dunno why... Favourite Dwarves? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Oroaranion · 01-05-2004, 03:38 PM

I would just like to ask a few people who their favourtie dwarves were.

Obviously many people would choose Gimli, or the 12 (or is it 13... i always get confused) that Bilbo joined in 'The Hobbit'.

I would have to say that Dain is my favourite. He just seemed so much coooler than all the rest. 'Cept maybe Thorin Oakenshield...

Sorry, i've chatted to long. Please contribute your ideas.

elenquesse · 01-05-2004, 04:36 PM

Gimli is my favorite, too, after he showed his gentle side with Galadriel--awwww..."three hairs" [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] And of course there was his inseparable bond with Legolas, a friendship that had never before existed between Elves and Dwarves.

My second pick would be Dori of The Hobbit. He delivered my favorite line of the book: "I can't be always carrying burglars on my back, down tunnels and up trees! What do you think I am? A porter?"

Melisil · 01-05-2004, 06:23 PM

I don't really have a favorite, but right now I'd say Loni Stormlegs as I'm being him in a RPG right now!

The Dark Elf · 01-05-2004, 06:45 PM

Id have to say Thorin Oakensheild. He died with honor!

**The Saucepan Man** · 01-05-2004, 07:12 PM

I have a soft spot for Gloin, father of Gimli, and the one who uttered the wonderful line: "He looks more like a grocer than a burglar!" [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Lord of Angmar · 01-05-2004, 07:48 PM

My (rather unoriginal) vote has to be cast for Gimli son of Gloin. Not only did he become dear friends with a former adversary ([EDIT]: Well, I should not say 'adversary' - how about 'unfriend of a race he deemed untrustworthy'), a trait I always find touching in literature and cinema, he was also the valiant representative of dwarves in the hopeless diversion battle before the Black Gate, and did not fear to travel with Aragorn and Legolas through danger (the hunt for Merry and Pippin and the Battle of the Hornburg), horror (the Paths of the Dead) or despair (the battle before the Gates). Also, his Glittering Caves speech was particularly moving, and his recitation of Durin's Song.

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doug*platypus · 01-05-2004, 08:57 PM

Balin !!

Dear old Balin. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Great guy. Always very nice to Mister Baggins.

Curse the filthy Orc that shot him!! GROOARRRGHH!!!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-06-2004, 06:46 AM

Gimli. Dain Ironfoot as a close second.

the guy who be short · 01-23-2004, 07:46 AM

One of my very favourites is Azaghal, Lord of Belegost, who led his people to the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, who dug his knife into Glaurung father of dragons and was slain as a result. He showed the bond that could exist between elves and dwarves, and the ceremony at his death always brings a tear to my eye.

Thengal · 01-23-2004, 08:56 PM

Balin. You can't go wrong with the rightful king of Moria.

Elassar 516 · 01-23-2004, 08:59 PM

I would have to say Gimli or possibly Thorin, although "He looks more Like a Grocer than a Burgler!" is one of My favourite lines in The Hobbit (up there with "good morning"). I must say though, this is a little unfair because aside from Gimli and Thorin and Company there really aren't to many to choose from.

Morgul Queen · 01-24-2004, 03:45 AM

My vote has to go to Narvi because...ah...well...you see...*looks embarressed*...IminlovewithCelebrimbor.

Ummm...*goes bright red*...yeah. Anyway, I trust Celebri's judgement, so if he's a good enough friend for my Elf, then he's good enough for me!

Noxomanus · 01-24-2004, 05:28 AM

Bombur

Robomir · 01-24-2004, 05:40 AM

I would have to go for Thorin Oakensheild as my favourite however I also like Balin, and obviously Gimli is up there.

Isowen · 08-09-2004, 12:57 PM

Definately Bombur, he's so cool and fat too! His laziness reminds me of.....myself

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its soo funny when he falls in the enchanted stream at mirkwood

Boromir88 · 08-09-2004, 02:21 PM

My favorite person is no doubt Boromir, but Dwarves are my favorite race in general. Elves just seem snobbish to me, men, men are prone to seduction and desire power, dwarves they are my type of race they give you respect if you treat them with respect back.

A thing the movie didn't show was the relationship between elves and dwarves. Dwarves and noldor elves, being from Aule, have a connection, and were always friendly with eachother, thats why Galadriel and Gimli were always kind with eachother. Same with Rivendell elves, Elrond and Gloin grew a great respect for eachother, and Gloin was well known. Elrond from the movie sounded like he hated dwarves, well heck he hated everyone "dwarve's this, men are weak I hate them, heck I even hate my own elves."

To answer the question of my favorite dwarf, I said it above, Gloin. Gloin had grown respect with his trip with Bilbo, he sat at Elrond's supper, and also talked the whole time with Frodo. Dwarves weren't always that friendly with hobbits but Gloin respected Bilbo and therefor respected his heir Frodo.

InklingElf · 08-09-2004, 02:34 PM

Kili and Fili!!!!

Encaitare · 08-09-2004, 06:48 PM

Thorin Oakenshield, I would say, and then Gimli. Dain comes third for his title of Ironfoot.

LOL, Morgul Queen! Don't be ashamed! I think it's spiffy you adore someone who never made a movie appearance. I must say, I think Fingon rather dashing, possible Maedhros ere losing his hand...

ohtatyaro · 08-10-2004, 12:33 AM

Fili and Kili. They gave up their lives for the love of Thorin. And they were young too. I would there was more about them in the book

yavanna II · 08-10-2004, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Elf

Id have to say Thorin Oakensheild. He died with honor!

Hehe... this thing [look upward!] is really something if you are Japanese, or if you value the Bushido, or simply if you watch Samurai Jack.

My faves are Fili & Kili...
1, they've cute names
2. I value the Bushido, but I'm Filipino, I really like that
3. I love Samurai Jack

InklingElf · 08-10-2004, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by yavanna II

Hehe... this thing [look upward!] is really something if you are Japanese, or if you value the Bushido, or simply if you watch Samurai Jack.

My faves are Fili & Kili...
1, they've cute names
2. I value the Bushido, but I'm Filipino, I really like that
3. I love Samurai Jack

hey me too!

Gil-Galad · 08-10-2004, 09:51 PM

Well my faves would be Azaghal of Belegost and Telchar of Nogrod, though Telchars people did betray the elves of Doriath...and began there fear of Ents...hrmmm yes...

08-10-2004, 10:21 PM

My favourite dwarf is Gimli, I think he represents the spirit of all dwarves in general... But I also like Thorin Oakenshield, he's a very interesting dwarf!!,he is a funny and sad character , he is a king`s heir, but he never could become a king(he got a royal burial,though!)

ohtatyaro · 08-12-2004, 01:42 AM

Quote:

3. I love Samurai Jack

hey, count me inna club

too

Laitoste · 08-12-2004, 08:42 PM

I have no idea why, but I've always been rather fond of Dwalin...

Morsul the Dark · 08-12-2004, 08:47 PM

trying to remember who it is...but in the BBC Radio production of the Hobbit one of the dwarves happily exclaims this line "Ah I smell freesh cut bread and butter!" I love that line and he becomes my favorite I love gimli too but I like this one too...its either fili or kili i think kili

so Gimli and Kili

Gorwingel · 08-12-2004, 10:26 PM

I would have to say Gimili

Mainly because he is the one that I am most famillar with, but also because he became such a great friend of Legolas, he had such a great personality, and also because of his love of the beauty of Galadriel (That is one of my favorite parts of LOTR). I also enjoy how the story of the fellowship is ended with Gimili and Legolas setting sail on a ship to go to the west. This just shows how their relationship changed their lives

Zebedee · 09-17-2004, 04:36 PM

Gimli, he befriends an elf, and then beats him in an orc slayin contest!

elronds_daughter · 09-18-2004, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by InklingElf

Kili and Fili!!!!

I echo that statement, Inkling!

Though, every other dwarf that I've come accross has been equally deserving of elves' friendship. (in LotR and The Hobbit, anyway... Didn't think much of Mim in the Silm... grumble grumble I'm glad grumble grumble Hurin grumble grumble killed the grumble grumble stupid old dwarf! grumble.)

Amrod the Hunter · 11-27-2004, 12:41 PM

Thorin the Oakshield-he lived with honor,fought with honor and died with honor (so poetic,don't you think).And plus,he was the leader of the dwarwes in difficult times (he says that at the beginning of The Hobbit).

Calathanien · 11-27-2004, 01:43 PM

fili and kili most deffinitely! cant believe they died

Dûrbelethwen · 11-27-2004, 04:17 PM

I would have to say Dori, because it seemed to me that he was the friendlist to Bilbo during their adventures. He seemed to look out for him and helped him in unhobbit friendly conditions.

