Barrow-downs themes, any suggestions? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lathriel · 05-07-2003, 08:58 PM

Since no new themes have been seen lately why don't we help them out. Her are some ideas. Mirkwood Ents Fangorn Theoden Minas Tirith Numenor

Iarwain · 05-07-2003, 09:47 PM

Ok, here are some more. Swords, hobbits, samwise gamgee, farmer cotton, ithilien, osgiliath. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Iarwain

Eressië Ailin · 05-07-2003, 10:25 PM

Well, I can't think of any, but, so far, the swords theme has my vote!

Iarwain~ I'm glad you changed your avatar back! I've always liked it!

Legolas · 05-07-2003, 11:36 PM

http://www.barrowdowns.com/themes_samwise.asp

Already did Samwise not too long ago, Iarwain.

Check your PM's, btw [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

GaladrieloftheOlden · 05-08-2003, 01:32 AM

Weapons? Just ME weapons, in general? Tha might be cool...

~Menelien

Morgul Queen · 05-08-2003, 03:32 AM

Feanor, The Paths of the Dead, Barad-dur, Minas Anor and Minas Ithil (Morgul and Tirith), Elros, Luthien and Beren, Turin, Last Alliance, Morgoth, Sauron, Gondolin, Nargothrond, Doriath, Orcs (come on people, that is an essential), the Valar (in general),The Palintiri...*slaps forehead*
I've done it again, dang it all...!!!!!
I'll shut up now... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Neferchoirwen · 05-08-2003, 09:13 AM

I was thinking that places in ME would make interesting themes, but then again, each sword would make a great theme, as would ANY individual object of ME history would.

Hoping a sword theme'd come out one of these months! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

mark12_30 · 05-08-2003, 09:26 AM

How about more conceptual themes? For instance, Tolkien's theme concerning elves and preservation turning into a stagnation; subcreator having too much love for his sub-creation (Feanor, the Dwarves...) Eru's Gift to men, and how it has been misunderstood...

Tolkien's attitude towards Frodo's failure on Mount Doom, and whether it compares to Beren's "failure" to bring home the Silmaril, or Feanor's "failure" to surrender the Silmarils to the Valar... Gee, some English student should do that for a termpaper!

Manardariel · 05-08-2003, 09:52 AM

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Gee, some English student should do that as a termpaper!

You´d be suprised, but our English Teacher let us do essays on anything sometime ago, and I did on the Eldar´s longing for Valinor and their grief. Not as complex as what you offered, but close... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

About themes, I´d say like to see something one LOVE. You know, Beren and Luthien, Sam and Frodo, Aragorn and Arwen... and what about a FELLOWSHIP theme? Not focusing on the members, but the Fellowship as such: the friendship, loyalty...

Iarwain · 05-08-2003, 04:14 PM

Hm. Manardiel, If you're interested in things of that sort (love and fellowship). Read Lewis's (the four loves).

I'm glad I changed it back to the boot too, Eressië, the jacket was just a temporary thing. I think that another good theme would be language (as it was the basis of middle-earth in it's creation).

Iarwain

GaladrieloftheOlden · 05-08-2003, 04:16 PM

Mybe separate ones for different ME languages?

~Menelien

Lathriel · 05-08-2003, 05:25 PM

I like ALL the suggestions. I hope this will give the barrow whight some more ideas. It will be hard to choose which one will go first. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Neferchoirwen · 05-09-2003, 03:26 AM

Languages would be a great theme. Too bad the language forum's not existing anymore. Nevertheless, it's a great way to attract people, once the said theme's up [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Noxomanus · 05-09-2003, 04:26 AM

Wizards,Sauron,Maiar in general,Dwarves

GaladrieloftheOlden · 05-09-2003, 05:22 AM

On topic- Pipeweed.
Off topic-

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Too bad the language forum's not existing anymore.

It's still there, and some people still visit it. It's just that the link was cut off from the main site.

~Menelien

Meela · 05-09-2003, 06:48 AM

Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor.

Well, you did ask...

Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien · 05-09-2003, 12:17 PM

Luthien?

Lady Alasse · 05-09-2003, 03:44 PM

I'm not certain if they have ever done these ones but how about.....

