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Gothmog · 04-18-2004, 06:28 AM

hey Vanya, glad you like my country

About those rohirrims... They WERE made to look like swedes, or at least scandinavian people. Peter Jackson wanted something viking-like (or is it wiking with w?). The vikings were quite poor horsemen as far as I know, but who cares...

Vanya · 04-18-2004, 08:28 AM

In my oppinion, PJ didn't do Rohirim very well. Costums are great, but Edoras looks very poor and village-like. Also, his rohirim are very much different than in the book, where they were discribed as very tall, with long limbs and musculs, wit blond long hair... In the film, they were rough, even wild, short or chubby (remember Hamma), and hair is more red than blond (and they obviusly didn't brush it very often). Eomer was OK, as character, but I always immagined him more elegant. I hope I explained myself good enough.

Gothmog · 04-18-2004, 09:35 AM

I agree with you Vanya...Especially about Edoras, it looks like a small farmer village...
If PJ wanted the people of Rohan to look like vikings, they should be a little rough and wild and I can´t picture a viking using a hairbrush. Maybe the Rohirrim looks TOO much like vikings...

dkhyrosha · 04-18-2004, 03:11 PM

Thanks for the welcome

Off to find some thread to invade, hehe

Vanya · 04-19-2004, 03:21 AM

Yes, Gothmog, they look too much like Vikings. Not that I have anything against them, on the contrary, but they were quite wild. Did you read " The long, dark tea time of the soul" by Douglas Adams? I recomend it to you and the others. It is about Scandinavian gods and Valhalla, in his very spetial point of view. I think it was the last book he wrote.
As for Rohirim and their haircuts,, they should have pleits, as far as I know, and therefore to brush their hair thoroughly.

Etharius · 04-19-2004, 07:24 AM

Hello, i am new.

Nobody probably cares but, ill go ahead and introduce myself anyway.

You beings may call me Ethiumer for now. I am a loving fan of Tolkienism for many countless reasons. I am currently a student strudying Business, Politics and Computing and I am merely 19 years of age.

Unfortunately, i live on a rainy piece of land surrounded by water called England. It is very dull here and one day I will travel elsewhere before I die.

I have tried to join other Tolkien based forums, but they mostly seem to contain god-loving worshippers which i can't bear to communicate with.

Other than that, i want to say that I will like to stay on this forum as long as it stays fun and useful, and feel free to pop into my turf @ forums.clankiller.com

Gothmog · 04-19-2004, 07:59 AM

Thanks for the book-tips Vanya. I´ll look for that title...Actually there is a scandinavian god in The Hitchhikers Guide... You remember Thor at the endless party??

And Ethatius (oh, 19 like me!), I´m new here too, but it seems like a good place. Welcome!!

04-18-2004, 06:28 AM	#1
Gothmog Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home Posts: 421	hey Vanya, glad you like my country About those rohirrims... They WERE made to look like swedes, or at least scandinavian people. Peter Jackson wanted something viking-like (or is it wiking with w?). The vikings were quite poor horsemen as far as I know, but who cares... __________________ Three switched witches watch three Swatch watch switches. Which switched witch watch which Swatch watch switch? He who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom ~Lurker...

04-18-2004, 09:35 AM	#3
Gothmog Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home Posts: 421	I agree with you Vanya...Especially about Edoras, it looks like a small farmer village... If PJ wanted the people of Rohan to look like vikings, they should be a little rough and wild and I can´t picture a viking using a hairbrush. Maybe the Rohirrim looks TOO much like vikings... __________________ Three switched witches watch three Swatch watch switches. Which switched witch watch which Swatch watch switch? He who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom ~Lurker...

04-18-2004, 03:11 PM	#4
dkhyrosha Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 11	Thanks for the welcome Off to find some thread to invade, hehe __________________ There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice. Dani

04-19-2004, 07:24 AM	#6
Etharius Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: U.K. Posts: 34	Hello, i am new. Nobody probably cares but, ill go ahead and introduce myself anyway. You beings may call me Ethiumer for now. I am a loving fan of Tolkienism for many countless reasons. I am currently a student strudying Business, Politics and Computing and I am merely 19 years of age. Unfortunately, i live on a rainy piece of land surrounded by water called England. It is very dull here and one day I will travel elsewhere before I die. I have tried to join other Tolkien based forums, but they mostly seem to contain god-loving worshippers which i can't bear to communicate with. Other than that, i want to say that I will like to stay on this forum as long as it stays fun and useful, and feel free to pop into my turf @ forums.clankiller.com __________________ < Wisdom, Strength, Honor >

04-19-2004, 07:59 AM	#7
Gothmog Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home Posts: 421	Thanks for the book-tips Vanya. I´ll look for that title...Actually there is a scandinavian god in The Hitchhikers Guide... You remember Thor at the endless party?? And Ethatius (oh, 19 like me!), I´m new here too, but it seems like a good place. Welcome!! __________________ Three switched witches watch three Swatch watch switches. Which switched witch watch which Swatch watch switch? He who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom ~Lurker...

04-18-2004, 08:28 AM	#2
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	In my oppinion, PJ didn't do Rohirim very well. Costums are great, but Edoras looks very poor and village-like. Also, his rohirim are very much different than in the book, where they were discribed as very tall, with long limbs and musculs, wit blond long hair... In the film, they were rough, even wild, short or chubby (remember Hamma), and hair is more red than blond (and they obviusly didn't brush it very often). Eomer was OK, as character, but I always immagined him more elegant. I hope I explained myself good enough.

04-19-2004, 03:21 AM	#5
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	Yes, Gothmog, they look too much like Vikings. Not that I have anything against them, on the contrary, but they were quite wild. Did you read " The long, dark tea time of the soul" by Douglas Adams? I recomend it to you and the others. It is about Scandinavian gods and Valhalla, in his very spetial point of view. I think it was the last book he wrote. As for Rohirim and their haircuts,, they should have pleits, as far as I know, and therefore to brush their hair thoroughly.