The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien - The One Ring

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 1:21 pm

Hello all! <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=44204#1019077' target=_blank>Welcome</a> to TORC! I am Evenstar_of_Imladris and I have been a member at TORC for just over two years now. I hail from the good ol' U.S. of A. (Michigan to be exact). I am a theatre nut! I live for the stage. I also am very much into the vocal side of the music spectrum. I am attending Western Michigan University where I am pursuing a major in secondary English education and a minor in something. At TORC you will find me popping in and out of just about every forum here, but I frequent Talk, Alliances and Guilds, Tom's House, Films (Lord of the Rings), Welcome, and Books (Tolkien) the most. Now, I know that this can be a little overwhelming at first for the average newbie, so, I have included a few helpful links for you all to check out! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=29&threadid=56025&ann=1' target=_blank>Who are the Mods? (Moderators that is!)</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/tos.cfm' target=_blank>Terms of Service</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=68142&ann=1' target=_blank>A Comprehensive Introduction to This Messageboard</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=68111' target=_blank>Comprehensive Guide for Abbreviations and Acronyms at This Messageboard</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=54678' target=_blank>The Lucky Fortune Inn</a> (This is for all of you who are interested in role-playing) The following links provide the guidelines for specific boards: <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=56280&ann=1' target=_blank>Guidelines for Posting in Books (Tolkien)</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=23&threadid=56922&ann=1' target=_blank>Guidelines for Posting in Books (Other Authors)</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=8&threadid=54902&ann=1' target=_blank>Language Forum Guidelines</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=8&threadid=43137' target=_blank>Elvish Language FAQ (read before posting in Language forum)</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=13&threadid=66986&ann=1' target=_blank>Guidelines for Posting in Movies (Tolkien and Non-Tolkien)</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=48&threadid=66772&ann=1' target=_blank>Guidelines for Posting in Movies (Fandom)</a> Rankings According to Post Count Title Posts Required Petitioner to the Council: 0 Citizen of Imladris: 20 Shield Bearer: 100 Rider of the Mark: 500 Ranger of the North: 1,000 Mariner: 5,000 Ringbearer: 10,000 ??????????: 100,000 I am very excited about getting to meet and help all of you and I will try my hardest to answer your questions! But remember, I am not here to tell you what to do or where to go. I am here to give you a nudge out into the world that we lovingly call TORC. This is a learning experience for all of us and I'd like it to be an enjoyable experience as I'm sure the rest of you will too. So in closing, welcome to TORC and happy posting! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Evenstar's E-Kids: Lady_Galadriel786 - the Mouth of Evenstar <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> (July 14th) murphy_greenleaf sugaplum (May 26th) *~*Celebrian*~* Kisby Ugluk (February 26th) tar_ancalime (February 19th) Shieldmaiden_pippin (July 6th) Teleperion1234 Reki (June 8th) Ellienor (March 3rd) Eowyn37 (November 26th) isilmë_rilya Mumakil14 (March 14th) MiddleEarthMinded (October 16th) Nameless_Teleri (November 11th) travino13 (June 13th) Snidge AnaJana MaidenOfTheShieldarm (April 24th) moonmistress (July 29th) preisoso amanichen If you want to talk about whatever, here is the <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=24&threadid=78399' target=_blank>chat thread</a> <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> This is for my adoptees (or anyone, really) to have a general chat area so that this thread can be open for questions about how the site works. If it's your first time posting in the chat thread, tell us a little bit about yourself- when were you first introduced to LOTR? What are some of your interests? If you could post your birthday (without the year) here in the Adoption thread I would appreciate it- I like to celebrate my e-kids birthdays! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> Evenstar_of_Imladris P.S. Check out the Rings Guild if you haven't yet, it's loads of fun! <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=70099' target=_blank>Rings of the Elements Guild</a> P.P.S. If any of you plan on RPing please visit these links, they are quite helpful! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=26445#1' target=_blank>Role Playing 101</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=49391#1' target=_blank>Role Playing 102- The Advanced Class</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=54648#1' target=_blank>Rules and Guidelines to Role Playing</a> <a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=48460#1' target=_blank>How to Avoid the Dreaded One Line Post in an RP Story</a> Thank you very much for your cooperation! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0>

by **InnocentEvil** » Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:57 pm

Welcome Evenstar_of_Imladris! It's good to have you on board <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0>

by **LadyArwen12** » Thu Sep 19, 2002 4:01 pm

can you adopt me?!?!

