Treachery of Men Discussion/Planning Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 11-05-2007, 03:11 PM

A nice little mess that would have been cleared in a face to face discussion in under a minute but will take several days...

Here's what I suggest we could do as to have the less possible changes and to make it sound believable - in my view that is.

So Foley can leave her post basically as it is (was) where Uldor addresses Brodda to take care that the old man is caught. Foley can then decide whether to add a sentence where Brodda hands this mission over to his servant Ruadan standing by as Brodda still is a chieftain and running after gamlings in a crowd hardly is a work for a chieftain.

I can leave my post mainly as it is as Fastarr just notes that a man was sent after Thorn and I edit out the sentence where it is said Khandr knew the man running after Thorn.

This also allows CoD to come in without us setting him a definitive place and action and he can decide himself what Brodda will do - after ordering Ruadan to do his bidding that is.

What say you? It's the simplest way I think.

Folwren · 11-05-2007, 03:20 PM

That sounds fine to me, and the simplest, too.

Can't stay to explain some thoughts in my head. Just write, everyone. I've got to go now, but I may be back and might write a post later today, I don't know.

-- Folwren

Folwren · 11-08-2007, 09:07 PM

Captain, if you're anywhere around - it'd be pretty sweet if you could post presently.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 11-08-2007, 09:12 PM

I added a bit from Lachrandir's perspective after posting for Thorn, and Foley posted while I was editing. It doesn't appear to have affected anything.

Nogrod · 11-09-2007, 07:27 PM

lmp: I left it open for Thorn to either assign Fastarr to a job Thorn sees reasonable or to do as Fastarr himself wishes (which would mean he would get back to the hunt and try to save Khandr if he can disregarding the Song).

btw. is there already an idea how Khandr will die?

PS. Nice to see Ruadan back on his feet Foley!

CaptainofDespair · 11-09-2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

Captain, if you're anywhere around - it'd be pretty sweet if you could post presently.

-- Foley

I apologize, but as I stated earlier, I'm having quite the busy week at the moment with papers. I will try to post as soon as possible, but that will likely not be until Monday...maybe Sunday...at the earliest.

Folwren · 11-10-2007, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainofDespair

I apologize, but as I stated earlier, I'm having quite the busy week at the moment with papers. I will try to post as soon as possible, but that will likely not be until Monday...maybe Sunday...at the earliest.

That's perfectly alright, Captain. It occurred to me that by the time Ruadan had gotten back to Brodda, the hunt should already have started off - so it's fine if you don't write for a couple days yet.

I think we're kind of waiting on Child. Sorry.

-- Fol

littlemanpoet · 11-10-2007, 01:32 PM

Regarding Khandr's impending death, I have had Thorn suggest to Fastarr that it will be murder. I think that follows in line with what Child has been planning. If so, who is the murderer? My thought, in keeping with how Foley is portraying Uldor and Ulwarth, is that Ulfast is the most evil of the three brothers, and also the most shifty, if you know what I mean. Uldor is a bit less subtle and forthright, for all his naked ambition and willfulness. Ulfast is, by contrast, more of a snake. My thought is that he will make as if to befriend Khandr on the hunt and stay near him from the beginning, engaging him in seemingly friendly banter (perhaps not unlike that between Legolas and Gimli at Helm's Deep - how ironic!), and will do him in some place and time while others are some distance away - he will think that he has done his foul deed in secret, but does not know that Fastarr is eye witness. At least, that's one suggestion. Thoughts?

Lalaith · 11-10-2007, 04:37 PM

Originally, the idea was that Jord was going to do him in.

Folwren · 11-18-2007, 05:19 PM

Child,

Are things figured out? Can we set out on the hunt? Or what needs to happen now before we start?

-- Folwren

Child of the 7th Age · 11-20-2007, 12:59 AM

I see no reason why the hunt can't set out. It's my understanding that Durelin will go ahead and do the scenes for Jord to murder Khandr, hopefully this week. That's one of the reasons I had Khandr go off on his own. It will make it easier for Jord.

