Balrog Appreciation Month - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Roggie of Morgoth · 09-05-2005, 12:08 PM

Roggie was scrolling for exercise in Moria's corridors, humming under his nose:

Empty spaces - what are we living for
Abandoned places (indeed, where did all dwarves go?) - I guess we know the score...
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for... (some wizard or another would come in handy, it's boring!)
Another hero, another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
The show must go on
The show must go on, yeah
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking (especially eyeliner is prone to...)
But my smile still stays on

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
Another heartache, another failed romance (and I did loved that chick of a maia, honest!)
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning, well, I do, don't I?)
I must be warmer now (hm, indeed, being fiery and whatnot)
I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning)
Round the corner now...

Stop! What's this, right round the corner? Balrog appreciation thread? Good grief, are my eyes deceiving me? What? No interviews? Hey, hey, Mr. Reporter, ask me, ask me, please, please ask me about wings! Hey, I won't mind, honest!

Lily Bombadil · 09-05-2005, 12:59 PM

I apologise; for it seems I've forgotten to hug Johnny. And given that he is Gil-Galad's best friend, and I am Gil-Galad's best girl, I am ashamed for having forgotten. *slips into fire-protective suit* Johnny, wait!!!!!!!!!! *hugs Johnny's ankle* I lurve you, Johnny.......but you STINK!

Glirdan · 09-05-2005, 01:52 PM

Umm, Mr. Roggie? May I ask you a rather personal question? Do you have wings?

Gil-Galad · 09-05-2005, 03:49 PM

Johnny does need the love after being blown up and killed a couple times by some not very nice people on Fortunately/Unforunately

Roggie of Morgoth · 09-06-2005, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Umm, Mr. Roggie? May I ask you a rather personal question? Do you have wings?

Yes, yes, of course, I love it when people ask me things!

Here, them pro- and contra- wingers are all wrong. The truth, as oft happens, lies in between - all balrogs have wings, but each has only one - left or right. As with humans, there are some who are right-handed, and some who are left-handed. The story is similar with us - majority are right- winged, the gifted few, like myself, are left-winged. See, I'll unfold it for you, ain't it a beauty? Yet even the single wing is so huge, it has to be unfolded in both directions from the body when balrog is contained in limited space, like caverns here.

You ask if we fly with it? No, we don't. You see, we use it to fun ourselves, mainly. Being fiery spirit and all can be quite stifling at times. I hate it when my eyeliner swims cause of sweat, but there! - I have my wing to fan myself with, so I manage to remain fiery and look attractive at the same time

You can take photoes, of course. I'll even sign one for you, the cute gracious me

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-06-2005, 12:41 AM

One Wing to fan them all...

Glirdan · 09-06-2005, 02:45 PM

Thank you Roggie of Morgoth for that wonderful enlightning information on Balrogs. I'm sure now we can stop that "Do Balrog's have wings?" debate. Oh yes, for further information on any Balrog, please visit the thread that previously said. Any donations for Roggie of Morgoth go to him and Mr. and Mrs. HI.

mark12_30 · 09-07-2005, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roggie of Morgoth

Empty spaces - what are we living for
Abandoned places (indeed, where did all dwarves go?) - I guess we know the score...
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for... (some wizard or another would come in handy, it's boring!)
Another hero, another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
The show must go on
The show must go on, yeah
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking (especially eyeliner is prone to...)
But my smile still stays on

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
Another heartache, another failed romance (and I did loved that chick of a maia, honest!)
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning, well, I do, don't I?)
I must be warmer now (hm, indeed, being fiery and whatnot)
I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning)
Round the corner now...

***GASP***

...sigh...

***THUD***

Er, it would seem that Priscilla Tolkien requires assistance. Assistance, please. (Cough) Ahem. I say. Excuse me, chap, could you lend a hand, there's a capital fellow-- hey! Drat it! Listen, bloke! There's a lady passed out here. Hey! Bloke!

Will SOMEBODY get the smelling salts!

Glirdan · 09-07-2005, 02:14 PM

One second, give me about o say, till the end of this Werewolf game and I'll get you those smelling salts. For now, everybody ignore the passed out body of Priscilla Tolkien.

Glirdan · 09-09-2005, 08:33 PM

On second thought, scratch that last post. I'll get you those smelling salts now. And don't worry, I won't bite.

Anyway, is there any other Balrog that I need to learn about? If so, post it here or PM. Again, I won't bite, I will bark however. I seem to be quite irritable since I got lynched.......

THE Ka · 06-08-2006, 09:03 PM

It's part of my civil duties as an eternally disgruntled human becoming to partake in the viewing of The Daily Show (with Jon Stewart. It's not his real name, but who's asking?) and The Colbert Report.

While watching The Colbert Report this wednesday, Steven Colbert was brave enough to snub CNN... again. This time, he stuct up for a cause more worthy than giving advice to O'Reilly or that crazy idea of making a fence across the entire southern border of the United States - No, Colbert stuck up for Balrogs!

CNN apparently 'researched' into the whole deal about the tradition of the '666' scare, using a picture of a Balrog as their backdrop for a devil. Colbert flew into the rescue and set the facts straight -

That picture was one of a Balrog, from the Lord of The Rings calendar from the 70's and not that of a devil-like creature.

