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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-25-2003, 10:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,477
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Merry Christmas everybody smilies/smile.gif Well...

Merry Christmas everybody smilies/smile.gif Well my Tolkien-related gifts were these:

A silver "One Ring" (very beautiful)
The Return of the King movie poster
An illustrated (by Allan Lee)...
Forum: The Books 12-23-2003, 01:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,575
Posted By Iargwath
Sting I am thinking of contacting the webmaster...

I am thinking of contacting the webmaster (http://www.theringlord.com/wire.shtml), who sells the spool wire to make the mail shirts...I am sure he/she has knowledge about Titanium mail shirts ...
Forum: The Books 12-22-2003, 06:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,575
Posted By Iargwath
Sting I thought this was also the case Gorwingel ...

I thought this was also the case Gorwingel smilies/wink.gif However, Titanium is now being sold as spool wire, in order to be transformed into chain mail. It is evident that Titanium is one of the...
Forum: The Books 12-22-2003, 03:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,575
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Why don't we have a look at the actual properties...

Why don't we have a look at the actual properties of Titanium? Maybe we can conclude if this element is close to Tolkien's descriptions of Mithril?

Mithril:
Has a silvery lustre when polished
...
Forum: The Books 12-19-2003, 02:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,011
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Hehe...definitely smilies/smile.gif I was only...

Hehe...definitely smilies/smile.gif I was only curious and wished to learn if Tolkien elaborated on this subject in some of his writings. And it is evident that there is a reference to the Black...
Forum: The Books 12-18-2003, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,787
Posted By Iargwath
Sting There is an interesting article about this...

There is an interesting article about this subject HERE. (http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/default.htm?http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/faq/nazgul.html)
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-18-2003, 04:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,779
Posted By Iargwath
Sting I think i had touched on that question in this...

I think i had touched on that question in this thread (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=002675). However i am not too sure if i did do so...
Orthanc was built...
Forum: The Books 12-18-2003, 04:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,011
Posted By Iargwath
Sting I have always wondered why out of the Nine...

I have always wondered why out of the Nine Nazgūl, Sauron choose this particular "Black Captain" to lead the other Eight Nazgūl.
I am sure the Nazgūl needed a leader, however, why was this one (The...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-18-2003, 04:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,060
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Aren't "Strongholds" more commonly referred to as...

Aren't "Strongholds" more commonly referred to as Citadels?

There is a comprehensive list of Fortresses/Strongholds over at The Encyclopedia of Arda (http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/default.htm)....
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-18-2003, 02:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,307
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Another way you could phrase it is by saying...

Another way you could phrase it is by saying Shelob was one of the spawn* of Ungoliant...I have seen Shelob refered to in this manner multiple times.

*Spawn:- 2. progeny or offspring, especially...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-16-2003, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,299
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Thanks guys...i'll be sure to have a look at The...

Thanks guys...i'll be sure to have a look at The Book of Lost Tales...i wasn't aware that there was a section concerning The Lay of Leithian smilies/smile.gif
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-16-2003, 04:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,299
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Understandable smilies/smile.gif Ok, we have...

Understandable smilies/smile.gif Ok, we have been given a task where we are to find a piece of literature which deals with aspects of Physical Journeys. And one of the tasks is to "re-tell" the...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-14-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,299
Posted By Iargwath
Silmaril The Lay Of Leithian

I am currently looking at this Lay from the book The Lays of Beleriand. I am intending on writing a summary or report if you must, about this particular Lay.

I am actually looking at Canto XI...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-08-2003, 01:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,481
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Hmm...i always thought the Red Eye of Sauron was...

Hmm...i always thought the Red Eye of Sauron was a symbol in where Sauron was able to keep watch over the lands of Middle-earth...
Forum: The Movies 12-08-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,962
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Well to start off, here in Australia, we have a...

Well to start off, here in Australia, we have a daily newspaper called <A HREF="http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/multiplesection.jsp?sectionid=1267" TARGET=_blank>The Daily Telegraph</A>...Today...
Forum: The Movies 11-15-2003, 06:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,260
Posted By Iargwath
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Yikes! That is one huge and...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Yikes! That is one huge and ugly spider (no offense to you all you Shelob fans out there)! That's a great picture of her Eruwen! Unfortunately your first link didn't work (Dang...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-10-2003, 01:47 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,774
Posted By Iargwath
Sting I read The Lord of the Rings at 13...i started...

I read The Lord of the Rings at 13...i started reading it a month after i finished reading The Hobbit...i couldn't really help myself smilies/smile.gif
Forum: The Movies 10-10-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Ah they mispelt The Dagorlad...tsk tsk Peter...

Ah they mispelt The Dagorlad...tsk tsk Peter Jackson...i think i will pay closer attention to that section of the film...thanks for pointing it out <I>Essex</I>
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By Iargwath
Sting There were mistakes in spelling? Wow i never...

There were mistakes in spelling? Wow i never noticed that...
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2003, 01:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By Iargwath
Sting I am guessing you wish for a map which has the...

I am guessing you wish for a map which has the same colour and look as <A HREF="http://www.tlotr.com/middle_earth/maps/large_beige_map2.jpg" TARGET=_blank>this</A> map?<P>The best Maps from the films...
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2003, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,595
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Yes there was a rather detailed description of...

Yes there was a rather detailed description of what was happening to Frodo in the books as a result of being pierced by the Morgul-knife. Gandalf spoke these words to Frodo:<P>...
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2003, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,592
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Welcome to the Downs <I>Slayer</I> I believe...

Welcome to the Downs <I>Slayer</I> I believe this topic has been discussed before on many occasions in this board. You can find some threads with members opinions in these threads:<P><LI><A...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 09-20-2003, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,994
Posted By Iargwath
Sting Look at this site for everything about The...

Look at this site for everything about The History of Middle Earth series:

http://forodrim.letsrock.nu/daeron/md_hm.html

I would recommend reading Unfinished Tales before you start reading...
Forum: The Movies 09-18-2003, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,615
Posted By Iargwath
Sting This is the ring of Barahir that you can purchase...

This is the ring of Barahir that you can purchase at Tolkientown:<P> <P>Click <A HREF="http://www.tolkientown.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=66_68&products_id=705" TARGET=_blank>here</A> to...
Forum: The Movies 09-10-2003, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,419
Posted By Iargwath
Sting This is the exact translation that is given at...

This is the exact translation that is given at the <A HREF="http://www.elvish.org/gwaith/movie.htm" TARGET=_blank>Elvish Language and Literature</A> website:<P><I>Arwen</I>: Frodo, im Arwen. Telin le...
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