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10-13-2010, 11:37 PM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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During my second read of Return of the Noldor I took a closer look at the bit with Maedhros and Fingon and said, "Wait a minute! Why in God's name would someone carry a musical instrument on a rescue mission?"
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10-14-2010, 07:42 AM
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Wight
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 But it does make you wonder though, right? I mean, to get off topic somewhat, you even saw the flute boy and drummer boy marching in the front during the Revolutionary times...how did they manage to survive?! And thus, I came to the conclusion that this is what happens when elves become bored on life threatening missions in general. they take harps and what have you along with them to...lift their spirits up and keep them motivated. 
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10-15-2010, 01:50 AM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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There's a very nice picture on Deviantart, of Fingon before he sets out to Thangorodrim, and the artist has actually put a little harp along with the rest of his gear, hanging from his arm. I can't post the link here sadly, it's not working.
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10-15-2010, 09:52 AM
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Wight
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Haha! 'Tis very true it wouldn't be as amusing to read without the comic relief added in.
Hmm, I went to Deviantart and tried looking for it myself, but couldn't find it. 
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10-16-2010, 08:22 AM
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Woman of Secret Shadow
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Fëanor. Because it's great there are people who dare to question authority even at the risk of an eternal curse. Plus having your body consumed by the fire in your soul... who wouldn't like that?
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10-16-2010, 03:45 PM
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Mighty Quill
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10-17-2010, 12:44 AM
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I have to say though, as much as I sometimes appreciate Fëanor it is Ungoliant whom I truly admire most. She did whatever she pleased and 'accomplished' amazing things. Silly Melkor and his pet Balrogs, she could have been a great recurring character. 
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10-17-2010, 06:33 AM
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Woman of Secret Shadow
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10-18-2010, 09:28 AM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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Here it is.
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10-18-2010, 12:28 PM
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Wight
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Haha, I could see many reactions to this piece of art as well, for those who don't know Fingon that is. 1. Sword and sheath. Check. 2. Helmet with the complete protective armour. Check. 3. Knife. Check 4. Bow and a quiver of arrows. Check. 5. A harp for musical entertainment. Che-wait, what? Really? A harp?! People just don't understand the importance of the harp at all.
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10-18-2010, 01:36 PM
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Wight of the Old Forest
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Off the top of my head, Mîm the Dwarf. There's so many interesting shades and facets to him - his mysterious backstory as the last (?) of a race of outcasts, whose history is only hinted at, his resentment (not quite unjustified) of the Elvish upstarts who displaced his people, his grudging respect for Túrin... And his dialogues with Túrin's outlaws in the Narn are just priceless.
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10-20-2010, 04:43 AM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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I think for Tolkien fans reading LotR, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion is a basic necessity. You can't understand anything otherwise!
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