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Nacilme Mapare · 08-08-2022, 05:24 PM

Greetings to you, my fellow wayfarers and travellers of Middle Earth!

I am Nacilme Mapare (which according to this lovely site should mean something like "seizer of victory" freely translated), but you may call me "Cilpa" or "Cil" or "Cili" if you so wish to. I am from the western corner of Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany and was once before a member of this lovely community (though under another name which sadly I cannot get myself to remember). Hence I would say I am not quite a new member but rather a returnee to these glorious halls. It's been a long, long time though and life and it's manifold adventures have made me stray off the path for quite some time. But due to the eagerly awaited Big River Rings Of Power production my passion for everything Tolkien has been vitally refueled and I am ever the more in awe of his works, wisdom and legacy.

My love for Tolkien and his stories started early. I was but 5 or 6 years of age when my father read The Hobbit to my twin sister and I and about 6 or 7 when we were first allowed to watch Ralph Bakshi's Lord Of The Rings movie (of which I was equally fascinated and terrified). Both first contacts with Tolkien's works are fond and cherished memories of mine! My sister and I watched the Bakshi movie a good dozen times (we literally couldn't stop, even thought we used to skip the ringwraith scenes because they gave me nightmares), we loved it (especially Legolas) so much! We even made our dad re-read The Hobbit to us a second and third time! Ah, ye good old times!

For our 13th birthday then we both got a copy of the Lord Of The Rings and in our high phase of Tolkien fanship we would soon learn that there were movies to be made of our most favourite work of literature at that time by a Mr. Peter Jackson we had never heard of back then. I still remember it vividly: We used to hang out at an internet café and read the news on an Elijah Wood fanpage (we knew and loved him form The Faculty). Can you imagine? We were thrilled! Not only was our favourite work of literature and childhood treasure The Lord Of The Rings being made into a movie, it would also star our at that time most favourite actor as the main character! If that's not an absolute bull's-eye stroke of fate I don't know what is!

The rest, I guess, is history. Ever since then my passion for anything Tolkien has only become stronger and more solid. And though there are phases of more and less active examination of Tolkien-related topics taking turns, my deep love, respect and fascination with his genius mind's creations will always and forever remain.

What more is there to say? Perhaps a bit more about myself. I am now 38 years of age, have since studied English language and literature (what else, eh?), became a bookseller and am still a lover of literature, languages and moving images (movies, tv shows, you name it). I'm a pc gamer at heart (also since early childhood) and Guild Wars 2 is my all-time favourite go-to mmorpg. My interests (beside the above mentioned literature, languages and moving images) and hobbies include music (I used to be and still am a huge fan of musical theater, I know whole shows by heart, and for three years now I'm a loyal BTS ARMY), mysticism/esotericism (including crystals, Tarot, Human Design and more), personality psychology and typology (such as MBTI) and so on. If you have any questions feel free to ask! I will be happy to satisfy your curiosity (within the limits of general decency that is of course)!

Having said this I am again greeting you warmly and I hope that I can make my renewed stay here worthwhile!

Meet you in Middle Earth,
Nacilme Mapare

Formendacil · 08-08-2022, 05:32 PM

Welcome, Nacilme! You arrive to a rather sleepy dell, though I expect we shall see a goodly volume of posting in... oh... about two months, say. Perhaps, however, your new-not-new blood will help liven things up a bit.

Nacilme Mapare · 08-08-2022, 05:38 PM

Greetings, Formendacil and thank you for your welcome!

Ah, is it but so quiet at the moment?

Well, The Rings Of Power are said to air September 2nd (yes, that's for real) on the Big River. That's only a few weeks from now. I shall eagerly await and help re-liven these ancient halls!

***Mithadan*** · 08-08-2022, 05:38 PM

Welcome, or if you prefer, welcome back, Nacilme!

Nacilme Mapare · 08-08-2022, 05:45 PM

Greetings, Mithadan! I have no preference either way. Both are fine with me.

Galadriel55 · 08-08-2022, 06:51 PM

Welcome (back), Nacilme - and I like your nicknames, I think Cilpa is particularly fun!

The place may be sleepy but not desolate - as evidenced by three welcome posts in pretty rapid succession. All's needed is to toss the right stone at the crowd, and then you'll see it's not as asleep as it pretends to be.

Nacilme Mapare · 08-08-2022, 07:09 PM

Greeting, my Lady of Lothlórien! And thank you for your warm welcome! The evidence is quite striking indeed and I am glad that's the case! Figuratively tossing stones is my kind of thing (not practically though, I'm really bad at flipping stones across the water surface). I shall see where I can be of use!

