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Post by Gordis on Oct 7, 2009 17:51:31 GMT
Help for an Aging Memory?Maybe we need some kind of "cultural references" thread to track these things. I vaguely remember that some time back there was a post (I think it was one of mine, but can't even be sure of that) where we created a name, and thought this person might be the Rhudaurian (or even Arnorian?) equivalent of a Shakespeare. Does anyone else remember that, or where we posted it, or what the name was? I actually had wanted to use that name again, in Eryndil's speaking to Daurendil - but just substituted 'the philosopher', when I couldn't come up with the name of the Arnorian Bard. Anything jogged in anyone's memory? Thanks. Could it be "Dirhavel"? By the way, Val and Rian, even if you have no time to write the wedding night post now, couldn't you at least agree in the Discussion thread on the contents of this post: at least its backbone? What happened? Was Caelen sick? Did they have a quarrel? or what? I can't really figure out what exactly is holding us down it this thread there are just a few posts to complete it and make a jump right to spring... As far as I see we need 1. the wedding night post by Val and Rian, 2. the arrival of Callon and how he learns about Caelen's marriage- post by Rian3. my Carn-Dum post that I promise to write when I feel some drive...  What else??? |
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Post by Duilin on Oct 8, 2009 4:20:56 GMT
I'd like for Aegnor to meet with the King in the morning, and perhaps some comic incident with Thurisind - perhaps he could interact with Callon's storyline in some way?
More broadly, if we're jumping everything forward to the spring after that, there's probably some Cardolan intrigue that's going to take place in the meanwhile - but I imagine that can be dealt with in flashbacks.
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Post by Gordis on Oct 8, 2009 5:10:11 GMT
I'd like for Aegnor to meet with the King in the morning, and perhaps some comic incident with Thurisind - perhaps he could interact with Callon's storyline in some way? Wonderful! Do meet the King in the morning!  And I personally think the idea for Thurisind to meet a very distracted Callon and perhaps soothe him a bit with alcohol is a very good one. I bet during the long ride together from Amon Sul, Callon had time to tell Thurisind at length about his wife Caelen and how he missed her. Now when Callon tells him that Caelen has married another man and that she was in fact his sister, Thurisind likely thinks his fellow has gone mad. ;D What do you think, Rian? Do you like the idea? Could you write a common post with Duilin? More broadly, if we're jumping everything forward to the spring after that, there's probably some Cardolan intrigue that's going to take place in the meanwhile - but I imagine that can be dealt with in flashbacks. If you need more time for the intrigue, just tell us. Anyway, even when we open a new thread for the spring, the Discontent thread can always be added to. |
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Post by Eärniel on Oct 11, 2009 12:03:12 GMT
As far as I see we need 1. the wedding night post by Val and Rian, 2. the arrival of Callon and how he learns about Caelen's marriage- post by Rian3. my Carn-Dum post that I promise to write when I feel some drive... What else??? Hm, as far as I see it we don't really need a wedding night post, unless we're willing to get this story a higher maturity rating. I think Val and Rían can easily skip to the morning after, which leaves for the other characters: - Callon's arrival - winter soltice in Carn Dum - how other characters passed the Jule celebrations For the last one, I think I will take one of the place holders for Wilwarin's Jule night. Something short likely, she can't go partying like all the others considering she'll be on duty tonight. Maybe Thurisind, who arrived with Aegnor, may be a good candidate for another place-holder. I imagine he must have a time of his life on a party with booze and plenty of beautiful women. Daurendil's end of Jule night may be another interesting addition. Especially now that Caelen has left the party. Maybe some inspiration can be found for Gildurien's view on Jule night, she's likely not in a very good mood all things considered. Other then that, I think we can turn to the next day. I reckon Val and Rían may want to do a post for Eryndil and Caelen now that they're finally married, but I don't know if anything else must be dealt with before spring. At least, I can't remember anything else. [ EDIT: Apologies if I sound like repeating others, but the last two posts for some reason didn't appear when I was typing my reply.] |
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Post by Gordis on Oct 12, 2009 6:49:19 GMT
