Eorling Mead Hall Planning/Discussion Thread - Page 22 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Folwren · 07-05-2006, 09:04 AM

I've just got back from a long time of absence and not being able to keep up. Could I be informed of where we are in time? How many days after the court date is it?

And also, who has left the inn?

I will read a few of the most recent posts, and I will scan the others real quick, but I would like not to have to really read all of them if at all possible.

-- Folwren

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-05-2006, 09:10 AM

It is currently the morning after the court date. It will be a brief day before a couple-day time jump. Lin and Farahil are leaving this morning for Dol Amroth. Leof is in the stable with Farahil; Degas is in the courtyard with Garstan's daughter and Lin; Eodwine is just around the corner from them; Kara appears to be in the kitchen; everyone else is either still asleep or just rising, I believe, as it's just dawn now. Lai's Trystan just showed up, which might prolong and/or complicate things a little, but in a fun way, as he's an outlaw from Dol Amroth that Farahil may or may not have encountered recently. Does that help?

Folwren · 07-05-2006, 09:42 AM

Yes, thank you, it does.

If this day is short, can I skip writing in it? It will take a few days, correct? And it will take less time if I do not join in. Next week, Monday morning through Friday afternoon, is my last week for working at camp. If this Day at the Hall takes that long, it would be great, because then I wouldn't fall behind at all, especially if it's not necessary that Thornden comes in at all in this part of the story.

He would, however, be out there to say goodbye, probably. If I'm not around to write that, then someone can mention that he was there, and maybe Jenny could write that part and have him say a few words. I don't care that much.

What do you all think?

-- Folwren

EDIT: Come to think of it - if Thornden is needed in help with this Trystan fellow, then I'll write. He looks like a handful and Leof is too little to manage such a handful. Also, Eodwine is wanting to say a proper goodbye to Lin, so it wouldn't be very nice to him if he had to deal with it.

Laiudanama · 07-05-2006, 02:42 PM

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If you see an 'edited by piosenniel' on your Mead Hall post, I've removed the signature from it.

Oh, sorry, I didn't realise we were meant to remove them - will do so in future.

I've made a second post, but I accept that I've made quite alot of use of the characters of Farahil and Leofric, Feanor and Firefoot: if you aren't happy with this or want me to change anything, I'd be happy to do so. Hope this is alright, anyway

Anguirel · 07-05-2006, 02:46 PM

I don't suppose Manawyth could be called in to help protect the horses, hee hee, hee, and keep down those filthy outlaws, ha ha ha...

Actually, I see the potential for an interesting conversation. Lai, our characters should have a drink together some time...

Laiudanama · 07-05-2006, 03:56 PM

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Come to think of it - if Thornden is needed in help with this Trystan fellow, then I'll write. He looks like a handful and Leof is too little to manage such a handful. Also, Eodwine is wanting to say a proper goodbye to Lin, so it wouldn't be very nice to him if he had to deal with it.

Oo-er. Just to establish that Trystan really isn't a bad character - he just kind of...got involved with a few rather nasty individuals...All will become clear eventually, but he's a nice guy - really!

Firefoot · 07-05-2006, 04:19 PM

Mostly all right. Leof's a tad too accepting in the last paragraph - how about instead of "grinned back, as if in relief," put "nodded slowly, as if in acceptance" or something? Other than that, it looks fine.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-05-2006, 05:10 PM

Farahil... I should have provided the link sooner, but I didn't really expect that anybody would need to know much about him.

It may or may not matter... he's 29 years old and he's big. He's very muscular and is extremely imposing when he wants to be. He moves silently and is trained in the use of just about every weapon. They're what he loves, so he takes his time to master them. If you want the image in my head, think black panther. Sleek, dangerous, dark, silent.

It's unlikely that Trystan would have interacted with him before, though he very well might have seen him if he spends any amount of time near the water. Farahil, I expect, recognizes Trystan as a young scoundrel but as of the moment has no inclination to do anything about it. If he finds out more though, he will, and Trystan will be no match for him. The lad'll need to be quick on his feet, as Farahil is interested, if only a little. Lucky for Trys, Farahil's leaving very soon.

Folwren · 07-05-2006, 05:23 PM

Is he bigger or taller than Thornden? In Thornden's profile in the Abduction in Edoras, Thornden was said to be 6'4". I met my cousin the other day after not seeing him for seven years and he's 6'4" and huge. My eyes just about popped out of my head. I'd no idea what an imposing figure that would cut. I'd seen 6 feet and 6'2", but two inches really ads a lot. . .

