Where in Middle Earth do you belong? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Melkor89 · 02-07-2003, 10:55 AM

If you could choose, what species living would you most like to be.

Being an elf would be cool, they are immortal and they are at one with nature.

It would be awesome to be a Mahir (is that the right word for the creatures around at the beginning that were lesser than the Ainur?) because they too are immortal, but are more powerful than elves for the most part.

My final decision is strange, though.
I would like to be a Hobbit. The Hobbits are simple folk and lead a simple life based on basically just enjoying their time on Arda. This laid back life in the beautiful Shire is, in my opinion, ideal.

What do you think?

Tar-Palantir · 02-07-2003, 11:10 AM

This question can be answered here and here and here and here and more..

I am certain I would be haunting the watery grave of Numenor... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ February 07, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ]

Ithildin · 02-07-2003, 11:40 AM

I would be an elf!!!
master in martial arts and skilled with bow and arrow! I would have a great white horse and a beautiful long sword...ready for battle [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

I would live in Rivendell, but travel about! and be the last elf to leave
Middle-Earth from the Grey Havens..

doh....I wish I lived there!! can't someone just create a portal and we could all go??
[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

02-08-2003, 08:38 AM

I'd like to be Like Tom Bombadil Whatever race he was,he's not exactly proper human human..(The ring has no effect on him,and he's immortal you couid say),Being Bombadil wouid be cool riding Fatty Lumpkin and living with a Beutifull Elf Goldberry [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Arvedui III · 02-08-2003, 10:04 AM

I'd like to be a well traveled Hobbit lazydaying in the Shire. Perferably a taller one, who could sort of ride. Second choice would be a Rohirrim. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Naldoriathil · 02-08-2003, 10:56 AM

I would like to one of Sauron's Nazgul. I know they have tortured soulsa nad things, but just having that power on people would be awesome.... Plus you get to fly (TTT) and ride black horses and everything like that!

02-08-2003, 11:11 AM

I'd have to agree with that, being a Nazgul would be pretty cool. Not that im evil or anything .... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

XPhial · 02-08-2003, 01:04 PM

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Being Bombadil wouid be cool riding Fatty Lumpkin and living with a Beutifull Elf Goldberry

Since when is Goldberry an elf?

As for this question, it has been asked many times before. I would choose the elf kind simply because of their love of music and lore. Actually, since I don't want immortality, maybe I'd go with human raised by elves or something.

[ February 08, 2003: Message edited by: XPhial ]

Ultimatejoe · 02-08-2003, 01:21 PM

Being a Numenorean under Tar-Elendil would have been nice.

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-08-2003, 01:32 PM

Being a Feanorian Elf, on Himring would be good.

[ February 08, 2003: Message edited by: Inderjit Sanghera ]

Jurion · 02-08-2003, 02:34 PM

I'd probably choose Noldorin Elf from the following of Fingolfin. I'd go with Turgon to Gondolin, receive somekind of cool unique sword and survive the Fall of Gondolin. I of course would have seen the Light of the Two Trees.

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-08-2003, 02:42 PM

Or you could just run away just before the Orcs attack Gondolin.Or you could just kill Maeglin...Ahh sweet foresight.

Jurion · 02-08-2003, 03:01 PM

Oh no, I would have fought in Gondolin and escaped at the last moment, defending my home and my king until the last moment.

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-08-2003, 03:04 PM

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

I dislike Turgon ,so I really wouldn't care if he died.

Jurion · 02-08-2003, 03:12 PM

It's all about honor my friend. I pledged allegiance to Turgon so I will fight to defend him.

And if you don't like Turgon,I do. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

02-09-2003, 07:41 AM

Hello
If I were in Middle Earth, I think I'd be a Winged Fire Drake. I'm obsessed with Dragons and stuff like that! Sothat's probably what I'd be. I think I'd quite like being an Elf aswell though, they're immortal, and living in a place like Rivendell or Lothlorien would be really good fun!

Andephelien · 02-09-2003, 07:47 AM

If I were in Middle Earth, I'd be a Dragon, something like Smaug in the Hobbit was. But if that doesnt do, I'd be either a Ranger of a Roherrim.

02-09-2003, 07:48 AM

I personally wouldn't mind being a Meara (a prince of horses) because I love horses too, but being one of the Dunedain would be really cool too! I would also love to be one fo the rohirrim. I really can't decide so I think I'll stick with Winged Fire Drake like I said before!

02-09-2003, 07:50 AM

Andephelien, I agree with you (If I was Smaug though I'd try and avoid getting killed!)

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-09-2003, 08:14 AM

Jurion-Yes, but Turgon just runs to his tower and dies anyway. Which House would you be a part of in Gondolin? I would have to be in Ecthelion's (House of the Fountain) or maybe Tuor's House. ( White wing.)

Ultimatejoe · 02-09-2003, 02:27 PM

What a horrible characterization of Turgon! He doesn't hide. He stands at his tower. He realized his doom had caught up with him and he had failed Ulmo.

02-09-2003, 04:15 PM

Without a doubt I would be Sauron himself! I love the evil guys! A great story is nothing without a villain, and that would be all for me! Being able to control orcs and goblins, controlling Saruman, creating all-powerful rings...who could say no to that??? [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Aragorn2002 · 02-09-2003, 05:02 PM

I would most definatly be a hobbit, because they live very peacful lives, and the shire is very, very beautiful.
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elven maiden Earwen · 02-09-2003, 09:39 PM

elf definitly cuz they are way coool and graceful , and i could go on and on but will save some time and say they are just the best [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] . being a Valar or Maia wouldnt be that bad though and nethie would hobbits. but still elves rock so power to the the elves!!!. i would belong in mithlond rivendell lorien mirkwood valinor or tol laure(dont ask its a place or island i made up where i live muhahahaha [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] )

[ February 09, 2003: Message edited by: elven maiden Earwen ]

Rochelle · 02-09-2003, 09:57 PM

I'd have to say I'd belong in Rohan. Long golden hair and a superb rider...two of my attributes *lol* Long live the Rohirrim!

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 02-09-2003, 11:12 PM

I'd be a human. I think it fits me the best since that's what I am. I would like being a dwarf or a hobbit or many other races however they all have their disadvantages, some I couldn't live with. I might dwell somewhere up north, in a village or in Gondor. Maybe I'd be a ranger. And I would probably be friendly to many other races and learn from them.

Gorwingel · 02-10-2003, 01:14 AM

I would too love to be a human, actually I would love to be Eowyn, that would be very cool [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] . I would also enjoy being an Elf, just because, I think they are cool. But being a human would be my first choice on the list.

Rynoah, the Overly-Happy · 02-10-2003, 02:52 AM

I agree with Gorwingel. I'd love to be a human, preferrably in or around Gondor. I'd probably be a ranger if I could be or at least be trained with sword and shield.

But, since you said SPECIES ( [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] ), I want to be a Warg.

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-10-2003, 04:41 AM

Turgon made is own doom. It seems he cared more about the jewels then the people of Gondolin.

Calavanya · 02-10-2003, 05:59 AM

Then who is Goldberry? Or what is she? She's closest to being an elf, I think (river-doughter, fairy or something). She certainly isn't a ghost...

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-10-2003, 06:14 AM

Goldberry, like Tom, is an enigma, though she may be a Maia of Ulmo.

Meela · 02-10-2003, 12:31 PM

im undecided on this.

im pretty definitely sure i belong in rohan, but i have strong gondorian tendencies also.

but then theres the whole elf issue, seeing as though im one of those music, song, and nature people. but i do prefer swords to bows, so id probably have to go with human.

02-10-2003, 01:09 PM

definitely an elf..but i really would love to live in fangorn forest, with the ents and the beautiful scenery and all.

Tenduriel · 02-10-2003, 01:34 PM

i think I'd like to live most in the northern part of Eriador, for instance in the ancient kingdom of Arnor. there a big mix of people takes place.

Meela · 02-10-2003, 01:38 PM

arnor... *drool

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-10-2003, 02:43 PM

Arnor makes your drool? I'm intrested as to why? Was it all those Numenorean men, who made the Rohhirim seem like boys?

Meela · 02-10-2003, 04:16 PM

lol, i dont know... i just like it. maybe its the gondorian connection

*drools at the thought of gondor

02-16-2003, 01:05 PM

Id belong in Moria...nah, too dark.
Id want to live in Rivendell or Lothlorien, there is just somrthing about Elves, there beauty and love of nature...oh and the fact that they are immortal.
But, then id like to live in Rohan with all the horses...hmm!!

02-16-2003, 04:40 PM

I've actually given a bit more thought to this question than I should have...and I have not yet come up with a completely stable answer. My gut tells me that in truth, I would be most happy as a hobbit. However, the lore and beauty of the Elves and Elven Craft holds too strong a power over me. I believe then, that if I were a hobbit I would tend towards the less-hobbity behaviour (and that's not just so I can claim likeness to Frodo.) As far as place goes, I believe hands down it would be Rivendell, perhaps the most beautiful place ever crafted by a human imagination.

