who is the most loved elf of all time in lord of the rings?

[Lena]

alright i know everyone loves hobbits wizards and elves... but what i would like to know is which elf in middle earth is most loved by the inhabitants of middle earth and those that read and believe in the books!!!

[Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn]

LEGOLAS!! and galadrial

[Lena]

yeah you like them too!!!

[galadriel]

Elrond and Galadriel. And an honorable mention for Celeborn, everyone's favorite buttmonkey*. :p

*Disclaimer: Celeborn is not really a buttmonkey. Everyone just thinks he is. Please do not physically injure the writer of this post for spewing out such horrible nonsense.

[afro-elf]

The thread titel says LOTR but the 1st post says ME.

So which one is it?

They might move to the appropriate forums if you meant ME and not LOTR.

[Shadowfax]

From LotR: Galadriel

From ME: Luthien

[Dúnedain]

LotR: Glorfindel (even as small a part as he was :D)

ME: Fingolfin <---kicks major bootay!

[FrodoFriend]

Luthien Tinuviel.

I quote:

"And so they lost forever her whom they loved best."

[Lefty Scaevola]

Gil Galad was a loved king over most Eldar (save the part of the Nandor East of the Misty Mountains and the few rusticated Sindar that moved among them) and many Avari for over 3 millenia, with also the longestperiod of peace for the Eldar, between the War of Wrath and the War of Elves and Sauron. He was held loved liege by far the greatest population of Elves.

[Maedhros]

From LOTR: The PalantÃ*r
And how it draws one to itself! Have I not felt it? Even now my heart desires to test my will upon it, to see if I could not wrench it from him and turn it where I would-to look across the wide seas of water and of time to Tirion the Fair, and perceive the unimaginable hand and mind of Fëanor at their work, while both the White Tree and the Golden were in flower!' He sighed and fell silent.
To think that Gandalf thought about that. :)

[Blackboar]

Lúthien, Legolas or FIGWIT!!

[Elf.Freak]

Legolas (movies) and Glorfindel (books), Arwen took his part, RUDE!!!
but Figwit...he freaks me out...quiet people freak me out...

[Radagast The Brown]

I think Finrod Felagund. I don't have the quote, but I remember they said about it when he died.

[galadriel]

If we're including non-LOTR characters... I vote for Finrod. Everyone loves Finrod.

Figwit (alas) doesn't exist. And that is all I have to say about that.

[Lizra]

Loved by them...the people of ME, and us too? I can only speak for myself! :) I vote for Elrond, he seemed to care about the free people of middle earth, and had a wonderful haven, not exclusive to elves. Of course, he is half elven, does he count?

[Falagar]

LotR-Glorfindel, perhaps, or Arwen...

ME-Fëa...Finrod or Luthien

[Artanis]

Um - Galadriel, of course :D

[The Lady of the Wood]

i think galadriel,arwen, and legolas


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[Lena]

in my opinion Glorfindal (sp?) is the most loved... well to me anyway becuase he helps aragorn and the hobbits... he defeated a bolrog... returned from the dead basicly and is just about the coolest elf i know and have heard of

[Sister Golden Hair]

LotRs- Glorfindel and Gildor Inglorian

Other- Finrod Felagund of course.

[Merlion]

Hey all...new to the board here. Just re awakening my forgotten love of msg boards :-)

As to the topic
for me: Galadriel
In Middle-Earth: Technicaly probably Luthien. Gil Galad, Finrod and Fingolfin would all be close to

[durin's bane]

Well, for the girls, Legolas...
;)

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

Legolas and Elrond!!:D :D :D

[Millane]

definately Gil-galad or Saeros (what a champ:p )

[Varda Oiolosseo]

I like Legolas, Galadriel, Arwen and Gil-galad.

