NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELF HERE

[gollum*elf*pup]

Welcome everyone! You guys all sound so happy. Great to have lots more happy people around here. I'm so depressed. smilies/frown.gif

[Gorwingel]

I loved being a Newbee here, everyone was so nice, I remember long ago when I posted my first response, I was so nervious, but everyone is so nice here, it has turned out great.
Oh and WELCOME smilies/biggrin.gif to everyone

[small]

Hello!! Im very new here, found it yesterday!! Looks good tho! smilies/smile.gif
Also, i have a question, what are the Grey Havens?? pls tell me sum1!

[Bekah]

Read the books. You'll find the answer to your question and you'll appreciate the story much more than if you've just seen the movie.

[Amanaduial the archer]

The Grey Havens are where (I think) the Valar live.

Welcome all and small!
Im depressed *sigh* Oh good, well that makes two of us.

[Bekah]

Read the books. You'll find the answer to your question and you'll appreciate the story much more than if you've just seen the movie.

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi small! Welcome to the downs. Post Well.

Bekah, are you trying to tell us something?

Also try to read the Silmarillion, it will help you understand the Grey Havens and Valinor better.

[Bekah]

Sorry, I just have strong views.

I reckon you should read the books before the movie, but don't worry, I have nothing against people who have seen the movie but not read the books. My best friend hasn't finished TTT, and she's seen both movies.

~ Elentari II

[Lillyflower]

Hello. I am new here. (this seems to be the standard opening)My favorite character is either Aragorn or Legolas because they're cool. I am not a hopeless "I love Legolas" case. What are the message icons for? Anybody know? And what is a "wandering ghost"? (I guess I am one) Thanks!

[Anborn]

I'm in total agreement with Bekah on that point. The written work of Tolkien connects with many of us on so many levels; from the gutrock of one's soul so to speak, that it is very hard for the film version to touch and make contact that profoundly in just a matter of hours-

[Lillyflower]

I don't know what to do...i guess i'll go talk to somebody.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm not precisely new here, having been on as Keeper of Dol Goldur (my brother's name), but I am technically a newbie, as I've only posted a couple of times and I just created my own display name yesterday. I've read The Hobbit and the trilogy numerous times, I own the extended edition DVD of the Fellowship (has anyone else seen the MTV spoof hidden in the select a scene part?), and I've seen TTT over a dozen times. Sadly, I haven't read any of Tolkien's other works, but I'd like to think of myself as a mediocre expert when it comes to most of the Trilogy. Please nobody comment that Feanor was fully elven, since I've heard it all from Keeper of Dol Goldur in the comfort of my own home, but all may feel free to PM me. I'm exceptionally glad to have found such a great website on which to have intelligent discussions with intelligent people. Just as a warning to you all- I tend to hold to my convictions unless an unarguable point is made against them, so please, all, debate openly against me. I love the thrill of learning new things and being forced to think.

[Bekah]

Ooh...somebody else!!! Yay!!! Oh goody!!!

Anyone who doesn't like that can put in down to my insanity. smilies/biggrin.gif

Somebody else has strong convictions, and likes debating!! Yay!!!

Sorry. But I do love arguing - and I don't mean quarrelling.

Got to go. School.

[Naldoriathil]

Hello, I'm definately not new here, I am just answering Small's question: The Grey Havens are the Havens at the Mouth of the Luhn. Mithlond, the harbours of Círdan at the eastern end of the Gulf of Lhûn, from which the Elves of the north of Middle-earth passed into the West during the later Ages. Hope that helps, all though you still really need to read the books.... smilies/biggrin.gif

[Bekah]

I'm in total agreement with Bekah on that point. The written work of Tolkien connects with many of us on so many levels; from the gutrock of one's soul so to speak, that it is very hard for the film version to touch and make contact that profoundly in just a matter of hours-

Yes, you're right - and among other points, if you watch the movies before reading the books, you won't be able to create your own images for it. The ones you see in the movie will be stuck there.

~ Elentari II

[Bekah]

You look fairly new to me, Naldoriathil. One can feel like an oldie pretty quickly on this site though. smilies/smile.gif

~ Elentari II, who should not be on here.

[Mithadan]

Welcome, Feanor and give Keeper my regards.

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Lilly Faelneerg (have a look around, find some threads that intrested you, read them, and if you have something to add, post), Anborn, Feanor of the Peredhil, and Naldoriathil. Welcome to the downs! (even if you don't consider yourself new) Post well.

You look fairly new to me, Naldoriathil. One can feel like an oldie pretty quickly on this site though.

Bekah, you look pretty new to me! This "newbie" thing is all in one's mind. smilies/smile.gif

[ February 13, 2003: Message edited by: Arwen Imladris ]

[Fergo Baggins]

I'm new too! *bows*

Fergo Baggins, at your service.

(Last place I worked, they called me "Ferg," short for Ferguson, and my boss, making fun of my LotR-love, called me "Fergo," which I accepted with pride.)

[Bekah]

I know. Like I said, you can feel like you've been there for ages pretty quickly. But I still consider anyone newer than me really new.

~ Elentari II

[balrogman]

Hey i guess im ne but i feel old, i've read two towers, the hobbit, and return of the king, and am reading fellowship right now(i saw the movie and thought i didnt need to read the book...what an idiot i am smilies/tongue.gif ) I am soonly moving on to the Silmarillion, which will be the biggest book i will have ever read! My favorite character has to be Aragorn, but only after he has come back to Minas Tirith.

[Dain]

Hi all, I've been watching this site grow over the last few years (lately, the most I've been doing is playing hanghobbit...) and I only now realized it had a forum. I'm not sure who will remember, but I even wrote a few encyclopedia articles. I'd offer to do a few more anytime! Cheers!

[Bekah]

And hi, all new people. At least all those newer than me. smilies/biggrin.gif

~ Elentari II

P.S. No offence to those more long-standing members. Hi to you guys, too.

[Lossenorodion]

im not a newbie quite of it
ive been here around for 1 month but hadnt introduce myself and i decide to do it now

so well here i am directly from north of mexico just here smilies/cool.gif

[MyPreciousGollum]

I'm new, and I joined on the 13th of Feburary. I am usually on the ROLEPLAYING BOARD.

[Nuinheledien]

Hello! Im new here! Love the site...can't wait to get posting and hopefully have some of my Tolkien related questions answered!

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[Arwen Imladris]

Hello Fergo Baggins, balrogman, Dain, Lossenorodion, MyPreciousGollum, and Nuinheledien! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Maros An Doramor]

Hello!! Yeah, Im new here, although not to RPing. I heard of this site, and came here to check it out.

Heh, there may be one of y'all who recognises my username from another site, but I'm not sure.

But yeah! Hey, hello, and looking forward to RPing with y'all! smilies/smile.gif

[Ithilgaladh]

Greetings, I am rather delighted to be a member of this board. Bless Tolkien and Tolkien readers alike!

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Maros An Doramor and Ithilgaladh! Welcome to the downs! Post well. smilies/smile.gif

[Lathriel]

hi my name is Lathriel. I made up the name Lathriel for this short story I am writing and I rather took a liking to it so it has become my user name. I am well on my way to reading LOTR once every year and I have also read the Silmarillion though it took a while.Anyway this is a great site. Just what I ma looking for.

[Helkahothion]

Hello everybody,

I don't believe I fully introduced myself. The name is Helkahothion, but friends can call me Anuion. I am mostly found on the RPG section and in the Middle-Earth myhem section. This kinda means I like clowning arround and Pio get's crazy of my off topic posts. And I am shure that she is not the only one. I am always open to answer questions so don't be scared to knock on the door. I won't bite. (hard)

Greetings,

Anuion
________
Homemade Vaporizers (http://homemadevaporizers.info/)

[Haelothiel]

Hello fellow LotR fanatics! It's nice to find a place where your accepted. smilies/smile.gif My name is Haelothiel, I'm usually looking for good fanfiction (which is at times VERY hard to find!) I try to write myself, but I never finish what I sta-

[Adanadhel]

Hey, I'm a new guy that just joined after reading good things about the serious nature of this board. I often post at TWC as well, under a local username... I look forward to contributing. (and I needed to check my sig so I am posting here.)

