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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-21-2003, 09:29 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 188,857
Posted By Olorin
Pipe I took Olorin because it's Gandalf's name in...

I took Olorin because it's Gandalf's name in Valinor, and Gandalf is my favorite character and Olorin just rolls of your tongue better.

By the way, does anyone know if it's possible for me to have...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-21-2003, 08:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,032
Posted By Olorin
Boots ME band name, good idea! smilies/smile.gif ...

ME band name, good idea! smilies/smile.gif Shame I can't think of any. If one comes to me, I'll be back.
Forum: The Movies 06-20-2003, 06:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,687
Posted By Olorin
Pipe I read the books and spend time at the Downs.

I read the books and spend time at the Downs.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 06-20-2003, 04:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,453
Posted By Olorin
Sting Hmm... could it be Gandalf. (Hence the name and...

Hmm... could it be Gandalf. (Hence the name and sig) Hehe. smilies/biggrin.gif

[ June 20, 2003: Message edited by: Olorin ]
Forum: The Books 06-20-2003, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,623
Posted By Olorin
Eye JRRT did just about start the genre. That's a...

JRRT did just about start the genre. That's a pretty big accomplishment in itself. Everything else is just an attempt at reproduction. Also, Middle Earth is the most real world to me that I have...
Forum: The Books 06-20-2003, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,108
Posted By Olorin
Pipe JRRT was trying to create a myth and in myths...

JRRT was trying to create a myth and in myths there are always questions left unanswered for the readers to wonder about. Unanswered questions are some of best and worst parts about JRRT's works...
Forum: The Books 06-20-2003, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,284
Posted By Olorin
Sting Thanks, question answered.

Thanks, question answered.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-20-2003, 01:00 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 20,994
Posted By Olorin
Sting My father has been an avid LotR fan since he was...

My father has been an avid LotR fan since he was younger than me. He has been trying to get me to read it since I was a toddler, however it was actally the first movie that caught my eye and...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-20-2003, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,377
Posted By Olorin
Shield Wow! That is truly amazing. ...

Wow! That is truly amazing. smilies/biggrin.gif I wish I was so musically inclined.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-20-2003, 12:49 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 85,917
Posted By Olorin
Tolkien Welcome all new downers! It's nice to see more...

Welcome all new downers! It's nice to see more new Tolkien enthusiasts! Oh, and enjoy being dead. Hehe. smilies/biggrin.gif
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-20-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,487
Posted By Olorin
Pipe Well, I haven't yet read the Silm or The...

Well, I haven't yet read the Silm or The Unifished Tales so I'm not fully informed of all the characters. But from the LotR, I would have to say Gandalf, of course. He's so powerful and so wise.
...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-20-2003, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By Olorin
Sting I always though it was her wispering the words.

I always though it was her wispering the words.
Forum: The Books 06-15-2003, 07:44 PM
Replies: 853
Views: 193,152
Posted By Olorin
Pipe I'm not writing serious fantasy, but a friend of...

I'm not writing serious fantasy, but a friend of mine is. She's been working on it for about a year in her spare time. She has a few chapters so far and it's REALLY GOOD. Not to be blasphemous,...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-12-2003, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,081
Posted By Olorin
Sting I'm not saying that I need to agree with them, I...

I'm not saying that I need to agree with them, I was just wondering why peopel chose them over some "evil" people.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-12-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,081
Posted By Olorin
Boots Huh? Relating To 5 Worst Characters

I was looking through the "5 Worst Character" thread (by the way, good idea to who ever thought of it) and I saw names that I just didn't understand, or explanations that confused me. I was...
Forum: The Books 05-29-2003, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,533
Posted By Olorin
Sting Vilya was the mightiest, but Nenya was the...

Vilya was the mightiest, but Nenya was the "priciple."
Forum: The Books 05-29-2003, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,533
Posted By Olorin
Ring Three Ring for the Elven-kings under the sky.

I was reading the topic about the white-ring and I was wondering what kinds of powers the elven rings gave to their bearers.

Here's what I know so far:

Nenya:
-allowed Galadriel to support...
Forum: The Books 05-15-2003, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,147
Posted By Olorin
Question Descrepencies In Quotes

Hey, I was reading the Two Towers yesterday I was up to the part where Frodo is remembering what Gandalf said. The quote that he remembers is something along the lines of:

...do not be too eager...
Forum: The Books 05-15-2003, 06:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 27,101
Posted By Olorin
Sting I think almost everything Gandalf says is very...

I think almost everything Gandalf says is very powerful. Off the top of my head, the whole scene where he confronts Saruman.



And then the quote that was already mentioned when Saruman's...
Forum: The Books 05-14-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,164
Posted By Olorin
Sting Previous posters have mentioned that one weapon...

Previous posters have mentioned that one weapon is "mightier" than another. I was wondering what makes a weapon "mightier" or moe powerful than another. Isn't the person weilding the sword that...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 05-14-2003, 04:57 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 99,012
Posted By Olorin
Sting Bilbo it is, he says that is how he's going to...

Bilbo it is, he says that is how he's going to end his book.
Forum: Quotable Quotes 05-13-2003, 07:53 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 99,012
Posted By Olorin
Sting sorry if this is too easy, but I'm new at this

sorry if this is too easy, but I'm new at this
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 05-10-2003, 05:02 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 19,724
Posted By Olorin
Sting hmm... could it be Olórin?

hmm... could it be Olórin?
Forum: The Books 05-09-2003, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,345
Posted By Olorin
Sting First of all, welcome to the Downs Liam! For a...

First of all, welcome to the Downs Liam! For a first topic, you've really sparked what will be a great conversation. smilies/smile.gif

Now on to your inquiries, I have to admit, I am...
Forum: The Books 04-26-2003, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,284
Posted By Olorin
Sting Arkenstone???

Some people think that the Arkenstone was the Silmaril, but in previous threads, there was to much evidence for me to believe it. If it wasn't a silmaril, what was it?
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