If you were to get an LotR-related tattoo, what would you choose? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Luinalatawen · 01-08-2003, 05:14 PM

If you got a LotR-related tattoo (like the actors who played the members of the fellowship got the symbol for "nine" in elvish), what would you get?

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 01-08-2003, 05:21 PM

A sword. I could say it was like one that was used to defend Gondor or something. Or I'd get some quote. Maybe the one about those who deserve life/death. That would be good. Or maybe the one in my signature (possibly longer too; I had to cut some off to keep it under 3 lines). Or the BD logo for this site. Or maybe I'd make a design for the tatoo based on the barrow downs (not this site) because it's my favorite part in the book.[ January 08, 2003: Message edited by: MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie ]

Faye Took · 01-08-2003, 05:38 PM

I would get the 9 (hehe) or get the elvish on the ring, or I would probably get something like "Frodo Lives". Hehehehe.

01-08-2003, 05:44 PM

I don't think I'll actually get a tattoo, but if I DID, I might get...an ent...PERHAPS...but then again, maybe Gandalf's staff That would be ok, haha. But i"m not sure what I'd get.

Gorwingel · 01-08-2003, 06:02 PM

Sorry, no tattoo for me, but if I was to get a fake one, I would probably get the lettering that is on the ring, because even though it is very evil. It is also very beautiful, or maybe something else that is in elvish.[ January 08, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

Nieninque · 01-08-2003, 06:03 PM

I'm getting the Elvish script on the Ring around my right ankle, all I have to do is find a reputable place *can't wait*

01-08-2003, 06:17 PM

Hm...i cant decide between an anklet of elvish script...or the white tree of gondor, or maybe the symbol for nine.

Fingo · 01-08-2003, 07:59 PM

Either the Ring's inscription around my ring finger or Frodo Lives! translated into elvish on the inside of my wrist. Or I agree with Nilfalathiel, the tree on the small of the back or the ankle would be awesome! I really am considering getting one. I just want it to be right. *snaps fingers* Ya know Tolkien's elvish symbol? The one with this post? That would be cool too. Ok I'm getting carried away. But what a great idea for a topic.

Arwen Evenstar the Fair · 01-08-2003, 08:05 PM

Well I'm not a tatoo person, but IF I got one, it would be a toss up between the Evenstar, the White Tree, or Elvish writing.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 01-08-2003, 10:22 PM

I would either get a tattoo of the leaf brooch, Arwen's pendant, or the Tolkien symbol.

lord of dor-lomin · 01-08-2003, 10:29 PM

I'd put a whole scene on my back, like Turin driving his sword into Glaurung, or maybe Fingolfin facing off with Morgoth.

the phantom · 01-08-2003, 10:34 PM

I'm with you on this. I'd get a whole scene done on my back. Maybe a couple of armies clashing together.(I wouldn't really get one though, tattoos aren't my style. It'd ruin my smooth, glowing skin)

Pookabunny · 01-09-2003, 04:51 AM

I've been working on a Tolkien-esque tat..specifically the inscription on the ring. I'm getting pretty good at it - I've done some woodworking with the inscription and I painted it on my front door. I'm also thinking about painting the entrance to Moria on the other side of my door.I already have several tattoos that I've designed, and I don't like having other people's work on my body (unless I see it on paper first). I'm pretty stubborn when it comes to tattoos since they're permanent, so I'll put a few years into it before I actually get the tattoo.oooh bugger, I didn't say exactly what I'd get - I want to get the ring inscription across my lower back in one several ways. I either want it in red bold letters outlined in black, or black letters with a flame background, or in thick letters filled with flames (and a black outline). Again, I'm going to have to play with it some more.... [ January 09, 2003: Message edited by: Pookabunny ]

Merri · 01-09-2003, 07:33 AM

This belongs in the Middle Earth Mayhem section, I think But if I were to get a tattoo I'd probably have some elvish lettering or some such thing. Or the rune for Gandalf.

GreyIstar · 01-09-2003, 03:58 PM

The letter G in as in Gandalf's symbol.

the witch king · 01-09-2003, 05:08 PM

totaly the moon of morgul or the eye of mordor coz im evil <lol>

Ithaeliel · 01-09-2003, 05:17 PM

I'd get the Tolkien symbol, my name in elvish, or the eye of Sauron. I actually might do that in a couple of years.

Mattius · 01-09-2003, 05:19 PM

For me it would have to be the Eye of Sauron on the top of my back (just below my neck) with his face underneath (like how he looks in the prologue on FotR) and under that near the bottom of my back the FULL poem thing- 3 for elves blah blah blah!

Maikadilwen · 01-09-2003, 05:59 PM

For some time I've been thinking about getting Tolkien's symbol on my wrist, BUT I've come to think about something.Doesn't the Tolkien Estate have the copyright for that symbol? I certainly don't want to get in big trouble because of a tattoo... I already have plenty, but I'd really like this one.Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws?

**The Saucepan Man** · 01-09-2003, 06:58 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>The law firm of Grishnakh, Shagrat and Gorbag at your service (well, Orcs would be the lawyers, wouldn't they?). I think that its only if you use it for commercial gain.

Vardadurwen · 01-09-2003, 07:36 PM

Wow, this is a totally great topic. I've always wanted a tatoo of a tree and since I'm in love with the Ents, I might consider getting one of those. The white tree of Gondor would be really beautiful too. Everyone has really great ideas. I really liked the one of Gandalf's staff too! I don't really know if I would ever get a tatoo of anything, let alone something to do with Lord of the Rings...I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that I don't know if it's that important to me that I would want something concerning it to be imprinted on me for the rest of my life, ya know? But there is some really great artwork out there inspired by LOTR. So I can see why a lot of people would want a tatoo of that, or thigns like that.

Beruthiel · 01-09-2003, 07:43 PM

I'd probably get what I've got in my signature in elvish around my ankle. Or I'd get an elvish pattern(some of those are REALLY beautiful) or maybe Gandalf's speech, you know 'those that live deserve death' etc.

Vardadurwen · 01-09-2003, 07:44 PM

Wow, this is a totally great topic. I've always wanted a tatoo of a tree and since I'm in love with the Ents, I might consider getting one of those. The white tree of Gondor would be really beautiful too. Everyone has really great ideas. I really liked the one of Gandalf's staff too! I don't really know if I would ever get a tatoo of anything, let alone something to do with Lord of the Rings...I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that I don't know if it's that important to me that I would want something concerning it to be imprinted on me for the rest of my life, ya know? But there is some really great artwork out there inspired by LOTR. So I can see why a lot of people would want a tatoo of that, or things like that.

01-09-2003, 07:50 PM

I would get the Helm of the Tower Guard of Minas Tirith. Or I would get a picture of a Rider of Rohan carrying a spear.

Carrûn · 01-09-2003, 08:09 PM

The Eye, inbetween my shoulder blades.Or some Elvish script around my upper arm or ankle.

Guildo · 01-09-2003, 08:40 PM

I would try to be most like, the people of Middle Earth and Not get a Tatoo.BUT if i was forced to choose, i would get Narsil, or Glamdring, or Sting down me spine.

01-09-2003, 11:50 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Doesn't the Tolkien Estate have the copyright for that symbol? I certainly don't want to get in big trouble because of a tattoo... I already have plenty, but I'd really like this one.Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I know people with band tattoos and those logos are copyrighted. I would guess that it would be okay since its an artist's rendering.I've been thinking about getting a tattoos, but its not anything tolkien related.

01-10-2003, 12:09 AM

I'll put Arwen's pendent as a tattoo....I find it veri unique.

Luinalatawen · 01-10-2003, 09:50 PM

I wouldn't actually get a tattoo myself, but if I ever did, it would be something written in Elvish script/tengwar. Or maybe my Elvish name. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> This belongs in the Middle Earth Mayhem section, I think <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I put it here because the actors in the movie got the tattoos, but I guess it could go either place.

01-11-2003, 08:45 PM

This is my first post here, but this topic is the main reason why I became a member...I want a tattoo, but haven't been able to find any I like so I decided that rather than get any oriental writing I would have an inscription in Sindarin...but now I need to find something that I want...any idea's???

doug*platypus · 01-11-2003, 11:00 PM

Great idea for a thread! But why is everyone using the term "would"? Where are all the people bragging about the Tolkien tattoos they do have? I'll instantly rate '5' anyone who goes and gets one and puts a photo of them in the chair with it being done on the Downs. Um... since I don't think I'd get a Tolkien tattoo I'll say something stupid like:Battle of the Pelennor Fields on my back, Helm's Deep around my left thigh, Dagor Aglareb around my right thigh, and Eärendil fighting Ancalagon across my chest.

