Favorite character(s) in each race

[Qel Vandeth]

Just want to know the favorite character in each race in the Silmarillion.

for me,

Valar: Ulmo. He seems the one who is actually doing some job all the time. Manwe and the others seems to care very little about what happens in Middle-Earch, and other decided to take action if they are aroused (eg. the Quest of Earendil), while Ulmo constantly patrols his waters to see if anything among the Elves that would require his aid.

Maiar: Sauron. Maybe a funny choice, but it is because of him that we have all the story of Lord of the Ring after Silmarillion. And I admire his cunning and creativity and will to learn from his master Morgoth, which he eventually surpasses. Although obviously he's an evil person, I still admire him. I also like Melian for the way he chose to come to Middle Earth and become queen with an Elf lord, but I don't like Thingol so it lowered my liken towards her.

Elf: Oh this is a difficult one, but I would say Fingon the Valiant. I don't understand why he gets so little credit from most people, I mean, it takes a hell of courage and love to go into the heart of the enemy's land to safe a friend who he would have believed to have a hand in the burning of the white ships of the Teleri, which costed the death of many of his people. Yet this Fingon done so without any hesitation. Also, the way he died in the battle of Unnumbered Tears almost made me cry. It seems to me that unlike his brother Turgon (whom Tolkien often claimed to be the most valiant of all Elves) who build a secrete kingdom of his own and stayed there not caring much of the rest of the world, Fingon was the one who actually stood out and united the Elves to face their soul enemy Sauron.

Another Elf that I have great liken is of course the popular Finrod. Unlike most elves he is not racists towards other lesser-race and he kept his oath and sacrificed his life for Beren. He also likes to travel and be involved in many things, while many of the Elven high kings (eg. Thingol, Turgon...) only sits in their throwns and enjoy their power over their lands. Finrod to me is a bit like Gandolf in the third age, but unlike Gandolf, he never really had the need to do so, yet he chose it because he's great love towards every free people of Middle Earth, not only his own kin.

It is also hard not to have a liking towards two of Feanor's sons, Maedhros and Maglor, cause they seemed to be kind in their hearts (unlike their 5 brothers), but eventually the oath they swore lead them to do many evil that they wouldn't have done. Luthien is the female character that stand out the most of the Elves, and her love towards Beren is really beautiful if not a bit bitter, considering how perfect she was. But Beren is a man (and probably the only man among Elves and Man) rightly fit for her, and I am glad of their love being able to finally surpass all difficulties. Glorfindel and Ecthelion of Gondolin, Cirdan the Shipwright, and the unfortunate Beleg Strong-Bow are also extremely likeable characters, although they all fixtured too little for us to understand their personalities.

Men: I would have to say Beren. Not so because of his adventure to get the Silmarli, but more so of his courage to enter Thingol's palace and said the word he said, with pride that even an Elf-lord could be proud of. He's story with Luthien is probably the most romantic story in the Silmarillion, and I am happy that they eventually got together. Turin is also a very strong character but his life is really too tragic, same goes with Hurin. Never really fond of Tuor cause I feel that his path is rather too well laid for him, and it seems he never really have to go through any ordeal like Beren to gain his price.

Dwarfs: Not many dwarfs mentioned in the Silmarillion, but Azaghal spreens to my mind. He was the one who wounded Glaurong badly in the battle of Unnumbered Tears, and forced him to stear away from the battlefield. If he hadn't done so, maybe more people (probably the entire of Maedhros army) would have been defeated.

Any thoughts?

[LadyHaleth]

Men: I would have to say Beren. Not so because of his adventure to get the Silmarli, but more so of his courage to enter Thingol's palace and said the word he said, with pride that even an Elf-lord could be proud of. He's story with Luthien is probably the most romantic story in the Silmarillion, and I am happy that they eventually got together.
I can definitely agree with you about Beren. I always felt such admiration for him and the love he shared with Luthien.

I must add Tar-Palantir to the list, though: his will to stand by his beliefs and his attempt to correct the failing ways of Numenor are praiseworthy. I remember reading Akallabeth and feeling so sympathetic toward his commendable attempts.

[Arien the Maia]

Let's see...

Valar: probably Yavanna b/c I love trees and all things that grow (I kinda also like Melkor for being the "bad boy" of the Valar ;) )

Maiar: Arien (for obvious reasons ;) ) but I also really like Sauron...too bad he was too proud to submit to Manwe for judgement...he could have been a great Maia had he repented!

Elves: Feanor all the way! I love him! I also like Fingolfin and Gil-Galad though too. but not as much as Curufinwe Feanaro! He rocks!!!!!

Dwarves : well the only one that comes to mind right now is Mim the Petty Dwarf....so I'll choose him heheh! :D

Men : Turin...his story is so sad and moving. I like Beren but not as much as Turin. I also like Hurin b/c he could endure Morgoth for all those years. I also have a penchant for Ar-Pharazon...he's just plain intriguing!

[Lotesse]

Hobbit: Samwise Gamgee

Elf: Feanor, hands down

Maiar: Gandalf

Men: Eowyn, followed by the REAL Tolkien Faramir, not PJ's Faramir (there's a big diff between the two)

[BeardofPants]

Valar: Ulmo
Maiar: Sauron
Elves: Feanor
Men: Turin
Hobbits: Samwise

[Sister Golden Hair]

I don't remember Eowyn, Faramir, or Sam, being in the Silmarillion. :p :D

Elves- Guess :D
Men- Beren, Turin
Dwarves- none
Valar- Ulmo, Mandos

[brownjenkins]

Valar: Ulmo... he's the only one who seem to think about the whole of Arda, a opposed to just his own self-interest... Melkor second because, like Feanor for the elves, his motivations seem very "real", even though they are misguided

Maiar: Olorin... rarely mentioned, though eluded to... much like Ulmo, he seems to consider all the people's of middle earth as his responsibility

Elf: Feanor... he's always been my favorite 'cause he seems to be the most "real" elven character... Finrod also get's high marks for his nobility and Maedhros who was one of the few able to look past the internal debates among the elves and towards the greater purpose of defeating Melkor

Men: Beren... simply because he held love above anything else

Dwarfs: Azaghal... a good choice, since the dwarves are kind of shortchanged in the silmarillion

[Telcontar_Dunedain]

Valar - Tulkas
Maiar - Melian. I'm not a fan of Thingol, but Melian seemed to have a good and fair view on most things.
Elf - Fingolfin
Men - Hurin Thalion.

[BeardofPants]

I don't remember Eowyn, Faramir, or Sam, being in the Silmarillion. :p :D


Aw crap, I didn't even notice which forum this thread was in. :o

[CrazySquirrel]

Valar- Melkor, the only independent thinker of the bunch.

Elves- Finrod (the only decent Elf, IMO, - if only he had not so sheming a sister!). Also I dislike, but grudgingly admire Feanor.

Men- Tar-Ciryatan+Tar Atanamir, who were the first to send the "big brothers" from Valinor as far as they deserved. :p

Maiar - guess...

[Rían]

Valar - Ulmo, for the reasons everyone gives

Maiar - Gandy!

Elves - Fingon the valiant - IMO that brief little story of his rescue of his cousin is one of the best in Tolkien canon. Gotta love a guy who heads out on a desperate venture with his harp on his back! :D Seriously, I love how he just picks up and GOES, without telling anyone, because he thinks it's the right thing to do.

Men - Tuor - I love how he's a great fighter, while keeping his great love for his wife (you guys have to read the Fall of Gondolin, if you haven't already!). Hurin is a great fighter and I love how he stays faithful even when tortured by Morgoth, but I just don't like how his relationship with Morwen is portrayed.

[Lady Marion Magdalena]

Valar: Ulmo, and the brother Namo and Irmo.

Maiar: Tilion

Elves: Glorfindel, Cirdan and Nerdanel, because they're awesome. :D

Men: Haleth (and Andreth even though she technically isn't in the Sil). I wish we knew more about these two ladies.

[Arien the Maia]

Elves: Glorfindel, Cirdan and Nerdanel, because they're awesome. :D

Men: Haleth (and Andreth even though she technically isn't in the Sil). I wish we knew more about these two ladies.

yes I also agree..Nerdanel, Haleth and Andreth rock!

