Guild of Tolkienology - Apply here!!

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
Now, about the testing period:
I agree about a period of one month - no need to rush a newcommer! :)
During this period a new applicant is welcome to participate in and for the Guild as much as he/she finds it suitable and fit. This is going to be the way to best present oneself to the rest of the Guild. It isn't IMO enough to only do it in the thread "Meet the Guild" but one should definitely show why he/she has decided to apply to our guild in particular. Right?
During this period the applicant CAN also pass the Quiz!

When this "testing" period is over, I suggest a brief "voting" for the members of the guild to say "Yes"| or "No" and to decide whether to grant membership to the applicant or turn it down. Only then I will enter her/his name into the Members List and he/she will have the permission to present her/him-self in the above mentioned thread.

How about that?

I think it's a fair treatment;). So go on, new-comers, stay active... it's worthwhile!
Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
I guess EVERYBODY (me first of all!!!!) will agree that our Manveru has proven to be one of the most worthy new members! :D
ManvEru, My Lord, (;) ), I DO GRANT YOU the permission to call yourself a member of the Guild! :p
Common!!! You have been so active and such a big help to us in everything! For which I am so very grateful! So, don't you worry about a testing period for yourself!
See... all of You? Have You seen this? I'm a member... a full member... it's at last OFFICIAL!;) (when I was writing that post with, me as an example, I was hesitating a little--NO, I AM KIDDING!!:D). Anyway... BIG THX for kind words, boss...;) I really appreciate that my 'small contributions to the guild' are being noticed...

THX AGAIN

[Lhunithiliel]

You are most welcome! :D
Only...promise you won't fly away on those beautiful blue angellic wings! :p :D

[Manveru]

Oh! I won't. Don't you worry...;)
After all...
Where to? Here's my home and always will be!
I found here everything I've ever wanted.
Maybe even more than just what I've ever wanted...

:D

[Gil-Galad]

CONGRATULATIONS MANVERU!!!!!
Lhun is right,your contribution to the Guild is always flawless!

Now,about the new applicants.
I think that
annalovesviggo
and

Starflower
should be given the opportunity to pass the testing period.
It depends on their participation in the Guild whether they will become members or not.

So I suggest the date for voting Starflower's membership to be
10-17-2003,one month after he wanted to join the Guil.
And for annalovesviggo the date to be 10-23-2003.
I'll take care of observing their participation and organizing the brief "voting".
;) :p :cool:

[Lhunithiliel]

Does it mean that the idea about re-establishing the "Testing" period is to be officially announced?

And G-G... GREAT! I'll sleep better knowing you're around ! :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
Does it mean that the idea about re-establishing the "Testing" period is to be officially announced?

And G-G... GREAT! I'll sleep better knowing you're around ! :D
Yes it does!
And I'll be keeping an eye on the new applicants.

Hey Manveru,about the thing you found here which was more than you had expected...........can I guess what is this thing?:p ;)

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
Hey Manveru,about the thing you found here which was more than you had expected...........can I guess what is this thing?:p ;)
Another "wild guess", huh? Of course you can...;) naughty... naughty... naughty:D

[Lhunithiliel]

Now that I have officially announced the Application Instructions to our Guild, I'd like to ask the newcommers to read and follow them. :)

I am sure that in one-month's time I'll be happy to enter their names into the Main list of the Members of the GoT! :)

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ATTENTION !!!

There are 6 members who have not shown up for looooooooong in the halls of our Guild and their membership is therefore pending.

IF within 3 days from today - 24-th September, they do not confirm their membership and willingness to do sth. for the Guild, the first thing I'm going to do about it is to consider them as new Applicants - therefore - they shall have to follow and observe the above discussed new Application instructions.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel

IF within 3 days from today - 24-th September, they do not confirm their membership and willingness to do sth. for the Guild, the first thing I'm going to do about it is to consider them as new Applicants - therefore - they shall have to follow and observe the above discussed new Application instructions.

But if they don't want even to be considered as applicants?I suppose you should just put them out of the member list.

[Hirila]

But if they don't want even to be considered as applicants?I suppose you should just put them out of the member list.
No, that's not fair. Give them a chance and most of all... give them the possibility to come back. We don't want to throw our members out, do we? We need everyone around here. And if only one out of those 6 decides to return to more posting, we have succeeded. And it is less liekely that one comes back if we remove them from the members' list without some period of consideration.
There is something you learn in marketing: always ask a second and a third time!

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Hirila
No, that's not fair. Give them a chance and most of all... give them the possibility to come back. We don't want to throw our members out, do we? We need everyone around here. And if only one out of those 6 decides to return to more posting, we have succeeded. And it is less liekely that one comes back if we remove them from the members' list without some period of consideration.
There is something you learn in marketing: always ask a second and a third time!
Of course,you are right!We'll ask them and ask them and if they don't want to reconsider their decision we can put them out of the member list or "freeze" their membership.And some day if they decide to return they will be most welcome to joiu us again!

[Lhunithiliel]

These are the members who are NOT entered into the Main List.
I would VERY KINDLY (understand - in a kind wraith-ish manner! :p ) ASK all of them to let us know their intentions concerning their membership in the Guild of Tolkienology.

Lanty, btw, CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
Updating the Members' List, now it turned out you got the
No: 13 !!!! :p :D

[Lhunithiliel]

New Applicants

1. Starflower
2. annalovesviggo

Pending Membership for not being active for a long time:

1. ILLOTRTM
2. spirit
3. Celebithil
4. Bethelarien
5. illuvator
6. Nevavarien
7. Elennainie - Charter Member
8. Ledreanne313 - Member

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These are the members who are NOT entered into the Main List.
I would VERY KINDLY (understand - in a kind wraith-ish manner! :p ) ASK all of them to let us know their intentions concerning their membership in the Guild of Tolkienology.

Lanty, btw, CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
Updating the Members' List, now it turned out you got the
No: 13 !!!! :p :D

[Gil-Galad]

I can't believe Bethelarien is not active?!!!She was so active person some time ago and participated in many Guild's activities.What is more,in a couple of weeks she will post her biography of Arwen ,she promised me to do it.:)

[Starbrow]

May I join this guild, please?

I've been an avid Tolkien fan for over 30 years and I love discussing his works. I really enjoy reading the threads and will contribute when I have something useful.

[Lhunithiliel]

Starbrow, WELCOME ! :D

I suppose you have read the application instructions, placed in the "outer" space of the Guild and you agree with them.
If you haven't done that, please do :) Take your time and "walk" around the halls of the Guild, meet the members and you're welcome to start participating in every activity that you might be interested in.
Meanwhile I have placed you in the list of the new applicants, thus you have entered into the one-month testing period.
Good luck and I wish you stay with us longer.
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Now... the situation with the membership of the GoT is this:
21 full members - Beth has been re-entered :)
3 new applicants

New Applicants in a one-month testing period

1. Starflower - until 1.November
2. annalovesviggo - until 1.November
3. Starbrow - until 1.November

The downlisted people never bothered to come and say a word about their membership in the Guild, nor did they show any serious steps towards contributing to the Guild, or have completely disappeared ...
Therefore, I am taking their GoT-membership away.
I am sorry! :(

Pending Membership for not being active for a long time:

1. ILLOTRTM
2. spirit
3. Celebithil
4. illuvator
5. Nevavarien
6. Elennainie - Charter Member
7. Ledreanne313 - Member

[drjekil_bg]

Welcome from me as well,Starbrow.i can insure you that this is the best Guild ever.I am a member from August and i havnt stoped having fun here.Its so awesome.I am sure you will like it as well.They are so many things you can do and believe me you must see them to understand.See u

[Gil-Galad]

Hey Lhun I think that until November 1st Starflower and annalovesviggo will haver been more than a month in the Guild.
Starflower-17.10.03
annalovesviggo-23.10.03
These ar the dates when they will be exactly one month later.
So I suggest these to be the dates for deciding their FATE
And about Starbrow I think November 1st is ok.
I'll organize the vote,ok?

[Starbrow]

I would like some more information about the Quiz. It's sounds like a lot of fun. I like to challenge myself. Where do I go to take it? Are there different levels, and if there are, how do you know which level to take?

[Gil-Galad]

The QUIZ tests your cognition in Tolkien's world and his books.Every level consists of questions from his books and every higher level consists of more difficult questions from more books(The Hobbit,LOTR,The Silmarillion,Unfinished Tales,BOLT1,BOLT2,Letters etc...).You should try passing the Quiz and then you should report your result,thus you will be allowed to receive your Tolkienologist's rank if you pass successfully the one month testing period.This period is very important for you because you should participate actively in the Guilds'matters,thus you will prove you really want to be part of
The Guild of Tolkienology

[illuvator]

Note from Beleg---This is my friend Illuvator sitting besides me, I have finally been able to coax him to take GOT seriously.


4. illuvator

how can i get back in guild

[Lhunithiliel]

Would you first tell us why you left?...Or at least stopped being here...:confused:

[Starflower]

i have just passed the test at Sr Journeyman level :)
I tried the expert one but no way of passing, since i don't own the HoME books :(

[Manveru]

Congratulations, Starflower!

See, boss... How could I even try to 'revive' any newbie activities when potential 'newbies' have greater knowledge than me;):D.

