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Airerûthiel · 09-02-2003, 08:49 AM

As you may know, today (2nd September) is the thirtieth anniversary of JRR Tolkien's death. That got me thinking: what would certain characters from Middle-earth have written on their gravestones or in their obituaries?

NB: we are including Elves in this, even though they can only die in battle or because of a broken heart, and those who went to the Grey Havens at the end of LotR.

How about for Gandalf: 'And you all thought the Balrog got me!'

OK, that's rubbish. I'm sure you lot can do better than my pathetic attempt...

09-02-2003, 08:49 AM	#1
Airerûthiel Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Long Lake Posts: 228	Middle-earth Gravestones As you may know, today (2nd September) is the thirtieth anniversary of JRR Tolkien's death. That got me thinking: what would certain characters from Middle-earth have written on their gravestones or in their obituaries? NB: we are including Elves in this, even though they can only die in battle or because of a broken heart, and those who went to the Grey Havens at the end of LotR. How about for Gandalf: 'And you all thought the Balrog got me!' OK, that's rubbish. I'm sure you lot can do better than my pathetic attempt... __________________ 'If they give you ruled paper, write the other way' - Juan Ramón Jiménez I love pirates!