He also was nice enough to explain that Balrogs should never be confused with the christian devil or any 'devil-like' creature, since they are completely different.

Or, as Mr. Colbert put it himself:

" 'devils' are angels who defy god, and follow the will of the devil. BALROGS - Balrogs are Maiar who defy Eru and follow the will of Morgoth. Completely different! Get the facts straight CNN!"

... I wag my finger at you CNN!

I believe that we should tip our hats to Mr. Colbert at The Colbert Report for his willing ability to set the facts straight. Also, possibly include him in any festivities of Balrogs appearing in the media, for the Balrog appreciation month?

Bravo Steven Colbert!

~ Ka

The 1,000 Reader · 06-08-2006, 09:52 PM

They look cool.

Yeah.

09-05-2005, 12:08 PM	#1
Roggie of Morgoth Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14	Since its 5th of September... Roggie was scrolling for exercise in Moria's corridors, humming under his nose: Empty spaces - what are we living for Abandoned places (indeed, where did all dwarves go?) - I guess we know the score... On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for... (some wizard or another would come in handy, it's boring!) Another hero, another mindless crime Behind the curtain, in the pantomime Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore The show must go on The show must go on, yeah Inside my heart is breaking My make-up may be flaking (especially eyeliner is prone to...) But my smile still stays on Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance Another heartache, another failed romance (and I did loved that chick of a maia, honest!) On and on, does anybody know what we are living for? I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning, well, I do, don't I?) I must be warmer now (hm, indeed, being fiery and whatnot) I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning) Round the corner now... Stop! What's this, right round the corner? Balrog appreciation thread? Good grief, are my eyes deceiving me? What? No interviews? Hey, hey, Mr. Reporter, ask me, ask me, please, please ask me about wings! Hey, I won't mind, honest!

09-05-2005, 12:59 PM	#2
Lily Bombadil Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hold on...let me consult this broken compass... Posts: 279	Hug Johnny I apologise; for it seems I've forgotten to hug Johnny. And given that he is Gil-Galad's best friend, and I am Gil-Galad's best girl, I am ashamed for having forgotten. slips into fire-protective suit Johnny, wait!!!!!!!!!! hugs Johnny's ankle I lurve you, Johnny.......but you STINK! __________________ "YOU!" "Indeed."

09-05-2005, 01:52 PM	#3
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Umm, Mr. Roggie? May I ask you a rather personal question? Do you have wings? __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

09-05-2005, 03:49 PM	#4
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Johnny does need the love after being blown up and killed a couple times by some not very nice people on Fortunately/Unforunately __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

09-06-2005, 12:41 AM	#6
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	One Wing to fan them all... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

09-06-2005, 02:45 PM	#7
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Thank you Roggie of Morgoth for that wonderful enlightning information on Balrogs. I'm sure now we can stop that "Do Balrog's have wings?" debate. Oh yes, for further information on any Balrog, please visit the thread that previously said. Any donations for Roggie of Morgoth go to him and Mr. and Mrs. HI. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

09-07-2005, 02:14 PM	#9
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	One second, give me about o say, till the end of this Werewolf game and I'll get you those smelling salts. For now, everybody ignore the passed out body of Priscilla Tolkien. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

09-09-2005, 08:33 PM	#10
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	On second thought, scratch that last post. I'll get you those smelling salts now. And don't worry, I won't bite. Anyway, is there any other Balrog that I need to learn about? If so, post it here or PM. Again, I won't bite, I will bark however. I seem to be quite irritable since I got lynched....... __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

06-08-2006, 09:03 PM	#11
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Steven Colbert: A friend for Balrogs everywhere... It's part of my civil duties as an eternally disgruntled human becoming to partake in the viewing of The Daily Show (with Jon Stewart. It's not his real name, but who's asking?) and The Colbert Report. While watching The Colbert Report this wednesday, Steven Colbert was brave enough to snub CNN... again. This time, he stuct up for a cause more worthy than giving advice to O'Reilly or that crazy idea of making a fence across the entire southern border of the United States - No, Colbert stuck up for Balrogs! CNN apparently 'researched' into the whole deal about the tradition of the '666' scare, using a picture of a Balrog as their backdrop for a devil. Colbert flew into the rescue and set the facts straight - That picture was one of a Balrog, from the Lord of The Rings calendar from the 70's and not that of a devil-like creature. He also was nice enough to explain that Balrogs should never be confused with the christian devil or any 'devil-like' creature, since they are completely different. Or, as Mr. Colbert put it himself: " 'devils' are angels who defy god, and follow the will of the devil. BALROGS - Balrogs are Maiar who defy Eru and follow the will of Morgoth. Completely different! Get the facts straight CNN!" ... I wag my finger at you CNN! I believe that we should tip our hats to Mr. Colbert at The Colbert Report for his willing ability to set the facts straight. Also, possibly include him in any festivities of Balrogs appearing in the media, for the Balrog appreciation month? Bravo Steven Colbert! ~ Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

06-08-2006, 09:52 PM	#12
The 1,000 Reader Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I don't know. Eastern ME doesn't have maps. Posts: 527	They look cool. Yeah. __________________ "And forth went Morgoth, and he was halted by the elves. Then went Sauron, who was stopped by a dog and then aged men. Finally, there came the Witch-King, who destroyed Arnor, but nobody seems to remember that." -A History of Villains