The Taproom

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November 1, 2010 at 4:51 pm #12794
Theobald
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Ahem … thank you indeed … I was waiting for Master Barlimen’s comment on this matter … and to be honest, I can confirm parts of what he said … rhuoomm ..
first of all the word “wain” Master Tokien used in his writings simply means carts or chariot. The “Wain-riders” were those unknown who were able to ride wains. This also has been found out about Celtic tribes ( as it was stated correctly before by our barkeep). Not to mix up Celts (or rather Dunlendings) with Easterlings I think that the old strategy of being fast and impressive more relates to old Egyption warfare. – Which to us comes closer to the East and history. So Being driven in a chariot in ancient Rome was rather more a point of approval. The “Quadrigas” mentioned here are very hard to handle, being steered perfectly. That was for show and keeping them Romans their bread and games …
If you ask me, I would decide on a “Biga”, which is very much faster and easier to handle – in case the horses are well-trained. It’s simply more effective in terms of warfare.

Master Baliman, those Pechenegs you mentioned were historically based between the Dnepr and the Don. As far as I know they did not use any kind of chariots or wains.
huoooooommmmmrhuommm …
November 1, 2010 at 5:06 pm #12795
Barliman
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You are ill-informed on that count, Master Tree. They did indeed use wagons, and very effectively in battle – just do a Google search using the words Pechenegs and wagons and you’ll see what I mean.

Also, the word “wains” does NOT mean chariots! – far from it, so don’t open up that can of worms again. Wains were cumbersome carts, plain and simple, drawn by either oxen or horses. Some idiotic 19th-century Romantic poets confused the issue by using the word as an alternative for “chariot” when they were stuck for a rhyme, but since they probably wouldn’t have made very good soldiers I think we can (and should) excuse and ignore them.
November 1, 2010 at 6:02 pm #12796
Theobald
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Rhuoommm … that’s why I use to frequent this “Pony” … huommm … there’s always something to learn and get to know around here … huoommm … except them rumours of course … hom
November 2, 2010 at 10:19 am #12801
Milo
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Very interresting discussion. I have nothing more to add on horses but, maybe we can also discuss on the wine quality here ?

Sam Gamegee told my family one day that in Henneth Annun on March 7, Faramir gave him a pale yellow wine that coursed through his body so that he felt refreshed and at ease. This wine did cause also Sam begining to smile and hum to himself, and the wine may have loosened his tongue for he mentioned the One Ring to Faramir.

Master Barliman , do you sell such grape liquor ?
November 2, 2010 at 11:13 am #12802
Barliman
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I sell anything so long as people pay. But I recommend the scrumpy – it’s cheaper and you get way more for your money.
November 2, 2010 at 12:07 pm #12804
Milo
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OK, here are coiny things for a scrumpy then.
November 2, 2010 at 2:10 pm #12806
Barliman
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Ker-ching!

(Sorry, trhe cash register isn’t working, so I just have to get Nob to say “ker-ching”.)
November 2, 2010 at 5:24 pm #12807
Wendy
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It’s like Christmas today…

Mithril package arrived, with the first produced Bard with thrush that I requested but not the second one I ordered for painting purposes. The note said they’ll send it when it’s available. I guess at least enough people like him that the first run sold out? And the Thunderbolt Mountain set of French and Indian War minis that I bought off someone who decided he didn’t want them (too small for him).

Now to get painting…some dwarfs…
November 2, 2010 at 5:34 pm #12808
Milo
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Cheers Mistress painter. Show us your work as soon as you have pictures !:lol:
I wish I find some time to paint my dwarves also.
8 for Carrock, 13 for UP ==> 21 on the todo list !:mad:
November 2, 2010 at 9:07 pm #12814
Thingol
Participant
Master Milo.. today I’ve received complete order in my package also with MS299.. it seems that this was the last one on stock…. … ! See comment on post 4624
November 3, 2010 at 9:24 am #12815
Milo
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I did not receive minis from Macroom yet. Happy to see yours are safe now.
November 3, 2010 at 4:20 pm #12821
Turambar
Participant
Master Caster, because the “eagle” is on his way ( ) I suggest we should have a cool drink here in this famous inn.
November 3, 2010 at 5:58 pm #12823
Barliman
Participant
Famous? So how many stars has the Michelin guide given me at last?
November 3, 2010 at 6:07 pm #12824
Gildor
MMP Elder
ahh don’t begin talking about restaurants and Michelin stars

I am a “fin gourmet” my dear
November 3, 2010 at 7:08 pm #12827
Barliman
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I’m sure you’ll get better soon.
November 3, 2010 at 7:14 pm #12828
Theobald
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Huoommmm … so why then, Master Gildor, are you still frequenting this place for about that long, I wonder … huom … outside Bree there are some better places to have a good meal and an even better drink … rhuoommm … I always thought that an Elf might know that … huoommm …
November 3, 2010 at 7:21 pm #12829
Theobald
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Huoommm … Master Barliman, I’m feeling better once I said this … rhuoommm? … or? … well … ahem … alas … err … you answered our Master Elf, didn’t you? … huooommm … sorry
November 3, 2010 at 7:45 pm #12830
Barliman
Participant
No more free drinks for you, Master Tree….
November 3, 2010 at 8:33 pm #12831
Gildor
MMP Elder
not so many places offer such good company I assure you
November 3, 2010 at 11:32 pm #12832
Turambar
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I hear only “gourmet” . Is that really the right expression for an inn like that one??!!
Where is that dude from Down Under?? His hour is near . . . about 20 min – I assume – he will be around . . .
And then he will know, that the ” Eagle is on his way ” . . . Yes he is . . .
And thatfore I will take a midnight-drink at this lonely bar . . .
Where are Barli´s whisky-barrels . . .
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