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The 1,000 Reader · 10-29-2005, 01:44 AM

++Androg.

(Ah, Ang had to get in one overly done and gag-inducing post. Ah well, at least Curufin's gone. and at heart, I know that Dior killed Curufin in the books.)

Anguirel · 10-29-2005, 04:13 AM

Today will have to end early or late, as I'm going to the opera tonight. Tell me which you'd prefer, please, viewers...

Now. Androg seems like a good short term solution, as Alcarillo pointed out. Hurin would be another option; it is he who finishes Mim. But, as mormegil declared, we need to somehow find a way to stimulate Petty-Dwarf procreation!

mormegil's proposition of removing the negative influence of lunar patterns is...utterly...bizarre...and for that reason, I like it.

++TILION

Oh, and 1000 reader, Curufin was, incidentally, killed with Caranthir by nameless Elves of Doriath. Celegorm and Dior slew each other.

Lalaith · 10-29-2005, 04:18 AM

I too was quite baffled by this challenge, the biological obstacles seemed insurmountable. I'm not convinced that Morm's crazy scheme will work but hey, it's worth a go.
++TILION

Oh, by the by, I just re-read the Mim bit in Unfinished Tales in an (unsuccessful) attempt to come up with a breed preservation programme, I'd forgotten the bit about mysterious roots in the sack - do you think they were potatoes?

Have fun at the opera, Ang....what are you seeing?

Anguirel · 10-29-2005, 04:36 AM

Don Carlo. Rather a Maeglin character, I suppose, if we scrabble for a parallel...I saw the Schiller play Don Carlos a while back, very Germanic and serious-minded but majestic...I expect Verdi's take will be a bit different...

Votes:

Tilion-3
Androg-2

Celuien · 10-29-2005, 06:20 AM

Morm's plan seems completely off-the-wall. But somehow, it's appealing. Plus, there's new research available to prove that petty-dwarf women are indistinguishable from males by moonlight, even to the sight of other petty-dwarves, but that the special glint of their eyes behind their beards can been seen by all in starlight. Therefore, if Tilion is removed, Mim and company should have an easier time with their...search. And hopefully, their quest will take them far from the vicinity of Androg's bow.

++TILION

Enjoy the opera!

Thinlómien · 10-29-2005, 06:41 AM

++ANDROG. He is an idiot. I can't understand what have you got against Tilion; he's a nice guy.

Those not already voted: Vote for Androg! He is a nasty guy, who wants to kill everybody without reasons. He is irritating. See Alcarillo's quotations.

Gothmog · 10-29-2005, 07:42 AM

I'm absolutely no big fan of Androg. His a stuck-up, trigger happy maniac. No, the world would be better without him and the Petty-Dwarfes would certainly be helped by the removal of him. But the fact that this is just a short term solution stands. We need to insure that there are dwarf women around for the lonely boys in Amon Rudh. To remove Tilion is a long shot, but worth a try. I don't see much of an option here, as the situation is somewhat desperate.

++Tilion

And send some sort of curse on Androg when your at it, Ang!

10-29-2005, 01:44 AM	#1
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	++Androg. (Ah, Ang had to get in one overly done and gag-inducing post. Ah well, at least Curufin's gone. and at heart, I know that Dior killed Curufin in the books.) __________________ "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

10-29-2005, 04:13 AM	#2
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Today will have to end early or late, as I'm going to the opera tonight. Tell me which you'd prefer, please, viewers... Now. Androg seems like a good short term solution, as Alcarillo pointed out. Hurin would be another option; it is he who finishes Mim. But, as mormegil declared, we need to somehow find a way to stimulate Petty-Dwarf procreation! mormegil's proposition of removing the negative influence of lunar patterns is...utterly...bizarre...and for that reason, I like it. ++TILION Oh, and 1000 reader, Curufin was, incidentally, killed with Caranthir by nameless Elves of Doriath. Celegorm and Dior slew each other. __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-29-2005, 04:18 AM	#3
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I too was quite baffled by this challenge, the biological obstacles seemed insurmountable. I'm not convinced that Morm's crazy scheme will work but hey, it's worth a go. ++TILION Oh, by the by, I just re-read the Mim bit in Unfinished Tales in an (unsuccessful) attempt to come up with a breed preservation programme, I'd forgotten the bit about mysterious roots in the sack - do you think they were potatoes? Have fun at the opera, Ang....what are you seeing? __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

10-29-2005, 04:36 AM	#4
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Don Carlo. Rather a Maeglin character, I suppose, if we scrabble for a parallel...I saw the Schiller play Don Carlos a while back, very Germanic and serious-minded but majestic...I expect Verdi's take will be a bit different... Votes: Tilion-3 Androg-2 __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-29-2005, 06:20 AM	#5
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Morm's plan seems completely off-the-wall. But somehow, it's appealing. Plus, there's new research available to prove that petty-dwarf women are indistinguishable from males by moonlight, even to the sight of other petty-dwarves, but that the special glint of their eyes behind their beards can been seen by all in starlight. Therefore, if Tilion is removed, Mim and company should have an easier time with their...search. And hopefully, their quest will take them far from the vicinity of Androg's bow. ++TILION Enjoy the opera! __________________ People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff.

10-29-2005, 06:41 AM	#6
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	++ANDROG. He is an idiot. I can't understand what have you got against Tilion; he's a nice guy. Those not already voted: Vote for Androg! He is a nasty guy, who wants to kill everybody without reasons. He is irritating. See Alcarillo's quotations. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-29-2005, 07:42 AM	#7
Gothmog Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home Posts: 421	I'm absolutely no big fan of Androg. His a stuck-up, trigger happy maniac. No, the world would be better without him and the Petty-Dwarfes would certainly be helped by the removal of him. But the fact that this is just a short term solution stands. We need to insure that there are dwarf women around for the lonely boys in Amon Rudh. To remove Tilion is a long shot, but worth a try. I don't see much of an option here, as the situation is somewhat desperate. ++Tilion And send some sort of curse on Androg when your at it, Ang! __________________ 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...