LotR Characters

ElfGal · 02-23-2008, 11:51 AM

If you could be any character in LotR, who would it be?

The Sasquatch of Fangorn · 02-23-2008, 02:20 PM

Gimli or Gandalf

cee2lee2 · 02-23-2008, 08:25 PM

Just a regular old hobbit girl. Hobbits seem to live very normal everyday lives; that is, except for those who go "adventuring." It would probably be easiest for me to be a hobbit. Now I DO love the elves, but I just don't think I have an elf personality. And I thought about the ents because they are just about my favorite characters, but don't think I would want to be one of the lost entwives.

***Valandil*** · 02-23-2008, 09:10 PM

Aragorn first. Faramir would be OK.

Both of those guys survived.

And... look who they married!

The Telcontarion · 02-24-2008, 12:24 AM

Well what first came to my mind was Aragorn Elessar Arathornion Telcontar, however since my screen name here is The Telcontarion (and my user title could be shortened to simply be, The Tar Minyaturion), doubly the heir to the kings of old, I then am. As such, it would must be Eldarion Telcontar...I would have to be the scion of not just the striders but of the eldar as well.

And as king, no one here can or would ever no of my deeds, in story or in song (well, until some future, undisclosed time) so too no one can know of the deeds Of Eldarion, The Telcontarion: me.

"You owe me your fealty." For I am your king, it is written.

GrayMouser · 02-24-2008, 02:23 AM

After the end of the Third Age?

Eomer

You get to be king, but you don't have to be High King of such a vast realm and all its attendant worries. In fact, surrounded on all sides by Gondor/Arnor, you don't even have to worry about defense.

You sit in your hall drinking mead and going out for a gallop now and then. With the expansion of settlements in Arnor plus the population growth in Gondor there's gonna be a huge increase in demand for sheep, cattle and horses, plus you're sitting on the main highway between them- lots of opportunities in the hostelry business- so your economy's booming.

And if you want some culture/warm weather you can pop down to visit Sis.

Then if things get too boring or the lads get restless, your old buddy the High King will always have a border war or two going on, just to keep your hand in.

Star · 02-24-2008, 06:16 PM

Merry or Pippin!

Star · 02-24-2008, 06:17 PM

or maybe a hobbit girl! an adventourous one like merry or pippin!

Haradrim · 02-25-2008, 02:34 PM

I think I'd have to say that if i could be any character I would probably have to choose Bilbo Baggins. I always loved the Hobbit and it was definately my favorite of all of Tolkien's books. I also love that Bilbo managed to give up the ring despite his own temptations. He had a ton of fun adventuring in his life and proved that Hobbits can be instrumental in the shaping of the world. Also he eventually gets to go to the East and live eternally with the Elves. I think it'd be great to live as Bilbo.

Curufin · 03-26-2008, 03:17 PM

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Also he eventually gets to go to the East and live eternally with the Elves.

This isn't what I understood...I remember reading a letter or an essay (I can't remember which, if someone knows what I'm talking about, I'd love a reference!) in which Tolkien spoke of Frodo and Bilbo going to Valinor for rest and peace - not for eternal life.

He went on to say that they were granted this gift by the Valar, but that the Valar did not have the right to change their ultimate fate, and being, in essence, men, Hobbits were granted the Gift of Men - that is death, and freedom from the confines of Arda...

But to answer the question at hand - I don't think I'd want to be anyone at the end of Lord of the Rings...nobody really has a good ending, for those who surivive, the world is changing and nothing will again be as it was, which is kind of sad and melancholy. But if I had to choose - I think I'd want to be one of the Rohirrim...love horses, and they were set for a rather peaceful time under Éomer Éadig!

The Dread Pirate Roberts · 03-26-2008, 04:14 PM

Letter #154 To Naomi Mitchison may be what you are thinking of which says in part:

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But in this story it is supposed that there may be certain rare exceptions or accommodations (legitimately supposed? there always seem to be exceptions); and so certain 'mortals', who have played some great part in Elvish affairs, may pass with the Elves to Elvenhome. Thus Frodo (by the express gift of Arwen) and Bilbo, and eventually Sam (as adumbrated by Frodo); and as a unique exception Gimli the Dwarf, as friend of Legolas and 'servant' of Galadriel.

I have said nothing about it in this book, but the mythical idea underlying is that for mortals, since their 'kind' cannot be changed for ever, this is strictly only a temporary reward: a healing and redress of suffering. They cannot abide for ever, and though they cannot return to mortal earth, they can and will 'die' – of free will, and leave the world. (In this setting the return of Arthur would be quite impossible, a vain imagining.)

Curufin · 03-26-2008, 04:16 PM

Yes! That's it, thanks!

shesabrandybuck · 03-26-2008, 05:49 PM

I would have to say Eowyn, she is a strong woman who gets to fight, ends up marrying an amazing man, and on top of all of that, she is beautiful, and hey, who doesn't want that?

katya · 03-26-2008, 07:57 PM

I think I would be content with the simple, country life of the Shire. Hobbit food and lifestyle sounds alright by me. I'd end up a weird adventuresome hobbit lass though.

I think I'd rather be a hobbit who was awed by the beauty and magic of the elves than be one myself- they're probably used to themselves, haha.

The Dread Pirate Roberts · 03-26-2008, 08:41 PM

I forgot to say who I'd be. Probably Beregond. High enough rank to get some perks, low enough to not be responsible for an entire kingdom like the bigwigs.

The last sane person · 03-26-2008, 09:41 PM

I'd probably be some mixed breed mutt wandering around East, and West and just about anywhere my legs, or those of a horse, could get me. I'm not a very settled person.

EowynRocks · 03-30-2008, 02:12 PM

I think I'd have to be Eowyn, cos she's so brave and stuff (ah). She gets to live in Ithilien with Faramir (ah again). OK, Faramir's not great, but he's the best one after Aragorn, and he's taken by that dimwitted elf (grr)

shesabrandybuck · 03-30-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EowynRocks

I think I'd have to be Eowyn, cos she's so brave and stuff (ah). She gets to live in Ithilien with Faramir (ah again). OK, Faramir's not great, but he's the best one after Aragorn, and he's taken by that dimwitted elf (grr)

I see we agree on the same character. She kicks ass.

**Mari** · 04-02-2008, 09:18 AM

Sam, Tom or Treebeard, don't know which one. They all have amazing characters.

Belwen_of_nargothrond · 04-13-2008, 11:14 AM

I would be Eowyn because I'm a lot like her. She knows her place and she knows what she must do, but yet she is quick to stand up for what she believes in and defend those she loves.

02-23-2008, 02:20 PM	#2
The Sasquatch of Fangorn The Co-president of Entmoot - The Half-Dwarven Guardian of the Ancient Forest Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: rexacoracophalifatoryx Posts: 1,405	Gimli or Gandalf __________________ proud member of the republic of rexacoracophalifatoryx and it's sister planet clom. "she turned me into a newt!!........but I got better."-Monty Python and the holy grail. Thanks for breaking up the group Yoko!"- The reduced Shakespeare company. Fly Eagles fly, on the road to victory. Fight Eagles fight, score a touchdown 1-2-3. Hit 'em low, Hit 'em high, And we'll watch our Eagles fly. Fly Eagles fly on the road to victory.

02-23-2008, 09:10 PM	#4
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Aragorn first. Faramir would be OK. Both of those guys survived. And... look who they married! __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

02-24-2008, 12:24 AM	#5
The Telcontarion The one true King of the human race, direct descendant of Adam and heir to the kings of old. "You owe me your fealty." The Tar Minyaturion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: By the shores of cuivinien Posts: 694	Am I not the Telcontarion Well what first came to my mind was Aragorn Elessar Arathornion Telcontar, however since my screen name here is The Telcontarion (and my user title could be shortened to simply be, The Tar Minyaturion), doubly the heir to the kings of old, I then am. As such, it would must be Eldarion Telcontar...I would have to be the scion of not just the striders but of the eldar as well. And as king, no one here can or would ever no of my deeds, in story or in song (well, until some future, undisclosed time) so too no one can know of the deeds Of Eldarion, The Telcontarion: me. "You owe me your fealty." For I am your king, it is written. __________________ Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Ecclesiasticus 2:1-5 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation... ...4 Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. 5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; Last edited by The Telcontarion : 02-24-2008 at 12:30 AM.

