Most romantic Tolkien story

Lalaith · 02-05-2003, 07:50 AM

So what do you think is the most romantic Tolkien stroy he ever wrote?
Which is your favourite couple? And why.
I personally love Eowyn and Faramir, but there are other cute couples in his books, e.g. Arwen and Aragorn, Luthien and Beren .... there are just too many to mention them all.
Of course you can also tell me the story which you think is a great love story, but tragic.

Varda Oiolosseo · 02-05-2003, 08:48 AM

I like Aragorn and Arwen.
But like you say there are many other great couples!

Miranda · 02-05-2003, 08:52 AM

Luthie and Beren- could read that for the rest of my life and never get bored. Mx

Lalaith · 02-05-2003, 09:42 AM

I'd say that he could have made own books about these love stories and they would have had thousands of fans just like LOTR.

Artanis · 02-05-2003, 10:27 AM

The love stories that have greatest impact on me are the sad ones. From the top of my head: Arathorn and Gilraen, Aldarion and Erendis, Húrin and Morwen, and the triple Finwe, Miriel and Indis. But above all is the sad story of the love between Aegnor the Elf and Andreth the Adaneth. It moves me to tears every time I read it.

Dunadan · 02-05-2003, 10:30 AM

Faramir and Eowyn, if only because theirs is the only one that is described in depth, and for the hairy snog

Tar-Elendil · 02-05-2003, 10:34 AM

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From the top of my head: Arathorn and Gilraen, Aldarion and Erendis

Erendis scares me

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 02-05-2003, 01:02 PM

I love the story of Beren and Luthien, but I am with Artanis here. As I said in another thread: the story of Aegnor and Andreth is one of the most moving and saddest.

Artanis · 02-05-2003, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by Tar-Elendil
Erendis scares me

She becomes rather bitchy in the end, doesn't she? But Aldarion wasn't nice to her, and she had been very unhappy and lonely.

Arien the Maia · 02-05-2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by Artanis
The love stories that have greatest impact on me are the sad ones. From the top of my head: Arathorn and Gilraen, Aldarion and Erendis, Húrin and Morwen, and the triple Finwe, Miriel and Indis. But above all is the sad story of the love between Aegnor the Elf and Andreth the Adaneth. It moves me to tears every time I read it.

I think that the story of Aegnor and Andreth is the saddest but I think the most romantic is Beren and Luthien...although I am partial to sad love stories!

Lalaith · 02-05-2003, 03:03 PM

I was wondering if there was anybody who mentiones the story of Erendis and Aldarion, because I like it very much, so thank you.

FrodoFriend · 02-05-2003, 03:16 PM

Frodo and FrodoFriend (of course it's canon!)

*sigh* So romantic . . .

afro-elf · 02-05-2003, 07:17 PM

Legolas and Gimli

Miranda · 02-05-2003, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by afro-elf
Legolas and Gimli

Someone had to do it!

Celebréiel · 02-05-2003, 07:40 PM

Ill always love Eowyn and Faramir's story!

~Celebréiel

BeardofPants · 02-05-2003, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by Miranda
Someone had to do it!

They don't have to have a sexual relationship, or be "in love" for the story to be considered romantic. True friendship is rare, and I would consider the friendship of Legolas and Gimli to be romantic in that sense. Just as I would consider the bond between Frodo and Sam to be romantic.

SonOfSamWise · 02-05-2003, 09:11 PM

Arwen sacrificing her mortality to bolster the blood of future generations of kings of men at a time when the Elves were leaving was not only tantalizingly romantic in theme and inspiration, but was also extremely noble and wrought with the highest order of love.

Lady of Rohan · 02-05-2003, 10:28 PM

Eowyn and Faramir.

cassiopeia · 02-06-2003, 01:16 AM

I think Sam and Frodo's relationship is the most romantic; and no, I'm not saying they are gay. The dictionary says that romance can be: Ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; love.
I think that describes Sam and Frodo perfectly.

***Rían*** · 02-06-2003, 02:00 AM

I wouldn't want to disappoint Maedhros and be different from Artanis

so I'll say Aegnor and Andreth.

(but I also love Faramir and Eowyn's story!)

02-05-2003, 07:50 AM	#1
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	Most romantic Tolkien story So what do you think is the most romantic Tolkien stroy he ever wrote? Which is your favourite couple? And why. I personally love Eowyn and Faramir, but there are other cute couples in his books, e.g. Arwen and Aragorn, Luthien and Beren .... there are just too many to mention them all. Of course you can also tell me the story which you think is a great love story, but tragic. __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

02-05-2003, 08:52 AM	#3
Miranda 'Bohemian princess of Covent Garden Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Mill Posts: 544	Luthie and Beren- could read that for the rest of my life and never get bored. Mx __________________ There's only us, there's only this, forget regret or life is yours to miss. No other road, no other way, no day but today.

02-05-2003, 09:42 AM	#4
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	I'd say that he could have made own books about these love stories and they would have had thousands of fans just like LOTR. __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

02-05-2003, 10:27 AM	#5
Artanis Greatest Elven woman of Aman Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Having way too much fun with Fëanor's 7 Posts: 4,285	The love stories that have greatest impact on me are the sad ones. From the top of my head: Arathorn and Gilraen, Aldarion and Erendis, Húrin and Morwen, and the triple Finwe, Miriel and Indis. But above all is the sad story of the love between Aegnor the Elf and Andreth the Adaneth. It moves me to tears every time I read it. __________________ --Life is hard, and then we die.

02-05-2003, 01:02 PM	#8
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	I love the story of Beren and Luthien, but I am with Artanis here. As I said in another thread: the story of Aegnor and Andreth is one of the most moving and saddest. __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

02-05-2003, 08:48 AM	#2
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	I like Aragorn and Arwen. But like you say there are many other great couples!

02-05-2003, 10:30 AM	#6
Dunadan The Quite Querulous Quendi Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oxon, UK Posts: 638	Faramir and Eowyn, if only because theirs is the only one that is described in depth, and for the hairy snog

02-05-2003, 03:03 PM	#11
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	I was wondering if there was anybody who mentiones the story of Erendis and Aldarion, because I like it very much, so thank you. __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

02-05-2003, 03:16 PM	#12
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	Frodo and FrodoFriend (of course it's canon!) sigh So romantic . . . __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

02-05-2003, 07:17 PM	#13
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Legolas and Gimli __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

02-05-2003, 07:40 PM	#15
Celebréiel Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A house! Posts: 376	Ill always love Eowyn and Faramir's story! ~Celebréiel __________________ Peace Yeah, Your an individual...just like everyone else. http://cartalien.deviantart.com/ - Arty goodness

02-05-2003, 09:11 PM	#17
SonOfSamWise Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ered Nimrais Posts: 34	For the love of men Arwen sacrificing her mortality to bolster the blood of future generations of kings of men at a time when the Elves were leaving was not only tantalizingly romantic in theme and inspiration, but was also extremely noble and wrought with the highest order of love.

02-05-2003, 10:28 PM	#18
Lady of Rohan Doughy Elf Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	Eowyn and Faramir.

02-06-2003, 01:16 AM	#19
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	I think Sam and Frodo's relationship is the most romantic; and no, I'm not saying they are gay. The dictionary says that romance can be: Ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; love. I think that describes Sam and Frodo perfectly. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

02-06-2003, 02:00 AM	#20
*Rían* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	I wouldn't want to disappoint Maedhros and be different from Artanis so I'll say Aegnor and Andreth. (but I also love Faramir and Eowyn's story!) __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva!

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