The Guild of the Periaur (The Half-Olds) [Archive] - Page 2

Elbereth

04-28-2003, 04:46 AM

Dear greypilgrim,

If you have any questions at all about the Periaur, feel free to PM me...I'd be happy to help you in any way.

Sincerely,

Elbereth
Guild Leader of the Periaur

PS...This note also applies to any other new members of the Periaur who are confused and need assistance. I am always happy to help anyone in need...so don't hesistate to ask.
;)

greypilgrim

04-28-2003, 05:05 PM

*bows to Elbereth*

You are truly a great leader. Thanks.:)

Elbereth

04-29-2003, 03:59 AM

*Curtsey's low and smiles in Greypilgrim's general direction. *

"Thank you very much GP...nice to have you back...and back with your original user name no less! " ;)

greypilgrim

05-02-2003, 04:53 PM

THANKS! It's good to be back.:)

Wonko The Sane

05-23-2003, 03:32 AM

YAY!!! You're the GoP again!!! (Grey Old Pilgrim!!) YAYAYAYAYAY!!

I'm so glad to have you back!! *Rushes GoP and huggles him*

Aulë

05-23-2003, 06:24 PM

*sigh*

Wonks: get with the times ;)
He changed it a month ago, and now he has left the forum...again... :)

Wonko The Sane

05-24-2003, 10:15 AM

I know he changed it...but I haven't been posting much.
And he left the forum again...but I think he's also back again.
I got a PM from him today. :)

Elbereth

07-03-2003, 08:54 AM

Ok guys...I realize we have all been very busy this summer...that is understandable...but I think we need to revitalize the guild don't you think...I am sure it is starting to get cob webs in the corners from lack of use now, and we can't be having that, can we?.

What do you guys say! Let's revamp this Guild!

With that said, I am going to open the floor for any suggestion on how we can make this place the hot and happening place it has been in the past!

DGoeij

07-04-2003, 11:23 AM

Wow, check this (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12356) out. Our beloved Guild Queen has become almighty in here. Woohoo! Soon she'll be making offers you can't refuse.:D

Legolam

07-04-2003, 09:43 PM

We'd better behave from now on ...

Elbereth

07-05-2003, 07:47 AM

Tonight, I will be doing some much needed house cleaning in the Guild of Periaur, so please do not be alarmed if a few threads are moved or edited.

Thank you for your consideration,

Elbereth

Elbereth

07-07-2003, 12:26 AM

Does anyone else think we need fresh blood in here?

Therefore, I am opening the floodgates and letting in anyone is a Tween at heart. We have done this in the past...and that has been a smashing success! (ex/ Snaga, Elgee)

Therefore, I officially start the Guild of Periaur's first OPEN HOUSE!

Aulë

07-19-2003, 02:10 PM

I know what the problem was!
I wasn't here ;)

But never fear- I have returned :D
Your favourite Aussie is back- and slightly more tanned than before :)

TheFool

07-19-2003, 05:37 PM

heh - I thought REAL Aussies didn't drink Fosters ;) :D

Elbereth

07-30-2003, 09:46 AM

Calling all Periaur!!

Our Guild is in need of some serious revamping: Please visit : http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12586

Your input is greatly appreciated! :)

Celebthôl

08-05-2003, 12:06 PM

Errr, Aulë asled me to join, so errr...here i am....

Elbereth

08-06-2003, 03:56 AM

Hooray!! A new Periaur!

Welcome to the Guild Thol! You are most welcome here!

Take a look around and make yourself at home...and when you have settled in, please visit the revamping thread...I'd love to hear your suggestions on how to make this guild better.

Again...welcome to the Guild of Periaur!! :)

Celebthôl

08-06-2003, 11:38 AM

Thank yee very much :)

Floodseeker

08-06-2003, 08:28 PM

Hello there.

I just registered at TTF, and after checking all guilds I think this is the place I belong to. Anyway, Im 29 and Im about to enter the darker ages of the 30s, but Im in denial and to be part of your guild will help my ego to remain young for a while.

So, what I need to do to join? Please, I dont want to be spanked or anyhting.

Elbereth

08-07-2003, 04:49 AM

Welcome to TTF and to the Guild of Periaur!

I'm sure you will fit in perfectly in this little group. Welcome to the madness!
And no...LOL!!!...there will be no spanking involved to join...we're crazy...but not that crazy in here. ;)

As far as what is expected of you...I think all that is needed is your participation and a little bit of Tween spirit... if you have that...all is good!

In the next few weeks I'm hoping to tranform the Periaur into a full functioning worthwhile, Tolkien-loving guild. I would like to encourage all of the new members and old alike... to begin some new discusions. I want to see some Tolkien related discussions...some discusions on our generation...or whatever else is plaguing your mind at the momment. Let's make this guild something to really be proud of...I know you all can do it! So enjoy and happy posting!!!

Yours in Tween Spirit!

Elbereth
Guild Leader of the Periaur

Floodseeker

08-07-2003, 04:47 PM

Thank you for let me join. It was pretty harmless. ;)

Well, I think I can help you out in anything you mentioned. Now, the tween spirit is something that scares me and at the same time calls me. I guess I can learn to feel it. ;)

Legolam

08-07-2003, 11:38 PM

Welcome Floodseeker! What´s the story behind your name?

Floodseeker

08-08-2003, 01:26 AM

I would love to have a story for it, but is just a play on words I came up with YEARS ago. Is the sn I use online, since God invented the Internet.

What about you?

Aulë

08-08-2003, 08:51 AM

I believe that it has something to do with a "Leg of Lamb", but don't quote me on that. :)

Floodseeker

08-08-2003, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by Aulë
I believe that it has something to do with a "Leg of Lamb", but don't quote me on that. :)

LOL!. And I was thinking it had something to do with playing lego while on the lam.

BranMuffin

08-08-2003, 05:12 PM

Would it be alright If I joined the Guild. I am 20 years old(fulfills the requirement) and somehow have missed this for 7 months...

Elbereth

08-09-2003, 02:53 AM

You most definately can join BranMuffin!!

I had no idea you are 20!

Welcome to the Periaur!!!

It's nice to have someone else in their 20's around here. There are so very few of us here. Make yourself at home & Enjoy!

BranMuffin

08-11-2003, 02:21 PM

How old did you think I was? Certainly not younger...

Elbereth

08-12-2003, 04:24 AM

*blushes*...actually...I did think you were younger BranMuffin.

I thought you were the same age as MacAddict.

FoolOfATook

08-12-2003, 04:32 AM

I believe that it has something to do with a "Leg of Lamb", but don't quote me on that.

Achtung! Am I the only person around here who's read the classic Bored of the Rings?

BranMuffin

08-12-2003, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Elbereth
*blushes*...actually...I did think you were younger BranMuffin.

I thought you were the same age as MacAddict.

It's ok. You probably guessed that by the way I act at times...
Nope Mac is younger.

Bethelarien

09-02-2003, 07:23 PM

May I join? I'm a Tolkienologist, but I'd really like to join up here!

Celebthôl

09-02-2003, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Bethelarien
May I join? I'm a Tolkienologist, but I'd really like to join up here!

Uh oh, im in both and it is under debate at the moment as to whether you can be in more than one of the main guilds.
Im not sure if the rule is changing to allow it or not :confused: :(

Aulë

09-02-2003, 08:32 PM

I believe that the Periaur are OK with people from other debating Guilds joining.
You will have to check with GoT first though. If they are fine with it, we'd gladly welcome you into the madness. :)

Wonko The Sane

09-07-2003, 03:43 AM

Thôl, we're discussing the issue in the C9 at the moment. I know it's hard what with our decision making process being so long, but what we've tentatively decided so far is that it's ok to join as many of the main guilds as you want, so long as the other guilds are ok with it.

I personally think the rule should be struck down, but we're still debating that in the C9. :)

Celebthôl

09-07-2003, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Wonko The Sane
Thôl, we're discussing the issue in the C9 at the moment. I know it's hard what with our decision making process being so long, but what we've tentatively decided so far is that it's ok to join as many of the main guilds as you want, so long as the other guilds are ok with it.

I personally think the rule should be struck down, but we're still debating that in the C9. :)

Okay :) thank yee Mrs Fox :)

Aulë

09-07-2003, 04:18 PM

No, she's still Miss Fox (at least for another 11 months ;) )

Wonko The Sane

09-08-2003, 11:21 AM

Of course! :) Welcome!

And yes, Thôl, I'm still Miss! :) :D

Celebthôl

09-08-2003, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by Wonko The Sane
And yes, Thôl, I'm still Miss! :) :D

Sorry Miss Fox ;) but when you are married will it be "Mrs Andy Orc" or "Mrs Fox"?

Wonko The Sane

09-13-2003, 11:10 AM

*Is very pleased*

Yes, I'm looking forward to being Mrs. 1 quite soon. ;)

Hehe. I've been thinking of changing my forum name from Wonko The Sane to Wonko The Sane1....just like Snaga has the one at the end of HIS name...

But only cos he refuses to change to Snaga The Sane. ;)

Elbereth

10-23-2003, 06:31 AM

A QUICK MEMO FROM THE DESK OF THE GUILD LEADER OF THE PERIAUR

After a brief discussion tonight with Talierin, our resident supermod...The Periaur will not be in danger of closure, as long as we can maintain a healthy level of Tolkien discussion in our guild.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Simple...This means we need to open up more Tolkien related threads and keep these threads active.

I also encourage you to be creative in your thread ideas. Try to find Tolkien-related topics that would pertain or appeal to our generation. Topics that you wouldn't necessarily see in the book sections. Be original, have fun....but please keep it Tolkien-centric. ;)

Let's show the rest of the forum that the Periaur love Tolkien just as much as they do! Show them what you got Tweens!!

DGoeij

10-23-2003, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Elbereth
A QUICK MEMO FROM THE DESK OF THE GUILD LEADER OF THE PERIAUR

After a brief discussion tonight with Talierin, our resident supermod...The Periaur will not be in danger of closure, as long as we can maintain a healthy level of Tolkien discussion in our guild.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Simple...This means we need to open up more Tolkien related threads and keep these threads active.

I also encourage you to be creative in your thread ideas. Try to find Tolkien-related topics that would pertain or appeal to our generation. Topics that you wouldn't necessarily see in the book sections. Be original, have fun....but please keep it Tolkien-centric. ;)

Let's show the rest of the forum that the Periaur love Tolkien just as much as they do! Show them what you got Tweens!!

This is where I think things are going wrong. We have the book sections to discuss Tolkien, but to preserve our own little corner we enjoy so much, we have to start Tolkie-discussions here, to please the WM and the Mods. As far as I'm aware of it, we Tweens are discussing Tolkien all over the forum and we have a debate team going, which looks like a lot of Tolkien-effort to me.

I believe the current system of Guilds isn't any good. I don't think building Tolkien-threads here will save our Guild for long either.

Elbereth

11-09-2003, 09:22 PM

Dear Periaur,

This is may not be a surprise to most of you...since I have been thinking about this alot in weeks past...But I am contemplating the decision of stepping down as leader of the Periaur.

My decision to do so lies mostly in the fact that I have not had the time to dedicate to the forum as I used to, due to an increase in workload and a boost in my social life.

Now I do take great pride in the Periaur and I want the Periaur to continue to grow and evolve into something really great. Therefore, I want to assure that you guys are being led by the very best.

I have a few members of the guild in mind for the position...however, I would like to hear your opinion on who you think should lead this guild. So please let me know...and hopefully in a couple of weeks, a decision can be made.

Thank you for all of the good times guys and for your continued dedication to the Guild!

Sincerely,
Elbereth
Guild Leader of the Periaur

Celebthôl

11-09-2003, 09:30 PM

Im taking a guess at that, that you are dropping being the guild leader? Else its a very weird "Im staying" speech ;)

Just wanna say, you made arguably the best guild on TTF, thanx so much for that, and i hope you stay around on TTF still :)

Good bye Miss Leader ma'am :)

Also my ideas on a leader:

Top of my list will be Ninel as she is on a lot and is a very good member of the guild.

Then its Snaga, tho he isnt on much really.

Then its Aulë, but maybe his imature side is a little to big at the moment, maybe the leadership of the guild could change that. . . *shrugs*

Aulë

11-10-2003, 12:30 PM

I recommend either Legolam or Snaga. Both seem to have a lot of spare time on their hands, and typify your average Periaurian :D (ie, they love to drink ;) ).

And Thol: I don't want the job. I wont be here for the next three months, so there's no point. :p

Niniel

11-10-2003, 12:34 PM

Top of my list will be Ninel as she is on a lot and is a very good member of the guild.
Thanks Thol! *blushes*
But I have no idea what leading a guild involved; maybe Elbe can explain that a bit?
I think legolam or Aulë would be good as leaders of the guild; after all we Periaur are not that old, so a little immaturity doesn't disqualify IMO...