[Elvellyn]

Varda (aka Elbereth) was the most beloved of the Valar.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Millane
definately Gil-galad or Saeros (what a champ:p ) Searos! :eek: Are you kidding?:rolleyes: Why him?:confused:

[Lena]

lol i do not know... i think glorfindal is the bet!!!

[cassiopeia]

Saeros could be the most loved if you liked the lets-chace-a-naked-elf game. :D
I would have to say that Lúthien is the most loved elf in ME, she is much revered by everybody; and did many feats that nobody else could.

[celeb-galad]

I think Leggy is the most loved generally, mostly because of the movie.
My favourite is Galadriel, but also Elrond, Cirdan and Celeborn.

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

I like your avatar celeb-galad, yours too Varda Oiolosseo.
Anyway, My fav. is Legolas and Galadriel! but I think the most loved elf of all time should be Elrond.
:)

[Radagast The Brown]

Lotr- Galadrie or Elrond.

[Lena]

im going crazy! i think now i like Legolas most of all!!

[Andúril]

The Lord of the Rings. Appendix A, pg 343:

'As Queen of Elves and Men she dwelt with Aragorn for six-score years in great glory and bliss; yet at last he felt the approach of old age and knew that the span of his life-days was drawing to an end, long though it had been. Then Aragorn said to Arwen:
'"At last, Lady Evenstar, fairest in this world, and most beloved, my world is fading. Lo! we have gathered, and we have spent, and now the time of payment draws near."

[galadriel]

Grr... Legolas fanaticism. I love and cherish Legolas... but not that much. Heck, I used to think of him as a brunette.

But I forgive you all.

I certainly support an honorable mention for Gildor. He's the first elf we meet in Lord of the Rings, and his simple wisdom is unparalleled. He's just so... Elvish.

[Elvellyn]

Anduril- Duh Arwen was most beloved to Aragorn- she was his wife!:p

[Andúril]

Elvellyn:
Anduril- Duh Arwen was most beloved to Aragorn- she was his wife!:pIn that case, we should actually understand the passage as follows:'"At last, Lady Evenstar, fairest in this world to me, and most beloved to me, my world is fading. Lo! we have gathered, and we have spent, and now the time of payment draws near."I see no reason to read it like this, necessarily. At the same time, I wouldn't rule it out completely.

It seems, to me at least, that the explicit affirmation that she was the Queen of Elves and Men set the context for his description of her.

[Millane]

Searos! Are you kidding? Why him?
Saeros is the only trouble making elf... everyone always hears the good stuff about elves then they come to saeros :p hmmm maybe not the most loved elf but still a champ.
i still stand by my choice of Gil-galad though.

[Lalaith]

Legolas - at least for me.

But I don't think that the people in middle-earth would have chosen him. They would have thought of someone like Elrond or Galadriel. Or of one from the older ones like Finrod or Fingolfin e.g.

[Radagast The Brown]

Anduril: I don't think Arwen was the most beloved elf. Could be. I don't think that there is someone who's beloved by everyone anyway.

[Arcala]

LotR: Elrond, of course.

ME: don't know, prob'ly Glorfindel or Fingolfin:D

[Willow Oran]

Glorfindel, the song that was made about his fighting the balrog was titled the Song of the Beloved. That implies that he was well loved by quite a lot of people.

However Elrond is definetly a possibility, he seemed to be on good terms with all the free races and he is the only character who Tolkien included in the Silmarillion, LotR, and The Hobbit. Besides that he does have an awesome character.

[Mór]

IMHO It has to be Legolas Greenleaf..

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Oh yes, no doubt.

*starts muttering about Fangirls*

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

Of course, all of the girls chose Legolas.:) :D

[BeardofPants]

I didn't.

Is it my imagination, or has the moot been overrun by giggling "insane" fan-girls? :rolleyes: *sigh*

[Arien the Maia]

Lotr: Elrond

ME: I'm tempted to say Feanor but I guess it's a tie between him and Fingolfin

[galadriel]

Originally posted by BeardofPants
I didn't.

