What's the story behind your avatar and forum name?

[HALETH✒🗡]

As for my forum name, there's a story behind it. I'm a twinless twin. I was born with a twin brother. Haleth and Haldar are twins too.

 

[Melkor]

If you are looking for a creative hero, why don't you think about Aulë? He was creative but not evil. He didn't suffer from his own pride. Aulë didn't try to conquer Eru. That's why Aulë's actions didn't have terrible consequences.

I am not very fond of Valar. They are not much better than Melkor. They are prideful just the same. They came help to free people only when Ëarendil beg them (this action flattered them). And even then Mandos was still against and wanted punish Ëarendil. They heavily prefer elves to the others. They didn't care about men (second childern of Ilúvatar which they should protect as the elves). Where was Aulë when dwars needed help? Where was Yavanna when ents needed help? If Melkor took control over Middle Earth, their children would suffer. Eru guided men at the start, but when Melkor spreaded his lies and men rejected Eru, he was offened and abandonded them (instead of this, he should help them see through his lies and be honest with them).

Only one exception is Ulmo. He actually did something for the free people and openly oppose other Valar in their inactivity.

 

[Halasían]

This thread has been around for pretty much my entire existence here on TTF, yet I never posted to it. Originally I was 'Snowdog' which was a very early online handle I've used going back to the BBS days of the early 90's. I used it then because it was my old CB radio handle in the late 70 & early 80's. It was based on a short story I originally wrote in the 70's based on Rush's song 'By-Tor & The Snowdog' from their album 'Caress of Steel'.

My current name of Halasían is character I created in a forum roleplay in 2000 on The One Ring called Shadow Over Arnor (the old board is still there but the HTML coding isn't working any longer). I've used it here since.... 2005ish? My avatar is one I've used since 2003 when I discovered Cherif Fortin and his artwork, but changed it to this one because he was an older ranger and wanted to distinguish between him and his son Hanasían.

 

[Lómelindë Lindórië]

If you are looking for a creative hero, why don't you think about Aulë? He was creative but not evil. He didn't suffer from his own pride. Aulë didn't try to conquer Eru. That's why Aulë's actions didn't have terrible consequences.

I hope you're not hurting Mairon if you're going to mention Aule. He later turned against him.

My avatar is basically Nienna standing on the Western borders, looking out to the Western seas, from either her Halls, or the Halls of Mandos - both of which I like.

As for my name, I like Miriel (first wife of Finwe) from The Silmarillion, and her passing to Námo's Halls was a pitiful one - I felt bad for her, and Finwe too. Amaniel means "daughter of Aman". Ithilwen would be my middle name, meaning "maiden of Ithil (the moon)".

P.S. Since I'm the Maia of both Námo and Nienna, if I had my own Halls (that would be the 3rd one - Halls of Ithilwen, I presume? ), it would probably look something like this:

Anybody like to come along? There's light and quiet, peace and healing; you're invited. Although I can be a paradox sometimes - stern as Námo, or compassionate as Nienna. I guess it just depends on who's in my Halls, if there are any to begin with - I hope I'm not the only one to dwell there... ​

 

[HALETH✒🗡]

hope you're not hurting Mairon if you're going to mention Aule. He later turned against him.

My point is that there are a lot of creative characters among positive ones. One doesn't have to be rebellious to be creative. And, obviously, I like positive characters.

 

[Lómelindë Lindórië]

My point is that there are a lot of creative characters among positive ones. One doesn't have to be rebellious to be creative.

I would have to agree there. But sometimes, I can have a slight disregard for the rules...

And, obviously, I like positive characters.

I can tell. But sometimes the negative ones are among the most complex and intriguing of them all.

 

[HobbitGirl]

Posting again in this thread to update cause I THINK my last post here was in?? 2008??? or something.

Name: Literally the same reason as always; I like Hobbits (and vibe with them in a big way sometimes) and I'm short. Notably, TTF was my VERY FIRST social media (not counting AOL cause that was its own beast), and HobbitGirl my very first username, as such. Being called HG made me INORDINATELY happy because it was the first nickname I was ever GIVEN online, and I always was more fond of my given nicknames than ones I made myself. (HG was my espesse, if you will.)

Avatar: Oh this? This is a snippet of a cute little art my lil sis Lea drew of me a bazillion years ago, back when I still had long hair. (I've got Dick Grayson hair now.) I thought it looked particularly Hobbit-ish, and it IS actually an artistic depiction of ME and not one of my characters or muses, so I figured it'd make a good icon.

 

[Ent]

Well-aged Enting. Well, let's see.
1) - I'm pretty old now.
2) - I've got some pretty tough bark, and some twigs and leaves that often get all blown about and tangled up.
3) - I'm an "Enting" because I've been about 5 decades from first reading of Tolkien, to getting around at last to dealing with the other extensive works and deeper lore.

So there it is.

 

[Will Whitfoot]

My avatar is a photograph taken of me examining an unusual burl on a tree. It was taken with a film camera, and it was not until the pictures were returned that I SAW the face in the tree looking down at me. It was NOT visible from my perspective, and the person taking the photo did not see it as a face. A particular trick of the dappling sunlight at that moment revealed a rather stern looking female visage. I immediately thought of the Entwives. So this is a non-photoshopped view of my sole encounter with an entwife in the wild.

My alter-ego Will Whitfoot is of course the Mayor of The Shire. We never actually meet him in the story... other than stories about him. But as mayor he would also have overseen The Post, The Mint, The Watch, and The Survey. As an administrator whose principal duties would be sampling all the current brews around The Shire, kissing babies, making sure the Post was running smoothly, and that no Wolves were coming across the Brandywine, he appealed to me more than any of the principal characters. Will Whitfoot epitomizes Hobbitry to me.

 

[ZehnWaters]

I like the picture of young Ar-Pharazôn. ZehnWaters has been my screen name for decades now. It was a character I made for a Gundam Wing RPG.

 

[Eljorahir]

My name is Joe. When I joined the forum, I rather hastily just stuck a Jo into the first Tolkien-sounding name that popped into my mind. I'm starting to think maybe Celebrimjo would have been better. Or maybe even Tom Bombajo. Maybe I'll upgrade my name later.

For the avatar, I just thought the Glaurung eye looked cool (complete with Nienor reflection.)

 

[Ent]

My name is Joe. When I joined the forum, I rather hastily just stuck a Jo into the first Tolkien-sounding name that popped into my mind. I'm starting to think maybe Celebrimjo would have been better. Or maybe even Tom Bombajo. Maybe I'll upgrade my name later.

For the avatar, I just thought the Glaurung eye looked cool (complete with Nienor reflection.)

But.... El Jo ra hir - doesn't that mean "The Joe is here" ??
What will we ever do if you change it. Does that mean you'll be elsewhere?

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Maybe he'll be in Johan? Or Gonjor?

Not Morjor, I hope! 😳

 

[Halasían]

My avatar is a photograph taken of me examining an unusual burl on a tree. It was taken with a film camera, and it was not until the pictures were returned that I SAW the face in the tree looking down at me. It was NOT visible from my perspective, and the person taking the photo did not see it as a face. A particular trick of the dappling sunlight at that moment revealed a rather stern looking female visage. I immediately thought of the Entwives. So this is a non-photoshopped view of my sole encounter with an entwife in the wild.

My alter-ego Will Whitfoot is of course the Mayor of The Shire. We never actually meet him in the story... other than stories about him. But as mayor he would also have overseen The Post, The Mint, The Watch, and The Survey. As an administrator whose principal duties would be sampling all the current brews around The Shire, kissing babies, making sure the Post was running smoothly, and that no Wolves were coming across the Brandywine, he appealed to me more than any of the principal characters. Will Whitfoot epitomizes Hobbitry to me.

I remember first meeting you on Minas Tirith dot com (RIP) when the mayor dropped into my long-running 'Snowdog's Inn' I had there until I burnt the place down in 2016. Gave me some bottles of 'Old Winyards'. Might still have one in the cellar somewhere. Remember you having a difference of opinion of the site boss WGW shortly thereafter and you not returning. Been good to catch back up with you on various sites over the years. I think I may have gotten a 'Bree' address from your post at one time... somewhere in Archet or Combe...

 

[Will Whitfoot]

I remember first meeting you on Minas Tirith dot com (RIP) when the mayor dropped into my long-running 'Snowdog's Inn' I had there until I burnt the place down in 2016. Gave me some bottles of 'Old Winyards'. Might still have one in the cellar somewhere. Remember you having a difference of opinion of the site boss WGW shortly thereafter and you not returning. Been good to catch back up with you on various sites over the years. I think I may have gotten a 'Bree' address from your post at one time... somewhere in Archet or Combe...

Ha! Well met! Ah, the Old Winyards! I'm afraid I drained the last one here a couple years ago. If you've still got any I might have to stop in and help you with that! On Minas Tirith I made the mistake of being TOO immersive for the thread boss. I had Will Whitfoot receive a mysterious letter in the story... and just for fun I went all-in and actually created the letter, complete with handmade paper, wax seal, and stamps and postmarks etc. and included images of the "artyfact" in the thread. I guess that crossed some line and became TOO much fun. Maybe they thought I was trying to muscle in on their leadership? It just wasn't fun anymore. So I had Will Whitfoot catch a stray arrow in the neck. Came in through an open window, no explanation. Will Whitfoot was dead. Never went back.

 

[Akhôrahil]

My username is the name of one of the three Numenorean ringwraiths from Middle-Earth Role Playing books. I liked bis backstory being from a Numenorean colony in Far Harad far to the south of Umbar. Besides I do not always want to be a nice guy.

 

[Vorondil]

My name is that of one of my Anglo-Saxon ancestors, his name means noble wolf, which I rather like, as for the picture, Gondor is my favourite realm of Middle-Earth, and the pic of Boromir seems to be very Gondor-like, if you take my meaning.

 

[CheriptheRipper]

My avatar is one I've used since 2003 when I discovered Cherif Fortin and his artwork, but changed it to this one because he was an older ranger and wanted to distinguish between him and his son Hanasían.

Huh so your avatar isn't actually Mads Mikkelsen? 🤔

 

[Halasían]

Huh so your avatar isn't actually Mads Mikkelsen? 🤔

😆 I believe I was referring to my old avatar.

 

[Kiredor]

The title of the thread tells it all.
And here's something more...
What has made you choose THIS avatar? How did you come to the idea of chosing this particular picture? What does it show/express...? And why do you change it from time to time (IF you do)?
And your TTF-name? How did you chose it? Does it have a meaning?
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As for me, I, being "in love" with the misterious race of the Elves and the beauty of that mythical land Valinor, decided to combine them both. As for Valinor I think I have found a very good picture - misterious, beautiful and with the star of Earendil..., the seas...
As for the "elf" - part.... well I could not find anything else that could look "elvish"-ly enigmatic and I liked this photo of Liv...
Then Nom assembled the pictures (Thank you, Nom!) and here it is.

As for my forum name, I received it from the "Barrow-downs" site. There the "Name generator" gave it as the Beleriand Elvish for "a lonely eagle". I liked it so I accepted it.

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Now, it's YOUR turn!

Mine is actually not Tolkienesque. I am a fledgling writer (and artist) and in the process of writing an historical saga of the Pictish tribes of Northern Scotland who are at war with the Romans, the Dal Riada (Irish) and themselves. Kiredor is a Druid who becomes the trusted advisor to the main protagonist Connarch: a fierce warrior with severe mental and social issues, whose problems are exacerbated when he becomes the tribe’s leader. The artwork is mine as I intend to publish with pictures of the major scenes.