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player information.
name: Ebs
are you over 18?: Yes.
personal lj:
ebsolutely
email/msn/aim/plurk/etc: partymocha [@] gmail.com; ebs0509 (AIM); ebsolutely (Plurk)
characters in abax: None.
in character information.
series: The Lord of the Rings; mainly movieverse with book knowledge incorporated.
name: Galadriel
sex: F
age: 8440
race: Elf
height: 6'4"
weight: 150
canon point: After the Battle of Pelennor fields.
previous cr: None
history: http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Galadriel
http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/g/galadriel.html
personality:
Galadriel is said to be the mightiest of all the Elves, especially in wisdom. She’s the tallest of all the Elven-women, and repeatedly titled the most beautiful one, as well. She’s crowned with shimmering golden hair shot with silver, so extraordinary that it was said to have contained the silver and gold light of the Two Trees of Valinor, the Elven realm she was born in.
As a young Elf in Valinor, Galadriel was extremely determined, competitive and willful – downright stubborn, even. Her strength of character was so unheard of in women that coupled with her stature, it made for a formidable match for any male Elf both in the political arena and in physical competitions. Her extreme beauty had to have been something of a hindrance to Galadriel especially in the early stages of her life, however. Above all, Galadriel was fiercely independent and she had ambitious dreams of one day governing lands of her own, free of anyone’s tutelage or control. She wanted to be taken seriously as a capable leader instead of looked upon as just a pretty face and little else. The frustration over everyone’s obsession with her looks instead of her intuition and wisdom must have fueled some of Galadriel’s restlessness and desire to leave Valinor for Middle-earth, to explore uncharted lands and to make something of herself. She could have stayed in Valinor and likely could have found herself a piece of land there to govern – after all, she was the daughter of the Noldor king Finarfin, and a royal herself – but that sense of ambition in her likely would have refused to accept such an “easy” solution. She was very single-minded in her pursuit to achieve greatness on her own devices, and although she was never selfish as a person, there was definitely some immaturity and impatience in her at that time that she later grew out of.
At the time of the events in The Lord of the Rings, Galadriel is one of the, if not the oldest beings dwelling in Middle-earth. She’s a staggering 8440 years of age, and has personally lived through most of the events in the history of Middle-earth that have faded into myths in the minds of many, and she has learned some harsh lessons during those millennias. Things weren’t as orderly in Middle-earth as they’d been in Valinor, and she had to witness several violent conflicts and outright wars, ones that involved her own race as well as ones concentrating on others. She lost several friends tragically, and even her own brothers who had followed her to Middle-earth. She grew older and these experiences made her wiser, but also more mature mentally; she shed some of her pride (although some of it always remained) and imperiousness, learned to deal more in terms with what benefited many people instead of just her. She came to realize that true greatness comes with time and experience, and selfless dedication to the people she sought to lead. She also met and fell in love with her future spouse Celeborn soon after arriving to Middle-earth during the First Age, who likely had a large impact in Galadriel’s growth as a person.
Her famous ability to see into the minds of others also developed with age and practice. Galadriel became a well-respected character amongst the Elves, and her wisdom and intuition was much sought after; she counseled several courses of action throughout the centuries that turned out to be very wise indeed in the long run. On the flipside, her capabilities and boldness didn’t endear her to everyone and some of her advice went unheeded, a fact which she accepted (at times grudgingly) but wasn’t deterred by. Selflessly, she took active part in defending the free peoples against the rising threat of Morgoth, the first dark lord, as well as Sauron later on.
Together with her husband Celeborn, Galadriel spent numerous centuries traveling Middle-earth and aiding where they could against the dark powers, ever gathering experience and learning more. Eventually during the Third Age of Middle-earth, they settled into the land of Lothlórien and governed the Elf haven together as equals, seeing themselves rather as guardians of the land rather than its rulers – a big difference in thinking compared to Galadriel’s initial desires to rule a land of her own independently.
There are two sides to Galadriel’s personality, as there are shades in her renowned hair. “Hard as di'monds, soft as moonlight. Warm as sunlight, cold as frost in the stars. Proud and far-off as a snow-mountain, and as merry as any lass I ever saw with daisies in her hair in springtime,” is how Sam Gamgee describes her in the books. Galadriel is a formidable force to reckon with even without her mental powers; she has thousands of years’ worth of experience, not only about life in general but topics running the gamut from tactical defense to diplomacy to running large household. Having lived for such a long time, Galadriel is very calm and somber in demeanor and it's quite difficult to faze her; however, she doesn’t suffer fools nor any sort of malicious impertinence, and isn’t afraid to say so. She can come across as rather impassive, sometimes even intimidating, especially before she’s taken a peek into a person’s head to judge their character. However, Galadriel never judges anyone unfairly based on what she sees. She’s actually very reasonable and understanding, and knows foresight can be a dangerous thing as a guide of actions if trusted blindly. She didn’t intervene even when she glimpsed in Boromir that his desire to help his people would drive him into trying to take the One Ring from Frodo – but she did warn Frodo about it.
She's not a fighter in the physical sense, though she knows how if necessary. Rather, she uses her mental powers, her wisdom and light to protect, inspire and encourage others. Lothlórien is made a haven of peace and safety by the power of her and her ring, Nenya. Those who know her well are allowed to see her softer side. Galadriel is incredibly kind, loyal and generous to her family, friends and allies; anybody she considers worthy and true, she will do whatever she can to help. Like all Elves, she’s deeply connected to the world around her, and mourns the evils and the passage of time that ravage the surroundings. She has a special fondness for trees and forests, and a deep love for the people under her care and for her husband, who in a very Elvish manner is a part of her soul - especially after thousands of years of marriage.
Aside from the administrative side of running Lothlórien, Galadriel participates in the more mundane, practical side of it, such as weaving, baking, gardening, and on a rare occasion caring for the injured; all which allow her to spend time with her people and to take part in their lives. She and Celeborn are evidently well-loved and respected by the Galadhrim.
Despite having built a life in Middle-earth and not regretting once leaving her native lands, Galadriel’s always homesick for Valinor and her family. It gives her a subtle air of wistfulness; she’s under the impression that by refusing (out of pride and her love for Celeborn) the Valar’s pardon during the First Age to return to Valinor, she has been exiled into Middle-earth until the end of time.
When Frodo innocently offers Galadriel the One Ring in Lothlórien, she is momentarily tempted to accept it and gain a power beyond that which she’d longed for since her youth. But now, she’s wise and honest enough to recognize that the lingering desire in herself for complete power, a power to punish Sauron and his minions, is a weakness that the ring would exploit to corrupt her, and finds the resolve to reject it. Her incredible display of fortitude lays rest once and for all any desires for power she may have had left, and probably saved Middle-earth from an even worse fate than Sauron. As a reward, the Valar lifted her ban and allowed her to return home to Valinor after Sauron’s destruction.
abilities/powers:
Like all Elves, Galadriel has keener senses than any member of the human race. She has superior sight and hearing, dexterity and grace. As an immortal, she doesn’t age in appearance but remains forever youthful. Elves also have stronger endurance level for physical activity, cold and heat than humans do, and they do not require much sleep. They heal rather swiftly and are immune to diseases, but they can be killed by critical injuries. Grief and sorrow can also kill an Elf if powerful enough. Galadriel has a fair knowledge of herb lore, and although she isn’t a fighter in a physical sense, she is able to defend herself with a blade or bow if necessary.
Galadriel has strong mental powers that set her apart from the other Elves, likely a combination of both having had a very long time to practice and learn and the innate abilities she was born with. She’s described in as “blessed with the ability to peer into the minds of others”, being able to discern a person’s individual strengths, weaknesses and the true quality of their character no matter how they present themselves outwardly. There is also evidence in Tolkien’s writings that she may be able to communicate via mind speak; in the movies, she speaks to both Frodo and Elrond telepathically even from across distances.
