Favorite Elves

Belwen_of_nargothrond · 01-19-2008, 10:09 AM

Who are your top 5 favorite elves? Mine are:

1) Gil-Galad
2) Finrod Felagund
3) Turgon
4) Thranduil
5) Glorfindel

Olmer · 01-19-2008, 11:41 PM

Could you expand a bit on each and everyone?
For what qualities you are considering them as faves?

Mine are Finrod - for his integrity, and Luthien - for standing up by her man.

Curufin · 03-26-2008, 03:26 PM

Ooh, fun, I'll bite.

1. FÃ«anor - there's no disputing this with me. The greatest of all the Eldar. Passionate, firey, talented, and brilliant, he's also impetuous and a fantastic flawed hero!
2. Finrod - How can you not love him? Loyal, wise, kind, gentle and in all ways good, he's bound to capture your heart.
3. Maedhros - he's so tormented between his good heart and his desire to fulfil the oath. Truly a tragic character, especially his end.
4. Nerdanel - I think she's an incredibly underappreciated character. Has to be one of the strongest women in Tolkien's legendarium to be able to put up with FÃ«anor's passion all those years. AND bear seven of his children, when only one killed MÃ*riel.
5. Gildor - Don't know why, really. I just like him.

The Dread Pirate Roberts · 03-26-2008, 04:30 PM

DPR's top five Elves:

1. Fingon - The valiant, loyal friend risked all to save Maedhros and heal the breach within the Noldor. Led the cavalry to thwart the young dragon Glaurung. Was on the verge of kicking Balrog butt when he got attacked from behind. What's not to like?

2. Fingolfin - "But even as Fingolfin spoke, FÃ«anor strode into the chamber, and he was fully armed: his high helm upon his head, and at his side a mighty sword. 'So it is, even as I guessed,' he said. 'My half-brother would be before me with my father, in this as in all other matters.' Then turning upon Fingolfin he drew his sword, crying: 'Get thee gone, and take thy due place!'

Fingolfin bowed before FinwÃ«, and without word or glance to FÃ«anor he went from the chamber. But FÃ«anor followed him, and at the door of the king's house he stayed him; and the point of his bright sword he set against Fingolfin's breast 'See, half-brother!' he said. 'This is sharper than thy tongue. Try but once more to usurp my place and the love of my father, and maybe it will rid the Noldor of one who seeks to be the master of thralls.'

These words were heard by many, for the house of FinwÃ« was in the great square beneath the Mindon; but again Fingolfin made no answer, and passing through the throng in silence he went to seek Finarfin his brother."

I just love that he didn't say a word. I find that way more badass than any reply he could have made.

3. Maedhros - Good guy. Good heart yet great in battle, even one-handed. Sad victim of his rash "oath which none shall break, and none should take."

4. Elrond - Nice balance of everything and ties together all three of the main published texts.

5. Beleg - Loyal friend. Another sad victim of circumstance.

Edit: I just noticed we both have Maedhros as our #3 but the rest couldn't be more different. I like your Nerdanel and Finrod choices, too. I'd love to know more of Nerdanel.

Curufin · 03-27-2008, 05:33 AM

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I just noticed we both have Maedhros as our #3 but the rest couldn't be more different. I like your Nerdanel and Finrod choices, too. I'd love to know more of Nerdanel.

Yes, Maedhros is great.

I wish we did know more about Nerdanel, but as far as I know there's just what's in the Silmarillion, and a bit in The Shibboleth of FÃ«anor (and was there some in Laws and Customs? I can't remember). But I think she had to be a fascinating character. One reason I'm doing the FÃ«anor RP on the other board.

Yeah, other than that, though, our choices are quite different.

Seems you're rather fond of the House of Fingolfin.

The Dread Pirate Roberts · 03-27-2008, 10:54 AM

What I'm waiting for is someone to list Thingol as a favorite because I can't imagine why anyone would.

Curufin · 03-27-2008, 10:57 AM

Yeah, me neither...

There's a thread in the Silmarillion forum here I replied to a few hours ago where I claimed my favorite dwarf was "whatever one administered the fatal blow to Thingol" - I think that gives my opinion of the guy quite clearly.

Of course, with my love of the FÃ«anorians, I suppose it makes sense. They weren't exactly buddies.

Belwen_of_nargothrond · 04-13-2008, 10:37 AM

I can't stand Thingol. I dislike him probably more than the Sons of Feanor. I love Maedhros though. He's one of my new favorites.

Coffeehouse · 05-10-2008, 05:22 AM

Mhm... The favorite would be Gil-Galad

Curufin · 05-10-2008, 06:23 AM

Gil-Galad? Why? The guy was a bit of a poser.

