The Fellowship of the Fourth Age (Part 1): A New Beginning Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Orofaniel · 06-21-2006, 09:34 AM

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B. Inhabitants of Mordor

1 Ex-slave (male) – PLAYER NEEDED

Hi.

Can I play the Ex-slave?

Firefoot · 06-21-2006, 09:43 AM

Oro! Haven't seen you around in a while.

Folwren, why so reluctant to kill of characters? It's fun.

In a depressing sort of way.

As for my bio... soon. Before the end of the week for sure. First post to shortly follow.

Undómë · 06-21-2006, 10:03 AM

Too lazy to expand the bio -- will make Granny (EDITED) a slave escapee

Pio - please change me on the lists.

~ U

Durelin · 06-21-2006, 10:04 AM

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Can I play the Ex-slave?

Well, as long as you have a bio and first post that works out, I believe so! Good to see you again, Oro.

Also, we'll have to discuss a minor character, and any times when you will be absent over the course of the game. We ask that everyone play a minor character, because we want every group well represented in the game. So, it is up to you if you play another ex-slave as your minor character, a slave-escapee, or an Orc.

Folwren - I was just curious as to your feelings about it. I am not looking to kill off any of your characters because I am bloodthirsty (bloodthirsty I may be, but I do have self-control), I simply wanted to know in case we run into any trouble with you being absent from playing either one of your characters.

Also, Firefoot, your choice of minor character is still up to you, as well.

Durelin · 06-21-2006, 10:07 AM

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Too lazy to expand the bio -- will make the sisters slave escapees

Ah, sorry, I was referring to your minor character, Granny Brenna.

The Orcs are of course part of the rebel Orcs. There are no Orc slaves.

Sorry for any confusion.

But I see that Pio has already changed your minor character to a 'slave escapee' on the list.

EDIT: Ah, all is changed. Terribly sorry.

Now I feel like I was losing my mind from the start...

piosenniel · 06-21-2006, 10:09 AM

Done, U. And changed your bio.

Folwren · 06-21-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Folwren, why so reluctant to kill of characters? It's fun.

In a depressing sort of way.

Because! What's the darn good of developing a character and then killing him, unless there is some great lesson to learn? And even then, it's devistating! I've cried for hours (well, not for HOURS, but I cried a lot) over killing a simply wonderful character. . .and there was a good reason for killing her. It was sad, and I don't always like sad. Not when it comes to killing a poor person that I created. (I would hate being God.)

Now, Durelin and Child - don't get the wrong impression. I will be sure to write this character with the knowledge in mind that I may have to end up killing him, and I probably won't cry for him. Okay?

-- Folwren

Hilde Bracegirdle · 06-21-2006, 10:10 AM

Sorry to jump in in the middle of a conversation, just wanted to check-in and say that I am currently working up Carl's bio. Once that is done I will try to catch up ASAP with the thread here! My, but it seems to be growing rapidly!

Orofaniel · 06-21-2006, 10:29 AM

Firefoot: I know...

I'm looking forwards to "ex-slaving" with you..Hahaha.

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Well, as long as you have a bio and first post that works out, I believe so! Good to see you again, Oro.

Also, we'll have to discuss a minor character, and any times when you will be absent over the course of the game. We ask that everyone play a minor character, because we want every group well represented in the game. So, it is up to you if you play another ex-slave as your minor character, a slave-escapee, or an Orc.

You too, Durelin.

I'll start writing my main character description + post now. As for the minor character: I will write a BIO for a slave-escapee, if that is alright.

As for the times I'll be absent: May I come back to you later on that?

Thanks for letting me play,
Oro

Regin Hardhammer · 06-21-2006, 11:52 AM

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see how the game is progressing. Right now I am working on my profile and first post. It is not clear to me what the first post for the orcs should be. Should my first post be my decision to join the rebel orcs and set out on the trail going north or should it be something else? My minor character will be a female orc if that is okay.

I am looking forward to playing in this game with so many great writers,

My vacation times....mostly I won't be on vacation,

but I will be gone later in August to start college. That will be about August 23- 28. It may take a few days to get settled in and start posting again--not too long I hope.

- Regin

Undómë · 06-21-2006, 12:18 PM

Regin H

I was planning to write my first Orc-post starting the night prior to the rebel Orcs leaving the group.

Mazhg has heard some of the women talking about getting away from the main Orc group. They don't want to be killed in the nearing battle. The plan she heard is to slip away in the early, even pre-dawn hours, in small groups of ones and two's maybe and meet up somewhere a good ways away, towards where the sun sets, from the main group.

Your male Orc could be waiting for the rest of us like an advance guard or could be just coming along like my two sisters.

How does that sound?

~ U

Child of the 7th Age · 06-21-2006, 12:24 PM

Just got a note from Novnarwen that she will be doing an ex-slave as well. She didn't mention gender so I will ask her to post that on this thread.

It seems as if we have a goodly contingent of slaves now. If anyone else appears, it wouldn't hurt to have an extra Orc, especially male.

Pio - I've edited the character list to reflect Regin's minor Orc and Novnarwen's major Ex- slave.

Folwren - If you feel you can handle a minor character, please go ahead. I am sure you will manage just fine.

Oro, Firefoot, Regin - Welcome to the game! And thanks to everyone who has already posted their profile.

piosenniel · 06-21-2006, 12:32 PM

Tevildo

I've put your 12 y/o old female slave down as part of the escapee slaves - is that good for you?

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Folwren

I've put your young boy slave down as part of the escapee slaves - is that good for you?

06-21-2006, 10:03 AM	#3
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Too lazy to expand the bio -- will make Granny (EDITED) a slave escapee Pio - please change me on the lists. ~ U __________________ 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 . . . Last edited by Undómë; 06-21-2006 at 10:11 AM.

06-21-2006, 10:09 AM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Done, U. And changed your bio. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

06-21-2006, 11:52 AM	#10
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	Hello everyone, Just wanted to check in and see how the game is progressing. Right now I am working on my profile and first post. It is not clear to me what the first post for the orcs should be. Should my first post be my decision to join the rebel orcs and set out on the trail going north or should it be something else? My minor character will be a female orc if that is okay. I am looking forward to playing in this game with so many great writers, My vacation times....mostly I won't be on vacation, but I will be gone later in August to start college. That will be about August 23- 28. It may take a few days to get settled in and start posting again--not too long I hope. - Regin __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'" Last edited by Regin Hardhammer; 06-21-2006 at 12:10 PM.

06-21-2006, 12:18 PM	#11
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Regin H I was planning to write my first Orc-post starting the night prior to the rebel Orcs leaving the group. Mazhg has heard some of the women talking about getting away from the main Orc group. They don't want to be killed in the nearing battle. The plan she heard is to slip away in the early, even pre-dawn hours, in small groups of ones and two's maybe and meet up somewhere a good ways away, towards where the sun sets, from the main group. Your male Orc could be waiting for the rest of us like an advance guard or could be just coming along like my two sisters. How does that sound? ~ U __________________ 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 . . .

06-21-2006, 12:24 PM	#12
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Just got a note from Novnarwen that she will be doing an ex-slave as well. She didn't mention gender so I will ask her to post that on this thread. It seems as if we have a goodly contingent of slaves now. If anyone else appears, it wouldn't hurt to have an extra Orc, especially male. Pio - I've edited the character list to reflect Regin's minor Orc and Novnarwen's major Ex- slave. Folwren - If you feel you can handle a minor character, please go ahead. I am sure you will manage just fine. Oro, Firefoot, Regin - Welcome to the game! And thanks to everyone who has already posted their profile. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

06-21-2006, 09:43 AM	#2
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Oro! Haven't seen you around in a while. Folwren, why so reluctant to kill of characters? It's fun. In a depressing sort of way. As for my bio... soon. Before the end of the week for sure. First post to shortly follow.

06-21-2006, 10:10 AM	#8
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Sorry to jump in in the middle of a conversation, just wanted to check-in and say that I am currently working up Carl's bio. Once that is done I will try to catch up ASAP with the thread here! My, but it seems to be growing rapidly!

06-21-2006, 12:32 PM	#13
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Tevildo I've put your 12 y/o old female slave down as part of the escapee slaves - is that good for you? ------------------ Folwren I've put your young boy slave down as part of the escapee slaves - is that good for you? __________________ 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; 06-21-2006 at 12:40 PM.