Galadriel is a seer, gifted with the ability of foresight that is more pronounced or exact than that of the Elves’ usual sixth sense/awareness of the goings-on in the world around them. She doesn’t exactly prophesize or make exact predictions, but rather nudges people in the right direction or turns them away from some courses of action based on her visions. Galadriel is also one of the three bearers of the Elven rings of power; her ring is Nenya, and its power is preservation, protection and concealment from evil. By Galadriel wielding its power, the Elven realm of Lothlórien flourished and was spared from the ravages of time, as well as hidden from unfriendly eyes up until the time the One Ring was destroyed by Frodo and the three Elven rings also lost their powers.
She seems to possess some kind of magic power I wouldn’t mess with. A few days after Sauron’s defeat, she, Celeborn, and a host of other Elves traveled to the dark lord’s old stronghold, where “They took Dol Guldur, and Galadriel tore down its walls and laid bare its pits, and the forest was cleansed”. It’s never expressly explained exactly how she did this, but it was likely through some kind of magical chant or song that caused the structure to weaken and crumble down.
As Abax isn’t Earth/Middle-earth (or IS IT? Hmm!), I hypothesize that Galadriel’s far sight wouldn’t be as keen as it normally is. She probably wouldn’t be able to sense things as accurately, although if there will be any grander things at play in the future, she might have some sense of foreboding – but I would of course run any such instances through the mods for approval first. I think Galadriel would still be able to discern the qualities of the other characters’ personalities, but I would certainly ask for the other player’s permission before using any of her talents in the game.
first person sample: Over here!
third person sample:
The Lady of the Golden Wood stood by the banks of Silverlode, tall and fair like a white tree crowned with golden boughs, all-seeing eyes fixed on the slender elven-boats that carried the Company further away from her realm and ever closer to the land of the Enemy. The Fellowship had departed the haven of Lothlórien with the favor of gifts from Galadriel, Lady of Light, and counsel from Celeborn the Wise. Much was left to be done yet and many things remained uncertain, but hope now mingled with grief in Galadriel.
The boats glided smoothly through the water and gained distance swiftly, but Galadriel’s eyes still made out each member of the Company easily. She smiled at the camaraderie she saw developing between Gimli the Dwarf and young Legolas, bearing a wish in her heart that this friendship would finally be the first footstep of healing the ancient rift between the races. She saw the two Men; Aragorn, strong and valiant but plagued by self-doubt. Boromir, noble and well-intentioned but mired in desperation and helplessness. And she saw the four Hobbits, so merry even during the darkest hour, despite their fear. Even Galadriel couldn’t see all ends and intentions despite her insight, but she had no doubt that Gandalf, fallen into shadow in the mines of Moria, had done wisely indeed to place his trust in the Halflings.
Remember Galadriel’s phial, Frodo! She thought, reaching out with her mind towards the Hobbit’s. Though none of her gifts were given needlessly, Frodo’s was so least of all; for her Mirror had shown her a great peril that would yet threaten the Hobbit, a devouring darkness. Her gift would make sure such possibility was denied. A sorrowful smile came to her lips at the thought of brave Frodo and his loyal Sam, tenderness welling in her heart. Even the smallest person can change the course of future, she had counseled him, and it had been no falsehood. The fate of the free peoples of Middle-earth depended on one small Hobbit. But whatever would be the ultimate price? Galadriel feared the Quest would yet claim Frodo's life.
Gentle wind wove through the trees of Lórien, her keen ears picking up whispers that none but few knew how to listen to. With a soft sigh, Galadriel bowed her head and murmured a quiet plead to the Valar for the Fellowship's safety. Then, she took one final glance at the boats, before turning to rejoin her husband.
It was as should be.
case no: Please choose one for me!
name: Ebs
are you over 18?: Yes.
personal lj:
ebsolutelyemail/msn/aim/plurk/etc: partymocha [@] gmail.com; ebs0509 (AIM); ebsolutely (Plurk)
characters in abax: None.
in character information.
series: The Lord of the Rings; mainly movieverse with book knowledge incorporated.
name: Galadriel
sex: F
age: 8440
race: Elf
height: 6'4"
weight: 150
canon point: After the Battle of Pelennor fields.
previous cr: None
history: http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Galadriel
http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/g/galadriel.html
personality:
Galadriel is said to be the mightiest of all the Elves, especially in wisdom. She’s the tallest of all the Elven-women, and repeatedly titled the most beautiful one, as well. She’s crowned with shimmering golden hair shot with silver, so extraordinary that it was said to have contained the silver and gold light of the Two Trees of Valinor, the Elven realm she was born in.
As a young Elf in Valinor, Galadriel was extremely determined, competitive and willful – downright stubborn, even. Her strength of character was so unheard of in women that coupled with her stature, it made for a formidable match for any male Elf both in the political arena and in physical competitions. Her extreme beauty had to have been something of a hindrance to Galadriel especially in the early stages of her life, however. Above all, Galadriel was fiercely independent and she had ambitious dreams of one day governing lands of her own, free of anyone’s tutelage or control. She wanted to be taken seriously as a capable leader instead of looked upon as just a pretty face and little else. The frustration over everyone’s obsession with her looks instead of her intuition and wisdom must have fueled some of Galadriel’s restlessness and desire to leave Valinor for Middle-earth, to explore uncharted lands and to make something of herself. She could have stayed in Valinor and likely could have found herself a piece of land there to govern – after all, she was the daughter of the Noldor king Finarfin, and a royal herself – but that sense of ambition in her likely would have refused to accept such an “easy” solution. She was very single-minded in her pursuit to achieve greatness on her own devices, and although she was never selfish as a person, there was definitely some immaturity and impatience in her at that time that she later grew out of.
At the time of the events in The Lord of the Rings, Galadriel is one of the, if not the oldest beings dwelling in Middle-earth. She’s a staggering 8440 years of age, and has personally lived through most of the events in the history of Middle-earth that have faded into myths in the minds of many, and she has learned some harsh lessons during those millennias. Things weren’t as orderly in Middle-earth as they’d been in Valinor, and she had to witness several violent conflicts and outright wars, ones that involved her own race as well as ones concentrating on others. She lost several friends tragically, and even her own brothers who had followed her to Middle-earth. She grew older and these experiences made her wiser, but also more mature mentally; she shed some of her pride (although some of it always remained) and imperiousness, learned to deal more in terms with what benefited many people instead of just her. She came to realize that true greatness comes with time and experience, and selfless dedication to the people she sought to lead. She also met and fell in love with her future spouse Celeborn soon after arriving to Middle-earth during the First Age, who likely had a large impact in Galadriel’s growth as a person.
Her famous ability to see into the minds of others also developed with age and practice. Galadriel became a well-respected character amongst the Elves, and her wisdom and intuition was much sought after; she counseled several courses of action throughout the centuries that turned out to be very wise indeed in the long run. On the flipside, her capabilities and boldness didn’t endear her to everyone and some of her advice went unheeded, a fact which she accepted (at times grudgingly) but wasn’t deterred by. Selflessly, she took active part in defending the free peoples against the rising threat of Morgoth, the first dark lord, as well as Sauron later on.
Together with her husband Celeborn, Galadriel spent numerous centuries traveling Middle-earth and aiding where they could against the dark powers, ever gathering experience and learning more. Eventually during the Third Age of Middle-earth, they settled into the land of Lothlórien and governed the Elf haven together as equals, seeing themselves rather as guardians of the land rather than its rulers – a big difference in thinking compared to Galadriel’s initial desires to rule a land of her own independently.
