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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
01-10-2004, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,794
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Tarthang
Elrond was the leader of the Elves who resided in...Elrond was the leader of the Elves who resided in Rivendell. As such, his dutie and responsibilites lay in protecting and guiding the peoples of Rivendell against Sauron's forces. Besides, the... |
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Forum: The Books
11-22-2003, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,273
Posted By
Tarthang
There is one orcish expletive that stands out in...There is one orcish expletive that stands out in my mind: GARN, which we, as readers, may translate into any number of recognizable expletives in use today. |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
02-15-2003, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,124
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Tarthang
Err, Beren87, this is the Novices and Newcomer's...Err, Beren87, this is the Novices and Newcomer's Forum. At least, I don't see any post stating that, "this thread belongs here" which I've noticed tend to show up in the thread after it's been moved... |
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Forum: The Books
02-15-2003, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,675
Posted By
Tarthang
In response to Dol Goldur's querry, I would...In response to Dol Goldur's querry, I would hazard that the few remaining Elvish smith's of Eregion could distinguish between the various types of Beryl (who else would've had the skill to reforge... |
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Forum: The Books
01-18-2003, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,507
Posted By
Tarthang
Given that Minas Morgul was home to the Nazgul,...Given that Minas Morgul was home to the Nazgul, it makes perfect sense to me that the Lt. of Minas Morgul would have been a Nazgul as well. |
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Forum: The Books
01-11-2003, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,314
Posted By
Tarthang
Phantom brings up an interesting point on why...Phantom brings up an interesting point on why they didn't know each other prior to the Council of Elrond. I've only read the first 4 books of the HOME series and don't know if JRRT has addressed... |
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Forum: The Books
12-07-2002, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,080
Posted By
Tarthang
I imagine there may have been other way's to...I imagine there may have been other way's to reach the front door. Remember that Aragorn was rather anxious to reach the safety of Lothlorien before the orcs of Khazad Dum were able to regroup and... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
11-25-2002, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 10,043
Posted By
Tarthang
I saw it. I thought it was pretty good as far as...I saw it. I thought it was pretty good as far as poking fun at the current pop culture surrounding PJ's films. Anyone who thinks the episode makes mockery of JRRT's works is missing the point of... |
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Forum: The Books
10-25-2002, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,915
Posted By
Tarthang
While the boats of Lothlorien may be unsinkable,...While the boats of Lothlorien may be unsinkable, nothing is mentioned as to wether or not they may be capsized. So perhaps Gimli is merely concerned about an unplanned dunking, through... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
10-18-2002, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 27,424
Posted By
Tarthang
I most definately agree that topic titles should...I most definately agree that topic titles should be grammatically correct. Furthermore, I believe, that a person should take care to ensure proper spelling, when posting a reply. However, I would... |
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Forum: The Books
10-07-2002, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 13,945
Posted By
Tarthang
Birdland seems to raise the best point so far,...Birdland seems to raise the best point so far, about only Nazgul Controlling a Fell Beast, as to why Sauron didn't have an Air Force. I don't think time would have been much of a factor against,... |
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Forum: The Books
10-05-2002, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,022
Posted By
Tarthang
I'm not so sure it was Sauron who made the morgul...I'm not so sure it was Sauron who made the morgul blades. The name implies they come from the Morgul Vale, which is inhabited by the Nazgul. And the leader among the Nazgul was the Witch-King, a... |
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Forum: The Books
10-05-2002, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,297
Posted By
Tarthang
I am going to add to Gandalf theGrey's line of...I am going to add to Gandalf theGrey's line of reasoning. Galadriel was the oldest living Noldi on ME. As such she can be compared to the Morning, having come to ME at a time when the Noldor were... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-05-2002, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,658
Posted By
Tarthang
From Merriam Webster (online courtesy of AOL). ...From Merriam Webster (online courtesy of AOL). CIVICS: A social science dealing with the rights and duties of citizens. I am assuming the class Arwen has mentioned is a high school (American)... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
10-05-2002, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 422
Views: 70,941
Posted By
Tarthang
This is my second attempt to post in this topic,...This is my second attempt to post in this topic, for some reason the first wouldn't go through (a day or two after the initial start of this thread). So better late than never. I've been reading... |
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Forum: The Books
09-14-2002, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,469
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Tarthang
Otherland is a good series. I think that the...Otherland is a good series. I think that the Tolkien references found within were a nice touch, and help exemplify Tolkiens works as a driving influence on the modern Fantasy genre. |
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Forum: The Books
09-14-2002, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,224
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Tarthang
Given that JRRT more or less describes the...Given that JRRT more or less describes the Arkenstone as a unique object, I would say that the Dwarves valued the Arkenstone for it's self and not in terms of it's monetary value. |
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Forum: The Books
09-13-2002, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,062
Posted By
Tarthang
Also, in the Silm (er, I think, maybe in one of...Also, in the Silm (er, I think, maybe in one of the HOME books) the Dwarves from Belegost (I think, again), assualted the Elves of Doriath, to gain the Silmaril while it was in Thingols keeping. ... |
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Forum: The Books
09-13-2002, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,070
Posted By
Tarthang
If, I remember correctly (no reference matls....If, I remember correctly (no reference matls. handy), Gandalf's speech about dealing out fate occured either in Rivendel. Or (most likely to my thinking at the moment) when Gandalf tells Frodo of... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
08-16-2002, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 14,642
Posted By
Tarthang
I only joined this last May, after reading...I only joined this last May, after reading through the forum for about a month. Since that time, I've seen less and less Tolkien related topics. And therefore, find less of interest to reply with a... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
08-16-2002, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 21,573
Posted By
Tarthang
It would appear, that I too, shall be joining the...It would appear, that I too, shall be joining the BW in Ithillien. After taking the test twice, Ithillien was at the top both times. Followed by Edoras twice, Mirkwood and Long Lake both once, for... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
08-13-2002, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,323
Posted By
Tarthang
Without being able to reference (I believe) The...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... |
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Forum: The Books
08-13-2002, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,932
Posted By
Tarthang
And who's to say those same orcs hadn't made any...And who's to say those same orcs hadn't made any other entrances to and from Moria, or that the Dwarves hadn't made any secret entrances, as well? |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
08-10-2002, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,414
Posted By
Tarthang
1. Place myself at his service
2. Offer him a...1. Place myself at his service 2. Offer him a weizen 3. Let my wife know one of her long lost cousins had arrived for a visit (she's a little on the short side) |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
08-10-2002, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,159
Posted By
Tarthang
This topic should be in the books, however it has...This topic should be in the books, however it has also been covered before. If I remember correctly, the general consensus was they both were responsible. Merry by stabbing the Nazgul distracted... |
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