02-07-2003, 10:55 AM	#1
Melkor89 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: That aint your buisness Posts: 17	Where in Middle Earth do you belong? If you could choose, what species living would you most like to be. Being an elf would be cool, they are immortal and they are at one with nature. It would be awesome to be a Mahir (is that the right word for the creatures around at the beginning that were lesser than the Ainur?) because they too are immortal, but are more powerful than elves for the most part. My final decision is strange, though. I would like to be a Hobbit. The Hobbits are simple folk and lead a simple life based on basically just enjoying their time on Arda. This laid back life in the beautiful Shire is, in my opinion, ideal. What do you think? __________________ "This shall be my own kingdom; and I name it unto myself!"

02-07-2003, 11:10 AM	#2
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	This question can be answered here and here and here and here and more.. I am certain I would be haunting the watery grave of Numenor... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ February 07, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

02-08-2003, 10:04 AM	#5
Arvedui III Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Rohan, with Carolina on my mind Posts: 629	I'd like to be a well traveled Hobbit lazydaying in the Shire. Perferably a taller one, who could sort of ride. Second choice would be a Rohirrim. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ I have no idea what you just said, but I'm inspired!

02-08-2003, 10:56 AM	#6
Naldoriathil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Posts: 71	I would like to one of Sauron's Nazgul. I know they have tortured soulsa nad things, but just having that power on people would be awesome.... Plus you get to fly (TTT) and ride black horses and everything like that! __________________ "He is Aragorn, Son of Arathorn, Heir to the Throne of Gondor!"

02-08-2003, 01:21 PM	#9
Ultimatejoe Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario Posts: 125	Being a Numenorean under Tar-Elendil would have been nice. __________________ Anyone who conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence; he is just using his memory. -Leonardo Da Vinci

02-07-2003, 11:40 AM	#3
Ithildin Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 11	I would be an elf!!! master in martial arts and skilled with bow and arrow! I would have a great white horse and a beautiful long sword...ready for battle [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I would live in Rivendell, but travel about! and be the last elf to leave Middle-Earth from the Grey Havens.. doh....I wish I lived there!! can't someone just create a portal and we could all go?? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

02-08-2003, 08:38 AM	#4
AZOG-THE-GOBLIN Guest Posts: n/a	I'd like to be Like Tom Bombadil Whatever race he was,he's not exactly proper human human..(The ring has no effect on him,and he's immortal you couid say),Being Bombadil wouid be cool riding Fatty Lumpkin and living with a Beutifull Elf Goldberry [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

02-08-2003, 11:11 AM	#7
Stormcrow Guest Posts: n/a	I'd have to agree with that, being a Nazgul would be pretty cool. Not that im evil or anything .... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

02-08-2003, 01:32 PM	#10
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Being a Feanorian Elf, on Himring would be good. [ February 08, 2003: Message edited by: Inderjit Sanghera ] __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

02-08-2003, 02:34 PM	#11
Jurion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 85	I'd probably choose Noldorin Elf from the following of Fingolfin. I'd go with Turgon to Gondolin, receive somekind of cool unique sword and survive the Fall of Gondolin. I of course would have seen the Light of the Two Trees.

02-08-2003, 02:42 PM	#12
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Or you could just run away just before the Orcs attack Gondolin.Or you could just kill Maeglin...Ahh sweet foresight. __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

02-08-2003, 03:01 PM	#13
Jurion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 85	Oh no, I would have fought in Gondolin and escaped at the last moment, defending my home and my king until the last moment.

02-08-2003, 03:04 PM	#14
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Sissy [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I dislike Turgon ,so I really wouldn't care if he died. __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

02-08-2003, 03:12 PM	#15
Jurion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 85	It's all about honor my friend. I pledged allegiance to Turgon so I will fight to defend him. And if you don't like Turgon,I do. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

02-09-2003, 07:41 AM	#16
HannahH Guest Posts: n/a	Hello If I were in Middle Earth, I think I'd be a Winged Fire Drake. I'm obsessed with Dragons and stuff like that! Sothat's probably what I'd be. I think I'd quite like being an Elf aswell though, they're immortal, and living in a place like Rivendell or Lothlorien would be really good fun!

02-09-2003, 07:47 AM	#17
Andephelien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 24	If I were in Middle Earth, I'd be a Dragon, something like Smaug in the Hobbit was. But if that doesnt do, I'd be either a Ranger of a Roherrim.

02-09-2003, 07:48 AM	#18
HannahH Guest Posts: n/a	I personally wouldn't mind being a Meara (a prince of horses) because I love horses too, but being one of the Dunedain would be really cool too! I would also love to be one fo the rohirrim. I really can't decide so I think I'll stick with Winged Fire Drake like I said before!

02-09-2003, 07:50 AM	#19
HannahH Guest Posts: n/a	Andephelien, I agree with you (If I was Smaug though I'd try and avoid getting killed!)