There are two sides to Galadriel’s personality, as there are shades in her renowned hair. “Hard as di'monds, soft as moonlight. Warm as sunlight, cold as frost in the stars. Proud and far-off as a snow-mountain, and as merry as any lass I ever saw with daisies in her hair in springtime,” is how Sam Gamgee describes her in the books. Galadriel is a formidable force to reckon with even without her mental powers; she has thousands of years’ worth of experience, not only about life in general but topics running the gamut from tactical defense to diplomacy to running large household. Having lived for such a long time, Galadriel is very calm and somber in demeanor and it's quite difficult to faze her; however, she doesn’t suffer fools nor any sort of malicious impertinence, and isn’t afraid to say so. She can come across as rather impassive, sometimes even intimidating, especially before she’s taken a peek into a person’s head to judge their character. However, Galadriel never judges anyone unfairly based on what she sees. She’s actually very reasonable and understanding, and knows foresight can be a dangerous thing as a guide of actions if trusted blindly. She didn’t intervene even when she glimpsed in Boromir that his desire to help his people would drive him into trying to take the One Ring from Frodo – but she did warn Frodo about it.
She's not a fighter in the physical sense, though she knows how if necessary. Rather, she uses her mental powers, her wisdom and light to protect, inspire and encourage others. Lothlórien is made a haven of peace and safety by the power of her and her ring, Nenya. Those who know her well are allowed to see her softer side. Galadriel is incredibly kind, loyal and generous to her family, friends and allies; anybody she considers worthy and true, she will do whatever she can to help. Like all Elves, she’s deeply connected to the world around her, and mourns the evils and the passage of time that ravage the surroundings. She has a special fondness for trees and forests, and a deep love for the people under her care and for her husband, who in a very Elvish manner is a part of her soul - especially after thousands of years of marriage.
Aside from the administrative side of running Lothlórien, Galadriel participates in the more mundane, practical side of it, such as weaving, baking, gardening, and on a rare occasion caring for the injured; all which allow her to spend time with her people and to take part in their lives. She and Celeborn are evidently well-loved and respected by the Galadhrim.
Despite having built a life in Middle-earth and not regretting once leaving her native lands, Galadriel’s always homesick for Valinor and her family. It gives her a subtle air of wistfulness; she’s under the impression that by refusing (out of pride and her love for Celeborn) the Valar’s pardon during the First Age to return to Valinor, she has been exiled into Middle-earth until the end of time.
When Frodo innocently offers Galadriel the One Ring in Lothlórien, she is momentarily tempted to accept it and gain a power beyond that which she’d longed for since her youth. But now, she’s wise and honest enough to recognize that the lingering desire in herself for complete power, a power to punish Sauron and his minions, is a weakness that the ring would exploit to corrupt her, and finds the resolve to reject it. Her incredible display of fortitude lays rest once and for all any desires for power she may have had left, and probably saved Middle-earth from an even worse fate than Sauron. As a reward, the Valar lifted her ban and allowed her to return home to Valinor after Sauron’s destruction.
abilities/powers:
Like all Elves, Galadriel has keener senses than any member of the human race. She has superior sight and hearing, dexterity and grace. As an immortal, she doesn’t age in appearance but remains forever youthful. Elves also have stronger endurance level for physical activity, cold and heat than humans do, and they do not require much sleep. They heal rather swiftly and are immune to diseases, but they can be killed by critical injuries. Grief and sorrow can also kill an Elf if powerful enough. Galadriel has a fair knowledge of herb lore, and although she isn’t a fighter in a physical sense, she is able to defend herself with a blade or bow if necessary.
Galadriel has strong mental powers that set her apart from the other Elves, likely a combination of both having had a very long time to practice and learn and the innate abilities she was born with. She’s described in as “blessed with the ability to peer into the minds of others”, being able to discern a person’s individual strengths, weaknesses and the true quality of their character no matter how they present themselves outwardly. There is also evidence in Tolkien’s writings that she may be able to communicate via mind speak; in the movies, she speaks to both Frodo and Elrond telepathically even from across distances.
