Golden Perch Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Dimturiel · 07-12-2006, 06:28 AM

Sorry, I have just been on a trip so I had no time to write anything. I promise I will do it tomorrow- I'm too tired now.

Envinyatar

Good idea. I will use it.

Tevildo · 07-15-2006, 11:06 AM

Envinyatar,

Sorry I am late with that boat. Hope to post this evening. I hope Folwren doesn't move the time forward this afternoon.

Tollers/Tevildo

Folwren · 07-15-2006, 08:30 PM

Oh, no, I'm not moving time again until later on in the afternoon or evening of this Day in the inn. It's now, as you know, somewhere around 4:00 though.

I'm back if you all didn't notice and I'm sorry I haven't yet posted. I will try to tomorrow.

-- Folwren

Tevildo · 07-15-2006, 08:37 PM

My fishing post is up and Jack (Envinyatar) can answer.

Tollers is hoping to bring a mess of fish back to the Inn for supper, since they can be fried up very quickly. Perhaps, it will atone for his lazy behavior in the morning.

Kath · 07-17-2006, 01:53 PM

Hi! Hope you don't mind us popping in unannounced

Mith and I have a couple of characters that are very interested in joining you.

BIO:

Name: Enpauriel in formal company, but Laicirith, or more usually Cir, when among friends.

Age: 47

Race: Elf

Gender: Female

Weapons: Just the standard bow and quiver of arrows, and while she is skilled with them they are rarely used.

Appearance: Pale skin and long, dark hair which is usually left to hang unhindered down her back, but is tied back into a braid if playing music. Tall and slim with grey eyes as is usual for her kind. Wears boyish clothes, finding them more comfortable for the adventures she and her brother get up to.

Personality/strengths/weaknesses: A bit of a troublemaker, always on the look out for something exciting and new and is intensely curious, which can make for a bad combination along with her mischievous streak. Enjoys the company of others, but won’t suffer fools gladly. Has a tongue that has got her into trouble on more than one occasion, but is often used to excuse the same weakness in her brother. Can be bossy, and is especially fond of getting one up on Cir, continually reminding him of that fact that she is a few minutes older than him. Has a good sense of humour and is quickly moved to laughter. Has some skill with most musical instruments.

History: Born to Gilthalion and Enhiriel, Enpauriel is one of a set of twins, the other being her brother, Carantilion, and the two grew up in Rivendell. Their most recent bout of trouble making has led to their attachment to a group of palantiri pilgrims, on their way to Mithlond. The twin’s aunt Mithalwen, sister to Gilthalion, lives there, and they are to stay with her.

Folwren · 07-17-2006, 01:57 PM

Yay! Welcome aboard, Kath! And Mith, too, whenever you arrive.

Cheers!

-- Folwren

Kath · 07-17-2006, 02:01 PM

Thanks Folwren

Mith should be around soon.

Folwren · 07-23-2006, 11:05 AM

Lilly, I am so sorry for not posting again in the past couple days. I will try to do that this afternoon. If do not end up managing it, I promise that tomorrow morning, I'll get a post up.

And I'll also be writing something for Dick inside the inn, for all you new comers.

Glirdan, I am very happy to see you here. Welcome!

-- Folwren

Kath · 07-23-2006, 04:46 PM

Hey I noticed in some posts the names are bolded, is this something we're all supposed to be doing?

Folwren · 07-25-2006, 11:18 AM

Glirdan! I've finally responded to your character. Sorry it took me forever.

Kath, I'm fully caught up, so I've also responded to Cir, too.

Noinkling, I realize that one of your dwarves mentioned taking a nap before supper, but I'm not sure if one of them got up for not, so I've mentioned them in my post as still sitting at their table and suggested to Glirdan's character that he go over and meet them.

-- Folwren

Glirdan · 07-25-2006, 11:30 AM

Quite alright Folwren, quite alright.

Noinkling, if you don't mind, I shall go over and introduce myself to you, shall I?

Folwren · 07-25-2006, 02:47 PM

I had originally planned for there only to be six inn people, the Cook, two servers (Rowan and Tollers), Primrose, who is both the cook's helper and half a server, too, I guess, if she's needed, and Will to take care of outside jobs. However, I have noted a few times now in which some random 'server' is mentioned and made use of when neither Tollers or Rowan, and much less Primrose now with a broken leg, is around to be of service (that can't be happening often). If you all think it would be a good idea, we can go ahead and add a non-player character to the inn helpers and make her or him just a random character that anyone can use when they need to.

I don't know that that is necessary, though. If everyone does their job, there shouldn't more gaps than Dick can fill when his helpers are buse elsewhere. When I thought about what people I would need, I was keeping in mind the inn at Bree - The Prancing Pony. There, if you'll recall, Tolkien only mentions Butterbur and his two hobbit helpers. I don't think it's possible that there could have been only those three working there, because they would need someone, supposedly, in the kitchen, but I did take that into account.

So - do you think we should add a NPC to the inn to have grab whatever random orders fly out? You all can tell me if they think it should be a boy or girl (if you care), and I'll come up with the name, age, and whatever else as will be necessary, and then s/he'll be able to be used. My personal opinion is that we could handle it admireably with what characters we have, but everyone has to have the understanding that there are no other people working at the inn than Dick, Cela, Primrose, Tollers, Rowan, and Will. . .and occasionally Lilly, when she pops in.

-- Folwren

EDIT: Ah, by the way, thought I'd remind everyone - Signatures need to be removed from all posts in the Golden Perch. I know it's generally Pio who ups and says it, but I decided to this time, since I happened to be here before her.

Tevildo · 07-25-2006, 03:24 PM

Whoops! I think Tollers is the "guilty party" who referred to the anonymous server in the Inn. I am careful about using someone else's particular character without checking first since I've made some blunders of this type before.

. But using a character with a brief nod to their regular job is not a problem, and I can certainly do that, if it's better. Please let me know if I should briefly edit.

Anyways, definitely don't change the general set up if it works well overall.

Folwren · 07-27-2006, 11:11 AM

Arry!!! It IS soup on the menu! Fish stew, from what I recollect, and though it's not exactly soup, it is kind of flowy! (I don't think that's a word.)

Fish stew is reeeaalllyyy good, by the way.

-- Folwren

Arry · 07-27-2006, 11:59 AM

Removed the post - bowls of stuff won't work.

Sorry!!

Newsman · 05-02-2007, 12:03 PM

Geez...I leave for a year or two and the whole system gets changed. Well i guess i better start from scratch

NAME: Vehil

AGE: He would look to be 20 if he was a man

RACE: Elf

GENDER: Male

WEAPONS: Elven longbow, two long knives with elvish inscriptions on them. Leather armor.

APPEARANCE: 6'0'' fair-skinned. Just over shoulder-length brown hair. Slightly muscular

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Calm and collected, yet with a quick wit. He often struggles with what his heart tells him to do. He can grow very passionate about his past, and is very secretive to most except those who are very close to him. Vehil excels in archery, and fighting with his knives. As agile as most elves. He is very suspicious of people, until they can prove themselves to him. Some consider it a weakness, to Vehil it is only caution.

HISTORY: Vehil hails from the Golden Wood Lothlorien. He and his older brother left the wood and settled in Minais Tirith for some time. Little else is known about him at the time, yet he will likely reveal more about himself to those that earn his friendship.

Folwren · 05-02-2007, 12:15 PM

That's alright, old chap.

Your bio/character description is fine. I'm sure Pio will let you post now.

-- Folwren

piosenniel · 05-02-2007, 12:43 PM

Newsman

Your Character Bio is now accessible from post #2 on the Discussion Thread.

Have fun at the Inn.