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Thu Sep 19, 2002 6:35 pm

Hey there, LadyArwen12! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> Of course I'll adopt you! Welcome to the family. Feel free to check out the links I've given you or ask me any questions, ok? It's good to have you! Evenstar_of_Imladris

by GB » Fri Sep 20, 2002 3:24 pm

I would like to be adopted.......... this place is so big it gonna take some getting use to *~Goldberry

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Sun Sep 22, 2002 6:39 pm

Hey there GB! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> Sorry I wasn't here right away, life happened and I was away for a couple days! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Well, I'm back and I would love to adopt you! If you have any questions I would love to help! Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **Donyce** » Mon Sep 23, 2002 9:39 pm

Hi Evenstar. I thought I say hi. As one theatre nut/adopter to the other. Like the title of your thread. Donyce

by **Bilbo25** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 2:24 pm

Evenstar I also wanmted to welcome you I am glad to see all these new faces as adopters. I understand you are from Michigan.and I was wondering from which part of the state you come from since I spent my summer vacation there this last summer. Oh and you are more than welcome to drop by the conversation thread Vana and I have in the Talk forum Cheers, B25

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 7:23 pm

Thanks for the welcome, guys! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> B25, I live around the Flint area. If there's anything else you'd like to know, I'll head over to the chat thread! Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **azn.aishiteru.elf** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 1:53 am

*peeks out* i'm feeling kinda dwarfed here... ~whispers~ no offense gimli... "nothin' taken" anyway... *big cute eyes* i wanna be adopted... *pops back in whatever little place to hide in*

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 12:33 pm

No need to be shy, azn.pickle jars.elf! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> I would love to adopt you! If you need anything or have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Welcome! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **azn.aishiteru.elf** » Thu Sep 26, 2002 1:14 am

Thanks <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> ^^;;; I dunno... Whenever I go someplace new I feel like I'm trespassing on something sacred... ^^;; I think the only thing I'm going to be active on here is the gallery and message boards... I don't have any pictures up because my scanner's not connected yet... -_-;;; ^_^ I'm so glad to know I'm adopted though! ^0^ "YAY!" Now.. trouble is... where to hide over here... In this mailing list I'm in there are convieniently placed potted plants...now... I believe in the message boards... nah... wait... ok! I'm going to hide in the Shire...now... Watch my head... *peeks out* is anyone here a writer at www.fanfiction.net? I'm SGG-chan... and err... can I post parody ideas here...? ^^;; ~whispering~ ~now... how to get to the Shire again?...~

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Thu Sep 26, 2002 1:39 pm

Hey now! We'd love to have you anywhere on these boards. Your fan fiction ideas might be best placed in the scriptorium forum. However, if you're into writing you may want to check out the Prancing Pony and see what RPs are playing. Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **raelin** » Thu Sep 26, 2002 5:37 pm

Hi, Evenstar....I'm getting really lost around here too. Would you mind adopting me as well?

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Fri Sep 27, 2002 9:18 pm

No problem raelin! Glad to have you along! Feel free to ask any questions and check out any of the links I have provided. Welcome to the family! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Sun Oct 06, 2002 4:09 pm

Hello everybody! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> I hope you are all feeling fine because I am doing great! Our football team won the homecoming game 49-6, so I'm in a good mood. Just wanted to drop in and let you know that I have added a few more helpful links to the first post! Good day all! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **Lady_Galadriel786** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:31 pm

Can you please adopt me????? I need all the help I can get to get around this huge place.... but I am looking fwd to it... I love the adventure!

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 7:09 pm

Hey there, Lady_Galadriel786! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> Of course I'll adopt you! Welcome to our happy little family! Judging by the e-mail you sent me, you are a little confused. So, if you have any questions please feel free to ask me anytime! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **Lady_Galadriel786** » Thu Oct 17, 2002 11:39 am

Hi Evenstar I know this might seem like a REALLY DUMB newbie questions, but exactly HOW do you join the Rings Guild? Also, if u join the Alliance of Valinor, do you have to change yur Alliance? I mean, like I belong to the House of Finrod, but now that I have an Alliance with Valinor, do I change it to Valinor? Anyone who can help, your replies will be greatly appreciated. Lady_G

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Thu Oct 17, 2002 5:20 pm

Hey there LG786! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> To join the Rings Guild, simply click on the link I have provided. Read the first post and either pick a ring from there or create your own. Just remember to use one of the elements (life, earth, moon, fire, water, air, etc.) you will know what I'm talking about once you read the first post. Then you request that ring and as long as it's not taken you will most likely receive it. It's a lot of fun, I'm glad you're taking an interest! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Also, I'm assuming that you joined a Valinor guild in the Alliances and Guilds forum. Unless the founders of the guild tell you that you have to change your alliance, I don't see why you can't stay with the House of Finrod (unless you want to change it of course!). Glad to see you again, and your questions are perfectly legitimate! Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **Smeagol_gollum** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 9:54 pm

Please....wes need adopted...wes wants ta be with all the others...wes not wants to be alone....'gollum'....please...adoptss...uss..

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Mon Oct 21, 2002 12:35 pm

Hey there, Smeagol_Gollum! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> We'd love to have you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **Smeagol_gollum** » Mon Oct 21, 2002 6:39 pm

Thanks yous....wes shall asks when wes comes to new questionsss....wes starting to not be confusedsss no more.... Thanks yous for yous concern for poor Smeagol...'gollum'

by **TigerlilyGamgee** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 7:44 pm

I would appreciate any help you could give me; this is all highly overwhelming, and I don't know where to begin. How does one start out creating a character? I'm completely at a loss here. Thank you, my lady.

by **TigerlilyGamgee** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 7:52 pm

You see? I don't even know where that wizard picture came from, and why I'm a "petitioner"! Please, help me.

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 8:20 pm

Hey there! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> Welcome to TORC! The wizard picture is a default icon for males. If you go to the top of the page and click on the icon that says "my settings," you can choose a different banner. Petitioner to the Council is simply the title you carry until you reach 20 posts. I don't know all the titles off the top of my head but I believe there is a link in the first post of this thread that explains all that. Because I have over 1,000 posts my title is Ranger of the North. If that link is not in the first post, let me know and I'll post the info as soon as possible (sorry, short on time! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif"border=0>) If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **Lady_Galadriel786** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 12:07 pm

Hail Evenstar! I wanted to ask a more newbie couple of questions (these might sound like really dumb questions, so bear with me) … 1.Is there a limit or something as to the amount of Guilds and/or Alliances one can join? 2.Is it possible for an Elf to be a sorcerer (because technically, sorcerers are supposed to be evil) 3.When you join an RP thread, how often do you have to post? I know most RP’s have a continuous story, so I haven’t joined in any yet… as I’m so busy with studies at the moment I can hardly find the time to be online. But what about The Lucky Fortune Inn? Will it be all right if I post there just once or twice a week? Lady_G

by **Evenstar_of_Imladris** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 8:26 pm

Hey LG! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> In answer to your first question: no! You can be in as many guilds as you want as long as you're eligible for them! For your next question: Yes, it is possible for an elf to be a sorcerer. Elves are able to choose if they want to be evil or not just like everyone else. And for your last question: Most RP's will state if they intend it to be slower moving or if they would like it to move along quickly. The Lucky Fortune Inn isn't exactly a continuing story because it is more of a place for RP characters to get to know each other. You can post however frequently (or infrequently <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0>) as you like, just let other characters know if you will be gone for a few days. These were excellent questions, LG! I'm looking forward to speaking with you again! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> Evenstar_of_Imladris

by **TigerlilyGamgee** » Sun Nov 03, 2002 9:41 am

That's all well and good, but I'm not a female, and because I'm not a premium member it won't let me change it. What can I do? I'm actually fairly offended that they would set the picture as the default male icon.

by **TigerlilyGamgee** » Sun Nov 03, 2002 9:42 am

Oops! I meant to say that I'm not a MALE! I guess my brain was moving to fast for my fingers just then.

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