[Anglorfin]

Valar: Ulmo. Not only was he a god of the sea, which are just inherently cool to me, throughout the history of ME he remained the most sympathetic to the Children of Illuvatar. It was he that came to Turgon and cautioned him to build Gondolin and later came to Tour and set him on the path to Gondolin. Ulmo was more far-sighted than he is given credit for I think. He also pleaded with the rest of the Valar on occaisions to help the people of Middle Earth.

Orome is a close second because he too was very sympathetic to the people of ME. And he always did what he could to actively rid ME of evil creatures.

Maiar: Eonwe, Herald of the Valar. The great Maia general. Although he's not mentioned too often, whenever he is it's usually about him leading the legions of the West against the forces of Morgoth.

Elf: Fingolfin. Not a very easy decision. I can't even start to explain all of the thought process behind this final choice either but I'll summarize what I can. He was possibly the most powerful Elf in Middle Earth. In his rage he wounded a much more powerful enemy several times in single combat. Not to mention he was one of the few who would actually stand up to Morgoth.

Men: Tuor. One of the most valiant of all the men of Middle Earth. Not only that but he was part of what saved the Elves from destruction at Gondolin. He was also the father of Earendil, who was the salvation of all the races of Middle Earth. A lot of responsibility rested on Tuor's shoulders, more than any other man in history until possibly Aragorn.

Hurin would be second. He was a killing machine. Before his captured he had cut down so many Orcs that the bodies piled up on him. He defied Morgoth to his face and suffered one of the worst fates of all the men of Middle Earth.

Dwarf: Well not many in the Silmarillion but Telchar is definately my favorite. Never mentioned as taking part in any great event, nonetheless his presence and work was spread all throughout the world. He forged the Dragon Helm for Hurin, the knife Angrist, and Narsil. He's described as being the best smith in that time.

If this encompassed the entire history then I'd say Balin. He always seemed very noble. And he was definately the most friendly of all the Dwarves mentioned. I think he was the first to actually befriend Bilbo on their adventure together and always seemed willing to do what it took to look after others. Plus he tried to take Moria back against the Orcs and although he failed it shows that he had great pride in his Dwarven heritage and would do anything to help improve the Dwarves' situation.

[Rían]

I agree with the Nerdanel fans, too :)

[Ainulindalë]

Valar: Ulmo, is very wise and compassionate and; Yavanna because of her green fingers and love for nature
Maiar: Melian and Olorin, both have great foresight and try to keep their people well
Elves: Luthien, for her song and dance and sight bring great joy and enchantment and also because she suffers.
Dwarfs: Telchar, he's the mastersmithy of Arda
Men: Hurin, he's undoubtely one of the most valiant of men in Sil; and Nienor she is the Tolkien equivalent of the Theban queen Iocasta (pronounce as Jocasta) who married her son Oedipus in Oedipus Rex which is a very great story.

[The Gaffer]

Valar: got to go with the consensus here, Ulmo, for the same reasons
Maiar: Melian or Orome
Elves: Beleg
Men: Turin the Tragic
Dwarves: Mim, the only one we really know much about
Ents: Why weren't they mentioned?

[Qel Vandeth]

Well, Ents weren't really mentioned in the Sil much... although most of them (like Treebeard) would definately have already existed in the first age

[Arien the Maia]

Valar: got to go with the consensus here, Ulmo, for the same reasons
Maiar: Melian or Orome
Elves: Beleg
Men: Turin the Tragic
Dwarves: Mim, the only one we really know much about
Ents: Why weren't they mentioned?

isn't Orome a Vala?

[Earniel]

Valar: I suppose it's a tie between Ulmo and Nienna. Ulmo for taking an interest in Middle-earth when the others would not, and for the other, already mentioned reasons. Nienna because she is not your typical god-like figure. In mythology gods tied to the elements (water gods, air gods etc...) are frequent, warrior-gods, gods of death and nature too. But the idea that Tolkien worked into Nienna, that there can be beauty in sorrow, and that legends of greatness are more often born out of suffering, really shone out to me.

