Wight Fright: "Fog on the Barrow-Downs" Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Envinyatar · 03-11-2011, 06:45 PM

We're going into the caravan. Feel free to describe what Jess sees - you can make it as exotic (gypsy-like) and wondrous as you like.

We can either travel on immediately - or make a little fire and brew up a bit of tea with honey. Willem has a carved chest somewhere in the van filled with all sorts of teas and types of honey. and other things to eat - though no meat; he's a vegetarian.

Have at it

Mithalwen · 03-11-2011, 07:28 PM

Because he loves animals or because he hates plants I wonder...

Tea is good.. still can't quite believe people add honey to it... but I shall have fun with the caravan

Envinyatar · 03-11-2011, 07:47 PM

He is quite fond of animals - they're like family to him. Not a vegan, though. I see him enjoying dripping honeycomb, eggs, cheeses and other milk products.

I thought a little tea with honey might give a carb boost and help warm up those who've been out in the cold. You could find a loaf of whole grain bread, however and spread honey on it . . .

Mithalwen · 03-11-2011, 08:04 PM

It's fine, it will do her good and she should be grateful for anything! Too much of a cultural stereotype to be English and talk about the proper way of taking tea .

It would only lead to biscuit / muffin issues anyway.

Edit: not so far on as I had hope but really stupid o'clock now . So bearing that in mind let me know if I should change anything

Mithalwen · 03-12-2011, 07:07 PM

Rewritten ... but caveat still applies.... I have just been looking at it so long now that I can't see the wood for the trees...

Edit: In the interests of research I have tried putting honey in tea and it isn't as peculiar as I expected. However even though I used a fairly bland honey and a robust breakfast tea made stronger than usual the tea taste got rather overwhelmed. Which could be a good thing in some circumstances.

Envinyatar · 03-14-2011, 01:47 PM

So, Willem's dosing the poor boy up with a little something.

Hope poor Jess isn't too frightened!

She asked the question, and being an honest man - he answered...

Mithalwen · 03-14-2011, 08:35 PM

About Edwin? probably not since she has got to that point where nothing could be worse than what she is fearing. However she may get a bit freaked because of all the stories seeming to be true unless the idea of elf magic is too appealing .. but I'll wait to see what you are posting now first..

03-11-2011, 06:45 PM	#1
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	We're going into the caravan. Feel free to describe what Jess sees - you can make it as exotic (gypsy-like) and wondrous as you like. We can either travel on immediately - or make a little fire and brew up a bit of tea with honey. Willem has a carved chest somewhere in the van filled with all sorts of teas and types of honey. and other things to eat - though no meat; he's a vegetarian. Have at it __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

03-11-2011, 07:28 PM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Because he loves animals or because he hates plants I wonder... Tea is good.. still can't quite believe people add honey to it... but I shall have fun with the caravan __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-11-2011, 07:47 PM	#3
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	He is quite fond of animals - they're like family to him. Not a vegan, though. I see him enjoying dripping honeycomb, eggs, cheeses and other milk products. I thought a little tea with honey might give a carb boost and help warm up those who've been out in the cold. You could find a loaf of whole grain bread, however and spread honey on it . . . __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

03-11-2011, 08:04 PM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	It's fine, it will do her good and she should be grateful for anything! Too much of a cultural stereotype to be English and talk about the proper way of taking tea . It would only lead to biscuit / muffin issues anyway. Edit: not so far on as I had hope but really stupid o'clock now . So bearing that in mind let me know if I should change anything __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 03-11-2011 at 09:59 PM.

03-12-2011, 07:07 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Rewritten ... but caveat still applies.... I have just been looking at it so long now that I can't see the wood for the trees... Edit: In the interests of research I have tried putting honey in tea and it isn't as peculiar as I expected. However even though I used a fairly bland honey and a robust breakfast tea made stronger than usual the tea taste got rather overwhelmed. Which could be a good thing in some circumstances. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 03-13-2011 at 11:54 AM.

03-14-2011, 01:47 PM	#6
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	So, Willem's dosing the poor boy up with a little something. Hope poor Jess isn't too frightened! She asked the question, and being an honest man - he answered... __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

03-14-2011, 08:35 PM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	About Edwin? probably not since she has got to that point where nothing could be worse than what she is fearing. However she may get a bit freaked because of all the stories seeming to be true unless the idea of elf magic is too appealing .. but I'll wait to see what you are posting now first.. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 03-15-2011 at 09:15 AM.