A futuristic LOTR. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-19-2004, 06:29 AM

Well, and Lothlórien is obviously a high-rise apartment complex, very snazzy and extremely expensive, guarded by security personnel!

Diamond18 · 10-19-2004, 11:47 AM

And it would be called Topfloorien, right, Esty?

I would have thought of Aragorn more as a secret agent type in a futuristic LotR instead of a bum. A shady secret agent type to begin with, closer to Jason Bourne than James Bond, and the hobbits wouldn't be altogether sure of who he works for at first.

Legolas and the other Elves would be martial arts masters as well as good shots with the bow, and would wear tight leather and shades, of course.

Hobbits would be a bit lost in a futuristic setting, don't you think? Everything that makes them "hobbity" is rooted in their down to earth, agricultural society and habits. So perhaps, in a futuristic setting, hobbits are the ones who maintain wildlife preserves or farms to ensure that the world doesn't become one big metropolis (like so many futuristic tales seem to depict....) Though, I can see them being into genetic engineering of foods. Giant pumpkins and the like....

Oddwen · 10-19-2004, 04:01 PM

Maybe hobbits would be the homeless people eating out of trash cans. And also eating the trash cans.

But the Aragorn as a homeless bum is so perfect...perhaps as a plainclothes agent?

Meneltarmacil · 10-19-2004, 04:57 PM

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Oh, and happy birthday Menel! You and my brother share the same birthdate.

Thanks, Oddwen. My birthday was mostly ignored at my school, although some of my friends and I did go to a laser tag place the weekend before to celebrate. Had nothing to do with LOTR, though.

Actually, Aragorn might fit better wearing dark glasses and a trenchcoat and acting like he's going to set off a bomb all the time. Or maybe that would fit Boromir more than Aragorn. I don't know.

Aragorn could be a secret agent who's disguised as a homeless guy though.

Oddwen · 10-19-2004, 06:39 PM

Boromir's a mob boss...no no wait, Denethor's a mob boss. Boromir's the heir to the empire, and Faramir is the son who doesn't want any part of the violence.

Although wait, if Aragorn's the plainclothes agent, the better analogy would be that Saruman/Sauron is a mob boss.

No no no...Denethor's a mob boss, and Saruman is some guy who wants the homeless Hobbits out of the streets so he can build his Orthanc tower.

So Denethor's a mob boss, Saruman is a corrupt billionaire business owner, Hobbits are the oppressed homeless, Aragorn's an agent with a penchant for discarded food.

And Gimli? What of Gimli? He's a lawyer. But a good one. (Oxymoron?)

Maeggaladiel · 10-20-2004, 08:39 AM

Eowyn is a punky goth chick with a pierced nose and dyed-black hair. Grima is the nerdy goth-wannabe. So.. he's basically his movie self with huge glasses, braces, a pocket protector, and a clip-on earring.

Lachwen · 10-20-2004, 02:13 PM

To get more specific on Shadowfax: he'd be Lamborghini Contash ("Contash" is spelled wrong, isn't it?). On a similar vein, Asfaloth is a Delorean DMC-12; not quite as flashy or fast as a Lamborghini, but just as cool.

The Nine are agents for the RIAA, cracking down on the hobbits for illegally burning a copy of the One Disc.

Elrond is a proponent of organic foods and farming.

Tom Bombadil is Johnny Depp (odd, does whatever the futz he wants, lives in a nice little out-of-the-way place with his beautiful singer wife).

Maeggaladiel: Brilliant!

THE Ka · 10-29-2004, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Maeggaladiel

Eowyn is a punky goth chick with a pierced nose and dyed-black hair. Grima is the nerdy goth-wannabe. So.. he's basically his movie self with huge glasses, braces, a pocket protector, and a clip-on earring.

AH!!! i hate those kids! Nerdy goth -wannabes...You know? The one's who think ICP is really gothic!?

They make me soo mad when they ask me if the Robert Smith shirt i'm wearing is Marylin Manson...Marylin Manson is NOT, I repeat, NOT gothic... His is classfied in the Field of rock called "Shock Rock". If you really want to be gothic (This would make you a wanna-be) go listen to some Sisters of Mercy (something upbeat) or The Smiths or Morissey (Something gloomy) and even try some Bauhaus (The one and ONLY) or even some Rasputina (Chamber Goth Rock... it has cellos!

). If you don't like it well, that's your tastes.

And if you want to know more so you don't become a Grima, go to www.GOTH.net click on the hyperlink called "Goth?". If you can see the truth, and or agree you might have some chance.
*Just to let you know, there is such a thing as Punk Gothic... They basically our prototypes for the masses...

-An Informative Ka

SORRY FOR POSTING TWICE! my computer had a brain blur.

Boromir88 · 10-30-2004, 05:48 AM

The Ka, lol haha, "what's here I have in my pocket?" Also, you could add, Legolas' cosmetic superstore, just add Zebe's idea of Gimli. It just so happens the superstore, and Aragorn's cardboard box are right across from the bar Gimli drinks at

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Originally posted by Zebe

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Gimli would be a bar-room brawler, probably with some kind of military service, and/or criminal record.

THE Ka · 10-30-2004, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Meneltarmacil

Thanks, Oddwen. My birthday was mostly ignored at my school, although some of my friends and I did go to a laser tag place the weekend before to celebrate. Had nothing to do with LOTR, though.

Actually, Aragorn might fit better wearing dark glasses and a trenchcoat and acting like he's going to set off a bomb all the time. Or maybe that would fit Boromir more than Aragorn. I don't know.

Aragorn could be a secret agent who's disguised as a homeless guy though.

Naww. Boromir's too outspoken. he would pull something like, "What is here that i have in my pocket?" in front of everyone whilst entering a bank...