Nóm

11-10-2003, 11:11 PM

You guys considered anarchy? :)

Snaga

11-11-2003, 12:11 AM

No, Nom, we need to have a leader. So that the rest of us can subvert him/her.:D

Don't pick me. I like to destroy guilds. It would be just too tempting.;) Seriously, I don't really have enough time to do a good job.

Niniel or Legolam would both be great custodians of the poisoned chalice!;)

Elbereth

11-17-2003, 03:42 AM

Well, the fact that no person from the guild has really stepped up to take on the role as leader of the Guild has made my decision very difficult. I don't want to give the position who does not want to put in 100% into the Periaur.

The role as guild leader is simple

....to lead and motivate the guild
....to moderate the guild and make sure it is spam free and on topic
....to come up with new ideas to help grow and expand the guild
....to represent the guild as the quintessential Periaur member.

Very easy actually...;)

Snaga

11-21-2003, 02:10 PM

I am stepping down as Vice President. I won't be around much for the next few months. We also seem to have lost our other officer, namely Gamil Zirak.

Can I suggest that Niniel, Legolam and Thol replace them, and form a Triumverate to run the Guild?

Legolam

11-21-2003, 02:45 PM

I'm flattered to be spoken of as a potential leader of the Periaur, but I'm afraid I don't have a whole lot of spare time to monitor stuff. I'd be more than happy to do it with other people, as this guild seems to be fairly good-natured and doesn't need much moderating (I think!).

Niniel

11-21-2003, 09:52 PM

Same here; I don't have a lot of time, but I would like to represent teh Pariaur as best as I can. Just one practical thing; if a guild leader's job is also to mod the guild, then who of the triumvirate will be that mod?

Celebthôl

11-21-2003, 10:04 PM

*spot light falls on Thôl for a minute*

UH OH SPAGHETTI O'S!!!

I. . . I. . . guess i could. . . I'd need help and guidence etc, but if no one else is willing then I will. . .

legoman

11-22-2003, 01:57 AM

crickey everyone seems to be stepping down, you're the ones who have to keep this part of the forum going until I can get back to regular access, if this goes, theres not a lot drawing me back, I mean really, who wants to argue about the colour of someones hair in a film?... boring!

come on people, pull together, you can get through this.

hoho.
Later
me

Elbereth

11-22-2003, 04:52 AM

Hmm....you guys are not making this very easy for me to choose a new leader.

I was hoping a decision could be made by now...but it seems all of the obvious choices for the postion seem to be too busy. Unfortunately electing two or three leaders is not really an option, as the role does have moderating duties...and I'm not sure if two moderating guild leaders are allowed in a guild...nor do I think this guild really needs more than one moderating leader.

Now the other option is I stay on as guild leader...however, I will say ahead of time that I won't be on very often in the months to come...especially during those months that I will be doing business travel. Even during these next few weeks, that i do have time to come online...I can't promise much because I can't give you my full commitment...life is just too hectic now. If you are willing to live with a leader like that...so be it. (although I will feel guilty about it.)

The choice is yours my little Periaur. :o :)

Elbereth

11-22-2003, 07:31 AM

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

After combing the guild for a new leader I have found someone who is willing, if not to replace me, than to serve as leader of Guild of Periaur during my extended leaves of absence.

Therefore, I officially announce the new Vice President of the Periaur:

FoolofATook

He is a Periaur of true tween spirit. A self confessed pop culture geek, FOAT has proven himself to me to exhibit true Periaur spirit. He is funloving yet responsible, proving his leadership skills in the C9 and in the Guild of Tolkienology in months past...and while he has the maturity of an adult...he is still reluctant to give up the joys of youth.

So please join me in welcoming our new Periaur officer!

Congratulations FoolofATook!!!

Niniel

11-22-2003, 09:59 AM

Yay! FOAT for president!!!
I had never considered him because he hasn't been here for months, but if he's back and willing to do it, he's obviously the best choice we have.

Celebthôl

11-22-2003, 12:19 PM

*breaths a sigh of massive relief*

Thanx Foat :D

Well done son :) your gonna do a grand job! :)

HORRAY!! :D

FoolOfATook

11-23-2003, 09:41 AM

I had never considered him because he hasn't been here for months, but if he's back and willing to do it, he's obviously the best choice we have.

I'm not sure if that's a statement about my abilities or the pool of candidates... ;)

Thanks for the show of confidence- I promise to do everything I can for this wonderful guild.