~*~ Pio

07-12-2006, 06:28 AM	#1
Dimturiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2005 Location: the road less travelled by Posts: 910	Sorry, I have just been on a trip so I had no time to write anything. I promise I will do it tomorrow- I'm too tired now. Envinyatar Good idea. I will use it. __________________ Is this the end? No more the hunt, the journey and the goal? That terrifies me most: no more the goal! -Ray Bradbury, Leviathan '99

07-15-2006, 08:30 PM	#3
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh, no, I'm not moving time again until later on in the afternoon or evening of this Day in the inn. It's now, as you know, somewhere around 4:00 though. I'm back if you all didn't notice and I'm sorry I haven't yet posted. I will try to tomorrow. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-15-2006, 08:37 PM	#4
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	My fishing post is up and Jack (Envinyatar) can answer. Tollers is hoping to bring a mess of fish back to the Inn for supper, since they can be fried up very quickly. Perhaps, it will atone for his lazy behavior in the morning. __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table.

07-17-2006, 01:53 PM	#5
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Hi! Hope you don't mind us popping in unannounced Mith and I have a couple of characters that are very interested in joining you. BIO: Name: Enpauriel in formal company, but Laicirith, or more usually Cir, when among friends. Age: 47 Race: Elf Gender: Female Weapons: Just the standard bow and quiver of arrows, and while she is skilled with them they are rarely used. Appearance: Pale skin and long, dark hair which is usually left to hang unhindered down her back, but is tied back into a braid if playing music. Tall and slim with grey eyes as is usual for her kind. Wears boyish clothes, finding them more comfortable for the adventures she and her brother get up to. Personality/strengths/weaknesses: A bit of a troublemaker, always on the look out for something exciting and new and is intensely curious, which can make for a bad combination along with her mischievous streak. Enjoys the company of others, but won’t suffer fools gladly. Has a tongue that has got her into trouble on more than one occasion, but is often used to excuse the same weakness in her brother. Can be bossy, and is especially fond of getting one up on Cir, continually reminding him of that fact that she is a few minutes older than him. Has a good sense of humour and is quickly moved to laughter. Has some skill with most musical instruments. History: Born to Gilthalion and Enhiriel, Enpauriel is one of a set of twins, the other being her brother, Carantilion, and the two grew up in Rivendell. Their most recent bout of trouble making has led to their attachment to a group of palantiri pilgrims, on their way to Mithlond. The twin’s aunt Mithalwen, sister to Gilthalion, lives there, and they are to stay with her. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” Last edited by piosenniel; 07-18-2006 at 11:46 AM.

07-17-2006, 01:57 PM	#6
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Yay! Welcome aboard, Kath! And Mith, too, whenever you arrive. Cheers! -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-15-2006, 11:06 AM	#2
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	Envinyatar, Sorry I am late with that boat. Hope to post this evening. I hope Folwren doesn't move the time forward this afternoon. Tollers/Tevildo __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table.

07-17-2006, 02:01 PM	#7
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Thanks Folwren Mith should be around soon. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

07-23-2006, 11:05 AM	#8
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Lilly, I am so sorry for not posting again in the past couple days. I will try to do that this afternoon. If do not end up managing it, I promise that tomorrow morning, I'll get a post up. And I'll also be writing something for Dick inside the inn, for all you new comers. Glirdan, I am very happy to see you here. Welcome! -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-23-2006, 04:46 PM	#9
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Hey I noticed in some posts the names are bolded, is this something we're all supposed to be doing? __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

07-25-2006, 11:18 AM	#10
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Glirdan! I've finally responded to your character. Sorry it took me forever. Kath, I'm fully caught up, so I've also responded to Cir, too. Noinkling, I realize that one of your dwarves mentioned taking a nap before supper, but I'm not sure if one of them got up for not, so I've mentioned them in my post as still sitting at their table and suggested to Glirdan's character that he go over and meet them. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-25-2006, 11:30 AM	#11
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Quite alright Folwren, quite alright. Noinkling, if you don't mind, I shall go over and introduce myself to you, shall I? __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

07-25-2006, 02:47 PM	#12
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Something to be addressed. . . I had originally planned for there only to be six inn people, the Cook, two servers (Rowan and Tollers), Primrose, who is both the cook's helper and half a server, too, I guess, if she's needed, and Will to take care of outside jobs. However, I have noted a few times now in which some random 'server' is mentioned and made use of when neither Tollers or Rowan, and much less Primrose now with a broken leg, is around to be of service (that can't be happening often). If you all think it would be a good idea, we can go ahead and add a non-player character to the inn helpers and make her or him just a random character that anyone can use when they need to. I don't know that that is necessary, though. If everyone does their job, there shouldn't more gaps than Dick can fill when his helpers are buse elsewhere. When I thought about what people I would need, I was keeping in mind the inn at Bree - The Prancing Pony. There, if you'll recall, Tolkien only mentions Butterbur and his two hobbit helpers. I don't think it's possible that there could have been only those three working there, because they would need someone, supposedly, in the kitchen, but I did take that into account. So - do you think we should add a NPC to the inn to have grab whatever random orders fly out? You all can tell me if they think it should be a boy or girl (if you care), and I'll come up with the name, age, and whatever else as will be necessary, and then s/he'll be able to be used. My personal opinion is that we could handle it admireably with what characters we have, but everyone has to have the understanding that there are no other people working at the inn than Dick, Cela, Primrose, Tollers, Rowan, and Will. . .and occasionally Lilly, when she pops in. -- Folwren EDIT: Ah, by the way, thought I'd remind everyone - Signatures need to be removed from all posts in the Golden Perch. I know it's generally Pio who ups and says it, but I decided to this time, since I happened to be here before her. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-25-2006, 03:24 PM	#13
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	Whoops! I think Tollers is the "guilty party" who referred to the anonymous server in the Inn. I am careful about using someone else's particular character without checking first since I've made some blunders of this type before. . But using a character with a brief nod to their regular job is not a problem, and I can certainly do that, if it's better. Please let me know if I should briefly edit. Anyways, definitely don't change the general set up if it works well overall. __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table. Last edited by Tevildo; 07-25-2006 at 03:31 PM.

07-27-2006, 11:11 AM	#14
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Arry!!! It IS soup on the menu! Fish stew, from what I recollect, and though it's not exactly soup, it is kind of flowy! (I don't think that's a word.) Fish stew is reeeaalllyyy good, by the way. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-27-2006, 11:59 AM	#15
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	Removed the post - bowls of stuff won't work. Sorry!!

05-02-2007, 12:03 PM	#16
Newsman Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32	Vehil Geez...I leave for a year or two and the whole system gets changed. Well i guess i better start from scratch NAME: Vehil AGE: He would look to be 20 if he was a man RACE: Elf GENDER: Male WEAPONS: Elven longbow, two long knives with elvish inscriptions on them. Leather armor. APPEARANCE: 6'0'' fair-skinned. Just over shoulder-length brown hair. Slightly muscular PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: Calm and collected, yet with a quick wit. He often struggles with what his heart tells him to do. He can grow very passionate about his past, and is very secretive to most except those who are very close to him. Vehil excels in archery, and fighting with his knives. As agile as most elves. He is very suspicious of people, until they can prove themselves to him. Some consider it a weakness, to Vehil it is only caution. HISTORY: Vehil hails from the Golden Wood Lothlorien. He and his older brother left the wood and settled in Minais Tirith for some time. Little else is known about him at the time, yet he will likely reveal more about himself to those that earn his friendship. Last edited by Newsman; 05-08-2007 at 11:37 AM.

05-02-2007, 12:15 PM	#17
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	That's alright, old chap. Your bio/character description is fine. I'm sure Pio will let you post now. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

05-02-2007, 12:43 PM	#18
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Newsman Your Character Bio is now accessible from post #2 on the Discussion Thread. Have fun at the Inn. ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.