The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum


Visit The *EVEN NEWER* Barrow-Downs Photo Page

Go Back   The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum > Search Forums
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts


Showing results 1 to 25 of 27
Search took 0.08 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Ar-Luman
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-05-2003, 04:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,048
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting Tolkien refernce in an I.Q test

I was taking an online I.Q exam and what did I see?

A spaceship recieved three messages in a strange language from a distant planet. The astronauts studied the messages and found this. "Elros...
Forum: The Books 12-10-2002, 03:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,546
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting Beren in Angband

When Luthien had lulled all the forces in Morgoroth's court to sleep, instead of taking just the one similral why did Beren not just take the crown that held all the similrals. Or better yet why did...
Forum: The Books 11-07-2002, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,679
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting These are all very good comments, but I pose...

These are all very good comments, but I pose another question in respect to the Valar.

- Of those Ainur that stayed behind, is there any writings that mention them in detail and were any of them...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-07-2002, 02:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,074
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I could list so many ways that I have changed but...

I could list so many ways that I have changed but due to personal time restraints I will be brief. I notice myself longing for something better. When I see a vast expanse of trees, a mountain range...
Forum: The Books 10-30-2002, 06:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,679
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting When the Ainur entered Ea

When the Ainur entered Ea, they were made into at least two different groups; the Valar and Maia. What system, if there was one at all, was used to determined which beings fell into what category. ...
Forum: The Books 10-29-2002, 03:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,846
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting To clear things up I said he was the greatest of...

To clear things up I said he was the greatest of all created beings and that he was more powerful than the rest of the Valar. This is true. Now, what I meant by absolute power in the context in...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-25-2002, 11:01 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 32,356
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting Male - 22 I read the Hobbit when I was 11,...

Male - 22

I read the Hobbit when I was 11, the LotR when I was 13, the Silm when I was 16. I read all those about once a year now days. I just began UT.
Forum: The Books 10-23-2002, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,678
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting To answer your first question, I do believe it is...

To answer your first question, I do believe it is pheasable that the elves could do that, but I do not think for whatever reason the Eagles would allow that.

Secondly, to hide the ring in any...
Forum: The Books 10-22-2002, 01:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,312
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I would have to go with the over all comraderie...

I would have to go with the over all comraderie of the fellowship. Loyalty and unconditional love among friends is hard to come by these days. Any one of the fellowship would have laid down their...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-16-2002, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,663
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I would defenitly go with the elves. They are...

I would defenitly go with the elves. They are very mystical and prestigious. After that I would go with the Maia; Istari, Balrogs it doesnt matter any Maia will suffice. smilies/rolleyes.gif
Forum: The Books 10-16-2002, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,846
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting The power delegated by Iluvatar

Two things....

1.) When Iluvatar created the Ainur, did he give an absolute amount of power to each? By this, was it possible for one of the Ainur to become more powerful as time went on or was...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-11-2002, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,966
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting All time match-ups

Just for fun...

Name any two characters from the Tolkien books that you would like to see in a one on one duel. If you really feel like it, tell why you choose that pair. I would have like to...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-09-2002, 08:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,117
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting Reference to the lonely star? What do you mean...

Reference to the lonely star? What do you mean by that?
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-09-2002, 06:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,117
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I would definitely be Fingolfin. When I was...

I would definitely be Fingolfin. When I was young I saw a calender that had a picture of Fingolfin doing battle with Morgoroth. At the time I had no idea who or what the picture was about. Even...
Forum: The Books 10-09-2002, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,615
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting It would depend on what you like. Me, I would go...

It would depend on what you like. Me, I would go when Turin killed Glaurung because I like battle scenes, but for someone who is more into romance I would go with the latter of the two.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-09-2002, 02:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,014
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I read the hobbit first when I was 12. Soon...

I read the hobbit first when I was 12. Soon after came the LotR. I did not attempt the Silm. until I was 15. I actually read it straight through just recently. I am 22, so yeah I read the books...
Forum: The Books 10-09-2002, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,170
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting Of elves and their skills for battle

When the elves first come to valinor they learn many different skills from the valar, jewel making, different crafts, ect. ect. Maybe I just missed the part where they were taught how to fight. ...
Forum: The Books 10-09-2002, 01:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,313
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I think for the most part elves had a pretty laid...

I think for the most part elves had a pretty laid back life. They had so much time to waste they could do what they wanted and alot of it. I am sure that they had tasks that needed tending to, but...
Forum: The Books 10-03-2002, 10:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,693
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting For me it was the departure at the Grey Havens. ...

For me it was the departure at the Grey Havens. It was then that I saw the quest completed and all was finished. I just hate finality. I finally had the sense of the fellowship truly breaking and...
Forum: The Books 10-02-2002, 05:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,475
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting Obviously strength and power did not win the day...

Obviously strength and power did not win the day for Sauron. So even if Sauron was much more powerful than Gandalf, what did it profit him? Gandalf was the wisest and through wisdom he brought down...
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 10-02-2002, 01:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,643
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I have been recalling all that I could of the...

I have been recalling all that I could of the LotR and the Silm and I would have to agree w/Kalimac. Although I ponder on the character of Tom B. and he raises many questions and feeds my curiosity,...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-01-2002, 06:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,945
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting I sometimes think of Styx's song, Come Sail Away,...

I sometimes think of Styx's song, Come Sail Away, when I read about the departure at the grey havens.
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 10-01-2002, 04:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,643
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting Okay the what would you add?

Okay the what would you add?
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 10-01-2002, 01:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,643
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting If you had to omit one part

Even though close to everyone here believes that J.R.R Tolkien is one of the greatest authors of all time, please bear with me and humor this question. If you had to leave out any part of the LotR...
Forum: The Books 09-26-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,689
Posted By Ar-Luman
Sting thanks for the correction

thanks for the correction
Showing results 1 to 25 of 27

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:07 PM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.