What is your Favorite sword - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Durialion · 08-10-2002, 06:36 PM

I personally don't have a favorite. I like all Elvish swords. They are cool i think. I really like Sting. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Tigerlily Gamgee · 08-10-2002, 06:38 PM

I am also a fan of sting, though it would be kinda small for me [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
It's always nice to have a sword that will glow to warn you of danger...

gayare'dion · 08-10-2002, 07:27 PM

either anduril, or the sword of the witchking (forget the name)

Morgoth Bauglir · 08-10-2002, 07:38 PM

gurthang! i think that was the name after it was re forged.

Aroaraniel · 08-10-2002, 07:45 PM

Sting or Glamdring or Orcist! LoL...I like the lot!

Demloth of Dol Amroth · 08-10-2002, 11:11 PM

*perks up* SWORDS? Middle Earth swords? NARSIL! NARSIL! NARSIL! stupid sauron busts it-grrrr. BAD! GOOD SWORD! glad it took his fingers! *zips of to yahoo.com to search for best deal on FOTR sword remakes*

Joy · 08-10-2002, 11:22 PM

Gurthang - meaning 'Iron of Death', the name given by Túrin Turambar to Beleg's black sword Anglachel after it was reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond from a sword originally made by Eöl the Dark Elf

The Witch-King's Sword, I don't believe, was mentioned by name.

My fav would be Glamdring or Andúril.

08-11-2002, 02:24 PM

i like Caliburn , it was king Arthur's sword
made by Elves and given to him by the Lady of the Lake.

Eol · 08-11-2002, 02:31 PM

Heh, Anglachel, 'cause I made it. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Actually I rather like Sting, your once a lifetime glow in the dark sword. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

We now have the glowign sword and the singing sword(if you count Gurthang talking to Turin before his suidcide.)

What else are we missing?

Davin · 08-11-2002, 03:02 PM

Glamdring is the best...mostly because Gandalf uses it [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

But didn't Glamdring also glow (white or blue...can't remember) when enemies were near? I believe it says somewhere in LotR that it glows, but I think it said 'enemies', not just 'orcs'.

Or maybe it was in the Hobbit...it's all a big blur...lol

Arwen Undómiel · 08-11-2002, 05:00 PM

Yeah!!!!!! Definitely Glamdring, just love gandalf`s sword. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Ms. Took · 08-12-2002, 12:12 AM

I like Sting, and Narsil

Legolas · 08-12-2002, 11:32 AM

Glamdring

A big part is that Glamdring and Orcrist were the first swords I encountered (having read The Hobbit before having any idea of the extensive history the realm of Middle-earth had). Gandalf seemed so cool at the time (and still does - cooler even).

[ August 12, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

Calathanien · 08-13-2002, 11:06 AM

NARSIL!!! Its great!!! I have saved my money and i hope to get it soon!!! Yay!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Tarthang · 08-13-2002, 12:29 PM

Without being able to reference (I believe) The Hobbit, at the moment, there is a passage making reference to Sting and other elvish swords forged in Gondolin, as glowing in the presence of orcs. I presume this includes all servants/creatures of Morgoth. Which would therefore include Orcrist and Glamdring. I think, that it was Elrond, when Thorin & co. were in Rivendell, who identified these blades as being of Westernesse and their names.
Orcrist, placed on top of Thorin Oakenshields tomb, would glow when enemies were approaching the Lonely Mountain.
Also, PJ seems to have either overlooked the fact that Glamdring should also glow when near orcs, or chose to ignore it.

Samwise · 08-14-2002, 09:52 PM

Mmmmm.....Sting.
As far as movie weapons, though, Sam's frying pan. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Quote:

LOTR (Movie) Moment (IV) (Moria)
Orcs are everywhere
Samwise whacks one with a pot
gets..."the hang of this!" [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

My Story Board--Some LOTR--Some Not. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

08-10-2002, 06:36 PM	#1
Durialion Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 42	What is your Favorite sword I personally don't have a favorite. I like all Elvish swords. They are cool i think. I really like Sting. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ Durialion the High Elf "I wish the ring had never come to me and this adventure had never happened." Frodo "So do all who live to see these times, but you have to decide what to do when the time comes." Gandalf

08-10-2002, 06:38 PM	#2
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	I am also a fan of sting, though it would be kinda small for me [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] It's always nice to have a sword that will glow to warn you of danger... __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

08-10-2002, 07:27 PM	#3
gayare'dion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 75	either anduril, or the sword of the witchking (forget the name) __________________ i like pants!

