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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!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 07-02-2004, 01:11 AM

Gandalf, before the battle of Dale?

HerenIstarion · 07-02-2004, 01:29 AM

correct

take it over

06-28-2004, 06:32 AM	#1
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06-30-2004, 03:32 AM	#4
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.

07-02-2004, 01:11 AM	#6
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Gandalf, before the battle of Dale? __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

07-02-2004, 01:29 AM	#7
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	correct take it over __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!