Galadriel's Tempting - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

symestreem · 05-11-2004, 02:26 PM

Perhaps she offered Legolas the chance to see his father's kingdom become renowned and famous, instead of a backwater forest. Think about it; Legolas is a Sindarin elf. Perhaps there is jealousy towards the High-elves towards journeying to Aman; perhaps Galadriel offered Legolas the chance to see the Sindar become "glorified" (for lack of a better word) like the Noldor. Maybe what he saw in Rivendell and Lothlorien added to this desire. Remember, Legolas was (I think) born much after the departure of the Calaquendi from Beleriand and Middle-earth, so he might feel bitterness about never being given the chance to choose. It's a long shot, I know.

Or maybe there was this horse...

Elianna · 05-11-2004, 03:22 PM

An interesting guess symestreem, about Lego. Or maybe it was the Sea or Valinor and he was able to resist because he hadn't seen it yet.

Boromir: seems a bit obvious to me: The Ring to defend Minas Tirith. Or, if I'm wrong, whatever it was, Boromir got really touchy about Galadriel knowing he wanted it.

Frodo: peace, the Shire, healing

Merry: mushrooms! pipeweed! ale! to be big and important? I have no idea. Maybe this is stereotyping him....

Pip: same as Merry

Gimli: I agree with lathspell, something to do with reclaiming Moria and all the ancient dwarven splendour, repaying old 'debts'.

Aragorn: yeah, something to do with Arwen.

05-11-2004, 03:22 PM	#2
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	An interesting guess symestreem, about Lego. Or maybe it was the Sea or Valinor and he was able to resist because he hadn't seen it yet. Boromir: seems a bit obvious to me: The Ring to defend Minas Tirith. Or, if I'm wrong, whatever it was, Boromir got really touchy about Galadriel knowing he wanted it. Frodo: peace, the Shire, healing Merry: mushrooms! pipeweed! ale! to be big and important? I have no idea. Maybe this is stereotyping him.... Pip: same as Merry Gimli: I agree with lathspell, something to do with reclaiming Moria and all the ancient dwarven splendour, repaying old 'debts'. Aragorn: yeah, something to do with Arwen. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

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05-11-2004, 02:26 PM	#1
symestreem Face in the Water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 728	Perhaps she offered Legolas the chance to see his father's kingdom become renowned and famous, instead of a backwater forest. Think about it; Legolas is a Sindarin elf. Perhaps there is jealousy towards the High-elves towards journeying to Aman; perhaps Galadriel offered Legolas the chance to see the Sindar become "glorified" (for lack of a better word) like the Noldor. Maybe what he saw in Rivendell and Lothlorien added to this desire. Remember, Legolas was (I think) born much after the departure of the Calaquendi from Beleriand and Middle-earth, so he might feel bitterness about never being given the chance to choose. It's a long shot, I know. Or maybe there was this horse...