Monday, April 1, 2013

A is for Aragorn, son of Arathorn

Welcome to the A-Z Blogging Challenge on my blog!  Hi, my name is Krista. (readers echo)  I'm a writer of young adult fantasy and urban fantasy.  I also love jelly beans - seriously, I have 7 bags of the Easter speckled ones hidden in a container in my bedroom, and I spend too much time failing at dating fictional characters.

 My theme for the A-Z Blogging Challenge is:  Awesome Nerd-ness

Did I not mention above that I'm a complete nerd?  Well, I am. :)  I even have it as a board on Pinterest; yes, that nerdy.  Awesome Nerd-ness.

Without further mindless (yet cool) chatter I will talk about today's letter!


Aragorn, son of Arathorn, is one of the main protagonists from J.R.R. Tolkien's epic "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.  He is a ranger from the north who meets the hobbits in Bree and joins them on their quest to destroy the One Ring.  I love the rich background Tolkien wrote for Aragorn and the trials of his life.  He fought in many battles, and saw so many things.  He fell in love with Arwen and eventually married her.  Their love story is breathtaking and if you've never read it, you should read it in the Appendices of "The Return of the King".  (There's so much information back there!)

He is my favorite Tolkien character!  He has such a rich history, being born to a broken line, refusing to be king and being raised by elves.  His lineage was hidden from him and Aragorn was actually called "Estel" when he lived in Rivendell, until he was twenty and Elrond told him the truth.  He's a noble character and possessed an elven wisdom.  He is also a skilled healer.  Although Aragorn doubted his own strength to become king, he knew it was his destiny to become King.  Aragorn slowly becomes the King that Gondor needs.


Who is your favorite character from "The Lord of the Rings"?

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  1. L.G. KeltnerApril 1, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Aragorn rules!

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  2. M.J. FifieldApril 1, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    This is the second post I've seen today devoted to Aragorn. I love it!!

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  3. J. A. BennettApril 1, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Love him too! And being a Nerd is the best thing to be, great theme :)

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:00 PM

      Being a nerd is definitely the best thing to be - I'm excited to share all of my nerdy posts!

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  4. LauraApril 1, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    Love him! Sigh! I always loved Tom Bombadil and Goldberry - cameo parts but something really special
    Lx

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:01 PM

      Odd, I never liked Tom Bombadil's character, but my childhood friend Molly loves his characters. It's nice to meet someone else who likes him. :)

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  5. LauraApril 1, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Aragorn is my favourite character from the trilogy, definitely. I love that picture, it's so right!

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  6. Nick WilfordApril 1, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    He's a great character. Also love Gandalf. Good luck this month!

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:02 PM

      Ooo - I love Gandalf too! "Fool of a Took - throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity!" Thanks Nick!

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  7. Joe LunieviczApril 1, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Favorite character? Strider, no quesstion. Great post. A toast to nerdiness!

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      Awesome! :) I love they call him Strider too and Elessar! :) *clinks cup*

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  8. Colin SmithApril 1, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I must say, I have a soft spot for Samwise Gamgee. He's the epitome of loyal friendship. He's humble, and completely at the service of others, especially Frodo. And his loyalty to Frodo is not only expressed in his willingness to support his friend no matter what; he's also willing to tell him when he's wrong.

    All the best with A-to-Z this year, Krista!

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:04 PM

      Hi Colin! :) I like Sam too... you might have to check out my letter G... He really is the best, best friend. :)

      Thanks Colin! Good luck to you too!

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  9. randi leeApril 1, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I LOVE Aragon! He's my second favorite, though. He's beaten out by Gimli but juuuust a hair :)

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:04 PM

      Really??? Gimli. Wow, I've never met someone with Gimli as a favorite. Cool!

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  10. Faith E. HoughApril 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I'm a total nerd, too. But I've always loved Faramir just a touch more than Aragorn--the latter being a little too perfect for my taste. I love Faramir's vulnerability, and the fact that he makes the right decisions even when they are very difficult.
    Oh, and of course Master Peregrine Took. Can't forget Pippin!

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:05 PM

      Faramir does have that vulnerability which leaves me weak at the knees. He does make the hard decisions. Being a nerd is awesome! :)

      LOVE Pippin!

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  11. AllisonApril 1, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Good topic! Aragorn is definitely one of my favourites. I also love Sam, and am intrigued by Smeagol.

    Allison (Geek Banter)

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:06 PM

      You'll definitely like my letter G then. :) I'm intrigued by Smeagol too. His character just makes you wonder about the circumstances which made him the way he is. Thanks Allison!

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  12. Christine RainsApril 1, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Love your theme! Aragon is my favorite too. I'm a little annoyed by the Hobbits. Though I suppose I shouldn't say that out loud!

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:06 PM

      Thanks Christine! The hobbits can be a bit annoying; it's safe to say it. :)

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  13. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Aragorn! Yay! I love him too.

    But my favorite characters from LOTR? Merry and Pippin. They're so much fun and they grow so much over the course of the story without really losing the heart of what makes them good characters.

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:08 PM

      Merry and Pippin are pretty good characters too! They really do grow up over the course of the books and become pretty great. :)

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  14. AndreaApril 1, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Do I have to leave immediately upon admitting that I haven't read it (or seen it)...yes? Ok, bye for now...

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:09 PM

      That's okay! It's not everyone's taste. Don't fear! I'm sure there will be stuff you've seen and others haven't. Just know Aragorn is the best and you're set. :)

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  15. Julia KingApril 1, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Oh, Aragorn, how I love thee. I'm a fan of Samwise Gamgee. He is absolutley without reservation loyal and dedicated to Frodo. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He stuck it through thick and thin to help Frodo accomplish his goal to destroy the ring. Sam is the best! I would love him to be my friend too.

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:09 PM

      I love him too. :) Sam is such a loyal character and possibly one of my other letters.... :) I would love Sam as a best friend!

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  16. netablogsApril 1, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Have to admit it, Aragorn is easy on the eyes. ;) But my favorite character would be Samwise. All the best on your busy month!!

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:10 PM

      Aragorn is very easy on the eyes... :) Sam is very popular today - good choice! Thanks - hopefully this month goes well!

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  17. Dawn M. HamsherApril 1, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Krista, Oh this makes me want to put the movie in! Having fun with the A to Z!
    The Write Soil

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    1. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 11:10 PM

      It makes me wanna put it in too! Such an incredible movie!

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  18. Lynn(e) SchmidtApril 2, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I just watched The Hobbit the other day and it made me want to watch the rest of the movies. I love all of the characters, and even have a LOTR chess set. Super nerd here :)

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  19. Rachel MorganApril 3, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Ooh, I am a big Aragorn fan! He's possibly also my favorite ;-)

    Thanks for your comment on my cover reveal post. I'd be happy to give you a free copy of the book (instead of you having to buy it!) if you're interested in posting a review during the blog tour in June ... But I'll email you about that :-)

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  20. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Love your theme!

    I haven't read or seen Lord of the Rings, but that's my goal for this summer.

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