Finrod Felagund is the coolest Elven king (the one in the Silmarillion I mean) - Page 3

Dwarven Sen · 07-08-2002, 05:50 AM

Hey leave Turgon alone, he was cool, he liked the sea, he was friends with the sea. The sea is cool, so he was proud, so what, i would be too if i built a beautiful city.
You arent a ranger, you dont like the counrtyside enough. You wanted to be a horticulturist for gods sake.

elendili · 07-08-2002, 06:58 AM

BOTANIST therefore try to preserve countryside

The elves of Mirkwood are quite cool Legolas' Dad is a cool King

Elvellon · 07-08-2002, 07:04 AM

If a tad to greedy…

elendili · 07-08-2002, 07:37 AM

You can never be too rich, too thin or too greedy

Elvellon · 07-08-2002, 07:40 AM

If so he got it all

elendili · 07-08-2002, 07:48 AM

Yep the super elven King who has everything

Christiana · 07-08-2002, 02:23 PM

Hey guys,theres a thread called thranduil the greedy in the hobbit forum.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 07-08-2002, 08:50 PM

Yeah. This thread is about the greatest Elf to ever live. Finrod

Ñólendil · 07-09-2002, 12:35 AM

*vomits* Finrod doesn't come close, my poor, old, old, very old friend. The greatest of the Eldalië was Lúthien Tinúviel, more fair than mortal tongue can tell. Finrod was just Lúthien's nagging little half-witted second cousin (once removed). The poor man was just too far away from Thingol to share the holy Light of that family. I am sorry, but you have to come to terms with this.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 07-09-2002, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by Ñólendil
*vomits* Finrod doesn't come close, my poor, old, old, very old friend. The greatest of the Eldalië was Lúthien Tinúviel, more fair than mortal tongue can tell. Finrod was just Lúthien's nagging little half-witted second cousin (once removed). The poor man was just too far away from Thingol to share the holy Light of that family. I am sorry, but you have to come to terms with this.

Listen you. If I want to think he is the greatest Elf, then I will. I can't help it that you can't see the light. Furthermore, keep your yak to yourself. You are nothing but a Thingol lover.

Willow Oran · 07-23-2002, 05:30 PM

Luthien might be more powerful than Finrod but if it weren't for him Beren would have been killed and Luthien probably would've died of grief. Personally my favorite elf would have to be Glorfindel. He's the only Elf that bothered to return to Middle Earth after dying. All the others went through Mandos' halls and then stayed in Valinor.

Ñólendil · 07-24-2002, 05:11 PM

I think he's just the only named Elf ever to have done so.

Narwen Mithwing · 07-26-2002, 10:41 PM

I'd have to say that Finrod is by far the best Elven-king. How many of the others were willing to sacrifice their lives for a friend's son? And if you've read the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth, I'll make this comment also. How many of the princes of the Elves do you see talking on equal terms with a human woman? I don't see Thingol doing that. And none of Feanor's sons either.

Ñólendil · 08-03-2002, 02:53 AM

There is Aegnor, Finrod's brother. He fell in love with the very same human woman you are referring to, keep in mind.

Narwen Mithwing · 08-03-2002, 09:22 AM

OK, OK, so Aegnor was cool too.

Maybe he got that from his big brother

Christiana · 08-04-2002, 10:52 PM

is that in lost tales?

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 08-04-2002, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Christiana
is that in lost tales?

The Athrabeth is in Morgoth's Ring, volume 10 of the Histories of Middle-earth Series.

Christiana · 08-04-2002, 11:05 PM

o.muches graseas(sp)

Nilvasaien · 08-16-2002, 09:49 AM

You all make very persuasive arguments for your various choices, but I have to go with Fingolfin, for having the sheer brass to challenge Morgoth to single combat.

Ñólendil · 08-17-2002, 01:44 AM

Muchas gracias.

Quote:

I have to go with Fingolfin, for having the sheer brass to challenge Morgoth to single combat.

I think there was a bit more than valour involved. Despair and madness, for instance.

