If you were to get an LotR-related tattoo, what would you choose?

[Luinalatawen]

If you got a LotR-related tattoo (like the actors who played the members of the fellowship got the symbol for "nine" in elvish), what would you get?

[MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie]

A sword. I could say it was like one that was used to defend Gondor or something. Or I'd get some quote. Maybe the one about those who deserve life/death. That would be good. Or maybe the one in my signature (possibly longer too; I had to cut some off to keep it under 3 lines). Or the BD logo for this site. Or maybe I'd make a design for the tatoo based on the barrow downs (not this site) because it's my favorite part in the book.<p>[ January 08, 2003: Message edited by: MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie ]

[Faye Took]

I would get the 9 (hehe) or get the elvish on the ring, or I would probably get something like "Frodo Lives". Hehehehe.

[Rosegirl8745]

I don't think I'll actually get a tattoo, but if I DID, I might get...an ent...PERHAPS...but then again, maybe Gandalf's staff That would be ok, haha. But i"m not sure what I'd get.

[Gorwingel]

Sorry, no tattoo for me, but if I was to get a fake one, I would probably get the lettering that is on the ring, because even though it is very evil. It is also very beautiful, or maybe something else that is in elvish.<p>[ January 08, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

[Nieninque]

I'm getting the Elvish script on the Ring around my right ankle, all I have to do is find a reputable place *can't wait*

[Jenna]

Hm...i cant decide between an anklet of elvish script...or the white tree of gondor, or maybe the symbol for nine.

[Fingo]

Either the Ring's inscription around my ring finger or Frodo Lives! translated into elvish on the inside of my wrist. Or I agree with Nilfalathiel, the tree on the small of the back or the ankle would be awesome! I really am considering getting one. I just want it to be right.<BR>*snaps fingers* Ya know Tolkien's elvish symbol? The one with this post? That would be cool too. <BR>Ok I'm getting carried away. But what a great idea for a topic.

[Arwen Evenstar the Fair]

Well I'm not a tatoo person, but IF I got one, it would be a toss up between the Evenstar, the White Tree, or Elvish writing.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

I would either get a tattoo of the leaf brooch, Arwen's pendant, or the Tolkien symbol.

[lord of dor-lomin]

I'd put a whole scene on my back, like Turin driving his sword into Glaurung, or maybe Fingolfin facing off with Morgoth.

[the phantom]

I'm with you on this. I'd get a whole scene done on my back. Maybe a couple of armies clashing together.<P>(I wouldn't really get one though, tattoos aren't my style. It'd ruin my smooth, glowing skin)

[Pookabunny]

I've been working on a Tolkien-esque tat..specifically the inscription on the ring. I'm getting pretty good at it - I've done some woodworking with the inscription and I painted it on my front door. I'm also thinking about painting the entrance to Moria on the other side of my door.<P>I already have several tattoos that I've designed, and I don't like having other people's work on my body (unless I see it on paper first). I'm pretty stubborn when it comes to tattoos since they're permanent, so I'll put a few years into it before I actually get the tattoo.<P>oooh bugger, I didn't say exactly what I'd get - I want to get the ring inscription across my lower back in one several ways. I either want it in red bold letters outlined in black, or black letters with a flame background, or in thick letters filled with flames (and a black outline). Again, I'm going to have to play with it some more.... <BR> <p>[ January 09, 2003: Message edited by: Pookabunny ]

[Merri]

This belongs in the Middle Earth Mayhem section, I think <P>But if I were to get a tattoo I'd probably have some elvish lettering or some such thing. Or the rune for Gandalf.

[GreyIstar]

The letter G in as in Gandalf's symbol.

[the witch king]

totaly the moon of morgul or the eye of mordor coz im evil <lol>

[Ithaeliel]

I'd get the Tolkien symbol, my name in elvish, or the eye of Sauron. I actually might do that in a couple of years.

[Mattius]

For me it would have to be the Eye of Sauron on the top of my back (just below my neck) with his face underneath (like how he looks in the prologue on FotR) and under that near the bottom of my back the FULL poem thing- 3 for elves blah blah blah!

[Maikadilwen]

For some time I've been thinking about getting Tolkien's symbol on my wrist, <B>BUT</B> I've come to think about something.<P>Doesn't the Tolkien Estate have the copyright for that symbol? I certainly don't want to get in big trouble because of a tattoo... I already have plenty, but I'd really like this one.<P>Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws?

