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

the phantom · 12-08-2008, 04:42 PM

Hmmm...

I think I'll have to go with Luthien on this one. Galadriel is a worthy champion, but I just don't like her much. The whole business with the Ring- for someone who is supposed to be wise and has been around since the first age, she seems too easily tempted into believing that she could actually use the Ring to overthrow Sauron. I don't recall Elrond, for instance, being tempted so strongly, despite Tolkien stating that he would've had a better shot at actually pulling it off.

In addition, she allows her Elven Ring to be spotted by Frodo (flaunting it, it seems to me). Gandalf and Elrond both hid theirs much better.

And how can you argue with the one person who has actually changed the mind of Mandos, and sung Melkor to sleep? I don't imagine she'll win this contest, but I shall support-

++Luthien

mormegil · 12-08-2008, 05:52 PM

++Galadriel

She just seems more 'real' than Luthien although this battle fo the heavy hitting females is difficult.

Andsigil · 12-08-2008, 08:09 PM

++Galadriel. I've always had a thing for older women.

Morthoron · 12-08-2008, 08:16 PM

Hmmm...tough one.

I like both characters, but Luthien was hotter

, and took on both Sauron and Morgoth face-to-face

. The girl's got guts and glamor, glorious!

++Luthien

Thinlómien · 12-09-2008, 06:10 AM

What kind of question is this? A whimsical girl who achieved most of her great deeds with her looks, or a strong-willed woman who achieved her success with her wisdom?

++Galadriel

And furthermore, I must say that for me, her story is more touching and more sad than Lúthien's.

Aieeeeeeeeeeeee I kind of hope Galadriel doesn't get through, though. Because, otherwise I have to start choosing between her, Maedhros and Gandalf, my three favourites, which is going to kill me... And there's Boromir too?

I'm just glad we don't have Finrod, Haleth, Théoden or Gildor here and that Merry didn't make it through the first round...

Lalwendë · 12-09-2008, 06:51 AM

++Galadriel.

In the case of which was more gorgeous, Galadriel certainly had more admirers. But this shouldn't be about that - and Galadriel made much more use of not only her looks but her talents. Nor was she embroiled in a quest ostensibly just to get her dad to accept her punk boyfriend, she was nation-building. And the way she handles her many admirers is impressive. She's Goddess-like.

Nerwen · 12-09-2008, 07:07 AM

Well, obviously I'm going to vote

++Galadriel.

12-08-2008, 04:42 PM	#1
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Hmmm... I think I'll have to go with Luthien on this one. Galadriel is a worthy champion, but I just don't like her much. The whole business with the Ring- for someone who is supposed to be wise and has been around since the first age, she seems too easily tempted into believing that she could actually use the Ring to overthrow Sauron. I don't recall Elrond, for instance, being tempted so strongly, despite Tolkien stating that he would've had a better shot at actually pulling it off. In addition, she allows her Elven Ring to be spotted by Frodo (flaunting it, it seems to me). Gandalf and Elrond both hid theirs much better. And how can you argue with the one person who has actually changed the mind of Mandos, and sung Melkor to sleep? I don't imagine she'll win this contest, but I shall support- ++Luthien __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

12-08-2008, 05:52 PM	#2
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	++Galadriel She just seems more 'real' than Luthien although this battle fo the heavy hitting females is difficult. __________________ “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.”

12-08-2008, 08:09 PM	#3
Andsigil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Deepest Forges of Ered Luin Posts: 733	++Galadriel. I've always had a thing for older women. __________________ Even as fog continues to lie in the valleys, so does ancient sin cling to the low places, the depression in the world consciousness.

12-08-2008, 08:16 PM	#4
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Hmmm...tough one. I like both characters, but Luthien was hotter , and took on both Sauron and Morgoth face-to-face . The girl's got guts and glamor, glorious! ++Luthien __________________ 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.

12-09-2008, 06:10 AM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	What kind of question is this? A whimsical girl who achieved most of her great deeds with her looks, or a strong-willed woman who achieved her success with her wisdom? ++Galadriel And furthermore, I must say that for me, her story is more touching and more sad than Lúthien's. Aieeeeeeeeeeeee I kind of hope Galadriel doesn't get through, though. Because, otherwise I have to start choosing between her, Maedhros and Gandalf, my three favourites, which is going to kill me... And there's Boromir too? I'm just glad we don't have Finrod, Haleth, Théoden or Gildor here and that Merry didn't make it through the first round... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-09-2008, 06:51 AM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	++Galadriel. In the case of which was more gorgeous, Galadriel certainly had more admirers. But this shouldn't be about that - and Galadriel made much more use of not only her looks but her talents. Nor was she embroiled in a quest ostensibly just to get her dad to accept her punk boyfriend, she was nation-building. And the way she handles her many admirers is impressive. She's Goddess-like. __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-09-2008, 07:07 AM	#7
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Well, obviously I'm going to vote ++Galadriel. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.