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.<BR><BR><BR><BR>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><BR><BR><BR><BR><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><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/tos.cfm' target=_blank>Terms of Service</a><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=30&threadid=68142&ann=1' target=_blank>A Comprehensive Introduction to This Messageboard</a><BR><BR><BR><BR><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><BR><BR><BR><BR><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)<BR><BR><BR><BR><strong><u>The following links provide the guidelines for specific boards:</u></strong><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=56280&ann=1' target=_blank>Guidelines for Posting in Books (Tolkien)</a><BR><BR><BR><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><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=8&threadid=54902&ann=1' target=_blank>Language Forum Guidelines</a><BR><BR><BR><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><BR><BR><BR><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><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=48&threadid=66772&ann=1' target=_blank>Guidelines for Posting in Movies (Fandom)</a><BR><BR><BR><strong><u>Rankings According to Post Count</u></strong><BR><BR><strong>Title Posts Required</strong><BR><BR>Petitioner to the Council: 0 <BR>Citizen of Imladris: 20 <BR>Shield Bearer: 100 <BR>Rider of the Mark: 500 <BR>Ranger of the North: 1,000<BR>Mariner: 5,000 <BR>Ringbearer: 10,000 <BR>??????????: 100,000 <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>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><BR><BR><BR><BR><u>Evenstar's E-Kids:</u><BR><BR>Lady_Galadriel786 - the Mouth of Evenstar <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0> (July 14th)<BR>murphy_greenleaf<BR>sugaplum (May 26th)<BR>*~*Celebrian*~* <BR>Kisby<BR>Ugluk (February 26th)<BR>tar_ancalime (February 19th)<BR>Shieldmaiden_pippin (July 6th)<BR>Teleperion1234<BR>Reki (June 8th)<BR>Ellienor (March 3rd)<BR>Eowyn37 (November 26th)<BR>isilmë_rilya <BR>Mumakil14 (March 14th)<BR>MiddleEarthMinded (October 16th)<BR>Nameless_Teleri (November 11th)<BR>travino13 (June 13th)<BR>Snidge<BR>AnaJana<BR>MaidenOfTheShieldarm (April 24th)<BR>moonmistress (July 29th)<BR>preisoso <BR>amanichen<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>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?<BR><BR>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><BR><BR><BR><BR>Evenstar_of_Imladris<BR><BR><BR><BR>P.S. Check out the Rings Guild if you haven't yet, it's loads of fun!<BR><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=70099' target=_blank>Rings of the Elements Guild</a><BR><BR><BR><BR>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><BR><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=26445#1' target=_blank>Role Playing 101</a><BR><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=49391#1' target=_blank>Role Playing 102- The Advanced Class</a><BR><BR><a href='http://www.tolkienonline.com/thewhitecouncil/messageview.cfm?catid=25&threadid=54648#1' target=_blank>Rules and Guidelines to Role Playing</a><BR><BR><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><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Thank you very much for your cooperation! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0>