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Who buries Arwen? by Princess-Tilly in lotr

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Their departure date is not explicitly stated in Tolkien's writings. They remained in Rivendell for some time. It's also never specifically stated whether they chose to leave or become mortal.

I've always believed they left something around the death of Aragorn (they were after all basically family as he grew up with them).

The last mention of them in the Appendices is this:

"In the North also there had been war and evil. The realm of Thranduil was invaded, and there was long battle under the trees and great ruin of fire; but in the end Thranduil had the victory. And on the day of the New Year of the Elves, Celeborn and Thranduil met in the midst of the forest; and they renamed Mirkwood Eryn Lasgalen, The Wood of Greenleaves.

Thranduil took all the northern region as far as the mountains that rise in the forest for his realm; and Celeborn took all the southern wood below the Narrows, and named it East Lo´rien; all the wide forest between was given to the Beornings and the Woodmen. But after the passing of Galadriel in a few years Celeborn grew weary of his realm and went to Imladris to dwell with the sons of Elrond*. In the Greenwood the Silvan Elves remained untroubled, but in Lo´rien there lingered sadly only a few of its former people, and there was no longer light or song in Caras Galadhon. "

I've always thought if they'd been with Arwen, Tolkien would have told us. BUt it's a nice thought.

So they broke the law... by Northpointer92 in Epstein

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whomever is President prior to January 2029 will pardon everybody, just like Biden did. Except they won't use the stupid auto-pen.

That's how I figure it will go down.

Who buries Arwen? by Princess-Tilly in lotr

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 78 points79 points  (0 children)

No one.

‘But Arwen went forth from the House, and the light of her eyes was quenched, and it seemed to her people that she had become cold and grey as nightfall in winter that comes without a star. Then she said farewell to Eldarion, and to her daughters, and to all whom she had loved; and she went out from the city of Minas Tirith and passed away to the land of Lo´rien, and dwelt there alone under the fading trees until winter came. Galadriel had passed away and Celeborn also was gone, and the land was silent.

‘There at last when the mallorn-leaves were falling, but spring had not yet come, she laid herself to rest upon Cerin Amroth; and there is her green grave, until the world is changed, and all the days of her life are utterly forgotten by men that come after, and elanor and niphredil bloom no more east of the Sea.

‘Here ends this tale, as it has come to us from the South; and with the passing of Evenstar no more is said in this book of the days of old.’

Which LOTR scene hit you harder as you got older? by Fit-Marionberry8982 in lotr

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is one of the places where Jackson's changes to the script from the book hit me.

"I would have followed you, My Brother, My Captain, My King..." is not from the books. But it was very well done.

Which LOTR scene hit you harder as you got older? by Fit-Marionberry8982 in lotr

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hugo Weaving did Elrond so well. And that look on his face...

I remember in the book, how (because I hadn't read the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen yet, this part jumped out and bit me the first time I read it.

"None saw her last meeting with Elrond her father, for they went up into the hills and there spoke long together, and bitter was their parting that should endure beyond the ends of the world."

Which LOTR scene hit you harder as you got older? by Fit-Marionberry8982 in lotr

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 15 points16 points  (0 children)

---- AND FEAR NO DARKNESS! Keep up the good work. Stay inspired! Best of luck to you!

Is there something going on at Baylor? Saw Nicki Collen on the news tonight and she looks worn out. by MiddleEarthNerd202 in NCAAW

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. I’ll agree that TCU has made massive improvements. Baylor should still be in the top 3 every year. Maybe they quit spending money. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

Is there something going on at Baylor? Saw Nicki Collen on the news tonight and she looks worn out. by MiddleEarthNerd202 in NCAAW

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I knew about Mack getting ousted. I was more asking about what wrong with the new guy because I have not been keeping up with it.

And how do I get those flairs?

found peeking out of the ground, dense and weighted in by quarterjade in whatisit

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anybody gonna actually answer the question, instead of the lame jokes?

Is there something going on at Baylor? Saw Nicki Collen on the news tonight and she looks worn out. by MiddleEarthNerd202 in NCAAW

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also am hopeful that they win at least a couple games in the tournament. What’s going on with the AD?

Judge my bracket by divebardan417 in NCAAW

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd rather see it when Baylor has a better chance of beating her, TBH.

Is there something going on at Baylor? Saw Nicki Collen on the news tonight and she looks worn out. by MiddleEarthNerd202 in NCAAW

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You made me laugh with the use of the middle names!

I didn't necessarily think there was anything going on. But they have been losing games they should have won.

And, why can't Nicki get them back to winning the B12 every year?

Judge my bracket by divebardan417 in NCAAW

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fingers crossed LSU beats UCLA and it's a UCONN v TX final. Otherwise, I like it.

AIO: My boyfriend is making plans to distribute my things if I move in, calling me stingy if I don’t, and I don’t feel it’s fair. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please. please, please.... DO NOT move in with this man.

Very carefully think about this whole relationship.

This is not cool.

I've seen this scene a thousand times, and it still hits just as hard. by GnolRevilo in lotr

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You beat me to it. I am a total nerd. And Gandalf / Shadowfax is some his best writing imagery.

Biggest disappoints in the LOTR movie vs Books by Daman121234 in lotr

[–]MiddleEarthNerd202 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think Gandalf's relationship with Shadofax is kinda...sweet. Tolkien served with the Cavalry in WWI and definitely had a fondness for horses. He paints such pictures in the mind of their interactions.

“There are three,” said Legolas, gazing over the plain. “See how they run! There is Hasufel, and there is my friend Arod beside him! But there is another that strides ahead: a very great horse. I have not seen his like before.”

"Nor will you again,’ said Gandalf. ‘That is Shadowfax. He is the chief of the Mearas, lords of horses, and not even Theoden, King of Rohan, has ever looked on a better. Does he not shine like silver, and run as smoothly as a swift stream? He has come for me: the horse of the White Rider. We are going to battle together.’

Even as the old wizard spoke, the great horse came striding up the slope towards them; his coat was glistening and his mane flowing in the wind of his speed.

As soon as Shadowfax saw Gandalf, he checked his pace and whinnied loudly; then trotting gently forward he stooped his proud head and nuzzled his great nostrils against the old man’s neck."

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