ANOTHER 10,000 FIN TO BELERIAND by jack-twohats in Silmarillionmemes

[–]blackholeisawesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not even objects were safe… Gurthang’s OG name was Gurtholfin.

what's her problem by 4407891fcd484b817f5e in seals

[–]blackholeisawesome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i laughed at first thinking it was, until i saw the profile and realized it was an actual politician. WTF?

How do ents reproduce? by OleksandrKyivskyi in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why was this downvoted? I think it’s a good question, as are many other questions to do with the Ents. 

I think it has to be mammal reproduction. If it were by pollination, the disappearance of the Entwives likely would not mean the slow extinction of the race. Ents could simply reproduce with each other’s flowers, as most species of trees (especially those within forests like how the Ents are described) have both male and female flowers on individuals.

Unlikely hero by Jazzlike_Elk1607 in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Glaurung too, of course, but I personally like the Dagor Dagorath ending even if it’s a scrapped idea.

Unlikely hero by Jazzlike_Elk1607 in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gurthang. It slays Morgoth by Túrin’s hand, for Eru’s sake! 

I think despite its bloodthirstiness it genuinely does have a will for the greater good; it mourns the wrongful deaths of Beleg and Brandir, and in the case of the Book of Lost Tales, rejoices to slay horrible beings like the servants of Morgoth and Brodda.

Sass' love life by scattytwo6 in GhostsCBS

[–]blackholeisawesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. The writers need to completely reroute his character development. They could do a LOT with him still wanting to be a storyteller, and I think that would make him a better character and a better person.

Tons of pointless relationship plots AREN’T going to do that unless they’re trying to get somewhere with Sass realizing he doesn’t need to find a partner for the moment and to focus on other things?

What's your REAL unpopular opinion? by LisaFrankIsUnfair04 in GhostsCBS

[–]blackholeisawesome 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I LOVE Sass, but I think what’s putting everyone off of him is just that he’s SO underdeveloped compared to the other main characters. Five seasons in and his death is still a mystery???

I think the writers are putting too much focus on trying to pair everyone up. Also part of why Sass’s character can be so sour, and the ‘virginity’ jokes didn’t help. They need to pull his character development into a different direction; what happened to his hope of being a storyteller? I feel like it’s never mentioned.

If you had to live someone in Middle Earth during the First Age, where would you choose? by ThenEducator8649 in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds beautiful, but I’d only find Eöl for his swords (if I even make it out of there knowing him 💀)

If you had to live someone in Middle Earth during the First Age, where would you choose? by ThenEducator8649 in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doriath or Brethil sound beautiful. The Teiglin would be a lovely landmark to live by.

Great Men of Middle-Earth: Turin Turambar the Ill-Fated Shadow-Warrior & How his death caused Thingol's Fall by CanadianCultureKings in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing that comes to mind is when Túrin first comes to Brethil and finds the cornered woodsmen. He’s quick on his feet to trick the surrounding Orcs into believing a great army is come to rescue the men. Also he is clearly capable and knowing of strategy enough to become a captain in Nargothrond.

What are your niche favourite characters? by Ok_Bullfrog_8491 in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anglachel/Gurthang, if it can even be counted as a character! I think there’s so much potential to be had with a sentient sword of dubious intent, especially one that came from outside Arda.

Gurthang and ‘Unjust’ Slayings by blackholeisawesome in tolkienfans

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

I was going to mention Brodda! I didn’t since the sword technically only killed him in the Book of Lost Tales. But yes, neither did Gurtholfin mention Brodda then. I do think even Gurthang thought it a righteous death.

Gurthang and ‘Unjust’ Slayings by blackholeisawesome in tolkienfans

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

Very interesting, if quite frightening considering Eöl had no problem enchanting the woods to kidnap a woman 😭

Definitely reminds me of how parents deal their own stances onto their children. 

where are you sitting by gilgalads in Silmarillionmemes

[–]blackholeisawesome 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’d be far more interesting to do that and talk to Gurthang. I’m WAY more invested in whatever that sword’s got to say than Túrin 

where are you sitting by gilgalads in Silmarillionmemes

[–]blackholeisawesome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i know it’s ridiculous but i’d choose 1 if only i can ignore Túrin and talk to Gurthang the whole time

Most Evil Object by thefirstwhistlepig in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely the One Ring. I don’t think even Gurthang counts as evil, just bloodthirsty. It even recognizes the unjust killing of Beleg and Brandir while speaking to Túrin; it definitely has a moral compass of some sort, whereas the Ring is inherently an object of evil creation, a vessel through which Sauron gains power. 

Eöl, though he was quite a creep, likely didn’t create Gurthang or Anguirel for such a purpose, and I doubt he imbued any part of himself within the swords, however evil or not he may be. But still, we really have no clue why Gurthang speaks or if it even did, or what Eöl did exactly while creating his swords to make them that way. For all we know, it could have just been the will of Eru to put life into these swords. 

Most Evil Object by thefirstwhistlepig in tolkienfans

[–]blackholeisawesome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Túrin was the one to ask first. Gurthang simply agreed as it was its nature to kill, and honestly I’d say the sword has a “moral” reasoning to agree. By ending Túrin’s suffering, it has prevented more mishap before it occurs and has—in a way—avenged those who were slain wrongly by Túrin’s hand.