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-07-2022, 05:39 AM

Welcome, Nacilme! I too live in Germany (southwest corner, near the French and Swiss borders) and am curious - have you discovered the German Tolkien Society? I've been a member for quite a few years and love having opportunities to get together with other fans in person.

Pitchwife · 09-07-2022, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nacilme Mapare

I am from the western corner of Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany

Hey, you're more or less in my neighbourhood! I'm near Simmern/Hunsrück. Well met, welcome to the Downs, enjoy being dead!

Alassë Estel · 06-19-2023, 04:04 PM

Hello! (Or to the nerds, of which I am one: Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo!)
My name is Alasse Estel. I am a new member. I really like all things Middle Earth, and that is why I am here. I don't suppose anyone shall see this, for, like so many other forums, The Barrow-Downs appears to be a ghost town. And not just because of the wights. But I try to always be optomistic, and I hope there yet remain active members. If so, hopefully I shall make some friends.

Formendacil · 06-19-2023, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Alassë Estel

Hello! (Or to the nerds, of which I am one: Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo!)
My name is Alasse Estel. I am a new member. I really like all things Middle Earth, and that is why I am here. I don't suppose anyone shall see this, for, like so many other forums, The Barrow-Downs appears to be a ghost town. And not just because of the wights. But I try to always be optomistic, and I hope there yet remain active members. If so, hopefully I shall make some friends.

We can at least claim to be a haunted ghost town--the spirits are here, watching.

And, when The Rings of Power is airing, also judging.

Perhaps even welcoming, when given the occasion.

There ARE many a weed tumbling through these streets, but the ghosts are happy to see you.

Alassë Estel · 06-19-2023, 05:31 PM

Hurrah! There ARE other people here! I am very pleased to meet you, sir.

If I didn't control myself, I would be doing only heckling of that "Rings of Power". However, I shall try to see it's high points despite myself. But no promises...

Galadriel55 · 06-19-2023, 06:28 PM

Mae govannen!

A ghost town with talking ghosts for sure. ^.^ We're here in the background, quietly hovering, but throw in a bit of excitement, and all of a sudden you'll get a flurry of activity. Welcome to the Downs! If you find a thread that interests you, give it a shot - chances are someone will awake from slumber. And certainly people (myself included) would take interest in reading new posts, even if we might not have a lot to reply. So go for it!

Snowdog · 06-19-2023, 10:46 PM

Welcome Alasse Estel! There are still a few of us haunting the shadows.

Rune of Doom · 12-29-2023, 10:04 PM

Greetings everyone!

I go by Rune - short for Rune of Doom, which is my general tabletop and online gaming forum handle.

I'm a lifelong Tolkien fan - which means since the 70s. My parents read me The Hobbit as a child, and then a year or so later I saw the Rankin-Bass animation which, Narya-like, kindled a flame that has never gone out.

I just now stumbled over this fine place while doing a little online research for my tabletop D&D game about Trolls in Tolkien and found Bilbo's essay on them from over a score of years ago and knew immediately that I simply must create an account.

I'm currently reading The Nature of Middle-Earth by Carl Hostetter, received as a gift for Christmas from family members who know me. I look forward to carefully exploring the fascinating depths that appear beneath the ancient (by Internet standards) standing stones.

Alassë Estel · 12-30-2023, 06:43 AM

Hello, Rune! And welcome!

It's wonderful to have you!

The Downs is indeed a hidden gem of the Internet, and well-worth the exploration, for those who are interested.

I hope I'll be seeing you around soon!

***Mithadan*** · 12-30-2023, 09:06 AM

Welcome Rune!

Enjoy The Nature of Middle Earth (NoME). It reveals what Tolkien was thinking about after the publication of the LoTR. It can be repetitive, but has some great nuggets.

Galadriel55 · 12-30-2023, 08:13 PM

Welcome, Rune! You will find others here who get excited about NoME and other very niche Tolkien things.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 01-27-2024, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rune of Doom

Greetings everyone!

I go by Rune - short for Rune of Doom, which is my general tabletop and online gaming forum handle.

Wel this could get confusing...

Anyways, welcome among the dead. I hope you find the barrow-downs a fitting resting place.

SoundingShores · 11-21-2024, 03:44 AM

Greetings all!
I'm new around here. I read LotR as a kid and loved it, but back then, I didn’t explore any of Tolkien’s other works. Lately, I’ve been diving into as much of it as I can find. I’m not super familiar with forums, but I’m excited to be here among the dead!

***Mithadan*** · 11-21-2024, 08:24 AM

Welcome to the Barrow-Downs!

SoundingShores · 11-21-2024, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithadan

Welcome to the Barrow-Downs!

Thank you for the welcome!

Rune of Doom · 12-30-2023, 08:23 PM

Thank you everyone for the kind greetings! I look forward to seeing all of you around.

08-08-2022, 05:24 PM	#1
Nacilme Mapare Newly Deceased Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Another returnee re-joining the fellowship! Greetings to you, my fellow wayfarers and travellers of Middle Earth! I am Nacilme Mapare (which according to this lovely site should mean something like "seizer of victory" freely translated), but you may call me "Cilpa" or "Cil" or "Cili" if you so wish to. I am from the western corner of Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany and was once before a member of this lovely community (though under another name which sadly I cannot get myself to remember). Hence I would say I am not quite a new member but rather a returnee to these glorious halls. It's been a long, long time though and life and it's manifold adventures have made me stray off the path for quite some time. But due to the eagerly awaited Big River Rings Of Power production my passion for everything Tolkien has been vitally refueled and I am ever the more in awe of his works, wisdom and legacy. My love for Tolkien and his stories started early. I was but 5 or 6 years of age when my father read The Hobbit to my twin sister and I and about 6 or 7 when we were first allowed to watch Ralph Bakshi's Lord Of The Rings movie (of which I was equally fascinated and terrified). Both first contacts with Tolkien's works are fond and cherished memories of mine! My sister and I watched the Bakshi movie a good dozen times (we literally couldn't stop, even thought we used to skip the ringwraith scenes because they gave me nightmares), we loved it (especially Legolas) so much! We even made our dad re-read The Hobbit to us a second and third time! Ah, ye good old times! For our 13th birthday then we both got a copy of the Lord Of The Rings and in our high phase of Tolkien fanship we would soon learn that there were movies to be made of our most favourite work of literature at that time by a Mr. Peter Jackson we had never heard of back then. I still remember it vividly: We used to hang out at an internet café and read the news on an Elijah Wood fanpage (we knew and loved him form The Faculty). Can you imagine? We were thrilled! Not only was our favourite work of literature and childhood treasure The Lord Of The Rings being made into a movie, it would also star our at that time most favourite actor as the main character! If that's not an absolute bull's-eye stroke of fate I don't know what is! The rest, I guess, is history. Ever since then my passion for anything Tolkien has only become stronger and more solid. And though there are phases of more and less active examination of Tolkien-related topics taking turns, my deep love, respect and fascination with his genius mind's creations will always and forever remain. What more is there to say? Perhaps a bit more about myself. I am now 38 years of age, have since studied English language and literature (what else, eh?), became a bookseller and am still a lover of literature, languages and moving images (movies, tv shows, you name it). I'm a pc gamer at heart (also since early childhood) and Guild Wars 2 is my all-time favourite go-to mmorpg. My interests (beside the above mentioned literature, languages and moving images) and hobbies include music (I used to be and still am a huge fan of musical theater, I know whole shows by heart, and for three years now I'm a loyal BTS ARMY), mysticism/esotericism (including crystals, Tarot, Human Design and more), personality psychology and typology (such as MBTI) and so on. If you have any questions feel free to ask! I will be happy to satisfy your curiosity (within the limits of general decency that is of course)! Having said this I am again greeting you warmly and I hope that I can make my renewed stay here worthwhile! Meet you in Middle Earth, Nacilme Mapare __________________ **@~ Nacilme "Cilpa" Mapare ~@** Last edited by Nacilme Mapare; 08-08-2022 at 06:13 PM.

08-08-2022, 05:32 PM	#2
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	Welcome, Nacilme! You arrive to a rather sleepy dell, though I expect we shall see a goodly volume of posting in... oh... about two months, say. Perhaps, however, your new-not-new blood will help liven things up a bit. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

08-08-2022, 05:38 PM	#3
Nacilme Mapare Newly Deceased Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Greetings, Formendacil and thank you for your welcome! Ah, is it but so quiet at the moment? Well, The Rings Of Power are said to air September 2nd (yes, that's for real) on the Big River. That's only a few weeks from now. I shall eagerly await and help re-liven these ancient halls! __________________ **@~ Nacilme "Cilpa" Mapare ~@**

08-08-2022, 05:38 PM	#4
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,394	Welcome, or if you prefer, welcome back, Nacilme! __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

08-08-2022, 05:45 PM	#5
Nacilme Mapare Newly Deceased Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Greetings, Mithadan! I have no preference either way. Both are fine with me. __________________ **@~ Nacilme "Cilpa" Mapare ~@**

