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Forum: Elvenhome
11-29-2011, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 957
Views: 334,403
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Forum: Elvenhome
11-22-2011, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 957
Views: 334,403
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Tapestry waking upElempi: OK, this snapped into focus this morning whle I was riding my bike to the bus stop...... Your objection to having Mellondu at the mouths of the Entwash is correct. You are right: He's... |
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Forum: The Books
11-10-2011, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,008
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The Stolen Child
In complete contrast-- but notice how the water plays into this poem as well, and how the enchantments are described: |
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Forum: The Books
11-10-2011, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,008
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They call her Earth Maiden; she calls herself...
They call her Earth Maiden; she calls herself Earth's Daughter. But elves are tied to Ea more than men are, so i find that strange. Men escape beyond the circles of the world; elves remain within. ... |
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Forum: The Books
11-09-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,013
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You're frmCroatia, Drognan? Interesting! ...
You're frmCroatia, Drognan? Interesting! Welcome to the Downs. |
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Forum: The Books
11-09-2011, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,239
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Vocabulary from The ProfessorFrom 'The Man In The Moon Came Down Too Soon' Plenilune??? Thanks to the Professor, my introduction to this beautiful word WAS in a living context! And I love it! ("Novilune", in... |
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Forum: The Books
11-09-2011, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,013
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Actrually, this is one of the reasons I loved...
Actrually, this is one of the reasons I loved Tolkien's world from the get-go.... I think this pattern is also consistent with Tolkien himself. Besides mythology and literature and languages, I... |
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Forum: The Books
11-03-2011, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,406
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Resurrection of Haudh-En-Ndengin thread "Rivendell or Lothlorien"Wow, I've never resurrected a thread from Haudh-En-Ndengin before! While I was reviewing this thread about The White Council (digging thru the archives pre-Hobbit-movie) the last post in this... |
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Forum: The Movies
11-01-2011, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,524
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Interested, but time may not be kind. Better not...
Interested, but time may not be kind. Better not wait for me. I'll catch up when & if I can.... |
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Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter
10-28-2011, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 22,988
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It stirred the magic again.
Wandering...
It stirred the magic again. Wandering through the forgotten city... incredible. |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-28-2011, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 3,244
Views: 766,180
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Forum: The Movies
10-28-2011, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,081
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Several good points here, Mithalwen! I had no...Several good points here, Mithalwen! I had no idea that Thranduilee is Younger than The Golden Orlie?? (Blink, blink.) Whatever.... Okay. And the Idril reminder is very well considered. ... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-25-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,081
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Pitchwife, I'm intrigued by the "Wife of...
Pitchwife, I'm intrigued by the "Wife of Thranduil" idea... that would make her Legolas' mom, no? She (the actress) seems a bit youthful for that, and strikes me as lacking grativas needed for such... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-18-2011, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,081
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Formie, a very thought-provoking post.
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Formie, a very thought-provoking post. Thanks for this. You helped me to initialize my own thought structure as follows: I am specifically NOT thinking in Silmarillionish terms. Why?... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-17-2011, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 198
Views: 107,366
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Actually, skimming back through this thread I...
Actually, skimming back through this thread I find "rabid" a rather apt description. I was hoping that movie makers would read the Barrow-Downs for good ideas but I confess I would be quite... |
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Forum: The Movies
10-17-2011, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,081
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How to design a successful Tauriel
This thread is not, I repeat NOT, for Itaril-Tauriel bashing. If you want to do that, pleaes go to the "Itaril" thread in this same forum (Movies). This thread is for posting constructive ideas... |
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Forum: Elvenhome
10-14-2011, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 239
Views: 269,612
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No one in the glade spoke.
Through the cold...No one in the glade spoke. Through the cold night, some stood, some sat by the water's edge. Several of the Rohirrim huddled together for warmth; some even slept. The elves stood like statues,... |
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Forum: Elvenhome
10-14-2011, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 957
Views: 334,403
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Elempi: Since I gave you a rep recently and can't...
Elempi: Since I gave you a rep recently and can't again yet, consider this "liked": :) :D |
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Forum: Elvenhome
10-14-2011, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 957
Views: 334,403
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Ugh, I forget. Didn't Jorje stay with Marigold? ...
Ugh, I forget. Didn't Jorje stay with Marigold? I hope? |
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Forum: Elvenhome
10-14-2011, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 239
Views: 269,612
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Beneath several minty-smelling quilts Mellondu...Beneath several minty-smelling quilts Mellondu slept deeply. His breathing was regular, and deep. Dried salt tracks whitened his face and his dark beard. Marigold walked up the path towards her... |
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Forum: The Books
10-07-2011, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 24,143
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-J. R. R. Tolkien, "On Fairy Stories"
– -J....
-J. R. R. Tolkien, "On Fairy Stories" – -J. R. R. Tolkien, Letter 89 |
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Forum: The Movies
10-06-2011, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 198
Views: 107,366
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I find "Forest Daughter" vaguely reminiscent of...I find "Forest Daughter" vaguely reminiscent of "River Daughter" and it doesn't horrify me too much. ...after all this hate and discontent, I almost hope that I like her. |
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Forum: The Books
09-06-2011, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 24,143
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I don't thhink you've contradicted me. I said...
I don't thhink you've contradicted me. I said that Faerie offers glimpses of eternal truth and beauty. If Faerie were heaven (which isn't what I said) there would be no need for it. That said,... |
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Forum: The Books
09-05-2011, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 24,143
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Frequently... Constantly?? So I pray about it. ...Frequently... Constantly?? So I pray about it. What do You want me to do? What do You want me to see? What are You doing in me, and what therefore should I do for others? Mountaintops come... |
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Forum: The Books
08-24-2011, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 24,143
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Menelvagor of the shining belt. Yes. I can hear...Menelvagor of the shining belt. Yes. I can hear you singing... My husband and I were looking at it two nights ago. He was struck by it, too. Since it's about glimpses of eternal Beauty, and... |
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