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

Mithalwen · 07-20-2015, 01:01 PM

Well I suppose 5K is a reasonable effort

Let me know if anything needs changing. If Thinlomien doesn't object, I may need an excuse for Elfthain to extend his stay, since I think atm he is meant to return with the waggon's and thought perhaps a kick from Wilheard's very marish mare mght do the trick. Not just now and not something that would need poor Saffy to be euthanased. Just enough to stop her, and by extension her master from travelling immediately.. I know he could just ride on a waggon but since the Rohirrim love their horses as their children, I don't think he would leave her with virtual strangers.

Thinlómien · 07-20-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Let me know if anything needs changing. If Thinlomien doesn't object, I may need an excuse for Elfthain to extend his stay, since I think atm he is meant to return with the waggon's and thought perhaps a kick from Wilheard's very marish mare mght do the trick. Not just now and not something that would need poor Saffy to be euthanased. Just enough to stop her, and by extension her master from travelling immediately.. I know he could just ride on a waggon but since the Rohirrim love their horses as their children, I don't think he would leave her with virtual strangers.

I'm not objecting! Honestly, Bolt is a horrible horse, and Wilheard is just about the only one that can handle her. (If any of the characters present is exceptionally good with horses - Léof perhaps? - I'm sure he could handle her too, but she would be rather difficult with most people. So, if Wilheard is not around, she might wreak havoc!)

Btw I loved your post, Mith. I kind of kept the pony joke, because even if Saffy isn't a mountain pony per se, that's what Wilheard would name her in his head. He's not foolish enough to overlook the good qualities of such a horse but he's definitely judging Elfthain for riding such a "pony" however reliable little Saffy is.

Wilheard can be ignored in the stable storyline for now - unless someone really wants him around?, he's out soon. If someone wants to run into our resident anti-hero, let me know. I think he'd be heading for the kitchens eventually.

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"You were missed." His eyes opened wider and a momentary look of surprise flashed across his face before he mastered himself; but curiosity remained. She needed to say something more to take the edge off her words. She allowed a sardonic half smile. "I have been bored."

Oh man, I love those two!

Ditto, shipping it so hard.

Mithalwen · 07-20-2015, 02:59 PM

Saffy will actually scrub up nicely as I am basing the mountain cob on the Welsh Section D which have small pretty slightly dished faces reminiscent of Arabs (horses). However they are also a bit hairy and stocky and in this case moulting and muddy. She is the equine equivalent of the sensible first car. Reliable, not too fast and with all weather tyres. The colt at home is more of a sports car.

Does Wilheard think Elfthain is a peasant (which could make things interesting) or did that mean Javan and Leof etc?

07-20-2015, 01:01 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	Well I suppose 5K is a reasonable effort Let me know if anything needs changing. If Thinlomien doesn't object, I may need an excuse for Elfthain to extend his stay, since I think atm he is meant to return with the waggon's and thought perhaps a kick from Wilheard's very marish mare mght do the trick. Not just now and not something that would need poor Saffy to be euthanased. Just enough to stop her, and by extension her master from travelling immediately.. I know he could just ride on a waggon but since the Rohirrim love their horses as their children, I don't think he would leave her with virtual strangers. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-20-2015, 02:59 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	Saffy will actually scrub up nicely as I am basing the mountain cob on the Welsh Section D which have small pretty slightly dished faces reminiscent of Arabs (horses). However they are also a bit hairy and stocky and in this case moulting and muddy. She is the equine equivalent of the sensible first car. Reliable, not too fast and with all weather tyres. The colt at home is more of a sports car. Does Wilheard think Elfthain is a peasant (which could make things interesting) or did that mean Javan and Leof etc? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 07-20-2015 at 03:06 PM.