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Forum: The Books 04-02-2003, 04:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,045
Posted By tangerine
Sting Odd... When I saw the title of this post, I...

Odd... When I saw the title of this post, I immediately thought of South Africa, where Tolkien was born. Gated communities were (maybe still are) very popular there. It's where the rich people lived...
Forum: Elvenhome 04-01-2003, 06:46 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 46,830
Posted By tangerine
Sting I will be happy to help tie up loose ends as well.

I will be happy to help tie up loose ends as well.
Forum: Elvenhome 03-30-2003, 05:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 24,412
Posted By tangerine
Sting Culedhel composed himself before speaking. He had...

Culedhel composed himself before speaking. He had been calm enough upon witnessing the atrocity that the town had become, but had bolted back to this place in a panicky sense of urgency as soon as he...
Forum: Elvenhome 03-30-2003, 01:51 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 24,412
Posted By tangerine
Sting Culedhel made his was stealthily through the...

Culedhel made his was stealthily through the grove of trees once Fededhor had dismissed them, moving sillently towards the road that lead to the settlement. He had not known Fededhor long, but he...
Forum: The Movies 03-23-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,627
Posted By tangerine
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Instead of pepper spray,...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Instead of pepper spray, you pack a glass bottle and scream "Aiya Earendil Elenion Ancalima!!!" at muggers. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Hehehe, that one's the best! I could definitely...
Forum: The Books 03-23-2003, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,415
Posted By tangerine
Sting I kinda doubt that Curumo fell under Melkor's...

I kinda doubt that Curumo fell under Melkor's sway while he still had any power; the Valar probably would not have sent him as a representative of the West if so. Curumo was just arrogant, and wanted...
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 03-23-2003, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,655
Posted By tangerine
Sting I would be inclined to say that they are the...

I would be inclined to say that they are the oldest living beings, since they were made just after the dwarves were fashioned, which is before the Elves came. Yarvanna made them to protect the trees,...
Forum: Elvenhome 03-21-2003, 06:25 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 46,830
Posted By tangerine
Sting I would like to thank everyone, especially...

I would like to thank everyone, especially Gandalf, for allowing me to be part of this truly excellent game over the last few months, even though I came here as an unfamiliar face.
I thank you all,...
Forum: Elvenhome 03-13-2003, 11:39 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 51,025
Posted By tangerine
Sting Hinura groaned inwardly. This Calimiel still did...

Hinura groaned inwardly. This Calimiel still did not understand their purpose in this place, not really. It was entirly understandable; All they had seen on the way here were robbers and pillagers,...
Forum: Elvenhome 03-07-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 51,025
Posted By tangerine
Sting "Sing, one key..." Hinura pondered the meaning...

"Sing, one key..."
Hinura pondered the meaning of these runes from her vantage point in the corner. It could be a riddle. Hadn't Bird said something aboutriddles earlier. It didn't matter now, Bird...
Forum: Elvenhome 02-28-2003, 10:39 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 51,025
Posted By tangerine
Sting Hinura had hidden for a moment or two in a nook...

Hinura had hidden for a moment or two in a nook of the Great Hall, fearing that she had been seen by one of the more hostile ghosts. By the time she came out of her hiding spot, the two Elves and...
Forum: The Books 02-28-2003, 10:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,775
Posted By tangerine
Sting In classical times, deus ex machina was...

In classical times, deus ex machina was considered the equivalent of giving the audience the finger by some playwrights, insulting their intelligence by making everything better by introducing the...
Forum: Elvenhome 02-12-2003, 09:33 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 53,434
Posted By tangerine
Sting The door to the hall creaked as a young bard,...

The door to the hall creaked as a young bard, small and thin stepped inside. The hood of her ash-grey cloak was pulled down far over her eyes, and shadow hid her face from the few who turned to see...
Forum: Elvenhome 02-06-2003, 08:08 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 51,025
Posted By tangerine
Sting Hinura's eyes saw only what she fancied to be a...

Hinura's eyes saw only what she fancied to be a wisp of smoke, or a breath on a cold day, but the clear laugh of a child reached her ears as cool, invisible hands snatched the sparkler away from her...
Forum: Elvenhome 02-02-2003, 08:51 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 51,025
Posted By tangerine
Sting Hinura rose from her long-finished meal, taking...

Hinura rose from her long-finished meal, taking her lttle harp out of the protective covering of her bag. The tremble in her hands was so slight only Gandalf may have noticed it, as she gripped the...
Forum: The Books 01-22-2003, 06:28 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 25,990
Posted By tangerine
Sting Monty Python, LOL. I don't have Holy Grail...

Monty Python, LOL. I don't have Holy Grail memorized, so I'm afraid I cannot add to that.
Ever wonder why Bilbo's mother is named after a powerful sedative? Make you wonder what those Tooks are...
Forum: The Books 01-16-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,551
Posted By tangerine
Sting After he had slain the trees he lost the ability...

After he had slain the trees he lost the ability to change his form, or walk invisible again, for his power and spirit had been spent in his hatred and the mockery of the works and creatures of Arda....
Forum: The Books 01-16-2003, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,461
Posted By tangerine
Sting It was silver, with a white gem, right? Sounds a...

It was silver, with a white gem, right? Sounds a bit like mithril to me. Celebrimbor did have decent relations with Moria, so i've read.
Forum: Elvenhome 01-14-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 46,830
Posted By tangerine
Sting Mis' amuigh air luing a' seòladh 'S mi gun...

Mis' amuigh air luing a' seòladh
'S mi gun dòigh air tighinn gu
baile...

In case anyone's wondering, the translation to this is:
I am out sailing on the great ship
with no way to return...
Forum: The Books 01-11-2003, 10:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,276
Posted By tangerine
Sting Arwen left a message for Aragorn, brought to him...

Arwen left a message for Aragorn, brought to him by the Rangers along with the banner:

Okay, maybe not word for word, but you get the idea. Fate. or something similar had set paths for members of...
Forum: Elvenhome 01-10-2003, 10:52 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 51,025
Posted By tangerine
Eye Ó ì og ì ò A Mhòrag 's na ho rò gheallaidh Ó...

Ó ì og ì ò
A Mhòrag 's na ho rò gheallaidh
Ó ì og ì ò

Hinura quietly sang a few bars to herself, making sure that she had it ready. She had been playing around with this tune for awhile, but...
Forum: Elvenhome 01-02-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 51,025
Posted By tangerine
Sting Hinura's eyes brightened when she heard this. She...

Hinura's eyes brightened when she heard this. She looked over towards the two Elves. "There is a song or two I know that is merry. They are meant to be dancing tunes, and they are very light-hearted,...
Forum: The Books 12-24-2002, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,704
Posted By tangerine
Sting Well, Faramir HAD been fighting a 'noted champion...

Well, Faramir HAD been fighting a 'noted champion of the Haradrim on horseback', but they don't give any names.
Forum: The Books 12-23-2002, 11:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,543
Posted By tangerine
Sting I think the film was very well done, considering....

I think the film was very well done, considering. probably the only time that a film can be as good as the book is when the book is being written at the same time that the film is being made, like...
Forum: The Books 12-23-2002, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,333
Posted By tangerine
Sting Now hold on just a minute. Although there are no...

Now hold on just a minute. Although there are no actual verses that I know of, there is a more complete story out there (in UT or the Silm, maybe). The Silm tells of when Gil-galad was made King of...
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