The Veil Lifted Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Undómë · 10-30-2006, 03:35 PM

With a nod to Mssrs. Will and Percy Bysse for the use of their works.

Romeo and Juliet for the first and Queen Mab: A philosophical Poem for PB.

Child

I think Jack might see your character at the library.

Child of the 7th Age · 10-30-2006, 03:46 PM

With a tip of the hat to Jack in anticipation of our meeting....

Celuien · 10-30-2006, 05:03 PM

Elempi: The fake Ranger who isn't Aragorn appeared in my last post. Please throw herrings at me if I need to change anything.

littlemanpoet · 10-30-2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celuien

Elempi: The fake Ranger who isn't Aragorn appeared in my last post. Please throw herrings at me if I need to change anything.

As a matter of fact, it seems Sid's 12 instead of 16, and his sword is cardboard instead of hammered metal. Know what? That just might work anyway, so leave be.

I'm rather pressed for time tonight so I'm going to have to remain a sidekick. Put whatever words in Sid's mouth that you like, and have him do whatever you like. He probably does, however, want to know the name of the damsel in distress that he has now sworn to save, both cat and owner.

Celuien · 10-30-2006, 08:26 PM

Posted edited to give Becca's name. Kitty will be introduced shortly.

Bêthberry · 10-31-2006, 01:18 PM

Great stuff here from everyone. It's a treat to read.

I'm busier than I even thought I'd be, so I suspect I'll have time just for the odd cameo. Posted one now. Blame Child for the inspiration of such post-modernist self-reflections upon the site.

littlemanpoet · 11-03-2006, 09:40 PM

Sorry, I have been ridiculously busy with 11 hour work days followed by 2 hour church meetings.

Who needs Halloween for scary? Anyway, I think this was a great idea, and I am by no means considering it done, but the interest level has obviously died off once the real thing came around. I suggest that next year we start in late September or early October and spend the whole month working up to this.

While I'm at it, it would be cool to do another Yule Log type thing, only start it like the day after American Thanksgiving or something. Just my two cents.

littlemanpoet · 11-26-2006, 06:51 AM

This seems to me like a good place to wrap up the thread's story. I have an idea to have Sid turn around and look, and see at least one of the characters that have been introduced into this little story, and turn to tell Becca he'll be back, and then narrate a series of briefly mentioned meetings, such as with a certain pair of hobbits, as well as an old man coming out of a library at a strange time of night, and the young woman with him, who's eyes seem very old, et cetera.

You know, it occurs to me that handled properly, this could work as a very nice little published tale. Lots of interesting characters, with the Becca to Sid passing the special thing on as the sort of spine of the story. There are obvious issues regarding the star, since that is Tolkien literary property, but there might be ways to get around that. Just a thought.

piosenniel · 11-07-2006, 10:58 AM

Just a reminder:

SAVES should be filled within 24 hours/48 at the latest and may be removed from the game at the discretion of the moderator.

I am deleting SAVE posts that run over the 48 hour request.

~*~ Pio

Celuien · 11-11-2006, 12:59 PM

Sorry to hold things up, but Becca's author will probably be away until Monday night. Cupcake distribution will resume then.

10-30-2006, 03:35 PM	#1
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	With a nod to Mssrs. Will and Percy Bysse for the use of their works. Romeo and Juliet for the first and Queen Mab: A philosophical Poem for PB. Child I think Jack might see your character at the library. __________________ Young she was and yet not so. The braids of her dark hair were touched by no frost, her white arms and clear face were flawless and smooth, and the light of stars was in her bright eyes, grey as a cloudless night . . .

10-30-2006, 03:46 PM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	With a tip of the hat to Jack in anticipation of our meeting.... __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-30-2006, 05:03 PM	#3
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Elempi: The fake Ranger who isn't Aragorn appeared in my last post. Please throw herrings at me if I need to change anything. __________________ 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.

10-30-2006, 08:26 PM	#5
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Posted edited to give Becca's name. Kitty will be introduced shortly. __________________ 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.

10-31-2006, 01:18 PM	#6
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Great stuff here from everyone. It's a treat to read. I'm busier than I even thought I'd be, so I suspect I'll have time just for the odd cameo. Posted one now. Blame Child for the inspiration of such post-modernist self-reflections upon the site. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

11-03-2006, 09:40 PM	#7
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Sorry, I have been ridiculously busy with 11 hour work days followed by 2 hour church meetings. Who needs Halloween for scary? Anyway, I think this was a great idea, and I am by no means considering it done, but the interest level has obviously died off once the real thing came around. I suggest that next year we start in late September or early October and spend the whole month working up to this. While I'm at it, it would be cool to do another Yule Log type thing, only start it like the day after American Thanksgiving or something. Just my two cents.

11-26-2006, 06:51 AM	#8
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	This seems to me like a good place to wrap up the thread's story. I have an idea to have Sid turn around and look, and see at least one of the characters that have been introduced into this little story, and turn to tell Becca he'll be back, and then narrate a series of briefly mentioned meetings, such as with a certain pair of hobbits, as well as an old man coming out of a library at a strange time of night, and the young woman with him, who's eyes seem very old, et cetera. You know, it occurs to me that handled properly, this could work as a very nice little published tale. Lots of interesting characters, with the Becca to Sid passing the special thing on as the sort of spine of the story. There are obvious issues regarding the star, since that is Tolkien literary property, but there might be ways to get around that. Just a thought.

11-07-2006, 10:58 AM	#9
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Just a reminder: SAVES should be filled within 24 hours/48 at the latest and may be removed from the game at the discretion of the moderator. I am deleting SAVE posts that run over the 48 hour request. ~*~ 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.

11-11-2006, 12:59 PM	#10
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Sorry to hold things up, but Becca's author will probably be away until Monday night. Cupcake distribution will resume then. __________________ 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.