Your Middle-earth Role - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-08-2008, 07:03 AM

I've always liked Ioreth and I'm sure I could portray her convincingly. Garrulous old woman who still manages to have something worth saying in all that prattle - sounds like fun to play! Besides, it would be hilarious to share some of the best humorous moments in the book with whoever plays Gandalf and Aragorn.

As a matter of fact, I have a lovely idea for a Ioreth costume; when I sew it (that will be some months from now) I'll come back and show it off.

Mithalwen · 12-08-2008, 07:18 AM

I'd have to be younger (longer than I want to think about since I rode - though I misspent a great deal of my youth around horses) and a deal more slender (far too curvy these days to pass for a bloke though easily tall enough), Eowyn would be the one - riding, fighting, killing fell beasts, sulking and Faramir.

I have the fair hair and grey eyes at least.

From the Silmarillion, it would be Idril.

These days ... err Entwife?

Morthoron · 12-08-2008, 07:30 AM

Hmmm...someone godlike, but with a mean streak. How about...Oromë. If the Valar are out of the question, then I suppose a complicated character like Eol would do. Then I could have a stunning soliloquoy before I am launched off the parapet of Gondolin.

The Might · 12-08-2008, 07:57 AM

Somehow I can't get over how blue Lommy's eyes are in that picture... any chance you really have Elves in your family tree?

Hmmm, ok I would probably most like Saruman, somehow I feel I can identify with him as a loremaster and a bit evil too.

Actually, I'd probably also take something like Boromir or Beregond into consideration, probably even more the latter.

But yeah, if it would be the part of a man, it would be a Gondorian or a Northman (Esgaroth or Dale). No Elves, nor Dwarves or any other races for me, thank you.

skip spence · 12-08-2008, 09:40 AM

Definitely one of the outlaws of Amon Rûdh. Androg or perhaps the leader of the company, whose name I forgot: you know, the one who harassed the homestead women and was slain by Turin. These characters are multidimensional, quite nasty fellows for sure, but nasty for a reason, and certainly not altogether bad either. Also, these guys aren't given that much space in the books, so you have some leeway in your interpretation.

Morai · 12-08-2008, 02:24 PM

Personality wise, I'm probably most like Eowyn. I've been a tomboy for years now, though I can't ride a horse and killing a Witch King would do me much more damage. She was probably one of my favorite female characters in LOTR though.

Another one I'd love to play would be Pippin. In the books and the movie he's a general clown, and thus gets to do some really funny things. Also, in the movies at least (It's been so long since I've read the books

) he gets to sing! I love singing, though I'd have to sing his parts up an octave at least I imagine.

Long ago...I did dress up as Frodo for my birthday and went to the mall via a city bus.

Strongbow · 12-08-2008, 07:04 PM

Well, from my height and voice, I'd most likely pull off Beorn. My hair is a very dark brown, but not quite black, and I'm fairly burly, as a rule. I was also a vegetarian for 8 years, and for most of those years I played hockey (to sort-of emulate Beorn being a master woodsman and a pretty good warrior). I don't know that I could sustain only on honey, clotted cream, and biscuits though.

I also like bears, and most other animals. I can sort of hear Beorn's gruff, sometimes not-so-used voice as a deep, gravelly, truly bruinesque voice.

But that's just me.

Groin Redbeard · 12-09-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Might

Somehow I can't get over how blue Lommy's eyes are in that picture... any chance you really have Elves in your family tree?

I agree, Lommy looks so much like a hobbit only those eyes seem to have something hidden behind them. Definitely an elf.

My role, hmm... I guess that the ideal role for me would be a dwarf, probably Balin or Gimli, but I don't think Tolkien would want someone who is 6'5 feet tall for that.

If I were to be a man, it would be a toss- up between Faramir and Eomer. I love the inner struggle that Faramir has throughout the books, also it would be fun to play someone who is wise.

Although, Eomer is a rugged soldier who sticks to his guns and always knows what is right, he also rides horses and I would to be a part of that.

However, all those picks are moon-shots. Though if I could pick a character I'd really like Gimli!

12-08-2008, 07:03 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I've always liked Ioreth and I'm sure I could portray her convincingly. Garrulous old woman who still manages to have something worth saying in all that prattle - sounds like fun to play! Besides, it would be hilarious to share some of the best humorous moments in the book with whoever plays Gandalf and Aragorn. As a matter of fact, I have a lovely idea for a Ioreth costume; when I sew it (that will be some months from now) I'll come back and show it off. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

12-08-2008, 07:18 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I'd have to be younger (longer than I want to think about since I rode - though I misspent a great deal of my youth around horses) and a deal more slender (far too curvy these days to pass for a bloke though easily tall enough), Eowyn would be the one - riding, fighting, killing fell beasts, sulking and Faramir. I have the fair hair and grey eyes at least. From the Silmarillion, it would be Idril. These days ... err Entwife? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

12-08-2008, 07:30 AM	#3
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Hmmm...someone godlike, but with a mean streak. How about...Oromë. If the Valar are out of the question, then I suppose a complicated character like Eol would do. Then I could have a stunning soliloquoy before I am launched off the parapet of Gondolin. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

12-08-2008, 07:57 AM	#4
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Somehow I can't get over how blue Lommy's eyes are in that picture... any chance you really have Elves in your family tree? Hmmm, ok I would probably most like Saruman, somehow I feel I can identify with him as a loremaster and a bit evil too. Actually, I'd probably also take something like Boromir or Beregond into consideration, probably even more the latter. But yeah, if it would be the part of a man, it would be a Gondorian or a Northman (Esgaroth or Dale). No Elves, nor Dwarves or any other races for me, thank you. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-08-2008, 09:40 AM	#5
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	Definitely one of the outlaws of Amon Rûdh. Androg or perhaps the leader of the company, whose name I forgot: you know, the one who harassed the homestead women and was slain by Turin. These characters are multidimensional, quite nasty fellows for sure, but nasty for a reason, and certainly not altogether bad either. Also, these guys aren't given that much space in the books, so you have some leeway in your interpretation. __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

12-08-2008, 02:24 PM	#6
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	Random Title #876 Personality wise, I'm probably most like Eowyn. I've been a tomboy for years now, though I can't ride a horse and killing a Witch King would do me much more damage. She was probably one of my favorite female characters in LOTR though. Another one I'd love to play would be Pippin. In the books and the movie he's a general clown, and thus gets to do some really funny things. Also, in the movies at least (It's been so long since I've read the books ) he gets to sing! I love singing, though I'd have to sing his parts up an octave at least I imagine. Long ago...I did dress up as Frodo for my birthday and went to the mall via a city bus. __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

12-08-2008, 07:04 PM	#7
Strongbow Wight Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South of the Capital Wasteland Posts: 119	Well, from my height and voice, I'd most likely pull off Beorn. My hair is a very dark brown, but not quite black, and I'm fairly burly, as a rule. I was also a vegetarian for 8 years, and for most of those years I played hockey (to sort-of emulate Beorn being a master woodsman and a pretty good warrior). I don't know that I could sustain only on honey, clotted cream, and biscuits though. I also like bears, and most other animals. I can sort of hear Beorn's gruff, sometimes not-so-used voice as a deep, gravelly, truly bruinesque voice. But that's just me. __________________ Is é gáire ár gcuid páistí a bheas mar dhíoltas againn. - Roibeard Gearóid Ó Seachnasaigh Last edited by Strongbow; 12-08-2008 at 07:08 PM.