Best Friends

FrodoFriend · 04-02-2002, 10:56 PM

Which would you rather have as a friend (assuming you could only pick one) - an Elf or a Dwarf?

Seriously, think about this.

I know Elves were the wisest and fairest and such, but they're also far more remote. They don't mix 'n' mingle, and they're so high up. I've always pictured them as beautiful and wise, but also cold and somewhat mocking (consider The Hobbit). Dwarves are often greedy and not always smart, but when it comes to friendship, they're the most loyal people in Middle Earth.

Can't quite make up my mind, personally.

Starr Polish · 04-02-2002, 11:31 PM

I would have to say an elf, mostly because I myself am a fairly remote person, and I can be incredibly cold and mocking. Also, my two of my best friends remind me of a Vanyar elves in appearance, and generally elvish in their own manner.

Also, I am in love with elves

***Khamûl*** · 04-02-2002, 11:45 PM

That's a tough question. I like the fact that dwarves like to get down and dirty. On the other hand, elves are fairer and easier on the eyes.

Right now, it's even money. I'll have to think about this some more.

Rána Eressëa · 04-03-2002, 12:02 AM

I would choose as a personal friend between the two a Dwarf. Why? They're loyal. Elves are nice and wonderful and I wouldn't mind being one myself, but friend-wise, Dwarves stick by those they love. And that's a gift far better than immortality.

Menelvagor · 04-03-2002, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by Starr Polish
I would have to say an elf, mostly because I myself am a fairly remote person, and I can be incredibly cold and mocking. Also, my two of my best friends remind me of a Vanyar elves in appearance, and generally elvish in their own manner.

Also, I am in love with elves

Ditto. I think it would be easier to be friends with those I feel most like to myself.

Jadera · 04-03-2002, 01:22 AM

I would half to say an elf as well, because when I get around other people I'm horribly insecure and shy, and sometimes come off as a little aloof. As the saying goes, birds of a feather.

And people who carry axes scare me.

BeardofPants · 04-03-2002, 02:27 AM

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Originally posted by Jadera
I would half to say an elf as well, because when I get around other people I'm horribly insecure and shy, and sometimes come off as a little aloof. As the saying goes, birds of a feather.

And people who carry axes scare me.

Couldn't have put it better. Being somewhat aloof, and reserved, and gosh, dang it, I like bows more than axes.

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GandalfTheWhite · 04-03-2002, 03:52 AM

it would be alsome to be friends with either in my opinion, both are great

Elf Girl · 04-03-2002, 07:33 AM

A dwarf, cause they could teach me goldsmithing.

Arathorn · 04-03-2002, 08:56 AM

I need a dwarf to bring me back to earth with some malt beeeeer and meat off the bowne.

Andúril · 04-03-2002, 09:10 AM

An elf, of course!

Besides, how do you think dwarves smell after toiling underground and in mountains all day long...

markedel · 04-03-2002, 09:15 AM

you'd have to be an exceptional person to befriend an elf, so I'd say for the average person it be easier to connect with a dwarf.

Andúril · 04-03-2002, 09:22 AM

But remember, Dwarves give mining and certain geological elements priority. You'd have to be interested in all that type of stuff to connect with thy dwarf.

Besides, why would you want a friend called Mim or Gloin, when you could have a friend called Glorfindel?

Strange-Looking Lurker · 04-03-2002, 09:44 AM

Dwarf, without a doubt. They are quite loyal. And they are alot more likely to be rich than elfs!

Nienna · 04-03-2002, 09:59 AM

I'd rather be friends with an elf because dwarves are too obsessed with possessions and wealth whereas nature, land and stars are enough for the elves. I like the idea of that.

Andúril · 04-03-2002, 10:05 AM

Welcome Niena!! May you grasp my profound and wise utterings with clear perception!

Anyway, apart from dwarves being obsessive, they also probably stink...

Nienna · 04-03-2002, 10:15 AM

And they don't shave or go for haircuts.

Rána Eressëa · 04-03-2002, 12:14 PM

Quick to anger, yet quick to friendship. It's what's inside that counts

Even humans are greedy, don't lie. I'd rather want something, though, than be cold and distant and not care.

ArwenEvenstar · 04-03-2002, 12:15 PM

Elves definately, my friends say i remind them of a Sindar. Besides u would be able to tell if ur dwarf friend was a girl or a guy

Nienna · 04-03-2002, 01:20 PM

I agree that it's inside what counts but too much desire for unimportant possessions can cause people to forget what is important. Material things are not that important, they usually can be replaced, unlike nature.

I think elves understand this.

04-02-2002, 10:56 PM	#1
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	Best Friends Which would you rather have as a friend (assuming you could only pick one) - an Elf or a Dwarf? Seriously, think about this. I know Elves were the wisest and fairest and such, but they're also far more remote. They don't mix 'n' mingle, and they're so high up. I've always pictured them as beautiful and wise, but also cold and somewhat mocking (consider The Hobbit). Dwarves are often greedy and not always smart, but when it comes to friendship, they're the most loyal people in Middle Earth. Can't quite make up my mind, personally. __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

04-02-2002, 11:31 PM	#2
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	I would have to say an elf, mostly because I myself am a fairly remote person, and I can be incredibly cold and mocking. Also, my two of my best friends remind me of a Vanyar elves in appearance, and generally elvish in their own manner. Also, I am in love with elves __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

04-02-2002, 11:45 PM	#3
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	That's a tough question. I like the fact that dwarves like to get down and dirty. On the other hand, elves are fairer and easier on the eyes. Right now, it's even money. I'll have to think about this some more. __________________ "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." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

04-03-2002, 01:22 AM	#6
Jadera Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 205	I would half to say an elf as well, because when I get around other people I'm horribly insecure and shy, and sometimes come off as a little aloof. As the saying goes, birds of a feather. And people who carry axes scare me. __________________ Whaaaaaaaaaat?? ~Chivalry isn't dead, it just transferred to women~

04-03-2002, 03:52 AM	#8
GandalfTheWhite Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 297	elf it would be alsome to be friends with either in my opinion, both are great __________________ "Behold, I am not Gandalf the Grey, whom you betrayed. I am Gandalf the White, who has returned from death. You have no colour now, and I cast you from the order and from the Council." -Gandalf The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. "He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom." -Gandalf "A thing is about to happen which has not happened since the Elder Days: the Ents are going to wake up and find that they are strong." -Gandalf

04-03-2002, 12:02 AM	#4
Rána Eressëa The Rogue Elf Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,722	I would choose as a personal friend between the two a Dwarf. Why? They're loyal. Elves are nice and wonderful and I wouldn't mind being one myself, but friend-wise, Dwarves stick by those they love. And that's a gift far better than immortality.

04-03-2002, 07:33 AM	#9
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	A dwarf, cause they could teach me goldsmithing. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

04-03-2002, 08:56 AM	#10
Arathorn Bard of Mangled Songs Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West of Middle Earth...oh alright...Manila Posts: 2,679	I need a dwarf to bring me back to earth with some malt beeeeer and meat off the bowne. __________________ Power attracts the corruptible. Absolute power attracts the absolutely corruptible. -Missionaria Protectiva, Frank Herbert *Accio, Ash Nazg!* Elennuru s?la lúmenn' omentielvo* (The Death Star shines on the hour of our meeting) - Darth Arathorn Put aside the ranger... Start looking for Mumakil action figures...

04-03-2002, 09:10 AM	#11
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	An elf, of course! Besides, how do you think dwarves smell after toiling underground and in mountains all day long...

04-03-2002, 09:15 AM	#12
markedel 'Sober' Mullet Frosh Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Queen's Posts: 1,245	you'd have to be an exceptional person to befriend an elf, so I'd say for the average person it be easier to connect with a dwarf. __________________ "Earnur was a man like his father in valour, but not in wisdom"

04-03-2002, 09:22 AM	#13
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	But remember, Dwarves give mining and certain geological elements priority. You'd have to be interested in all that type of stuff to connect with thy dwarf. Besides, why would you want a friend called Mim or Gloin, when you could have a friend called Glorfindel? Last edited by Andúril : 04-03-2002 at 09:26 AM.

04-03-2002, 09:44 AM	#14
Strange-Looking Lurker Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OK, USA Posts: 213	Dwarf, without a doubt. They are quite loyal. And they are alot more likely to be rich than elfs! __________________ <hr>Check out my site: www.christianjugglers.org

04-03-2002, 09:59 AM	#15
Nienna Sapling Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 12	I'd rather be friends with an elf because dwarves are too obsessed with possessions and wealth whereas nature, land and stars are enough for the elves. I like the idea of that.

04-03-2002, 10:05 AM	#16
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	Welcome Niena!! May you grasp my profound and wise utterings with clear perception! Anyway, apart from dwarves being obsessive, they also probably stink...

04-03-2002, 10:15 AM	#17
Nienna Sapling Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 12	And they don't shave or go for haircuts.

04-03-2002, 12:14 PM	#18
Rána Eressëa The Rogue Elf Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,722	Quick to anger, yet quick to friendship. It's what's inside that counts Even humans are greedy, don't lie. I'd rather want something, though, than be cold and distant and not care.

04-03-2002, 12:15 PM	#19
ArwenEvenstar Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: and why do YOU want to know? Posts: 685	Elves definately, my friends say i remind them of a Sindar. Besides u would be able to tell if ur dwarf friend was a girl or a guy __________________ The only thing active about me is my imagination!

04-03-2002, 01:20 PM	#20
Nienna Sapling Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 12	I agree that it's inside what counts but too much desire for unimportant possessions can cause people to forget what is important. Material things are not that important, they usually can be replaced, unlike nature. I think elves understand this.

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