Silly Poll: Sindar - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aganzir · 08-28-2013, 03:40 AM

Círdan, definitely Círdan.

I am generally not overly fond of the Sindar, and Thingol is probably my least favourite character in the entire Legendarium. Similarly Celeborn and Thranduil exhibit the kind of arrogance that borders on stupidity (I'm personally convinced that they call Celeborn 'the Wise' sarcastically), and they seem to have no social talents or tact to speak of.

Círdan, on the other hand, has been able to keep track on the big picture of what's going on in Middle-earth, and react accordingly. He's pretty much the one who has kept the elven act together while High Kings have risen and fallen. We don't hear about him as much, but he's still there, working in the shadows. He's awesome.

Plus he builds ships. Awesome.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 08-28-2013, 03:54 AM

Well, I am not sure if we can count Círdan as a Sindar, but I voted Thranduil. Oropher would have been okay as well, hadn't he slightly failed in his strategic calculations during the Last Alliance, resulting in the deaths of a few thousand Elves.

Belegorn · 08-30-2013, 11:58 PM

I liked Thranduil. His forest realm seems cool, like even though it was dangerous in Mirkwood they'd throw parties in the woods. And when I consider it he seems to me to have inclinations similar to the Noldor who left Aman with his love of riches. I don't know that Thranduil wields the power that some of the other princes of the Elves do, both innate and according to the military and political prowess of his kingdom, but he seems like a descent ruler and his people had no problem drinking and being merry.

malickfan · 08-31-2013, 03:48 AM

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Although I would have to say Thingol is perhaps a more interesting character.

Morthoron · 09-02-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by malickfan

Although I would have to say Thingol is perhaps a more interesting character.

Yes, but he probably wouldn't take kindly to your mortal impudence!

Belegorn · 10-19-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

Yes, but he probably wouldn't take kindly to your mortal impudence!

He seemed to be pretty lenient with Túrin. Although it's not clear to me now, the story. It seems like he really wanted to look out for him, and he elevated him to where other Elves got jealous of Túrin. So he's not all that bad with mortals, at least to allies.

View Poll Results: Who is your favorite Sindarin ruler?
Thingol	7	20.59%
Dior	2	5.88%
Elwing	0	0%
Celeborn	5	14.71%
Cirdan	14	41.18%
Amdir	1	2.94%
Amroth	0	0%
Oropher	0	0%
Thranduil	5	14.71%
Legolas	0	0%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

08-28-2013, 03:40 AM	#1
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Círdan, definitely Círdan. I am generally not overly fond of the Sindar, and Thingol is probably my least favourite character in the entire Legendarium. Similarly Celeborn and Thranduil exhibit the kind of arrogance that borders on stupidity (I'm personally convinced that they call Celeborn 'the Wise' sarcastically), and they seem to have no social talents or tact to speak of. Círdan, on the other hand, has been able to keep track on the big picture of what's going on in Middle-earth, and react accordingly. He's pretty much the one who has kept the elven act together while High Kings have risen and fallen. We don't hear about him as much, but he's still there, working in the shadows. He's awesome. Plus he builds ships. Awesome. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

08-28-2013, 03:54 AM	#2
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Well, I am not sure if we can count Círdan as a Sindar, but I voted Thranduil. Oropher would have been okay as well, hadn't he slightly failed in his strategic calculations during the Last Alliance, resulting in the deaths of a few thousand Elves. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

08-30-2013, 11:58 PM	#3
Belegorn Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Henneth Annûn, Ithilien Posts: 462	I liked Thranduil. His forest realm seems cool, like even though it was dangerous in Mirkwood they'd throw parties in the woods. And when I consider it he seems to me to have inclinations similar to the Noldor who left Aman with his love of riches. I don't know that Thranduil wields the power that some of the other princes of the Elves do, both innate and according to the military and political prowess of his kingdom, but he seems like a descent ruler and his people had no problem drinking and being merry. __________________ "For believe me: the secret for harvesting from existence the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment is - to live dangerously!" - G.S.; F. Nietzsche

08-31-2013, 03:48 AM	#4
malickfan Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 19	Defintely Cirdan, and here's why: http://paulashwellreviews.wordpress....ien-fans-only/ Although I would have to say Thingol is perhaps a more interesting character.