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News from Bree
spymaster@theonering.net
Apr 25 2015, 2:14am
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Welcome to TORn Founders Day - 2015
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 When TheOneRing.net marked its 10th anniversary in 2009, we celebrated in style. In fact, we had such a good time, we decided to continue to celebrate every year on April 26, the date that TORn was established.
Founders Day is TheOneRing.net's official holiday, filled with the best that a virtual party can offer. If you're new(er) to the site, it's a chance to find out about the roots of the site, about the four founders, and to say thanks to the people who keep this place going.
If you've been around for a bit, it's a great day to reminisce, tell war stories, and reflect on all the adventures and friendships that have been forged over the years.
Look for a few special party threads on our message boards (mostly on Main, Off Topic and Feedback) -- so don't be shy! Hunt around, find a party game you like, or a conversation you enjoy, and dive in!
Plus Barliman's is always open. While we understand they don't currently have a special event planned, they always welcome both old friends and new visitors, so why not drop in and say Hi!
Here's to our Founders (from left to right below: Corvar, Xoanon, Tehanu, Calisuri).
Happy 16th TORniversary, TheOneRing.net!
<img width="350" height="348" src="http://www-images.theonering.org/torwp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/FD16.png"</img>
As part of our celebrations every year we reprise posting the TORn "Valaquenta" below. The TORn "Valaquenta" was written by member Alassëa Eruvende and set most beautifully to paper by our dear friend Daniel Reeve, calligrapher and artist for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Enjoy!
<img width="512" height="381" src="http://www-images.theonering.org/torwp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/FD_day.png"</img>
(This post was edited by dernwyn on Apr 25 2015, 8:42pm)
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Greenwood Hobbit
Valinor
Apr 25 2015, 9:09am
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I haven't actually seen that before -
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*hangs head in shame* - where have I been, all these years?! It's beautiful! Congratulations to all founders for the maintenance of a fine creation.
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BlackFox
Half-elven
Apr 25 2015, 9:36am
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A big thank-you to all who keep this wonderful site running!
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Brethil
Half-elven
Apr 25 2015, 1:19pm
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Lovely! Happy Founder's day, all! //
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DanielLB
Immortal
Apr 25 2015, 1:37pm
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What an impressive 16 years it has been. Who knows what the next 16 years holds for TORn.
A massive "THANK YOU" to everyone who is involved with this website. 
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Ruxendil_Thoorg
Tol Eressea
Apr 25 2015, 2:24pm
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Would this be a good place for this post?
ON TORn (update 2015, changes from previous versions are in bold)
(Jason Mraz’s I’m Yours ).
Well, it dawned on Xoanon and Tehanu who felt it,
They knew that the films would be so hot, so they melded
Their efforts with two more:
Calusuri and Corvar made four.
When the rumors done come out they marked 'em the fastest.
Why's Arwen at the Deep? I think this needs intervention.
They kept an eye on every turn,
And would post news as they learned some,
And I don't hesitate, I know
I know
There's Tolkien news
On TORn!
Well, open up your mind, discuss with me
The latest Middle-earth film trilogy,
Talk about the books where we find love love love,
Listen to the soundtrack of the movies, Enya’s May it Be,
Howard’s haunting melodies,
It’s
Ol'
Peter Jackson’s work that I
love love love love
Love!
So I don’t hesitate, no more,
I know
I cannot wait, I’m sure
There’s a need to congregate
On message boards
This is my fate
On TORn!
Doo da doo doo-cha doo’cha doo do 'n' dooo,
Don’t cha want chat on,
Wha’ch’ you think of that Alfrid guy,
And was Dain all CGI?
Soo de bop be pwom puh pwom
Whoaah
Whoaah, whoa wo wo wo wo
haha! Hmmm-mmm-mmm!
I been spending way too long checking posts Iike it's a mission,
I'm bending backwards just to see the extra scenes edition.
The games fill up the glass
Of my screen, like Scenes from the Hat,
Like our Captions, TIME, B-S, Walks, no better series,
Like Middle-Earth Conspiracy for posting witty theories,
That's what we aim to do.