[Kili]

Hi, Ive been here for ages but I didnt register, so I decided to....*some text missing*

[The Saucepan Man]

Hello Lathriel, Haelothiel, Adanadhel and Kili. Welcome to the Downs and happy haunting. smilies/smile.gif

Adanadhel, do I detect from your sig that you are a fan of the Kinks? I like the adaptation. smilies/biggrin.gif

[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Lady Iverin]

Hey all newcomers! I'm still kinda new here myself, but I've already introduced myself. Anyway, Welcome to the Downs! smilies/biggrin.gif
p.s. This is for anybody, pm me sometime. I like meeting new people.

[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: Lady Iverin ]

[Bloodchannel]

Good morning, BDer's! My name is Bloodchannel, and I come from Minas Tirith!
*Promptly crawls into a hole and hides.*

[Mithadan]

Adanedhel and Bloodchannel, your names are both familiar to me. Welcome to the Barrow-Downs and enjoy yourselves!

[Adanadhel]

Mithadan,

Make sure you are not confusing me with someone else though - AdanEdhel is taken on most boards, so I have been using AdanAdhel...

[Adanadhel]

Actually my sig is the best way to identify me. Yes, it is the kinks song reworked. It started out as a joke, then just expanded. I reowrked the whole song on another board (TWC). It is amazing how well it fits when just a few words are changed!

[Airelondeiel]

hi. i'm new. what else? that's all, i guess. awesome site!

[Mirkiin]

Hey, my name is Mirkiin!(im a girl by the way) smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif Im really happy!!!

[eleanor_niphredil]

Hey, Mirkiin! I like your avatar!

[Master_of_Buckland]

I'm new! [jumps up and down] So far, this site looks complicated, but that's only compared to what I'm used to. I LOVE RPGing...and Merry and Pippin are my main characters, for LOTR role-play. [which, I suppose, is the only category on this board, hmm? ^_^;] Anyway...how are we supposed to get an avatar?...

[Balrog Skwerl]

hello, im new, and only have Nuinatariel to help me, but I love LotR. Thanks for seeing this!! Ahhh, and thank you, Nuinatariel!!

[McDLT]

Greetings! I'm new here, obviously. I'm just checking out the site and what I see so far is great!

I've just started doing a Lord Of The Rings book study with some of my friends and am looking for some questions to ask. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Anborn]

Ask away, McDLT-
I am a newbie here, but so many of us appear to have read extensively into Tolkien's works that I am certain you will find an erudite response to most of your questions!

[Stuttering Istari]

Hi, I'm new here. I took the Name Generator and my result is Stuttering Istari. Stuttering !! But I think about it again, and agree, I always have difficulties spelling those elves' name, and I'm not an English speaking, so be it .. Stuttering ..
Btw, I'm a mother with three kids, and live in Indonesia (quite far East from Middle Earth, isn't it ?)

[Luthien]

I'm new to this sight. I've been a Tolkien fan for a little over a year. I've read LotR twice and I'm working on my second reading of the Silmarillion. I chose the name Lúthien because the story of Beren and Lúthien is one of my favorites. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Anborn]

The tale of Beren and Luthien has always been one of my favorites as well- Welcome, Luthien!~

[Bill Ferny]

The moniker Stuttering Istari is priceless smilies/biggrin.gif . To Stuttering and all the rest, welcome.

[BethoHOG]

I've been here for awhile... I like to read these discussions on this awesome forum, but I myself hardly ever post. smilies/frown.gif

I've never introduced myself here, so now I am! smilies/smile.gif Anyways, my name is Betho... and no, I'm not an actual hog (read paragraph below), and I'm *sniff* only 13... I feel so young here! Gahhh...

(If you don't get my user name, Betho is my nickname ((my bro nicknamed me that...)) and HOG stands for House Of God, which is what my real name, Bethany, means.)

I found this site through my friend, who introduced me to the Name Generator, and because I was absolutely fascinated with that, I looked around the site more, found the forum, and decided to register, so... here I am! smilies/smile.gif (Wowee, long sentence...)

[ February 22, 2003: Message edited by: BethoHOG ]

[eleanor_niphredil]

Your not the youngest though! I to am 13 (though i like to think a mature 13 smilies/smile.gif )

Welcome to the downs! Enjoy your stay!

[BethoHOG]

Yay! I'm not the only 13 year old! Whee! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Nuinatariel]

I'm 13, too. smilies/biggrin.gif Hello, everyone! Hope you all enjoy being dead! I am now going to sit here and smile at all the confused reponses I get from the new people who don't know what that means. smilies/evil.gif

[Imladrien]

I have a thing for magical old men. I met Gandalf and Merlin about 30 years ago, but I've known Santa Claus my whole life. I've lurked around as a guest for about a year or so. Finally decided to join and contribute. --Imladrien

[Gorwingel]

Hello Newbees smilies/biggrin.gif
Welcome to the Barrow Downs
Here are just a few tips:
Read the FAQ at the top of the Novices and Newcomers section, this will answer many questions including things about avatars, and stuff like that.
Remember to always stay on topic
Remember to always talk about Tolkien related topics

Well those are just a few good things to know
Happy Posting smilies/cool.gif

[Quelledaewen]

My name is Quelledaewen and I am new here. This is such a great web site and I LOVE The Lord of the Rings. I have read it many times, hoping that it would be made into a movie. Peter Jackson has done a great job. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on this board.

[Bekah]

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Downs. Do what Gorwingel says, and you won't be hunted by the mods. Post well.

Btw, I'm thirteen as well. And two months. And...nine days. So don't feel like you're the youngest person here, and no one will mind anyway as long as you post on topic and intelligently. smilies/rolleyes.gif

Lots of love and God bless you all.

~ Elentari II

[morchaint]

And yet another new thirteen year old person. Have read all the books about three times (I'm pathetic aren't I..so few times...), and have a certain fondness for Faramir, Eowyn, Elrond, Celeborn, Erestor (don't ask)...actually, I have a fondness for all of Tolkien's characters...Anyways, and I've also read the Silmarillion (twice) and UT (well, most of it *tries to look innocent*)..and I have Lost Tales Volume I right next to me (literally).

I loved both of PJ's films, simply adored the Fellowship, was disappointed at Two Towers because of, what I think of anyways, as Faramir's character assasination.

Well, anyways, this ought to be a very interesting forum..

[Bekah]

Welcome, Morchaint!

I've read the LOTR once. I've read various bits twice - like Book II of FOTR - and some three times - like most of the TT. I've read part of the Silmarillion. Aren't the UT the same as the Silm? I was under the impression they were...and I've read Leaf by Niggle and Smith of Wooton Major. And part of the Return of the Shadow. Although I like all of these, I like an intelligent debate most of all. Especially about something Tolkien-related, which is why I love this forum so much.

And I've seen FOTR countless times, and I dislike PJ's portayal of Faramir in TTT.

Love,

~ Elentari II

[ February 23, 2003: Message edited by: Bekah ]

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I discovered this site a couple of days ago. It is so great to find a LotR site without having to fight my way through hordes of Nazgirls. I've been a Tolkein fan since a friend loaned me a copy of "The Hobbit" in 1966. I'm embarrassed to say how many times I've read the books, and seen both movies. I have never participated in any chat rooms or discussion boards, so if I make any faux pas, accept my apologies in advance.