Is it my imagination, or has the moot been overrun by giggling "insane" fan-girls? :rolleyes: *sigh* I second that. Not that I want to be a mean purist.... Ah, never mind, I do want to be a mean purist. <bares her sharp, pointy teeth>

If you want a blond elf cutie to go gaga over, try Finrod. He's so sweet... and heroic.... Um. I'll stop now. :rolleyes:

[Ruinel]

I can't say Legolas because this character was a bit of an afterthought for LotR. All we know of him is that his grandfather Oropher died in the 1st war with Sauron along with 2/3 of the elven from Eryn Lasgalen who went to war with him. And then Thranduil, his father moved all of the rest of those elves that were left under his rule as far to the north of Mirkwood/Lasgalen as he could to keep away from the Dwarves and the influence of Galadriel and Celeborn. That is all of his background that I can find. Then he is in the background in LotR to the story, although always there. I can't really get to know him well. So, no... I can't say he is most beloved.

I've got to rule out any sons of Feanor, because of the kinslaying. That really put a bad taste in my mouth.

I have a soft spot in my heart for Finrod Felagund. I really liked the Lay of Leithian.

Of course, Elrond. Well, yes, he was in 3 different books. He kicked some Orc butt in war with Gil-Galad (rest is soul). And he likes the Perianath, which means he has a light heart. Too bad about his wife, though. And that Arwen, jeeze! you'd think a child would be a little bit more obedient (she needs a spanking!). So, he's patient. I like that in an elf.

Elrond it is.

[Blackboar]

Originally posted by BeardofPants
I didn't.

Is it my imagination, or has the moot been overrun by giggling "insane" fan-girls? :rolleyes: *sigh*

Ok, I'm a fangirl, but I DON'T giggle!;) I laugh with the other normal people, and I'm not insane!
I just love Orli! Ok?;) :)

[Elf Girl]

Originally posted by galadriel
If you want a blond elf cutie to go gaga over, try Finrod. He's so sweet... and heroic.... Um. I'll stop now. :rolleyes:
I'd be careful, SGH might dismember you.

LotR: Glorfindel.
ME: Glorfindel.

[gimli7410]

i like glorfindel and gil-galad

[Elvedans]

I think Luthien was most beloved because they were all so sad when she became mortal. After that i think Glorfindel who fought with the Balrog.

[legolas_the_great]

LEGOLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by galadriel
I second that. Not that I want to be a mean purist.... Ah, never mind, I do want to be a mean purist. <bares her sharp, pointy teeth>

If you want a blond elf cutie to go gaga over, try Finrod. He's so sweet... and heroic.... Um. I'll stop now. :rolleyes: If you want to say that Finrod was the greatest or best loved Elven king in all of Middle-earth, that's great, but only I may go gaga over him. If I see you or find out that you are going gaga over him, then there's going to be big trouble.:D

[Nurvingiel]

I totally agree with that Sister Golden Hair! (On Finrod, Gildor, and Glorfindel being most loved.)

I'd also like to add Arwen and Galadriel.

[Ruinel]

*Ruinel thinks back eons ago and reflects on how hot Finrod's cute tushie looked when he sat on a horse.*

Whoa!!! Oops, sorry. Just admiring, like... uh... fine art, you know... Mona Lisa, statue of David, etc., etc....

*sweat pours off Ruinel's forhead like a bucket of warm water*

[Ruinel]

Ruinel is a very, very bad she-elf!!! Well, hey!! You try living all these ages and not get bored! A girl has to entertain herself with "happy thoughts." Yes?