Anyway, I was wondering where you think Farahil stood.

-- Folwren

Firefoot · 07-05-2006, 05:29 PM

A lot depends on build, as well. 6'4" and thin is a lot different than 6'4" and burly. My pastor (who just left

) was 6'4" but not really an imposing figure at all...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-05-2006, 05:55 PM

Farahil is smaller than Thornden but could match him easily in a bare-handed fight. Bad description, I know, but I'm preoccupied. I'll try again another time.

Folwren · 07-05-2006, 08:51 PM

Firefoot: Right, yes. I understand. Thornden's somehwere in between. . .neither thin nor particular burly. He's not imposing, so to speak, but he still makes a striking figure all in all, I think. I've never thought about it too much. I should try to draw a picture. But for some reason, my men always turn out looking too femenine. My girls are pretty (

) but my men just don't cut it. . .

Fea: That's fine. I only wanted to know how tall he was. Farahil is far more experienced in fighting anyway, so I had little doubt that he could easily take Thornden if it came to that, but that wasn't why I asked.

-- Folwren

Thinlómien · 07-06-2006, 04:36 AM

Am I wrong if I assume we're still having the same day in the hall tomorrow RL? With this new arrival and all... (Welcome, Lai, by the way...

)

I see the situation is going on right now and there's nothing I'd need to add at the moment, so I could do my post tomorrow.

Fea, could you PM me Modtryth's duties and the way Saeryn would assign them as soon as possible either writing the whole assignation or giving me guidelines how Saeryn would say the things. Then I could write the post tomorrow and put it up. Then if you had any complaints you could tell me and I could just edit the post. Sounds fine?

Kath · 07-06-2006, 04:48 PM

So I didn't actually need to post, and I just assumed that the girl Trys was talking to was Kara, but never mind

Just yell at me if a) I shouldn't have posted or b) I misused someone.

JennyHallu · 07-07-2006, 05:41 AM

Great post, Fea. One thing only...Lin's family would give permission to court, but a handfasting is a formal betrothal, and I don't think they would give permission for that before speaking to Lin herself.

Laiudanama · 07-07-2006, 02:10 PM

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So I didn't actually need to post, and I just assumed that the girl Trys was talking to was Kara, but never mind

Just yell at me if a) I shouldn't have posted or b) I misused someone.

Haven't yet looked at the thread today, but that was what I intended - I didn't mention her name so it could be left open.

Just a quick note to say that I have my Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition starting tomorrow - for those non-Brits, this basically means I am being cast into the wilderness that is North Lancashire for the next four days without any access to computers, phones, basic...anything...fun times! So Trys is at your disposal until probably Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning (GMT) - be kind

Kath · 07-07-2006, 03:07 PM

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Haven't yet looked at the thread today, but that was what I intended - I didn't mention her name so it could be left open.

Good, good

Hey and good luck with the DofE, I remember that. I hope for your sake it doesn't rain, trying to put up tents in muddy ground is just not fun.

Laiudanama · 07-07-2006, 03:23 PM

Hmm - was going to make a post, but am rather stalled now in waiting for Saeryn to reply to Nain, and I shouldn't like to step on anyone's toes by butting in and taking her away. Unfortunately this means I won't be able to make a post until my return from the wilderness

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I hope for your sake it doesn't rain, trying to put up tents in muddy ground is just not fun

Gah. Forget just the tents and the mud, we'll have the sun to combat this time; I'm not entirely sure which is worse, to be sweaty and sunburnt, or just plain soggy. Still, there is always that saviour upon which I relied worryingly last time: sweet, sweet Nurofen...

Kath · 07-07-2006, 03:26 PM

You could always put the post on here and then when Fea has replied to Form pio can put it in the right place for you?

And yes, painkillers good

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-08-2006, 08:39 AM

Saeryn post finally up... sorry about the delay, Lai. Blame my boss for scheduling me at times when normal people are out having fun.

Thinlómien · 07-08-2006, 02:17 PM

Since Trystan and Saeryn haven't discussed yet and this is to be after it, but I won't probably have a chance to get online 'til Tuesday, so I put this here for pio to place after Saeryn's and Trystan's discussion. (I have pmed pio.)