The Grey Havens,
Turin (or Hurin which ever one it was that had that really sad story)
The creation of ME
Each of the Valar (Ulmo, Melkor, ect...)
The Simarils

Just some Ideas

Thorin Oakenshield · 05-09-2003, 03:54 PM

roast beef?

elven maiden Earwen · 05-12-2003, 07:03 PM

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Turin (or Hurin which ever one it was that had that really sad story)

How bout Hurins family( Hurin, Morwen, Turin, Lalith, Nienior)

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Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor.
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I agree with Meela

lol Meela. Pst... I think Meela hate Denethor [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[ May 12, 2003: Message edited by: elven maiden Earwen ]

Luthien_ Tinuviel · 05-12-2003, 07:32 PM

I agree with Meela too! That would be interesting! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] There could be another one of Sam. One can never have too much Samwise [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] . I also like the Beren and Luthien idea, or just plain Luthien. How about Eru? Or Tuor or Gondolin or Beleriand or Utumno or Angband or Bilbo or wargs or trolls or Gondor or Rohan or Mordor or Beleg Cuthalion or Beregond or Imrahil or Merry or Pippin or Treebeard or something/person/place cool like that.

elven maiden Earwen · 05-12-2003, 07:48 PM

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How about Eru? Or Tuor or Gondolin or Beleriand or Utumno or Angband or Bilbo or wargs or trolls or Gondor or Rohan or Mordor or Beleg Cuthalion or Beregond or Imrahil or Merry or Pippin or Treebeard or something/person/place cool like that.

like Halbarad [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Elfchick7 · 05-14-2003, 08:52 PM

Eowyn, Arwen, Luthien, Feonor, Thingol, Melian, Balrogs, Elves, Valar, Maiar, Melkor/Manwe, Hobbits, Dwarves, The Rings of power. Any of thase preferably Arwen I didn't very much of her in the reader art though!

Thorin Oakenshield · 05-14-2003, 09:02 PM

ya

Thorin Oakenshield · 05-14-2003, 09:04 PM

i agree ith meela...cough...cough... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

elven maiden Earwen · 05-14-2003, 09:11 PM

I don't think there having any truble coming up with ideas for theams but they ethir don't have enough time to make a new one or they are making one but its taking along time to make it.

Annúnlótëiel · 05-15-2003, 02:13 PM

What about the animals of middle earth?
The Horse of Rohan (^_^)
The ponies
eagles, dragons,
Oliphants...

I really like the love/relationship thing ^_^...but that may be based on opinion..

Beren87 · 05-15-2003, 02:17 PM

Beren and Luthein.

Definitely [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

05-07-2003, 08:58 PM	#1
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	Barrow-downs themes, any suggestions? Since no new themes have been seen lately why don't we help them out. Her are some ideas. Mirkwood Ents Fangorn Theoden Minas Tirith Numenor __________________ Back again

05-07-2003, 09:47 PM	#2
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	Ok, here are some more. Swords, hobbits, samwise gamgee, farmer cotton, ithilien, osgiliath. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Iarwain __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

05-07-2003, 10:25 PM	#3
Eressië Ailin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past the Point of No Return... Posts: 502	Well, I can't think of any, but, so far, the swords theme has my vote! Iarwain~ I'm glad you changed your avatar back! I've always liked it! __________________ Holy angel, in Heaven blessed... My spirit longs with thee to rest! ~Faust Never judge a book by its movie. ~J. W. Eagan By the big slippers of big slipperdom! ~M. Gillenormand, Les Misérables My blog!

05-07-2003, 11:36 PM	#4
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	http://www.barrowdowns.com/themes_samwise.asp Already did Samwise not too long ago, Iarwain. Check your PM's, btw [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-08-2003, 01:32 AM	#5
GaladrieloftheOlden Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Massachusetts - digging up a bottomless hole, searching for something that's not there... Posts: 1,514	Weapons? Just ME weapons, in general? Tha might be cool... ~Menelien __________________ "Glue... very powerful stuff."

05-08-2003, 03:32 AM	#6
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	Feanor, The Paths of the Dead, Barad-dur, Minas Anor and Minas Ithil (Morgul and Tirith), Elros, Luthien and Beren, Turin, Last Alliance, Morgoth, Sauron, Gondolin, Nargothrond, Doriath, Orcs (come on people, that is an essential), the Valar (in general),The Palintiri...slaps forehead I've done it again, dang it all...!!!!! I'll shut up now... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!

05-08-2003, 09:13 AM	#7
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	I was thinking that places in ME would make interesting themes, but then again, each sword would make a great theme, as would ANY individual object of ME history would. Hoping a sword theme'd come out one of these months! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

05-08-2003, 09:26 AM	#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	How about more conceptual themes? For instance, Tolkien's theme concerning elves and preservation turning into a stagnation; subcreator having too much love for his sub-creation (Feanor, the Dwarves...) Eru's Gift to men, and how it has been misunderstood... Tolkien's attitude towards Frodo's failure on Mount Doom, and whether it compares to Beren's "failure" to bring home the Silmaril, or Feanor's "failure" to surrender the Silmarils to the Valar... Gee, some English student should do that for a termpaper! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

05-08-2003, 04:14 PM	#10
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	Hm. Manardiel, If you're interested in things of that sort (love and fellowship). Read Lewis's (the four loves). I'm glad I changed it back to the boot too, Eressië, the jacket was just a temporary thing. I think that another good theme would be language (as it was the basis of middle-earth in it's creation). Iarwain __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

05-08-2003, 04:16 PM	#11
GaladrieloftheOlden Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Massachusetts - digging up a bottomless hole, searching for something that's not there... Posts: 1,514	Mybe separate ones for different ME languages? ~Menelien __________________ "Glue... very powerful stuff."

05-08-2003, 05:25 PM	#12
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	I like ALL the suggestions. I hope this will give the barrow whight some more ideas. It will be hard to choose which one will go first. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Back again

05-09-2003, 03:26 AM	#13
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	Languages would be a great theme. Too bad the language forum's not existing anymore. Nevertheless, it's a great way to attract people, once the said theme's up [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

05-09-2003, 04:26 AM	#14
Noxomanus Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 233	Wizards,Sauron,Maiar in general,Dwarves __________________ Nothing is evil in the beginning,even Sauron wasn't

05-09-2003, 06:48 AM	#16
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor, Denethor. Well, you did ask... __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard. Last edited by Meela; 09-12-2004 at 05:07 PM.

05-09-2003, 12:17 PM	#17
Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wales...hrumph, wish it was Lorien.. Posts: 89	Luthien? __________________ "And he sang to them, now in the Elven tongue, now in the speech of the West, until their hearts, wounded with sweet words, overflowed, and their joy was like swords, and they passed in thought out to regions where pain and delight flow together and tears are the very wine of blessedness."

05-09-2003, 03:44 PM	#18
Lady Alasse Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gondolin, Middle Earth Posts: 103	I'm not certain if they have ever done these ones but how about..... The Grey Havens, Turin (or Hurin which ever one it was that had that really sad story) The creation of ME Each of the Valar (Ulmo, Melkor, ect...) The Simarils Just some Ideas __________________ He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.-II Samuel 22:35

05-09-2003, 03:54 PM	#19
Thorin Oakenshield Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2003 Location: Frisco TX Posts: 43	roast beef? __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.

05-12-2003, 07:32 PM	#21
Luthien_ Tinuviel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: A very lovely tree-hut in the Chunnel. Posts: 804	I agree with Meela too! That would be interesting! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] There could be another one of Sam. One can never have too much Samwise [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] . I also like the Beren and Luthien idea, or just plain Luthien. How about Eru? Or Tuor or Gondolin or Beleriand or Utumno or Angband or Bilbo or wargs or trolls or Gondor or Rohan or Mordor or Beleg Cuthalion or Beregond or Imrahil or Merry or Pippin or Treebeard or something/person/place cool like that. __________________ I am a nineteen-year-old nomad photographer who owns a lemonade stand. You know what? I love Mip.

05-14-2003, 08:52 PM	#23
Elfchick7 Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the Greenwood Posts: 201	Eowyn, Arwen, Luthien, Feonor, Thingol, Melian, Balrogs, Elves, Valar, Maiar, Melkor/Manwe, Hobbits, Dwarves, The Rings of power. Any of thase preferably Arwen I didn't very much of her in the reader art though! __________________ "Yesterday is history. Tommorow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God. That's why it's called the PRESENT!"

05-14-2003, 09:02 PM	#24
Thorin Oakenshield Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2003 Location: Frisco TX Posts: 43	ya __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.

05-14-2003, 09:04 PM	#25
Thorin Oakenshield Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2003 Location: Frisco TX Posts: 43	i agree ith meela...cough...cough... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.

05-14-2003, 09:11 PM	#26
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,300	I don't think there having any truble coming up with ideas for theams but they ethir don't have enough time to make a new one or they are making one but its taking along time to make it. __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

05-15-2003, 02:13 PM	#27
Annúnlótëiel Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA (But I am Argentine!) Posts: 31	What about the animals of middle earth? The Horse of Rohan (^_^) The ponies eagles, dragons, Oliphants... I really like the love/relationship thing ^_^...but that may be based on opinion.. __________________ ~~Annúnlótëiel~~ sigo mi corazón

05-15-2003, 02:17 PM	#28
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	Beren and Luthein. Definitely [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]