07-08-2002, 06:58 AM	#42
elendili Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: a galaxy far far away (aka Manchester) Posts: 320	BOTANIST therefore try to preserve countryside The elves of Mirkwood are quite cool Legolas' Dad is a cool King __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain "Courage my soul, now learn to wield The weight of thine immortal shield Place on thy head thy helmet bright Ballance thy sword against the fight See where an army strong as fair With silken banners spreads the air Now if thy bee'st that thing divine In this days combat let it shine: And shew that nature wants an art To conqeur one resolved heart" Andrew Marvell

07-08-2002, 07:04 AM	#43
Elvellon Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lindon Posts: 637	If a tad to greedy… __________________ **************************************** "None are more hoplessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Reality is just an illusion, albeit a very persistent one - Albert Einstein The Caffeine Mantra It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Brazil that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion... Elvellon Erelion

07-08-2002, 07:37 AM	#44
elendili Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: a galaxy far far away (aka Manchester) Posts: 320	You can never be too rich, too thin or too greedy __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain "Courage my soul, now learn to wield The weight of thine immortal shield Place on thy head thy helmet bright Ballance thy sword against the fight See where an army strong as fair With silken banners spreads the air Now if thy bee'st that thing divine In this days combat let it shine: And shew that nature wants an art To conqeur one resolved heart" Andrew Marvell

07-08-2002, 07:40 AM	#45
Elvellon Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lindon Posts: 637	If so he got it all __________________ **************************************** "None are more hoplessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Reality is just an illusion, albeit a very persistent one - Albert Einstein The Caffeine Mantra It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Brazil that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion... Elvellon Erelion

07-08-2002, 07:48 AM	#46
elendili Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: a galaxy far far away (aka Manchester) Posts: 320	Yep the super elven King who has everything __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain "Courage my soul, now learn to wield The weight of thine immortal shield Place on thy head thy helmet bright Ballance thy sword against the fight See where an army strong as fair With silken banners spreads the air Now if thy bee'st that thing divine In this days combat let it shine: And shew that nature wants an art To conqeur one resolved heart" Andrew Marvell

07-08-2002, 05:50 AM	#41
Dwarven Sen Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Edinburgh University Library Posts: 410	Hey leave Turgon alone, he was cool, he liked the sea, he was friends with the sea. The sea is cool, so he was proud, so what, i would be too if i built a beautiful city. You arent a ranger, you dont like the counrtyside enough. You wanted to be a horticulturist for gods sake.

07-08-2002, 02:23 PM	#47
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	Hey guys,theres a thread called thranduil the greedy in the hobbit forum. __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

07-08-2002, 08:50 PM	#48
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	Yeah. This thread is about the greatest Elf to ever live. Finrod

07-09-2002, 12:35 AM	#49
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	vomits Finrod doesn't come close, my poor, old, old, very old friend. The greatest of the Eldalië was Lúthien Tinúviel, more fair than mortal tongue can tell. Finrod was just Lúthien's nagging little half-witted second cousin (once removed). The poor man was just too far away from Thingol to share the holy Light of that family. I am sorry, but you have to come to terms with this. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan Last edited by Ñólendil : 07-09-2002 at 12:39 AM.

07-23-2002, 05:30 PM	#51
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Luthien might be more powerful than Finrod but if it weren't for him Beren would have been killed and Luthien probably would've died of grief. Personally my favorite elf would have to be Glorfindel. He's the only Elf that bothered to return to Middle Earth after dying. All the others went through Mandos' halls and then stayed in Valinor. __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

07-24-2002, 05:11 PM	#52
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	I think he's just the only named Elf ever to have done so. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

07-26-2002, 10:41 PM	#53
Narwen Mithwing Sapling Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7	I'd have to say that Finrod is by far the best Elven-king. How many of the others were willing to sacrifice their lives for a friend's son? And if you've read the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth, I'll make this comment also. How many of the princes of the Elves do you see talking on equal terms with a human woman? I don't see Thingol doing that. And none of Feanor's sons either. __________________ Beloved of kings, yet by kings scorned.

08-03-2002, 02:53 AM	#54
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	There is Aegnor, Finrod's brother. He fell in love with the very same human woman you are referring to, keep in mind. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

08-03-2002, 09:22 AM	#55
Narwen Mithwing Sapling Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7	OK, OK, so Aegnor was cool too. Maybe he got that from his big brother __________________ Beloved of kings, yet by kings scorned.

08-04-2002, 10:52 PM	#56
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	is that in lost tales? __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

08-04-2002, 11:05 PM	#58
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	o.muches graseas(sp) __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

08-16-2002, 09:49 AM	#59
Nilvasaien Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Either Erebor or Springfield Posts: 31	You all make very persuasive arguments for your various choices, but I have to go with Fingolfin, for having the sheer brass to challenge Morgoth to single combat. __________________ "Somebody was bound to say it one day...I just never thought it would be her."

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