Who is your favorite Silmarillion character and why - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

King of the North · 11-04-2004, 05:43 PM

I personally, of course, chose Fingolfin the King of the North. He gives the house of Finwe a good name. Even though Feanor stayed him with his sword, Fingolfin remained forgiving. Even after he was deserted by his half brother, he still pushed forward. When his journey came to a halt in Middle Earth he stayed with these morals. After Feanor's death he becam High King of the Noldor. After facing defeat on almost all fronts he charged valiantly to Angband and faced Morgoth in a duel. He fought with utmost skill but at the end he was defeated, not before he hewed away the Dark Lord's foot with Ringil. Fingolfin was by far the bravest and most honorable son of Finwe.

Encaitare · 11-04-2004, 05:57 PM

Wow... how to choose? There are so many noble characters; it's difficult to pick!

Fingon is one of my favorites, because he managed to get past petty rivalries and prejudices and saved Maedhros, reconciling the stife between their houses.

My other favorite is Maglor, the poor guy. This is because he was the most well-intentioned of the sons of Feanor, and the only one who really understood that their oath was a curse more than anything -- Maedhros came close but was still corrupted. And let's not forget that Maglor was a musician -- always a plus! No doubt he would rather have stayed home and made pretty music than go gallivanting off with his brothers to get some shiny jewels back.

I definitely agree with you on Fingolfin as well. What a tragic but valiant end he met.

turgon · 11-06-2004, 10:12 AM

Fiingolfin. Huan and glorfindel of gondolin fame. The honour and loyalty they displayed was remarkable

Nimrodel_9 · 11-06-2004, 05:47 PM

Fëanor-Sticks up for himself. I believe everyone needs to do this once in a while.
Beren- The story of Beren and Luthien is one of my favorites.
Finrod Felagund- Very brave, and super cool!. (And I like my mental picture of him

)
Ëarendil- Also very brave.

turgon · 11-06-2004, 06:32 PM

Agreed Nimrodel_9. everyone needs to do this once in a while. And I agree about Finrod as well.

Sapphire_Flame · 11-08-2004, 09:22 AM

I'd have to agree with Encaitare about Maglor. *nod nod* Couldn't have put it any better myself.

One of my other all-time favourites is Ungoliant. I mean, really, she's a giant spider, what's not to like about her?

Spider spider! ^^

Abedithon le,

~ Saphy ~

Dûrbelethwen · 11-12-2004, 06:53 PM

My favorite is Turin. I do not know why exactly, maybe it is because I naturally compare him to his cousin. Also he was allowed to go to Valinor.

mark12_30 · 11-12-2004, 09:10 PM

At the moment: Melian. I love how all of Valinor halted to listen to her sing-- even the birds and the fountains.

New favorite tomorrow...

Fingolfin II · 11-12-2004, 09:14 PM

I like Turin and Feanor, because they're both hot-headed, yet tragic and are perhaps (like Gollum) the most complex characters in Middle-Earth. Also, Fingolfin, Tuor, Hurin and Fingon strike a chord in me because they're so steadfast and brave- willing to stand by their friends even if it means death.

Dûrbelethwen, are you referring to Tuor? He was the one who was allowed to go to Valinor and Turin was the crazy one

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Morgul Queen · 11-12-2004, 11:50 PM

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Also he was allowed to go to Valinor.

Wasn't that Tuor?

Dûrbelethwen · 11-13-2004, 07:17 PM

Sorry I get the two names mixed up and I do not have a copy of the Similarion on hand.

11-19-2004, 11:20 AM

Morgoth, the Dark Enemy of the World. Sauron is only a baby pup compared to him. Whats not to like about that?

Aule · 11-20-2004, 11:55 AM

It changes everytime i read it, sometimes its Feanor, other times its Luthien and Beren. Its not always one of the good guys either, sometimes i just love reading about Melkor or Sauron.

Durfuiniel · 11-21-2004, 11:35 AM

Luthien 'cause she's a really brave woman and I admire her.
Beleg because he was a very faithful friend to Turin.

Amrod the Hunter · 11-27-2004, 06:16 AM

Maybe he is hot-headed,but he is the greatest of all Eldar,and if Morgoth didn't stole Silmarils,Feanor would create many more beautiful things like Palantirs and Silmarils.

Elwe Singollo · 12-18-2004, 05:12 AM

I would have to say Thingol. I don't know why he just seems really cool. And his Quenya name is really cool to it kinda roll of the tongue. Although Mandos is also good. I think he has the best lines in the whole book. Especially the Doom of the Noldor.

