Poll: Book-only characters from 'The Lord of the Rings'

Results of 3,699 votes:

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   The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    

   TOM BOMBADIL & GOLDBERRY (UNKNOWN) BACKGROUND: Tom Bombadil was a ancient and mysterious entity, immensely powerful within his realm - not even being affected by the power of the One Ring. His wif…
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   The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II (2006)

    

   GLORFINDEL (ELF) BACKGROUND: Glorfindel was one of the mightiest Elves still inhabiting Middle-Earth. A veteran of the wars against Angmar, he even made the Witch-king flee from him, by simply showing…
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   The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    

   None of these characters is interesting enough to be adapted.
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   Matt Kennard and Sam Kennard in Born of Hope (2009)

    

   ELLADAN & ELROHIR (ELVES) BACKGROUND: Elladan and Elrohir were the sons of Elrond, Lord of Rivendell, and brothers to Lady Arwen. The twins often rode into the wilderness to hunt Orcs, because the…
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   The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    

   BEREGOND & BERGIL (MEN) BACKGROUND: Beregond was a member of the Tower Guard, an elite unit of Gondorian warriors, charged with protecting the Citadel of Minas Tirith. Bergil was his older son. DU…
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   Peter Hambleton in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    

   GLOIN (DWARF) BACKGROUND: Gloin was a Dwarf of the Lonely Mountain, and a former companion of Thorin Oakenshield in the Quest of Erebor. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He was sent by King Dain Ironfoot t…
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   Sylvester McCoy in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    

   RADAGAST (MAIA) BACKGROUND: Radagast the Brown was a Wizard, a member of the same Wizard Order (the Istari) as Gandalf and Saruman. He was a friend of animals - especially birds, and a master of shape…
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   The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    

   IMRAHIL (MAN) BACKGROUND: Imrahil the Fair was the Prince of Dol Amroth (a principality of Gondor) and a prominent military commander. He was the brother-in-law of Denethor, Steward of Gondor. DURING …
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   The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    

   ELFHELM (MAN) BACKGROUND: Elfhelm was one of the chief military commanders of Rohan, bearing the title of Marshal. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He fought in both Battles at the River Isen (along with T…
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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

     

    GILDOR (ELF) BACKGROUND: Gildor Inglorion was an Elf of Rivendell, and the leader of one Wandering Company of Elven travellers. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He and his company have met Frodo, Sam and P…
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    Mickey Rooney and Sandy Duncan in The Fox and the Hound (1981)

     

    THE FOX (ANIMAL) BACKGROUND: A very insightful fox from the Shire. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: It saw Frodo Baggins, Sam Gamgee, and Merry Brandybuck sleeping outdoors, while they were leaving Shire w…
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    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

     

    QUICKBEAM (ENT) BACKGROUND: Quickbeam was one of the youngest Ents of Fangorn Forest, known for his unusual hastiness. He gained that nickname when another Ent asked him a question, and he answered be…
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    The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (2009)

     

    HIRGON (MAN) BACKGROUND: Hirgon was a messenger of Gondor who carried the Red Arrow - an object that was sent to Gondorian allies in the times of great danger. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Alongside on…
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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

     

    FATTY BOLGER (HOBBIT) BACKGROUND: Fredegar 'Fatty' Bolger was a Hobbit of the Shire, and a good friend of Frodo Baggins. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Having knowledge about Frodo and the One Ring, he a…
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    Lex Lang in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring (2003)

     

    ERKENBRAND (MAN) BACKGROUND: Erkenbrand was a retired military commander of Rohan, serving as the Lord of Westfold and the fortress of Hornburg (Helm's Deep). DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Following the…
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    James Horan in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2002)

     

    BILL FERNY (MAN) BACKGROUND: Bill Ferny was a notorious resident of the village of Bree. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He served as a spy for the Nazgul, informing them of the whereabouts of the Ring-be…
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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

     

    GHAN-BURI-GHAN (MAN) BACKGROUND: Ghan-buri-Ghan was the Chief of the Wild People of Druadan Forest, also called Woses (by the Rohirrim) and Druedain (by the Elves). DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He help…
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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

     

    HALBARAD (MAN) BACKGROUND: Halbarad was one of the prominent Rangers of the North (Dunedain) - the Men who guarded the regions surrounding Bree and Shire. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Elrond and Galadr…
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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

     

    ERESTOR (ELF) BACKGROUND: Erestor was the chief counsellor of Elrond's household. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He was one of the main spokesmen during the Council of Elrond. Erestor did not support the…
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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

     

    IORETH (MAN) BACKGROUND: Ioreth was an old healing-woman of Minas Tirith, who had great knowledge about healing lore, folk-tales and old sayings. DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: After the Battle of Pelenn…