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Legolas · 06-13-2002, 05:40 PM

Despite your explanations of the acting, one still has to question the validity of your opinion when you make a statement like "The only downside is Celeborn. Now if she could marry Legolas, who is by far the coolest and most special guys elf in ME, then everything would be perfect!" You should check out the Unifnished Tales and see what Celeborn has done. What did Legolas do before he became involved in the War of the Ring? Not much. Basing your opinion of a literary character on the attractiveness of the actor portraying him hardly seems plausible.

Elrian, findorfin, and Daniel Telcontar all had pretty good answers. I don't really consider Luthien in the running for such a title...she was half Maiar, which gave her an advantage, and she chose to become mortal. Galadriel is an obvious candidate. Finwe, Fingolfin, Finarfin, Finrod, and Gil-Galad all get nominations for their great Noldorin legacy..

Feanor and Thingol, I feel, also should be considered despite their personality flaws. How many elves caused as big a rave-up as Feanor? How many elves wed a Maiar?

In addition, Celeborn and Elrond are possibilities for their leadership and strides against evil as they watched their kindred leave them for the West. These two were strong in character, selflessly devoted to the cause of peace for their people (Celeborn) and for all of Middle-earth (Elrond). With Gandalf, Elrond was the backbone of the good side of the War of the Ring.

Maybe Ecthelion and Glorfindel, for obvious reasons.

Perhaps Ingwe - he had the foresight to avoid all the Middle-earth chaos and head to Valinor.

[ June 13, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

06-13-2002, 05:40 PM	#57
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Despite your explanations of the acting, one still has to question the validity of your opinion when you make a statement like "The only downside is Celeborn. Now if she could marry Legolas, who is by far the coolest and most special guys elf in ME, then everything would be perfect!" You should check out the Unifnished Tales and see what Celeborn has done. What did Legolas do before he became involved in the War of the Ring? Not much. Basing your opinion of a literary character on the attractiveness of the actor portraying him hardly seems plausible. Elrian, findorfin, and Daniel Telcontar all had pretty good answers. I don't really consider Luthien in the running for such a title...she was half Maiar, which gave her an advantage, and she chose to become mortal. Galadriel is an obvious candidate. Finwe, Fingolfin, Finarfin, Finrod, and Gil-Galad all get nominations for their great Noldorin legacy.. Feanor and Thingol, I feel, also should be considered despite their personality flaws. How many elves caused as big a rave-up as Feanor? How many elves wed a Maiar? In addition, Celeborn and Elrond are possibilities for their leadership and strides against evil as they watched their kindred leave them for the West. These two were strong in character, selflessly devoted to the cause of peace for their people (Celeborn) and for all of Middle-earth (Elrond). With Gandalf, Elrond was the backbone of the good side of the War of the Ring. Maybe Ecthelion and Glorfindel, for obvious reasons. Perhaps Ingwe - he had the foresight to avoid all the Middle-earth chaos and head to Valinor. [ June 13, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.