08-08-2022, 06:51 PM	#6
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,496	Welcome (back), Nacilme - and I like your nicknames, I think Cilpa is particularly fun! The place may be sleepy but not desolate - as evidenced by three welcome posts in pretty rapid succession. All's needed is to toss the right stone at the crowd, and then you'll see it's not as asleep as it pretends to be. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

08-08-2022, 07:09 PM	#7
Nacilme Mapare Newly Deceased Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Greeting, my Lady of Lothlórien! And thank you for your warm welcome! The evidence is quite striking indeed and I am glad that's the case! Figuratively tossing stones is my kind of thing (not practically though, I'm really bad at flipping stones across the water surface). I shall see where I can be of use! __________________ **@~ Nacilme "Cilpa" Mapare ~@**

09-07-2022, 05:39 AM	#8
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Welcome, Nacilme! I too live in Germany (southwest corner, near the French and Swiss borders) and am curious - have you discovered the German Tolkien Society? I've been a member for quite a few years and love having opportunities to get together with other fans in person. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

06-19-2023, 04:04 PM	#10
Alassë Estel Wight Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Treading the Narrow Way Posts: 198	Greetings Hello! (Or to the nerds, of which I am one: Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo!) My name is Alasse Estel. I am a new member. I really like all things Middle Earth, and that is why I am here. I don't suppose anyone shall see this, for, like so many other forums, The Barrow-Downs appears to be a ghost town. And not just because of the wights. But I try to always be optomistic, and I hope there yet remain active members. If so, hopefully I shall make some friends.

06-19-2023, 05:31 PM	#12
Alassë Estel Wight Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Treading the Narrow Way Posts: 198	Hurrah! There ARE other people here! I am very pleased to meet you, sir. If I didn't control myself, I would be doing only heckling of that "Rings of Power". However, I shall try to see it's high points despite myself. But no promises...

06-19-2023, 06:28 PM	#13
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,496	Mae govannen! A ghost town with talking ghosts for sure. ^.^ We're here in the background, quietly hovering, but throw in a bit of excitement, and all of a sudden you'll get a flurry of activity. Welcome to the Downs! If you find a thread that interests you, give it a shot - chances are someone will awake from slumber. And certainly people (myself included) would take interest in reading new posts, even if we might not have a lot to reply. So go for it! __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-19-2023, 10:46 PM	#14
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 655	Welcome Alasse Estel! There are still a few of us haunting the shadows.

12-29-2023, 10:04 PM	#15
Rune of Doom Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Midwest Posts: 2	Greetings everyone! I go by Rune - short for Rune of Doom, which is my general tabletop and online gaming forum handle. I'm a lifelong Tolkien fan - which means since the 70s. My parents read me The Hobbit as a child, and then a year or so later I saw the Rankin-Bass animation which, Narya-like, kindled a flame that has never gone out. I just now stumbled over this fine place while doing a little online research for my tabletop D&D game about Trolls in Tolkien and found Bilbo's essay on them from over a score of years ago and knew immediately that I simply must create an account. I'm currently reading The Nature of Middle-Earth by Carl Hostetter, received as a gift for Christmas from family members who know me. I look forward to carefully exploring the fascinating depths that appear beneath the ancient (by Internet standards) standing stones.

12-30-2023, 06:43 AM	#16
Alassë Estel Wight Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Treading the Narrow Way Posts: 198	Hello, Rune! And welcome! It's wonderful to have you! The Downs is indeed a hidden gem of the Internet, and well-worth the exploration, for those who are interested. I hope I'll be seeing you around soon! __________________ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

12-30-2023, 09:06 AM	#17
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,394	Welcome Rune! Enjoy The Nature of Middle Earth (NoME). It reveals what Tolkien was thinking about after the publication of the LoTR. It can be repetitive, but has some great nuggets. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

12-30-2023, 08:13 PM	#18
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,496	Welcome, Rune! You will find others here who get excited about NoME and other very niche Tolkien things. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

11-21-2024, 03:44 AM	#20
SoundingShores Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 14	Greetings all! I'm new around here. I read LotR as a kid and loved it, but back then, I didn’t explore any of Tolkien’s other works. Lately, I’ve been diving into as much of it as I can find. I’m not super familiar with forums, but I’m excited to be here among the dead!

11-21-2024, 08:24 AM	#21
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,394	Welcome to the Barrow-Downs! __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

12-30-2023, 08:23 PM	#23
Rune of Doom Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Midwest Posts: 2	Thank you everyone for the kind greetings! I look forward to seeing all of you around.