Which Barrowdowns title would you use? (if you actually got one) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eorl of Rohan · 05-11-2010, 10:07 AM

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I mean, sometimes you get tired and wish for any other title than the 'Ghost Prince of Cardolan', even to the point of wishing to go back to 'animated skeleton' or the 'newly dead'. And then start daydreaming of what title to use if you were authorized to have your own title. What would it be? (That is, for those of you who don't have one yet).

Mine would be Resplendent Eve.

It's said by Lucifer to Eve in John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', one of my favorite books ever and a masterwork on par with LOTR!
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alatar · 05-11-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Eorl of Rohan

.What would it be? (That is, for those of you who don't have one yet).

Of course, five seconds after the ink was dry on my "Doubting Dwimmerlaik" title, I thought that I could have improved on it some.

Keeps me from getting a tattoo...

Mithalwen · 05-11-2010, 11:15 AM

It is the pain thing that would stop me getting a tattoo and besides how else would anyone be able to tell me from Angelina Jolie ?

I have never regretted my choice though I still like my other idea, and I like many other people's clever choices - particularly apt Tolkien ones like Alive without Breath and Drummer in the Deep. I have to console myself with an oblique reference to Gandalf...

It does seem a long time since any were awarded but then it has been very quiet latterly.

satansaloser2005 · 05-11-2010, 11:48 AM

Alatar, that made me giggle.

Strangely enough I think "She Who Must Not Be Named" would be really cute, considering my usename. That and....erm, yeah.

(Yes, I know, it's a Tolkien board. Your point?

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alatar · 05-11-2010, 07:01 PM

Your title, like your nick, is kind of permanent. Each must be somewhat short, and, to me, say something about who you are. On the Downs, I thought it important to use something from Tolkien as that's why I'm here.

It was a tough decision, especially for those of us who don't have one best, one favorite, one mode, one mind...

Inziladun · 05-11-2010, 07:14 PM

I was allowed to choose mine in the dim, dark days when there weren't many here who had a PT, and all of them seemed to be in the vein of 'ghost' or 'sprit', save for Mister Underhill's fearsome 'Dread Horseman'. I thought I should stick with something ghostly, and rather descriptive, since I am really not much to look at.

Today, I might try to be a bit more original.

Loslote · 05-11-2010, 07:12 PM

I'd go with Lady Logic's Pet Snowflake, although I find myself strangely drawn to the idea of Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry.

05-11-2010, 10:07 AM	#1
Eorl of Rohan Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 602	Which Barrowdowns title would you use? (if you actually got one) . I mean, sometimes you get tired and wish for any other title than the 'Ghost Prince of Cardolan', even to the point of wishing to go back to 'animated skeleton' or the 'newly dead'. And then start daydreaming of what title to use if you were authorized to have your own title. What would it be? (That is, for those of you who don't have one yet). Mine would be Resplendent Eve. It's said by Lucifer to Eve in John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', one of my favorite books ever and a masterwork on par with LOTR! . Last edited by Eorl of Rohan; 05-11-2010 at 10:18 AM.

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Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	It is the pain thing that would stop me getting a tattoo and besides how else would anyone be able to tell me from Angelina Jolie ? I have never regretted my choice though I still like my other idea, and I like many other people's clever choices - particularly apt Tolkien ones like Alive without Breath and Drummer in the Deep. I have to console myself with an oblique reference to Gandalf... It does seem a long time since any were awarded but then it has been very quiet latterly. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

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satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Alatar, that made me giggle. Strangely enough I think "She Who Must Not Be Named" would be really cute, considering my usename. That and....erm, yeah. (Yes, I know, it's a Tolkien board. Your point? ) __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

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alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	Your title, like your nick, is kind of permanent. Each must be somewhat short, and, to me, say something about who you are. On the Downs, I thought it important to use something from Tolkien as that's why I'm here. It was a tough decision, especially for those of us who don't have one best, one favorite, one mode, one mind... __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.

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Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	I was allowed to choose mine in the dim, dark days when there weren't many here who had a PT, and all of them seemed to be in the vein of 'ghost' or 'sprit', save for Mister Underhill's fearsome 'Dread Horseman'. I thought I should stick with something ghostly, and rather descriptive, since I am really not much to look at. Today, I might try to be a bit more original. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

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Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'd go with Lady Logic's Pet Snowflake, although I find myself strangely drawn to the idea of Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris