Journeys discussion thread

[Willow Oran]

Well the first half is up! It's all you, Varna.

I definitely enjoyed doing the flash-back story posts. It allowed me to finally articulate my head canon for Glor and see if others liked it; and if I had time to write fan fiction just for itself or to start another RPG, it would be to go more in depth about the Noldor crossing the Ice.

Since I don't, you'll all just get bits and pieces as campfire tales as appropriate.

[Varnafindë]

Just as I enjoyed doing the story about Erufailon saving Arindis' life. I have known about that event since 2004, and it was great to finally have a chance to flesh it out (and with a beta reader )

*goes back to work on part 2*

[Earniel]

Heheh, so the guards didn't see Glorfindel but they did spot all five new visitors, so I suppose they've managed to pass the surprise inspection in some measure.

Nice post.

[Varnafindë]

Just so you know, I have no intentions for who is sitting and who is standing of the two male Elves, nor for which one of them Rameldir seems to recognize.

The third one should be pleased to learn eventually that he was right about following a false path ...

Have fun!

[Earniel]

RÃ*an, will we be doing a joint post as answer, or will we each take care of our own characters' reply?

Originally Posted by Varnafindë

The third one should be pleased to learn eventually that he was right about following a false path ...

Ah, but will he be pleased to know the path his sister sent him on didn't lead to Rivendell or will he disappointed that his sister was right in that the path at least led him to people who know where Rivendell is?

[Willow Oran]

Vindicated regarding the path's falsity, but disappointed at being located via Tra-la-la-lally style Marco-Polo...

Halweg's been found, but getting back to the valley might take some doing. Did you want to do a joint post for that, Earn?

[Earniel]

Well, those Rivendell Elves Bilbo and the dwarves ran into, had to get that from someone.

A joint post would be good. How do you an Varna usually write joint posts?

[Willow Oran]

We usually send them back and forth as word docs attached to e-mails. One of us starts, and then we alternate turns editing (noting what we change/why if it's to the other person's section) and adding sections until we reach a good stopping point.

Would you like to start? I'm pretty sure we still have each other's e-mail addresses.

[Varnafindë]

I guess I should write a draft and send to Willow again even though her character isn't in the same area as mine ...

Who is writing who of the five Gondoliniers? Perhaps I should send you that draft instead?

When it gets written, that is ...

[Earniel]

No need to rush. Dignified hurrying is more than enough.

RÃ*an has the characters Tyaron, Alagos and Alariel. I have Hallindel, and Halweg who is currently with Willow's characters. I've written most recent posts for our group of five, since RÃ*an's injuries and troubles have kept her from engaging fully in the RPG writing. But I usually sent the final thing over for approval and changes before it gets posted.

So you can always send your draft to me and we can bounce it back and forth till we're happy and then either of us can send the finished part to RÃ*an so she can edit her characters' action and speech to her liking, before anyone of us can post the thing.

[Willow Oran]

I've almost got Glor, Halweg and co. to the point where they were supposed to meet up with the rest of the characters - at which point I was going to send it back to Earn for a final look over before we post it.

I'm a bit stuck though because of the differences in the time it took Glor to find Halweg vs. Rameldir finding the other four. It's dark by the time I have our group returning, and I need to know whether to have everyone waiting for them or gone on ahead to Imladris proper, since I think it will have taken the group with Rameldir much less time to get back.

Thoughts?

[Varnafindë]

In the story they made an agreement:

“Rendezvous at the Old Pine outside this entrance?� Glorfindel suggested when everyone was sorted.

This was met with nods of agreement.

So Rameldir and his charges should either wait for Glor and the others there - or he should leave one of his own group there - Ainon, for example - while the rest of them go on to Rivendell.

Somehow, the latter solution makes most sense to me - the newcomers should be taken to their goal right away, not left around in the forest for even longer.

Although waiting there to have their group reunited would make some sense, too.

And even if Rameldir & Co get to Rivendell first, it needn't be described first in the story - but I agree that we need to decide how things happen.

[Willow Oran]

I feel it would be highly out of character for any of them to keep guests waiting outside the valley past dark, so let's say they go ahead.

Just let me know who you plan to leave waiting for us slowpokes!

[Varnafindë]

Good, we all agree that the visitors should be allowed to get to Rivendell with all speed, then

I'll leave Haledhel to wait for the late arrivals, Willow - Ainon goes to Rivendell with Rameldir and Kemmótar and their new guests.

Haledhel should go back to Thôndir when he has directed Glorfindel & Co to go to Rivendell (unless they are being replaced by the night shift by then).

Who should I share my post draft with when it's ready? Eärniel, perhaps?

[Earniel]

Sounds good to me. My email's in my profile, should you need it.

[Willow Oran]

All right, our three are in the valley! It was getting fairly long, and there weren't any changes I made to your last bit, Earn, so I went ahead and just posted the thing. Let me know if anything in the final section needs changing after all. I leave Halweg's reaction to you.

[Earniel]

Wheeee! Postage!

No edits necessary. Nice job!

[Willow Oran]

Yay!

[Varnafindë]

Now I REALLY should get my act together and get Rameldir with his guests to Rivendell before the others arrive

Good that I had been able to contribute some facts about who waits where, at least

Sorry about the delay! I've been inspired by Willow now (and got some suggestions from her text on how to handle some things), so hopefully Eärniel should get something in a few days ...

[Earniel]

Yay!