Administrator of the Month: an interview with Ringhilwen

How did you find CoE?
A long time ago, in a state far to the north, a young college student embarked on a perilous quest – to find every picture of Legolas ever scanned and slapped up on a website. In her travels, she came across the Council of Elrond and was amazed at the extensive gallery. However, she discovered one had to “register” in order to become a “member” who could “post” gallery comments. Though she had never joined a forum before, she persevered in her quest, giving herself the name “Ringhilwen,” though she still has no idea what it means. Ringhilwen then discovered CoE’s “forums” and all the fun she could have, and proceeded to post about 50 times on her first day as a “member” (word of advice, don’t ever do that). Now, she’ll never leave! Muahahaha.

What are your duties here at CoE?
Wait. I know this one.

I goof off, a lot. But, that’s sort of my job as the Humor Admin. I seek out new parodies and silly stories for the Humor Section, as well as go over entries for the Comics Section and Celeborn’s Karaoke Bar. Also, Oddwen and I spend time thinking up new sections for the Humor area. Boatloads of fun, I tell you! I’m also a part-time theme maker for CoE, teaming up with Veaglarwen.

What are your favourite areas of the site?
Definitely the F.A.Q. (or Frequently Asked Questions for those not in the know). How amazing! I mean, not only can you get the answers to tons of site related questions, but you can also read up on all of your favorite staff members. Like me. I also enjoy the chat, where I often go by “Haldir”. I have my own vanity there, complete with mirror and good lighting. Then there’s my Realm – the Realm of Aule the Super-Fly. And last but not least, my OWN section! I adore the Humor Section. It’s so shiny. And I love shiny things.

How often do you visit CoE?
A lot. Let’s just leave it at that.

How many times have you read the books?
Books? What books? There are books? Are they about Legolas?

Really, despite my incessant fan-girl ways, I’m actually a huge fan of the books. I’ve read LOTR multiple times all the way through, but I’ve been known to reread some of my favorite parts quite often. More than Lord of the Rings though, I adore The Silmarillion, and have read that more times than I can keep track of. I’m obsessed with the history and happenings that precede LOTR.

Who is your favourite LOTR character?
Legolas the Pansy, honestly. He’s so amusing. Close behind are Boromir (oh the angst monkeys!) and Elrond (cause he’s one oooooooooooold elf with a lot of history).

Do you have a favourite scene from the trilogy?
Oh oh! The one where that guy did that thing with those people! That was awesome.

Oh, and when Celeborn goes “Falls of Rrrrrrrrraurrrros…” Guh.

What character left out of the films do you miss most?
Luke Skywalker. I mean, he would have been great! Can you imagine him and Legolas teaming up? They’d totally end up ruling Middle-earth over that scruffy ranger fellow. What was up with him anyway? Oh, and Glorfindel. Bring on the blond elves with shiny horses! Oooh…shiny things….

Do you know any Sindarin or Quenya?
Sindarin? Quenya? Who are they – are they elves? I’m sorry, I’m afraid I don’t know anyone by those names. Seriously, Faenauliel taught me one pick-up line in Elvish, but that’s about it for my knowledge.

What did you enjoy most about the ROTK EE?
The box! I mean, come on, it’s really pretty. And it’s blue! Pretty and blue! Who doesn’t like boxes? It’s great.