Last Updated: November 2006



Eltirmė a guardian spirit of the stars, a young maia of the people of Manwė and Varda. Great love she had for soaring the winds on the eagles and her heart was given to travel. Little thought had she given to the woes of the world until she was taken in apprenticeship to Vairė. The Valie's stories of the grievous sins committed upon Arda by Melkor kindled a fire in her soul against him. She stole away to the western borders of the world and knelt at the feet of Nienna, who allowed her to feel the grief of those afflicted. Overcome with resolve she ascended the Taniquetil and fell on her knees before the King and Queen of the Valar. She beseeched them for a commission to Middle Earth, whereby she might comfort the afflicted. The King and Queen were disposed to it, and Vairė in her foresight, was as well, releasing Eltirmė from her vassalage. So Lord Manwė decreed it and in an instant she was transformed. Her glory was dimmed, and she took the form of a human woman, not wondrous or brilliant as the Firstborn, yet possessing an unquenchable quality of the ethereal. She boarded the ship Oiolosse, and sailed to the Grey Havens, where Cirdan the Shipwright awaited her. He passed onto her, a staff, named after the shipped by which she had traveled, Oiolosse. On her departure she received a grey elven bred stallion named Sulė to be her mount. From there she traveled across the lands of Endor, of men, dwarves, and halflings, living among them, and learning their ways. She lived a simple life as a traveling seamstress, selling her garments at fairs and markets, and telling stories of pirates and princesses to the children she met. Never spending much time in one place, she was dubbed Rįna Serindė, the wandering broideress. However those who knew her well called her Tilly, none of them quite remembering why. Every few years, people would become suspect of her ageless appearance. So she would disappear, spending time with the elves in Imladris, Lorien, Mithlond, and Lindon, the inhabitants of whom, were aware of her identity. On one occasion the Lindon elves gave her a sword of Noldorin craft called Daecrist, which she largely kept hidden. When strife began brewing in Mordor, and Sauron began terrorizing the free peoples, she received commission from Valinor as an Istar, and forthwith pledged her services to the elves. Thenceforth, she traveled with Gil-galad and his councilors to the forging of the last alliance. It was then, she that became known to Elendil's people, and they esteemed her greatly. After Sauron's defeat, she allied herself with the Dunedain, and became known as Sulrana, Wind Wanderer. For generations, she wandered with the Dunedain rangers, sometimes living with the elves, though her heart was always with her simple life as Tilly. During the War of the Ring, she remained with the Dunedain, fighting under the standard of Aragorn II Elessar. After his accession to the throne, she withdrew to Isengard, to live in peace with those of her own order.



Eltirme, the material of which your robe is fabricated is hard to explain. The color changes with your mood, or your need to camouflage in shades of lavender, lilac, plum, purple, violet, mulberry and mauve. It has a classic elegant cut that goes with your refined personality. You are an animated, optimistic and enthusiastic person, always ready to help others. When you are at the clinic as Dr. Eltirme, blue forget me not flowers appear on your robe, because anyone that comes in contact with you remembers your amiability. You are clear coherent and very articulate, your writing skills are impressive and creative...this shows wisdom and knowledge of lore that is represented in the sophisticated look of your garment. The fact that you have a classy air does not stop you from getting involved in the less posh elements of living in Orthanc. You have a bold adventurous spirit, and your robe changes the quality of its fibers when you are outdoors to help keep you comfortable on your daring and fearless missions. Your preference for sweet food is symbolic of your good-natured heart and your blithe spirit. At night time, which is your preferred time of day, your robe becomes scarlet, and it increases in size making it very flowy like the waters of Ulmo that run freely, and small silver stars glimmer with the light of Varda. This is to show where you come from and your loyalty to them and your true friends.



My staff is was gifted to me by Cirdan the Shipwright upon my arrival at Mithlond. The staff is crafted of the same snowy wood used in the building of his great ships. Upon it are etched Quenyan runes that translate into Westron: This is the staff of Eltirmė of the Maiar. Bondservant of Eru Illuvitar. Sent of Manwė and Varda, King and Queen of the Valar, to be a light unto the gathering darkness in the land of Middle Earth. For years it bore no stone of power, until by chance I found a translucent crimson stone on a quest. It was sensitive to the forces of good and evil, and can be mounted in the staff's claw when the situation warrants it. The staff is not overly elaborate, but it conducts with it the will of one sent by the gods of Valinor.


 

Survey Responses
About Yourself:
RL Name?

Meredith

RL Location? USA
Male/Female? Female
RL Age? 16

Hobbies (besides Plaza)?

Politics, church, youth group
Do you have a RL Job? Office Assistant
What would you like to
achieve in RL?
A political or journalist position in the D.C. area.
RL Birthday? May 1st
Your AIM, MSN, Yahoo
or other IMs?
AIM: Istari Eltirme LattePro16@hotmail.com, MissMeredith5@aol.com
Contact other than IM (email)? MissMeredith5@aol.com
How did you first come to
know LOTR?
When the movie came out in 2001.
About JRRT and his Books:
Which is your favorite
Tolkien book?
Return of the King
Who is your favorite character
in the books?
Gandalf or Strider
What is your favorite quote? "All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost.
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring.
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king."
How many times have you
read the books?
Three times
Can you recommend any books about about ME or JRRT, not written by the Master himself? No, I stick to Tolken when it comes to that ;-)
Read any books besides
ME-related ones?
Mostly politcal, though I thoroughly enjoy C.S. Lewis.
About the Plaza:
When did you join the Plaza? April 2, 2003
Why did you choose to
become an Istar?
Because they conduct an air of mystery and shrouded power.
Who are your best plaza buddies? So far Nerresta, Mel, Dume, Moneta, Thal, Falcrist, Lotie, Taters, Gwae, Geep, Elena and the list goes on and on...
What kind of threads do you
like the most?
RPG
Which forums do you visit
next to the WC?
Probably Khazad-dum
What do you love so much
about the WC?
It's quirky, yet can be serious, and the people are amazing!
Do you have any suggestions
to make the WC an even
better place?
A bouncy ball machine.
About Your Plaza Character:
What's your full plaza name? Eltirmë Sûlrána
What are your nick's? Doc and Tilly
Do you have any titles or ranks? Master of Shrinkology at the Orthanc Therapy Clinic, Mischevious Mopper and Astounding Assistant of the Istai Correspondence Office.
Do you have any weaponry? A Noldor sword called Daecrist, and a staff called Oiolosse.
Do you have any animals? A grey stallion named Sulë.
Do you have a Plaza family? Mel and Mon are my big sisters, Dume is my little sister, and Thal is my big brother.

What is your greatest Plaza accomplishment thus far?

Starting a psychiatry thread with Thalelenuial.
About Your Favorites:
Color? Purple
Food? Italian
Beverage? A well-made hazelnut latte.
Book? "Till We Have Faces" C.S. Lewis
Movie? Father of the Bride
Actor and Actress? Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn
CD? Josh Groban
Board Game? Scrabble
Computer Game? The Sims
Console Game? Super Mario Brothers on Super Nintendo ;-)
Musical Instrument? Piano, but I would love to play violin.
Thing to do on the weekend? Chill at Barnes and Noble with a latte and a few hours.
Vacation Location? Antigua, Guatemala
Phrase? Well there you go.
Sport/athlete? Golf-Sergio Garcia
Any additional comments? Who moved my chocolate?