[The Saucepan Man]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>The law firm of Grishnakh, Shagrat and Gorbag at your service (well, Orcs would be the lawyers, wouldn't they?). <P>I think that its only if you use it for commercial gain.

[Vardadurwen]

Wow, this is a totally great topic. I've always wanted a tatoo of a tree and since I'm in love with the Ents, I might consider getting one of those. The white tree of Gondor would be really beautiful too.<BR> Everyone has really great ideas. I really liked the one of Gandalf's staff too! <BR> I don't really know if I would ever get a tatoo of anything, let alone something to do with Lord of the Rings...I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that I don't know if it's <I>that</I> important to me that I would want something concerning it to be imprinted on me for the rest of my life, ya know?<BR> But there is some really great artwork out there inspired by LOTR. So I can see why a lot of people would want a tatoo of that, or thigns like that.

[Beruthiel]

I'd probably get what I've got in my signature in elvish around my ankle.<BR>Or I'd get an elvish pattern(some of those are REALLY beautiful) or maybe Gandalf's speech, you know 'those that live deserve death' etc.

[Vardadurwen]

Wow, this is a totally great topic. I've always wanted a tatoo of a tree and since I'm in love with the Ents, I might consider getting one of those. The white tree of Gondor would be really beautiful too.<BR> Everyone has really great ideas. I really liked the one of Gandalf's staff too! <BR> I don't really know if I would ever get a tatoo of anything, let alone something to do with Lord of the Rings...I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that I don't know if it's <I>that</I> important to me that I would want something concerning it to be imprinted on me for the rest of my life, ya know?<BR> But there is some really great artwork out there inspired by LOTR. So I can see why a lot of people would want a tatoo of that, or things like that.

[F-16]

I would get the Helm of the Tower Guard of Minas Tirith.<BR>Or<BR>I would get a picture of a Rider of Rohan carrying a spear.

[Carrûn]

The Eye, inbetween my shoulder blades.<P>Or some Elvish script around my upper arm or ankle.

[Guildo]

I would try to be most like, the people of Middle Earth and Not get a Tatoo.<P>BUT if i was forced to choose, i would get Narsil, or Glamdring, or Sting down me spine.

[Deathless One]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Doesn't the Tolkien Estate have the copyright for that symbol? I certainly don't want to get in big trouble because of a tattoo... I already have plenty, but I'd really like this one.<P>Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws?<P> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I know people with band tattoos and those logos are copyrighted. I would guess that it would be okay since its an artist's rendering.<P>I've been thinking about getting a tattoos, but its not anything tolkien related.

[t0MAt0]

I'll put Arwen's pendent as a tattoo....I find it veri unique.

[Luinalatawen]

I wouldn't actually get a tattoo myself, but if I ever did, it would be something written in Elvish script/tengwar. Or maybe my Elvish name.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> This belongs in the Middle Earth Mayhem section, I think <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I put it here because the actors in the movie got the tattoos, but I guess it could go either place.

[Melody110]

This is my first post here, but this topic is the main reason why I became a member...I want a tattoo, but haven't been able to find any I like so I decided that rather than get any oriental writing I would have an inscription in Sindarin...but now I need to find something that I want...any idea's???

[doug*platypus]

Great idea for a thread! But why is everyone using the term "would"? Where are all the people bragging about the Tolkien tattoos they <I>do</I> have? I'll instantly rate '5' anyone who goes and gets one and puts a photo of them in the chair with it being done on the Downs. <P>Um... since I don't think I'd get a Tolkien tattoo I'll say something stupid like:<P>Battle of the Pelennor Fields on my back, Helm's Deep around my left thigh, Dagor Aglareb around my right thigh, and Eärendil fighting Ancalagon across my chest.

[Lindril Arvilya]

My first idea (as I read the first post) was the Ring-incription, of course. The director of my camp has it around his forearm. I'll ask him if he'd mind a picture of his arm up on the net.<BR>My second was the Lorien leaf brooch... but someone chose that.<BR>So I'd go with the Star of the House of Feanor. I believe it's the one in the center of the Moria door.

[elven maiden Earwen]

Im seriously thinking about getting a tattoo around my right ankle that says: ~Aurë Entuluva~ Eärwen~ and around my left ankle I want the one ring script. Also on my right sholder I want ethier the number 9 in elvish or jrr tolkien sign or the evenstar, Gandalfs G rune, leaf brooch, and on and on and on.But im only elven so im going to have to wait awhile. <BR>--------------------<P>

[Cibbwin]

I'd want something to do with Eowyn or Gimli, not 100% sure what. Maybe the scene with Eowyn and Merry killing the Witch king. That would be awesome.