Lindril Arvilya · 01-11-2003, 11:16 PM

My first idea (as I read the first post) was the Ring-incription, of course. The director of my camp has it around his forearm. I'll ask him if he'd mind a picture of his arm up on the net. My second was the Lorien leaf brooch... but someone chose that. So I'd go with the Star of the House of Feanor. I believe it's the one in the center of the Moria door.

elven maiden Earwen · 02-09-2003, 10:55 AM

Im seriously thinking about getting a tattoo around my right ankle that says: ~Aurë Entuluva~ Eärwen~ and around my left ankle I want the one ring script. Also on my right sholder I want ethier the number 9 in elvish or jrr tolkien sign or the evenstar, Gandalfs G rune, leaf brooch, and on and on and on.But im only elven so im going to have to wait awhile. --------------------

Cibbwin · 02-09-2003, 12:58 PM

I'd want something to do with Eowyn or Gimli, not 100% sure what. Maybe the scene with Eowyn and Merry killing the Witch king. That would be awesome.

Rochelle · 02-09-2003, 08:52 PM

This surely is an interesting topic! It's been fun reading what everyone would get. I personally don't think I'll ever get a tattoo ('fraid of needles you see...) but if I can get up my nerve and decide to have a LOTR theme to it I suppose I would get something in elvish. Not so much the inscription of the ring because that was in the language of Mordor...but perhaps 21 (see quote for reason) or Rochon ellint im in elvish script. It means I'm the swifter rider...and I compete in equestrian sports so I think it'd be fitting

Eressië Ailin · 02-09-2003, 08:56 PM

I would probably get the eye cuz thats just me

elven maiden Earwen · 02-09-2003, 09:30 PM

the eye would be way cool and who knows a sword or bow, maybe even a simaril

doug*platypus · 02-10-2003, 05:25 AM

Not entirely LOTR related, but I think I could be tempted to get "Wherever you go, there you are" in Tengwar, probably around my ankle (although that's a bit too girlie).The Fëanorian script just looks so cool, you could write anything in it and it would make a good tattoo. Much better than writing it using... whatever letters I'm using now! Chinese and Japanese characters have been popular for a while now, maybe Tolkien's writing will become popular now that the movies have come out.

02-10-2003, 08:47 AM

id have to get a tattoo of the ring with my name in elvish in the middle. another option is to get the elvsh for 'nine' done on my ankle (the same as the fellowship) there is one tiny problem, i hate needles! as soon as they invent a way of doing tattoos without needles, ill b there!

Maikadilwen · 02-10-2003, 12:01 PM

For all you people who are afraid of needles, I can tell you this much.Being tattooed does NOT feel like it's done with a needle, because it moves so fast it works more like a knife and that's the way it feels too. But trust me, it's done really fast and since many of you are talking about very small images, it'd be over before you know. I'd say the "9" that the fellowship has will only take a couple of minutes. That's all. Nothing to be afraid of.

01-08-2003, 05:14 PM	#1
Luinalatawen Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 137	If you were to get an LotR-related tattoo, what would you choose? If you got a LotR-related tattoo (like the actors who played the members of the fellowship got the symbol for "nine" in elvish), what would you get? __________________ My philosophy: A chapter of a Tolkien book a day keeps Sauron's hitmen away.

01-08-2003, 05:21 PM	#2
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 575	A sword. I could say it was like one that was used to defend Gondor or something. Or I'd get some quote. Maybe the one about those who deserve life/death. That would be good. Or maybe the one in my signature (possibly longer too; I had to cut some off to keep it under 3 lines). Or the BD logo for this site. Or maybe I'd make a design for the tatoo based on the barrow downs (not this site) because it's my favorite part in the book.<p>[ January 08, 2003: Message edited by: MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie ] __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

01-08-2003, 05:38 PM	#3
Faye Took Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 345	I would get the 9 (hehe) or get the elvish on the ring, or I would probably get something like "Frodo Lives". Hehehehe. __________________ Dream-of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. My Blog

01-08-2003, 06:02 PM	#5
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,436	Sorry, no tattoo for me, but if I was to get a fake one, I would probably get the lettering that is on the ring, because even though it is very evil. It is also very beautiful, or maybe something else that is in elvish.<p>[ January 08, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ] __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

01-08-2003, 06:03 PM	#6
Nieninque Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: East Bight Posts: 67	I'm getting the Elvish script on the Ring around my right ankle, all I have to do is find a reputable place can't wait __________________ ----- Legolas: A red sun rises in the East. Blood has been spilt this night. Aragorn: Goddamn elf's talking to himself again! I'm surrounded by weirdos...

