That Treasure...

Elf Girl · 03-06-2002, 09:36 AM

If you got to take a sixteenth share of Smaug's treasure, what kind of treasure would you take?

I would take raw gold and unset gems (Not the Arkenstone!!!) I would also wheedle lessons in goldsmithing out of the dwarves.

Twilight · 03-06-2002, 09:47 AM

I would take fun magical stuff, like the harps that never go out of tune. Some gold would be nice, and a few pretty gems to keep around and look at.

Nibs · 03-06-2002, 01:10 PM

Instruments, goblets, and weapons! Oh, my! Mithril would be nice.

Elf Girl · 03-06-2002, 01:17 PM

Oh yeah. Mithril... I guess I'd take raw mithril instead of gold, even though I couldn't get as much.

Twilight · 03-06-2002, 01:26 PM

I doubt that they would give you much mithril consitering its comparative worth. A small ring being more than the Shire. I got the impression that the mithril that Bilbo recieved was more of an extra thing than a part of his share of treasure. Special gifts for his service.

Hercco · 03-06-2002, 03:05 PM

A some kind of sword would look nice on that wall...

Elf Girl · 03-06-2002, 04:45 PM

But it wasn't a ring that was worth more than the Shire, it was the Frodo's mithril coat, wasn't it?

Lightice · 03-07-2002, 03:12 PM

I'd take a nice set of armor, preferrably mithril, a good sword, scabbard and rest I'd take as precious gems as I could find, as gold and silver are a bit hard too hard to transport.

FrodoFriend · 03-07-2002, 10:55 PM

Definitely the instruments, golden harps and such. There's nothing else I'd really want . . . maybe a nice sword or a shield or something.

afro-elf · 03-08-2002, 05:47 AM

since thranduil was the greedy sort , i'd offer my treasure as a dowry for an elf-maiden

Twilight · 03-08-2002, 09:44 AM

Good thinking afro-elf. Silver is a bit heavy to carry. You could have your entire share in emeralds, and give him a humungous pile of them. It would problably be enough to give you permanat residence, and at least one nice elf maiden

Radagast The Brown · 03-09-2002, 07:07 AM

I think I'll try to take the Arkenstone.

Elf Girl · 03-09-2002, 09:40 AM

I'd just stay out of trouble and leave the Arkenstone. I'd be worried that they'd get mad and not let me have anything.

Radagast The Brown · 03-09-2002, 10:16 AM

you are right Elf girl, they will be mad. but if I'll sneak off...

Elf Girl · 03-13-2002, 06:43 PM

I still wouldn't advise it. But whatever. I might also take some kind of gold flute, they're supposed to sound better than the silver ones.

Wayfarer · 03-13-2002, 06:53 PM

Take as much dwarf craftsmanship as you can... it's worth more than raw stuff.

At least one good set of chain/scale armor, and some nice weapons.

Afro elf has a good plan, as well. I don't think It would be for me though.

Nibs · 03-13-2002, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Radagast The Brown
I think I'll try to take the Arkenstone.

With Dain and a few thousand grim dwarves approaching? Quite brave.

I'd just take my share and go home happy. Happier than from Blockbuster's.

Nazgûl Queen · 03-14-2002, 03:00 AM

Lets see....
Mithril armour and a sword, preferably of elven make. (Remember, Smaug raided more places then the lonely mountain, so who knows what he might have accumulated?)
Then a nice bridle and saddle for my horse, a circlet & jewellery, and some gems for my collection.
Do you think that'd be too much?

Elf Girl · 03-14-2002, 07:50 AM

No, but I doubt you could take much more than that, and the gems wouldn't be of great quality.

dark over lord · 03-14-2002, 11:08 AM

i'd take a sword a few rare gems and some gold. and have the sword melted and reforged by the dwarves, and have them put a gold handle on it and encrest it with the gems. then i'd takes the rest to bree and some girl out on a nice fancy dinner.

03-06-2002, 09:36 AM	#1
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	That Treasure... If you got to take a sixteenth share of Smaug's treasure, what kind of treasure would you take? I would take raw gold and unset gems (Not the Arkenstone!!!) I would also wheedle lessons in goldsmithing out of the dwarves. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium... Last edited by Elf Girl : 12-22-2003 at 04:53 PM.

03-06-2002, 09:47 AM	#2
Twilight Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wilmore, KY Posts: 269	I would take fun magical stuff, like the harps that never go out of tune. Some gold would be nice, and a few pretty gems to keep around and look at. __________________ Sometimes I wonder how many monkeys with typewritters it would take to reproduce what I just wrote.

