Ones to Marry - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Rikae · 01-27-2008, 12:00 PM

Well, maybe this seems a little too obvious a choice, but I've had a crush on Aragorn for 20 years now.

He's rugged and capable of sarcasm when needed, but at the same time noble, humble, patient enough to endure decades of isolation and injustice without becoming bitter; he puts others before himself, is courageous and very loyal. Plus, he ages slowly, cleans up nice, and is the KING, just as comfortable in a palace or in the wilderness. He also knows lots of interesting things like herbal medicine and ancient history. Besides, I'm a sucker for guys who turn out to be older than they appear to be at first.

Nimrodel_9 · 01-27-2008, 03:34 PM

Faramir, hands down. Although Merry is my type....

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-27-2008, 07:09 PM

Beautiful... oh wait, he's not a fictional character

... umm, well if I couldn't get Samwise or Peregrin... I think I'd go for Faramir!

Laurinquë · 01-28-2008, 03:31 AM

Wow, I never knew that many people liked Faramir! I love him too though, he think he is just about perfect, OK, Perfect. I also like Pippin, he is so funny, outgoing, and happy, he is also a bit taller then the rest so I would not have to break my back trying to kiss him.

Merry is nice too, even though Pippin is better looking in the movies, Merry is the one who helped slay the Nazgul remember Elven Warrior? I admit that I like Aragorn, but who I really like is Sam. Wonderful Sam. Not only is he the real hero of the story, he also likes plants and gardening, two must haves for me. Sam!

Ha, it looks like I have named half the characters in the books here!

A Little Green · 01-28-2008, 08:56 AM

My first thoughts were of Faramir, and after that of Aragorn. Then I came to think about Beleg.

Loyal, wise, beautiful (though I meant inner beauty, of course he is bound to have some outer as well

), courageous but not show-off, calm, gentle. And intriguing as well

The height might prove a problem, though, as I'm not too tall myself and I guess he is? Oh darn, who cares.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-28-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurinquë

Wow, I never knew that many people liked Faramir! I love him too though, he think he is just about perfect, OK, Perfect. I also like Pippin, he is so funny, outgoing, and happy, he is also a bit taller then the rest so I would not have to break my back trying to kiss him.

Merry is nice too, even though Pippin is better looking in the movies, Merry is the one who helped slay the Nazgul remember Elven Warrior? I admit that I like Aragorn, but who I really like is Sam. Wonderful Sam. Not only is he the real hero of the story, he also likes plants and gradening, two must haves for me. Sam!

Ha, it looks like I have named half the characters in the books here!

Oh come on Lauri, you're not that tall, after that ent draught, Pippin would be as tall as you!

Actually he would be my height!

And oh yes, whats gradening? Did you mean gardening?

Laurinquë · 01-29-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Oh come on Lauri, you're not that tall, after that ent draught, Pippin would be as tall as you!

Actually he would be my height!

And oh yes, whats gradening? Did you mean gardening?

Oh thanks TGEW, "Your not that tall".
And yes, I did mean gardening.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 01-30-2008, 07:22 PM

Hee Hee. Why not? I'll allow myself to be girly for a bit.

Faramir seems to be quite the ladies' choice, doesn't he? I have to say, he's my kinda guy. He has depth and integrity. He's gentle, and a gentleman. His arc remains my favorite love story, not just in Lord of the Rings, but in anything I've ever read (excepting maybe Pride and Prejudice

). In a very different time, he still loved an unconventional, even rebellious, woman for who she was, not for her land or her money, or because feudal society demanded that he choose a wife.

However, I'm not sure how I'd like life in Gondor. Ithilien sounds beautiful, but the life of Men seems to be missing something in terms of simple joys. All that riding off to war and fighting Orcs would drive me half-mad with worry.

I just wouldn't feel at home, as absurdly PERFECT as Faramir is.

I'm far more of a Hobbit at heart. As such, I'd have to say Sam would be the one. He is the true hero of the story, and he's heart-smart, full of hope and love of life, and courage. I think that the way people make friends speaks volumes about them, and Sam's approach to friendship is my own. That said, he'd probably wind up being the friend I fall hard for but never find the courage to even think about romance with, for fear of ruining the friendship.

01-27-2008, 12:00 PM	#1
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Well, maybe this seems a little too obvious a choice, but I've had a crush on Aragorn for 20 years now. He's rugged and capable of sarcasm when needed, but at the same time noble, humble, patient enough to endure decades of isolation and injustice without becoming bitter; he puts others before himself, is courageous and very loyal. Plus, he ages slowly, cleans up nice, and is the KING, just as comfortable in a palace or in the wilderness. He also knows lots of interesting things like herbal medicine and ancient history. Besides, I'm a sucker for guys who turn out to be older than they appear to be at first. Last edited by Rikae; 01-27-2008 at 12:12 PM.

01-27-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	Faramir, hands down. Although Merry is my type.... __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

01-27-2008, 07:09 PM	#3
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Beautiful... oh wait, he's not a fictional character... umm, well if I couldn't get Samwise or Peregrin... I think I'd go for Faramir! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

01-28-2008, 03:31 AM	#4
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 347	Wow, I never knew that many people liked Faramir! I love him too though, he think he is just about perfect, OK, Perfect. I also like Pippin, he is so funny, outgoing, and happy, he is also a bit taller then the rest so I would not have to break my back trying to kiss him. Merry is nice too, even though Pippin is better looking in the movies, Merry is the one who helped slay the Nazgul remember Elven Warrior? I admit that I like Aragorn, but who I really like is Sam. Wonderful Sam. Not only is he the real hero of the story, he also likes plants and gardening, two must haves for me. Sam! Ha, it looks like I have named half the characters in the books here! Last edited by Laurinquë; 01-29-2008 at 01:32 AM.

01-28-2008, 08:56 AM	#5
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	My first thoughts were of Faramir, and after that of Aragorn. Then I came to think about Beleg. Loyal, wise, beautiful (though I meant inner beauty, of course he is bound to have some outer as well ), courageous but not show-off, calm, gentle. And intriguing as well The height might prove a problem, though, as I'm not too tall myself and I guess he is? Oh darn, who cares. __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

01-30-2008, 07:22 PM	#8
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	Hee Hee. Why not? I'll allow myself to be girly for a bit. Faramir seems to be quite the ladies' choice, doesn't he? I have to say, he's my kinda guy. He has depth and integrity. He's gentle, and a gentleman. His arc remains my favorite love story, not just in Lord of the Rings, but in anything I've ever read (excepting maybe Pride and Prejudice ). In a very different time, he still loved an unconventional, even rebellious, woman for who she was, not for her land or her money, or because feudal society demanded that he choose a wife. However, I'm not sure how I'd like life in Gondor. Ithilien sounds beautiful, but the life of Men seems to be missing something in terms of simple joys. All that riding off to war and fighting Orcs would drive me half-mad with worry. I just wouldn't feel at home, as absurdly PERFECT as Faramir is. I'm far more of a Hobbit at heart. As such, I'd have to say Sam would be the one. He is the true hero of the story, and he's heart-smart, full of hope and love of life, and courage. I think that the way people make friends speaks volumes about them, and Sam's approach to friendship is my own. That said, he'd probably wind up being the friend I fall hard for but never find the courage to even think about romance with, for fear of ruining the friendship. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

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