King of Kings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Groin Redbeard · 12-31-2007, 04:40 PM

This thread is about who you think is the best King of all time, in Middle Earth. The person can be Male, Female, Dwarf, Man, Elf, or even a Hobbit (if you can find any Hobbit kings).

I'll start the thread.

Dáin II Ironfoot
Fought in the War of Dwarves and Orcs. King of the Lonely Mountain during the War of the Ring. Durin and was the son of Nain and the grandson of Gror, who led a company of Dwarves to settle in the Iron Hills.

Dáin II Ironfoot had all the trappings of a great King: Loyal to his kin and friends, amazingly honest for a dwarf, strong leader/warrior, and a wise ruler.

There you have it. I’ve nominated my “King of Kings” now you nominate yours!

Have fun,
-Grion Redbeard

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-01-2008, 07:14 PM

Hmmm. I think I will have to not go for Thranduil! Maybe... well the thain of the Shire was knida like a king, so I'll have to go with..

Paladin Took the father of Peregrin Took

He defended his home and town from Saurman's guys during the Scouring and... well raised Pippin (and didn't kill him first)

Dwarven Warrior · 01-04-2008, 11:25 AM

Nice Thread Groin. I think Elendil tops them all, even Dain II.

If it wasn't for him all of Arda would have fallen into darkness.

mormegil · 01-04-2008, 11:32 AM

How about Elessar? I think he did more on a grand scale and for more people than most could claim credit for and faced greater odds to get there than most.

Groin Redbeard · 01-04-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mormegil

How about Elessar? I think he did more on a grand scale and for more people than most could claim credit for

Elessar's deeds as a king, in my opinion, weren't as impressive as when he was a ranger, but he was a great king.

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and faced greater odds to get there than most.

Very true. Those that are well tried in life usaully make the best leaders.

Gwathagor · 01-04-2008, 05:00 PM

Golly, this is a hard thread. You can't very well compare between races and ages; each monarch needs to be considered within their own particular context. Seriously, I could just choose Illuvatar and trump all of you. So, perhaps a better idea would be to select, say, the greatest king of the third age, or the greatest king of the dwarves, or something like that.

12-31-2007, 04:40 PM	#1
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,735	King of Kings This thread is about who you think is the best King of all time, in Middle Earth. The person can be Male, Female, Dwarf, Man, Elf, or even a Hobbit (if you can find any Hobbit kings). I'll start the thread. Dáin II Ironfoot Fought in the War of Dwarves and Orcs. King of the Lonely Mountain during the War of the Ring. Durin and was the son of Nain and the grandson of Gror, who led a company of Dwarves to settle in the Iron Hills. Dáin II Ironfoot had all the trappings of a great King: Loyal to his kin and friends, amazingly honest for a dwarf, strong leader/warrior, and a wise ruler. There you have it. I’ve nominated my “King of Kings” now you nominate yours! Have fun, -Grion Redbeard Last edited by Groin Redbeard; 01-01-2008 at 11:53 AM.

01-01-2008, 07:14 PM	#2
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,346	Hmmm. I think I will have to not go for Thranduil! Maybe... well the thain of the Shire was knida like a king, so I'll have to go with.. Paladin Took the father of Peregrin Took He defended his home and town from Saurman's guys during the Scouring and... well raised Pippin (and didn't kill him first) __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

01-04-2008, 11:25 AM	#3
Dwarven Warrior Newly Deceased Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Nice Thread Groin. I think Elendil tops them all, even Dain II. If it wasn't for him all of Arda would have fallen into darkness. __________________ An angry dwarf is a dealy foe!

01-04-2008, 11:32 AM	#4
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,679	How about Elessar? I think he did more on a grand scale and for more people than most could claim credit for and faced greater odds to get there than most. __________________ When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators. -- P. J. O'Rourke

01-04-2008, 05:00 PM	#6
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,613	Golly, this is a hard thread. You can't very well compare between races and ages; each monarch needs to be considered within their own particular context. Seriously, I could just choose Illuvatar and trump all of you. So, perhaps a better idea would be to select, say, the greatest king of the third age, or the greatest king of the dwarves, or something like that. __________________ Stories and songs.

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