Who Was your favorite character in the Silmarilion? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lainadann · 06-21-2010, 12:10 AM

Couldn't possibly choose. One of my favorite moments in the book is when Fingolfin challenges Morgoth to single combat (seems to be a few peoples choice) so I would have to go with Fingolfin for the sake of answering the question. I find his bravery and despair very moving.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-21-2010, 12:37 AM

Beleg Strongbow will forever be my favourite Sil character! He was so noble and kind, and he was awesome with a bow. What more could you want?

Mnemosyne · 06-21-2010, 08:55 AM

Finrod. One of the few elves who was never a jerk.

Galadriel · 07-13-2010, 04:36 AM

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Finrod. One of the few elves who was never a jerk.

Hey! I don't think Fingon was a jerk

Which reminds me...Fingolfin and Beleg are also some of my favourites

ecthelion · 08-04-2010, 07:42 PM

The silmarillion has so many good characters that it is hard to pick one but if I could pick three they would be: Feanor, Beleg, and Meadhros.

Faramir Jones · 08-26-2010, 04:51 PM

My favourite is Húrin. Not only did he fight Morgoth on the field of battle; he still defied him when taken prisoner, despite the danger to him and his family. I always get a thrill when I read of him calling Morgoth 'an escaped thrall of the Valar'.

We have to remember that 'thrall' was the term for a slave in Scandinavian culture.

For him to say that to one who was the most powerful being in Arda and who claimed to be King of the World was quite something.

I was also impressed, and sniggered a little, at his response to Morgoth pointing out that his family was at his mercy: 'You have none'.

This probably explains why, despite everything Morgoth did to him and his family, he never asked for mercy.

What a man...

mark12_30 · 08-26-2010, 07:54 PM

Fingolfin: riding up to the Thangorodrim, banging on the gates, and challenging Morgoth to a duel.

Fingon takes a close second. Can't find Maedhros, so-- I'll sit here with my harp, and sing, in the shadow of the Thangorodrim.

The gates of Hell shall not prevail against the Faithful.

Galadriel · 10-13-2010, 11:37 PM

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Fingon takes a close second. Can't find Maedhros, so-- I'll sit here with my harp, and sing, in the shadow of the Thangorodrim.

You know, I've always wondered how all elves manage to carry a HARP wherever they go...along with all their bows and swords and mail and all the rest O.O

During my second read of Return of the Noldor I took a closer look at the bit with Maedhros and Fingon and said, "Wait a minute! Why in God's name would someone carry a musical instrument on a rescue mission?"

xMellrynxMaidenx · 10-14-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel

You know, I've always wondered how all elves manage to carry a HARP wherever they go...along with all their bows and swords and mail and all the rest O.O

During my second read of Return of the Noldor I took a closer look at the bit with Maedhros and Fingon and said, "Wait a minute! Why in God's name would someone carry a musical instrument on a rescue mission?"

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to think the same.

But it does make you wonder though, right? I mean, to get off topic somewhat, you even saw the flute boy and drummer boy marching in the front during the Revolutionary times...how did they manage to survive?!

And thus, I came to the conclusion that this is what happens when elves become bored on life threatening missions in general.

they take harps and what have you along with them to...lift their spirits up and keep them motivated.

Galadriel · 10-15-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by xMellrynxMaidenx

But it does make you wonder though, right? I mean, to get off topic somewhat, you even saw the flute boy and drummer boy marching in the front during the Revolutionary times...how did they manage to survive?!

And thus, I came to the conclusion that this is what happens when elves become bored on life threatening missions in general.

they take harps and what have you along with them to...lift their spirits up and keep them motivated.

Guahahaha. Just think of what would happen if there was no comic relief/motivation/'Do You Hear the People Sing?'

There's a very nice picture on Deviantart, of Fingon before he sets out to Thangorodrim, and the artist has actually put a little harp along with the rest of his gear, hanging from his arm. I can't post the link here sadly, it's not working.

xMellrynxMaidenx · 10-15-2010, 09:52 AM

Haha! 'Tis very true it wouldn't be as amusing to read without the comic relief added in.

Hmm, I went to Deviantart and tried looking for it myself, but couldn't find it.

06-21-2010, 12:37 AM	#2
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Ooh. A resurrected thread! Beleg Strongbow will forever be my favourite Sil character! He was so noble and kind, and he was awesome with a bow. What more could you want? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-21-2010, 08:55 AM	#3
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Finrod. One of the few elves who was never a jerk. __________________ Got corsets?

08-26-2010, 04:51 PM	#6
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Húrin My favourite is Húrin. Not only did he fight Morgoth on the field of battle; he still defied him when taken prisoner, despite the danger to him and his family. I always get a thrill when I read of him calling Morgoth 'an escaped thrall of the Valar'. We have to remember that 'thrall' was the term for a slave in Scandinavian culture. For him to say that to one who was the most powerful being in Arda and who claimed to be King of the World was quite something. I was also impressed, and sniggered a little, at his response to Morgoth pointing out that his family was at his mercy: 'You have none'. This probably explains why, despite everything Morgoth did to him and his family, he never asked for mercy. What a man...

08-26-2010, 07:54 PM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Fingolfin: riding up to the Thangorodrim, banging on the gates, and challenging Morgoth to a duel. Fingon takes a close second. Can't find Maedhros, so-- I'll sit here with my harp, and sing, in the shadow of the Thangorodrim. The gates of Hell shall not prevail against the Faithful. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

10-15-2010, 09:52 AM	#11
xMellrynxMaidenx Wight Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riding with the Grey Company Posts: 120	Haha! 'Tis very true it wouldn't be as amusing to read without the comic relief added in. Hmm, I went to Deviantart and tried looking for it myself, but couldn't find it. __________________ ~\|And all will turn, to silver glass. A light on the water, Grey ships pass, Into the West. \|~ "Few now remember them...yet still some go wandering, sons of forgotten kings walking in loneliness, guarding from evil things folks that are heedless."

06-21-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
Lainadann Newly Deceased Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 5	Couldn't possibly choose. One of my favorite moments in the book is when Fingolfin challenges Morgoth to single combat (seems to be a few peoples choice) so I would have to go with Fingolfin for the sake of answering the question. I find his bravery and despair very moving.

08-04-2010, 07:42 PM	#5
ecthelion Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	The silmarillion has so many good characters that it is hard to pick one but if I could pick three they would be: Feanor, Beleg, and Meadhros.

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