Nicholas Palazzo
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Another post discussion thread.
Script Discussion: S07E05
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The script discussion for Episode 5 was held on June 14th.
The twitch recording may be found here:
The episode outline is found here:
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Episode Outline
Season 7 Episode 5
Central conflict: Galadriel is in Bree to learn about this kingdom and to recruit them for an expedition to Beleriand to join the war effort.
A-Plot: Galadriel gets the support of the court of the emperor of Bree, and recruits Ulfang for her war effort.
B-Plot: Húrin and Morwen navigate their early marriage, as well as understanding what it means to be Lord and Lady of Dor-lómin.
C-Plot: Fingon and Maedhros visit Dor-lómin to recruit the humans to the Union.
POV character: Galadriel
Frame:. ???
Teaser: Frame
Act I : FA 464
Scene 1: Bree - Emperor stops his parade to welcome Galadriel to Bree. She tells him that she’s heard the legend of his city and wants to see it for herself (flattery). Ulfang wants to know what the hold up is, and is rather dismissive of Galadriel (uninterested). Emperor invites her to the palace. The emperor’s honor guards grab a chair and pick her up to carry her around (she is clearly uncomfortable). Galathil wants no part of this, but tags along from a distance. Ulfang rides in the procession on a horse.
Scene 2: Dor-lómin - Fingon and Maedhros are riding out to visit the House of Hador in Dor-lómin. Fingon is giving demographic and cultural info to help Maedhros understand their organization and is back to playing anthropologist. Húrin and Huor are getting ready to host their elven visitors. Morwen is holding court in the Bëorian side of town (frail Emeldir seated to the side). Húrin passes her by on his way to meet his visitors. Introductions all around (no mention of Morwen). Húrin remarks on how far Maedhros is from Himring and pledges the support of the Men of Dor-lómin to Fingon’s cause. He can tell something is afoot and wants to be part of it.
Scene 3: Bree - Galadriel receives a tour of the town/empire on the way to the palace. They go to the top of the hill to look out over the realm, they see the artwork showing how the empire portrays its own history of conquest. Getting to know you conversation - let’s find out who each other is. He wants to know where she’s from. She gets a small history lesson about how the kingdom of Bree grew into the empire of Bree. Ulfang’s role as conqueror returning from a border conflict. Galadriel’s interest is piqued. Arrival at the palace.
Scene 4: Dor-lómin - House of Húrin and Morwen - in media res. An argument is brewing in their bedchamber in the evening. Morwen is peeved that Húrin pledged the support of all the men of Dor-lómin without talking to her first. The House of Bëor can march to war, sure, but not by a unilateral decision of the lord of Dor-lómin. Húrin doesn’t understand what the problem is - he thought her people were supportive of fighting Morgoth? She wants to discuss the plan before committing her people to this course of action. Integration and communication has been an issue - but now they need to figure it out. Go to bed mad, frustrated and unresolved.
Act II :
Scene 5: Bree - palace - .Galadriel is in her accommodations in the palace. She compares notes with Galathil. Galadriel is enthusiastic about the possibilities - they’ve got armies and seem quite effective. Galathil urges caution - we don’t know much about these people. Fighting evil in a foreign land doesn’t seem to be their motivation, so…how did this get this way? Morgoth is not a threat here; things seem pretty good over here east of the mountains.
Scene 6: Dor-lómin - Maedhros looking towards mountains/Angband. Fingon wants to hear Maedhros’ initial thoughts. Maedhros is impressed with Húrin and Huor. Not sure how effective their army would be though.. Maybe if they had more numbers? Fingon would likely tell a story of how effective they’ve been in battle, as well as a reminder of how many have been lost since the Siege. Maedhros admits it’s a good start.
Scene 7: Bree - palace - Music at dinner. Musician asks Galadriel what her people’s songs are like? Galadriel shares with the people of Bree about Beleriand using Faerian drama. She presents sweeping landscapes that are open and beautiful. She shares the culture of the Noldor which is unknown to the Men. And she intimates that all of this beauty will be lost in the war. Musician and some of the young nobles are impressed and filled with wonder - let’s go! Including the emperor’s son. The emperor and Ulfang figure out what Galadriel is looking for. Emperor seems displeased.
Scene 8: Dor-lómin - Emeldir’s house. Morwen is handing off caretaking responsibilities to Rían (perspective of young people who have known life in Ladros, Brethil, and Dor-lómin). Húrin comes by and asks how she’s doing. Morwen bites off his head - how do you think she’s doing? She’s dying. And now how will my people be cared for?
Act III :
Scene 9: Barrow-downs - Emperor takes his son out to the barrow downs at night to meet the local Necromancer (Sauron) to take off the ‘enchantment’. On the way, the emperor expresses his concern about his heir being in a vulnerable position and explains why he absolutely cannot go off and fight some foreign war. When they get there, the emperor asks Sauron for a solution to his elf-lady problem - please, take her enchantment off my son! Sauron suggests solving two problems at once - send Ulfang over the mountains, and your son stays safe. The emperor says Ulfang will never go for it - he’s not an idiot. Son makes best argument as to why sending an army west is the best idea ever. Emperor realizes this might work. .