01-05-2004, 03:38 PM	#1
Oroaranion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 94	dunno why... Favourite Dwarves? I would just like to ask a few people who their favourtie dwarves were. Obviously many people would choose Gimli, or the 12 (or is it 13... i always get confused) that Bilbo joined in 'The Hobbit'. I would have to say that Dain is my favourite. He just seemed so much coooler than all the rest. 'Cept maybe Thorin Oakenshield... Sorry, i've chatted to long. Please contribute your ideas. __________________ I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!

01-05-2004, 04:36 PM	#2
elenquesse Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gardens of Ithilien Posts: 19	Gimli is my favorite, too, after he showed his gentle side with Galadriel--awwww..."three hairs" [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] And of course there was his inseparable bond with Legolas, a friendship that had never before existed between Elves and Dwarves. My second pick would be Dori of The Hobbit. He delivered my favorite line of the book: "I can't be always carrying burglars on my back, down tunnels and up trees! What do you think I am? A porter?" __________________ "The hands of a king are the hands of a healer, and so shall the rightful king be known." ~Ioreth~

01-05-2004, 06:23 PM	#3
Melisil Wight Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Well, it's a tipi-like thing... only bigger Posts: 120	I don't really have a favorite, but right now I'd say Loni Stormlegs as I'm being him in a RPG right now! __________________ "You mean that there are whole lands besides this one past the river?!"

01-05-2004, 06:45 PM	#4
The Dark Elf Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Angmar Posts: 74	Id have to say Thorin Oakensheild. He died with honor! __________________ "Fool of a Took!"

01-05-2004, 07:12 PM	#5
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,468	I have a soft spot for Gloin, father of Gimli, and the one who uttered the wonderful line: "He looks more like a grocer than a burglar!" [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

01-05-2004, 07:48 PM	#6
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	My (rather unoriginal) vote has to be cast for Gimli son of Gloin. Not only did he become dear friends with a former adversary ([EDIT]: Well, I should not say 'adversary' - how about 'unfriend of a race he deemed untrustworthy'), a trait I always find touching in literature and cinema, he was also the valiant representative of dwarves in the hopeless diversion battle before the Black Gate, and did not fear to travel with Aragorn and Legolas through danger (the hunt for Merry and Pippin and the Battle of the Hornburg), horror (the Paths of the Dead) or despair (the battle before the Gates). Also, his Glittering Caves speech was particularly moving, and his recitation of Durin's Song. <font size=1 color=339966>[ 8:56 PM January 05, 2004: Message edited by: Lord of Angmar ] __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.

01-05-2004, 08:57 PM	#7
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 963	Balin !! Dear old Balin. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Great guy. Always very nice to Mister Baggins. Curse the filthy Orc that shot him!! GROOARRRGHH!!! __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.

01-06-2004, 06:46 AM	#8
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,992	Gimli. Dain Ironfoot as a close second. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-23-2004, 07:46 AM	#9
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,496	One of my very favourites is Azaghal, Lord of Belegost, who led his people to the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, who dug his knife into Glaurung father of dragons and was slain as a result. He showed the bond that could exist between elves and dwarves, and the ceremony at his death always brings a tear to my eye.

01-23-2004, 08:56 PM	#10
Thengal Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 63	Balin. You can't go wrong with the rightful king of Moria.

01-23-2004, 08:59 PM	#11
Elassar 516 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sailing into the West...I wish Posts: 58	I would have to say Gimli or possibly Thorin, although "He looks more Like a Grocer than a Burgler!" is one of My favourite lines in The Hobbit (up there with "good morning"). I must say though, this is a little unfair because aside from Gimli and Thorin and Company there really aren't to many to choose from.

01-24-2004, 03:45 AM	#12
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	My vote has to go to Narvi because...ah...well...you see...looks embarressed...IminlovewithCelebrimbor. Ummm...goes bright red...yeah. Anyway, I trust Celebri's judgement, so if he's a good enough friend for my Elf, then he's good enough for me! __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!

01-24-2004, 05:28 AM	#13
Noxomanus Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 233	Bombur __________________ Nothing is evil in the beginning,even Sauron wasn't

01-24-2004, 05:40 AM	#14
Robomir Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ithilian Posts: 13	I would have to go for Thorin Oakensheild as my favourite however I also like Balin, and obviously Gimli is up there. __________________ The Wrath of Lord Robomir shall be Great and Terrible.