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ADDED TO GAME THREAD

Thinlómien's post

The morning had been a pleasant one for Modtryth. She enjoyed the new place. The new home, she corrected herself. She wondered how everything would turn out and how would their little family settle in the lifenof the eorl's hall. Cnebba at least had found his place, and was clearly enjoying the new place and the new company. Everything will settle as it will, no need to fret over that, she reached the same conclusion as always. She was confident their little family would find its place in the hall, in one way or another.

Modtryth watched the two children, Lèoðern and Garmund, run to Cnebba. She had no reason to hide her smile. She turned to her husband. Stigend was smiling too. Oh, he doesn't look anxious, Modtryth remarked to herself half-seriously.

Then lady Saeryn caught her attention. The lady called Modtryth to her. She gestured Modtrth to sit opposite to herself. "Yes, my lady?" Modtryth asked. "I'm to give you your duties", Lady Saeryn answered. She looked at Modtryth thoughtfully and asked: "What kind of work you are used to do? What would you like to do?"

Modtryth didn't except the last question. Maybe it showed in her face, for Lady Saeryn smiled. "I have mostly done cleaning, cooking, looking after children and such. I'd be pleased to do it in the eorl's hall too", Modtryth answered simply.

"We have two cooks, Kara and Frodides, already, so I doubt there's need for kitchen staff", Lady Saeryn said. "We don't have very small children here so that rules out the babysitting... So I guess that leaves us with cleaning." Modtryth nodded. The work was familiar for her, and so were the words. She was about to open her mouth to tell the Lady that she was fine with her new duties and to thank her, but something in the Lady's expression made her not. There was something strange in her eyes and Modtryth could not imagine what was she thinking about.

Then lady Saeryn smiled again. There was a shrewd glint in her eyes. "But surely cleaning is not all you can do. And besides, there's not enough work for a person who only cleans. Kara and Frodides clean the kitchen and the tables in the hall and I do some cleaning myself. Have you ever done shopping for a big household?" At first Modtryth thought she had misheard the lady's words. She was offering her, a half-dunlending and a newcomer, a position of trust.

"Well, have you?" Lady Saeryn repeated her question seriously, though there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. Modtryth nodded. "Yes, my lady. I've done it twice. In the place I was born in and I worked in for many years, Lord Godhere's household in Western Wold. The second such job was in Field Marshal Laudwine's household." She didn't add that in both places she had had to work at least for months to achieve the position.

"Good", Lady Saeryn replied. "Then I can trust you with it." She looked at the dark-haired woman. Her face was serious. "Thank you, my lady. I'm honoured to receive such a duty", Modtryth replied, still wondering if it was really happening. "I won't prove untrustworthy."

"I am the one to oversee your work, both cleaning and shopping", Lady Saeryn told her. "The household doesn't need anything from the town today. I think you could start with the laundry. Come, I'll show you", she continued.

Modtryth rose to follow the Lady. She had heard only good of her, but now it was proved. Unlike so many, she managed to gain my respect in a very short time, Modtryth thought, wondering if it was good or bad.

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Fea, if I've mistreated Saeryn or she's un-saerynish (or too conspirational) or she has something more important to do than show Modtryth the laundry-thing, just tell me and I'll correct it.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-08-2006, 04:49 PM

Nope. Perfect.

piosenniel · 07-08-2006, 08:22 PM

Can someone alert me when this has happened?

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Since Trystan and Saeryn haven't discussed yet and this is to be after it, but I won't probably have a chance to get online 'til Tuesday, so I put this here for pio to place after Saeryn's and Trystan's discussion.

So I can place Thinlómien's post . . .

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

Laiudanama · 07-09-2006, 12:42 PM

...and due to something 'orrible having happened to my knee that has made it swell up something naaasty, I'm back from Gold early. There goes D of E for another year. Oh, foils, foils, foils.

But at least it means I can have a post up somewhat sooner: I'll try to get a response up tonight.

Nogrod · 07-09-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by piosenniel

Can someone alert me when this has happened?
So I can place Thinlómien's post . . .
~*~ Pio

I suppose Lommy meant, that that should be put in to the thread after Saeryn and Trystan have talked - which has not yet happened.

She was thinking, that because she could herself be online only on Tuesday (RL), things would go on and there would be a need to adjust her post to a position that serves the story.

Clearly there seems to be no dire need as the game goes forwards very slowly, but if something actually happens before Tuesday (and Saeryn & Trystan have their discussion managed), then surely Lommy's post should be included on the thread there?

littlemanpoet · 07-09-2006, 08:05 PM

Noggie, I think that you can figure that we'll make it work one way or another.

Nogrod · 07-09-2006, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Noggie, I think that you can figure that we'll make it work one way or another.

Surely. I see no problem here. Just tried to answer Pio's question.

lmp & Celuien: Let's see the renovating strategies tomorrow / the day after that (RL). I'll try to make some suggestions and Celuien should make some too. As we have an understanding, Eodwine might call us to do just that on the thread.

littlemanpoet · 07-09-2006, 08:47 PM

As soon as Jenny posts up Linduial's answer to Eodwine and the two give each other good-bye, Eodwine will call Garstan and Stigend for a planning 'session'.

Laiudanama · 07-10-2006, 12:34 PM

Mind if Feanor and I slip Trystan into Eodwine's busy timetable at some point?

Sorry to be a nuisance.

littlemanpoet · 07-10-2006, 02:33 PM

Let's have Saeryn take the initiative with that, okay?

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-10-2006, 07:29 PM

Lai, LMP and I have discussed it and I'll take care of the situation. Eodwine won't be needed.

I'll post up within the next day or so. I'm not at home again until tomorrow, so I can't guarantee a time, but it'll be soon.

littlemanpoet · 07-11-2006, 01:36 PM

If you already have something prepared, Feanor, I'm sorry to upstage you but I had a brilliant idea (well I think so anyway) and will post it up post haste. It's gonna be fun for Lai, I think....

..... wellllll.... at least I hope so....

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-11-2006, 01:43 PM

Me? Prepared? Have you forgotten to whom you're communicating? I almost always work off the cuff. I've pre-written posts twice, maybe three times since Beth first convinced me to write in The White Horse forever ago. Just like college: last minute work. And I can qualify the procrastination with professional ability if you don't believe it's a good thing.

Laiudanama · 07-11-2006, 03:19 PM

Ooh, that was low. Ooh...

Fun? I'd hate to have you as a teacher, elempee

Anyway, I've made a reply. That was mean...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-11-2006, 04:12 PM

I haven't laughed so hard in... ooh, this is nasty.

Celuien · 07-11-2006, 05:28 PM

Okay. Garstan and children have come to say good-bye to Lin. Having given the tour of the current construction, he'll be back to discuss plans with Stigend in a moment. Hope that's okay.

Nogrod · 07-12-2006, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Celuien

Having given the tour of the current construction, he'll be back to discuss plans with Stigend in a moment. Hope that's okay.

To me it is. I'll try to have a post today for Stigend. Should I expect Garstan to be back at the table by then, or Eodwine? (That would be in 12 hours time from now, about)

Celuien · 07-12-2006, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

To me it is. I'll try to have a post today for Stigend. Should I expect Garstan to be back at the table by then, or Eodwine? (That would be in 12 hours time from now, about)

Well, I'll have to wait for Jenny to post to say good-bye, so Garstan will come back after that...

JennyHallu · 07-12-2006, 07:47 AM

*sigh*

Agh...busy day...and my time yesterday was cut short by the long process of filing an accident report with MP. (No injuries, minimal, localized, mostly cosmetic damage, not my fault, other guy will pay to fix my car...just took a while.)

I will try to get a post up before my lunch hour. I'm going to make it fairly brief, and set Farahil and Linduial out on their way at the end of it.

Also working on an idea for Marenil, Eodwine, & Thornden, (no kidnappings, don't worry), but I'll save that for when I have more time.

JennyHallu · 07-12-2006, 08:22 AM

Double...but I wanted to make sure this was noticed:

Celuien, I've reread your post and noticed something I'd missed before. I really don't think Lin would have the ability one-handed to lift a hefty and squirmy five-year-old. If it weren't for the broken wrist...

I'm going to write my post as though Saeryn obligingly lifted Leodern up to hugging range and go from there. If that sounds good, just edit accordingly.