[Davin]

Welcome everyone to the Downs!!!! Isn't it great to be dead and rotting??!?!? smilies/biggrin.gif

[BethoHOG]

Well, I thought I was "young" because whenever someone mentioned their age, it was usually... uhh, older than me... if you get what I mean. O_O

[Bekah]

You mean, either about 18 or older? I know, I know...but if you look closely, there are also people who are the same age as you.

Davin, don't be mean.

~ Elentari II

[Carorëiel]

Hi! I've been lurking on here for a few weeks and just started posting. I've been a fan of LotR since my dad read the books to me. (I was six; that was 16 years ago now.) I love PJ's movies, but was so glad to find a place where people are interested in discussing the books themselves as well.

This site is really incredible, and I thus spend way too much time here. smilies/smile.gif

[ February 24, 2003: Message edited by: Carorëiel ]

[Kates Frodo Temp]

Hi! I'm Kate's Frodo, because Kate introduced me to LotR. I'm working on the Silmarillion now. This site is SO COOL; I know a little about computers, so I partially understand all the work that goes into this place. I'm the only person I know who liked Viggo better than than Orlando in the movies. Well, that's me! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Bekah]

No, I have seen other Viggo fans floating around. I like him better that Orlando too, not that that says much...

~ Elentari II

P.S. Oh, and welcome both of you! I hope you enjoy the forum. Post well.

[Eressië Ailin]

Welcome Quelledaewen, morchaint, Imladrien, Anborn, Lúthien, Stuttering Istari, McDLT, Balrog Skwerl, Master_of_Buckland, Mirkiin, Airelondeiel, Alatáriël, Carorëiel, and Kates Frodo Temp to the Downs!!

I am also a HUGE Viggo fan, Kates Frodo, and I also thought I was alone.

Isn't it great to be dead and rotting??!?!?

Yep, it's my sole purpose in life!!!

And for all of the newbies: PLEASE POST!!! It's really fun to get into the discussions, but it gets really boring if nobody replies. I haven't been on the Downs for even 2 weeks, but I'm almost a Wight!!!

[Bekah]

And I've only been here for about a month, and I'm a Shade. Only you must post intelligently, otherwise a) you ruin the discussions, b) you ruin your reputation, and c) the mods will hunt you down and if you're really bad they'll delete your account.

Love,

~ Elentari II

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Lathriel, Haelothiel, Adanadhel, Kili, Bloodchannel, Adanadhel, Airelondeiel, Mirkiin, Master_of_Buckland (check faq, then try search function), Balrog Skwerl, McDLT, Anborn, Stuttering Istari, Lúthien, BethoHOG, Imladrien (by the way, I am not a magical old man, stop looking at me like that!) smilies/biggrin.gif , Quelledaewen, morchaint, Alatáriël, Carorëiel, and Kates Frodo Temp! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

For all of you folks who are under 18, check this out! (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000842)

[Lyta_Underhill]

Good morning, day or evening to you all! This is my first post on this forum. I thought it appropriate it should be here! I have lurked about this site since about January, when I lookied about, read lots of the articles and decided that it would be cool to enter the essay contest here. I don't get on here much, but I thought it would be a good idea to introduce myself and get used to posting. There are lots of interesting topics I'd like to think about, and it takes me forever to get around to posting ideas. This seemed easier!

I read the books about 13 years ago, but recently read them again and got so much more out of them this time! I'm a really big Pippin fan, and I'm now slowly being consumed by another idea that is taking me into Frodo's realm quite deeply. This kind of thing is addictive! It is good to be a part of it! Thanks for having me!

Cheers,
Lyta

[Eressië Ailin]

Welcome to the Downs, Lyta_Underhill!! Isn't it great to be dead and rotting?

[ February 26, 2003: Message edited by: Eressië Ailin ]

[Bekah]

Welcome, Lyta Underhill! Don't take any notice of Eressie Ailin *nudges her out of the way*.

Nah, she's cool, but ignore any horrible, mysterious comments about being newly deceased. Mr Underhill explains this, if you're curious.

Must go. Love,

~ Elentari II

[Lyta_Underhill]

Thanks for the nice and the enigmatic welcomes, Eressie Ailin and Elentari II! It feels quite exhilarating to be newly deceased, and I suppose it is appropriate for one newly registered in the Barrowdowns! Now where's that sword of the Westernesse I used to have? Ah, that darned Hobbit has it! Sorry, Tom! I'll play nice now!

Anyway, I don't get to post very much, due to a very slow connection and limited online time. I seem to still be logged in from yesterday when my computer crashed completely under the strain! I truly hope to be able to add something intelligent to this discussion forum soon, if I can keep the tricksy electronics from betraying me! Thanks again for the welcome!

Cheers,
Lyta (oddball and Pippin-fancier)

[The Saucepan Man]

Welcome to all the Newly Deceased. Have fun haunting the Downs. smilies/smile.gif

... and decided that it would be cool to enter the essay contest here

Lyta, you are too modest. I see from the results page that you won first place in your category. Congratulations! smilies/smile.gif

[Eressië Ailin]

Congrats, Lyta. You seem like you would do well in the RPG section.

[The last hobbit]

Id just like to say, a great site, and im also very new here.

[Lyta_Underhill]

Why, thanks for the congrats, y'all! *blushes* I never expected to win the thing! It was just an excuse and a spur to write a whole lot about Pippin! And welcome to the Last Hobbit from a hobbit who is somewhere in-between!

Eressie Ailin, I have never really RPG'd much, except for odd chat room deals, but I have such an erratic schedule and SUCH a slow connection that I've never been able to maintain one or jump in at the proper time. I'm always about 2 weeks behind any continuous action! I suppose if I did RP, I'd be a hobbit or an elf, or perhaps, an enigma!

Cheers,
Lyta

[Marigold]

Hello everyone!
I was introduced to this site by my friend and this is soooo cool!! I've been into LOTR for ages but never really thought there were places where other LOTR fans could get togehter and talk about it and stuff. Can't wait to get into some discussions!

~*Marigold*~

[ February 28, 2003: Message edited by: Marigold ]

[DarkRose]

Well, I'm certainly not a newbie here, and I doubt that anyone will actually read this, but..

I'm back after a 2 month break from all message boards, etc. smilies/smile.gif I doubt if anyone remembers me.

It's good to be back.

[Orelinde]

Hey I'm new here and I'm loving this site, although im not really used to anything...
can anyone tell me how you get those pictures things under your name and signatures?? I really would love them!
ne wayz, I'm looking forward to being here!
smilies/biggrin.gif
Orelinde xx

[Orelinde]

Excuse me for being ingorant but what does it mean by rate member? And can someone please PM me if they can get me a picture thing?
thanks!
smilies/biggrin.gif
Orelinde xx

[Elnara]

well.... as you'd've guessed, I'm new here... I just poped in to say hi to everyone, and to mention that I happen to like Craig Parker better than Orlando Bloom... Which is almost like a blasphemy to the person who posted just above me. smilies/smile.gif
~Elnara

[Aphrodel Baggins]

Hi,newcomers!!!!!!! smilies/smile.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/cool.gif smilies/wink.gif

[LaurenGreenleaf]

I'm kinda new, but not really. Blah. I'm the prettiest elf! smilies/tongue.gif
"Why, oh why did God make worms? They make me squeel, they make me squirm. What's their purpose here on Earth? God gave us worms so we would have good dirt." Lines from some stupid song...

[Lady Iverin]

Hey all you newcomers! You'll love it here at the Downs. Have fun haunting!!! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/cool.gif smilies/redface.gif smilies/smile.gif

[Meoshi]

You'll all be assigned a mound and a pile of treasure to hoard as soon as the Department of Haunting gets through the proper paperwork.