Scene 10: Dor-lómin - funeral of Emeldir - Morwen gives a speech telling the story of the House of Bëor and how Emeldir led her people in this heritage (looking for the light in the west) to find their home here.
Scene 11: Bree - Galadriel seeks out Ulfang to try to convince him to join her cause. Ulfang is rather dismissive of her. He tells her that he’s not interested in her war, and that everyone speaks of their enemies as evil - but can she honestly say that her side has slain no innocents? His jaded approach and unwillingness to see Morgoth as a devil discourages Galadriel.
Scene 12: Dor-lómin - Húrin presents Morwen with a gift. She scoffs - this isn’t going to fix things between us or assuage my grief. He points out, no, I understand now. This item, it’s from your culture - it’s valuable, it speaks to your history with the elves, and it’s unique. I understand why you are afraid to lose your culture. But that’s not what I would ask of you. My people can learn from you, and you can learn from us, and together we will both be enriched.
Act IV:
Scene 13: Bree - Emperor pitches the ‘go west, young man’ plan to Ulfang. Ulfang is not convinced - why would I do that? Emperor suggests it can be a legacy to his sons to be viceroys of these open lands.
Scene 14: Dor-lómin - Húrin, with Morwen by his side, gives a speech about their peoples integrating and working together (stronger together, solidarity, etc). Maedhros witnesses this and realizes that Húrin makes a good ally who can convince others to join.
Scene 15: Bree - Emperor makes speech about what they’re going to do - Ulfang is going to lead a new expedition! The people of the empire are going to experience new lands. Galadriel and Galathil have a telepathic conversation about this news. Galathil is concerned with how fast this is happening - I thought we were going to get to know each other first? Galadriel reassures her that things go quickly with humans, and that’s just the way it is.
Scene 16: Dor-lómin - some time later - Húrin and Morwen are watching the young men of the house of Bëor training with the House of Hador. Morwen informs him that she’s pregnant. Overjoyed, he reacts by overtly showing her affection. She’s surprised but pleased.
Tag: Frame
The twitch recording may be found here:
The episode outline is found here:
SilmFilm S07E05 Outline
The Silmarillion Film Project Season 7, Episode 5: Central conflict: A-Plot: Galadriel gets the support of the court of the emperor of Bree, and recruits Ulfang for her war effort. B-Plot: Húrin and Morwen navigate their early marriage, as well as understanding what it means to be Lord and L...
docs.google.com
Episode Outline
Season 7 Episode 5
Central conflict: Galadriel is in Bree to learn about this kingdom and to recruit them for an expedition to Beleriand to join the war effort.
A-Plot: Galadriel gets the support of the court of the emperor of Bree, and recruits Ulfang for her war effort.
B-Plot: Húrin and Morwen navigate their early marriage, as well as understanding what it means to be Lord and Lady of Dor-lómin.
C-Plot: Fingon and Maedhros visit Dor-lómin to recruit the humans to the Union.
POV character: Galadriel
Frame:. ???
Teaser: Frame
Act I : FA 464
Scene 1: Bree - Emperor stops his parade to welcome Galadriel to Bree. She tells him that she’s heard the legend of his city and wants to see it for herself (flattery). Ulfang wants to know what the hold up is, and is rather dismissive of Galadriel (uninterested). Emperor invites her to the palace. The emperor’s honor guards grab a chair and pick her up to carry her around (she is clearly uncomfortable). Galathil wants no part of this, but tags along from a distance. Ulfang rides in the procession on a horse.
Scene 2: Dor-lómin - Fingon and Maedhros are riding out to visit the House of Hador in Dor-lómin. Fingon is giving demographic and cultural info to help Maedhros understand their organization and is back to playing anthropologist. Húrin and Huor are getting ready to host their elven visitors. Morwen is holding court in the Bëorian side of town (frail Emeldir seated to the side). Húrin passes her by on his way to meet his visitors. Introductions all around (no mention of Morwen). Húrin remarks on how far Maedhros is from Himring and pledges the support of the Men of Dor-lómin to Fingon’s cause. He can tell something is afoot and wants to be part of it.
Scene 3: Bree - Galadriel receives a tour of the town/empire on the way to the palace. They go to the top of the hill to look out over the realm, they see the artwork showing how the empire portrays its own history of conquest. Getting to know you conversation - let’s find out who each other is. He wants to know where she’s from. She gets a small history lesson about how the kingdom of Bree grew into the empire of Bree. Ulfang’s role as conqueror returning from a border conflict. Galadriel’s interest is piqued. Arrival at the palace.
