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

Firefoot · 07-18-2006, 10:37 AM

Okay, so I guess Scyld could go to Edoras, if turning Lin in was his goal - I was under the impression that if he was 'taking Lin into his own hands' it would be to try and escape the law. But that would be a rather boring ending. And, insofar as Scyld doesn't even trust Linduial, I doubt he'd trust the law enough just to give himself up to it.

And Jenny brings up an excellent point about Osfrid and Muriel - what is going on there? Is there any way that they might try to get out with Lin and hold out for ransom as LMP suggested Scyld might do?

littlemanpoet · 07-18-2006, 02:29 PM

If Scyld won't try to get ransom, how about Sorn deciding to kill Linduial, Scyld getting wind of it, and Scyld sneaking off with Lin to save her from Sorn? Then you have your hiding part, and a new wrinkle in the entire story that could take --- whole days!!! --- to figure out, and then we can have all the fun of Sorn and the rescue party BOTH looking for the two runaways, and, and, and, well, it sounds fun to me!

Firefoot · 07-19-2006, 07:44 PM

I'm going to be away until the 29th and without internet access. Basically, where Scyld and Haleth are at... Scyld is going to be snappish (he may leave Lin alone for a while, if you want to send him off, Jenny), but not in an altogether bad mood. He will still bring Linduial her meals... same quality food.

Haleth is going to be feeling like a complete fool for letting Osfrid and Muriel go and may come across as rather desperate. You all can use Haleth as much as you want... I still don't really have the feeling that he's my character. So have fun with him, don't hold up the good guys waiting for me.

Alcarillo · 07-20-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

And Jenny brings up an excellent point about Osfrid and Muriel - what is going on there? Is there any way that they might try to get out with Lin and hold out for ransom as LMP suggested Scyld might do?

I'm afraid Osfrid's much too cowardly to hold anybody for ransom. He's more suited to petty crimes like theft or robbery. Too great of a risk with Lin, you see...

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Originally Posted by lmp

If Scyld won't try to get ransom, how about Sorn deciding to kill Linduial, Scyld getting wind of it, and Scyld sneaking off with Lin to save her from Sorn? Then you have your hiding part, and a new wrinkle in the entire story that could take --- whole days!!! --- to figure out, and then we can have all the fun of Sorn and the rescue party BOTH looking for the two runaways, and, and, and, well, it sounds fun to me!

Hmm... not to mention the unexpected loss of Gurth. Sorn would have his hands full for sure searching for both Gurth and Scyld/Lin, certainly with a band of mead-hallers on his tail. I can just see him snapping from all the pressure in a fit of rage... a classic Sorn moment...

JennyHallu · 07-20-2006, 07:27 PM

I like that idea, lmp...really sounds good.

littlemanpoet · 07-21-2006, 02:22 PM

Cool!

Now, how are we going to make this happen ... especiallyl with Firefoot rather unavailable for the short duration? Perhaps, Jenny, you could take control of Scyld and Gurth in the absence of their writers?

JennyHallu · 07-21-2006, 02:35 PM

I think Ang did a good job of getting Gurth out of the action. I'm not going to worry about him.

As for Scyld, I will write for him the bare-minimum-absolutely-necessary, and hopefully Firefoot can edit in her version of events with minimal mess later. However, I don't think we're quite to the point of such urgency yet.

07-19-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	And just when this is getting so interesting... I'm going to be away until the 29th and without internet access. Basically, where Scyld and Haleth are at... Scyld is going to be snappish (he may leave Lin alone for a while, if you want to send him off, Jenny), but not in an altogether bad mood. He will still bring Linduial her meals... same quality food. Haleth is going to be feeling like a complete fool for letting Osfrid and Muriel go and may come across as rather desperate. You all can use Haleth as much as you want... I still don't really have the feeling that he's my character. So have fun with him, don't hold up the good guys waiting for me. Last edited by Firefoot; 07-19-2006 at 08:10 PM.

07-20-2006, 07:27 PM	#5
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	I like that idea, lmp...really sounds good. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

07-21-2006, 02:35 PM	#7
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	I think Ang did a good job of getting Gurth out of the action. I'm not going to worry about him. As for Scyld, I will write for him the bare-minimum-absolutely-necessary, and hopefully Firefoot can edit in her version of events with minimal mess later. However, I don't think we're quite to the point of such urgency yet. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

07-18-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Okay, so I guess Scyld could go to Edoras, if turning Lin in was his goal - I was under the impression that if he was 'taking Lin into his own hands' it would be to try and escape the law. But that would be a rather boring ending. And, insofar as Scyld doesn't even trust Linduial, I doubt he'd trust the law enough just to give himself up to it. And Jenny brings up an excellent point about Osfrid and Muriel - what is going on there? Is there any way that they might try to get out with Lin and hold out for ransom as LMP suggested Scyld might do?

07-18-2006, 02:29 PM	#2
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	If Scyld won't try to get ransom, how about Sorn deciding to kill Linduial, Scyld getting wind of it, and Scyld sneaking off with Lin to save her from Sorn? Then you have your hiding part, and a new wrinkle in the entire story that could take --- whole days!!! --- to figure out, and then we can have all the fun of Sorn and the rescue party BOTH looking for the two runaways, and, and, and, well, it sounds fun to me!

07-21-2006, 02:22 PM	#6
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Cool! Now, how are we going to make this happen ... especiallyl with Firefoot rather unavailable for the short duration? Perhaps, Jenny, you could take control of Scyld and Gurth in the absence of their writers?