Gil-Galad

11-23-2003, 02:00 PM

Congratulations FOAT!!What a wonderful and promising new beginning for you,back in TTF!!!
Congratulations!!!

Niniel

11-23-2003, 09:48 PM

I meant that you would obviously be the best man for the job, but that I thought you wouldn't be available since you hadn't been online in months.

Elbereth

11-25-2003, 07:53 AM

I will be away from TTF until Sunday, celebrating Thanksgiving with my family in Maine. So while I'm gone...I'm leaving the keys to the Guild in FoolOfATook's care.

So my little tweens....be good and mind your new leader while I'm gone!

Bye!

PS....Good Luck FOAT! The guild is yours for now...enjoy!

Celebthôl

11-25-2003, 11:03 AM

Have a good time marm! :D

So my little tweens....be good and mind your new leader while I'm gone!

*looks evilly at FOAT* "this is gonna be a great week muahahahahahahaha-errrr-heheheh" *angelic smile*

FoolOfATook

11-27-2003, 04:18 AM

*looks evilly at FOAT* "this is gonna be a great week muahahahahahahaha-errrr-heheheh" *angelic smile*

Yeah, you best be angels... Elbereth gave me permission to maintain order through whatever means I see fit...

Anyone remember the song from the ROTK cartoon? The one about their being a way whenever there's a whip...

;)

Jesse

12-14-2003, 12:06 AM

How is everybody this evening? I can say my life is going up-hill, not down-hill like 3 months ago...

legoman

12-21-2003, 01:45 AM

2 weeks, thats all your getting, you lucky lucky people!

Melian Le Fay

02-13-2004, 07:21 PM

Finduilas

02-14-2004, 12:14 AM

Melian Le Fay

02-14-2004, 12:23 AM

Ai! Too bad, I already (withouth thinking! :mad: ) applied for Guild of Tolkienology... Don't get me wrong, I would like to be in both guilds...
but I really don't understand this rule... Just because two guilds are debating doesn't mean mutual members can't coexist with others!!! Perhaps they should strictly choose one debate side, or simply restrain from debates...
I wanted to join these guilds primarily for the sake of learning and friendship, not participating in debates.
This rule seems a bit too limitating, in my opinion.
And who says a member that doesn't participate in debates is not an equally important and good a member?!?!? :confused:

Melian Le Fay

02-14-2004, 12:25 AM

So, are there then any other Guilds which are compatibile with The Guild of Tolkienology...?

Melian Le Fay

02-14-2004, 12:31 AM

I'm sure that whatever guild you choose, you'll be of great value to it.:)

...oh, and Happy St. Valentine!:)
Sorry, Finduilas, I was taken aback a little... :( I forgot to thank you for the kind words! And I wish you a Happy St. Valentine, too! :)

Aulë

02-14-2004, 06:02 AM

I'm afraid, you can't be a member of two debating Guilds. And since both The Guild of Tolkienology and The Guild of Periaur are such guilds, you'll have to choose one of them.:) Not easy I know...when I came I applied to the Tolkienologists' Guild and The Guild of Schoolrs and then was informed of the rule...well, make your choice.:)
I'm sure that whatever guild you choose, you'll be of great value to it.:)
*edited by Elbereth...I will not tolerate insults, no matter how big or small directed at the Periaur within the guild...if you can't say anything nice...don't say anything at all*
Make your choice ...oh, and Happy St. Valentine!:)
Wait a second. Hold your horses Findi. ;)

Actually, the rule was changed last year so that it was up to the Guilds to decide if their members could be in more than one debating Guild.
And as far as I know, the Periaur are happy with their members joining other Guilds (I myself am in the Eruhini too). So you should be able to join both Guilds, Melian Le Fay.

Just make sure to allign yourself to only one Guild's debating team during Tournaments. :)

Elbereth (The Periaur Guildmistress) will get back to you shortly regarding membership.

Elbereth

02-14-2004, 08:41 AM

Hello, guys! I would like to join your respectable Guild! I saisfy the basic condition - I'm 22!
The only thing I would like to know befora I officially join the Guild is whether I can be a member of another guild at the same time?
And how do I join the guild? :confused: :p

First of all....yes you may join the Periaur. And although most Periaur (esp. of younger age are required to answer a v. simple pop culture question...I'm going to waive that rule for you...I really have no doubt that you fit our requirements to join.

Secondly...you are most certainly allowed to join more than one guild at a time. Yes at one time it was discussed that we shouldn't mix guild members up...but that rule has long been abolished....as it should be.