Galadriel is a seer, gifted with the ability of foresight that is more pronounced or exact than that of the Elves’ usual sixth sense/awareness of the goings-on in the world around them. She doesn’t exactly prophesize or make exact predictions, but rather nudges people in the right direction or turns them away from some courses of action based on her visions. Galadriel is also one of the three bearers of the Elven rings of power; her ring is Nenya, and its power is preservation, protection and concealment from evil. By Galadriel wielding its power, the Elven realm of Lothlórien flourished and was spared from the ravages of time, as well as hidden from unfriendly eyes up until the time the One Ring was destroyed by Frodo and the three Elven rings also lost their powers.
She seems to possess some kind of magic power I wouldn’t mess with. A few days after Sauron’s defeat, she, Celeborn, and a host of other Elves traveled to the dark lord’s old stronghold, where “They took Dol Guldur, and Galadriel tore down its walls and laid bare its pits, and the forest was cleansed”. It’s never expressly explained exactly how she did this, but it was likely through some kind of magical chant or song that caused the structure to weaken and crumble down.
As Abax isn’t Earth/Middle-earth (or IS IT? Hmm!), I hypothesize that Galadriel’s far sight wouldn’t be as keen as it normally is. She probably wouldn’t be able to sense things as accurately, although if there will be any grander things at play in the future, she might have some sense of foreboding – but I would of course run any such instances through the mods for approval first. I think Galadriel would still be able to discern the qualities of the other characters’ personalities, but I would certainly ask for the other player’s permission before using any of her talents in the game.
first person sample: Over here!
third person sample:
The Lady of the Golden Wood stood by the banks of Silverlode, tall and fair like a white tree crowned with golden boughs, all-seeing eyes fixed on the slender elven-boats that carried the Company further away from her realm and ever closer to the land of the Enemy. The Fellowship had departed the haven of Lothlórien with the favor of gifts from Galadriel, Lady of Light, and counsel from Celeborn the Wise. Much was left to be done yet and many things remained uncertain, but hope now mingled with grief in Galadriel.
The boats glided smoothly through the water and gained distance swiftly, but Galadriel’s eyes still made out each member of the Company easily. She smiled at the camaraderie she saw developing between Gimli the Dwarf and young Legolas, bearing a wish in her heart that this friendship would finally be the first footstep of healing the ancient rift between the races. She saw the two Men; Aragorn, strong and valiant but plagued by self-doubt. Boromir, noble and well-intentioned but mired in desperation and helplessness. And she saw the four Hobbits, so merry even during the darkest hour, despite their fear. Even Galadriel couldn’t see all ends and intentions despite her insight, but she had no doubt that Gandalf, fallen into shadow in the mines of Moria, had done wisely indeed to place his trust in the Halflings.
Remember Galadriel’s phial, Frodo! She thought, reaching out with her mind towards the Hobbit’s. Though none of her gifts were given needlessly, Frodo’s was so least of all; for her Mirror had shown her a great peril that would yet threaten the Hobbit, a devouring darkness. Her gift would make sure such possibility was denied. A sorrowful smile came to her lips at the thought of brave Frodo and his loyal Sam, tenderness welling in her heart. Even the smallest person can change the course of future, she had counseled him, and it had been no falsehood. The fate of the free peoples of Middle-earth depended on one small Hobbit. But whatever would be the ultimate price? Galadriel feared the Quest would yet claim Frodo's life.
Gentle wind wove through the trees of Lórien, her keen ears picking up whispers that none but few knew how to listen to. With a soft sigh, Galadriel bowed her head and murmured a quiet plead to the Valar for the Fellowship's safety. Then, she took one final glance at the boats, before turning to rejoin her husband.
It was as should be.
case no: Please choose one for me!