08-09-2004, 12:57 PM	#15
Isowen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The blackened depths Posts: 86	Definately Bombur, he's so cool and fat too! His laziness reminds me of.....myself . its soo funny when he falls in the enchanted stream at mirkwood __________________ I hope Butterbur sends this promptly. A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber -room: Thing wanted always burried, If he forgets, I shall roast him.

08-09-2004, 02:21 PM	#16
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,559	Dwarves favorite race. My favorite person is no doubt Boromir, but Dwarves are my favorite race in general. Elves just seem snobbish to me, men, men are prone to seduction and desire power, dwarves they are my type of race they give you respect if you treat them with respect back. A thing the movie didn't show was the relationship between elves and dwarves. Dwarves and noldor elves, being from Aule, have a connection, and were always friendly with eachother, thats why Galadriel and Gimli were always kind with eachother. Same with Rivendell elves, Elrond and Gloin grew a great respect for eachother, and Gloin was well known. Elrond from the movie sounded like he hated dwarves, well heck he hated everyone "dwarve's this, men are weak I hate them, heck I even hate my own elves." To answer the question of my favorite dwarf, I said it above, Gloin. Gloin had grown respect with his trip with Bilbo, he sat at Elrond's supper, and also talked the whole time with Frodo. Dwarves weren't always that friendly with hobbits but Gloin respected Bilbo and therefor respected his heir Frodo.

08-09-2004, 02:34 PM	#17
InklingElf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 421	Kili and Fili!!!!

08-09-2004, 06:48 PM	#18
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 2,033	Thorin Oakenshield, I would say, and then Gimli. Dain comes third for his title of Ironfoot. LOL, Morgul Queen! Don't be ashamed! I think it's spiffy you adore someone who never made a movie appearance. I must say, I think Fingon rather dashing, possible Maedhros ere losing his hand...

08-10-2004, 12:33 AM	#19
ohtatyaro Wight Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: here, there, everywhere... Posts: 124	Fili and Kili. They gave up their lives for the love of Thorin. And they were young too. I would there was more about them in the book __________________ Reading this sig costs three Galleons, nine Sickles, and a Knut. Pay up!

08-10-2004, 09:51 PM	#22
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 5,054	Well my faves would be Azaghal of Belegost and Telchar of Nogrod, though Telchars people did betray the elves of Doriath...and began there fear of Ents...hrmmm yes... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

08-10-2004, 10:21 PM	#23
elvenstar Guest Posts: n/a	My favourite dwarf is Gimli, I think he represents the spirit of all dwarves in general... But I also like Thorin Oakenshield, he's a very interesting dwarf!!,he is a funny and sad character , he is a king`s heir, but he never could become a king(he got a royal burial,though!)

08-12-2004, 08:42 PM	#25
Laitoste Wight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Behind the hills Posts: 164	I have no idea why, but I've always been rather fond of Dwalin... __________________ "If we're still alive in the morning, we'll know that we're not dead."~South Park

08-12-2004, 08:47 PM	#26
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,502	trying to remember who it is...but in the BBC Radio production of the Hobbit one of the dwarves happily exclaims this line "Ah I smell freesh cut bread and butter!" I love that line and he becomes my favorite I love gimli too but I like this one too...its either fili or kili i think kili so Gimli and Kili __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

08-12-2004, 10:26 PM	#27
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,436	I would have to say Gimili Mainly because he is the one that I am most famillar with, but also because he became such a great friend of Legolas, he had such a great personality, and also because of his love of the beauty of Galadriel (That is one of my favorite parts of LOTR). I also enjoy how the story of the fellowship is ended with Gimili and Legolas setting sail on a ship to go to the west. This just shows how their relationship changed their lives __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

09-17-2004, 04:36 PM	#28
Zebedee Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 61	Gimli, he befriends an elf, and then beats him in an orc slayin contest!

11-27-2004, 12:41 PM	#30
Amrod the Hunter Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 54	Thorin the Oakshield-he lived with honor,fought with honor and died with honor (so poetic,don't you think).And plus,he was the leader of the dwarwes in difficult times (he says that at the beginning of The Hobbit).

11-27-2004, 01:43 PM	#31
Calathanien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gondolin Posts: 25	fili and kili most deffinitely! cant believe they died __________________ "Reading between the lines, I'd say she thinks you're a bit concieted mate,"

11-27-2004, 04:17 PM	#32
Dûrbelethwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 80	I would have to say Dori, because it seemed to me that he was the friendlist to Bilbo during their adventures. He seemed to look out for him and helped him in unhobbit friendly conditions.