Hard Winters Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thinlómien · 07-04-2015, 05:22 PM

Amazing posts and I love all the new characters! I have to say Legate may have stolen the show though with Áforglaed talking to the chicken.

LMP, I decided to continue Wilheard and Eodwine's dialogue after all. I'm afraid Wilheard is even worse at niceties than his father...

Gal, I had Brith reply to Ledwyn. Language troubles ahoy. Brith speaks very little of Rohirric, mostly what she picked up in Edoras over the winter. I don't know how many Rohanians would speak the common tongue? Everyone seems to speak it in The Lord of the Rings, but the "everyone" we see are soldiers, often officers. It sounds a little odd that a majority of the peasants would know a second language. Brith might need her "uncles" - or *nudge nudge* maybe someone else eventually? - around to translate with some people!

Firefoot, Folwren and whoever else is writing about the stables, just a heads-up that you've got to newcomer veteran soldiers bringing in horses, first an Eorling with two horses and the a Gondorian with one. They are NPCs so do what you will with them, but just so you know there's traffic that way.

Nogrod, I just wrote a little filler for Modtryth. If Stigend is too weepy, please let me know.

He just seemed quite rattled (and I'm not saying it's not for a reason. I find it very amusing how he's always so much more emotional than Modtryth). Now it looks like Leodthern has been told to tell Modtryth to take care of the arriving things in the kitchen, so I think she'll be busy with that and doesn't have time to chat with her husband, so I guess you can figure out something else for Stigend to do?

PS. I actually found more old Brith posts back from 2006! Turns out she has even worse tolerance for alcohol than Wilheard and becomes very self-pitying when drunk. Can we have a feast so my characters can embarrass themselves?

Also apparently her horse is called Grayday (what a silly name!)

PPS. Added Heafoc to my list and updated Wilheard's bio a tiny bit. He now has a nasty war scar.

PPPS. Don't you worry Folwren. It is Thornden's job to boss people around.

Firefoot · 07-05-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Gal, I had Brith reply to Ledwyn. Language troubles ahoy. Brith speaks very little of Rohirric, mostly what she picked up in Edoras over the winter. I don't know how many Rohanians would speak the common tongue? Everyone seems to speak it in The Lord of the Rings, but the "everyone" we see are soldiers, often officers. It sounds a little odd that a majority of the peasants would know a second language. Brith might need her "uncles" - or *nudge nudge* maybe someone else eventually? - around to translate with some people!

I sort of can't believe this has never (to my knowledge) come up before. I have no idea.

I also recently realized that I have probably vastly overestimated the literacy rate of a people that are "wise but unlearned, writing no books."

Guess that's why the pros have editors... But on that note, would Rohirric have a written alphabet?

Inziladun · 07-05-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I don't know how many Rohanians would speak the common tongue? Everyone seems to speak it in The Lord of the Rings, but the "everyone" we see are soldiers, often officers. It sounds a little odd that a majority of the peasants would know a second language.

I'd wondered about this. I guess Ladavan's been doing some serious studying of the language of the Rohirrim. He'd be more likely to know something of that tongue than the Common anyway. Maybe he bought something to help him. Call it Orthanc-stone.

Arry · 07-05-2015, 11:26 AM

Undome and Envinyatar --

I was thinking we could wrap up this day's scene with either a post just from Envin or maybe one from him and one from you.

Then, once the Meadhall's present day has turned to the following day, we can be down the road to the Meadhall.

How does that sound to you?

- A -

Folwren · 07-05-2015, 11:29 AM

The problem with that, Arry, is that days at the Meadhall tend to take forever, unless people make a concerted effort to move along. Maybe we can, if you three are out of action until we continue.

I think that it would work if we decided moved on without too much delay. I don't think a large celebration would be got up that very day. I think the people would be more focused on regaining strength and whatnot before putting on a whole big feast or anything. So, Lommy, your characters may need to wait a bit before embarrassing themselves too badly.

piosenniel · 07-05-2015, 11:35 AM

Hmmmmm... well if the day takes toooooooooo long to turn to the next - maybe we should rename the game. How about:

-------------------- Hard Winters, Day 1 ---------------

Just joking!

Pio

But, more seriously, this is an RPG now and not just a slow-moving Inn-ish (Ent ish) sort of piece. Maybe it could move along at a slightly quicker pace than the original Mead-hall. What do you think?

piosenniel · 07-05-2015, 11:41 AM

Arry

I've added in that nickname for Thystel's hen to your bio for him.

Arry · 07-05-2015, 11:51 AM

Thanks, Pio, for the edit!

Undome, Envin --

We can always make this day our group is in to be a day prior to what's going on in the game and keep writing a bit more backstory and interaction in our little group.