02-09-2003, 08:14 AM	#20
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Jurion-Yes, but Turgon just runs to his tower and dies anyway. Which House would you be a part of in Gondolin? I would have to be in Ecthelion's (House of the Fountain) or maybe Tuor's House. ( White wing.) __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

02-09-2003, 02:27 PM	#21
Ultimatejoe Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario Posts: 125	What a horrible characterization of Turgon! He doesn't hide. He stands at his tower. He realized his doom had caught up with him and he had failed Ulmo. __________________ Anyone who conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence; he is just using his memory. -Leonardo Da Vinci

02-09-2003, 04:15 PM	#22
Robbieoboe Guest Posts: n/a	Without a doubt I would be Sauron himself! I love the evil guys! A great story is nothing without a villain, and that would be all for me! Being able to control orcs and goblins, controlling Saruman, creating all-powerful rings...who could say no to that??? [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

02-09-2003, 05:02 PM	#23
Aragorn2002 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: US Posts: 91	I would most definatly be a hobbit, because they live very peacful lives, and the shire is very, very beautiful. ________ LovelyWendie99 Last edited by Aragorn2002; 04-15-2011 at 03:08 AM.

02-09-2003, 09:39 PM	#24
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,300	elf definitly cuz they are way coool and graceful , and i could go on and on but will save some time and say they are just the best [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] . being a Valar or Maia wouldnt be that bad though and nethie would hobbits. but still elves rock so power to the the elves!!!. i would belong in mithlond rivendell lorien mirkwood valinor or tol laure(dont ask its a place or island i made up where i live muhahahaha [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] ) [ February 09, 2003: Message edited by: elven maiden Earwen ] __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

02-09-2003, 09:57 PM	#25
Rochelle Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Bonfire Glade RtR 80 miles Posts: 376	I'd have to say I'd belong in Rohan. Long golden hair and a superb rider...two of my attributes lol Long live the Rohirrim! __________________ Ad Astra Per Aspera (A rough road leads to the stars) "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens"

02-09-2003, 11:12 PM	#26
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573	I'd be a human. I think it fits me the best since that's what I am. I would like being a dwarf or a hobbit or many other races however they all have their disadvantages, some I couldn't live with. I might dwell somewhere up north, in a village or in Gondor. Maybe I'd be a ranger. And I would probably be friendly to many other races and learn from them. __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

02-10-2003, 01:14 AM	#27
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I would too love to be a human, actually I would love to be Eowyn, that would be very cool [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] . I would also enjoy being an Elf, just because, I think they are cool. But being a human would be my first choice on the list. __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

02-10-2003, 02:52 AM	#28
Rynoah, the Overly-Happy Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 474	I agree with Gorwingel. I'd love to be a human, preferrably in or around Gondor. I'd probably be a ranger if I could be or at least be trained with sword and shield. But, since you said SPECIES ( [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] ), I want to be a Warg. __________________ Spook the spook of spookish spookdom to spook the spooked spookers. ?!?! This isn't Osgiliath! Do the wave for Boromir the Disco King! Eat squid for Boromir the Disco King!

02-10-2003, 04:41 AM	#29
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Turgon made is own doom. It seems he cared more about the jewels then the people of Gondolin. __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

02-10-2003, 05:59 AM	#30
Calavanya Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rivers & Lakes Posts: 25	Then who is Goldberry? Or what is she? She's closest to being an elf, I think (river-doughter, fairy or something). She certainly isn't a ghost... __________________ Calavanya the Silverstream

02-10-2003, 06:14 AM	#31
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Goldberry, like Tom, is an enigma, though she may be a Maia of Ulmo. __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

02-10-2003, 12:31 PM	#32
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	im undecided on this. im pretty definitely sure i belong in rohan, but i have strong gondorian tendencies also. but then theres the whole elf issue, seeing as though im one of those music, song, and nature people. but i do prefer swords to bows, so id probably have to go with human. __________________ '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.

02-10-2003, 01:09 PM	#33
sirithramiel Guest Posts: n/a	definitely an elf..but i really would love to live in fangorn forest, with the ents and the beautiful scenery and all.

02-10-2003, 01:34 PM	#34
Tenduriel Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Erreseä (temporary stay: Belgium) Posts: 37	i think I'd like to live most in the northern part of Eriador, for instance in the ancient kingdom of Arnor. there a big mix of people takes place. __________________ navaer! 5r#`C6R (Goodbye) O mór henion i dhû - Ely siriar, êl síla - Ai! Aniron Undómiel - Tiro! Êl eria e môr. - I 'lîr en êl luitha 'uren. - Ai! Aniron

02-10-2003, 01:38 PM	#35
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	arnor... *drool __________________ '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.

02-10-2003, 02:43 PM	#36
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Arnor makes your drool? I'm intrested as to why? Was it all those Numenorean men, who made the Rohhirim seem like boys? __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone