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Post by Michael O'Brien on Aug 1, 2018 15:51:04 GMT
OK. This vote was delayed for a variety of reasons, including we were short the required number of ideas on the 20th and that I and Chris were busy after that time. As it is near the end of the month this will NOT be a double vote month. One vote can win the day. It is also NOT a blind vote so you will see the status all the time. The vote ends on Monday September 3rd so time is short to get involved.
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Post by aragorn on Aug 3, 2018 13:30:05 GMT
URUK HAI/ORC CHAMPIONA huge Uruk-Hai Orc, armored, holding 2 jagged scimitars. One is in the air and the other is near the ground like he struck a blow. He has a double bladed axe tied to his waist in back and a sheathed dagger in front. His black spiked helmet is open faced.
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Post by Halbarad II. on Aug 4, 2018 11:37:59 GMT
Suggestion is a figure of Baldor, son of Brego, a mighty man in fine Rohirric clothes, for he is a prince of Rohan, at the Great Hall Meduseld, draining or holding up a large drinking horn, while he makes his fateful vow.
Baldor's fateful vow
Baldor, also known as Baldor the Hapless, was the oldest son of Brego, 2nd Lord of the Mark, and brother of Aldor, 3rd Lord of the Mark. He was said to have passed along the Paths of the Dead, through the Dark Door under Dwimorberg. King Theoden said "A rash vow he spoke, as he drained the horn at the feast which Brego made to hallow new-built Meduseld, and he never came to the high seat of which he was the heir“.
Already produced: MS586 - Baldor's mailed skeleton
After passing through the Dark Door, Aragorn found ...the bones of a mighty man. He had been clad in mail, and still his harness lay there whole; for the cavern's air was as dry as dust, and his hauberk was gilded. His belt was of gold and garnets, and rich with gold was the helm upon his bony head face downward on the floor. He had fallen near the far wall of the cave, as now could be seen, and before him stood a stony door closed fast: his finger-bones were still clawing at the cracks. A notched and broken sword lay by him, as if he had hewn at the rock in his last despair. Aragorn did not touch him, but after gazing silently for a while he rose and sighed. 'Hither shall the flowers of simbelmynë come never unto world's end,' he murmured. 'Nine mounds and seven there are now green with grass, and through all the long years he has lain at the door that he could not unlock. Whither does it lead? Why would he pass? None shall ever know!’"
This was, presumably, Baldor.
The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Chapter II The passing of the grey company
In an unfinished essay, Tolkien expanded upon Baldor's fate, stating that he made it as far as the door (which led to an old temple built by men who worshipped Sauron) before unknown enemies broke his legs, leaving him to die in the darkness.
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Post by ddaines on Aug 4, 2018 20:24:59 GMT
An interesting last passage quoting an unfinished essay Harry
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Post by orc on Aug 7, 2018 6:23:28 GMT
Iwgar and Brom (Woodman and hound) A Woodman Wanderer, Iwgar is a restless soul having lost his love Acwyn to spiders in Mirkwood years ago. During these troubled times he was befriended by Gilbrannon of the Woodland Realm but since his loss he has never felt at home with his own folk and as the years passed the time he spent apart from his people increased; his only constant companion his hound, Brom. Based on the One ring RPG character.Description: Iwgar standing with his spear ready to attack his enemy and Brom Charging to catch his prey
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Post by hsf62 on Aug 10, 2018 16:16:05 GMT
Bilbo discovers the Arkenstone in the treasure hoard
Bilbo kneeling on a tresure pile his left hand holding a torch and in his right hand he is holding up the Arkenstone he just found, gazing at it!
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Post by barliman on Aug 15, 2018 21:58:16 GMT
The death of Arathorn... ...father of Aragorn. He was killed by an arrow striking him in the eye during a foray agaimst Orc raiders, whilst in the company of the sons of Elrond. JRRT's text doesn't clarify whether he was mounted or not, so I think we're safe to put him on foot. (Don't think I've forgotten about Freca — he'll be back in due course, fear not.)
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Post by erchamion on Aug 16, 2018 12:47:54 GMT
Celebrimbor with the Rings of Power
This scene represents the moment when Celebrimbor has finished forging the Rings of Power just before handing them over to their future owners. For that reason he wears clothes of high elf (no blacksmith clothes) and pensively observes his finished work in a tray that he holds with his hands or on a small pedestal.
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Post by Thingol on Aug 16, 2018 15:29:44 GMT
The death of Arathorn......father of Aragorn. He was killed by an arrow striking him in the eye during a foray agaimst Orc raiders, whilst in the company of the sons of Elrond. JRRT's text doesn't clarify whether he was mounted or not, so I think we're safe to put him on foot. (Don't think I've forgotten about Freca — he'll be back in due course, fear not.) Since I've already proposed this figure of Arathorn few times I have no doubt for whom will go my vote in this round !
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Post by barliman on Aug 16, 2018 21:15:21 GMT
The death of Arathorn......father of Aragorn. He was killed by an arrow striking him in the eye during a foray agaimst Orc raiders, whilst in the company of the sons of Elrond. JRRT's text doesn't clarify whether he was mounted or not, so I think we're safe to put him on foot. (Don't think I've forgotten about Freca — he'll be back in due course, fear not.) Since I've already proposed this figure of Arathorn few times I have no doubt for whom will go my vote in this round ! Shows just how bad my memory really is - I didn't remember anyone having suggested him before!
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Post by Michael O'Brien on Aug 20, 2018 8:23:37 GMT
We seem to still be short at least one more idea. I will extend this until we get it.
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Post by olivier on Aug 20, 2018 9:06:14 GMT
Beorn's trophies
I'm willing to devote myself and make this proposal again :
An orc's head on a spear and a warg skin stretched out against a tree stump (it really would be unwise to sculpt a whole tree). Yes, that makes two figures and could look like a vignette but it's two small elements, so I take my luck...
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Post by aragorn on Aug 24, 2018 17:25:12 GMT
Come on! Will somebody suggest one more figure? This is ridiculous. Gandalf taking a nap, the Boar of Everholt, even Arwen again...anything!
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Post by Thingol on Aug 24, 2018 18:13:18 GMT
Ok ... that suggestion was already suggested four times ...
Let's come on the board once again
Vidugavia – prince of Rhovanion
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Post by Theobald on Aug 24, 2018 21:49:57 GMT
Maybe it's because of summer (holidays), or this concept has by now arrived in a dead end street.
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Post by hsf62 on Aug 25, 2018 13:47:00 GMT
Maybe it's because of summer (holidays), or this concept has by now arrived in a dead end street. It certainly seems so, after we now have 8 suggestions.......
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Post by Halbarad II. on Aug 26, 2018 10:51:41 GMT
Pity, this is just sad.
I wonder how can be the time for a proper voting in the few days left of this month?
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Post by hsf62 on Aug 29, 2018 15:06:10 GMT
Hmm, I guess the the second winner for "this month" will be the winner for the next month! Two flies with one hit! We could do all the voting like this! Ok, I'm quiet now!
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Post by hsf62 on Aug 30, 2018 10:34:56 GMT
Light a torch for Bilbo! so he can see the fire within the arkenstone!
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Post by Axel on Aug 31, 2018 10:52:56 GMT
I am all for the dog. We need more dogs... especially when attached to Woodmen.
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Post by barliman on Aug 31, 2018 14:45:53 GMT
OK, sadly Arathorn clearly isn't going to make it this time, so I've switched my vote to the dog and the bloke he's brought with him.
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Post by ddaines on Aug 31, 2018 21:49:04 GMT
OK, sadly Arathorn clearly isn't going to make it this time, so I've switched my vote to the dog and the bloke he's brought with him. …. and to think I voted for Arathorn
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Post by barliman on Sept 1, 2018 6:56:52 GMT
So did I, but we're amongst the extremely few who did! Hence my change of vote to the dog-walker.....though it's apparent now that he's not going to win either.
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