Places, beautiful and ugly - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lily · 06-23-2003, 12:32 PM

There many places discribed in the book Lord of the Rings. Some are beautiful like Rivendell and, some are ugly like Mordor. But What is the most beautiful place and the most ugly place? And what is the most hardest place to picture in your mind? I know I had a hard time trying to figure out how Treebeard's place looked!

Finwe · 06-23-2003, 12:42 PM

I think Imladris was the most beautiful place in all of Middle-earth. That sense of perpetual autumn captured me from the beginning. Of course, the fact that the majority of the Noldor in Middle-earth still dwelt there probably also helps, since the Noldor are my favorite race of Elves.As for the ugliest place, I would have to say Mordor (surprise, surprise!). It isn't just because there aren't any green, growing things. It's something about Sauron's spirit still lingering there that makes me hate it completely.

Meela · 06-23-2003, 01:12 PM

I thought the Dead Marshes were quite pretty, in a brooding, mysterious sort of way. Also, Fangorn is rather mysterious and eerie.Isengard before Saruman's mass tree executions is beautiful, but I would say it was the ugliest place after it was demolished and turned into a mass of fiery pits. His floral print furniture makeover didn't do much for the place either I think the most beautiful place of them all is Minas Tirith. I think the way it is built is fantastic.

Horse-Maiden of the Shire · 06-23-2003, 04:27 PM

Aw, you're just saying that because Denethor lives there. I think Fangorn is absolutely gorgeous. The trees, the shrubbery (I really like that word! Don't ask why), everything about it is really pretty.The ugliest place? I would have to agree with Meela and say Isengard after all the wanton burning and cutting down of trees was over. Grr.

Duncariel · 06-23-2003, 05:45 PM

I have to agree with Meela on the dark and dreary atmospheres, but I would add Mirkwood to my list. It has a delightful sound to it.The ugliest place? Isengard ties w/ Mordor for worst place to live. Poor trees

Morai · 06-23-2003, 06:18 PM

I think Rivendell was the most beautiful. (Though Lothlorien was nice too). As for ugly, I'd agree with both Meela and Horse Maiden, Isengard was even too ugly for Trading Spaces! (You think one of the designers, let alone the carpenters would go for it?)

Meela · 06-24-2003, 01:14 PM

Yes, Mirkwood is a splendid place to live.And for once I'm not actually including Denethor I fell in love with Minas Tirith purely for the wedding cake architecture. If you have read Bored of the Rings, you should remember the Italian wedding cake reference Of course, Denethor is one heck of a bonus...

Daisy Brambleburr · 06-24-2003, 02:31 PM

Ugliest place: Isengard narrowly beats Mordor. I think it's because Isengard used to be green, but then Saruman went and mucked it up. Prettiest place: For me, the Shire. Or Lothlorien. In the movie I think they made it look dark and sort of threatening, but I pictured it being all gold and light. So they're both great places, can't pick one!

Duncariel · 06-25-2003, 09:10 AM

The Shire is too green and happy. How can one live in a place that happy?

Meela · 06-25-2003, 01:50 PM

Very good point! Overly happy is oh so bad (excluding Rynoah )

Burzdol · 06-25-2003, 10:33 PM

I think the most beautiful place was Mirkwood by far. Everything about the woods and peace in it was beautiful.The ugliest place was Isengard after Sarumon cut down all the trees.The hardest place to imagine was Edoras. I thought it was much different than the movies image.Burzdol

06-23-2003, 12:32 PM	#1
Lily Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wouldn't you like to know!! Posts: 72	Places, beautiful and ugly There many places discribed in the book Lord of the Rings. Some are beautiful like Rivendell and, some are ugly like Mordor. But What is the most beautiful place and the most ugly place? And what is the most hardest place to picture in your mind? I know I had a hard time trying to figure out how Treebeard's place looked!

06-23-2003, 12:42 PM	#2
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	I think Imladris was the most beautiful place in all of Middle-earth. That sense of perpetual autumn captured me from the beginning. Of course, the fact that the majority of the Noldor in Middle-earth still dwelt there probably also helps, since the Noldor are my favorite race of Elves.<P>As for the ugliest place, I would have to say Mordor (surprise, surprise!). It isn't just because there aren't any green, growing things. It's something about Sauron's spirit still lingering there that makes me hate it completely. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

06-23-2003, 01:12 PM	#3
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I thought the Dead Marshes were quite pretty, in a brooding, mysterious sort of way. Also, Fangorn is rather mysterious and eerie.<P>Isengard before Saruman's mass tree executions is beautiful, but I would say it was the ugliest place after it was demolished and turned into a mass of fiery pits. His floral print furniture makeover didn't do much for the place either <P>I think the most beautiful place of them all is Minas Tirith. I think the way it is built is fantastic. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

06-23-2003, 04:27 PM	#4
Horse-Maiden of the Shire Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillaxin' with Glorfindel-441 miles on the RtR Posts: 1,197	Aw, you're just saying that because Denethor lives there. <P>I think Fangorn is absolutely gorgeous. The trees, the shrubbery (I really like that word! Don't ask why), everything about it is really pretty.<P>The ugliest place? I would have to agree with Meela and say Isengard after all the wanton burning and cutting down of trees was over. Grr. __________________ "There's a big...machine in the sky...some kind of electric snake...coming straight at us." "Shoot it," said my attorney. "Not yet...I want to study its habits."

06-23-2003, 05:45 PM	#5
Duncariel Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Land of the Ice and Snow Posts: 226	I have to agree with Meela on the dark and dreary atmospheres, but I would add Mirkwood to my list. It has a delightful sound to it.<P>The ugliest place? Isengard ties w/ Mordor for worst place to live. Poor trees __________________ Middle-earth: Insanity "What, the peons aren't trusted?" -- Yazoo, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

06-23-2003, 06:18 PM	#6
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	I think Rivendell was the most beautiful. (Though Lothlorien was nice too). <BR>As for ugly, I'd agree with both Meela and Horse Maiden, Isengard was even too ugly for Trading Spaces! (You think one of the designers, let alone the carpenters would go for it?) __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

06-24-2003, 01:14 PM	#7
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Yes, Mirkwood is a splendid place to live.<P>And for once I'm not actually including Denethor I fell in love with Minas Tirith purely for the wedding cake architecture. If you have read Bored of the Rings, you should remember the Italian wedding cake reference Of course, Denethor is one heck of a bonus... __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

06-24-2003, 02:31 PM	#8
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	Ugliest place: Isengard narrowly beats Mordor. I think it's because Isengard used to be green, but then Saruman went and mucked it up.<BR>Prettiest place: For me, the Shire. Or Lothlorien. In the movie I think they made it look dark and sort of threatening, but I pictured it being all gold and light. So they're both great places, can't pick one! __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

06-25-2003, 09:10 AM	#9
Duncariel Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Land of the Ice and Snow Posts: 226	The Shire is too green and happy. How can one live in a place that happy? __________________ Middle-earth: Insanity "What, the peons aren't trusted?" -- Yazoo, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

06-25-2003, 01:50 PM	#10
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Very good point! Overly happy is oh so bad (excluding Rynoah ) __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

06-25-2003, 10:33 PM	#11
Burzdol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Fair City of Rivendell Posts: 274	I think the most beautiful place was Mirkwood by far. Everything about the woods and peace in it was beautiful.<P>The ugliest place was Isengard after Sarumon cut down all the trees.<P>The hardest place to imagine was Edoras. I thought it was much different than the movies image.<P>Burzdol __________________ "Kill them all for all I care. You just keep that bow away from me!"