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Forum: The Books
01-16-2004, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,858
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Maéglin
Durelin - Your comments on the Saracen. Well the...Durelin - Your comments on the Saracen. Well the Crusades' objectives were for conquest you must understand, so it was all fair play imho. Why aren't we honoring the Saracens for their courage in... |
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Forum: The Books
01-16-2004, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,633
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Maéglin
Off topic, but Finwe where can this Epilogue of...Off topic, but Finwe where can this Epilogue of LOTR be found? |
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Forum: The Movies
01-16-2004, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,989
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Maéglin
It was all fairly predictable IMHO as soon as the...It was all fairly predictable IMHO as soon as the "chapter: started, with the two hobbits charging with Aragorn to the troll *almost* killing Aragorn. I thought the lines between Gimli and Legolas... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-16-2004, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 12,611
Posted By
Maéglin
On first impressions I would have to say FOTR...On first impressions I would have to say FOTR would be the best. It was just a very coherent and solid piece of work by Jackson. From the Last Alliance prologue to the duel between the Balrog and... |
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Forum: The Books
01-08-2004, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,619
Posted By
Maéglin
Perhaps he had to think of his own people. Maybe...Perhaps he had to think of his own people. Maybe there were no warriors among his wandering company, or perhaps not enough to withstand an attack against the Nazgul. He had to think of others before... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-06-2004, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 19,669
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Maéglin
Was that sarcasm.. I certainly hope so <P>No...Was that sarcasm.. I certainly hope so <P>No you see in the <I>book</I> Gil-galad and Elendil both fought Sauron while Isildur (the one in the movies that cut the ring off Sauron's hand) was err,... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-06-2004, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,676
Posted By
Maéglin
It is after all.. a longsword.. <P>Telchar...It is after all.. a longsword.. <P>Telchar forged Narsil yes, in the First Age. So the sword is much more than just 3000 years old. It was probably carried over to Westenesse by the descendents of... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-03-2004, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,542
Posted By
Maéglin
Well it didnt have to be a 'giant Sauron cloud'...Well it didnt have to be a 'giant Sauron cloud' but PJ could have been creative.. Maybe the 'cloud' filling the sky then penetrated/destroyed by sunlight... I'm sure something could have been done... |
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Forum: The Movies
12-30-2003, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 10,637
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Maéglin
The lighthouse of MordorIs it just me or is the effect of Sauron's piercing eye as a ray of light extremely cheesy. Baradur really resembled a lighthouse IMHO.<BR>I can stand Sauron without a physical form, but to make it... |
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Forum: The Movies
11-03-2003, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,117
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Maéglin
<BR>Oh really.. i'm heading off to NZ after HSC...<BR>Oh really.. i'm heading off to NZ after HSC (I'm from Australia see) for schoolies. For those who dont know HSC is a uni entrance exam and schoolies is just a lot of partying after the HSC ... |
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Forum: The Books
11-03-2003, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,876
Posted By
Maéglin
Well I wouldnt go to say that they were cowards.....Well I wouldnt go to say that they were cowards.. they were immensely powerful beings capable of withstanding most except for mighty Elf-lords or men such as Aragorn. Yes, they do use fear to gain an... |
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Forum: The Books
10-29-2003, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,506
Posted By
Maéglin
I really think its just Elvish lore, technology,...I really think its just Elvish lore, technology, craft or whatever. I mean what would happen if you had tried explaining electricity to a cave man or even a man in the medieval ages. He would think... |
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Forum: The Books
10-29-2003, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,164
Posted By
Maéglin
Gilbo it's understandable. You can easily apply...Gilbo it's understandable. You can easily apply the overall story of the LOTR to events in real life. Although why American? :P Tolkien was English mate! |
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Forum: The Books
10-27-2003, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,921
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Maéglin
Another thing.. how did the Great Eagles hunt?...Another thing.. how did the Great Eagles hunt? You would think that they would be a little big to swoop down on their prey in the forests... which also brings to mind what/how much do they eat? ... |
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Forum: The Books
10-26-2003, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,164
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Maéglin
Well Tolkien's mythology was originally made...Well Tolkien's mythology was originally made because he felt that England lacked any specific identify after the Norman invasion by William the Conquerer. So he made it as to compensate for this, his... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-26-2003, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,337
Posted By
Maéglin
Information about the Fall of GondolinBesides the Silmarillion where else is there a more detailed account of the Fall of Gondolin? Because I remember reading it in the BDs in some of the posts?? Can someone verify if it is in the... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-25-2003, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,071
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Maéglin
I think the Elves 'government' as such was pretty...I think the Elves 'government' as such was pretty much like the feudal system. Titles were hereditary and lords and ladies would probably hire servants although their living conditions would probably... |
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Forum: The Books
10-25-2003, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 137
Views: 45,854
Posted By
Maéglin
I agree with Eurytus on this one ...I agree with Eurytus on this one smilies/biggrin.gif Everything in LOTR seems all nice and clean, no nitty gritty details about the sacrifice of people in Numenor for example, nor anything about... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-25-2003, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,034
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Maéglin
Knight of Gondor... one or two inches long?!...Knight of Gondor... one or two inches long?! Sorry they would be longer than that! Compared to Merry and Pippin those blades were like short swords around 1.5 feet long. Remember that the two hobbits... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-25-2003, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 13,413
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Maéglin
I'm pretty sure the Eowyn and Merry shot after...I'm pretty sure the Eowyn and Merry shot after the "This day we fight!" speech is just an edit.. Makes no sense otherwise because it looks as if the speech is being said at the Black Gate. Doubt... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-25-2003, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,010
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Maéglin
The one with Gandalf riding to Minas Tirith.. you...The one with Gandalf riding to Minas Tirith.. you see a gate there, but maybe the road is probably just not visible in the picture. There was only 1 main gate in the first wall of Minas Tirith I... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-24-2003, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,365
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Maéglin
LOL Knight of Gondor, looks like your friend here...LOL Knight of Gondor, looks like your friend here is sleeping on the job <P>btw why does he have a black sash around his mouth? |
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Forum: The Movies
10-24-2003, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,010
Posted By
Maéglin
I know what you guys mean... but we havent seen...I know what you guys mean... but we havent seen much of the battles nor anything at Sammath Naur. Not to mention the fields of Cormallen and after. I wonder if they'll do the "Praise them with great... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-24-2003, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 13,413
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Maéglin
At first I did think it was Bernard Hill's voice...At first I did think it was Bernard Hill's voice then I opted for Aragorn. The speech itself does seem like something Aragorn would say at Morannon, facing impossible odds, defiant to the last. Or it... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-24-2003, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,010
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Maéglin
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