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==karakedi and the Works of JRRT==
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==Elves and Subcreation==
==Elves and Subcreation==
Why do I like the elves?  Primarily because they practice [[subcreation]] as a way of life, and they take for granted what we might consider 'magic.' I see them as a poignant part of Tolkien's [[cosmology]], which I also find rich and intriguing. The complexity of the longeval elven character presents a roleplaying challenge that I enjoy in my gaming (Neverwinter Nights and now Lord of the Rings Online), and imagining elven life and elven complexity enhances my fantasy life in constructive ways.
Why do I like the elves?  Primarily because they practice [[sub-creation]] as a way of life, and they take for granted what we might consider 'magic.' I see them as a poignant part of Tolkien's [[cosmology]], which I also find rich and intriguing. The complexity of the longeval elven character presents a roleplaying challenge that I enjoy in my gaming (Neverwinter Nights and now [[The Lord of the Rings Online]]), and imagining elven life and elven complexity enhances my fantasy life in constructive ways.


==karakedi and Subcreation==
==karakedi and Sub-creation==
Subcreation as a way of life is important to me also because I've always enjoyed the arts, both as a consumer and as a producer. Subcreation can be in the form of music, graphic arts, language, and even in interpersonal and intrapersonal matters.  I practice all of these except music, for which I am an appreciative consumer. My predoctoral degrees were in linguistics, so it's no wonder I take huge pleasure in Tolkien's languages and the technical skill with which he created them.  My doctorate is in clinical psychology, which makes me especially aware of the potential for inter- and intrapersonal subcreation
Sub-creation as a way of life is important to me also because I've always enjoyed the arts, both as a consumer and as a producer. Sub-creation can be in the form of music, graphic arts, language, and even in interpersonal and intrapersonal matters.  I practice all of these except music, for which I am an appreciative consumer. My predoctoral degrees were in linguistics, so it's no wonder I take huge pleasure in Tolkien's languages and the technical skill with which he created them.  My doctorate is in clinical psychology, which makes me especially aware of the potential for inter- and intrapersonal sub-creation


==Favorites==
==Favorites==
If I were to list my favorites among Tolkien's works, I would certainly include the [[Ainulindalë]] and the material on the [[Valar]], the witings on languages (all of it--Appendix F and all the material in HoME), descriptions and discussions of the nature of elves, the [[Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth]], the material on the nature of [[Arda]] (cf. [[Morgoth's Ring]]), among others.
If I were to list my favorites among Tolkien's works, I would certainly include the [[Ainulindalë]] and the material on the [[Valar]], the witings on languages (all of it--Appendix F and all the material in HoME), descriptions and discussions of the nature of elves, the [[Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth]], the material on the nature of [[Arda]] (cf. [[Morgoth's Ring]]), among others.


Favorite characters include [[Luthien]] (one of the few powerful females in JRRT's works), [[Gandalf]] for his wit, wisdom, and acerbity, [[Finrod]] for his broadmindedness and wisdom, [[Elrond]] for his wisdom and the relatively cosmopolitan nature of [[Imladris]] he promoted, and [[Aragorn]] for his complexity of character.
Favorite characters include [[Lúthien|Luthien]] (one of the few powerful females in JRRT's works), [[Gandalf]] for his wit, wisdom, and acerbity, [[Finrod]] for his broadmindedness and wisdom, [[Elrond]] for his wisdom and the relatively cosmopolitan nature of [[Rivendell|Imladris]] he promoted, and [[Aragorn]] for his complexity of character.


==Roleplay Characters==
==Roleplay Characters==
For those that might be interested, here are links to some character descriptions I've written for roleplay purposes:  [http://www.hallsofimladris.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5&start=15] (Isaniel) and [http://nwn.wireplay.co.uk/pages/PCElves01.htm] (Alasse). Both have been actively used in roleplay (text for the first and in-game for the second.{{User lore-3}}
For those that might be interested, here are links to some character descriptions I've written for roleplay purposes:  [http://www.hallsofimladris.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5&start=15] (Isaniel) and [http://nwn.wireplay.co.uk/pages/PCElves01.htm] (Alasse). Both have been actively used in roleplay (text for the first and in-game for the second.

Latest revision as of 15:15, 17 December 2014

karakedi
Man
Biographical Information
Other namesIsaniel, Alasse, Mereniel, Celebrethil (roleplaying names)
Birtha long time ago
Deathwithin the next 50 years no doubt
Physical Description
Genderfemale
Heightshort
Hair colordark brown, with a white streak
Eye colorbrown
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karakedi and the Works of JRRT[edit | edit source]

I have been a devotee of Tolkien's writings since before the Return of the King was published, and I remember my excitement when it came out and my copy arrived. (Yes, I know I date myself.) For a long time, I read the Lord of the Rings annually, and then, after a lapse in which I pursued other enthusiasms, I returned to the world of Middle Earth when I began gaming in Middle Earth settings (Neverwinter Nights). These led me to reread LotR, then the Silmarillion for the first time, and finally The History of Middle-earth and Tolkien criticism. The Silmarillion and what I read later in the HoME series led me to a fascination with Tolkien's conception of elves.

Elves and Subcreation[edit | edit source]

Why do I like the elves? Primarily because they practice sub-creation as a way of life, and they take for granted what we might consider 'magic.' I see them as a poignant part of Tolkien's cosmology, which I also find rich and intriguing. The complexity of the longeval elven character presents a roleplaying challenge that I enjoy in my gaming (Neverwinter Nights and now The Lord of the Rings Online), and imagining elven life and elven complexity enhances my fantasy life in constructive ways.

karakedi and Sub-creation[edit | edit source]

Sub-creation as a way of life is important to me also because I've always enjoyed the arts, both as a consumer and as a producer. Sub-creation can be in the form of music, graphic arts, language, and even in interpersonal and intrapersonal matters. I practice all of these except music, for which I am an appreciative consumer. My predoctoral degrees were in linguistics, so it's no wonder I take huge pleasure in Tolkien's languages and the technical skill with which he created them. My doctorate is in clinical psychology, which makes me especially aware of the potential for inter- and intrapersonal sub-creation

Favorites[edit | edit source]

If I were to list my favorites among Tolkien's works, I would certainly include the Ainulindalë and the material on the Valar, the witings on languages (all of it--Appendix F and all the material in HoME), descriptions and discussions of the nature of elves, the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth, the material on the nature of Arda (cf. Morgoth's Ring), among others.

Favorite characters include Luthien (one of the few powerful females in JRRT's works), Gandalf for his wit, wisdom, and acerbity, Finrod for his broadmindedness and wisdom, Elrond for his wisdom and the relatively cosmopolitan nature of Imladris he promoted, and Aragorn for his complexity of character.

Roleplay Characters[edit | edit source]

For those that might be interested, here are links to some character descriptions I've written for roleplay purposes: [1] (Isaniel) and [2] (Alasse). Both have been actively used in roleplay (text for the first and in-game for the second.