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Forum: The Books 02-27-2007, 05:31 AM
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I've always loved how Tolkien described the power...

I've always loved how Tolkien described the power of Barad-Dur as being reliant on Sauron. It was made with the power of the ring, which was a direct "vessel" (if you will) of his power. In a...
Forum: The Books 12-18-2006, 03:22 AM
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Dark-Eye I was given the LOTR in 1993 for christmas. I was...

I was given the LOTR in 1993 for christmas. I was 10 and my mum passed it to me with the words 'i hope you enjoy this as much as i do'. I began to read it immediately and i was enraptured. However it...
Forum: The Books 10-19-2006, 12:10 AM
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Dark-Eye Luthien transforms herself into Thuringwethil,...

Luthien transforms herself into Thuringwethil, Sindarin for 'woman of secret shadow'. She was a messenger of Saurons in the first age who i believe only took the form of a giant vampire bat, not...
Forum: The Books 09-17-2006, 06:44 AM
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Dark-Eye I also agree that 'nursed' is so evocative. The...

I also agree that 'nursed' is so evocative. The juxtaposition of terminology that seems nurturing, wholsesome and good with the horror.
This juxtaposition is emulated in his characterisation of the...
Forum: The Books 09-16-2006, 09:15 AM
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The whole point of the choice is that it is...

The whole point of the choice is that it is irrevocable. Elros was a Peredhil who chose to live as a mortal, albeit with a much extended life-span. Elrond chose to be among the immortal. The choice...
Forum: The Books 09-16-2006, 08:45 AM
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I use a terrible analogy here... forgive me. ...

I use a terrible analogy here... forgive me.
One does not walk into Buckingham Palace the home of the Queen of England. They view it from afar with awe; an emotion that implies many things i.e...
Forum: The Books 08-22-2006, 04:55 AM
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Dark-Eye Eru sent into Ea the flame imperishable, the...

Eru sent into Ea the flame imperishable, the Secret Fire; the divine Life force of the world.
Metaphorically: Fire needs oxygen... oxygen implies breath. Perhaps to Tolkien breath is the sustanance...
Forum: The Books 08-22-2006, 04:42 AM
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Dark-Eye One thing i also think that Peter Jackson mis...

One thing i also think that Peter Jackson mis interpreted, or didn't accentuate enough concerning Arwen is that she made the choice to become mortal to her fathers heavy disgreement! In the movies he...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-21-2006, 06:42 AM
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Dark-Eye Can someone please quote the passage where...

Can someone please quote the passage where Gandalf says to Pippin in Isengard "fool of a took?????? double checking it is found in Moria just after Pippin drops a stone into a well, can't seem to...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-21-2006, 12:09 AM
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Gandalf to Pippin in Moria. the previous...

Gandalf to Pippin in Moria.

the previous one is Turin Turambar to Brandir the Lame
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-13-2006, 01:51 AM
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Dark-Eye for Sauron took to himself the name of Annatar, The Lord of Gifts

Just finished reading The Silmarillion (again) and can recall a sentence which stated that the Eldar had no great love of marrying their immediate kin i.e 1st cousins. The statement is in reference...
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