BTW: I don't want to "nitpick" or do anything of such kind, but... I'd suggest using the threads in a proper way (unless you don't fear our wraith's anger--she's too lenient, I know;)). Everything related to ranks and tests post in here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9630). Thank you.

And again... good work, Starflower.

[Gil-Galad]

Congratulations Starflower!!!
In less than 10 days I hope you will be member of The Guild of Tolkienology!!!

[Starbrow]

I'm afraid I'm going to sound really stupid, but where do I take the quiz at? I can't find a thread for it anywhere.

[Lhunithiliel]

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to Starflower! :D

[Lhunithiliel]

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to Starflower! :D

Now.... it would be just wonderful if she backed up this success with some more active participation in the Guild's activities! ;) :D


Starbrow,
here is the link that will lead you directly to the QUIZ (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/quiz.php)

Enjoy and Good Luck!

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Starbrow
I'm afraid I'm going to sound really stupid, but where do I take the quiz at? I can't find a thread for it anywhere.
Starbrow,the question is not only where you can take the quiz,but also do you really want to be part of the Guild?To become part of the Guild you should pass your one month testing period.That means you should participate in the Guild's activities as much as possible.You always can take the quiz,but if you don't pass the testing period,you won't be allowed to use the rank taken from the quiz.If I were you ,I would concentrate my efforts on participating actively in the Guild.The Quiz comes later.;)

[Starflower]

yes yes yes ... she would love to participate more in Guild activities... but what can I participate in? There seems to be a whole lot going on, and I do post something when I feel I have something to contribute. I am not creatively inclined, so I doubt that the Glittering Caves section will ever benefit from me. I would like to knwo things like, can I join a debate that's going on ? Where to find these debates ? Also there are sections like Gallery of Characters where people have been assigned a biography - agian, nothing for me to actively participate in. If you would give me some general idea as to what goes on where and so on...would be a bit easier. At the moment my particiaption depends on really if i find something myself.... a little help would be needed I think.... :(

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Starflower
yes yes yes ... she would love to participate more in Guild activities... but what can I participate in? There seems to be a whole lot going on, and I do post something when I feel I have something to contribute. I am not creatively inclined, so I doubt that the Glittering Caves section will ever benefit from me. I would like to knwo things like, can I join a debate that's going on ? Where to find these debates ? Also there are sections like Gallery of Characters where people have been assigned a biography - agian, nothing for me to actively participate in. If you would give me some general idea as to what goes on where and so on...would be a bit easier. At the moment my particiaption depends on really if i find something myself.... a little help would be needed I think.... :(
Yes,you are right,most of the things here need some research and more serious attitude,but I've noticed your posts in the forum and I think they are always flawless.That is why I think you definitely have the talent to do something bigger and more interesting.Did you see the second round of The Lectures?There are some interesting things.Of course you can participate in debates,even I think it will be possible to take part in the debate against the Guild of Elves/Dwatves.Just watch out for The Great Debate's Matters thread,ok?
And also,after the end of the Debate Torunament,there will be debates only for members of the Guild of Tolkienology in which you are most welcome!Also I'll try to organize debate every month with one of the other Guilds.Thus we will have the preparation we need for the next Tournament,next year!!!

[Gil-Galad]

I'VE GOTTA SOMETHING VERY IMPOTANT TO SAY!

I would like to welcome our new member Starflower!!!
In the past one month I kept an eye on her posts in the Guild and in TTF as a whole.She showed impressive cognition in Tolkien's works and world!!!
And what is more she proved she wanted to be part of The Gu!ild of Tolkienology!
After a vote between some of the members of The Guild we decided that the best thing for the Guild would be if Starflower become its member!!!

CONGATULATIONS!!!!

I hope you will enjoy the time spent here!!!

p.s.please write in the space under your posts your status in the guild,for example:
The Guild of Tolkienology.Expert Tolkienolgist and Member of The Guild of Tolkienology

[Lhunithiliel]

Dear Starflower, a most warm WELCOME from me too! :D

I am adding your name into the main list!

I hope to see you more around here.
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Just a note aside:
Beleg has applied for membership to the Guild of Schollars.

[drjekil_bg]

Hi from me as well.I am sure that you will find a lot of interesting tings.

Btw Lhun awesome piccc.Love it

[Manveru]

Welcome and congrats, Starflower!!!:D
Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
Just a note aside:
Beleg has applied for membership to the Guild of Schollars.
Ah...:rolleyes: a little treachery, huh?;) (KIDDING:D)
C'mon... he's a big boy and he's free to do whatever he wants (and 'in what manner' he wants... I think I know what you may say to that, boss... sorry, no harm meant... let's leave this 'Beleg-leaving-the-guild' matter, ok?).

BTW: Yeah, that's really one great avatar. Much more "hotter" (in every way:p;)) than the last one... brrr...:D

[Gil-Galad]

hmhmhm
Let's forget about Beleg,I don't want to talk about him anymore.I believed he really had problems.Forget him,ok?

What is more I believe that our newest member-Starflower will replace Beleg in the bst possible way.As I told you,her post are always flawless!!!
It's a fact that she is my new favourite member of the Guild!!!:) ;) :p :cool:

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Manveru

Ah...:rolleyes: a little treachery, huh?;) (KIDDING:D)
C'mon... he's a big boy and he's free to do whatever he wants (and 'in what manner' he wants... I think I know what you may say to that, boss... sorry, no harm meant... let's leave this 'Beleg-leaving-the-guild' matter, ok?).
Oh, Blue Angel, I'm blushing myself at the thought of the things I was ready to say when I saw his applicaiton.... But I just kept calm. No need of any further arguments.

As for the "firy" avatar... LOL ...Well... I've been nominated for a TTF-Queen in that thread ....so...I decided to put my fairer look! ;) :p :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
No need of any further arguments.


That's right!
The Beleg problem is solved and the topic is closed!!!

[Starflower]

oooh Gil-Galad, you make me blush ! thank you ever so much for your confidence, I'll do my best to be worthy of it.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Starflower
oooh Gil-Galad, you make me blush ! thank you ever so much for your confidence, I'll do my best to be worthy of it.
I said only the truth Starflower!I hope you will enjoy your stay in The Guild of Tolkienolgy!!!I'm gald you joined us!

[Scatha]

Hmmmm, Starflower, you do realise that anyone who grasps GG's attention, should be made a member here? ;)

GG, very nicely spotted, from the looks of it, we have another valued member. :)

[Gil-Galad]

Some months ago Lhun found Eriol somewhere,and now he is among the most honoured members of the Guild.Some time ago Manveru joined us and it seems he is the exact person we needed-the fun person!!
And now Starflower joined!I think we are lucky to have her among us!!!

[Lhunithiliel]

There are some changes in the Member list.
Namely:
New Applicants in a one-month warning period

1. Mithrandread - Member /on a mision/
2. Black Captain - Member and Sr.Journeyman
3. Khôr’nagan - Member and an Expert Tolkienologist


I know that Mithrandread has a serious reason for not being able to be with us more often and I'm thinking of still leaving her name on the list.
As far as BC and Khôr’nagan, G-G, will you please PM the boys and ask them what their intentions are?

[Gil-Galad]

I will do it,although I think Black Captain is sometimes active and we don't have to put him in this list.
Ok,Lhun,I'll pm them.
I hate doing that!!!:mad:

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
I will do it,although I think Black Captain is sometimes active and we don't have to put him in this list.
Ok,Lhun,I'll pm them.
I hate doing that!!!:mad:

Sorry, bro...duty , you know...;) :D

[Gil-Galad]

And isn't it your duty t obe here too ??!!!;) :p ;)

By the way Lhun,Black Captain and Khôr’nagan replied to my pms and I think you can see the result!
I'm glad they are still here!!;) :)

[Lhunithiliel]

Yes...I have seen the Young Lord of Death ;) being more active lately. That's good! :)
As for My Captain ;) ... seldom do I have the satisfaction of his company. Busy he must be haunting souls around! ;)

[Gil-Galad]

I would like to announce that today is the day when Starbrow will be given a membership in the Giuld or will be not.....I would like to ask those who have received my pm with this question to asnwer me as soon as possible!!!:D :D :cool:

[Manveru]

Hmm... haven't received one... oh, I forgot *smacks his forehead* I'm just a "fun person" here;) (kidding:D--don't like to "judge" anyway;)).

I hope Starbrow will "pass". She (?) seems to be a big LotR fun... oh, and she tends to ask very 'hard' riddles;)

Anyway... Good luck!

:D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Manveru
Hmm... haven't received one... oh, I forgot *smacks his forehead* I'm just a "fun person" here;) (kidding:D--don't like to "judge" anyway;)).

I hope Starbrow will "pass". She (?) seems to be a big LotR fun... oh, and she tends to ask very 'hard' riddles;)

Anyway... Good luck!

:D
We do not trust blue angels!!:D Especially those blue angels who are in love!!!!:D :D

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
We do not trust blue angels!!:D Especially those blue angels who are in love!!!!:D :D
Blue angels don't seem to be "of trust", eh? How about PINK ones? :p;):D

[Gil-Galad]

No,because they will be still in love with some breathtaking Maiar.

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
No,because they will be still in love with some breathtaking Maiar.
Wise words, oh, Noldo!:D
No matter the color... always!

[Melian]

:eek: You're in love with a Maia?!? :D

[Gil-Galad]

I have all the votes concerning Starbrow's membership,and I would like to announce that after a tough argue she was accepted as a member of The Guild of Tolkienology.