12-19-2004, 12:18 PM

I like Yavanna 'cause I like nature

11-04-2004, 05:43 PM	#1
King of the North Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 60	Who is your favorite Silmarillion character and why I personally, of course, chose Fingolfin the King of the North. He gives the house of Finwe a good name. Even though Feanor stayed him with his sword, Fingolfin remained forgiving. Even after he was deserted by his half brother, he still pushed forward. When his journey came to a halt in Middle Earth he stayed with these morals. After Feanor's death he becam High King of the Noldor. After facing defeat on almost all fronts he charged valiantly to Angband and faced Morgoth in a duel. He fought with utmost skill but at the end he was defeated, not before he hewed away the Dark Lord's foot with Ringil. Fingolfin was by far the bravest and most honorable son of Finwe. __________________ Ask for everything, recieve nothing

11-06-2004, 10:12 AM	#3
turgon Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Annagroth Posts: 57	Fiingolfin. Huan and glorfindel of gondolin fame. The honour and loyalty they displayed was remarkable __________________ "What I have left behind I count now no loss, needless baggage on the road it has proved. Let those that cursed my name, curse me still, and whine their way back to the cages" " MIGHT IS RIGHT, DISSENT IS INTOLERABLE"

11-06-2004, 05:47 PM	#4
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	Hmmm... too many favorites Fëanor-Sticks up for himself. I believe everyone needs to do this once in a while. Beren- The story of Beren and Luthien is one of my favorites. Finrod Felagund- Very brave, and super cool!. (And I like my mental picture of him ) Ëarendil- Also very brave. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

11-06-2004, 06:32 PM	#5
turgon Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Annagroth Posts: 57	Agreed Nimrodel_9. everyone needs to do this once in a while. And I agree about Finrod as well. __________________ "What I have left behind I count now no loss, needless baggage on the road it has proved. Let those that cursed my name, curse me still, and whine their way back to the cages" " MIGHT IS RIGHT, DISSENT IS INTOLERABLE"

11-08-2004, 09:22 AM	#6
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	<==The Lofty Tree of Gondor I'd have to agree with Encaitare about Maglor. nod nod Couldn't have put it any better myself. One of my other all-time favourites is Ungoliant. I mean, really, she's a giant spider, what's not to like about her? Spider spider! ^^ Abedithon le, ~ Saphy ~ __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost Last edited by Sapphire_Flame; 11-09-2004 at 02:01 PM.

11-04-2004, 05:57 PM	#2
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Wow... how to choose? There are so many noble characters; it's difficult to pick! Fingon is one of my favorites, because he managed to get past petty rivalries and prejudices and saved Maedhros, reconciling the stife between their houses. My other favorite is Maglor, the poor guy. This is because he was the most well-intentioned of the sons of Feanor, and the only one who really understood that their oath was a curse more than anything -- Maedhros came close but was still corrupted. And let's not forget that Maglor was a musician -- always a plus! No doubt he would rather have stayed home and made pretty music than go gallivanting off with his brothers to get some shiny jewels back. I definitely agree with you on Fingolfin as well. What a tragic but valiant end he met.

11-12-2004, 06:53 PM	#7
Dûrbelethwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 80	My favorite is Turin. I do not know why exactly, maybe it is because I naturally compare him to his cousin. Also he was allowed to go to Valinor.

11-12-2004, 09:10 PM	#8
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	At the moment: Melian. I love how all of Valinor halted to listen to her sing-- even the birds and the fountains. New favorite tomorrow... __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

11-12-2004, 09:14 PM	#9
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	I like Turin and Feanor, because they're both hot-headed, yet tragic and are perhaps (like Gollum) the most complex characters in Middle-Earth. Also, Fingolfin, Tuor, Hurin and Fingon strike a chord in me because they're so steadfast and brave- willing to stand by their friends even if it means death. Dûrbelethwen, are you referring to Tuor? He was the one who was allowed to go to Valinor and Turin was the crazy one . __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

11-13-2004, 07:17 PM	#11
Dûrbelethwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 80	Sorry I get the two names mixed up and I do not have a copy of the Similarion on hand.

11-19-2004, 11:20 AM	#12
Ancalagon-the-black Guest Posts: n/a	Morgoth, the Dark Enemy of the World. Sauron is only a baby pup compared to him. Whats not to like about that?

11-20-2004, 11:55 AM	#13
Aule Wight Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hammering away in Valinor Posts: 126	It changes everytime i read it, sometimes its Feanor, other times its Luthien and Beren. Its not always one of the good guys either, sometimes i just love reading about Melkor or Sauron. __________________ For him that is pitiless, the deeds of pity are ever strange and beyond reckoning - of Melkor before his final downfall

11-21-2004, 11:35 AM	#14
Durfuiniel Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The land of Beersmile Germany Posts: 12	Luthien 'cause she's a really brave woman and I admire her. Beleg because he was a very faithful friend to Turin.

11-27-2004, 06:16 AM	#15
Amrod the Hunter Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 54	Feanor Maybe he is hot-headed,but he is the greatest of all Eldar,and if Morgoth didn't stole Silmarils,Feanor would create many more beautiful things like Palantirs and Silmarils.

12-18-2004, 05:12 AM	#16
Elwe Singollo Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deep in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 88	I would have to say Thingol. I don't know why he just seems really cool. And his Quenya name is really cool to it kinda roll of the tongue. Although Mandos is also good. I think he has the best lines in the whole book. Especially the Doom of the Noldor. __________________ "Tears unnumbered ye shall shed; and the Valar will fence Valinor against you, and shut you out, so that not even the echo of your lamentation shall pass over the mountains." - The Doom of Mandos

12-19-2004, 12:18 PM	#17
Apple juice Guest Posts: n/a	I like Yavanna 'cause I like nature