Lalaith · 11-22-2007, 12:46 PM

Either Durelin or NOggie around to talk to Embla in the near future?

Child of the 7th Age · 11-22-2007, 08:34 PM

Durelin,

Your pm box is full so I'll put this here.....

Any chance of Jord doing in Khandr in Treachery before you get back to school? I've purposely made him go off on his own so you're welcome to use him as you need. If you want to mention that he is trying to spy on Jord, that would be alright too.....

If you need a set up post, let me know. If your schedule prevents you from writing, just let us know.

Durelin · 11-24-2007, 10:15 PM

I'm sorry...again...repeatedly...endlessly...

It's just not working right now. When I have free time I don't have the energy much less the inspiration to write...or do much of anything. I'm very sorry, but it seems I need to sort more things out than just school work right now.

I will try to be back...really back...soon, but...please go ahead without me...and please, anyone can use/take over Jord/Thuringwethil as you'd like.

I should have simply posted months ago that I was unable to be active, and just let you know that rather than have kept you waiting, as Child has most patiently asked.

I'm very sorry.

Folwren · 11-26-2007, 11:57 AM

Oh dear. That is unfortunate, Durelin, and I am more than sorry to hear it. But, what must be must and a cracked egg cannot be mended.

Elempi, I am not willing to take Jord. Uldor is difficult enough for me.

I'll try to think of someone that can join the game and that would make another player which would be great...

-- Foley

Nogrod · 11-26-2007, 04:50 PM

The things started to look like they were unfolding at last but it seems I have lost nothing during my trip...

Okay. I hope you Foley get someone to play Jord or we do come up with a different solution to our problem here. I just don't think there is any reason for me to doublepost in the thread so I'll wait and see what you others come up with.

I hope to see you Dury back in action also here! But first things first.

Child of the 7th Age · 11-26-2007, 04:57 PM

Dury - We will miss you and hope things are going well.

If Imp is willing to play Jord, we could certainly do that.

Nogrod · 11-26-2007, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Child of the 7th Age

Since Imp is willing to play Jord, shall we do that?

Why not? With this pace we'd need all the effort to get us forwards.

Lalaith: I could have Fastarr meet Embla. He would be in a hurry to look after his lord and that might create some nice tension there and maybe we could be creating some new possibilities for Embla as well. I'd like to see you write the introduction to the scene so just write that Fastarr comes with full gallop and Embla manages to stop him... and whatever she then does. I'll answer that post asap. after it is posted.

littlemanpoet · 11-26-2007, 06:50 PM

Before I even begin to try to wrap my brain around Jord/Thuringwethil, I'd be interested to find out who Foley is thinking of to fill the role. I think there may be some clever-good writers out there who could do the trick and help enliven this rpg with some of their new spice.

Perhaps Encaitare? Diamond?

11-05-2007, 03:11 PM	#1
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	A nice little mess that would have been cleared in a face to face discussion in under a minute but will take several days... Here's what I suggest we could do as to have the less possible changes and to make it sound believable - in my view that is. So Foley can leave her post basically as it is (was) where Uldor addresses Brodda to take care that the old man is caught. Foley can then decide whether to add a sentence where Brodda hands this mission over to his servant Ruadan standing by as Brodda still is a chieftain and running after gamlings in a crowd hardly is a work for a chieftain. I can leave my post mainly as it is as Fastarr just notes that a man was sent after Thorn and I edit out the sentence where it is said Khandr knew the man running after Thorn. This also allows CoD to come in without us setting him a definitive place and action and he can decide himself what Brodda will do - after ordering Ruadan to do his bidding that is. What say you? It's the simplest way I think. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-05-2007, 03:20 PM	#2
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 sounds fine to me, and the simplest, too. Can't stay to explain some thoughts in my head. Just write, everyone. I've got to go now, but I may be back and might write a post later today, I don't know. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-08-2007, 09:07 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	Captain, if you're anywhere around - it'd be pretty sweet if you could post presently. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-09-2007, 07:27 PM	#5
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	lmp: I left it open for Thorn to either assign Fastarr to a job Thorn sees reasonable or to do as Fastarr himself wishes (which would mean he would get back to the hunt and try to save Khandr if he can disregarding the Song). btw. is there already an idea how Khandr will die? PS. Nice to see Ruadan back on his feet Foley! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-10-2007, 04:37 PM	#9
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Originally, the idea was that Jord was going to do him in. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

11-08-2007, 09:12 PM	#4
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I added a bit from Lachrandir's perspective after posting for Thorn, and Foley posted while I was editing. It doesn't appear to have affected anything.

