B2MEM 2019 - O64

[baileyboybee]

B2MeM Prompt, Card and Number: New-to-You-Character, Comment on a Fanwork, O64
Format: Comment



Though I've read quite a bit of the Tolkien collections, I'm always learning something new. One area I've never really gotten into is the Númenóreans. The "Tar-"s this or that finally all start blending together. Also, anyone who knows me realizes I'm a hopeless Feanorian fan-girl. 

If you are interested in learning more about strong-willed and entertaining Númenórean women, I recommend checking out Most Bright by Lyra. Lovely tale about Ancalimë, an independent-minded princess.

Additionally, you can't go wrong reading the "Character of the Month Biographies" on SWG. I always learn something new and interesting each month. 

Enjoy.

Comments

[spiced_wine]

Yes, Númenor is where I just start snoring really, except at the end when Sauron goes there. Unfinished Tales has something of it, but although I like UT, I never found Númenor interesting or appealing.

[baileyboybee]

Sauron's appearance is certainly the most notable. I honestly don't like the Númenórean culture -- too political, back-stabbing, self-inflated egos, etc. A while back I read an interesting fic whereby the premise was that the entire culture was actually set up from the get-go by Sauron's influence. He basically "made" Tar-Pharazôn the ass that he was through the subtle manipulation of the royal line over the years. (I'm going to be real embarrassed here if this from your stories, LOL!) I actually like the idea a lot.

[spiced_wine]

Lol, no, not mine. There aren’t any Elves. And no Elves = no read. (Unless it’s Sauron or Melkor). I can read so many published books about ‘Mortals’. I just want Elves. Angels or gods would be fine too, but mainly Elves 😃