Current bonus story count

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Last updated: 11/8/08

Questions that have been asked--in no particular order. The mgt reserves the right to take these questions out of order as inspiration strikes.

Nye: Sedra/What were her thoughts about Temmin's infatuation with the Obbys leading him to becoming a Supplicant at the Lover's Temple?

Teehee: What does Jenks see when he looks at Ellika?

A: I'd like to know what it was like at Whithorse before the children left home and joined the royal court, more specifically, what were the sibling dynamics when they were kids? From the royal nurse/nanny's viewpoint.

Slagar: A story illustrating what Teacher feels about having to train all the Royalty, specifically how his relationships with each Heir differ from one to the next. (This will almost certainly not be as advertised on the tin.)

V: How does Miss Aneen handle a visiting cook who is required to share her domain? (yay for under-the-stairs stories) If for any reason that scene doesn't want to flow, feel free to substitute "What's the 'real-life' seed (basis) for one of the sea stories Stewn tells his friends at the tavern?" Author's choice of perspective.

Clare Dragonfly: I would like to see a day in the life of the Travelers. Preferably from the perspective of an ordinary Traveler, so we can see how they view Maeb and Connin.

Gudy: What brought Imbert to the Warrior's Temple? Your choice of perspective (since you're better at this perspective choosing than I could ever hope to be).

blwinteler: What was Anda's first real "experience" in the temple (interpret however you want. I'm not really sure even what I mean)? From either Obby's POV

MsGamgee: How did Barik discover his gifts as Lover?

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE, PLEASE PICK YOUR QUESTIONS:
--The Gray Crayon
--Han-Pan
--Kawaiikune
--Manoki
--Viruslife

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manoki's picture

Where did this second wind come from?

I thought you were ready for a nervous breakdown...and visiting family this weekend. Go MeiLin!

MeiLin's picture

no family

But writing better, and wanting mostly to know what I've gotten myself in for. Smiling

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V's picture

Umm, Ms. MeiLin...

I've been spammy enough to warrant a 2nd story, but I haven't asked another question yet. I'm saving it in my pocket for later.

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MeiLin's picture

noted

I couldn't remember if I'd done both your stories or not.

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Gudy's picture

*feels unloved and ignored*

Anyway, I'm aware that you've warned us against asking questions about Teacher or the Obby twins' youth. I'm also a) curious about both and b) a bit of a contrary fellow on occasion. So...

How did Teacher find Issak and Allis and what made him think of sponsoring them for the Lovers' Temple?

V's picture

Even I can see

thas TWO questions Laughing out loud

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MeiLin's picture

oh! true!

HOWEVER! Gudy gets a dispensation because he's done so much wiki work. Smiling

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Gudy's picture

Yay! :-)

*mutters about V ratting him out*

Anyway, yes, I leave the perspective up to you because I just couldn't decide on one.

Nye's picture

I've been trying to think of

I've been trying to think of a question for two weeks now. I knew my 50 was coming up.

Most of the things I'm thinking of are probably too spoiler-ish. They're liable to come up in the tale as it unfolds...

hmmmmmm.

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Nye's picture

Eureka!

I think I have one.

From Sedra's perspective

What were her thoughts about Temmin's infatuation with the Obbys leading him to becoming a Supplicant at the Lover's Temple?

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V's picture

Brilliant!

I'm sure I'll enjoy this one no matter what it turns out to be.

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Nye's picture

Thank'ee

*wink* I kept your advice in mind about framing questions.

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Han-pan's picture

Han has two apparently

And a question for one.
Buuuuuut....
It's about Ansella, who you've mentioned already is gonna crop up in this book. I have no idea how that'll work out, but I don't want my question to ruin it or be answered by that section.

Soooo Han waits :3

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kawaiikune's picture

I think I'm up to 50 too, but

I think I'm up to 50 too, but I was going to wait until you were done breaking down in a nervous fashion to bring it up. I'm in no hurry and it sounds like there were quite a few people in line ahead of me. I figured you'd let me know when you were ready.

MeiLin's picture

I prefer to have it all written out

That way I can have brainstorms.

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Lord Playboy's picture

At my rate of posting, I

At my rate of posting, I should hit the 50 point mark around 2010, so you have plenty of time, now go rest up and have a well earned cup of tea.

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MeiLin's picture

that actually sounds like a good idea

I just had No2 Daughter put the kettle on, and now I must read to her as payment.

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V's picture

If you keep up your rate

from the last day or two, you should have it by next weekend, I'd imagine. srsly, it's a good reason to check the site even on non-update days. And more traffic = good Laughing out loud

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Lord Playboy's picture

Rate Uppage

An aberration, normally would not have enough time to post on other forums.

