Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread

[Groin Redbeard]

Very nice posts Eönwë and Lhuna, so much action and it still isn't day yet.

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Groin, there's always the latrine to visit in the night, and who knows whom one might meet? Or just wait if you prefer.

If the urging to post comes too strong I'll see if Erbrand can find it. Thanks LMP.

[piosenniel]

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[Gwathagor]

Ok, well, I'm leaning away from moving my elf over from the Golden Perch and trying out somebody more ordinary. Is there a need for any particular kind of character, any particular occupation currently? If not, I am leaning towards creating a warrior-bard, or perhaps a hunter.

[Folwren]

Eodwine is planning on building a mead hall of stone and we have no mason in our midsts. So...if that appeals to you, that's something that we need. But you can create any sort of character you like.

[Eönwë]

Originally Posted by Folwren

we have no mason in our midsts.

Well, you know, Dan can do a bit (but he is more into carving and such-alike)

[Kath]

Did Form's Nain actually leave? Because if not we might have an NPC mason there.

[Folwren]

Well, you know, Dan can do a bit (but he is more into carving and such-alike)

Okay. That's neat. I did not read his bio, I'm sorry to say (I was sick at the time of it's posting, I think...? sick or gone), so I missed that. But a real mason would still be superb, especially since we're making an entire hall.

But I need to be quiet before I say something offensive and stick my foot in my mouth.

-- Folwren

[Groin Redbeard]

Very nice posts, LMP and Lhuna! I just hope that Rowena doesn't take her frusteration out on the newcomers at the hall.

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Ok, well, I'm leaning away from moving my elf over from the Golden Perch and trying out somebody more ordinary. Is there a need for any particular kind of character, any particular occupation currently? If not, I am leaning towards creating a warrior-bard, or perhaps a hunter.

I was wondering when you would show up. Your hunter would be a welcomed help to Erbrand. He usually catches his prey with snares and that kind of stuff, but your hunters bow would be apreciated.

The mason is also a good job to have, so either way you go you're welcomed here.

[littlemanpoet]

"Mason" is not a word to be found in Eorling (or Anglo-Saxon) culture. The best we have been able to come up with has been "stone shaper" - which Celuien's character, Garstan, is.

As for Nain, since Formy has not written in months, I'm of the opinion that Nain quietly stayed in Edoras for reasons of his own. If Formy shows up again, however, well, then that's two stoneshapers.

For crafts, look up the links at the beginning of this thread - Regia Anglorum I think is the site which gives some good ideas - you could google it.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

"Mason" is not a word to be found in Eorling (or Anglo-Saxon) culture. The best we have been able to come up with has been "stone shaper" - which Celuien's character, Garstan, is.

I didn't know that Garstan was a stone shaper. Wow.

Never mind, then, Gwathagor. Sorry.

--Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Feanor of the Peredhil, known hereabouts as "Fea", having departed from the Downs ("It's time."), has happily agreed to leave the character Saeryn in the capable hands of Folwren, who will begin writing her character as soon as she is ready. Of course, a character sketch will be coming from Foley soon, with which I'm happy to help if asked. I don't know if Fea ever fully fleshed such a thing out, but much can be garnered from the old EOH thread.

Hmm..... I wonder why Foley wants to write Saeryn? Could it have something to do with Rowenna? (rhetorical question)

[Lhunardawen]

It's a pity I never got a chance to write with Fea for the Hall. But I'm glad someone will continue for Saeryn, I really miss reading a post about her, and I'd love for she and Ginna to meet.

[Thinlómien]

Some feminine plotting... yay...

Anyway, as you can see, I just posted. I always over-estimate how much time and effort it takes to write a post and that's why I post so rarely.

Nogrod - if you have time, reply, but if not, I guess you can do it later and pio can move it.

[Nogrod]

I talked to Lommy on the phone just a moment ago. We'll be writing a dialogue during the weekend that will continue Lommy's post with Modtryth and Stigend talking. So should I make a save or do we still extend this day over the weekend?

[Lhunardawen]

Eönwë, you left your siggie in your last post.

[Eönwë]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Looks like Eonwe has a little more he wants to add for the night, so we'll hold off on the new day for just a bit yet. Thanks for your patience, everyone!

Ok, I've finished, don't wait for me.

Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

Eönwë, you left your siggie in your last post.

I'm sorry, I sorted it out now though. Thanks for reminding me.

[littlemanpoet]

Sure am glad this is back. Wonder what happened. Anyway, anybody who wishes may begin the new Day - or I will add to my last post if I beat everybody to the punch.

[Eönwë]

My character travels for miles and miles to get here and the best Erbrand can do is just ignore him? Humph! (even though if I was any other character but Dan, I would do the same)

[Groin Redbeard]

Originally Posted by Eönwë

My character travels for miles and miles to get here and the best Erbrand can do is just ignore him? Humph! (even though if I was any other character but Dan, I would do the same)

The reason that I did that was because Erbrand is new to the hall and he doesn't know Dan is a new arrival. Tell you what I'll edit my post and he'll make an effort and speak to Dan. I feel like having a conversation anyway.

[Nogrod]

I made a deal with Lommy that we will write the scene between Modtryth and Stigend tomorrow evening so that it might be up here something like a little less than 24 hours from this moment. After that we should be ready to change the day... unless something too interesting develops.

Good to see you people in here! I'm trying to update myself on all things here tomorrow.

*Just sent the last obligatory workpapers that have dragged me down for weeks and months away today!*

[Eönwë]

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

The reason that I did that was because Erbrand is new to the hall and he doesn't know Dan is a new arrival. Tell you what I'll edit my post and he'll make an effort and speak to Dan. I feel like having a conversation anyway.

I was going to say don't bother, because I don't really mind. But it looks like something more interesting is going to happen now...