Yes, it is true...if you want to debate or join a inter-guild contest...you have to decide what guild you want to align yourself with. We Periaur would always love to include new members to our team...but we certainly will not begrudge your participation in another guild's team. But we Periaur are fine debators...we may not take it as serious as the Tolkienologist or the Scholars...who seem to live and breath Tolkien (nothing wrong with that, but most Periaur don't have time for that)...but we are tough and intellegent debators, and we have a fighting spirit that is sometimes unmatched by our competitors. We are the forum rebels....and if you like that...you are more than welcome to join. We would love to have you! :)

Finduilas

02-14-2004, 12:04 PM

Ups...*hides ashamed*
Sorry for that, I really didn't know that the rule was changed.
So, ...welcome in the Periaur too.:D Have a nice membership and debates.;)

Oh, and we are not so devoted,Elbereth.;) Meaning that we do too have personal lives...;)

Melian Le Fay

02-14-2004, 06:20 PM

Oh, guys, I'm sooooo happy I can be in both guilds!!! :D :D :D
I'm very glad the rule has been abolished...or otherwise I would have started a debate on it!!! ;) :p
Hereby I solemnly promise to be a truthfull and devoted member of both respectable Guilds. I will fullfill all my duties and obligations respectably, and I promise not to neglect any of the Guilds!
In case of a Debate between these Guilds I'll consult with Guild masters (or whatever rank necessary) and decide what to do without "compromising" the Debate...

And as for Debate sides... I'm equally attracted to both teams... But I myself haven't got much free time, so... Whatever team excepts me, I'll be overjoyed! :D

Thanks for accepting me, Guildmistress Elbereth! And as for the pop-quiz test, I would love to take it, I'm a sucker for tests! If it's not inconvinient to you, of course!

Oh, and thanks, Findi! Don't worry, I won'd neglect GoT! ;) I noticed you're from Bulgaria! So, we're neighbours! I'm from Serbia!

33Peregrin

02-17-2004, 03:19 AM

Hello!
Can I join? I am fifteen. Ummmm.... please? I would want to.... thanks!

33Peregrin
At your Service!

Aulë

02-17-2004, 07:04 AM

Hello!
Can I join? I am fifteen. Ummmm.... please? I would want to.... thanks!

33Peregrin
At your Service!

Hey there 33Peregrin. :D
I haven't seen you around the place much since I was Pippin_Took :D. You must have been sneaking around those nasty movie forums. ;)

Melian Le Fay

02-17-2004, 02:43 PM

don't worry, 33Peregrin! you're welcome to join as long as you've got that tween spirit... but, you'll have to "talk" to some of the guild-leaders, just to make it official!

Aulë

02-17-2004, 03:03 PM

don't worry, 33Peregrin! you're welcome to join as long as you've got that tween spirit... but, you'll have to "talk" to some of the guild-leaders, just to make it official!

lol, you had me worried for a while there Melian. :D
I looked at your profile, and saw that you had a posting rate of 66 posts a day. Yet I couldn't figure out where you had posted so much. It took me ages to find out that your profile had been restarted from 2002. :p
You should try and get that 'joined' date changed.

Melian Le Fay

02-17-2004, 03:40 PM

He, he...For a moment there it seemed like I had no life. :p
Yeah, I commited a terrible sin, by opening a new account ( I believed my old one was canceled a 1,5 ago), but mods forgave me and merged my two accounts... But I will have that changed, thanks for reminding me! :)

Elbereth

02-18-2004, 04:18 AM

33Peregrin you are of course welcome to participate in the Periaur guild!

As long as you bring your energy and creativity...and willingness to help grow this guild...I'm all for it!

Welcome!!!!

33Peregrin

02-20-2004, 10:31 PM

OK :D

Hey there 33Peregrin. :D
I haven't seen you around the place much since I was Pippin_Took :D. You must have been sneaking around those nasty movie forums. ;)

Yes, I have been around the movie forums... :p I've... I don't know what I am going to say. :) Sorry guys, I'm kinda shy. In real life, you wouldn't have even been able to hear me talk a year ago. But I can talk more now... :D I think. :)

Melian Le Fay

02-21-2004, 05:01 PM

Don't worry... we'll make you talk!
We'll tie you to the chair and point a big flash light to your face...
It works like a charm! :p :D

Just kidding, of course... :D

33Peregrin

02-23-2004, 01:48 AM

OK- I like it when people try to make me talk rather than ignoring me anyway. :D

Melian Le Fay

03-02-2004, 07:25 PM

Oh, well, what are you gonna do... People quite often ignore me to, but if you just talk enough, there's a greater chance you'll run into people who won't ignore you... ;) Like me! tadaaa... :D

Aulë

04-06-2004, 05:12 PM

OK, it looks like we have two options for the future of this Guild:

a). Fight like last time, and desperately try and revive the Guild with a bunch of wonderful and inovative ideas.
b). Say our goodbyes, and close the Guild like OiE and GoE have just done.

Elbereth will have the final say in this matter, but what do the remainder of you guys think? (Now that I think about it, Legolam, Niniel, Elbe and myself are the only Periaur left...but oh well.) :(

Niniel

04-06-2004, 08:09 PM

Hm... oh dear... I must say that at the moment I don't really have the time or inspiration to revive the GoP. That can change very quickly with me, but for now I would say close it down. We can always reopen it when TTF becomes more active in the future.

Ithrynluin

04-06-2004, 10:24 PM

Why close it down?? I would think a more viable option would be moving it into the Flotsam and Jetsam section where it would remain as a 'guild' - in the sense that it would have its own section, just without the 'guild of' part. Its members would continue to discuss topics that center around 'tweens', though activity would have to pick up a bit. And at the same why not try to come up with 'a bunch of wonderful and inovative ideas' in the book section where they would receive more feedback than in the confines of a guild?

I suggested this in the Spring Cleaning thread, but there wasn't much response, so I'm not sure what others think would be best.

Now that I think about it, Legolam, Niniel, Elbe and myself are the only Periaur left People, don't be fooled! Aulë must enjoy all the attention of being the only male left in the group! :D

Elbereth

04-07-2004, 01:13 AM

I like your suggestions ithy. Let's not completely disappear as a guild...heck, I think it is really an impossibility to have the tweens spirit die altogether. But the inevitable has happened...we teens have become too busy with our real lives to keep the guild alive. We have some good threads in here though...and if the mods would be so kind...I would appreciate it if we can keep many of them open. (I will be more than happy to review the threads myself and let you know which ones to keep and which ones to discard.)

However, the reign of the Periaur has faded and a new age must begin. And as the founder of this guild, I think I am finally willing to let my baby go.

Jesse

04-17-2004, 08:06 PM

If I am 17, can I join this group? :confused:

Darkknight

04-17-2004, 10:56 PM

May I join this guild? I'm a human male named Richard, seventeen years old, and I live in the US.

Elbereth

04-19-2004, 05:51 AM

As long as you have the Periaur spirit..I don't see why you can't join the guild.

Feel free to get involved in the current happenings in the guild...participate in the threads and if you have any good ideas for the guild of Periaur, please feel free to let me know about them...your contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Welcome to the guild Jesse and Darkknight! :)

Darkknight

04-22-2004, 05:25 AM

Melian Le Fay

04-28-2004, 10:20 PM

Aulë

04-29-2004, 12:30 PM

What's happening?!?!?! Why is the Guild being shut down?! I've been away for a month, and now when I come back I see things falling apart!!! WHY is the guild closing down?! PLEASE, somebody tell me!!! :mad:Well at the moment, the Periaur doesn't seem to be in the process of being shut down. There was talk about it for a little while, but recently there has been a surge in Guild activity, so it seems to be hanging on. I believe that the Periaur and the GoT are the only major guilds left now.

Melian Le Fay

04-29-2004, 01:37 PM

Hmmm... But I was also under the impression that GoT is also being closed down... Actually, ALL the Guilds are being closed down, 'cause the Big Guys said so... And I really can't find a good reason to do so... I mean, if the members of the forum want to keep the guilds, why stop them?! :confused:

Arvedui

04-29-2004, 04:15 PM

Well at the moment, the Periaur doesn't seem to be in the process of being shut down. There was talk about it for a little while, but recently there has been a surge in Guild activity, so it seems to be hanging on. I believe that the Periaur and the GoT are the only major guilds left now.
Here's looking at ya, kid! :cool:
What we are looking at, is not only activity, but Tolkien-related activity. And in the process of doing that, we look at the Guilds also, and concider where they belong in the "new & improved" TTF.

The first guilds to be closed down were two that were very Tolkien-related, but lacked activity. Maybe that have given the wrong impression.

Whether or not the Periaur will suffer the same destiny as Scholar's Hall and O-i-E, remains to see.

(But don't be surprised if this happens to this Guild as well).

Paul

05-04-2004, 02:47 AM

Can I join the Guild?

Elbereth

05-04-2004, 05:45 AM

Hey! Why not!

I'm feeling very generous today! Oh course you may join Paul.

Welcome to the Party!!!

Fechin

05-05-2004, 01:34 PM

I sure hope we can save our guild we have here. I have not been posting much lately becuase I simply cant think of anything to post. *shrugs*

Please let us keep our guild!

Elbereth

05-05-2004, 10:57 PM

I think the only way we can keep this guild alive is if we start posting more "Tolkien-related" threads...and are able to keep those guilds active. Although I'm not a big fan of those threads...I understand how important it is to have those type of threads in a "Tolkien forum".

With that said, if you want to save the Periaur guild...start posting more and encouraging others to join in the fun.

King Aragorn

06-10-2004, 05:28 AM

Can I join the Guild?

Elbereth

06-10-2004, 01:21 PM

I'm in a giving mood this early early morning...so I will say yes you may join King A. But as a new member I am requiring you to submit at least one really rockin new tolkien related thread to the guild. Good Luck! :)

King Aragorn

06-15-2004, 04:08 AM

I submitted a Tolkien-related thread. I hope that you like it.

Elbereth

06-15-2004, 04:45 AM

It was superb!!!!!

Keep up the good work King Aragorn! You are truly becoming a first rate Periaur!

King Aragorn

06-18-2004, 07:12 AM

Thank you.

Elbereth

08-23-2004, 08:44 PM

I know I may have said this in the past...but I guess I wasn't ready the last time.

However, I am unfortunately stepping down as Guild leader of the Periaur.

This little guild has sort of dwindled over the years and with participation down to exactly two members, I am not sure if I have the desire to keep this up anymore.

If someone would like to replace me as guild leader please speak up now, otherwise, perhaps we should just archive the place and move on.

greypilgrim

08-24-2004, 02:13 AM

I like the Limlight Lounge.

spirit

09-16-2004, 12:18 PM

:( If someone would like to replace me as guild leader please speak up now, otherwise, perhaps we should just archive the place and move on. No! We can't have this Guiled as an archive :( !
We should make a poll and vote (a fair way to do it) on who we want as the new leader...
What do you all think?

Elbereth

09-16-2004, 06:09 PM

:( No! We can't have this Guiled as an archive :( !
We should make a poll and vote (a fair way to do it) on who we want as the new leader...
What do you all think?

Normally I would be all for this idea...but I have tried things like this in the past...and no one has ever wanted to step up as leader. Additionally, the activity in this guild is painfully slow.

However, if you all really want this guild to work....I encourage you to step up and really make things happen in here.

Elbereth

10-07-2004, 06:57 AM

As WM mentioned in another thread...the Guild of Periaur is on its way out of the forum and will most probably be archived...if all goes well.

Before that happens though, I want to go through the guild and move some of the Tolkien related threads as well as the some of the more popular threads and move them into other appropriate sections of the forum.

Although I know which threads I want to move...I also would like to get your input. What threads do you think should remain open?

Give your opinions now....since if all goes well, I will be able to start prunning the guild next week when I return from my vacation in Maine.

King Aragorn

10-08-2004, 06:38 AM

I think that the thread The Peredhil: What choice would you make? should stay

Elbereth

10-20-2004, 01:49 AM

The day has finally come for me to say goodbye to my beloved Guild of Periaur. It has been an amazing ride. I have met some great members in this guild, had some great discussions...and ultimately really enjoyed my time with all the wonderful members who have joined the guild in the two years it has been in existance. I want to thank all you wonderful Tweens who helped make this guild possible. I loved your enthusiasm, your carefree spirit...and I will miss you all. I will be forever greatful to you all for making my vision of this guild a reality. It has been a priviliage and honor....Thank You!

Elbereth

10-20-2004, 01:56 AM

The following threads have been salvaged from the Guild and have been moved to other areas withing the forum:

Limlight Lounge - moved to Green Dragon

The Peredhil: What Choice Would you make? - moved to Hall of Fire

Who's you favorite character - moved to Bag End

What if the Fellowship went to college - moved to Bag End

Daily Affirmations from LOTR - moved to Bag End

LOTR, "Applicability" and our generation - moved to Hall of Fire