Thread: Looking for RP partner

Hi everyone! Im new to the server, but im already longing it here! Im looking for someone to RP with in my romantic RP with my half-elf girl Elenwe.

This will be a mix of the movies but it will have elements of the books. The female lead is a character of my own creation, Elenwe (age 19)meaning 'Star' in Elvish. She is half Elven, and was found as a babe by Aragorn on November 5, 2999 of the Third Age. Her parents were cut down by orcs, she never knew them. Aragorn and Arwen are the only parents she knows. If it was not for Lord Elrond Elenwe would have been left at a village to be raised, but he saw that she was special. Not just because she was of his kin, but that he saw in a vision, of a strong young women. He, along with Arwen convinced Aragorn to raise her as his own. By then he had already gotten attached to the child, she had become his star. So he named her 'Elenwe'.

This is very much after the whole trilogy and She went off on her own, Im hoping for a male love interst for her. So if interested please comment about your character here Id love to hear about them! Thank you.

You should look in Bree. You'll find many partners there to satisfy your needs. I'm sure you'll have a good choice of mature or amateur partners

Originally Posted by Elenwe_Isil

Hi everyone! Im new to the server, but im already longing it here! Im looking for someone to RP with in my romantic RP with my half-elf girl Elenwe.

This will be a mix of the movies but it will have elements of the books. The female lead is a character of my own creation, Elenwe (age 19)meaning 'Star' in Elvish. She is half Elven, and was found as a babe by Aragorn on November 5, 2999 of the Third Age. Her parents were cut down by orcs, she never knew them. Aragorn and Arwen are the only parents she knows. If it was not for Lord Elrond Elenwe would have been left at a village to be raised, but he saw that she was special. Not just because she was of his kin, but that he saw in a vision, of a strong young women. He, along with Arwen convinced Aragorn to raise her as his own. By then he had already gotten attached to the child, she had become his star. So he named her 'Elenwe'.

This is very much after the whole trilogy and She went off on her own, Im hoping for a male love interst for her. So if interested please comment about your character here Id love to hear about them! Thank you.

This has got to be my first "lore-supporting" post since I left, but this one caught my eye especially.

First off, the whole "half-elf" thing has been overdone to dust here - and, in the personal view of yours truly, it's quite vulgar and un-needed. To avoid a whole topic of in-depth explanation, I'll just put it blunt regarding half-breed Elves: They rarely happen!

Secondly, a merger of the movies and books? You won't find much love for that, I'm afraid, and the majority of RP'ers here take the Books over the Movies any day - at least, it was like that when I was still around.

Thirdly, as point one, the entire "parents killed by Orcs" thing has, as I've said, been done to dust.

Now, the entire thing about being after the 'Trilogy' is rather strained in my own view - as it stands, we're not even at most of the major points in the second book, The Two Towers, in this game, yet you're basing your character many, many years after this? That'd give some Hobbits some headaches, would it not?

Finally, Bree - any who know me, know that I dislike "Br'elves" as much as I like dipping my fingers into acid - apologies for the rather crude expression - and I can guarantee that you'd find a much better quality of Elven RP in Imladris, or Ered Luin for that matter.

Of course, my points can only be taken with a pinch of salt; I no longer play this game, but I still have friends here, I do so hope, and in the past have dedicated myself to such ramblings until my voice was hoarse - or, more accurately, my fingers tired from typing.

But I do hope you'll take them to heart. I suppose that's all a dried up old lore-master can strive for now. *Chuckle*

Speaking of which; where's Radhruin?

Originally Posted by Glingaeron

This has got to be my first "lore-supporting" post since I left, but this one caught my eye especially.

First off, the whole "half-elf" thing has been overdone to dust here - and, in the personal view of yours truly, it's quite vulgar and un-needed. To avoid a whole topic of in-depth explanation, I'll just put it blunt regarding half-breed Elves: They rarely happen!

Secondly, a merger of the movies and books? You won't find much love for that, I'm afraid, and the majority of RP'ers here take the Books over the Movies any day - at least, it was like that when I was still around.

Thirdly, as point one, the entire "parents killed by Orcs" thing has, as I've said, been done to dust.

Now, the entire thing about being after the 'Trilogy' is rather strained in my own view - as it stands, we're not even at most of the major points in the second book, The Two Towers, in this game, yet you're basing your character many, many years after this? That'd give some Hobbits some headaches, would it not?

Finally, Bree - any who know me, know that I dislike "Br'elves" as much as I like dipping my fingers into acid - apologies for the rather crude expression - and I can guarantee that you'd find a much better quality of Elven RP in Imladris, or Ered Luin for that matter.

Of course, my points can only be taken with a pinch of salt; I no longer play this game, but I still have friends here, I do so hope, and in the past have dedicated myself to such ramblings until my voice was hoarse - or, more accurately, my fingers tired from typing.

But I do hope you'll take them to heart. I suppose that's all a dried up old lore-master can strive for now. *Chuckle*

Speaking of which; where's Radhruin?

Radhruin is over the rainbow!

I agree whole-heartedly with Andarne on this. If I were you I would avoid the entire "Adopted Daughter [Insert Major Lore Character Here]" kind of thing. This is the sort of Role-play most serious RPers frown upon as it adds to the allusions of wanting to be a "Special Snowflake" (Even though I'm sure you're not the type to do that ). I've seen plenty RPers who make this mistake and end up being branded as an "Attention seeker" or "Lore-breaker" because of it.

Go with something original! Say your Elf was maybe born in Rivendell in the Third Age, or maybe she is already ancient and was there when Menegroth was sacked by the Dwarves? There's lots of possibilities for Elven Role-play, this is just one of the many ideas. Your Elf doesn't have to be the Half-Elf adopted daughter of Aragorn and Arwen.

As for Bree. I'd pretty much avoid Bree for the time being. I hear there's been plenty of drama OOC and IC nowadays, and honestly, most of the RP I see there nowadays is on the borderline between crazy and downright stupid. As well as new "Shady" kins there's been popping around with Cliché flying daggers and stuff. Add to the fact your character is an Elf, and to them, Men would be but saplings next to the mighty trees that is the Elven folk! I personally see very few reasons an Elf would choose to willingly enter Bree and the Prancing Pony, except for maybe passing by on their way to the Havens or Rivendell and Vice versa (Those Brigands are crafty!).

Originally Posted by Glingaeron

This has got to be my first "lore-supporting" post since I left, but this one caught my eye especially.

First off, the whole "half-elf" thing has been overdone to dust here - and, in the personal view of yours truly, it's quite vulgar and un-needed. To avoid a whole topic of in-depth explanation, I'll just put it blunt regarding half-breed Elves: They rarely happen!

Secondly, a merger of the movies and books? You won't find much love for that, I'm afraid, and the majority of RP'ers here take the Books over the Movies any day - at least, it was like that when I was still around.

Thirdly, as point one, the entire "parents killed by Orcs" thing has, as I've said, been done to dust.

Now, the entire thing about being after the 'Trilogy' is rather strained in my own view - as it stands, we're not even at most of the major points in the second book, The Two Towers, in this game, yet you're basing your character many, many years after this? That'd give some Hobbits some headaches, would it not?

Finally, Bree - any who know me, know that I dislike "Br'elves" as much as I like dipping my fingers into acid - apologies for the rather crude expression - and I can guarantee that you'd find a much better quality of Elven RP in Imladris, or Ered Luin for that matter.

Of course, my points can only be taken with a pinch of salt; I no longer play this game, but I still have friends here, I do so hope, and in the past have dedicated myself to such ramblings until my voice was hoarse - or, more accurately, my fingers tired from typing.

But I do hope you'll take them to heart. I suppose that's all a dried up old lore-master can strive for now. *Chuckle*

Speaking of which; where's Radhruin?

I must agree with you, completelly.

Thanks for the advice everyone. Honestly, I know quite a few people who would be upset with the comments. But I take them into account. I didnt create her to "lore-break" or "to seek attendtion" Its quite the oppisite. Personally, I want to keep her as a half elf just because i like the idea and it IS my character. I didnt know half-elvens were common. Im revamping her right now, so i can fix her issues. Im changing the adopted by canon character part of her tale, but what I create for her is my chose in the long run. I wont have people telling me how my characters story should be, no offence to any of you at all. >.<

So all in all Im willing to change the few things about her that are, derpy you could say. But who my character is and backstory is up to me. I really thank everyone for being honest. I hope i dont come off as catty......I dont want to seem that way at all. I just dont want people to start telling me how my characters back story or story should go. (not saying any of you are) I get the whole adopted daugther thing was silly, i get that. Im sorry if it upsets people that im keeping her as a half but thats how I want her.

Dear Elenwe.

Welcome to Laurelin

Reading your backstory and how you like your character to be. I say go for it!! After rp for 5 years on Laurelin, i have learned that there is just as wide specter of different Roleplaying as it is of people from different nations and cultures on laurelin.
Some people are close attached to lore and storyline rp. Some players like to use Tolkiens work as a framework and use their own fantasy to make their own environment and stories. People also have different referances regarding Lore. so i highly dislike when people put dead others background story, when no advice where asked for.

Is so many people with different taste, and likeminded people do tend to find eachother. So just have a look in different rp hubs and I am very sure you will find what you look for.
Myself I have very clear style of rp. Is irrelevant in this case, since you did not search for guidelines, nor advices, but a likeminded rp partner. I say Good luck )) and do as me! Have fun, find likeminded rp friends, escape into a world YOU love, and dont adjust your story to much to satisfie others people needs. Like you said: is your character

Originally Posted by Elenwe_Isil

Thanks for the advice everyone. Honestly, I know quite a few people who would be upset with the comments. But I take them into account. I didnt create her to "lore-break" or "to seek attendtion" Its quite the oppisite. Personally, I want to keep her as a half elf just because i like the idea and it IS my character. I didnt know half-elvens were common. Im revamping her right now, so i can fix her issues. Im changing the adopted by canon character part of her tale, but what I create for her is my chose in the long run. I wont have people telling me how my characters story should be, no offence to any of you at all. >.<

So all in all Im willing to change the few things about her that are, derpy you could say. But who my character is and backstory is up to me. I really thank everyone for being honest. I hope i dont come off as catty......I dont want to seem that way at all. I just dont want people to start telling me how my characters back story or story should go. (not saying any of you are) I get the whole adopted daugther thing was silly, i get that. Im sorry if it upsets people that im keeping her as a half but thats how I want her.

Welcome to Laurelin

Thats the difference between Roleplaying with your own friends atop a table in D&d and in the only EN-RP Server of Tolkien universe in the world. The "facts" you claim (being a Half-elven, being found by Aragorn and Arwen) in your background may sound okay to you, but in the end you will find people very hard to acknowledge those as common facts of the server. More you go into a lore-respectable community, less acknowledgement you get. That is the price of undermining the lore and doing cheesy backgrounds directly bound to major PoV characters. In the end lore-abiding citizens (pun intended) will to their roleplay in their own circle and you will probably end up doing your own. Since if we consider some facts of the Middle-earth, such as the inavailability of Half-elves (Since half elf is a title given to the Line of Luthien and signifies only that line's right to choose between two fates, either human or an elf) to the public. If you claim yourself to be a Half-Elf you are coming from that line and no, sorry, there is no such character written in the books.

On the other hand if you are claiming to be a D&d sense of half elf which is nothing more than the fruit of a union between elf and human races, no, sorry. That happened only four times between the two. (Luthien - Beren, Idril - Tuor, Arwen - Aragorn and very exceptionally Mithrellas - Imrazor the Numenorean) and not five.

If you are happy with following this clear breach to the books, of course it IS up to you. We're saying what happened in the history, not your roleplay. But you if are seeking acknowledgement with others (a million Tolkien readers who KNOW Arwen and Aragorn never parented anyone else) thats hardly the way though, let us say that before you commit the act.

Also needs to be told, that a number of posters here has things in their backgrounds which can quite be considered as controversial. The very existence of Duillond and Celondim for example are not in the books either. But "likelihood" is the magic word. A lot of off-the book things can get critical acclaim due their likely nature, while clear breaches like yours will most likely not.

Originally Posted by Glingaeron

but I still have friends here

*surprised*

I agree that it is totaly up to you, to chose how you want to rp your char. But advices that have been given here are some that I would take. Also I do belive that you should make your elf slightly older yeah? A 19 year old elf is about the same size as a 6, 7 year old human child (pls correct me if im wrong). So to rp in a romantic way would perhaps be....a little bit weird...and a little bit creepy.

I am no stranger to RP, i never stated how or how long ive been RPing. Ive done it on a borad/pen and paper/and computer and i've been at it for about 7 years but i havent done it for about 2 years so im rusty. I made this character in my sophmore year in high school. I wanted to see how people thought of her. Im new to mmo Roleplay so i understand that there are also different kinds of people in the Roleplaying world. Im sorry it bugs everyone so much that shes a half. but ill up her age from 19 thats fine, that i dont care about. I love LOTR, im a nerd for it, just because only 4 relationship between elf and man happened only 4 times doesnt mean it didnt happen more times then that :/ I swear by books. I really do, but this is RPing, we're suppose to have fun about it. Something that doesnt quite fit the lore like the race of one creature shouldnt set off so many. I know everyone here love LOTR too, so we are kin in that respect. We all love the same thing. I didnt mean to test everyones nerves or upset them with my character. (who is almost done being revamped)

Originally Posted by Elenwe_Isil

I love LOTR, im a nerd for it, just because only 4 relationship between elf and man happened only 4 times doesnt mean it didnt happen more times then that :/ I swear by books.

Exactly Those 4 times are the only ones RECORDED in LOTR history. Who knows if that was it? What about non-generic elves and humans? Like common folk so to say, those whos names are not even mentioned in LOTR.

well i'm actually trying to find an rp partner as well problem is the characters i wanted to rp on another server. i have alos been rping for over four years now and i have troulbe finding people to rp with on LOTRO. NOt to mention the fact i've had a lord of the rings rp muse for a few days and i can't seem to find an outlet for it. personally i wouldn't care if i was pring with an elf a hobbit or anything really i just love to rp and write as well.

Originally Posted by Rillurien

well i'm actually trying to find an rp partner as well problem is the characters i wanted to rp on another server. i have alos been rping for over four years now and i have troulbe finding people to rp with on LOTRO.

Hi there, let me say that there is loads of roleplay going on on the Laurelin Server, the problem is finding it sometimes. I thought the same when i first started Rping here many years ago but i was fortunate to encounter a character called Mirineth (most know her by her alt Cymaru), who had just started the Hall of Fire event. She was welcoming and friendly and this over time opened me up to a lot of new friends and roleplay.

Feel free to send me an IM and i will do my very best to help you. I am always either on with my main character Khalis, or my man Torrian.

I could help you but i am sure you have already found a suitable lover for your character.If you couldnt find any , check Wolt with this link http://laurelinarchives.org/profile/190 and send me a mail from laurelin archives or from this forum.

and remember "don't let doubts lose the magic of love, because it's not everyday you meet someone who has the magic to let you fall in love"

have fun...

Hi and welcome to Laurelin.

Just wanted to add that you can be adopted by other RP'ers which will give you a nice rp title (sorry if this is above didnt see it)

I have run a few rp events in my time and would invite you to contact me ingame as I have a elf maid runekeeper who would be happy to adopt you if you choose to move away from the lore based characters.

As for a partner, I'm sure I could find a suitable companion for you

If you want to know more send Khellus or Shalindria a message in game

This is OT and not at all any pun or in anyway aimed toward the OP...
But I was a big ???? when I started to read and then had to log in to my character screen and then a big aaah came over me.. My elf is Elenve, so much for thinking I was original when creating her :P

Originally Posted by warderion

Exactly Those 4 times are the only ones RECORDED in LOTR history. Who knows if that was it? What about non-generic elves and humans? Like common folk so to say, those whos names are not even mentioned in LOTR.

Actually...we know of at least one union outside the Beren/Luthien line.

The royal house of Dol Amroth.

*BUT* the only children of elf/mortal unions who are not simply mortals are those of the "destiny" line. (Dior, Elwing, Earendil, Elrond and Elros.) When the handmaiden of Nimrodel (Mithrellas) wedded Imrazôr, and bore a child (children?) they were mortals...not "half elves.". They may look a bit more....elf like...as evidenced by Legolas' comments to Imrahil, but that is the extent of their "elf-ness."

You can, of course, play what ever you want, and no one can tell you how to create your character. But if you choose to disregard the work of the good professor, you may find a good number of RPers will choose to disregard that character.

Finally, I would advise anyone considering creating a child of an elf/mortal union to get a hold of a copy of "Morgoth's Ring". Pay special attention to the tale "Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth". If after reading that, you still think it is a good idea....all I can say is good luck to you.

Originally Posted by Elenwe_Isil

Thanks for the advice everyone. Honestly, I know quite a few people who would be upset with the comments. But I take them into account. I didnt create her to "lore-break" or "to seek attendtion" Its quite the oppisite. Personally, I want to keep her as a half elf just because i like the idea and it IS my character. I didnt know half-elvens were common. Im revamping her right now, so i can fix her issues. Im changing the adopted by canon character part of her tale, but what I create for her is my chose in the long run. I wont have people telling me how my characters story should be, no offence to any of you at all. >.<

So all in all Im willing to change the few things about her that are, derpy you could say. But who my character is and backstory is up to me. I really thank everyone for being honest. I hope i dont come off as catty......I dont want to seem that way at all. I just dont want people to start telling me how my characters back story or story should go. (not saying any of you are) I get the whole adopted daugther thing was silly, i get that. Im sorry if it upsets people that im keeping her as a half but thats how I want her.

If I could chip in something I haven't seen yet, half-elves are not so much rare as impossible. Now I'm sure you'll think, "Oh yeah, but wasn't Elrond called Half-Elven". Yes, he was, but that wasn't what he was, it was a nickname of sorts, referring to his parentage.

In all the (roughly) ten thousand years of history covered by Tolkein's various novels, there were only three catalogued couples who inter-married from Elves and Men in Middle-earth. They were Beren and Luthien; Tuor and Idril (the parents of Eärendil the mariner) and Aragorn and Arwen, of whom we all know more than the rest. There is also a fourth posited (but not detailed I don't believe) coupling with Imrazôr the Númenórean having allegedly married an Elven woman. As much is confirmed by Tolkein through the words of Legolas, who divines that the Princes of Dol Amroth (who are descended from Imrazôr), though of the Race of Men, have a trace of Elven ancestry.

The children of parents who were one Elf and one human were not Half Elves racially, just of descent. Men and Elves have seperate spiritual paths as defined by Iluvatar Himself, and such offspring (such as Earendil, Elros and Elrond, but possibly not Eldarion) had to choose which destiny to cleave to. After that choice, they were irrevocably of one kindred, not half of each.

This being the case, the only sense in which a person can be "halfelven" is that they had mixed ancestry recently enough for them to be granted the choice about which destiny they clove to and such people named in the lore number in single figures. Middle-earth is not like Dungeons & Dragons in that respect.

Now you say you have the right to choose how to have your character, and that is perfectly true, no-one can or will stop you from having a half Elf in Arda. The same went for the guy who was RP'ing a Loremaster who was the reincarnation of Ar-Pharazon, the last King of Numenore - despite the fact that for a Man to be reincarnated violated the rules of Arda spiritual physics (Beren was allowed a one time free pass and it took the permission of Eru Himself to swing it) and directly contradicted the lore as written in the Akallabeth, which directly states that he and the rest of his men who weren't drowned in the Changing of the World would be buried beneath the western mountains of Aman until or after the Dagor Dagorath.

You can do it, but you'd have to pay someone to take it seriously who knew anything about Tolkein. Nevertheless, good luck!

Originally Posted by JamieUK

The children of parents who were one Elf and one human were not Half Elves racially, just of descent. Men and Elves have seperate spiritual paths as defined by Iluvatar Himself, and such offspring (such as Earendil, Elros and Elrond, but possibly not Eldarion) had to choose which destiny to cleave to. After that choice, they were irrevocably of one kindred, not half of each.

This being the case, the only sense in which a person can be "halfelven" is that they had mixed ancestry recently enough for them to be granted the choice about which destiny they clove to and such people named in the lore number in single figures. Middle-earth is not like Dungeons & Dragons in that respect.

You're on the right track, but you're extending a specific event to the general...and that is unsupported. The choice of which kindred to belong to was a one time thing. A specific event in which Manwe (and maybe Eru) took an active role and caused Earendil, Elrond and Elros (and maybe Elwing?) to be allowed to choose which kindred to be counted among. It is *not* a choice that "just happens". The child (children) of Mithrellas and Imrazôr was simply a mortal (mortals).

Ok...thats just UNNATURAL. Not meaning to offend or anything, but its actually lore-breaking.... now, if you made a human, that lived with the elves and was a descendent of elros, the helf king, of the numenoreans, yes that could work...i think?