The Middle Earth Popularity Cup - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aganzir · 11-25-2008, 02:59 PM

++ Elrond

I despise a woman who would die because the random man she had a crush on didn't love her in return. And her ending is lame. Female characters like that annoy me. A male character like that would annoy me as well, but not as much because he wouldn't fit so well inside the man stereotype.

On the other hand, Elrond was the son of Eärendil (yet one fave character) and was raised by the sons of Fëanor.

And all that First Age stuff. And Second Age.

Tuor in Gondolin · 11-25-2008, 03:25 PM

Since the theme here is "popularity" I'll go with
+ + Eowyn .

Once she got over her no doubt
testosterone pill popping valkeyrie phase she'd be
a lot more fun at parties then Elrond, who no doubt
continued to suffer from early childhood
kidnapped trauma syndrome.

the phantom · 11-25-2008, 03:34 PM

This is one of the easiest match-ups I've seen.

Elrond is the descendent of the Kings of the Noldor, the Kings of the Sindar, the House of Hador, and the House of Beor. He spent time with the sons of Feanor (I love them), fought beside Gil-galad, and founded the refuge of Rivendell.

And after retiring from warfare, he became the greatest healer in Middle Earth.

It is because of Elrond that there is a King in Gondor, for he preserved the line of Isildur over many years, and even took in Aragorn and raised him as a son.

He is one of the wisest and most learned in lore of any in Middle Earth. The council which decided the fate of the Ring wasn't in Lothlorien, or Minas Tirith- it was at Elrond's house.

And finally, the trump card-

Elrond controls a flippin RIVER!

Who the heck in Middle Earth can do that? Must be that Ainu blood.

Elrond is amazing. And compared to most all of the other big-time Elves, he is much less proud.

++Elrond

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-25-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

Elrond controls a flippin RIVER!

Who the heck in Middle Earth can do that? Must be that Ainu blood.

No, it's the flippin Ring. But really, this match ain't easy. Both of the contestants have their pros and cons. I may actually abstain from voting this time. Neither of them is the "top", but they are both pretty good folks. I may as well toss a coin

Lalwendë · 11-25-2008, 04:03 PM

Hmmm, I'm not that fussed on either character in the same way as I have huge obsessions with characters like Bilbo, Saruman, Tom and Gandalf...though both are rather interesting in their own right.

Elrond is preferable to my tastes in The Hobbit, where he comes across as more friendly and wise and part of faerie. He's a little too Authoritarian in LotR. I maintain he does have a beard though

Eowyn can be annoying in that she is given some important work to do by Theoden but wants to enact her Amazon fantasies. However she's also touchingly determined to do her bit if you look at her another way. And I'm not bothered by her settling down with Faramir, just jealous

Hmmm....

the phantom · 11-25-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legate

No, it's the flippin Ring.

I don't recall that Vilya had anything to do with river control. The Elven rings were not designed to be used as weapons, but as instruments of preservation. They didn't grant super-powers.

Elrond controlling a river is simply Elrond controlling a river. He had crazy skills.

mormegil · 11-25-2008, 06:13 PM

++Elrond

The whole agent Smith thing and Eowyn's personal hygiene leaves much to be desired.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 11-25-2008, 06:23 PM

I was never overly fond of Eowyn and I always found the counsil of Elrond one of the most interesting parts of the books, I also think that Elrond is a nice charachter. . . probably not a favourit, but he is allright

If we were talking about the films, then I find them both a bit annoying, but Eowyn less so.

++Elrond

11-25-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	++ Elrond I despise a woman who would die because the random man she had a crush on didn't love her in return. And her ending is lame. Female characters like that annoy me. A male character like that would annoy me as well, but not as much because he wouldn't fit so well inside the man stereotype. On the other hand, Elrond was the son of Eärendil (yet one fave character) and was raised by the sons of Fëanor. And all that First Age stuff. And Second Age. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

11-25-2008, 03:25 PM	#2
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Since the theme here is "popularity" I'll go with + + Eowyn . Once she got over her no doubt testosterone pill popping valkeyrie phase she'd be a lot more fun at parties then Elrond, who no doubt continued to suffer from early childhood kidnapped trauma syndrome. __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

11-25-2008, 03:34 PM	#3
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	This is one of the easiest match-ups I've seen. Elrond is the descendent of the Kings of the Noldor, the Kings of the Sindar, the House of Hador, and the House of Beor. He spent time with the sons of Feanor (I love them), fought beside Gil-galad, and founded the refuge of Rivendell. And after retiring from warfare, he became the greatest healer in Middle Earth. It is because of Elrond that there is a King in Gondor, for he preserved the line of Isildur over many years, and even took in Aragorn and raised him as a son. He is one of the wisest and most learned in lore of any in Middle Earth. The council which decided the fate of the Ring wasn't in Lothlorien, or Minas Tirith- it was at Elrond's house. And finally, the trump card- Elrond controls a flippin RIVER! Who the heck in Middle Earth can do that? Must be that Ainu blood. Elrond is amazing. And compared to most all of the other big-time Elves, he is much less proud. ++Elrond __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

11-25-2008, 04:03 PM	#5
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Hmmm, I'm not that fussed on either character in the same way as I have huge obsessions with characters like Bilbo, Saruman, Tom and Gandalf...though both are rather interesting in their own right. Elrond is preferable to my tastes in The Hobbit, where he comes across as more friendly and wise and part of faerie. He's a little too Authoritarian in LotR. I maintain he does have a beard though Eowyn can be annoying in that she is given some important work to do by Theoden but wants to enact her Amazon fantasies. However she's also touchingly determined to do her bit if you look at her another way. And I'm not bothered by her settling down with Faramir, just jealous Hmmm.... __________________ Gordon's alive!

11-25-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	++Elrond The whole agent Smith thing and Eowyn's personal hygiene leaves much to be desired. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”