Our playing is our virtue
And I don't hesitate no more,
no more,
I check our message board.
(I don't hesitate) Well, open up your mind, discuss with me
(no more, no more) The adaptation films, even Bakshi,
(I log right in) Log onto the boards and you'll find
(On TORn) this site is yours.
(I need to congregate) I need to I need to
(on message boards) I need to congregate
(This is my fate) On the message boards, this is this is this is my fate
(On TORn) On TORn……nahhh! Brrrap op um day
doo doo doocha doot dooden
ooh on TORn, ooh on TORn
baby just believe this site is yours!
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Happy TORn 10th Anniversary Founders Day 2015 all! I'm proud to have participated in this community with you. --RT
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[spoken:] Once upon a time in Arda, First Age…
Beren, on the run from the Dark,
Its Sudden-Flame strike
Came down on his life, lived rough,
So rough,
Luthien was out in the glade,
She ran from the Man,
His limbs stayed by chains of love,
Of love.
But Thingol said to hold on,
What have you got?
You can’t just have the Princess, that is asking a lot.
You’ll fetch the jewels from ol’ Morgoth,
for love,
Or have her you’ll not!
Whoa, if that’s your will,
Whoa, this I will fulfill!
In my hand from the Crown, a Silmaril,
Whoa, this I will fulfill!
This I will fulfill!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk
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Brethil
Half-elven
Apr 25 2015, 2:46pm
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**applause** Love it!!!!! As usual!!!!! //
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Ruxendil_Thoorg
Tol Eressea
Apr 25 2015, 3:09pm
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Tribute poem: The world was grey....
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The world was grey, our Founders all,
Admins, Staff, stand proud and tall:
Here hammered, chiseled, primed the page,
Here forged the forges, staged the stage,
From posters bold, the new and old,
to those who lurk within the fold,
Now bask and shine from this fair beacon
across the years of fandom speakin’,
That might have lain aside, entombed
like Fundin’s son in Khazad-dûm,
but for, with thanks, your hard upkeep,
And now, has bloomed, its roots plunged deep.
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RT
(This is a slightly updated repost from 2014.)
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[spoken:] Once upon a time in Arda, First Age…
Beren, on the run from the Dark,
Its Sudden-Flame strike
Came down on his life, lived rough,
So rough,
Luthien was out in the glade,
She ran from the Man,
His limbs stayed by chains of love,
Of love.
But Thingol said to hold on,
What have you got?
You can’t just have the Princess, that is asking a lot.
You’ll fetch the jewels from ol’ Morgoth,
for love,
Or have her you’ll not!
Whoa, if that’s your will,
Whoa, this I will fulfill!
In my hand from the Crown, a Silmaril,
Whoa, this I will fulfill!
This I will fulfill!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk
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Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Apr 25 2015, 4:25pm
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I'm not contributing an awful lot these days, but I lurk several times a day, without fail.
Ferthu Founders hal! (I hope that's right....  )
Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing?
Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest and the tall corn growing?
They have passed like rain on the mountain, like a wind in the meadow;
The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow....
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Eruwestial37
Rohan
Apr 26 2015, 5:31am
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Thanks to you, we've had a lovely home all these years.
I lurk mostly because I have little to add. I do hope to become more active. I am here daily, regardless.
Thanks again!
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cats16
Half-elven
Apr 26 2015, 5:55pm
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A BIG thank you to everyone who makes TORn the wonderful place it is.
I see the Sweet Sixteen party has already started! *jumps in*
Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!
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Eärwen Swan Maiden Of Alqualondë
Bree
Apr 26 2015, 7:13pm
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*sneaks in through the side door and looks around*
This place looks strangely familiar, hmmmm...
Peek-A-Boo!
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Loresilme
Valinor
Apr 27 2015, 11:45am
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Now there's an old familiar nick  ! Lovely to see you again !
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16th Anniversary and Founders Day Collection, 2015
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