Mod of the Month
-an interview with Diva
How did you find CoE?
I originally refused to see the LotR films, I had owned the books for many years by then but hadn’t quite acclimated to Tolkien’s writing style. Then one fateful night in November, about eleven months after FotR had come to the cinema, circumstances led me to watch the film. By the time the credits were rolling, I knew I was hooked. I soon became desperately obsessed and searched for as many LotR sites as I could find. CoE came up, and when I clicked the link I realized that this site was definitely of high quality, and had tons of information to help me re-tackle the written works. I lurked for a few months before joining, and haven’t looked back since.
What are your duties here at CoE?
My moderating duties in the Casting Forum and Prancing Pony include checking to make sure that posts are appropriate, to help keep the excellent standards of CoE, and keeping the forums nice and tidy by cleaning up duplicate threads. I also moderate the CouncilFree chatroom, which means that I make sure that the topic of conversation is respectful and interesting. Also, as a staff member, I am always available for questions or concerns that any member would like to bring to my attention.
What are your favourite areas of the site?
I enjoy reading the posts in the Prancing Pony forum because I enjoy the general off-the-wall discussions that take place there. Also, the articles and encyclopedia on the site are great resources.
How often do you visit CoE?
I visit CoE anywhere from two to five times a day.
How many times have you read the books?
Not many 😉 But I’ve read the Hobbit at least four times, and the Appendices at least ten times.
Who is your favourite LOTR character?
Aragorn is certainly my favorite, always has been and always will be. I even own a replica of the film version of the Ring of Barahir, and wear it daily on my left index finger. However, Eowyn is the character that I identify with the most, we share many things in common. Most notably attitudes and beliefs.
Do you have a favourite scene from the trilogy?
Nope. But if I had to pick a few top ones it would be “At the Sign of the Prancing Pony,” “Forth Eorlingas,” “The Ride of the Rohirrim,” and “The Return of the King.”
What character left out of the films do you miss most?
Glorfindel, definitely. Wow – I actually picked an elf, I’m amazed at myself.
Do you know any Sindarin or Quenya?
Most definitely not, nor am I interested in learning. Though I must admit one picks up some phrases due to constant usage in the chat, but my answer remains. I am no elf.
What are you looking forward most to in ROTK EE?
The Houses of Healing. I’m no romantic [far far from it,] but I’d still like to see that section of the book on film. And, of course, Eowyn’s starry mantle.
