Arvedui

[Numenorean]

Ok ok, fair points Kuru I didnt realise public opinion was already with Arvedui the Enigmatic, I have just always been intrigued by his colourful life (and controversial death).
One thing I gotta question you on though:

"The realms had been severed for a few centuries."

Severed you say, adding to Arveduis image as a stranger, outlander or whatever. But what of the Palantíri? Elendil brought seven(?) with him to ME for good communication and information over the vast distances that lay between the realms. To the decision making hierachys of Gondor & Arnor, Palantir conferences must've ensured a degree of familiarity and cultural comparrison?

One other point you made about his discourteous approach in dealings with the Lossoth must also be viewed in context. Arvedui had just fought practically to the last man against Angmar,losing his realm and people in the process. Ultimately in defence of not just the Dunedain, but of all free-folk, which the Lossoth undoubtably were. In short, to use another mans words:
"By the blood of my people are your lands kept safe"
Some might say he had good cause to be more than a little bitter with these folk, all safe and non-comitted in their snug icecaves, whilst the rest of the North suffered valiantly resisting Angmars evil.

Indy:

"that being said, I still like Earnur more then Arvedui"

I think Earnur is an awesome character too, and I've often pondered his mindset when he made the decision to ride alone to Mordor for single combat with Angmar. Imagine coming up to the gates of Morgul, whoa! any thoughts?

[ January 23, 2003: Message edited by: Numenorean ]