08-10-2002, 07:45 PM	#5
Aroaraniel Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Buckland Posts: 158	Sting or Glamdring or Orcist! LoL...I like the lot! __________________ Pippin and Merry rule! -- Lissenen ar' maska'lalaith tenna' lye omentuva!

08-10-2002, 11:11 PM	#6
Demloth of Dol Amroth Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 105	perks up SWORDS? Middle Earth swords? NARSIL! NARSIL! NARSIL! stupid sauron busts it-grrrr. BAD! GOOD SWORD! glad it took his fingers! zips of to yahoo.com to search for best deal on FOTR sword remakes __________________ One by one the Free Lands of Middle Earth fell to the power of the Ring-but there were some, who resisted...

08-10-2002, 07:38 PM	#4
Morgoth Bauglir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 252	gurthang! i think that was the name after it was re forged.

08-10-2002, 11:22 PM	#7
Joy Spirit of a Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wandering Posts: 1,012	Gurthang - meaning 'Iron of Death', the name given by Túrin Turambar to Beleg's black sword Anglachel after it was reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond from a sword originally made by Eöl the Dark Elf The Witch-King's Sword, I don't believe, was mentioned by name. My fav would be Glamdring or Andúril. __________________ God bless, Joy KingdomWarrior@hotmail.com http://kingdomWarrior.jlym.com As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

08-11-2002, 02:24 PM	#8
Eratariel Guest Posts: n/a	i like Caliburn , it was king Arthur's sword made by Elves and given to him by the Lady of the Lake.

08-11-2002, 02:31 PM	#9
Eol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Pacific Northwest - Tir Nan Og Posts: 306	Heh, Anglachel, 'cause I made it. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Actually I rather like Sting, your once a lifetime glow in the dark sword. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] We now have the glowign sword and the singing sword(if you count Gurthang talking to Turin before his suidcide.) What else are we missing? __________________ Mes sana in corpec sano- (lt.) A sound mind in a sound body

08-11-2002, 03:02 PM	#10
Davin Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 166	Glamdring is the best...mostly because Gandalf uses it [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] But didn't Glamdring also glow (white or blue...can't remember) when enemies were near? I believe it says somewhere in LotR that it glows, but I think it said 'enemies', not just 'orcs'. Or maybe it was in the Hobbit...it's all a big blur...lol __________________ So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. »»The Telmena««

08-11-2002, 05:00 PM	#11
Arwen Undómiel Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sao Paulo Posts: 18	Yeah!!!!!! Definitely Glamdring, just love gandalf`s sword. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Few know whither their road will take them till they come to its end.

08-12-2002, 12:12 AM	#12
Ms. Took Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Great Smials Posts: 63	I like Sting, and Narsil __________________ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars -Oscar Wilde Check out my website. http://groups.msn.com/pippinfanclub

08-12-2002, 11:32 AM	#13
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Glamdring A big part is that Glamdring and Orcrist were the first swords I encountered (having read The Hobbit before having any idea of the extensive history the realm of Middle-earth had). Gandalf seemed so cool at the time (and still does - cooler even). [ August 12, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

08-13-2002, 11:06 AM	#14
Calathanien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gondolin Posts: 25	NARSIL!!! Its great!!! I have saved my money and i hope to get it soon!!! Yay!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "Reading between the lines, I'd say she thinks you're a bit concieted mate,"

08-13-2002, 12:29 PM	#15
Tarthang Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Paths of the Dead Posts: 108	Without being able to reference (I believe) The Hobbit, at the moment, there is a passage making reference to Sting and other elvish swords forged in Gondolin, as glowing in the presence of orcs. I presume this includes all servants/creatures of Morgoth. Which would therefore include Orcrist and Glamdring. I think, that it was Elrond, when Thorin & co. were in Rivendell, who identified these blades as being of Westernesse and their names. Orcrist, placed on top of Thorin Oakenshields tomb, would glow when enemies were approaching the Lonely Mountain. Also, PJ seems to have either overlooked the fact that Glamdring should also glow when near orcs, or chose to ignore it.