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Nye's picture

I'm gonna have a second story

I'm gonna have a second story due very shortly. I must start pondering more questions. We recently got more characters to wonder about, too.

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Lord Playboy's picture

Topic or Gratuitous interest?

Are there any rules for the type of bonus story one can request (or will there be any by 2010?)

For example, character questions, history of the Kingdom, et cetera or can it just be a more gratuitous request for, say, more female to male buggery via a well oiled strap-on ?

Just out of interest ...

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MeiLin's picture

how it's done

You may choose any character. Then you may ask any question. You may not propose scenarios or "what ifs" or request pairings.

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Lord Playboy's picture

Shall I also assume that me

Shall I also assume that me appearing in a cameo role in my story request is out as well ?

LOL x

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MeiLin's picture

that's an honor

that I may bestow in the main story on faithful and supportive readers, but cameos only.

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Lord Playboy's picture

?! #*)#*@ ! I was

?! #*)#*@ ! Jawdropping!

I was only kidding

WOW We shall all have to pay more attention and try to be worthy

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SongCoyote's picture

Err.. really? *SWOOOON* Are

Err.. really? *SWOOOON*

Are you willing to share some guidelines for how (or rather, if) this might work, what might be required, etc.? I'm not sure what I could do (though I do have a few bucks I could lob your way) but I'm told I'm delightfully willing! How might I serve you and/or Sir?

Er... *blush* that came out... well... exactly as I meant it to. I'll sign off now while there's still some ambiguity....

Light and laughter,
SongCoyote

MeiLin's picture

I'll deal with you later. ;)

I haven't come up with the guidelines yet. When I get a corner of my mind clear I'll think on it.

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SongCoyote's picture

Need a brain-whisk?

Nothing like a good broom for clearing cobwebs. Of course, the materials, methods, and shape of each broom varies per the user's need and biology.

And oh my did "I'll deal with you later..." give me happy little shiver!

*Lowers head* Yes, ma'am. I shall wait as you direct.

Light and laughter,
SongCoyote

(P.S. Please let me know if this direction of interchange/play is too bothersome.)

Nye's picture

Due for story two

From Senik's perspective - What is his most cherished memory of the greatest love of his life?

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V's picture

V's question #2

What is a scene that Allis and Issak's mother remembers very fondly? (I went into more detail on this in my original story thread if anyone's bored, curious, or writer-blocked)

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sarianna's picture

Looks like I've dinged 100.

Looks like I've dinged 100. Well, a little while ago. Got too distracted by story to notice. Eye-wink No question ideas yet, though.

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sarianna's picture

red alert! smoke pouring out of brain!

Okay, I think I've got something. How about Sedra's first day at court? From whichever perspective you like, author dearest. Smiling

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MeiLin's picture

oh, like it

OK, into the list. *pondering*

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SongCoyote's picture

WWCD?

So... stories, stories. What do I really want to ask about?

There's so much in the main story that it's hard to separate it out in my head. Many of the things that made me go, "Why is that?" got answered later, or are things I think will be covered later and don't want to poke at (or have been warned not to).

I almost want to say "Artist's Choice", but I also adore the opportunity for input on a world, so.... Hmm... suddenly hungry for waffles. Wonder why?

I thought of something interesting (to me, anyway) but it might be one of the things that will be covered later. I'll ask it anyway so it will stop clogging my brain:

What does King Brinnid think of the effect Temmin's role as a Supplicant to the Lover's Temple will have on the future of Tremont, both in regards to its relationship with Sairland and otherwise?

Thanks for the opportunity even to ask such a thing of one of your characters! It's an exciting sort of reward for participation that I appreciate.

Have a beautiful weekend, and may peace and love be with you.

Light and laughter,
SongCoyote

MeiLin's picture

Anyone gotten to a points target lately?

I've lost track! Laughing out loud Also: took down one of Nye's stories because I'm posting it right now.

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Nye's picture

Woot!

New bonus story!

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viruslife's picture

108

I have 108 which I think is good enough, but I don't know what to ask for Sad.

Gudy's picture

118 here

Shocked Like viruslife, I have no idea what to ask.

teehee's picture

Do I get to pick one?

Do I get to pick one? Hooray! I have thought about what I would like to read for my bonus story-- and I have picked: What does Jenks see when he looks at Elika? I am curious to see his opinion of the younger princess.

=)

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MeiLin's picture

egad!

What an interesting question. I'm curious myself!

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A's picture

I can has bonus storeh?

You can add my name to the list, I've gotten over 50 pts now.

My storeh: I'd like to know what it was like at Whithorse before the children left home and joined the royal court, more specifically, what were the sibling dynamics when they were kids? From the royal nurse/nanny's viewpoint, plzkthx.

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Slagar's picture

Finally

This is what I get for lurking so much, and not playing with others in the forums.
If I may be so bold:

From Teacher's perspective:
A story illustrating what Teacher feels about having to train all the Royalty, specifically how his relationships with each Heir differ from one to the next.

Basically, we've only really gotten to see Teacher teaching Temmin, and work with a couple other grown kings. I'm just kind of curious to see what Teacher thought of teaching, say, young Harsin, or some other Heir we haven't met. I'm looking for insight into his feelings on his role.

Thanks so much Mei, and let me know if this one crosses into "forbidden knowledge". Weeee, bonus story. ^.^

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MeiLin's picture

Mmmmmm....

This is treading very close to main story territory. Let me think about this; there may be a way to answer your question without doing that.

And as to perspective. We are never allowed inside Teacher's head. You will never see things from that perspective, until the very end of this series.

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Andrea's picture

Aw nuts.

Wait. By "this series" do you mean the series of chapters in The Queen Who Ruled By Herself, or the series of multiple books?

What about bonus story requests from Maeb's perspective? I won't reach 50 for a long time, but it's nice to dream..

MeiLin's picture

This series always == the whole shooting match

If I mean the current series of chapters I always call it "the book." Maeb, maybe. It would depend on the question.

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Slagar's picture

Drat

I leave perspective up to you, then. You always seem to do better with more room, anyway. If the rest of the question falls out of bounds, I'll think up a new one. Sorry, Mei!

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Kunama's picture

50

Reached it a few comments back, but still lurking on the question. Wanting to ask something about the minor characters, but putting off looking at the previous forum thread discussions. It does actually have to be a question, and the viewpoint needs to be from a character's, correct? I couldn't, for example, ask about how the arrow felt about being created; I suspect Jebby would be borderline.

Marri's picture

Yay

The list is so much more organized now Laughing out loud Or at least, it's easier to figure out which questions there are waiting to be answered. Instead of sifting through "Pick a question" or "Needs to pick POV" type comments. Smiling

TheBoy's picture

From Teacher's

From Teacher's perspective,
what's the most intimate moment Teacher and Connin ever had?
(or one of such moments)
from ch. 31...
I thought I was points-eligible...

MeiLin's picture

meant to add that

really helps if you post 'em here, folks!

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TheBoy's picture

is there a convenient link to

is there a convenient link to this place?

MeiLin's picture

sadly, no

I'll see what I can do.

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TheBoy's picture

thx.

thx.

Nye's picture

Woot!

I think I've now earned #3. I already know who I want... now for the question. *pondering hard*

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Gudy's picture

I keep coming back to Brother Imbert...

... and what his life was before he became The Guy Who Whacks The Royal Idiot With A Big Stick.

So, in that vein: What brought Imbert to the Warrior's Temple? Your choice of perspective (since you're better at this perspective choosing than I could ever hope to be).

V's picture

V's question #3: Sairish spotlight

How does Miss Aneen handle a visiting cook who is required to share her domain? (yay for under-the-stairs stories)

If for any reason that scene doesn't want to flow, feel free to substitute "What's the 'real-life' seed (basis) for one of the sea stories Stewn tells his friends at the tavern?"

Your choice of perspective, just to give you even more options >.>

(note that I've swapped to an absolute numbering scheme rather than the #2 story you used...it's easier to track using post count, since I think I've spammed up to #4 now)

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Ladyinahat's picture

NOw that I have finally figured out how points work...

I am going to be posting up a storm (well as time allows anyways) Cause I have quite a few questions running around in my own head.

Clare-Dragonfly's picture

Look at that...

I have 50 points! Laughing out loud

I would like to see a day in the life of the Travelers. Preferably from the perspective of an ordinary Traveler, so we can see how they view Maeb and Connin.

MsGamgee's picture

I apparently

have reached 50 as well! I wasn't trying to be spammy, I was just so interested to talk to everyone... Smiling

I think I'd like to hear more about Barik. Perhaps his sexual initiation, and the point of view... I'll let you decide. Eye-wink

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MeiLin's picture

that's not a question, dear

that's a ramble. In the words of Mr. Trebec, please phrase it in the form of a question. Eye-wink

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MsGamgee's picture

Well, if you're going to be THAT way... :P

Let's make it... How did Barik discover his gifts as Lover? I'd assume that more than "I have an enormous penis!" went into it. Smiling

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blwinteler's picture

This is 50

Ok, I kinda feel like I'm cheating putting my 50th post here instead of waiting until I have all 50 before asking, but I had a sudden question come to mind and thought I ought to get it in.
So, What was Anda's first real "experience" in the temple (interpret however you want. I'm not really sure even what I mean)? From either Obby's POV.

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