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queenoftheshire
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 Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 4:35 pm Post subject: What's your favorite race in LOTR? |
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What race is your favorite and why?
I myself am torn between my dear sweet hobbits and men (Rohan of course!!  )
Hobbits... Down to earth, cuddley lil' folk. They tend to be close knit with their families and friends, much like myself. (Not to mention the multitude of relatives {Proud relative of 42 cousins...}) Their love of nature and the earth... They have alot of parties. Nothing's bad about that!!! 
Rohan...Ah dear Rohan. I've always been very interested of Scandinavian culture, and if you look at the imagery in the movie and details in the book, they really have alot of similarties to cultures in Northern Europe. Their appreciation towards horses also is a characteristic I like also.
-prays that she won't end up seeing 40 posts about elves-
I believe I've run into a few Dwarf fans so I'll be interested in their posts 
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Andreth
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The Ainur (Valar/Maiar) are my favorites because they're a big mix of contradictions and mysteries. They never fail to fascinate me.
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Viv
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Dwarves. They're the original rebels: outside of Eru's masterplan, hearty, secretive, paranoid, and, most importantly short.
They also generally kick booty and like shiny things. Don't get much better n' that. |
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BittenBuggy
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Sorry guys, I have to be predictable and say... Elves.
Being a history buff and an english major, language and culture absolutly facinate me. And of course, of all Tolkien's characters, we are given the most information on their history and tongues.
Also, they are, as the Professor once said, "Men made wonderful." *Happy sigh*
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Anna
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I know I´m boring, but I have to say... elves... 
Like BittenBuggy, I´m a sucker for language and different cultures. AND for beauty!
I wouldn´t wanna have them around, though. I would most likely feel incredibly clumsy, ugly, intimidated and nervous.
I like the dwarves too. Sturdy lot, with a rather healthy look upon life in general. I wouldn´t stand hanging out with them, though. Can´t stand smoking...
Hobbits? No, I don´t think so...They seem to like spending (too much) time with their relatives. I rather stay away from most of my relatives, to tell you the truth.
Besides, I find them (the hobbits, not my relatives) a bit creepy!  Don´t ask me why!
Rohan? I´m not very interested in Scandinavian culture. Perhaps because I am from Sweden and grew up with stories about vikings and the likes. I can understand the interest, though.
Other favorites? Dragons and balrogs! Can I get a pet balrog? Please... |
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Ania
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Mine would have to be the Northern Dunédain...I can't get enough of this race at the moment, I just find the nobility and valor of this race so appealing, I also love the stature of the warriors who come from in (ahem...sucker for the tall, dark, noble, horsemen type)...
Though I do find elves very appealing (who doesn't?) I find the northern Dunédain of the line of Isildur to be my favourite race at the mo, I love the mystery their shrowded in surrounding the large gap of time that nothing was heard of them. |
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queenoftheshire
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| Quote: | | Though I do find elves very appealing (who doesn't?) |
-raises hand- Sorry! Save a few, I'm not big fan. Among the few would be Glorfindel, Haldir, Arwen and Luthien. No real reasons why, I like minor elves for some reason!
*AHEM* I really won't say anything about Legsy, used to like 'em, now I don't...And I won't to avoid being trampled by his multitude admirers
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Aww, well I have to say Men. Not that there's a big surprise there, right? Rohirrim and/or Dúnedain, I'm not fussed... well, it's more like I couldn't choose. And reading the Appendices, I must admit I was also intrigued by the Northmen from Rhovanion...
That said, I wouldn't kick a certain Elf out of bed.
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Hello, my name is SilverMoonLady (not really but hey), and I am a certified PHF.... Sad ain't it:) I just really find that hobbits are actually *most* like us, in that their strengths are hidden and cannot be seen until their backs are to the wall, and they really do love their creature comforts (who doesn't?), and really they are very *ordinary*, except when they aren't! *grin*
The various races of Men, particularly those of Rohan and the northern Dunedain, I certainly find incredibly appealing (  ) and something to aspire to, but they are *bigger* than my poor aspirations... I'm one of a small group that believes we missed our stop on the time-train and got off a few centuries too late!
I find elves beautiful and cultured and, well, kind of heavenly. Beyond my ken
Dwarves are most excellently cool:) Not quite my cup of tea in some ways, but I definately think you couldn't find a more loyal friend or a better drinking buddy.. (it's that rough around the edges pal that your other friends can't seem to figure out why you hang with)
So... hmmm... I'm as indecisive about everything, but yes, I lean towards hobbits, certainly as my writing subjects, and my preferred reading matter... You've got to wonder how I managed to marry an elf.
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LuthienTinuviel
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I'm a certified PMF & PEF, but I have deep respect for the Valars/Maia.
Why? Wisdom, power, enigma all wrapped together, that's why...Elves for their nobility & of course, knowledge, while men is for nobility & resilience.
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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| queenoftheshire wrote: | | Quote: | | Though I do find elves very appealing (who doesn't?) |
-raises hand- Sorry! Save a few, I'm not big fan. (snip)
*AHEM* I really won't say anything about Legsy, used to like 'em, now I don't...And I won't to avoid being trampled by his multitude admirers |
Yeah, me neither; I mean me too; I mean me also!  (that is one vote no for the elves and one vote no for Legolas for those keeping score).
Never really felt one way or another about it before the film and my intro to LOTR fanfic, but now have reacted negatively against Elves for the seeming cults of Legolas and "the Twins" and Haldir. If I see one more Legomance ...  Not their fault, I suppose, but there it is.
And now I have to speak up for the Men of the South and Gondorian culture. No surprise there ... think my avatar gives it away? But talk about beauty under shadow ... we've sort of gone over this elsewhere but I like the mens and the Dunedain always seemed so noble and focussed as to be boring (to me) while the Gondorians seem to have to choose between right and wrong all the time and make thier own way in the world even while fulfilling an ancient trust and responsibility.
And if the rest of you aren't interested then there's more for me!  Whoo Hooo!
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GypsieRose
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NancyBrooke, I'll join you in being interested in Gondor! We know so much more about them than the nothern Dunedain, more than almost any other culture in M-E with the possible exception of the Shire. And "beauty under shadow"...that's wonderfully expressed!
Besides being an interesting culture in itself, it's the home of my favorite characters, the Steward's family.
My writing partner, "Gypsie," is an Aragorn fan through and through. But I think the place she finds most interesting is Bree.
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Hathor
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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I don't actually have a favourite. I love the Elves in the Silmarillion; but Lothlorien has always been my least favourite section of LOTR.
Hobbits rock my socks with empathy; and then when it comes to the backstory, absolutely no emotion.
Dwarves. Love 'em. Want to know more about them. Desperately. Yet I never read fic about them. Admittingly, this is because I can't find it!
Men. Rohirrim are my absolute favourite, I love them. And yet... any other type or story? Does nothing, although I must admit that Numeanor holds a certain mystic fascination.
As such, I don't actually have an overall favourite. Unless anyone has any good Dwarf fic for me?
EDIT: Sorry about this. I've only just remembered who I do think are absolutely fascinating above all others: Maiar, in particular Wizards. My first memory of fanfic stirrings was wanting to write a story about the Blue Wizards, although this was before I knew about their existance.
Stupid Hathor. *hits self* Evidently not with it tonight.
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NancyBrooke
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| GypsieRose wrote: | | NancyBrooke, I'll join you in being interested in Gondor! |
Okay, so a few less for me ...
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chickloveslotr
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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personally i LOVE hobboits the most. they just have such a sweet nature about them that melts my heart 
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