01-08-2003, 05:44 PM	#4
Rosegirl8745 Guest Posts: n/a	I don't think I'll actually get a tattoo, but if I DID, I might get...an ent...PERHAPS...but then again, maybe Gandalf's staff That would be ok, haha. But i"m not sure what I'd get.

01-08-2003, 06:17 PM	#7
Jenna Guest Posts: n/a	Hm...i cant decide between an anklet of elvish script...or the white tree of gondor, or maybe the symbol for nine.

01-08-2003, 07:59 PM	#8
Fingo Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Over the river and through the woods (literally) Posts: 59	Either the Ring's inscription around my ring finger or Frodo Lives! translated into elvish on the inside of my wrist. Or I agree with Nilfalathiel, the tree on the small of the back or the ankle would be awesome! I really am considering getting one. I just want it to be right.<BR>snaps fingers Ya know Tolkien's elvish symbol? The one with this post? That would be cool too. <BR>Ok I'm getting carried away. But what a great idea for a topic. __________________ "We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers and discoverers- thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses. Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams."

01-08-2003, 08:05 PM	#9
Arwen Evenstar the Fair Wight Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 235	Well I'm not a tatoo person, but IF I got one, it would be a toss up between the Evenstar, the White Tree, or Elvish writing. __________________ ~Arwen~

01-08-2003, 10:22 PM	#10
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,056	I would either get a tattoo of the leaf brooch, Arwen's pendant, or the Tolkien symbol. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

01-08-2003, 10:29 PM	#11
lord of dor-lomin Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: dor-lomin, of course Posts: 169	I'd put a whole scene on my back, like Turin driving his sword into Glaurung, or maybe Fingolfin facing off with Morgoth. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now, I'm not so sure.

01-08-2003, 10:34 PM	#12
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	I'm with you on this. I'd get a whole scene done on my back. Maybe a couple of armies clashing together.<P>(I wouldn't really get one though, tattoos aren't my style. It'd ruin my smooth, glowing skin) __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

01-09-2003, 04:51 AM	#13
Pookabunny Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The only place that matters! Posts: 181	I've been working on a Tolkien-esque tat..specifically the inscription on the ring. I'm getting pretty good at it - I've done some woodworking with the inscription and I painted it on my front door. I'm also thinking about painting the entrance to Moria on the other side of my door.<P>I already have several tattoos that I've designed, and I don't like having other people's work on my body (unless I see it on paper first). I'm pretty stubborn when it comes to tattoos since they're permanent, so I'll put a few years into it before I actually get the tattoo.<P>oooh bugger, I didn't say exactly what I'd get - I want to get the ring inscription across my lower back in one several ways. I either want it in red bold letters outlined in black, or black letters with a flame background, or in thick letters filled with flames (and a black outline). Again, I'm going to have to play with it some more.... <BR> <p>[ January 09, 2003: Message edited by: Pookabunny ] __________________ "I love you more than I did the week before, I discovered alcohol" - Bare Naked Ladies

01-09-2003, 07:33 AM	#14
Merri Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 225	This belongs in the Middle Earth Mayhem section, I think <P>But if I were to get a tattoo I'd probably have some elvish lettering or some such thing. Or the rune for Gandalf. __________________ Knowledge is just opinion that you trust enough to act upon. -Children of the Mind, by Orson Scott Card.

01-09-2003, 03:58 PM	#15
GreyIstar Wight Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dallas Posts: 116	The letter G in as in Gandalf's symbol. __________________ Keeper of the site Ring Lord. "Dangerous!" cried Gandalf. "And so am I, very dangerous: more dangerous than anything you will ever meet, unless you are brought alive before the seat of the Dark Lord."