Maiar: Uinen all the way. It's mostly the sea connection, I'm sure. But Uinen is one of the few Maiar that is mentioned in more than one sentence in Tolkien's work. She managed to subdue Ossë's chaotic side somewhat and brought him back into the fold when he started listening a little much to Morgoth. And it's to her that everyone in peril at sea calls. The Numenoreans adored her.

Elves: Hm, though choice. I think I'd go with Turgon, for all his failings, I think he was a good king nevertheless. And he built Gondolin, hard one to beat that. ;) Runner-up would definitely be Cirdan. Partly because Sea-Elves should stick together :D but also because he's about the only Elf that managed to survive and protect his people throughout the turbulent first age. Not a poor achievement by all means.

Dwarves : Not much to pick from. But Telchar and Azaghal would both be good choices.

Men : Tuor. Obvious choice for me, I guess. :D Had quite a task laid on him, he may not have succeeded in convincing Turgon, but without him there would have been little to none hope left after the destruction of Gondolin.

[Forfirith]

Valar : Varda, for the same reasons elves like her... :p
Maiar : probably Uinen, I like her wild character and her relation with Numenor...but also Melian because she has got so much involved in Middle Earth's story.
Elves: hum..don't know...I like Maedhros because of his life and because he has wanted to restrain his brothers...I like also much Turgon in Gondolin or Finrod.

[Elemmírë]

Valar: Nienna. My favourite used to be Ulmo, but Nienna, as someone who turns sorrow into wisdom, has really begun to fascinate me. In a story so tragic, her role seems incredibly important, and yet she's often overlooked.

Maiar: Melian, probably. Sauron is interesting too.

Elf: Oh dear. Maedhros, though I really don't understand why I don't prefer Maglor. I need to get ready for class and don't have the time to fangirl them, so I'll edit and explain later. :p

My other favourite Elves are Finrod, Luthien, Daeron, and Fingon.

Men: Tuor. And Nienor.

Dwarfs: Azaghal

[ecthelion]

I like all the guys who did the cool Hitech stuff
Aule for the valar
Feanor for the elves, without him there would be no story at all
And Bill for the horses

[Galdor_of_the_Tree]

Vala: Aule. Though noble, he also displays the 'urge to create' that destroys many of the main characters. That he can conquer this urge speaks volumes.
Elf: Maglor. Even after being blinded by the Oath and his terrible deeds, he was still the only one of the brothers who could suggest forsaking the Oath.
Maia: Sauron. Mainly because of his use of shape-shifting.
Man: Beor the Old. He had the courage to befriend the elves after leading his people out of the darkness, and even took up service with Felagund.

[Halbarad of the Dunedain]

Well if I can use nemes out side of The Silmarillion I would choose

Valar: Aule the Smith!

Maia: Eonwe herald of Manwe

Elves: The sons of Elrond... i forget their names exactlly, Elrohir and Ellodan.... something like that?

Dwaves: Durin the Deathless

Men: Halbarad of the Dunedain ;)

Hobbits: Meriadoc Brandybuck

Orc/Uruk: Orc Warrior #5 in the battle of the Galadden Fields, hah!

i'll post something more comprehensive when i have more time...

[jammi567]

valar = morgoth :D
maia = sauron :D
elf(s) = feanor + luthien
men = beren
dwaves = those who killed thingol! :p :D

[The Telcontarion]

Let me just say that I am new here, but this is were I have always belonged. I love this site and thank you guys for being apart of it.

Valar: Tulkas - because he is a bad ass, and if it where not for Manwe he would have gone off and killed Morgoth long since. Mandos is a close second; his word is doom!!!!!

Maia: I can't believe no one said Olorin yet - commonly known as Gandalf - he was mentioned in the Sil. Though most of his deeds we know of was in the war of the ring, There where far greater battles that took place even before the fathers of the elves awoke, I am sure he was a great warrior then, especially in his true form and power; in the Sil he was said to be the wisest of the Maia, remember!!!

Elves: Feanor the spirit of fire. Close second, his heir in the second age and true king of all the eldar at that time - yes even above Gil-galad - being the eldest suvivor of the house of Finwe, Celebrimbor, maker of the rings of power; mightiest works of the eldar save the silmarili only.

