Queen of Queens - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elmo · 01-08-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I wish there was more written about Beruthiel

Though I imagine she has inspired a few RPG characters and whatnot.

Is it just me or does she make other people think of the fabulous Countess Gertrude Groan in Gormenghast? It must be the thing about the cats...

Having never heard of her I can't comment but she does remind me a little of

Lalwendë · 01-10-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo

Having never heard of her I can't comment but she does remind me a little of

A suitable avatar for several of us Downers methinks. I'm quite looking forwards to being an elderly cat lady

Actually, another 'Queen' who I find fascinating is Ungoliant. She may not have had a crown but she was the queen of all spider-shaped beings. Where did she come from? It's not clear, but maybe from outside creation itself. She was corrupted by Morgoth but then left him. She spawned thousands of other spiders...she was kind of like an anti-Melian, something from 'outside' which bred with earthly creatures, and the whole 'devouring light' thing is fascinating.

Groin Redbeard · 01-13-2008, 06:17 PM

I haven't found any Queen that stands out in my mind. Galadriel would certainly be my choice, but she's not technically a queen.

Eönwë · 01-28-2008, 05:40 PM

Maybe Elwing? Or Erendis? I haven't really decided yet.

Elmo · 01-29-2008, 08:06 AM

In my opinion Erendis wasn't a good queen. All she seemed to do was nag Aldarion.

Eönwë · 02-08-2008, 05:02 PM

True. I vote Goldberry (well, she sort of was a queen)

Groin Redbeard · 02-09-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

True. I vote Goldberry (well, she sort of was a queen)

Isn't that the wife of Tom Bombadil?

01-13-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I haven't found any Queen that stands out in my mind. Galadriel would certainly be my choice, but she's not technically a queen. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

01-28-2008, 05:40 PM	#4
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Maybe Elwing? Or Erendis? I haven't really decided yet. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

01-29-2008, 08:06 AM	#5
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	In my opinion Erendis wasn't a good queen. All she seemed to do was nag Aldarion. __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

02-08-2008, 05:02 PM	#6
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	True. I vote Goldberry (well, she sort of was a queen) __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place