03-06-2002, 01:10 PM	#3
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	Instruments, goblets, and weapons! Oh, my! Mithril would be nice. __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

03-06-2002, 01:17 PM	#4
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	Oh yeah. Mithril... I guess I'd take raw mithril instead of gold, even though I couldn't get as much. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

03-06-2002, 01:26 PM	#5
Twilight Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wilmore, KY Posts: 269	I doubt that they would give you much mithril consitering its comparative worth. A small ring being more than the Shire. I got the impression that the mithril that Bilbo recieved was more of an extra thing than a part of his share of treasure. Special gifts for his service. __________________ Sometimes I wonder how many monkeys with typewritters it would take to reproduce what I just wrote.

03-06-2002, 03:05 PM	#6
Hercco Sapling Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lappeenranta, Finland Posts: 5	A some kind of sword would look nice on that wall... __________________ Yksi Sormus löytää heidät, se yksi heitä hallitsee, se yksi heidät yöhön syöksee ja pimeyteen kahlitsee maassa Mordorin joka varjojen saartama on.

03-06-2002, 04:45 PM	#7
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	But it wasn't a ring that was worth more than the Shire, it was the Frodo's mithril coat, wasn't it? __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

03-07-2002, 03:12 PM	#8
Lightice Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 192	I'd take a nice set of armor, preferrably mithril, a good sword, scabbard and rest I'd take as precious gems as I could find, as gold and silver are a bit hard too hard to transport.

03-07-2002, 10:55 PM	#9
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	Definitely the instruments, golden harps and such. There's nothing else I'd really want . . . maybe a nice sword or a shield or something. __________________ 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

03-08-2002, 05:47 AM	#10
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	since thranduil was the greedy sort , i'd offer my treasure as a dowry for an elf-maiden __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

03-08-2002, 09:44 AM	#11
Twilight Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wilmore, KY Posts: 269	Good thinking afro-elf. Silver is a bit heavy to carry. You could have your entire share in emeralds, and give him a humungous pile of them. It would problably be enough to give you permanat residence, and at least one nice elf maiden __________________ Sometimes I wonder how many monkeys with typewritters it would take to reproduce what I just wrote.

03-09-2002, 07:07 AM	#12
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	I think I'll try to take the Arkenstone. __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

03-09-2002, 09:40 AM	#13
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I'd just stay out of trouble and leave the Arkenstone. I'd be worried that they'd get mad and not let me have anything. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

03-09-2002, 10:16 AM	#14
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	you are right Elf girl, they will be mad. but if I'll sneak off... __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

03-13-2002, 06:43 PM	#15
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I still wouldn't advise it. But whatever. I might also take some kind of gold flute, they're supposed to sound better than the silver ones. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium... Last edited by Elf Girl : 12-22-2003 at 04:54 PM.

03-13-2002, 06:53 PM	#16
Wayfarer The Insufferable Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,333	Take as much dwarf craftsmanship as you can... it's worth more than raw stuff. At least one good set of chain/scale armor, and some nice weapons. Afro elf has a good plan, as well. I don't think It would be for me though. __________________ Disgraced he may be, yet is not dethroned, and keeps the rags of lordship once he owned

03-14-2002, 03:00 AM	#18
Nazgûl Queen Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minas Morgul Posts: 400	Lets see.... Mithril armour and a sword, preferably of elven make. (Remember, Smaug raided more places then the lonely mountain, so who knows what he might have accumulated?) Then a nice bridle and saddle for my horse, a circlet & jewellery, and some gems for my collection. Do you think that'd be too much? __________________ Morauko Umrien, Queen of the Nazgûl and Lady of Mordor Mistress of the Night The Nazgûl Queen she was, the Ringwraith, the enemy's most terrible servant; darkness went with her and she cried with the voices of death. Can be found loitering at Fantasy Essentials or her livejournal...

03-14-2002, 07:50 AM	#19
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	No, but I doubt you could take much more than that, and the gems wouldn't be of great quality. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

03-14-2002, 11:08 AM	#20
dark over lord Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 41	i'd take a sword a few rare gems and some gold. and have the sword melted and reforged by the dwarves, and have them put a gold handle on it and encrest it with the gems. then i'd takes the rest to bree and some girl out on a nice fancy dinner. __________________ The question which once haunted my being has been answered. The future is not fixed, and my choices are my own. And yet, how ironic, for now I find, I have no choice at all. I am a warrior, let the battled be joined. -dinobot, and me, before i went and got myself shot- The sleeper has awakend, i am the prince of all sayans once again-Vegeta-

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