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***Mithadan*** · 11-12-2003, 09:13 AM

I feel that we must certainly keep the character Rog as he adds richness and detail to the tale. Of Aiwendil's options, I reluctantly favor #1, keeping Rog's name as is.

However, rather than suggesting it is a nickname or attempting to create a meaning for it (which is suggested to be too close to being fan fiction) I would favor a footnote, vanilla in favor, reading along the following lines: "The name "Rog" appears to not be of proper Sindarin origin. However, it is the only name for this Elf passed down through these traditions [cites]."

11-12-2003, 09:13 AM	#38
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,314	I feel that we must certainly keep the character Rog as he adds richness and detail to the tale. Of Aiwendil's options, I reluctantly favor #1, keeping Rog's name as is. However, rather than suggesting it is a nickname or attempting to create a meaning for it (which is suggested to be too close to being fan fiction) I would favor a footnote, vanilla in favor, reading along the following lines: "The name "Rog" appears to not be of proper Sindarin origin. However, it is the only name for this Elf passed down through these traditions [cites]." __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.