Shadow Over Rhudaur Planning Thread

[Callon]

I had great fun writing it!

Glad you like it - I love laughing!

(I'll get a real post up soon - I wanted to post for Caelen first, but I might change my mind if it's holding you up)

[Rian]

OK, I was composing Callon's other response in my head, and came up against a problem - I need to know if Eryndil came to Cameth Brin or not, and if he came on the journey with Gimilbeth or not.

Valandil - I'm gonna need to wait for your decision, because the proof is with your character, and I need to know where he's at

[Witch-king of Angmar]

Nice posts, everyone. Good to have you back, Val.

I have just made a post for Corporal Durburz and Private Saakaf, two worthy orcs. Looks like Gimilbeth has a new admirer. ;D Let me know if there are any edits.

[Rian]

Gordis - I loved your insect comment but I think she has a problem with priorities! (ah, hang the guy, he's holding us up! )

Angmar - nice post, filled with friendly, cheerful orc-chat Was the Tark runaway referring to Algeirr? Was that just because they were too far away to see he wasn't a Tark?

[Valandil]

gordis said:

Great post, Val. So wonderful to see you posting again!

So Eryndil's arrival to Ostinand is described - now you have to post his coming to C. Brin. . Do you plan to go on the journey with Gimilbeth?

By the way, do you want me to include something about recalling the Rangers to Cameth Briin discussed at the Council meeting in "Runnings"?
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Thanks Gordis - I'm going to try REAL hard to keep it up - at least a little. Sometimes the moments available just shrink so badly.

I don't plan on Eryndil going on the trip to Amon Sul. For one, I think the King wants him around. For another, it will give me a break. He may propose one or more of his men to go along (the most wood-wise - probably one or both brothers Narwaith / Nimloss) - but they could be public characters - so anyone could handle them, and use them when there's need for someone who knows woodcraft. That will keep me from having more to do than I can handle. Because at some point, I'll have to kick in with the Beleg posts.

I don't think it's necessary to have this added to a previous council meeting. I think the King decided to do this on his own. He'll gather a small group of advisors - not as powerful as those on the Council (nor attached to it or under it) - but a group the King will feel he can trust. I'm thinking 4-6 youngish Dunedain men, who would be capable, loyal and insightful.

Rian - I think we can assume that C & C would go along with Eryndil in whatever capacity they like - and that his men could be sworn to secrecy. From looking at the maps, I think they could reasonably arrive on the 15th or 16th of October, since they left the 13th. Probably the 16th, since at least some of the men are inexperienced horsemen. If that's too soon - I could re-date my post in "Runnings". I will try to work up an "arrival" thread soon - and do it in a way that frees C & C to move along - to their aunt or the palace or whatever. In fact - THIS arrangement probably makes for a nice way to get Callon an assignment in the King's stables, and a spot on the caravan to Amon Sul - by a recommendation to the King from Eryndil.

BTW - I'm surprised nobody commented on my "Three Halflings walk into an Inn..." ;D

[Rian]

I loved your "Halflings" joke

I think that's a good decision about Eryndil - the king wanted him for an advisor, anyway - it wouldn't make sense to send him with G. However, having the N-brothers is a boon for Callon, because they'll vouch for what he says about Algeirr. I'll use them for that, if that's ok. It will also involve some rewrites on my part, since he'll have known them, and at present I've written it like he doesn't know anyone. We need to get this nailed down ASAP so we don't have to rewrite rewrites.

Eryndil's recommendation for the stable job is fine - I already have Callon having a letter from him recommending him - this may not need a rewrite. However, Callon does NOT want to go on the caravan, because that leaves his sister alone - I think the current situation of G. picking him to go (because he doesn't know Nauremir) is a good one.

The main problem I see at this point is that Eryndil and his men know that C&C are brother and sister, and Callon's decision to say they're married is a last-second, on-the-spot one - which was fine the way things were when I wrote it. But now that Eryndil is in town (which I like!!!) Callon will have to get that message to Eryndil and all his men, and anyone they've talked to. We'll have to work that one out ... ideas? Maybe Eryndil is with Callon and Caelen during that conversation with the stablemaster?

As far as arrivals, I don't reallly care, but we'll have to agree on a date. Right now, they're arriving on the 22nd, I think, so maybe have Eryndil able to stay a little longer with his family? Or move my current arrival date back - maybe somewhere in between the two. But we'll need to pick one, and also definitely coordinate their arrival and passing on the marriage/preg thing to Eryndil and his men, since the whole marriage/pregnancy thing is already a well-established part of the story.

[Witch-king of Angmar]

rian said:

Angmar - nice post, filled with friendly, cheerful orc-chat Was the Tark runaway referring to Algeirr? Was that just because they were too far away to see he wasn't a Tark?

Rian, yes, they were too far away to be sure of anything. They knew he wasn't a soldier - no uniform. Other than that, they didn't know much. Never send an orc to do a man's work. ;D

[Serenoli]

Rian ;D very funny post! And same to you too Angmar... had to laugh at the orc's weird crush on Gimilbeth. And is it just me, or did the sergeant water down the wine he handed to Durbuz? What else explains the trickle of fear, and the way copious amounts of the draught was having no effect on Durbuz?

Val, Great to see you back and posting for real again. Erindyl post very interesting.. wish I could find out what happened to the lot of them in the end... I mean, all those brothers and sisters of his.

[Valandil]

rian said:

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As far as arrivals, I don't reallly care, but we'll have to agree on a date. Right now, they're arriving on the 22nd, I think, so maybe have Eryndil able to stay a little longer with his family? Or move my current arrival date back - maybe somewhere in between the two. But we'll need to pick one, and also definitely coordinate their arrival and passing on the marriage/preg thing to Eryndil and his men, since the whole marriage/pregnancy thing is already a well-established part of the story.

Let me know where that post is - I think I missed some things with the site switch and being away - plus, I wasn't able to keep up with every post anyway (or remember all the dates ). I don't recall reading about when C & C actually ARRIVED at Cameth Brin - so if you could direct me to that post...

Then - I could change the date on my "Runnings" post - or have the summons allow him more time - or we could have C & C hang out at Eryndil's city place while they search for their aunt (btw - that was from memory - was there something about an aunt, or did I misremember?) - and get situated with a place for themselves - ie, arrive on the 16th and get situated at the palace on the 22nd? But my inclination is to do whatever re-writing is necessary myself, rather than to have you re-work things you established long ago.

Just direct me to the post then - maybe that'll help me form an idea. Unless you already prefer one that we've mentioned...

[Valandil]

serenoli said:

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Val, Great to see you back and posting for real again. Erindyl post very interesting.. wish I could find out what happened to the lot of them in the end... I mean, all those brothers and sisters of his.

Thanks. His family... some this, some that. I hope to get his younger sister out of trouble at least. I haven't decided about Eryndil himself - but if he's to die, for now I prefer it to be a long way off - and maybe he'll live. The rest are probably in deep trouble. In fact, if at some point we want to role-play the family, there's probably plenty of folks to go around...