Men: Earindil; for though he was accounted among the elves, his heart was with his fathers people and if it were not for his wife Elwing, so he would have chosen. That makes him a man in my book, if only in heart.

Dwarves: I did not like many Dwarves in the Sil, they all seemed so mean spirited. I will go with Durin the deathless though he was mentioned ever so breefly in the Sil.

[jammi567]

just to correct you slightly, you can't kill a valar or a maia.

[The Telcontarion]

just to correct you slightly, you can't kill a valar or a maia.

What you supposed happened to Saruman, Sauron, Haun or even Ungoliant for that matter. To get really technical, you can't kill anyone in middle-earth, you can destroy their bodies but never the spirit.

[jammi567]

don't you get bloody checky with me now.

[Arien the Maia]

What you supposed happened to Saruman, Sauron, Haun or even Ungoliant for that matter. To get really technical, you can't kill anyone in middle-earth, you can destroy their bodies but never the spirit.

they probably wondered around haunting mansions and such ;)

seriously though, you're right, you can't destroy a spirit,only Eru can. Sauron was so weak that he never again arose. Saruman's spirit drifted into the East. as for the others...I'm not sure...

[Landroval]

only Eru can
I beg to differ: :p
The indestructibility of spirits with free wills, even by the Creator of them, is also an inevitable feature, if one either believes in their existence, or feigns it in a story.
I have a wicked feeling there is a similar quote in Myths transformed... wondered where I put it :D

[Arien the Maia]

I beg to differ: :p

I have a wicked feeling there is a similar quote in Myths transformed... wondered where I put it :D

well well, you put me in my place then didn't you ;) :D

[jammi567]

anyways, on another topic, what's your faverate peoples? :D

[The Telcontarion]

don't you get bloody checky with me now.

Checky...hmph!!!!

[Elemmírë]

Valar: Nienna. I think she's often overlooked, where in a world to which suffering is so integral, her importance really is paramount. The concept of turning grief to wisdom is just so beautiful, I can't help but love her.

Maiar: Melian or Sauron. Melian interests me, but I can't understand her love for Thingol. :P My hatred of him is something that likely will never change. Sauron... the mixture of obvious evil and the sparks of goodness (if you can call his steadfast loyalty to Melkor that) is really fascinating. His fall I really think is more interesting than Melkor's.

Elf: Maedhros and Maglor. I like those two almost equally, though I've always been a bit more obsessive in my love for Maedhros (it must be the name Russandol :p). I can't blame any of them for that damn Oath, considering the circumstances and what they all must have felt (terror, shock, betrayal, grief, and their obvious love for Fëanor), but I really respect those two for holding up so well under it for so long. I could write a lot more but I won't...

Men: Tuor! The way he's written in Unfinished Tales is gorgeous, I simply have to love him. Especially considering the almost haphazard way he seemed to accept his destiny.

Dwarfs: Azaghal. Probably because of that little line somewhere that mentions Maedhros having saved him at one point... :p

[Leviathan]

Valar- Orome, he spends his time hunting evil, always working against the evils of Morgoth, all creatures of darkness fear him. He gave Haun to Celegorm, and that dog was awesome, the first to disembody Sauron, long before his "death" at the fall of Numenor or at the Seige of Barad Dur. Orome lead the Wild Hunt, like the Germanic God Woden, I would go as far as to say he domesticated the horse and dog, being he was the first to have them.
Maiar- Osse, like a wicked force of nature, he is feared and respected, and as the Leviathan of Ekkaia he is my master.
Elf- Beleg, he was the lyalist friend to Turin and a valiant warrior, facing danger strong and proud. I still dont know how a band of scrappy men managed to tie him up. Maybe he thought better of picking a fight know that when Turin returned things would be set in order.
Men- Turin, no man ever faced such hardship yet achieved so much as the slaying of Glaudrung, the first and most formadible of dragons. It is written that in the end Turin himself will step forth to battle Morgoth.
Dwarf- Azaghal, even though he didn't defeat the dragon he drove the young Glaudrung back.