Even the Undead have to deal with bureaucracy. Sorry. smilies/evil.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Lyta_Underhill, The last hobbit, GlingleglingleglingleFairy, Marigold, DarkRose (Iremember you!), Orelinde (check out faq, then try the search function. Many people have had the same question), Elnara, and LaurenGreenleaf! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Phervasaion]

hey guys. Iv bin interested in LOTR 4 ova a year now an i think its amazin. i am half way thru da lotr book now an i am hooked on it!!

[nPiLL]

im new here and the site is awesome.

[TheHobbit]

hey people!
Im new here, so I dont know very much about this site.
My english aint so good either cause Im swedish. smilies/wink.gif
Anyway..I just wonder what RPG is.
And what "The Green Dragon" is...
Is that some RPG ste or something.
Please tell me.
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[Estanesse]

Hello! I am glad to find a site full of fellow middle-earth lovers

And hope that I have a nice time at the Barrowdowns
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[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Phervasaion, nPiLL, TheHobbit and Estanesse. Welcome to the downs! Post well.

TheHobbit: You will find that there are quite a few swedish people here! RPG stands for role playing game. I don't really do them, though I have tried them a couple of times. Basically, you pretend you are someone from Middle Earth and you go around and talk to people in that character.

The Green Dragon is the meeting place for all Barrow-Downs Role-Players. This is a place to jump into your first RPG. As you get more comfortable writing here you may journey to Rohan or maybe even Gondor.

For more information try Child of the 7th Age, or any moderator, or Dwarin Thunderhammer.

Click Here to get to the Green Dragon! (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=19&t=000034) but Read THIS before you post! (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=19&t=000005)

You can get to the roleplaying section by scroling down past Middle-Earth Discussions, Middle-Earth Fun and Games, and The New Silmarillion.

[Scott]

Hello, well I guess I'm not really all that new, but his is the first time I've seen this thread... and yeah... so Suilad to all of you, and I look forward to posting alongside all of you.

[Cardúliniel]

Hello, I'm new to this message board, and this is my first post here. I didn't notice that the Barrow Downs had a message board until recently, so I decided to check it out. Seems like a fun place to be though. smilies/smile.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Scott and Cardúliniel! Welcome to the downs! Post Well.

[Durion the Dark]

greetings, I'm a newcomer (God i hate that word), jsut registered today (2nd time tho')...i've read the books, found them,...ok. Sadely not my favorite. I prefer "Dragonlance". But hey, whos countin' huh...but im one hell of a fan of RPG's and Fantasy. So im jsut saying hi, and if anyone has any advice to give (i.e. people to know, things to do), I'd be in debted to them

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Durion the Dark! Welcome to the downs! Post well. Your first lesson: <font color=blue>How to delete/edit a post. Next to the date, there are 3 pictures. The one furthist to the right is the edit/delete button. Click it and then either edit or delete it.

<font color=purple>If it is your second time, what/who were you before?

[Lord Elessar]

Hi i'm new here but already very happy with this site smilies/smile.gif

Only one thing i can't figure out... smilies/eek.gif
How do i get a pic on my comp as a avatar!?

hope someone can help me out!

[Durion the Dark]

Before i was Helkafuinion,....Sadley i wasn't on for soo long, so i changed my name,........but I'm kinda happy with the new identity....(thanks for the Delet/Edit, stuff, that'll help)...........now here's a question for you? who are you, jsut someone that likes to help? (and again thanks)

[Bekah]

Welcome, everyone! Sadly, I can't remember all of your names right now, but I look forward to seeing some interesting posts from you guys!

Much love to you all,

~ Elentari II

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome to all newcomers! For information on avatars, signatures, levels and many other frequently asked questions, please read the Forum FAQ (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001152) thread. Additional information can be found on the Forum Policy (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001174) thread. Enjoy reading and posting!

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Lord Elessar! Welcome to the downs! Post well.


Durion the Dark: Helkafuinion, hmmm, sounds sortof familiar. I am Arwen Imladris! Really now, I'm sure you can read! Ya, I kindof just like greating new people. I know I would feel special if people said hi! to me if I was new. It is also a good way to get to know people here. Currently, there are 3885 memebers here, so I try to get to know as many people as I can. I do enjoy trying to answer questions as well. smilies/smile.gif Happy Posting!

[IorethsSis]

Hi. 'Nother newbie. Bethberry down in RP land told me about this site. I thought I had a good knowlege of Tolkien until I saw this place. Whew! I don't think I will say much more for now, I think I will go back to lurking until I get the hang of this place.
(Too many message boards, too little time)

[Odie]

Hello, saw a link to the name generator on another forum. Ditto what was said above, too many forums, too little time, so I will be lurking a lot smilies/smile.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi IorethsSis and Odie! Welcome to the downs! Post well. smilies/smile.gif Lurking is fine to, if you don't make unnessisary posts, people will listen to you more when you do post!

[Bêthberry]

Greetings IorethsSis,

So good to 'see' you here! It is a bit daunting, isn't it, but nevertheless quite wonderful to discover others who are immersed in Middle Earth.

Looking forward to seeing more of you,
Bethberry

[Tasslehoff_55]

hello, i'm sorta new, i just had trouble finding where to log in for the second time. smilies/frown.gif this site rox!!! smilies/tongue.gif

[Envinyatar]

Welcome, kender!

[Arwen Imladris]

<font color=blue>Hi Tasslehoff_55! Welcome to the downs! Post Well.

[Ernil-i-Pheriannath]

This is Ernil i Pheriannath or Prince of the Halflings, which is what the people of Minas Tirith call Pippin, as you would say it. Yep, I'm new and i have no idea what to do.

[TheBladeThatWasBroken]

Yay!!
I'm so proud of being the 6964th member!!
Go me!!

[ March 07, 2003: Message edited by: TheBladeThatWasBroken ]

[Meoshi]

What to do? Well, if you have any curiosities about places or people in Middle-Earth, go to the Books section and ask them. The people there are very knowledgable. Just don't ask either of the following, they've been argued over endlessly:

'Do Balrogs have wings?'

or

'What is Tom Bombadil?'

[Mimosa Took]

::waves at everybody:: Hi, y'all, I'm another newbie. Wandered here after finding the personality and location tests linked to another site. smilies/smile.gif My personality says I'm most like Aragorn but also like Legolas and Merry, and my ideal location is Rivendell but I'd also like Bree or the Grey Havens according to the test(don't know how Bree got thrown in there!). Looks like a great site.

I've been reading Tolkien for several years and love the Silmarillion and others. The books are my first love, but I also enjoy the movies. smilies/wink.gif

[Hirilaelin]

Welcome Mimosa, may you enjoy your stay! Yet another person drawn by the generators... smilies/biggrin.gif (I was too.)

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Ernil-i-Pheriannath, TheBladeThatWasBroken, and Mimosa Took! Welcome to the downs! Post well. smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

Hello, all you new members! Drop down to the Shire and give us a visit, in character, at the Green Dragon Inn. The first pint is on the house!

[**sparkle fairy**]

ok i'm not new but i wanna see if my picture is working!!

[Carnefiniel]

Mae Govanenn! I'm new to this site, would some of you be so kind, and introduce yourselves? It's wierd reading posts from ppl you don't know...AHHHH CURSE THE FLOOD CONTROL!!!!

[Lord Dargor]

I speak to you from the golden halls of MyBasement! I am Lord Dargor and the political stuff is summarized in my signature! It is my wish to keep this place a good place for good discuissions around good things such as good ol' Tolkien and good books such as Lord of The Rings and World History (without any commas, that's right!).

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Carnefiniel! Welcome to the downs. Post well. I am Arwen Imladris. You can find more about people here. (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000645)

Did you mean to post twice? You can edit/delete your post, just in case ya didn't know. See you around!

[Adutincowen]

Hello everyone! I'm new here, and I just wanted to say hi.

[Iarephelion]

Good evening folks, not only am I relatively new to this site, but also relatively new to the net. Please bear with me while I find my way. I hope not to upset people, but if I do, please let me know. I'm big enough to handle criticism. That said, I'm off to try to find something about Tevildo. Wish me luck.

[White Lady]

Hi I am new and just wanna say Hi!
And I have one question. How can I change my nick? I just want to add The in front of it smilies/smile.gif

[Hell]

Australian LOTR fan!
Love the movie's but the books are boring!!!!
Female 14 tall and blond
smilies/redface.gif

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome, newcomers! In answer to White Lady's question, you cannot change your forum name. The only possibility if you really want a different nick is to register anew with the new name. That means you start all over again with 0 posts. If you have any additional questions, feel free to PM me.

[Manardariel]

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! Have so much fun here, and post often!
I greet you in the name of
Elves, Humans, Hobbits, Dwarves, Ents, Orcs, Balrogs, Valar, Maia etc etc etc
Have fun!
Manardariel smilies/smile.gif

[tifo_gcs]

Hi everybody smilies/smile.gif
I'm new myself. I kinda pride myself in that I'm not over-the-top insane about Lord of the Rings, but just fascinated by it, and I love a good discussion as much as anybody.
Apart from that, my claim to fame must be that I'm one of very few people to have leafed through the actual original manuscripts to Lord of the Rings. And yes, it was a knee-trembling moment.
I'm american, currently residing in Denamrk, and moving to Ireland in 6 months.
that should be enough said for now smilies/smile.gif

[killer hamster]

hello! At last i'm on! i've never sent a post before! ( by the way, i'm new!)
i am killer hamster. this site rocks! i have finally found some lotr freaks! i am the only one at my school who likes it! smilies/wink.gif

[lostinstarlight]

hello, i am new here, and somewhat new to message boards in general. but i am looking forward to learning. :-)

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Lord Dargor, Adutincowen, Iarephelion (good luck! smilies/smile.gif), White Lady, Hell, tifo_gcs, killer hamster, and lostinstarlight! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Silmarien]

Hi all!

I must confess I'm also seeing if my picture works.

But that doesn't mean you aren't welcome.

[Carnefiniel]

Why hello and thanx. I 4got 2 log-off last night! Sorry! G2g school, doncha know! smilies/frown.gif smilies/redface.gif National Latin exam 2day. smilies/frown.gif smilies/redface.gif smilies/mad.gif smilies/eek.gif smilies/confused.gif

[merenwen]

hi i guess i'm new *sigh* i can't wait until i have, like, 1,000 posts like sum of you ppl. it will take foooeeevvveerr, wont it?

[Eressië Ailin]

Mae govanenn!! Welcome to the Downs, everybody!! Isn't it great to be dead and rotting?

Merenwen~ It really doesn't take too long to get a lot of posts. After less than three weeks of being on the Downs, I already had over 100 posts. And Bekah hasn't been on the Downs as long as I have, and right now she has about 360 posts. But, as she said, remember to POST WELL!!

[Ringethiriel]

hi everyone!
im new here so im just getting used to how things work. i have read all the books and seen the films, so im generally a tolkien fanatic. smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lady Iverin]

Merenwen and Ringethirel, welcome to the Downs! Happy haunting! Welcome to all other newcomers too! You'll love it here! smilies/biggrin.gif
For anyone who would like to, pm me sometime. I love meeting new people and I don't bite.....hard.... smilies/tongue.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Carnefiniel, merenwen, and Ringethiriel! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

merenwen: I have been here for a year, the most importent thing to do is to post well, as Eressië Ailin said. Time flies while having fun, so don't worry about your post count! smilies/smile.gif

[Queen of all Violas]

Hi! Im brand new! I am really glad that my friends introduced me to this site. I hope that I will get the chance to talk and meet all of you(well most of you). The people that i can gladly thank are Ithaeliel and Brinniel.
Thank you very much!
Queen of all Violas
ps. you can shorten that if u want smilies/wink.gif

[Bill Ferny]

Welcome Violas smilies/smile.gif

[Arwen_Evenstar]

Welcome to the downs! Enjoy haunting our haunt!
~The Evenstar~

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Queen of all Violas! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Ithaeliel]

Hi Queenie! Welcome to the Downs! Have fun, post well, learn much.

[Elrowen Greenleaf]

I'm a BIG fan of Lord of the Rings, both the movies and books. I'm currently about half way through the Silmarillion, and am loving it. I actually just found out about this forum yesterday, (taking the personality tests and quizzes).

I also enjoy Star Wars, drawing (I'm currently working on a Elf soldier), reading, writing (fan fics especially), riding horses, and hanging out with my friends and my 8 mo. old German Shepherd.

I'm really looking forward to posting on this message board with a bunch of other LOTR fans... (maybe 'twill give my mom a break.....) smilies/wink.gif

I could also use some help with the Sindarin language pronounciation... I'm attempting to learn it.

Elen sila lumenn omentielvo.

[Talon Stormcrow]

Hi everyone! Ive been lurking around here since about December but just now I have been able to join the family! hehe I have read the hobbit, lotr, and now im attempting to read the silmarillion. I dont know elvish yet but am interested in learning. And I cant wait to post! smilies/smile.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Elrowen Greenleaf and Talon Stormcrow! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Arcanis]

I'm new here, too! I've been wondering around the Barrow-Downs for a while however. I guess that a wight saw me and made me a restless spirit...

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Ceanen and Arcanis! Welcome to the downs! Post well. smilies/smile.gif

[Princess_Fairy]

Hi Everyone
I am new on here! I am known as Princess_Fairy my real name is Brittany! I come from South Africa (RSA). I love Tolkien, he is just like my hero. I have read most of his books! Some of them which I have treasured and some which I did not get into! I love the movies and this website! I found this website about a week ago through a pen pal! I never knew about the forum until BethBerry told me about it. I spend a lot of time on the chat room, with the intelligent and the unintelligent! Hope to meet new and exiting people!

[eldomeldo]

Hello I am new here, my partner and sons think I am obsessed. I found this site, while looking for more Tolkien sites. I am always in one forum or another, I also like to chat. I have loved Tolkien ever since I read the Hobbit to my eldest son, who is now almost 23. The best thing about the LOTR movies is, Tolkien books that were out of print, are now available because of the interest generated by the films.I love this site. and will probably post lots in the forums.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome to all newcomers! Eldomeldo, since you first read Tolkien quite a while ago, you sound like a possible candidate for the Tolkien Coming of Age Club (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000840) - take a look at our thread!

[alaklondewen]

Welcome, Princess_Fairy and Eldomeldo! I hope you enjoy yourselves as this is a great place to spend time and discuss the wonderful works of Tolkien.

[Anndvasawen]

Hello My name is Anndvasawen I am a Mirkwood elf. My favourite colours are natural green and brown. I love trees and walking in forests. Now that I have introduced myself lets start discussing Tolkien!

[Niluial]

Good Day! My name is Niluial and I am a talkative but wise elf from Rivendell. I have many kinds if hobbies such as; talking to fine people like you, enjoying life, going on adventures, making new friends and doing elfish things! I believe that you should respect others and then they will respect you! I love reading books, especially Tolkien books. My favourite Tolkien book is all of them! I can’t wait to meet all of you…

[Beren87]

Hello Niluial and Anndvasawen!

With your obvious flare for staying in character, I would suggest taking a look at the several RPG forums here.

[Herudaeglin]

Greetings all, I am Herudaeglîn, and for those who do not know, it means Lord Shadowgleam in my Sindarinized name. I was an elf of Gondolin and later Gil-Galad's realms but both have fallen and I now hail from Imladris. I remain in Middle-Earth because I do not wish to see my ancestrial home on Tol-Erresea as of yet. I will help all who needs the abilities or a Noldorin elf in exile, all they need to do is ask.

Farewell, new comrades-in-arms

[ March 26, 2003: Message edited by: Herudaeglin ]

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Hey everyone my names Orolondiel Tinuviel and I live in Lothlorien with my grandmother Galdriel. I'm the long lost child of Celebrian and Elrond....
Nah not really but hey dreams do come true lol. I live in Brisbane, and I love Lotr and all the other books I 'm also registered in Minas Tirith forums as Tinuviel the Nightingale (I think) hope to see anyone around!!!!

[UnshatteredSilence]

Hey. I just joined recently, but I have been visiting for many months. (Wish I was from Rohan.)

[eleanor_niphredil]

Welcome. UnshatteredSilence, great name!

[Niluial]

Welcome UnshatteredSilence I also think it is a lovely name! Well enjoy and remember respect others and they will respect you! Enjoy being dead!

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Princess_Fairy, eldomeldo, Anndvasawen, Niluial, Herudaeglin, Tinuviel the Nightingale, and UnshatteredSilence! Welcome to the downs! Post well! smilies/smile.gif

[Herudaeglin]

Post I shall and well shall I post, Arwen Imladris. smilies/wink.gif

[Lady Iverin]

Hi Anndvasawen, Niluial, Herudaeglin, Tinuviel the Nightingale, and Unshatteredsilence! Welcome to the Downs! Happy haunting and post well! smilies/smile.gif

Ya know, I think the real reason I post on this thread is to meet people. Well? What are you waiting for? Pm me!!! Lol. smilies/tongue.gif

[Lutfiska]

Hullo! I´m kind of new too, lovely site

[Seifer A. Sephiroth]

Hello I am new to this site. I really dont know what to say here but I hope to be of some service to everyone here.

[Lady Iverin]

Welcome to the Downs, Lutfiska and Seifer A. Sephiroth! Happy haunting! Btw Seifer, all you have to do is post and you'll be of service. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

I'm pretty new here as well (I posted here for the first time the other day) but welcome to everyone else, and thankou to the people (Lady Iverin, Arwen Imladris) and I'd be alarmingly delighted if anyone p/ms me or rates me.
I'm sure you will all post worthy posts!

[Braeden Fireheart]

Hi all.

I registered on 26 March, and this is only my 3rd post. I am a regular member at another Tolkien board, and after being there a year I thought I'd check out The Barrow Downs.

I did register here more than a year ago, but my account was deleted. *shrug* I have a better name now anyway.

I have been browsing over the last few days. I do roleplay, but I might wait until I've gotten used to BD before I join any of the RPGs here.

My favourite part of the site so far is the quote found at the top of each page.

[Lady Iverin]

Well, let me be the first to welcome you, Braeden Fireheart! Happy haunting! smilies/biggrin.gif

[FrodoandNymph33]

Hello Barrow-Downs! I'm nymph, or you could call me frodo, whichever is fine with me. Well, now that I've introduced myself, I'm gonna have a look around. :: bows down ::
Nice to meet y'all!!

[ElephantTIG&Co]

hi as the saying goes i'm a newbie http://deephousepage.com/smilies/newbie.gif <--- i wonder if that will show up or not??? n e ways...i luuuuurrrve Merry and Pippin ---best comedy duo lol.... well i better go and see wat the heck i am doin or spose to be doin---- buh byes!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Lutfiska, Seifer A. Sephiroth, Tinuviel the Nightingale, Braeden Fireheart, FrodoandNymph33, and ElephantTIG&Co. Welcome to the downs! Post well. smilies/smile.gif

[The Evenstar]

Hey!

I just registered! I'm looking forward to getting to know you and to posting posts on these neat message boards. Love this site! Thanks!

[Gorwingel]

Welcome The Evenstar, and other new people. Post well smilies/cool.gif
This site sometimes has very strict rules about posting. You need to always stay on topic, and the topic always needs to relate to Tolkien. I would highly recommend you read the "Barrow-Downs FAQ" at the top of the Novices and Newcomers forum. These are very handy and will answer many simple questions that most new members have. Additionally the Search function is a very useful feature of the site (so you don't repeat topics), and if you have a simple question that cannot be answered in the FAQ, try to find a previous topic about it, because chances are we have already discussed it, or send a personal message to an experienced member, most of us would be very welcomed to help with anything you need.

Have a good time Posting, and welcome to the Barrow-Downs smilies/smile.gif

[ March 30, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

[Niluial]

Welcome The Evenstar!
I am sure you will love the website as much as I do! I am not very experienced but I know quiet a lot about BD! So if you need anything just pm me and I’ll be happy to answer your questions! Yes it is a great idea to read FAQ, it helped me a lot! Just remember we love interesting posts but we hate those silly ones, so don’t just post for no reason! Well enjoy being dead!
P.S. Remember respect others and they will respect you!

[Noliel]

Hi,I m new(wow I m also outrageously original)

[One Axe to Rule them All]

Hey Guys, I'm The Newbie of the day, and i control the weather! smilies/evil.gif

just looking to have some fun

[alaklondewen]

Welcome, One Axe, and welcome to Arien Sunlight our newest member! I hope you both enjoy your time here at the Downs. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Arien Sunlight]

Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alak recommended me this site and I know I'm really really gonna like it her!!

Let the madness begin!!!!!!!!

Thanks Alak 4 the welcome and yeah, I'm hoping to have a blast here!

[Estella Brandybuck]

*waves* Hello, all! Just posting to make sure I did everything right... which, being the dunderhead that I am, I probably didn't. smilies/tongue.gif But anywho, love the site, and I look forward to hanging around a bit. smilies/smile.gif

[Lady Iverin]

Welcome Noliel, One Axe To Rule Them All, Arien Sunlight, and Estella Brandybuck! You'll love it here! Post well and happy haunting! smilies/biggrin.gif
Luv,
Lady Iverin

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Welcome all!!!

[Mordor_Queen]

i love lord of the rings so i joined but i only just found the thread! smilies/evil.gif

[Rivendell elf]

HIYA EVERYONE.
TOLA GON NON GOLLARD!!!
C U LATER smilies/biggrin.gif

[Mike Wakouskie]

Hey peeps I'm new. Sup? Lol. lmao! i love chocolate covered frogs!! whooop! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lady Iverin]

Hey Rivendell elf and Mike Wakouskie! Ooo, you got that name from Monsters Inc.! I love it! Anyway, welcome to the Downs!!! Enjoy living the dead life! smilies/biggrin.gif
Lady Iverin

[Annalaliath]

I happen to be new. This is my first post, on this bord, and I am a little shaky on rules and stuff in the rp posts, so, i am staying away , for now. I can be called Annalaliath. I am a Tolkien fan(now to the point my stepdad my kill me the next time i mention him)and so on and so fourth.

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Welcome Annalaliath! Hope you post wisely! And yes I know the feeling of people who don't appreciate good Tolkien works. They have no idea what they're missing out on...

[Arawethiel]

Hello everyone! I'm Arawethiel as you can see and this is the first forum I've ever joined. I've looked around here before in the past and I thought it would be fun to join. I don't know much about how this stuff works, but I'm sure I'll eventually get the hang of it. I look forward to talking with you all! smilies/smile.gif

[Eressië Ailin]

Hello there, Arawethiel. Isn't great to be dead and rotting?! I said earlier in this thread to post alot, but what I meant was to post well. Hopefully you can do both. smilies/wink.gif Enjoy this lovely haunting layout!

~Eress

PS ~ Love your sig! That's always been one of my favorite quotes!

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi The Evenstar, Noliel, One Axe to Rule them All, Arien Sunlight, Estella Brandybuck, Mordor_Queen, Rivendell elf, Mike Wakouskie, Annalaliath, and Arawethiel. Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Iarwain Ben-adar]

Hello! I've been here before as bombadil, but in my absence that name has apparently been taken by someone else. I frequent another Tolkien board as well, but this one has by far the better discussions of serious book issues.

RL takes up far too much time for me to be a frequent post-er here, but I'll check in a few times a week and read the latest book threads. See you all around!

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Hello Iarwain Ben-Adarwho has been here before. Hope to see you around.

[peony_foxburr]

Hello everybody. I'm so unbelievably ancient I read LOTR for the first time in the "first authorized paperback edition." (Ok, 1969, and I was 15 yrs old) The films, in my opinion, are an incredible achievement/translation from literature to the language of film (and there is a BIG difference). But they both stand up to repeated readings/viewings. And I wasn't nearly so moved by the Grey Havens scene at age 15 as I was at age...well, you do the math smilies/smile.gif!
Oh yes, and my first beloved cat was named Frodo...

[Liamtan]

Hi, I'm Liamtan and I'm more into the LotR TCG than in the books, but that has to change. smilies/biggrin.gif

Later!

[Idril Meloriel Arcamenel]

Hi!
I'm Idril Meloriel Arcamenel, that's most of my name translated into Elvish smilies/smile.gif I love chatting and LotR so I thought I'd try out this place! smilies/smile.gif
**~me~**

[Heathie4479]

Hi, I'm Meg. This is the first LOTR fourum I have joined, but not the first fourum. Heehee I'm glad to be here!

[Ringethiriel]

hi!!!
im still fairly new here but im getting used to it. this is the best forum i have ever been on.

[Lady Iverin]

Hey peony_foxburr, Liamtan, Indril Meloriel Arcamenel, Heathie 4479, and Ringethiriel! Welcome to the Downs!!! Happy haunting and post well! smilies/cool.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Hello everyone newly deceased on this site.
Remember to read the faq (saves you questions and embarrassment) and post wisely. If you rate/pm me, I'll do the same for you (all about respect).

[The Elvish Bostonian]

I actually had a question: are you allowed to have more than one account? Cause I'm not quite this new: I've been here for 2 months on another name. If this isn't allowed I'd be happy to give one of the accounts up, I was just wondering.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

In answer to your question, Elvish Bostonian, accounts that are not used for a long period of time will be routinely deleted after awhile. It is best to use only one, since people get to know a nick and recognize the person's posts.

[Bunko]

I found the site today and its a bute. I cant get enough of LOTR/Tolkien.

I decided to read LOTR 2 years ago, I havent read another authors book since, I have now read The Hobbit, Unfinished tales, The Silmarilien and LOTR (all twice) I also bought The Complete Guide to Tolkien which is a fantastic encyclopedia type book

[Sea Tiger]

I love this site.One of my friends told me about it. It's so cool. smilies/biggrin.gif Orlando Bloom Rocks!!! smilies/wink.gif

[Lady Iverin]

Hey Bunko and Sea Tiger! Welcome to the Downs!!! Enjoy yourselves and post well. smilies/biggrin.gif
A word of advice, Sea Tiger, don't say too much about Orlando Bloom because some of the people here will get a little edgy if you do. I believe that there are certain threads just for the purpose of talking about him. Believe me, I am not putting you down. I love Orlando Bloom myself! smilies/tongue.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Iarwain Ben-adar (I remember Bombadil!), peony_foxburr, Liamtan, Idril Meloriel Arcamenel, Heathie4479, Ringethiriel, The Elvish Bostonian, Bunko, and Sea Tiger! Welcome to the downs! Post well! smilies/smile.gif

[Niluial]

Hi Iarwain Ben-adar
Welcome to Barrowdowns! Post well and enjoy being dead smilies/biggrin.gif!!

[Novhloke]

Hye, my name Novhloke, is a Feminine and Masculine name of my regular name from the name generator smilies/smile.gif. I hope i can learn more input about LotR than anywere else.

[Arayáviëiel]

I love this site. i am new and already enjoying it.

The Weeping Elf Maiden
Arayáviëiel

[edda]

Hi, my name (for the purposes of posting on this site) is edda, and I joined because...umm...there's a Led Zeppelin song playing in the background, and I really thought the cast of the movies was achingly sexy, and I like all the little sparkly things you can paste into the cool black background here, and...and...I'm easily confused and sucked into joining things online.

But it looks like a lot of fun here. smilies/confused.gif

[Galadriel's Slave]

Hi everyone! =D

I'm in the process of reading Lost Tales 1, and the best book ever was The Silmarillion.

They need to make a movie, although who would play Lúthien is beyond me...

*waves to forum*

[Annunfuiniel]

Hello Novhloke, Arayáviëiel, edda and Galadriel's Slave! Welcome to the Downs, I wish you all happy haunting! smilies/wink.gif

I hope i can learn more input about LotR than anywere else.
That's the spirit, Novhloke! smilies/biggrin.gif
I love this site.
You're not alone, Arayáviëiel!
I'm easily confused and sucked into joining things online.
But it looks like a lot of fun here.

Beware, edda, 'cause I myself have noticed how addictive this board can be. Before you notice you spend all your spare time here! smilies/eek.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
I'm in the process of reading Lost Tales 1
Me too! You might want to check lindil's thread concerning reading of the HoM-E series here (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=003218).

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

Before you notice you spend all your spare time here!
Yes, really, I only joined about 2 and a hlaf months ago, and after maybe 2 weeks I was beginning to spend about ahlf of my free time here, then the amount slowly but steadily grew, and now, whaddaya know, I even sneak on between classes! smilies/eek.gif smilies/biggrin.gif Enjoy being dead!

[kittiewhirl1677]

Lol, Izzy. Every time you come over you go on the BDs! I guess I'm kind of obsessed with this site. I spend lots of time on it. Bun unlike Izzy, I actually do other things in my spare time(sometimes)!

[Eressië Ailin]

I would like to say hello to our newest member, lembasabmel. According to the voices in my head, he/she/it should be posting soon.

Also, I would like to welcome crazyinsaneaboutthering, who is, apparently, online.

[ April 14, 2003: Message edited by: Eressië Ailin ]

[lembasabmel]

Hiya! I'm _Lembas_, and you may know me from the chat. I finally made myself an account for the forum (I felt left out, all of the nicks in the chat would look like Galad|Forum or Nilt|forumizing). Surprisingly, a lot of the messages I read here were very teenybopperish. I was under the impression that the forum had mostly been purged of people like that, but ah well. You learn to live with it.
Want to know more about me? Of couse you do. I'm 13 and I think Bakshi's LotR is so sad it's hilarious. That movie led me to believe that Nazgul rode around on pegasus-type things and Celeborn was pronounced Keleborn (until my dad read me the book in 2nd grade, that is). I'm not that fond of Jackson's version either. He made Aragorn channel a lemming and hurl himself off a cliff! And the Arwen add-ins! Ugh. Everyone hates Glorfindel. And Bombadillo. AND the Downs.
That's about it for now. Hope this message isn't too long. And another HIYA for all of you people who forgot I said it earlier.

[Eressië Ailin]

Yay! The voices in my head were right! Anyways, welcome to the Downs. Where did you see those teenybopperish posts? Because there usually aren't alot of those here. By the way, nice sig!

[Kain Snowbrace]

I love the barrow downs site!!!! Just introducing myself to everyone today. My name is Kain Snowbrace.

[lembasabmel]

Eerie. smilies/smile.gif The teenyboppers were somewhere back at page one. Didn't really look that hard. *waves her hand vaguely about* And hullo other person!
Oh, and does anyone know what -r(squared)s(squared)+81 is? It better be (-rs+9)(rs+9)... *thwacks self for not paying attention in math*

[Novhloke]

Much spare time do i waste here. And MUCH input did i learn about LotR in world and in readers opinions and facts.

Love this Forum, Barrow Downs is perhaps the #1 LotR info site, if it is not already.

Welcome everyone else new!

[ April 15, 2003: Message edited by: Novhloke ]

[Galenlasdur]

Merf..*slaps forehead*Suppose I should have read some of the posts before posting myself,eh?*sheepish grin*sorry for posting my own thread...*shifty glances* smilies/biggrin.gif

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Welcome everyone to the Downs. Galenlasdur it happens all the time, and yes I have embarrased myself here and I love yo signature smilies/biggrin.gif

[kittiewhirl1677]

Should I say welcome or hello? Well, I joined about a month ago. I wouldn't say I'm very new, but then again, I never did post here when I joined. So how about I say hello and welcome! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Tinuviel Took]

Hello everyone, I joined yesterday and just found this. I am American but have lived in Europe for 7 years as a missionary kid. Hmm....whatelse am I supposed to say here?

I am nuts about names and enjoy genealogy and reading family trees (If that doesn't autimaticly make you realize I ought to love Tolkien you may not belong here). I read the Trilogy about every 9 to 10 months. Hope to get to know you. TT

[Lady Iverin]

Hey Tunuviel Took! Welcome to the Downs! And kittiewhirl1677, because you haven't been here long, I'll welcome you too! Post well! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Niluial]

Hi Tunuviel Took
Welcome to Barrow Downs. I really hope you enjoy your stay! It is a really cool site post well, and enjoy being dead smilies/biggrin.gif!!

P.S My advise is go to FAQ!

[ April 19, 2003: Message edited by: Niluial ]

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Novhloke, Arayáviëiel, edda, Galadriel's Slave (I'm also reading Lost Tales 1!), kittiewhirl1677, lembasabmel, Kain Snowbrace, Galenlasdur (don't worry, we will forgive you, for now! smilies/smile.gifIf in doubt, check FAQ and try the search engine. If you do that you will hardly ever get mean looks. smilies/smile.gif), and Tinuviel Took! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

Eressië Ailin: I have voices in my head too! Have you ever traded them with someone else? I have! smilies/smile.gif I traded one for some song for one about oranges. Yes, I am crazy. O.K. I will be quiet before some mod gets mad at me. smilies/smile.gif

[Bekah]

Well, I am back again.

You have no idea how eerie if feels to see newbies that I have welcomed become, like me, a welcomer. smilies/eek.gif

And then newbies that they have welcomed become welcomers!!

Perhaps it is a little like having children and grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, with a lot less time having passed and so much less effort. smilies/redface.gif

Oh well.

Welcome to every single person who has posted here since I was last here. I hope you enjoy your stay here, and, as no doubt you have been told before, I ask you to post well.

I love you all. smilies/rolleyes.gif

Namarie, noldonyar.

~ Elentari II

[Frodo 007]

Hi!
Im new here so ill introduce myself...
My names Marlene, im 15 years old and i live in Wellington, New Zealand.
I am really obsessed with Tolkien and LOTR!!! smilies/smile.gif

[Beruthiel]

Wow the last two people who posted on here are from New Zealand, you guys are soo lucky!

Anyways, Mae Govannen and enjoy being dead! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Eressië Ailin]

WELCOME BACK BEKAH!!!!! I missed you!!!!! *huggles* ahem... sorry about that folks... I tend to get a little hyper sometimes...

Welcom to the Downs, Frodo 007!!

[PraileyTook]

Hi, I am new to the site.. sort of. I have been observing for months now and seeing that this site is terrific and I can't seem to tear myself away from all of the great discussions, thought I would go ahead and register! Glad to be here!

[Niluial]

Welcome PraileyTook smilies/tongue.gif! I agree (we all do) it is a great site and yes we all are addicted to Barrow Downs smilies/rolleyes.gif! Post well and enjoy being dead smilies/biggrin.gif!

[ April 23, 2003: Message edited by: Niluial ]

[Alatariel Telemnar]

I'm Alatariel Telemnar, I signed up yesterday, and i have known about this site for about a month. smilies/eek.gif

[ April 23, 2003: Message edited by: Alatariel Telemnar ]

[Eressië Ailin]

You seem to be just like me when I joined, Alatariel Telemnar. I've known about the Downs for a year or so; it just took me a while to realize that there was a forum. After a week of checking it out (not like that you sick-minded people! smilies/tongue.gif) I joined.

Post well!

BTW, do the wave!!!

[Bekah]

Thank you, Eressie Ailin!

Welcome, Frodo (007), Prailey Took and Alatariel Telemnar. Enjoy you stay at BD and post well!

And welcome, again, to all those who joined while I was away.

God bless you all, noldonyar.

~ Elentari II

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Bekah! Welcome back! You have no idea how eerie if feels to see newbies that I have welcomed become, like me, a welcomer.

Oh yes I do!

Hi Frodo 007, PraileyTook, and Alatariel Telemnar! Welcome to the downs! Post well

[Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien]

Hello, I'm new smilies/smile.gif

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Hello all and welcome to the Downs. For you, Bekah, welcome back and to Rindoien I'm an elf of Lothlorien too! Maybe we met sometime and don't remember...

[Niluial]

Welcome Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien
I am sure you will love Barrow-Downs, like I do smilies/wink.gif. It would be a good idea to go to FAQ first.. I had to learn the hard way smilies/frown.gif! Post well and enjoy being dead smilies/biggrin.gif!

[Amunte]

Hi Everyone!
Well I am actually not really new here I have been a guest for the past year. I was reading The Shire (RPG’s) and I thought, wait a minute I would love to be a part of one of the RPG’s and I would love to have my say. So a now I actually did it, I am clueless to why I did register before! Well Hello anyway smilies/smile.gif.

[Alatariel Telemnar]

You seem to be just like me when I joined, Alatariel Telemnar. I've known about the Downs for a year or so; it just took me a while to realize that there was a forum. After a week of checking it out (not like that you sick-minded people! ) I joined.

I would probably have never known about this site unless my friend showed me the thread "Sauron's Discount Rings" smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/eek.gif

[BigEyedDwarfilatti]

hello everyone thanks for the welcome. I wanted to say that the dwarf in my name does not imply a middle earth dwarf but merely a fictional bird that a companion of mine helped me create. A Big Eyed Dwarfilatti is a small brid with a very large eye. Agian thanks for the welcome i hope i have a good time here.

[The Inebriated Surat]

Hello! I'm the new dude in town! I am a hairy creature that resembles a monkey with wings. For further details, see the Battletech series.

*bows* Thankyou.

smilies/cool.gif

[Durelin]

Welcome to the Barrow-Downs, you incompetant surat! smilies/biggrin.gif I love your pic, a Zeus, right? Well, enjoy being dead, and check out the RPing, it's cool! Oh, and you should come to the 3rd Anniversary of the Barrow-Downs Party! It'll be lots of fun, and it'll be a good way to meet people! See ya around!

Durelin smilies/smile.gif

[Frightened_Balrog]

I've come from a far off, distant land, just to join this community. Let's have a feast! Maybe some nice Maiar would do......
So, please welcome me, as I can be very shy.

[Bekah]

No eating of Maiar now, please. You'll spoil your appetite. smilies/biggrin.gif

Okay, I'm horrible.

Welcome everyone, enjoy your stay here and post well.

~ Elentari II

[manaratowen]

he yall, yea, im a newbie so ill intro myself here. my name is frannie, im married, and we have a 2 year old daghter. so, yea, thats me. nice to meet yall.