07-05-2006, 09:04 AM	#841
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I've just got back from a long time of absence and not being able to keep up. Could I be informed of where we are in time? How many days after the court date is it? And also, who has left the inn? I will read a few of the most recent posts, and I will scan the others real quick, but I would like not to have to really read all of them if at all possible. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-05-2006, 09:10 AM	#842
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	It is currently the morning after the court date. It will be a brief day before a couple-day time jump. Lin and Farahil are leaving this morning for Dol Amroth. Leof is in the stable with Farahil; Degas is in the courtyard with Garstan's daughter and Lin; Eodwine is just around the corner from them; Kara appears to be in the kitchen; everyone else is either still asleep or just rising, I believe, as it's just dawn now. Lai's Trystan just showed up, which might prolong and/or complicate things a little, but in a fun way, as he's an outlaw from Dol Amroth that Farahil may or may not have encountered recently. Does that help? __________________ peace

07-05-2006, 09:42 AM	#843
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Yes, thank you, it does. If this day is short, can I skip writing in it? It will take a few days, correct? And it will take less time if I do not join in. Next week, Monday morning through Friday afternoon, is my last week for working at camp. If this Day at the Hall takes that long, it would be great, because then I wouldn't fall behind at all, especially if it's not necessary that Thornden comes in at all in this part of the story. He would, however, be out there to say goodbye, probably. If I'm not around to write that, then someone can mention that he was there, and maybe Jenny could write that part and have him say a few words. I don't care that much. What do you all think? -- Folwren EDIT: Come to think of it - if Thornden is needed in help with this Trystan fellow, then I'll write. He looks like a handful and Leof is too little to manage such a handful. Also, Eodwine is wanting to say a proper goodbye to Lin, so it wouldn't be very nice to him if he had to deal with it. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-05-2006, 02:46 PM	#845
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I don't suppose Manawyth could be called in to help protect the horses, hee hee, hee, and keep down those filthy outlaws, ha ha ha... Actually, I see the potential for an interesting conversation. Lai, our characters should have a drink together some time... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

07-05-2006, 05:10 PM	#848
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Farahil... I should have provided the link sooner, but I didn't really expect that anybody would need to know much about him. It may or may not matter... he's 29 years old and he's big. He's very muscular and is extremely imposing when he wants to be. He moves silently and is trained in the use of just about every weapon. They're what he loves, so he takes his time to master them. If you want the image in my head, think black panther. Sleek, dangerous, dark, silent. It's unlikely that Trystan would have interacted with him before, though he very well might have seen him if he spends any amount of time near the water. Farahil, I expect, recognizes Trystan as a young scoundrel but as of the moment has no inclination to do anything about it. If he finds out more though, he will, and Trystan will be no match for him. The lad'll need to be quick on his feet, as Farahil is interested, if only a little. Lucky for Trys, Farahil's leaving very soon. __________________ peace

07-05-2006, 04:19 PM	#847
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Mostly all right. Leof's a tad too accepting in the last paragraph - how about instead of "grinned back, as if in relief," put "nodded slowly, as if in acceptance" or something? Other than that, it looks fine.

07-05-2006, 05:23 PM	#849
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Is he bigger or taller than Thornden? In Thornden's profile in the Abduction in Edoras, Thornden was said to be 6'4". I met my cousin the other day after not seeing him for seven years and he's 6'4" and huge. My eyes just about popped out of my head. I'd no idea what an imposing figure that would cut. I'd seen 6 feet and 6'2", but two inches really ads a lot. . . Anyway, I was wondering where you think Farahil stood. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-05-2006, 05:29 PM	#850
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	A lot depends on build, as well. 6'4" and thin is a lot different than 6'4" and burly. My pastor (who just left ) was 6'4" but not really an imposing figure at all...

07-05-2006, 05:55 PM	#851
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Farahil is smaller than Thornden but could match him easily in a bare-handed fight. Bad description, I know, but I'm preoccupied. I'll try again another time. __________________ peace

07-05-2006, 08:51 PM	#852
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Firefoot: Right, yes. I understand. Thornden's somehwere in between. . .neither thin nor particular burly. He's not imposing, so to speak, but he still makes a striking figure all in all, I think. I've never thought about it too much. I should try to draw a picture. But for some reason, my men always turn out looking too femenine. My girls are pretty () but my men just don't cut it. . . Fea: That's fine. I only wanted to know how tall he was. Farahil is far more experienced in fighting anyway, so I had little doubt that he could easily take Thornden if it came to that, but that wasn't why I asked. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-06-2006, 04:36 AM	#853
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Am I wrong if I assume we're still having the same day in the hall tomorrow RL? With this new arrival and all... (Welcome, Lai, by the way... ) I see the situation is going on right now and there's nothing I'd need to add at the moment, so I could do my post tomorrow. Fea, could you PM me Modtryth's duties and the way Saeryn would assign them as soon as possible either writing the whole assignation or giving me guidelines how Saeryn would say the things. Then I could write the post tomorrow and put it up. Then if you had any complaints you could tell me and I could just edit the post. Sounds fine? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

07-06-2006, 04:48 PM	#854
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	So I didn't actually need to post, and I just assumed that the girl Trys was talking to was Kara, but never mind Just yell at me if a) I shouldn't have posted or b) I misused someone. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

07-07-2006, 05:41 AM	#855
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	Great post, Fea. One thing only...Lin's family would give permission to court, but a handfasting is a formal betrothal, and I don't think they would give permission for that before speaking to Lin herself. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

07-07-2006, 03:26 PM	#859
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	You could always put the post on here and then when Fea has replied to Form pio can put it in the right place for you? And yes, painkillers good __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

07-08-2006, 08:39 AM	#860
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Saeryn post finally up... sorry about the delay, Lai. Blame my boss for scheduling me at times when normal people are out having fun. __________________ peace

07-08-2006, 02:17 PM	#861
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Since Trystan and Saeryn haven't discussed yet and this is to be after it, but I won't probably have a chance to get online 'til Tuesday, so I put this here for pio to place after Saeryn's and Trystan's discussion. (I have pmed pio.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDED TO GAME THREAD Thinlómien's post The morning had been a pleasant one for Modtryth. She enjoyed the new place. The new home, she corrected herself. She wondered how everything would turn out and how would their little family settle in the lifenof the eorl's hall. Cnebba at least had found his place, and was clearly enjoying the new place and the new company. Everything will settle as it will, no need to fret over that, she reached the same conclusion as always. She was confident their little family would find its place in the hall, in one way or another. Modtryth watched the two children, Lèoðern and Garmund, run to Cnebba. She had no reason to hide her smile. She turned to her husband. Stigend was smiling too. Oh, he doesn't look anxious, Modtryth remarked to herself half-seriously. Then lady Saeryn caught her attention. The lady called Modtryth to her. She gestured Modtrth to sit opposite to herself. "Yes, my lady?" Modtryth asked. "I'm to give you your duties", Lady Saeryn answered. She looked at Modtryth thoughtfully and asked: "What kind of work you are used to do? What would you like to do?" Modtryth didn't except the last question. Maybe it showed in her face, for Lady Saeryn smiled. "I have mostly done cleaning, cooking, looking after children and such. I'd be pleased to do it in the eorl's hall too", Modtryth answered simply. "We have two cooks, Kara and Frodides, already, so I doubt there's need for kitchen staff", Lady Saeryn said. "We don't have very small children here so that rules out the babysitting... So I guess that leaves us with cleaning." Modtryth nodded. The work was familiar for her, and so were the words. She was about to open her mouth to tell the Lady that she was fine with her new duties and to thank her, but something in the Lady's expression made her not. There was something strange in her eyes and Modtryth could not imagine what was she thinking about. Then lady Saeryn smiled again. There was a shrewd glint in her eyes. "But surely cleaning is not all you can do. And besides, there's not enough work for a person who only cleans. Kara and Frodides clean the kitchen and the tables in the hall and I do some cleaning myself. Have you ever done shopping for a big household?" At first Modtryth thought she had misheard the lady's words. She was offering her, a half-dunlending and a newcomer, a position of trust. "Well, have you?" Lady Saeryn repeated her question seriously, though there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. Modtryth nodded. "Yes, my lady. I've done it twice. In the place I was born in and I worked in for many years, Lord Godhere's household in Western Wold. The second such job was in Field Marshal Laudwine's household." She didn't add that in both places she had had to work at least for months to achieve the position. "Good", Lady Saeryn replied. "Then I can trust you with it." She looked at the dark-haired woman. Her face was serious. "Thank you, my lady. I'm honoured to receive such a duty", Modtryth replied, still wondering if it was really happening. "I won't prove untrustworthy." "I am the one to oversee your work, both cleaning and shopping", Lady Saeryn told her. "The household doesn't need anything from the town today. I think you could start with the laundry. Come, I'll show you", she continued. Modtryth rose to follow the Lady. She had heard only good of her, but now it was proved. Unlike so many, she managed to gain my respect in a very short time, Modtryth thought, wondering if it was good or bad. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fea, if I've mistreated Saeryn or she's un-saerynish (or too conspirational) or she has something more important to do than show Modtryth the laundry-thing, just tell me and I'll correct it. Last edited by piosenniel; 07-12-2006 at 11:25 AM.