[Valtir]

Valar -- Aule. Dude could work a forge. But more importanly, he's "Melkor gone good", making the right choices where Melkor always chose wrong.

Maiar - Olorin that was. Agitator, pipe smoker, fireworks technician.

Elf - Finrod Felagund. Discoverer of mankind, friend of dwarfs, honorable to the last.

Men - Hurin. Brave enough to mock Morgoth to his face, and I'm not aware of any other than Feanor who did that. Though, that has some consequences....

Dwarf - Meh. Not a Dwarf that I know of, but I bore easily of the gold, ore, caves and bearded ladies.

[NelyafinweMaitimo]

Valar: Namo. He had so much impact as a character in The Silmarillion, but is little noticed. Though Maglor might have found his curses a little unpleasant.

Maiar: Melian. If she told Thingol once, she told him a thousand times, just give them the Silmarils. But nooo...

Elf: Nerdanel. My hat is off to any female who could endure for so long in a house full of males. Particularly THAT house full of males. Remember the havoc the Sons of Feanor caused in Middle-earth, living in separate kingdoms? Put them into one house, add Feanor into the mix, and buy some good soap for the wash to get rid of blood-stains.

Man: Haleth. Very sexy lady. Aragorn wished he was as tough as her.

Dwarf: Narvi. Not much told of him, but he was crafty enough to work as a partner to Celebrimbor.

[carlrodd]

valar: melkor. i am constantly intrigued by his transformation. he played such a huge role in creating so much of what most love about middle earth. my favorite part of middle earth is the misty mountains, which i believe melkor threw up to stop orome and his host from riding. he starts out as like a brilliant, jealous, spiteful artist, and descends to the most utter evil. but in between there are all of these interesting grey areas. for instance, it was quite some time before he ever took a life. his agitation prior to killing the trees and finwe was almost creative in a sense...in the sense that any of his destructiveness almost kind of enhanced the wonder and variety of arda.

maiar: the balrog of moria. so little was known about him. first perception of him is usually very beastial...like unintelligent, indiscriminate, demonic wrath. but he was a maiar. he also was lord of moria. he was presumably supremely intelligent and cunning, in addition to being unbelievably fearsome.

elves: feanor; because of two statements about him....that miriel put so much of her spirit into feanor that she had to pass to the halls of mandos, and also that when feanor was killed, his spirit was so strong that his body was consumed with fire. i would loved to have heard his speech in front of the noldor when he convinced the better part of them to forsake valinor and chase melkor.

men: elros tar-minyatar. half-elven of course, but counted among men. the first king of men. imagine life in numenor under his rule.

dwarves: durin the deathless. not featured prominently of course, but i guess i am intrigued by his power as not only the firstborn and most powerful of dwarves, but in reality, the first born of all that were counted as children of iluvatar. i would love to know how old he lived to be exactly. i love that though khazadum was likely the greatest of any dwarven settlement, it is but a whisper to those living in beleriand throughout the first age.

[Beren One-Hand]

Vala: Tulkas
Maia: Melian
Elf: Finrod Felagund
Man: Beren (Turin is pretty awesome too)
Dwarf:Azaghul

[Feanaro]

Valar: NONE!
Maiar: errr... melian's supposed to be kinda hot
Elf: a certain handsome, strong, brave, valiant and skilled, Curufinwe Feanaro
Man: dunno
Dwarf: who cares

[Belwen_of_nargothrond]

Hello, I'm new here and over excited about finding this forum. I absolutely love The Silmarillion. Ok, here are my replies:

Valar: Yavanna
Maiar: Melian
Elves: Too many to name, but my utmost favorite would have to be Gil-Galad. I'm also partial to Finrod and Turgon.
Dwarves: I'm not a big fan of the dwarves in any of the books so I'll just leave this one blank!
Men: Tuor

[Nautipus]

Welcome to Entmoot, Belwen!:D I hope you enjoy it here.:)

[Curufin]

Valar: Námo. He fascinates me, especially his part in the ancillary texts such as Laws and Customs among the Eldar. I think he's certainly one of the most powerful of the Valar, and while harsh, he is very fair.

Maiar: Olórin. Come on, how can you not love the guy? ;)

Elves: Fëanor. My favorite character in Tolkien, period. The perfect flawed epic hero - passionate, talented, great beyond his power to understand, yet fatally flawed by his pride and inability to control his impulsiveness.

Men: Blech, don't like men much. I guess if I have to choose one it would be Andreth, but she's not in the Silm, so *thinks*...er, I'll pass on this one.

Dwarves: Whichever one it was who administered the fatal blow to Thingol...:evil:

[Jon S.]

Perhaps a little off topic but I really dig Huan. One of a kind, he was. I'm still not sure if he was literally a hound or something more (maia). I guess he had to have been to have spoke as he did. Perhaps he was originally literally a hound but then Orome gave him something extra as a special gift.

[Hohohorik]

Vala: Orome , Yavanna
Maia: Eonwe , Sauron
Elves: Feanor , Luthien ,
Men: Beren , Aragon
Hobbits: Frodo
Ents: Treebeard
Dwarf: Gimli ( I don't like dwarfs)
Balrog : Gothmog
:pDogs : Huan

[LaSalleAve]

Vala - Manwe
Maiar - Melian
Elf- Feanor, Fingolfin
Man - Turin, Beren


Evil Creature - Glaurung

[The Dread Pirate Roberts]

I may have already done this but I haven't gone back through the thread. Maybe these are the same, maybe things change.

Vala: Ulmo
Maia: Olorin
Elf: Fingon
Man: Faramir
Hobbit: Samwise Gamgee
Dwarf: Balin
Orc: Ugluk

[Voronwen]

Valar: Varda

Maia: Melian

Elves: Arwen (I relate to her the most)

Men: Elendil (madly in love with him :o)

Dwarves: none (sorry!)

[Ben Van Winkle]

Fingolfin went to Morgoth's front door and basically said "Right big lad, me and you, out here now".....ballsy or what........
Didnt end well for him if truth be told, pretty much sugar ray leonard dancing around mike tyson for 11 rounds looking good, to then be knocked out himself in the twelth, but you have to admire his courage, i mean, it was Morgoth, dark lord of all, Saurons boss......So for me Fingolfin was the Alpha Elf lol

[Ben Van Winkle]

Turin was my favourite human, and all time favourite middle earth character, dragon slayer.......Lets just say he got around lol........not the same man after Nienor let him in the back door, but what a remarkable warrior, man, and an inspiration to us all that courage is one of our most diminished characteristics these days.......RIP my friend.

[Ben Van Winkle]

ISTARI - Gandalf, im not going to go for someome more remote like Radagast or mr panda just to look knowledgeable....Gandalf is the breathing heart, certainly in the third age, and we all owe him our thanks lol

[Valandil]

Welcome to Entmoot, Ben! :)

[Lefty Scaevola]

Vala: I like Orome for cheerfully riding around ME hunting evil things, but I will have to go with Ulmo, who insists on getting it right even against conventional wisdom of all the other Valar.

Maia: Olorin, steadfast dedication to a mission he feared, and one of the few deeply in touch with the incarnates.

Un-categorized: Huan, who ever would not want him as a sidekick?

Elf: Fingolfin, loyalty even over grievous insult by Feanor, remarkable skill in leading the factioned Noldor assimilated other races, the Sindar and the Edain, fortitude, and one of the finest exemplar of combined, courage, chivalry and warrior prowess in literature, striking a GOD of evil, supposedly (but maybe not by that stage of Morgoth’s deterioration) the most powerful being in the world, 8 times in personal combat.

Human: Hurin the Steadfast, leads his people nobly and skillfully, the avatar not of the great warriors of the Third House of the Edain but most especially of the steadfast fortitude of the First House. “…the folk of Beor were more steadfast in endurance of hardship and sorrow, slow to tears or laughter; their fortitude needed no hope to sustain it.” Seventy times “Aure enteluva!” Eye to eye with a God who could subvert the will of men, elves, demigods, and even confound the will of other Valar with his gaze, and he was unbowed.

Dwarves: All you really have for a ‘good’ dwarf in SIL is Azaghal, who does not take crap from dragons.