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OelteA · 12-11-2008, 11:06 AM

Heya folks, Lady OelteA (Oh-Ell-Tay-Ah) here hoping to join in all the fun. This is my first reading of the LoR books, and am feeling the constant urge to dig deeper into the story. So far I'm in Rivendell in Part One, with Frodo enjoying running into Bilbo again.

Have had the book set for over 5 years, and have been saving the reading project for a special time. It has now dawned, and I'm totally infatuated with the story. I've been surrounded by LoR fans going back to their first readings in the 70s, so have heard much about this story that has enchanted me.

Hoping to gather more insight into the story line, as well as handling the inconsistencies (one of them drawing me here in the first place; looking into the inconsistency with the creatures in the Misty Mountains: The Hobbit has gremlins, and The Fellowship of the Ring has Orcs...still haven't figure that one out).

Found the FAQ's, and am now trying to figure out how to properly write my handle OelteA with the squiggly's (can't actually find the ability to change that name; s'pose a moderator would do this?)

Still not sure how to properly arrange any squiggly's in my name, as I made up the name 7 years ago when I started learning RPGing...haven't had a source to play with since, but will get on again when I do (still much to learn).

Anyways, I look forward to all your insight in these forums and can't wait to know more

alatar · 12-11-2008, 11:17 AM

Welcome Lady OelteA to the Downs. Hope you enjoy your time here as well as reading the books. I'm currently a couple of chapters ahead, though this is about the thirtieth time through.

Some information can be found here regarding the difference between orcs and goblins.

Gwathagor · 12-11-2008, 02:22 PM

Indeed, welcome.

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-12-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OelteA

Found the FAQ's, and am now trying to figure out how to properly write my handle OelteA with the squiggly's (can't actually find the ability to change that name; s'pose a moderator would do this?)

Sorry, OelteA - members cannot change their nicknames here. That's a decision that was made by The Barrow-Wight when the forum was founded over eight years ago. As a moderator, I can't do it for you either; only the administrators can, and they do it only in extremely rare cases.

I welcome both you and Stewie to the Downs; enjoy yourself here!

12-11-2008, 11:06 AM	#1
OelteA Newly Deceased Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1	Newbie from Ottawa Canada Heya folks, Lady OelteA (Oh-Ell-Tay-Ah) here hoping to join in all the fun. This is my first reading of the LoR books, and am feeling the constant urge to dig deeper into the story. So far I'm in Rivendell in Part One, with Frodo enjoying running into Bilbo again. Have had the book set for over 5 years, and have been saving the reading project for a special time. It has now dawned, and I'm totally infatuated with the story. I've been surrounded by LoR fans going back to their first readings in the 70s, so have heard much about this story that has enchanted me. Hoping to gather more insight into the story line, as well as handling the inconsistencies (one of them drawing me here in the first place; looking into the inconsistency with the creatures in the Misty Mountains: The Hobbit has gremlins, and The Fellowship of the Ring has Orcs...still haven't figure that one out). Found the FAQ's, and am now trying to figure out how to properly write my handle OelteA with the squiggly's (can't actually find the ability to change that name; s'pose a moderator would do this?) Still not sure how to properly arrange any squiggly's in my name, as I made up the name 7 years ago when I started learning RPGing...haven't had a source to play with since, but will get on again when I do (still much to learn). Anyways, I look forward to all your insight in these forums and can't wait to know more

12-11-2008, 11:17 AM	#2
alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	Welcome Lady OelteA to the Downs. Hope you enjoy your time here as well as reading the books. I'm currently a couple of chapters ahead, though this is about the thirtieth time through. Some information can be found here regarding the difference between orcs and goblins. __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.

12-11-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Indeed, welcome. __________________ Stories and songs.