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Since there was no way in Mordor I was going to ruin the flow of the intro post of this thread, I shall post my "dream home" now. ^_^

I, personally, would have liked to live in Minis Tirith in Gondor during the reign of King Elessar or even Eldarion's reign. If not there, probably somewhere in the Westemnet or Eastemnet in Rohan, because I love horses. Or, maybe Lindon, since it was probably rich with the various cultures of the Elves that dwelt there after Beleriand was destroyed.

So, anyone else?

I'd build a nice little cottage at the foot of Mount Doom. I'd never have to worry about freezing in the winter, and I'm sure all the local residents and the boiling lava are actually quite lovely once you get used to them. ^^

>_< Seriously, I have no clue. There are too many fun places to explore. I'd probably just spend my time wandering the world and taking in all I could.

Hmm, it's so hard to think of just one place when there's so much to see...

I'd probably pick Rivendell to live in, for the same reasons everyone else has. Although Numenor at its peak might be nice to visit, and I hear Valinor's got good weather pretty much all the time mrgreen

As a side note, did anyone else ever wonder what Minas Morgul looks like inside? That deathly green glow is so inviting...

Well...hard question...

I would live in...Rivendell!!! Like Sam said in the books, that place has a bit of every place of Middle-earth; Of the Rohirrim plains, of Gondor and Minas Tirith, Of Lothlorien and it's golden trees...of Lindon and it's rich elven culture...of Ithilien, and it's sweet fragrance and wilderness...Of the Shire, and it's rolling hills and sweet grass...Of Mirkwood, and it's hidden paths... Really, that place is just the best place to be in Middel-earth. Besides...Arwen *drools*, Elrond *bows*, Elladan and Elrohir *hand shakes both* live there...so...it would be a dream come true

I'm in a bit of a toss up here.

I've always said Imladris, and I'll stick to that. As Nolah said, the library alone would be enough to keep me occupied for hours on end. I'd probably have a lot of nights where I'd end up falling asleep in there. And then Elrohir would come carry me to bed and tuck me in...heh..anyways.
I'd also all but live in the hall of fire. Though I'd be too shy to share any of my own songs, poems, or stories (especcially if I was a human amongst Elves), I'd be more than happy to listen to others. It'd be a great opportunity to learn their language too. 3nodding Everything, absolutley everything, about Rivendell appeals to me.

HOWEVER, I'd also love to live in Gondolin, or, to be more specific, to be a guardian of one of the seven gates. Tolkien's descriptions of them in Unfinished Tales had me completley awestruck. I'd spend all my days claiming I had to go on errands to other guardians, and passing through all seven gates every day. Just because. I'm easily amused like that.
I'd probably want to work at the fifth gate, the gate of silver.

Oops, I meant too add a "(sorry Nolah)" after that line.
But it's not my fault if you can't keep those who you claim under control. wink
Anyways, what's wrong with him tucking me in? I mean, you didn't think I was implying anything, did you? *whistles innocently*

Although I'd probably get kicked out of Imladris fairly quickly. "Hey Elrond, you met Maedhros! What was he like? You don't happen to own anything he ever touched, do you?" And the questions would go on...and on...

In which case, I'd move to Gondolin (...continuity error anyone? sweatdrop ).

I would have loved to live in Gondolin because Tolkien said it's beauty rivalled the settlements on Valinor.

Or maybe I should just live in Valinor. heh