Who is your favorite Silmarillion character and why - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 02-03-2005, 03:26 PM

Finrod ... butI am also fond of Beleg ...... though I resent these elves dying at the expense of useless men especially that drippy Beren....

I liked Idril too - she was a clever girl whose forthought saved many of her people - and to my mind made the best of the Elf/man matches. And she was Elrond's grannie

Lhunardawen · 02-05-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nilpydude

He is very kind to Men, risking his life to fulfill his oath of friendship to one dirty mortal.

E-HEM!!!

*Fordim, please allow me to use this. It's for a noble cause. Thanks.*

*Lhunardawen slaps Nilpaurion Felagund across the face with her gauntlet, then tosses it at Nilp's amazed feet*

Sir, I must ask you to accept this gauntlet in earnest of a more serious confrontation that I suggest we undertake early tomorrow upon the heath, where I shall answer your slanders in the most vigorous and peremptory manner.

Do you prefer pistols or swords? I shall await you in the appointed place at the appointed hour where, if you shall fail to appear so that I might pay you as you deserve for your words, I shall consider you the most arrant and cowardly knave.

Gil-Galad · 02-05-2005, 12:24 PM

...*sneaks away to Denny's*

Lhun...calm down.... have a Big Slam!

Beleg Cuthalion · 02-05-2005, 12:54 PM

Wow, this is a tricksie one. I like Ecthelion, Egalmoth, Voronwë, Turin, Tuor, Finrod, Finarfin, Fëanor, But I'm going to say (This should be obvious folks.) Beleg Cuthalion.

Reasons? Hmmmm....His black bow, the fact he had Anglachel the black sword, his wood craft (He was the only one who could walk in the girdle of Melian with out becoming hopelessly lost.). Aww man.I just like everthing about him.

Gil-Galad · 02-05-2005, 01:03 PM

i do beleive that beleg wasn't the only one that could walk through without getting lost...Luthien, Turin, and Hurin i beleive are some...

Neurion · 02-05-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

i do beleive that beleg wasn't the only one that could walk through without getting lost...Luthien, Turin, and Hurin i beleive are some...

Not really. All of those mentioned were driven by some great force of doom. Beleg was the lone being who could walk freely of his own will within its boundaries.

Gil-Galad · 02-05-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

Not really. All of those mentioned were driven by some great force of doom. Beleg was the lone being who could walk freely of his own will within its boundaries.

well as you put it, "within its boundaries" then Luthien must fall into that too...as that is how she met Beren, by walking freely in its boundaries

Formendacil · 02-05-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

Not really. All of those mentioned were driven by some great force of doom. Beleg was the lone being who could walk freely of his own will within its boundaries.

Beleg's also the only one native to Doriath. As near as I can tell, those native to Doriath, and a number of those with connections (eg. Galadriel, Aegnor...) had no problems either. The Girdle was intended to hold off those King Thingol didn't want in his kingdom. All the Sindar were welcome there.

But I do agree that Beleg was an exception woodsman. Look at his tracking of Turin....

Thinlómien · 02-08-2005, 07:38 AM

Maedhros. He had a clear personality of his own, he was temperamentic (?), but still wise.
Finrod's also one of my favourites. He's a hero.

Makar · 03-07-2005, 03:14 PM

Fëanor is hardcore. That being said, he reminds me of Hitler. Through charisma and speaking power and by touching on issues that get at the hearts of his audience, he is able to lead them on a radical course that involves the murder of members of their own society.

Beleg Cuthalion · 02-05-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

i do beleive that beleg wasn't the only one that could walk through without getting lost...Luthien, Turin, and Hurin i beleive are some...

If I remember correctly, those people were leaving, not trying to get in.

mormegil · 04-22-2005, 01:55 PM

Hurin.

In his desperate plight I love him yelling "Aure entuluva" and also think of the power of will to not give into Morgoth after 25 plus years of captivity. And the greatest warrior that graced middle earth...Definately my favorite man

02-03-2005, 03:26 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Finrod ... butI am also fond of Beleg ...... though I resent these elves dying at the expense of useless men especially that drippy Beren.... I liked Idril too - she was a clever girl whose forthought saved many of her people - and to my mind made the best of the Elf/man matches. And she was Elrond's grannie __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-05-2005, 12:24 PM	#3
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	...sneaks away to Denny's Lhun...calm down.... have a Big Slam! __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

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Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	i do beleive that beleg wasn't the only one that could walk through without getting lost...Luthien, Turin, and Hurin i beleive are some... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

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Makar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahom Posts: 44	Fëanor is hardcore. That being said, he reminds me of Hitler. Through charisma and speaking power and by touching on issues that get at the hearts of his audience, he is able to lead them on a radical course that involves the murder of members of their own society. Last edited by Makar; 03-07-2005 at 07:59 PM.

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02-05-2005, 12:54 PM	#4
Beleg Cuthalion Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hominum que contente mundique huius et cupido Posts: 181	Wow, this is a tricksie one. I like Ecthelion, Egalmoth, Voronwë, Turin, Tuor, Finrod, Finarfin, Fëanor, But I'm going to say (This should be obvious folks.) Beleg Cuthalion. Reasons? Hmmmm....His black bow, the fact he had Anglachel the black sword, his wood craft (He was the only one who could walk in the girdle of Melian with out becoming hopelessly lost.). Aww man.I just like everthing about him.

02-08-2005, 07:38 AM	#9
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Maedhros. He had a clear personality of his own, he was temperamentic (?), but still wise. Finrod's also one of my favourites. He's a hero.

04-22-2005, 01:55 PM	#12
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Hurin. In his desperate plight I love him yelling "Aure entuluva" and also think of the power of will to not give into Morgoth after 25 plus years of captivity. And the greatest warrior that graced middle earth...Definately my favorite man