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immortal666

Slaves of Udun - Rank 1

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Date: Mar 26, 2007

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Hello everyone!! I want to thank everyone that is behind this site, and to all of those that post so much useful information in the forums!! I am a big J.R.R. Tolkiens fan but I am not that experienced that many of you guys and girls are!! I will begin my journey into his world in 2 days when I get the Simarillion! After that I will continue with the Hobbit, and LOTR books. I am, like many black metal fans and bands, very interested in J.R.R. Tolkien's great and dark world of Middle-Earth! I have always loved the movies by Peter Jackson, but the true interest in Middle-Earth came when I started to read lots and lots of information about each race, legends, places and such.. Then I watched the movies again, and I thought: "Hey! I know why that happened!! I know why Gandalf has that red ring! Aragorn was raised by Elrond! Wow, I did not know that". I have read lots about what happens in the books, but it will be fun reading Tolkiens own words! Allthough many of the English words used in the books are abit difficult for me to read since I haven't heard them before and I am from Norway, I will take on the challenge of reading the books in English, rather than in a Norwegian-translated book! They also translates the names of the characters! (Frodo Baggins is Frodo Lommelun in Norwegian) But hey, we all have to start from somewhere right? =) I am especially interested in the dark forces, and their history. Balrogs, Nazgûls, Dragons and such. And without making my post too long and boring, I have one question: It is said about a great final battle, where Morgoth and Sauron returns, as well as Isildur and the rest of the fallen heros and villains, which was gonna take place sometime in the future. Is this true? If yes, where in the books does it say, and can anyone post more information about this event? If no, Please call me a drunk newbeginner from Hardbottle, and smack me in the back of the head while you say out-loud in a Gandalf-ish voice: "You fool!" And by the way, where can I download the great flute (spell?) song that is played on the main page? It's beautiful! From a 20 year young man all the way from Norway, Have a nice day! __________________

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Welcome to Tolkien forums Immortal. I suggest reading This Thread to find out more about the Last Battle and the Day of Doom (also known as the Dagor Dagorath). You may also want to choose a Ranking Kingdom and don't forget to Vote for us via the Links on the Homepage! __________________ My Master Sauron the Great bids thee Welcome....

The Might

Witchking of Angmar - Rank 10

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Hi and welcome
I'm not sure where you can download it, The One might be able to answer that one, but I believe that if you have Quick Time Pro you can directly save it to your computer.
Anyway, nice to see members from so many different countries join.
In any case, the Norse mythology was one that Tolkien very much studied, and you can notice this for example in the case of Beorn, very much like the berserkers in the Norse writings.
Anyway, hope you'll enjoy the books, and am looking forward to seeing you here often.

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Honor, Freedom, Fatherland

Bilbo Baggins

Thorin Oakenshield - Rank 6

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The Silmarillion is a great book - but a word of warning - you need to stick with it as its quite in depth and complex in some places. Its more like an interesting history book with a singular plotline throughout it rather than a story book. Welcome by the way! __________________ You want it for Yourself!

Rumil

Loremaster Elf of Mirkwood - Rank 4

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W E L C O M E IMMORTAL waves __________________

Galadriel

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Galadrial welcomes you to Tolkien Forums - hope you will spend many enjoyable hours posting here. __________________ So do all who live to see such times but that is not for them to decide. All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you.

Olorin/Gandalf

Chief Maiar

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Welcome to TF, Immortal. Hope you enjoy your stay! Also, as an add-onto what Bilbo said, if you find something you dont understand or want someone to explain, dont hesitate to ask other members. __________________ *...But it was so that from Nienna he learned pity and patience.*

Angmar

Orc Warrior - Rank 2

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Hello, and welcome Immortal __________________ "Thou living fool. No man may hinder me."-Witch King of Angmar

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