Araogrn would work better. you know, his whole ploy of being "Mysterious".

Beanamir of Gondor · 11-17-2004, 12:42 PM

Perhaps Merry and Pippin could be clones. And Darth (oops, I mean Gandalf) could show up and swoop away with the wimpy twin Pippin, and Leia (oops again, I mean Merry) could go off and kick some butt on the Death Star.

I mean Field of Pelennor.

Sapphire_Flame · 11-17-2004, 01:56 PM

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I would have thought of Aragorn more as a secret agent type in a futuristic LotR instead of a bum. A shady secret agent type to begin with, closer to Jason Bourne than James Bond, and the hobbits wouldn't be altogether sure of who he works for at first.

Ooo, that one's good. *nod nod* I must draw that... *scurries off, muttering*

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I like the idea of Black Riders on motorcycles... And they could all wear full leather trench coats and ski masks. Instead of driving cars after the bridge incident though, they should have hang-gliders or jet-packs. Keep to the flying.

I was thinking more along the lines of Apache helicopters, actually.

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Elrond: Anduril, flame of the west, forged from the shards of Narsil.
Aragorn: Sauron will not forget the...shotgun that....blew off his head.

*dies laughing* So funny, Boromir88! Must draw that as well...

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To get more specific on Shadowfax: he'd be Lamborghini Contash ("Contash" is spelled wrong, isn't it?). On a similar vein, Asfaloth is a Delorean DMC-12; not quite as flashy or fast as a Lamborghini, but just as cool.

Yay, a Delorean!

*hugs* My brother is obsessed with those, and it's starting to rub off on me. o.O;;

So, would Snowmane be a big-a*se SUV that explodes when the Witch-King's chopper hits it? Of course, Theoden is blown clear so he doesn't die immediately. *nod nod* And Firefoot would be a Firebird, of course! *grin* Roheryn would be a Dodge Challenger. And the Mouth of Sauron would have a broken-down Ford that's only held together with rust.

Abedithon le,

~ Saphy ~

10-19-2004, 06:29 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Well, and Lothlórien is obviously a high-rise apartment complex, very snazzy and extremely expensive, guarded by security personnel! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

10-19-2004, 11:47 AM	#2
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	And it would be called Topfloorien, right, Esty? I would have thought of Aragorn more as a secret agent type in a futuristic LotR instead of a bum. A shady secret agent type to begin with, closer to Jason Bourne than James Bond, and the hobbits wouldn't be altogether sure of who he works for at first. Legolas and the other Elves would be martial arts masters as well as good shots with the bow, and would wear tight leather and shades, of course. Hobbits would be a bit lost in a futuristic setting, don't you think? Everything that makes them "hobbity" is rooted in their down to earth, agricultural society and habits. So perhaps, in a futuristic setting, hobbits are the ones who maintain wildlife preserves or farms to ensure that the world doesn't become one big metropolis (like so many futuristic tales seem to depict....) Though, I can see them being into genetic engineering of foods. Giant pumpkins and the like.... __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-19-2004, 04:01 PM	#3
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Maybe hobbits would be the homeless people eating out of trash cans. And also eating the trash cans. But the Aragorn as a homeless bum is so perfect...perhaps as a plainclothes agent? __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

10-19-2004, 06:39 PM	#5
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Boromir's a mob boss...no no wait, Denethor's a mob boss. Boromir's the heir to the empire, and Faramir is the son who doesn't want any part of the violence. Although wait, if Aragorn's the plainclothes agent, the better analogy would be that Saruman/Sauron is a mob boss. No no no...Denethor's a mob boss, and Saruman is some guy who wants the homeless Hobbits out of the streets so he can build his Orthanc tower. So Denethor's a mob boss, Saruman is a corrupt billionaire business owner, Hobbits are the oppressed homeless, Aragorn's an agent with a penchant for discarded food. And Gimli? What of Gimli? He's a lawyer. But a good one. (Oxymoron?) __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door Last edited by Oddwen; 10-19-2004 at 06:47 PM. Reason: Hmm hmm hmm...la la la...

10-20-2004, 08:39 AM	#6
Maeggaladiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The end of the world as we know it. I feel fine, incidentally. Posts: 500	Eowyn is a punky goth chick with a pierced nose and dyed-black hair. Grima is the nerdy goth-wannabe. So.. he's basically his movie self with huge glasses, braces, a pocket protector, and a clip-on earring. __________________ "Wide ne bith wel," cwaeth se the geheirde on helle hriman.

10-20-2004, 02:13 PM	#7
Lachwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwood the Great. Posts: 115	To get more specific on Shadowfax: he'd be Lamborghini Contash ("Contash" is spelled wrong, isn't it?). On a similar vein, Asfaloth is a Delorean DMC-12; not quite as flashy or fast as a Lamborghini, but just as cool. The Nine are agents for the RIAA, cracking down on the hobbits for illegally burning a copy of the One Disc. Elrond is a proponent of organic foods and farming. Tom Bombadil is Johnny Depp (odd, does whatever the futz he wants, lives in a nice little out-of-the-way place with his beautiful singer wife). Maeggaladiel: Brilliant! __________________ "'...Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill.'"

11-17-2004, 12:42 PM	#11
Beanamir of Gondor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: the Shadow Gallery Posts: 276	Perhaps Merry and Pippin could be clones. And Darth (oops, I mean Gandalf) could show up and swoop away with the wimpy twin Pippin, and Leia (oops again, I mean Merry) could go off and kick some butt on the Death Star. I mean Field of Pelennor. __________________ The answer to life is no longer 42. It's 4 8 15 16 23... 42. "I only lent you my body; you lent me your dream."

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