LOTR Talk

The Cast of Middle Earth...

2011-07-21T20:19:00.000-06:00

... part of it that is.

First full look of all the dwarves, I have been curious about how these guys were going to look. The only picture I had in my mind was of Gimli and am surprised and pleased at how unique each dwarf is.

Bilbo has been a matter of some concern for me, one of my biggest pet peeves is when productions switch actors. Of course in this case it had to be done, And so far it's looking good. But at this point it is very difficult to tell.

My only familiarity with Martin Freeman is his role of John Watson on BBC's Sherlock. I thought he did very well with the role, especially considering how many times it has been done. I look forward to his portrayal of Bilbo.

We have Andy Serkis and Ian McKellen returning as their characters of Gollum and Gandalf, not much to be said there, I am glad that we have the same people here.

It is strange for me to think of Richard Armitage as of dwarf after seeing him in North and South, and BBC's Robin Hood. From the pictures he looks pretty good, and I can see him portraying the part well, but I will have to see it before I can actually say much about this casting.

I am looking forward to having Benedict Cumberbatch voice Smaug, he's one of my favorite British actor's and I think he will do very well bringing through Smaug's sense of humor, if you want to call it that.

These are the actors I am more familiar with, most of the others I don't know much of anything about, but I will try to get another post together sometime within the near future, including the rest of the dwarves.

The Hobbit!

2011-07-11T16:56:00.000-06:00

Well, well, someone is still alive!

I'll probably be doing a few more posts here soon as we get more info on The Hobbit, next I'll try and share some thoughts on the cast!

Sorry!

2010-09-23T09:33:00.001-06:00

Okay, just so you all know, I'm really trying to get a post for LOTR week, had one all written out and then lost it, my computer is really not being nice to me right now, if one of the other authoresses could do something I would really appreciate it. Hopefully I can get my stuff up soon!
His Handmaiden

The Afore Promised Answers

2010-09-03T15:21:00.002-06:00

My apologies for taking forever. I wanted more of a response before I posted the answers, but I think I'll post different questions soon so that more people can participate. I have tons more questions from where these ones came from.
1 What creature does Frodo tell Faramir he is "bound to"?

A: Gollum

2 What kind of attire is Theodred buried in?

A: his armor

3 What Kind of creatures killed Eowyn's father?

A: Orcs

4 What three-word phrase does Theoden utter as Sarumans army first charges the deeping wall?

A: "So it begins"

5 In front of what building does Gandalf give Aragorn a knowing wink: Elronds house, the prancing pony or the Golden hall?

A: The Golden Hall

6 What do Frodo and Sam hid under to look like a rock so the Mordor guards can't see them?

A: An elven cloak

7 Who proclaims him self to be the wielder of the flame of Anor?

A: Gandalf

8 What's the name of the ferry the hobbits take to escape the ring wraiths?

A: The buckleberry ferry

9 What city lies southeast of Helms Deep on Faramirs map?

A: Edoras

10 What race of beings are River folk similar to?

A: Hobbits

11 What color cloak does Haldir wear at the battle of helms deep?

A: Red

12 What name does Galadriel call Aragorn when she bids him farewell?

A:Ellesar

Saxon and Vellvin is the winner!

Jillian

Imagine

2010-09-01T10:53:00.002-06:00

Our apologies for lack of posts on here, I guess we've all been lacking in inspiration for a while. I hope to be coming up with something soon, maybe I need to watch the movies or read the books again...

But for now I'm just going to post an Arwen inspired Polyvore set! Until a later time, His Handmaiden

oops

2010-08-30T19:19:00.001-06:00

I know a while ago I posted some trivia questions...sorry the answers never came around. Does anybody else read this nowadays? If I can get some more responses I might post the answers soon.
Jillian

2010-02-07T16:27:00.004-07:00

Here is my answer to your question, Laurel- my personal favorite male character in LOTR is Merry. (Sorry the pictures are so small. They just turned out that way, even when I clicked the 'large' choice. :/)The main reason I like him is because, of all the hobbits, he is my favorite, and I like hobbits. Of course, Legolas comes in close second, for I love the elves as well, but I like Merry the tiniest bit better. Plus, Dominic did a good job playing him.
That's basically it. I hope that answers your question, Laurel. :) And I look forward to hearing your answers, other authoresses!
Have a great day, all! Farewell for now,

Nahla

A Question for You

2010-02-04T16:02:00.003-07:00

Fellow authoresses of LOTR, I would like to know who your favorite male "hero" is?!

I would like to ask each of you to do a post on who he is and why he's your favorite, and to others please comment and tell us about yours!

Personally, I like Faramir. I greatly admire the way he handles extremely trying situations, showing true grace under pressure. Despite the fact that his father treats him shamefully and even tells him that he wishes he had died, he remains loyal and shows a love that his father really, I think, is not even deserving of.

His compassion even for the enemy is rare, and bravery in the face of impossible odds make for a very different hero than is typically portrayed, not a great fighter like many of the others, although he does have skill in that area. But what I appreciate is his gentle nature, which to some is a sign of weakness, I see it more as true strength.

The Elves of Middle Earth

2010-01-04T13:22:00.006-07:00

Elves are creatures that have always fascinated me, and I've always detested the fact that in many stories they have been portrayed as "tiny creatures of malice, feeding on saucers of milk, and stealing babies. "
In The Lord of the Rings what I had always more thought of elves to be was very well brought to life, they are " tall, beautiful, high, being of Light, great warriors, immortal and wise.
They were the first of the races in Middle Earth, awoken when only wild beasts and ancient trees inhabited it. Thus their culture is one much longer and deeper than that of men, there were those that loved the forests known as the the Avari or East-elves, and those who knew of their destiny beyond the sea and longed for it, the Eldar or West-elves.
"Elves", tranalated from the Quendi means "Speakers", their role in the affairs of Middle Earth was one of awakening and teaching, as briefly mentioned the The Two Towers, when Legolas explains to Gimli in the forest of Fangorn, how in the beginning the elves woke the trees and taught them to speak.
As in the race of men the different elves have their different cultures and ideas, obviously those that long for their home across the sea and fulfilling their destiny by one day going there have a different perspective than those that love the forests and are content with staying in them.
Legolas is of the latter, his father in King of Mirkwood, which unfortunately we do not get to see at all in the trilogy (The Hobbit should get us a better glimpse of what this race of elves is like).
We do see (more in the books than the movie) his love of the trees and forests and that is only when he reaches the sea that the longing to sail to the Undying Lands awakens in him.
We see even in Rivendell versus Lothlorien the differences in the cultures, in Lothlorien it is almost as though they have become a part of the forest, their homes are almost grown into the trees.
Whereas in Rivendell, you can tell that it was built some time ago and is gradually being emptied as the elves fulfill their desire and destiny of sailing to the Undying Lands, leaving Middle Earth to the men, whom most of them look down upon as being weak.
Their weaponry and armor is such that has been perfected by many generations and the fact that they themselves are thousands of years old. It, like them is based on strength combined with grace. The smooth, flowing lines of everything and watching them using it is almost like watching a dance.
The designers of Middle Earth did an amazing job in the films of giving the elves the depth and detail that a race thousands of years old would have. Tolkien himself in creating their entire history and inventing not one but two languages for them, the Sindarin, and the Quenya(which would be comparable to our Latin). No wonder Lord of the Rings is considered a literary masterpiece!
The elegance and beauty of everything, their clothing, homes, and armor I think is what really intrigues me. They inspired the other races of Middle Earth in their own cultures to seek wisdom and to grow in their understanding that they could live their lives in a fuller, more beautiful way.

Laurel

Elvish Name Translator

2009-12-23T13:49:00.000-07:00

Hi y'all! If you were wondering how to get an Elvish name....look no farther! Arwen Undomiel has a extensive list of translated names. I went on there last night and found all my siblings(and mine) names in elvish. Here they are...

Miluiel Raina is my name
Vanadesse Estelwen is my sister Caroline's name
Beriadenwen Eruanna is my sister Sasha's name
Talfagoron Beriothein is my brother Lane's name
Eraisuthon Eithelonnen is my brother Michael's name.

The list also includes a pronunciations guide. Happy Hunting! And Merry Christmas!

LotR Trivia

2009-12-16T13:23:00.002-07:00

I thought it would be fun to do a LotR Trivia, taking from our set of cards in the trivial pursuit LotR game. Here we go:

1What creature does Frodo tell Faramir he is "bound to"?

