The best Swordsman? - Page 4

The Lady of Ithilien · 02-23-2003, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by gimli7410
How come all kings or their sons are always good at fighting what if it doesnt come naturally to them

Er, because those who are good at fighting take over the kingdom and rewrite its history to suit themselves (erasing the names and sometimes the persons of the previous royals and any of their kin not smart enough to change their names to Smythe, develop a good case of amnesia, and take up some nice, quiet and obscure mid-level professional position somewhere in another galaxy). It's only the kings and princes who fight well enough to keep their thrones, win them back, or to attempt either and fail spectacularly that we ever hear of.

gimli7410 · 02-23-2003, 11:18 PM

o ok thank u

Aragorn_of_the_west · 05-06-2003, 05:43 AM

I would rank them like this:
Aragorn
Boromir
Faramir
Eomer
There may be a question about Faramir and Boromir. it does say that Faramir is a great man of power and skill in ROTK but it does not refer to his power and skill compering to Boromir and he was really good at the siege of Gondor- in conclusion- i would put Faramir with Boromir as swords men.

Ragnarok · 05-07-2003, 08:53 PM

1. Aragorn
2. Boromir
3. Eomer
4. Faramir

Sween · 05-08-2003, 10:10 AM

well Aragorns number one the only one of the line of Elros and more importantally Luthien! Boromir comes in a distant second by no means was his death shamefully he did very well. Faramir comes in second its clear that he had huge power within himself in fighting back up by his gf commets and in handling of men in this he maybe surpassed his brother! Eomer comes in a not so distant 4th i think he wasnt too far away from the brothers!

going back to an earlier point about Maedhrosi do believe he was better swordsman than Finglofin. His name ment of strong body or summet like that of all the elves bar ,aybe his father he was the strongest this is backed up by many of his deads

Linaewen · 05-08-2003, 10:28 AM

Good points, Sween. Except I think Eomer is third.

Radagast The Brown · 05-08-2003, 04:04 PM

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originally posted by Sween
well Aragorns number one the only one of the line of Elros and more importantally Luthien! Boromir comes in a distant second by no means was his death shamefully he did very well. Faramir comes in second its clear that he had huge power within himself in fighting back up by his gf commets and in handling of men in this he maybe surpassed his brother! Eomer comes in a not so distant 4th i think he wasnt too far away from the brothers!

going back to an earlier point about Maedhrosi do believe he was better swordsman than Finglofin. His name ment of strong body or summet like that of all the elves bar ,aybe his father he was the strongest this is backed up by many of his deads

I agree with you. Meadros does seemed to be stronger, especially in this war... the fifth war, I believe. He was the only one that succeeded to defeat Morgoth's army. (Read the Sil)!

Bombadillo · 05-08-2003, 04:33 PM

I think Aragorn is the best, because it seems he had the highest kill count in the book. Then Borimir mainly for his acts at Amon Hen, although that was really only half skill and half ignoring the arrows in him. Then Faramir, and then Eomer, who was better with a spear.

Sween · 05-08-2003, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by Radagast The Brown
I agree with you. Meadros does seemed to be stronger, especially in this war... the fifth war, I believe. He was the only one that succeeded to defeat Morgoth's army. (Read the Sil)!

the fifth battle is the unnumbred tears i think he did kinda lose that one he managed to take out the leaders of the easterling armie. You are getting mixed up with the battle of sudden flame where the whole march of meadros was bust open apart from the hill of himring which he held with great deads or summet.

05-16-2003, 01:30 PM

The best swordsman has got to be Aragorn!

gimli7410 · 05-16-2003, 01:32 PM

hey aragorn. you can go welcome yourself in the newbies thread in general messages. have fun at entmoot....Hahaha beat gwai to the greeting.

Oh and best swordsman is boromir

Lady Tinuveil · 05-16-2003, 03:09 PM

I am the best swordswoman-
in my opinion. But I like boromir too.

The Ben · 06-01-2003, 09:09 PM

I would say Aragorn. Narsil, ranger, I have lots of other reasons but I have to go. Dinner is waiting.

LutraMage · 06-06-2003, 02:42 PM

Aragorn - he had spent far more years learning swordcraft than any of the others (Appendix A tells of years when Aragorn travelled the world and "laboured in the cause against Sauron...he rode in the host of the Rohirrim, and fought for the Lord of Gondor by land and by sea...").

Boromir - again, the Appendix makes clear that Boromir was the born warrior "delighting chiefly in arms".

Then Eomer - his slightly rougher background and less educated character gives him an edge, I think, over Faramir when it comes to sword fighting.

I still wouldn't like to have to face Faramir in a duel, they were all amazing swordsmen.

Lalaith · 06-06-2003, 03:22 PM

As I obviously can't vote for LEGOLAS, I'll give it to Faramir!

Rosie Gamgee · 06-06-2003, 03:29 PM

Eowyn!!!

Oh, she wasn't an option? Okay:

Aragorn!!! Definately Aragorn.

Lalaith · 06-06-2003, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Rosie Gamgee
Eowyn!!!

Oh, she wasn't an option? Okay:

Aragorn!!! Definately Aragorn.

God, I forgot about Eowyn.

Go, Eowyn, go. She is the best.

Aragorn_iz_cool · 06-07-2003, 12:28 PM

Aragorn
Elendil
Imrahil
Faramir
Eowyn
Sam
Eomer
Boromir

Radagast The Brown · 06-07-2003, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sween
the fifth battle is the unnumbred tears i think he did kinda lose that one he managed to take out the leaders of the easterling armie. You are getting mixed up with the battle of sudden flame where the whole march of meadros was bust open apart from the hill of himring which he held with great deads or summet.

Yeah, you're right.

***azalea*** · 06-07-2003, 02:42 PM

Sam a better swordsman than Boromir? Would you explain that choice of ranking so that I may better understand it?

02-23-2003, 11:18 PM	#62
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05-06-2003, 05:43 AM	#63
Aragorn_of_the_west Enting Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 56	I would rank them like this: Aragorn Boromir Faramir Eomer There may be a question about Faramir and Boromir. it does say that Faramir is a great man of power and skill in ROTK but it does not refer to his power and skill compering to Boromir and he was really good at the siege of Gondor- in conclusion- i would put Faramir with Boromir as swords men. __________________ "There are few left in Middle-Earth like Aragorn son of Arathorn.The race of Kings from over the sea is nearly at an end. Copy and past the URL and press continue: http://www.kingsofchaos.com/page.php?id=437705

05-08-2003, 10:10 AM	#65
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	well Aragorns number one the only one of the line of Elros and more importantally Luthien! Boromir comes in a distant second by no means was his death shamefully he did very well. Faramir comes in second its clear that he had huge power within himself in fighting back up by his gf commets and in handling of men in this he maybe surpassed his brother! Eomer comes in a not so distant 4th i think he wasnt too far away from the brothers! going back to an earlier point about Maedhrosi do believe he was better swordsman than Finglofin. His name ment of strong body or summet like that of all the elves bar ,aybe his father he was the strongest this is backed up by many of his deads __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

05-08-2003, 04:33 PM	#68
Bombadillo "The Bomb" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: all over the place Posts: 1,601	I think Aragorn is the best, because it seems he had the highest kill count in the book. Then Borimir mainly for his acts at Amon Hen, although that was really only half skill and half ignoring the arrows in him. Then Faramir, and then Eomer, who was better with a spear. __________________ Could it be that one path to enlightenment leads through insanity?

05-16-2003, 01:32 PM	#71
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	hey aragorn. you can go welcome yourself in the newbies thread in general messages. have fun at entmoot....Hahaha beat gwai to the greeting. Oh and best swordsman is boromir __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

05-07-2003, 08:53 PM	#64
Ragnarok Rohirrim Warrior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 590	1. Aragorn 2. Boromir 3. Eomer 4. Faramir

05-08-2003, 10:28 AM	#66
Linaewen Fair Dinkum Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,319	Good points, Sween. Except I think Eomer is third.

05-16-2003, 01:30 PM	#70
Aragorn, King of Gondor Guest Posts: n/a	The best swordsman has got to be Aragorn!

05-16-2003, 03:09 PM	#72
Lady Tinuveil Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oregon Hills Posts: 257	~ I am the best swordswoman- in my opinion. But I like boromir too.

06-01-2003, 09:09 PM	#73
The Ben Really Smelly Orc Join Date: May 2003 Location: i'm not going to tell you. You might locate me. Posts: 325	I would say Aragorn. Narsil, ranger, I have lots of other reasons but I have to go. Dinner is waiting. __________________ The Ben is Stronger Than the Sword

06-06-2003, 02:42 PM	#74
LutraMage Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tolkien's England where the tale grew in the telling... Posts: 330	Aragorn - he had spent far more years learning swordcraft than any of the others (Appendix A tells of years when Aragorn travelled the world and "laboured in the cause against Sauron...he rode in the host of the Rohirrim, and fought for the Lord of Gondor by land and by sea..."). Boromir - again, the Appendix makes clear that Boromir was the born warrior "delighting chiefly in arms". Then Eomer - his slightly rougher background and less educated character gives him an edge, I think, over Faramir when it comes to sword fighting. I still wouldn't like to have to face Faramir in a duel, they were all amazing swordsmen. __________________ "Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need. And he has been well rewarded, Frodo. Be sure that he took so little hurt from the evil, and escaped in the end, because he began his ownership of the Ring so, with Pity." "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends." "Very well,' he answered aloud, lowering his sword. 'But still I am afraid. And yet, as you see, I will not touch the creature. For now that I see him, I do pity him."

06-06-2003, 03:22 PM	#75
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	As I obviously can't vote for LEGOLAS, I'll give it to Faramir! __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

06-06-2003, 03:29 PM	#76
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	Eowyn!!! Oh, she wasn't an option? Okay: Aragorn!!! Definately Aragorn. __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

06-07-2003, 12:28 PM	#78
Aragorn_iz_cool Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 119	Aragorn Elendil Imrahil Faramir Eowyn Sam Eomer Boromir

06-07-2003, 02:42 PM	#80
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	Sam a better swordsman than Boromir? Would you explain that choice of ranking so that I may better understand it?

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