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Old 11-05-2006, 05:00 PM   #222
littlemanpoet
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Originally Posted by mark12_30
I've been pondering the gist of Mellonin's dream and here's what I think: Mellonin for logistical reasons can't be dreaming Nimrodel, since her brother is dreaming Amroth-- too incestuous, so to speak.
That didn't stop Tolkien: Turin. Niniel.

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And although for a while she was heavily influenced by Mithrellas, having a Thing between her and Raefindan (so to speak) also seems somehow icky (or eeermy as Jorje would growl).
Yeah, I'm with you on this one.

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So I've been hunting for alternatives.
Well, I think it's a clever idea and I'm glad you came to it, although I'm not convinced that all of the reasoning that got you there was entirely appropo. But hey.
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