Coffeehouse · 05-10-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Curufin

Gil-Galad? Why? The guy was a bit of a poser.

The guy has my respect

He befriended the Numenorians of Middle Earth, was one of the first to suspect Annatar to be Sauron and fought in the Last Alliance, sacrificing his life. Doesn't seem like posing to me..

Curufin · 05-10-2008, 05:27 PM

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He befriended the Numenorians of Middle Earth

*shrug*

Finrod did this before they were even NÃºmenÃ³rean - how is that special?

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and fought in the Last Alliance, sacrificing his life.

As did thousands of elves and men...not to mention the thousands that had sacrificed their lives in the First Age...

Sorry, he just doesn't do anything that stands out for me as being special. *shrug*

Coffeehouse · 05-10-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Curufin

*shrug*

Finrod did this before they were even NÃºmenÃ³rean - how is that special?

As did thousands of elves and men...not to mention the thousands that had sacrificed their lives in the First Age...

Sorry, he just doesn't do anything that stands out for me as being special. *shrug*

You can shrug all you like but you don't persuade

Besides, I thought this post was about naming favorite elves, not about who you judge to be the most special one, or a competition

Curufin · 05-10-2008, 05:46 PM

I'm not trying to persuade.

I just asked a question and gave my opinion.

Who's competing? Not me.

Willow Oran · 05-11-2008, 04:00 AM

Well, Gil-Galad did manage to hold things together and stay king for far longer than any of his predecessors, so he must have been doing something right.

But my favorite always has been, is and will be Glorfindel. No more badass than any other elf-lord maybe, but he strikes me as a sweetheart.

Curufin · 05-11-2008, 04:05 AM

Unlike FÃ«anor and Curufin, you mean?

Willow Oran · 05-11-2008, 04:08 AM

Very unlike. Though I will admit to a soft spot for Nerdanel, Maedhros and Maglor. Celeborn is on my favorites list too.

Curufin · 05-11-2008, 04:10 AM

Maedhros. Bah! Gave up the kingship just because Fingon saved his life. Bah!

Maglor...well...he never actually did anything but sing sad songs about how much his life sucked.

As for mom, well, what can I say, she's my mom!

Celeborn - he's not even Ã‘oldor! Bah.

Willow Oran · 05-11-2008, 04:15 AM

And you did what again...? Oh yeah! Tried to usurp Nargothrond from your host, tried to kidnap Luthien, and got repudiated by your son. Real good track record there, Curufin, you couldn't even succeed at being evil!

Curufin · 05-11-2008, 04:21 AM

Well, I said some really nasty things to EÃ¶l, and I did shoot Beren. And I certainly didn't help Nargothrond any.

And then I did do pretty well in that whole Menegroth attack...

01-19-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
Belwen_of_nargothrond Enting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nargothrond Posts: 71	Favorite Elves Who are your top 5 favorite elves? Mine are: 1) Gil-Galad 2) Finrod Felagund 3) Turgon 4) Thranduil 5) Glorfindel __________________ Lady Belwen of Nargothrond

01-19-2008, 11:41 PM	#2
Olmer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LI-woods, NY Posts: 653	Could you expand a bit on each and everyone? For what qualities you are considering them as faves? Mine are Finrod - for his integrity, and Luthien - for standing up by her man. __________________ Uruk-hai, or the journey to there.

03-26-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
The Dread Pirate Roberts Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 987	DPR's top five Elves: 1. Fingon - The valiant, loyal friend risked all to save Maedhros and heal the breach within the Noldor. Led the cavalry to thwart the young dragon Glaurung. Was on the verge of kicking Balrog butt when he got attacked from behind. What's not to like? 2. Fingolfin - "But even as Fingolfin spoke, FÃ«anor strode into the chamber, and he was fully armed: his high helm upon his head, and at his side a mighty sword. 'So it is, even as I guessed,' he said. 'My half-brother would be before me with my father, in this as in all other matters.' Then turning upon Fingolfin he drew his sword, crying: 'Get thee gone, and take thy due place!' Fingolfin bowed before FinwÃ«, and without word or glance to FÃ«anor he went from the chamber. But FÃ«anor followed him, and at the door of the king's house he stayed him; and the point of his bright sword he set against Fingolfin's breast 'See, half-brother!' he said. 'This is sharper than thy tongue. Try but once more to usurp my place and the love of my father, and maybe it will rid the Noldor of one who seeks to be the master of thralls.' These words were heard by many, for the house of FinwÃ« was in the great square beneath the Mindon; but again Fingolfin made no answer, and passing through the throng in silence he went to seek Finarfin his brother." I just love that he didn't say a word. I find that way more badass than any reply he could have made. 3. Maedhros - Good guy. Good heart yet great in battle, even one-handed. Sad victim of his rash "oath which none shall break, and none should take." 4. Elrond - Nice balance of everything and ties together all three of the main published texts. 5. Beleg - Loyal friend. Another sad victim of circumstance. Edit: I just noticed we both have Maedhros as our #3 but the rest couldn't be more different. I like your Nerdanel and Finrod choices, too. I'd love to know more of Nerdanel. Last edited by The Dread Pirate Roberts : 03-26-2008 at 06:16 PM. Reason: additional info then changed my mind {ha!}

