Which place in Middleearth is mostly close to your Heart?

[Amanfalath]

Between the golden leaves of Lothlorien I have born;there is no better place than my home...
Ai galwen Lothlorien
Mallen derria gelaidhlhess
Si galwen vea gussad
Enia tegia galwin lyr
Si galwen vea gussad
Tegi enia golw o thin nenena
A peda noi,ur urieb
Mi durnen henenon,nah echima
Duath,pedena beth tolothe
Melloniaur,henenon echien
Nermo mi,vea loralenon
Ai galwen Lothlorien
Ai atenothien echi
Mi lor nin cuinothos
Ai galwen Lothlorien

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Since this post is not a book discussion, I'm moving the thread to the Novices and Newcomers forum. Perhaps you could give us a translation of your poem, since most of us don't know which language it is?

[Amanfalath]

I have a translation only in german,but I will try to fix it in english.

[ June 25, 2003: Message edited by: Amanfalath ]

[Amanfalath]

The translation could be such...
O fair lan Lothlorien
Gold stand the leafage of the trees
Here so fair as nowhere
Who covers fair dreams to us
Here so fair as nowhere
The arts of this land amount us
The truly glanse of elven hand
must shine to whom it once saw
and stayed it forever thare
in black waters saw I ,but not myself
Dark,the furure creid
Old friend,I saw you there
sorrowing while I have slept
I fair land Lorhlorien
Will I ever see you again
In my dream you will grow up again
I fair land lothlorien smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/smile.gif

[Olorin]

Hmm, either Lorien, Rivendell or Valinor. All such magical places.

[Maylin]

i dont know, i love the ageless feel of Rivendell and Lothlorien, but I love the simplicity of the Shire as well. There is no place on earth like either of them, sadly.

[GlingleglingleglingleFairy]

Minas Tirith, certainly. I can't live not being near the sea, and though Rivendell and Lothlorien are enchanting, I can't love them as they're too perfect for me.

[Wren]

The thought of Mirkwood seems to get my blood pumping more than any others. Maybe because it is such a mysterious and evil place, but inhabited by the good elves as well.

The same could be said of the Old Forest with it's Old Man Willow, the Barrow Wight close by it's also the home of Tom Bombadil and Goldberry.

[ June 26, 2003: Message edited by: Wren ]

[Meela]

Minas Tirith is my home, but I feel a strong connection to Rohan. But I always feel particularly attached to Dol Amroth, and to a certain extent Mirkwood. And most definitely Arnor.

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

i like mirkwood too, i didn't picture it to be so evil or horrible place, especially the northern part of it would be nice. but even better place could be the fangorn forest - so old and mysterious. or maybe just the bay of belfalas - sand, the sun and the sea smilies/biggrin.gif

[Meneltarmacil]

I would have to say Edoras and Rohan as a whole. Being in the bright sunshine, looking across the seemingly endless plains, plus there are also mountains nearby, and I've always liked mountains. The whole place seemed, i don't know, more "alive" than Minas Tirith or anywhere else built by Men.

[Phoenix]

I would have to say either the Shire or Lothlorien. I would have said Valinor, but it is technically not in Middle-Earth.

[Arod]

Rohan definately. Since I am an equine enthusiast it is the only place for me to be. Outside of that I really do have a strong connection to Rivendell with it's beauty and grandure.

[Silmiel of Imladris]

Imladris (Rivendel) is my favorite by far but I would also be happy in Eryn Lasgallen. (Greenwood the Great, Mirkwood, ect.)

[Gorwingel]

Probably Rohan, the planes, fields and horses, oh what a wonderful place to be.

[Finwe]

The place in Middle-earth that touches me the most is Rivendell. Its atmosphere of perpetual autumn always enchants me. Of course, the fact that it's also populated by tall, dark, handsome Noldor might also add to that love! smilies/biggrin.gif

[arianrod]

Rohan or the Shire deffinatly. Both are just such wonderful places: Rohan has the fields and the horses and the valient, brave people. The Shire, of course, has the hobbits and such a simple, carefree way of life.

[Ophelia]

My favorite place would be the Shire . Green grass , lots of flowers and other stuff I just can't live without . But still Rohan is a place I would like to live because of the horses . I need to ride to live normaly .
And hi Arod . finally I meet another horse lover . smilies/smile.gif

[Snowdog]

There is nothing like the sunset over the Twilight Hills as you sit by the shore of Lake Evendim on Midsummers Eve. I would live in the city of Annúminas, and when I was away, I would be found drinking at the Forsaken Inn.

[Phantom der Oper]

I'm the only one to live in Mordor. Darkness, no Elves around...a really sweet place.

[Finwe]

Do you really detest us Elves that much? Why would you want to live in Mordor? I'm just curious.

