Who would you be in Silm? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Child of the 7th Age · 10-04-2002, 11:09 AM

If you could be any character in the Silmarillion, who would you be, and why?

Liriodendron · 10-04-2002, 11:17 AM

I would be Melian. Female maia of power, queen, mother of Luthien, general goddess type, in control...Yeah! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ October 04, 2002: Message edited by: Liriodendron ]

lathspell · 10-04-2002, 11:23 AM

as ainu: eonwe
as elf: turgon
as dwarf: telchar
as man: beren, I think

Tigerlily Gamgee · 10-04-2002, 02:41 PM

Ungoliant... just kidding...

Can I be a boy? I would be Ulmo!!! I love the Sea and, well, I just really liked him.

Elenna · 10-04-2002, 03:50 PM

Luthien - I've always been fascinated by her story. And she talks to animals, which is cool. My guy friends always tease me because I always am "the hero", the one who always does everything for herself and for everybody else, so I think Luthien would be a good character for me.

Ransom · 10-04-2002, 03:53 PM

Valar-Mandos. Of course. Who argues with the Keeper of the House of the Slain? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Dragon: Ancalagon the Black. He destroyed mountains in his death...imagine the damage he did in life. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Eldanuumea · 10-04-2002, 04:08 PM

I would be Varda, of course.....Queen of the stars. Plus I think Manwe would be a cool guy to hang around. And everyone would call me Elbereth..... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Marillanna Sarnie · 10-04-2002, 05:20 PM

I would be Yavanna. Creating all sort of nature-type things would be ideal for me. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Plus being an immortal, powerful goddess can't be all bad.... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Demloth of Dol Amroth · 10-04-2002, 05:43 PM

Iluvator! JK-don't know who I would be. I like Aule and Arien, but i don't think i'd be them. Probably some nameless elf or human or hobbit wnaderer or ranger-killing orcs n' spiders n' stuff at unawares. Stupid Morgoth! slaying all those elves-makes me...ANGRY.

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Kalimac · 10-04-2002, 11:49 PM

Oh, who I would like to be - Luthien, of course [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]. Beautiful, brave, gets to have all sorts of adventures, and has her cake and eats it too by dying for love and then being allowed to come back and enjoy it for a good while longer.

Who I probably would be (if I could change gender) would be Aule. Good intentions, but sometimes taking an idea and running with it a little too far, and turning out something that wasn't done *quite* right.

Who I would not be if you paid me; Nienor Niniel. Nothing could be worse than hearing Ancalagon's last words.

piosenniel · 10-04-2002, 11:57 PM

Morgoth Bauglir, the mighty and accursed, as he sits beyond the Door of Night, beyond the Walls of the World, in the Timeless Void.

I would know his thoughts and his possibilities.

Gandalf_theGrey · 10-05-2002, 12:06 AM

Besides Olórin? .....

Fëanor. Two words: Fiery spirit. And it's not so much that I'd choose to be Fëanor, but rather, that I can see myself resembling him. Not entirely, of course.

I remain most comfortable as,

Gandalf

Demloth of Dol Amroth · 10-05-2002, 12:12 AM

Fëanor-yeah he's cool. Had i been him, though, i wouldn't off spent so much time and energy forging a bunch of glowing gems-they look nice enough, but screwed things up in the end. I'd make a reeaally powerful sword first, THEN follow it up with the silmarils. though, with those darn balrogs, it may make no difference anyway. i also like fiery spirits too-though it is wise to temper it with cool wit.

Ringannunwen · 10-05-2002, 06:29 AM

too hard a question! valar? . . . [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

VanimaEdhel · 10-05-2002, 05:32 PM

How about "Random Elfmaid Servant to Melian"? I think being Melian or any of the major characters would only cause sorrow. I'd like to either be a well-cared for Elf-servant or a happy human woman that lives a short time in peace and harmony with the Elves, then dies of old age eventually, between any major conflicts...

The-Elf-Herself · 10-06-2002, 08:17 AM

Definitely Elwing. She had the ability to turn into a bird(which is awesome), and learned their language(I'm totally bird-crazy, always have been [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ). Plus, she married Earendil, the coolest guy elf in the Sil.

Reyna Evergreen · 10-06-2002, 08:53 AM

As far and gender-change goes, I'd be all over Feanor. First of all because I swear that our tempers match to the exact blow. But although his obsession with the silmaris can be understood and loved, it was just down creepy. And, hey! Who wouldn't love to be the Elf who brought power then failiure to the Noldor? Well..maybe not a lot of people, but certainly me. Do it all in one life, always fun.

Staying a lovely female, I'd be Galadriel. She was there to see the Numenor, the Great Battles, Ungoliant...And she lived in Middle-earth all the way to the Fourth Age to tell about it! Talk about longevity!

To be a Vala, Varda...All-powerful Uber-Goddess' tend to be appealing to any girl under the age of 25... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Legolas · 10-06-2002, 11:19 AM

Ulmo! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

As far as the children of Illuvatar, I see myself wavering between Fingolfin and Thingol. Thingol for his arrogance, though often I'm just kidding around. Dior was also a favourite.

[ October 06, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

Child of the 7th Age · 10-06-2002, 12:16 PM

Earendil -- because he brought hope when there was none

Luthien -- who can resist an epic romance?

in the extended Silm: Andreth and Adanel, the wise women of Mankind

Meela · 10-06-2002, 02:56 PM

i would be.... um.... the sea....

Legolas · 10-06-2002, 10:12 PM

Child of the 7th Age

Me, for one.
[img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

mark12_30 · 10-07-2002, 03:03 AM

I love Fingolfin's Last Stand, but I'm not sure I'd want to BE him.

Somehow I picture myself as Dairon. Ugh. Maybe just the minstrelsy thing, although I haven't played flute for years.

How about Tinfang Warble instead? [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Bêthberry · 10-07-2002, 07:47 AM

Nienna. Without pity and mourning, there would be only brutality. Or perhaps Estë, for without refreshment, the marring could not be borne.

*lines up behind Legolas*

Bethberry

[ October 07, 2002: Message edited by: Bethberry ]

Frodo Baggins · 10-07-2002, 08:36 AM

hmmmm...
Well, I am casually mentioned in The Silmarillion.
Well, I could choose my favourite elf, Elrond (yes he is in the sil several times)
OR I would Be Nienna, I often weep for the ill done to Middle Earth.
I am such a star-lover, so I would also maybe be Varda.

Eärendil · 10-07-2002, 10:16 AM

I would be...well, look at my name for Middle-Earth´s sake! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Yeah, Eärendil. As Child said, he brought hope when there was none. Also, I just love the whole tale about him, and the things he did. I just think he´s an important character. And somehow he means quite a lot to me. I have yet to find out why though.

Child of the 7th Age · 10-07-2002, 02:33 PM

Legalos -- Well, if I had 3,000 fangirls chasing me, I too would not be hot on epic romance!

Bethberry -- Hey, what's wrong with epic romance? In another one of those "core of the onion" allusions or illusions (take your pick!), Tolkien says the Legendarium came to life for him when he saw his fair wife Edith dancing in a glade in Yorkshire. Hence, the birth of Luthien whose story, according to Tolkien, lay at the heart of the Silm. Letters, 417, 420.

Mattius · 10-07-2002, 02:52 PM

For me it would be Turgon the Wise, son of Fingolfin and King of Gondolin. The hidden city gave hope to men and elves during the darkest times in the War of the Jewels. I seem to often find myself relied on and it is a great part of the book when Turgon opens Gondolin just before the Battle of the Unumbered Tears and sees his brother again. Fantastic!

Bêthberry · 10-07-2002, 02:56 PM

Dear Child,

Were there not AAwtK, and were the Lonely Star not sailing off on her final leg, I bet you and I could have a wonderful discussion about this. Indeed, I hope we shall once our present commitments are done.

For now, I offer you this image, for I am well aware of Tolkien's statements about watching Edith dance. That famous illustration of Luthien dancing is one I would love to use for "Bethberry", had it not of course already been 'taken' for Luthien.

This image is large, I'm sorry to say; also, I must thank Turambar for showing it to me months and months and months ago. Indeed, at the time, I even attempted to identify the plants.

Bethberry

Child of the 7th Age · 10-07-2002, 03:11 PM

Bethberry --

Yes, I agree. It is a topic worthy of consideration, and a poignant picture. But we must let the Star finish her appointed rounds first.

sharon

Calencoire · 10-07-2002, 03:21 PM

I would like to be Lúthien because of her beauty and grace and most of all, her courage. If I could be a Valar, I'd most likely be Nienna, because she's most like me, or Varda because she's queen of the stars and there's not much more I'd like than to look at the stars.

Bêthberry · 10-09-2002, 04:28 PM

Child,

Thinking about your questions to Legolas and myself (and not getting into the discussion yet) was there any particular reason, other than the joke about Legolas' nick, for thinking that my response should be different from his? *curious, inquisive look*

Bethberry

amyrlis · 10-09-2002, 06:07 PM

Being a "not-so-adventurous" soul, I would have liked to have been Amarie: Beloved of Finrod Felagund, who remained behind in Valinor. Although I would have been lonely (if one can be lonely or truly unhappy) in Valinor) for long ages while Finrod resided in Middle-Earth, once his spirit returned, I'm sure it passed through the Halls of Mandos quickly and we would have been reunited again. I also choose her because our names are similar and because I currently await the return of my beloved who is away on duties he can not forsake.

Ar-Luman · 10-09-2002, 06:30 PM

I would definitely be Fingolfin. When I was young I saw a calender that had a picture of Fingolfin doing battle with Morgoroth. At the time I had no idea who or what the picture was about. Even then I was enamoured with the picture of the fearless warrior doing battle with an evil person. When I found out in later years what the picture was really about it just added to my liking of the elven warrior. After Fingolfin I would be Glorfindel or Ecthelion both of whom did battle with balrogs.

Child of the 7th Age · 10-09-2002, 08:21 PM

I assumed you were making a veiled reference to this topic in terms of The Lonely Star!

sharon

Ar-Luman · 10-09-2002, 08:30 PM

Reference to the lonely star? What do you mean by that?

Dark-Caranthir · 10-14-2002, 05:09 AM

I would either be Caranthir, because although he dies he is pretty cool, or Ancaglon the Black most powerful of the winged dragons!

Child of the 7th Age · 10-14-2002, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Reference to the lonely star? What do you mean by that?

Sorry. We were just referring to an RPG that's long and ongoing down in the Freestyle Section.

Iarwain · 10-14-2002, 02:27 PM

I would be Beren- so much pain!! Just kidding...
Really, I think i'd like to be finarfin. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

10-04-2002, 11:09 AM	#1
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Who would you be in Silm? If you could be any character in the Silmarillion, who would you be, and why? __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-04-2002, 11:17 AM	#2
Liriodendron Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 527	I would be Melian. Female maia of power, queen, mother of Luthien, general goddess type, in control...Yeah! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ October 04, 2002: Message edited by: Liriodendron ] __________________ http://www.lizmargason.com

10-04-2002, 11:23 AM	#3
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	as ainu: eonwe as elf: turgon as dwarf: telchar as man: beren, I think __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

10-04-2002, 02:41 PM	#4
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Ungoliant... just kidding... Can I be a boy? I would be Ulmo!!! I love the Sea and, well, I just really liked him. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

10-04-2002, 03:50 PM	#5
Elenna A Ghostly Light Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: My private bubble of innocence Posts: 563	Luthien - I've always been fascinated by her story. And she talks to animals, which is cool. My guy friends always tease me because I always am "the hero", the one who always does everything for herself and for everybody else, so I think Luthien would be a good character for me. __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."

10-04-2002, 03:53 PM	#6
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Valar-Mandos. Of course. Who argues with the Keeper of the House of the Slain? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] Dragon: Ancalagon the Black. He destroyed mountains in his death...imagine the damage he did in life. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

10-04-2002, 04:08 PM	#7
Eldanuumea Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 11	I would be Varda, of course.....Queen of the stars. Plus I think Manwe would be a cool guy to hang around. And everyone would call me Elbereth..... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ "There are older and fouler things than Orcs in the deep places of the world." - Gandalf the Grey

10-04-2002, 05:20 PM	#8
Marillanna Sarnie Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ummmm....can this be multiple choice? Posts: 21	I would be Yavanna. Creating all sort of nature-type things would be ideal for me. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Plus being an immortal, powerful goddess can't be all bad.... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.

10-04-2002, 05:43 PM	#9
Demloth of Dol Amroth Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 105	Iluvator! JK-don't know who I would be. I like Aule and Arien, but i don't think i'd be them. Probably some nameless elf or human or hobbit wnaderer or ranger-killing orcs n' spiders n' stuff at unawares. Stupid Morgoth! slaying all those elves-makes me...ANGRY. [ October 04, 2002: Message edited by: Demloth of Dol Amroth ] __________________ One by one the Free Lands of Middle Earth fell to the power of the Ring-but there were some, who resisted...

10-04-2002, 11:49 PM	#10
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Oh, who I would like to be - Luthien, of course [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]. Beautiful, brave, gets to have all sorts of adventures, and has her cake and eats it too by dying for love and then being allowed to come back and enjoy it for a good while longer. Who I probably would be (if I could change gender) would be Aule. Good intentions, but sometimes taking an idea and running with it a little too far, and turning out something that wasn't done quite right. Who I would not be if you paid me; Nienor Niniel. Nothing could be worse than hearing Ancalagon's last words. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

10-04-2002, 11:57 PM	#11
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Morgoth Bauglir, the mighty and accursed, as he sits beyond the Door of Night, beyond the Walls of the World, in the Timeless Void. I would know his thoughts and his possibilities. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-05-2002, 12:06 AM	#12
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Besides Olórin? ..... Fëanor. Two words: Fiery spirit. And it's not so much that I'd choose to be Fëanor, but rather, that I can see myself resembling him. Not entirely, of course. I remain most comfortable as, Gandalf

10-05-2002, 12:12 AM	#13
Demloth of Dol Amroth Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 105	Fëanor-yeah he's cool. Had i been him, though, i wouldn't off spent so much time and energy forging a bunch of glowing gems-they look nice enough, but screwed things up in the end. I'd make a reeaally powerful sword first, THEN follow it up with the silmarils. though, with those darn balrogs, it may make no difference anyway. i also like fiery spirits too-though it is wise to temper it with cool wit. __________________ One by one the Free Lands of Middle Earth fell to the power of the Ring-but there were some, who resisted...

10-05-2002, 06:29 AM	#14
Ringannunwen Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: round here Posts: 39	too hard a question! valar? . . . [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ I am going now . . . if i return before i get back, please ask me to wait.

10-05-2002, 05:32 PM	#15
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	How about "Random Elfmaid Servant to Melian"? I think being Melian or any of the major characters would only cause sorrow. I'd like to either be a well-cared for Elf-servant or a happy human woman that lives a short time in peace and harmony with the Elves, then dies of old age eventually, between any major conflicts... __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

10-06-2002, 08:17 AM	#16
The-Elf-Herself Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 74	Definitely Elwing. She had the ability to turn into a bird(which is awesome), and learned their language(I'm totally bird-crazy, always have been [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ). Plus, she married Earendil, the coolest guy elf in the Sil. __________________ Go here http://www.geocities.com/sunlit_rain/home_page for songs translated into elvish.~Eruantale Aranìs Oronlamba~

10-06-2002, 08:53 AM	#17
Reyna Evergreen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, Canada Posts: 69	As far and gender-change goes, I'd be all over Feanor. First of all because I swear that our tempers match to the exact blow. But although his obsession with the silmaris can be understood and loved, it was just down creepy. And, hey! Who wouldn't love to be the Elf who brought power then failiure to the Noldor? Well..maybe not a lot of people, but certainly me. Do it all in one life, always fun. Staying a lovely female, I'd be Galadriel. She was there to see the Numenor, the Great Battles, Ungoliant...And she lived in Middle-earth all the way to the Fourth Age to tell about it! Talk about longevity! To be a Vala, Varda...All-powerful Uber-Goddess' tend to be appealing to any girl under the age of 25... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "Utúlie 'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie 'n aurë!" The day has come! Behold, people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, day has come!

10-06-2002, 11:19 AM	#18
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Ulmo! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] As far as the children of Illuvatar, I see myself wavering between Fingolfin and Thingol. Thingol for his arrogance, though often I'm just kidding around. Dior was also a favourite. [ October 06, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

10-06-2002, 12:16 PM	#19
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Earendil -- because he brought hope when there was none Luthien -- who can resist an epic romance? in the extended Silm: Andreth and Adanel, the wise women of Mankind __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-06-2002, 02:56 PM	#20
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	i would be.... um.... the sea.... __________________ '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.

10-06-2002, 10:12 PM	#21
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Child of the 7th Age Me, for one. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

10-07-2002, 03:03 AM	#22
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	I love Fingolfin's Last Stand, but I'm not sure I'd want to BE him. Somehow I picture myself as Dairon. Ugh. Maybe just the minstrelsy thing, although I haven't played flute for years. How about Tinfang Warble instead? [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

10-07-2002, 07:47 AM	#23
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Nienna. Without pity and mourning, there would be only brutality. Or perhaps Estë, for without refreshment, the marring could not be borne. lines up behind Legolas** Bethberry [ October 07, 2002: Message edited by: Bethberry ] __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

10-07-2002, 08:36 AM	#24
Frodo Baggins Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bag-End, Under-Hill, Hobbiton-across-the Water Posts: 606	hmmmm... Well, I am casually mentioned in The Silmarillion. Well, I could choose my favourite elf, Elrond (yes he is in the sil several times) OR I would Be Nienna, I often weep for the ill done to Middle Earth. I am such a star-lover, so I would also maybe be Varda. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry....that's just my game."

10-07-2002, 10:16 AM	#25
Eärendil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor (RtL: 1220 miles) Posts: 562	I would be...well, look at my name for Middle-Earth´s sake! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Yeah, Eärendil. As Child said, he brought hope when there was none. Also, I just love the whole tale about him, and the things he did. I just think he´s an important character. And somehow he means quite a lot to me. I have yet to find out why though. __________________ Jag ska aldrig göra dig illa. Inte igen. Åtminstone inte mycket, åtminstone inte hårt. Kommer du ihåg? Då vi fortfarande kunde skratta, le på ett äkta vis. Jag tänker på det ibland. Det smärtar. För aldrig har du väl varit. Längre bort. Från mig.

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Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Legalos -- Well, if I had 3,000 fangirls chasing me, I too would not be hot on epic romance! Bethberry -- Hey, what's wrong with epic romance? In another one of those "core of the onion" allusions or illusions (take your pick!), Tolkien says the Legendarium came to life for him when he saw his fair wife Edith dancing in a glade in Yorkshire. Hence, the birth of Luthien whose story, according to Tolkien, lay at the heart of the Silm. Letters, 417, 420. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-07-2002, 02:52 PM	#27
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	For me it would be Turgon the Wise, son of Fingolfin and King of Gondolin. The hidden city gave hope to men and elves during the darkest times in the War of the Jewels. I seem to often find myself relied on and it is a great part of the book when Turgon opens Gondolin just before the Battle of the Unumbered Tears and sees his brother again. Fantastic! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

10-07-2002, 02:56 PM	#28
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Dear Child, Were there not AAwtK, and were the Lonely Star not sailing off on her final leg, I bet you and I could have a wonderful discussion about this. Indeed, I hope we shall once our present commitments are done. For now, I offer you this image, for I am well aware of Tolkien's statements about watching Edith dance. That famous illustration of Luthien dancing is one I would love to use for "Bethberry", had it not of course already been 'taken' for Luthien. This image is large, I'm sorry to say; also, I must thank Turambar for showing it to me months and months and months ago. Indeed, at the time, I even attempted to identify the plants. Bethberry __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

10-07-2002, 03:11 PM	#29
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Bethberry -- Yes, I agree. It is a topic worthy of consideration, and a poignant picture. But we must let the Star finish her appointed rounds first. sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-07-2002, 03:21 PM	#30
Calencoire Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 89	I would like to be Lúthien because of her beauty and grace and most of all, her courage. If I could be a Valar, I'd most likely be Nienna, because she's most like me, or Varda because she's queen of the stars and there's not much more I'd like than to look at the stars. __________________ Where there is life, there is hope

10-09-2002, 04:28 PM	#31
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Child, Thinking about your questions to Legolas and myself (and not getting into the discussion yet) was there any particular reason, other than the joke about Legolas' nick, for thinking that my response should be different from his? curious, inquisive look Bethberry __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

10-09-2002, 06:07 PM	#32
amyrlis Wight Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Helcaraxe Posts: 210	Being a "not-so-adventurous" soul, I would have liked to have been Amarie: Beloved of Finrod Felagund, who remained behind in Valinor. Although I would have been lonely (if one can be lonely or truly unhappy) in Valinor) for long ages while Finrod resided in Middle-Earth, once his spirit returned, I'm sure it passed through the Halls of Mandos quickly and we would have been reunited again. I also choose her because our names are similar and because I currently await the return of my beloved who is away on duties he can not forsake. __________________ "Pull the blinders from my eyes, let me see these endless skies And drown here where I stand in the beauty of the land."

10-09-2002, 06:30 PM	#33
Ar-Luman Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Irving, Tx Posts: 27	I would definitely be Fingolfin. When I was young I saw a calender that had a picture of Fingolfin doing battle with Morgoroth. At the time I had no idea who or what the picture was about. Even then I was enamoured with the picture of the fearless warrior doing battle with an evil person. When I found out in later years what the picture was really about it just added to my liking of the elven warrior. After Fingolfin I would be Glorfindel or Ecthelion both of whom did battle with balrogs. __________________ "and I, I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference."

10-09-2002, 08:21 PM	#34
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I assumed you were making a veiled reference to this topic in terms of The Lonely Star! sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-09-2002, 08:30 PM	#35
Ar-Luman Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Irving, Tx Posts: 27	Reference to the lonely star? What do you mean by that? __________________ "and I, I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference."