The One Object To Rule Them All! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Alfirin · 03-14-2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

If not a Silmaril (like somebody said, too dangerous), then a Palantír would do fine. Not for using it to communicate (we have internet for that nowadays), but just for the sake of it. I just think it's a very beautiful object. And if it was the palantír of Orthanc, then also because of the people who used to wield it! (Namely, generations of wise Gondorian men, and most of all, Saruman and Pippin

And briefly Gandalf. I don't care about Aragorn.) And I could use it to look around the world, just randomly, here and there, but probably just whenever I would feel like it (seems it was rather exhausting business). For this reason it probably also should not be the palantír of Minas Tirith, like Gandalf said, wouldn't exactly like to see that...

EDIT: Oh, but then there is of course Tuor's cloak. But then again, it would not last very long, I presume... so the Palantír is better in the end, I think.

if that was what you planned to do with the Palantir (and assuming that you were not limited to items known to still exist at the end of the Third Age), if you had the room, wouldn't the Osgiliath stone be preferable. A Palantir's size influences is range. I think the range of the little ones (like the Anor and Orthanc stones) was stated to be a little more than 600 miles. That's enough to see across the state or maybe the country (depending on which country you are thinking of) but around the world? For that, I think you'd need the mega stone.

Morthoron · 03-14-2011, 09:47 AM

Arwen.

What do you mean I am objectifying a person?

Inziladun · 03-14-2011, 04:01 PM

I'd take Gurthang. In addition to it allowing me to cut through any other metal (except Adamantium, of course

), I could use it to wake me up in lieu of an alarm clock.

"Get thee up, or I wilt drink thy blood gladly!".

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-14-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfirin

if that was what you planned to do with the Palantir (and assuming that you were not limited to items known to still exist at the end of the Third Age), if you had the room, wouldn't the Osgiliath stone be preferable. A Palantir's size influences is range. I think the range of the little ones (like the Anor and Orthanc stones) was stated to be a little more than 600 miles. That's enough to see across the state or maybe the country (depending on which country you are thinking of) but around the world? For that, I think you'd need the mega stone.

Oh yes, well... there would be the stone of Eressea, right

but I am not aiming as high. Actually the Osgiliath one sounds fine. And sort of cool. To dig it up by diving to the depths of Anduin or whatnot...

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

I'd take Gurthang. In addition to it allowing me to cut through any other metal (except Adamantium, of course), I could use it to wake me up in lieu of an alarm clock.

"Get thee up, or I wilt drink thy blood gladly!".

Hey, that'd be cool

Although if I wanted a chatting item, I would prefer some different one, if any was available. Gurthang seems to be a bit too bloodthirsty for my taste.

Anguirel · 03-14-2011, 05:42 PM

I'm much better than Gurthang - equally malicious but more discreet.

Inziladun · 03-14-2011, 05:57 PM

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I'm much better than Gurthang - equally malicious but more discreet.

But do you possess the "dark heart of the smith"?

Alfirin · 03-14-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Oh yes, well... there would be the stone of Eressea, right

but I am not aiming as high. Actually the Osgiliath one sounds fine. And sort of cool. To dig it up by diving to the depths of Anduin or whatnot...

Actually to be honest I was thinking of the Osgiliath stone, I frankly forgot about the Erresea stone (i.e. the eighth of seven) amongs other things, it's never been clear to me if the Eressea stone is actually functional for gazing, or if it's permanently "locked" into the one in the tower.

Anguirel · 03-14-2011, 06:07 PM

I suppose the best muzack pun relating to my career would be 'Hail to the Thief'?

Although 'Sharp Glance' is screaming out to be a band one day

Mithalwen · 03-14-2011, 06:35 PM

If anything it would probably be a mallorn. If something crafted ..well the phial of Galadriel would be useful but wearable shinies might get the nod - I bet the emeralds of Girion were fabulous or maybe just that necklace Bilbo gave Thranduil.

However if Morth can claim Arwen, Faramir is mine!

Cirdan · 03-14-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfirin

Actually to be honest I was thinking of the Osgiliath stone, I frankly forgot about the Erresea stone (i.e. the eighth of seven) amongs other things, it's never been clear to me if the Eressea stone is actually functional for gazing, or if it's permanently "locked" into the one in the tower.

The Eressëa stone is the "Master-stone" and it was only referred to once. This (I imagine) would operate much like the Osgiliath stone -able to "eavesdrop" on other stones. Both stones IMHO are much too large. May as well ask for the Stone of Erech while you're at it, or the Argonath!

Morsul the Dark · 03-14-2011, 10:50 PM

A hobbit pair of shoes (They RARELY wear shoes so they exist)

Or a ringwraith cloak... because I think it's funny that when you think about it without the cloaks the wraiths are actually streaking.

Galadriel55 · 03-23-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Oh yes, well... there would be the stone of Eressea, right but I am not aiming as high. Actually the Osgiliath one sounds fine. And sort of cool. To dig it up by diving to the depths of Anduin or whatnot...

A ME TV?

I'm also thinking of Galadriel's mirror.

"Show me which questions will appear on my next test?"

And it coud also serve as a ME TV.

Galadriel · 03-24-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

Arwen.

What do you mean I am objectifying a person?

Out of morbid curiosity...why Arwen?

The Might · 03-28-2011, 12:45 PM

Very nice idea for the thread, G55!

I would take athelas or at least seeds of it, if this also counts as an "object". Who knows what diseases in our world could be cured by it?

Plus, unlike most objects which would only be in my posession, athelas could spread throughout the world's woods.

Bom Tombadillo · 03-28-2011, 04:01 PM

Hmmmm. I like the idea of having, well, just about anything suggested so far . . . but for the sake of originality, I'll say the One Ring. Unless its corrupting powers still work here (

!), in which case I would say . . . an actual copy of the Red Book of Westmarch! Ooh, that'd be better than the Ring anyway. Set right what Tolkien got wrong, and all that.

Or, wait, what about a crate of Morgul-blades? Would that work? I mean, technically it's more than one object, but so is, say, a pair of hobbit-shoes. Plus, I could stab all my least favorite people with them and turn them into my wraith-slaves . . . or just hang them up on my wall (the blades, not the people!)

Or maybe Legolas' bow? Along with the Infinite Quiver (TM) from the movies, of course. Hmm, perhaps the Arkenstone - though preferably without the angry Thorin threatening to throw me over a cliff.

Too . . . many . . . things!

Galadriel55 · 03-28-2011, 04:25 PM

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Too . . . many . . . things!

How about... A shipload of all kinds of goods?

Bom Tombadillo · 03-28-2011, 04:47 PM

Ooooh. I actually thought of that, but rejected it on the basis that I wasn't even too sure that my crate of Morgul-blades would be permitted, much less something on that level.

Galadriel · 03-30-2011, 08:53 AM

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How about... A shipload of all kinds of goods?

You know, that's great, but the issue would be that a ship wouldn't fit in my house

Neither would all those things. How depressing.

03-14-2011, 09:47 AM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Arwen. What do you mean I am objectifying a person? __________________ 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.

03-14-2011, 04:01 PM	#3
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I'd take Gurthang. In addition to it allowing me to cut through any other metal (except Adamantium, of course ), I could use it to wake me up in lieu of an alarm clock. "Get thee up, or I wilt drink thy blood gladly!". __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

03-14-2011, 05:42 PM	#5
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I'm much better than Gurthang - equally malicious but more discreet. __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

03-14-2011, 06:07 PM	#8
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I suppose the best muzack pun relating to my career would be 'Hail to the Thief'? Although 'Sharp Glance' is screaming out to be a band one day __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

03-14-2011, 06:35 PM	#9
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	If anything it would probably be a mallorn. If something crafted ..well the phial of Galadriel would be useful but wearable shinies might get the nod - I bet the emeralds of Girion were fabulous or maybe just that necklace Bilbo gave Thranduil. However if Morth can claim Arwen, Faramir is mine! __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-14-2011, 10:50 PM	#11
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	A hobbit pair of shoes (They RARELY wear shoes so they exist) Or a ringwraith cloak... because I think it's funny that when you think about it without the cloaks the wraiths are actually streaking.

03-28-2011, 12:45 PM	#14
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Very nice idea for the thread, G55! I would take athelas or at least seeds of it, if this also counts as an "object". Who knows what diseases in our world could be cured by it? Plus, unlike most objects which would only be in my posession, athelas could spread throughout the world's woods. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

03-28-2011, 04:01 PM	#15
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	Hmmmm. I like the idea of having, well, just about anything suggested so far . . . but for the sake of originality, I'll say the One Ring. Unless its corrupting powers still work here (!), in which case I would say . . . an actual copy of the Red Book of Westmarch! Ooh, that'd be better than the Ring anyway. Set right what Tolkien got wrong, and all that. Or, wait, what about a crate of Morgul-blades? Would that work? I mean, technically it's more than one object, but so is, say, a pair of hobbit-shoes. Plus, I could stab all my least favorite people with them and turn them into my wraith-slaves . . . or just hang them up on my wall (the blades, not the people!) Or maybe Legolas' bow? Along with the Infinite Quiver (TM) from the movies, of course. Hmm, perhaps the Arkenstone - though preferably without the angry Thorin threatening to throw me over a cliff. Too . . . many . . . things! __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

03-28-2011, 04:47 PM	#17
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	Ooooh. I actually thought of that, but rejected it on the basis that I wasn't even too sure that my crate of Morgul-blades would be permitted, much less something on that level. __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph