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Forum: The Books 09-14-2003, 02:35 AM
Replies: 25
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Sting Well, dental hygiene and any other kinds of...

Well, dental hygiene and any other kinds of hygiene is not necessary to put in an adventure story. We simpy assume it was done. If Tolkien had put every little detail into action, there would be a...
Forum: The Books 09-03-2003, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,435
Sting I guess there was really no need for a real King...

I guess there was really no need for a real King in Aman. It was a peaceful, happy community and nobody needed 'off with his head'. Maybe the 'rule' could be changed to 'govern'.

Middle Earth,...
Forum: The Books 09-03-2003, 08:49 AM
Replies: 34
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Sting Ok, let's look at it this way. What if Beren,...

Ok, let's look at it this way. What if Beren, Tuor and Aragorn were Elves and Luthien, Idril and Arwen mortal? I just can't imagine a noble Elven lord going through all the trouble the dirty, hairy...
Forum: The Books 08-28-2003, 07:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,139
Sting Well, looking at it in the Ying-Yang way is...

Well, looking at it in the Ying-Yang way is certainly intriguing, but you must remember Tolkien was a Catholic, a religion where 'good' is more necessary and potent than 'evil' or should be.

Eru...
Forum: The Books 08-28-2003, 07:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,649
Sting While this is just pure speculation, if Middle...

While this is just pure speculation, if Middle Earth exists as a literary universe, then it must mean other, almost as well developed literary universes exist; the Discworld etc.

So, if Middle...
Forum: The Books 08-26-2003, 08:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,649
Sting Mans,if you're saying what I think you might be...

Mans,if you're saying what I think you might be saying, if I imagine Middle Earth real, then it actually is real? Or, for example, if I believe in parallel universes, then they do exist and if the...
Forum: The Books 08-22-2003, 10:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,308
Sting I personally agree with everyone's ideas in this...

I personally agree with everyone's ideas in this post. Come to think of it, one might suggest the whole thing being plain old 'common sense', i.e. overwhelming pride leads to downfall etc.
There...
Forum: The Books 08-17-2003, 09:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,670
Sting Though Melkor was the greatest (arguably) of the...

Though Melkor was the greatest (arguably) of the Ainur and the most powerful of the Valar, Morgoth, however, was just a pitiful Dark Lord, striving for dominion. I have always imagined the two as...
Forum: The Books 08-17-2003, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,439
Sting Certainly, the enigmas of Middle Earth give the...

Certainly, the enigmas of Middle Earth give the whole tale a different flavor. Before I repeat anyone else's ideas, I would like to point out the Pukel-men, the forerunners of the Druedain, also a...
Forum: The Books 08-16-2003, 03:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,924
Sting The One Ring affected races differently, not...

The One Ring affected races differently, not genders smilies/wink.gif. Galadriel always had her *thirst* for power, and the tom-boyness she had in Aman did not fully wear off.
But then, she also...
Forum: The Books 08-15-2003, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,564
Sting Also, do not forget the 'fading' factor....

Also, do not forget the 'fading' factor. Extremely unlikely any of the 'original' Elves would be left in Middle Earth because of that. If there were any, then only in Valinor, where the 'fading' is...
Forum: The Books 08-14-2003, 01:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,670
Sting He did not destroy her, she was much stronger...

He did not destroy her, she was much stronger than him by that time.
Morgoth did overthrow the Noldor and he did seem to be winning, but he might have overestimated his defeated enemies.
Being...
Forum: The Books 08-04-2003, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,664
Sting Tolkien stated, in the Sil, I think, that...

Tolkien stated, in the Sil, I think, that whatever evil one does, in the end, it is all a plan of Iluvatar. Therefore, I think, whatever chance, fate or free will, at the end of the day, it all turns...
Forum: The Books 07-31-2003, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Sting I don't think Tolkien was very concerned about...

I don't think Tolkien was very concerned about what happened after, because of the fading of the Elves and the Dominion of Men. I think it's too sad a topic to willingly approach.

-Aredhel
Forum: The Books 07-31-2003, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,923
Sting It is thanks to Tolkien I began enjoying the...

It is thanks to Tolkien I began enjoying the fantasy genre. For example, "The Wheel of Time" saga by Rober Jordan is very good, but only if one enjoys a loooooong read smilies/wink.gif.

Of...
Forum: Quiz Room 07-27-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,011
Sting I got it in one of the numerous encyclopaedias......

I got it in one of the numerous encyclopaedias... I only borrowed it, so I cannot remember its title, but the Valinorean ages just got stuck in my mind smilies/wink.gif
Forum: Quiz Room 07-26-2003, 01:47 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 42,373
Sting Zirakzigil: Where Gandalf (Maia) fought with the...

Zirakzigil: Where Gandalf (Maia) fought with the Balrog (Maia). Gandalf is another name for Olorin, who comes from Valinor.

Hope that works smilies/wink.gif

-Aredhel
Forum: Quiz Room 07-26-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,011
Sting Ok, I'll try... 10th Valarian age - 20th...

Ok, I'll try...

10th Valarian age - 20th Valarian age: The Blessed Years. 20th Valarian age - 30th Valarian age: Noontide of the Blessed. I don't know the exact years.

-Aredhel
Forum: Quiz Room 07-25-2003, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,011
Sting The Ages of the Trees, no? And they lasted... for...

The Ages of the Trees, no? And they lasted... for 20 000 mortal years or 20 Valarian Ages.

-Aredhel

[ July 25, 2003: Message edited by: Aredhel Idril Telcontar ]
Forum: The Books 07-25-2003, 08:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,230
Sting Maluriel, I'm not sure what you mean by 'Havens',...

Maluriel, I'm not sure what you mean by 'Havens', but if you're talking about Mithlond (the Grey Havens), it's where Elves took their grey ships to Valinor.

-Aredhel

[ July 25, 2003: Message...
Forum: The Books 07-25-2003, 08:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,230
Sting Some Nandor probably remained as well as Avari,...

Some Nandor probably remained as well as Avari, unless you believe in the theory that is discussed here (http://http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=003104).
...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-25-2003, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,248
Sting My grandad looks like Beorn in the Hobbit, I know...

My grandad looks like Beorn in the Hobbit, I know a girl who has eyes exactly like Frodo's (Elijah Wood's) and I saw someone who looked a copy of Aragorn on a trip to Switzerland.

And I know this...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-25-2003, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14,193
Views: 1,868,866
Sting Gollum: Hello!! Can you see me? *waves* No? Ok....

Gollum: Hello!! Can you see me? *waves* No? Ok. *mutters* Stupid hobbitsesss, sleeping even when someone tries to strangle you... Yessss...precioussss...

smilies/biggrin.gif Don't shoot me...
Forum: The Books 07-25-2003, 07:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,677
Sting I don't think it says anything about it in the...

I don't think it says anything about it in the Sil, but I guess they'd be mixed up. Seems prettier that way smilies/wink.gif.

Of course, I'm probably completely wrong... smilies/rolleyes.gif
...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-17-2003, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14,193
Views: 1,868,866
Sting Shadofax: A-a-a-a-a-achoo!!!!! Gandalf: What...

Shadofax: A-a-a-a-a-achoo!!!!!
Gandalf: What happened?
Shadofax: How many times do I have to tell you! Get a haircut! Or at least get rid of those dandruffs!

smilies/rolleyes.gif Seemed funny...
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