My Tag Answers for the 2023 Tolkien Blog Party Tag

Why, yes, it's that time of year again!  It's Hobbit Week, which means I'm hosting my annual Tolkien Blog Party over on my book blog, The Edge of the Precipice.  You can find the kick-off post here, with links to all the other posts, like two games I've got going, my giveaway, and other people's lovely Tolkien-related party posts.

Today, I'm sharing my own answers for this year's tag.  About time, since the party will be ending tomorrow!

A Tolkien Blog Party Tag for 2023 

Which of each pair do you prefer, and why? 

1. Rohan or Gondor? 

Rohan.  Always Rohan.  I love horses, I love wide-open spaces, and what I know about the culture of the Rohirrim really appeals to me.  If I could pick a place to live in Middle-earth, I would choose Rohan.  (You'd think it would be Gondor, since my favorite LOTR character is Boromir, but it's just not for me.)

2. Rivendell or Lothlorien? 

Rivendell!  In fact, it's my favorite place in Middle-earth.

Now, you may be saying, "Hang on there a minute -- didn't you just say you want to live in Rohan?"  Yes, I did.  I want to live in Rohan, but I want to vacation in Rivendell.  I just can't see myself living a daily life in Rivendell, not for years on end.  But for a few weeks at a time?  Absolutely!  I would gladly trade a horse to Lord Elrond in exchange for being allowed to just live in his library for a couple of weeks, every few years.

3. Erebor or Moria? 

Moria, if it was cleared of goblins and cave trolls.  But I don't really fancy either of them.

4. Bilbo or Frodo? 

I don't like this question.  Why did I ask it?  Foolish me.

Um.  Probably Bilbo because I identify with him just a little more, being not so adventurous myself, yet often enjoying adventures once I get swept off into them.  Whereas Frodo seems a bit more into wishing for adventure, if that makes sense?

5. Merry or Pippin? 

Merry :-)  Pippin is lots of fun, but I would probably get tired of hanging out with him pretty quickly.  Don't think I'd get tired of hanging out with Merry.

6. Galadriel or Elrond? 

Elrond, no question.  He's been a particular favorite of mine for as long as I've been a LOTR fan.

7. Eomer or Faramir? 

Eomer.  Yes, Faramir is awesome.  But I love Eomer more.

8. Fili or Kili? 

I have to say Kili because, if I don't, my daughter will smite me.

9. Bard or Beorn? 

Bard, Bard, Bard, always Bard.  In fact, I'm wearing a Bard the Bowman t-shirt right now!  Even in the book, where he starts out just being "the grim-faced man," he's such a stalwart, resolute, sensible fellow.  

And, in the movies, he's someone I can't help but love for his fierce protectiveness for his family, his sly humor, and his coat.  I really fell in love with his coat first, not gonna lie.  I was super tempted to spend like a thousand dollars on a replica once.  

10. Gandalf the Grey or Gandalf the White?

Gandalf the White because he's so filled with joy and light and hope.  And still so sarcastic.

Well, there are my answers!  Don't forget to check out the blog party yourself, if you haven't already.  Tomorrow is the last day to enter the giveaway :-o