WW XXXIX - Do Werebalrogs have wings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Might · 11-22-2007, 09:44 AM

Indeed, great job Gil !

I couldn't help to imagine him as Glorfindel falling with one of the balrogs, but helping us in the process.

Gil-Galad · 11-22-2007, 12:18 PM

i just realized that as Glorfindel i come back anyways! i win!

Mithalwen · 11-22-2007, 02:21 PM

All I can say is phew... I would never have forgiven myself if we hadn't won. this was really the "If anything can go wrong it will" game for me and while all the firstimers did well, I was particularly impressed by Nerwen's cool head and so pleased she gave me the benefit of the doubt.

Particularly sorry about the Lovers .. even though Legate did start to do a Nogrod impression

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-22-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Particularly sorry about the Lovers .. even though Legate did start to do a Nogrod impression

I'm not sure what this is supposed to refer to...?

Nerwen · 11-22-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

All I can say is phew... I would never have forgiven myself if we hadn't won. this was really the "If anything can go wrong it will" game for me and while all the firstimers did well, I was particularly impressed by Nerwen's cool head and so pleased she gave me the benefit of the doubt.

Thanks. I was probably going to vote Naria anyway, but your reply helped me make my mind up.

Lhunardawen · 11-23-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Naria

Lhuna=pure evil. I have played in a few games with her and if she is left alive for too long she can cause some crazy, blindsiding damage. There is a reason why she picked up the nick name of Lhuna-tic.

I love you too, Naria!

Aww, Kath and Legate, I'm sorry you didn't win - I had been rooting for the two of you.

And I'm waiting for Rikae to say something along the lines of "Why does Brinn keep conspiring with my Macalaure?" again...

Thinlómien · 11-26-2007, 12:07 PM

Melkor never had a word of what happened in the mines of Gondolin.

The Balrog with Bling was killed by a bloodthirsty Elf lord.

The Balrog with Swing slipped on banana peel and broke his skull while walking back to Angband eyes so full of tears he couldn't see a thing.

As for the Balrog who Sings, she didn't see Arda again until after thousands of years when the aliens brought her back and she returned as The King of Rock 'n' Roll.

~*~

”Now, how does this sound?
'Honourable High King Turgon,
there were Balrog spies in the mines. However, we managed to wipe them out, all of them, and the threat has been removed. Respectfully,
your most loyal subjects,
Shastanis Althreduin, Mithalwen and Nerwen'”, Shasta asked.
”You forgot to add that his daughter is dead”, Mithalwen said.
”And his grandson too”, said Nerwen.
”And his son-in-law...”
”And his nephew!”
”And one of his most valiant captains.”

”Err... ladies, are you sure we want to send this letter at all?”

A silence fell.
”What keeps us here anyway?” Mithalwen asked after a while.
”Nothing, I guess”, Nerwen said.
”Yea... now that the old Thinlómion is dead and Aganwë as good as a zombie we won't get even any pay”, Shasta agreed.

They packed their things, picked some red mushrooms and departed through the hole in the bathroom roof. Conveniently, there were a few wild eagles around. The Elves caught and tamed them and flew to the sunset.

~*~

Even though the battle in the mines was won, it could but delay the Fall of Gondolin. Maeglin had already betrayed the city before he betrayed the miners.

~*~

As he sailed his starship, little Eärendil was unaware of all the bad things going on. On his third night on the sky he was almost crushed by a flying saucer that came from his home planet. It made him sad. ”Home, home, home”, he wept.

”What is wrong with you?” asked a little white seabird chick who happened to pass by.
”I miss home. I miss mummy and daddy.”
”I know. Space is cold. But I will be your friend, if you wish.”
Eärendil smiled through his tears and asked: ”What is your name?”

~*~

For those interested in further discussions on whether balrogs have blings, swings, kings or anything else, you may want to have a look at the thread that inspired me:
Do balrogs have swings?

PS. Brinn, I hope you don't mind I used your gorgeous bling pic...

11-22-2007, 09:44 AM	#1
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Indeed, great job Gil ! I couldn't help to imagine him as Glorfindel falling with one of the balrogs, but helping us in the process. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

11-22-2007, 12:18 PM	#2
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	i just realized that as Glorfindel i come back anyways! i win! __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

11-22-2007, 02:21 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Alls well that ends well ...... All I can say is phew... I would never have forgiven myself if we hadn't won. this was really the "If anything can go wrong it will" game for me and while all the firstimers did well, I was particularly impressed by Nerwen's cool head and so pleased she gave me the benefit of the doubt. Particularly sorry about the Lovers .. even though Legate did start to do a Nogrod impression __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

11-26-2007, 12:07 PM	#7
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	The Final Narration Melkor never had a word of what happened in the mines of Gondolin. The Balrog with Bling was killed by a bloodthirsty Elf lord. The Balrog with Swing slipped on banana peel and broke his skull while walking back to Angband eyes so full of tears he couldn't see a thing. As for the Balrog who Sings, she didn't see Arda again until after thousands of years when the aliens brought her back and she returned as The King of Rock 'n' Roll. ~~ ”Now, how does this sound? 'Honourable High King Turgon, there were Balrog spies in the mines. However, we managed to wipe them out, all of them, and the threat has been removed. Respectfully, your most loyal subjects, Shastanis Althreduin, Mithalwen and Nerwen'”, Shasta* asked. ”You forgot to add that his daughter is dead”, Mithalwen said. ”And his grandson too”, said Nerwen. ”And his son-in-law...” ”And his nephew!” ”And one of his most valiant captains.” ”Err... ladies, are you sure we want to send this letter at all?” A silence fell. ”What keeps us here anyway?” Mithalwen asked after a while. ”Nothing, I guess”, Nerwen said. ”Yea... now that the old Thinlómion is dead and Aganwë as good as a zombie we won't get even any pay”, Shasta agreed. They packed their things, picked some red mushrooms and departed through the hole in the bathroom roof. Conveniently, there were a few wild eagles around. The Elves caught and tamed them and flew to the sunset. ~~ Even though the battle in the mines was won, it could but delay the Fall of Gondolin. Maeglin had already betrayed the city before he betrayed the miners. ~~ As he sailed his starship, little Eärendil was unaware of all the bad things going on. On his third night on the sky he was almost crushed by a flying saucer that came from his home planet. It made him sad. ”Home, home, home”, he wept. ”What is wrong with you?” asked a little white seabird chick who happened to pass by. ”I miss home. I miss mummy and daddy.” ”I know. Space is cold. But I will be your friend, if you wish.” Eärendil smiled through his tears and asked: ”What is your name?” ~~ For those interested in further discussions on whether balrogs have blings, swings, kings or anything else, you may want to have a look at the thread that inspired me: Do balrogs have swings? PS. Brinn, I hope you don't mind I used your gorgeous bling pic... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris*