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dunadan_aragorn · 04-04-2003, 09:23 AM

In the extended fotr dvd, the scene where Galadriel gives the fellowship gifts is included. But she givs Aragorn nothing. In the book he is presented with a stone, the elfstone I think. Sam is only given hithlain rope, not the box with the powder. I guess this is because the scouring of the Shire is left out, but I can't explain why there is no elfstone. How are they going to do rotk without that?

HCIsland · 04-04-2003, 09:50 AM

It seems to me a lot of the gifts were different. Aragorn also got a scabbard. Boromir got a belt. Merry and Pippin did not get daggers but belts instead. Sam's rope was just part of the supplies they all got. It seems to me the only gifts that were the same were Legolas, Gimli and Frodo's.<P>I don't see how the elfstone is essential to RotK though. It's not as important as most of the other gifts we saw.<P>H.C.

Morwen Tindomerel · 04-04-2003, 03:54 PM

Well in the book Galadriel's emerald broach is where Aragorn get's his throne name of Elessar, 'Elfstone' from, which is kind of important. On the other hand the name has already been introduced, (the Ring uses it when trying to tempt Aragorn) so maybe the broach isn't needed after all.

Voralphion · 04-06-2003, 08:28 PM

This isn't limited to only the movies, but I was wondering, where does Gimli keep his gift of the three hairs from Galadriel on his journies. Surely they would get lost or damaged in the fighting he does since leaving Lothlorien, especially since he and the others abandon most of their gear before they set out to chase the orcs with the hobbits.

Carlas · 04-06-2003, 09:16 PM

Even if they did abanden most of their things, I don't think Gimli would leave it! And he probably kept them in something!

04-04-2003, 09:23 AM	#1
dunadan_aragorn Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the bowels of Moria Posts: 105	Gifts In the extended fotr dvd, the scene where Galadriel gives the fellowship gifts is included. But she givs Aragorn nothing. In the book he is presented with a stone, the elfstone I think. Sam is only given hithlain rope, not the box with the powder. I guess this is because the scouring of the Shire is left out, but I can't explain why there is no elfstone. How are they going to do rotk without that? __________________ Allia Octa Est, The Die is Cast -Julius Ceaser

04-04-2003, 09:50 AM	#2
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	It seems to me a lot of the gifts were different. Aragorn also got a scabbard. Boromir got a belt. Merry and Pippin did not get daggers but belts instead. Sam's rope was just part of the supplies they all got. It seems to me the only gifts that were the same were Legolas, Gimli and Frodo's.<P>I don't see how the elfstone is essential to RotK though. It's not as important as most of the other gifts we saw.<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

04-06-2003, 08:28 PM	#4
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	This isn't limited to only the movies, but I was wondering, where does Gimli keep his gift of the three hairs from Galadriel on his journies. Surely they would get lost or damaged in the fighting he does since leaving Lothlorien, especially since he and the others abandon most of their gear before they set out to chase the orcs with the hobbits. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield

04-06-2003, 09:16 PM	#5
Carlas Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lost in the Fog of the Downs Posts: 359	Even if they did abanden most of their things, I don't think Gimli would leave it! And he probably kept them in something! __________________ 七転八起...

04-04-2003, 03:54 PM	#3
Morwen Tindomerel Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minas Anor or Annuminas the Golden Posts: 187	Well in the book Galadriel's emerald broach is where Aragorn get's his throne name of Elessar, 'Elfstone' from, which is kind of important. On the other hand the name has already been introduced, (the Ring uses it when trying to tempt Aragorn) so maybe the broach isn't needed after all.