. If they leave, let them go."

Eodwine was unsure of Haleth's thought, but Haleth was the ruler in this matter. He nodded, "Aye, that is well."

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EDIT

Hmmm . . . I'm not sure who you're asking to do what or where . . .

So - I did move this post up into lmp's post space above (#288), and then he can put it wherever it's supposed to be.

~*~ Pio, the confused

littlemanpoet · 07-10-2006, 03:30 AM

I've added the most recent additions to that lengthening post on the main thread. I hope it fits okay with what's needed. Please let me know if it needs anything changed.

JennyHallu · 07-10-2006, 09:30 AM

Firefoot: I'm editting my last post to change Lin's target with the plate. I reread what I had and decided Lin's irritation demanded a much more direct means of taking out her frustration.

Firefoot · 07-10-2006, 09:55 AM

I love it.

07-09-2006, 09:32 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Alrighty, this needs to be placed after Folwren's and LMP's post above... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Firefoot's post Upon his return to the Mead Hall, Eodwine went directly to Haleth and asked him to his own rooms for a talk in private. Once there, Eodwine went straight to the point. "I know not if you heard Bertwald's own words as to the greeting he and his wife were given at the Gate. I spoke to Deren who was the very guard this Hilda claims to have mistreated her; or I should say, this Bertwald claims that Deren was, shall we say, overzealous. Deren told me that it seemed this Bertwald talked more than need be. That suggests to me that he may be crafting a bed of lies, as they say. I admit that I have no other call to think ill of the man, but these are bad times. So I would ask of you that the couple be watched. Maybe they will lead us to the fiend who has taken Linduial." Haleth hesitated. Where did one draw the moral line? "In normal times, such would not even be thought on," he answered slowly. "As like as not it is simply an innocent couple staying here the night. Would not watching them be near the same as questioning those nobles on our list simply because they meet our guidelines?" But then what had been the point of guards at the gates of Edoras if Haleth was not going to take their word when someone seemed suspicious? "I would be loath to have them followed in the case that they are innocent people. But if they do not leave the Mead Hall in the morning, then yes, have them watched. If they leave, let them go." Eodwine was unsure of Haleth's thought, but Haleth was the ruler in this matter. He nodded, "Aye, that is well." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDIT Hmmm . . . I'm not sure who you're asking to do what or where . . . So - I did move this post up into lmp's post space above (#288), and then he can put it wherever it's supposed to be. ~~ Pio, the confused Last edited by piosenniel; 07-09-2006 at 10:20 PM.*

07-10-2006, 09:30 AM	#6
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07-09-2006, 07:50 PM	#2
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Sounds good to me. I'm slowly realizing the implications of this though... they're followed, then they don't leave the city like they say... perhaps they somehow manage to lose those following them - do they assume they've left the city? And then they're able to actually leave because out-bound traffic wasn't being so well monitored? Hm... Or what if Haleth decides not to have them trailed? I'm not sure about reasoning here, but talk about a mistake...

07-09-2006, 08:08 PM	#3
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Haleth saying "no" would be the simplest way to take care of it. I would be fine with that. However, such a decision will no doubt have implications down the road. .... which could be fun. I'll PM you and that'll give you a chance to have Haleth respond as you see fit.

07-10-2006, 03:30 AM	#5
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I've added the most recent additions to that lengthening post on the main thread. I hope it fits okay with what's needed. Please let me know if it needs anything changed.

07-10-2006, 09:55 AM	#7
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I love it.