EDIT: I'm sorry about my post, but it sort of went in the wrong direction, I think

[Folwren]

Are people going to start hauling stones and stuff from the scars? Or at least begin quarrying them? What are the plans? How big of stones? How are we transporting them?

[littlemanpoet]

Hold your horses, Foley! I'm planning a post soon in which Eodwine lays out the activities to be accomplished for the day. Building the new hall is at least a week of game time away yet. There are more tents to raise, a smithy to build, and a latrine to repair, for starters. With no planting having been done on old Sorn's land, there's no crop to be tended or harvested, so hunting will be in order, and that might be tough. So there' plenty to do, and plenty of delays before stone-hauling comes into the picture. And let's not forget a humble party to well-wish Falco on his way back to the Shire.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Hold your horses, Foley! I'm planning a post soon in which Eodwine lays out the activities to be accomplished for the day. Building the new hall is at least a week of game time away yet. There are more tents to raise, a smithy to build, and a latrine to repair, for starters. With no planting having been done on old Sorn's land, there's no crop to be tended or harvested, so hunting will be in order, and that might be tough. So there' plenty to do, and plenty of delays before stone-hauling comes into the picture. And let's not forget a humble party to well-wish Falco on his way back to the Shire.

Oh. Oh, right. I knew stuff had to come first, really. I just had an idea and wanted to know if we were going to be hauling stones and if we'll be writing about the day that they do it...or one of the days that they do it. I didn't mean to sound impatient. Sorry.

I'm alright. And patient - sometimes.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Oh. Oh, right. I knew stuff had to come first, really. I just had an idea and wanted to know if we were going to be hauling stones and if we'll be writing about the day that they do it...or one of the days that they do it. I didn't mean to sound impatient. Sorry.

I'm alright. And patient - sometimes.

-- Folwren

If folks want to write about the day stones are hauled from the scar, we can do that.

[littlemanpoet]

I hope to get a post up today in which Eodwine will answer Stigend and also lay out for everyone what will be done this Day.

One thing I think will be necessary is a discussion right here on this thread laying out a schedule of what must be, can be, and is likely to be, achieved in Scarburg before the winter snows begin to fall..... assuming that in this Gallic climate zone, snows fall at all?

[shaggydog]

Here is my very brief bio for my character. It's brief but will be expanded upon through the IC thread as we go along.

NAME: Oeric
AGE: late 20’s
GENDER: male
RACE: human
WHERE FROM: Rohan, around the Scarburg area
APPEARANCE: tall, medium build, longish blonde-brown hair, green eyes, wears what might be called peasant or farmer type garb
BITS OF CHARACTER/HISTORY YOU FEEL MIGHT BE HELPFUL IN DEFINING THE CHARACTER: born and raised as a peasant/farmer on what was Sorn’s family’s lands. As an adult has been tending sheep in a small “community” on the far outskirts of those lands. Is presently in the vicinity of the old, now burnt down, hall.

Thanks to Firefoot, LMP, Nogrod and Thinlomien for your help!

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LINKED ~*~ Pio

[Folwren]

Thanks, Groin.

I wanted to say that I edited the end of my last post. I didn't think that dismounting and waiting was very good. Anyone who wishes to speak to Saeryn when she firsts arrives can write about her stopping her horse and getting down.

-- Folwren

[Groin Redbeard]

I'm just about to put my last post in before I leave. Remember, don't ask Erbrand any questions, because he won't be here to respond. I'll see ya'll in two weeks, have fun!

[shaggydog]

Guess I better run - fast!

Great post Groin! Enjoy your vacation

[littlemanpoet]

I'll try to get in a post for one (or more) of my characters soon. Maybe tonight, more likely tomorrow.

[littlemanpoet]

Whew! That was a bit of a rushed post - had to squeeze its writing into 15 minutes of my lunch. Anyway, I seem to have corralled a whole bunch of other writers' characters to my use. If I did less than adequately with anyone, just let me know and I'll fix.

I foresee a rather embarrassing re-introduction between the mud-covered Eodwine and the tired Saeryn.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I foresee a rather embarrassing re-introduction between the mud-covered Eodwine and the tired Saeryn.

Yeeaah...that could be interesting. Do you want me to write next concerning it?

[Folwren]

I posted, but I didn't actually post with Eodwine coming back into the scene. Sorry. I guess at this point anyone can address her. I kind of figure someone will before Eodwine returns. But anything works for me.

[Folwren]

I have edited the end of my latest post just slightly.

[shaggydog]

I tried to do a little research on marshes, bogs and fens. Can't say I know too much more than I did before I started. So I hope it's OK to have that reference to bogginess and getting stuck therein in my post? If not I can always take it out. Also, if it has qualities of a bog, the newcomers could cut peat as a fuel source, as there don't appear to be many trees around. Don't know if that was part of the culture of Rohan or not.

[Folwren]

Eh...the post is kind of rough, I think. Sorry. But at least it's posted.

Elempi, tell me if I need to change Rowenna at all. (Or Saeryn, for that matter...heh...)


-- Folwren

[Eönwë]

Well, plans change, so here is my post!

edit (after post): I'm sorry if that post is boring and badly written, but there really is nothing for him to do yet, until he is either introduced or used as a tracker.

[Folwren]

Alrighty, I edited Javan's, Thornden's, and Saeryn's bios. Javan and Thornden I am happy with. Saeryn, I'm not so sure about. I reserve the right to alter it if necessary. I may have made Saeryn a bit too steady. We'll see.

[piosenniel]

I need to put whatever is your first post for the game on the game thread - so, whoever is going to write the first post, just post it on the new RPG discussion thread thread HERE.

And by the way - it would be great if you came up with a NAME for the game. So far, it's just being called the So Far Unnamed RPG.