I don't think it would require much editing on our part.

What say you?

- A -

Folwren · 07-05-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by piosenniel

Hmmmmm... well if the day takes toooooooooo long to turn to the next - maybe we should rename the game. How about:

-------------------- Hard Winters, Day 1 ---------------

Just joking!

Bahaaha! That's what I thought when the title was originally suggested!

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But, more seriously, this is an RPG now and not just a slow-moving Inn-ish (Ent ish) sort of piece. Maybe it could move along at a slightly quicker pace than the original Mead-hall. What do you think?

I tend to agree, at least until all our characters are in position to be played, where as now we have three people's characters in a separate location waiting to be brought in.

Firefoot, Saeryn has spotted and addressed Scyld.

Undómë · 07-05-2015, 12:00 PM

Arry Lets do go ahead and move our own timeline back. I'll look at the posts for our group and see where we need to edit.

07-04-2015, 05:22 PM	#1
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Amazing posts and I love all the new characters! I have to say Legate may have stolen the show though with Áforglaed talking to the chicken. LMP, I decided to continue Wilheard and Eodwine's dialogue after all. I'm afraid Wilheard is even worse at niceties than his father... Gal, I had Brith reply to Ledwyn. Language troubles ahoy. Brith speaks very little of Rohirric, mostly what she picked up in Edoras over the winter. I don't know how many Rohanians would speak the common tongue? Everyone seems to speak it in The Lord of the Rings, but the "everyone" we see are soldiers, often officers. It sounds a little odd that a majority of the peasants would know a second language. Brith might need her "uncles" - or nudge nudge maybe someone else eventually? - around to translate with some people! Firefoot, Folwren and whoever else is writing about the stables, just a heads-up that you've got to newcomer veteran soldiers bringing in horses, first an Eorling with two horses and the a Gondorian with one. They are NPCs so do what you will with them, but just so you know there's traffic that way. Nogrod, I just wrote a little filler for Modtryth. If Stigend is too weepy, please let me know. He just seemed quite rattled (and I'm not saying it's not for a reason. I find it very amusing how he's always so much more emotional than Modtryth). Now it looks like Leodthern has been told to tell Modtryth to take care of the arriving things in the kitchen, so I think she'll be busy with that and doesn't have time to chat with her husband, so I guess you can figure out something else for Stigend to do? PS. I actually found more old Brith posts back from 2006! Turns out she has even worse tolerance for alcohol than Wilheard and becomes very self-pitying when drunk. Can we have a feast so my characters can embarrass themselves? Also apparently her horse is called Grayday (what a silly name!) PPS. Added Heafoc to my list and updated Wilheard's bio a tiny bit. He now has a nasty war scar. PPPS. Don't you worry Folwren. It is Thornden's job to boss people around. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

07-05-2015, 11:26 AM	#4
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	Undome and Envinyatar -- I was thinking we could wrap up this day's scene with either a post just from Envin or maybe one from him and one from you. Then, once the Meadhall's present day has turned to the following day, we can be down the road to the Meadhall. How does that sound to you? - A - __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien

07-05-2015, 11:29 AM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	The problem with that, Arry, is that days at the Meadhall tend to take forever, unless people make a concerted effort to move along. Maybe we can, if you three are out of action until we continue. I think that it would work if we decided moved on without too much delay. I don't think a large celebration would be got up that very day. I think the people would be more focused on regaining strength and whatnot before putting on a whole big feast or anything. So, Lommy, your characters may need to wait a bit before embarrassing themselves too badly. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-05-2015, 11:35 AM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Hmmmmm... well if the day takes toooooooooo long to turn to the next - maybe we should rename the game. How about: -------------------- Hard Winters, Day 1 --------------- Just joking! Pio But, more seriously, this is an RPG now and not just a slow-moving Inn-ish (Ent ish) sort of piece. Maybe it could move along at a slightly quicker pace than the original Mead-hall. What do you think? __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 07-05-2015 at 11:44 AM.

07-05-2015, 11:41 AM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Arry I've added in that nickname for Thystel's hen to your bio for him. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

07-05-2015, 11:51 AM	#8
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	Thanks, Pio, for the edit! Undome, Envin -- We can always make this day our group is in to be a day prior to what's going on in the game and keep writing a bit more backstory and interaction in our little group. I don't think it would require much editing on our part. What say you? - A - __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien Last edited by Arry; 07-05-2015 at 09:50 PM.

07-05-2015, 12:00 PM	#10
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Arry Lets do go ahead and move our own timeline back. I'll look at the posts for our group and see where we need to edit. __________________ 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 . . .