[Wren]

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posted June 26, 2003 03:54 PM
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"i like mirkwood too, i didn't picture it to be so evil or horrible place, especially the northern part of it would be nice. but even better place could be the fangorn forest - so old and mysterious. or maybe just the bay of belfalas - sand, the sun and the sea"

Mirkwood didn't start out evil of course. When it was called Greenwood the great it must have been very beautiful and glorious. I'm sure that was the reason the elves settled there in the first place. But thing's changed, and Mirkwood became evil when Sauron took up residence.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

The Shire is very important to me, but I've always loved the descriptions of Ihilien and Dol Amroth sounds really lovely...

[Daisy Brambleburr]

The Shire is closest to my heart. It sounds like a perfect land, simple and green and quiet. Lots of emphasis on food and peaceful living, lovely. But I also feel connected to Minas Tirith to some extent. Odd, because they are two very different places. I feel that elvish lands are too good for me, to be honest!

[Lyta_Underhill]

I could live forever in Rivendell, but Fangorn Forest intrigues me, and I could use some Ent-draught about now! (I'm guilty of searching for Ents around my home already! )And I've got one area that is well hidden in trees and rocks I call Rivendell--it is much more like Fangorn or the Old Forest out there though! As long as I don't get swallowed up by Old Man Willow, I'm OK with that! smilies/smile.gif
Cheers,
Lyta

[ June 29, 2003: Message edited by: Lyta_Underhill ]

[Amanfalath]

Lothlorien,Caras Galdhon on a hill clad with Mallorn trees is my home..though I have learned the skill to fight with sword and to shoot my arrow in Mirkwood.I'm a wanderer and have been traveling all over the Middleearth...I found my home on the top of high mountains and in the mine of Moria...
but not in Morgoth!
But Lothlorien will always stay deep in the abys of my heart... smilies/smile.gif

[Darby]

Me? I was always drawn to Tom Bombadil's home. That's the sort of land I'd like to live in.
"They were in a long low room filled with the light of lamps swinging from the beams of the roof; and on the table of dark polished wood stood many candles, tall and yellow, burning brightly."
The house is (in my own opinion) the most comfortable sounding of all of them with the possible exception of Bag End, and the descriptions of the woods and downs somehow makes me think of my own Canadian Shield type environment (even though I know Tolkien was probably going more for Northern England). I would love to live in a place with such a sense of history.

[*RohirrimGUY*]

The place for me would be Edoras or Rivendell. smilies/smile.gif

[Lathriel]

I like fangorn forest and Rohan but The Shire is my favourite place and I fully realized that when I read The Scouring of the Shire because that chapter made me feel very sad.

[Kates Frodo Temp]

I'm so thrilled to find fellow Shire lovers! I believe the Shire was Tolkien's idea of a perfect world. All the other places seem somehow above me.

I know this isn't really the place, but I can't help mentioning how well the movies represented the Shire. It was all so wonderful. I haven't cried during the movies, but when I listened to what I affectionately call "the Shire music" on the soundtrack I started with the sniffles.

Well, that's my little speech in honor of the Shire! BTW, Sam rules!

[Ascalótëion]

Oh, the SHIRE!

Most definitely the Shire. It reminds me of an idyllic view of an England long gone, and of the perfect world to live in... *sniff* I want to live there. Wish it was real.

[Alatariel Telemnar]

Can't...decide... theres just too many wonderful places... smilies/biggrin.gif

[Golden Elf14]

Rowan...

[Aragost]

Most Definetially the Tower of Guard, Minas Tirith, the white city.

[ July 11, 2003: Message edited by: Aragost ]

[Eldawen of Lorien]

I have to say Lothlorien with it's fading beauty. It has such a strong sense of emotion and magic, and it seems a lot like how Valinor might be. I also love Rohan with the glory of old still lingering.

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Ithilien. It is still beautiful, but with an air of being under siege. Or anywhere that Elves live. Eryn Lasgallen, Laurelindorinan, Imladris...

[Tarien Ithil]

I come from Rivendell, at evening time when the crescent moon comes out............

[Nehani]

Mirkwood holds my heart, for I have lived in a deep forest my whole life, and I wish not to leave. But Rivendell would do fine!

[Lady Dwarf]

My heart dwells in Khazâd-dùm, not as it was after Durin's Bane was awoken, but before. A wonderful place where gold and gems and iron became alive in the hands of skilled smiths. Where stone grew and flowered like young trees. Torchilght dancing on the intricate carvings of the kings of ages past. To look into the Kheled-zâram and see the crown of Durin, it would be indescribable.... smilies/smile.gif

[Orothoniel]

I prefer the Grey Havens or Alqualonde (do I write this correctly?) I want to live as close to the sea as possible. But I could also be happy in Imladris, Fangorn or Mirkwood.