01-09-2003, 05:08 PM	#16
the witch king Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minas Morgul, Morgul Vale, Mordor Posts: 201	totaly the moon of morgul or the eye of mordor coz im evil <lol> __________________ 'Whenever death may surprise us, let it be welcome if our battle cry has reached even one receptive ear and another hand reaches out to take up our arms.'~ Che Guevara.

01-09-2003, 05:17 PM	#17
Ithaeliel Cornus Caliga Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Five-hundred-twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes from here Posts: 724	I'd get the Tolkien symbol, my name in elvish, or the eye of Sauron. I actually might do that in a couple of years. __________________ That best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. .................William Wordsworth

01-09-2003, 05:19 PM	#18
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 693	For me it would have to be the Eye of Sauron on the top of my back (just below my neck) with his face underneath (like how he looks in the prologue on FotR) and under that near the bottom of my back the FULL poem thing- 3 for elves blah blah blah! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

01-09-2003, 05:59 PM	#19
Maikadilwen Summoner of Lost Souls Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: At home, with my Strongbow Posts: 525	For some time I've been thinking about getting Tolkien's symbol on my wrist, <B>BUT</B> I've come to think about something.<P>Doesn't the Tolkien Estate have the copyright for that symbol? I certainly don't want to get in big trouble because of a tattoo... I already have plenty, but I'd really like this one.<P>Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws? __________________ -"Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave. Our birth is nothing but our death begun."

01-09-2003, 06:58 PM	#20
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,468	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>The law firm of Grishnakh, Shagrat and Gorbag at your service (well, Orcs would be the lawyers, wouldn't they?). <P>I think that its only if you use it for commercial gain. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

01-09-2003, 07:36 PM	#21
Vardadurwen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 102	Wow, this is a totally great topic. I've always wanted a tatoo of a tree and since I'm in love with the Ents, I might consider getting one of those. The white tree of Gondor would be really beautiful too.<BR> Everyone has really great ideas. I really liked the one of Gandalf's staff too! <BR> I don't really know if I would ever get a tatoo of anything, let alone something to do with Lord of the Rings...I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that I don't know if it's <I>that</I> important to me that I would want something concerning it to be imprinted on me for the rest of my life, ya know?<BR> But there is some really great artwork out there inspired by LOTR. So I can see why a lot of people would want a tatoo of that, or thigns like that. __________________ 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Earendil's star....May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out...' - Galadriel 'Now there's an eye-opener and no mistake!' - Samwise Gamgee

01-09-2003, 07:43 PM	#22
Beruthiel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Set adrift on the Great Sea Posts: 386	I'd probably get what I've got in my signature in elvish around my ankle.<BR>Or I'd get an elvish pattern(some of those are REALLY beautiful) or maybe Gandalf's speech, you know 'those that live deserve death' etc. __________________ ~I am not young enough to know everything~ Oscar Wilde

01-09-2003, 07:44 PM	#23
Vardadurwen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 102	Wow, this is a totally great topic. I've always wanted a tatoo of a tree and since I'm in love with the Ents, I might consider getting one of those. The white tree of Gondor would be really beautiful too.<BR> Everyone has really great ideas. I really liked the one of Gandalf's staff too! <BR> I don't really know if I would ever get a tatoo of anything, let alone something to do with Lord of the Rings...I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that I don't know if it's <I>that</I> important to me that I would want something concerning it to be imprinted on me for the rest of my life, ya know?<BR> But there is some really great artwork out there inspired by LOTR. So I can see why a lot of people would want a tatoo of that, or things like that. __________________ 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Earendil's star....May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out...' - Galadriel 'Now there's an eye-opener and no mistake!' - Samwise Gamgee

01-09-2003, 07:50 PM	#24
F-16 Guest Posts: n/a	I would get the Helm of the Tower Guard of Minas Tirith.<BR>Or<BR>I would get a picture of a Rider of Rohan carrying a spear.

01-09-2003, 08:09 PM	#25
Carrûn Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind you, counting to 3 Posts: 234	The Eye, inbetween my shoulder blades.<P>Or some Elvish script around my upper arm or ankle. __________________ "Dic, hospes, Spartae, nos te hic vidisse iacentes dum sanctis patriae legibus obsequimur."

