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News from Bree
spymaster@theonering.net
Apr 9 2015, 6:54am
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And the Winner of 2015 Middle-earth March Madness is...
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While fans of basketball were enjoying a Duke victory in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Middle-earth fans were preparing for the epic final of Middle-earth March Madness: Gandalf vs. Bilbo Baggins! This year we decided to keep the poll results hidden to heighten the suspense. I must admit, I took full advantage of my special access to watch the results intently. When we first opened the battle, Bilbo took an early (hobbit-sized) lead of only 1%. Over the next 48 hours, the combatants exchanged that lead nearly every hour. It was a neck and neck competition that only revealed a clear winner in the last 12 hours.
We closely watched for voter fraud and we are pleased to report that no over-voting was recorded. Each vote had a unique IP. So without further delay, we are pleased to announce that the 2015 Middle-earth March Madness Champion is....
Gandalf!
Gandalf won with 53.29% of the vote. Below are the links to all of the final match-ups and results, including a downloadable tourney bracket.
Thanks to all who participated in the 2015 Middle-earth March Madness Tournament and we look forward to next year! Please leave your comments, suggestions and general ranting and raving in the provided area below!
[Final Results] [Final Download] [Final Four Results] [Round 4 Results] [Round 4 Download] [Round 3 Results] [Round 3 Download] [Round 2 Results] [Round 2 Download] [Round 1 Results] [Round 1 Download]
(This post was edited by entmaiden on Apr 9 2015, 7:48pm)
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Bracegirdle
Valinor
Apr 9 2015, 1:22pm
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’I would have the Ring-bearer bring the crown to me, and let Mithrandir set it upon my head, if he will; for he has been the mover of all that has been accomplished, and this is his victory.’
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BlackFox
Half-elven
Apr 9 2015, 1:50pm
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... but I can't deny that Gandalf makes a very worthy winner. 
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Loresilme
Valinor
Apr 9 2015, 3:33pm
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And now ... Gandalf for President  !
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Brethil
Half-elven
Apr 9 2015, 4:02pm
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Yes, between those two, there is no Bad Choice. //
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DanielLB
Immortal
Apr 10 2015, 6:21am
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Are we sure the Talking Purse didn't really win? I am pretty sure something funny was going on with the voting ... 
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Silverlode
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Apr 10 2015, 6:34am
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I'm pretty sure the purse got all the votes from the pocket boroughs.... //
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Silverlode
Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar.
Eyes that fire and sword have seen
And horror in the halls of stone
Look at last on meadows green
And trees and hills they long have known.
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Adrianna
Lorien
Apr 10 2015, 8:13pm
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Will always be a champion to me.. But Gandalf reigns supreme this year.
"I did free him. I freed his wretched head from his miserable shoulders."
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RosieLass
Valinor
Apr 10 2015, 9:16pm
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I'm just glad it wasn't Legolas. Or Thranduil. //
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"Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don't have to sit on it."
--Joyce Meyer
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
--Leonard Nimoy
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Brethil
Half-elven
Apr 10 2015, 9:41pm
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Why, did they miss your 3,826 votes for the purse? //
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I want a recount!
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