Other Worlds Than These (Discussion Thread)

[Aikanáro]

I love the Nightshade-Aerin strand of the story.

Although I can't help picturing this for after Nightshade has met a few more Middle-Earth folk and gotten used to their reactions.

- You're a badger!
- You people have no imagination.

As it's a possible link-up point for later, do we actually have any characters who can write in Westron?

[Varnafindë]

Originally Posted by Aikanáro

I love the Nightshade-Aerin strand of the story.

Although I can't help picturing this for after Nightshade has met a few more Middle-Earth folk and gotten used to their reactions.

- You're a badger!
- You people have no imagination.

I hope she finds something else to answer, too ...
What about "no, I'm actually a kitten ".

As it's a possible link-up point for later, do we actually have any characters who can write in Westron?

Baru is a scholar and can read and write in Quenya, Sindarin and Westron. She mostly uses Tengwar, but can do the Angerthas as well - and whatever script is more commonly used for other purposes.

[Aikanáro]

Originally Posted by Varnafindë

I hope she finds something else to answer, too ...
What about "no, I'm actually a kitten ".

Brilliant.

Baru is a scholar and can read and write in Quenya, Sindarin and Westron. She mostly uses Tengwar, but can do the Angerthas as well - and whatever script is more commonly used for other purposes.

Heh, I should have known. Of course she can, she's a Noldo. It looks like Elspeth's already found a way to get her letter written, but that's good to know for later.

Poor Ashkaio would be horrified if he knew Elspeth just assumed he was illiterate.

[feawen]

well elspeth doesnt know about the others yet she has to think of something and Anahera is of no help to her self at the moment let alone writing a letter, which she cant do!

[Aikanáro]

LOL, and Ashkaio can write a letter that nobody else can read. It's a good thing Elspeth's thought of a plan!

[Earniel]

Originally Posted by feawen

i was thinking of a connection with the dragon and anahera! i think she could do with a pet right now, she's a little in shock!

Maybe Anahera's people could use the little dragons to help them hunt, a bit like dogs in our world?

Originally Posted by Aikanáro

As it's a possible link-up point for later, do we actually have any characters who can write in Westron?

Beryn can write a little although her spelling of more complicated words is bordering on atrocious. Indigo will no doubt be able to write well and even do some calligraphy. But since I'll be gone tomorrow neither of my characters will be of use for that for now.

Originally Posted by Varnafindë

I hope she finds something else to answer, too ...
What about "no, I'm actually a kitten "

Or: "Of course I can't talk, whoever heard of talking badgers? It's all in your imagination. You probably stood in the sun too long, you might want to go home and have a lie-down."

[Midge]

Originally Posted by Aikanáro

As it's a possible link-up point for later, do we actually have any characters who can write in Westron?

Aerin can write in Westron - it was part of her training as a Messenger of the Lady. Gotta be able to read the addresses, even when they come from people who don't speak the same language as you.

Lur and Lantie won't really be able to write. I haven't researched it much, but I get the feeling their family is mostly oral - especially since they don't really die of old age...

I'm quite enjoying the Aerin-Nightshade story too...

[Varnafindë]

Originally Posted by Midge

I'm quite enjoying the Aerin-Nightshade story too...

I repeat my question from the LLL discussion thread - what color is Aerin's hair?