Characters that are often overlooked. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

the phantom · 11-29-2004, 03:42 PM

What about that orc-chieftan in Moria that stabbed Frodo?

If it weren't for the mithril....

And didn't he, on the way to his target, knock down Boromir and dodge Aragorn's swing? He sounded pretty beastly. And when Aragorn brought his sword down on the orc-chieftan's head wasn't there like a mini-explosion or something?

Who was that orc?

Boromir88 · 11-29-2004, 04:13 PM

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Who was that orc?

OMG!!! It's PJ's immortal black uruk Lurtz!!! Gets a dagger through the leg, his arm chopped off, a sword stuck in his gut, and a chopped off head, like I said, Lurtz the immortal (well semi-immortal) black Uruk.

Lachwen · 11-29-2004, 04:42 PM

No, Lurtz was an Uruk-hai. The orc that Phantom is talking about is a Moria-orc.

Though now I must say that I loved the bit with Lurtz licking his own blood off the knife-blade. That was freakin' awesome.

Lush · 11-29-2004, 05:01 PM

Arwen, because she is defined almost exclusively by her relationship with Aragorn. She is so mysterious. So hot.

Goldberry, once again, hot, mysterious, and merry. How does Tom keep her so happy?

Glorfindel, what was he all about? Brave, undoubtedly hot, and not a man of many words either.

Morgul Queen · 11-29-2004, 05:49 PM

And Theodred the hardly mentioned.

Poor b*****d.

the phantom · 11-29-2004, 09:44 PM

I've never really thought of Glorfindel as an overlooked character (except when we're talking about the movies).

I thought everyone who read LOTR thought that ol' Findy was awesome and wanted to find out more about him.

And Lushy-poo- how could multiple "hot" characters be overlooked? It's a crime! It defies all logic.

But you kind of expect it since what, maybe 90% of Middle Earth's main characters were tall and good-looking.

Tolkien sure knew how to create a great world.

StarJewel · 11-29-2004, 10:41 PM

Lachwen...your comment on Fingolfin's wife sparked my curiosity. She is mentioned in the Peoples of Middle Earth, though rather briefly. Her name is Anaire, and she didn't leave Aman to go with Fingolfin into exile. That's about all that is said about her.
On that note, I think that most of the Elven wives are overlooked, with the exception of Galadriel and Melian. How many times do we hear how the gentler half of the Eldar influenced things?

11-29-2004, 03:42 PM	#1
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	What about that orc-chieftan in Moria that stabbed Frodo? If it weren't for the mithril.... And didn't he, on the way to his target, knock down Boromir and dodge Aragorn's swing? He sounded pretty beastly. And when Aragorn brought his sword down on the orc-chieftan's head wasn't there like a mini-explosion or something? Who was that orc? __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

11-29-2004, 04:42 PM	#3
Lachwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwood the Great. Posts: 115	No, Lurtz was an Uruk-hai. The orc that Phantom is talking about is a Moria-orc. Though now I must say that I loved the bit with Lurtz licking his own blood off the knife-blade. That was freakin' awesome. __________________ "'...Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill.'"

11-29-2004, 05:01 PM	#4
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Arwen, because she is defined almost exclusively by her relationship with Aragorn. She is so mysterious. So hot. Goldberry, once again, hot, mysterious, and merry. How does Tom keep her so happy? Glorfindel, what was he all about? Brave, undoubtedly hot, and not a man of many words either. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

11-29-2004, 05:49 PM	#5
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	And Theodred the hardly mentioned. Poor b****d. __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King* Oh...and call me Morgy!

11-29-2004, 09:44 PM	#6
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I've never really thought of Glorfindel as an overlooked character (except when we're talking about the movies). I thought everyone who read LOTR thought that ol' Findy was awesome and wanted to find out more about him. And Lushy-poo- how could multiple "hot" characters be overlooked? It's a crime! It defies all logic. But you kind of expect it since what, maybe 90% of Middle Earth's main characters were tall and good-looking. Tolkien sure knew how to create a great world. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

11-29-2004, 10:41 PM	#7
StarJewel Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I'm in my dear Maedhros' arms, dreaming the day away. Oh, who am I kidding, Chicago is nothing like that! Posts: 116	Lachwen...your comment on Fingolfin's wife sparked my curiosity. She is mentioned in the Peoples of Middle Earth, though rather briefly. Her name is Anaire, and she didn't leave Aman to go with Fingolfin into exile. That's about all that is said about her. On that note, I think that most of the Elven wives are overlooked, with the exception of Galadriel and Melian. How many times do we hear how the gentler half of the Eldar influenced things? __________________ Visit my writing site...if you dare http://www.fanfiction.net/~mirielamarian

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