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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
09-30-2003, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 32,509
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Halbarad
"Cold" refers to a dragon or drake that was not..."Cold" refers to a dragon or drake that was not firebreathing, rather than a cold-breathing dragon. Also: I don't think that this above reference means that all save two of all of the dragons... |
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Forum: The Books
09-30-2003, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,528
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Halbarad
Ah, so that's where the reference is. Thank you...Ah, so that's where the reference is. Thank you for clearing that up. On another note- have you noticed that all of the greatest sub-creation by the elves was destroyed or taken away from them? ... |
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Forum: The Books
09-30-2003, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,528
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Halbarad
Given that the Noldor are the mightiest race of...Given that the Noldor are the mightiest race of Elves, that would make her in the top 2 of all elves... Also, where would Celebrimbor be ranked if he crafted 3 very powerful rings, a mighty... |
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Forum: The Books
09-29-2003, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,528
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Halbarad
I remember reading somewhere that Galadriel was...I remember reading somewhere that Galadriel was responsible for tearing the walls of Dol Guldur down. Where is this written, because I can't find it. If someone can clarify this, then would it... |
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Forum: The Books
09-24-2003, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 16,957
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Halbarad
I agree with the Keeper with that beings who...I agree with the Keeper with that beings who feared and respected him didn't use his name, Saruman thought of himself as an equal with Sauron. However, the Mouth could hardly not say Sauron's name... |
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Forum: The Books
09-18-2003, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 13,840
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Halbarad
The names of Thorin's dwarves were taken directly...The names of Thorin's dwarves were taken directly from an Icelandic poem, from the Elder Edda I think. I was blown away by this when I found out- I immediately posten on The Downs (but that was a... |
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Forum: The Books
09-17-2003, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 13,840
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Halbarad
See Tolkien's take on his interpretation of his...See Tolkien's take on his interpretation of his works at the beginning of the Silmarillion 2nd edition. He wanted a legend for Britain that was tied to the land, not just the language, which is... |
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Forum: The Books
09-17-2003, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,139
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Halbarad
If you are really interested, look in the...If you are really interested, look in the Silmarillion, in the last chapter titled "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age". Their power was indeed to ward off the effects of age and time. If you... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
08-08-2003, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,711
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Halbarad
"Well, firstly, are rangers limited to the human..."Well, firstly, are rangers limited to the human race? Why can't an elf just decide to leave and become a ranger?" Aren't rangers in this conversation defined as Dunedain? I hope you aren't... |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,687
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Halbarad
Old Forest= Entwives? Interesting but I think...Old Forest= Entwives? Interesting but I think unlikely. Fangorn describes the entwives as more like fruit trees while the ents were Oak, Beech and more unlovely trees without blossom and fruit. I... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
08-03-2003, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,840
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Halbarad
One of Smaug's most potent weapons was fear. The...One of Smaug's most potent weapons was fear. The men of Esgaroth were terrified of him. After all if he destroyed Dale then Esgaroth would be no problem. Powerful, yes. Even Glaurung was killed... |
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Forum: The Books
05-12-2002, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,438
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Halbarad
Gimli was the emmissary of Dain Ironfoot, a great...Gimli was the emmissary of Dain Ironfoot, a great leader of dwarves, so it figured to send someone Dain obviously trusted to represent the dwarves. As for Legolas, he was searching for something... |
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Forum: The Books
04-17-2002, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,714
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Halbarad
There were definitely lords, such as Glorfindel...There were definitely lords, such as Glorfindel and Elrond (?) buy I think it was a share thing- although there are records of possessiveness (such as Feanor and Legolas's dad, and of course Thingol)... |
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Forum: The Books
04-16-2002, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,714
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Halbarad
The Elves did not experience time like humans. ...The Elves did not experience time like humans. Being immortal, they were not so hurried and impatient, and were definitely not comfortable with change. Their minds were rooted in the past- look how... |
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Forum: The Books
04-16-2002, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,101
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Halbarad
Good point Bruce, you beat me to it. I also read...Good point Bruce, you beat me to it. I also read on a blurb of a book that Tolkien is considered the father of modern fantasy, but he is definitely more than that. Terry Brooks was once compared to... |
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Forum: The Books
04-16-2002, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,154
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Halbarad
I think the huorns in the Old Forest were not...I think the huorns in the Old Forest were not Entwives. If you read a description of them, they are bent and brown, resembling 'their' trees, which were ones that flowered and bore fruit. I also... |
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Forum: The Books
03-24-2002, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 17,847
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Halbarad
Has anyone checked 'Letters' to see if there was...Has anyone checked 'Letters' to see if there was any response from Tolkien? I mean, people criticezed him for being Anglocentric in his portrayal of ME, but I say, stick to what you know. As for... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-24-2002, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,277
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Halbarad
Joy, have you read Tolkien's essays on the epic...Joy, have you read Tolkien's essays on the epic poem Beowulf? I think you will be interested- he was THE expert. Also, check out the ancient Icelandic poem the Elder Edda- you might find something... |
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Forum: The Books
03-13-2002, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,096
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Halbarad
everyone else was trespassing as well. I have a...everyone else was trespassing as well. I have a feeling that Shadowfax was just exploring his territory, waiting for a summons from Gandalf. There is a small possibility that Legolas was wrong... |
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Forum: The Books
03-13-2002, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 17,847
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Halbarad
I thought it might be appropriate here to point...I thought it might be appropriate here to point out that elves and dwarves were different species, created at different times, by diiferent people, whereas (irrespective of your beliefs) humans are... |
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Forum: The Books
03-11-2002, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,096
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Halbarad
I go with the Gandalf proposition- I think it was...I go with the Gandalf proposition- I think it was Legolas who said that the horses sounded like they had met a long lost friend, so that wouldn't be Saruman. There is a problem though: would Gandalf... |
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Forum: The Books
03-05-2002, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 28,200
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Halbarad
Man I've been gone a long time- I don't recognise...Man I've been gone a long time- I don't recognise anyone. Having said that, I think Frodo is an ideal picture of how pure a person can be. Indeed, Saruman says right at the end "You have grown... |
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Forum: The Books
01-13-2002, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,781
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Halbarad
Just last night I was comparing Ronald and Edith...Just last night I was comparing Ronald and Edith to Arwen and Aragorn. Figures... |
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Forum: The Books
01-13-2002, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,104
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Halbarad
I think you should remember that he was stuck...I think you should remember that he was stuck full of arrows so he couldn't have gone with Aragorn. Gandalf and Galadriel passed the test and didn't worry about it again, but Boromir failed the... |
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Forum: The Books
01-13-2002, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 12,488
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Halbarad
I stand corrected. I still don't think it was...I stand corrected. I still don't think it was the best idea though. However, just because he wasn't mentioned as going to the battle doesn't mean he wasn't alive and behind for whatever reason. |
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