Hm, as far as I see it we don't really need a wedding night post, unless we're willing to get this story a higher maturity rating. No, I was not speaking about R-rated wedding night scenes ;D, it was about that love (?) potion that Daurendil had made Caelen drink, according to Rian's post. What were its effects? Actually, as the main Daurendil's minder, I was never too happy with this idea. After all, Daurendil truly loathed the attempt to poison Eryndil, would he then try to slip some suspicious potion to Caelen? Seems out of character to me....  If we drop this potion plotline, then of course we won't need the wedding night post, only the happy morning after.  Great. Yea, and meeting the distracted Callon would be a good touch too. I think it is really needed I plan to write a Gildurien post for Jan 1 or 2, telling in retrospect her feelings about the ball, and giving some follow-up on her spying business. |
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Post by Eärniel on Oct 12, 2009 9:36:38 GMT
No, I was not speaking about R-rated wedding night scenes ;D, it was about that love (?) potion that Daurendil had made Caelen drink, according to Rian's post. What were its effects? Actually, as the main Daurendil's minder, I was never too happy with this idea. After all, Daurendil truly loathed the attempt to poison Eryndil, would he then try to slip some suspicious potion to Caelen? Seems out of character to me.... If we drop this potion plotline, then of course we won't need the wedding night post, only the happy morning after. Oh. Right. ;D It's been a while since I thoroughly re-read the story apart from skimming - so correct me if I'm wrong- but I thought the love potion was at most vaguely hinted at in the story, and never actually mentioned out-right. It didn't pop up in the later Caelen-posts so unless Rían has any specific plans for it, I reckon it can be safely ignored. Looking forward to it! |
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Post by Gordis on Oct 13, 2009 5:12:00 GMT
Rian, please, we need your opinion.
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Post by Rian on Oct 13, 2009 9:44:49 GMT
Hi guys, Dau thought it was a love potion, but I had the idea to make it poison and kill off Caelen, but that didn't seem to be too popular so I dropped that. Shall we even drop the love potion part, or keep in vague references to it in case we decide to use it later? Earniel just contacted me and we're going to do a post with Wilwaren and Callon. Duilin, if you'd like, you can draft up a post with Thurisand talking to Callon on the way back - that might be nice to have some type of post covering the trip back. I mainly dropped out of the posting because the vast majority of the posts had been mine in the recent past, and it was just getting too lopsided, IMO. We've totally lost the princess, which now doesn't make sense with the wonderful opening Gandy post  and it was getting too Caelen-heavy. Well, I guess we just go with the flow. I just got my surgery date set for the torn rotator cuff in the shoulder - December 4th, which ironically is one year exactly from my foot surgery! Things have not gone smoothly here in Arizona. And of all the crazy things, I actually fell in the garage today - slipped on a puddle of water as I was carrying groceries in. Yeah, THAT helped the shoulder :rolleyes: It's going to be a hard wait until December 4th. |
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Post by Gordis on Oct 13, 2009 15:50:53 GMT
Hi guys, Dau thought it was a love potion, but I had the idea to make it poison and kill off Caelen, but that didn't seem to be too popular so I dropped that. Shall we even drop the love potion part, or keep in vague references to it in case we decide to use it later? I suggest we keep the reference as it is... Let the readers fret. I can refer to it later - like Daurendil was sorely tempted to slip Caelen the love potion, but didn't dare in the light of the previous poisoning of Eryndil. He may regret it later. ;D We can get Caelen nicely executed for murder in the very next part, if you are tired of her, Rian. Wonderful. Well, it was stll nice to read, even if lopsided. I do miss your posts, Rian. Also in the Weathertop thread - an Elven post or a Callon post would be great, you know... I think Elfhild would return when her character gets more involved in the plot. For now Tarniel just sits there doing nothing...and it is boring for Elfhild. I suggest we let Broggha kidnap her - the sooner the better ;D I am actually more concerned about Serenoli and her (and Odare's) involvement in the game. I am sorry for you. May you have better luck in the future, Rian!!! |
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Post by Eärniel on Oct 14, 2009 12:17:50 GMT
Earniel just contacted me and we're going to do a post with Wilwaren and Callon. Just like to add, I was not trying to steal Duilin's thunder, but I only noticed the post in which he suggested a Thurisind-Callon post when I had written my own suggestion to Rían. I think Elfhild would return when her character gets more involved in the plot. For now Tarniel just sits there doing nothing...and it is boring for Elfhild. I suggest we let Broggha kidnap her - the sooner the better ;D Well, it's good to hear Elfhild is still around, I had practically given her up by now. (Sorry Elfhild ) but there have been parts where a Tarniel post would have worked like a charm. Especially on the ball. I didn't suggest Tarniel for one of the place-holders of the Jule-ball since I considered her MIA. |
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and it was getting too Caelen-heavy. Well, I guess we just go with the flow.