Which Elven Blade Would You Weild - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Túroch · 11-12-2002, 01:03 AM

Which of these fine blades would you perfer to weild:

1: Glamdring (Foe-Hammer)
2: Orcrist (Goblin-Cleaver)
3: Sting (Bilbo's famous sword)
4: Ringil (Fingolfin's Ice White sword)
5: Aranrúth (Thingol's sword)
6: Anglachel (also known as Gurthang, Túrin's sword)
7: Anguirel (Anglachel's mate held by Eol)
8: Narsil (The sword of Elendil)
9: Andúril (Narsil reforged for Aragorn)
10: Angrist (Curufin's knife that cut a Silmaril from the iron crown)

I'd prefer Orcrist, gotta love that name [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Note: Actually Narsil, Angrist, and Andúril were acrually made by Telchar the dwarf not an Elf.

P.S. Feel free to mention any others that I forgot to mention.

Kalimac · 11-12-2002, 01:06 AM

Gurthang, definitely. Nothing beats a talking sword.

Estelyn Telcontar · 11-12-2002, 01:54 AM

This topic has been moved to the Novices and Newcomers forum, since it primarily asks for opinion, not book discussion.
*Estelyn carefully picks up the swords and carries them over...*

Selmo · 11-12-2002, 03:43 AM

Is it wise to want to carry one of the great Elvish swords?
Most of their owners died unpleasent deaths while waving them about.

Gwaihir the Windlord · 11-12-2002, 04:08 AM

Gurthang, when you got loneley you could talk to it.

piosenniel · 11-12-2002, 04:19 AM

Maeglin's sword - Anguirel, forged by Eöl. it deserves a less tainted wielder than he.

HerenIstarion · 11-12-2002, 04:58 AM

Glamdring or Ringil, but more Glamdring

the phantom · 11-12-2002, 08:52 AM

Anglachel (Gurthang) is definitely the sword I'd pick, and not just because it talks. It's the sword that not only slew innumerable orcs, but also Glaurung, and will slay Melkor in the last battle. Those are some pretty good credentials.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-12-2002, 09:27 AM

Ringil. The Ice Sword. It must look SO cool!

Frodo Baggins · 11-12-2002, 10:17 AM

Anglachel and/or Sting.

Those are my two favourites!

11-12-2002, 10:33 AM

It would be an honor to weild Andúril, but I would prefer to use a bow and mabey a dagger.

The Fifth · 11-12-2002, 11:18 PM

Anguirel. Simply because Eol is the best.

Túroch · 11-12-2002, 11:29 PM

WHAT!! EOL!!! the best?

Oh come on, he kindaped Aredhel. He so, so, smary.

Alatar_69 · 11-13-2002, 01:39 AM

Definitely Ringil it would be an honour to wield the sword of Fingolfin.

11-13-2002, 01:56 AM

None. Nothing compares to a dual edged lightsabre. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Lindril Arvilya · 11-13-2002, 10:37 AM

I'd agree, if not for the fact that I absolutely love Sting. I am saving up my money- I found a store in Toronto that I'm going to buy a replica of Sting from. I need it. You haven't seen the size of the spiders in my room. Aaah.....

mordor136 · 11-13-2002, 11:19 AM

Ringil or Glamdring both are really cool

Meela · 11-13-2002, 03:22 PM

this gurthang sounds like a dude....

id probably pick narsil

TolkienGurl · 11-13-2002, 03:30 PM

Andúril, Flame of the West

Why, you may ask? Because it was wielded by the bravest Man in Middle-earth - Aragorn!

I want to live in Middle-earth... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Meela · 11-13-2002, 04:26 PM

dont we all? *sighs wistfully

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-14-2002, 06:57 AM

I already do. I think.

But anyway, I'd demand an Elven Blade of my own. And when I come up with a name for it I'll let you know.

Novlamothien · 11-14-2002, 07:52 PM

I really can't decide. It would either be
Andúril
Glamdring
Ringil
Or,
Sting

Most likley I would choose one of the first two, simply because Sting would be a short dagger to me! I really prefer a bow and arrow though.

Namarie

Manwe Sulimo · 11-14-2002, 09:44 PM

Andúril: it was "irresistible" (or something) in combat, and with it's Elvish sheath, unbreakable.

Not to mention the cool name...I mean, how much better can you get than "Flame of the West"?

Arwen Imladris · 11-16-2002, 09:40 PM

Sting: Because I am short and probebly couldn't use the other swords properly. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

The Witch-King of Angmar · 11-19-2002, 09:11 AM

Definitely Gurthang. And it should look like this:

busybee · 11-19-2002, 11:17 AM

I'm not sure....
-Gurthang would be nice for a talking sword but what if you want peace and quiet and it just doesn't shut up??
-The name Ice White Sword sounds really cool and it was Fingolfins so that counts for a lot.
-Sting or Angrist would be a handy dagger for back up incase one of my other trusty swords broke at a stupid time like Narsil.

Although i would prefer a Bow and Arrow

[ November 19, 2002: Message edited by: busybee ]

WarBringer · 11-20-2002, 02:47 PM

Anduril or Narsil-hands down. The sword essentially saved middle-earth, as it cut the ring from sauron's finger, which enabled gollum to kill for it, which led to bilbo finding it, which led to frodo and his eventual destruction of it. It ended the war of the last alliance and the war of the ring. What comes close to that?

Cherie Centaur · 11-20-2002, 06:42 PM

Boy, that's a thoughie. I'm all for hand axe and archery but to be fair here is my concensus:
Sting: much too short for my centaurian height.
Gurthang: listen, talking objects get annoying after a while.
Andúril: used too much and I would have to scream its name everytime I slew an orc, harpy, goblin, or barrow-wight.
Ringil: It has a cool name and anything Fingolfin touched is sacred to me.

Joy · 11-20-2002, 11:52 PM

Oh, I don't know. Probably Ringil - I love the name and the sword in my fan-fiction is similar to Ringil. It's name is Kalasil, the Sword of Bright Light. If I can find someone to forge it for me, I mean cheap too, I am going to have it made.

Aranrúth is one of the coolest sword names in the book though.

Túroch · 11-21-2002, 12:24 AM

Welcome to the Downs Cherie Centaur. Its always nice to have new members. I'm somewhat recent myself and have enjoyed the forum emensely. I hope you do the same.

Sincerely,
Túroch (Master of Horses)

Cherie Centaur · 11-21-2002, 04:10 PM

Gosh! Everyone's so courteous here. I hope to "see" you soon, Túroch. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Pookabunny · 11-21-2002, 07:48 PM

Glamdring, do doubt.

Partner of Orcist - it's elven-made and has a buddy! Sword buddies ROCKS!

Plus, Glamdring glimmers white in the face of it's enemy. AND it's never been broken. That's a hard-core weapon.

11-12-2002, 01:03 AM	#1
Túroch Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State University Posts: 102	Which Elven Blade Would You Weild Which of these fine blades would you perfer to weild: 1: Glamdring (Foe-Hammer) 2: Orcrist (Goblin-Cleaver) 3: Sting (Bilbo's famous sword) 4: Ringil (Fingolfin's Ice White sword) 5: Aranrúth (Thingol's sword) 6: Anglachel (also known as Gurthang, Túrin's sword) 7: Anguirel (Anglachel's mate held by Eol) 8: Narsil (The sword of Elendil) 9: Andúril (Narsil reforged for Aragorn) 10: Angrist (Curufin's knife that cut a Silmaril from the iron crown) I'd prefer Orcrist, gotta love that name [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Note: Actually Narsil, Angrist, and Andúril were acrually made by Telchar the dwarf not an Elf. P.S. Feel free to mention any others that I forgot to mention. __________________ For the valour of the Edain the Elves shall ever remember as the ages lengthen, marvelling that they gave life so freely of which thay had on earth so little. But it is not for thy valour only that I send thee, but to bring into the world a hope beyond thy sight, and a light that shall pierce the darkness." Ulmo - Lord of waters

11-12-2002, 01:06 AM	#2
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Gurthang, definitely. Nothing beats a talking sword. __________________ 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.

11-12-2002, 01:54 AM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	This topic has been moved to the Novices and Newcomers forum, since it primarily asks for opinion, not book discussion. Estelyn carefully picks up the swords and carries them over... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

11-12-2002, 04:19 AM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Maeglin's sword - Anguirel, forged by Eöl. it deserves a less tainted wielder than he. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

11-12-2002, 04:58 AM	#7
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Glamdring or Ringil, but more Glamdring __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

11-12-2002, 03:43 AM	#4
Selmo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Shire (Staffordshire), United Kingdom Posts: 273	Is it wise to want to carry one of the great Elvish swords? Most of their owners died unpleasent deaths while waving them about.

11-12-2002, 04:08 AM	#5
Gwaihir the Windlord Essence of Darkness Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Evermore Posts: 1,420	Gurthang, when you got loneley you could talk to it.

11-12-2002, 08:52 AM	#8
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Anglachel (Gurthang) is definitely the sword I'd pick, and not just because it talks. It's the sword that not only slew innumerable orcs, but also Glaurung, and will slay Melkor in the last battle. Those are some pretty good credentials. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

11-12-2002, 09:27 AM	#9
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Ringil. The Ice Sword. It must look SO cool! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-12-2002, 10:17 AM	#10
Frodo Baggins Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bag-End, Under-Hill, Hobbiton-across-the Water Posts: 606	Anglachel and/or Sting. Those are my two favourites! __________________ "I'm your huckleberry....that's just my game."

11-12-2002, 10:33 AM	#11
Arin_the_flameseer Guest Posts: n/a	It would be an honor to weild Andúril, but I would prefer to use a bow and mabey a dagger.

11-12-2002, 11:18 PM	#12
The Fifth Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mordor Posts: 427	Anguirel. Simply because Eol is the best. __________________ - Ringwraith #5, Servant of the Eye

11-12-2002, 11:29 PM	#13
Túroch Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State University Posts: 102	WHAT!! EOL!!! the best? Oh come on, he kindaped Aredhel. He so, so, smary. __________________ For the valour of the Edain the Elves shall ever remember as the ages lengthen, marvelling that they gave life so freely of which thay had on earth so little. But it is not for thy valour only that I send thee, but to bring into the world a hope beyond thy sight, and a light that shall pierce the darkness." Ulmo - Lord of waters

11-13-2002, 01:39 AM	#14
Alatar_69 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rhûn, Tasmania Posts: 21	Definitely Ringil it would be an honour to wield the sword of Fingolfin. __________________ Blue Council Forever!

11-13-2002, 01:56 AM	#15
MoonDragon Guest Posts: n/a	None. Nothing compares to a dual edged lightsabre. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

11-13-2002, 10:37 AM	#16
Lindril Arvilya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In a box at the end of Harrison Ford's street, with a pair of binoculars Posts: 332	I'd agree, if not for the fact that I absolutely love Sting. I am saving up my money- I found a store in Toronto that I'm going to buy a replica of Sting from. I need it. You haven't seen the size of the spiders in my room. Aaah..... __________________ Neo, watch out! Trinity's going to steal your pants! Pants thief! Pants thief!

11-13-2002, 11:19 AM	#17
mordor136 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: snowboarding with Morgoth in the void Posts: 221	Ringil or Glamdring both are really cool __________________ It's not A.D.D I'm just ignoring you. I'm like a super-hero with no powers or motivation

11-13-2002, 03:22 PM	#18
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	this gurthang sounds like a dude.... id probably pick narsil __________________ '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.

11-13-2002, 03:30 PM	#19
TolkienGurl Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 637	Andúril, Flame of the West Why, you may ask? Because it was wielded by the bravest Man in Middle-earth - Aragorn! I want to live in Middle-earth... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Hopes fail. An end comes. We have only a little time to wait now. We are lost in ruin and downfall and there is no escape. -Frodo My Livejournal

11-13-2002, 04:26 PM	#20
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	dont we all? *sighs wistfully __________________ '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.

