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Fingolfin II · 06-27-2004, 06:07 PM

It was Theoden, of course!

wilwarin538 · 06-27-2004, 07:15 PM

I have no clue were my head was at that post. I meant to type theoden not thranduil, but I think fingolfin beet me to the answer any way.

Gil-Galad · 06-28-2004, 06:32 AM

your go fingolfin! make me proud!

Fingolfin II · 06-29-2004, 12:23 AM

Thanks Gil-galad

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Interestingly, that question had two answers- Theoden and Thorin both said it before their death in battle. Both were kings also; pretty interesting.

Anyway:

Quote:

Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë!

I love this one.

HerenIstarion · 06-29-2004, 08:33 AM

Ah, that passage from Nirnaeth Arnoediad always sends shivers down my spine:

Quote:

Then when Fingon heard afar the great trumpet of Turgon his brother, the shadow passed and his heart was uplifted, and he shouted aloud: 'Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold, people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!' And all those who heard his great voice echo in the hills answered crying: 'Auta i lómë! The night is passing!'

Fingolfin II · 06-30-2004, 03:32 AM

That's the one.

HerenIstarion · 06-30-2004, 05:20 AM

It seems there is not much people say during battle proper. Sort of general shouting does the trick, usually. As for before or after, try your teeth on the following:

Quote:

Come! There is yet time for council!

06-27-2004, 06:07 PM	#1
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	It was Theoden, of course! __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

06-27-2004, 07:15 PM	#2
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	I have no clue were my head was at that post. I meant to type theoden not thranduil, but I think fingolfin beet me to the answer any way. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

06-28-2004, 06:32 AM	#3
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	your go fingolfin! make me proud! __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

06-30-2004, 03:32 AM	#6
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	That's the one. __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.