11-10-2007, 01:32 PM	#8
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Regarding Khandr's impending death, I have had Thorn suggest to Fastarr that it will be murder. I think that follows in line with what Child has been planning. If so, who is the murderer? My thought, in keeping with how Foley is portraying Uldor and Ulwarth, is that Ulfast is the most evil of the three brothers, and also the most shifty, if you know what I mean. Uldor is a bit less subtle and forthright, for all his naked ambition and willfulness. Ulfast is, by contrast, more of a snake. My thought is that he will make as if to befriend Khandr on the hunt and stay near him from the beginning, engaging him in seemingly friendly banter (perhaps not unlike that between Legolas and Gimli at Helm's Deep - how ironic!), and will do him in some place and time while others are some distance away - he will think that he has done his foul deed in secret, but does not know that Fastarr is eye witness. At least, that's one suggestion. Thoughts?

11-18-2007, 05:19 PM	#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	Child, Are things figured out? Can we set out on the hunt? Or what needs to happen now before we start? -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-20-2007, 12:59 AM	#11
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I see no reason why the hunt can't set out. It's my understanding that Durelin will go ahead and do the scenes for Jord to murder Khandr, hopefully this week. That's one of the reasons I had Khandr go off on his own. It will make it easier for Jord. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

11-22-2007, 12:46 PM	#12
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Either Durelin or NOggie around to talk to Embla in the near future? __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

11-22-2007, 08:34 PM	#13
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Durelin, Your pm box is full so I'll put this here..... Any chance of Jord doing in Khandr in Treachery before you get back to school? I've purposely made him go off on his own so you're welcome to use him as you need. If you want to mention that he is trying to spy on Jord, that would be alright too..... If you need a set up post, let me know. If your schedule prevents you from writing, just let us know. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

11-24-2007, 10:15 PM	#14
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I'm sorry...again...repeatedly...endlessly... It's just not working right now. When I have free time I don't have the energy much less the inspiration to write...or do much of anything. I'm very sorry, but it seems I need to sort more things out than just school work right now. I will try to be back...really back...soon, but...please go ahead without me...and please, anyone can use/take over Jord/Thuringwethil as you'd like. I should have simply posted months ago that I was unable to be active, and just let you know that rather than have kept you waiting, as Child has most patiently asked. I'm very sorry.

11-26-2007, 11:57 AM	#15
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 dear. That is unfortunate, Durelin, and I am more than sorry to hear it. But, what must be must and a cracked egg cannot be mended. Elempi, I am not willing to take Jord. Uldor is difficult enough for me. I'll try to think of someone that can join the game and that would make another player which would be great... -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-26-2007, 04:50 PM	#16
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	The things started to look like they were unfolding at last but it seems I have lost nothing during my trip... Okay. I hope you Foley get someone to play Jord or we do come up with a different solution to our problem here. I just don't think there is any reason for me to doublepost in the thread so I'll wait and see what you others come up with. I hope to see you Dury back in action also here! But first things first. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-26-2007, 04:57 PM	#17
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Dury - We will miss you and hope things are going well. If Imp is willing to play Jord, we could certainly do that. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 11-26-2007 at 05:01 PM.

11-26-2007, 06:50 PM	#19
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Before I even begin to try to wrap my brain around Jord/Thuringwethil, I'd be interested to find out who Foley is thinking of to fill the role. I think there may be some clever-good writers out there who could do the trick and help enliven this rpg with some of their new spice. Perhaps Encaitare? Diamond?