Scene 4: Dor-lómin - House of Húrin and Morwen - in media res. An argument is brewing in their bedchamber in the evening. Morwen is peeved that Húrin pledged the support of all the men of Dor-lómin without talking to her first. The House of Bëor can march to war, sure, but not by a unilateral decision of the lord of Dor-lómin. Húrin doesn’t understand what the problem is - he thought her people were supportive of fighting Morgoth? She wants to discuss the plan before committing her people to this course of action. Integration and communication has been an issue - but now they need to figure it out. Go to bed mad, frustrated and unresolved.
Act II :
Scene 5: Bree - palace - .Galadriel is in her accommodations in the palace. She compares notes with Galathil. Galadriel is enthusiastic about the possibilities - they’ve got armies and seem quite effective. Galathil urges caution - we don’t know much about these people. Fighting evil in a foreign land doesn’t seem to be their motivation, so…how did this get this way? Morgoth is not a threat here; things seem pretty good over here east of the mountains.
Scene 6: Dor-lómin - Maedhros looking towards mountains/Angband. Fingon wants to hear Maedhros’ initial thoughts. Maedhros is impressed with Húrin and Huor. Not sure how effective their army would be though.. Maybe if they had more numbers? Fingon would likely tell a story of how effective they’ve been in battle, as well as a reminder of how many have been lost since the Siege. Maedhros admits it’s a good start.
Scene 7: Bree - palace - Music at dinner. Musician asks Galadriel what her people’s songs are like? Galadriel shares with the people of Bree about Beleriand using Faerian drama. She presents sweeping landscapes that are open and beautiful. She shares the culture of the Noldor which is unknown to the Men. And she intimates that all of this beauty will be lost in the war. Musician and some of the young nobles are impressed and filled with wonder - let’s go! Including the emperor’s son. The emperor and Ulfang figure out what Galadriel is looking for. Emperor seems displeased.
Scene 8: Dor-lómin - Emeldir’s house. Morwen is handing off caretaking responsibilities to Rían (perspective of young people who have known life in Ladros, Brethil, and Dor-lómin). Húrin comes by and asks how she’s doing. Morwen bites off his head - how do you think she’s doing? She’s dying. And now how will my people be cared for?
Act III :
Scene 9: Barrow-downs - Emperor takes his son out to the barrow downs at night to meet the local Necromancer (Sauron) to take off the ‘enchantment’. On the way, the emperor expresses his concern about his heir being in a vulnerable position and explains why he absolutely cannot go off and fight some foreign war. When they get there, the emperor asks Sauron for a solution to his elf-lady problem - please, take her enchantment off my son! Sauron suggests solving two problems at once - send Ulfang over the mountains, and your son stays safe. The emperor says Ulfang will never go for it - he’s not an idiot. Son makes best argument as to why sending an army west is the best idea ever. Emperor realizes this might work. .
Scene 10: Dor-lómin - funeral of Emeldir - Morwen gives a speech telling the story of the House of Bëor and how Emeldir led her people in this heritage (looking for the light in the west) to find their home here.
Scene 11: Bree - Galadriel seeks out Ulfang to try to convince him to join her cause. Ulfang is rather dismissive of her. He tells her that he’s not interested in her war, and that everyone speaks of their enemies as evil - but can she honestly say that her side has slain no innocents? His jaded approach and unwillingness to see Morgoth as a devil discourages Galadriel.
Scene 12: Dor-lómin - Húrin presents Morwen with a gift. She scoffs - this isn’t going to fix things between us or assuage my grief. He points out, no, I understand now. This item, it’s from your culture - it’s valuable, it speaks to your history with the elves, and it’s unique. I understand why you are afraid to lose your culture. But that’s not what I would ask of you. My people can learn from you, and you can learn from us, and together we will both be enriched.
Act IV:
Scene 13: Bree - Emperor pitches the ‘go west, young man’ plan to Ulfang. Ulfang is not convinced - why would I do that? Emperor suggests it can be a legacy to his sons to be viceroys of these open lands.
Scene 14: Dor-lómin - Húrin, with Morwen by his side, gives a speech about their peoples integrating and working together (stronger together, solidarity, etc). Maedhros witnesses this and realizes that Húrin makes a good ally who can convince others to join.
Scene 15: Bree - Emperor makes speech about what they’re going to do - Ulfang is going to lead a new expedition! The people of the empire are going to experience new lands. Galadriel and Galathil have a telepathic conversation about this news. Galathil is concerned with how fast this is happening - I thought we were going to get to know each other first? Galadriel reassures her that things go quickly with humans, and that’s just the way it is.
Scene 16: Dor-lómin - some time later - Húrin and Morwen are watching the young men of the house of Bëor training with the House of Hador. Morwen informs him that she’s pregnant. Overjoyed, he reacts by overtly showing her affection. She’s surprised but pleased.
Tag: Frame
Ilana Mushin
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Nick - If noone else wants ep 5, I'd be willing to give it a go (assuming it doesn't need to be finished until beginning of October)