07-08-2006, 04:49 PM	#862
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Nope. Perfect. __________________ peace

07-09-2006, 12:42 PM	#864
Laiudanama Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Follow the voices Posts: 43	...and due to something 'orrible having happened to my knee that has made it swell up something naaasty, I'm back from Gold early. There goes D of E for another year. Oh, foils, foils, foils. But at least it means I can have a post up somewhat sooner: I'll try to get a response up tonight. __________________ "Tell them I came, and no one answered, that I kept my word," he said. Never the least stir made the listeners, though every word he spake Fell echoing through the shadowiness of the still house from the one man left awake

07-09-2006, 08:05 PM	#866
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Noggie, I think that you can figure that we'll make it work one way or another.

07-09-2006, 08:47 PM	#868
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	As soon as Jenny posts up Linduial's answer to Eodwine and the two give each other good-bye, Eodwine will call Garstan and Stigend for a planning 'session'.

07-10-2006, 12:34 PM	#869
Laiudanama Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Follow the voices Posts: 43	Mind if Feanor and I slip Trystan into Eodwine's busy timetable at some point? Sorry to be a nuisance. __________________ "Tell them I came, and no one answered, that I kept my word," he said. Never the least stir made the listeners, though every word he spake Fell echoing through the shadowiness of the still house from the one man left awake

07-10-2006, 02:33 PM	#870
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Let's have Saeryn take the initiative with that, okay?

07-10-2006, 07:29 PM	#871
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Lai, LMP and I have discussed it and I'll take care of the situation. Eodwine won't be needed. I'll post up within the next day or so. I'm not at home again until tomorrow, so I can't guarantee a time, but it'll be soon. __________________ peace

07-11-2006, 01:36 PM	#872
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	If you already have something prepared, Feanor, I'm sorry to upstage you but I had a brilliant idea (well I think so anyway) and will post it up post haste. It's gonna be fun for Lai, I think.... ..... wellllll.... at least I hope so....

07-11-2006, 01:43 PM	#873
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Me? Prepared? Have you forgotten to whom you're communicating? I almost always work off the cuff. I've pre-written posts twice, maybe three times since Beth first convinced me to write in The White Horse forever ago. Just like college: last minute work. And I can qualify the procrastination with professional ability if you don't believe it's a good thing. __________________ peace

07-11-2006, 03:19 PM	#874
Laiudanama Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Follow the voices Posts: 43	Ooh, that was low. Ooh... Fun? I'd hate to have you as a teacher, elempee Anyway, I've made a reply. That was mean... __________________ "Tell them I came, and no one answered, that I kept my word," he said. Never the least stir made the listeners, though every word he spake Fell echoing through the shadowiness of the still house from the one man left awake

07-11-2006, 04:12 PM	#875
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I haven't laughed so hard in... ooh, this is nasty. __________________ peace

07-11-2006, 05:28 PM	#876
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Okay. Garstan and children have come to say good-bye to Lin. Having given the tour of the current construction, he'll be back to discuss plans with Stigend in a moment. Hope that's okay. __________________ People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff.

07-12-2006, 07:47 AM	#879
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	sigh Agh...busy day...and my time yesterday was cut short by the long process of filing an accident report with MP. (No injuries, minimal, localized, mostly cosmetic damage, not my fault, other guy will pay to fix my car...just took a while.) I will try to get a post up before my lunch hour. I'm going to make it fairly brief, and set Farahil and Linduial out on their way at the end of it. Also working on an idea for Marenil, Eodwine, & Thornden, (no kidnappings, don't worry), but I'll save that for when I have more time. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

07-12-2006, 08:22 AM	#880
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	Double...but I wanted to make sure this was noticed: Celuien, I've reread your post and noticed something I'd missed before. I really don't think Lin would have the ability one-handed to lift a hefty and squirmy five-year-old. If it weren't for the broken wrist... I'm going to write my post as though Saeryn obligingly lifted Leodern up to hugging range and go from there. If that sounds good, just edit accordingly. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!