Characters that are often overlooked. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lachwen · 11-28-2004, 05:48 PM

You know who I think is overlooked? Oropher. Father of Thranduil, King of Greenwood the Great, slain in the Battle of the Last Alliance. I'd like to know more about him. Also, I love his name.

I also think that Huor is overlooked a lot. Most people just think, "Oh, yeah, Tuor's dad," or "Húrin's little brother." There must be more to him than that! (see my post in the thread "Best MORTAL Fighter" to hear me rant about this injustice some more

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And let's not forget the brother of Olwë and Elwë: Elmo!

Imladris · 11-28-2004, 05:53 PM

In my opinion, Legolas is overlooked. He had virtually no character developement...we don't even know the colour of his hair.

Morgul Queen · 11-28-2004, 06:24 PM

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And let's not forget the brother of Olwë and Elwë: Elmo!

And while we're on the subject of Elmo, what about Galadhon (Elmo's Son, Celeborn's father) and Galathil (Celeborn's brother).

Or Amdir? Amroth? Dior? Daeron?

Lachwen · 11-28-2004, 06:35 PM

Or hey, what about Nellas? Or Nimloth? All that's said about her is that she was Elwing's mother. Or what about Rían? Or Celebrían, for that matter?

Or are we just being stupid? Tolkien was a great writer, yes, but even he couldn't some up with wonderful, in-depth backgrounds for every character.

tar-ancalime · 11-29-2004, 06:04 AM

Quite a long time ago, Lyta_Underhill said:

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Didn't any of the other Sons of Fëanor have children? Or perhaps they just didn't do anything of note?

I find it very hard to believe that any descendant of the Spirit of Fire would sit quietly and twiddle his/her thumbs. Oath or no oath, Fëanor and all his progeny were made in the (by Elven standards) "live fast, die young" mold.

But back to the original topic, I think Gilraen is an oft-overlooked character, even in this thread!

Lalaith · 11-29-2004, 06:41 AM

The sons of Feanor who were still unmarried at the time of the oath probably stayed single, I doubt any self-respecting elf-woman would go a bundle on a chap with that deadly promise hanging like an albatross round his neck.

Gil-galad's mother is VERY overlooked. We don't even know her name.

Boromir88 · 11-29-2004, 07:07 AM

Imladris, ahhh, true, even as another member of the Fellowship Legolas is thought of as...I don't know how to describe it, maybe "insignificant."

11-28-2004, 05:48 PM	#1
Lachwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwood the Great. Posts: 115	You know who I think is overlooked? Oropher. Father of Thranduil, King of Greenwood the Great, slain in the Battle of the Last Alliance. I'd like to know more about him. Also, I love his name. I also think that Huor is overlooked a lot. Most people just think, "Oh, yeah, Tuor's dad," or "Húrin's little brother." There must be more to him than that! (see my post in the thread "Best MORTAL Fighter" to hear me rant about this injustice some more ) And let's not forget the brother of Olwë and Elwë: Elmo! __________________ "'...Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill.'" Last edited by Lachwen; 11-28-2004 at 05:51 PM. Reason: Adding Elmo

11-28-2004, 05:53 PM	#2
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	In my opinion, Legolas is overlooked. He had virtually no character developement...we don't even know the colour of his hair. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

11-28-2004, 06:35 PM	#4
Lachwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwood the Great. Posts: 115	Or hey, what about Nellas? Or Nimloth? All that's said about her is that she was Elwing's mother. Or what about Rían? Or Celebrían, for that matter? Or are we just being stupid? Tolkien was a great writer, yes, but even he couldn't some up with wonderful, in-depth backgrounds for every character. __________________ "'...Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill.'"

11-29-2004, 07:07 AM	#7
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Imladris, ahhh, true, even as another member of the Fellowship Legolas is thought of as...I don't know how to describe it, maybe "insignificant." __________________ Fenris Penguin

11-29-2004, 06:41 AM	#6
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	The sons of Feanor who were still unmarried at the time of the oath probably stayed single, I doubt any self-respecting elf-woman would go a bundle on a chap with that deadly promise hanging like an albatross round his neck. Gil-galad's mother is VERY overlooked. We don't even know her name.