[Sister Golden Hair]

Ruinel thinks back eons ago and reflects on how hot Finrod's cute tushie looked when he sat on a horse. Ok, where did you see this at? I would like to have a look at that image. I don't recall any such image from the Sil, or even a mention of Finrod on a horse, although I'm sure he did. I mean he had to have transportation. Ok, out with it. Where did you see this?:D

[Ruinel]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
Ok, where did you see this at? I would like to have a look at that image. I don't recall any such image from the Sil, or even a mention of Finrod on a horse, although I'm sure he did. I mean he had to have transportation. Ok, out with it. Where did you see this?:D

No images in a book that is printed. Only images of how I picture him in my mind. And... whoa baby... (*drops pencil*)... "Finrod would you mind bending over and picking that up, sweety?"
(*drool*)

NAUGHTY SHE-ELF, BAD GIRL (*slaps self on wrist several times*) BAD BAD BAD BAD!!!!!!

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Ruinel
No images in a book that is printed. Only images of how I picture him in my mind. And... whoa baby... (*drops pencil*)... "Finrod would you mind bending over and picking that up, sweety?"
(*drool*)

NAUGHTY SHE-ELF, BAD GIRL (*slaps self on wrist several times*) BAD BAD BAD BAD!!!!!! You just better get those bad little images out of your mind. He is spoken for. Besides, no image that you have conjured up can beat mine. Shame on you! :p :D

OK, enough silliness. This is starting to sound like a Finrod fangirl thread.:rolleyes: Shame on me. Sorry Crick and azelea.:D

[Ruinel]

Urg...must....ack... get...*heavy breathing* ... control... urgh... must ... argh... keep ... ack... naughty....pant, pant, pant... thoughts... urk.... out ... ack... of ....aaaauughh... head!!!!!!

Excuse me while I run and get a bucket of ice cold water to soak in.

*runs screaming from the thread*

[galadriel]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
If you want to say that Finrod was the greatest or best loved Elven king in all of Middle-earth, that's great, but only I may go gaga over him. If I see you or find out that you are going gaga over him, then there's going to be big trouble.:D Point taken.
Finrod? Who's Finrod? :p

[Sister Golden Hair]

:D

[Falagar]

SGH, remember when I first joined this board, and asked you what you thought of them? You said that this forum was more serious then the SF-Fandom (or something similar). I want you to withdraw that statement. Now. ;)

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Falagar
SGH, remember when I first joined this board, and asked you what you thought of them? You said that this forum was more serious then the SF-Fandom (or something similar). I want you to withdraw that statement. Now. ;) Come now. did I say that? I may be in error. I can't think of a more serious group than that at SF-Fandom.;)

[Falagar]

Do I smell some sarcasm here? ;)

After having reconcidered my post, I'm withdrawing my post. Can't think of anything worse than the people at the LotR-movie forum down there... ;)

[Ruinel]

Originally posted by Falagar
SGH, remember when I first joined this board, and asked you what you thought of them? You said that this forum was more serious then the SF-Fandom (or something similar). I want you to withdraw that statement. Now. ;)

I'm sorry. I will be more serious. I was in a "mood" that day. It couldn't be helped.

[Falagar]

Nah, I was just kidding. What's life without fun?

[Ruinel]

Just a few words... Lay of Leithian. 'Nuf said.

"...Then sudden Felagund there swaying,
Sang in answer a song of staying,
Resisting, battling against power,
Of secrets kept, strength like a tower,
And trust unbroken, freedom, escape;
Of changing and of shifting shape,
Of snares eluded, broken traps,
The prison opening, the chain that snaps...."

of course... my favorite.

[Jadera]

<-----Haldir fan. *hides* ;)

I think I'm the first person to say that, too. Wow.
Elladan and Elrohir are pretty cool as well, and I do like Glorfindel.

Female wise, Galadriel rules. :D

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Did someone mention me? :D

[gandalfstormcrow]

Well, that's a tough one. I like Fingolfin.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Welcome to the Entmoot, gandalfstormcrow! :) Hope you have a great time at this wonderful online community. :D

[Entlover]

No way Legolas, though Orlando does make a manly effort to make a character out of a minor part --(ducks flying objects)

I vote for Luthien Tinuviel -- she should have her own movie.

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

why not legolas?:(

[Ruinel]

Originally posted by Legolas_GreenLeaf
why not legolas?:(

Because there are dozens of other characters who: a) have more than a secondary part; b) have more background; c) do more for ME; d) are more exciting... wow, I could go on and on. I also think that the actor, Orlando Bloom (but I am not a fan) as well as the screenwriters for the movie did a wonderful job of enhancing a relatively dull character from the books, but hey... the character himself... boring.

[azalea]

I disagree that he is boring, but indeed is simply a secondary figure in both ME and in the story.
I forget if the original poster meant who is the most beloved by the others in ME, or who is the most beloved by the readers. There would be a definate difference.

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

Because there are dozens of other characters who: a) have more than a secondary part; b) have more background; c) do more for ME; d) are more exciting... wow, I could go on and on. I also think that the actor, Orlando Bloom (but I am not a fan) as well as the screenwriters for the movie did a wonderful job of enhancing a relatively dull character from the books, but hey... the character himself... boring.

Jeesh! there are so many anti-legolas's at the Entmoot!:(

I agree w/ you Azalea. He isn't boring. But the topic of "the most beloved elf" could appeal to the readers too.

[Radagast The Brown]

Legolas is defenately not the most beloved elf. It could be Elrond, Galadriel, Cirdan, Glorfindel or Thranduil.I think it's Galadriel, but what do I know. Lagolas is young, and who would prefer Legolas on Elrond, the great elf of Imladris?

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

Legolas is defenately not the most beloved elf. It could be Elrond, Galadriel, Cirdan, Glorfindel or Thranduil.I think it's Galadriel, but what do I know. Lagolas is young, and who would prefer Legolas on Elrond, the great elf of Imladris?

Of course elrond, galadriel etc are older and wiser than him.Legolas isn't the most beloved elf..but he could be the most loved elf. I still think there are too many anti-legolas people in the entmoot!

[BeardofPants]

Originally posted by Legolas_GreenLeaf
Jeesh! there are so many anti-legolas's at the Entmoot!:(

Not as unpopular as Thingol. ;)

[Artanis]

Originally posted by Radagast The Brown
Lagolas is young, and who would prefer Legolas on Elrond, the great elf of Imladris? I would. :) Legolas is merry and playful, but serious enough when the situation calls for it. He's got plenty of charm, which Elrond IMO has not, or he doesn't reveal it to us (readers). And I bet he sings far better than Elrond, too :D Legolas is also a loyal friend, which he proves both to Aragorn and Gimli.

His part in the book was perhaps a lesser one, but boring - no no, not to me.

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

I agree with you Artanis. I guess there aren't as many anti-legolas' as I thought!
;)

[cassiopeia]

It's just a backlash from all the Legolas fangirls. :) Nobody would dislike book Legolas, because he is (as others had said) brave and loyal and joyful.

[Legolas_GreenLeaf]

ok. that makes me feel better.:)

[Ruinel]

Originally posted by Radagast The Brown
Lagolas is young, and who would prefer Legolas on Elrond....
OMI!!! Legolas on Elrond!!!:eek: Whoa!!! Back up there, buddy! This isn't that type of thread!

Originally posted by Legolas_GreenLeaf
[B]why not legolas?[B]
Rethinking... hmm...ok, it isn't that I'm anti-legolas. I liked the part where he takes up for Gimli against the Rohirim. But he's like a sandwich without anything between the bread. Not much to sink your teeth into as far as a character. This is in comparison with all the other characters in all the other books, be they Hobbit, Human, Elf, Ent, Dwarf, etc.

[congressmn]

is the discussion open to elfwomen as well?

[Ornelírë Mistë]

Dunno who Middle Earth loved best, but personally I like Elrond.

[Ruinel]

Originally posted by congressmn
is the discussion open to elfwomen as well?
Yes, it is.