[alquadae]

"Except the sea"

[Old Dwarf]

Actually any Tavern will do smilies/biggrin.gif

OD

[Mariska Greenleaf]

Mirkwood, since I already live there... smilies/biggrin.gif

[Shenaran]

Imladris (Rivendell) of course...check out my website and you will see....

[Genevieve]

I think my favorites are Rivendell and ROhan. But I moslty just like all the forests and "peaceful" places.

[peonydeepdelver]

I would no doubt live in the Shire! Like a few people here, Rivendell and Lothlorien seem too high and mighty for me to feel comfy. If I could choose where in the Shire to live, it'd be Buckland! I'd fit right in, what with everyone there being "queer" and everything. smilies/biggrin.gif

My second choice would be Rohan, since I love horses and can't live without equestrian activity in my life. I also like the hardinger in the theme song. Heh, I can't get over how funny the word hardinger is... smilies/smile.gif

[Nehani]

Well, Mirkwood, Edoras, and Rohan would be my tops. I love the mountians, deep forests, and the sea. Where I live now, I have them all. I wish not to live.

Nehani

[Marroc Underhill]

Good old Angmar. Land of my heritage...I
wish... in my dreams.

[Ruimbrithla]

I think Rivendell or somewhere near Curufin's land was by the sea. Iluvatar's halls would be the coolest though.

[Novberaid]

Mariska Greenleaf said it first....
"Mirkwood since I already live there..." smilies/rolleyes.gif

[JenFramp]

Bree..it's the place I would go if I were trying to hide..it seems there are lots of people there and they got all kinds of cultures there..I love diversity

[Suardeloth_Blue_Istari]

I suppose my favorite spot in Middle Earth would be the Barrow Downs. Not joking, not saying that just to make an impression. I kinda like foggy climates, thought that may be 'cuz I live in a hot one. The Barrow downs would have been a nice place to live before it was assaulted by Angmar. (I think it was Angmar)

-Suardeloth

[Olorin]

At first I thought Imladris or Lorien, but now I'm starting to like the Shire too.

When I listen to "Concerning Hobbits," I feel like I'm really there, and it makes me very happy.

[Blackknife]

My favorite place in middle earth would have to be Rohan they are tougher than than everyother place in middle earth (EXCEPT THE DWARVES)because they put up with constant attacks and the weather seems harsher than other places.I would like to know why every place in middle earth sounds like England? smilies/smile.gif Sorry for going off topic smilies/frown.gif

[THE Ka]

I can't really decide but, i think these places would be my favorites...

1. The Grey Havens
2. Dol Amroth
3. Ethir Anduin
4. Belfalas
5. Icebay of Forochel

well, anyone can guess i love the coast....

Home is a place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.
- Robert Frost , The Death of the Hired Man

[Cinderella]

I will forever be torn between Rohan and Rivendell....and Lorien... and the Shire for that matter... and while we're on the topic I'm quite fond of Ithilien also... smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[samrohan]

The place closest to my heart in Middle earth has got to be the Dark Caves of Moria, not because of the bloody infestations of Orcs or other species but the wealth and extraordinary architectural possibilities left by the dwarves.
As a Civil Engineer I would love to be able to see the Dwarves turn Moria into its past glory...
Other places include the old forest, Bree and Ithilien which woods always remind me of the oak forest I grew up around in the South of France.

[hopefever]

on top of it being a place, the shire means more to me than just a landscape. I hold out a last light of hope that real strong community can live in any sense in our own world.

[shadow]

To me the most mestic place is Rivendall it houses the greatest warriors.(but I just like Elves)

[Finnguala]

Lorien!! I'd go right now!

[Thalionmar]

The place I would most like to be would be Khazad Dum. It really appeals to be because of its sheer immensity and depth. It would really stir my heart to hear the deep throted singing of the naugrim in the dark places of their ancient dwelling. Alas for the awakening of the ancient shadow and flame!! smilies/frown.gif

I would also love to visit the grey havens, they seem really mysterious and ancient and I love the sea. I would also very much like to meet Cirdan.

I would also be much intrigued to visit the little mentioned lands of the east and the south.

[Rilwen Gamgee]

The Shire, without a doubt! Mostly because of the feeling of peace and comfort and being surrounded family and friends. smilies/smile.gif Plus there's plenty of good food and an endless supply of Hobbits! smilies/biggrin.gif

[BlingBlingtheWarriorElf]

I'm definately attached to Mirkwood, Rivendell is good to.

[West]

I would probably like Edoras the most...the feeling of a colder climate with endless plains is the place for me.

or...the lonely mountain, near the long lake...which might be the same as edoras. smilies/smile.gif

[Ughósh the Abominable]

Umbar. I always wanted to be a pirate. YARRR!!!

smilies/tongue.gif

[Arwen Eruantale]

Ah, I'm not sure I could ever choose just one place. I would want to have a home in each one.
Perhaps that I why I am a Ranger... smilies/biggrin.gif