01-09-2003, 08:40 PM	#26
Guildo Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Forgoten lands of the South Posts: 119	I would try to be most like, the people of Middle Earth and Not get a Tatoo.<P>BUT if i was forced to choose, i would get Narsil, or Glamdring, or Sting down me spine. __________________ "You cant always get what you want.... But if you try sometimes you just my find.... you get what you need." Glen Sight

01-09-2003, 11:50 PM	#27
Deathless One Guest Posts: n/a	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Doesn't the Tolkien Estate have the copyright for that symbol? I certainly don't want to get in big trouble because of a tattoo... I already have plenty, but I'd really like this one.<P>Do we have any lawyers among us, who know about copyright laws?<P> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I know people with band tattoos and those logos are copyrighted. I would guess that it would be okay since its an artist's rendering.<P>I've been thinking about getting a tattoos, but its not anything tolkien related.

01-10-2003, 12:09 AM	#28
t0MAt0 Guest Posts: n/a	I'll put Arwen's pendent as a tattoo....I find it veri unique.

01-10-2003, 09:50 PM	#29
Luinalatawen Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 137	I wouldn't actually get a tattoo myself, but if I ever did, it would be something written in Elvish script/tengwar. Or maybe my Elvish name.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> This belongs in the Middle Earth Mayhem section, I think <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I put it here because the actors in the movie got the tattoos, but I guess it could go either place. __________________ My philosophy: A chapter of a Tolkien book a day keeps Sauron's hitmen away.

01-11-2003, 08:45 PM	#30
Melody110 Guest Posts: n/a	This is my first post here, but this topic is the main reason why I became a member...I want a tattoo, but haven't been able to find any I like so I decided that rather than get any oriental writing I would have an inscription in Sindarin...but now I need to find something that I want...any idea's???

01-11-2003, 11:00 PM	#31
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 963	Great idea for a thread! But why is everyone using the term "would"? Where are all the people bragging about the Tolkien tattoos they <I>do</I> have? I'll instantly rate '5' anyone who goes and gets one and puts a photo of them in the chair with it being done on the Downs. <P>Um... since I don't think I'd get a Tolkien tattoo I'll say something stupid like:<P>Battle of the Pelennor Fields on my back, Helm's Deep around my left thigh, Dagor Aglareb around my right thigh, and Eärendil fighting Ancalagon across my chest. __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.

01-11-2003, 11:16 PM	#32
Lindril Arvilya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In a box at the end of Harrison Ford's street, with a pair of binoculars Posts: 336	My first idea (as I read the first post) was the Ring-incription, of course. The director of my camp has it around his forearm. I'll ask him if he'd mind a picture of his arm up on the net.<BR>My second was the Lorien leaf brooch... but someone chose that.<BR>So I'd go with the Star of the House of Feanor. I believe it's the one in the center of the Moria door. __________________ Neo, watch out! Trinity's going to steal your pants! Pants thief! Pants thief!

02-09-2003, 10:55 AM	#33
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,325	Im seriously thinking about getting a tattoo around my right ankle that says: ~Aurë Entuluva~ Eärwen~ and around my left ankle I want the one ring script. Also on my right sholder I want ethier the number 9 in elvish or jrr tolkien sign or the evenstar, Gandalfs G rune, leaf brooch, and on and on and on.But im only elven so im going to have to wait awhile. <BR>--------------------<P> __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

02-09-2003, 12:58 PM	#34
Cibbwin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 146	I'd want something to do with Eowyn or Gimli, not 100% sure what. Maybe the scene with Eowyn and Merry killing the Witch king. That would be awesome. __________________ The Warrior Hobbit Nîn o Chithaeglir, lasto beth daer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen, dan in Ulaer!

02-09-2003, 08:52 PM	#35
Rochelle Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Bonfire Glade RtR 80 miles Posts: 376	This surely is an interesting topic! It's been fun reading what everyone would get. I personally don't think I'll ever get a tattoo ('fraid of needles you see...) but if I can get up my nerve and decide to have a LOTR theme to it I suppose I would get something in elvish. Not so much the inscription of the ring because that was in the language of Mordor...but perhaps 21 (see quote for reason) or <I>Rochon ellint im</I> in elvish script. It means I'm the swifter rider...and I compete in equestrian sports so I think it'd be fitting __________________ Ad Astra Per Aspera (A rough road leads to the stars) "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens"