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Beleg Cuthalion · 02-05-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

i do beleive that beleg wasn't the only one that could walk through without getting lost...Luthien, Turin, and Hurin i beleive are some...

If I remember correctly, those people were leaving, not trying to get in.

Gil-Galad · 02-05-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

Not really. All of those mentioned were driven by some great force of doom. Beleg was the lone being who could walk freely of his own will within its boundaries.

well as you put it, "within its boundaries" then Luthien must fall into that too...as that is how she met Beren, by walking freely in its boundaries

Formendacil · 02-05-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

Not really. All of those mentioned were driven by some great force of doom. Beleg was the lone being who could walk freely of his own will within its boundaries.

Beleg's also the only one native to Doriath. As near as I can tell, those native to Doriath, and a number of those with connections (eg. Galadriel, Aegnor...) had no problems either. The Girdle was intended to hold off those King Thingol didn't want in his kingdom. All the Sindar were welcome there.

But I do agree that Beleg was an exception woodsman. Look at his tracking of Turin....

Gil-Galad · 02-05-2005, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

Beleg's also the only one native to Doriath. As near as I can tell, those native to Doriath, and a number of those with connections (eg. Galadriel, Aegnor...) had no problems either. The Girdle was intended to hold off those King Thingol didn't want in his kingdom. All the Sindar were welcome there.

But I do agree that Beleg was an exception woodsman. Look at his tracking of Turin....

that is almost exactly what i meant, i guess Albertans think alike...

Nilpaurion Felagund · 02-06-2005, 07:00 PM

Lhunardawen was about to throw the gauntlet in Nilpaurion's face when he seized her hand. Leaning forward, he took the gauntlet, saying in a terrible voice:

"I consider your gauntlet as having been thrown, my sister, and I will return it wrapt round my analysis:

"Beren lived as an outlaw. Outlaws don't take baths (cf. Outlaws' Outlines, §17). Also, he passed through Nan Dungortheb without a horse. According to the ancient Ilkorin law:

"'Spider's lair, mother's hare:
If you pass without a mare
My bath soap thou wilt not share.'

"Clearly, this is a reference to a horseless passage of the territory between the spider's lare--I mean lair--and the hares of Melian, mother of Lúthien. Beren did not take a bath in Doriath.

"So when he passed through to my father's pad, he was dirty."

Just then a green hand came down from the heavens, plucking the Elf by the collar, and he was never seen again among the dead.

Neurion · 02-06-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

that is almost exactly what i meant, i guess Albertans think alike...

What, there are more of you?!?

Gil-Galad · 02-07-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

Lhunardawen was about to throw the gauntlet in Nilpaurion's face when he seized her hand. Leaning forward, he took the gauntlet, saying in a terrible voice:

"I consider your gauntlet as having been thrown, my sister, and I will return it wrapt round my analysis:

"Beren lived as an outlaw. Outlaws don't take baths (cf. Outlaws' Outlines, §17). Also, he passed through Nan Dungortheb without a horse. According to the ancient Ilkorin law:

"'Spider's lair, mother's hare:
If you pass without a mare
My bath soap thou wilt not share.'

"Clearly, this is a reference to a horseless passage of the territory between the spider's lare--I mean lair--and the hares of Melian, mother of Lúthien. Beren did not take a bath in Doriath.

"So when he passed through to my father's pad, he was dirty."

Just then a green hand came down from the heavens, plucking the Elf by the collar, and he was never seen again among the dead.

*awkwardnish!!!*

*everyone joins Lhun by throwing their gauntlets at Nilp for that ...statement*

Thinlómien · 02-08-2005, 07:38 AM

Maedhros. He had a clear personality of his own, he was temperamentic (?), but still wise.
Finrod's also one of my favourites. He's a hero.

03-06-2005, 03:15 PM

Maeglin. He's a dark, mysterious messed up character...the most insane of all the elves...Not saying I'd like to hang out with him...Just something eerie and resonant about his character...

Like Turin too...the most tragic of all the characters...

Finrod Felagund's got the coolest name.

Makar · 03-07-2005, 03:14 PM

Fëanor is hardcore. That being said, he reminds me of Hitler. Through charisma and speaking power and by touching on issues that get at the hearts of his audience, he is able to lead them on a radical course that involves the murder of members of their own society.

Este of Lorien · 04-22-2005, 12:24 PM

Finrod - loyal and wise
Maglor - nice, and he took care of Elrond and Elros
Maedhros - a good leader
Glorfindel - brave (and I like his golden hair - see my drawings at www.freewebs.com/lorien_cmi/ )

Este an Irmo

mormegil · 04-22-2005, 01:55 PM

Hurin.

In his desperate plight I love him yelling "Aure entuluva" and also think of the power of will to not give into Morgoth after 25 plus years of captivity. And the greatest warrior that graced middle earth...Definately my favorite man

Amrod the Hunter · 04-23-2005, 06:07 AM

Feanor,because he has charisma,he is skilled in everything and he is a born leader.It
disappointed me that he died so quickly because i really liked him.
All of his sons are also special,but Feanor is still greater than all of them.

aredhelthewhite · 04-23-2005, 11:20 AM

Morgoth the all powerful until he fell to his demise

02-06-2005, 07:00 PM	#45
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Я не знаю. Lhunardawen was about to throw the gauntlet in Nilpaurion's face when he seized her hand. Leaning forward, he took the gauntlet, saying in a terrible voice: "I consider your gauntlet as having been thrown, my sister, and I will return it wrapt round my analysis: "Beren lived as an outlaw. Outlaws don't take baths (cf. Outlaws' Outlines, §17). Also, he passed through Nan Dungortheb without a horse. According to the ancient Ilkorin law: "'Spider's lair, mother's hare: If you pass without a mare My bath soap thou wilt not share.' "Clearly, this is a reference to a horseless passage of the territory between the spider's lare--I mean lair--and the hares of Melian, mother of Lúthien. Beren did not take a bath in Doriath. "So when he passed through to my father's pad, he was dirty." Just then a green hand came down from the heavens, plucking the Elf by the collar, and he was never seen again among the dead. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good... Last edited by Nilpaurion Felagund; 02-06-2005 at 07:19 PM. Reason: "hand" inserted. Plus some " " marks.

03-07-2005, 03:14 PM	#50
Makar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahom Posts: 44	Fëanor is hardcore. That being said, he reminds me of Hitler. Through charisma and speaking power and by touching on issues that get at the hearts of his audience, he is able to lead them on a radical course that involves the murder of members of their own society. Last edited by Makar; 03-07-2005 at 07:59 PM.

04-23-2005, 06:07 AM	#53
Amrod the Hunter Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 54	Feanor,because he has charisma,he is skilled in everything and he is a born leader.It disappointed me that he died so quickly because i really liked him. All of his sons are also special,but Feanor is still greater than all of them. __________________ Shadows of unactivity,be gone!

04-23-2005, 11:20 AM	#54
aredhelthewhite Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: old world Hithlum Posts: 11	Morgoth the all powerful until he fell to his demise __________________ Sure you can sit eatin pie all day but you could be eating pie all day playing video games

02-08-2005, 07:38 AM	#48
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Maedhros. He had a clear personality of his own, he was temperamentic (?), but still wise. Finrod's also one of my favourites. He's a hero.

03-06-2005, 03:15 PM	#49
Aquarius the King Guest Posts: n/a	Maeglin. He's a dark, mysterious messed up character...the most insane of all the elves...Not saying I'd like to hang out with him...Just something eerie and resonant about his character... Like Turin too...the most tragic of all the characters... Finrod Felagund's got the coolest name.

04-22-2005, 12:24 PM	#51
Este of Lorien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lorien Posts: 13	Finrod - loyal and wise Maglor - nice, and he took care of Elrond and Elros Maedhros - a good leader Glorfindel - brave (and I like his golden hair - see my drawings at www.freewebs.com/lorien_cmi/ ) Este an Irmo

04-22-2005, 01:55 PM	#52
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,648	Hurin. In his desperate plight I love him yelling "Aure entuluva" and also think of the power of will to not give into Morgoth after 25 plus years of captivity. And the greatest warrior that graced middle earth...Definately my favorite man