A Downer Fellowship

[Amanaduial the archer]

Merry: Amanaduial the Archer: she's always on top of things, and quick to let you know that you're on the right track (or to give suggestions on what the right track actually is).

Aww.

Hmm, if I was Frodo...

Sam - well, I'm caught: I think probably Bethberry would be my Sam. Quietly responsible, you can rest assured that even if she doesn't seem to say much, she is always there, and will listen to whatever you need to say; and that whatever she says will be well worth listening to. A steadying prescence and very good friend.

Gandalph - Well, who else could play- sorry, represent, the mithterious and wise white wizard? Who else but the Downs very own pet enigma, Mithadan. Not so often seen, maybe it sometimes seems that Mith has left you, as Gandalph left the fellowship (and the dwarves in The Hobbit), you find out later that actually, he was quite aware of what he was doing all the time, and it was for the best, working behind the scenes. But Mithadan is not all mystery: he is a pleasure to talk to, and is full of little surprises that will get revealed in conversation. Incredibly smart and, yes, powerful, as well as being amusing, Mithadan also knows when to draw a line and can be rather stern when need be. The perfect Gandalph.

Merry - Incredibly organised while seeming relaxed, Piosenniel fits the bill. Her posts on the Green Dragon have often made me smile or laugh, and she is as witty in self as she is in her characters. She is not invulnerable though, and does not seem a transcendant, distant prescence: Pio is very much human. And also, she has always reminded me of a hobbit, although why I'm not entirely sure.

Pippin - Aylwen Dreamsong, actually. Now, there are aspects of this, one of my favourite gamers, which would maybe fit Aragorn better (and here I dithered!), but Pippin it is. Maybe it is because her characters, whatever darkness you place them in, always seem to have that lighter, 'fairer' side: for examples, Haven in 'Escape from Nurn', or Ehan in 'Bloodstained Elanor' - but it is not a side that undermines them: it makes them more admirable. And the same goes for Aylwen, if that makes any sense - she is a pleasure to be around, has that lighter side, and, like Pio, makes me smile. But she has her struggles, and a serious side as well - a side that will stand up for what it wants and believes is right, just like Pippin (for example when he pledged himself to Gondor). And her posts are always worthwhile.

Now, I'm aware I haven't even done half the fellowship, but very soon the HTML limit is going to run out on me, and besides, I don't seem to have quite got the hang of punctuation this morning...

[Mithalwen]

... well I had an inkling that if I got anything it would be shelob when a list of female characters was suggested....

And Aragorn ... hoist by my own petard...... and well deserved on the pompous prig front for excessive explanation..... lol .... hidden power .nnnnnooooooooooo but then if I admitted it it wouldn't be hidden .... and as I admitted elsewhere I probabaly wouldn't have gone far on the quest ... being a lazy coward an' all....

And stop fussing Fordim... you are still here aren't you?

[Bêthberry]

Bethberry would be my Sam. Quietly responsible, you can rest assured that even if she doesn't seem to say much, she is always there, and will listen to whatever you need to say; and that whatever she says will be well worth listening to. A steadying prescence and very good friend.

By jove, aman, I think you've got it! And a gardener to boot. Thankee, my dear! Now I shall just work on the salt of the earth aspect.

If we were to see a female character list of Downers, I would surely see you as Eowyn and Aylwen Dreamson as Arwen.

And now I shall run off to contemplate a baddies list.

[Son of Númenor]

Ironic, isn't it, that in this fantasy Downer Fellowship I would be both Frodo and his would-be assassin.

Gandalf: I cannot think of anyone better suited to the role than Bêthberry. In many a thread, her wisdom and (often profound) insight have ignited further and deeper discussion. She can be simultaneously analytical and poetic, and has been my guiding light in the Downs - she was the first to welcome me to the sight; she was the first friend I made here, and is still the closest; in the chatroom, just as in the forum, she asks tough, deep-delving questions (many of which I find myself unable to answer as well as I wish) and provides her own valuable opinions and analyses. Indeed, I feel we have a relationship (somewhat) akin to that of Gandalf and Pippin (although my hobbitish curiosity is often concealed in an effort not to sound stupid, and Bêthberry is not particularly "quick to anger"). I'll also note that Gandalf's propensity towards laughter and mirth has nothing on Bêthberry's subtle and clever brand of humor, and that a raggedy cloak and conical cap would probably not do justice to the latter.

Frodo: Much like Frodo, The Barrow-Wight was once an ordinary (albeit abnormally wise and intelligent) hobbit who now carries a heavy burden. In Frodo's case, it was the Ring; in the BW's, it's the Downs. Who of us can know what toll this great responsibility has taken on him? We hope, though, that he will not vanish into the West, leaving us mortals with naught but memories of his great deeds.

Gimli: Fordim Hedgethistle may be the most enthusiastic lover of Middle-earth I have ever encountered. This exuberance has taken the form of many of the most brilliant threads and intense discussions I have ever seen on the subject of Tolkien's world. In this way he is like Gimli, crying scornfully, 'Caves, they say! Caves!' and then convincing us, passionately and eloquently, that the very 'caves' in question are some of the most beautiful wonders in the world.

Legolas: Off the top of my head, I can think of no one better for this role than Legolas - or Ulmo, if you like - himself. Subtle, often eloquent, and concise, he conveys a hidden worldly wisdom that spans far beyond his years. Also, a particular entry in his blog wherein he describes a meditative experience in the ocean makes him seem all the more like his sea-longing Middle-earth namesake.

Boromir: Eomer of the Rohirrim comes to mind for his obvious intelligence, his aura of pride, and his quasi-"tough-guy" image (helped along by his Karl Urban avatar).

Aragorn: Burrahobbit. At first (or second, or third...) glance, he can seem intimidating, frightening - even mean. Once one gets to know him a little, though, one realizes that he is simply quite frank and terse by nature. He is also somewhat enigmatic, like Strider, and carries the burden of a great mind.

Samwise: Based on pure kindness and gentle nature alone, Estelyn Telcontar fits the bill. She's not as simple as Sam, though, and I reckon that, unlike Master Gamgee, she's just as handy with a needle and thread as with a pot full o' taters.

Pippin: This role in the Fellowship I reserve for myself (see 'Gandalf' for explanation).

Merry: Diamond18 has always struck me as a Merry gal - smarter and more observant than your average, garden-variety hobbit, but still playful as they come.

Indeed, Bêthberry, I doubt I could pass up a plate of Maggot's mushrooms - particularly if there was penne al arrabiata and red wine in the offing as well.

[The Perky Ent]

Woah! I'm a Pippin? Woah! But then, I knew that if I was mentioned, it would be for that Oh well, I'm honored to be part of a fellowship! As for mine...


Gandalf: Pio - Piosenniel is incredibly wise, determinded, and intelligence. A perfect role for Gandalf. She is essential to any fellowship!

Aragorn: HerenIstarion - Heren has always been a good mentor for me in the downs. A comical protector, of many sorts. Had she had less homework, I might be saying Finwe right now, but since she wants to go to Rice University....

Boromir: Fordim - Fordim is very wise and powerful, yet mysterious. That being said...

Gimli: Himaran - take a wild guess

Legolas: Bethberry - She's always seemed a very graceful person. Powerful, merciful, and an occasional sense of humor

Sam: Pio - Yes, I know I have Pio twice, but that's how good she is! Furthermore, she's always helped when I've had problems in RPGing, and is the kind of person who sticks through to the end!

Pippin: Morsul - Morsul is much like Pippin...well...all around! If you know Morsul, you know I don't have to go on!

Merry: Firefoot - Firefoot is smart, smarter than Merry for that matter. But, as there's little other places...



Well...that about covers it! I'll think about this some more, and maybe revise it!

[Gil-Galad]

Bah i'll give it a shot...

Gandalf: Beren87 cause hes always lending a hand...

Aragorn: Son of Numenor, to me is a strong-willed character, so he'll fit in with aragorn

Boromir: well i guess Morsul could be boromir, each have inner evil

Legolas: Who better then the agile Legolas of the downs!

Gimli: i think Telchar can fit in here, having different moods during the days...

Pippin: i will go with Perky here...

Merry: Tom Bombadil can go here cause hes always cheery until he gets wacked in the head to pay attention

Samwise: Faithful, like Pio...

Frodo: and the winner is.... Esty!...see top for reason

There ya have it folks, i didn't put myself in cause i don't really know...thats for you to decide!

[The Perky Ent]

...Alas....another Pippin...

[Gil-Galad]

Yes...but i am a nameless Wight for now, until somebody decide to characterize me...