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Fingolfin II · 05-08-2004, 10:59 PM

I liked the Narn and 'Of Celeborn and Galadriel', especially the bits about Celebrimbor. I also liked the Aladarion and Erendis story, as well as the bits about Amroth and the Istari. In fact, I liked it all!

Vanya · 05-10-2004, 02:49 AM

Well, besides Rohan stories, I liked the Tuor's oming to Gondolin story, since I always admired that hidden realm. Story of Galadriel and Celeborn I find confusing, since there are so many different versions.
Interesting also was Gandal'f story of meeting Thorin.
Turin - oh it's little bit to tragic for my taste.
Does anyone know the answer to my question- when did Gondor help Rohan?

Legolas · 05-10-2004, 03:05 AM

What sort of instance are you looking for Vanya? In 2885, Rohan and Gondor defeated some Haradrim at the Crossing of Poros.

Vanya · 05-10-2004, 03:44 AM

Thank you, Legolas. I don't recall many of events like that from the books I've read (LOTR, Sil,UT), and I always want to know more about this subject. I've explaind someplace that I don't dare to start HoME, since it's not translated. Reading Lotr in English was hard enough for me.

Snowdog · 05-10-2004, 11:55 AM

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Knight of Gondor said: "I really need to read UT! What all is in it? More behind-the-scenes info about the events in the LotR trilogy?"

Yes, there are some good background stories. The Fords of Isen tells how King Theoden's son Theodred gets killed, and also how the command structure of the Rohirrim was in somewhat of a disarray afterward, being the King was burduned by the sorceries of Sarumann.

Also another favorite of mine is 'Disaster at the Gladden Fields' where it tells in detail of Isildur and his loss of the battle, three of four sons, and the Ring, and his life.

Legolas · 05-10-2004, 12:26 PM

I found the essary on the Istari to be of the most interest. I also like the detail Tolkien goes into in the sadly-incomplete 'Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin.' Other favourites are 'Aldarion and Erendis' and 'The Disaster of the Gladden Fields' - the latter of which is a satisfying story to sit and read in one short sitting because of its convenient length (though it is important - it was a pivotal event in the Third Age).

Vanya · 05-11-2004, 02:10 AM

Well, reading about Isildur's death at Gladden fields made me think twice about him, and made me realise the size of his tragedy. I wrote about this in "The most tragic figure" thread.
I liked Aldarion and Erendis story as well, but it was sad. I don't think Erendis was doing the right thing, being so proud and unwilling to compromise. He offered to take her with him (she hated the sea, but he hated the ground as well,but had stayed for her). She only succeded to be left alone and bitter at the and. The aspect of stoy that I liked most is mentioning Gil-Galad and his realm, of which I think there should be more talk.

05-08-2004, 10:59 PM	#1
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	I liked the Narn and 'Of Celeborn and Galadriel', especially the bits about Celebrimbor. I also liked the Aladarion and Erendis story, as well as the bits about Amroth and the Istari. In fact, I liked it all! __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

05-10-2004, 03:05 AM	#3
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	What sort of instance are you looking for Vanya? In 2885, Rohan and Gondor defeated some Haradrim at the Crossing of Poros. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-10-2004, 12:26 PM	#6
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	I found the essary on the Istari to be of the most interest. I also like the detail Tolkien goes into in the sadly-incomplete 'Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin.' Other favourites are 'Aldarion and Erendis' and 'The Disaster of the Gladden Fields' - the latter of which is a satisfying story to sit and read in one short sitting because of its convenient length (though it is important - it was a pivotal event in the Third Age). __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-11-2004, 02:10 AM	#7
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	other stories Well, reading about Isildur's death at Gladden fields made me think twice about him, and made me realise the size of his tragedy. I wrote about this in "The most tragic figure" thread. I liked Aldarion and Erendis story as well, but it was sad. I don't think Erendis was doing the right thing, being so proud and unwilling to compromise. He offered to take her with him (she hated the sea, but he hated the ground as well,but had stayed for her). She only succeded to be left alone and bitter at the and. The aspect of stoy that I liked most is mentioning Gil-Galad and his realm, of which I think there should be more talk.

05-10-2004, 02:49 AM	#2
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	Well, besides Rohan stories, I liked the Tuor's oming to Gondolin story, since I always admired that hidden realm. Story of Galadriel and Celeborn I find confusing, since there are so many different versions. Interesting also was Gandal'f story of meeting Thorin. Turin - oh it's little bit to tragic for my taste. Does anyone know the answer to my question- when did Gondor help Rohan?

05-10-2004, 03:44 AM	#4
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	Thank you, Legolas. I don't recall many of events like that from the books I've read (LOTR, Sil,UT), and I always want to know more about this subject. I've explaind someplace that I don't dare to start HoME, since it's not translated. Reading Lotr in English was hard enough for me.