02-24-2008, 02:23 AM	#6
GrayMouser Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ilha Formosa Posts: 2,068	After the end of the Third Age? Eomer You get to be king, but you don't have to be High King of such a vast realm and all its attendant worries. In fact, surrounded on all sides by Gondor/Arnor, you don't even have to worry about defense. You sit in your hall drinking mead and going out for a gallop now and then. With the expansion of settlements in Arnor plus the population growth in Gondor there's gonna be a huge increase in demand for sheep, cattle and horses, plus you're sitting on the main highway between them- lots of opportunities in the hostelry business- so your economy's booming. And if you want some culture/warm weather you can pop down to visit Sis. Then if things get too boring or the lads get restless, your old buddy the High King will always have a border war or two going on, just to keep your hand in. __________________ Glendower: I can call spirits from the vasty deep. Hotspur: Why, so can I, or so can any man; But will they come when you do call for them? "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us, cats look down on us, but pigs treat us as equals."- Winston Churchill

02-24-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
Star Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: montana Posts: 41	Merry or Pippin! __________________ "oh look!! it's a plane...no, it's a bird... no...it's.... HOBBITS!!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!" --my BFF hobbit-hater

02-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#1
ElfGal Hobbit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Silvan Realm of Mirkwood Posts: 16	LotR Characters If you could be any character in LotR, who would it be? __________________ ElfGal There is something good in this world, Mister Frodo; and it's worth fighting for! "All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope." -Winston Churchill

02-23-2008, 08:25 PM	#3
cee2lee2 Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 2nd star to the left..... Posts: 566	Just a regular old hobbit girl. Hobbits seem to live very normal everyday lives; that is, except for those who go "adventuring." It would probably be easiest for me to be a hobbit. Now I DO love the elves, but I just don't think I have an elf personality. And I thought about the ents because they are just about my favorite characters, but don't think I would want to be one of the lost entwives.

02-24-2008, 06:17 PM	#8
Star Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: montana Posts: 41	or maybe a hobbit girl! an adventourous one like merry or pippin! __________________ "oh look!! it's a plane...no, it's a bird... no...it's.... HOBBITS!!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!" --my BFF hobbit-hater

02-25-2008, 02:34 PM	#9
Haradrim The Official Court Jester of the Entmoot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Far Harad Posts: 1,006	I think I'd have to say that if i could be any character I would probably have to choose Bilbo Baggins. I always loved the Hobbit and it was definately my favorite of all of Tolkien's books. I also love that Bilbo managed to give up the ring despite his own temptations. He had a ton of fun adventuring in his life and proved that Hobbits can be instrumental in the shaping of the world. Also he eventually gets to go to the East and live eternally with the Elves. I think it'd be great to live as Bilbo. __________________ A Bit More Grown Up This Time...

03-26-2008, 04:16 PM	#12
Curufin The Ñoldóran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Yes! That's it, thanks! __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

03-26-2008, 05:49 PM	#13
shesabrandybuck Hero of Hyrule Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyrule Posts: 1,052	I would have to say Eowyn, she is a strong woman who gets to fight, ends up marrying an amazing man, and on top of all of that, she is beautiful, and hey, who doesn't want that? __________________ Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow, And many miles be still to go, But under a tree I will lie, And let the clouds go sailing by. twitter

03-26-2008, 07:57 PM	#14
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	I think I would be content with the simple, country life of the Shire. Hobbit food and lifestyle sounds alright by me. I'd end up a weird adventuresome hobbit lass though. I think I'd rather be a hobbit who was awed by the beauty and magic of the elves than be one myself- they're probably used to themselves, haha.

03-26-2008, 08:41 PM	#15
The Dread Pirate Roberts Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 987	I forgot to say who I'd be. Probably Beregond. High enough rank to get some perks, low enough to not be responsible for an entire kingdom like the bigwigs.

03-26-2008, 09:41 PM	#16
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	I'd probably be some mixed breed mutt wandering around East, and West and just about anywhere my legs, or those of a horse, could get me. I'm not a very settled person. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

03-30-2008, 02:12 PM	#17
EowynRocks Hobbit Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Rohan, with my true love Aragorn, if he hadn't married that wimpy elf Arwen... (sob) Posts: 33	I think I'd have to be Eowyn, cos she's so brave and stuff (ah). She gets to live in Ithilien with Faramir (ah again). OK, Faramir's not great, but he's the best one after Aragorn, and he's taken by that dimwitted elf (grr) __________________ Pippin: Anyways, you need people of intelligence on this sort of... mission... quest... thing. Merry: Well, that rules you out, Pip

04-02-2008, 09:18 AM	#19
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Sam, Tom or Treebeard, don't know which one. They all have amazing characters. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

04-13-2008, 11:14 AM	#20
Belwen_of_nargothrond Enting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nargothrond Posts: 71	Greetings I would be Eowyn because I'm a lot like her. She knows her place and she knows what she must do, but yet she is quick to stand up for what she believes in and defend those she loves. __________________ Lady Belwen of Nargothrond

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