How did you find CoE?
I was looking for TTT screencaps in the Gallery, and for a while, that was the only place that I spent time in at CoE. Then I realised how much there was all around the site, so I registered, amazed at the amount of content one could find!
What are your duties here at CoE?
I’m News Admin, along with morwenna, and my main jobs are to find Tolkien-related news stories to post up on the front page and to read through members’ news submissions. In addition to this, I check how many points people have, and update their status if they’ve crossed the various points thresholds.
What are your favourite areas of the site?
The Gallery has always been a favourite area, as has the Languages section (although I haven’t visited the latter very regularly lately). Elrond’s Library and the Encyclopedia are also pretty amazing sections of the site.
How often do you visit CoE?
Every day for at least half and hour, but usually more, depending on how busy I am.
How many times have you read the books?
Three (although certain passages have been read many more times!). I only discovered the world of Tolkien after seeing FotR in December 2001; I’ve also read The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales and some of the History of Middle-earth.
Who is your favourite LOTR character?
Probably Aragorn – I really admire his determination and courage, although Faramir is also a favourite.
Do you have a favourite scene from the trilogy?
I don’t have a single favourite scene (there are too many good ones to mention), although the entire final half-hour of RotK, from Mount Doom to the Grey Havens and the beautiful End Credits, is undoubtedly the most moving part for me.
What character left out of the films do you miss most?
Probably Beregond or Glorfindel. However, their absence does not bother me too much.
Do you know any Sindarin or Quenya?
Yes, I do know some Sindarin – I’ve taken all of the lessons on this site, and used to participate a lot in the Elvish 101 Forum. Sadly, I haven’t been able to concentrate on Elvish very much lately, but much of it has stuck in my mind. I hope to be able to concentrate on it more fully in the future.
What did you enjoy most about the ROTK EE?
My favourite scene is a toss up between the Crossroads scene, the Decline of Gondor and the Houses of Healing. I also love the appendices and commentaries, although I haven’t got through them all yet.