Having in mind the topic of the argue we had,I would like to say,that I hope she will prove she deserves this membership


WELCOME STARBROW

[Lhunithiliel]

I am entering your name into the main list, Starbrow.
Congratulations! :)

Hope to see you around more often.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
I am entering your name into the main list, Starbrow.
Congratulations! :)

Hope to see you around more often.
Me too.We need members with interesting points of view who want to give a lot for the development of The Guild of Tolkienology.

[Finrod]

How do I apply?

[Manveru]

Hmm... you've already done that... just like that!;)

Say, Finrod... have you been in here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13264)? No? So pay a little visit there and read up...

Oh, and welcome (sorry, those manners of mine;))

:D

[Lhunithiliel]

Welcome, Finrod! :)

If you're serious about getting a membership in our Guild, please, confirm you agree with the terms in the thread that our Blue Guardian Angel was so kind as to point it to you, and I will enter you into the list of the New Applicants on a one-month test-period.

Also, it would be so nice if you tell us a few words about yourself and your knowledge in Tolkien here in this thread.

Deal? ;) :D

[Gil-Galad]

Hey Finrod,I'm gald that you want to join the Guild,but as Lhun already said you will have to prove you really want to be part of the Guild and that you really deserve it.
I will be looking for your participation in the following month!!And I hope you will pass the one-month test-period (it's nothing special just be active!!!)
Your one-month test-period starts from today November 5th and finishes December 5th.
Good Luck.

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
Your one-month test-period starts from today November 5th and finishes December 5th.
Good Luck.
Hehehe...Finrod, you already have a strong ally here! :D

All right my Deputy! I'm entering Finrod's name in the Halls of Awaiting ;) :)

[Gil-Galad]

My ally:confused: :eek:
Nobody is my ally till he proves he deserves to be my ally!!:cool: :p
And Finrod should know I am keeping an eye on him!!!muahahhah
:D :D

[Manveru]

Just look what I found ---> * (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=236128#post236128) & * (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=316786#post316786) :D

Opinions?

* Sorry for that a little too inquisitive angelic nature of mine, but... 'guardians' should know as much as it's possible, right?;)

[Gil-Galad]

What does that mean????!!!I'll be happy if you tell me....

[Manveru]

Hmm... didn't you follow the white rabbit (oops... the links, of course;)), Your Highness?

:D

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
My ally:confused: :eek:
Nobody is my ally till he proves he deserves to be my ally!!:cool: :p
And Finrod should know I am keeping an eye on him!!!muahahhah
:D :D

OMG! Be careful...he's not kidding...;)
:D

Anyway, welcome, Finrod..and GOOD LUCK !!!!! :D

[Gil-Galad]

I forgot to tell Finrod that the date of the end of his one month testing period is December 5th.On this day his eventual membership will be decided.

[Morgoth]

Ok, I was a member quite some time ago, but after being excedingly busy for a long time, I have come back to the TTF. And my first order of business was to re-apply for Guild of Tolkienology membership. That's if you'll have me for the one month trial period that is. :D

[Gil-Galad]

First of all you are most welcome back here!!!!!!
I hope this time you will back for good.But as you know you have to pass your one month testing period,these are the rules ;)!Everything depends on your participation and your wish to be part of the Guild of Tolkienology!!!
Good Luck!!
You can participate in all our activities and,by the way if you receive membershi on 12th December you'll be invite to pass the quiz and to determine your new rank here!!

I'll be keeping an eye on you during the period! ;) ;) :p

[Lhunithiliel]

Most Welcome Back, Dark Lord!!!!

We needed some more representatives of the Holy Darkness around! ;) :D

All right, I'll enter your name in the List of those in the Halls of Waiting! ;)
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What are we going to do with the following cases?

1. Mithrandread - Member /on a mision/
2. Black Captain - Member and Sr.Journeyman
3. Khôr’nagan - Member and an Expert Tolkienologist
4. Ms.Maggot
5. Beth

Could they at least show up and say sth. like "I am busy I can't be with you often but I'd like to keep my membership." .... or sth.similar...:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Gil-Galad]

Black Captain and Khôr’nagan received a pm from and they were warned about their situation.They stated they DID want to be part of the Guild.As for Black Captain I think he is not often online but still participates from time to time,only bad luck was the reason for him not to debate with us in the last round.
Mrs.Maggott seems to be too busy with her C9 things and so on.
Beth is busy with the Guild of Eruhini I suppose,but now when Scatha is back she is supposed to be take part in the guild of Tolkienology more than usual.
Mithrandread-I haven't seen him for ages.
Very bad situation I would say.:(

[Scatha]

Beth already posted a while ago, that she has been very busy with the Guild of Eruhini. At this moment she has also got the Guild of Ost Tel`Eldalie (elven guild on MERPG) to run, due to the departure of Eol.

She'll be around tho, I'll remind her gently. ;)

[Gil-Galad]

At least some good news today.....:(

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Scatha
Beth already posted a while ago, that she has been very busy with the Guild of Eruhini. At this moment she has also got the Guild of Ost Tel`Eldalie (elven guild on MERPG) to run, due to the departure of Eol.

She'll be around tho, I'll remind her gently. ;)
Hehehe :D

Our BBB (busy bee Beth) ! :D

All right! All right! I won't be a bad wraith! :D
I'll keep them all in!

[Gil-Galad]

I told you Lhun,she is really busy.But I hope soon she will be able to pay attention to the Guild!!!!:mad:

[Shaky_the_Mohel]

Greetings, all:

I'm a PhD student in English Literature, but more importantly, like many of you (I imagine) I'm one of those people who--ever since I secured a dusty copy of Lord of the Rings from the school library in the spring of 1992--have managed to find the time to read it once or twice a year. I like the book so much that I wrote my Honours thesis on masculinity, femininity and homoeroticism in LOTR (I didn't save it disk or on a hard drive--so I won't be able to post it).

I am also acquainted with The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and have managed to dip a toe into the waters of HOME. But I won't lie to you--my chief interest is in LOTR and in the peoples and events of the Third Age (although the fractious relationship between Numenor and the various peoples of Eriador/Enedwaith in the Second Age interests me as well). I'm really intrigued by the unanswered questions--what people did Tal-Elmar belong to? Why was Imrazor called "The Numenorean"? Were there still people living in Eryn Vorn at the end of the Third Age? Where might the non-Shire/non-Bree hobbits have lived? etc. etc. This is where we come in--the readership--not to re-invent the wheel, of course, but to wonder, to speculate . . .

Anyway, there it is. If you'll have me, I'd be honoured to join the Guild.

Regards

Shaky_the_Mohel

[Manveru]

Whoa! Seems like a 'scholar' to me... very much... (at least a 'Sr. Journeyman', right?:D) *steps a little back into the shadow to lean his wingy back on the chilly wall of the Hall*
Well...
I'd say: "Welcome!" (and actually I do so), but it's a little 'unofficial' I guess... since I'm not in power and so on;)

I'm sure we (all) will be honoured when you join us.

PS. Have you read the 'application procedures'? No? I'd suggest to start from that... the thread is on the 'entance' screen of our Guild. I'm sure our "fresh-baked" GM and his Deputies will enlighten you on the other matters in due time...

Agh, what the hell... I'll risk that (I'm a King's Fool after all. "No strings attached";)): W-E-L-C-O-M-E!

:D

[Finduilas]

I now stand in front of you as the new Deputy Guildmaster on New Members and Testing and Ranking! That's why I feel most honoured to welcome a new member in my very first day...and what a member, I should say! :)

Shaky, I have seen your contributions in the forum and I should say that I am highly impressed by your cognition and intelligence and therefore I want to congratulate you on your decision to join our Guild.

First of all, you should pass an one-month testing period in order to prove your seriousness of being a Tolkienologist. You will have to be active and contribute efficiently and effectively. Thus we try to avoid accepting the membership of unserious and inactive people. We will demand activeness, yes...but also high quality and good atmosphere.
We, as Tolkienologists, are like a big family and I hope we will make you feel as if at home too.
Feel most welcome to wander through the Threads and choose ones which match your range of interest, and participate in them.
A new debating period is starting. There is also the Hall of Characters Thread and the Hall of Lectures!
There is a letter writing Activity and a "What-if" game. There is both entertainment and serious demanding work!
The Guild of Tolkienology requires a lot and yet it gives a lot! I hope that you will enjoy your one-month period here after which we will have to decide whether you have contributed efficiently and consider your application. :)
Well, that's it, my friend.:)

I see you are a promising member;)...enjoy!
:)

[Gil-Galad]

First of all I'm happy that you decided to join us Shaky(can we call you Shaky or you prefer the whole name ;) ).It is really an honour to have you among us!!!

Finduilas told you all the information you need at the moment,but if you have any question just ask ;)!

Unfortunately the Debating Tournament is almost finished and you missed the opportunity to participate,but if you are found of debating you will have this chance pretty soon!!!

I hope you will enjoy your stay here!

Welcome!!!

Manv,come on,you know everybody here is in power of saying "Welcome" to the new members,especially those like him ;) :p

I probably should think of a new deputy position.Something like Deputy on Making Fun :p ;) :D

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Shaky_the_Mohel
Greetings, all:

I'm a PhD student in English Literature, but more importantly, like many of you (I imagine) I'm one of those people who--ever since I secured a dusty copy of Lord of the Rings from the school library in the spring of 1992--have managed to find the time to read it once or twice a year. I like the book so much that I wrote my Honours thesis on masculinity, femininity and homoeroticism in LOTR (I didn't save it disk or on a hard drive--so I won't be able to post it).

I am also acquainted with The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and have managed to dip a toe into the waters of HOME. But I won't lie to you--my chief interest is in LOTR and in the peoples and events of the Third Age (although the fractious relationship between Numenor and the various peoples of Eriador/Enedwaith in the Second Age interests me as well). I'm really intrigued by the unanswered questions--what people did Tal-Elmar belong to? Why was Imrazor called "The Numenorean"? Were there still people living in Eryn Vorn at the end of the Third Age? Where might the non-Shire/non-Bree hobbits have lived? etc. etc. This is where we come in--the readership--not to re-invent the wheel, of course, but to wonder, to speculate . . .

Anyway, there it is. If you'll have me, I'd be honoured to join the Guild.

Regards

Shaky_the_Mohel
WOW!!!!!!!!

WELCOME !! WELCOME!! WELCOME!! :D

I am so glad to meet you here as well as in TW! :D

We all shall be honoured to have you as our co-member of the Guild!
And I am sure soon everyone will realize how much we can learn from you, because your knowledge is remarkable! I hope to see you "in action" ASAP! ;) :D

As for being interested in any unanswered questions ..... Why!... There is such a thread in the "Noldorin Forge" called the "Never asked question" which is the right place ! This thread is one of my most favourite and with your participation we may breathe a new life in it! :D

Just feel comfortable in our Halls and feel free to come forward with any suggestion!

I am really happy to see you here! :D

*************

I am SORRY to interfere (not my right any more ) but Scatha, my friend, please, let's leave this place for applications only. News and discussions about new ideas have their fora both in Máhanaxar and in the Noldorin Forge.
Say... Would you like to move your post in the "Great Debates"-thread, please? There this wonderful suggestion will receive maximum attention as that place is the right one for discussing such matters.

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
I am SORRY to interfere (not my right any more ) but Scatha, my friend, please, let's leave this place for applications only. News and discussions about new ideas have their fora both in Máhanaxar and in the Noldorin Forge.
Say... Would you like to move your post in the "Great Debates"-thread, please? There this wonderful suggestion will receive maximum attention as that place is the right one for discussing such matters.
See, "former boss", it's stronger than you... it just "flows in your vains" :D
Originally posted by Gil-Galad:
I probably should think of a new deputy position.Something like Deputy on Making Fun:p ;) :D
Really? Can you do that? Oh, that would be... hey... wait a minute... a tongue, a wink and a grin, eh? Oh, I see, now you're fooling around, Kingy... having fun?;)

:D

[Gil-Galad]

Thank you Lhun,I know I can always rely on you,especially in the beginning. ;) :p
The idea about some debates with GoE is really interesting,but Scatha,can you please remove your post there and we can discuss it there,ok?:)

[Shaky_the_Mohel]

I now stand in front of you as the new Deputy Guildmaster on New Members and Testing and Ranking! That's why I feel most honoured to welcome a new member in my very first day...and what a member, I should say!

Thank you, all--I must be brief for now (some much-needed sleep beckons), but I'm looking forward to participating in the Guild :)

Cheers!

Shaky_the_Mohel (call me Shaky)

[Thingol]

HI i have a buddy "gilgalad" who is a member and i really want to join this guild.I have read LOTR twice along with THE HOBBIT and THE SILMARILLION. Please accept my application, Grond, from the humble king of Doriath.

[Lhunithiliel]

Hi, Thingol!!!! :D

WELCOME to the Guild!

Feel free to take a "walk" around and get to know the people and the place, as well as everything that is going on.

To start with.... Master Grond, unfortunately :( is no longer a GM here. I used to rule the Guild for more than a year after him and just a couple of days ago I passed my service to the present GM - Gil-Galad!
But although I am the first to welcome you, be sure I won't be the last! :D
You'll see what a great community we are here!

And... could you do us a favour, please?
Tell gilgalad to come more often to these halls too! :D
If he wishes to re-establish his membership in the Guild, let him announce it and / or PM the Deputy Guild Master Finduilas. OK?

Thank you! :D

*************

Manv, the day of Doom has come for you!
Look who's here! THINGOL!!!!!!!!!! :p :D :D :D

[Manveru]

Well... a grin is a perfect way to start, right, Thingol?;)
I see you're a 'good-humoured' person, so...

A warm WELCOME from GoT's 'fun person':D.

Hmm... you've got a 'buddy' here already. Goodie.
I guess your 'qualifications' are also good (even 'very good' since you haven't read more than me--kidding).

--------------
EDIT:
Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
Manv, the day of Doom has come for you!
Look who's here! THINGOL!!!!!!!!!!:p :D :D :D
:eek: :mad: ;) :D

[Gil-Galad]

Welcome Thingol,King of the Sindari!!!

I am glad you want to join us and I do hope you will enjoy your stay here!!
Please,feel most welcome to participate in the all Guild Activities!!!!!
Concerning you membership you have to pass the so called "one-month testing-period",but Finduilas will clarify it to you later.
I will ba happy also if my fellow "the little gg " :D participates more often in the Guild!!!!

Welcome Thingol!

Manveru,what an elven King?I see a danger for you and your Maia ;)

[Helcaraxë]

I'd like to join if I may. I think I'll wait to take my apprentice test, because I'm in the middle of my third of fourth time reading LotR and I've forgotten a bit. As soon as I've refreshed my memory I'll take the test.

[Gil-Galad]

You are most welcome MorgothsBane!!!!
We would very much like to see you among us,in The Guild of Tolkienology.

The Frist thin you should know is that now a one-month testing-period will be started for you.During this month you have to prove you really want and deserve to be part of the Guild:)I know you really want to be part,but rules are rules ;) :p
The only thing you should do is to participate ,to be active in the Guild matters.
Of course you can pass the quiz and report your result to Finduilas,if you pass the test period,you will be allowed to write your rank in your signature.
Good Luck and enjoy all the activities here :) ;)

[Finduilas]

WELCOME to Thingol and MorgothsBane!!!!
I am so happy to see new members "flushing" in the Guild! :D
Now, as for the membership, as GG has told you already;), you only need to be active for a month in order to get your membership considered, which will happen...;)

I want to wish you a great time here in our Halls and a lot of enjoyment!

Ready...
Steady...
GO!!! ;):D

[celebdraug]

may i join here please?

[Scatha]

Celebdraug, you will most likely be permitted to join. :)

As for your signature: To approach perfection! ;)

[Finduilas]

Oh, here you are...:D

Well, you have already applied;)...now you're to be tested! ;)
You'll have to be active during an one-month period in order to be accepted. After this amount of time, your application will be discuassed and we'll decide whether you're accepted.
But if you are active and reasonable enough ...I don't see the problem. :)

So...WELCOME and ENJOY our Home!!!:)

30 days, 23 hours, 59 min., 50 sec...
30 days, 23 hours, 59 min., 40 sec...
30 days, 23 hours, 59 min., 30 sec...
...
;):D:D

[celebdraug]

thanks Finduilas! i should be active nearly every day (apart from the weekends :()

As for your signature: To approach perfection! You are the first to say that :D

[drjekil_bg]

Welcome from me as well.I am sure you are going to find a lot of interesting staff here and a lot of new friends.I think that this is the most interesting Guild in the forum.Enjoi your stay:):):)


btw-great signature!!:D

[celebdraug]

want to be my frend? :D

Btw- thanks, i like it too! ;)

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Finduilas
you only need to be active for a month in order to get your membership considered, which will happen...;)



But I would like to warn you that even when you are already a member of the Guild of Tolkienology,that doesn't mean you can forget about it ) ;) :p
Welcome to our family called The Guild of Tolkienology :)

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
But I would like to warn you that even when you are already a member of the Guild of Tolkienology,that doesn't mean you can forget about it ) ;) :p
Welcome to our family called The Guild of Tolkienology :)
C'mon, Kingy... wanna 'scare them away'?
Pls, excuse him, "youngsters";)
He's been recently promoted and still is 'tense' a little bit...

Welcome in the 'crew'!

:D

[Gil-Galad]

heheheheh :D :D
Thank you Manv!!!!
But I really meant it although I am sure that all of them will really enjoy their stay here and there will not be any need to use my spear ;) :)

[Thingol]

well ill try to visit every day usually after 10:00pm GMT so( to the relevant authorities) feel free to PM me often with that one month testing period for the guild.
P.S. Ill use my royal purogative to force "gilgalad" back to the guild

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Thingol
well ill try to visit every day usually after 10:00pm GMT so( to the relevant authorities) feel free to PM me often with that one month testing period for the guild.
P.S. Ill use my royal purogative to force "gilgalad" back to the guild

Well, I hope that there will be no need of pming you if you are active..;)
The period has already started for every of the new members!!! Participate! :)

* * *
celebdraug, don't worry, GG is a big guy but he's actually harmless ..;):p:D

Enjoy.:)

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
heheheheh :D :D
Thank you Manv!!!!
But I really meant it although I am sure that all of them will really enjoy their stay here and there will not be any need to use my spear ;) :)
Yeah, save by ''leaning on it'';)

And btw: You're welcome.

:D

[gilgalad]

Originally posted by Manveru
Well... a grin is a perfect way to start, right, Thingol?;)
I see you're a 'good-humoured' person, so...

A warm WELCOME from GoT's 'fun person':D.

Hmm... you've got a 'buddy' here already. Goodie.
I guess your 'qualifications' are also good (even 'very good' since you haven't read more than me--kidding).


QUALIFICATIONS?!!? HIM!!!??? He can't even get past the Turin Turambar part of The Silmarillion!! He's a disgrace! Can someone please explain to him that the fact that his name has capital letters in the right places doesn't make him more knowledgable than me? I've tried explaining it to him but he's just a bit of a (as we say here in the Emerald Isle) Bollix!!! Welcome to the guild anyway Hardiman. Be seein you around!

[Gil-Galad]

It's getting interesting here,we have some Irish Elves around ;) :p :D

[Manveru]

Originally posted by gilgalad
QUALIFICATIONS?!!? HIM!!!??? He can't even get past the Turin Turambar part of The Silmarillion!! He's a disgrace! Can someone please explain to him that the fact that his name has capital letters in the right places doesn't make him more knowledgable than me? I've tried explaining it to him but he's just a bit of a (as we say here in the Emerald Isle) Bollix!!! Welcome to the guild anyway Hardiman. Be seein you around!
Well, I don't like to explain "stuff" (not much of a scholar type;)) and I'm not fond of "teaching" either, but you've got a point (so listen to him, King Greymantle--sorry, but that name starting with "T" doesn't want to "fly thru" my throat:D).

actually, what point is there in using capital letters at all... e. e. cummings tried to ommit them and it was good for him... does it make him "less knowledgable"?;)

:D

[gilgalad]

Originally posted by Manveru
does it make him "less knowledgable"?;)

:D

Ah...sure,ok.Why not? I actually haven't a clue what you're on about but I accept it as valid argument in my favour.So there thingol!You lose!!

[Thingol]

I shall pardon "gilgalad" for that foolish remark as i have already completed The Silmarillion many times(he knows not of what he speaks)yet i wish to conclude this discussion about my previous knowledge of Tolkien and wish to further my study here in this wonderful guild!
P.S. Capital letters make all the difference

[gilgalad]

Originally posted by Thingol
...i have already completed The Silmarillion many times(he knows not of what he speaks)

WAAAAIITTT A MINNITTT!!!! You're such a liar! Hear me fellow (true) scholars of Tolkienology - do not be taken in by the lies of this bollix. He hasn't read the Sil at all.(Liar).Soo there

[celebdraug]

BIG PROBLEM

After the 20th December, i will not be able to visit the form for a long time! i think it should be until the 5th of January! i will be going away and i dont think they have the internet there!

Im just feeling alittle worried about my membership! :(

[drjekil_bg]

I dont think that there is going to be a problem.Dont worry ,the people who decide this will understand you.

[Gil-Galad]

Hmmm.:)
I don't think you should be worried.It happens to everybody to be off line for sometime.Especially for The Christmas Holidays.Even I will not be very active because I will be back in Bulgaria and I wll party all the time,I am not going to spend my time in front of the pc. :) ;)
Don't worry about your membership,but still do not forget about your one-month testing-period :).As I can remember it will be finished by December 25th and I think five days are not
a problem!!!!:)

[celebdraug]

*sighs!* thats a relief, but it still sucks! No TTF for about 2 weeks!
I know i have not been here for a long time it is's really kewl here! And but i have to be revising or the mocks i've got comming up soon :(

[Scatha]

Of course it is 'kewl' and amusing here, why else are we all staying around, Celeb. :D

Even myself, being the guildmaster of another guild on these boards, spend time here to have discussions and have some fun. :D

Oh, GG, before I forget, waving that spear at me does not scare me. Picking my teeth with it will prove interesting. :p

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by celebdraug
*sighs!* thats a relief, but it still sucks! No TTF for about 2 weeks!
I know i have not been here for a long time it is's really kewl here! And but i have to be revising or the mocks i've got comming up soon :(

:D Of course! Without TTF always sucks! However, you'll be back soon and you wouldn't worry for the "absences"...;)
Do your job, draug;), and then come again to continue your testing period...;)

[Gil-Galad]

I don't think we will have to continue his testing period.We are talking about five days.I don't think that five days will influence his eventual membership,if he is active the rest of the time.:)

[celebdraug]

Originally posted by Scatha
Of course it is 'kewl' and amusing here, why else are we all staying around, Celeb. :D :D hey! are you dissing my 'kewl' english! Of course! Without TTF always sucks! However, you'll be back soon and you wouldn't worry for the "absences"... My worries wont end till summer....:( :(

[Finduilas]

Don't worry, it'll come very very soon, time passes quickly...usually.

* * *

Now, I really think that the new 'game' at the Glitering Caves is a wonderful idea which I suggest you to turn into reality! It has started but needs you,guys, to continue living. Please, come by and pay some attention. Especially the new members on a testing period. Help,please!

Follow the link in my signature.

[Helcaraxë]

Yay.... I MADE APPRENTICE!! Hehe. Victory is mine!

MB

[Finduilas]

:)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Now...the Journeyman..;)

Oh, and please post what ranks you have taken here:

http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=378737#post378737

Thanks and good luck to all! ;)

[Gil-Galad]

I will write you rank in the member list,please add it to your signature(Apprentice Member of The Guild of Tolkienology).
Congratulations,as Findi said Journeyman is next ;)

[celebdraug]

Is there a point to writing it in the signature? is it to basically let everyone know....?

[Gil-Galad]

Well it is a question of perosnal choice.You can write it or you cannot.It is up to you.
Being a member of a Guild(every Guild)is not something bad,you should not be ashamed of being a member of any Guild.Definitely.;)

[celebdraug]

Oh right!

*looks around!* Who is ashamed?!

[Barliman Butterbur]

If you are set on joining our guild, please post in the apply here thread and I will place your name on our membership waiting list.

I'm set! Please put my name on the waiting list — I'm very intrigued by that test!

—Lotho

[Finduilas]

A new member?! YAY! :D

Hello, hello, Lotho! Glad to meet you here!

Now, the first thing to do is the one-month testing period. Which means that for a month you should be as active as you can and after that we will decide whether you are accepted or not. But I see your enthusiasm and think that there will be no problems..;)

So, we give you a nice and warm WELCOME and the rest is up to you.:)

Go to work, young man.;)
Oh, and later if you feel ready you may try to take the Ranking Quiz.:)

Good luck!!!

[Barliman Butterbur]

Originally posted by Finduilas
A new member?! YAY! :D

Hello, hello, Lotho! Glad to meet you here!

Now, the first thing to do is the one-month testing period. Which means that for a month you should be as active as you can and after that we will decide whether you are accepted or not. But I see your enthusiasm and think that there will be no problems..;)

Good luck!!! LP: Well, I'm always as active as I want to be, and I'll probably just keep up my present activity level — unless I take to my bed, as I have aquired a helluva sore throat.

So, we give you a nice and warm WELCOME and the rest is up to you.:)

Go to work, young man.;)

Oh, and later if you feel ready you may try to take the Ranking Quiz.:)

LP: Bring it on!

—Lotho

[Finduilas]

Ok, get better and don't worry. Health is most important.

As for the Quiz, here's the Thread:

http://www.thetolkienforum.com/quiz.php

When you take a Rank, you announce it in the Ranking and Testing Thread, so that GG can add it to your name in the Member List.:)

[Gil-Galad]

I see that Findi is doing great job these days,when I am on my vacation.

Lotho,if you pass the one -month testing period (I am sure you will),I will put your name in the members list.
Welcome aboard!!!!;)

[Barliman Butterbur]

What's the one-month testing period? Do I have to go through all the tests in one month???

—Lotho

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Lotho_Pimple
What's the one-month testing period? Do I have to go through all the tests in one month???

—Lotho

No, you only have to be active. For one month you have to be as active as you can. Participate in the Guild's activities, offer new ideas...that sort of thing. The Ranking tests are only by 'free will'.;)

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Finduilas
For one month you have to be as active as you can. Participate in the Guild's activities, offer new ideas...that sort of thing. The Ranking tests are only by 'free will'.;)
You should be active not only during the one month testing period ;).
We have had several cases when members have not been active for quite a long time and they lost their membership.

[Belegmacar]

Um...may I join?

[Finduilas]

Um...may I join?

Welcome Welcome, Belegmacar!!!
Of course, you can join!
Now the first thing you have to do before you are an official member of the Guild of Tolkienology is to be as active as you can during one-month testing period.
But as GG says, after that too;).
After the month passes, we will decide whether you have been active and whether you are accepted.:)
Ok, Good Luck and enjoy the new Look of the Forum!;)

[Belegmacar]

Aight. Thanx. :D But what do you mean by "active?" Just active in all of the forums at TTF, or in Guild of Tolkienology Forums?

[Finduilas]

Well, we want you to be active only here in the Guild's activities, but if you have time to browse the whole TTF, then that's a bonus...;)
Good luck and Merry Christmas!

[Úlairi]

Guess I should re-apply to my own guild. ;) I submit my application to become a member of the Guild of Tolkienology.

[Finduilas]

Guess I should re-apply to my own guild. ;) I submit my application to become a member of the Guild of Tolkienology.

:)
A most most welcome to our ex-member! Welcome and Good Luck!:)

Now, first of all, you have to pass an one-month testing period in which you should be as active as you can. (that won't be a problem,right?;))
Secondly...,hmm...the rest is upto us...you know, deciding whether you have been active etc.;) But if you do participate in the Guild's matters during this one month, then there's nothing to be decided.;) You're in.;)

So, I wish you good luck. :)

See you at the debating field.;)

[Úlairi]

:)
A most most welcome to our ex-member! Welcome and Good Luck!:)

Now, first of all, you have to pass an one-month testing period in which you should be as active as you can. (that won't be a problem,right?;))
Secondly...,hmm...the rest is upto us...you know, deciding whether you have been active etc.;) But if you do participate in the Guild's matters during this one month, then there's nothing to be decided.;) You're in.;)

So, I wish you good luck. :)

See you at the debating field.;)

Thankyou, well, it's so good being HoME. ;) Well, I was told that I would be in a debate by you Finduilas, however, so far I've been kept in the dark! What's going on? :confused:

[Finduilas]

You can see in the Great Debate Matters Thread. But generally, we're now collecting our fourth member. Once we do it, we start a friendly preparation debate with the Eruhini. We'll exchange two members with an educational purpose. So, upto now, nothing is going on.;)

[celebdraug]

im still thinking about it Findi :)

[Úlairi]

You can see in the Great Debate Matters Thread. But generally, we're now collecting our fourth member. Once we do it, we start a friendly preparation debate with the Eruhini. We'll exchange two members with an educational purpose. So, upto now, nothing is going on.;)

Fair enough, PM me when something's happening! ;)

[Manveru]

Oh, my...
I see some new faces 'round here...
So, the guild's running fine, right?
It's good to see that
Welcome! Welcome!
Hope you all will enjoy your stay...
Be active, guys!

:D

[Úlairi]

Yeah, I'm definitely a 'new face'! ;)

[drjekil_bg]

Manveru,i see you have a new look.awesome avatar,you must really popular in heaven.and yes,there are new members here you have understand it that this guild is the best :):)

Hi,all.I promise you will enjoi your stay

[Manveru]

Manveru,i see you have a new look.awesome avatar,you must really popular in heaven.
popular? well, maybe...
...though I got "hooked" on earth for good...;)

avatar's an avatar... just a small piece of art (not mine, though... I wish...;))

:D

[drjekil_bg]

The pic rock.I think its from this classic game Heroes III.Isnt it?Well doesnt really metter because its really nice,i am thinking for a new avatar but i am still looking

[celebdraug]

Yea, im looking for a new avartar but whenever i change it, it always says that the file iss too big, and it not! :(

[Barliman Butterbur]

Yea, im looking for a new avartar but whenever i change it, it always says that the file iss too big, and it not! :(

You need to have one that's no more than 80x80 pixels. If you have Photoshop on your machine, you can do it easily, or perhaps a friend with Photoshop can make one for you.

Lotho

[celebdraug]

unfortunatly the school computer does not have phooshop! I used pain to make it, but it dint work! im going to try it again when i have time!

[Manveru]

unfortunatly the school computer does not have phooshop! I used pain to make it, but it dint work! im going to try it again when i have time!
Need help with your avatar, draug?
Just e-mail me a pic you want and I'm sure there won't be any problems...;)
Well... if you like, of course...

:D

[celebdraug]

i'll delete this later!

(its small enough but i cant loat it on....)

[Úlairi]

Well! Not much goin' down! ;)

[celebdraug]

I realised ..... Im still not on the members list! :( :eek:

[Úlairi]

Hehehe. Bad luck Antulcádraug! Hehehe, btw, if you really wanted 'Silver Wolf' for a username, it would actually be (C/K)elebadraug, or (C/K)elebëdraug. Who knows? An if you wanted 'Most Silver Wolf', it would be An(c/k)eleb(a/ë)draug. But, I like Celebdraug anyway. ;) Sorry to be so picky. ;)

[Finduilas]

I realised ..... Im still not on the members list! :( :eek:

Well, our 'Papa'...;)...edits the Member List and he's on vacation now.
He's going back on Tuesday, so when he's in shape again, he'll edit all the new information. :)

[Úlairi]

Wunderbar mein freunds. ;)

[celebdraug]

No worries Úlairi about the pickness for my name! lol Are you German?
Well, i'll wait till "papa" comes back (how did he get that name!)

Got to go to the R.S exam! see ya all later!

[drjekil_bg]

Who is owr "papa".This means father.Gil-Galad?

[Úlairi]

No worries Úlairi about the pickness for my name! lol Are you German?
Well, i'll wait till "papa" comes back (how did he get that name!)

Got to go to the R.S exam! see ya all later!

No, I ain't German, I'm an Aussie, but am not so badly versed in German.

[celebdraug]

Oh! Aussies! Wow! From Australia? Really?
(i'm thinking of moving there when im older)

[Finduilas]

Well, yes...since we don't have a Mummy any more, then we have a Daddy...or Papa;)
GG, of course.;)

* * *

Let's continue this conversation in the I'll be there for you Thread, ok? :)

[Gil-Galad]

I would like to ask Findi to annouce what are the results from the one-month testing period of those who have applied for membership in the last month.
I would like also to ask those who are members of the Guild but have not passed the Quiz yet to pass it and report their result.Thus I will be able to write their rank in the membership list. :)

[Manveru]

Sorry, Kingy, ain't no work with The Quiz...simply isn't working at the moment;)

[Gil-Galad]

Sorry, Kingy, ain't no work with The Quiz...simply isn't working at the moment;)
Really?I didn't know it.Then I will ask Lhun and Findi to contact Beorn and to solve the problem. :( They are the persons who are in charge of the Quiz.

[Úlairi]

Yup, it ain't working. ;)

[Lhunithiliel]

I am posting this announcement for *n*-th time:

Beorn, who is the person to allow the Quiz to be working, said that we shall have to wait because of the changes in TTF format.
How long? I don't know!!!! Every time I ask him, he says "a couple of weeks more". Last time (yesterday) - the answer was "a month hopefully". :eek: :eek: :eek:

So, even if I wished very much (which I do!!!) the Quiz to be active, it ALL depends on Beorn.

[Gil-Galad]

Thanks Lhun,I hope that this problem will not last for more than a month.We can use this time to chahge some things in the Quiz.

[Lhunithiliel]

No. Unfortunately, as long as the Quiz exists in the old format, it is closed not only for passing the tests, but also for administering. So, I don't have access to the Quiz Administration pannel in order to do any changes whatsoever.

However, what we can do meanwhile is that we can at least gather new questions (and correct answers to them ;) ). Those, who wish to participate in this, please, send yopur suggestions to me.

And G-G, welcome back! These halls were beginning to turn into "Shellob's lair". ;) :)

[Manveru]

Yeah, that is correct...;)

As for questions... I'm refreshing my memory on ME so... if there's anything I can help with...;)

[Gil-Galad]

No. Unfortunately, as long as the Quiz exists in the old format, it is closed not only for passing the tests, but also for administering. So, I don't have access to the Quiz Administration pannel in order to do any changes whatsoever.

However, what we can do meanwhile is that we can at least gather new questions (and correct answers to them ;) ). Those, who wish to participate in this, please, send yopur suggestions to me.

And G-G, welcome back! These halls were beginning to turn into "Shellob's lair". ;) :)
I am glad you will take the responsibility for the new questions :) .Ulairi said he had some interesting things in mind and I he will have some pretty tough questions.

Lhun,thank you for these words ;) you know I had to take care of lots of thigs during my vacation(mostly concerning my girlfriend and her application forms for my university).All these "problems" did not allow me to participate actively in TTF as well as to spend some more time in internet.

[Úlairi]

I do, but I'm close to announcing that I'm leaving TTF for a year as I have my last year of High School coming up! :( I'll miss it.

[Gil-Galad]

I am sorry that you will leave TTF. :( But real life is more important than TTF and especially the last year at High School is more important than TTF.
However I hope that you will find some free time during your last year and you will be come back sooner ;)
I also hope that you will contribute to the Quiz,it will need some interesting question and I know that you have such.

[Finduilas]

I would like to ask Findi to annouce what are the results from the one-month testing period of those who have applied for membership in the last month.


I'm still waiting for one vote. After that, I'll anounce them.

Ulairi, good luck with your final year! I hope everything you wish comes true!

[celebdraug]

I do, but I'm close to announcing that I'm leaving TTF for a year as I have my last year of High School coming up! :( I'll miss it.
And we'll miss you to! (You will come back after the 1 year tho, wont you?)

[Finduilas]

Ulairi, I understand you have to study, yes. And yet will you participate in the debate? :confused:

[Inderjit S]

I would like to apply for GoT, being guildless. (I think I was rejected last time hehhehe.)

[Gil-Galad]

WOW!!!Who did it?Who refused it?Show him to me!!!!! :mad:

You are most welcome Master Inderjit!!!!!I am glad to see you here in the Halls of Tolkienology and I hope that you will enjoy your stay here for a long long long time!!!
You know the structure and the activities of The Guild from your previous participation in it,so just enjoy them!!!

If you have any questions concerning the Guild activiites or something else,just write a pm or find me in MSN when I am online :) :)

[Inderjit S]

That was when I first joined. I P.M'd Grond but he said it was too over-crowded a.t.m. I joined Scholars because I knew Maedhros beforehand. (He was the one who showed me these boards.)

[Lhunithiliel]

Ohooooooooooo!!!!
INDI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WELCOME!!! :D :D :D

G-G, don't you think we shall have to make an exception for Inder and not put him on the usual one-month period? I DO!!! :)

[Gil-Galad]

Of course we will make an exception for Inderjit!!I wil put him immediately in the Members List. ;) :)

[Manveru]

Exceptions?!
Hmm...
Some pretty big "bribing thing" going on in these Halls;)
*thinking of reporting it, but where...*:D
just kid... oh, you know what...

Welcome, Inder!
Good to have you around...
Enjoy your stay (if it's possible 'round here...;))

:D

---------
*flies away...still thinking of that strange "exception"...*

[Gil-Galad]

Well,the rules should be followed,especially by me,because of my postion.I should give example to the others :cool: :p .

But having in mind Inderjit's contribution to the whole TTF I believe that the rules can be broken once,for him.Inderjit,with his always flawless posts, does not have to prove himself.
He is already member of the Guild of Tolkienology

[Úlairi]

Ulairi, I understand you have to study, yes. And yet will you participate in the debate? :confused:

I would love to, but I need to know the date.

I métima canwanya (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?t=14779)

[Gil-Galad]

I would love to, but I need to know the date.

I métima canwanya (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?t=14779)
Well it will start this week.I just need to know whether you will participate or not,because if you decide to take part and then quit it will be quite difficult for your teammates without you.I hope that you are able to debate.
If you are not I would ask Manveru to replace you.

*Angel where are you?*

[Finduilas]

WELCOME INDERJIT!!! :)
Wow, I didn't even hope to see him here... :rolleyes: guess I imagined that the 'big guys' just float all over the Guild...and certainly not guildless but on the contrary, Guildful! (members of every guild).
So a warm warm welcome and since you are the 'exception' I can't do my work. :mad: ;)

Anyway, Good luck! :)

[Úlairi]

Finduilas, I'm sure that I can debate this week, as for the quiz, well, that's a bit 'iffy' as such, I doubt that I'd be able to help out with it. Thanks to all for the kind farewells and yes, I hope to come back on in ten months or so. ;)

[celebdraug]

I just relised that i wont be here for a long time! I have study leave and stuff comming up, but its not for a while so you guts will still be seeing me! ;)

Úlairi, thats great, you'll be taking part in the debate, :D right? :confused:

[Inderjit S]

Thank you for your kind welcomes, everyone.

[Gil-Galad]

Celebdraug,will you participate in the debate?It starts tomorrow?It will last one week.I need to know it.If you do not take part somebody will have to replace you.

[Finduilas]

I want to announce that Thingol is back and he's willing to reapply and be a part of our Guild! He has had problems with his dial-up connection and is extremely sorry.
So...welcome, Thingol and good luck! :)

Your one-month testing period starts from today.:)

[Gil-Galad]

Welcome again Thingol,I hope that after one month we will be able to call you Member of The Guild of Tolkienology.:)

[Úlairi]

Wow Inder, didn't know you had this effect on people! I wish I could have been instated as a member in the Guild I created as quickly as you did! ;)

[Lhunithiliel]

Ah, please, brother wraith! ;) :D

Don't be bitter! You know you are most welcome!!! :D

And Thingol welcome back!!!!

[Gil-Galad]

Well,it was my decision I do not think there is any problem.

Inderjit has proven himself by his always flawless posts in the past year and more.

You did it too Ulairi.As you probably have seen,there was no announcement by Finduilas that you passed the period.I personally put your name in the Member list because I believe you have a place here with your smart posts and your contributions to TTF.

I do not see any reason for crumbling.

I truly hope that there will be no more such posts.If somebody is dissatisfied with my decisions he can always pm me.

The problem is solved.

Now let's see what is happening with the Gallery of Characters?Volunteers for February please?

[Finduilas]

Guess I should re-apply to my own guild. ;) I submit my application to become a member of the Guild of Tolkienology.

Well, this is Ulairi's application dated on 06.01.2004!
He still has time! He's not to be announced untill February!

However, as GG said there's no doubt he's active and knowledged enough to be accepted anyway, without testing-period...;)
I guess this is the month of the exceptions...;)

Welcome, Ulairi!:)

[Gil-Galad]

Welcome Amarie!You are most welcome here!!

First of all to become a member of the Guild of Tolkienology you should pass the so called one-month testing-period.During this time you will have to prove that you really want to be part of the Guild and our big family :)
The only thing you should do is to participate in the Guild's activities.
As you will see there are many threads and topics which require serious research and knowledge.That is the place where you can learn everything about Tolkien and his world.There are also light-hearted threads in which you can take part if you are not sure in your cognition or you want to take a rest from serious things.

To become Journeyman you have to pass the Apprentice level first :)Unfortunately the Quiz is not working at the moment due to some problems with,which Beorn will (hopefully)solve soon.
Good Luck and Enjoy you stay here!!!

Finduilas will keep an eye on you during your one-month testing-period.;)

[Grond]

Welcome Amarie!You are most welcome here!!

First of all to become a member of the Guild of Tolkienology you should pass the so called one-month testing-period.During this time you will have to prove that you really want to be part of the Guild and our big family :)
The only thing you should do is to participate in the Guild's activities.
As you will see there are many threads and topics which require serious research and knowledge.That is the place where you can learn everything about Tolkien and his world.There are also light-hearted threads in which you can take part if you are not sure in your cognition or you want to take a rest from serious things.

To become Journeyman you have to pass the Apprentice level first :)Unfortunately the Quiz is not working at the moment due to some problems with,which Beorn will (hopefully)solve soon.
Good Luck and Enjoy you stay here!!!

Finduilas will keep an eye during on you your one-month testing-period.;)"Somone is watching you! We're gunna get you!!"

[Gil-Galad]

Hey,Master Grond!!Glad to see you around!!!
I've noticed that you post more often these days.Are you coming back?I hope so.:)

[Grond]

Hey,Master Grond!!Glad to see you around!!!
I've noticed that you post more often these days.Are you coming back?I hope so.:)
Okay... here's the deal. I have killed off a couple of the things that was keeping me from posting here as much as I'd like... but I still must take it relatively slow. I still have a job that is keeping me on the road and also working about 60 hours a week. I intend to post some in the general books forum to "add" to those discussions (if I have anything to add). :)

As for the guild, I will be happy to participate in "non-time consuming issues". I might be interested in participating in a debate here and there and contributing to some topic issues if that is desired. I think the guild has run smoothly in my absence and I am not seeking any leadership role here... just a "humble" member.

As I've stated numerous times in the past, I love all of you and have always had a consuming passion for Tolkien (as most of you know). I hope to be able to be a contributing member of the guild again (on a greatly reduced scale.)

Cheers,

grond

[Finduilas]

That's great, Master Grond!:)

Keep your work...;)...and yet visit us..:p

Us, for this thing here:

I might be interested in participating in a debate here and there

*coughs*...amm..GG? You think what I think? :D

Well, the others? Isn't Master Grond our Perfecc Best of the Best?! :D

Well?

___________________

Amarië, Welcome!
GG has told you the basic rules...;)...so I suppose he's doing my work, for which I am sorry.
Well, that's it. You can take the quiz as soon as it is in a working shape.;)
Till then...enjoy!:)

[Lhunithiliel]

Master Grond, d'you know how happy it will make us all to have you back?!!!
I bet you do!!! :D

To ALL members - PLEASE, let's keep the order! This thread here is for submitting applications for membership in the GoT. Let's discuss other issues in the places (threads) specifically, particularly and explicitly created for the respective purposes. We have them conveniently laid out, so let's use them in the proper way!

(***...says the wraith and flies away...*** :p :D )

[Amarië]

Thanks everyone! Hopefully this will help draw myself out a little more, I could do with being a more active member! I'll look forward to the test... just keep me posted!
~A~

[Gil-Galad]

Amarië,Finduilas has starded your testing period so Good Luck,I hope that you will find your place in the Guild of Tolkienolgy.

[Melian Le Fay]

Hello, everyone!
I would really love to join your respectable guild!
Please introduce me to whatever I'm supposed to do in order to get in! :p
Hoping I'll become one of you guys! :)
Best wishes!

[Manveru]

Welcome in these fine Halls!
First, you can look in here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?t=13264). Read and follow (oh, and don't worry, it only looks so formal--usually all this is, hmm... piece a cake, if only you stay active;)).
Then...
Take a tour around our place (read a small booklet;) here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?t=12977)).
And then...
HAVE FUN!
Nice to see you here (hope you'll manage all this)

:D

[Melian Le Fay]

One thing confuses me - the link to appliance has led me back here, in this thread. Lhunithiniel's ( i hope I spelled this correctly) post says to apply here. But I already had! so, am I on one-month test period now, or do I have to do something else before it? Meaning: am I already applied?

[Finduilas]

Finduilas steps into duty...;):D

Now about Lhunithiliel;)...I suppose she wouldn't mind if you call her Lhun till you get used to that "wraithish" name...;):D What do you say, Mum?:)

As for the links...hmm...here it is simple:
Now, as you have applied, you're on a one-month testing period in which you should be as active as you can. Participate in activities in the Guild or even debates..;) You can challange someone from the guild for a 1v1 debate or take part in a friendly GuildvGuild debate.Many, many threads with serious and more lighthearted matters. Just choose.;)
After the month passes we check if you have been active (meaning whether you have "reapplied" your wish to be a Tolkienologist by your participations) and if you have, you're in.
So, all you have to do is participate in the first month....and as GG often corrects me...after that too.;)
So, good luck and welcome!:)

[Melian Le Fay]

Great! I can't wait to have that test!!! And as for debates, I'm glad I can participate...
Let's see how good in words you are, petty mortals! Muaha-ha-ha-ha...
Just kidding... ;)

[Minuel Lasgalas]

:curtseying:
May I apply?

[Gil-Galad]

Welcome Melian Le Fey and MelianLasgalas.
It is very easy to become a member of The Guild Tolkienolog.I will preview one of my previous posts,in which are the mist important things:


First of all,to become a member of the Guild of Tolkienology you should pass the so called one-month testing-period.During this time you will have to prove that you really want to be part of the Guild and our big family
The only thing you should do is to participate in the Guild's activities.
As you will see there are many threads and topics which require serious research and knowledge.That is the place where you can learn everything about Tolkien and his world.There are also light-hearted threads in which you can take part if you are not sure in your cognition or you want to take a rest from serious things.


Good Luck!

[Manveru]

:curtseying:
May I apply?
:eek: whoa, another Melian :confused:
There are also light-hearted threads in which you can take part if you are not sure in your cognition or you want to take a rest from serious things.
Aha, those... I recommend the most;)

:D

[Lhunithiliel]

Oh, boy!!! Am I GLAD to see THREE Maia Queens !!!! :D

WELCOME to the GoT!!!!
And, please, call me "Lhun" ...or ..."wraith"... as most of my friends do! ;) :D
And I am not that scary!!! NOT AT ALL!!! :D

[Finduilas]

whoa, another Melian

Yeah, I go to sleep and in the morning I see double... :confused:
Quite a choice eh, Man? ;):D

Well, therefore....welcome aboard, MelianLasgalas!:)
GG has already told you the rules and you have had the [scary] honour ;) to meet our "wraith"..;) Good luck!:D

As for the other Melian ;) ...come come in our halls to see what you got..;):D

[Melian Le Fay]

You know, guys, MelianLasgalas and I did this on purpose... We wanted to confuse you... ;)
But, you know...All Queens go to Guild of Tolkienology... ;) :p :D
And Lhun, who's the third "Queen"? I HAVE to meet her... :p

when I come to think of it, I seem soooo unoriginal... :(

[Mornambar]

I would like to join. But I have a question first. Is one allowed to be in more then one guild?

[MemorableArwen]

Hi!

May i join in? :D

[Manveru]

Well, guys, I guess you found us here with a little... lack of activity.
But...

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!

Feel free to roam around the Guild's Halls... at least you can do this in peace;) Have questions, well... it's not my job (where are those Deputies? never around when needed:p;)), but I will try to do my best to bring you in our fine community...

go ahead... snoop around... but don't break anything (tho nobody will notice it anyway;))

HAVE FUN!

:D

[Firawyn]

Hello fellow Tolkien addicts!!

I was wondering if I could join the guild of Tolkienology. I have been urged to become a member for quite some time, in fact. After being a active member of TTF for over a year now I at last think I am ready to advance in the world of JRR Tolkien. I am also an active member of MERPG, and would have also participated at Tolkien Debates, had it stayed in business.

Please fill me in on anything I need to know...

Thank you very much!

The Over Achiever

[Lhunithiliel]

Dear Mornambar, MemorableArwen, Sabeen,

I personally would be most happy to welcome you in the Guild, just as our Blue Angel did (thank you! ... you're an angel...you know! ;) :D) )

The thing is that just a couple of days ago the Master of the whole TTF and some Mods expressed the idea of closing all guilds and transforming them into something else ....
What can I tell you .... It's their place - they are the masters -they command the parade ....

So... for the moment, all I would offer to you is to just have a "walk" around these abandoned halls and learn about the glory of this Guild's past.

Noone knows whether this place will have a future! :(

[Manveru]

Yeah, seems true (even too realistic to me). I saw some of the Guilds had vanished from the main site (archived, like the GoE or removed & merged into something else, like GoA&W--I guess, wouldn't be too fair for them to disappear wholy:p)

Well, I haven't read whole thread about cleaning, but I suspect it's because lack of activity in the guilds themselves, discussing some topics that would suit everyone's beloved Book Fora and so on...

Personally, I don't want this place to be dealt with in any aspect (let it stay, pls), cause it became (nearly) the only one I visit from some time --> maybe it has sth with that too--if they close it, I may... either "walk away" or... start to participate a little more in other sections of TTF--creative thinking, oh! Powerful Ones (Admin & Mods & whoever else to get this thing (TTF) running...);)

But... I'll stay till the end of GoT (if any... sooner or latter) as active as possible... what will come next? We'll see...

WELCOME, Sabeen!! Enjoy your stay (maybe not for long...)

:D

[Ithrynluin]

Really, guys...The Guild of Tolkienology hasn't got much to worry about as it is still quite active. What was discussed was NOT closing down the guilds for no reason at all, as some would have you believe. It was suggested that the inactive guilds should be archived so as not to take up bandwidth and forum space. Clearly they have ceased to attract any attention, and even their members think this is the right course of action (OiE, Eruhini, Scholars, Periaur). What some observed (me being among these) is that there is not much sense in having guilds if they are going to be copies of the book fora, because this both 1. takes away from the book fora and 2. the 'ordinary' book discussion threads in the guilds don't get much response from non-guild members. Is that not a reasonable thing to say? Or a true thing to say? Why not have one great big guild (of which the fitting name to me seems 'the guild of Tolkienology' ;)) which would host all sorts of neat Tolkien-related projects, like the Gallery of Characters, the Quiz, lectures, essays....There is so much material that fits better in a guild than it ever would in the book sections! :)

Cheers!

[Lhunithiliel]

Phew! What a relief!

From what I read in that thread, it was obvious that most of the Administrative staff here are thinking on re-organizing the guilds into something else .... I still think I am right in thinking so...
But if the GoT is still to be tolerated .... Hmmm...

You know, guys, I am beginning to lose patience with the silence in this place !!!!!!! :mad:
I mean ... I can't fully understand what has happened but we' ll have to do sth. about it!

And in order to keep this thread clean from the p.o.v. of its purpose, I'm opening a respective separate thread.

All invited! :)

[Aulë]

Hello.
I'm guessing that most of you don't know me.
My name is Aulë. I'm from Australia. I've never had much to do with these "guild" things. ;)

Could I please join?

[Manveru]

*scratch, scratch* i know i saw him somewhere...but...where?
I'm guessing that most of you don't know me.
still playing oracles (that "stingy" tongue of mine), periaurian? ;)

our "board of directors" is... how to say it... not in shape...

but...

welcome! (if i may welcome you...well, who'll stop me after all, that wraith? there's no one around much...)

:D

[Lhunithiliel]

Hello, Aule!

For the moment,these halls are inhabitted by flying creatures - some from the world of light and others - from the darkness :p (I'm getting dangerously addicted to this "profile"! ;) ), but all I can say is WELCOME!

All you, who come in,

FEEL WELCOME!

Walk around freely and suit yourself as at home. No guards to stop you, anyway! :p

But as

The world has changed,
I feel it in the water,
I feel it in the air....

... and in my old bones ...

I guess that if you stick around for a while, you might witness the re-birth of this place.
And this is a miracle not to be missed! :)

*******

Creature of light, beware!!! The blood running from my lips is still fresh! :p :D

[Manveru]

Creature of light, beware!!! The blood running from my lips is still fresh! :p :D
ah, my clumsy wraith...:rolleyes: need a bib? :p

[Walter]

Pardon my ignorance, but who - or where - is the leader of this party here?

If this is to become something like a refugium for PhiloTolkienists - crazy or no - and their foolish musings, I consider applying, hence, I'd like to learn a little more about application details and such...

[Lhunithiliel]

Pardon my ignorance, but who - or where - is the leader of this party here?
Only Eru knows ....

If this is to become something like a refugium for PhiloTolkienists - crazy or no - and their foolish musings, I consider applying, hence, I'd like to learn a little more about application details and such...

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

What ?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!???????????????

[Arvedui]

Take it easy, Lhun...:D

oh, and by the way: he's not the only one. There is also another O-i-E'er considering whether or not to apply for GoT. (I'm still thinking. As you might have registered eaarlier, I am not quite sure if guilds are such a clever thing, after all...)

[Lhunithiliel]

Take it easy, Lhun...:D

oh, and by the way: he's not the only one. There is also another O-i-E'er considering whether or not to apply for GoT. (I'm still thinking. As you might have registered eaarlier, I am not quite sure if guilds are such a clever thing, after all...)

Now I know for sure!

I AM walking in a dream! :p :D

Arvedui, I understand what you mean... That is why we are considering the idea of transforming the very essence of what a "guild" is... That is, the GoT may become a workshop and an active arena for all-T-related projects. These projects will be either "exported" into some respective sections, or implemented right here. There exist several, you know this well, and starting from them, with some more organizati