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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-16-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,739
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe I think this topic might belong in the Novices...

I think this topic might belong in the Novices and Newcomers section, but to answer your question, I'm really not sure if LotR is on the Top 100 list, but it's definitely in my Top 5. It really...
Forum: The Movies 01-15-2003, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,792
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe Sorry, I couldn't help myself. *whips out...

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. *whips out book*<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> There was a dark and blackened bruise on Frodo's right side and breast. Under the mail there was a shirt of soft leather, but...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 01-15-2003, 05:43 PM
Replies: 834
Views: 376,364
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe Hmm, I don't think it's in Roverandom. But I...

Hmm, I don't think it's in Roverandom. But I could be wrong.... What about the book whose name I forget that deals with a man and a faery star that was baked into a cake?
Forum: The Books 01-15-2003, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,949
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe The Road Goes Ever On contains the sheet music to...

The Road Goes Ever On contains the sheet music to some of the songs that Tolkien wrote. I wasn't sure if it's still in print, I found a copy at a used bookstore, but it looks like Voronwe found it...
Forum: The Books 01-15-2003, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,046
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe It's a pretty distant relation.... Much healthier...

It's a pretty distant relation.... Much healthier than certain European customs of marrying ones first cousin. Yuck!
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-14-2003, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,883
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe The balrog. But honestly though, I don't...

The balrog.

But honestly though, I don't think any of Morgoth's creations could ever be considered great, because he took what Eru created and warped it. Therefore, his "creations" are all...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-14-2003, 10:53 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,343
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe My friend must have known about the movie coming...

My friend must have known about the movie coming out, because he kept bugging me to read them, and it wasn't until after I finished the Hobbit (and was waiting for Santa to deliver the rest) that I...
Forum: The Movies 01-14-2003, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,409
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe Well, if someone kills Aragorn, he'll die. If he...

Well, if someone kills Aragorn, he'll die. If he gets sick, he'll die. Otherwise, he'll outlive us all.
Forum: The Books 01-13-2003, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,817
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting The Encyclopedia of Arda has a very intersting...

The Encyclopedia of Arda has a very intersting article about the Fourth Age here (http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/default.htm?http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/f/fourthage.html)

The most interesting is...
Forum: The Movies 01-13-2003, 10:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,598
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting <B>The Necklace Thing:</B><P>...

<B>The Necklace Thing:</B><P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Evenstar<BR>The surname of Arwen: Title of Arwen, Queen to Aragorn II Elessar, referring not only to her radiant beauty, but also to her descent:...
Forum: The Movies 01-12-2003, 09:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,123
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe *sniff* A post after my heart! *sniff*<P>...

*sniff* A post after my heart! *sniff*<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> In my opinion Tolkien was weak in describing some of the actually details of battles and events. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>That is one of...
Forum: The Movies 01-12-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,598
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe Good question, Gary the White, but for the sake...

Good question, Gary the White, but for the sake of those whose mother tongue is not English, could we please stick to conventional English, with proper grammar? I have no idea what you are asking in...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 01-12-2003, 04:59 PM
Replies: 834
Views: 376,364
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting Your clues confused me more than your quote did....

Your clues confused me more than your quote did. It's been 4 days since you posted that, could you please give us a slighter more illuminating hint?
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-12-2003, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,170
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe I admire Tolkien's writing because he is so...

I admire Tolkien's writing because he is so meticulous, and everything is poetic in itself. He also created an entire world and a history that is so much more colourful than ours. I also love the way...
Forum: The Books 01-12-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,926
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting Gollum had the Ring stolen from him. Therefore,...

Gollum had the Ring stolen from him. Therefore, it was still bound to him, prolonging his like.

Bilbo gave it away, breaking (more or less) its hold on him.

Ditto with Sam. He gave it up easily...
Forum: The Books 01-12-2003, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,379
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe But remember, death for elves is different, since...

But remember, death for elves is different, since they would live forever unless slain. But since he is such a great warrior, chances are he did fight in many battles. But he was an archer, not a...
Forum: The Movies 01-12-2003, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,231
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting hmmm, that is weird! I really missed Bilbo in...

hmmm, that is weird! I really missed Bilbo in TTT. I know he had no importance in that part of the movie, but still! *sniff*<P>Maybe Elrond left on the boat with the rest of his people... I really...
Forum: The Movies 01-11-2003, 08:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,328
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe My favourite was Aragorn and co.'s, followed by...

My favourite was Aragorn and co.'s, followed by Merry and Pippin's. I didn't like the fact that Gollum was leading them into Shelob's lair.
Forum: The Movies 01-11-2003, 08:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,022
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe As an actress, I must say that I thought each...

As an actress, I must say that I thought each actor played his/her part absolutely wonderfully. For fun, I always try to imagine how I'd play it differently, but every time I try, I conclude that I...
Forum: The Movies 01-11-2003, 07:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,080
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe About the first one, Gimli saying "Good", it's...

About the first one, Gimli saying "Good", it's perfectly possible that Legolas taught him some Elvish words to improve their friendship. That way they can converse easier, and break the barrier...
Forum: The Movies 01-11-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,123
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Pipe FotR question

Hello People! I realize that it might seem odd to be discussing the FotR movie now, but I had was wondering....<P>Near the beginning of the movie where Gandalf and Frodo are discussing the history of...
Forum: The Books 01-05-2003, 09:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,215
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting I totally agree that fantasy serves mainly to...

I totally agree that fantasy serves mainly to give people hope. But more than that, it teaches us lessons that can be hard to see in other places.

A major theme is LotR, and most other fantasy...
Forum: The Movies 01-05-2003, 10:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,440
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting RotK is actually shorter than the rest of the...

RotK is actually shorter than the rest of the books, it is the appendix that gives it the appearance of being as long as the first two. Personally, I liked the way TTT ended. We are now sure about...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 01-03-2003, 11:21 AM
Replies: 834
Views: 376,364
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting yes! smilies/biggrin.gif your turn!

yes! smilies/biggrin.gif your turn!
Forum: Quotable Quotes 01-03-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 834
Views: 376,364
Posted By Elven-Maiden
Sting French smilies/smile.gif Have fun,...

French smilies/smile.gif



Have fun, hope you enjoy this one!
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