03-27-2008, 10:57 AM	#7
Curufin The Ã‘oldÃ³ran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Yeah, me neither... There's a thread in the Silmarillion forum here I replied to a few hours ago where I claimed my favorite dwarf was "whatever one administered the fatal blow to Thingol" - I think that gives my opinion of the guy quite clearly. Of course, with my love of the FÃ«anorians, I suppose it makes sense. They weren't exactly buddies. __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

04-13-2008, 10:37 AM	#8
Belwen_of_nargothrond Enting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nargothrond Posts: 71	Greetings I can't stand Thingol. I dislike him probably more than the Sons of Feanor. I love Maedhros though. He's one of my new favorites. __________________ Lady Belwen of Nargothrond

03-26-2008, 03:26 PM	#3
Curufin The Ã‘oldÃ³ran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Ooh, fun, I'll bite. 1. FÃ«anor - there's no disputing this with me. The greatest of all the Eldar. Passionate, firey, talented, and brilliant, he's also impetuous and a fantastic flawed hero! 2. Finrod - How can you not love him? Loyal, wise, kind, gentle and in all ways good, he's bound to capture your heart. 3. Maedhros - he's so tormented between his good heart and his desire to fulfil the oath. Truly a tragic character, especially his end. 4. Nerdanel - I think she's an incredibly underappreciated character. Has to be one of the strongest women in Tolkien's legendarium to be able to put up with FÃ«anor's passion all those years. AND bear seven of his children, when only one killed MÃriel. 5. Gildor* - Don't know why, really. I just like him. __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

03-27-2008, 10:54 AM	#6
The Dread Pirate Roberts Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 987	What I'm waiting for is someone to list Thingol as a favorite because I can't imagine why anyone would.

05-10-2008, 05:22 AM	#9
Coffeehouse Entmoot Minister of Foreign Affairs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 2,145	Mhm... The favorite would be Gil-Galad __________________ "Well, thief! I smell you and I feel your air. I hear your breath. Come along! Help yourself again, there is plenty and to spare."

05-10-2008, 06:23 AM	#10
Curufin The Ã‘oldÃ³ran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Gil-Galad? Why? The guy was a bit of a poser. __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

05-10-2008, 05:46 PM	#14
Curufin The Ã‘oldÃ³ran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	I'm not trying to persuade. I just asked a question and gave my opinion. Who's competing? Not me. __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

05-11-2008, 04:00 AM	#15
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Well, Gil-Galad did manage to hold things together and stay king for far longer than any of his predecessors, so he must have been doing something right. But my favorite always has been, is and will be Glorfindel. No more badass than any other elf-lord maybe, but he strikes me as a sweetheart. __________________ "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

05-11-2008, 04:05 AM	#16
Curufin The Ã‘oldÃ³ran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Unlike FÃ«anor and Curufin, you mean? __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

05-11-2008, 04:08 AM	#17
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Very unlike. Though I will admit to a soft spot for Nerdanel, Maedhros and Maglor. Celeborn is on my favorites list too. __________________ "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

05-11-2008, 04:10 AM	#18
Curufin The Ã‘oldÃ³ran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Maedhros. Bah! Gave up the kingship just because Fingon saved his life. Bah! Maglor...well...he never actually did anything but sing sad songs about how much his life sucked. As for mom, well, what can I say, she's my mom! Celeborn - he's not even Ã‘oldor! Bah. __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

05-11-2008, 04:15 AM	#19
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	And you did what again...? Oh yeah! Tried to usurp Nargothrond from your host, tried to kidnap Luthien, and got repudiated by your son. Real good track record there, Curufin, you couldn't even succeed at being evil! __________________ "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

05-11-2008, 04:21 AM	#20
Curufin The Ã‘oldÃ³ran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Well, I said some really nasty things to EÃ¶l, and I did shoot Beren. And I certainly didn't help Nargothrond any. And then I did do pretty well in that whole Menegroth attack... __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

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