2What kind of attire is Theodred buried in?

3What Kind of creatures killed Eowyn's father?

4What three-word phrase does Theoden utter as Sarumans army first charges the deeping wall?

5In front of what building does Gandalf give Aragorn a knowing wink: Elronds house, the prancing pony or the Golden hall?

6What do Frodo and Sam hid under to look like a rock so the Mordor guards can't see them?

7Who proclaims him self to be the wielder of the flame of Anor?

8What's the name of the ferry the hobbits take to escape the ringwraiths?

9What city lies southeast of Helms Deep on Faramirs map?

10What race of beings are River folk similar to?

11What color cloak does Haldir wear at the battle of helms deep?

12What name does Galadriel call Aragorn when she bids him farewell?

Jillian

Our Button

2009-12-08T19:14:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all! I just wanted to say that we have a button now.

Hope y'all like it!

Merry CHRISTmas!!
Emily

Poll Results!

2009-12-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

Poll results!

Make a Header and a Button 9 (56%)

Give Us All Signatures 1 (6%)

Do Everything We Can Think Of! 4 (25%)

Just Keep It As It Is 0 (0%)

Add Pictures of LOTR! 5 (31%)

Get More Authors 5 (31%)

Poll closed

We authors will talk these results over, changes will come soon.

Blend tutorial

2009-11-27T11:12:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all! I just wanted to tell you that I have done a blend tutorial on my main blog. Go check it out!

Blends by Emily

2009-11-12T11:58:00.000-07:00

Here are some Lord of the Rings blends I have done! Feel free to take them, as long as you credit me.

Emily

The Beautiful Arwen (AKA Liv Tyler)

2009-11-07T19:25:00.003-07:00

Lets admit it. Almost every female fan of LotR wishes they had at least one trait that Arwen did. Whether it be her beauty, quiet spirit, gentleness, wish to stay at home and get married. It could be the undying love that she has for the mortal man, Aragorn:

Or perhaps its just because she is an elf and is fortunate enough to live in the amazing village of Rivendell:

I've always liked her better than Eowyn, but I still do love Eowyns part in the story. Arwen is a lot of things I wish I was, at least as far as outward beauty goes. I also wish that I could have the undying love for my future loved one. Who knows, Maybe I will. :)
She could also handle a blade, I wish they showed more of that in the movie. :(

But lets face it. Arwen was actually Liv Tyler, who had makeup, fake ears, and cameras on her a lot.
Arwens not real.
Excuse me well I dry my eyes and blow my my nose. ;/ She's just someone who pretended to be all that Arwen was. Liv Tyler did a great job. She really did. I give her a huge thumbs up.

WAIT! you must be thinking, THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE TALKING ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF OF LOTR!! Calm down. I just wanted to pull you back into reality for a little.
J.R.R Tolkien had written the character of Arwen for a purpose other than that she was a pretty elf that Aragorn is in love with. He wanted Arwen to be an example of what he thought a stay at home woman should be, what he wanted most in a woman. He gave Arwen faults as well, which is something I really like...I hate it when characters are perfect. I love Arwen despite the fact that she does not exist. I just don't want to go head over heels. ;)

I'm still envious of her elegant beauty.Oh well.

So, whats your opnion of her? Let me know. I'm curious.

Jillian

Some Questions

2009-10-29T11:37:00.005-06:00

The three new authors have commented! All you guys (Jillian, His Handmaiden, and ***Emily***) may start the posting when you feel you want to! But I have questions and things to say for the authors-

1. You may add gadgets and such, or whatever you want, this is your blog, too!

2. ***Emily***, you can put your background you suggested on this blog.

3. Do you all want to have an author order, or should we all just post randomly?

4. Should we only post once a week, or just whenever?

5. Maybe we could get an LOTR playlist. Should we?

Do you want to make this blog fancier (a blog button, a header, signatures and/or more), or just keep it as it is?

6. Do you like the temporary header, or should ***Emily*** make a better one?

Just take a vote! I'll put up a poll, too.

What This Blog Is...

2009-10-25T21:12:00.000-06:00

This blog and all that it contains will primarily be about Lord of the Rings, and a few other movies I (we) choose. Here's the good news...The first three people to comment on this blog will share the posting privilege with me!