11-14-2002, 06:57 AM	#21
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I already do. I think. But anyway, I'd demand an Elven Blade of my own. And when I come up with a name for it I'll let you know. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-14-2002, 07:52 PM	#22
Novlamothien Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: A white, wintry wonderland-in the South!! Posts: 75	I really can't decide. It would either be Andúril Glamdring Ringil Or, Sting Most likley I would choose one of the first two, simply because Sting would be a short dagger to me! I really prefer a bow and arrow though. Namarie __________________ "He said if I had the cheek to make verses about Earendil in the house of Elrond that was my affair." ~Bilbo~

11-14-2002, 09:44 PM	#23
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Andúril: it was "irresistible" (or something) in combat, and with it's Elvish sheath, unbreakable. Not to mention the cool name...I mean, how much better can you get than "Flame of the West"? __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

11-16-2002, 09:40 PM	#24
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	Sting: Because I am short and probebly couldn't use the other swords properly. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

11-19-2002, 09:11 AM	#25
The Witch-King of Angmar Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Berlin Posts: 31	Definitely Gurthang. And it should look like this: __________________ "He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom."

11-19-2002, 11:17 AM	#26
busybee Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood, Lothlorien...dream...actually the middle of nowhere...Mumbai Posts: 89	I'm not sure.... -Gurthang would be nice for a talking sword but what if you want peace and quiet and it just doesn't shut up?? -The name Ice White Sword sounds really cool and it was Fingolfins so that counts for a lot. -Sting or Angrist would be a handy dagger for back up incase one of my other trusty swords broke at a stupid time like Narsil. Although i would prefer a Bow and Arrow [ November 19, 2002: Message edited by: busybee ] __________________ Pleeze does anyone know of a magical doorway or something to Middle Earth!?!?

11-20-2002, 02:47 PM	#27
WarBringer Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wandering The North Posts: 184	Anduril or Narsil-hands down. The sword essentially saved middle-earth, as it cut the ring from sauron's finger, which enabled gollum to kill for it, which led to bilbo finding it, which led to frodo and his eventual destruction of it. It ended the war of the last alliance and the war of the ring. What comes close to that? __________________ Fortune Favors the Bold...

11-20-2002, 06:42 PM	#28
Cherie Centaur Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cottage Cheese near the Gap Posts: 95	Boy, that's a thoughie. I'm all for hand axe and archery but to be fair here is my concensus: Sting: much too short for my centaurian height. Gurthang: listen, talking objects get annoying after a while. Andúril: used too much and I would have to scream its name everytime I slew an orc, harpy, goblin, or barrow-wight. Ringil: It has a cool name and anything Fingolfin touched is sacred to me. __________________ Why do we let the monkey slide for popping the weasel? Just because he thought it was fun? Guys, we're dealing with a psycho.

11-20-2002, 11:52 PM	#29
Joy Spirit of a Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wandering Posts: 1,012	Oh, I don't know. Probably Ringil - I love the name and the sword in my fan-fiction is similar to Ringil. It's name is Kalasil, the Sword of Bright Light. If I can find someone to forge it for me, I mean cheap too, I am going to have it made. Aranrúth is one of the coolest sword names in the book though. __________________ 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?

11-21-2002, 12:24 AM	#30
Túroch Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State University Posts: 102	Welcome to the Downs Cherie Centaur. Its always nice to have new members. I'm somewhat recent myself and have enjoyed the forum emensely. I hope you do the same. Sincerely, Túroch (Master of Horses) __________________ For the valour of the Edain the Elves shall ever remember as the ages lengthen, marvelling that they gave life so freely of which thay had on earth so little. But it is not for thy valour only that I send thee, but to bring into the world a hope beyond thy sight, and a light that shall pierce the darkness." Ulmo - Lord of waters

11-21-2002, 04:10 PM	#31
Cherie Centaur Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cottage Cheese near the Gap Posts: 95	Gosh! Everyone's so courteous here. I hope to "see" you soon, Túroch. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Why do we let the monkey slide for popping the weasel? Just because he thought it was fun? Guys, we're dealing with a psycho.

11-21-2002, 07:48 PM	#32
Pookabunny Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The only place that matters! Posts: 181	Glamdring, do doubt. Partner of Orcist - it's elven-made and has a buddy! Sword buddies ROCKS! Plus, Glamdring glimmers white in the face of it's enemy. AND it's never been broken. That's a hard-core weapon. __________________ "I love you more than I did the week before, I discovered alcohol" - Bare Naked Ladies