New Members - Introduce Yourself Here - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ceveneth · 03-04-2010, 08:57 PM

Hi everyone!

For starters, I'm a teenager, homeschooled, and a BIG literature and history buff. (Historical literature is even better)

Ceveneth means Earth in Sindarin, which is close to what my RL name means. And I liked how it sounded.
I'm a Tolkien fan, (like you didn't know that

) and I've read all of LOTR, The Hobbit, and the Silmarillion, and I've seen the LOTR movies, and I want to learn Elvish eventually.
I think that's all.

Inziladun · 03-04-2010, 09:05 PM

Welcome, Ceveneth!

A history buff, hmm? Ever read anything by Barbara Tuchman?
And more power to you if you intend to learn Elvish to the point of speaking and writing it.

I look forward to seeing you around.

Loslote · 03-04-2010, 09:08 PM

Welcome to the Downs, Ceveneth! I hope you enjoy your death here in our wonderful community of wights!

Ceveneth · 03-04-2010, 09:12 PM

Hi Lottie! I'm Emeraldstar on CoE!

Loslote · 03-04-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceveneth

Hi Lottie! I'm Emeraldstar on CoE!

Really?? Hi!!!

*glomps Em - Evie, now*

Faramir Jones · 03-05-2010, 05:00 PM

It's good to have you join us, Ceveneth!

Welcome to the Downs!

Erendis · 03-06-2010, 03:32 AM

Always happy to see new members around.
Enjoy your death,Ceveneth!

Marroc Underhill · 03-12-2010, 11:44 AM

It took me awhile to work up the nerve to make a new post; I wondered whether Marroc Underhill deserved to be woken from his 6 year slumber. In the end, I felt he'd slept long enough.

It's been awhile since I ventured onto the Downs. But, nostalgia struck me, and I couldn't resist checking out the site I was crazy about back in 2003. I couldn't even remember my username; I had to reactivate a few of my old email addresses and had to go on a great hunt, with only the knowledge that I posted in a thread about eagles back in 2003 as the only clue to finding my old identity. In the end, it all worked out, and Marroc is awake.

I know, I know: big opener for someone who only made 58 posts almost 7 years ago. But, it's very nice to see that this forum is still inhabited by incredibly intelligent users; that's one thing I always associated with the Downs, and, looking back, I feel embarrassed by my old posts, with their nonsense and poor grammar and such. I was 14 though.

On with my real introduction. My name is Eric.

Like many in my generation, I watched the movies before I read the books, but, like many, I quickly became enchanted by Tolkien's world and immersed myself in his stories. This was probably 2002. During the lonely summer of 2003, I stumbled upon the Barrow-Downs, and for months it was my favorite site. After exhausting the main site, I ventured into the forums. I was probably overwhelmed by the vast knowledge of the users, and the incredible discussions here were wowing and mind-boggling to say the least. But, I read, and read, and read. Every now and then I would post, enthusiastic about the community, but still lowly feeling - But I didn't care. It was great.

Over the next few months I lingered, but as I felt I had nothing to contribute to the community, I slowly drifted away. For the longest time, I had forgotten about the Downs (but most definitely not LotR). It was only the chance, stumbling mention (by me, strangely) that piqued my interest once again. As detailed above, driven by nostalgia and memories of this and other (long-dead) communities, I went on my little mission, and after some ghostly lingering, here I am.

I cannot tell you how great it is to see that the forum is still up and running - and hardly changed at all layout-wise. That's the most exciting part for me; if it weren't for the time-stamps, I could swear it was 2003 all over again. The icons are still awesome looking; that familiar green theme is great; even the randomized quotes at the top are still there! Even my dusty old posts are still lying about. This is great, to say the least.

From the oldest, dustiest bones lying around, to the newly interred, I thank you all for keeping this community alive after all these years. It may be hard for some people to understand, but these forums hold a lot of great memories for me.

Thank you.

Re-risen,
Marroc Underhill

Galadriel · 05-04-2010, 09:24 AM

I'm sorry, I just have to say this...
ENJOY BEING DEAD! Muahahaha...

Sorry

The Flower of Iris · 06-17-2010, 02:31 PM

I learned about the Barrow Downs through a school friend, The Great Elven Warrior. She talked about it so incessantly that i finally gave in and died, to her delight. I have always loved Tolkien's books, and enjoyed talking about them with people so i thought 'why not'?

03-04-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
Ceveneth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Introducing: Me! Hi everyone! For starters, I'm a teenager, homeschooled, and a BIG literature and history buff. (Historical literature is even better) Ceveneth means Earth in Sindarin, which is close to what my RL name means. And I liked how it sounded. I'm a Tolkien fan, (like you didn't know that ) and I've read all of LOTR, The Hobbit, and the Silmarillion, and I've seen the LOTR movies, and I want to learn Elvish eventually. I think that's all.

03-04-2010, 09:05 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Welcome, Ceveneth! A history buff, hmm? Ever read anything by Barbara Tuchman? And more power to you if you intend to learn Elvish to the point of speaking and writing it. I look forward to seeing you around. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

03-04-2010, 09:08 PM	#3
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Welcome to the Downs, Ceveneth! I hope you enjoy your death here in our wonderful community of wights! __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

03-04-2010, 09:12 PM	#4
Ceveneth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Hi Hi Lottie! I'm Emeraldstar on CoE!

03-05-2010, 05:00 PM	#6
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Welcome! It's good to have you join us, Ceveneth! Welcome to the Downs!

03-06-2010, 03:32 AM	#7
Erendis Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imloth Melui,with Yoreth's sister...Just finished the Panadol stock. Posts: 398	Always happy to see new members around. Enjoy your death,Ceveneth! __________________ Ah,it's good to be home again!

03-12-2010, 11:44 AM	#8
Marroc Underhill Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In The Deep Places Of The World Posts: 61	It took me awhile to work up the nerve to make a new post; I wondered whether Marroc Underhill deserved to be woken from his 6 year slumber. In the end, I felt he'd slept long enough. It's been awhile since I ventured onto the Downs. But, nostalgia struck me, and I couldn't resist checking out the site I was crazy about back in 2003. I couldn't even remember my username; I had to reactivate a few of my old email addresses and had to go on a great hunt, with only the knowledge that I posted in a thread about eagles back in 2003 as the only clue to finding my old identity. In the end, it all worked out, and Marroc is awake. I know, I know: big opener for someone who only made 58 posts almost 7 years ago. But, it's very nice to see that this forum is still inhabited by incredibly intelligent users; that's one thing I always associated with the Downs, and, looking back, I feel embarrassed by my old posts, with their nonsense and poor grammar and such. I was 14 though. On with my real introduction. My name is Eric. Like many in my generation, I watched the movies before I read the books, but, like many, I quickly became enchanted by Tolkien's world and immersed myself in his stories. This was probably 2002. During the lonely summer of 2003, I stumbled upon the Barrow-Downs, and for months it was my favorite site. After exhausting the main site, I ventured into the forums. I was probably overwhelmed by the vast knowledge of the users, and the incredible discussions here were wowing and mind-boggling to say the least. But, I read, and read, and read. Every now and then I would post, enthusiastic about the community, but still lowly feeling - But I didn't care. It was great. Over the next few months I lingered, but as I felt I had nothing to contribute to the community, I slowly drifted away. For the longest time, I had forgotten about the Downs (but most definitely not LotR). It was only the chance, stumbling mention (by me, strangely) that piqued my interest once again. As detailed above, driven by nostalgia and memories of this and other (long-dead) communities, I went on my little mission, and after some ghostly lingering, here I am. I cannot tell you how great it is to see that the forum is still up and running - and hardly changed at all layout-wise. That's the most exciting part for me; if it weren't for the time-stamps, I could swear it was 2003 all over again. The icons are still awesome looking; that familiar green theme is great; even the randomized quotes at the top are still there! Even my dusty old posts are still lying about. This is great, to say the least. From the oldest, dustiest bones lying around, to the newly interred, I thank you all for keeping this community alive after all these years. It may be hard for some people to understand, but these forums hold a lot of great memories for me. Thank you. Re-risen, Marroc Underhill __________________ Hail to the Lords of Angmar, for we are the true power!

05-04-2010, 09:24 AM	#9
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	I'm sorry, I just have to say this... ENJOY BEING DEAD! Muahahaha... Sorry

06-17-2010, 02:31 PM	#10
The Flower of Iris Newly Deceased Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	Introduction I learned about the Barrow Downs through a school friend, The Great Elven Warrior. She talked about it so incessantly that i finally gave in and died, to her delight. I have always loved Tolkien's books, and enjoyed talking about them with people so i thought 'why not'?

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