The Warg and Warg Rider Appreciation Thread

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

As some of you may know, I travelled to Tanzania a fortnight ago. Eomer told me that it is a favorable opportunity to see Wargs so, needless to say, I was quite excited about it. To my shame I have to tell you that I failed to see even a glimpse of a Warg. I saw plenty of Oliphaunts and Black squirrels, though. But don't worry, I'm not going to let you down. Although I didn't see a Warg, I learnt much of them and I hope I can provide you some new information.

Since Eomer has delivered a great lecture on Wargs' dancing, I have very little to say about that.

Wargish dancing was very different. It had a vigour and energy drastically removed from the ways of the Elves. Such fire and passion was the trademark of the Warg; and while it was truly not appropriate for every occasion, Wargish dancing as a celebration of life was unmatched.

Ever heard or seen how people of Masai tribes dance? They bounce around jumping high into the air while screaming and clapping wildly. It seems obvious that as nomads who wander a lot around tending cattle, Masais have seen Wargs dancing and adopted the style. Of course it's just an attempt to copy the world's most magnificent dancers but I must admit that some Masais imitate pretty well the ardent nature of Warg dancing.

I visited two national parks during my stay in Africa: Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. I had hoped to see Wargs there but soon I understood that they were the last places where Wargs would want to live. They were unbelievably beautiful places but 1) there were too many tourists and 2) there were Hyenas. I've understood that Wargs do not usually want to be seen, and at least not with Hyenas. I think it has something to do with the heresy of PJ's Hyena-Lemming Creatures.

The best place to see Wargs is Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our lot climbed to Mandara hut using Marangu route but it's way too easy and touristy for Wargs. Instead using that kind of routes, they have made plenty of their own little trails crisscross the mountain. The paths are so small and difficult that one can't follow them, so the best way to see Wargs is to climb Umbwe route which is much less popular than Marangu ("A very strenuous walk up steep, slippery paths with many fallen trees to negotiate. The middle section follows a narrow spectacular ridge with magnificent views of the Great Barranco and Southern Icefields."). Wargs like their own privacy but at times they make an appearance to people who are ambitious enough not to go the easiest way to the top.

I also found out that Wargs don't ever suffer from mountain sickness. They can climb up and down the mountain as fast as they wish without any danger of getting fluid builded up within their lungs or brain.

All in all, I'm pleased with my trip even though I didn't get to meet a Warg. I believe the fate of Kitsunë is one reason why people don't even deserve to see Wargs but maybe some day we can live in harmony with them. Now I just have to keep researching and studying Warg lore. Thanks, Nilp, for sharing that story with us.

[SamwiseGamgee]

dancing spawn, you uncover an interesting truth: it is becoming increasingly difficult to see Wargs. Some believe that finding a Warg is as elementary as finding one's own foot: INCORRECT!

Once upon a time this was true, but now we find that Wargs are becoming increasingly xenophobic and wary of outsiders. It's sad, there is so much we can learn from them, but the vicious actions of we humans against Wargs mean they are understandibly reluctant to share with us. Curse those of our race who have brought this upon us!

[SamwiseGamgee]

Evening all. How are we at this most honoured hall of Warg appreciation? Well, I trust.

Anyway, onwards I must tread towards my point: I recently saw Ye Olde Chronicles of Narnia and was, I must say, somewhat unsuprised to find that the wolves were evil. Cruel killers, aye. So here's my question: why? What happened, I wonder, to putWargs so out of favour with men in this world of ours'? If anyone knows, pray enlighten me. Let us spark up the Appreciation Thread so it may roar as the mighty fire it truly is!

P.S.- Look out for my next post: Warg Carols

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

How, some wonder, does Santa deliver all those gifts in one night?

Why, he uses Wargs, of course.

Santa, in fact, is a Warg Rider.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Of course!

It's almost time for the second birthday celebrations here at this most prestigious thread. Apparently we missed the first birthday.

Yes, I'm skipping over the bringing in of the New Year because I don't believe that Wargs celebrate it. They tend to celebrate important things rather than the mechanical passing of time.

[Kath]

Well, they probably wouldn't celebrate our New Year as what significance would it hold for them, but what's to say they don't celebrate it at a time relevant to their history?

Obviously their celebration wouldn't be getting drunk, as what Warg would lower themselves to that, but maybe a gathering and rememberance.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Wargs are such high beings, though, that they live in a state of perpetual reflection on the joys and the sorrows of life. At least that's how I see it.

Men can barely rise above the trials and tribulations of the everyday, and that's why they need a 'New Year' celebration. The Elves went in for all of that too.