[Rochelle]

This surely is an interesting topic! It's been fun reading what everyone would get. I personally don't think I'll ever get a tattoo ('fraid of needles you see...) but if I can get up my nerve and decide to have a LOTR theme to it I suppose I would get something in elvish. Not so much the inscription of the ring because that was in the language of Mordor...but perhaps 21 (see quote for reason) or <I>Rochon ellint im</I> in elvish script. It means I'm the swifter rider...and I compete in equestrian sports so I think it'd be fitting

[Eressië Ailin]

I would probably get the eye cuz thats just me

[elven maiden Earwen]

the eye would be way cool and who knows a sword or bow, maybe even a simaril

[doug*platypus]

Not entirely LOTR related, but I think I could be tempted to get "Wherever you go, there you are" in Tengwar, probably around my ankle (although that's a bit too girlie).<P>The Fëanorian script just looks so cool, you could write anything in it and it would make a good tattoo. Much better than writing it using... whatever letters I'm using now! Chinese and Japanese characters have been popular for a while now, maybe Tolkien's writing will become popular now that the movies have come out.

[Becca]

id have to get a tattoo of the ring with my name in elvish in the middle. another option is to get the elvsh for 'nine' done on my ankle (the same as the fellowship)<BR>there is one tiny problem, i hate needles! as soon as they invent a way of doing tattoos without needles, ill b there!

[Maikadilwen]

For all you people who are afraid of needles, I can tell you this much.<P>Being tattooed does NOT feel like it's done with a needle, because it moves so fast it works more like a knife and that's the way it feels too. <BR>But trust me, it's done really fast and since many of you are talking about very small images, it'd be over before you know. <BR>I'd say the "9" that the fellowship has will only take a couple of minutes. That's all. Nothing to be afraid of.

[mark12_30]

*****YEOW*** Maika!!! If i'd ever been seriously tempted to get a tattoo, you'd have cured me of it!<P>But I haven't.<P>But if I was-- "Eru Iluvatar" in Tengwar. Maybe over my heart, or something.

[Waenfalathiel]

I really would like to have a tatoo of the tolkien sign.

[doug*platypus]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Being tattooed does NOT feel like it's done with a needle, because it moves so fast it works more like a knife and that's the way it feels too. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Haha! True, it does feel like someone slicing through your flesh. I'm sure all the needlephobes are <I>very</I> much at ease now!<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> as soon as they invent a way of doing tattoos without needles, ill b there! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>It's already been done. Most traditional tattoos (e.g. Maori, Malay) involve tapping on a sharpened piece of bone. A procedure that would soon have you screaming, "BRING OUT THE NEEDLE!!!"<P>The pain of getting a tattoo is greatly overexaggerated, though.

[Naldoriathil]

I would have the Shards of Narsil put on different place down my right arm! I reckon that would be so very cool!

[Maikadilwen]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> The pain of getting a tattoo is greatly overexaggerated, though. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Definitely! <BR>The worst part comes after 2 weeks, when the skin grows back on. Oh, the itching! And you KNOW you can't scratch it.

[Airerûthiel]

I'd be really boring and get the '9' on my ankle...or maybe something like Frodo's greeting to the High Elves in FotR, 'Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo', on my lower back.<P>I do actually want a little frog tattoo on my left shoulder blade when I'm 18, but a LotR tattoo would still be quite cool

[Andephelien]

The white tree of Gondor, certainly

[Hirilaelin]

If I was to get a tattoo, I think I would get the doors of Moria on my back, because they are absolutely beautiful. Wow, I am suprised, no one thought of this. Cool.<P>[ February 11, 2003: Message edited by: Hirilaelin ]<p>[ February 11, 2003: Message edited by: Hirilaelin ]

[Naldoriathil]

Yeah, and maybe when you turn your back to the moon, it could read an inscription above the door like in FOTR! That would be SO COOL if someone could do that, but that can't, so never mind!

[DaughterofVana]

I first wanted to get a psalm in elvish tattooed on my back (just four lines), but then decided it was too long. I've now decided,when I get the courage, would be a beautiful blue and white star between my shoulder-blades and on my spine (yow!) with the tengwar letter "formen" on the inside of it, which means North. So I never get lost, don't ya know. <P>-'Vana

[Coral]

hmph...I don't care aout your fancy elvish script or...doors? I want a tattoo of that Orc head on the post from the movie!

[Keeper of Dol Guldur]

Let's see, the Eye of Sauron, the star of Feanor, or the dasty moon-skull Morgul Orc motif would all be cool (even though we haven't seen the way that last design will look). No, I think I'll get a tattoo of John Howe's Smaug from "The Death of Smaug." It'll take up my whole back. That's the key.

[Vardamar]

THe white tree of Gondor and the seven stars for me.

[Morgul Queen]

look at my lil picture thing and picture it tattooed on my back...or perhaps I'll be really boring and get the ring inscription tattooed around my belly button (the reason i said I'll get it done is that the day I leave college I plan to get a tattoo done, I got my nose pierced when I left school)

[Rynoah, the Overly-Happy]

I'd get the whole Gondor Crest on my shoulderblade, if I got one at all. I don't like tattooes, though, so I'll probably just buy myself a piece of jewelry... or a horn replica...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I think that if I were to get a tattoo, I'd get one spiraling up my ankle of a dragon breathing flames. Or one on the back of my hand of the design on the front of Theoden's halls. I'd definately sketch them out myself though. Or I might get a tat of this drawing I did of a dragon coming out of a volcano. It's kind of a mix between Smaug exiting the Lonely Mountain and Mt. Doom.

[luin'loki]

If the actors r included, I'll get a tattoo of Orlando n Legolas in Algerian font.That would b cool!

[Fergo Baggins]

Not sure what I would get if I did get a LotR-related tat. Something hobbitish I suppose. I have a black and blue triskle on my shoulder, and to me it felt like nothing so much as being scratched really hard with something not terribly sharp. But then I do have a fairly high pain threshold and it seems to be a different experience for everybody.

[Elen]

I'm terrified of needles, but in a drunken state I told my sis, that If I had a tattoo, it would be the One Ring with the Elvish writing on it. I have no idea where it would be done, but that's as far as I got about the whole tattoo thing. She say's it doesn't hurt, but I don't really want to test the theory.

[Frodo 007]

I would get the Elvish writing which is on the One Ring around my upper arm!!!Im gonna get that done one day!!!

[Ainaserkewen]

I would get something like my name(either in elvish or english whichever looked cooler) probably. But my volleyball team number is 9, I could do that,<BR>or...<BR>I'd get a really powerful message in elvish across my lower back.<BR>Wait a minute!<BR>I'm a wimp and would never have the guts to endure the sheer pain of a tatoo!!!<BR>I'll just stick to temporary thank you.

[The Only Real Estel]

The whole 'One Ring' poem would be sweet, but I don't know were it would fit (visibly).<BR>I'd probably settle for the One Ring in a flame with the elvish writeing on it. But sting on my left bicep would be cool to, or maybe Gimli's double headed axe on my right bicep. I had another really good idea, but I forgot it.

[Talon Stormcrow]

If I were to get a tatoo, which I highly doubt, I would get the white tree of Gondor on my ankle or two swords crossed on a sheild on my shoulder. But then again since its permanent I would change my mind many times before I get it.

[One Axe to Rule them All]

I'd get sauron's helmet from the movie on my left bicep, that would be cool

[Morgul Queen]

I AM getting the white tree of Gondor on my ankle! <BR>Its my 15th birthday present to myself!

[elfling]

Cool topic. I have been thinking of this alot and you guys have had some great ideas. I really like the tree of Gondor, leaf broach and Arwens pendent. I'll look for some pics. Thanks for all the ideas.

[Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien]

The elvish nine Or the picture of Smaug on my edition of 'The Hobbit'

[Peri]

I've really been considering getting a tattoo of some kind of vine design around my upper arm, something very elvish looking. It's very posssible that I may get this done, so if I do, I'll make sure to take a pic and post it here.

[Luinalatawen]

Peri, that sounds great! I'd love to see it. Vines <I>are</I> very Elvish.

[ElenCala Isil]

I'd probably get an elvish number or my initials (in elvish)... if i were ever to get a tattoo that is

[Peri]

Thanks, Luinalatawen. Btw, I love your signature! lol

[Luinalatawen]

Why, thank you Peri.

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I've never had any desire for a tatoo, but <B>IF</B> I ever did, it would probably be Tengwar for "Frodo" or my own Elvish name.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I'm also thinking about painting the entrance to Moria on the other side of my door.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><B>Pookabunny:</B> What a great idea! Would you use reflective-type paint or just white?

[The Only Real Estel]

Maybe I'll go for the One Ring poem all the way down my arm, or maybe just on my abs (wherever It'll fit better I guess )...

[Balin999]

The elvish G or Sauron's eye would be VERY good, but then it would also be great to have the inscription of the ring round about my left arm now that would be great. Such words of power across my arm, I would smash anything with it <BR>Well, wait, the curses of power were inscripted on Grond. hmmm...

[dunadan_aragorn]

Quoth the Raven<BR>I would probably get the word <I>Spirit</I>in elvish, or maybe in Daeron's Runes. Not sure, as I would never get a tatoo.<BR>Nevermore

[Oricon Ancalime]

I might get the Tengwar symbol for 'k' someplace... the word associated with 'k' is 'quesse' which is Quenya for Feather, which is my nickname anyway. And I've already got a tattoo of a feather on my left shoulder, so I'd match <P>Huzzah!

[evilgypsies]

IT WOULDNT NECESSARILY BE LORD OF THE RINGSISH BUT ID PROBABLY GET THE CARTOON VERSION OF BILBO ON MY ANKLE

[barandilwen]

i'd probably get something related to the elves because they're quite cool! or tolkeins sign... and i think i'll be placing it in my inner wrist!

[mordor136]

Definatley the white tree of gondor. However I once saw a guy with the ring inscription going around his arm i asked him about it and he said "It just looks cool." Figures.

[Atanvarne]

Hmmm not sure really, anything in elvish, doesnt really matter what it said coz hardly any1s gonna be able 2 read it!

[EvennStarr8]

I would get Arwen's pendent done on my right shoudler....

[arianrod]

I'd get the dragon over the Lonely Mountain from Bilbo's map in the FotR movie. It'd be on the outside of my right ankle and done in black.<P>OR! I'd get the JRRT symbol in the same place. I was at this one place that did really convincing looking and long-lasting temporary tattoos and i drew the design for them to put it on my ankle. It looked pretty awsome!<p>[ June 09, 2003: Message edited by: arianrod ]

[The Only Real Estel]

I'd get the 'One Ring' poem on my right bicep. Or on my abs!

[Gimli stonesheild]

its already done for me.....I have a tattoo of the lonley mt. (the one like in the maps of the hobbit)on the small of my back and a bloody ax like gimlis on my Shoulder blade <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Sleep! I feel the need of it. Yet my axe is restless in my hand. Give me a row of orc-necks and room to swing and all weariness will fall from me!"

[Arwen Eruantale]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I'd get the 'One Ring' poem on my right bicep. Or on my abs! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>*laughs, long and hard* You guys are crazy!

[Eruwen]

This is sort of LOTR, but in another sense it isn't. Anyway, when I turn 18, I'm going to get a tatoo on my left shoulder {where the blade is} of a star, not sure what kind, just a star. Then, I am going to get Elijah Woods' name written in Elvish over top of it. Yes, a little extreme, and a little obsessive, but I can't help it. I'm obsessed. <P>I might get one of MY Elvish name somewhere, but I'm not sure where.

[Katt b]

I would get the two trees from valinor on top of the mountain. Because I think one blooms in the morning and one at night so right in between when their both in bloom would be really interesting.

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

If I ever get a tattoo(which I doubt) a small dragon to shoulder would be nice. And under it using tengwar:Glaurung.<BR>Some dialoque(I spelled this wrong, right) from the books would look cool but imagine it when you get older...not so cool looking anymore <BR>Or maybe in tengwar to shoulder:Aiye!Eärendil Elenion ancalima!(that's what Sam, or was it Frodo, shouted in Cirith Ungol)

[Alakreiél]

A friend of mine is getting the Tolkien symbol, but I would get something like the writing on the ring or the elvish word for life

[Gorwingel]

When I attended Comic-Con I was very surprised at the number of people who actually had LOTR related Tattoos. I actually saw one man who had the Ring Script around both his ankles.<P>Additionally one of the free things that New Line was giving out was Temporary Tattoos of the script on Sting.<P>I would never ever get one though, I am such a pain and needle whimp. Additionally I think that I would have to be a fan for much longer than a year and 8 months before I got something so permanent.

[Genevieve]

I would never be able to get a tattoo. Arg. I can barely stand shots! But if I DID get one, i would want to get the JRRT signiture thing on my shoulder, or a word in elvish (not sure what though....maybe something like peace or something simple like that). Probably not much of a possibility for me, but it would be neat to get a temporary tattoo.

[Lindril Arvilya]

A continuation from my post on Page One.<P>It turns out my camp director does NOT in fact have the Ring inscription around his forearm. I asked, and he said that he wrote his own phrase, translated it into Elvish, and then wrote it in Tengwar. *sigh* He's so cool.